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Kenyascoffs
at maritime
disputeruling
Fuel price could
drop by Sh30 in HOW COURT DIVIDED DISPUTED AREA The troubled sea: Top UN
MPs’ proposals court sides with Somalia
Territory won in ocean boundary row but
by Somalia after senior officials in Nairobi
delimitation by accuse judges of bias and vow
to disregard outcome PAGE 3
the ICJ

SOME OF KEY PROPOSALS Provisional equidistance lineAdjusted line

Sh2.50 4% 8% Sh3 Area allocated
to Kenya which
Reduction of Reduction Reduction Per litre
Petroleum of Value of the Value reduction on extends 200
Development Levy Added Tax Added Tax gross margins nautical miles
charged on Super from 8 rate on LPG of oil marketing from Kenya coast
petrol and diesel per cent from 16 per companies from and within 200
per litre from cent Sh12 to Sh9 miles from the
Sh5.40 to Sh2.90 coast of Somalia.

Disputed area Kenya’s maritime
border claim

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committee maritime
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Gladys Wanga ICJ judges deliver their verdict in the Kenya-Somalia dispute at The Hague yesterday.

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China stands ready to work with tary for foreign affairs,Wang said under tive, promote the smooth operation of Wang said China and Kenya have
Kenya to strengthen the docking of the the strategic guide of the two heads such programmes as the Mombasa-
two countries’ development strategies of state, China-Kenya relations have Nairobi Railway and the Nairobi-Mala- always understood, trusted and sup-
and deepen bilateral cooperation in maintained sound development mo- ba SGR, and deepen bilateral coopera-
such areas as communications, health- mentum despite Covid-19. tion in areas including communica- ported each other on the international
care and education, Chinese State tions, healthcare and education, so as
Councilor and Foreign MinisterWang China would like to further syn- to help Kenya boost post-pandemic stage, jointly practiced multilateralism,
Yi (pictured) said on Monday. ergize development strategies with economic recovery,Wang noted, add-
Kenya, take an active part in the Big ing that China will continue to support and safeguarded the legitimate rights
In a phone conversation with Ray- Four Agenda of the country under the Kenya to fight against the Covid-19.
chelle Omamo, Kenya’s cabinet secre- framework of the Belt and Road Initia- and interests of developing countries,

especially African countries. China

supports Kenya in assuming the ro-

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Bill at Senate may allow A new elector registers at the IEBC registration centre in Mvita sub-county during the by Kepher Otieno to all citizens in an equitable
candidates present to the ongoing voter registration exercise. PD/NDEGWA GATHUNGU manner,” Sapit said, arguing
electorate chosen names @PeopleDailyKe the reason Kenyans fight
during primaries, elections and the Rules and Regulations made un- lar names. after General Elections is
der the two Acts. Maina says allowing a candidate to in- Anglican Church of Kenya the skewed sharing arrange-
by Hillary Mageka (ACK) Archibishop Dr Jack- ment witnessed in the voting
“Name recognition thus becomes an clude a nickname on the ballot ensures son ole Sapit yesterday reit- pattern outcomes.
@PeopleDailyKe important aspect of a free and fair elec- that a voter easily identifies his or her pre- erated the need for equitable
tion and should be enabled to the fullest ferred candidate on a ballot therefore votes redistribution of the national “We will not have peace.
Presidential candidates could be grant- extent. It ensures that a voter easily iden- in the way he is she intended. revenue in the country. So let’s find how we can eq-
ed their wish to identify themselves on the tifies his or her preferred candidate on a uitably share our national
ballot paper instead of their official names. ballot and therefore votes in the way he or “Candidates should therefore not be Sapit aid revenue should resources to bridge the gap
she intended,” he said. “The ultimate goal unduly restricted in the way they present be shared equitably among between the rich and the
Deputy President William Ruto (Hus- of an election is to ensure that the elector- themselves to the electorate on the ballot the national and counties poor,” the cleric stated.
tler), ODM leader Raila Odinga (Baba), ate choose their preferred leaders in a free and other election related materials as this to avert protests witnessed
ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi (Mad- and fair environment.” hinders the realization of the candidates’ after each General Election This will ensure the coun-
vd) and Ford Kenya’s Moses Wetangula right to, without unreasonable restrictions cycle. try fosters a culture of dia-
(Wetaa) are some of the nicknames that A candidate who wishes to have his or contest in an election. logue to allow the different
could appear on the ballot in 2022 General her popular name included on a ballot pa- “We want the State to bake political parties and interest
Election if a Bill in the senate is enacted. per must officially change through set out To ensure that the flexibility does not a big cake that everyone will groups address social and
procedures. In defence of the Bill, Maina prejudice a free and fair election in any have a fair share come the economic challenges.
The Senate has republished The Elec- argues the rigid laws only requires use of way, the Bill mandates the IEBC to approve next 2022 elections so that
tion (Amendment) Bill, 2021 sponsored official names has condemned many to the use of a popular name in an election. there is peace in the coun- “Again it will reduce risks
by Nyeri Senator Ephraim Maina allowing defeat at the ballot as many of their sup- try,” he said destabilising the smooth
the Independent Electoral and Boundaries porters only recognise them by their popu- “This bill therefore seeks to provide political transition to a more
Commission (IEBC) to use a candidate’s for the inclusion of a candidate’s popular While rooting for peaceful democratic and an all-in-
nickname on the ballot. NICKNAMES ON BALLOT name on a ballot paper while at the same transitional elections, Sapit clusive process, like we have
time safeguarding the sanctity of the elec- called for the equitable shar- seen,’’ he said
“The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Bill sponsored by Nyeri Senator toral process,” The Bill states. ing and redistribution of the
Elections Act, No. 24 of 2011 to allow a can- Ephraim Maina may allow IEBC to use a state’s economic resources National Cohesion and In-
didate to be presented to the electorate on candidate’s nickname on the ballot In the case of a party candidate, he or to ensure fairness and peace. tegration Commission chair
party primary or election ballot papers in she will to apply at least 21 days before Rev Dr Samwel Kobia agreed
the way in which the candidate has chosen Currently, the law only permits the use submission of names for to the commis- Economic power sharing, the major cause of electoral
to familiarise himself to the electorate,” of a candidate’s official name as it appears sion. For an independent candidate, the he said, should be part of conflict in Kenya was the
the Bill reads in part. in the register of voters and in the candi- name shall be submitted at the time of the broader political nego- structural inequalities in the
date’s identification documents submission of the candidate’s symbol. tiations to end conflict and distribution of economic
However, the name must first be ap- promote sustainable peace and political resources.
proved by the commission upon an appli- “The commission shall, within seven and progress.
cation by a candidate seeking to have his days of receipt of an application under “These inequalities are
or her nickname included on the ballot. subsection (2), notify the candidate of its Sapit spoke during the 4th not only embedded in the
decision in writing,” the bill reads. Anglican Church Develop- institutions but also mani-
The changes could take effect as soon ment Services Peace Sympo- fested through historical
as the next elections if Senate and the na- sium at a Kisumu hotel. injustices, which should be
tional assembly approve it and the presi- addressed,” he said.
dent signs it into law. “Our immediate task now
as the Clergy is to prevent He was responding to con-
Official names greater polarisation between cerns raised by Bishop David
Currently, the law only permits the use the religious and established Kodia of Bondo Diocese and
political parties ahead of the Godfrey Mwanjulu of Taita
of a candidate’s official name as it appears 2022 polls,” he said. Taveta.
in the register of voters and in the candi-
date’s identification documents. “Justice should be served Kisumu
Governor
A candidate who wishes to have his or Anyang’
her popular name included on a ballot Nyong’o and
paper has to go through the lengthy pro- ACK Archbishop
cess of officially changing his or her name Rev Jackson
through the procedures set out under the ole Sapit at
Registration of Persons Act, Cap 107, the the peace
Registration of Documents Act, Cap 285 symposium in
Kusumu. PD/

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International Court of Justice AT A GLANCE
rules there was “no agreed
maritime boundary” between SEA OF TROUBLES: Somalia referred the
Nairobi and Somalia matter to the ICJ in
THE SOMALIA-KENYA August 2014, citing a
by Bernice Mbugua International Kenya, on its part, contended that there collapse in diplomatic
Court of Justice was already an agreed maritime boundary MARINE BORDER SPAT efforts to solve the spat.
@BerniceMuhindi president Judge between the parties, because Somalia had
Joan Donoghue acquiesced to a boundary that follows the Somalia and Kenya have Kenya challenged the
Kenya yesterday suffered a setback in its delivers the parallel of latitude and that the two coun- been feuding for years ICJ’s authority to rule,
maritime dispute with Somalia after the ruling at tries had considered this to be an equitable over a triangular area of arguing that arbitration
International Court of Justice (ICJ) sided the Hague, delimitation, in light of both the geographi- the Indian Ocean that is could only take place once
with the latter. yesterday. cal context and regional practice. believed to hold deposits the negotiation process
of oil and gas. was complete.
The ruling by the Hague-based court PD/AGENCIES The judges, however, ruled that there
means Kenya risks losing several offshore was no agreed maritime boundary be- LINE OF SOVEREIGNTY The ICJ asserted
oil blocks to her neighbour which filed the hands and defend what is rightfully theirs. tween the two states that follows the par- jurisdiction in February
case in 2014. “They are trying to use international allel of latitude. The two sides disagree 2017. Hearings were
over the direction the scheduled for September
In its ruling, ICJ presented a proposed courts to destroy our country. We will not No evidence maritime boundary should 2019 but postponed three
new maritime boundary which divides surrender even an inch. Our territorial in- According to the judges, Kenya has not take from the point where times before being set for
the disputed area into two, with Mogadi- tegrity must be respected across the globe,” their frontiers meet at the March 2021.
shu gaining a huge chunk of the territory he said. consistently maintained its claim that the Coast.
thought to be rich in oil and gas deposits. parallel of latitude constitutes the single Kenya then announced
Immediately after yesterday’s ruling, So- maritime boundary with Somalia. Somalia, which initiated it would not participate
The judgment was read by ICJ presi- malia’s Information minister Osman Dub- arbitration in The Hague, in the hearings, and just
dent Judge Joan Donoghue (US), who led be welcomed the judgment and congratu- “Kenya’s claim was contradicted by its argues the marine days before the ICJ verdict
a 15-member bench at the Peace Palace in lated Somalis on“regaining their territory”. Territorial Waters Act of 1972, which re- boundary should follow the foreign ministry said
The Hague. mained in force in 1979, its 1989 Maritime the line of its land border it did not recognise the
According to the ICJ, the revised mari- Zones Act and its 2009 submission to the and thus head towards tribunal’s “compulsory
But in a sharp rejoinder, Kenya main- time border on the exclusive economic CLCS. Under these circumstances, it was southeast. jurisdiction.”
tained its decision to disregard the ruling, zones for the continental shelves of So- reasonable for Somalia to understand that
accusing the court of bias. malia and Kenya will achieve an equitable its maritime boundary with Kenya in the Kenya says its border DIPLOMATIC POWDERKEG
solution. territorial sea, in the exclusive economic heads out to sea in a
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Am- zone and on the continental shelf would be straight line east. The dispute has added to
bassador Macharia Kamau told People The territory in question is a 100,000 established by an agreement to be negoti- ructions in ties between
Daily last evening that the Kenya Govern- square kilometre (38,610 square mile) tri- ated and concluded in the future,” ruled Nairobi says it has the neighbours.
ment stood by a statement it issued last angular patch created by projecting the the judges. exercised sovereignty
Friday, warning that it will not recognise Kenya-Somali border eastward into the over the contested area Kenya recalled its
yesterday’s judgment on the maritime Indian Ocean. At the centre of the dispute The court, however, noted that Kenya since 1979, when Kenya ambassador in Mogadishu
dispute. is the control of lucrative oil and natural gas had not violated its international obliga- proclaimed the limits of its in early 2019 after
blocks. tions in regards to the disputed area and Exclusive Economic Zone accusing Somalia of
“Please refer to my statement last week,” that there was no evidence that Kenya’s (EEZ). auctioning off oil and gas
the PS said in a short text message, signal- While Kenya argued that the blocks are maritime activities conducted in the dis- blocks in the contested
ling the government’s resolve to disregard within its maritime borders, Somalia has puted area including those now settled in The EEZ is a marine area.
the judgment. On Friday, Kenya had ac- accused Nairobi of encroaching on its terri- favour of Somalia were not done in good territory extending up to
cused the ICJ of siding with Somalia in the tory. However, its plea for the court to order faith. 200 nautical miles (370 It described the move
dispute. the Kenya government to pay reparations kilometres) offshore as an “illegal grab” at
for occupying the disputed territory was Somalia had argued that Kenya had vio- where a state has the right resources and reminded
The government accused the judges of thrown out by judges. lated its sovereignty by operating in its ter- to exploit resources. Somalia of Kenya’s help
proceeding with the case despite a 2009 ritorial waters and demanded reparations. in the battle against al-
agreement between the two countries on The court also ruled that Kenya had TREASURE BELOW Shabaab jihadists.
how to resolve the row amicably. failed to prove that there was a sea bound- “The court notes that, in 2014, the par-
ary between the two states. ties engaged in negotiations on maritime Riches as well as Kenya is a major
“The delivery of the judgment would be delimitation and that, in 2016, Kenya sus- sovereignty are at stake. contributor of troops
the culmination of a flawed judicial pro- Somalia had argued that no maritime pended its activities in the disputed area to AMISOM, an African
cess that Kenya has had reservations with, boundary existed between the two states and offered to enter into provisional ar- It is believed an oil Union military operation
and withdrawn from,” the Foreign minis- and asked the court to plot a boundary rangements with Somalia. In light of these and gas bonanza lies against the Al-Qaeda-
try said, accusing the court of“obvious and line using the equidistance or special cir- circumstances, the court cannot conclude beneath the disputed linked fighters waging a
inherent bias” in resolving the dispute. cumstances method for the delimitation that the activities carried out by Kenya in 100,000-square-kilometre violent insurgency across
of the territorial sea and the equidistance the disputed area jeopardised or hampered (38,000-square-mile) Somalia.
“As a sovereign nation, Kenya shall no or relevant circumstances method for the the reaching of a final agreement on the de- swathe of ocean. Nairobi
longer be subjected to an international maritime areas beyond the territorial sea. limitation of the maritime boundary,” they has granted exploration Mogadishu rejected
court or tribunal without its express con- ruled. permits to Italian energy suggestions that it had
sent. In its view, an unadjusted equidistance giant ENI but the Somalis auctioned off permits,
line throughout all maritime areas achieves In 2009, the two countries agreed to set- are contesting the move. pledging not to do so until
“The court’s assumption of the jurisdic- the equitable result required by interna- tle the boundary dispute through negotia- the ICJ had delivered its
tion where it has none is demonstrative of tional law. tion. But five years later, Somalia said the For Kenya, redefining ruling.
new tactics to use pseudo-judiciary pro- talks had failed and filed a case at the ICJ. the border on Somalia’s
cesses to undermine the territorial integ- ."$)"3*" ,"."6 claim would also cut into Somali President
rity,” the statement further stated. The ICJ, which does not have an enforce- fertile fishing grounds, Mohamed Abdullahi
,FOZB ment mechanism, is supposed to be the particularly around the Mohamed, better known
Devastate economy TIBMM OP MPOHFS final arbiter in disputes between nations. Lamu archipelago. as Farmajo, and his
The government, while assuring Ke- CF TVCKFDUFE UP Kenyan counterpart
BO JOUFSOBUJPOBM If Kenya ignores the ruling, the issue TALKS FAIL Uhuru Kenyatta met
nyans that it was fully seized of the case, DPVSU PS could be escalated to the UN Security in November 2019 and
however, warned that the judgment will USJCVOBM XJUIPVU Council. The two countries agreed agreed to “normalise”
have profound security, political, social JUT FYQSFTT in 2009 to settle their relations.
and economic ramifications in the region DPOTFOU dispute through bilateral
and beyond. The statement added: “Such negotiations. But Somalia then severed
rulings are unfortunate in a region that is ties in December 2020
already under the torment of terrorism, Two meetings were after Kenya hosted the
instability and conflict.” held in 2014, but little leadership of Somaliland,
progress made. A third a breakaway state not
Yesterday, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary round that same year fell recognised by Mogadishu.
Peter Munya warned that Kenya would not through when the Kenyan
cede an inch of its territory and property delegation failed to show They agreed to reset
irrespective of the judgment. up without informing their relations when Somali
counterparts, later citing Prime Minister Mohamed
He said that Kenya’s territorial integrity security concerns. Hussein Roble held talks
must be respected locally, in the region with Kenyatta in August
and beyond. Speaking at MataaraTea Fac- 2021.
tory in Gatundu North, Kiambu county,
Munya stated that Somalia was using the
international court to deny Kenya what it
rightfully owns.

He said that the move by the neighbour-
ing country was also meant to devastate
Kenya’s economy but urged citizens to join

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Taxes will go down and should set the limits and boundaries.” A petrol station attendant fuels a car along Koinange street in by Hillary Mageka
profits for sellers will also “By our own calculations, we see the Nairobi. PD/NJENGA KUNGU
be trimmed if suggestions @hillarymageka
are adopted by the House price settling between Sh100 to Sh108 be- TYPES OF The lawmakers also proposed a waiv-
cause of tax aspects... ,” he explained. TAXES er on inflation adjustment on fuel for Orange Democratic Movement
by Mercy Mwai and Anthony FY2021/22 by amending the Excise Duty (ODM) yesterday moved to quell a
Mwangi Speaking to the People Daily, Univer- Currently, Act, 2015 as well as recommending the storm that has erupted within its
sity of Nairobi economics lecturer Samuel Kenyans are adjustment of fuel biennially, which shall ranks over preferred candidates.
@PeopleDailyKe Nyandemo said the move is welcome but being subjected be determined by the National Assembly.
warned the Treasury will look for other to nine different The party’s secretary-general Ed-
Members of Parliament yesterday rec- ways to recover the lost taxes. fuel taxes and Committee also wants the National win Sifuna (below) allayed fears that
ommended huge cuts on taxes and levies levies. Treasury upon adoption of the report, to it had identified preferred candidates
imposed on petroleum products, a move “It is a sigh of relief for Kenyans but they start the process of reverting the Sh18.1 in certain regions for 2022 polls.
that could lead to the cost of fuel dropping should prepare for tough times as theTrea- They are Ex- billion which was diverted from the PDL
to as low as Sh100 from the current Sh134. sury seeks more avenues to recover the cise Duty, Value Fund for purposes of stabilisation of fuel “ODM party leadership has read
money lost,” he said. Added Tax, Road prices. with interest, reports appearing in a
Lawmakers proposed a reduction of Maintenance section of the media to the effect that
the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) In a report tabled in the National As- Levy, Anti- The committee regretted that despite there is a line-up for various elective
charged on Super Petrol and Diesel from sembly, the committee proposed that the Adulteration Sh18.1 billion being set aside for fuel sta- positions in Siaya County,” said Si-
Sh5.40 to Sh2.90. Finance and Planning Ministry of Petroleum and Mining and the Levy, Petroleum bilisation, the Ministry of Petroleum was funa in a statement.
Committee members blamed landing Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Author- Development only allocated additional Sh5 billion for
costs, taxes and levies for the high prices ity, commence the process of reviewing Levy and the Pe- fuel price stabilisation in the months of He added: “We acknowledge that
of petrol. the current pricing formula with a view to troleum Regula- July to September 2021, while total amount consensus is one method our party
ensuring all the parameters in the current tory Levy. utilised for stabilisation as of September elections and nomination rules pro-
The legislators argued that the landing formula can be accounted for and to deter- 2021 was Sh6.6 billion. vide for, but this can only be initiated
costs account for more than 45 per cent mine whether the Oil Marketing Compa- Others are the by National Elections Board.”
while taxes and levies account for more nies (OMCs) margins are justifiable. Railway Develop- Fuel pricing formula should be amend-
than 35 per cent. ment Levy, Im- ed to make demurrage a standalone fac- This comes even as Siaya Senator
Supplementary estimates port Declaration tor of calculation of the price of fuel, as James Orengo termed as “fake” re-
“Committee further observed that land- In the report, the committee recom- Fee and the Mer- opposed to the current scenario where it ports that he was among those in the
ing costs have been increasing gradually chant Shipping is factored in the landing costs, the com- party leader Raila Odinga’s list of pre-
since early 2021, due to rise in the interna- mended the revocation of the Petroleum Levy charged per mittee said. ferred candidates in Siaya County.
tional crude oil prices which are expected Development Levy Order (PDL), 2020 and tonnage for all oil
to rise until July 2022, when it is projected the amendment of the Petroleum Devel- imports. The demurrage costs are currently in- In a press statement, Orengo- who
prices will begin decelerating,” reads a re- opment Fund Act, 1991 by providing the cluded in the fuel price formula since the doubles as leader of minority in the
port of the committee chaired by Homa amount that shall be charged to the PDL country has only one terminal for offload- Senate, said that he is not aware of
BayWoman Rep GladysWanga. per litre of Super Petrol and Diesel. ing oil that is the Kipevu Oil Terminal I any nominations that ODM has con-
(KOT), which can only accommodate one ducted regarding the 2022 polls.
The report stated: “The Committee also MPs also proposed amendments to the ship at any given time.
observed that there seems to be double VAT Act, to reduceVAT from eight per cent “Over years, even the most senior
taxation with respect to the eight per cent to four per cent to reflect the change in the ODM party officials have had to
Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel since it is tax rate for petroleum products. go through the party nominations
calculated on the final retail price which processes and I believe this will not
includes all the other fuel taxes and levies. “The National Treasury should prepare change,” he added.
There is a need for harmonisation of the Supplementary estimates for consider-
VAT.” ation, which shall reflect the reduction in According to media reports, Sena-
revenue occasioned by the amendment,” tor Orengo, 70, has reportedly joined
Policy perspective reads the report. hands with Raila’s elder brother
Experts immediately welcomed the Oburu Oginga, 77 who is seeking to
Wanga-led committee further wants the replace him in the Senate.
recommendations with Francis Kamau, VAT on Liquid Purified Gas (LPG) cut from
a partner at Ernest &Young exclaiming: 16 per cent to 8 per cent. Currently, a 13-ki- Taking his frustrations to the floor
“Yes I agree, this is great news to Kenyans. logramme cylinder of LPG has averaged at of the Senate yesterday, Orengo said
The problem will be implementation by Sh2,700 while the six-kilogramme model is he has participated in democratic
the petrol stations... this requires to be averaging Sh1,300. elections since he plunged into poli-
implemented from a policy perspective, tics y.
amendment of legal instruments (tax law) On oil marketers, the MPs proposed
and most importantly the regulator who that their gross margins be reduced by “ I ask the two daily newspapers
Sh3 from Sh12 per litre to Sh9 per litre by which put out these stories to first
amending the Energy (Petroleum Pricing) determine their sources,” he told
regulations, 2010. They also proposed the senators.
establishment of a formula for distribut-
ing money from the fund to oil marketing
companies.

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by George Kebaso sure or industry tactics will make BAT’s Managing Director, Crispin the table where tobacco control
us change that stand,” Mwangangi Achola complained in the letter that laws are drafted. But in Kenya, it
@Morarak said in response to a formal petition the manufacture, distribution and is the industry that is purporting
by health advocates appealing to sale of the company’s Lyft product to draft the laws on behalf of the
The government will not lift the the government to uphold the cur- had been temporarily ceased in the government. Of course they draft
ban on the importation of nicotine rent ban on nicotine pouches. market since October 2020. loophole-ridden laws and wait to
products, the Ministry of Health exploit them,” Ketca chairman, Joel
declared yesterday. On September 7, 2021, British Signed and ratified Gitali said in a statement yesterday.
American Tobacco (BAT) wrote to Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance
Health Chief Administrative Sec- Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mu- Gitali also called on Kagwe to
retary (CAS) , Dr Mercy Mwangangi tahi Kagwe prevailing upon him to (Ketca), advised Kagwe to stick to ignore the latest move noting, it will
(right) stated yesterday that Kenya lift the ban arguing that its business the Kenya Tobacco Control Act and be putting Kenya on the crossroads
outlawed the importation of nico- environment was suffering losses. theWorld Health Organisation’s with theWHO-FTCT Convention.
tine pouches that bear LYFT orVelo Framework Convention on Tobacco
brand names and will not succumb Besides lifting the ban on the im- Control WHO-FCTC. Kagwe banned the sale of nico-
to pressure to reverse the ban. portation, BAT also wants the Min- tine pouches in October 2020 after
istry of Health to allow the products “The WHO-FCTC, which Kenya discovering that they had been il-
“Kenya banned importation and to bear a tiny health warning cover- signed and ratified in 2004, also legally registered as medicine by the
sale of such products in the local ing just 10 per cent of the packet. states the industry must not sit on Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
market, and the government will
live by the ban. No amount of pres-

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Agency rules out second tion to another. SUMMARY IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati (left) with voters since the exercise kicked off on
voter registration before Kangema MP Muturi Kigano-led com- his vice Juliana Cherera when they Monday last week.
2022 elections, says it does Transfer of appeared before the National Assembly’s
not have enough resources mittee argued that the commission should registered vot- Justice and Legal Affairs Committee in IEBC attributed the low turnout to gen-
allow the registered voters to do so using ers: MPs want Nairobi, yesterday. PD/GERALD ITHANA eral voter apathy, insecurity in parts of
by Rawlings Otieno the BiometricVoter Registration (BVR) kits registered vot- Lamu, Baringo and Laikipia counties as
and DPPS available within the wards. ers allowed to sparsely populated counties of Samburu, well as on Kenya-Somalia borders.
do so using the Elgeyo Marakwet andWajir.
@PeopleDailyKe IEBC’s warning came even as Deputy Biometric Voter Others include lack of identity cards by
President William Ruto decried the poor Registration (BVR) They are among 10 counties that have a population that has reached 18 years and
The Independent Electoral and Bound- turnout in the ongoing registration exer- kits available in registered the highest percentage of new above as well as the culture of last-minute
aries Commission (IEBC) yesterday ruled cise. wards. rush where Kenyans go for exercises when
out another MassVoter Registration (MVR) deadlines approach.
ahead of next year’s General Election citing Ruto demanded that Parliament allo- Poor turnout:
lack of resources. cates enough resources to the polls agency IEBC has attrib- Development plans
to enable it adequately conduct the exer- uted the low voter At the same time, Ruto urged Kenyans to
IEBC’s stance came after lawmakers cise. turnout to general
sought to know if the electoral agency voter apathy, in- demand for development plans and track
would give Kenyans another opportunity Speaking during a Mt Kenya and Ukam- security in parts records from leaders. He said there was no
to register as voters for the 2022 polls after bani aspirants forum at his Karen office, he of Lamu, Baringo need for voters to follow leaders blindly,
the 30-day period lapses on November 3. said majority of those targeted in the voter and Laikipia coun- but should support those who have their
registration drive are young people who ties as well as on interests at heart.
Commissioner Prof Abdi Guliye told deserve the opportunity to define their fu- Kenya-Somalia
members of the National Assembly’s Jus- ture destiny. borders. Ruto said he was ready to present his
tice and Legal Affairs Committee that the elaborate plans to his supporters and Ke-
agency is operating on a tight budget. “Parliament should allocate additional nyans in general.
resources to IEBC to enable it to discharge
“We have no opportunity for a second its mandate and make sure no voter is de- “I want you to support leaders who have
MVR unless budget is availed for that pur- nied the opportunity to vote next year,” plans and agenda for this country. Leader-
pose,” he said. Guliye, the commission will said Ruto. He also asked IEBC to ensure ship is about coming up with policies that
not even increase the number of kits, be- that it has enough kits. can transform the lives of people,” he said.
cause such a move will translate to increase
of the budget for the registration officers Voter apathy Ruto said the model will focus on creat-
and clerks. Ruto spoke after data from the commis- ing jobs for the unemployed, supporting
SMEs mainly by providing affordable loans
He maintained that there are three kits in sion showed that counties in President and providing farmers with the right farm
each of the 1,450 wards across the country Uhuru Kenyatta’s vote-rich Mt Kenya re- inputs at affordable prices.
and that the agency has provided an ad- gion are among the worst performers in
ditional registration kit for the vast wards. the on-going exercise. “We will also improve the National
Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to offer uni-
However, the lawmakers took the com- Badly affected also are counties in ODM versal health care that will cater for their
mission to task on the issue of the transfer leader Raila Odinga’s strongholds in Coast medical needs,” he added.
of registered voters from one polling sta- and Nyanza, Musalia Mudavadi’s Western
region and Kalonzo Musyoka’s Lower East- The forum brought together aspirants
ern counties.The best performing counties from Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua,
so far, according to the data, include the Embu, Kiambu, Machakos, Kitui and
Makueni counties.

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picion of obtaining money
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by Bernice Mbugua which seeks to postpone next year’s strate that IEBC has violated any pro- the time IEBC made the declaration of
General Election, IEBC argues that visions of the Public Procurement and the next presidential election, it was
@BerniceMuhindi the court orders had restrained it from Asset Disposal Act or any relevant law improperly constituted as only three
proceeding with the recruitment. in the process of procuring of election commissioners were in office.
The Independent Electoral and material to warrant grant of orders
Boundaries Commission (IEBC) yes- Acting Deputy Commission Secre- sought. The process of procurement is He also argued that the commis-
terday cited court injunctions for its tary and Director of Finance Obadiah executed by IEBC’s secretariat,” Keit- sion does not have a substantive CEO.
failure to recruit a new chief execu- Keitany said the commission, how- anya says in an affidavit.
tive, three years after Ezra Chiloba was ever, has an acting CEO who meets the Njoroge also accuses the IEBC of
sacked. qualifications set out in section 10(2) Njoroge (pictured) wants the court illegally, unlawfully and irregularly
of the IEBC Act. to issue an order postponing the Au- procuring costly hardware and soft-
In response to a petition filed by for- gust 2022 General Election saying at ware materials and personnel to be
mer Nominated Senator Paul Njoroge “The applicant has failed to demon- deployed in and/or engaged in the

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ZLQV LQ about by Covid-19 effects Primary though it was a public holiday. Ombati Omosa, who hawks books, cal-
and secondary They included St Mary’s Mumias Girls, culators and geometrical sets in Kisii town,
by Eric Wainaina by PD Team school learners said some parents could not get some of
are resuming St Peter’s Mumias Boys and St Ignatius Mu- the books they were looking for because
@PeopleDailyKe @PeopleDailyKe classes after just kumu Boys. they were out of stock.
a week’s break
ODM leader Raila Odinga yesterday Thousands of students yesterday at the end of the The heads of the institutions said they “Some parents have panicked after fail-
said he will ensure the youth have ac- flocked bus termini across the country as first term. had foreseen yesterday’s situation and ing to get the books from hawkers and
cess to public jobs and tenders if he schools re-opened for the Second Term wanted to avoid it. “We knew that there bookshops. They wasted time moving up
wins next year’s presidential election. after a one week break. The second would be a major crisis on Tuesday which and down only to go back empty handed,”
term will run is why we decided that we stick to Monday Ombati said.
He also promised to put in place a The rush to get back to school, however, until the eve of even after it was declared a holiday,” said
conducive environment for innova- came at an extra cost as public service ve- Christmas while Esther Amukwachi, the Chief Principal of John Morefu, another book vendor, said
tors and entrepreneurs to thrive. hicles took advantage of the situation to the third term of St Mary’s Mumias Girls. he had braved the scorching sun only to
hike fares. 2021 will begin in sell a single book, adding that the majority
While addressing youth from the Mt the first week of In Kisii County, bookshops and hawkers of parents were facing financial problems
Kenya region at the University of Nai- In Kakamega county for instance, mata- January 2022. said sales were unusually low. because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
robi, the former Prime Minister said tu and boda boda operators made a killing
young people should trust him with as they doubled fares due to the high num- The rushed Josephine Omanwa, who operates a “I have only sold one book since morn-
the country’s top job. ber of learners that were trooping back to programme bookshop in Kisii town, said parents and ing. I do not know what I will take to my
school. is aimed at guardians have no money to buy books family in the evening,” Morefu said.
He promised to fully implement the recovering lost since they are under pressure to clear fees.
policy of awarding the youth 30 per Besides increasing fares, most of the learning time The hawker said if the trend continued,
cent of government tenders and ap- PSVs and motorbikes carried beyond al- when schools She said the few parents were buying they may be forced to close shop.
point at least four youths to the Cabi- lowed capacity, the Covid-19 precautions closed for nine books unlike before.
net and other top government offices notwithstanding. months after -Reporting by Denis Lumiti, Robert
should he become president. the outbreak of “As you can see, I have few customers Ochoro and Noven Owiti
Parents who had accompanied their Covid-19 early and it takes time for others to come. Some
“I believe strongly that we should children to school complained about the last year. are buying revision books,” Omanwa said.
make use of the energy of our youth high fares and called for government in-
who make up about 70 per cent of our tervention.
population. If you don’t give them the
education and skills, they become a The situation was no different in Kisu-
curse, delinquents, drunkards and mu and Homa Bay counties where learn-
criminals. But if empowered, they ers were rushing back to school.
become a source of wealth,” Raila told
the meeting dubbed “Mt KenyaYouth Fees arrears
Consultative Forum”. “I have paid Sh800 for my daughter and

BBI policies I from Kisumu to Kakamega town then an-
He said he would find a way of other Sh300 to her school in Shinyalu. Nor-
mally, we pay Sh200 from Kisumu to Ka-
implementing pro-youth policies that kamega and another Sh100 each on boda
were provided for under the Build- boda to the school. But they have doubled
ing Bridges Initiative (BBI) – which the fares,” a parent told People Daily.
was declared unconstitutional by the
courts – including the creation of a In some schools, parents were required
NationalYouth Commission to over- to clear the second term fees for their chil-
see execution of issues relating to the dren before they were allowed in class.
youth.
Some schools turned away learners who
“We will have the ministry of youth had fees arrears.
and in it, there will be a youth com-
mission to ensure that all the promises To avoid the rush and congestion on
that we make will be implemented. opening day, some schools had required
When I was the PM, we used to have students to report back on Monday even
round table conferences with young
people quarterly where we would take .,&' 6K E VDYHG LQ WH[WERRNV SURFXUHPHQW
feedback from the youth and we will
continue with that,” he said. by Kirera Mwiti KICD said country is currently spend- loopholes in the system which saw
ing Sh7.5 billion to acquire books for some students miss the text books de-
@PeopleDailyKe primary schools annually compared to spite the huge budgetary allocation.
Sh21 billion seven years ago.
The cost of procuring textbooks for “Before the government was using
public schools has dropped by over 150 Senior deputy director John Kimotho Sh21 billion to procure text books but it
per cent in the last seven years accord- said the move to acquire books directly has dropped to Sh7.5 billion after KICD
ing to Kenya Institute of Curriculum from the publisher was bearing fruit. decided to engage the publishers di-
Development (KICD) data. rectly,” he said.
He said that in the past, there were

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Placement agency the training programmes. BRIEFLY Secondary Education (KCSE),
says colleges must In the Tvet placement pro- 6,617 (4.64 per cent) students
first update their Technical who attained grade C+ and
programmes before cessing schedule 2021/2022 colleges have above chose Technical and
getting validation cycle, the technical colleges until October 18 Vocational Education Training
have until October 18 to sub- to submit their (Tvet) courses up from 2,632 in
by Noven Owiti mit their programmes to KUC- programmes to 2019.
CPS to enable it conduct the KUCCPS to en-
@PeopleDailyKe validation process. able it conduct Generally, there was a rise in
the validation this year’s placement toTvet in-
The stage is now set for The process shall then pro- process. stitutions representing 54.5 per
technical training institutions ceed to internal validation cent from 2019 where 88,339
to start admitting students for upon the institutions listing Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College hairdressing students during a Announce- students were placed.
various courses after the gov- and forwarding their preferred practical lesson. COURTESY ment of suc-
ernment rolled out a roadmap training courses and anticipat- cessful appli- Speaking during the release
on the admission process. ed enrolment for each case. cants is set for of 2020 candidates placement
set for Decem- report on August 17, Education
Kenya Universities and Upon completion of the ber 14. Cabinet Secretary George Ma-
Colleges Central Placement validation process by No- goha lauded the increase, term-
Service (KUCCPS) has issued vember 11, the information Tvet programmes were avail- have more students join the market. Data from the last ing it a positive gesture towards
guidelines outlining the time- shall be made public through able in the last placement cycle. Tvet colleges to promote pro- placement report released embracing Tvet programmes.
lines and procedures for the advertisements, thus giving duction of industrial skills on August 17 indicates that in
new cohort of students to be notification on the applica- The government has been and meet the needs of the job the 2020 Kenya Certificate of Magoha noted that the in-
admitted. tion dates. making a deliberate push to crease in Tvets enrolment
showed that attitudes towards
The road map requires the KUCCPS shall by November Tvet courses were changing.
Tvet colleges to first update 15 open applications for sec-
their training programmes ond Tvet continuous place-
and capacities before getting ment, where students will be
validation for new admissions invited to submit applications
scheduled for early next year. for placement in various tech-
nical colleges for government
Guidelines state that the sponsorship.
training centres have been
instructed to log in to the Industrial skills
KUCCPS portal and indicate The exercise shall culminate
the courses they intend to of-
fer for candidates to apply, in the release of the continu-
including the number of stu- ous placement report and an-
dents they require in each of nouncement of successful ap-
plicants set for December 14.

A total of 173 public Tvet in-
stitutions are targeted by KUC-
CPS in the process. Some 362

Some of the 7,000 Internally Displaced Persons at Milimani
Law Courts after the hearing of their application seeking
compensation, yesterday. PD/ALPHONCE MUNG’AHU

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by Alphonce Mung’ahu wants to hear the victim’s ap-
plication, before delivering her
@PeopleDailyKe judgment.

The High Court yesterday The matter has been pend-
heard that the State has not ing in court for more than 13
responded to a compensation years. The IDPs sued the State
case filed by 7,000 Internally in 2017, over unpaid compen-
Displaced Persons (IDPs) from sation.
Nyamira and Kisii counties.
The aggrieved IDPs led by
When the matter came up Rev Nenwel Momanyi claim
for mention before Lady Justice that Interior Cabinet Secretary
Hedwig Ong’udi, she directed Fred Matiang’i and Principal
the State to put in its response Secretary Karanja Kibicho,
by November 24, 2021 when have refused to compensate
the matter will be heard. them.

The IDPs were expecting the Momanyi said in that he has
judgment because Justice Wel- been moving from one court to
don Korir, who is on transfer, another to seek justice in vain.
had handled the matter in the
absence of State response. They have also attempted
to present their petition to the
Ong’udi, who has taken over Senate and National Assembly
from Korir now says that she in vain.

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Visitors will not be allowed in precautionary measures. and staff by the end of this week. targeting to have 100,000 people
prisons until the government de- “Only when we are certain that She said so far, 70 per cent of vaccinated, during this exercise,”
clares the facilities safe. the CAS said
all our prisons are safe, will we an- inmates countrywide had received
Addressing the press at the Ga- nounce the opening them to visi- their first dose of the Covid-19 “We want a 100 per cent vacci-
rissa Main Prison yesterday, Inte- tors. It will be the prerogative of the vaccine, while 30 per cent had re- nation among our inmates, so that
rior Chief Administrative Secretary Ministry of Health to give us the ceived their second jab. we can be able to open up the pris-
(CAS)Winnie Guchu, said the gov- final guidelines and authorisation ons. Since outbreak of Covid-19,
ernment cannot open the prisons for visits,” Guchu (pictured) said. “We are here to ascertain that the inmates have not seen their
to visitors without proper Covid-19 the inmates, staff members and family members,” she added.
Guchu said that the government their families are all vaccinated
intends to vaccinate all prisoners by the end of this week.We are —KNA

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Investment agreement economies are largely driven by SMEs say- President Uhuru ner is something that is critical. To our 1,800 liquor outlets
signed in New York aimed ing the agreement would help accelerate Kenyatta (left) American friends, I would like to say you
at improving investments in Kenya’s economic recovery efforts from with UN Secretary cannot start and stop a discussion with About 1,800 liquor selling busi-
the two countries effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. General Antonio partners on the basis of one administra- nesses will be shut down in Nyanda-
Guteress in New tion after another. Relationships are be- rua County to rein in alcohol abuse,
by PSCU “As we look into the future, the future York where they tween countries and people not between particularly among the youth. The
where we are all focused on recovering, held talks at the administrations. County Alcoholic Drinks Control
@PeopleDailyKe it will be this sector that will be the foun- organisation’s Committee led by Joseph Kaguthi, said
dation of recovery that we all seek to see headquarters. “There is need to understand that if the local laws and regulations will be
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday in the months and years ahead of us,” the we really want to establish a base to be used to trim down the number of bars
witnessed the signing of a private sector PSCU respected and to be known as a reliable in the county to about 600 down from
agreement that seeks to expand trade and President said. partner, you cannot stop and start every 2,400. Speaking in Ol Kalou on Mon-
investment between Kenya and the United Uhuru thanked CCA for its commitment 1993 five years. People don’t know about Demo- day, Kaguthi (below) said application
States. crats and Republicans, they know and un- of the new laws and regulations will
to the strengthening of African-American The year that Ameri- derstand the United States of America,” he bring sanity in the alcohol business in
The agreement, signed between the economic ties saying the improving trade ca’s Corporate Coun- said. Nyandarua. “Sanity will be restored
Kenya Private Sector Alliance and the Cor- and investment relations between the US cil on Africa (CCA) and consumption of alcohol managed
porate Council on Africa (CCA), provides and Kenya was largely due to the organisa- was established. Kepsa Chief Executive Carole Kariuki so that it does not continue ruining
a framework for Kenyan and American tion’s good work. said her organisation’s focus was to en- youth and families,” said the former
businesses, especially the small and me- sure Kenyan small enterprises tap into National Authority for the Campaign
dium enterprises to partner through in- The President assured of his administra- and benefit from the American market by Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse chief.
formation sharing, training, logistics and tion’s support in the implementation of the leveraging on the networks and expertise CECM for Sports,Youths and Gender
financing. trade pact. provided by the trade and investment pact. Mary Ann Gathigia said since 2017 the
county has had no alcohol regulations
Established in 1993, CCA is the largest At the same time, Uhuru challenged the Focus on SMEs and licensing, leading to rapid rise in
umbrella body of American companies American government to be a reliable and “Our focus is to scale up the SMEs so that the number of unlicensed outlets.
operating in Africa with the objective of predictable trading partner for the initia-
promoting trade and investments between tive to succeed. we really can move into development. We –David Macharia
the US and Africa. want to connect them with the stores in
“Reliability and predictability in a part- the US and help them access the market. Man hacks lover
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Many of the SMEs do not know how to ac- to death in Nandi
New York on the first day of his two-day cess AGOA (African Growth and Oppor-
visit to the US, the President said the pact tunity Act)-the training, the logistics, the Police in Nandi have arrested a
was part of efforts to support the growth financing and that is what we want to do,” 23-year-old man suspected of killing
of Kenyan SME sector as a key enabler of said Kariuki. his girlfriend on Monday morning.
wealth and employment creation. Joseph Kiprop allegedly used a pan-
CCA chief executive Florie Liser com- ga to cut his girlfriend Mercy Jeptoo,
Jua Kali mended the President for creating a con- 19, in the head multiple times and
He noted that the agreement will create ducive business environment for local and chopped off her right hand. Acting
foreign investments to thrive by champi- Deputy Police Commander Nandi
new opportunities for Kenyan SMEs saying oning progressive policies and setting up Hills Francis Omulo said the suspect
the sector plays a key role of guaranteeing enabling infrastructure. was arrested and is being held at Les-
the country’s economic resilience espe- sos Police Station while the matter
cially in times of turbulence. Uhuru was accompanied to the meeting is being investigated. Omulo said
by the Leader of Majority in the National cases of murder among the youth,
“Kenya is a country that people al- Assembly Amos Kimunya, Cabinet Secre- especially those in relationships, had
ways wonder where the resilience of our taries Betty Maina (Industrialisation) and been on the rise. “If not controlled,
economy comes from. A country where Raychelle Omamo (Foreign Affairs). anger can lead to serious problems
despite a myriad of shocks, occasioned in our society. It is unfortunate that
over the years, always prove to be very Earlier, the President held talks with the we are losing many youths to unwar-
resilient. United Nations Secretary General Antonio ranted cases of murder. I am urging
Guteress at the UN headquarters. residents to always share their prob-
“That resilience comes from our small lems,” said Omulo.
and medium enterprises. It comes from The two discussed several subjects of
what you refer to as the informal sector, global importance, among them the secu- —KNA
what many in Kenya refer to as the Jua rity and humanitarian crises in Haiti and
Kali,” the President said. Ethiopia’s Tigray region and preparations
for the UN Climate Change Conference
He noted that both Kenyan and US (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland.

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The seven-member selection Mbiuki, MaryAnne Njau Kimani, professionalism, saying Kenyans
panel that will pick nominees for Regina Mwatha, Kenneth Samson expected them to pick competent
appointment as members of the Ombongi, Akhonya MutubwaWil- candidates.
Kenya National Commission on Hu- fred, Habiba Mohammed and Wil-
man Rights (KNCHR) was sworn in liam Ogara The Cabinet Secretary also urged
yesterday. them to adhere to all the provisions
The Cabinet Secretary for Public of the Constitution, the Commis-
Members of the panel are ex- Service, Gender, Senior Citizens sion Act and any other laws relating
pected to select five nominees to fill Affairs and Special programmes to the assignment and adhere to the
the position of chairperson and four Margaret Kobia, told the panel stipulated time lines of the recruit-
members of the commission. members to discharge their man- ment.
date with objectivity, integrity and
The panel members are Jasper —KNA

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DPP says his office ,"/:6*3" and accused persons a day to track ICT Services, Dolphus The Governor was accused
has gathered fresh go through the new evidence Softwares, Pesulus Supplies, of benefiting indirectly from
information which 5IF 4UBUF until tomorrow morning when Kajulu Business Solutions As- Sh73.4 million that was paid to
will be vital in the JT GVSUIFS the case is expected to start. sociates, Atinus Services and his four children by companies
Sh73.4m graft trial TFFLJOH UP Victorious Investments. that traded with Migori county
BNFOE UIF Among the fresh evidence, government between 2013 and
by Nancy Gitonga DIBSHFT the prosecution has intro- The defence led by George 2017.
BHBJOTU BMM duced in the matter are docu- Kithi had opposed the request
@PeopleDailyKe UIF BDDVTFE ments recovered from Obado’s by the State to have the case The money is said to have
QFSTPOT home in Uriri in Migori, Migori proceed without them being been used to pay their school
The Director of Public Pros- county government, evalu- given an opportunity to go fees, buying two high-end ve-
ecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji is ation committee report for through the fresh evidence. hicles and a residential prop-
seeking to introduce new evi- meeting No ECR/263/2015- erty in Loresho Ridge, Nairobi.
dence against Migori Governor 2016 dated June 8 to 14 of 2014, Only Obado was present
Okoth Obado, his four children offer for sale agreement for Lo- during yesterday’s session with The family is charged along-
and 11 others in the Sh73.4 mil- resho Ridge townhouse dated the rest of the accused persons side 11 Migori county govern-
lion corruption case. August 12, 2014 and bank ac- attending virtually. ment staff and suppliers, all
count statements from KCB, accused of siphoning some
When the case came up for Co-operative banks, Central Dubious deals Sh73.4 million from the county
hearing yesterday before trial Bank of Kenya and Bank of In the case, Obado and his accounts in dubious procure-
magistrate Lawrence Mugam- Scotland. ment deals.
bi, the DPP through Senior four children; Dan Achola, Su-
State Counsel Eva Kanyuira Other documents include san Scarlet Okoth, Jerry Zach- They have since denied the
told the court that this office payment vouchers for several ary Okoth and Adhiambo Ev- charges related to misappro-
has new information in the companies including M/S Del- elyn Okoth are charged with priation of funds belonging to
case against Obado and his co- Sh73.4 million graft case. the county.
accused persons.
Migori Governor Okoth Obado
She told the magistrate that at a past court appearance in
in the course of pre-trial pro- Nairobi. FILE
ceedings with the investigat-
ing officer, they discovered 500 accused persons following
new pieces of evidence which the fresh evidence that has
will be vital in the case. emerged. Kanyuira asked the
court to allow the prosecution
“That during the pre-trial to amend and substitute the
session with Evans Rono, a wit- charge sheet“in the interest of
ness in the matter and whom justice.”
the prosecution intends to
call as PW 1(First witness), it “It will not cause any preju-
was discovered that there were dice or injustice to the accused
some more documents which persons as they shall be ac-
the witness will make reference corded sufficient opportunity
to which had inadvertently not and time to test and challenge
been supplied to the defence,” the prosecution case as pre-
she said. sented,” the DPP stated.

The State seeks to amend The State also sought more
the charges against all the time to have the defence team
go through the new evidence
before the trial kicked off.

The magistrate hesitantly
permitted the defence lawyers

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Kenyans feel the country’s expanding tax structure BuildingrobustSMEstostrengthenAfricaneconomies
portends rough months in the run up to next year’s
General Election. As a continent we are increasingly expe- 1 ) : - - * 4 8" , * " ( " tribute to the supply of agriculture and manu-
riencing the difference made by Small and factured products, or in trade systems, within
According to a new study, Revenue Collection and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs). *U JT UJNF UP a structured supply chain, and where possible
Economic Justice, Kenya NationalTax Outlook Survey structure services on commercial terms to en-
– 2021, by the East AfricanTax and Governance Net- SMEs have, over the years, become a reli- TUBSU MPPLJOH JOXBSE able them play this role.
work, the punitive tax systems are hurting the majority. able business segment through which African GPS PVS FDPOPNJD
More than half of those surveyed intimated that the tax investors have innovatively built agile strate- TPMVUJPOT
Formal SMEs contribute up to 45 per cent
system is unfair to the poor. gies to meet the dynamic needs of different of total employment and up to 33 per cent of
communities. the national and international standards. national income (GDP) in emerging econo-
Further, 30 per cent of those interviewed, felt that This requires us to establish ways to for- mies, and this number is even higher in Kenya
graft allows for unfair tax avoidance while eight per In striving to meet market needs, SMEs where an estimated 80 per cent of the new
cent fingered the wealthy, for not paying enough taxes. have gradually over time cemented them- malise market relationships and contracting jobs over the last decade have been in the SME
The interviewees also blamed high taxes for increased selves into key stakeholders and an integral systems between markets and SMEs, and cre- and informal sector. If we add what is com-
appetite for debt in a bid to finance State operations. part of the systems meeting market demand ate conditions where there will be a support- monly referred to as‘informal SMEs’, these
and driving socio-economic progress. ive environment which will provide the SME numbers could be significantly higher.
In light of the survey, experts recommend Kenya and informal level with the resources and
must tweak its tax policies. Informing the public about They are also the key drivers of diversity, of- capacity needed to be contracted partners What this means is that SMEs are already a
such policies will enable Kenyans to plan and predict ten proving more gender and diversity inclu- servicing an increasing share of the growing major part of national and international trade
their business environment. siveness and reaching their clientele through local, regional and international demand. systems.What we need to build is a robust and
more innovative approaches. sturdy ecosystem that ensures that SMEs are
It is unfortunate that despite recently proposed A key step will be the introduction of tailor- able to provide services within better struc-
taxes, which are meant to have an important bearing To support the emerging SMEs, there is made and innovative approaches at sector tured ecosystems.
on pertinent issues in the lives of Kenyans, more than need to shift beyond the old traditional ap- and product supply chains level to reenergize
half of those interviewed indicated lack of knowledge proach of addressing their issues such as ac- and drive SMEs to coordinate with each other A key step in this direction is for formal
of the efforts.The report identifies lack of knowledge of cess to finance, capacity, skills independent of within structured supply chains. public and private sector markets/buyers to
the proposed taxes as an impediment. the national and international supply chains. begin to engage SMEs, by creating trading and
We must begin to structure solutions to SMEs This needs to be in ways that will enable the contracting systems that include SMEs and
It doesn’t help matters that Parliament has been go- not as a parallel system to the formal supply informal sector, smallholder farmers, rural the informal sector as an integral part of the
ing back on taxes it debated and passed. For instance, chains, but to resolve how best to integrate and urban based SME businesses to function supply chain; we need to restructure the way
MPs have moved to amend theValue AddedTax Act, SMEs and the informal sector into the formal in a coordinated environment where they are they are engaged and ensure they have the
2015, to reflect intended changes for petroleum and supply chain. brought together to enable them reach the requisite capital and skills needed to meet lo-
petroleum products pricing. economies of scale and efficiency needed to cal and international standards.
To achieve this, we need to restructure the meet the standards required in local and in-
Indeed, Parliament endorsed changes that saw fuel way we do business in order to include infor- ternational supply chains. It is time to start looking inward for our
prices surge. However, the same House now wants mal traders and SMEs as key contributors to economic solutions, and for Africa, the im-
Treasury to prepare Supplementary Estimates for con- formal supply chains.This means establish- We can begin to identify markets and sec- portance of SMEs to our goals of prosperity
sideration which shall reflect intended reduction in ing systems that will include traditionally tors where SMEs can be coordinated to con- cannot be ignored.
revenue occasioned by the amendment of fuel prices. subsistence sectors and rural non-agriculture —The writer is the CEO of Kenya Associa-
sectors and rural processors as members of
The amendments include reducing the gross mar- formal contracted supply chains that meet tion of Manufacturers — [email protected]
gins of oil marketing companies by Sh3 from Sh12 per
litre to Sh9 per litre.

In June, theTreasury presented an ambitious Sh3.6
trillion budget for the FinancialYear 2021/22 where the
Finance Bill 2021 introduced the current 16 per cent
Value AddedTax on various products including ordi-
nary bread and increased excise duty on motorbikes
to 15 per cent, severely affecting livelihoods of poor
Kenyans.

We urge lawmakers to get serious with whatever
laws they institute so that the country can have a sem-
blance of predictability. It cannot be that a law is good
today and bad tomorrow. Majority of the deliberations
were selfish, that is why many, including the movers of
these motions have abandoned them. If this does not
change, Kenyans shall continue punching in the dark
on matters of taxes.

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Tobacco smoking claims more as fast as the global rates. In the UK,
than 8,000 lives in Kenya every year, %3 ," 3* 6,* .* $ ) & " - almost two million e-cigarette users
according to theTobacco Control have given up smoking entirely. In
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latest scientifically evidenced in-
novative and sustainable methods of smoke tobacco daily. ing the belief that we can create a At the forum, Swedish expert Dr ,QGLD ZDQWV
helping smokers quit the habit. The countries that are having the nicotine-free or tobacco-free society Karl Fagerström explained how WR UHSODFH FDU
in the short term as“nonsensical”. his country has almost eradicated KRRWHUV ZLWK
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ing and misinformation are consid- rates are doing so by focusing on in- Instead, we need to focus on prag- switching to nicotine pouches. Swe-
ered the biggest obstacles to cutting novative harm-reduction interven- matic policies and tools that help den boasts the lowest percentage India has brought us yoga,
tobacco smoking-related deaths and tions and actively helping smokers to smokers avoid dying or becoming of smokers and the lowest rates of chess, the concept of zero, the
disease in the coming years by adop- quit using science-backed alterna- sick as a result of their addiction to smoking-related deaths in Europe. USB key and buttons. NowTrans-
tion of innovative tobacco harm tives. In 2018, Health ministry spear- tobacco.To do otherwise is to aban- It has progressively shown success port minister Nitin Gadkari is
reduction strategies, a message that headed harm reduction interven- don the three million smokers, many in cessation of tobacco smoking about to make humanity’s next
was repeatedly driven home by ex- tions as part of the larger Universal of whom are struggling to quit. and adoption of innovative tobacco big leap with a law replacing car
perts at the recent two-day Global Health Care agenda by hosting the harm-reduction strategies. horns with the sweet sound of the
Tobacco Nicotine Forum in London. Eastern Africa Harm Reduction Con- Kenya needs to adopt evidence- sitar, flute, tabla and violin.
Speakers from across the globe, in- ference. However, there is slow adop- based strategies that have been Bringing Kenya in line with the
cluding two African physicians, Dr tion of readily available less harmful scientifically proven to reduce harm world leaders in tobacco control is “I am studying this and soon
Delon Human and Dr Kgosi Letlape, alternatives, such as e-cigarettes and associated with tobacco use. going to require a significant tactical planning to make a law that the
called on governments to lead with nicotine pouches. change. As warned by Dr Letlape, horns of all vehicles should be
science in the fight against tobacco, Earlier this year, Cochrane, a President of the Association of Medi- in Indian musical instruments
much like they have with the use of To reduce smoking-rates and reap world’s most renowned evidence- cal Councils of Africa at the GTNF so that it is pleasant to hear,” he
vaccines in the battle against Covid, the public health benefits of this new based medical information net- and I quote,“We can no longer be said, adding that the hooters
which are not 100 per cent risk-free science, we need to reformulate our works, reiterated that smokers who reliant on decades-old strategies could blast sounds made by the
but help to prevent serious illness. approach to tobacco control and use nicotine-containing products aimed at combustible products with flute, tabla, violin, mouth organ
embrace newer and more effective such as e-cigarettes are 70 per cent no reference to low-risk products”. or harmonium.
Unfortunately, in Kenya, the push harm reduction interventions in a more likely to quit than smokers who
to put out the smokers’ light is not on non-discriminatory manner. use Nicotine ReplacementTherapy It’s time we also put science at the Gadkari also said he wanted
track. Despite having an active to- like Nicotine gum or patches. heart of our tobacco control policies to replace the“irritating” sirens
bacco-control programme, smoking During the GTNF, adjunct profes- and start saving smokers’ lives. used by ambulances and police
rates remain stubbornly high, with sor at the University of Ottawa, Da- Public health associations in vehicles with soothing tunes.
the study showing approximately vid Sweanor, warned that we need the US, France, New Zealand and —The writer is a medical doctor
three million people continue to “to move away from the moralistic Canada have taken a progressive ap- and public health specialist — India is home to some of the
approach to ban nicotine”, describ- proach to new nicotine products and [email protected] noisiest cities in the world, as
have seen smoking rates fall at twice rickshaws, buses, taxis, weaving
motorbikes and private cars fight
Enhance 4K Club policy to develop better food systems for space on the traffic-clogged
roads.
As Kenya strives to eliminate pov- 4 )" %3" $ , " (" , * programme could be made manda-
erty and ensure access to sufficient, tory instead of the current voluntary The horn is deemed almost as
safe and nutritious food for all, it is 5IF DPOUJOVJUZ BOE TVTUBJOBCJMJUZ PG UIF nature. In addition, reviewing the important as the gas pedal - and
important to train children the way curriculum of the teachers training more so than wing mirrors - and
they should live — especially on food QSPHSBNNF NVTU CF BTTVSFE HPJOH GPSXBSE colleges to build the capacity of more is used by drivers more to alert
and nutritional security — because teachers is necessary. other road-users to their pres-
even when they grow up they will not provement of ICT, having children governance — a process where ence rather than to rebuke.
depart from it. Hence, the return of acquainted with new technology negotiation, implementation and The review of land policies could
the 4K club policy is timely. and processes of food production evaluation of priorities is undertaken be another critical plank for success- India’s colourful trucks often
and consumption is critical.This while building a shared understand- ful implementation.With the rapidly have messages painted on their
This policy in the 1980s and 90s is particularly important for gen- ing, synergies and trade-offs. Indeed, increasing population, there could backs aimed at overtaking driv-
served to encourage youth to engage erational transition since research 4K Club policy will need multiple ac- be a need to consider aggregation of ers such as“Horn OK Please” or
in agriculture.The club’s motto of shows the average age of a farmer in tors and actions. land adjacent to schools.This could “Blow Horn”.
Kuungana,Kufanya,Kusaidia Kenya Kenya is 60 years. offer needed land for development
(coming together and act to help Ke- Consequently, the continuity and of the project. TheWorld Health Organisation
nya) stands out as pure patriotism. Further, the nutritional educa- sustainability of the programme says noise pollution can cause
tion to be embedded in the club must be assured.We are a few Innovative financing mecha- hearing loss, cardiovascular
With the global theme of build- programme will create awareness months shy of the next General Elec- nisms must be identified to fund the problems, cognitive impairment,
ing resilience through hope in the of healthy living. It is noteworthy tion which will see another regime programme. Besides government stress and depression.
just ended 76th session of the United that there is a huge health burden with different policy priorities tak- support, effort must be made to raise
Nation General Assembly, reintro- occasioned by unhealthy foods.This ing over leadership. For this reason, resources from different partners, Surely there can be no more
duction of the 4K club is a novel idea burden is causing unfathomable loss there is a need to establish a strong especially those that pledged during deserved winner of the Nobel
especially in an effort to change atti- of time and human resource through foundation for this programme to the UNFSS summit. For this resource Peace Prize if the minister suc-
tudes among youth on their involve- death occasioned by non-communi- ensure its future existence. mobilisation effort to succeed, in- ceeds?
ment in the agri-food sector. cable diseases. Therefore, since good tense lobbying must be carried out.
food is one of the critical elements in The best way to ensure the exis- — AFP
The clubs will be a crucial platform the development of human capital tence of the 4K Club beyond the cur- Use of technology could also boost
to nurture food security conscious and the economy, success of the 4K rent administration will be through the initiative in urban schools where
citizens. Given the new understand- club programme must be prioritised. institutionalisation. Reviewing and land is scarce.The kitchen garden
ing of food security as interconnec- integrating institutional frameworks concept and vertical farming could
tion of different determinants, re- However, it must be noted its suc- would act as a buffer for its policies. be a better way to go.
vitalising the clubs to enhance food, cess depends on the food systems For instance, implementation of the
agriculture and nutrition knowledge — The writer is International
is noble. For instance, with the im- /// Food Policy Analyst

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Which way, Kenya? Is it over now? off shore? Pulling KDF out of Somalia? EACC should cite Nanok for graft
Shutting down flights between Somalia
@Ramah_Nyang: What will be interest- - Kenya and limiting bilateral trade or @DonaldBKipkorir: Is it proper to pay
ing, is what happens after this maritime diplomatic engagements? Josphat Nanok salary of a governor
border ruling. Other countries have re- when he is an usher on Karen Road
jected ICJ rulings before. What will Ke- @gathara: Is the maritime border now while Turkana is suffering from extreme
nya do? @ForeignOfficeKE already said it cast in stone or is there room for more poverty, water shortage, cattle rustling,
doesn’t recognise ICJ‘s jurisdiction. What negotiations? Will this mark a new phase terrorism and illiteracy? Why EACC isn’t
does the judgement mean in practice? in Kenya-Somalia relations? charging Nanok with corruption is in it-
Continued licensing of exploration blocks self corruption.
TRUTHIS: Prayer should be our first
response rather than our last resort.

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by Nancy Gitonga Allella and Telkom board members mani criminal registry by November day to answer the charges drawn County. In their evidence, Belsoi,
namely Mugo Kibati, Eddy Njoroge, 8, 2021 when the intended accused against them. Kibii and Magoma said the 60 acres
@PeopleDailyKe Jinaro Kibet, Dorcas Kombo and persons are expected to appear in is part of a 79 acre parcel of land ac-
Sayyid Said who are listed as inter- court to answer charges. The former officials are expected quired by the Defunct Kenya Posts
A Nairobi court has allowed ested parties,” Cheruiyot ruled. to face charges of abuse of office, and Telecommunications Corpora-
a sacco to start private criminal He also directed lawyer Xavier breach of trust, conspiracy to de- tions (KPTC) in January 19, 1993.
prosecution against a former Chief While allowing the application, Baraka for the Sacco members to fraud and attempting to defraud.
Executive Officer of Telkom Kenya Cheruiyot said evidence presented serve the intended accused persons The land was being acquired to
and its board over a Sh1.5 billion by the aggrieved sacco members with summons to attend court that Defunct KPTC develop residential houses for the
land deal. was enough to sustain a criminal In his ruling, Cheruiyot said evi- sacco members.
case against the intended accused
In a ruling delivered by Senior persons. dence presented by Postel sacco The members bought the land
Principal Magistrate Kennedy and its members Henry Belsoi, at Sh21 million but “it was never
Cheruiyot, the court allowed Pos- “I find that this application fits Amson Kibii and Stephen Magoma transferred to them by Telkom for
tel Housing Co-operative Society the criteria for a private prosecu- had proved ineptitude on the part of unknown reasons despite holding
Limited to prosecute former Telkom tion as it has been demonstrated the Director of Public Prosecutions the funds far beyond the required
CEO Michael Ghossein (pictured), that reports were made to the DCI (DPP) and the Director of Criminal purchase price.”
the Secretary to the Board Lois Al- and DPP from October 5 last year Investigations (DCI) in prosecuting
lela and its board members over setting out the complaint by the the CEO and the others. Cheruiyot said the sacco mem-
alleged fraudulent sale of the land Sacco members but declined to bers claim the land was sold at a
worth Sh14 billion. take action in the matter having had The sacco members moved to price too far below the market rate
an opportunity to do so,” ruled the court in July this year seeking to pri- by the intended accused persons.
“The applicant (Postel Housing magistrate. vately prosecute the seven for ille-
Co-operative Society Limited) is gally selling part of their property to The members say they came to
hereby granted leave to institute Cheruiyot also ordered Postel a third party at an estimated price of learn that Telkom attempted to sell
and proceed with private prosecu- Housing Co-Operative Society Lim- Sh1.5 billion. The land measuring 60 the land in dispute to Aftraco at
tion proceedings against Ghoseein, ited to file a draft charge at the Mili- acres is along Ngong Road Nairobi Sh1.5 billion yet the current market
value for the 79 acres is Sh14 billion.

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Leader of Majority Amos PARASTATALS ther deliberate on contentious issues in requirement terming it retrogressive as it
AFFECTED the bill. will allow non engineers to run the office by Sophie Njoka
Kimunya withdraws two which is more of technical than other ar-
Among the agen- “I stood down the bill for the stake- eas. @PeopleDailyKe
crucial bills which sought to cies to be affected holders to come up with a compromised
by the delay in ground. The contentious area is whether “My amendment in the bill is to allow The Judiciary is in the process of
entrench Executive grip passing the Health the holder of the DG’s office must have holders of the office of the DG to be holder adopting a policy that will bar liti-
Laws (Amend- other competencies to qualify,” Pkosing of other competencies other than civil en- gants from making unnecessary ad-
by Anthony Mwangi ment) Bill are the told People Daily. gineer,” Pkosing said. journments in the Supreme Court.
National Hospital
@PeopleDailyKe Insurance Fund Yesterday Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichungw’a He added; “I expect the stakeholders to Chief Justice Martha Koome said
(NHIF), Pharmacy said the two Bills were destined to fail since deliberate and come up with a compro- towards efforts to expedite justice and
Key government parastatals and agen- and Poisons Board, they were unconstitutional in nature. mised position during the one month will avoid delays in the hearing of cases,
cies could be forced to operate without Kenya Medical be on recess.” the judiciary would develop a policy
boards for the time being following a dis- Supplies Authority “We have told Kimunya that we will position on adjournments once a
pute over appointment of members. (Kemsa) among shoot down the two Bills since they are giv- Last week MPs successfully forced the matter is set for hearing.
others. ing the government control of key sectors withdrawal of the Health Laws (Amend-
It follows Leader of Majority in the Na- which means that they will not be open to ment) Bill which was in its Second reading. “A major challenge that is being
tional Assembly Amos Kimunya’s move to Majority Leader scrutiny either by Parliament or the Audi- faced by litigants at the Supreme
withdraw two crucial bills which sought to in the National tor General,” warned Ichungw’a. State foothold Court is lack of commitment by
entrench the Executive’s grip in key agen- Assembly Amos The Bill seeks to allow the Attorney Gen- advocates who have not embraced
cies in the roads and health sectors. Kimunya. PD/FILE MPs argue that the Health Laws expeditious disposal of justice. Let it
(Amendment) Bill seeks to have various eral and Treasury representatives to sit in be known that from now henceforth,
Intense lobbying by civil engineers boards of parastatals in the health sector all the agencies, which according to the a plea for adjournment will be inter-
forced the National Assembly Speaker controlled by the government without any MPs will give the State a foothold in their preted as a move by a counsel to opt
Justin Muturi to stand down the controver- representatives from the private sector, operations. out of orally highlighting the written
sial Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill 2021, not even the medical practitioners. submissions,” she said.
which is seeking to have non-engineers Kimunya has been pushing for the Bill
hold the position of director-general in “This implies that the passage of the to be passed in its current form but after She noted that henceforth, a case
roads authorities. Bill in its current form implies that the reading the mood of the members opted will not be allowed to take more than
government shall be running the health to stand it down for more consultations. three years at the trial court.
Last week, Kimunya was forced to with- management boards without any checks
draw the Health Laws (Amendment) Bill and balances,” said Aden Duale (Garissa The Roads Bill seeks to extend the term “Most of the delays at the court are
that seeks to amend the 15 laws under the Township). of the bosses of three roads authorities, being aggravated by the court system
Health sector which give the President the namely the Kenya National Highway Au- including lack of quorum, such issues
leeway to appoint chairpersons of profes- The Roads Bill was to be amended to thorities (Kenha), Kenya Urban Roads Au- have since been addressed and we
sional bodies. open doors for a person with a post-grad- thority (KURA) and the Kenya Rural Roads have set out guidelines that no case
uate degree either in accounts, finance, Authority (Kerra). should drag at the trial court for more
MPs opposed to the Bill objected that and management from a recognised than three years and not more than
the Health Committee of the National As- university be allowed to lead the different The controversial bill seeks to extend the one year at the Supreme Court,” said
sembly had not conducted proper public terms of the DGs of the authorities from Koome.
participation on the Bill as per its report road agencies. the current three to five years.
before the House. In its report, the Trans- The Chief Justice was addressing
port Committee ar- “The Director-General shall hold office Supreme Court judges when she offi-
Transport committee gues that it is high for a term of three years and shall be eli- cially opened their induction training
The Roads Bill, sponsored by time the DG’s posi- gible for appointment for one more term,” in a Mombasa hotel.
tion is opened to reads the current Act in part.
the National Assembly Transport other professions Koome further noted the Judiciary
committee chair David Pkosing to manage the While Kenha DG Peter Mundinia has Training Institute and the Supreme
(Pokot South), wants to amend agency with the since retired, his two colleagues in Kura Court in collaboration with Attorney
Sections 13 and 14 of the Ke- technical work and Kerra, Cyrus Kinoti and Philemon General Alliance (AGA) had entered
nya Roads Act of 2007, on the being left to the Kandie respectively are likely beneficia- into a capacity building MoU that will
term of office of the DG and juniors. ries. “There is no way you will tell a doc- support sharing of knowledge, experi-
qualifications. The Insti- tor to come and supervise engineering ences, development and exchange
tute of Engi- work. This is a technical field that requires of information between legal players
Pkosing asked the Speak- neers of Ke- someone skilled with matters to do with in Kenya, Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda
er to stand down the bill, nya (IEK) had engineering. among others.
which was in its Third Read- protested the
ing to allow stakeholders to fur- MPs, James Nyikal (Seme) and his The CJ noted during the induction
Endebes colleague Robert Pukose faulted workshop, the judges will be able to
the Bill and urged the House to reject it. learn how to resolve election disputes
brought before the Supreme Court.

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A somber mood en- woman dead, while the

gulfed Ratta village in suspect had already fled

Seme sub-county of from the scene.

State determined to inoculate cluding five in the last 24 hours. Kisumu after a 54-year- Ng’eno said the mo-
the set number of Kenyans “It is dangerous for people to start old woman was hacked to tive of the attack was yet
by Mashujaa Day to be death by her son. to be established, adding
celebrated next Wednesday relaxing when we see our numbers that police have launched
going down as well as our positivity In the Monday evening investigations and a man-
by George Kebaso rate. At this juncture you hear people incident, the assailant hunt for the suspect who
saying that it is like this thing is over,” identified as Michael is still at large.
@PeopleDailyKe he observed. Odhiambo attacked the
deceased with a panga The body was moved to
The government is racing against time to He warned that the country will leaving her with deep cuts Jaramogi Oginga Odinga
vaccinate 1.6 million Kenyans in the next only avert the fifth wave if the popu- on the head. Teaching and Referral
week. lation took the jab. Hospital for postmortem.
Confirming the inci-
A taskforce co-ordinating the Covid-19 “And that’s why we want to get 5.8 dent, Kisumu County The police boss asked
vaccination exercise said it was determined million people vaccinated within the Police Commander Joseph members of the public to
to hit the 5.8 million target of inoculated next few days. Then any projected Ng’eno said security offi- volunteer any vital infor-
Kenyans by Mashujaa Day on Wednesday wave is likely not to have a very big cers from Ratta Police Sta- mation touching on the
next week. impact,” he added. One week ago tion received a call from a incident to the police to
the government sounded an alarm member of the public and aid in investigations and
The target was set to coincide with the of a possible Covid-19 fifth wave, par- rushed to the scene. arrest of the suspect.
58th anniversary of the Mashujaa Day ticularly in areas where the uptake of
since the country attained internal self- vaccines was still low. The officers found the - KNA
rule.
Health CAS Mercy ǘȌɩǶȌɩ‫خ‬ƧȌ‫خ‬DzƵ „å
Dr Willis Akhwale, the chairman of the Mwangangi
taskforce’s vaccine deployment noted that addresses the §ª§Ɗ„ɈƊ
so far, a total of 4.2 million Kenyans had media on the
been vaccinated. International Day
of the Girl Child
“Towards Mashujaa Day, we still need and the Covid 19
1.6 million mashujaas. We continue to be- situation in the
lieve that this is going to be attainable,” he country at Afya
said yesterday at Afya House as the latest House, Nairobi.
Covid-19 statistics showed a lower positiv-
ity rate of 2 percent as only 65 people were PD/ ALEX MBURU
tested positive for the disease.

Akhwale said the government will rely on

the 47 county governments to implement RACE TO JAB ‫ נלכם‬wȌƮƵǶ jɩƊ ƵǞ ɯƊDzȌ‫ن‬
a sustained community mobilisation by 5.8 MILLION
bringing the various cadres of leaders to (ǞƊǶ ‫وלؿןנןؿ‬
sensitise the masses on the need to take The taskforce
the jab. “This is going to be key to sustain- coordinating the àƵDzƊ ƦǞƮ ɯƊ ƧǘǞȁǞ ȁƊ DzǞȯƵDzƵƵ ɐȯƊɈƵ
ing mobilisation of people to come for the Covid-19 vaccina-
vaccine,” he stated. tion exercise said it
was determined to
Counties mobilisation hit the 5.8 million
He stated that it was only through well target of vaccinated
Kenyans by Mashu-
coordinated mobilisation campaigns the jaa Day which will
country will attain the 10 million target be celebrated on
for vaccinated Kenyans by the end of De- Wednesday next
cember. Over 7.5 million doses of the five week
types of vaccines approved for Kenya have
already been distributed.

“It is important to note that in the hard Government will §ȲȌƦȌɮ ɈǘǞȺ ²ƊɈɐȲƮƊɯ ‫כמكף‬Ɗǿ‫ن‬
to reach areas, the issue of outreach mobile rely on the 47 county
clinics is very key,” Dr Akhwale stated, em- governments to im-
phasizing that the Ministry of Health and plement a sustained
partners such as the Kenya Red Cross Ser- community mobili-
vices (KRCS) had started supporting those sation by bringing
outreach clinics to reach mobile popula- the various cadres of
tions in at least seven of the documented leaders to sensitise
counties where uptake is low. the masses on the
need to take the jab
“But we also want to ensure that we con-
tinue to work with the local leaders there to Over 7.5 million
sustain those outreaches, because even as doses of the five
you conduct the outreaches there must be types of vaccines
adequate mobilisation of communities to approved for Kenya
come for the programme,” he added. have already been
distributed
Akhwale said the government and part-
ners had increased communication in

those regions and called on the counties to

intensify mobilisation within the commu- 'HDO 3RD
nities in order to achieve the set ambitious
goals. “So access now is not so much an is-

sue but is for people to show up,” he stated.

He added that the challenge the govern- 10 ‫( ׃‬À„ Jæ„‫ث‬²
ment currently faced was for the masses
to take personal responsibility to protect
themselves from the disease.

“Great heroes are recognised the world
over because of the role they play in making
their countries progress. And this is basi-
cally why we are aiming to attain 5.8 mil-

lion people vaccinated by the day when we Million target set ‫ׁׁׁ ׅ׀׀ ׁׁׁ׀‬
mark the Heroes Day,” he added. by government for
vaccination of Ken-
The medic cautioned Kenyans not to yans by the end of
lower their guard against the disease, which

by yesterday had claimed 5,195 lives, in- December

14 NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The Great Commission

Members of the clergy lay hands on People Daily Court orders Kimemia
graphic designer Patrick Okuna, when he was
ordained a pastor and minister of the gospel at to pay ex-staff Sh25m
Reconciliation Christian Centre, Buru Buru on
Sunday. PD/SAMUEL KARIUKI Nyandarua Governor Francis Kime-
mia (below) suffered a blow yesterday
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Sh25 million to three county ministers
he sacked two years ago. The three
are to equitably share the Sh25 mil-
lion among themselves. Lady Justice
HellenWasilwa ordered Kimemia and
the county government to pay Simon
Ng’ang’a (Water) , Rose Muthoni
(Trade) and FaithWanjiru (Education)
for wrongful termination of contracts.
In her decision,Wasilwa accused Ki-
memia of breaching the constitutional
rights of the petitioners by illegally
terminating their contracts in 2019. “It
is apparent that the petitioners were
condemned unheard and the provi-
sion of fair administrative action was
not adhered to. I award each of the
petitioners’ compensation equivalent
to 12 months salary for unlawful ter-
mination. Each petitioner is entitled
to gross payment of Sh 8,428,844 less
statutory deductions,” she ruled.

—Roy Lumbe

Governor’s move to dump Purity Ngirici Anne Waiguru established major projects that give them MCAs pass motion to
Jubilee for UDA has irked money but they have an issue with my pre-
the Woman Rep who has 659 looks like since I am always with the peo- sentation, I will do as they wish.” name road after Raila
been the face of UDA and ple,” she said.
Ruto in Kirinyaga The number of poll- Waiguru has been a strong supporter of Nairobi County MCAs yesterday
ing stations in Kirin- Her sentiments come two weeks after President Uhuru Kenyatta and has been in passed a motion seeking to rename
by Mercy Mwai and KNA yaga County as per Waiguru gave the clearest hint yet, that she the forefront pushing for the passage of the the city’s MbagathiWay after Orange
IEBC records in the was about to dump Jubilee for Ruto’s camp; Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), which was Democratic Movement (ODM) leader
@PeopleDailyKe last General Elec- a move that is being seen as a spoiler for declared null and void by both the High Raila Odinga. Makongeni MCA Peter
tion. The devolved Ngirichi who has been the face of UDA and Court and the Court of Appeal. Imwatok who is the mover of the
The battle for Kirinyaga governorship unit has 349,836 Ruto in Kirinyaga. motion said renaming the road after
pitting three ladies from the region has registered voters. During the campaigns for BBI, the Kir- Raila, would be a way of recognising
gone a notch higher after the Woman Rep While on a tour in the county, Waiguru inyiga governor who was also leading a his contribution to the development
Purity Ngirici told off Governor AnneWaig- asked Mwea residents which vehicle they women-led BBI campaign known as “Em- and growth of the country. “ He has
uru, for recently declaring her intent to join wanted her to join, and when they re- brace” on several occasions , attacked Ruto contributed a lot in transforming this
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party sponded UDA, she said she would go with and dismissed him saying despite his fol- country.We will now engage our Gov-
allied to Deputy PresidentWilliam Ruto. their wish. lowing in the Mt Kenya region, the Kikuyu ernor Ann Kananu, to liaise with Raila
would eventually dump him as they are and book a date when we will have
Ngirici who has declared interest in the To demonstrate that she was consider- behind Uhuru. him on the ground as we rename the
seat and will face off with Waiguru and ing joining UDA, Waiguru was last week road,” he said. Imwatok said Raila’s
Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, said she seen in the company of female lawmakers Drawing board immense contribution in infrastruc-
is ready for a political duel with Waiguru allied to UDA including Aisha Jumwa (Ma- But apart from two ladies fighting it off ture is something he should be hon-
anytime, anywhere. lindi), Susan Kihika (Nakuru Senator) and oured for. “ Most of the infrastructure
NyeriWoman Rep Rahab Mukami. to fly the UDA flag, it is the entry of Karua, projects we have in Kenya are courte-
Waiguru, like Karua, hails from Gichugu who is now the face of succession politics sy of Raila,” he said. MugumoiniWard
while Ngirici is from Kirinyaga Central, “If they question this, I will say that my in Mt Kenya region, that has thrown the Rep Jared Akama said renaming the
which was carved off Ndia constituency. people directed me to join their party of ladies back to the drawing board. road after Raila will be appreciating
choice,”Waiguru declared at the meeting. his efforts in fighting for democracy.
Possible competition Karua who lost to Waiguru in the last Nominated MCA Mary Arivisa lauded
“I am not afraid of any possible compe- She added: “I have listened to the election has told the two ladies to be ready the move saying Raila has attributes
ground, they have said I have worked and for a bruising battle next year. worth emulating by every leader.
tition from Waiguru, who is still listening
to what the ground is saying, when we are Apart from the three, other leaders who —Alvin Mwangi
already past that level,” she said. have declared interest for the seat are Gov-
ernor Joseph Ndathi and former Finance
Speaking at Ndia in KirinyagaWest Sub- Minister Njeru Githae.
County during a peace initiative meeting,
Ngirici who is touted as a key member of The supremacy battle betweenWaiguru
Ruto’s inner circle warned that should UDA and Ngirici escalated last Sunday. This was
ditch her, then she would jump ship as she after Ngirici’s husband accused the county
was not tethered to the party like a goat. chief of taking down his wife’s billboards in
Mwea town.
She said she was sure of victory in the
governor’s race: “I know how the ground The standoff saw Mwea town residents
block county government officials from
pulling down two billboards bearing Ngiri-
ci’s image.

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Supply and Sanitation project, and African Development Fund, an en- ify for cross-debarment by other
@PeopleDailyKe Technical Security Upgrade to the tity of the AfDB group, and the Gov- multilateral development banks
Bank’s Eastern Africa Regional Cen- ernment of Kenya. In addition, the under the Agreement for Mutual
African Development Bank Group tre respectively. bank debarred the Sino-Kenya En- Enforcement of Debarment Deci-
(AfDB) has banned two Kenyan firms gineering Group Limited Managing sions, including the Asian Develop-
for three years over fraudulent ten- The Kenya Towns Sustainable DirectorYuehua Bail. ment Bank, the European Bank for
der practices. Water Supply and Sanitation Pro- Reconstruction and Development,
gramme is aimed at improving ac- During the three-year period, the Inter-American Development
In a statement posted on the cess, quality, availability and sustain- Sino-Kenya Engineering Group and Bank and theWorld Bank Group.
bank’s website , the Abidjan-based ability of water supply in 19 towns Express Automation Ltd together
lender debarred Sino-Kenya Engi- and wastewater management ser- with its affiliates will be ineligible to The debarments followed investi-
neering Group Ltd and Express Au- vices in 17 towns in Kenya. participate in Bank Group-financed gations conducted by the bank.
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Out of a total of 1,525 Economy Motorbikes Online The conservation of species. Balala lauded the
respondents who took elephants in Kenya has re- initiative as a move to-
part in study, half cited Budget Through the Finance The bill also introduced a ceived a major boost after wards the inclusion of the
the current tax system as Bill 2021, the budget tax on digital and online the Ministry of Tourism public in conservation as
being unfair National Treasury introduced a 16 per cent businesses at 1.5 per cent andWildlife announced well as providing enough
and Planning, Cabinet Value Added Tax (VAT) of the gross transaction that it had mobilised resources for the protec-
by Steve Umidha Secretary Ukur on the supply of ordinary value and proposed to Sh16.5 million towards the tion of Elephants in Kenya.
Yatani, in June this bread and increase excise increase taxation on initiative against a target The elephants that were
@UmidhaSteve year presented a duty on motorbikes to 15 alcohol manufacturers of Sh100 million within named include baby ele-
Sh3.6 trillion budget per cent and loss making firms the financial year 2021/22. phants born between 2020
A growing number of Kenyans are frus- for the financial year This announcement was and 2021), the big tuskers
trated by the country’s ever-expanding tax 2021/2022 made by Cabinet Secretary and twins. “I congratulate
structure, according to a new study which Najib Balala in Amboseli all the namers and assure
predicts rough months ahead as Kenyans National Park on Saturday, them that the funds will
head to the polls in August 2022. during the inaugural Magi- be used to ensure that our
cal Kenya Tembo Naming majestic elephants are
Kenya National Tax Outlook Survey - Festival held at the Am- well conserved.We want to
2021, has in its findings warned that puni- boseli National Park. Dur- look at issues concerning
tive tax systems may force big businesses ing the event, corporates humanWildlife conflict,
to leave and take thousands of jobs with and individuals were al- tracking of the elephants
them. It is also blaming the current state of lowed to adopt and name through collaring, as well
affairs for looting by State employees and select elephants after do- as construction of electric
highly connected individuals including nating funds towards the fences and community
parliamentarians. initiative, which is aimed engagement among other
at boosting conservation issues,” Balala said.
The report by East African Tax and Gov- efforts of the endangered
ernance Network (EATGN) says more than – Noel Wandera
half of the respondents felt that the tax sys-
tem is unfair as poor people pay too much were all of similar opinions. National Treasury and Planning, Cabi- IMF: Delta variant slowing
tax. With the economy stalling and invest- net Secretary UkurYatani, in June this year
presented a Sh3.6 trillion budget for the fi- global economic recovery
Thirty per cent felt that corruption al- ment dropping mainly due to the existence nancial year 2021/22 – which through the
lows for unfair tax avoidance while eight of the Coronavirus pandemic, Leonard Finance Bill 2021, introduced a 16 per cent The economic recovery tracted sharply in 2020,
per cent lamented that wealthy people are Wanyama, a co-ordinator at EATGN, urged Value Added Tax (VAT) on the supply of or- has weakened in most rich but rebounded strongly in
not required to pay enough tax,” notes the the government to reconsider tweaking its dinary bread and increase excise duty on nations due to the impact the first half of this year as
report released yesterday. tax policies and create awareness of the motorbikes to 15 per cent. of the Delta variant of countries unlocked. How-
same. coronavirus, the Inter- ever, in its latestWorld
Out of a total of 1,525 respondents who Cost of bread national Monetary Fund Economic Outlook, the
took part in the survey, half of the respon- “Despite the fact that these recently pro- This would mean an increase in the cost (IMF) says. The fund cut IMF said “momentum had
dents cited the current tax system as being posed taxes have an important bearing on its 2021 growth forecasts weakened” since then as
unfair, 23 per cent thought of it as fair, 19 pertinent issues in the lives of Kenyans, of bread and means of transport. for advanced economies the highly transmissible
per cent and eight per cent respectively more than half of the interviewed popula- The bill also introduced a tax on digital - in particular the US, Delta variant of coronavi-
thought that it is very fair or are not sure. tion lacked knowledge of them,” he said, Japan and Germany - but rus stopped “a full return”
adding that only a quarter of the respon- and online businesses at 1.5 per cent of the said most would grow to normality. IMF chief
Those interviewed also blamed the high dents could recall proposed taxes on an in- gross transaction value and proposed to in- strongly next year. But it economist Gita Gopinath
taxation by the current regime to the un- crease in fuel-levy 25 per cent and on VAT crease taxation on alcohol manufacturers, warned developing ones blamed the slowdown on
dying and ever-increasing appetite by the imposed on bread 17 per cent. loss making companies as well as retirees may fall back due to a continued health risks,
government to borrow externally in order income tax. growing “vaccine divide”. supply chain disrup-
to finance its operations including paying The report identified lack of knowledge The IMF also voted to tion and higher inflation
its struggling public workforce. of the proposed taxes as an impediment. “Despite these new taxes touching on is- keep Kristalina Georgieva around the world. – BBC
sues pertaining the daily lives of Kenyans, it as its head after she was
External debt 8"/:"." seems like more than half of them – based engulfed in a data rig-
A whopping 86 per cent of those men- on research results from a sample inter- ging scandal. Georgieva
5IF HPWFSONFOU TIPVME viewed – lack knowledge on these tax pro- had vehemently denied
tioned above cited the external debt as a SFDPOTJEFS UXFBLJOH JUT posals,” the report said. claims she pressured staff
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claiming it is somewhat a serious problem, BXBSFOFTT PG UIF TBNF About 54 per cent were within the age of China when she was
and only four per cent thinking it is a minor bracket of 18 to 34 years, while 67 per head of theWorld Bank.
problem. There were no significant differ- cent had an education beyond secondary The global economy con-
ences across the demographics as they school. In terms of employment status, a
majority, 53 per cent, were jobless, and 32
per cent were employed in the informal
sector.

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BUSINESS: Kristalina been spared after the IMF Farmer’s Choice has cut RAW MATERIAL SUPPLY This development means farmers will
Georgieva (pictured) will re- executive board’s announce- volume of pig feeds it sells be forced to look for more feed from other
main as head of the Interna- ment that it had “full confi- to farmers due to severe Livestock principal Harry Kimtai companies which might be expensive in
tional Monetary Fund (IMF) dence” in her “leadership and shortage of raw materials earlier in an interview stated the govern- order to achieve their volumes.
after the lender’s board ability to continue to effec- ment is yet to make a decision to allow
absolved her of blame that tively carry out her duties.” by Nicholas Waitathu importation of yellow maize despite Currently, the company wholesale
she improperly influenced a having received the plea by animal feed price of a 50kg of swine winner stands at
World Bank ranking of China’s At the heart of the board’s @PeopleDailyKe manufacturers. Sh1,500 while other manufacturers are
business climate. deliberations was an in- selling a 70kg bag retailing at between
quiry, published last month, Tough times lie ahead for the hard- Association of Kenya Animal Feeds Sh2,000 and Sh2,100. Pig production
The board said evidence that accused Georgieva of pressed pig farmers as Farmers Choice Manufacturers said 35 companies have costs, she noted, have since last year in-
presented did not conclusively pressuringWorld Bank staff- cut sale of commercial feeds owing to closed down as supply of various compo- creased by between 30 and 40 per cent as
demonstrate that Georgieva ers to boost China’s ranking increased cost and lack of raw materials. nents of raw materials such as soya cake feed constitutes between 60 and 80 per
played an improper role in in the annual Doing Business continue to be short supply.  cent of the production cost.
China’s ranking in the report report for 2018. Apart from staring at high prices and
while at theWorld Bank. closure of agribusinesses, the situation farmers owing to scarcity and high cost of This has resulted in higher pork prices
Corporate activity is expected to worsen as livestock feed raw materials. per kilogramme while small scale farmers
“Having looked at all the The report was an annual manufacturing companies continue to are opting out of pig farming.
evidence presented, the Ex- close down. “As at end of September this year we
ecutive Board reaffirms its full flagship publication that ex- have been selling to farmers more than Tsigadi said there has been no change
confidence in the Managing amined how business-friendly The bad news comes even as the gov- 200 tonnes of feeds per week but due in the feed raw material situation, add-
Director’s leadership and abil- countries are by scrutinising ernment remains mum over value chains’ to scarcity of key ingredients of manu- ing that the situation continues to dete-
ity to continue to effectively how their rules and regula- appeal to allow importation of GMO yel- facturing feeds, we have been forced to riorate with activity and high prices of
carry out her duties,” it said in tions boost — or constrain low maize and other raw materials. announce measures in order to remain wheat pollard and wheat bran persisting
a statement. — corporate activity. The afloat in business,” she said in a notice to while both, when available, are now two
global lender scrapped the Early last week Farmers Choice, the farmers and other value chains. to three times the prices we were paying
The board it is committed report altogether last month Nairobi-based processor of pork products in January.
to support Georgieva in main- in response to the scandal, announced reduction on volumes of feeds Feed sales volumes
taining high standards of gov- adding in an accompany- it sells to farmers countrywide. She added: “Under this new scenario, “On the other hand the price of soya
ernance and integrity in the ing statement that “trust in beans has increased fourfold, whilst that
data, research, and operations the research of theWorld Bank Local suppliers of raw materials for our weekly feed sales volumes to farm- of our main energy sources maize has in-
of the the organisation. Group is vital.” animal feed production are currently ex- ers at Kasarani will decrease from the creased by 30 per cent with the alternative
porting the materials to foreign countries current 220 tonnes to 150 tonnes effec- barley, not currently available,” she said.
According to people famil- Georgieva has repeat- where it is said the market is offering high tive October 4, 2021. We will revert back
iar with the matter, the US edly denied the inquiry’s find- prices compared to the local market. to unrestricted sales volumes as soon as Tsigadi stated the situation is expected
told the IMF board members ings, which according to her we are able to stock up on our major raw to worsen but hastened to add that farm-
that it won’t seek the removal lawyer, Lanny Breuer of Cov- Sharon Tsigadi, general manager in materials which will hopefully be in the ers will get a reprieve as well as the live-
of Georgieva over allegations ington & Burling, draw inap- charge of Rosemark Division of Farmers next couple weeks.” stock industry survive if the government
that she pushed staff to ma- propriate and unsupportable Choice, said the company has been forced agrees to intervene and allow duty free
nipulate data for aWorld Bank inferences about her conduct to reduce sales of commercial feed to the importation of GM yellow maize and soya
report to help China, likely and state of mind. beans amongst other materials.
clearing the way for her to
keep her job. – Noel Wandera and KIE support
Agencies to SMEs
Speculation over the Bul-
garian’s future has been rife Kenya Industrial Estates
for weeks following a probe (KIE) acting chair Bob
last month into allegations she Karina (3rd left), managing
tampered with data during her director Parmain ole
time as chief executive of the Narikae (3rd right) and
World Bank to improve China’s board members listen
global standing in the busi- to Daiga Millers Quality
ness and investment world. Controller Boniface Mungai
The scandal had threatened (seated) in Nanyuki during
to overshadow celebrations the parastatal’s board
at this week’s IMF-World familiarisation tour of the
Bank biannual pow-wow in SMEs projects incubated and
Washington, where top fi- financed by KIE in Mt Kenya
nance ministers and central region. Looking on is the
bankers will rubber-stamp a company’s MD John Murithi
global tax accord that 136 na- (2nd left). COURTESY
tions struck last week.

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Gulf Energy stations countrywide. @Morarak part of a programme to assist (left) and Qatar Charity
@obel_barry families adversely affected by Country Director,
Kenneth Micah, Regional Manager, Qatar Airways and Qatar Covid-19 pandemic and have Abdullahi Hassan (second
Leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, Bolt East Africa, said the company Charity , an International Char- been deprived of livelihood. left) hand over learning
has teamed up with Rubis Energy Ke- continues to invest in innovative ways ity Organisation have bought Qatar Charity Country Direc- materials to a pupil
nya to offer drivers who operate on the that can reduce driver’s cost of doing school learning materials for tor, Abdullahi Hassan said the of Tranquillity Integrated
platform discounted fuel prices due to business, adding: “We acknowledge over 100 vulnerable children in initiative is meant to motivate Academy in Korogocho.
escalating costs in recent times. the huge financial burden on the Korogocho to enable them re-  
drivers concerning the increased fuel port back for the second term.
The partnership will see Bolt drivers prices in the country and how this af- children to go to school and
get a prepaid RUBiS Card that will al- fects their overall earnings.” As part of a ‘GO BACK TO continue with their studies as
low them to enjoy a Sh4 discount per SCHOOL’ programme, the it supports access to educa-
litre of fuel and a world-class conve- He said the collaboration with two institutions gifted 134 tion, a priority. “We have seen
nience while at a filling station. RUBiS Energy Kenya will make it pos- out of 137 orphaned children a lot of students in the slums
sible for drivers to access clean fuel at with full school uniform; sta- cannot get uniforms and other
It will be automatically applied on an affordable price, thereby improving tioneries, bags, hygiene kits education materials because of
all fuel purchases made by drivers their take-home earnings. and facemasks, while three Corona.”
on the Bolt platform using the RUBiS university students received
their tuition fees. The two or-

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spikes and shortages in other we are ready to do whatever its National Bank of Kenya Ltd Ord 5.00 4.12 5,800
energy sources. Coal has scaled takes to reduce the effects of -
record peaks and gas prices re- oil prices on the prices of other NCBA Group Plc Ord 5.00 25.05 25.25 -
main four times higher in Eu- goods and services,” he said. -
rope than at the start of 2021. Stanbic Holdings Plc ord.5.00 86.25 9,500
Interest rates 36,600
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the recent months on the back 2,500
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crude oil prices is likely to commodity. Kenya has one of 1.27 0.88 -
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economy where there is already products in the region and as a 0.00 0.00 1,000
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Abu Dhabi Murban crude in- ic. In April last year, they fell 20.00 15.00 -
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dex which measures the prices history as lockdown wiped out 0.29 0.22 15,300
that Kenya pays for her oil im- demand while producers con- 6.24 3.50 Nairobi Business Ventures Ltd Ord. 1.00GEMS 6.32 5.80 10,000
ports rose to as high as $82 a tinued to pump crude from
barrel compared to $73 which their wells. Nation Media Group Plc Ord. 2.50 22.45 22.35 7,400 CBK KEY RATES
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are announced. hit from hurricanes Ida and 40,600 Inter-Bank Rate 6.02% 08/10/2021
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brought out of coronavirus 1,400 Inflation Rate 6.91% September,2021
lockdowns, supporting a revival INCREASED DEMAND CONSTRUCTION & ALLIED Lending Rate 12.12% August,2021
in economic activity,” analysts 30,300 Savings Rate 2.64% August,2021
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gas prices has also made oil a 41.85 34.00 KBRR 8.9% 27/07/2016
The pace of economic recov- relatively cheaper alternative for 42.80 19.05 Bamburi Cement Ltd Ord 5.00 36.30 37.05
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demand for energy, while pres-
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and Petroleum Regulatory Au-
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cost of petrol to the highest in
a decade after authorities de- INSURANCE
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to keep prices stable and as the 8.78 6.60 Britam Holdings Plc Ord 0.10 7.64 8.08
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by Noel Wandera It said the group’s focus on It said the inflows have impacted by the shrinking of
the turn-around journey con- provided a boost in raw mate- its income to Sh7.5 million
@PeopleDailyKe tinue to bear fruits. rial availability. especially its from Sh1.5 billion recorded
Tanzanian operations, result- in 2019.
East African Cables (EAC) “In the months of January ing in improved volume and
has cut its net loss to Sh228.3 to September, a total of Sh316 revenue. The directors have In the period under review,
million for the period ended million has been collected not recommended dividends the Nairobi Securities Ex-
June 30, 2021. During the from long outstanding re- payment for the financial year change listed firm also sunk
same period last year, the ca- ceivables and other internal ended December 31, 2021. into a pre-tax loss of Sh 555.1
ble manufacturers made net resources, subsequently re- million from a pre-tax profit
losses of Sh244.5 million. ducing working capital pres- Financial results of Sh658.7 million in 2019.
sures,” the statement added. Meanwhile, in its audited
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Role of United Kingdom’s anti- “the most determined lot of fighters” ever Nigeria, which examines the legacy of
slavery mission played in the encountered in what is now modern-day Nigeria’s violent colonisation in its rap-
looting of African artefacts and Nigeria. It took British forces another three idly expanding modern crisis. He believes
of the campaign to get them months to annex Chibok, and only after historical narratives – largely written by
returned to the continent they discovered their natural water source Europeans – were deeply flawed, neglect-
and “starved them out”, the report said. ing “a much more interesting and deeper
London, Tuesday history”.
The arrows and spears the Chibok
Nowadays, the sleepy town of Chibok in An Ibo mask at the Royal Museum of Central Africa. During war townsmen had used against the British “It is very dangerous to rely on the vic-
northern Nigeria is notorious for the kid- and colonisation, Western nations participated in the theft of were then collected and sent to London tor’s account as the sole account of his-
napping of 276 children by Boko Haram. thousands of pieces of African art. COURTESY where they are held in storage today. But tory,” he says. “There is a proverb about
But go back 115 years and this tiny farm- curator labels available online about the this … the tale of the hunt will always be
ing community perched atop a hill fought background of the items at the British Mu- the hunter’s tale until the lion learns how
one of the greatest resistances to British seum – which holds around 73,000 African to tell its story.”
colonisation. objects – make no mention of how the
spears got there, nor of the town’s resis- Critics also accuseWestern museums of
In November 1906, around 170 Brit- tance against “punitive” colonisation. participating in a gross abuse of power.
ish soldiers launched what that country’s
parliament called a “punitive expedition” Shrouded in a storeroom, those arrows “Museums were definitely devices that
against the town for carrying out annual point to a wider conflict unfolding about helped to shape colonialism and stories
raids along British trade routes in Borno artefacts looted from Africa during wars of conquests and the legitimising of the
state. and colonisation and held inWestern mu- conquests,” says Ayisha Osori, director of
seums. the Open Society Initiative for West Africa,
In defence, during an 11-day siege, headquartered in Senegal. She is co-lead-
Chibok townsmen shot poisoned arrows While many Western curators defend ing a four-year, $15 million initiative by the
at the soldiers from hideouts in the hills. their collections as “universal”, represent- Open Society to help nations get back their
ing the art of the world regardless of how cultural treasures held abroad.
The fiercely independent “small Chib- they were acquired, critics suggest they
buk tribe of savages”, as they were de- have not done enough to accurately pres- “If we use the Benin kingdom in Nigeria,
scribed in a report presented to Britain’s ent the complex histories of the objects the Dahomey kingdom in Benin [Republic]
parliament in December 1907, had been that were taken. and the Ashanti kingdom in Ghana – a lot of
violence was how these things were taken,”
Historian Max Siollun recounts Chibok’s she says.
capture in his book, What Britain did to
- Agencies

Nun meets
Pope after
Ethiopian attacks in Tigray captivity
region rage on, rebels claim
Pope Francis (right)
The Ethiopian army and hara region where the fighting greeting nun Gloria
allied forces have launched a is reportedly taking place. Cecilia Narvaez at the
second day of ground attacks An earlier statement by rebel end of the mass in
as part of a fresh military of- forces alleged the government St Peter’s Basilica in
fensive against Tigray rebels, had launched an offensive on Vatican. Pope Francis
a senior member of the Tigray them on all fronts aided by air on October met with
People’s Liberation Front strikes and drone attacks. The Gloria Cecilia Narvaez,
(TPLF) has said. Getachew federal government has large- a Franciscan nun from
Reda, said “thousands have ly been silent but a statement Colombia, a day after she
perished” in the renewed by its National Defence Forces was freed by jihadists
fighting and the rebel forces on Monday accused rebel in Mali after more than
are “holding their ground and forces of spreading lies and four years of captivity, a
more”. The rebels control the attempting to simultaneously Vatican spokesman said.
Tigray region and had ad- play victors and victims. AFP
vanced to neighbouring Am-
- BBC

Muqtada al-Sadr set to win 81 VODPV YLROHQFH RQ PLJUDQWV LQ /LE\D XUJHV LQTXLU\
Iraq vote, al-Maliki trails close
Geneva, Tuesday thousands were arrested and Libya’s Government of cials first raided an informal
Shia Muslim religious leader ernment formation since the several were shot. National Unity has said it is settlement of hundreds of
Muqtada al-Sadr’s party is set US-led invasion of 2003 that Libyan security forces used “dealing with a complex is- migrants and asylum seekers
to be the biggest winner in toppled Sunni leader Saddam “unnecessary and dispro- Migrants and asylum seek- sue in the illegal migration in Gergaresh west of Tripoli
Iraq’s parliamentary election, Hussein and catapulted the portionate” force to detain ers, some of whose claims are file, as it represents a human on October 1, handcuffing,
increasing the number of seats Shia majority and the Kurds to African migrants, shooting pending, have been targeted tragedy in addition to the arresting, and shooting or
he holds, according to initial power. Sunday’s election was dead some of those trying by heavy-handed operations social, political and legal beating those who resisted,
results, officials and a spokes- held several months early, in to escape, the UN human by Libyan security forces, UN consequences locally and Hurtado said.
person for the Sadrist Move- response to mass protests in rights office has said as it de- human rights spokesperson internationally”.
ment. Former prime minister 2019 that toppled a govern- manded an inquiry into the Marta Hurtado told a UN Some 500 migrants man-
Nouri al-Maliki looked set ment and showed widespread violence. briefing in Geneva on Tues- Ministry of Interior offi- aged to escape from the
to have the next largest win anger against political leaders day. “These have resulted in Gheriyan detention centre
among Shia parties, the initial whom many Iraqis said have Hundreds of migrants and killings and serious injuries, in Tripoli on October 6 and
results showed on Monday. enriched themselves at the refugees have waited outside a rise in detentions in ap- “were chased by guards who
Iraq’s Shia groups have domi- expense of the country. a United Nations centre in palling conditions, as well opened fire using live am-
nated governments and gov- Tripoli in recent days to seek as expulsions of individuals munition”, killing at least four
- AFP help in escaping Libya after to countries in sub-Saharan and wounding others, she
what aid groups called a Africa without due process,” said.
violent crackdown in which Hurtado said.
- Xinhua

PEOPLE DAILY / Wednesday, October 13, 2021

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engineer

Inventor creates Kenya’s %06(-"4 uses and can be customised for different
first automated bodycam settings.
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door to their home in Mombasa. The VTFE UP Customisable gadget
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media University of Kenya for a software FGàDJFODZ
engineering degree. JO DPNCBU intelligence not just in the security field
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For three months, Douglas and his NFBTVSFT increase efficiency in combat training as
QVMTF it measures pulse rate and oxygen for
team worked on streamlining the idea, SBUF BOE the person wearing it if need be. This is a
designing, writing code, and sourcing PYZHFO GPS functionality that can be easily translated
for materials to make the first prototype. UIF QFSTPO into the medical field, especially in highly
They made body camera from fabric, XFBSJOH contagious setups. The patient can wear
electronic circuits, hardened plastics in- JU JG the body camera and oximeter and pulse
stead of bulletproof plates as one would OFFE rate metre readings can be transmitted
need a license to handle them. Making CF live to a central health system thereby
the body camera was not easy as they safeguarding the health of the health
The protype of the had to source for hardware from outside professionals. The good thing about this
bodycam. PD/NJERI the country as they needed something body camera is that we can customise it
MAINA modular that they could alter with each to solve specific problems. We are cur-
subsequent prototype. Luckily, fabric was rently on the sixth prototype and cannot
Douglas Okonu interest in everything tech and easy to source for. Circuit work for the wait to see where this takes us. We are
security led to the gadget, now on its sixth iteration, body camera was also a challenge as it is working on a more rugged and hardened
that can be used in various scenarios an enclosure. model. We are also working on making
it smaller and more compact,” Douglas
The hard work would pay off as the
team was able to do a successful test run says.
at Two Rivers in August. They were able To those who would like
to see the body camera at work, trans- to offer tech solutions
mitting live feed to the central security but don’t know where
system as the guards checked cars and to start, Douglas’
interacted with customers. This was a advice is for them to
definitive highlight for everyone involved stay curious. They
as it justified the endless hours of hard should look at how
work, Douglas says. things work both
in and outside the
The body camera transmits data country and look for
to a central system whether there gaps where they can
is internet connectivity or none. offer solutions. With
This makes it perfect for use in copious amounts of re-
almost any geographical loca- search and creativity,
tion. It has 64GB internal stor- he believes that Ke-
age, which means that it can nya can be the
manually back up any data. next tech
The storage works on the hub.
first in, last out algorithm as
by Njeri Maina lation, configuration and maintenance, old data is discarded as new
penetration tests and innovations. I have is stored once the limit is
@njerimainar always been interested in both physical reached.
and cyber security and finding ways to
Douglas Okonu journey in tech enhance it,” Douglas explains. The body camera is
culminated in the creation of automated. So long as it
the first fully automated Ke- As someone interested in automated is fully charged, it trans-
nyan-made body camera. gadgets and all things that are in the mits and streams data
The idea came naturally intersection of security and technology, untill the battery goes
months ago when Douglas Douglas, in his admission letter for high off. The team is working
wondered why despite having school, stated that he wanted to be an on prototype six that will
made so many technological advance- inventor. Once in school, he took part in include a physical over-
ments, there was no such Kenyan-made science congress throughout high school ride button.
security apparatus. as he saw this as a chance to flex his cre-
“I was part of the team that built Ajiri, ative technology muscle. That he would While many think
an intuitive human resource software. go till the national level in his last year in that a body camera can
I have also worked in cyber security for high school in 2013 with a remote-con- only be used by the po-
two years. I currently work with Tribust trolled lawn mower proved that he was lice force, it has different
TSG Ltd, a security firm. My work involves on the right path.
secure web development, firewall instal-
He would later on fully automate the

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Facebook new feature to keep teens from harmful content on Instagram

Instagram will introduce new that showed Instagram can have He added that they are pausing gram head Adam Mosseri.“We an-
measures to nudge teenagers a negative effect on the mental plans for Instagram Kids platform
away from harmful content and health of young people.“We’re go- and giving parents optional con- nounced last week we’re exploring
encourage them to“take a break,” ing to introduce something which trols to supervise teens.
from the platform, Facebook vice I think will make a considerable two new ideas: encouraging people
president of global affairs Nick difference, which is where our sys- Clegg didn’t provide a timeline
Clegg said on Sunday. tems see that a teenager is looking for either feature. In response to to look at other topics if they’re
at the same content over and over an email from The Verge seek-
Clegg made the remarks on again, and its content which may ing further details, a Facebook dwelling on content that might
CNN’s State of the Union show less not be conducive to their wellbe- spokesperson said the features
than a week after whistleblower ing, we will nudge them to look at are“not testing yet but will soon.” contribute to negative social com-
Frances Haugen testified before other content,”Clegg said.
Congress about internal research The spokesperson pointed to a parison and a feature tentatively
September 27 blog post by Insta-
called‘Take a Break’, where users

could put their accounts on pause

and take a moment to consider

whether the time they’re spending

is meaningful. - The Verge

20 PEOPLE DAILY / Wednesday, October 13, 2021

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If you watched the fifth season of In September, Lilian Shihundu Opete was
the TV reality show Big Brother crowned the Miss Kenya Deaf 2021. Living
Naija, then you must know Mike with a hearing-impairment has not stopped
Edwards popularly known in the her from pursuing her modelling passion
house as the ‘President of Cruise’. and she hopes to create both awareness
Mike is an athlete-turned-entrepre- and a platform for equally challenged and
neur known for his clean and sharp passionate young Kenyans. She talks with
looks on the gram. Let’s take a peep Jasmine Atieno about her modelling and
at some of his gentleman looks. fashion preferences

Jay-Z once Tell us a bit about your- met. Am happy that Miss Kenya
said, “It’s self. Deaf kept their promise on the
not pink, it’s I am 22 years old, and reward. We also expect a follow up
mauve.” You currently a student at and continued partnership after the
just have to Shambere College, contest. It is my hope that this will
add this pop Kakamega, where I am change though.
of colour to pursuing a course in
your ward- food and beverages. I am a former What do you love most about fash-
robe. It’s student at St Angel Mumias Deaf ion?
trendy and Girls Secondary School where I sat The best thing about fashion is that
when paired my Kenya Certificate of Secondary it can be expressed in any way and
with a floral Education in 2019, and St Matine with anyone, and not only by those
shirt, you can Primary School Mumias where I did who have studied fashion or are in
switch it up my final exams in 2014. My hobbies the beauty pageantry. Fashion is
for an out- include modelling, action drama and such an open world.
door event. dancing. I live in Kakamega with my
mum and brother; my father hasn’t Your plans going forward are?
Suit up in edgy been around. My plans are to create a platform
manner with where other models with hearing
this side but- How did you come to know about the impairment like me will have a say
ton blazer for Miss Kenya Deaf contest? in the society. I want to create the
those occa- I have had a passion for modelling awareness among them that they
sional events since I was young, but I profession- are just like other people and that
to break the ally started on it last year. I was the we also have a big role to play.
first-runner up in the first edition of I also want to show the society
norm. Miss Deaf Kenya, but I did not give just how capable we are to
up and I decided to try again this share in such spaces as the
In cold year and I won. I learnt about the fashion industry.
weather, contest when I saw the posters cir-
a trench culating on social media platforms. What is your easiest fash-
coat is ion hack?
a must How was the competition? That has to be my class-
have. Try It wasn’t as hard as I had expected wear because it doesn’t
to pair because I have been there before. need much. And I am yet
Still, I gave it my best shot. My mum to come across a fashion
it with has been my greatest supporter item that I can never pull
a turtle financially and morally. This has off, or that I actually
neck for helped since I developed an interest don’t like. I have to
a practi- in modelling. She encourages me just figure out how to
cal look. a lot. wear it.

Which is the hardest part about be- Who is your great-
ing a hearing impaired model? est inspiration in
The hardest part is being despised the Kenyan fashion
by the ones with hearing ability, scene?
and inadequate finance, especially I have to say Bruce
when you participate in contests, Matheka. He is a
win and still get absolutely noth- top model and
ing in return. It is not the same for was also our
other models. For instance, we get trainer in Nai-
promised many benefits that would robi.
come with winning the title, but it’s
usually a disappointment when you
finally win. The promises are never

Lilian Opete

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 / PEOPLE DAILY

Clique & Clicks Get4QPUUFE Travel with me

George Karau, Annabella Francescon, author Cote Terre and Peter
Karanja of Maniago Safaris.

Artistes Bensoul, Tanasha Donna and Nvriiri The Storyteller. Singers Wahu and Nameless. by Sandra Wekesa 60 countries and the inspiration
behind her second publication. In
HAILTHEKING Chilean-born journalist and travel- the book, she draws life changing
ling enthusiast Cote Terre recently lessons on travel and inspires
in Nairobi launched her second people to at least travel alone once
book The Wings of a Traveler. Dur- in their lifetime. Media personality
ing an interactive and social event, and writer John Sibi-Okumu mod-
Cote took her audience through the erated the event.
highlights of her solo-travel across
PD/SANDRA WEKESA

Man of the
hour Ali Kiba
hits the stage.

Mohini Patel, Cote Terre, Jaimini Patel and Rejeahwari Patel

Laura Mbuthia and Kenya Agribussiness Alliance youth
programme director Ivy Wambui shake a leg.

DJ Rique Mfalme leaves nothing to chance.

by Gerald Ithana Ariel Moscardi, Farm Engeenieering Industries MD Gurprith Bhutji and
McDonalds global account director at Sopra Steria Tejvir Sembi.
Tanzanian bongo crooner Ali
DJ Piera Makena Kiba hosted an album listen- Fernando Pauline Dumay
with artiste KRG ing party in Nairobi on Friday. Terre, Cote’s with John Sibi-
the Don. The colourful event was in dad. Okumu.
preparation for the release of
Good to see you buddy: Ali Kiba in a chill moment with his third album Only One King.
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho. The 16-track album features
collaborations from Kenyan
artistes Khaligraph Jones,
Nyashinski and Sauti Sol. Oth-
ers are Tanzania’s Abdu Kiba,
Tommy Flavour and K2Ga,
Patoranking, RudeBoy and
Mayorkun (Nigeria), Sarkodie
(Ghana) and South African
Afro pop duo Blaq Diamond.
Among those in attendance
were Mombasa Governor Has-
san Joho, artistes Nameless,
Wahu, Tanasha Donna, Ben-
soul, KRG the Don and Naiboi,
and deejays Pierra Makena
and Slahver.

PD/GERALD ITHANA

PEOPLE DAILY / Wednesday, October 13, 2021

DADDY’S DIARY Family Fusion All about LJO and LJUI

8*5) +64564 /+030(& Quality daycare, cious rooms and a play area, has more than
productive mums one caregiver, and has beds unlike where
You are a caregivers spread mattresses on the floor.
With babies fully dependent was worried about population, him contract- Eunice Her wish is that more employers should em-
medical bill on adults for all their needs, ing diseases and so many other worries. My Marubu. brace in-house daycares at the workplace to
unreliable nannies and a job first experience with daycare was not all rosy,” ensure that all working mothers are relaxed
away from to pursue, career women she says. Kabii Thuo. and able to do their best without any stress.
have it tough settling for
poverty a childcare option that is The first time Eunice dropped her son at "5 " (-"/$& The benefits
suitable ad safe for both the daycare, he was just nine months. She left Kerry Türk, a childcare consultant and the
In the last few months, one mother and the child him crying. She was also worried because Almost half
thing that has stood out is the the centre had around 20 children and she of all Kenyan Founder and Director of the Mother Goose
cost of medication, especially by Milliam Murigi couldn’t stop wondering if her child would women aged 15 Kenya defines a quality childcare centre as
Covid-19 related medication. A receive quality care. She couldn’t concentrate to 49 years have one that supports and nourishes the holistic
few days in Intensive Care Unit @millymur1 on her work thus had an unproductive day. a child under development of a child. It focuses mostly
and the bill hits a million shil- Luckily the daycare was near her place of the age of five. on the four main domains of development,
lings or more. Almost every When Eunice Marubu gave work and she went to check on him about For most of which are; social and emotional, physical,
week I get a request for fund- birth to her firstborn child on four times. That was the routine afterward. these women, language and communication, and cognitive.
raising to clear pending medical November 18, 2017, she was participating in
bills from friends and families. lucky to get a nanny who was After a few weeks, her worst fears hap- the labour force “The world of the children (home, daycare,
I see people making medical good at her work. So, after pened, her son got a skin disease. Luckily it is dependent public places and other places that a child
appeals on social media.The her three months maternity was treated. Despite that, she had to take a on concurrent could be) should promote play. Through play,
situation is a bad one. One is un- leave, it was easy for her to few days leave to nurse him before moving child care the child will learn. Through learning, the
fortunately unable to help in all get back to work at Jubilee Insurance where him to another daycare. For the second cen- responsibilities. child will reach their development milestone
the cases.There are few times, she works as a sales and marketing person- tre, she chose a quality one that had several touching all the four domains of develop-
I have been unable to chip any- nel. However, her comfort was short-lived caregivers, was less populated, and had spa- Many mothers ment,” explains Kerry.
thing towards such fundraisings after her nanny decided to leave abruptly cious rooms. currently have
even when requested by close without even giving notice. Left with no other three options; get According to Kerry, some of the benefits
friends.Times are tough and fi- option, she had to call her boss and excuse There the child blended in so well and a nanny, take a employees have when their children are
nances are drying up faster than herself from work that day. until the day the Ministry of Health closed career break or receiving quality childcare are; job concen-
one could imagine. all schools due to Covid- 19 pandemic, she take the baby to tration and increased productivity due to a
Unknown to her, that was the beginning didn’t have any problems at all. According to daycare. higher level of focus and peace of mind, in-
I know friends and families of her troubles with house girls. She hired her, the care her son received was top notch creased staff retention and as a result, there
who have been left with a huge several others unsuccessfully. It got to a point and this helped her fully concentrate on her A working is a reduction in the number of missed work-
bill after a loved one passed on, she contemplated quitting her job to care work since she had nothing to worry about. daycare increases ing days/ late arrivals and early departure.
even after all the efforts to give for her son. However, before quitting, she the productivity
the best medical care.This is decided to try a daycare although she was Though the amount she paid for her child of women “There is also improved loyalty since there
quite heartbreaking. Families skeptical about it. to receive quality care is high, she has no employees at is a higher rate of return after maternity
left with medical bills running regrets. She say access to quality child care work and their leave. Additionally, career mums are able to
into millions of shillings.They “From stories that I had heard about day- has the potential to make working mothers predictability have work-life balance since there are less
are forced to sell their proper- cares, I was skeptical about going that route. I productive at work as they don’t have to worry of returning to child-related distractions, convenience, and
ties, take loans, or fundraise to about their children. work. It reduces reliable service, as well as increased family
meet the associated medical the rate of their time,” adds Kerry.
bills. “As a working mum, I believe it is important retention and also
to have quality daycares. With a happy and build confidence Supplementary role
Get vaccinated healthy baby, I am also productive in my place in women On his part, Kabii Thuo a sociologist with
of work,” Eunice reveals employees
The most hurtful thing is while choosing an interest in research in human behaviour
knowing that although you are According to her, when looking for quality challenging says that all institutions and individuals of-
selling the only piece of land you daycare, one should look for one that has spa- careers. fering childcare should ensure that they offer
have so that you can clear the quality care since working mothers need a
hospital bill, you already lost a Enabling more facility that can facilitate work and mother-
loved one. There is no heart- women to work by hood without overly hurting either.
break greater than this. Even improving access
before Covid-19 pandemic, the to child care can “Changing the environment helps a child
treatment costs in this country help mitigate the to grow and to gain valuable social skills as
was way out of reach of many gender wage gap. well as cognitive development. A daycare in
families and even the few who this case, has the added bonus of offering,
have access to medical insur- the child an outing and a stimulus variation
ance, the cover comes with a list from the monotony of the home. Daycare is
of treatments that are excluded. also psychologically useful in bridging the
gap left by the mother who has to go to work,”
My prayer is that sooner, we says Kabii.
will have universal medical care
for all and even those who will According to him, the developmental
opt for private hospitals, they needs for a child are effectively met when
would not need to part with an they are given an environment that enables
arm and a leg. psychosocial growth. Such an environment
ought to provide basic normative care such
In the meantime, the govern- as food, sleep, bonding and play as well as
ment has increased access to specific child unique needs.
vaccination against Covid-19
and my appeal to everyone is to “My advice to the working woman going
get the vaccine. the daycare way is simple: the daycare serves
a supplementary role only; the role of the
Also, make every effort to get mother cannot be replaced. Start where you
your parents, uncles, and aunties left in the morning and assume the daycare
whether they are in the rural or just held your child for you,” he advises.
urban areas vaccinated. Remem-
ber that should any of them be And why is it important for children to re-
admitted with Covid-19 related ceive adequate quality care? Kabii says that
complications, you will be affected a child who receives inadequate quality care
financially in one way or the other. at infancy is like a building with low-quality
You don’t want to regret why you foundations: whatever else would be largely
didn’t emphasise enough on the compromised, however good it may be.
importance of vaccination. Do it
please.Your parents ensured you “A childhood formation and experiences
got all the vaccinations required are critical pieces that determine the entire
from birth, why not pay it back by psychological disposition of the child and this
ensuring they get their doses. will manifest later in life,” he adds.

Kabii says that it is incumbent on compa-
nies to seriously consider daycare facilities
for their nursing staff because such facilities
would add value to the mothers’ output at
work besides providing the child with proper
development.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 / PEOPLE DAILY

PARENTING # : , 8" $ ) 8" , ) * 4 * @People DailyKe diaper would be such an uphill task. Back in
Germany, it was and is not even a question of
Kerry Turk, a childcare A preview of Mummy Toto Lactation suite by Mother Goose, Kenya. The suite takes up a small space and comes ready to where to find a bench to sit and breastfeed
use. PD/KWACH WAKHISI your child. Any public place you go to, in
consultant and founder Germany, you will always find that the toilets
Happy mother, have diaper stations, which is a big contrast
Mother Goose Kenya lets happy child and a in Kenya,”
booming business
us in on discovering her According to her, the traumatising part
example, in 2014, the Mother Goose Nanny ,&33: 563, for her as a mum came when she travelled
passion while living abroad School was born, which offers childcare to Dar-es- Salaam in Tanzania to set up
courses to nannies, parents, and daycare $IJMESFO a workplace daycare centre for a certain
and fuelling her dream in caregivers. Kerry opines: “We created the BSF KVTU OFWFS company and had to leave her baby with her
only childcare curriculum now used for BMMPXFE UP CF husband for three days in Kenya.
the Kenyan soil training by the National Industrial Training DIJMESFO
Authority (NITA) and Kenya Youth Employ- Not yet there
When Kerry Turk got married ment Opportunities Project (KYEOP) and “I had to learn to stay for hours with full
to Christof Turk, a German our goal is to see this childcare course being
national in 2012 and moved offered at the diploma level. breasts and no place to express the milk.
to Germany, she never It is only when I would to return to my hotel
imagined that her life would In 2018, Mummy Toto Lactation Suite was room after four to six hours that I could
take a different turn and formed. It offers breastfeeding station solu- pump the breast milk, something I wasn’t
see her birth her own initia- tions in public areas and workplaces. used to,” she explains.
tive for childcare services.Today, she is an
entrepreneur, a childcare consultant, and a Kerry offers: “The Mummy Toto Lactation These experiences gave Kerry the idea
teacher, all wrapped into one. suite idea came as a result of challenges of making it possible for mothers working
I experienced in 2016 and 2017 when my or on the move to be able to breastfeed or
The experience she got in Germany in as husband and I with our then 11-month-old- express their breastmilk at whatever place
far as childcare services are concerned was baby had visited Kenya for a period of four they may be. “When I shared with my hus-
a deep contrast from here at home. And that months. I didn’t know that breastfeeding in band about this idea, he really supported it
ignited a passion in her to make a change. public or finding a place to change my baby’s and that was the much motivation I needed
to implement it and start designing the
“One of the things that surprised me in lactation suite that would fit the Kenyan
Germany was the school system where market,” she says.
children start learning the ABCs when they
are seven years old and have joined primary So far, she has installed lactation suites in
school. Even in school, children have some public places such as the Two Rivers Mall,
luxury with the school day ending at 1pm,” Nairobi Terminus Standard Gauge Railway,
says Kerry, a mother of one. the Wilson Airport and Mariakani Hospital.

“The best part was about the kindergar- “These are the ones we still manage
ten children who go to play, play and play. and maintain. The organisations that have
Yet the children looked all disciplined, bright bought the lactation suites for their work-
and just enjoyed being children even without ers include Kenya Wine Agencies Limited
having to be subjected to some beating. It (KWAL), Gertrude Hospital, Crown Paints,
made me compare the life of a child in Ger- Kenya Railways Headquarters and Railways
many with that of a child in Kenya. Person- Training Institute,” she reveals.
ally, while growing up, I was subjected to a
lot of caning. Children are just never allowed Kerry says the results have been positive.
to be children because they bother grown- “Not only are mothers happy, but men also
ups, with many schools mainly focusing on find it to be a great asset. The shape of the
bright students and the D and E students left suite, which is formed to look like a breast, is
on their own with little being done to assist also something that attracts many and the
improve their performance,” she adds. comfort inside is welcoming. The suite takes
up a small space and comes ready to use,”
It is this contrast that made Kerry pursue Kerry explains.
another path. “I had pursued Bachelor of
Arts in Economics, Sociology and Maths Managing the initiative, she says, has
at Kenyatta University, but had to change been both challenging and an eye opener.
my career. I took several childcare courses
such as Baby Care and Childcare Giving “While designing the Mummy-Toto Lac-
courses both in Germany, a High Diploma in tation suite, I had to travel to Kenya every
Childcare Centre Management in the USA second month since February 2017 until
and I’m now pursing two Masters degrees August 2018 when the last and final product
- Master’s in Pedagogy and a Master’s in was released to the public. It was not easy
Research and Management of Social Work leaving my son behind and stay away from
both in Germany,” she explains. my family for a month, but my husband has
been supportive and the sacrifice has been
Kerry decided to start The Mother Goose worth it. Today, I have a great team, hence I
Baby Care Kenya in 2013, while she was don’t have to travel much to Kenya like be-
still residing in Germany. The Mother Goose fore,” she says.
Baby Care Kenya is an organisation that of-
fers professional childcare services. From However, she believes we are not yet
then, Mother Goose continues to introduce there. “We would want to see it set up in
news services to the Kenyan market. For every corner in the streets of Nairobi. We
believe that with enough support from local
governments, and the Ministry of Health,
Kenya will finally become a breastfeeding
friendly and a child friendly society,” she says
in ending.

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Go easy on your child’s teacher

We are on a marathon like no other. But scarecrows must scare Instead, push for accountability hours to help prepare, revise and do
The pressure to complete a term’s The social corridors have stereotyped Now, while it is understandable to classwork.
syllabus has been squeezed into a teachers and their partners in crime — think that schools have planned up Every teacher is expected to en-
bottle and times are tough on every Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) a thing against parents’incomes, the sure they understand every child’s
end. Pupils and students are pressed - to be colluding against the peace need to wear one’s shoe may come in strengths and weaknesses and teach
to give their class time their full atten- and relaxation at home. Yes, the scare- handy if we are to truly understand them to give their best at every level.
tion, complete their homework , and crows can be quite a scare, especially how it is like on the other side. Teach- At the end of the term, when you
make time to revise and possibly study when you walk into one while in a stu- ers are expected to plan their lessons come for your child’s school report,
ahead of their teachers. Parents on the por in the middle of the night. I nearly and complete a 14-week syllabus your child’s teacher should have pre-
other end are working their behinds backtracked and ran when I walked within 10 weeks on average every pared an analysed report that not only
off to keep up with the demand for into school and found a collection of term for three years. By the time ex- pinpoints the challenges, but also of-
fees et al. However, we cannot ignore the scariest faces ever made, standing ams arrive, your child is expected to fers a plausible solution. So while CBC
the truth that many are frustrated on display at the school entrance. understand and be able to answer all learning is here, ensure your child gets
with the demand to pay fees and still questions. If your school is like ours, the most of it.
help their children with homework. this requires teachers to take up extra

PEOPLE DAILY / Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Ten

Outrageously lavish celebrity purchases

Kanye’s Sh5b house As Covid-19 Weeknd’s Sh7 billion crib
ravaged
Following the reports that his latest our lives, Ethiopian-Canadian singer Abel
and 10th studio album Donda has made a Tesfaye aka The Weeknd recently
massive return on investment of around economies gifted himself a Bel Air residence
Sh1.2 billion so far, American music and and worth a whopping Sh7 billion (US$70
fashion mogul Kanye West has splurged on million). The digs stands at 33,000
a new beach house in Malibu, California. pocketes, square feet, and houses an indoor and
The off-market home was designed by entertainers outdoor pool, a sports court, movie
architect Tadao Ando and sold by a retired continue to theatre, music studio, gym, and a
Wall Street financer Richard Sachs who special Turkish spa. The home has
copped the home in 2003 for just under show why been described as one of the most
Sh200 million. Kanye—who was recently we should expensive deals in Los Angeles this
divorced by reality TV star Kim Kardashian— probably year. In April this year, he sold his
said he was inspired to buy the Sh5 billion- re-think our Beverly Hills mansion to pop star
home after visiting Japanese ‘art island’ careers. Madonna for US$19.3 million (Sh1.5
Naoshima. Jackson billion).
Onyango
Nadia Nakai Sh100k wig scrutinises Mayweather’s Sh1.2b watch

Recently, South African rapper some No one beats flashy boxer Floyd
Nadia Nakai went on a rant directed exorbitant Mayweather Jr at flexing lifestyle.
towards her hairstylist for messing purchases To justify the far-fetched claim,
up her Sh100,000 lace front wig. She made by Mayweather, 44, recently copped
was completely distraught as she one of Jacob & Co watches titled
obliterated the stylist’s character on celebs ‘The Billionaire Watch’ made of 209
her Instagram saying, “This wig cost emerald-cut baguette diamond stones
me 12,000 Rand and this is what you each weighing up to three carats and
do?” The astounding amount for a costing an upwards of US$18 million
piece of hair obviously forced netizens (Sh1.2 billion). The blinding piece is one
to react in a variety of ways, with of 30 astronomical pieces the boxer
some calling her out for her explosive flaunts. Watch expert Nico Leonard
behaviour. described Mayweather as an idiot for not
understanding the worth of a real watch.

Paris Hilton’s Sh36 million dog mansion Lil Uzi’s Sh2.5b implant Drake’s Sh43m mattress

It’s no secret that celebrities love their pets, and enjoy treating them to a luxurious lifestyle. In February 2021, American rapper Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter,
However, it may be possible that American media personality and socialite Paris Hilton took her and singer-songwriter Lil Uzi Vert, 26, and actor Drake takes prestige in
obsession of her dog houses to the next level. She built an entire house for her dogs that sits on implanted a US$24 million (Sh2.56 his sleep. Apparently, the Wants
her estate, and is estimated to be worth well over US$325,000 (Sh36 million). The dog house is billion) diamond ring into his forehead. and Needs hitmaker sleeps on a
completely with air conditioning, different levels, and is decorated to perfection. The XO Tour Llif3 rapper is known for mattress that allegedly took the
his extravagant jewellery purchases, whole team from Swedish company
Lil Baby’s Sh16m fake watch Jay-Z’s Sh3b car but his latest piercing certainly tops Hastens 600 hours to assemble and
the list. “This one stone cost so much cost a staggering US$390,000 (Sh43
Rappers have a crazy obsession for American music mogul I’ve been paying for it since 2017. That million). Ostensibly, each Hastens
jewellery. It’s almost a part of their and entrepreneur Jay-Z, 51, was the first time I saw a real natural mattress is made to last between
identity, their being, or simply just a is a connoisseur of collecting pink diamond. A lot of M’s in my face,” 50 to 100 years. It’s made of natural
right of passage. In September, rapper finer things including rare he wrote on his social media pages. materials including horsehair, wool,
Lil Baby (who is known for having one Jean-Michel Basquiat He added that the pink diamond was cotton, and flax. During that period,
of the flashiest collections of jewellery murals. He recently added between 10-11 carats. Seemingly and as per the customer’s wishes,
in the hip-hop community) was exposed to his collection the most confirming the eye-watering price tag, Hastens will send a team to your
by ‘watch-busters’ on Instagram for expensive new car in the Lil Uzi added that the cost was more house three to four times a year to
having a fake Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. market—a Rolls Royce Boat than “all my cars together, plus home.” flip the mattress for you.
5800/1A-001 during the recent luxurious Tail. It’s said the purchase However, the Roc Nation-signed artiste
Met Gala event. Baby, who paraded the set him back about US$28 later removed the piece from his head Gaga’s Sh5.5m
watch on his Instagram captioned ‘40th million (Sh3 billion). The due to unclear reasons. ghost detector
Anniversary!! Not. The Regular’, was sleek V-12 6.75-litre gorge
then called out by the busters known coupé of a machine is a American singer, songwriter and
for spotting fake designer products, bespoke one of one vehicle actress Lady Gaga has the voice
especially on rappers. Baby later touted to be an exceptional of an angel. But she is one weird
responded to the page and mentioned 19ft long car boasting lady. The Blood Mary singer is a
Rafaello & Co as the jeweller who had exceptional features such as firm believer in the supernatural.
allegedly scammed him. Reportedly, the side-opening compartments, So, she bought an electromagnetic
jeweller has since reimbursed the money a Christofle picnic set, field detector used by professional
and gifted the musician four rings as an cocktail tables, matching paranormal investigators for a
apology. A full set of the time machine chairs and a full-sized whopping $50,000 (Sh5.5 million).
goes for about US$148,228 (Sh16.4 parasol.
million).

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 / PEOPLE DAILY

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Rachel Stephanie Spoken word artist on
mission to drive change
Akinyi aka Spontaneous
is an award winning she hosted events under the Anika Initiative towards addressing vulnerabilities that shake Racheal 2019 as well as an award winner at Mistari
floet who fuses both such as, Gaining Grip Experience and even our livelihoods,” says Rachael. Stephanie Bank Awards in the year 2020.
poetry and music in her launched her album in 2018. Akinyi with her
performances. Her aunt A voice of reason aunt Nancy “Winning feels good. I think it’s important
Nancy Atieno Onyango, It was during this year that she also Rachael also heads Sex Trafficking Pre- Atieno. PD/ for her to get out there and benchmark with
tells us about her niece’s launched her career as a social media strate- what’s happening across the globe and
passion and career gist and advocate working towards preven- vention docket in Kwale County and works at HARRIET JAMES also get to see what other artists are doing.
tion of human trafficking. “Working at Anika Peace Tree Network since 2017 as creative Awards too, get you to be recognised and
by Harriet James Initiative, especially for the two and half years and programme assistant. She is also study- give you the platform to showcase your ex-
as CEO has influenced her growth as an all ing courses such as Creative Entrepreneur- cellence. Awards demonstrate her success
@harriet86jim rounded creative, from performances to proj- ship at the Go Down Art Centre. CopyrightX, and her achievements,” says Nancy.
ect conceptualisation to social media strategy a Harvard Online Courses has also enriched
Words have energy and and networking,” says her aunt. her skills as a creative. Currently, Racheal Some of the challenges she has faced in
power. They have abil- speaks on pertinent social issues in platforms the industry include lack of finances. Ad-
ity to inspire, educate, “I started working with Racheal in 2016 such as, Action aid, Global Platform Uganda, ditionally, as a female artist in a male domi-
entertain and even when my organisation was looking for an art- Kenya Community Radio Network, Wibena nated industry, she has to prove herself in
bring change. Racheal ist to spice up our launch. I thought of engag- Impact Rwanda, Women of the World Act the crowded world of art.
Stephanie Akinyi aka ing her, because I knew her strength in poetry. Thailand, Forum Civ, Global Initiative Against
Spontaneous, a floet Also, she was a budding artist, so the platform Transnational organised Crime, Beyond Skin, Her future ambitions includes building
who fuses both poetry and music in her was a great way for her to start out,” says her North Ireland among others. an umbrella that unites the Kenyan spoken
performances knows this too well. With aunt. word artists not only to influence social
her mastery in written word and her Nancy has been Rachael’s support system change but also push for the affairs and
powerful voice, she has performed at In November this year Anika Initiative will and encourages her to be committed and stay wellbeing of arists without fear.
numerous events and won awards and be having their fourth edition of Gaining
nominations. Grip Experience whose primary goal focused on her craft. Having “Through this movement, she desires
is to reaffirm the importance of hu- been an arts manager, to be able to have a credible voice towards
Her aunt Nancy Atieno Onyango, man rights in re-building the world she understands how influencing the creative arts policies not
an editor at All Africa Magazine and a we want. important it is for art- only within the country, but globally,” Nancy
project coordinator at Mashariki Summit ists to take their art says.
shares how Racheal turned to poetry af- “It began as an annual one- as a business, not
ter losing her mother. “When her mum off event in 2017 that later as a side hustle.
passed on in 1998, she turned to poetry gravitated into Anika’s 16 days And Rachael has
as an avenue to pour her heart out and of activism campaign as not disappointed
communicate what she felt,” she says. of 2019. Its implementa- as she has been a
tion caters for art as nominee for Cafe
Nancy describes her niece as an an advocacy tool and Ngoma Awards and
amazing child who was playful, experi- deep-seated integral Xtreem Awards in
mental, funny and outgoing when she conversations geared
was young. “For Racheal, poetry is a
means of loosening up and being vul- Racheal AT A GLANCE
nerable. Her vision is to use art to spur Stephanie
positive change in the society. It’s also Akinyi aka Racheal Stephanie Akinyi has previously worked
been an outlet, a chance to be part of Spontaneous. PAWA254, HAART Kenya, SCAD Kenya, The Great African
activism,” she says. Caravan and This is Africa. As a performing artist, she has been
PD/HARRIET involved in campaigns such as #SafeMigration #Refupoet
Racheal who pursued Bachelor of #FormNiDiva and #IamJuliani.
Science in applied statistics and com- JAMES
puting at University of Eldoret, however Some of her notable pieces include, An Addict’s Plea, Fight for
started active stage performance when light,Enlightenment,Misconception and Mandown.
she joined Eldoret Poets Association and
there has been no turning back. She has experience in events planning, research, conflict and
peace building, artist and stage management, experiential artist-
She has performed in numerous ry, voice overs, initiation of humanitarian works and mentorship.
events including One-Night Stand in
Eldoret in 2013, Fatuma’s Voice, Hisia
Zangu, Slam Africa, Anika Forum, Street
Poetry, Poetry after Lunch (PAL), This
is Africa, Nairobi Fashion Week, Somali
Heritage staged at Kenya National The-
atre “She used to be Enigma Kreative’s
backup singer before they parted ways
after campus,” her aunt reveals.

The breakthrough
The year 2015 became a defining mo-

ment for her as she came to Nairobi for
the first time where doors opened for
her. “Here, she met a lot of mentors who
gave her a helping hand such as Joan
Kwamboka whom she interacted with
during Hisia Zangu poetry. She also met
other artists such as Namatsi Lukoye
and Ritchie Maccs. Kevin Orato and
Ritchie walked with her through her writ-
ing growth. Joan later introduced her to
Rixpoet and Teardrops who invited her to
do a show at Slam Africa,” Nancy shares.

As years went by, Racheal found
herself performing at great events and
concerts. In 2015, she co-founded Anika,
an initiative that works towards chang-
ing the world, art at a time. Through this,

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motorbikes just like men. likely to hear dur- a psychologist at the University of The procedure, women rights ex- from view, it can be consciously con-
ing childbirth, es- Nairobi says this extra stitch tends perts say, is also an objectification of trolled and therefore trained, much like
According to Wala Zouhier, the pecially after an episiotomy or a tear. to cause women pain and is a viola- women, who are only seen as sexual our arm, leg or abdominal muscles.
event organiser and owner of a This extra stitch is known as tion of their rights, because many at objects by their husbands and medical
motorcycle training academy, the husband stitch, ‘daddy stitch’ times the mother doesn’t consent. doctors and not human beings deserv- “These exercises help with the pel-
the event was meant to bring a or ‘husband knot.’ It was coined by ing of wellness and health. vic floor muscles and be an option in
large number of female riders Sheila Kitzinger in her 1994 book, Psychological torture repairing the pelvic lining as well, as
on the road so that people can The Year After Child Birth Surviving “This is done behind her back and Suitable option opposed to thinking of a husband stitch,”
see them riding easily just as and Enjoying the First Year of Moth- Vicky Choi, physiotherapist and she says.
men do. erhood, describing a procedure tak- since they don’t pay much attention
en to preserve the size and shape of to what’s happening to their vulva women health therapist, says a hus- She adds that just because you’ve had
“We want to unite females for the vagina either to enhance a man’s they find themselves in such situa- band stitch is unnecessary, especially a baby doesn’t mean pelvic floor muscle
friendship and support by riding pleasure in intercourse or increase tions later,” he says. when you consider the many extraor- exercises won’t help. “Postnatal pelvic
on the road,” said the young the frequency of female orgasm. dinary tasks the pelvic floor plays a floor muscle exercises have been shown
lady, who leads an initiative Angela Cherotich says she doesn’t Women undergo extreme dis- role in, including child birth, sex, bowel to assist in the recovery of the muscle
to encourage women to ride understand why someone would go comfort and pain during sex, which movements, urination, continence, sit- function and to reduce or cure the likeli-
motorbikes and scooters. through an extra mile to make you makes them even more fearful of it. ting, walking, it’s difficult to understand hood of urinary incontinence in women
experience that amount of pain es- why it’s such an under recognised part who have had instrumental births or big
Zouhier pointing out that the pecially after giving birth. “The physical and emotional con- of our human body. babies,” she says.
ride will also promote the idea The mother-of-one says although sequences tend to be heavy on the
that women have the mental she has heard of such cases, she mother and many at times it leads
and physical abilities to own and doesn’t understand why someone to broken marriages as opposed to
ride a motorbike. would be comfortable telling their healthy and great marriages. There-
doctor to do that behind their part- fore, it is totally a taboo to do this,”
“We want to break a taboo ners’ back. he says.
and support women to use “There are so many ways of get-
motorcycles and scooters as ting your groove back and a husband Other experts say the process
a means of transportation,” stitch isn’t one of the options. Women puts the sexual pleasure of the male
she said, “the number of should be enlightened about this partner over the general well-being
female motorcyclists is rapidly procedure and informed about re- of the woman. It also takes the wom-
increasing now and more girls porting when they feel some type of an’s control over their body, which
are willing to know how to ride a way,” she says. contributes to fear of labour, child
motorbike or a scooter.” Although this and so much more birth and post-natal activities.
has been discussed in life history,
For Heba Ahmed, a radiologist medics confirm it actually happens in
who got a scooter license the theatres.
recently, riding with a group is Anthony Khaemba, a gynaecolo-
an exciting experience that she gist, says during childbirth, it is not
was longing for. uncommon for women to undergo
tearing or episiotomy to aid in infant
She revealed that it was removal.
uncommon for people in “A husband stitch is an extra stitch
Egypt to see women riding given during the repair process after
motorbikes. However, she said a vaginal birth supposedly to tighten
the phenomenon of female the vagina for increased pleasure for
bikers is gaining momentum in the husband,” he says.
the North African country. He adds that although it is not an
accepted medical or ethical proce-
“People are beginning dure, some patients and their fami-
to accept that women ride lies often ask for it.
motorbike…male drivers on In addition to lacking any scientific
the road show respect to us backing to support a medical need
and I personally did not get for the extra stitch, the unneces-
harassed while riding,” Ahmed sary stitch can also result in painful
told Xinhua as she sat on her and lasting consequences for the
scooter. women.
“Medically there is no such thing
“I go to work by riding my as putting an extra stitch to tighten
scooter and people do not feel the vagina. The vagina is an elastic
surprised…it helps me arrive on hollow organ that stretches and ex-
time when there is a traffic jam. pands immensely to accommodate a
My coworkers like the idea and human baby,” he says.
some of my female colleagues He adds that the vagina is a mus-
are seriously thinking to learn
how to ride scooters.”

-Xinhua

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Kenyan rally driver the patients in their care. Ten runners flagged off for Sanlam Marathon, a kos Teachers College. athlete,
Tejveer Rai is in a stable World Athletics Gold Label event, set for Sunday receives
condition as he continues “We engage in very many “I have done elaborate build-ups, the Ken-
recuperating after sustain- charity works and this is attended endless gym sessions, hill yan flag
ing a spinal injury in a crash not the first one. There are climbing, long runs, speed work, from San-
at the Kedong Stage on Day more things that we are sharpening and intervals. lam Kenya
Two of theWRC Safari Rally working on and partnering Group
five months ago. to improve the lives of our “I feel my body is in great shape, I CEO Nya-
people,” said Osiemo. can see myself on the podium if not memba
Menengai Oil Refineries winning the race,” he added Tumbo in
Limited executive assis- While receiving the dona- Nairobi
tant Simson Osiemo made tions, Nakuru health ex- The 2018 Madoka Half Marathon yesterday
the revelation on Monday ecutive, Dr Kariuki Gichuki, winner has not taken part in any ma- as he
when the company do- expressed gratitude to the jor races since Covid-19 pandemic heads to
nated wheelchairs and other company for the kind ges- broke out, a fact he says could be a Sanlam
goods to the Nakuru Level ture. “A society is judged on blessing in disguise as he heads to Cape Town
Five Hospital physiotherapy how it treats its lowest,” said Cape Town. Marathon.
department. Dr Guchuki.
“I’m headed to South Africa with PD/DAVID
Osiemo said that the Nakuru Level Five Hospi- amazing energy, I’m not burnt out.I
charity was inspired by Rai, tal Medical Superintendent have not run any marathon since last NDOLO
popularly known as Tej, who Dr Aisha Maina said that year,” he said.
is still in Germany for spe- the physiotherapy depart-
cialised treatment. ment attends to an average Muteti who has won the Coban
of 1700 patients monthly Half Marathon (Guatemala) twice
He, however, declined to out of which 15 percent are (2017 and 2018) has taken part in
comment fully on the status children. She noted that only two full marathons, the Mum-
of Tej, saying: “Let us allow this poses a great need for bai Marathon and the Sanlam Cape
him time to recuperate.” support especially for im- Town Marathon, both in 2019, finish-
proved care of the paralysed ing fourth and second respectively.
Osiemo said the comapny patients or those that need
had partnered with Na- mobility aid equipment. During this Sunday marathon,
kuru county government Muteti will pass through a spectacu-
to improve patient care “This is a move in the right lar route of the race including the fa-
by ensuring those in the direction and we expect mous natural icon of Cape Town Ta-
physiotherapy ward get the more people will emulate ble Mountain, the Atlantic Ocean, as
best possible attention. He this gesture,” she said. well as many of the city’s great attrac-
added that they are in dis- tions from street art, to the Madiba
Statue at the City Hall, to the hustle
Menengai Oil executive assistant Samson Osiemo with by Amos Abuga champion is buoyed with his second and bustle ofWoodstock.
Nakuru health executive Dr Kariuki Gichuki at the Nakuru place finish in the race in 2019 when
Level Five Hospital during donation of wheelchairs by the @PeopleDailyKe he was only supposed to be doing
firm to the facility at the weekend. PD/RAPHAEL MUNGE pacesetting duties.
Kenyan athletes are in high spirits
ahead of the eighth edition of Sanlam “I first took part in the Cape Town
Cape Town Marathon scheduled for Marathon two years ago as a pace
Sunday in South Africa. setter.

The 10 Kenyans were flagged off “But I opted to go all the way to the
yesterday as they look forward to tak- finish line when I realised all the ath-
ing part in the World Athletics Gold letes had dropped off, except one, at
Label event, the only one of its kind the 35km mark.
in Africa.
“I eventually finished second
Former Pune Half Marathon behind Edwin Koech who won the
champion Daniel Muindi Muteti battle,”Muteti recalled.
says he has gained enough experi-
ence and therefore he is eyeing a top Ahead of the race that has attracted
podium finish. 15,000 elite athletes and 23 interna-
tional clubs, Muteti has upped his
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Ferdinand says the Magpies should target England stars like
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But Belgium made to wait for Qatar 2022 after The Czech Republic won 2-0 in Germany’s London, Tuesday from these types of players
Wales’ slender 1-0 win over Estonia keeps their players and then you work your way
hopes alive of catching the Group E leaders Belarus to remain in the running celebrate @PeopleDailyKe down your list.’
after during
for second place in the group.They a Fifa Rio Ferdinand believes Such is their newfound
World Cup Newcastle United’s new wealth, Newcastle have been
are level on points with the Welsh Qatar 2022 owners should target young linked with PSG forward Kyl-
qualification English players in the January ian Mbappe, as well as Borus-
but have played one match more. Group J transfer window instead of top sia Dortmund forward Erling
football stars from abroad. Haaland. But Ferdinand
Wales are all but certain to drop match insists the Toon should, for
Germany v The Magpies were subject the time being, set their sights
Paris, Tuesday this season,” Germany coach Hansi into the playoffs even if they finish Romania, in of a highly-publicised £305m closer to home.
Flick told RTL. Hamburg, takeover from a Saudi-led
@PeopleDailyKe below the Czechs, courtesy of win- northern consortium last week and the “Kylian Mbappe is just
“You have to compliment the Germany, on club is now run by one of the dreamland, but there’s people
A Timo Werner double on Mon- team on their attitude. Of course, ning their 2020-21 Nations League October 8, wealthiest owners in football. that would be on the periph-
day helped Germany stamp their the first half was a bit wild, but we 2021. AFP ery of the Man United squad,
ticket for the 2022 World Cup with can be happy that we won and group. And Ferdinand - who the Chelsea squad, the City
a 4-0 win over North Macedonia, qualified.” played forWest Ham, Leeds squad. I’d be looking at players
but Belgium will have to wait until “It was one of those performanc- and Manchester United - told like that, I’d be all over those
next month after Wales carved out Kieffer Moore’s early goal in Tal- hisYouTube showVibe with types of players,” he added.
a narrow win in Estonia. linn gave Wales a slender 1-0 win es we needed to dig in and grind Five that Newcastle should
over Estonia which keeps their target some of England’s Euro “And then I’d be wanting to
Hansi Flick’s men avenged a hopes alive of catching Group E out a result,” said Wales captain 2020 stars, mentioning the unearth some young talents
shock 2-1 home loss to the Mace- leaders Belgium, who were not in likes of Raheem Sterling, Jesse probably from around the
donians earlier this year to claim action after their involvement in Aaron Ramsey. Lingard and Declan Rice. world that you think would
their seventh win in eight qualifi- the Nations League finals. be able to mix and blend in to
ers and take an unassailable eight- “It was just important to come “I’d be going to try and that. Do you know who I’d go
point lead at the top of Group J, Wales are five points behind Bel- make like a mad couple of out and get now as well? I’d be
with two matches remaining. gium with two games to play and here and get the three points.We’ve signings, like huge, that I think going mad for young, English
can still claim top spot and auto- would be gettable,’ Ferdinand talent. The best young, Eng-
“We now have five wins from five matic qualification. managed to do that and now we said. “I’d be looking at people lish talent.
like Raheem Sterling. Raheem
can prepare for the games in No- Sterling’s not playing regular- “Max Aarons, the right-back
ly, I’d go ask him the question. at Norwich, Under-21 player.
vember. It’s all in our hands.” I’d go and ask Declan Rice, Conor Gallagher, straight
“What’s going on?” in there. Get him in there.
Russia and Croatia guaran- They’re two names, straight
“Them two would be the away, young kids who I’d say
teed themselves a top-two finish first two on my list, and I’d go they’re coming into New-
all out to go and get them. And castle. I want young, English
in Group H but top spot remains then I’d be trying to get people talent. “Newcastle are an
like Jesse Lingard, who’s in English club, I’d want a young
open. - AFP and around the Man United
squad.’ “It’s unrealistic until core of English players.”
you ask the question. I’d be
going out there to get answers - Daily Mail

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Johannesburg, Tuesday Mohamed added a second goal in in what is widely regarded as the minutes where the attackers had
first-half added time and substitute toughest of the 10 mini-leagues with failed, nodding the ball into the net
@PeopleDailyKe Ramadan Sobhi netted after 72 min- the two nations boasting 10World after a weak punched clearance off
utes. Cup appearances between them. a corner by goalkeeper Hernani Si-
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah luane.
helped Egypt to a 3-0World Cup Egypt have 10 points, four more Ivory Coast edged Malawi 2-1 in
qualifying triumph over closest rivals than second-place Libya, after four Cotonou and Cameroon pipped Meanwhile, Burkina Faso replaced
Libya on Monday that puts them on rounds and need one win from fix- Mozambique 1-0 in Tangier to turn reigning African champions Algeria
the brink of winning Group F and tures against Angola and Gabon in the section into a two-team race to as Group A leaders thanks to a nar-
reaching the final elimination round. November to be sure of making the finish first. rower than expected 2-0 win over
play-offs. whipping boys Djibouti, the lowest
The two-time African Footballer Several flight delays due to Co- ranked of the 40 group-phase sides.
of theYear was a constant threat in The 10 group winners will be split vid-19 cases among the airline crew
Benghazi as the Pharaohs completed into five pairings, and the winners meant Cameroon arrived in Moroc- Algeria, who boast an African re-
a double over the Mediterranean of the two-legged ties in March will co only 11 hours before the kick-off. cord 30-match unbeaten record, will
Knights having won 1-0 in Alexan- represent Africa at the 2022World regain top spot on goal difference if
dria three days ago. Cup in Qatar. After an understandably lacklustre they follow up a 6-1 home win over
first-half performance by the In- Niger by beating the west Africans
Ahmed el Fotouh broke the In Group D, Ivory Coast retained a domitable Lions, defender Michael again on Tuesday in Niamey. - AFP
deadlock on 40 minutes, Mostafa one-point advantage over Cameroon Ngadeu-Ngadjui succeeded on 68

PEOPLE SPORT PEOPLE DAILY / Wednesday, October 13, 2021



Kericho hosts five-day Fifa elite Green Canopy, Malaba
referees training programme
Giants in play-off to
KERICHO: A five-day physical annually but was affected by the Young Rwandans encouraged
and technical training for elite Fifa Covid-19 pandemic last year and it to embrace motorsport decide Busia champions
referees commenced this week has resumed after the measures
at the Kericho Green Stadium. were relaxed. Tangawarima lauded KIGALI: Young Rwan- and senior) which saw BUSIA: Green Canopy and Malaba Giants are
The training is part of a routine Kenya for having competent ref- dans have been encour- them compete differently winners of their respective zones in the Busia
programme in partnership be- erees as some have officiated top aged to embrace motors- for various prizes. The Branch League and set to meet in a bruising
tween Football Kenya Federation matches. He said Fifa was satisfied port. This was a call made tournament is supposed to play-off to determine the county champions.
(FKF) and Fifa with an objective with the performance of Kenyan by Christian Gakwaya, the take five weekends where Canopy emerged Zone B champions after
of developing the referees. Felix referees. Anthony Makau, FKF Ref- President of the Rwanda the winner in the senior beating Dragon FC from Samia 3-1 in their fi-
Tangawarima, Instructor-Referee erees chairman, said by the end of Automobile Club that category will win them- nal match played at Mundika Primary School.
Development and Training, Africa, the exercise they will have acquired has partnered with the selves tickets to watch the Malaba Giants, on the other hand, are Zone A
said the exercise is usually done enough skills. - Barry Silah Kigali Arena to organise Formula 1 in December champions with 37 points from 15 matches,
the “talk-of-town” event this year whereas the win- six points ahead of second-placed with a game
known as Karting.The ner in the junior category in hand. The club chairman Evans Oduor said
Karting event that took will walk away with a Play his team ended the league without losing a
place at the Kigali Arena Station 5 (PS5). match, compared to their opponents who lost
had categories for both the two, exuding confidence of maintaining their
young and adults (junior - Xinhua clean sheet. In a statement released yesterday,
Football Kenya Federation, Busia branch, chair-
man Hillary Musundi said the top three teams
in each zone will be promoted to the next level,
the regional league and the last three teams in
each zone will be relegated.

- Fredrick Likuyani

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Brewers welcome Egyptian giants Zamalek
in Champions League clash as K’Ogalo face
Sudanese side Al Ahly Merowe in Confed Cup

by Charles Thuku us not conjure a decent result to CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIXTURES,
make the return match a mere rou- OCTOBER 16
@PeopleDailyKe tine,” said Harrison.
Tusker vs Zamalek 3pm
Tusker and Gor Mahia shall be Gor received a ban from Fifa not APR
trying to wipe off the shame that to sign players after failure to pay S. Esperança vs Étoile Sportive 4pm
was visited on the country by Ha- their former players Dickson Am- ASEC Mimosas
rambee Stars in the 2022World Cup bundo and Jackson Owusu when USGN vs Royal Leopards 5pm
Qualifiers when they taste action in they were contracted with the club. Al Merreikh
Africa inter-clubs competition this Stade Malien vs CR Bélouizdad 6pm
weekend. Apparently, the multiple Kenyan
champions signed Yusuf Mainge vs Al Ahly 6.30pm
With Stars all but out of the run- and Austin Odhiambo, both for-
ning for the global showcase after merly of arch rivals AFC Leopards, vs Zanaco 8pm
the 6-0 aggregate loss to Mali in before the ban was registered and
Group E qualifier, it is upon the these are some of the players they vs Horoya AC 10pm
two Kenyan emissaries to give the are expected to unleash on Al Ahly
country a measure of dignity in Merowe. Gor had earlier lost key Tusker goalkeeper Patrick Matasi and (INSET) when the team played Arta
their respective assignments. players among them international Solar of Djibouti in September in Nairobi.
midfielder Kenneth Muguna who
Gor, Kenya’s representatives in joined Tanzania’s moneybags PD/RODGERS NDEGWA & DAVID NDOLO
the CAF Champions League, leave Azam and the duo of Burundian
today for Egypt for a date with Su- Jules Ulimwengu and Ugandan bigger challenge and I must say ered include Ibrahim Joshua, Hilary
danese side Al Ahly Merowe in the Tito Okello. that I’m happy that we have no in- Wandera and Clyde Senaji.
first round match that is penciled jury concerns.
for New Suez Stadium in Egypt on Pound for pound To book a ticket to face Zamalek,
Friday. In the meantime, Al Ahly Merowe Some of the Tusker players who Tusker had beaten Artar Solar of
were injured but have since recov- Djibouti 4-1 on aggregate.
Confederation of African Foot- may be an unknown quantity un-
ball (CAF) ruled that the match be like other Sudanese clubs like
played at a neutral venue as there Al Ahly, Al Merreikh and Al Ahly
is no stadium in Sudan that meets Shandy, but impeccable reports in
international standards. Sudan indicate that they are deter-
mined to shock the much experi-
As for Tusker, they are up against enced Gor.
one of the most successful clubs in
Africa, Zamalek of Egypt, in the Af- Al Merowe’s capability is well
rica Champions League first round, documented in the 4-0 aggregate
first leg clash at Nyayo National Sta- win they recorded over Atlabara of
dium on Saturday. South Sudan en-route to the meet-
ing against Gor.
Yesterday, Gor’s coach Mark
Harrison said that despite having a Meanwhile, Tusker coach Rob-
depleted squad, the team is deter- ert Matano said despite Zamalek
mined to give their all against the being a powerhouse in the con-
little-known Sudanese side. tinent, they are hopeful they will
fight them pound for pound in
“We only have 17 players in camp their quest of qualifying to the sec-
and all are available for selection. ond round.
We did not replenish the squad in
the July transfer window due to the “The players are yearning for a
Fifa ban but this should not make

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Mathare Utd veteran team,” reminisces Oduor. hands on the by Charles Thuku mahoro’s dues, totaling
joined the side as a Born and brought up in gong. Sh1.8 million, as directed by
junior, earned senior @PeopleDailyKe the world football governing
call-up in 2007, won the football-mad Makongeni “We won the body.
the league in 2008, estate in Nairobi, Oduor re- title under coach After AFC Leopards was
and has never left veals that his mentors then Kimanzi (Francis). hit by a mass exodus of ex- The 13-time Kenya’s top
were his older colleagues in This was a brigade perienced players in the last tier league champions had
by Charles Thuku the neighbourhood who had that was determined transfer window, skipper initially been handed a 45-
premier league experience. to do well right from Isaac Kipyegon is shoul- day ultimatum to settle the
@PeopleDailyKe the onset of the dered with the responsibility dues but defaulted, hence
Those who played a season and I’m glad of leading the greenhorns the sanction against sign-
When Noah Abich retired big role in shaping Odu- that God answered from the front. ing players for two transfer
from active football on Oc- or’s careers were former our prayers,” recounts window
tober 15, 2020, it was evident Gor Mahia player Patrick Oduor. Speaking after a training
that Kenya was not devoid “Adesh”Oyiengo, Francis session at Camp Toyoyo in The crisis-hit Leopards
of players who have a longer Ocholla, Julius“Awilo”Owino, Due to his exploits, Oduor Jericho, Kipyegon conceded lost one of the biggest num-
shelf life. Fred Onyango and current was then to earn his maiden that he has a huge load on bers of players (17) which
Gor Mahia gloveman Boni- call-up for Harambee Stars his back to lead Ingwe that has given Head Coach Pat-
Known for his trademark face Oluoch. in 2017, the year in which he is predominantly weaved rick Aussiems almost sleep-
set-pieces and expertise in won the Cecafa Senior Chal- around players who were less nights.
free-kick taking, Abich who Prayers answered lenge Challenge Cup with the sourced from the youth side.
played for a record 12 teams “These are the players team. Last week, the Belgian tac-
hung his boots at 33. “I believe all eyes will be tician expressed fears that
who inspired me and I heed- “I was fielded by coach on me to inspire the young- Leopards might not win the
Among the teams Abich, ed their advice on matters Stanely Okumbi in matches sters in the 2021/22 season title arguing that most of the
who is now at the technical football. I did not look back against Tanzania, Rwanda but this is a challenge that players are inexperienced
bench of City Stars, played and the rest is history,” said and Burundi and this gave I relish. Of course, we are and will need a lengthy time
for are Sony Sugar, Tusker, Oduor. me some experience. I feeling the pinch of losing to gel.
AFC Leopards, Kakamega hope that one day, I will key players but we have to
Homeboyz, Sofapaka and All this time, Oduor, an get another call-up.” move on and try to make an Among the players who
City Stars. alumnus of Aquinas High impression with what we left the Den are goalkeeper
School, had established him- As for now, Oduor, have,” said Kipyegon. Benjamin Ochan, Austin
There is also Musa Oti- self as an upcoming player in who has yet to play Odhiambo, Bienvenue Sha-
eno who enjoyed an illus- off-season tournaments like for any KPL side, Crisis-hit ka, BonifaceWafula, Clyde
trious career and made 300 Extreme, Koth Biro and Dick will continue serv- He added: “I will be wear- Senaji, Collins Lusaka and
appearances in his career Wathika Cup while turning ing the Slum Boys Fabrice Mugheni.
right from his Ofafa Maringo out for the makeshift Makon- until his body ing the armband and will be
neighborhood team Bed- geni Combined. says NO! like a chief military officer Others are Harrison
jos, Kenyan Premier League leading his troops to war. Mwendwa, Ezekiel Owade,
teams Tusker and AFC Leop- Oduor was in the crack We are starting a journey Said Tsuma and Robin-
ards, Harambee Stars as well Mathare United squad of with the young players and son Kamura and Hansel
as South Africa side Sanlam 2008 which went ahead all I want from each of them Ochieng’, Omar Omari, Peter
Santos, scoring more than to clinch the KPL is to work hard if they are Ng’ang’a, Robert Mudenyu,
300 goals. title which was to earn starting places. The Tedian Esilaba,Washington
the last time premier league is not for the Munene andYusuf Nasri.
But perhaps unbeknown the team faint-hearted and for them
to many football fans in the laid its to succeed, they shall need
country, there is another ac- discipline and diligence to-
tive player who has defied wards duty.’’
age in the name of Mathare
United’s Crispin Oduor. Leopards have been
forced to make do with play-
Just like fine wine ers from the team’s
which gets better with youth cadre after
age, Oduor, 33, says being banned
he will play football as by Fifa follow-
long as his body shall ing failure
allow him to. to settle
Rwandan
Oduor, who at- Vincent
tended Makongeni Haba-
Primary School from
1994 to 2001, first AFC Leop-
turned out for Mathare ards captain
Youth Sports Association
(MYSA) Mbotela zone Isaac Kipy-
team from where he was egon in action
plucked by scouts to join the during a pre-
senior team.
mier league
“I used to play in the MYSA match last
zone and I think the selectors season. PD/
were impressed by my talent.
It was in 2007 and I must say DAVID NDOLO
I was elated to join the senior

Mathare United captain Chris Oduor
during a premier league match an last

season. PD/ RODGERS NDEGWA

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 / / / @PeopleDailyKe / / / People Daily

L’Equipe names Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo,
Jorginho, Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema
as the Ballon d’Or potential winners, while Neymar is
tipped to struggle for votes

London, Tuesday believed to be peaking at the perfect

@PeopleSports11 time for voters having played a key

role in clinching the UEFA Nations

French newspaper L’Equipe are League title for France. He is also a

predicting Paris Saint-Germain leading light in what is a struggling

star Neymar will struggle for Real Madrid side.

votes in pursuit of his first Bayern Munich star Lewandowski

Ballon d’Or award - with was widely seen as a clear frontrunner

five players picked out last season, only to have the awards

ahead of him. ceremony axed amid the pandemic.

The prestigious The Pole was in a league of his own

Ballon d’Or awards throughout 2019-20 and finished

were cancelled in with 55 goals across all competitions,

2020 due to the leading to him winning the FIFA Best

Covid-19 pandem- Men’s award.

ic but will return to Lewandowski swallowed his disap-

Paris this winter at the pointment to bag a further 41 goals in

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November 29.
But the newspaper do not season league record - as he claimed
expect one of Paris’s Brazilian
stars to be hoisting the indi- the first European Golden Boot of his
vidual prize, instead picking
out Jorginho, Cristiano Ron- career.
aldo, Karim Benzema, Rob-
Despite only counting the Bundes-

liga as a major title last season, he re-

mains one of the clear frontrunners

since Messi last won the award in

ER\V ert Lewandowski and Lionel 2019, his sixth overall Ballon d’Or.
Messi as the five potential
winners. Fourteen players from the Premier

Manchester City’s Ruben League earned nominations - but
Dias and Kevin De Bruyne,
as well as England pair Ra- only Jorginho has been given a shot
heem Sterling and Harry
Kane, all could push Neymar at winning by L’Equipe.

They include: Cesar Azpilicueta,

Kevin De Bruyne, Ronaldo, Ruben

Dias, Phil Foden, Bruno Fernandes,

‘far enough in the standings,’ Jorginho, Harry Kane, N’Golo Kante,

according to the paper. Romelu Lukaku, Riyad Mahrez, Ma-

The quintet adorned L’Equipe’s son Mount, Mohamed Salah and Ra-

front cover on Tuesday morning heem Sterling. - Daily Mail

and credible cases can be made

for all with Messi a Copa America BALLON D’OR
WINNERS IN THE
champion, Jorginho lifting the 2010S:

Champions League with Chelsea 2010: Lionel Messi
2011: Lionel Messi
and the Euros with Italy, Ben- 2012: Lionel Messi
2013: Cristiano Ronaldo
zema and Lewandowski jock- 2014: Cristiano Ronaldo
2015: Lionel Messi
Download QR Code eying to be the best No 9 in the 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo
2017: Cristiano Ronaldo
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scan this QR code with Juventus as the top scorer 2019: Lionel Messi
your smart phone for in Italy.
pictures, videos and
L’Equipe narrowed it
more stories

down further by backing

Messi, now of PSG, Ben-

zema and Lewandowski

as the most likely three.

Frenchman Benzema is

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