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Debutants triumph in men,

women races in Boston

PAGE 32 Benson Kipruto and Diana Kipyogei completed a Kenyan clean sweep in Headache
the men’s and women’s races at the 125th Boston Marathon, timing late bursts to of fees as
perfection to win their first major titles. AFP schools
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kin: Tobikos
Apathy: In spite COUNTIES WITH LOWEST TARGET IN WEEK 1 COUNTIES WITH HIGHEST TARGET IN WEEK 1 in dilemma
of a target of
three million new COUNTY TARGET ACHIEVED COUNTY TARGET ACHIEVED COUNTY TARGET ACHIEVED COUNTY TARGET ACHIEVED Control of Kajiado
voters, IEBC data Muranga Nandi politics pits husband
shows seven Mombasa 190,237 4,486 Kitui 191,545 3,259 Samburu 27,059 2,128 Baringo 112,925 6,319 against wife and brother
out of bottom NairobiCity 732,568 16,151 Nyandarua 154,341 2,324 E.Marakwet 58,856 3,889 Narok 76,146 4,225 against sister as family
10 counties that Kirinyaga 113,784 2,376 Nyeri 109,652 1,495 Wajir 52,923 3,489 Turkana 111,278 6,007 split on who to back for
registered the Embu 100,887 2,102 Kiambu 148,995 1,915 WestPokot 58,675 3,585 Tana River 62,500 3,275 gubernatorial seat
fewest new voters Laikipia 80,231 1,664 385,367 2,334 Mandera 57,078 3,335 38,492 1,981
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registers as maritime case
a voter during at The Hague
the official
launch of
the Voter
registration
exercise in
Nakuru town
recently.

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by PSCU and peace. Martin Kimani, Kenya’s overriding ideas on how to do that, we have
Having assumed her position as agenda at the UN Security Council experience in building peace in our
@PeopleDailyKe is to offer ideas and solutions to region and we bring those ideas
a non-permanent member of the global peace and security in areas and perspectives to the Council.
President Uhuru Kenyatta ar- UN Security Council on January,1, such as the Horn of Africa and the
rived in NewYork on Sunday for this year for a two-year period, troubled Sahel region. “Kenya is suggesting new in-
a two-day working visit of the US Kenya currently holds the monthly novations on how to approach
during which he is scheduled to rotational presidency of the Coun- “The Security Council is a body particular conflict situations,” Amb
chair a United Nations Security cil for October 2021. that has the mandate to solve major Kimani said, adding that the coun-
Council (UNSC) high-level open challenges, but for many reasons try is encouraging the UN Security
debate on diversity, state building According to Kenya’s Permanent has been unable to do so.We have Council to work closely with Africa.
Representative to the UN Amb

'LOHPPD RI 0W touted for the running mate position.
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Mwai Kibaki, with whom Raila shared the
Some leaders using all succession when he was still in office. Former Agriculture CS Nakuru Governor grand coalition government (2008-2013)
tricks in the book to be “It is a difficult subject to talk about, but Mwangi Kiunjuri Lee Kinyanjui that ushered in the new Constitution in
courted for the role by top 2010. The latest public declaration of a
presidential candidates for those of us who have been involved in Former Kiambu Governor 2013 presidential candidate more than cursory interest in the Kenyatta
transitions, it is not to be taken casually, es- William Kabogo Peter Kenneth II succession line-up is Health Cabinet
by Gakuu Mathenge pecially in Africa. Retired President Mwai Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, who last week
Kibaki took good care of the family and EYE ON and other top ODM officials among them declared that he too was in the 2022 presi-
@PeopleDailyKe property of his predecessor, late President POLLS secretary general Edwin Sifuna for three dential race.
Daniel arap Moi. I am sure President Uh- days late last month. The ODM delega-
Recent political events point towards uru is doing the same. We trust he (Raila) Mt Kenya Foun- tion held closed door meetings with top Though this announcement caught
a shrinking space in the race for running will protect the president’s legacy, family dation hosted ODM Party of National Unity (PNU) officials led many by surprise, it remains to be seen
mate position as the clock ticks towards and their property,” Kimemia said. leader Raila Od- by chairman Eng David Kamau that went once he puts his show on the road.
August 9, 2022. inga to a luncheon late into the night at the same hotel Raila
Kimemia is former Head of Public Ser- two weeks ago. was booked in. Among names in the public domain as
The flurry of activities, statements by vice, who was among key senior civil ser- revving to stake claims to the presidential
candidates and their proxies in the Mt vants that conducted the 2013 transition Last week on During the visit Raila also hosted youth, or running mate tickets include former
Kenya region also betray an escalating air from retired President Mwai Kibaki to Thursday, the women and business delegations and Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Ki-
of urgency for various groups to get their President Kenyatta. lobby hosted One toured an innovations exhibition or- unjuri, 2013 presidential candidate Peter
affairs in order for the final sprint. Kenya Alliance ganised by local SMEs supported by the Kenneth, Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa
Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui said the (OKA) chiefs. County Government of Laikipia. Iria, his Nakuru counterpart Lee Kinyanjui,
Top among the highlights is the historic MKF event was not about participating in former Kiambu governor William Kabogo
luncheon for ODM leader Raila Odinga 2022 elections but winning. Mt Kenya region However, it is the meetings between the among others. The Kenyatta II succession
organised by Mount Kenya Foundation has more than 6 ODM and PNU NEC officials in Nanyuki politics have split the Mt Kenya region in
(MKF) two weeks ago and a second one “We are not gathered here to plan how to million votes. after which Raila and Muriithi would two broad camps, one leaning towards
for One Kenya Alliance (OKA) chiefs held participate in the 2022 elections but how ride in the governor’s official vehicle Raila and second leaning towards Deputy
on Thursday last week. MKF is a business to win. Kenya is not just another African Most presiden- from Nanyuki through Nyeri, Kirinyaga, President William Ruto as preferred presi-
lobby that also involves itself in political country. The decision Mt Kenya will make tial aspirants are Murang’a to climax with a rally in Githu- dential candidates.
projects and programmes to influence next year will reverberate across Africa,” flocking the vote- rai in Kiambu county that had set tongues
election outcomes in the region and sway he said. rich region to woo wagging. Both camps have internal competing
the national tally. voters ahead of factions around the question of who and
Succession politics the 2022 polls. The poorly disguised public dalliance how to go about selecting a running mate
During the luncheon at which leading But it is Laikipia Governor Nderitu Mu- between the ODM leader and the Laiki- from the populous region, hence the per-
members of the powerful lobby and po- pia governor was hard to miss, especially ception some ambitious souls were posi-
litical leaders from the region essentially rithi, who stood out as first among equals a region where several players were being tioning themselves to be courted for the
declared their public endorsement of Raila among regional leaders articulating the role, but pitching themselves as presiden-
for the top seat was historic in many re- over arching agenda of the event. tial candidates to attract attention.
spects, including laying down broad terms
of reference and expectations for candi- “That country and the region were ob- Elephant in the room
dates and their running mates in return ligated to be keen and careful in whose The knotty question about how to go
for support. hands to vest the task of steering the for-
tunes of the country next year, and that about selecting a regional kingpin, either
Mt Kenya Council of Governors’ Caucus person was Raila Odinga. as presidential candidate or running mate
chairman and Nyandarua governor Fran- has left the emergence of yet to be fully de-
cis Kimemia said among reasons Mt Kenya A deep dive study of this region’s econ- fined positioning by Speaker of National
leadership has decided backed Raila is that omy by the Mt Kenya Economic Bloc Assembly Justin Muturi as presidential
it trusted him to take good care of the first showed it is bigger than Rwanda, Botswa- candidate.
family upon President Uhuru Kenyatta’s na and 34 African economies. It is quanti-
retirement. fied at Sh7 trillion and is driven by some The same conundrum has led to the
three million small and medium enter- emergence of Mount Kenya Unity Forum
He said he trusted Raila’s leadership will prises. This is why I would petition a Raila spearheaded by three Ms:Kiunjuri, Narc
honour and return the favour of confident administration to set aside Sh150 billion Kenya leader Martha Karua and Gatundu
statesmanship President Kenyatta had for SMEs support for the youth across the South MP Moses Kuria. The elephant in
shown by allowing free debate around his country.” the room few want to talk about around
the many initiatives revolved around the
Muriithi had hosted Raila who was ac- following conundrum.
companied by Siaya Senator James Orengo
President Uhuru Kenyatta is yet to fully
unleash himself overtly as where his heart
is in his succession and few wished to be
caught on the wrong side of the storm this
may cause whichever candidate he opted
to back. This makes it wise for smart souls
to remain ambivalent and ambiguous say-
ing they belonged to neither Raila nor Ruto,
until the President overtly chooses his race
horse.

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 / PEOPLE DAILY with Whackitist254. #WHACKYWORLD

Bizarre @ArtistWhacky Tens injured in India’s stone
battles throwing festival
done for
a good Every year, hundreds of people from India’s
cause! Uttarakhand state engage in Bagwal, a brutal
stone-pelting battle that often leaves dozens with
People rarely fight for good reasons, but severe injuries that require medical attention.
these folks apparently do! Bagwal literally means “fight with stones”, so
it’s a pretty fitting name for a celebration that’s
all about hurling big stones at the opposing side.
Four clans gather to take part in the unique event,
despite the danger of getting seriously injured by
the stones flying through the air. In fact, bloody
wounds are the whole point of Bagwal as locals
believe that they honor a deity with sacrifice in the
form of blood. This year, the Bagwal stone-pelting
battle was supposed to be a low-key affair due to
Covid-19, but devotees turned up in large numbers,
eager to pelt the opposing clans with large stones.
Bagwal only lasted minutes, but that was enough to
leave 77 of the 300 brave devotees with injuries that
required subsequent medical attention. In 2019, the
number of injuries was about 100.

Villages gather to hurl cow dung at each other

Every year, the people of Kairuppala, a village in India’s Andhra Pradesh
state, engage in an epic cow dung cake battle that often leaves dozens
injured. They believe the tradition brings them good health and prosperity.
According to local legend the battle with the unconventional weapons
appeases a deity. Mounds of dried cow dung cakes are heaped in the
center of the village, and thousands of devotees split into two groups. As
participants arm themselves with cow dung cakes in one hand and towels
in the other (for protection), thousands more villagers climb on nearby
rooftops and in trees from where they can watch the battle without getting
hit with a smelly projectile. When the signal to start the battle is given, the
two sides start flinging pieces of dried cow dung at each other and keep at it
for about a half an hour, in a bizarre battle that leaves tens injured.

Town gathers to

fight using oranges

You would normally frown at a
person who throws an orange
at you, but hurling oranges at
people is part of the Carnival of
Ivrea, which is held in Italy. The
orange fight is the largest food
fight in Italy. Tons of oranges are
thrown during the citrus battle
by townspeople who parade
through the streets, both on
foot and in carts, hitting each
other with the fruits. There is
no protective gear involved, so
injuries are often common.

Where wine battle goes on until the kegs are empty Where folks pelt tons

Residents in the Spanish town of Haro, which is Armed with water pistols and buckets, they spend of rotten tomatoes
known for its wine, have an usual way of showing an hour dousing each other in the region’s famous
their thanks for the plentiful grape crops. In wine. The wine fight dates back to the sixth Throwing a rotten tomato at someone
June each year, they don’t just drink the region’s century and a dispute over town boundaries with is never seen as a friendly gesture.
produce; they throw around 70,000 litres of red neighboring villages. The battle continues until the However in Bunol in Valencia, that
wine at each other at the famous Batalla del Vino wine kegs are empty, and everyone is drenched in is exactly what the villagers do at
(Wine Battle). Festivalgoers must wear white. red wine. the end of each August. The event
was banned for many years, but
tourists today flock to the town for
the tomato fight. Around 120 metric
tons of overripe red tomatoes, which
would otherwise have been dumped,
are trucked into the festival area.
Everyone attempts to gather up as
many tomatoes as possible to hurl at
other members of the crowd in an epic
food fight which lasts hours.

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Sparsely populated counties serviced at the 290 constituency offices. IEBC clerks deployed 4,350 Biometric Voter Registra- year 2022 where Laikipia West will have
such as Samburu, Elgeyo “The commission targets to register six Denis Kiragu tion (BVR) kits to registers voters within 41,126, Laikipia East 32,967 and Laikipia
Marakwet, Wajir and West (right) and Alice County Assembly Wards, one BVR kit is North 17,276.
Pokot lead in numbers million new eligible Kenyans, on the basis Njambi capture stationed in each of the 290 Constituencies
of information from the Kenya National details of Rose to register University and College students In Embu County, Mbeere South MP
by Mercy Mwai and KNA Bureau of Statistics 2019 Kenya Popula- Wanjiru at Ritaya to enrol students to Registration Centres, Geoffrey King’ang’i has challenged IEBC
tion and Housing Census report. The Primary School 52 BVR kits in Huduma Centres to register officials in the area to change tack to reach
@PeopleDailyKe target was disaggregated to each county, registration Kenyans to any Registration Centre, 128 more voters after it emerged that approxi-
constituency and county assembly ward to centre in Mairo- kits allocated to vast Counties and 2,900 mately 150 people had been registered
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s vote-rich enable monitoring of progress. For the last Inya, Nyandarua kits for back-up. since the exercise kicked off five days ago
Mt Kenya region is among the worst per- seven days, the commission has registered County last week. despite a target of 9,000.
formers in the on-going voter registration 202,518 new voters out of the weekly target “In total, the commission has deployed
exercise. of 1,500,000,” reads a statement signed by PD/DAVID MACHARIA 7,720 BVR kits. The distribution of the BVR Lamu West MP Stanley Muthama de-
IEBC chairpersonWafula Chebukati. kits in theWards is meant to ensure acces- cried the low voter registration after IEBC
Also doing badly are counties in ODM sibility of Registration Centres by new vot- officials raised concerns over low turnout
leader Raila Odinga’s traditional strong- He attributed the low turnout to apathy ers who would otherwise be discouraged as only 350 new voters had been registered
holds in Coast and Nyanza, Musalia Mu- and insecurity in parts of Lamu, Baringo by long distances to Registration Centres,” in the 27 registration stations across the
davadi’s Western region and Kalonzo and Laikipia counties and along Kenya- said Chebukati. county.
Musyoka’s lower Eastern counties, latest Somalia border.
data from the Independent Electoral and At the same time, Chebukati said they Haki Africa executive director Hussein
Boundaries Commission (IEBC) reveals. Others include lack of National Identity have suspended voter Registration in Ar- Khalid, who spoke to journalists in Diani,
cards as well as the culture of last-minute eas with By-Elections and Legal Petitions Kwale County urged the national govern-
The best performing counties so far, ac- rush. pursuant to Section 5 of the Elections Act. ment to give IEBC adequate funds to carry
cording to the data, include the sparsely out more voter registration campaigns.
populated counties of Samburu, Elgeyo “In 2017, the commission took note that The areas affected include Nguu/Ma-
Marakwet andWajir. Kenyans did not optimally utilise the early sumba County Assembly Ward (CAW ) “IEBC had asked theTreasury to allocate
days to register. The consequence was a in Makueni County that is scheduled to it Sh40 billion but were issued only Sh26
They are among 10 counties that have mad rush and long queues in the last days hold by-election on October 14, Mahoo billion which is not enough for them to
registered the highest percentage of new to the close of the registration drive. Let us CAW in Taita Taveta County that is sched- conduct sensitisation programmes and
voters since the exercise kicked off on reverse this trend by shedding off the tag uled to hold by-election on December campaigns on mass voter registration,” he
Monday last week. of ‘last-minute Kenyan rush,” said Che- 16, Kiagu County Assembly Ward in Meru said.
bukati. County that the High Court issued conser-
IEBC says Samburu County had an vatory orders restraining the Commission In Kisii County, Governor James Ongwae
eight per cent achievement out of its Three million from conducting a by-election pending an who witnessed the voter registration drive
targeted population followed by Elgeyo/ “As a strategy of ensuring eligible voters application for Judicial Review; and Kiam- at Kisii National Polytechnic indicated that
Marakwet and Wajir counties with seven baa constituency that has an Election Peti- at least 200,000-targeted new voters would
per cent each, West Pokot, Mandera, turn up in large numbers, the commis- tion pending determination. impact the region’s voting power.
Nandi and Baringo counties had six per sion has hired voter mobilisers in the 290
cent while Narok, Turkana and Tana River constituencies to create enthusiasm and Change tack In Baringo County, lack of identification
counties had an achievement of five per awareness of the exercise,” he added. The poor performance in the voter reg- cards and high level of illiteracy especially
cent each. in Tiaty sub-county has been cited as the
The poor performance in the Mt Kenya istration exercise came even as various major reason hampering voter registration
The update shows seven of the bottom region comes despite heightened cam- counties continued to record low numbers in the region.
10 counties are from the President’s Mt paigns by the area leaders asking people of voter turnout.
Kenya region. to register. In Siaya County, only three per cent of
In Laikipia, only 984 voters were regis- the target populations had been registered
They include Kirinyaga, Embu, Laikipia Under the Mt Kenya Unity Forum, the tered in the last four days with the county since the beginning of the exercise.
and Murang’a, which had a two-percent- leaders who include Narc Kenya and fo- elections manager Agnes Mutisya reveal-
age point achievement as well as Nyan- rums spokesperson Martha Karua and Ga- ing that in Laikipia West Sub County 461 Siaya County Elections Manager Ruth
darua, Nyeri and Kiambu counties, which tundu South MP Moses Kuria, the leaders voters had been registered by Thursday Kulundu said the county had managed a
had a one per cent point achievement. said they target to add three million voters last week while Laikipia East and Laikipia paltry 3,151 new-registered voters by Fri-
to the roll from the region. North had 247 and 276 registered voters day last week yet they had a daily target of
The other counties in the bottom ten respectively. at least 3,500 new voters.
are Mombasa, Nairobi and Kitui counties, According to Karua, the region cur-
which had a two per cent point achieve- rently boasts of seven million voters and The commission is targeting to register In Nandi County, the commission’s Elec-
ment.Also missing from the top ten list are they are planning to increase this number about 92,000 voters in the county, by the tion Manager Catherine Bulinda blamed
counties in Raila’s strongholds of Nyanza to 10 million when the voter registration the low turnout of voter registration on
and Coast regions. exercise closes. politicians whom she said had not come
out to mobilise residents.
A status update on the continuous voter On use of technology and distribution
registration exercise shows that for the of registration kits, Chebukati said they
last seven days, IEBC has registered only
202,518 new voters out of the weekly target TOP AND BOTTOM
of 1,500,000 voters.
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s vote-rich Mt Kenya region are among
IEBC launched the enhanced voter reg- the worst performers in voter registration numbers.
istration exercise on Monday last week
where it announced that it expects to reg- ODM leader Raila Odinga’s Coast and Nyanza strongholds, Mu-
ister at least six million new voters in the salia Mudavadi’s Western and Kalonzo Musyoka’s lower Eastern
drive conducted at theWard level. also doing badly.

However, the commission said that a to- The best performers include the sparsely populated counties of
tal of 5,206 requests for voter transfer were Samburu, Elgeyo Marakwet and Wajir.

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Deputy PresidentWilliam Ruto has The DP wondered why the cost of leum is hurting Kenyans,” he said. Present were MPs AliceWahome
asked the Ministry of Petroleum and petrol in Kenya was higher than in He called for the liberalisation of the (Kandara), Irungu Kang’ata (Murang’a
Mining to eradicate cartels which he Uganda, a landlocked country that Senator), James Gakuya (Embakasi
blamed for the high cost of fuel. relies on Kenya for its petroleum im- petroleum market to cushion Kenyans North), Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu),
ports. from greedy businessmen. Aaron Cheruiyot (Kericho), David Ole
He said unscrupulous traders were Sankok (Nominated) andWilson Sos-
using the ministry to manipulate the “By protecting the cartels and aid- Ruto (right) was speaking yesterday sion (Nominated).
prices of the essential commodity to ing a few companies to make super- at his Karen residence when he met
boost their profits. profits, the State Department of Petro- grassroots leaders from Kigumo con- — DPPS
stituency, Murang’a County.

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He has acted as director- LIST OF Health CS Mutahi Kagwe (right) and Committee on Health; whom he asked to RQ ERDUG
general for over three DEMANDS Health Acting Director-General Patrick deliver a report in two weeks time.
years and his delayed Amoth during a past media briefing. PD/ by Philip Yegon 
confirmation is a concern Kagwe is to Even though Amoth has been acting for
state whether FILE the longest period, the World Health Or- @PeopleDailyKe
by Anthony Mwangi his ministry has ganisation (WHO) elected him the chair-
established the pointing authority, terms and duration of person of its Executive Board. At least 40 passengers narrowly es-
@PeopleDailyKe office of the Di- service. caped death when a bus overturned at
rector-Gen eral. The board holds sweeping powers in Siret area on the Muhoroni - Londiani
Senators have summoned Health Cabi- The CS should elaborate on the mea- the operations of the organisation and road yesterday.
net Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe to explain He should also sures that the ministry has taken to ensure Amoth will have enormous authority in
why he has not appointed a substantive state whether the the sustainability of its systems, structures the Board. The vehicle belonging to Mbukin-
Director-General (DG) in the ministry. position is sub- and processes in the absence of a substan- ya Bus Company was travelling to
stantively filled tive DG and /or technical directors. Necessary steps Nairobi from Western Kenya, when
Dr Patrick Amoth has been acting for and functional. The Board’s functions include giv- the accident occurred at Siret in
three years despite a directive by the Head “In his response, the CS should explain Kipkelion West Sub-County, Kericho
of Public Services Joseph Kinyua, that a The CS sould how representatives of the DG in relevant ing effect to the decisions and policies County.
public officer cannot act in a position for also state statutory Boards and Councils, have been of the World Health Assembly, acting as
more than six months. whether the CS nominated or appointed in the absence of the executive organ of the World Health The injured were rushed to Fort
has a preferred a substantive DG,” Cheralgei says. Assembly (WHA), to perform any other Ternan, Kipkelion and Londiani Sub-
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei wants candidate for the functions entrusted to it by theWHA. County hospitals for treatment.
the CS to state whether his ministry has es- position. Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka has since
tablished an organisational structure com- directed the statement to the Standing The Board also advises the WHA on Landed in a ditch
prising technical directorates and whether questions referred to it by that body and Eye-witnesses said the bus driver
the directorates are headed by directors in on matters assigned to the Organisation
a substantive acting capacity. by conventions, agreements and regula- lost control of the vehicle, thus veering
tions. off the road before overturning and
“The CS should state whether his min- landing in a ditch. They attributed the
istry has established the office of the DG; It also Board also submits advice or pro- accident to a heavy rains at the time of
whether the position is substantively filled posals to the WHA on its own initiative, accident.
and functional,” Cherargei states. prepares the agenda of meetings of the
WHA, submits to the WHA for consider- KipkelionWest OCPD Peter Omon-
Delayed confirmation ation and approval a general programme di confirmed the accident and said it
The senator said the delayed confir- of work covering a specific period, studies could have been as a result of the rains
all questions within its competence, takes and bad weather.
mation of Amoth to the office of the DG emergency measures within the functions
was raising questions as to whether the and financial resources of the organisa- “ The accident occurred at Siret but
CS had a preferred candidate for the po- tion to deal with events requiring imme- we are yet to establish the seriousness
sition. diate action. of the injuries. My officers are visiting
the hospitals to ascertain this,” Omon-
The senator further wants Kagwe to The Board also has powers to autho- di said on phone.
provide details of the officers who have rise the DG to take the necessary steps to
served in an acting capacity as DG, includ- combat epidemics, to participate in the About three weeks ago, at least three
ing details of their appointment dates, ap- organisation of health relief to victims of people lost their lives when a saloon
a calamity and to undertake studies and car was involved in the accident on
research. the same road.

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by Irene Githinji and by Irene Githinji
Harrison Kivisu
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@PeopleDailyKe
The Ministry of Education has re-
The second term of the 2021 academic Parents at a “We need money. We closed the first majority of the schools are opening tomor- viewed the national quality assurance
year resumes today after learners took a uniforms shop term without funds in schools based on the row,” said Alexander Ochola, a parent who framework to improve service delivery
one week break. in Mombasa number of Form One students who were spoke to People Daily at the Nairobi offices in learning institutions.
yesterday. in school. What was released was based of the Blue Line Shuttle which plies the
The term is scheduled to run through to Schools reopen on the other students number. So we are Nairobi-Kapsabet-Kakamega route. Education Cabinet Secretary Prof
December 23 with no mid-term break, in today for the asking the government to release funds George Magoha said the National
yet another strained programme to cover second term . PD/ because if they do not do so, schools will A majority of bookshops and school uni- Education Quality Assurance and
as much of the curriculum as possible. continue suffering,” said Indimuli. form outlets in Nairobi remained closed Standards Framework (NEQASF) will
BONFACE MSANGI because yesterday was a public holiday. enhance learning outcomes based on
Schools will also be expected to strive He also said it is critical for the govern- evidence and good practice.
to deliver most of what is expected of the ment to continue encouraging parents to “I have gone to several bookshops only
curriculum, especially for Class Eight and pay school fees despite the harsh economic to find them closed yet my son is required Magoha (pictured) said that over
Form Four learners, who will sit the nation- times brought about by the pandemic. to go to school with some books. I don’t to the years, the mode of inspection of
al examinations early next year. know what to do,’ said Alice Wahome, a early learning and basic education
“We, as teachers, are also parents and we parent. institutions had not led to improve-
The crush programme, designed to re- know that Covid-19 has interfered with the ment in quality learning outcomes,
cover the nine months lost last year when financial flow but the schools must run. It is In Mombasa County, pockets of learners service delivery and stakeholders’
schools closed after the outbreak of Cov- pointless sending children to school then could be spotted at various bus stations to satisfaction.
id-19 pandemic, has also been financially you do not pay fees and you expect the catch transport to school.
straining to parents. school to run normally,” he said. “Inspection lacked harmonised
At MwembeTayari terminus and Buxton standard quality assurance guidelines
Other than being expected to pay school The KESSHA chairman said schools will Stage, several students were boarding vehi- and tools, stakeholder involvement
fees four times in year instead of three, par- listen to the government’s directive not to cles to travel to school ahead of the official and participation in quality man-
ents, especially those with children in pri- send children home but that should not opening today. agement processes and was largely
vate schools, have had to carry the heavy be an excuse for parents not to meet their limited to diagnosis without helpful
burden of the cost of text books and other obligations. “My child is travelling to Nakuru county support for school improvement,”
requirements for the delivery of the Com- where she studies. We have taken advan- said the CS.
petency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Bookshops closed tage of today’s holiday to send our children
“Parents should appreciate that fees back to school. The problem is that fares To accurately measure quality,
Last week, Education Cabinet Secretary are high,” said Jacinta Njeri, a parent. learning environment, teacher qual-
George Magoha said the government had was reduced in boarding schools so it is ity, home school relationship, quality
released Sh17.5 billion to schools as capita- just goodwill that they too reciprocate to Coast Matatu Owners Association chair- of the learner as well as school leader-
tion for second term. ensure schools go on,” he said. man Salim Mbarak warned that any mata- ship and management must be ac-
tu that will take advantage of the schools counted for.
He said Sh15.3 billion will go to second- Yesterday, a handful of learners started reopening to hike fares will be impounded
ary schools while Sh2.2 billion will be chan- to stream back to school for the start of the and the owner charged. The official says Self assessment
neled to primary schools. second term. the association recognised the economic The framework will identify and
difficulties that Kenyans are going through.
Magoha warned headteachers against At various matatu termini across the bring together tools into one compre-
sending home learners who have school country, hundred of learners were scram- “We are asking operators to be consid- hensive quality measuring package.
fees arrears. bling for limited public service vehicles to erate and not to increase bus fares. If we
carry them to their destinations. get reports that some Saccos have taken It has introduced school assessment
“The money has been released to advantage of the reopening of schools, we tool to be used during the self-school
schools and no school should have any “There are very few vehicles today. We will deal with them.We urge passengers to assessment, peer reviews and external
justification to send children home,” Ma- have been queuing here for the last two report to the police if they see any matatu assessment.
goha said. hours with no vehicles in sight. I think the overcharging,” Mbarak told People Daily.
The ICT enabled process will ride
But head teachers say money is yet to be on the existing National Education
reflected on school accounts but are opti- Management Information System
mistic it will happen by the end of the week. (NEMIS) where every school will
upload its self assessment and peer
Secondary principals had last week review assessment annually.
called for the release of the money to
schools before they reopen. Recognising education reforms
and Competency Based Assessment
Kenya Secondary School Heads Asso- (CBC), the framework calls for the
ciation (KESSHA) chairman Kahi Indimuli need to institutionalise standards of
said schools are underfunded and need quality to the level being understood
money if they were to run smoothly given by learners, assessors and other stake-
the packed academic calendar. holders.

He also urged parents to pay fees on According to the framework, by the
time. end of EarlyYears Education (EYE) the
learner should be able to demonstrate
A parent buys textbook for his Grade Four son in the streets of Mombasa yesterday. PD/ BONFACE MSANGI MONEY FACTOR values and competencies.

Last week, Education Cabinet Secretary Competencies expected at EYE
George Magoha said the government had re- include demonstrating basic literacy
leased Sh17.5 billion to schools as capitation and numeracy skills for learning, com-
for second term. municate appropriately using verbal
and non verbal modes in a variety of
But head teachers say money is yet to be contexts, apply creativity and critical
reflected on school accounts but are optimistic thinking in problem solving as well
it will happen by the end of the week. as applying digital literacy skills for
learning and enjoyment.
The Kenya Secondary School Heads As-
sociation chairman Kahi Indimuli said schools
were underfunded and need money if they
were to run smoothly.

The crush programme, designed to re-
cover the nine months lost last year when
schools closed after the outbreak of Covid-19
pandemic, has been financially straining to
parents.

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“We are treating the latest incident as an ac-
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LakeVictoria, Homa Bay County on Sunday happened,” Lilan said.
morning have been retrieved, as calls to en-
hance compliance with maritime regulations On Sunday, politicians led by area MP Mil-
intensified. lie Odhiambo and her Rangwe counterpart
Lilian Gogo, called on relevant government
The bodies were retrieved yesterday during agencies to ensure proper implementation of
a search operation initiated on Sunday. The maritime rules as a way of preventing further
casualties perished after their boat capsized loss of lives in the lake.
in LakeVictoria at Nyagina beach in Suba
North constituency. Two other fishermen
however escaped in the boat accident after
they swam to safety.

The five fishermen from Kombe beach were
on their way to Koguna beach for their routine
fishing expedition when their boat over-
turned. The 4am incident is linked to strong
winds at the lake.

Yesterday, Homa Bay County Commission-
er Moses Lilan said investigations were ongo-
ing to unravel the exact cause of the accident,
which came barely three weeks after another
boat tragedy occurred near the Homa Bay pier

The government last week the two countries has attracted international THE NATIONAL TREASURY
signalled that it would not attention with countries openly taking sides in AND PLANNING
be bound by the judgement the matter. For instance, the United Kingdom
citing bias and injustice and Norway are said to be rallying behind So- PUBLIC NOTICE
malia.
by Noah Cheploen and PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE PROPOSED
Rawlings Otieno Somalia argues that the maritime border BUDGET FOR THE FY 2022/23 AND
line should continue in the same direction THE MEDIUM-TERM
@PeopleDailyKe as the land one but Kenya maintains that the
boundary should take a 45-degree turn on the Pursuant to Article 201 of the Constitution and Section 35 (2) of the Public Finance Management
The diplomatic relations between Ke- shoreline and run in a latitudinal line there- Act, 2012, The National Treasury and Planning has organized to hold Public Hearings for the
nya and Somalia could be strained further fore giving it control of a larger chunk of the FY 2022/23 and Medium-Term Budget proposals from 13th to 15th October, 2021, at Kenyatta
today as the International Court of Justice all-important ocean. International Convention Centre (KICC), Amphitheatre hall.
(ICJ) delivers the much awaited judgment
on the maritime dispute between the two On the other hand, United States and France The programme for the public hearings is as scheduled below.
countries. are backing Kenya in the dispute that is likely
to test the relationship between the two coun- TIME SECTOR/PRESENTATION
The announcement by ICJ last week that tries and their East African neighbours. DAY ONE Wednesday, October 13, 2021
it was going to deliver its judgement today, 08.30 - 09.00a.m. Arrival and registration
triggered a chain of events with Kenya The border dispute has been exacerbated 09.00-10.30am Key note address /official Launch
withdrawing from The Hague based court by the fact that the pie-shaped dispute area is 10.30-12.30p.m. Presentation: Health Sector
citing bias, mistrial and injustice. said to a source of massive oil and gas deposits. 2.00-03.30pm Presentation: Social Protection, Culture and Recreation Sector
03.45 – 05.15 p.m. Presentation: General Economic and Commercial Affairs Sector
The Somali government filed the case in Kenya has in the past accused Somalia of DAY TWO Thursday, October 14, 2021
the ICJ in 2014 and the ICJ President Justice auctioning oil blocks in the disputed area even 09.00-10.30a.m. Presentation: Energy, Infrastructure and ICT Sector
Joan E. Donoghue will read the judgment. the case was going on terming it as an act of 11.00- 12.30p.m. Presentation: Public Administration & International Relation Sector
defiance and impunity. 02.00 - 03.30p.m. Presentation: Environmental Protection, Water and Natural Resources
Yesterday, Amani National Congress Sector
(ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi called Unfavourable verdict Day THREE Friday, October 15, 2021
on the government to jealously guard the In 2011, Kenya deployed its troops to Soma- 09.00-10.30a.m. Presentation: Agriculture, Rural and Urban Development Sector
country’s territorial boundaries. 11.00- 12.30p.m. Presentation: Education Sector
lia in a bid to contain the terror attacks that 02.00 - 03.30p.m. Presentation: Governance, Justice, Law & Order Sector
In reference to the simmering maritime Al-Shabab were staging in Nairobi, Mombasa
border dispute with Somalia, Mudavadi and other towns. In order to comply with the MOH COVID-19 protocols, a link will be provided on the National
who spoke in Makueni County asked the Treasury website and official social media platforms each day to enable the public participate in the
government and the military to be stead- In a move to restore order and normalcy proceedings.
fast in guarding Kenya’s boundaries. in its borders, the government has thrown its
weight behind the Jubaland administration PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
“No single inch of the country should be which is fighting for independence from the
given away,” he said. Mogadishu based Somali administration.

His Ford-Kenya counterpart Moses The matter is like to land at the UN Security
Wetang’ula urged President Uhuru to not Council where Kenya enjoys significant sup-
compromise on the Kenyan territory. port by virtue of being a non-permanent mem-
ber unlike the war-torn Mogadishu.
Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
the government last week signaled that it University don Prof Macharia Munene
will not be bound by the judgement, nei- opines that Kenya loses so much by being part
ther will it respect or obey the orders that of the court process, adding that ICJ has not
will be issued by the court. been seen to be fair in the case against Kenya.

Sneak preview “Courts operate on the basis that they
Kenya had questioned the composition be fair. ICJ is clothed with an umbrella of
favouritism,”he said.
of the members of the bench handling the
case and cited the case of Somalia Citizen, According to Patrick Maluki and Peter Njagi
Judge AbdulqawiYusuf who sits on the ICJ both Advocates, any unfavourable verdict
and has previously represented Somalia against Kenya may be protested and that Ke-
at the Third United Nations Conference nya may neither respect nor implement the
on the law of the sea. Court’s decision.

While ICJ doesn’t have the power or FROM THE PRESIDENT
authority to ensure its judgments are en-
forced, obeyed and respected, the move Uhuru has in the past insisted that Kenya will use
by the Kenya government presents a sneak all its might to defend its borders and fend off exter-
preview of the direction the dispute is like- nal aggressors.
ly to take in the coming days.
“We know our borders and we don’t need an inch
The maritime border dispute between more, we are going to protect what God gave us,” he
said recently.

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As 2022 polls approach, both dubbed Winners Take All: The Elite Cha- Deputy President the status quo, understand perfectly. graphed hammering a nail at the rooftop of
sitting and aspiring leaders rade of Changing the World, billionaires William Ruto Ngethe says politicians are always ready a new building, he is seen applying plaster
rngage in weird theatrics to and elite politicians hoodwink the public braces heavy at a construction site or lighting fire in a
endear selves to electorate that they are commoners and that what- rains to address to maximize on any strategy that projects three-stoned jiko before helping an impov-
ever is good for the powerful, is also best residents of Kisii humbleness to influence voters because erished family to brew tea.
by Eric Wainaina for the helpless. during his tour Kenyan voters like associating with leaders
of the region who they perceive to be humble. Accord- Barasa has also been seen braving toxic
@EWainaina This is the season that voters are about recently. DPPS ing to Ngethe, perception is greater than smoke during a night vigil in the company
to be treated to bizarre acts from the rich reality. of a bereaved family.
Dancing in the rain is a phrase used and elite aspirants seeking to play humility /:"/%&.0
when one is smiling at adversity; taking card to project themselves as minders of “Politicians are always scheming and His South Mugirango counterpart Sil-
control of the sails and pushing ahead un- the downtrodden. 0ODF they know how gullible the electorate is. vanas Osoro recently participated in con-
deterred. UIFZ BSF They stay away from the electorate for structing a mud-walled house by mixing
From abandoning their cars for boda FMFDUFE
four years but will appear in the final year the mud while wearing a pair of short be-
Well, Deputy President William Ruto boda and matatu rides, the wealthy poli- UIFZ XJMM brandishing a humility card ready to woo fore taking a rest while enjoying a piece of
had this in mind when he literally chose ticians will go to any length to project JNNFEJBUFMZ voters,” Ng’ethe, a political science gradu- sugarcane.
to smile and wave at a crowd while the themselves as individuals with the ability SFUVSO UP UIFJS ate from Kenyatta University observes.
heavens opened and rains poured. He was to solve all problems facing the society. IJHI FOE Recently de-nominated Senator Isaac
soaked. All in the name of soliciting votes. QMBDFT “This has been the cycle since the ad- Mwaura has been frequenting makeshift
And he is not alone. This is the season that high-flying poli- vent of multiparty politics in Kenya. How- eateries in Ruiru town where he enjoys
ticians will for once leave five-star hotels ever shallow this strategy looks, it works,” a meal of chapatis and beans or markets
On Monday last week, ODM leader Raila for githeri and mandazis makeshift eater- he adds. where he eats fruits from the roadside ki-
Odinga was seen changing shoes on the ies, get haircuts in local barbershops or osks or joins youth at construction sites as
rooftop of his car. He later went on Twitter play pool in dingy joints and even order But former Mukurwe-ini MP Kabando part of his campaigns.
thanking Charles Gachara who gifted him roasted maize and mutura and soup by Wa Kabando defends the political class,
the pair during a rally at Chaka in Nyeri the roadsides. saying they are free to use any strategy Kiambu Governor James Nyoro was re-
county. aimed at marketing themselves and woo- cently captured ordering nyama choma in
Many will be seen participating in com- ing voters, as long as it is within the legal an open air eatery zone at Kamaki’s Ruiru
The same week, Kirinyaga Governor munity work and taking selfies after giving limits. in what has been viewed as part of his 2022
Anne Waiguru was also photographed donations as they seek to endear them- campaign.
serving tea to customers at Freshna Café, selves to the masses with promises that Kabando said political campaign strate-
a tin shack eatery in her county. their win is a win for the commoners. gies and techniques require practical skills His Nyeri counterpart Mutahi Kahiga
and employment to reach the voter. has embarked on a social media overdrive,
She then sat on a plastic chair and Others are donning religious regalia adopting queer strategies such as creating
wooden table to enjoy a cup of black tea belonging to denominations they do not “All legal ways are, therefore, acceptable. entertainment videos on Tiktok which is
and a loaf of bread after which she pro- subscribe to such as the Akorino and Legio Our concern should be on illegal activities popular with the youth.
ceeded for a selfie moment with the cus- Maria and Kanzu’s while joining Muslims like bribery, violence and abuse of office,
tomers. like it has happened to DP Ruto and Raila, intimidation and rigging,” Kabando said. Kirinyaga Woman Rep Wangui Ngirichi
to create a sense of belonging. who hopes to unseat GovernorWaiguru did
“I enjoyed having a cup of tea with Presently, the social media is awash with not only join young people in her county in
Mwea residents at Freshna Cafe and lis- Humility card photographs of presidential, gubernatori- digging a trench on the roadside, she also
tening to their stories of how our #Kirin- Many politicians have even taken time al, Members of Parliament andWard Reps went to a jua kali workshop at a local trad-
yagaRising vision has transformed their aspirants dishing out laughable dona- ing centre where she was photographed
lives. Ground iko Imara!” read the caption to undergo bizarre traditional rituals to tions such as sufurias, building makeshift trying to undertake some welding work, a
on her Facebook page on September 27, be coronated as community kingpins or shades which do not match the positions job she not only proved to be conversant
2021. spokesperson by elders. they are jostling for. with but would ordinarily not engage in.

The DP, a billionaire with a battery of Amani National Congress boss Musalia Others have been photographed engag- Fake promises
aides who would have ordinarily jumped Mudavadi has also been photographed ing in sports competitions and attending Dr Samuel Nyandemo, a senior lecturer
onto his car rooftop to cover him with an having his shoes cleaned by roadside birthday parties in rural areas, dining with
umbrella, appeared unmoved as he con- shoe shiners, while his Wiper counterpart poor families in their homes to woo voters. at the School of Economics at the Universi-
tinued to be drenched in the rains. Kalonzo Musyoka was recently captured ty of Nairobi says that by engaging in activi-
milking his cow. For instance, outspoken Kimilili MP ties which project themselves as humble
Likewise, Raila in any normal situation, Didmus Barasa, if he is not being photo- people and capitalising on the needs of
would not have removed his shoes to put Kalonzo recently made a photo-shoot those in the bottom of the pyramid, the
on what had been gifted to him. donning an apron and gumboots inter- rich and elite politicians are just but ap-
acting with his village folks while Senator plying strategies to win votes.
On the other hand, Waiguru is the last Gideon Moi took time to bargain for a 300
person to patronise a tin shack. millilitre can of honey from women in his According to Nyandemo, these politi-
Baringo county. cians are not genuine and are only behav-
Endearing selves to voters ing like ordinary people just to hoodwink
But as American author Anand Girid- Political pundit Peter Ng’ethe opines the masses.
that politics appeal to the emotions, which
haradas explains in his non-fiction book politicians, who are keen to profiteer from “It is only that they have realised that
the wind is changing and so what they are
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru serves tea Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa helps a 67-year-old ODM leader Raila Odinga tries out a new a pair of doing is to re-invent the wheel like it has
to customers at Freshna Cafe in Wanguru after widow prepare tea in Sango village, Kakamega shoes he was gifted by a trader at Chaka town in been happening during every election
launching road works in the town recently. county to reminisce life as a hustler. Nyeri county. where politicians come up with all man-
ner of strategies to blindfold voters,” Dr
PD/FILE COURTESY COURTESY Nyandemo told People Daily.

He added: “This is a period when all
these politicians will be spending money
to woo voters as they give all manner of
promises especially to the downtrod-
den. But once they are elected, they will
immediately return to their high-end plac-
es to pursue their selfish interests only to
return when the 2027 election nears.”

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Board says his past concluded he is “efficient and was coinciding with ambi- QUALIFICATIONS In his previous assignment, way on the Sh30 billion-
record shows he committed to service delivery” tious projects to be carried out the holder of a bachelor’s de- 540km Mau Mau road, which
can actualise Uhuru at the agency whose responsi- by the agency in line in the Big Kung’u holds a bachelor’s gree in civil engineering from connects Kiambu, Murang’a,
legacy projects bility includes management, Four Agenda which are Uhu- degree in civil engineering University of Nairobi and an Nyeri and Nyandarua counties.
development, rehabilitation ru’s legacy projects. from University of Nairobi and executive master’s degree
by Eric Wainaina and maintenance of roads an executive master’s degree from Jomo Kenyatta Univer- There is also Kenol-Sagana-
connecting major urban cen- Previously, Kung’u has been from Jomo Kenyatta Univer- sity of Science and Technology Marua dual carriageway, a seg-
@EWainaina tres and international borders. responsible for large road de- sity of Science and Technol- (JKUAT) introduced changes ment of the proposed 219km
velopment projects and main- ogy (JKUAT). aimed at enhancing perfor- Kenol-Isiolo road to be realised
Through his elevation as “The board made difficult tenance, which was an added mance and efficiency, and his in two phases -Kenol-Marua
the Kenya National Highways decisions to shield the pro- advantage for him during the Insiders say Kung’u has a appointment and staff are re- (84 km) and Marua-Isiolo (135
Authority (KeNHA) director cess from political and com- interview, with the CS say- “no nonsense approach to ported to have welcomed his km) with the former, whose
general, Kung’u Ndung’u has mercial pressures on the best ing he has a wide knowledge work”, noting that while he elevation. cost is Sh16 billion, already un-
been thrust into the helm of suited candidate to take over in roads engineering and has served as Road Maintenance derway.
one of the critical government the mantle of this important demonstrated knowledge and Among the projects which he
agencies President Uhuru Ke- authority,” Eng Wangai said of qualities of leadership and boss at the agency, he is will oversee their implementa- The Western bypass, which
nyatta is relying on to shape his the interviews that were con- management which cov- reported to have not tion is the expansion of the is a 15.3 kilometres dual car-
legacy ahead of his retirement cluded last week. Transport ered prudent financial hesitated to sanction Sh160 billion Rironi-Nakuru- riageway traverses Kabete and
next year. and Infrastructure Cabinet management, human and even terminate Mau Summit Road which is Kiambaa constituencies from
Secretary James Macharia sub- resource manage- non-performing set to be Kenya’s second toll Gitaru on Nairobi-Nakuru
Coming 10 months to the sequently announced Kung’u’s ment and good gov- contractors, some highway and the 114-kilometre highway through Wangige and
next General Election, Kung’u, appointment on Friday. ernance. of who allegedly Garsen-Witu-Lamu road. Ndenderu and terminates at
who succeeded Peter Mundin- tried to lobby to his Ruaka where it joins Northern
ia following the expiry of his Politicians among them New KeNHA director disadvantage in The other mega project in- Bypass which connects Kiam-
contract on August 28, 2021, presidential candidates general Eng Ndung’u vain. clude construction of 27 ki- bu and Thika roads leading to
now shoulders a huge task of and MPs, some contractors Kung’u. lometre Sh62 billion Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International
overseeing implementation of and power brokers had en- Expressway. Airport as well as Mombasa
major road projects being un- gaged in intense lobbying as Road via Eastern By-Pass.
dertaken in various parts of the they seek to have their pre- Further work is under-
country. ferred candidate’s triumph
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the interview panel because of parastatal applied for the posi-
his past records among them tion whose term is three years,
construction of the Dongo with a possibility of a single re-
Kundu project, Mwache Bridge newal “subject to satisfactory
across the Indian Ocean to performance and delivery of
Kwale and completion of the the set performance targets
Kitui – Kibwezi road project and outcomes.”
ahead of schedule despite nu-
merous land acquisition chal- Leadership qualities
lenges. The board, according to

He was also named the em- sources within the Bara Bara
ployee of the year in 2017, and Plaza-based agency, is report-
Kenya Roads Board (KRB), that ed to have considered candi-
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devastating perennial drought compounded Food production is not only the biggest
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girls in tech-field global climate crisis. force affecting nature–it also accounts for
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in use of and access to technology. This, inadver- the quest for the elusive national cohesion in TUPSZ PG MJGF PO &BSUI tain nature, while also feeding more people
tently, keeps them from not only accessing many a polarised, heavily ethnicised political en- and better supporting the lives of farmers,
opportunities online, but also from using tech to vironment, the drought situation within the areas are worst-hit, with thousands of their fishers and other producers.
solve problems dogging them within the society. pandemic and climate crisis demands urgent animals dying and many more emaciated.
united common action. The recent United Nations (UN) N Food
With this background, it is vital that more op- Although the NationalTreasury has re- Systems Summit during the UN General As-
portunities are created for girls in the country and President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared leased Sh2 billion to mitigate these devastat- sembly called for an urgent transformational
the world to afford, access and use digital tools. drought a“national disaster” requiring resil- ing effects, the funding is still far off from reset in the way food is grown, produced and
ient political will and“comprehensive miti- meeting medium- and long-term mitigation accessed–rebooting systems for an equitable
First off, it is important to conduct research to gation measures.” This pro-active reaction and adaptation measures. Covid recovery.
find out how many girls in the country use these needs enhancement.
tools.While various studies have been conducted This climate-related challenge is not con- As the world grapples with the health and
on the digital gender divide, a new Unicef report Currently, 2.1 million Kenyans face star- fined to Kenya.The climate crisis is a global financial impacts of the Covid-19, we must
indicates that most of the studies have been fo- vation due to the drought, with 23 poverty- phenomenon.We are living through a make- scale up how much we spend and pay to pro-
cusing on women and very little on girls under 18. stricken, food-insecure counties in the arid or-break chapter in the story of life on Earth. tect nature to slow and reverse biodiversity
north, northeastern and the coast in urgent Scientists say that in the last 50 years alone, loss worsened by the climate crisis.
Such a study would indicate what is the current need of aid. A painful scenario plays out every vertebrate populations have declined by 68%.
status, the number of girls who are able to use other year. The upcoming Conference of the Parties
these digital tools, as well as the opportunities We must confront these inter-connected (COP) 26 from 31 October in Glasgow- United
available and the challenges they face. Amid raucous 2022 election campaigns, the crises of biodiversity loss, pollution and Kingdom, is critical for global climate action
danger is attention could be diverted from ad- climate change by involving scientists, con- on crisis such as the drought currently ravag-
The findings will highlight the gaps the commu- dressing this national disaster. Affected coun- servationists, policymakers and ordinary ing parts of Kenya.
nity, government and other stakeholders need to ties have also had to deal with intra-tribal con- citizens.The news industry should invoke a
fill. It will provide the opportunities to ensure girls flicts driven by diminishing resources, flash new playbook for climate journalism to help Experts say COP 26 challenges govern-
are included in the tech-space not only as users floods and desert locust invasions. humanity achieve this unprecedented task. ments to avert a climate calamity by submit-
but also inventors and creators. ting nationally determined contributions
It is not only farmers affected. Urban dwell- The economic shock caused by Covid-19 (NDCs) to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Cel-
This is important as indicated by the theme of ers are paying more for the scarce available has left countries struggling to rebuild societ- sius and halve global emissions.
this year’s International Day of the Girl Child (cel- food, their purchasing power eroded by loss ies and economies to a health and economic
ebrated yesterday October 11); Digital generation. of jobs due to the pandemic. Social distanc- system that the International Monetary Fund It also provides an opportunity to finalize
Our generation, which seeks to amplify the ability ing has restricted communal performance of (IMF) lead Kristalina Georgieva describes as the Paris Rulebook (implementation guide for
of girls in the tech field and that filling the digital agricultural activity, leading to a drop in crop the 2015 Paris Agreement) and mobilise $100
gender gap will come with economic dividends. production. per year to support climate action in develop-
ing countries including Kenya.
The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed most Livestock producers in the arid and arid
people online, and without the necessary tools, —[email protected]
girls are already at a disadvantage.We must act
fast to bring them up to par and improve their ex-
perience online as it also contributes to this digital
divide.

A study by Plan International, the Truth Gap
has indicated that misinformation and fake news
keeps girls away from the internet. The girls are
not only unable to navigate the load of informa-
tion online, but are also afraid to be seen as pro-
moting or engaging with misinformation.

Others have become victims of disinformation
shared to discredit women and girls personally
and professionally, and thus affecting their mental
health, which eventually keeps them from using
these tools.

Addressing such issues, fighting misinforma-
tion as well as acting on bullying reports are nec-
essary, to make girls feel safe online and encour-
age their participation in the digital space.

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School principals must exercise patience over fees ODDLY ENOUGH

Schools re-open today for the ("5)6 ," " 3" leased Sh17.5 billion for capitation
second term. Thousands of stu- funding last week. This was meant
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across the country. Schools were on fore the term begins.
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ing March 2020, when the govern- children will return to school. crushed academic calender, princi- have to send students away because
ment closed all schools, because pals really must only send students schools have no money to run. This Seeking to please his wife who
of Covid. The schools were fully Worse, private schools have home over fees as a last resort. They was a recognition that schools will had wished for a more diversified
reopened only last January. refused to adjust fees to reflect the must appreciate any efforts being struggle to collect fees this term. view from their family house, a
shorter terms. Some terms have made by parents in making even Bosnian self-taught innovator has
The government made the deci- been reduced by almost half. The partial fee payments. The government needs to give the built a rotating house, allowing her
sion that the country had to recover argument that they suffered be- private schools a boost, too. It had to watch a rising sun in one mo-
the lost time so that the school cal- cause of the time they were closed This is the only way schools and promised to set up a Sh7 billion fund ment and passers-by in the next.
ender could normalise. This means, surely fails to recognise parents parents will get across to the other that will offer concessional loans
for 2021 and 2022, an extra term equally went through very difficult side — return to normalcy — in to assist private schools tackle the “I’ve got tired of her complaints
was packed into each calender year. times. one piece. There is not going to be Covid pandemic challenges. It must and frequent refurbishing of our
Instead of the usual three terms, an alternative in the very economi- live up to its promise, urgently. family house and I said: I’ll build
each year now has four. As schools reopen, fees will be cally strained times the country is you a rotating house so you can
the foremost demand by schools, going through. Such will go a long way in as- spin it as you wish,”Vojin Kusic, 72,
Holidays after each term are now as normally happens. But these are sisting fund private schools who told Reuters, standing in front of
a maximum of two weeks, instead not normal times. The country will As for parents, they must inter- are struggling to stay afloat, or are his new house that attracts the at-
of the normal one month. This only manage to get through this nalise that schools need the money struggling to collect fees from broke tention of visitors.
has wreaked havoc financially on tough Covid period if all parties paid as fees because they are seri- parents, or want to reopen but lack
parents, who used to have a whole help each other out. ously constrained for funding. the cashflow to jumpstart their op- Situated on a fertile plain in
month to put together the finances They must prioritise fees in their erations. northern Bosnia near the town of
they needed to pay fees once School principals must, there- budgets. Srbac, the house spins around a
schools reopen. fore, act with utmost restraint The fund would go a long way in seven-metre axis designed by Ku-
when it comes to enforcement of The government has given par- giving private schools more leeway sic, with the view of cornfields and
Worse, for the next two years, payment of fees. Before Covid, the ents in public schools a reprieve by to accord parents greater latitude farmland changing to forests and
parents will pay fees four times a time honoured, and universally adjusting fees in public secondary when it comes to fee payments. the river at a desired speed.
year, rather than the normal thrice. accepted, mode of enforcement of schools to reflect the shorter terms. Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur
The financial distress this has visit- fees payment was sending students Yatani, needs to do his bit to assist “The house can make a full
ed on parents is beyond endurance. In a move meant to further cush- schools ease the burden on parents. circle for 24 hours when it’s at the
ion parents, the government re- slowest speed, while at the fastest
So, as students return to class — [email protected] spinning it can make a full circle in
22 seconds,” Kusic said.
Kenya stance on ICJ maritime dispute verdict right
His wife did not wish to com-
The government has indicated +04 & 1 ) .656" / % 0 / ( " mission handling of such disputes. ment on the new house.
that it will not accept the judgement Again, ICJ rejected the prayer.
that the International Court of Jus- *U EJTIFBSUFOT UIBU 4PNBMJB T NPWF DPNFT Well, if the government makes Kusic said he was inspired by
tice (ICJ) will deliver today on the Serbian-American inventors
Indian Ocean boundary dispute with BGUFS ,FOZB T TBDSJàDFT UP TBGFHVBSE JUT JOUFSFTUT good it threat and rejects the judge- NikolaTesla and Mihajlo Pupin,
Somalia. ment, it will not be the first country and that coming from a poor fam-
fence Forces camp, said:“We do re- Kenya wanted the matter to be to reject ICJ verdict. In 1985, the US ily without the possibility of a good
The arguement is that the maps spect our brothers and sisters in the referred to UN Commission on Law questioned the jurisdiction of the education had forced him to look
and demarcation records deposited neighbouring countries. However, of Sea.Two, when the court took up court over a dispute with Nicaragua. for ways to make things by himself.
at the United Nation Commission we cannot compromise on matters the case, Kenya demanded a senior The US subsequently withdrew from
on Law of Sea are clear on the border touching on territorial integrity.We judge from Somalia in the bench to the case, arguing the matter was —Reuters
and that there are further records shall use all means to safeguard and withdraw, citing conflict of interest. political. In 1976, Greece suedTurkey
signed by both parties committing protect our boundaries.” over continental self-dispute.Turkey TRUTHIS: With God’s Word as your
themselves to the dispute resolu- ICJ rejected the prayers. refused to attend sessions, arguing it map and your compass you’re sure to
tion through negotiation. Kenya Kenya believes some powerful It will not the first time Somalia is did not recognise ICJ jurisdiction.
argues that unless the talks are fully nations were behind Somalia’s move laying claim to Kenya territory.The stay on course.
exhausted, the court has no jurisdic- to sue at the ICJ.This is because they Shifta war of 1967-1969 erupted after It disheartens to note that such
tion on the matter. were mainly laying claims to the they claimed North-Eastern region a move by Somalia comes after the
number of the oil blocks located on was theirs.Then President Mzee many sacrifices Kenya has made
World bodies played a leading role the disputed area. Somalia had at Jomo Kenyatta deployed the military to safeguard the diverse interests
in the demarcation, including resolv- some point auctioned the blocks to on the border and, after many fatali- of Somali citizens. One such is the
ing the disputes that arose. Somalia an International Stock Market but ties, the Somalia retreated. 2011 deployment of KDF to pursue
did not raise concerns then. the decision was quickly rescinded In his submission to the ICJ, for- al Shabaab militants who were not
after Kenya bitterly protested. mer Attorney General Githu Muigai only targeting Kenyans but also plot-
Perhaps, that’s why State officials, said Kenya and Somalia signed an ting to overthrow the Somali govern-
led by the President and Foreign When Somalia filed the maritime agreement in 2009 that outlined a ment. The intervention was mainly
Affairs Principal Secretary have dispute case, Kenya raised two main clear roadmap to resolve the dispute intended to help Somalia establish
categorically insisted Kenya will not objections. One, the ICJ lacked ju- through negotiations.To give it legal a strong government, rebuild and
surrender even an inch of its territory risdiction to hear and determine the effect, the agreement was submitted reconstruct their country.
in that dispute. matter because the channels of ne- to the UN and adopted by the com-
gotiations had not been exhausted. — The writer is a political analyst
President Uhuru Kenyatta, who and blogger based in Nairobi
spoke in Lamu recently during the
commissioning of the Kenya De-

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NEP leadership, where are you? If we lose it’s coz we hate our best! Of politicians and promises… Where the rain started beating us

@bonifacemwangi: Leaders from North @DonaldBKipkorir: PLO Lumumba is the @HManyora: It makes sen se @mohammedhersi: Just before gang of
Eastern will invest in apartments, hotels only Kenyan Professor of Law of the Sea. YK92 destroyed Kenya and a Sh500 note
and buildings in Nairobi, be good friends When Somalia filed the maritime case to promise cash transfers of 6000 for the was made and even named after one
with President Uhuru Kenyatta but will against us, they asked him to be their of them. From Sh28 to the $ we ended
not ensure their people have access Consultant. For love of Kenya, he de- unemployed; what doesn’t make sense up with Sh59 and that is when the rain
to clean water, good schools and well murred. Then Kenya didn’t even call him. started beating Kenya. True story I saw
equipped hospitals. Why? If we lose, it’s because we hate our best! is the hyper utopian promises carried on the nightmare unfold.

the bottoms up wheelbarrow.

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people’s development. lack
of access and inability to
use internet tools are some
barriers blocking them
from making maximum use
of available chances

by Harriet James

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There is little research on gender differ- Linda Ochwada Ruth Kaveke & . * -: . 0 ( & / *
ences in digital access for children under
the age of 18; however, the limited data 1.5 nology is a male thing or at young age girls world. A lack of female role models pushes &ODPVSBHF NPSF HJSMT
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dren’s Fund report, What we know about to own a mobile ing this without knowledge of its impact. to girls to be part of women in Tech,” says ,FOZB
the gender digital divide for girls: A litera- phone compared to More training and awareness needs to be Linda.
ture review. girls. created for them,” she explains. with delivery drivers believes that mentor-
Some of the challenges that she faces in- ship is what is needed to bridge this divide.
The report, published in June this year, As the world celebrated this year’s In- clude expensive mobile calls to her men-
also reveals that a number of studies show ternational Day of the Girl Child with the tees and poor internet connection that “Encourage more girls to pursue STEM
boys are 1.5 times more likely to own a theme, Digital generation. Our genera- affects communication. courses and provide a path to job place-
mobile phone and 1.8 time more likely to tion, the need for digital inclusioon for ments in and outside Kenya. Introduce
own a smartphone than girls. On the other girls especially since Covid-19 pandemic “Some of my mentees are from a poor technology in primary school and encour-
hand, 52 per cent of girls are more likely has speeded up use of digital platforms background, and talking to them is only age young children to pursue their passion
to borrow a phone to have digital access for education, connection and income through their parent›s mobile phones. instead of what we are told to do. Allow
compared to 28 per cent of boys. generation. I have to put a lot of consideration with early adoption to talent, grow and encour-
scheduling meetings to fit their lives in Af- age talent. Cut down on high taxes and
Consequently, girls are not able to Linda Nakhulo Ochwada, founder and rica and mine in Germany, including the make Kenya an investor friendly country.
equally participate in digital societies, managing director at AfroAI, a consulting time differences. It is also time-consuming Encourage tech giants to open locations in
and thus are held back from taking part in company that looks into leveraging Artifi- and needs more energy commitment, and Kenya and cut down on taxes and tariffs,”
campaigning for issues that affect them. cial Intelligence and geospatial science in sometimes you get unexpected expecta- she recommends.
When girls and women are not involved in problems that face Africa, began mentor- tions. For example, one of the girls I men-
creating digital tools and online content, ing and e-counselling young girls in rural tor through high school, couldn’t join Uni- Lorraine Onduru - Head of Communi-
it may further exacerbate the existing in- Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana to help them versity due to lack of fees,” explains Linda. cations, East and West Africa at Uber calls
equalities. transition to tech. for recognition the challenges girls and
Emily Mimi Mogeni, an IT Solutions Spe- women face.
Worse for rural girls “I want to make them understand that cialist in the US and the co-founder and
It is such digital divides that drove Ruth tech is and will be the future. There is a Chief Tech Officer of Smatbeba, a Kenyan “Corporates and individuals need to
significant gender gap in the technology logistics start-up that links cargo owners place greater attention on women’s rights
Kaveke, to co-found the Pwani Teknow- and gender equality to mobilise all people
galz, a non-profit organisation in Mom- to do their part to emancipate women in
basa that has so far reached over 5,000 girls society. It is important that we do these as
and young women in Mombasa and the an ongoing effort, and ensuring company
country through the various programmes. policies are focused on diversity and inclu-
sion,” she says.
Ruth observes that this digital divide
when it comes to adoption and use of
technology is particularly wider in the ru-
ral areas.

“The gaps exist because of lack of aware-
ness and training. Some girls face culture
challenges that do not empower them to
adopt and use technology. For instance, a
community can always tell girls that tech-

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Harriet James facture of false and misleading sional reputations, hold them up He adds that the ease with which to imagine a different life such as
content, designed to smear girls’ to ridicule, humiliate them and seeing themselves as leaders and
@PeopleDailyKe undermine their credibility. Girls poorly written articles and false in- having ideas worth listening to. It
and young women see the relent- formation were spotted makes the also exposes them to health risks,
Misinformation makes girls less trolling, the threats and lies told situation worse for girls, especially especially since most of them are
afraid to come forward online. about women in the public eye,” since they are ill-equipped to deal dependent on online sources for
They are scared about sharing false read the report. with the sheer volume of informa- information about sex and sexual-
information accidentally or believ- tion online. ity, which are not freely or openly
ing something untrue, a new pub- George Ouma (pictured), the discussed elsewhere.
lication by Plan International has regional policy, advocacy and re- The report shows that one in 46
revealed. search advisor at Plan International, per cent of girls feel sad, depressed, Such events, according to Ouma,
says although digital literacy has stressed, worried or anxious as a have made stakeholders recognise
The report, the Truth Gap, which come of age, online lies have domi- result of online misinformation and the urgency to strengthen their poli-
sought to find out how girls and nated the online platform making it disinformation. It indicates that one cies in tackling misinformation and
young women engage with online difficult for girls to be able to iden- out of four girls feels less confident disinformation.
spaces and how exposure to images, tify false information online. to share their views, and one in five
information and ideas affect their girls stop engaging in politics or Ouma insists on the need to in-
navigation in the world, indicated “Misinformation and disinfor- current affairs. vest in ICT education and digital
that girls are negatively affected by mation online is a human rights literacy and recommends that gov-
disinformation in many ways. issue and it is affecting girls’ right to Other findings in the report in- ernments must come up with poli-
participation, to education and to cluded that exposure to misogyny cies and laws on digital education.
“Disinformation methods have and societal stereotypes against

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to outline specific duties rose to speak during the
for Deputy President and @PeopleDailyKe church event at Gorgor
Deputy governors in Sotik, he dismissed the
Bomet senator Chris- allegations saying the
by Hillary Mageka topher Lang’at on Sun- battle should be issue-
day clashed with former based and not attacks on
@PeopleDailyKe Kenya National Union an individual.
of Teachers’ (KNUT)
Senators are contemplating pushing Deputy president William Ruto with Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi during Secretary GeneralWilson Issue-based politics
for changes to the Constitution through the launch of infrastructure development projects at Bogichoncho, Nyakembene Sossion over their loyalty “This seat does not
a parliamentary initiative to define the and Kiabigoria Secondary Schools, South Mugirango, Kisii county. DPPS to Deputy presidentWil-
roles of Deputy President and Deputy liam Ruto. belong to anyone, it
Governor. locations to their offices withdrawn with used to be the Official Leader of Govern- does not belong to
some even either denied secretaries, se- ment Business in the House under the Lang’at accused Sos- Christopher or Sossion,
Exactly 10 months to the next General curity, official vehicles or starved of fuel. defunct constitution, this, will make the sion of dishonesty argu- our politics should be
Election, the lawmakers argue time is ripe DP more active, more engaged, more rel- ing he is an ODM party issue-based since it is
to relook the Constitution structure hav- Among the roles, the lawmakers want evant. mole who is only seeking the people who decide
ing reflected on the fallouts experienced the deputy president assigned is leader of political mileage through so there is no cause for
between President Uhuru Kenyatta and government business and leader of Ma- “Do not tell me that we have a presiden- Ruto. anyone to get irritated for
his Deputy William Ruto and governors jority in either Houses. tial system that is impossible,” Kajwang nothing.”
and their deputies in various county gov- said of the critics of the new proposals. He stated that Sossion
ernments and challenges thereof. Currently, the two tasks are done by fully supported Building He pointed out that he
Leaders of Majority in the Senate and the He asserted that the country should not Bridges Initiative (BBI) fully supports DP Ruto
Legistors behind the move want the law National Assembly. be stuck in a box “thinking that we have a even when he knew its urging residents to turn
amended to have specific duties of a dep- situation that there is a model of govern- agenda if it had passed. out and register as vot-
uty president and deputy governor clearly For Deputy Governors, the lawmakers ment” that was invented somewhere that ers noting, “Ruto needs
stipulated in the Constitution. They also want their bosses to assign them func- can only be implemented here on cut and Both are seeking the numbers, I have fought
want mechanisms on how to mediate tions executed as members of County paste. United Democratic Alli- many battles and I know
between the two leaders specified in the Executive Committees (CECM) ance party (UDA) ticket the strategy of winning
event of a fall-out. Idlers to run for the senator’s it, it is the numbers.”
According to Homa Bay Senator Moses Terming deputy governors as some seat.
Proponents of the bi-partisan approach Kajwang’, the push is not inspired by hav- He further stated that
argue that roles of the deputy president ing individuals in mind, but posterity. of the greatest idlers in the country, the “I am the one who the role of a senator was
and deputy governor are not clearly spelt Senator regretted that majority of them strongly opposed the to ensure more funds are
out in the constitution leaving them at “What do we need to do around the of- are wallowing into alcoholism and de- Building Bridges Initia- sent to the counties and
whims and powers of their bosses. fices of the Deputy President and deputy pression because governors are not giving tive (BBI) in parliament he had that ability as evi-
governors in counties? One, just like in the them assignments. because it was an ‘enemy’ dent on how he has been
Ruto, who has been seen largely as US, the Deputy President should not be aimed at destroying fighting for the interests
an outsider in the ruling Jubilee party an idler, like is the case today,” Kajwang “Can we find an interface through the Kalenjins…the one of teachers.
and government, in April admitted that said. which the deputy governors cannot just standing here was sup-
his broken bromance with Uhuru had be members of the County Executive porting it and even voted Chief Administrative
plunged him into suffering with some In the US, the senator explained, Vice Committee (CECs) with a definite docket, saying yes, and now he Secretary (CAS) John
of his roles taken away and performed President Kamara Harris presides over but also to have some interface with the is here telling us he loves Mosonik who was pres-
by other Cabinet Secretaries and being the Senate. County Assembly,?” he argues.. William Ruto.” ent on his part said the
subjected to immense humiliation and low turnout being wit-
embarrassment. “What stops the Deputy President from Welcoming the new proposals, Nandi He added; “Sossion is nessed was as a result of
becoming the Leader of Government Senator Samson Cherargei said that it is still an Orange Demo- youth who have not col-
“It is an unfortunate situation. Given an Business in Parliament? he posed. in public domain that the President and cratic Movement (ODM) lected the identification
opportunity, I would not allow my deputy the Deputy President do not see eye to party as a member and cards.
president to be humiliated the way former According to him, if you have the Depu- eye. pays full allegiance to his
vice presidents have been humiliated and ty President as the Leader of Government party boss Raila Odinga He challenged the
the way I have been humiliated,” Ruto Business, the same way the vice president “This thing has taken a spiritual angle. and not Ruto as he might youth to come out and
who is eyeing to succeed President Ke- The bishops and other religious leaders want to make us believe register.
nyatta in 2022 told Citizen TV. IDLE OFFICE DWELLERS are now trying to bring them together. In him so be careful with
as much as this is a good avenue where him.”
Mistreatment by handlers Lawmakers argue time is ripe to re- spiritual leaders want to bring these lead-
Despite the torment, Ruto insisted that look the Constitution structure having ers together, we should look into the fu- Former Kenya National Union of Teachers’ secretary
reflected on the fallouts experienced ture on how we can redesign the architect general Wilson Sossio with Bomet Senator
he has never disrespected the President between President Uhuru Kenyatta and and design of this Constitution,” Cherar- Christopher Langat at a past function. COURTESY
nor complained about the mistreatment his Deputy William Ruto and governors gei said.
because of “the respect I have for the Of- and their deputies
fice of the President.”

Though the backers of the renewed
push have denied any correlation with
the deteriorating relationship between
the President and his deputy in the Jubi-
lee government, their push, they claim, is
purely for posterity.

Deputy Governors have in the past de-
cried being harassed by their bosses, al-

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Stakeholders around Lake Naivasha have expressed their by Kirera Mwiti around the lake. noted that cases of encroachment of ripar-
concern over an increase in cases of encroachment around NLC will also hold a consultative meet- ian land had shot up by 80 percent.
riparian land by unscrupulous traders. PD/FILE @PeopleDailyKe
ing with interested parties around the lake He termed the visit and the meeting by
Cases of encroachment around Lake with a view establishing a permanent solu- NLC as timely noting that cases of land
Naivasha are on the rise adversely affect- tion to the crisis. conflict around the lake were on the rise
ing water quality and quantity flowing into affecting tourism and fisheries activities.
the troubled water body. The issue came to the fore when senior
officers from the commission joined “We hope that with the help of the com-
The concerns emerged as the National stakeholders in a fact-finding mission on mission we shall come up with a policy to
Land Commission (NLC) embarked on an the current status of the lake address the rising cases of encroachment
exercise to identify and recover all riparian around the lake,” he said yesterday.
land and corridors that had been grabbed Lake NaivashaWater Resource Users
Association (LANAWRUA) Enock Kiminta

NEWS BEAT PEOPLE DAILY / Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Muslim
scholars
preach peace Medics open new

Sheikh Attia Abdrabou headquarters
(left) share a light moment
with Muslim leaders The Kenya Nutritionists and Dieti-
Hassan Shariff and Ustadh
Muhammad Sheyba at Shibu cians Institute (KNDI) has opened its
Mosque during a session
to renouncing violence and headquarters at Mlolongo in Macha-
extremism in the Islam
organised in conjunction with kos county. Member of Parliament
Al - Azhar Al Shariff and
Egyptian Embassy. Sheikh (MP) for Seme Constituency James
Attia Abdrabou urged the
faithful to maintain peace as Nyikal, who was the chief guest during
the religion calls its followers
to maintain peace to humanity. the launch, is also a member of the

PD/NDEGWA GATHUNGU health commission, a pediatrician and

a medical scholar by profession. He

said that KNDI must play its role in as-

sisting the country to realise the role of

nutrition in development, good health

and management of diseases. Nyikal

said optimum nutrition entailed

providing all the nutrients in the cor-

rect amount and is the cornerstone of

good health, helps maintain a healthy

body weight and supports normal

growth development and ageing. He

added that the KNDI has committed

itself to working with the Intergovern-

mental agencies. - KNA

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possible political violence
hotspots in the country @PeopleDailyKe

by Wycliffe Kipsang National Cohesion and Integration Commission NCIC Commissioner Dorcas Kedogo Residents of a Membley riithi told off his neighbours
speaks to the press during a sensitisation meeting in Eldoret. COURTESY Estate in Kiambu are up in after social and mainstream
@PeopleDailyKe arms after a former MP es- media reported about their
‘a wall of shame’ for politicians who breach holistic strategies aimed at promoting tablished a drinking joint in concerns.
As the 2022 General-Election draws codes of conduct governing elections. peace and cohesion ahead of the elections. the neighbourhood.
closer, the National Cohesion and Integra- In a letter he posted
tion Commission (NCIC) is on high alert to Kobia said this was a new declaration of Various stakeholders Despite numerous calls to on the estateWhatsApp
rein in politicians who spew hate speech at principles and national values which as- The team draws it’s membership from the concerned authorities groups, he claims the Kiam-
their rallies. pirants and elected leaders in the country by residents of Membley es- bu County planning, tech-
will have to observe to avert hate speech organisations including Independent tate, former Ol Joro orok MP nical committee held on
The commission has embarked on and violence during the electioneering Electoral and Boundaries Commission John MuriithiWaiganjo has May 3 with minute number
mapping out possible political violence period. (IEBC), Ethics Anti-Corruption Commis- continued to operate his bar CP IC /078/2021/207 ap-
hotspots in the country ahead of next year’s sion (EACC) and the Office of the Registrar and restaurant against the proved the change of user.
polls. The“Wall of Shame” will name individu- of Political Party (ORPP). estate bylaws.
als who defy the codes of conduct as well Residents said the letter
NCIC chairperson Rev Samuel Kobia as national values before,during and after It will focus on public education on The MP has denied the is ‘fake’ and was obtained
said the commission is committed to en- elections. peace and cohesion by devising conflict accusations. through the help of his
suring peace that prevails during and after resolution mechanism, overseeing citizen brother who is an MCA for
the elections. “As part of the regulations, there will be education programmes as well as actualiz- The establishment is in a Kahawa West.
a declaration of principles and national ing transformative and servant leadership residential house that has
“Our worry is also the increase of hate values by political leaders,” explained Rev in line with NCIC’s roadmap for peaceful one section converted into a However, despite the resi-
speech on social media. We shall be work- Kobia. elections. bar and restaurant. dents having complained
ing with other government agencies in- in their letters in 2020,
cluding the Communications Authority The commission has already unveiled a Uasin-Gishu, Kisumu, Nairobi and Residents have com- Waiganjo sought approval
(CA) to curb the vice,” Kobia told People multi-agency technical committee to steer Naivasha were some of the major post- plained of loud music, for change of user on Febru-
Daily in an interview yesterday. election hotspots following the disputed strangers thronging the area ary 10.
ELECTIONS BILA NOMA presidential results in 2008 which resulted and hundreds of vehicles
NCIC Commissioner Dorcas Kedogo to the death of 1,133 people and the dis- parked outside the prem- The letter said he was
said the commission is in the process of The commission is in the process of placement of over 650,000 others from ises. seeking regularisation of
scrutinising many social media platforms scrutinizing many social media platforms their homes. Rift Valley was the hotspot change of use from residen-
and WhatsApp groups created by some and Whatsapp groups created by some with over 744 deaths being reported. Muriithi served as MP tial to commercial.
politicians to insult opponents adding that politicians between 2013 -2017 and is a
those found to be fueling hate speech will lawyer by profession. His requests to get ap-
be dealt with as per the law. proval were done through
The establishment called registered planner David
“We are investigating a number of poli- Plant House is on the East- Zinny Weyusia.
ticians who have used the youth to create ern Bypass in Membley
platforms to engage in abusive language estate just after the intersec- According to the letters,
with opponents,” said Ms Kedogo. tion of the Eastern bypass the approvals were granted
and the Northern bypass. on June 16 by Charles
The commission has also put on notice Mwangi, the Kiambu
youth spewing hate speech on social media Family residence County Director for physical
with Kedogo saying that stern action will be Residents said with his planning. The club is on plot
taken against them. number LR 14870 /12 and
family of six children and his 14870/13.
Preaching peace wife, he occupies the house
She said NCIC had set up a roadmap for as well as sells alcohol.

2022 dubbed ‘Elections Bila Noma’ bring- In 2020, residents of
ing on board all stakeholders in a bid to Membley Daykio wrote to
preach peace ahead of the elections. the Ruiru sub-county ad-
ministrator, Deputy County
“We want to sensitize the youth to ignore Commissioner, Ruiru sub
politicians who incite them to cause vio- county and the Kiambu
lence.We want them to instead be ambas- County CEC for Lands,
sadors of peace,” said Ms Kedogo. Housing and physical plan-
ning complaining about the
The commission is also set to introduce development.

However, last week, Mu-

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Some of the legislators sellors and Psychologists Act, Physiothera- National Assembly in session. FILE
accuse State of plotting pists Act, Health Records and Information by Reuben Mwambingu
to control the boards of Managers Act, Clinical Officers (Training, set to give today.
professional societies Registration and Licensing) Act and the According to the MPs, the Bill seeks to @reubenmwambingu
Health Act.
by Anthony Mwangi have Boards of parastatals in the health Kenya has received Sh1 billion from
Garissa Township MP Aden Duale has sector controlled by the government with- the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to miti-
@PeopleDailyKe questioned the constitutionality of the out representatives from the private sector. gate climate change effects, National
Bill, saying it did not go through public Environmental Management Authority
A bid by the government to take control participation. “Passage of the Bill in its current form has announced.
of State agencies in the health sector has implies that the government shall be run-
caused sharp division among MPs who The petition by Duale to Speaker Justin ning the health management boards with- GCF is a new global fund created
have threatened to shoot down the Health Muturi to stop debate and deliver a ruling out any checks and balances,” said Duale. to support the efforts of developing
Laws (Amendment) Bill. on the contested matters was supported by countries to respond to the challenge of
members across the political divide. Muturi has ruled in the past that public climate change.
A section of lawmakers had last week participation on any matter under consid-
succeeded in delaying the Second Read- MPs with medical background led by eration by the House should not be a cos- Nema chairman John Konchellah
ing of the Bill protesting that allowing the Dr James Nyikal (Seme) and his Endebess metic exercise. said the funds will finance a four-year
Attorney General andTreasury representa- colleague Dr Robert Pukose faulted the Bill project aimed at bolstering water secu-
tives to sit in the agencies will amount to and urged the House to reject it. “A Bill without public participation is as rity in the Upper Athi River Catchment
giving the State a say in their operations. dead as the dodo and will fall flat in this covering Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos
Public participation House,” Muturi has stated in the past. and Nyandarua counties.
The membership of the Health Com- “How do we debate something that
mittee of the National Assembly is sharply The Bill seeks to give the President the “The Authority, with Endorsement
divided with some MPs accusing the Ex- does not have public participation? If it’s leeway to appoint chairpersons of profes- of the National Treasury submitted a
ecutive of forcing the Bill. determined that there was no public par- sional bodies. funding proposal entitled ‘Enhanc-
ticipation, we will debate it and kill it at the ing Community Resilience andWater
Leader of Majority Amos Kimunya Second reading,” said Pukose. The Speaker castigated the Commit- Security in the Upper Athi River Catch-
wants the Bill passed as it is. It targets 15 tee, which is chaired by Murang’a County ment Area, Kenya’’ to GCF for funding,”
laws under the health sector for amend- Nyikal noted that public participation Woman Representative Sabina Chege, for he said in Mombasa.
ments. on the Bill was “a sham.” failing to allow Eseli Simiyu (Tongaren),
who is a member, to do a minority report It is projected that more than one
They are the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, “We should not debate the Bill when we on the Bill. million people will directly benefit of
Mental Health Act, Medical Practitioners are sure that what we are going to get will the four-year project with 4.8 million
and Dentists Act, Nurses Act, Kenya Medi- not benefit the country,” said Nyikal. “It is a right of every member who wishes others expected to benefit indirectly,
cal Training College Act and the National to do a minority report to do so,” said the according to the Nema boss.
Hospital Insurance Fund Act. Muturi, however, directed that the Bill Speaker after Simiyu questioned the va-
proceeds to the Second reading pending lidity of the committee’s report before the “The project overall objective is to
Others are the Medical LaboratoryTech- a ruling on its constitutionality that he is House. strengthen the resilience to climate
nicians and Technologists Act, Tobacco change of communities, and increase
Control Act, Nutritionists and Dieticians DUE FOR CHANGE The committee was also accused of ig- water security in the Upper Athi River
Act, Cancer Prevention and Control Act noring memoranda submitted by several Catchment covering the four counties,”
and Public Officers (Training, Registration Among the laws that the Bill seeks to bodies in the health sector among them said Konchellah (pictured below).
and Licensing) Act. amend are the Pharmacy and Poisons Act and the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers and
the Mental Health Act. the Kenya Clinical Officers Association. A report prepared by the govern-
Also lined up for amendment is the Ke- ment, with technical support from
nya Medical Supplies Authority Act, Coun- Others are the Medical Practitioners and Korea Environmental Industry and
Dentists Act, Nurses Act and Kenya Medical Technology Institute, describes Kenya
Training College Act. as “a chronically water scarce country”
signifying that the demand for water
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Mission hospitals will need at least four facilities in meetings as mere inter- A country is categorised “water-
receive Personal Protec- Kisii County to support with @PeopleDailyKe views for job seekers.
tive Equipment (PPE) for PPEs. scarce” if its renewable freshwater
16 months after the Equity Murang’a Governor “I am wondering if the potential is less than 1,000 cubic metres
Group Foundation extended He noted that as a bank, MwangiWa Iria yester- laws have changed so per capita per annum according to the
the period from the initial 12 they were the first people to day dismissed wealthy that presidential candi- report which states further that Kenya’s
months due to the reduced feel the effects of a battered businessmen from the dates are appointed in natural endowment of renewable
cost of production. economy as a result of the Mt Kenya region, who hotels and boardrooms,” freshwater is currently at 650 cubic me-
Covid-19. have been holding meet- he said. tres per capita per annum.
Speaking during the ings with presidential
handing over of PPE at a The bank manager urged aspirants, saying they do The governor said he “By 2025, Kenya is projected to have
mission hospital in Kisii, Eq- residents to adhere to safety not represent the people. does not require any a renewable freshwater supply of only
uity Bank Kisii branch man- precautions issued by the support from the foun- 235 cubic metres per capita per an-
ager Robinson Mirieri said Ministry of Health. “We have not sent dation. num. This compares unfavourably with
they have a good collabora- anyone to negotiate Uganda and Tanzania, which have per
tion with manufacturers. “You may not understand anything on our behalf “I pity those who have capita levels of 2,940 cubic metres and
the effects of Covid-19 until and we are wondering been called to meet- 2,696 cubic metres, respectively.
Battered economy it touches a person who is on whose behalf they ings and lied to that the
“At Equity Bank we believe close to you. Let us avoid are meeting these candi- region will take. people of the region shall
waiting until that time,” he dates,” he said. Wa Iria (pictured) won- support them,” he said.
in partnership and this is said. Dr Beatrice Sabato, an
one of the partnerships that administrator at the hospi- Speaking at Ihura dered why he had not Wa Iria said the foun-
we hold dear and we will tal, thanked the bank man- Stadium on Monday, the been invited to meet the dation was out to protect
continue supporting any ager and the Chief Executive governor said the Mt Ke- members of the founda- it’s interests.
agency that will be fighting Officer James Mwangi for nya Foundation (MKF), tion yet he had declared
the pandemic,” he said. the donation. through its chair Peter his intention to run for He said MKF had been
Munga, cannot dictate the presidency. opposed to him since
Mirieri also said that they —KNA the political direction 2013 when first vied for
that the people of the “Munga comes from governor, claiming the
Murang’a and he is very tycoons backed his rival
much aware of my bid but he still won.
but he does not regard
me as a presidential
candidate because he
demeans me,” he said.

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by Alvin Mwangi and the people’s project. the Mt Kenya Foundation group investigations related to Kemsa,
Several politicians allied to the that has lately held several meetings yet they are the ones vetting others
@PeopleDailyKe with presidential seat aspirants in now. They cannot choose leaders
UDA party have been pushing Mu- a Nairobi hotel, saying theirs was a for the people, let them come to the
Speaker of the National Assembly turi to team up with Deputy Presi- vain effort unless the people of the people and be ready to be vetted at
Justin Muturi (pictured) has dis- dentWilliam Ruto’s in that party’s region are involved. the ballot,” Muturi added.
missed claims that his bid for the presidential ticket.
presidency is a sponsored political “They meet in a hotel, purporting He also castigated Kenya Power
project. But the Speaker said he and other to interview candidates for the pres- for what he termed wastage and
competitors like Ruto, ODM leader idential seat about what they would corruption, noting that Kenya
Muturi, who has declared his Raila Odinga and leaders who co- bring to Mt Kenya if they won, and Power’s system of using external
intention to vie for the presidential alesce under OKA, have all the liber- then they will retreat to Limuru to auditors was a tactic designed to
seat next year, told his opponents ty to vie alone without seeking to be choose for the people,” said Muturi. hide the mess that has accumulated
who have been claiming he is a made presidential running mates. over time.
‘project’, to stop what he termed He noted that the interviews were
their unfounded rumours. He was speaking at St Paul’s ACK now over, yet he was never invited “I am for Kenya Power to start
Church, Kiambu, where was he was to sit in the panel made up mainly using the Auditor General for its
“Please stop lumping my name the chief guest at a church fundrais- of billionaire business people. audit, instead of hiring private audit
into the basket of political projects. ing event. farms,” he added.
I am nobody’s project, I am God’s “We hear some have pending
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Kajiado East Mp’s defection by Douglas Dindi and government.
to DP William Ruto’s party Dennis Lumiti A resolution of the meet-
last week brings to the fore
deep-seated family divisions @PeopleDailyKe ing read by Otichillo declared
that the region shall strive to
by PD Team Kakamega senator Cleo- be part of the next govern-
phas Malalah has scoffed at ment. Atwoli was also given
@PeopleDailyKe the weekend installation of express mandate to enter
the Central Organisation of into immediate negotiations
Environment Cabinet Secretary Keriako Environment CS Keriako Tobiko and sister, Peris- the Kajiado East MP during a past Trade Union (Cotu) secretary with the leading presidential
Tobiko has been thrust in an awkward situ- function in Kajiado. PD/FILE general Francis Atwoli as the contender in the handshake
ation following the defection of his sister lead Luhya political negotia- team (Raila Odinga) before
and Kajiado East MP PerisTobiko’s to Dep- to my home,” said the MP. urge my Maa people to keep off supporting tor in the 2022 jigsaw. the close of the year for a
uty PresidentWilliam Ruto’s camp. She told the DP that she planned her po- UDA by all means. The DP does not mean stake in his government.
well for us as a community, lets not fall into In a rejoinder shortly
Peris on Friday officially defected to the litical journey ahead of joining UDA after his trap, ‘’ said Ole Suuji, a commissioner after a statement announc- The group promised to set
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) from consulting widely, and therefore, her deci- with Kenya Revenue Authority. ing the choice of Atwoli to in motion strategies to raise
the Jubilee Party. The CS supports Kajiado sion was final. coordinate political negotia- funds to boost campaigns of
governor Joseph ole Lenku who Peris seeks Ole Suuji is also eying the Narok guber- tions with ODM leader Raila their preferred candidate and
to unseat. But her husband Kishanto Ole Suuji pro- natorial seat although he is yet to declare Odinga for a stake in the next warned it will not be kind
tested the DP’s meeting at his home. it officially. government, Malalah said with any leader opposed to
Peris has been a close ally of President Atwoli is not a trustee of their course. The statement
Uhuru Kenyatta and a defender of the Ju- “I am unhappy about the ongoing UDA Peris and Keriako rarely attend public Western Kenya vote. added that Luhya commu-
bilee administration, a government her meeting at my home. I was not consulted gathering meetings together with specu- nity will speak in one voice
brother Keriako serves in. and I only learnt about the meeting last lations rife that the Cs tends to avoid any Malalah said ANC leader and will not entertain leaders
evening.What would the DP feel if he finds public confrontation with his sister. Musalia Mudavadi remains with divergent political views
The CS is one of Ruto’s fiercest critics. me at his Karen home doing some activ- the ultimate choice of Ke- on forming the next govern-
The CS publicly criticised the DP over ity without his knowledge as a man of the During the Maa delegations meet- nyans in the 2022 political ment.
the Mau Forest evictions warning that he home? Why would he come to another ing with Orange Democratic movement chase, adding the party presi-
will not relent in doing his environmental man home without his consent? I would (ODM) leader Raila Odinga held at Ongata dential bid is not negotiable The weekend declaration
conservation duties because of what he de- want to set the record straight that I am not Rongai recently, Peris lamented that the ju- outside the Okoa Kenya Alli-
scribed as tribal and selfish leader. party to the UDA whatsoever. I want to also bilee government had neglected the Maa ance (OKA) framework. 2022
community, a comment that was seen as
Insiders privy to the Peris and Keriako KERIAKO-PERIS PART WAYS aimed to demean her brother. “I want to tell the gover- Year the next General Elec-
rivalry say the MP defied her brother’s ad- nors and their supporters tion will be held and already
vice against joining UDA on the basis that CS Tobiko supports Kajiado governor Jo- She said the Maa had been sidelined on who were hosted by Atwoli many presidential hopefuls
it would put his family and government in seph ole Lenku who Peris seeks to unseat. employment urging the former premier to at the Golf Hotel and ap- have announced their ambi-
conflict. Instead the defiant Peris remained tell the president to reach out to the Maa pointed him as the Luhya tions.
adamant that her decision was final no Peris has been a close ally of President community on the next political move. spokesman that if you are not
matter the consequences. Uhuru Kenyatta and a defender of the a presidential candidate, you came against a widening rift
Jubilee administration, a government her Ole Suuji claimed that he had not been have no business meddling between Raila and his for-
“Keriako was so frustrated and embar- brother Keriako serves consulted over the matter, reporting the in political negotiation,” Ma- mer political allies - Kalonzo
rassed over her sister’s decision to join meeting at the Isinya police station as tres- lalah said. Musyoka, Mudavadi and
UDA. He feels it is a big betrayal to Presi- The CS is one of Ruto’s fiercest critics. pass on his private property. MosesWetang’ula who have
dent Uhuru who has largely supported the The CS publicly criticised the Deputy Presi- Malalah said ANC expects shown reluctance to support
family.Time to time the MP has been striv- dent over the Mau Forest evictions On the other hand Peris says she cannot 100 per cent support from Raila’s fifth stab at the presi-
ing to outshine her brother and trying to be intimidated by government machinery western region to rally be- dency.
package herself as the family spokesman,’’ over her move to support Ruto, warning hind Mudavadi in the high
said a Keriako confidant who sought ano- that she was not a coward. stakes negotiation within the The trio alongside Kanu
nymity for fear of antagonizing the family. OKA framework and would chairman Gideon Moi have
not hesitate to deal with indi- remained resolute against
Keriako enjoys a close working relation- viduals threatening to sway attempts by President Uhuru
ship with Lenku and urged residents of the region’s chance to pro- Kenyatta to unite the op-
Kajiado to support the governor deliver duce the fifth president. position leaders, behind one
his manifesto. candidate to face DPWilliam
On Sunday, governors Ruto in 2022 contest.
Peris says said she had never had peace Wycliffe Oparanya,Wycliffe
from the time she announced that she will Wangamati,Wilber Otich- Separately, Mudavadi’s al-
cross over to UDA. illo and Sospeter Ojaamong lies also urged Luhyas to stick
joined a host of rebel Ford- with the ANC supremo and
“The police, NIS and all others have been Kenya MPs Dr Eseli Simiyu, ignore reports that he had
trailing me. My family members were even WafulaWamunyinyi and been dethroned as the com-
told to hold a press conference and say ODM MPs from the west- munity’s spokesman.
they were not aware of the DP’s invitation ern in endorsing Atwoli, to
coordinate negotiations for
the Luhya stake in the next

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Former VicePresident 2013 elected the first MCA for Musau, an automotive engi-
Kalonzo Musyoka Nguu/Masumba ward. neer and businessman popu-
leads exited NASA larly know as Nguuman worked
co-principals in a “Wiper was very determined as the Constituency Develop-
by-election campaign in stopping me. I was saved by ment Fund (CDF) chairman
the court. I wonder what busi- under the late MP Peter Kiilu.
by Mutuku Mwangangi ness do they have with my
candidature. They don’t have And Eshio Mwaiwa, an ac-
@PeopleDailyKe an agenda for the people. The countant is banking on his ex-
people of Nguu want services perience as a auditor to propel
One Kenya Alliance (OKA) OKA ON OFFENSIVE OKA team led by Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka and ANC’s Musalia and that is only through work- the ward should he be elected
chiefs yesterday trooped to Mudavadi during a voter mop-up drive in Mukuyuni, Kaiti ing well with the Governor,” on Thursday.
Nguu/Masumba ward in Wiper Party leader Ka- constituency, Makueni county, yesterday. PD/DENNIS KAVISU said Maneno.
Makueni county to drum up lonzo Musyoka led OKA co- Yesterday, OKA leaders Mo-
support for a Wiper Demo- principals Musalia Mudavadi And former Machakos sena- ses Wetang’ula and Mudavadi
cratic Movement (WDM) can- (ANC), Moses Wetangula tor Johnston Muthama led by rallied the electorates to reg-
didate in the civic election. (Ford Kenya) and representa- the UDA brigade on Sunday ister as voters to give Kalonzo
tives of KANU chairman in a charm offensive in sup- stamina in his presidential bid.
The ward by-election was Gideon Moi urged the people port for their candidate Daniel
occasioned by the death of the of Nguu/Masumba Ward to Musau. The UDA candidate “It is only OKA that Kenyans
Harrison Ngui through a road vote for the Wiper candidate has promised electorate that can trust with the economy. If
accident on Mombasa Nairobi he will champion an empow- you want Kalonzo, then you
highway two months ago. erment drive through bottom must show through having a
up economic model if elected voting card since a decision is
The contest has attracted on Thursday. only going to be made in the
three contenders, former ballot,” said Mudavadi.
MCA Timothy Maneno (Inde-
pendent), United Democratic (Makueni) Irene Kasalu (Kitui),
Alliance’s Daniel Musau and Joshua Kimilu (Kaiti) among
Eshio Mwaiwa of Wiper party. others flanked the OKA lead-
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka ers. And Governor Kivutha
led OKA co-principals Musa- Kibwana who spent better
lia Mudavadi (ANC), Moses part of yesterday traversing
Wetang’ula (Ford Kenya) and the ward in solidarity with
a representative of Kanu chair- Timothy Maneno downplayed
man Gideon Moi urged voters impact of OKA troop saying it
to pick the Wiper candidate as was insignificant. Kibwana
a demonstration that his politi- together with Machakos chief
cal base was intact. of staff Mwengi Mutuse have
stood with Maneno through-
OKA Presidential ticket out the campaign.
Kalonzo said failure to elect
The duo have warned the
his candidate would limit his electorate against being mis-
chances of flying the OKA led by ‘outsiders’ in selection
presidential ticket in the ongo- of their ward leader in the by
ing negotiations. election. According to Mane-
no, Wiper’s objective was to
“Let’s vote for theWiper can- stop him by all means hence
didate in this by election like did not have an agenda for the
what we did in Kitise Kithuki people.
ward and Machakos senatorial
by-election. They want to split Maneno rose to the politi-
the votes and defeat me and cal limelight on 2007 when he
reduce my chances of getting ditched a well-paying TSC
OKA presidential ticket. Let us job where he worked as an
not allow this to slip from our accountant and ran success-
fingers,” said Kalonzo. fully to become a councillor
for Nguu ward . He was later in
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SHIPPING: Kenya is lag- improvement over the years. links that cannot be severed
ging behind regional peers in Port of Mombasa handled and can be jointly sued
tapping international ship-
ping industry, performing at 9.54 million tonnes in the first by Kepher Otieno
just 17 per cent of its potential quarter of the year 2021 com-
compared to other African pared to 8.62 million tonnes @PeopleDailyKe
nations, a UN quarterly report in a similar period last year,
shows. Liner Shipping Con- recording 10.7 per cent growth The High Court of Kenya has finally legal suit to delay pending verifications. plaintiff suit against the first defendant.
nectivity Index, which cap- rate. The port has immense clarified that there exists a relationship Now,Tuiyott ruled that Uber Kenya Ltd, So chamber summons of 14 December
tures how well countries are potential since its hinterland between Uber Kenya Ltd vis-à-vis online 2020 is here struck out with costs,”.
connected to global shipping reaches as far as Eastern Dem- contracts with Uber BV firms inThe Neth- Uber International Holding BV and Uber
networks, has assigned Kenya ocratic Republic of Congo to erlands. Justice Francis Tuiyott’s verdict International BV had links that cannot be The developments took place last
16 per cent connectivity com- South Sudan and Ethiopia. ends conflicting business domain names severed and so they can be jointly sued. Thursday in the presence of Arbitration
pared to South Africa’s 39 per that have made it hard to sue Uber group Judge Justice A. Mabeya. Kanuri Ltd and
cent, Nigeria’s 22 per cent and Kenya is banking on the of companies for breach of contract. This is based on adduced email ex- 33 others listed as First Defendant in the
69 per cent for Morocco. completion of the Lamu Port changes between the firms in regards to matter while Uber Kenya Ltd, Uber Inter-
and the Lapsset corridor to Uber Kenya Limited has been hiding terms and conditions of working together national Holding Ltd, second and third
Tanzania’s shipping sector help tap into the Ethiopia, behind six corporate veils to abscond li- which, Uber Kenya Ltd has never denied Uber International BV. The claimants
is operating at 15 per cent of South Sudan hinterland. ability for their actions in Kenya, with each todate. For illustrations in Court, the had entered into online contracts with
its potential, according to the denying relationship from the other. The plaintiffs displayed copies of communi- the Uber Group of companies to transport
study. The index shows that The country’s connectivity Uber firms registered in The Netherlands cation between some of them under Uber Uber clients at a minimum rate of Sh60
in the third quarter of 2021 index has been affected by its have been passing responsibility from one Kenya to guide the Presiding jury. per kilometre and fare of Sh300.
Kenya scored 17.24 per cent low productivity, meaning that shell to the other as different companies.
compared to 17.16 per cent at shipping activities are skewed “It is therefore not a trifle when the Documents adduced in Court by way of
the same period last year. towards importation rather Yet evidence showed that they share the plaintiffs allege that there is a connection affidavit, under the contracts, Uber firms
than exportation hence fewer same email address and hire the same to between Uber Kenya and Uber BVs.” engaged in the business would receive 25
Transport sector shippings are originating their legal counsel to litigate for them in the per cent of the fare proceeds. However,
It is computed by the United journeys from Mombasa. event of business disputes as the current The Court found that shares in Uber in July 2016, things changed, when Uber
one. But now the corporate veil has finally Kenya Limited were held by two share- reduced the minimum rate to Sh35 per ki-
Nations Conference on Trade Kenya’s ranking is also af- been lifted afterTuiyot ruled that Uber Ke- holders, Uber International Holdings BV lometre and Sh200 per trip sparking the
and Development (UNCTAD) fected by very low to non-ex- nya Limited is not just an agent of Uber BV as a 90 per cent shareholder and Uber legal protest from operators.
based on five components of istent ship ownership.Which but liable to the plaintiffs. International BV as a 10 per cent share-
the maritime transport sector. inturn reduces the volume of holder. It claimed that the communica- Establish connections
ships plying the local ports es- Thirty-four plaintiffs listed as Pioneer tion between Uber Kenya Ltd and Uber The case has dragged in the Courts with
The components are num- pecially among African ports. Uber operators in Kenya who put Uber BV is an averment that the agency is not
ber of ships, their container- in the dominant market position in the unfounded. lawyers failing to establish connections
carrying capacity, maximum The cost of shipping to East- country had sued the Uber Companies between the two car hire services with
vessel size, number of servic- ern Africa ports is also expen- for breach of contract. “The Court does not therefore accept similar global business domain names.
es, and number of companies sive due to the low volumes submission by the counsels for Uber Ke-
that deploy container ships imported and distance from Uber Kenya set a requirement for us nya that the agency be exonerated now But in August 2016 about 34 plaintiff’s
in a country’s ports,” says the the exporting economies in that they must purchase vehicles of not without trial,” ruled Tuiyott. petition against Uber Kenya Limited be-
report. Kenya’s performance Asia and Europe. less than 1500 cc and above as a prerequi- fore the High Court of Kenya in Nairobi.
has averaged at 17 per cent site to venture into their business model He therefore ruled that the firms in the
since 2015, showing minimal The leading countries in and or be registered with them. legal tussle be sued jointly, since there is a They sued Uber Kenya Limited as trad-
shipping connectivity include pending application to enjoin Uber BV as ing as and/or for and on behalf of Uber BV,
South Korea, Malaysia, Japan, “We complied and most of us took loans co-defendant the petition remain. Uber International Holding BV and Uber
United States, UK and others. to finance the vehicles to the required International BV. In the course of the trial
specs,”claimed Nderitu Bachia, former “I am unable to harshly strike out the Uber Kenya Ltd argued that the proceed-
– John Otini Uber driver through Gedion Mutai of ings should be halted because the claim-
Maina and Maina Co Advocates. 56*:055 ants had concluded the online contracts
not with Uber Kenya Ltd.
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the reduced rates were “unsustainable, ,FOZB BOE 6CFS #7T as a defendant in the case.
People will have to get used to higher unrealistic and were in disregard of local
food prices, the boss of Kraft Heinz has market factors thus unfair competition in On their part, the petitioners argued
told the BBC. Miguel Patricio said the the taxi business.” that “it is Uber Kenya who has been en-
international food giant, which makes forcing the terms of the Contract” on be-
tomato sauce and baked beans, was put- Violated their rights half of the Uber group of companies.
ting up prices in several countries. Unlike The petitioners claimed that Uber has
in previous years, he said, inflation was
“across the board”. The cost of ingredi- violated their rights under Article 41 of the
ents such as cereals and oils has pushed Constitution 2010. “The new rates were
global food prices to a 10-year high, ac- below market rates and expenses choked
cording to the UN Food and Agriculture and eventually killed our businesses by
Organisation. Kraft Heinz has increased denying us fair remuneration and work-
prices on over half its products in the US, ing conditions,” they say.
its home market, and Patricio admitted
that is happening elsewhere too.– BBC Uber argued that they reserve the right
to change the pricing and rates. And the
cited Uber firms also dismissed any for-
mal engagement or links or even such an
agreement with them, thus forcing their

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TECHNOLGY: Kenya’s global last year) across multiple 12-month 457,000 different devices such as “The African continent, South
broadband internet ranking has periods has allowed us to generate laptops, mobile phones and desk- America, the Near East and Asia
been falling since 2017, affecting an overall average speed for the top computers that were tested. make up the lion’s share of land-
the country’s investment attractive- globe and to see how this number mass where network speeds are
ness, a new survey shows. changes over time,” it says. Internet In East Africa, Tanzania is ranked slowest,” says Cable.co.uk.
speeds have become a fundamental 144 with average download speeds
Kenya’s global internet speed infrastructure just like roads help- of 8Mbps, while Ethiopia was Kenya’s leading providers of
ranking has fallen from position ing to determine foreign direct in- ranked 122 and Uganda is ranked broadband internet include Safa-
51 in 2017 to 126 as of June 2021, vestments suitability. 146 globally. Ethiopia has mean ricom, Faiba, Zuku, Airtel, Telkom,
according to Cable.co.uk, a UK- download speeds of 1.8Mbps, one Poa and others. Jersey has the fast-
based broadband tracker.“Tracking The report shows that Kenya of the worst in the world due to low est internet speeds in the world.
broadband speed measurements has mean download speeds of investment in infrastructure and Others are Liechtenstein, Iceland,
in 224 countries and territories (221 11.27Mbps as per the more than low demand for internet services. Andorra and Gibraltar. – John Otini

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Firm pledges new It has prequalified firms to The State seeks immediate restructuring of KTDA Holdings and
undertake forensic audit on its subsidiaries to re-align it to its core mandate of managing
payment systems financial and operational the smallholder tea sub-sector for the benefit of the growers.
performance of the entities (INSET) Wilson Muthaura, the newly appointed KTDA Group
VENTURE: AfricaNenda has an- chief executive officer. COURTESY
nounced its launch as a new Africa-led by Nicholas Waitathu
organisation aimed at accelerating in- exercise and the report is being reviewed by Five out of the six managers are yet to know
stant and inclusive payment systems, @PeopleDailyKe their fate few days to the expiry of the holi-
through partnerships with African investigations agencies for further actions. day. Before the end of the three months, Ti-
governments, regional economic KenyaTea Development Agency (KTDA) ampati opted for early retirement ahead of
communities, and private sector as- Holdings board has prequalified firms to *$)0)0 “The relevant government law enforce- expiry of his contract. The other five man-
sociations.It intends to address the key undertake a forensic audit on financial and ment agencies are studying the report from agers are yet to know their fate as the board
bottlenecks around critical pre-proj- operational performance of the company is reviewing their cases on individual basis.
ect support and institutional capacity and its subsidiary companies and small- the inspection team to enable them take
building that are currently restricting holder tea factories for the last ten years. Compulsory leave
the scale-up of fundable, instant and appropriate action. Successful prosecu- “Senior managers who were sent on
inclusive payment system projects. The board chairman David Ichoho even
Speaking about the inspiration behind though did not state the number, con- 5IF CPBSE XJMM tion will lead to recovery of misappropri- compulsory leave proceeded for their an-
AfricaNenda, the organisation’s CEO firmed that few firms have qualified for ated assets and act as a deterrent measure nual leave after completion of the com-
Robert Ochola (pictured) said that the audit exercise in the targetted entities. pulsory leave period. Their cases are being
digital payments are key to providing CF XPSLJOH against perpetuation of such malpractices reviewed individually and the same shall
financial inclusion for the poor. “In the coming about three weeks, the in future,” he said. be communicated to each of them in due
board will be working on final details with course,” said the agency’s communications
“By lowering transaction costs, in- a view to fully contracting the organisa- PO àOBM Munya said the team has recommend- department.
creasing competition, we will be able tions to start the audit work. The forensic ed the immediate restructuring of KTDA
to serve poor households and provide audit is part of the implementation of the Apart fromTiampati, the other five man-
an array of services that help create government sponsored reforms,” he said EFUBJMT XJUI B Holdings and its subsidiaries to re-align it agers sent on compulsory leave are Com-
prosperity to an underserved popula- in a phone interview. to its core mandate of managing the small- pany Secretary John Omanga, Managing
tion. Digital payment platforms are WJFX UP GVMMZ holder tea sub-sector for the benefit of the Director Alfred Njagi, Finance and Strategy
a critical tool but advocating for the Last week, the board appointed Wilson growers. This implies the number of em- Director Benson Ngari, General Manager
poor is our mission,” he added. Afri- Muthaura as the Group CEO with effect DPOUSBDUJOH UIF ployees under the agency will in the long ICT David Mbugua and Head of Procure-
caNenda’s leadership brings together from October 1, 2021. Muthaura has been be reduced as part of taming operation cost ment and Logistics Brown Kanampiu.
experts in regional digital payments acting as the CEO since June 21 when the PSHBOJTBUJPOT and mainly the wage bill.
networks and regional digital infra- board sent on compulsory leave former This will eventually lead to scrapping of
structure development.–Barry Silah CEO Lerionka Tiampati and together with some positions, for example, the regional
other five senior managers. UP TUBSU UIF manager overseeing factories in certain
MSMEs urged to
The forensic audit was ordered some- BVEJU XPSL regions. The new board after assuming of-
tap EAC trade fair times this year by Agriculture Cabinet fice on June 21, 2021 suspended six senior
secretary Peter Munya who argued that
BUSINESS: Kenya’s micro, small it will help to establish any malpractices managers for a period of three months.
and medium enterprises (MSMEs) such as fraud or embezzlement of funds
have been urged to take advantage of by previous boards of smallholder tea fac-
the forthcoming East African Com- tories and KTDA. “Those found culpable
munity (EAC) Trade fair in Mwanza of any financial or other malpractices will
Tanzania. Speaking during the EAC be prosecuted,” he said.
regional Steering Committee meet-
ing in preparation for the event, Investigation agencies
Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEA) Even as the board prepares for the start
Director General Henry Rithaa said
Kenyans should take advantage of the of the audit, investigation agencies are
trade fair and showcase their prod- studying a report compiled a by multi-
ucts. The trade fair will be held from agency team established by the Attorney
December 9 to 19. Rithaa was flanked General in April this year.
by EAC Acting Director General in
charge of Customs and Trade,Rashid The report put at risk former directors
Kibowa. The event is held annually and managers of being prosecuted if found
and rotates between member states. guilty of abuse of office and violating the
Kenya hosted the event in Eldoret, agency governance structure.
(Uasin Gishu) in 2018 and Rwanda,
2019. In 2020, there was no trade fair Attorney General, according to findings
because of the Covid-19 outbreak. of an inspection report recommended
After Tanzania, it will be South Sudan’s further investigations and prosecution of
turn to host the fair. – Derek Otieno those persons found responsible for mal-
practices in KTDA Holdings, its subsidiar-
ies and smallholder tea factories.

The inspection exercise of KTDA Hold-
ings, subsidiary ownership and fiduciary
responsibility of the directors was com-
missioned on April 2021. Agriculture
Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya last month
confirmed that the team has finalised the

BUSINESS PICTORIAL PEOPLE DAILY / Tuesday, October 12, 2021

TAX COMPLIANCE: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) chair CELEBRATING CLIENTS: Jane Muinde, Head of Retail ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Superior Homes Kenya Sales

Francis Muthaura, National Treasury CAS Nelson Gaichuhie, Agency Sales at Jubilee Life Insurance Ltd appreciates the Executive Faith Mutio attends to keen investors during the
Commissioner General, KRA Githii Mburu and Commissioner, KUPPET team led by Secretary General, Akello Misori (centre) Kenya Homes Expo held at Sarit Centre. The Expo brings
Customs and Border Control, Lilian Nyawanda during the after a visit to celebrate clients during the Customer Service together real estate and home interior stakeholders to
launch of the 2021 Taxpayers’ month to celebrate compliant Week. With them is Richard Munyao, Jubilee Life Insurance showcase their products and services. PD/ALICE MBURU
taxpayers for their patriotic act of dutifully remitting taxes at Sales Manager, Westlands Branch. PD/ALICE MBURU
Times Tower in Nairobi. PD/ JOHN OCHIENG
 
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KenGen Managing POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION: National Oil Corporation CEO Leparan Ole Morintat (left) and
Director and CEO,
Rebecca Miano Eni Kenya B.V Managing director Enrico Tavolini pose for a photo with Lunga Lunga Secondary
receives the School Principal Nixon Mbaga after handing over to him keys to a modern science laboratory
company’s fifth expected to provide a place where scientific exercises are conducted by science teachers for
ISO 9001:2015 and the benefit of learners-. The school aims to prepare students to make a positive contribution to
ISO 14001:2015 the development of society.
certifications
from Bureau
Veritas District
Executive Officer-
Eastern Africa,
Cyprian Kabbi.
Re-certification
is expected to
run for the next
three years and
is the fifth re-
certification since
the company was
first ISO certified
in 2004. PD/ALICE

MBURU

CHEERFUL GIVER: Bamburi Cement Plant Manager Johnson Macharia

(right) presents scholarship cheques to Form One students from Emakoko
location in Isinya sub-county, Kajiado County during the inaugural full
scholarship award ceremony. The students were selected from three
primary schools in the county based on their outstanding performance
and needy backgrounds. Looking on is Senior Area Chief, Wilson Kaloi.

PD/ALICE MBURU

PROUD WINNERS: Redington Kenya Ltd Country Manager Vipul Rathod CONFERENCE PLANNING: Association of Insurance Brokers of Kenya (AIBK) national chair Anthony Mwangi

(right) pose for a photo after handing over prizes to #IntelCityHunt (left), receives a dummy cheque for Sh1 million from Jackson Theuri, Britam General Insurance Ltd CEO and
winners, who won the 10th and 11th Generation Intel laptops. The Principal Officer at their offices in Nairobi for sponsorship of AIBK’s Annual Regional Conference slated for
campaign, conducted in Nairobi for a period of two weeks was powered by November 10 to 13, 2021. The conference will bring together stakeholders from the insurance industry to discuss
Liveal Africa. PD/ALICE MBURU and chart the way for the growth of the insurance sector. PD/JOHN OCHIENG

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Oslo, Monday world, an approach that has spread to Eva Mörk, a member of the Prize Com- Technology, Cambridge and Dutch-born
other fields and revolutionised empiri- mittee for the Alfred Nobel Memorial
Economists David Card, Joshua An- cal research. One such experiment by Prize in Economic Sciences, told a news Imbens at Stanford University. “I was just
grist (left) and Guido Imbens have won Canada-born economist Card on a mini- conference of the effect the method has
the 2021 Nobel Prize in economics for mum wage increase in the US state of had across all the social sciences. absolutely stunned to get a telephone
pioneering the use of “natural experi- New Jersey in the early 1990s prompted Past Nobel economics prizes have been
ments” to understand the causal effects researchers to review their view that such dominated by US institutes and this was call, then I was just absolutely thrilled
of economic policy and other events. increases should always lead to falls in no exception. Card currently works at
employment. the University of California, Berkeley; to hear the news,” Imbens said on a call
Natural experiments use real-life Angrist at Massachusetts Institute of
situations to work out effects on the “Natural experiments are everywhere,” with reporters in Stockholm, adding he

was thrilled to share the prize with two of

his good friends. Angrist was best man at

his wedding. The prize, formally known

as the Sveriges Riksbank. - Xinhua

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market, kill 20 people

Former president among At least 20 people have December, disrupting ev-
14 facing charges in killing been killed in Nigeria’s So- eryday life for millions of
popular revolutionary Head koto state when gunmen people. Idriss Gobir, spe-
of State 34 years ago attacked a market and cial adviser to the Sokoto
torched cars, according police affairs minister,
Ouagadougou, Monday to a state official and local said the attackers rode
member of parliament. on motorcycles and shot
The trial of 14 men, including a former The killings in Sokoto sporadically, killing sev-
president, has begun in Burkina Faso over state on Saturday came eral people. “The bandits
the assassination of the country’s revered as armed gangs continue in large numbers killed
revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara 34 to wreak havoc in the at least 20 people that we
years ago. northwest of the country. have seen and counted
Bandits in the region have and set nine vehicles on
Former President Blaise Compaore and stepped up kidnappings fire,” he told the Reuters
13 others face an array of charges in the of school children and news agency.
death of Sankara, described by his follow- villagers for ransom since
ers as the African Che Guevara. - AFP

The killing of Sankara, an icon of pan-Af- High-profile defector opens
ricanism, has for years cast a dark shadow
over the Sahel state. Burkina Faso’s General Gilbert Diendere (right), speaks up on Kim’s North Korea
with other accused at the opening of the trial of the alleged
Sankara and 12 others were riddled with perpetrators of the assassination of Thomas Sankara in The old habits of secrecy He claims he kept their
bullets by a hit squad in October 1987 dur- Ouagadougou, yesterday. INSET: Mariam Sankara, Sankara’s haven’t left Kim Kuk-song. secrets, sent assassins to
ing a putsch that brought his friend and widow, attends the opening of the trial of the alleged It has taken weeks of dis- kill their critics, and even
comrade-in-arms Compaore to power. perpetrators of the assassination. AFP cussions to get an inter- built an illegal drugs-lab to
view with him, and he’s still help raise “revolutionary”
Compaore ruled the country for the next larities, and insisted he enjoyed immunity chief warrant officer in Compaore’s presi- worried about who might funds. Now, the former
27 years before being deposed by a popular as a former head of state. dential guard, who is accused of leading be listening. He wears dark senior colonel has decided
uprising and fleeing to neighbouring Ivory the hit squad. He is on the run. glasses for the camera, and to tell his story to the BBC.
Coast, which granted him citizenship. Diendere, 61, is already serving a 20-year only two of our team know It’s the first time such a
sentence for masterminding a plot in 2015 A young army captain and Marxist-Le- what we think is his real senior military officer
He and his former right-hand man, Gen- against the transitional government that ninist, Sankara came to power in a coup in name. Kim spent 30 years from Pyongyang has given
eral Gilbert Diendere, who once headed the followed Compaore’s removal. 1983 aged just 33. He changed the coun- working his way to the an interview to a major
elite Presidential Security Regiment, face try’s name from UpperVolta, a legacy of the top ranks of North Korea’s broadcaster. Kim was the
charges of complicity in murder, harming Another prominent figure among the French colonial era, to Burkina Faso, which powerful spy agencies. The “reddest of the red”, he says
State security and complicity in the con- accused is Hyacinthe Kafando, a former means “the land of honest men”. agencies were the “eyes, in an exclusive interview. A
cealment of corpses. ears, and brains of the loyal communist servant.
SANKARA TRIAL He pushed ahead with a socialist agen- Supreme Leader”, he says.
In absentia da of nationalisations and banned female - BBC
Compaore, who has always rejected alle- Burkina Faso opens trial over the assas- genital mutilation, polygamy and forced
sination of country’s revered revolutionary marriages. Like Ghana’s former leader Jerry Colombian nun freed in Mali
gations that he orchestrated the killing, will leader Rawlings, he became an idol in left-wing
be tried in absentia by the military court in circles in Africa, lauded for his radical poli- after four years in captivity
the capital, Ouagadougou. A young army captain and Marxist- cies and defiance of the big powers.
Leninist, Sankara came to power in a coup A Colombian nun who was Goita. “I first thank God,
Days before the trial opened on Monday, in 1983 aged just 33. He changed the coun- Burkina Faso has long been burdened abducted in 2017 by fight-
his lawyers announced he would not be at- try’s name from Upper Volta, a legacy of by silence over the assassination – during ers in Mali has been freed. who is the light and the
tending a “political trial” flawed by irregu- the French colonial era Compaore’s long time in office, the subject. Gloria Cecilia Narvaez
was released on Satur-
- AFP day after more than four
years in captivity. She was
kidnapped by the Macina peace, I thank the Malian
Liberation Front, an al-
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February 2017 near the
border with Burkina Faso. for all the efforts made
Following her release,
Narvaez met with Mali’s so that I am free,” she
interim President Assimi
Delhi, Monday sioned officer) and four disputed Himalayan territory said in a brief statement
soldiers were killed during a between India and Pakistan.
Suspected rebels have shot search operation probably by The shootings were the dead- made on state television.
dead five soldiers in Indian- infiltrators… The operation liest attack on military forces
administered Kashmir in is ongoing,” Colonel Dev- in the area since a ceasefire “I am very happy, I stayed
the deadliest incident since ender Anand said on Monday. between India and Pakistan
February, an Indian army The shootings occurred in a along the de facto border was healthy for five years,
spokesman says. mountain pass near the Line announced in February.
“One JCO (junior commis- of Control (LoC) dividing the thank God,” she added.
- BBC
Photos posted on the

Malian presidency’s Twit-

ter feed showed Narvaez,

smiling. - AFP

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MADEFOR Live to Love You
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– By Ogila Change
Riziki Ambrose is an award winning actor, producer and
writer. She has starred in a number of films and TV shows Kenyan gospel artiste Ogila
among them Selina, Mchungaji, Pieces of Us, and Pendo. Change is on the airwaves again
She chats with Amos-Mophat Mutuku about her journey in following her latest worship
the acting arena single and music video release.
Tittled Live to LoveYou, the track
is available now on YouTube and
all digital platforms. As a matter,
Change wrote the song when she
was 15 years old, and according
to her, it was a time that she was
experiencing God’s goodness and
peace that she never wanted that
feeling to ever disappear. “It was
my prayer that I would always live
to Love my God,” says the singer
and songwriter. Produced by
Ihanji, the song is a sure to take you
another higher level when it comes
to worship. The vocals, lyrical
composition, and instrumental
arrangement are a true display
of pure talent and devotion for
spiritual elevation. It sounds just
so great! The visuals by D Films are
top level; the director was on point
with the colours. Featuring just the

singer in serene
sorroundings, the
video brings in a
relaxing feel to
the jam. SCORE:
8/10

Did you always want to be- tive and very witty. I loved her. SWEETNSOUR
come an actor?
Actually, I wanted to become What and who motivates you in the #$OEHUWRB0ZDV
a news anchor at first. I would industry?
stand in front of the mirror and Mwalimu Rachel
mimic the legendary Catherine I feel like I need a whole list. But joins celebrity
Kasavuli and Regina Re. I even honestly, it’s seeing the whole process hosts in exclusive
adopted their manner of speaking. But around making a show. As a viewer, you Dubai experience
I sort of found myself in acting. I guess I get to see about 20-45 minutes, but it
just wanted to be in front of the camera. took months and a whole team to make Kenyan radio host and emcee
I am also the founder of Kipawa Hub, that up. What motivates me is the amaz- Mwalimu Rachel has been se-
where we run an art-based re-entry pro- ing feeling I have every time I am on set. lected to be among the celeb-
gramme for incarcerated children and Taking in the process. rity hosts to join other 70 Afro-
youth in remand homes and rehabilita- beat fans selected from Africa
tion centres. Looking at the industry now and and USA, including Kenya, for
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What’s the greatest challenge that become competitive enough of premier travel experience
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It’s competitive in a way, but now it’s Sound-Off promotion, which
Being typecast. I think it’s a challenge full of up-and-coming actors who think kicked off on October 1, 2021,
most actors face in the industry. You play talent is all they need. It takes a lot of will culminate with a trip to
one role well enough, you get several research and discipline to now get an Dubai in March 2022. The win-
more. I love playing different roles with acting role and keep it. ners of the giveaways will
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First it has to be God, then the tiny tours, airport transfers, and
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Have you ever gotten a challenge If you weren’t in the film industry, Riziki Ambrose Sheila O from Chicago, USA,
unwinding a certain character? what would you be doing? Toolz of Beats FM (Nigeria),
Loni Love of Café Mocha (USA),
Yes, in my role on the short film The Teaching children or reading news. I Headkrack ChiChi Daisy Lups
Editor, I played a sexually abused profes- have no doubt about this. (Zambia), Bola Ray (Ghana),
sional chef-cum-editor who decides Meena Ally (Tanzania) and Eva
to edit her life by killing her boss and What are your plans in your ca- Cruzeiro of Angola. The event
abuser. I had to watch a lot of psychologi- reer? aims to showcase Dubai as a
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I had this very dark place where I stayed Look out for my films, as a writer and ricans in the diaspora. Express
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my energy on my next role, which was in other travel agencies that are
Mchungaji, where I played a youth pastor. What’s your annoying habit? part of the project.
The short film won and got nominated I am very clumsy.
for various awards.
Your advice to the up-and-coming
Which character did you love the talented actors out there.
most while role-playing?
There is a job for you, but you have to
Ha-ha-ha… that’s a hard and tricky make sure you’re ready for it. Have the
one. I’d say Colette on the hit Maisha essentials needed; headshots, showreel,
Magic East’s telenovela Selina. I have memorise your monologues. Show up
always been cast in very naive and sweet for auditions, and don’t forget to carry
roles. Colette was the opposite of all with you a great attitude. By following
roles I played. She was mean, manipula- these unwritten rules, you’ll be doing
yourself a huge favour.

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 / PEOPLE DAILY

Clique & Clicks Get4QPUUFE Go, gain knowledge

Bamburi Cement by Christine Musa
growth and strategy
director Miriam Ngolo. Bamburi Cement recently
awarded deserving students
from Kajiado county with
full tuition scholarships for
secondary education. This
was part of the company’s
commitment to the commu-
nity by empowering the youth
and marginalised through
education and upskilling pro-
grammes. The scholarships
will cater for full tuition fees,
uniform, and back to school
shopping. Among the present
were Bamburi Cement Nai-
robi Grinding Plant manager
Johnson Macharia, the firm’s
growth and strategy director
Miriam Ngolo and her human
resource and sustainability
counterpart Irene Wamanga.

PD/CHRISTINE MUSA

Actor and TV presenter Manasseh Nyaga with rapper Media personality Talia KBL influence and advocacy
manager Patrick Githinji.
Chris Kaiga. Oyando.

THEBEERKINGDOM

KBL innovations brand manager Sammy Gichiru, master
brewer Valentine Wambui, head of marketing-beer Annejoy
Michira and innovations marketing manager Rachel Wariko.

Bamburi Cement Nairobi Grinding Plant manager Johnson Macharia
(right) gives a word of advise to the six beneficiaries.

DJ Rique Mfalme leaves nothing to chance.

by Faith Kyoumukama Kenya with in-bar experiences in more
than 70 bars across the country, and
The Kenya Breweries Ltd (KBL) performances from over 150 Kenyan
through its flagship beer brand Tusker artistes. Some of the headline acts in-
recently announced the return of Ke- clude Khaligraph Jones, Mejja, Matata,
nya’s biggest beer festival Oktoberfest. Femi One, Buruklyn Boyz, Wakadinali,
This year’s fest dubbed ‘A Festival Ssaru, Silverstone Barz, and Chris
Dekonstructed’ kicked off on Saturday Kaiga.
all through to the end of October. Tusk-
er aims to reach consumers across PD/ALEX MBURU

Solomon Kisemoi, a parent to Oloosirikon Location Senior Chief
one of the beneficiary. Wilson Kaloi.

Hip-hop group Buruklyn Boyz. AfricaCentric Entertainment founder and MD Marek Bamburi Cement HR and
Fuchs. sustainability director
Irene Wamanga.

PEOPLE DAILY / Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Agri biz Smart Way to Grow Money

Automating processes Farm leverages tech to improve
aids in ensuring chickens animal welfare and food safety
are fed the right amount
of feed within set times,
drink clean water and it
continuously monitors
efficiency in feed
conversion to animal
weight

by Milliam Murigi

@millymur1

The popularity of chicken meat is Daniel Ogwalla shows off a temperature gadget for the chicken. PD/MILLIAM MURIGI Samuel Ali demonstrates how the
growing in Kenya, thanks to the ris- control house works. PD/MILLIAM MURIGI
ing middle class, fast-food joints, "/50/ ments have led to an increase in the stan- ing feeding, every bird is fed within three min-
and health benefits associated with dards of farm animal health, welfare, and utes. Clean portable water is always available their product can be traced back from its
white meat. product quality. He urges farmers to embrace and sometimes goes through some testing to origin. The processing plant is also fully auto-
As demand for chicken meat and "OJNBM new technologies in food production since it ensure that it is of the best quality. mated to ensure that birds are not exposed to
eggs grow, so does the number of XFMGBSF JT is critical to ensuring a safe, secure, and sus- inhumane pain. Apart from that, they control
chicken farms. Unlike before when poultry BO JOUFHSBM tainable food supply. Automated systems the temperature throughout the processing
farmers used to keep their birds in cramped DPNQPOFOU PG To make the birds comfortable, they also plant because different products require dif-
and unnatural environments as units of pro- PVS PQFSBUJPOT Another employee Daniel Ogwalla, Kenchic ferent temperatures. “We stun our chicken
duction in total disregard for their welfare, BT B HPPE Breeder Production Manager says that apart monitor wind speed, carbon dioxide concen- before they are slaughtered. We also hang
today’s farmers have been tasked to raise the IVNBO from using technology, they rarely allow visi- tration, temperature, as well as ammonia, them upside down to drain all the blood.
birds in a humane environment to produce DIJDLFO tors in their farms as a way of protecting the which hurts birds’ respiratory systems. At the Retaining blood traces may affect the quality
safe food for the growing population. SFMBUJPOTIJQ birds from negative interactions. If we must broiler farm, they have heaters for tempera- of the meat and the safety of the meat. After-
JT QBSBNPVOU have visitors, there are some biosecurity mea- tures regulations. “With all these in place, we ward, the birds move to automated blades
In addition, consumers are increasingly UP HPPE GBSN sures put at the farm to ensure that no patho- can comfortably say that our birds are always that cut their throats,” said Anton Scheepers,
demanding food that meets high standards of QFSGPSNBODFT gens are transferred to the birds on the farm. free from hunger and thirst, discomfort, pain, Head of Operations Processing and Sales
quality and animal welfare all at an affordable injury, and disease, they can express normally Divisions, at Kenchic.
price. “We have showers within every 20 metres and in natural behaviour and are free from
of our farms and we expect any person going fear and distress,” adds Ogwalla. On the issue of injecting their birds with
But how are farmers and companies man- into the farms to shower before accessing growth hormones, Anton says that they
aging all this? Samuel Ali, farm manager at our housing units. We also place disinfectant And how does one know their animal wel- have never and can never do so since as a
Kenchic Kakuzi broiler Farm says that the use troughs at every entrance. This has helped as fare efforts are efficient? Ali says that if the company, they are 100 per cent committed to
of technology has enabled the company to not control outbreak of diseases thus ensuring birds are eating and drinking as they should, food safety and animal welfare standards. He
only produce safe and quality food, but also minimal medication,” says Ogwalla. then they are happy. Every 1.65 kilogrammes revealed that they also don’t use antibiotics
ensure that they comply with both national of feeds taken by the bird should translate to on their birds unless advised by their veteri-
and international animal welfare standards. For their housing units, they use a deep one kilogramme of meat for a properly man- narian. Instead, they vaccinate them against
litter housing system that holds five hens aged bird. Apart from that, mortality rate is common diseases on day one.
“All our farms are fully automated starting per metre square and three cocks per metre also another performance indicator as well as
from our breeder farms to our broiler farms. square. This is the recommended spacing feed conversion ratio and average live weight. “We believe that animal welfare is an inte-
The whole value chain is controlled. Automa- worldwide. Their feeding and watering sys- gral component of our operations as a good
tion has helped us improve animal welfare tems are also automated to ensure that dur- For food safety, they ensure that each of human-chicken relationship is paramount to
practices on our farms. This has also helped good farm performances as well as guaran-
us to better locate our resources,” he says. teeing animal rights,” he added.

Good animal welfare, as outlined by the According to him, the company has made
World Organisation for Animal Health (OEI) some ambitious commitments around
means ensuring that animals are: healthy, sourcing, sustainability, and animal welfare.
comfortable, well-nourished, safe, able to Because of those commitments, technology
express innate behaviour and not suffering will continue to play a bigger role in their sup-
from unpleasant states, such as pain, fear, ply chain.
and distress

According to him, the systems auto-
matically collect various kinds of information
about the animals thus allowing them to
monitor the birds remotely. However, the farm
has workers who are also housed within the
premises to ensure that there is a relationship
between humans and the birds.

He reveals that technological develop-

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Firm launches campaign for coffee farmers to diversify to other crops

The world’s largest food and bever- Njeru said that the campaign is not proceeds,” he said. At the workshop, communities from different farmers The first intervention on food
age processing company, Nestle, has advocating for farmers to uproot their farmers learned about potential mar- we are working with,” he added. availability entailed workshops on
launched a new campaign in Kenya coffee plants, but it aims at ensuring ket linkages to traders and food pro- establishing and maintaining kitchen
that is urging coffee farmers to diver- farmers have diversified their income cessors. They were also taught about This is the third intervention under gardens, where farmers received
sify their crops. by incorporating other crops in their some of the best and marketable Nestlé’s Farmer Family Nutrition agronomy support and seeds, as well
farms. “Locally, coffee farmers are crops they need to consider. Arrow programme that seeks to improve as lessons on adopting nutritious
According to Ng’entu Njeru, Nestlé paid only twice in a year, this means roots, bananas, and tree tomatoes the livelihoods of coffee farmers in foods. Through the second interven-
East Africa Managing Director, the that there are some months’ farm- were some of the crops recommend- the Nescafé Plan communities. In tion on dietary diversity and health,
campaign aims at motivating farmers ers go without an income. This is why ed. “At Nestlé, we adopt initiatives 2016, Nestlé made a public commit- farmer couples were trained on the
to take action and implement agri- we are asking them to incorporate that will contribute economic value ment to improve the nutrition status nutritional value of foods, balanced
business projects in their farms. other crops on their farms so that they to the shareholders, the community, of farmers and their families, with diets, and food preparation through
will still be having an income when and eventually to the consumers. This this programme that entails three in- nutrition workshops and cooking
Speaking during an agripreneur- waiting for their income from coffee campaign will help build resilient terventions: food availability; dietary demos.
ship training workshop for coffee diversity and health, and market links.
farmers in Mutheka, Nyeri county,

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 / PEOPLE DAILY

People Plus Tell ZPVS Story

Having given birth to a Triathlon
preterm baby, Josette saved my
Njeri Kiarie’s mother heart and
was given two options: won it
let the toddler undergo
a surgery or involve her
in sporting activities.
She chose the latter.
This not only improved
her daughter’s health,
but has also seen the
18-year-old represent
Kenya internationally

by Jasmine Atieno

@sparkleMine

Eighteen-year-old Josette Njeri Kiarie /+&3* Josette Njeri
is a top ranked Kenyan female junior during a training
triathlete, who recently emerged top 5IJT JT B TQPSU UIBU IBTO U CFFO
at a heavily contested challenge at UIFSF GPS MPOH BOE JU JT OPU XFMM LOPXO session in
the Watamu beach front to win the * EFàOJUFMZ XBOU UP SFDSVJU NPSF QFPQMF Mombasa. PD/
Africa Zone Two and Four Triathlon
Championship. The event held in July NDEGWA GATHUNGU
this year was organised by the Kenya Triath-
lon Federation. the time to keep practicing and work on im- AT A ning and cycling in the morning, for at most erything that’s happening at school so he can
She also represented Kenya at the Africa proving my weak points,” she shares. GLANCE
Triathlon Championship in Egypt, which took two hours. This is closely followed by half plan my sessions well,” shares the triathlete.
place in July and has her eyes on the 2028 In 2016, the competitions opened up again Josette Njeri
World Olympics. What started as a solution and Njeri did not hesitate to join. She wanted Kiarie, is a triath- strength training for her knees and other Aside from the fact that sports greatly
to saving her life as a toddler has turned into to pursue triathlon professionally. And in lete who has rep-
a propelling force to place her amongst the 2018 she was called to participate in a race resented Kenya parts of the body. Then in the evening, she got her out of a health dilemma, there is
greatest in the world. in Switzerland, which was her first profes- in various events
Njeri’s journey in the sports world started sional race. This included being introduced such as Africa spends one or two hours for her swimming so much more she loves about being a
when she was barely four years. Having been to rules and guidelines of the sports, which Triathlon Cham-
born prematurely posed a challenge to the she hadn’t been familiarised with. The race pionship held in session. Doing all this while still in school triathlete. “It is an enduring sport. It is un-
full development of not only her heart, but was also a qualifier for world championship Egypt in July this
also other internal organs. She also devel- where she went as a junior. While attending year, 2019 World has been a real challenge. Despite all this, predictable too because there are different
oped chest complications when she was only two other camps in South Africa in the same Championship,
three years old. At this time, her mother was year, she also got the opportunity to meet in Spain and has she passed her final exams with flying co- challenges for every competition. There are
presented with two choices recommended by some of the top African competitors in the set her eyes on
their doctor; a surgery or introduce her to a Rio Olympics, which served as a real opening the 2028 world lours by scoring plain A, at the Agha Khan also different coaches and you just never
sport activity. She settled for swimming and point of her career. Olympics.
at three years introduced her to a trainer. A High School, Mombasa. She will be joining know what could happen in any of the races. I
year later, she had become so good at it she “Being out there, attending the camps and It is her hope
would swim for hours. This not only improved meeting triathletes who were doing really that she can em- the University of Nairobi this year to pursue love the bicycle leg; I liked cycling since I was
her health, but little did they know that she well was an informative interaction. In May, power younger
would one day be representing Kenya in 2019, I participated in the World Champion- girls to take up her career in Medicine. a child. I also like the transitions that come
global charts of the triathlon olympics. ship, in Spain, which I took part in the cross triathlon as a
triathlon — I swam and did mountain bik- sporting activity with every challenge, they help you a lot,”
Going professional ing. It had a lot of challenges, which I hadn’t in the country.
A triathlon is an endurance multisport expected such as cycling uphill and the road Top performer she says.
having many corners, but I was still able to Though jug-
race that combines swimming, road cycling finish in the seventh place,” she shares. gling between “Juggling between Her greatest support system
and distance running, performed in that or- school and sports
der. Having been familiarised and nurtured in Njeri participated in many other races and has not always school and sports has through this journey has been
competitive swimming and cycling at a young represented both Kenya and Africa in global been easy, she
age pushed one of her coaches to introduce charts, most of which she topped. When passed her Kenya not been easy at all. her parents; Francis and Joy
her to triathlon in 2009 while she was a Covid-19 hit and all activities were brought to Certificate of
student at Agha Khan Primary School, Mom- a sudden halt, it came as a disappointment Secondary Edu- Sometimes, I would Kiarie who have invested a lot
basa. After being introduced to the sport, since the championships were cancelled as cation with flying
she did it consecutively for a year before well. But she used the time to improve on colours as she miss school for two of money in getting her the
travelling to South Africa for her preliminary her swimming and running, which greatly scored a mean
competition, which was also her first inter- improved when she participated in the Egypt grade A. weeks, when away right equipments, training
national competition in 2010. World Championship this year.
She will be participating in and also encouraging
“The first competition was important for Juggling between school and sports has joining the Uni-
me because it motivated me. It was my first not always been a walk in the park. Her ordi- versity of Nairobi sports. Some her to keep doing her
time doing the triathlon on a competitive nary day starts at 4.35am (depending on her this year to pur-
level. I had to experience it on this level to be day’s schedule) with two sessions — run- sue a career in of these events best. And it is her hope
sure that I really wanted to be a triathlete. Medicine.
And I did… I wanted it. After the South Africa would fall on ex- that she can empower
competitions, the sport kind of died off be-
cause a lot of people stopped participating. ams days. But my younger girls to take up
But I had already made up my mind, so I took
teachers have always triathlon as a sporting

been understanding. activity in the country.

This also means that I “This is a sport that

had to maximise my hasn’t been there for

free time in order long and it is not well

to make up for lost known. Not very

school time. And many athletes want

even as I ready to work as mentors

to start on the for other Africans

university journey, and, especially girls.

I will have to do it in a I definitely want to

similar way. Secondary Josette Njeri Kiarie recruit more people,”
school was demanding, but displays some of she intimates.
I just focused and managed the awards she has
my time well. I also engage won. PD/NDEGWA
my manager a lot on ev-
GATHUNGU

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 / PEOPLE DAILY

You Itʼs all about -JGF & 4UZMF LOVE & LAST

Sex, drugs, sleep and other 8*5) 8"*5)&3" 05*&/0
stress coping mechanisms
Why couples
Do you find by Nailantei Norari 4 " 3 " ) 8 " / ( " -8 " a pint every time you fight with your girlfriend?
yourself Where and what do you do when life gets hard? counselling is
@artnorari .BJOUBJO B QPTJUJWF Is it to a still peaceful place from where you can
drunk in a PVUMPPL BOE MJGFTUZMF BOE consider all your options? What is the outcome good for you
stranger’s We all deal with stress in different QFSTFWFSF SBUIFS UIBO TFFL of your actions? Do you simply create more
bed every ways. Some people sleep for JOTUBOU SFMJFG problems on top of the ones you already have Would you go for couples coun-
days and refuse to move, others or do you resolve the ones you have? The out- selling if you had relationship
time you go out and binge drink or binge themselves against the problem through food, come is what determines whether your coping problems? Admitting that things
have a life eat for a few days straight, oth- alcohol, or sex, while a few persevere through mechanisms are healthy or not. are not perfect in your relationship
ers go to a place where they do the discomfort of stress and leverage construc- is difficult. Accepting that you are
crisis? not need to think about their tive coping mechanisms such as meditation It is important to remember that pain and not able to fix your relationship
Do you lives, which may be an ex’s or a stranger’s bed, and mindful practices. Many people deal with difficult situations will come, how you deal with issues on your own can be chal-
call your while others book a flight and wake up in a dif- different situations in different ways mainly them is what will determine your quality of life. lenging.
drinking ferent country fully hopped up on drugs and not because of the experiences that form the basis A healthy coping mechanism can produce a
buddies to remembering how they got there. for both conscious and unconscious deci- change in your personal life as well as in the Couples counselling can help
go for a pint sions, the work they have done on themselves, lives of those with whom you associate. you to improve your relationship
every time All these are different ways that people tend and individual perspectives. We are living in and have more of your needs met,
you fight to cope with their problems. Sarah Wangalwa, increasingly difficult times that require us to Sarah shares that self-awareness is the first as you improve on your relational
with your a counselling psychologist and founder of Men- develop different coping mechanisms over step towards identifying bad coping mecha- skills. Good counsellors can also
girlfriend? tally Serene Hub describes coping mechanisms time regardless of our formative experiences. nisms and slowly replacing them with good help you to understand the source
Where and as either healthy or unhealthy conscious or un- Healthy coping mechanisms have never been coping mechanisms. of your relationship challenges
what do you conscious responses that we use to decrease more important,” coach Vuyanzi shares. and how to navigate these.
do when life the tension and anxiety that results from a Self-awareness is key
gets hard? stressful experience or situation. But one cannot tell if they are dealing with “Self-awareness can be developed by track- As a couple, you may have gone
stress in a healthy or unhealthy way unless through a devastating or traumatic
Healthy and unhealthy mechanisms they examine their lives and develop self- ing activities that one turns to when in distress, event that changes the way you
Healthy coping mechanisms are responses awareness. Coach Vuyanzi suggests one ask evaluating whether those activities control your relate with each other. This may
themselves a few questions to evaluate if their life or result in addiction or negative conse- include loss, illness or change in
that help one adjust to and deal with stressful coping mechanisms are healthy. What are the quences, and developing a personal inventory economic situation. A counsellor
events while at the same time helping them results of your coping mechanisms? Do you of positive and negative habits that result from will help you to deal with the loss,
maintain their emotional and physical well-be- find yourself drunk in someone else’s bed who stressful situations. Unhealthy coping mecha- heal and know how to interact with
ing. They include seeking support from friends, you may not know every time you have a life cri- nisms can be avoided by confronting individual each other in the new reality. A
psychologists, and life coaches to deal with sis? Do you call your drinking buddies to go for fears and seeking solutions rather than routes counsellor will also help you to see
the stressors, exercising, relaxation activities of escaping from the stressors. You should that you can be each other’s great-
including meditation, and taking healthy breaks also maintain a positive outlook and positive est source of support.
when one feels emotionally overwhelmed. lifestyle and persevere rather than seek instant
relief through unhealthy coping mechanisms. Emotional and physical inti-
Unhealthy coping mechanisms involve self- Further managing individual expectations and macy may be absent due to certain
destructive responses and behaviours that may being aware of personal limits can help indi- reasons. A counsellor can help
result in aggravated stress and emotional pain. viduals to learn and exercise positive means you to re-establish connection. If
They include stress eating, drug and substance of dealing with stress and handling different trust has been broken, please see
use, long hours of sleep, self harm, risk-taking, stressors,” Sarah sagely advises. a counsellor. It could be infidelity,
and compulsive behaviours such as gambling, lies and deception. A counsellor
theft, reckless driving, and unsafe sex. Coach Vuyanzi in conclusion says, “To de- can help you to express your vul-
velop better and healthier coping mechanisms, nerability and move forward, to
Coach Vuyanzi Rod, a personal development acknowledge the state in. Recognise the re- heal the broken trust.
coach and motivational speaker wholly agrees sults and impact it has in your life. Make a list
with Sarah. “Coping mechanisms are ways that of more constructive ways of managing your Life happens
people deal with pain and difficult situations. pain or difficult situation. Try these things out,
From my observation of my coaching clients, I be honest with yourself about what feels right If arguments are getting more
have seen different people use different coping to you individually. Finally, consider support to frequent, see a counsellor before
mechanisms. Some use task- avoidance such help you deal with your ongoing difficult situ- the relationship becomes a battle-
as procrastination to cope with stress or the ation.” field. When communication is
fear of failure, others distance from the problem poor, and you feel constantly mis-
through denial or humour, more people numb understood or ignored, a skilled
counsellor will help you to com-
AT A GLANCE municate in a way to help you con-
nect, hear and understand each
The outcome of your coping other much better.
mechanism is what determines
whether it is healthy or unhealthy. Sometimes there is something
If your coping mechanism leaves wrong in your relationship, but you
you feeling bad and your initial can’t place a finger on it. A coun-
problem is still intact, it is prob- selling session can help you to
ably unhealthy. Unhealthy coping identify what exactly the problem
mechanisms can prevent some- is. You could be going through a
one from leading a full life and personal crisis that could be af-
should, therefore be eliminated. fecting your relationship, such as
depression, midlife crisis or even
The key to breaking bad coping major life changes. Or you may
mechanisms is doing a critical have something that you want your
self-analysis, inventorying the partner to know. There may be in-
habits one has during hard times, fidelity, a secret child, lost money,
acknowledging what works and or even a dark secret. You may
what does not and slowly replac- not be able to tell it to them on the
ing those habits that do not serve face. A t counsellor, can help you
them well. Asking for help from to bring it out, to manage the emo-
a counselling psychologist or tions that may come up as a result
coach can help one get to the root of the revelation.
of the subconscious template that
prompts these habits. If you are stuck in unhealthy pat-
terns or lifestyle, which could have
a negative effect on your relation-
ship - addiction, violence, emo-
tional abuse or even poor decision
making, all can be dealt with, with
the help of a counselor.

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It is hard to see who could beat Fury after an-
other jaw-dropping performance made iconic
by the guts and glory of the WBC champion

Tyson Fury (left) London, Monday the winner of that meeting straight away if a
knocks fights unification bout cannot be arranged.
Deontay Wilder @PeopleDailyKe
during their WBC A mandatory defence is likely to be Fury’s
heavyweight title Tyson Fury reaffirmed his next fight.
bout at T-Mobile status as the heavyweight
Arena on October British fans would love to see Whyte go
9, 2021 in Las Ve- number one in emphatic toe-to-toe with Fury, but the Bodysnatcher
gas, Nevada. AFP fashion on Saturday has to get pastWallin first and has fallen vic-
night in LasVegas. tim to derailing losses before, such as last
TYSON FURY STATS There were scarce- year’s defeat by Alexander Povetkin.
ly any British fans to
Total fights 32 witness the carnage Three years have passed since Fury
Wins 31 at the T-Mobile Are- fought on home soil, but his US promoters
Wins by KO 22 na, but Fury v Wilder Top Rank will surely be agreeable to a fight
Losses 0 III will go down as withWhyte in the UK early next year. IfWal-
one of the greatest, lin wins, Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn con-
most thrilling en- firmed there is a rematch clause for Whyte
counters in boxing - which would further complicate matters.
history.
“I believe I beat any Warren said before the fight he expected
Fury’s next fight to be a homecoming.
man in history,” was Fu-
ry’s verdict, and it is hard to After the victory he told BBC Sport: “I
see who could beat the Gypsy don’t know what [the WBC] are going to do
King after another jaw-drop- but there’s no rush because he needs some
ping performance made iconic time out now and whatever he wants to do
by the guts and glory of theWBC is what we’ll do.”
champion.
After finally closing the door on It has been Joshua’s catchphrase, but it
his trilogy withWilder, it leaves fans appears the only thing we know for sure is if
asking what is next for Fury? there is to be that elusive undisputed fight,
‘I am going to bask in my victory’ one half of it will be Fury.
Fury, 33, was evasive about his plans in
the post-fight news conference, refusing to Fury’s team has already floated the idea
say who he wanted to face next. to Joshua of stepping aside, but the British
“Before I start thinking about other men heavyweight flatly turned down the propos-
I am going to bask in my victory,” he said. al. Joshua has activated the rematch clause
His co-promoters Bob Arum and Frank and as much as people will be desperate to
Warren were equally cautious about say- see Fury given a chance to hold all the belts,
ing too much. it is unlikely to be the next step.
There are multiple options for Fury.
He can chase an undisputed fight with “Maybe we can make the winner of that
Oleksandr Usyk or wait to see how the fight,”Warren said of Usyk v Joshua II.
WBO, WBA (Super) and IBF cham-
pion’s rematch with Anthony Joshua “Autumn, maybe this time next year.
pans out. They are talking about putting that fight
There is also the issue of aWBC chal- on some time in March, so they’ll need six
lenger with fellow Briton DillianWhyte months after that, so that’s when it would
taking on Otto Wallin later this month. happen.
Fury will be ordered by the WBC to fight “It’d be an ideal world for Anthony Joshua
not to go for the rematch so we can just get
straight to it.”
Team Fury might like Joshua to step aside,
but should he bounce back to become a
three-time world champion, the all-British
fight with Fury will be back on. - BBC

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by Gibo Zachary three-pointer shot to take Blades 3-2 up, (13 points), match winner Derick Juma
however, Thunder fought back to win the (seven points), Davis Matunda (two
@PeopleDailyKe first quarter 14-12. points), Felix Ajowi (two points) as well as
Collins Odhiambo and Harrison Kaudia
Derrick Juma’s timely two-pointer jump Dismas Mbaka was a handful, guiding who scored five points each.
shot in the dying minutes of the game Thunder to win the second quarter 17-16
rescued Nairobi City Thunder from the to go into the breather leading 31-28. But Meanwhile, Coastal Queens and Coast-
jaws of unrelenting Strathmore University on resumption, Blades upped their tem- al Kings suffered home defeats after losing
Blades in a neck-to-neck Kenya Basketball po, matching Thunder pound for pound to visiting MMU 52-32 and ANU 69-67
Federation (KBF) men’s league encounter to take the third quarter 15-18 and tie the in the women’s and men’s Division One
at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. encounter 36-36 up. leagues while former women’s premier
league champions KPA hammered ANU
The late show by Juma, his seventh The final quarter was thrilling as each 98-36 to keep their hopes of reclaiming
point of the game, gave Thunder, the 2019 side gave as much as they got, scoring the league title this year.
KBF men’s league finalists, a crucial 62- 14 points apiece to tie the tie 60-60 but a
60 win against hard-fighting Blades, as moment of brilliance from Juma earned Elsewhere, Nakuru Club saw off Nebu-
Thunder pushed hard for the league title Thunder two crucial points that saw them las 78-61 before Nebulas bounced back
this season. win the fourth quarter 16-14 and the en- to see off Renegades 82-76 in the men’s
counter as well, 62-60. Division One league as KU Oryx clipped
Tony Mwendwa was on target to give EagleWings 42-36. The University of Nai-
Thunder an early 2-0 points lead in his 13 Thunder’s 62 points came off Mbaka robi Dynamites neutralised Storms 57-42
points tally in the game but Garang Ding who was the game top scorer with 15 with Zetech emerging 59-39 winners over
responded almost immediately with a points, Kenya Morans’ team captain Grif- Strathmore.
fin Ligare (13 points), Tony Mwendwa

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Brooklyn Nets star, an While the team hopes for another Los Angeles, injuries that have seen
outspoken anti-vaxxer, will rule change to allow Irving to play Monday his ranking fall to 121
be forced to sit out home in home games, there’s no in the world, raced
matches and some away guarantee that will come @PeopleDailyKe to an early 3-0 lead
ones in coming NBA season at any point in a six- before Alcaraz -- who
month NBA season Andy Murray ral- reached the quarter-
New York, Monday that tips off October lied to win an inter- finals of the US Open
19. generational battle last month -- found
@PeopleDailyKe against teenager Car- his range and regained
“We assume los Alcaraz on Sunday, a break.
Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash said the he’s not going to reaching the third
NBA team understands that star guard Kyrie be available for round at the Indian After saving a set
Irving won’t be unavailable for home games home games,” Wells Masters along point, the Spaniard
because he remains unvaccinated for Co- Nash said. with Stefanos Tsitsipas broke Murray for a
vid-19. “Anything and Alexander Zverev. second time to take
can change. the opening set.
A vaccination mandate by New York City Who’s to say? Murray, who has
means Irving may not play in home games T h e c i t y ’s touted Alcaraz as a In the second set,
unless he receives the injection. ordinance future world number the former world
could one, defeated the number one deployed
Similar regulations would keep the seven- change? talented 18-year-old a rare underarm serve
time All-Star out in road games at San Fran- Anything 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 to set on game point for a
cisco, Los Angeles and against the NewYork could up a meeting with 2-1 lead, and this time
Knicks as well. change. third-seeded German held on.
Zverev, a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1
“I think we recognise he’s not playing “We’re just winner over American “I thought if he’s
home games,” Nash said Sunday after prac- trying to remain Jenson Brooksby. going to stand that far
tice. “So we’re going to have to for sure play flexible, open- back and I’m getting
without him this year. So it just depends on minded and figure Greece’s Tsitsipas, no love from the court
when, where and how much.” it out as we go because the second seed, and the conditions,
information is coming in by advanced in the com- why not try it and see
Irving took part in his first practice with the half-day here.” binedWTA and ATP if I can bring him for-
his teammates at the team’s workout facil- hard court event with ward a little bit again?”
ity after a ruling Friday by the city that such Kevin Durant, the 2014 NBA Most a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Murray said of the
sessions are in a “private office space” and Valuable Player and a two-time NBA Spain’s Pedro Marti- underarm serve -- his
therefore not covered by the rule, unlike champion, and James Harden, the 2018 nez. first in an ATP match.
games. NBA MVP and a three-time league scor-
ing champion, will power the Nets into the Murray, still bat- - AFP
“We’re just starting to navigate this,” Nash 2021-22 campaign no matter what Irving’s tling to return from
said. “A new rule comes in Friday and here status might be.
we are. In this file photo Andy Murray of Great Britain serves against
Nets forward Blake Griffin, a six-time All- taken on December Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the Indian Wells Ten-
“We’re trying to look at the big picture, the Star, says Irving moving in and out of the 27, 2020 Kyrie Irving nis Garden on March 10, 2021. AFP
near-term. Right now, I’m not sure that we lineup isn’t such a challenge for the club. of the Brooklyn Nets
have as many answers.We’re just trying to re- runs the court during
implement him back into the training arena “It’s never really an issue of fitting in at all,” the fourth quarter of
and get his body right and make decisions Griffin said. their game against
as we go.” the Charlotte Hornets
- AFP at Spectrum Center
in Charlotte, North

Carolina. AFP

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by David Macharia to ease access to education
for children of this remote Kieru Wambui preparing to tee off as Gov- by Charles Thuku lia and Rwanda. Kenya’s boys team
@PeopleDailyKe Laikipia North area. ernor Ndiritu Muriithi waits for his turn. is made up of Ayush Bhandari, Jeff
@PeopleDailyKe Okuku, and Reyan Bulsava, while
KieruWambui recorded his Kieru won the overall posi- PD/DAVID MACHARIA the girls’ team is composed of
first golfing victory at the in- tion by scoring a point bet- The national under-12 lawn ten- Seline Akhoya, Nancy Kawira and
augural Laikipia County Gov- ter than clubmate and vice nis team is in Kampala, Uganda, Amani Gikunda.
ernor’s Cup at the Nyahururu captain Samuel Gitau Chege for the East Africa Championships
Sports Club at the weekend. who played off handicap 18 to that served off yesterday. Meanwhile, Jack Rowell and
score 42 points. Hilena Brook won the boys’ and
The handicap 13 player The six-member team was ac- girls’ eight and under categories
posted 43 stableford points to John Mathai with 40 points companied by head coach Col- respectively as the Extreme Junior
emerge winner of the charity was the second runner up lins Abala and ManagerWanjiru Championships ended at State
tournament. in the men’s category. He Karani. House Primary School at the week-
also picked the prize for the end.
“I was tense during the nearest to the pin and guest Speaking shortly before depar-
play but one secret of playing winner. ture, Abala said the youngsters The talent search event saw
well is to keep the ball on the who have been training at Nairobi Caelan Shah take the second posi-
course under all circumstanc- Prize for longest drive for Club have what it takes to win. tion in boys’ category followed by
es,” said Kieru who is MCA for men was taken by Njung’e Kent Mathenge, Kyal Popat and
Gatimu ward in Nyandarua Njenga. “Of course, there are countries Sanay Shah.
County said after receiving to be wary of like hosts Uganda,
his prize. The tournament was also Burundi and Tanzania but I have a In the girls’ category, Mariel
used to usher in junior golf- squad capable of giving them a run Kimuli topped followed by May-
The tournament raised ers in the club’s tournaments. for their money,” said Abala. ian Ogamba, Georgia Carey, Nyla
money to enable Governor Lincoln Gitau Nderi who Kimathi and SamaraWoghiren.
Ndiritu Muriithi to put up a scored 35 points was the first Other countries in the fray in-
secondary school in Il Motiok boys’ winner. clude South Sudan, Eritrea, Soma-

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Les Blues are Uefa Nations strong, never gives up and we have a low cross. There was little more in
League champions after proven it today. “It is the sign of a
PSG star completes a 2-1 great team not to panic, to be pa- the way of goalmouth incident in
comeback victory against tient and to wait for the right op-
Spain to ease pain of early portunity.” the opening period as Spain held off
Euro 2020 exit
Les Bleus came out on top of a France’s attacking by keeping a stran-
Milan, Monday match at the San Siro which came
to life after Oyarzabal slid home the glehold on possession -- 64 percent
@PeopleDailyKe opener.
in the first half.
Kylian Mbappe fired France to Na- As well as the two goals from
tions League glory on Sunday after their superstar attackers, France A previously niggly contest sud-
netting the winner which completed had other opportunities to score
a comeback from a goal down to beat through Mbappe before a frantic denly got going in the 63rd minute
finish in which Spain launched an
Spain 2-1 in Milan. assault on the French goal. when a sweeping French passing
Mbappe struck with 10 min- Didier Deschamps can thank
utes remaining to win the Hugo Lloris the match didn’t go into move started by Benjamin Pavard
title for world champions extra-time after the France captain
France after Karim Ben- pulled off a fine stoppage time save ended with Theo Hernandez smash-
zema had levelled just to denyYeremi Pino a late leveller.
two minutes after Mikel Earlier Italy took third place after ing a first-time finish against the
Oyarzabal put Spain beating Belgium 2-1 inTurin through
into a 64th-minute goals form Nicolo Barella and Do- crossbar.
lead. menico Berardi.
The win will ease Just seconds later Spain took the
some of the pain cre- Keep stranglehold
ated by an early exit France started the strongest and lead through Oyarzabal, who swept
from Euro 2020 at the
hands of Switzerland should have been ahead with five home a precision left-foot finish to
and highlighted just how minutes on the clock when Ben-
powerful France are go- zema was put through perfectly by the delight of the Spanish fans gath-
ing forward. Paul Pogba.
“I really wanted to win ered behind that goal.
a trophy with France, and The Real Madrid striker tried to
dribble around Spain goalkeeper However no sooner had those sup-
now it’s done,” said Benzema, Unai Simon but went too far wide
who returned the France fold and ended up aimlessly hitting a low porters stopped celebrating than
ahead of the Euro, to M6. pass across goal which was easily cut
out by Cesar Azpilicueta. France were level through Benzema,
“We showed strength of char-
acter, because this team is very Two minutes later a lightning pass- who curled home an outstanding
ing move led to Aymeric Laporte,
playing against the country of his strike after being fed by Mbappe.
birth for the first time since obtain-
ing Spanish nationality, cutting out Mbappe then had two chances in

quick succession to put France head,

first chipping way over with Simon

off his line in the 68th minute and

then hitting a tame shot at the Ath-

letic Bilbao goalkeeper after being set

up by Benzema.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward

had his goal with 10 minutes remain-

ing though, outfoxing Simon with

some deft footwork before slotting

home after being set free by Theo

Hernandez.

Spain responded by going all out

for the equaliser, but Lloris first

palmed away a Oyarzabal volley in

the 90th minute and then got his

hand to Pino’s strike to ensure the

trophy went to Paris. - AFP

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Paris, Monday Montevideo, Monday America’sWorld Cup quali-
fying group. The victory
@PeopleDailyKe @PeopleDailyKe narrows the gap between
Brazil and second-placed
Denmark can qualify for the Germany’s forward Leroy Sane (centre) vies with Romania’s Lionel Messi became Argentina at the top of the
2022World Cup with victory players in Hamburg on October 8, 2021. Germany won the the first South American 10-team group to six points,
over Austria on Tuesday, while match 2-1. AFP to score 80 international after Brazil drew 0-0 with
Germany could book a spot goals as his Argentina side Colombia earlier on Sun-
in Qatar when they visit North side two sides from the Na- with the loss to Finland when beat Uruguay inWorld Cup day.
Macedonia on Monday. tions League. qualifying. Captain Messi
Christian Eriksen suffered a opened the scoringas Ar- Goals from Rodrigo De
Belgium could also secure The electric atmosphere gentina thumped neighbors Paul and Lautaro Martinez
a place in next year’s finals if at Copenhagen’s Parken shocking collapse mid-match. Uruguay 3-0 in an enter- rounded off a successful Argentina’s Lionel Messi cel-
Wales fail to win against Esto- Stadium played a big part in tainingWorld Cup qualifier night for Lionel Scaloni’s ebrates after scoring against
nia in Tallinn, also on Monday. the Danes’ European Cham- Three more points would on Sunday. team in Buenos Aires as Uruguay on October 10, 2021.
pionship run, which started they maintained their un- AFP
However, the Danes are ensure the next chapter of the “We played a great game. beaten start to the qualifica-
the only side heading into the Everything worked out tion campaign and closed
next round of European quali- team’s journey will be at the perfectly,” said Messi. “Uru- the gap at the top of the
fiers not needing other results guay wait for you and they single South American
to go their way to progress. generate danger. Once we table to six points behind
got the first goal we started Brazil, who drew 0-0 with
The Euro 2020 semi- to find space and the goals Colombia. Uruguay’s Luis
finalists have impressed with appeared.” Suarez looked lively early
seven straight wins, without on and had three gilt-edged
conceding a goal, to move Argentina are now 24 chances, all from the corner
seven points clear of second- games unbeaten and their of the six yard box. - AFP
placed Scotland in Group F. latest win keeps up the
pressure on Brazil in South
Group winners qualify
automatically for the tourna- World Cup. - AFP
ment, with the runners-up
heading into playoffs along-

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 / PEOPLE DAILY PEOPLE SPORT



Southlands clinch first Betika Fundi Bingwa Cup Malala Cup attracts 1,500 teams

NAIROBI: Lang’ata South- on Sunday follows a partner- KAKAMEGA: The fourth edition ingness to join us in this noble course
lands FC and Beijing Raiders ship with Betika and Unique of Cleo Malala Super Cup has at- of giving players the right platform to
are the inaugural winners Mechanical and Auto Artisans tracted over 1,500 teams from all showcase their skills,” said Malala.
of Betika Fundi Bingwa Cup. Welfare Society in August the 60 wards of Kakamega County. “We are also expecting a large num-
Southland won the men’s which gave birth to Fundi Speaking to the thousands of soccer ber of scouts even from neighbouring
category and took home Bingwa Cup, an initiative to fans who thronged Lions Primary counties who have also realised there
Sh250,000, while Beijing support and create opportuni- School on Sunday during the official is massive talent in the region. “I am
Raiders clinched the women’s ties for artisans and crafts- launch of the tournament, Kakamega also calling upon the county govern-
competition to walk away with men in the Jua Kali sector in Senator Cleophas Malala assured the ment of Kakamega to speed up re-
Sh100,000. The three-day Nairobi. participating teams of fair officiating. habilitation of all sporting facilities to
tournament which culminated “We have approached various part- minimise the injury cases.
- Barry Silah ners who have expressed their will-
- Fred Likuyani

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A sizable number of bright future despite its= early exit
the stakeholders, and from 2022 FifaWorld Cup conten-
rightly so, have been tion.
calling for the res-
Kenya lost 5-0 to Mali away in
VKLQH DJDLQ ignationofthefed- Rabat, Morocco, last Thursday but
eration’s president played much better at home on
Nick Mwendwa Sunday losing by a solitary goal.
who oversaw the
hiring of the ex- Mozzart Bet CEO Sasa Krneta
patriate tactician who graced the match at the Nyayo
National Stadium said he was
to replace Jacob pleased with the performance and
pledged to continue supporting
Kenya were bundled out of the Qatar 2022 World “Ghost” Mulee. the Stars in the remaining fixtures.

Firat had earlier Krneta added that the gaming
firm will sponsor a Football Kenya
Cup Qualifiers following an ignominious 6-1 apologised to fans Federation Premier League Player
following one of the of the Month award to motivate
aggregate defeat to the Les Aigles of Mali the players in the local league to do
most embarrassing better.
defeats ever suffered
Mozzart Bet will extend Sh3 mil-
by Charles Thuku World Cup. by Harambee Stars lion to FKF to help prepare Haram-
As it stands, any glimmer of hope in an international bee Stars for the remaining 2022
@PeopleDailyKe event in recent times. FifaWorld Cup Qualifiers.
Stars had to qualify for the global show-
As Kenyan football fans continue case has gone up in smoke and shall He went ahead to “We believe in supporting Ke-
to moan over perennial mediocrity be playing their two remaining fixtures promise an improved nyan football.We have been work-
of national football team, Harambee against Rwanda’s Amavubi (home) and show, which never came, ing at the grassroots level but we
Stars, history will judge Football Kenya Uganda Cranes as mere formalities. even after he hypoth-
Federation harshly for goofing in the esized that he takes full have always wanted to work with
appointment of the team’s head coach. Following the 6-0 aggregate win over blame for the indifferent the national team and this is our
Kenya, Mali leads the qualifying group results that has seen Ke- time,” said Krneta.
Stars were unceremoniously bun- with 10 points followed by Uganda nya virtually bow out of
dled out of the Qatar 2022 World Cup with five. Kenya have two points while the qualifiers. FKF president Nick Mwendwa
qualifiers following an ignominious Rwanda are trailing with a single point. thanked Mozzart Bet for their sup-
1-0 defeat by Mali in the Group E return He said lack of full port.
match at the Nyayo National Stadium Already, accusing fingers have been knowledge of the extrac-
last Sunday. pointed at FKF for gambling with Stars tion of each of the players “Thank you for believing in Ke-
technical bench by hiring Turkish was the bane of Stars loss nyan football and for believing in
But the writing was already on the coach Engin Firat, the former coach to the Malians in the first the Harambee Stars.We were able
wall for the rag-tag Stars when they of lowly Moldova, whose credentials leg clash. to send the team to Morocco com-
were humiliated 5-0 by the Les Aigles are questionable. In a nutshell, the at- fortably and we thank you for that.”
(Eagles) in the first leg match in Mo- tributes are neither here nor there and “I did not know the
rocco last Thursday. especially after he fielded several play- players well but now I do.
ers in an unfamiliar position which led In hindsight, we would
In both matches against Mali, Stars to the massive rout in Morocco. have been in a better po-
were akin to live but headless chickens sition to qualify had we
destined for slaughter thus giving the This begs the question:What was the beaten Mali away and at
Eagles an almost realistic chance of rationale behind the federation hiring home,’’ said Firat.
grabbing their first ever ticket to the a tactician who is not acquainted with

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by Gibo Zachary over hard-fighting St Joseph’s FC at Millers got all the three points to earn point, finishing second in Zone B with
Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday in them promotion. 58 points, will have a second chance to
@PeopleDailyKe the league’s final fixture to finish the try and grab the remaining third and
season on top of Zone B league with 59 “We had the most difficult second final slot when they take on SS Assad
Mara Sugar FC are the 2020/2021 points from 29 matches to grab the au- leg and we almost lost the automatic FC who also finished second in Zone A,
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Divi- tomatic promotion slot from Zone B. qualification to NSL. However, God is behind champions Naivas FC.
sion One League Zone B champion- good. He saw us through,” said Mara
ship. By winning the league, the Narok Midfielder Reuben Mita, alias Raske, team manager Thomas Oduor. FKF yesterday said the FKF Division
county-based side has qualified for was the match hero as he scored what One 2020/21 season playoff match
this coming Betika National Super will remain as the most important goal Mara have now joined Zone A to determine the third team from the
League. for Mara Sugar in the entire campaign champions Naivas FC in the NSL while league to earn promotion to NSL is on
as the lone goal ensured that the Sugar LuandaVila who only missed out on and will be played this coming Sunday.
Mara secured an important 1-0 win the automatic promotion by a single

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myself fatigue, but I will try Apparently Wakhu’s one smart phone for pictures,
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remaining two rounds and see under par was the only under
Golf Park’s David Wakhu if I can improve on my scores’’ score for the day, with a level
(pictured) shot one under par said Wakhu who said he saved par 71 by Jacob Okello, Nelson
70 in the second round of the many shots because of his put- Mudanyi who both missed cut,
Great Rift leg of the 2021 Safari ting. and Rwanda’s Aloys Nsabima-
Tour series to tie with day one na being the second best.
leader Greg Snow on three un- Sh230,000 prize
der par 139 at the par 71 Great “My putting today saved the Meanwhile, senior pro Dis-
Rift Valley Golf Resort course mas Indiza shot one over par 72
on Monday. day as the course was not easy to move to third place on 141.
while the wind was very chal-
The strong wind, however, lenging,’’ added Wakhu who He, however, dropped five
denied the players some low started off with a birdie at the shots and it was only his two
scores as was the case in the first hole, dropped a shot at the birdies and an eagle three
opening round where eight fourth and sixth but birdied which saved the day for him
players shot under par scores. the 12th and 14th to eventually as a total of 20 players made it
Wakhu, however, said his plan the six over par cut to proceed
was to go easy to make sure catch up with the Muthaiga to the third and fourth rounds
that he makes the second where the winner will take
round cut. player Snow who bogeyed eight home Sh230,000 depending on
how many under par scores he
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Kipyogei dominate men and
women races in United States

Boston, Monday don in 2020. “It was a nice feeling
today after finishing 10th a couple
@PeopleDailyKe of years ago,” Kipruto said after-
wards.
Benson Kipruto and Diana Kip-
yogei completed a Kenyan clean In the women’s race, Kipyogei
sweep in the men’s and women’s was similarly dominant, stretching
races at the 125th Boston Mara- the field after 18 miles.
thon on Monday, timing late bursts
to perfection to win their first ma- The 27-year-old looked to have
been caught by Ethiopia’s Netsanet
jor titles. Gudeta with a few miles to go, but
Kipruto crossed the line in moved through the gears to pull
away for victory.
2hr 9min 51sec after blazing
away from the field at the 22- Not easy
mile mark to win by around 45
seconds. Ethiopia’s Lemi Ber- Edna Kiplagat, the 41-year-old
hanu was second, finishing just
two-time world champion and Bos-
ahead of compatriot Jemal
Yimer in third place. ton winner in 2017, finished second

It was the third marathon in 2:25:09 while Mary Ngugi com-
victory of Kipruto’s career
following wins at the 2021 pleted a Kenyan sweep in third.
Prague Marathon and the
2018 Toronto Marathon, but “For me, I saw the group was so
his first win at one of the six
World Marathon Majors. slow, I said to myself ‘lets go’,” Ki-

A large pack of runners led pyogei said of her race tactics. “I
after around 22 miles but Kip-
ruto pulled away with a dev- think the body felt good so I said,
astating burst, clocking 4min
29sec for mile 23 to put daylight let me try and push.The course was
between himself and the rest of
TOP FIVE RESULTS Diana Kipyogei and the field. not easy.”
Benson Kipruto of Kipruto’s previous best in Boston
Professional Men Kenya cross the finish was a 10th place finish in 2019. His This year’s Boston Marathon was
1. Benson Kipruto (Kenya) previous best finish in a marathon
2. Lemi Berhanu (Ethiopia) line to win their major was a seventh place in Lon- staged after being canceled in 2020
3. Jemal Yimer (Ethiopia) respective races a the
4. Tsedat Ayana (Ethiopia) 2:09:51 125th Boston Marathon due to the Covid-19 pandemic and
5. Leonard Barsoton (Kenya) 2:10:37 on October 11, 2021 in
2:10:38 Boston, Massachusetts. postponed by six months this year
Professional Women 2:10:47
1. Diana Kipyogei (Kenya) 2:11:11 AFP from its traditional slot in April.
2. Edna Kiplagat (Kenya)
3. Mary Ngugi (Kenya) 2:24:45 The field for the race had been
4. Monicah Ngige (Kenya) 2:25:09
5. Netsanet Gudeta (Ethiopia) 2:25:20 trimmed by 40% to around 20,000,
2:25:32
2:26:09 while vaccinations or a negative

Covid-19 test at the race’s medical

center were required for all partici-

pants. - AFP

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