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BARINGO’S To paraphrase Winston

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Churchill, I did not take the
oath I have just taken with
the intention of presiding over
FEBRUARY 2018
TUESDAY SELF-INFLICTED the dissolution of the world’s
strongest economy

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‘GENERAL’S’ PASSPORT
PLAN RAILA TO BEGIN COUNTRYWIDE TOURS TO ADDRESS PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLIES

Kalonzo to be
‘sworn-in’ on
Miguna Migunai

Miguna fights
back, sues
state for
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February 28
NASA to convene first National People’s Convention to swear in
deportation Raila’s deputy and begin new push for a Constitional Referendum PG 4-5

NRM general wants

his passport back,
and his deportation
invalidated PG 8

NEWS

Huduma
Centres to
dispense
condoms
PAGE 3

NEWS

Lobbying in
top gear for
parastatal
jobs soon
PAGE 6 READY: Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses supporters from Mavoko constituency who paid him a courtesy call at the Wiper offices yesterday / DENNIS KAVISU
 2 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, February 13, 2018

OWED SH788 MILLION

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018 Lecturers to
go on strike
over unpaid
allowances
JOHN MUCHANGI @jomunji

University lecturers in seven medical schools will go on

strike from tomorrow if the government does not pay
them Sh788 million allowances backdated to January last
year.
The 605 lecturers are demanding the medical risk al-
lowances and the emergency call allowance awarded to
doctors last year after a three-month strike.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and
Dentists’ Union said they met the Inter-Public University
Council Consultative Forum last week to resolve the dis-
pute.
“We made some progress but so far we have not heard
again from IPUCCF. We hope this issue can be resolved
Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss George Kinoti taking oath office at the Supreme Court on January 19/JOSEPH but if not our members will just proceed on strike on
NDUNDA Thursday,” KMPDU secretary general Ouma Oluga said.
The strike is expected to ground seven medical schools,
including that in Kenyatta National Hospital, which
TIGHTER CENTRAL CONTROL, REIN IN ROGUES heavily relies on medics from the University of Nairobi.

Why Kinoti is revamping

Other affected institutions are Eldoret’s Moi Teaching
and Referral Hospital, Coast General Hospital, Rift Valley
General Hospital, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and
Referral hospital in Kisumu and Kiambu Hospital.

fearsome Flying Squad

‘We have evidence some officers have been colluding with criminals’
Kinoti said. The two are the elite police
squads that deal with complex crimi-
KAMORE MAINA nal cases such as armed robberies and
@TheStarKenya kidnappings.
“We have evidence some officers
Newly appointed DCI chief George have been colluding with criminals.
Kinoti says the Flying Squad is being I have, therefore, decided to overhaul
reconstituted because of reports some the two units,” Kinoti said.
police collude with criminals. Besides massive transfers of all the
In an interview with the Star yes- 400 officers working in the two units,
terday, Kinoti said an overhaul is also Kinoti said the command of the two
underway in the Special Crime Preven- units would be centralised.
tion Unit and the Criminal Intelligence The Flying squad and the Special
Unit. Crime Prevention Unit will have a
“We have not disbanded the Fly- maximum of 100 officers each.
ing Squad, but we will reogranise the In the past Flying Squad officers
teams to suit our security needs,” working outside Nairobi reported to
divisional DCI chiefs, however, now all
officers will be based in Nairobi and re-
port to one commander. The same will
apply to the Special Crime Unit.
A shakeup is considered necessary
to ensure crimes are solved swiftly,
without coverup and officers do not
“sit on” cases and files.
Last evening, Kinoti was to address
300 Flying Squad officers at DCI head-
quarters on Kiambu Road.
A police officer accused of renting
guns to criminals was charged in Nai-
robi last month. Senior Sergeant Ga-
briel Rotich, formerly in charge of the
armoury at the Kiambu DCI, peaded
not guilty.
IPUCCF deals with management of public universities
and constituent colleges, including terms of service and
staff welfare.
The Star learned vice-chancellors from the affected
universities met again on Friday, but had not reached an
agreement yesterday.
The demanded allowances — medical risk allowances
and the emergency call allowances – are usually payable
to medics in active clinical practice because of the nature
of their work.
It was awarded last year through a return-to-work
agreement by the KMPDU, the county governments and
the ministry of health.
The government said the allowances were only meant
for doctors employed directly by the Ministry of Health,
the county governments or the hospitals.
But doctors employed by universities say “traditional-
ly” medical lecturers also received allowances payable to
those in hospitals.
Oluga said medical lecturers and other doctors were
awarded a pay rise uniformly in 1994, 2003 and 2011.
“It is our plea that the clinical service allowances, med-
ical risk allowances and emergency call, be forthwith
paid in arrears to end further discrimination of doctors
working in public universities,” he said.
Health CS Sicily Kariuki asked them not to strike.

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TODAY’S QUESTION
Should diplomats keep off
Kenyan politics?

YESTERDAY’S QUESTION
Do you think Raila should KENYA SEVENS BOOST SOSPETER OJAAMONG EACC MISSES TARGET
State gives team Sh31m Governor’s victory upheld Only Sh256m assets recovered
recognise Uhuru as Kenya’s
Kenya Sevens received a shot in the Busia High Court Judge Kiarie Waweru The Ethics and Anti-Corruption
President? arm after the government forked out yesterday upheld Governor Sospeter scored poorlyin the war on graft. The
Sh31m to foot players’ allowances and Ojaamong’s election. It ordered the commission recovered assets worth
YES 66%
salaries. Sports Permanent Secretary petitioner to pay Sh12 million costs. In Sh256 million out of a possible Sh57.1
For more news Peter Kaberia said the money was wi- his ruling, the judge said the governor billion of public funds that were being
on our website, red to the Kenya Rugby Union accounts was validly declared the winner and pursued in the fiscal year ended June
scan this quick last week and will be on the various the petitioner failed to prove his case. 2017, a 63.45 per cent decline from the
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using your terminated their sponsorship deal last lost to Ojaamong, conceded defeat annual report only recorded a 0.44 per
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Tuesday, February 13, 2018
INTERNATIONAL CONDOM DAY
Grab your free condoms at
Huduma Centre near you
Some 40,000 people visit the country’s 52 centres daily, most aged 18-34
GILBERT KOECH
@KoechJunior_1
Condoms are being provided in all
Huduma Centres ahead of Valentine’s
Day as part of the HIV-Aids aware-
ness campaign
The Huduma Centres have part-
nered with the Aids Healthcare
Foundation and the National Aids
Control Council. The Aids Healthcare
Foundation is an NGO that has been
working on HIV prevention for the
past 11 years.
The initiative comes as the world
today celebrates International Con-
dom Day. Some 40,000 Kenyans seek
services at Huduma Centres daily.
CARTOON
A survey showed 60 per cent of
these are aged between 18 and 34.
They go to the centres for national
ID cards, birth certificates, driving
licences and business permits.
Current data by the Ministry of
Health show HIV infections are on
the rise, compelling institutions to
devise a wide range of initiatives.
Aids killed 36,000 people in 2016.
Last week, the AHF donated 60
condom dispensers to Huduma Cen-
tres. There are 52 Huduma Centres in
the 47 counties, with Nairobi having
the largest number of centres as well
as the largest number of people seek-
ing services.
“It is important to help young peo-
ple who are sexually active to prevent
infections. In our efforts to address
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the – once again - rising infection
rates, we found out that Huduma
Centres are strategically located for
us to reach out to masses of young
people,” AHF country programme
director Samuel Kinyanjui said.
The NGO has agreed with Huduma
Centres to create a culture of condom
use among the youth.
“Our dispensers have been fitted
with a coin slot so the person who
refills them everyday can get some-
thing they can use as transport back
home, or lunch,” Kinyanjui said.
According to the Health ministry,
1.6 million Kenyans were living with
HIV in 2016. Some 62,000 new infec-
tions and 36,000 Aids-related deaths
were recorded.
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PHOTO STORY
CORRIDORS OF POWER
The Ambassador
of the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jor-
dan, Dr Slaiman
Arabiat, and
Senate Speaker
Kenneth Lusaka
in the Speaker’s
office at Parlia-
ment Buildings
yesterday. Lu-
saka said Kenya
considers Jordan
a diplomatic,
economic and
strategic partner POLITICAL
/HEZRON NJOROGE
GOSSIP
Who is doing what
and where in the
world of politics
WHAT happened to First Lady Margaret
Kenyatta’s (pictured) Beyond Zero programme?
Some women leaders who worked with her
were overheard discussing how the gracious
Margaret had abandoned the initiative that
defined her first term and won women’s support
for the reelection of her husband. They were
complaining that, of late, the First Lady is only
interested in attending high-end events, unlike
the image she created while visiting the poor
during the campaign period last year.
A chairperson of a lucrative parastatal in
the tourism sector has panicked after learning
that President Uhuru Kenyatta may not renew
his tenure when it comes to an end in April. It is
understood that State House aides compiling
the list of heavyweights to be considered
for appointment as heads of parastatals and
government agencies have forewarned him that
he has fallen out of favour with the appointing
authority. Frantic efforts by the politician to reach
CURRENT out to the President to pledge his loyalty have
DATA BY THE flopped after State House operatives blocked all
his appointments.
MINISTRY
OF HEALTH ARE deputy governors plotting to lobby
MPs to bring down the County Governments
SHOW HIV Amendments Bill fronted by Senate Majority
INFECTIONS leader Kipchumba Murkomen? Well, Corridors
has learnt that the bill was the subject of chats
ARE ON by a number of deputy governors during their
THE RISE two-day forum in Naivasha last week. The DGs
are specifically unhappy with a section barring
them from acting as governors for 60 days in
case their bosses die while in office. The DGs
are considering setting up an informal kitty to
‘fight’ the bill, which they want recalled for wider
consultation.
IS lawyer Harun Ndubi a victim of a senior
police officer who vowed to fix him? Well,
sources whisper to Corridors that the human
rights lawyer could just be a pawn in the game
to get at his client – Dagoretti South MP Simba
Arati. Ndubi is representing Arati against the
State in challenging the revocation of his firearm
licence. Some civil society members believe
there is a strong push to have Arati arrested. It is
not clear whether the LSK, already cross with
the Executive over disobedience of court orders,
will take a position on Ndubi’s suspicious arrest.
DCI officers who wielded a lot of power under
Ndegwa Muhoro and were alleged to be part of
criminal cartels are unhappy and keenly following
the latest changes by new director George
Kinoti. A number of them who were having
coffee at a city hotel at the weekend appeared
to be worried. A familiar tall officer with a dark
complexion who operates in Nairobi was heard
saying; “As long as we have our people in the
new set-up we will always be ahead.”
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POLITICS PLAN RAILA TO BEGIN COUNTRYWIDE TOURS TO ADDRESS PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLIES
NASA leader
Raila Odinga is
sworn into office
as ‘People’s
President’ by
Miguna Miguna,
Tom Kajwang’
and James
Orengo in Uhuru
Park, Nairobi, on
January 30
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Kalonzo to be ‘sworn
as People’s DP on Fe
NASA to convene first National People’s Convention to swear in
Raila’s deputy and begin new push for a Constitional Referendum
LUKE AWICH AND
IMENDE BENJAMIN
@TheStarKenya
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has
bowed to pressure and will now
take an oath as the Deputy People’s
President on February 28 in Uhuru
Park, the Star can report.
In what could be a re-enactment
of the events of last month, the
Opposition also intends to use the
occasion to launch a new push
for a referendum to amend the
Constitution and bring back the
positions of Prime Minister and two
deputies.
The positions existed briefly
under the Grand Coalition
government in 2008-2013,and were
occupied by Raila Odinga, Musalia
Mudavadi and Uhuru Kenyatta
respectively.
Soon after the repeat Presidential
election on October 26 last year,
the National Council of Churches
of Kenya said the positions should
be re-introduced to enhance
inclusivity in the Executive. It also
called for the creation of the formal
position of Leader of the Opposition
to be held by the losing Presidential
candidate.
Kalonzo was derided as a
watermelon and a coward after he
failed to take the oath with Raila
Odinga on January 30.
It is understood that the other
co-principals, ANC leader Musalia
Mudavadi and and Ford Kenya’s
Moses Wetang’ula have also agreed to
attend.
Top NASA officials told the Star on
Monday that Kalonzo’s oath would be
one of the items of the first People’s
Convention’s agenda which will
focus on the referendum.
Kalonzo’s lieutenants confirmed
the oath plan but remained cagey on
the finer details.
There was a meeting at Wiper
today [yesterday] and the swearing-
in of Kalonzo is in the pipeline.
But Makueni Senator Mutula
Kilonzo Junior confirmed the plan,
saying “There are a few issues they
are sorting out as principals first, but
he will be sworn in.”
Wiper Executive Director Jared
Siso said Kalonzo’s oath is being
handled at NASA’s summit level
and it is the principals who will give
directions.
“The official position is that until
the principals have agreed on the
date and exact details then he will be
sworn-in,” Siso said.
During a press conference last
week, Kalonzo denied claims that
he is coward and announced that
he is ready for the oath once some
outstanding issues are sorted out.
“How I wish I was able to do it [take
the oath] right now. Taking the oath
is not an issue. We are not cowards,”
Kalonzo said.
The Wiper boss faces a delicate
balance; he has to resuscitate his
political career in the face of the
recent backlash while sustaining his
global reputation as a peacemaker.
The Western envoys that are
pushing NASA to recognize Uhuru
Kenyatta’s Presidency are reportedly
waving possible Visa bans at
Opposition hardliners around Raila.
The diplomats, led by US
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec,
maintain Uhuru is validly elected and
that the Opposition must recognize
this.
Responding to the diplomats
yesterday in Mavoko constituency,
the Wiper leader said the diplomatic
community cannot push leaders to
recognize what was blatant electoral
injustice.
He said NASA is a people-driven
movement and that its leaders cannot
dictate to their supporters what to do
or recognize.
“NASA and NRM is an idea which
is in the minds and hearts of our
people, even if you force Raila and
myself to recognize Uhuru, can you
force the supporters?”
ACTIVITIES
Kalonzo’s swearing-in will be
followed by a series of activities in the
next seven months as NASA pushes
for its new quest for fresh Presidential
polls on August 28.
However, the current law only
provides for another election in 2022,
when the term of the incumbent,
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eb 28
President Uhuru, ends.
NASA has decided to compile
their demands for reform and
channel them into a Constitutional
Referendum, barely two years since
the Cord-led Okoa Kenya Initiative
flopped.
The People’s
coordinating committee member
Assembly
and ODM executive director Oduor
Ong’wen confirmed to the Star that
their month-end inaugural assembly
is on and it will give birth to a new
push for a law change through
popular initiative.
“As we announced, we are going
to have a National Convention
which will deal with various issues,
including electoral systems and
management,” Ong’wen told the Star
yesterday.
“The Convention will produce a
referendum bill. It is only after the
referendum that we are going to have
elections,” he said.
Mutula Jr described the Convention
as a discussion.
“When Kenyans meet in the
People’s Convention they will assess
the Constitution 10 years after it was
promulgated in 2010. Kenyans want
to find out if the electoral laws are the
problem or the Executive,” he said.
Among other things, NASA wants
the adoption of a parliamentary as
opposed to the current presidential
system of government.
NASA will push for the creation
of the office of the Executive Prime
Minister to share power with the
President in its referendum bill.
The Opposition umbrella is
also considering triggering self-
determination of some regions from
the country’s map.
The coordinating committee
headed by economist David Ndii
is also considering the issue of a
rotational Presidency to ensure each
of the country’s 42 communities
ascends to the highest seat in the
land.
To push the government to the
dialogue table, the Opposition has
also lined up a number of civil
disobedience activities, ranging from
street protests to enhanced product
boycotts.
Already, the Opposition has flagged
up to four companies and instructed
its supporters to resist their products
and services. The success of the
boycott is, however, unknown.
NASA is planning to re-energise
its populist wing, the National
Resistance Movement, which was
proscribed by the government on
February 1, by creating youths,
women’s and professional wings
during the Nairobi Convention. There
is also talk of bringing on board trade
unions and civil society groups to
broaden the Opposition’s base and
strengthen its activities.
The loosely organised NRM is
currently led by self-proclaimed
‘General’ Miguna Miguna.
“Dictatorship will never work and
it gives a good reason for Kenyans to
remain solid in the struggle,” said
Mutula.
“NASA is stronger than before and
you will see more activities meant
to push the people’s agenda,” ANC
nominated MP Godfrey Osotsi told
the Star.
“NASA cannot be brought down
through bribery and intimidation.
Tell Jubilee they are wasting their
time.”
TOURS
The alliance is planning
countrywide tours where Raila
will be formally ‘introduced’ to the
people.
He will address the county
assemblies, people’s assemblies and
hold public rallies to push for electoral
justice and self-determination.
The rallies are planned to start
next weekend, according to sources
within NASA.
The
coordinating
People’s
committee
Assembly
has
indicated it will first hold regional
assemblies in areas they skipped in
the run-up to Raila’s oath.
Prior to Raila’s controversial oath
taking, the alliance held assemblies
in Coast, Western, Lower Eastern and
Nyanza. It has yet to hold meetings
in the Central Kenya, Rift Valley and
Northeastern regions.
The Star also established that Raila
plans to name a Cabinet soon, among
other activities.
Meanwhile, plans are also
underway to accord ‘deported’ NASA
figure Miguna Miguna a heroic
welcome when he finally comes back
to the country.
Yesterday, Miguna’s lawyers John
Khaminwa and Nelson Havi filed for
orders to compel the government to
reinstate his passport and allow his
re-entry into the country.
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NASA’S
AGENDA
1 suffer even more
SWEARING-IN OF
KALONZO MUSYOKA
The Wiper leader to finally
take oath after Raila's solo
oath on January 30
He is in a dilemma trying to
resuscitate both his political
career & his reputation
Raila was forced to postpone
taking oath twice to allow him
to return from Germany
2
KICK-STARTING
REFERENDUM PUSH
NASA is seeking to change the
country's electoral laws & systems
through a referendum
They want to change the system
of governance from the current
presidential to parliamentary
The opposition team is
also pushing for a rotational
presidency
3 ambition for the second time in the
ESTABLISHMENT
OF NRM WINGS
Radical wings will be charged
with defiance activities across
NASA regions
They intend to create Youth,
Women & Professional wings
of the movement
Government had banned NRM
but the opposition went to
court to challenge the move
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EXPERT COMMENT
SIMON MBUGUA
Kalonzo will
ridicule than
Raila with “oath”
W
hat is the essence of taking
that oath? NASA leader Raila
Odinga took an oath but it
is all inconsequential and will be
of no value for Kalonzo Musyoka
either, the Opposition and even their
supporters.
Already people in NASA treat
Kalonzo with suspicion - they see
him as a traitor and it will take a
very long time for many Kenyans,
regardless of political affiliation, to
trust him.
Basically, Kalonzo is trying to be
sworn in to re-invent himself after
several events that have painted him
as an untrustworthy person.
The said oath-taking will not help
matters for the former Vice President.
When he refused to go take an oath
with Raila, you saw the reactions
from Opposition supporters,
especially in his Ukambani region -
they were not happy at all and they
said that they would not support
him.
So whatever will be happening - I
would say – would be secondary and
reactionary to whatever he failed to
do on January 30th. Therefore the
said swearing-in will not add value
to him politically but instead will
even sink him completely: By the
2022 General Election, he will be
irrelevant.
Kalonzo should save himself from
the embarrassment and ridicule Raila
has had to go through since he took
the purported oath, and respect the
Constitution.
He is a lawyer and an experienced
man in matters of government and
politics and he should know that
his credibility, both locally and
internationally, is at stake.
Kalonzo sacrificed his Presidential
August 2017 election and because
he seems to still have a chance of
attempting a run in future- though
with zero chances - it would be
prudent for him to recognize
President Uhuru Kenyatta and
Deputy President William Ruto as the
legally elected leaders of this country.
Look, Raila took an oath,
and it was unconstitutional and
inconsequential. In fact, for those
who are keen, they can tell you the
country is now enjoying tranquillity
more than before he took the oath.
Before he took the oath as the
purported “People’s President”,
businesses, especially in Nairobi,
were low and under-performing
because of the uncertainties that
prevailed.
But the day came and it went and
For more news businesses are booming.
on our website. So the Raila and Kalonzo
Scan this quick oaths are unconstitutional and
response code inconsequential.
using your The writer is an East Africa
smartphone. Legislative Assembly MP
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CELEBRATED SOLIDARITY THE DATA

416
Nyeri town street to be named after Mombasa lawyers join Yellow Ribbon
Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai campaign to push state to respect law
WAMBUGU KANYI/ A street in Nyeri town will be named after Nobel Laureate Wan- MALEMBA MKONGO/Mombasa lawyers yesterday joined their counterparts in con-
gari Maathai, Governor Mutahi Kahiga has said. Kahiga yesterday said it is important demning the state for disobeying the Judiciary. The Law Society of Kenya, Mombasa
to recognise Maathai, who hailed from Tetu, by at least naming one street after branch, protested the disobedience of court orders by the state. Donning yellow rib- Lawmakers who have
her. Other heroes and heroines will soon be recognised as well, the governor said. bons, Mombasa LSK chairman Mathew Nyabena said they will push the government received car grants worth
Karunaini area in Tetu, where former freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi came from, will to respect the law. “We are in solidarity with our colleagues nationwide. We want to
be rehabilitated to serve as a tourist attraction site. defend our Constitution by showing the legislators that impunity will not be tolerated,”
Sh5 million
Kahiga spoke at the Fourth Nyeri County Prayer Breakfast meeting at Green Hills he said. The Star has also established that
Hotel in Nyeri town. Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri urged leaders to set politics aside He added that it is hypocritical for the government to expect wananchi to respect the Parliamentary Service Commission
and serve residents. He urged NASA leader Raila Odinga to heed calls by envoys to the Constitution yet the government itself does not. Nyabena said the government is processing MPs’ retroactive mileage
recognise Uhuru Kenyatta as the President. “Let us not preach water and drink wine. should demonstrate to its citizens the importance of following the law. Yellow Ribbon allowances since they were sworn in.
It is time to follow and respect the Constitution,” Kiunjuri said. Campaign lawyers are expected to demonstrate to ensure state organs follow the law.

RIVALS

NASA, Jubilee
lawmakers’
standoff may hurt
House business
JAMES MURIMI/The looming standoff
between NASA and Jubilee MPs could
hurt House business as the second
session of the 12th Parliament resumes
today.
In the first session which lasted
between September and December, the
349 MPs pocketed Sh650.4 million in
salaries for attending House sittings in
19 days. Each member of the bicameral
House earned Sh621,250 monthly until
the High Court temporarily stopped the
Salaries and Remuneration Commission
from reviewing their salaries.
National Assembly minority whip
Junet Mohammed yesterday told the
Star they will be selective on the issues
they will participate in at the House
plenary. “We will separate matters of
national importance and those of Jubilee.
We will offer oversight but we will not
participate in any agenda pushed by
Cars parked at Parliament Buildings/FILE Jubilee,” the Suna East MP said.
“We will play our role of representa-
NO PAY CUT tion on important bills that are of national

Lexus, Range Rovers line parking

importance. But issues of approving
some nominees to work in the Executive
are part of Jubilee agenda and we will not
be party to them.” Parliamentary Public
Accounts Committee chairman Opiyo

spots as MPs bag Sh2bn car grants

The disbursements follow a High Court ruling in December that set aside the
implementation of SRC’s drastic pay review for MPs and state officers
JAMES MBAKA
@onchirimbaka
All the 416 MPs have received their
Sh5 million car grants.
The Star has also established that
the Parliamentary Service Commis-
sion is processing MPs’ retroactive
mileage allowances since they were
sworn in. The car grants, which hit
the bank accounts of the MPs in the
last week of January, amount to Sh2
billion. Parliament’s parking spaces
are decorated with sleek and high-
end vehicles, among them Toyota
V8s, Lexus and Range Rovers bought
by new lawmakers. Many of the MPs
traded in their old cars for new ones or
took additional loans from the Bunge
sacco to finance more expensive ve-
hicles befitting their ‘Mheshimiwa’
titles.
SLEEK AND BEFITTING
A number of MPs who are not con-
sidered flashy went for the relatively
less prestigious Toyota TX models that
cost less than Sh5 million in the mar-
ket.
“Yeah, I bought my car last Sun-
day,” said an MP from Central Kenya,
who has been relying on taxis to com-
mute to and from the House.
The disbursements follow a High
Court ruling in December that set
aside the implementation of the SRC’s
drastic pay review for MPs and state
officers. In July last year, the Salaries
and Remuneration Commission ga-
zetted a lower pay structure for law-
makers and top state officers to tame
runaway public wage bill that now is
well above Sh700 billion per year.
GRANT APPLICATIONS
The pay cuts would have saved tax-
payers Sh8billion annually. On De-
cember 28, the Star exclusively re-
ported MPs’ rush to cash in on Justice
George Odunga’s order that lifted the
pay cut.
The Parliamentary Service Com-
mission — the statutory employer —
had given MPs up to the end of Jan-
uary to submit car grant applications
Wandayi separately said his mission is
to ensure they clear queries on audited
accounts. Wandayi (pictured), the ODM
secretary for political affairs, said they
will not help Jubilee push its agenda
in the House. But Kikuyu MP Kimani
Ichung’wa said boycotts by NASA will not
deter Jubilee. Ichung’wa accused NASA
lawmakers of being insincere to their
electorate by drawing allowances and
boycotting sittings.
from all the 416 MPs. They then had
three months to shop around and
prepare purchase documents for cars
worth up to a ceiling of Sh5 million.
A case by the PSC challenging
SRC’s pay review for MPs is at the
High Court. The PSC says the car
grant was a facilitative allowance pre-
viously given to state officers serving
in Parliament. The PSC said giving
car grants was a cheaper alternative
to providing and maintaining official
cars for MPs due to the distance and
the terrain lawmakers cover as they
travel to constituencies.
MPs are now earning a basic salary
of Sh710,000, but could take home as
much as Sh1.1 million monthly, in-
cluding allowances.
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POLITICS GENERAL
EACC chairman SLASHED WITH PANGA
Eliud Wabukala
and CEO
Halakhe Waqo
Fear of lynch mob
at the EACC makes Tetu trader
offices on
August 16 last commit suicide
year
/VICTOR IMBOTO WAMBUGU KANYI/ A 50-year-old
businessman from Ihithe village in Tetu
constituency yesterday committed
suicide thinking he had killed his wife
during a quarrel.
Maina Maranga allegedly slashed his
wife Susan Wanjiku with a panga and
she became unconscious. Thinking he
had killed her, he hung himself. Locals
took Wanjiku to hospital. Maranga ran a
matatu business in Nyeri.
Police boss Job Lesinikwa said
Maranga could have hung himself for
fear of being lynched.
A neigbour said the couple quarrelled
constantly. Wanjiku was admitted
at Nyeri Outspan Hospital in critical
condition.
Maranga’s body was moved to the
Nyeri Referral Hospital mortuary. There
has been a rise in couples injuring, and
in worst case scenarios, killing their
ILLEGAL ASSETS TRACED partners after domestic rows.

Score card: EACC recovers RISK CLOSURE

less than 1% of public cash

Sh57.1 billion was being pursued in the fiscal year ended June 2017. The figures from
the EACC’s annual report of activies only recorded a 0.44 per cent success rate
BRIAN WASUNA of public funds.
@bwasuna The EACC said it averted the loss of
Sh6.1 billion in the 2016-17 period up
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Com- from Sh2.6 billion in the previous fis-
mission recovered assets worth Sh256 cal year, indicating a 57.93 percentage
million out of a possible Sh57.1 billion increase.
of public funds that was being pursued The watchdog managed to trace il-
in 2017, a 63.45 per cent decline from legally acquired assets worth Sh4.913
the previous year. billion in the last financial year com-
The figures from the EACC’s annual pared to Sh3.861 billion in the previ-
report of activies only recorded a 0.44 ous year, indicating a 27.24 percentage
per cent success rate in recovery of increase.
public funds and assets, a sharp indi-
cation of how far Kenya still has to go in NUMBER ONE
bringing corrupt individuals to book in EACC chairman Eliud Wabukala has
the war on graft. described the watchdog’s 2016-17 year
In the financial year ended June as successful, despite the drop in the
2016, the EACC recovered Sh700.58 anti-graft agency’s asset recovery rate.
million out of Sh93.326 billion that was “It has been a successful year for the
under probe, a 0.75 per cent success commission. We have witnessed tre-
rate when commissioner Sophia Lep- mendous achievements in our efforts
uchirit signed off on the annual report to fight corruption and this can be
following the exit of then chairman demonstrated by having had 22 cases
Philip Kinisu. concluded in court, with 17 convic-
The anti-graft agency, however, re- tions,” he said.
corded an increase in the tracing of il- “Regionally, the commission was
legally acquired assets and averting loss ranked number one on evidence and
management of exhibits among 17
Commonwealth Africa Anti-Cor-
ruption Agencies by the Common-
wealth Africa Anti-Corruption Centre
(CAACC) and the United Nations Office
on Drugs and Crime,” Wabukala said
in the report. Under Kinisu and later
Lepuchirit’s leadership in the 2016-17
fiscal year, 14 graft cases were finalised
in court, with 11 convictions.
The number of complaints to the
EACC also surged from 7,929 in the
year ended 2016 to 8,044 in the year
ended June 2017, pointing to a rise in
graft cases.
The rise in complaints recorded at
the EACC also points towards a slight
rise in public confidence towards the
watchdog’s ability to probe graft in
public institutions.
The report, however, offers scant in-
formation on names of individuals un-
der investigation, land size and in some
cases action taken against corrupt
officers. Some of the assets recovered
include the Joseph Kang’ethe estate in
Woodley, Nairobi, which the watchdog
estimates to be valued at Sh75 million
and two pieces of land that had been
grabbed from the Kisumu government
valued at Sh36 million.
MUDAVADI THE TENANT
The NLC revoked title deeds it said had
been allocated to 103 individuals and
companies, some more prominent
than others.
Among those listed by the NLC as
beneficiaries were NASA co-principal
Musalia Mudavadi, James Gachagua,
who is a brother of former Nyeri Gov-
ernor Nderitu Gachagua, and former
CID boss Noah Too.
Mudavadi has denied owning land
in or around James Kang’ethe Estate,
adding he is only a tenant. The EACC
also recovered two parcels of land in
Mombasa that had been grabbed from
the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
valued at Sh130 million. Public funds
recovered include Sh1million owed
to the Kenya Revenue Authority and
Sh1 million embezzled from Samburu
county.
Operators of illegal
slaughterhouses
put on notice
JULIUS OTIENO/ The Nairobi
government yesterday gave the
operators of unlicensed abattoirs 60
days to comply with the set standards
or their premises will be closed.
Agriculture executive Danvas Makori
raised concerns over the safety of meat
residents eat, citing the high number of
slaughterhouses that do not meet basic
operation standards and the shortage of
veterinary officers and meat inspectors.
“Our primary role as the county is to
ensure Nairobians consume safe food.
That is why we cannot sit back and
watch. We must act,” he said.
Makori cited Kiamaiko and Burma
slaughterhouses, which he said are
located in an environment with poor
hygiene and their operators are hostile to
city inspectors.
He said the county has twice tried to
close the nine abattoirs at Kiamaiko, but
its efforts were thwarted by politicians.
Five meat inspectors are attached to
Kiamaiko, but there is no veterinary
officer.
He said only three - Farmers Choice,
Quality Meat Packers and Neema
abattoirs in Lucky summer meet the
basic operation standards. Farmers
Choice has six meat inspectors.

‘ERRORS DURING TALLYING’

High Court allows scrutiny and recount of votes in Embakasi East MP petition
CAROLYNE KUBWA/ The High court has allowed the scrutiny and recount
of votes for the Embakasi East MP election. Francis Mureithi, who ran on the
Jubilee ticket, filed a petition after losing to Paul Ongili, popularly known as
Babu Owino (pictured), who ran on the ODM ticket.
Justice Joseph Sergon yesterday said he had granted Mureithi’s request
for the scrutiny of Forms 35A and the recount of votes for the whole
constituency. “During the hearing of the application, parties agreed there
were errors during the tallying of results. In my view, this is a case where
scrutiny and recount should be granted,” he said. The respondents had
objected, saying the petitioner had applied for a blanket order of polling
stations for scrutiny.
They said Mureuthi should have specified the polling stations where
he wanted votes scrutinised and recounted. Sergon said, “I order the
IEBC to produce sealed ballot boxes for the recount of votes in the entire
constituency since the Forms 35B had errors.” The returning officer also
testified the results he announced did not conform to Forms 37A.
The judge directed the deputy registrar to conduct the exercise and file
a report after two days. Last month, Babu opposed the application for the
scrutiny and recount of votes. Through his lawyer Jackson Awele, he told
Sergon the application by Mureithi was “frivolous”.
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POLITICS GENERAL
CASE TO BE REHEARD BLAMES DEATH ON WITNESS THE DATA

5
Judge orders firearms board to reinstate Ex-police boss denies killing suspect in
Kitui politician’s three guns and licence cell, says he never assaulted anyone
CAROLYNE KUBWA/ The High Court yesterday reversed the decision by the Fire- ALPHONCE MUNG’AHU/ Former Ruaraka OCS Nahashon Mutua yesterday denied
arms Licensing Board to revoke a Kitui politician’s gun licence and withdraw his three murdering a suspect in a police cell on December 19, 2013.
pistols. He told Justice Stella Mutuku that Martin Manyara was beaten by other suspects Number of days within
Justice George Odunga ordered the board to rehear the matter afresh within 30 for making noise in the cell a few minutes after he was brought in while drunk. Mutua which Miguna wants his
days, give Millitonic Kitute an opportunity to be heard and make a decision based on said he never assaulted any suspect as alleged by the prosecution. He said Manyara
the law. Kitute ran for Kitui East MP on the Narc ticket in last year’s polls, but lost to was brought to the station on allegations of attempting to strangle his baby after
passport released
Nimrod Mbai (JP). He challenged the board’s decision, claiming that after the polls, he chasing away his wife in Baba Dogo on that fateful night. Mutua linked the murder to The NRM leader seeks to compel the
was arrested and charged with behaving in a disorderly manner while carrying a gun. prosecution witness Kelvin Odhiambo, alias Nyundo, and other suspects, whom he state to reinstate his passport and make
Kitute said that in the same month, he was arrested, but he bailed himself out, and said beat Manyara. The judge had found Mutua with a case to answer, saying that it available to him within five days of the
was charged eight months later. He told the court that his arrests and prosecution after analysing evidence adduced by 18 prosecution witnesses, she was satisfied the court’s order. He also wants the state to
were in bad faith and only commenced after his complaints about rigging. accused should be put on his defence. facilitate his return from Canada, where
he was deported last week.

DISMISSES APPLICATION
Sonko challenges
bid to have election
petition revived
CAROLE MAINA/ Nairobi Governor Mike
Sonko (pictured) wants an appeal filed by
the ODM deputy director of campaigns
to revive a petition challenging his elec-
tion dismissed.
Through lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui, he
told the Court of Appeal yesterday that
Noah Akala has no grounds to reinstitute
the case. Sonko said the appeal cannot
stand in law as it raises issues similar to
the ones filed by Japheth Muroko and
Zachaeus Okoth.
Akala wants to pursue the petition
after it was dismissed by Justice Msagha
Mbogholi last month. Sonko says there is
no way he can take up the case because
he was a witness in the petition that was
struck out by Mbogholi.
Kinyanjui told Justices Roselyn Nam-
buye, Gatembu Kairu and Kathurima
M’Inoti that because Akala was to be a
witness in the petition by Muroko and
Okoth, whatever he seeks to raise can
be addressed in the earlier appeal.
Sonko’s petition was terminated
NRM leader Miguna Miguna and Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala during a press conference in Nairobi on January 24 /JACK OWUOR after Muroko and Okoth applied to have
it withdrawn, just a day after Muroko
DEPORTED TO CANADA claimed his life was in danger. Justice

Miguna wants state compelled to

Mbogholi, in striking out the petition,
said the two were no longer interested in
prosecuting the case.
The two later faulted the decision to
strike out the petition without hearing

free his passport, facilitate return

their application for withdrawal. They
have appealed. They say the judge
should have set the application for hear-
ing and leave it open for any party to pick
it up. Mbogholi further ordered the two
petitioners to pay Sh5 million costs.
Seeks court orders through lawyers Havi and Khaminwa, demands his passport He was of the view that withdrawing
the case and leaving in abeyance, would
reinstated and produced to him. Says revoking citizenship was illegal and a nullity cause anxiety to Sonko.

JAMES MURIMI & CAROLE MAINA
@TheStarKenya
Self-proclaimed NRM leader
Miguna Miguna now wants the state
compelled to facilitate his return to
Kenya.
Miguna, through lawyers Nelson
Havi and John Khaminwa, filed an
urgent application yesterday at the
Milimani law courts, Nairobi.
He seeks to compel the state to
reinstate his passport and make it
available to him within five days of
the court’s order. He also wants the
court to suspend the Gazette notice
issued by Interior CS Fred Matiang’i
on January 30, which declared the
NRM a criminal organisation.
This will enable him to travel back
to Kenya, he said.
The lawyer-cum-politician was
deported to Canada on Tuesday last
week, but later promised to mount a
titanic legal battle to not only recover
his confiscated Kenyan passport but
also make a grand return.
Miguna has sued Matiang’i,
Director of Immigration Maj (Rtd)
Gordon Kihalangwa, Inspector
General of Police Joseph Boinnet,
Director of Criminal Investigations
George Kinoti, Flying Squad officer
in-charge Said Kiprotich, Attorney
General Githu Muigai and the JKIA
police boss.
The state clarified that Kenyans
who lost their citizenship as a result
of acquiring other nationalities
before the enactment of the 2010
Constitution were required to
reapply.
“Miguna never did this and
continued being a Canadian citizen,”
Interior ministry spokesman
Mwenda Njoka said.
PROTECTION OF RIGHTS
Miguna also wants the Kenya
National Commission on Human
Rights chaired by Kagwiria
Mbogoria to access the Customs and
Immigration clearance area, where
he will be making his entry to the
country, and file a report before the
court.
He says he wants the KNCHR to
observe whether the government
will violate the constitutional,
human rights and Immigration laws
applicable as he returns.
“The act of purportedly revoking
the citizenship of the petitioner,
confiscation of his Kenyan passport,
designating him as a member of a
prohibited group and a prohibited
immigrant are unconstitutional and
illegal, and a nullity,” the application
reads.
Miguna said he is not only a Kenyan
lawyer, but also a barrister and
solicitor in the Province of Ontario
Canada. His profession would be
deeply dented if he was not allowed
to return to Kenya and defend himself
in court, he said.
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POLITICS GENERAL

REPORT COMPLETE National

We’ll not be party to debate

wish to remind you that the office of Assembly Public
the appointing authority for Cabinet Investments
Secretaries is vacant, hence no need Committee
to constitute the Committee on Ap- chairman
pointments.” Abdulswamad

on Cabinet nominees, it’s a

Yesterday, sources within the com- Shariff on
mittee that vetted the nine nominees February 12
on Thursday and Friday last week / HEZRON NJOROGE
said the report was ready and all the

Jubilee affair – NASA MPs

nominees have sailed through the
vetting process.
“We will be meeting this evening
(yesterday) as a committee to adopt
the report ahead of tomorrow, when
it shall be tabled in the House,” a
Before the House went on recess last year in December, NASA did not member of the committee said.

nominate representatives to sit in the Committee on Appointments
GIDEON KETER
@ArapGKeter
NASA will stay away from Parliament
this afternoon as MPs are expected to
adopt and debate the report on the
vetting of Cabinet Secretary nomi-
nees.
Yesterday, Minority Whip and Suna
East MP Junet Mohamed said the Op-
position will not be party to Jubilee
affairs in Parliament.
“The issue of approving some
nominees to work in the Executive is
a Jubilee agenda. We will not be party
to it,” he told the Star on the phone.
Before the House went on recess
(+) OPPOSITION LEGISLATORS
SKIPPED VETTING PROCESS
On Thursday, NASA MPs boycotted the vetting of
Cabinet nominees. The vetting started at 9.30am and
was attended by Jubilee MPs who are members of the
Appointments Committee. The committee is chaired
by Speaker Justin Muturi. National Assembly Minority
leader John Mbadi wrote to the Speaker stating that
the Opposition will not take part in the process. First
to appear before the panel was Public Service, Youth
and Gender Affairs CS nominee Margaret Kobia. The
absence of NASA legislators in the grilling of President
Uhuru Kenyatta’s Cabinet nominees gave them an easy
ride and buried tough questions that have dogged their
pasts. The alliance declined to send its members to the
Committee on Appointments – a vetting panel.
last year in December, NASA did not
nominate representatives to sit in the
Committee on Appointments, which
is chaired by National Assembly
Speaker Justin Muturi.
Minority Leader John Mbadi said
the Opposition could not nominate
members to the crucial committee
“because we do not recognise Uhuru
Kenyatta as President”.
“As you are aware and is clearly
spelt out in Standing Order 204( 1 ),
the only responsibility of the Com-
mittee on Appointments is to con-
sider the names for approval by the
House,” he said.
“This requirement presupposes
and anticipates the naming of Cab-
inet Secretaries by the appointing
authority. In view of the above, I
The committee had on Saturday
and Sunday retreated to Naivasha to
write the report. By Sunday evening,
the committee had agreed on and
passed all the names.
The Secretariat was left behind
to write the final report, which was
presented to the committee yesterday
evening at Parliament Buildings.
The nominees who were vetted
are Margaret Kobia (Public Service
and Youth), John Munyes (Mining ), ‘ISSUES OF
Farida Karoney (Lands), Peter Munya
(East African Community) and Mon- APPROVING
ica Juma (Foreign Affairs). The oth-
ers are former DPP Keriako Tobiko
SOME
(Environment and Forestry), Simon NOMINEES TO
Chelugui (Water), former Marsabit
Governor Ukur Yatani (Labour) and
WORK IN THE
Rashid Mohammed (Sports). EXECUTIVE
If the House will adopt the report
endorsing the nominees, Uhuru will ARE JUBILEE
formally appoint them. AGENDA’

CATTLE RUSTLING CALLS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Teenager held with AK-47 rifle in Laikipia
ELIUD WAITHAKA/ A teenager has been arrested with a loaded AK-47 rifle during
a joint operation to recover more than 600 cattle stolen from Ole Naishu Ranch in
Laikipia two weeks ago. The suspected cattle rustler was nabbed at Loruk, on the
Laikipia-Isiolo border as security officers from three counties launched an operation
to recover the cattle. Laikipia county police commander Simon Kipkeu said security
officers from Samburu, Laikipia and Isiolo are carrying out a joint operation to end cat-
tle rustling. Early this month, armed raiders struck at Ole Naishu Ranch in Laikipia East
subcounty and drove away 875 cattle. Only 200 animals have been recovered.
Laikipia county commissioner Onesmus Musyoki has warned chiefs in Laikipia to
assist in recovery of the stolen cattle or be interdicted.
Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua
/ WAMBUGU KANYI
MP opposes eviction of Karatina traders
WAMBUGU KANYI/ Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua yesterday said he will oppose evic-
tion or relocation of traders in Karatina by the Nyeri government. The MP said there
must be a process of eviction of hawkers, which should include public participation.
He spoke in Nyeri town. “No hawker will be moved from somewhere to nowhere. They
eke a living out of their small businesses. Let the county government know these are
human beings who need consultation before any move is made,” Gachagua said.
The MP said Governor Mutahi Kahiga should use his time to dialogue with traders
before demolishing the illegal structures, which he claims are on the road. The Nyeri
government last week said it will evict traders on the roadsides. The MP also said he is
pushing for funds of the contractor who is building the stalled Karatina Market.
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POLITICS GENERAL
RAVAGES OF DROUGHT
Students drop out of school to look for water and food in Naivasha
GEORGE MURAGE/Students in parts
of Naivasha are dropping out of school
to look for water and food because of
the drought.
Stakeholders are alling on the nation-
al and county governments to intervene
and sink boreholes for schools with
many students.
This emerged during parents’ day
at Milimani High School in Naivasha,
which one of the schools hurt by the
water shortage.
SHORT, SHALLOW TRAINING
New learning system in disarray,
lack of training, materials cited
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Knut and teachers say more time
needed to implement new curriculum that will replace the 8-4-4 syllabus
IMENDE BENJAMIN
AND LEWIS NYAUNDI
@TheStarKenya
The new curriculum is in confusion
for lack of materials, shortage
of teachers and shallow teacher
training, stakeholders have said.
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum
Development said more time
is required to streamline the
education sector.
“Some schools have received
teaching materials. The process is
ongoing. Others will get books in due
course,” KICD director Julius Jwan
told the Star on Sunday
Piloting of the 2-6-3-3-3 model
started nationwide last month and
is intended to phase out the 8-4-4
system in 10 years.
It places emphasis on formative
years of learning, where students
will spend eight years — two in pre-
primary and six in primary.
The pilot covers two years of pre-
primary and three years of lower
primary education. So far, education
stakeholders — teachers, parents
and school management — are
engaged in a blame game over halting
implementation.
WON’T PROVIDE BOOKS
Some schools are yet to receive
teaching materials, leaving teachers
confused. A number of schools have
reverted to the old syllabus.
KICD is supposed to supply the
curriculum design to all public and
private schools to guide teachers on
how students ought to be taught, but
it was not required to provide schools
with new approved textbooks.
“The only book KICD was required
to distribute was the grade three
mathematics books, as part of a
project between the government and
the World Bank,” Jwan said.
Other books were to be purchased
by the Education ministry under the
new book distribution policy.
The government is distributing
the textbooks directly to schools,
Addressing the press during the
meeting, Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara said
she would work with the county govern-
ment to address the issue of water.
Kihara admitted the drought had tak-
en a toll on the 72 primary and 35 sec-
ondary schools in the constituency.
“Despite the challenges, I praise the
management of this school, which has
the highest number of students, for con-
tinuing to admit poor students who are
eager to learn,” she said.
Teacher Lynette Akinyi and pupils at Senator Obama Primary School in Kogelo in July 16, 2015 /REUTERS
meaning school heads will no longer
receive money to buy them as under
the old arrangement.
The institute relies on four printing
firms to publish curriculum designs.
Jwan said the printing materials
are exhausted afterthe bulk printing
of new curriculum materials.
“We have four major printing firms
in the country. Since printing of the
new curriculum began, the materials
they use have been depleted. Things
are a little slow since the paper used
in the printing is mainly imported,”
he said.
He said paper for printing
textbooks might take longer to arrive.
But national chairman of the
Kenya Primary Schools Heads
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Kihara challeged the Education
PS Dr Belio Kipsang, who visited the
school last year, to keep his promise of
providing learning material and more
teaching staff.
Naivasha subcounty commissioner
Isaac Masinde identified Longonot, Ol-
karia, Mai Mahiu and parts of Naivasha
town as the most affected.
He said they were working on an as-
sessment report on the drought situa-
tion before seeking help.
Association Shem Ndolo told the Star
on Sunday that school heads have not
complained about lack of of teaching
materials. “My school and those
around us have already received
materials for the new curriculum,”
he said.
CEO Kenya Private Schools
Association Peter Ndoro disagrees
with the idea that new books are the
main tool for proper teaching ofthe
new curriculum.
Curriculum design is the backbone
of competence in the rollout, he said,
adding that the content in lower
primary classes remains the same.
“The only thing changing is how
teachers will teach, not how students
learn,” he said.
Masinde said all informal structures
next to learning institutions would be de-
molished as they were source of drugs
and illicit brews.
“We are happy that last we did not
have any case of strikes in our school and
there was no examination malpractice,”
he said.
Naivasha subcounty TSC direc-
tor Eunice Muthusi said that teacher
shortage was still an issue mainly in
primary schools.
Knut secretary general Wilson
Sossion emphasises that more
time for training teachers on the
new curriculum is required to get
things right.
Sossion said the month-long
training held in December last year
was too shallow for a paradigm shift,
and most teachers do not understand
the new teaching procedure.
“Training is sensitive and ought to
be deep and continuous. It should be
similar to college training to enable
teachers to fully understand the
curriculum,” he said.
However, Jwan said the 2017 training
was basic induction that will be
followed by a programme by the
Teachers Service Commission.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
THE DATA
10
Number of years in which
the 8-4-4 system is to
be phased out
The new curriculum that was rolled
out this year in is in disarray for lack of
materials, shortage of teachers and
shallow training, stakeholders say
NEEDS MORE TIME
Curriculum good
for the teachers
who understand it,
head teacher says
ALVIN RATEMO/The new system of
education is good, but challenging to
those who have not understood it fully,
according to one head teacher.
Eronge Primary School head teacher
Kepha Bwana (pictured) said the govern-
ment through the ministry of Education
will need more time to elaborate the
curriculum to be understood in depth by
stakeholders.
“It is a challenge to the ministry to
make sure the new curriculum is clearly
defined to avoid onfusion. This will only
be done through doing a pilot exercise in
all the schools in the country,” he said.
He spoke at the school on Sunday
during a consultative meeting with the
parents.
According to Bwana, whose school is
among the pilot centres, the new system
requires measures put in place to make it
clear to some who have not fully under-
stood how it will work.
The planned rollout of the new cur-
riculum had earlier been blamed for the
confusion in schools in first term when
most parents adopted a wait and see
attitude with the hope of getting clarity
on what books they should purchase.
The argument has been that the
curriculum neglected the sectors which
accelerate economic growth such as
agriculture, construction, and fishing.
An influx of white-collar job trainees
over time created a skills imbalance in
the job market, resulting in one of Ken-
ya’s biggest obstacles to development
– youth unemployment, which currently
stands at 40 per cent.
Bwana urged teachers study the
curriculum design.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
POLITICS MINISTRIES
KENYANS FIRST
Expatriates will only serve
3-year term in public jobs
According to the draft PSC Regulations 2018, the contract will only be
renewed once and the expatriates will not be eligible for promotion
LEWIS NYAUNDI
@XnyaundiH
The Public Service Commission will
not employ expatriates unless no
Kenyan can meet the needs of a pub-
lic agency. Even then, appointees will
only serve on contract and will not be
eligible for promotion.
According the draft PSC Regulations
2018, the approval of the commission
will be required before any public
agency considers foreigners for any
position. The regulations will replace
the current PSC Regulations 2005 and
For more news give effect to the Public Service Com-
on our website, mission Act, 2017.
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Environment PS ONE MILLION KIDS AT RISK
Charles Sunkuli
and Chinese Save the Children
Ambassador
Lui Xian Fa appeals for Sh3
(2nd L) during
the Chinese
billion for relief aid
Spring Festival
celebrations at AGATHA NGOTHO/ Kenya needs about
Kasarani Stadium Sh3 billion for food aid between now and
on February 29, April, an international charity has said.
2016 Save the Children Kenya country
/COLLINS KWEYU director Wang Le yesterday said the
resources are required for food, water,
livestock, health nutrition, peace
security, education and agriculture.
Priority areas include Garissa, Isiolo,
Kajiado, Kilifi, Kitui, Mandera, Marsabit,
Samburu, Taita Taveta, Tana River and
Wajir counties.
One million children are at risk of
dropping out of school due to drought
and conflict. “The funding will also help
keep children in school and to set up
mobile schools for the children who
have already been forced to drop out,”
Wang said.
David Wright, the regional director,
said 4.7 million children could drop out of
school across Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia
and South Sudan due to drought and
conflict. “We are urgently appealing
for funding to keep children in school,”
he said. Wright spoke during a media
briefing on the prospect of drought and
conflict shutting down schools in
East Africa.
TOXIC LOVE
Break up with
plastics, UN urges
in Valentine’s clip
the required qualification is available (+) PSC TO OVERSEE
for appointment,” the draft regula-
tions 2018 reads. STAFFING AT STATE
The regulations further state those CORPORATIONS
appointed on contract will serve for
no more than three years, which will The draft PSC Regulations 2018 place
only be renewed once. Upon expiry workers of state parastatals under
of the contract, officers will be re-
quired to report to the commission.
the PSC. Previously, most state
corporations had greater autonomy
THEY WILL
They will be required to seek renewal in the management of their staff. BE REQUIRED
at least six months before the expiry of The regulations give the commission
the contract. direct powers to delegate hiring of TO SEEK
PSC chief counsel Jacqueline
Manani said, “Contracts will only be
public workers. In the 2005 rules, the
commission required authority from the
RENEWAL
renewed if the workload justifies fur- President to delegate. Unlike the current AT LEAST
ther engagement, the performance
of the public officer is justifiable, the
regulations, the proposed rules have
a chapter on promotion and reporting
SIX MONTHS GILBERT KOECH/ Unep has urged
people around the world to “break up”
public officer has expressed a desire to on values and principles of governance BEFORE with plastics as they prepare to mark
serve on a contract basis.” as well as values and principles of Valentine’s Day.
She said the aim is to ensure the public service in compliance with the THE EXPIRY In a two-minute Valentine’s Day
public sector employs Kenyans. “Ken-
yans will always have first priority in
Constitution of Kenya, 2010. During the
PSC awards in December, no one was
OF THE clip called It’s not me, it’s you, the UN
says plastics remain a major source
the public sector,” Manani said. awarded the ethics and integrity award. CONTRACT of pollution. Valentine’s Day is marked
annually on February 14.
The film explores dependence on
single-use plastics and the struggle to
Meteorological MARCH-MAY SEASON break the dependence. The video has a
Department happy ending-the main character finds
director general
Peter Ambenje
Met to give long rains report on Monday new love in sustainable alternatives.
Head of UN Environment Erik Solheim
during a press CHARLES MGHENYI/ The Meteorologi- partment will then analyse the findings, (pictured) said the love with disposable
conference cal Department next Monday will issue a before coming up with a local report. plastics has a toxic side effect. “This
in Mombasa comprehensive report on the outlook of “The report will help us, as country, to Valentine’s Day we are urging people
yesterday the March-May long rains. prepare in advance on what is expected. to break up with throwaway bottles,
/ CHARLES MGHENYI Director general Peter Ambenje yes- It will help us plan to reduce the impact of straws, utensils and bags and help turn
terday said they are meeting scientist climate related disasters,” Ambenje said. tide on plastic waste,” Solheim says.
from Igad member states to develop He spoke on the sidelines of the 48th Kenya banned plastic bags on August
consensus on the regional climate out- Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook 28 last year, earning support far and
look for the March to May season. Forum at the Whitesands Hotel in wide. The Environment ministry is now
A team from the Meteorological De- Mombasa. contemplating action on plastic bottles.
 12 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, February 13, 2018

POLITICS JUDICIARY
PHOTO STORY OUT ON BAIL
Lawyer Harun
Ndubi at the
Ndubi charged
Milimani law with driving under
courts yesterday
/COLLINS KWEYU
influence of alcohol
ALPHONCE MUNG’AHU /Human rights
lawyer Harun Ndubi was yesterday
charged with driving under the influence
of alcohol, failing to comply with police
instructions and causing obstruction on
Jakaya Kikwete Road, Nairobi.
He denied the charges before Milimani
resident magistrate Elector Riany. On
Sunday evening, Ndubi allegedly caused
obstruction and inconvenienced other
road users.
He was also accused of failing to
blow into the breathalyser upon being
instructed to do so by a police officer in
uniform. Ndubi was stopped on suspi-
cion of driving under the influence of
alcohol. He was arrested near Gate D of
State House while on his way home.
Ndubi, through his lawyer John
Khaminwa, asked the court to release
him on personal bond, saying he is an
officer of the court and cannot abscond.
He told the court police did not conduct
thorough investigation on the alleged
offences against him before he was
arraigned in court.
The magistrate released him on
GENUINE? Sh30,000 bail, pending the hearing on
February 23.

Parents sue Knec for cancelling SABOTAGE

already published KCSE results
When the results were released, Chebuyusi was ranked 16 nationally and
position one in Kakamega. A month later council cancelled results, citing cheating
ANNETTE WAMBULWA
@TheStarKenya
Parents of Chebuyusi High School
have moved to court, challenging the
decision by Knec to cancel results of
190 students who sat the 2017 KCSE
exam.
When the results were released last
year, Chebuyusi was ranked 16th na-
tionally and position one in Kakame-
ga county. A month later the exam-
inations council cancelled the results,
citing cheating.
The parents want the court to sus-
pend the decision by Knec and the
Ministry of Education to cancel the
results, pending determination of the
case. In the petition filed at the Mili-
mani Courts, the parents say Knec
acted arbitrarily and contrary to
fairness in releasing the results, an-
nounced to the whole country, only
to cancel those results a month later.
“We learnt through media reports,
radio, television and newspapers
with anger, shock and dismay that
the celebrated results had been can-
celled.”
Through the period of the 2017
KCSE examination and the month
during which the exam was marked,
neither the school nor the students or
parents were informed of any report
on irregularity.
They say if Knec discovered during
the marking that there was collusion
among the candidates, the results
should not have been released in the
first place.
“The students and schools re-
ceived congratulatory messages from
Kakamega county and the entire
country, from friends, relatives and
well-wishers,” the petition reads.
The parents say the results con-
firmed the hard work finally paid off
for the students and teachers. They
say the cancellation of results has left
the candidates, entire families and
parents resigned, helpless and in ut-
ter shock.
Through lawyer Charles Malala,
the parents further say the decision
by Knec will stop the students from
applying to join public and private
SCHOOL NOT universities by February 15, which
is the deadline. They say the deci-
INFORMED OF sion by Knec to cancel the results
without proper and transparent in-
ANY vestigations and relying on secret,
CHEATING undisclosed sources to make such an
extreme decision is arbitrary, unfair,
CASE unwarranted and unjust.
Safaricom boss
to explain delay in
Garissa raid case
ALPHONCE MUNG’AHU /A Nairobi court
yesterday issued summons for Safar-
icom’s acting MD and two of his juniors
to explain why they are delaying the
Garissa University College terror attack
case.
Milimani chief magistrate Francis
Andayi issued the summons for the
three. Prosecutor Ducan Ondimu said
the mobile service provider has been
frustrating the proceedings in which
147 students were killed and several
seriously injured at the university on
April 2, 2015. A witness, Inspector
Rabala, has been skipping court when
he is required to testify on behalf of
Safaricom.
“Safaricom Ltd is treating this matter
casually, despite the seriousness of
For more news the case,” Ondimu said. Those accused
on our website, of terrorism are Rashid Charles, Mo-
scan this quick hamed Ali, Hassan Aden, Sahal Diriye
response code
using your
and Osman Abdi.
The case will be heard tomorrow.
smartphone.

CLEAR BACKLOG CJ David Maraga

Cases more than 5 years old to be expedited, Maraga promises
HILTON OTENYO/Chief Justice David Maraga has said cases
that have been lying in the courts for more than five years will
be resolved by the end of the year.
He laid the foundation stone for the High Court building in
Kakamega yesterday. Litigants who fail to appear in courts for
hearing when summoned will have their cases dismissed with
costs. The CJ said the Judiciary will continue with the speedy
hearing of cases even after the end of the year.
Maraga advised the public to have cases about boundaries
and disagreements over land resolved by elders to reduce
the backlog in courts. “It is only in Kenya where litigants want
to go on with every case. In other jurisdictions even when
lays a foundation
stone for the
new High
cases have been filed, they are either referred to arbitration Court Building
or court-annexed mediation,” he said. Kakamega Governor in Kakamega
Wycliffe Oparanya, JSC registrar Anne Amadi, Kakamega yesterday
presiding judge Ruth Sitati and Deputy Governor Philip Kutima /HILTON OTENYO
were present.
The new complex will house eight courtrooms, nine judges’
offices, registries, lawyers’ roaming space and lactating moth-
ers’ space. Maraga said the JSC does not have enough land and
environment judges to post to every county. “We want to have
many chief and principal magistrates so that they can deal with
cases which fall under the jurisdiction until we have enough
judges,” he said.
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POLITICS JUDICIARY
CONSTITUTION VS PENAL CODE OPENED IN NOVEMBER THE DATA

36
Marsabit court sentences two men to Judiciary to deploy staff to Dadaab court
death, guilty of robbery with violence to ease access to justice, liaises with UN
ABDIKADIR CHARI/ Two men have been sentenced to death by Marsabit law court SUSAN MUHINDI/ The Judiciary plans to send judicial officers to the newly built
principal magistrate Boas Ombewa after they were found guilty of robbery with Dadaab law courts.
violence. Caroline Kabucho from the Office of the Registrar yesterday told the Star on the Number of travellers
The prosecution told the court that on July 17 last year, the accused — Louryen phone that they are liaising with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees who died in a Salgaa road
Arongor and Hille Arbier — accompanied by two children, robbed Abdi Omar of his regarding the accommodation of its staff. She said before officers are sent to their
Sh15,000 mobile phone Galaxy Samsung in Illiret, North Horr subcounty. The court new stations, a good welfare plan has to be in place. “Dadaab is a hardship area. We
accident in December
heard that on the same day, the two, together with the children, used violence against can’t just send our staff out until we take their welfare into consideration,” she said.
Omar. The two have 14 days to appeal. Meanwhile, Ombewa put the two children on The Chief Justice has to gazette the new courthouse before it begins to operate. The NTSA director general Francis Mejja
18-month probation. In December, the Supreme Court said the death sentence is UNHCR said government representatives had committed to deploy judicial staff by banned night travel for all matatus after
unconstitutional. Section 204 of the Penal Code provides for capital punishment. January 1 to have the court begin operations. It was opened last November. an accident in Salgaa claimed 36 lives. He
said the rise in road accidents prompted
the decision.
PHOTO STORY
STORMED WITH SUPPORTERS
Ex-MP Lempurkel
demanded suspect
freed or he’d burn
station, says police
ELIUD WAITHAKA/ A police officer
yesterday narrated to a Nanyuki court
how former Laikipia North MP Mathew
Lempurkel and his supporters stormed
the Rumuruti police station about two
years ago and threatened to set it ablaze.
Lawrence Waweru said Lemurkel
(pictured) was accompanied by about 10
supporters and demanded the release
of Dominic Lenyamile, who had been ar-
rested for malicious damage to property.
The former lawmaker is facing two
counts of incitement to violence. He is
accused of threatening to burn down the
Rumuruti Police Station to free a suspect.
The second count is that he threat-
ened to harm officer Nicholas Kipruto,
who was manning the report desk at the
station on July 31, 2016.
Waweru told chief magistrate Lucy
Mutai that he found Lempurkel telling
Kipruto to free Lenyamile, failing which
they would burn the station.
Joseph Wairimu is escorted out of a Milimani court, Nairobi, yesterday. He was charged with murdering Alex Maigwa near Pumwani Road in Gikomba, Nairobi, on “Shortly, the OCS arrived, accom-
January 3 /COLLINS KWEYU panied by the area DCIO, and talked to
the MP. I was instructed to escort the
OMTATAH PETITION suspect to the Nyahururu police station,”

Night travel ban still suspended

he said.
The magistrate directed another
three witnesses be brought before the
court so the matter can be disposed of
by March. Unlike in previous instances

pending hearing of case — court

where the MP was escorted to the
court by hundreds of his supporters,
only a handful of residents were present
yesterday.
On July 25 last year, the case was
adjourned for the third time after Lem-
Directs the NTSA to file responses to the petition that sought to have the ban vetoed. purkel was charged before a Kibera court
and his lawyer said he was not prepared
State authority stopped matatus from operating at night after a series of road accidents to proceed because he was involved in
other matters.

ANNETTE WAMBULWA
@WambulwaAnnette
The High Court yesterday extended
the order suspending the January
night travel ban that was imposed
by the National Transport and Safety
Authority.
The court issued the orders in
January after activist Okiya Omtatah
filed a case challenging NTSA’s
decision to ban night travel on
December 31 last year.
The NTSA has not, however, filed
responses to the petition. It said it was
represented in the case by the AG.
Justice Chacha Mwita directed the
NTSA to file its responses and appear
in court for hearing of the petition on
April 24.
The court further consolidated
another two matters, which were
also challenging the NTSA’s decision
regarding the Omtatah case.
In the petition, Omtatah argued
that the ban was contrary to Article
232-1-(f) of the Constitution, which
requires provision of timely, accurate
information to the public.
He said the ban was vague and
violates Articles 28 and 29-1 that
protect human dignity and freedom
and security of individuals. Omtatah
also said the ban is discriminatory,
as it “only affects long-distance
travellers”.
It breaches Article 27 of the
Constitution, he said.
NTSA director general Francis
Mejja banned night travel for all
matatus after an accident in Salgaa
claimed 36 lives.
In a joint statement with the Traffic
Police department on New Year’s Eve,
he said the rise in road accidents led
to the decision.
There was a public uproar after
the ban was implemented. Transport
sector players said they were losing
millions of shillings. Travellers also
complained.
Last month, the government
promised it would lift the ban
after thorough fleet management
regulations are set.
It said sector players would issue a
comprehensive report on compliance
with additional traffic rules.
The Transport PS told the
Parliamentary Committee on
Transport that the lift of the ban
would be enforced selectively and
progressively.
“We’ll lift the night travel on PSVs
ban in two weeks. This will, however,
be done selectively to operators who
have complied with the regulations.
We should get daily reports on
performance of all vehicles,” PS Paul
Maringa told the committee chaired
by Pokot South MP David Pkosing.
He said they urged matatu
operators to increase their daytime
travels to cover night operations.
14
NEWS NEWS GENERAL
NOT CONSULTED
Nyeri Senator
opposes eviction of
hawker from town
WAMBUGU KANYI/ Nyeri Senator
Ephraim Maina (pictured) has opposed
plans by the county government to evict
hawkers from towns in the county.
He said leaders were not consulted. He
assured traders their kiosks will not be
razed until an agreement is reached.
On Thursday, Transport CEC Muthui
Kariuki issued a notice to traders who
own kiosks on the roadside to relocate
since the county government wanted to
rehabilitate pavements.
THE DATA
10
Number of corruption
and cases last year
Many Kenyans have in the past fallen
prey to unscrupulous conmen masquer-
ading as KDF officers and officials from
the Ministry promising them military
jobs.
‘DOES’NT KNOW OUR PROBLEMS’
Witu residents
protest new chief,
say he is an outsider
CHETI PRAXIDES/ More than 300
residents of Witu town and its environs
on Monday protested claiming a chief
has been imposed on them.
The residents want Simon Macharia
removed, saying he is not from their
community.
Macharia, a former assistant chief at
Soroko sublocation in Witu division, was
promoted to senior chief early
this month.
They locked the office and threatened
to forcefully evict him, saying there are
many people within the community
who can do the work yet none of the
applicants had been considered.
For more news They argued he was not aware of
on our website, challenges and issues affecting them
scan this quick and that as such won’t be of help.
response code Assistant county commissioner Wesley
using your Koech called for calm saying the
smartphone. government was looking into the matter.
THE-STAR.CO.KE
WILL BE BLACKLISTED
No payment for
shoddy jobs, Kisii
contractors told
BENSON NYAGESIBA/ Kisii county Pub-
lic Works executive Vincent Sangwe has
threatened to blacklist contractors who
do a shoddy job on roads. Sangwe noted
that some contractors rush for payment
without a completion certificate saying
none will be paid. The Kenya Roads Fund
received Sh300 million from fuel levies
for road maintenance.
LETTERS FROM ‘KIOSKS’ FAKE
EACC, media urged to
monitor recruitment
Corruption and malpractice witnessed has declined in recent
years due to role played by outside bodies like anti graft agency
JOSEPH NDUNDA
@ Joseph_Ndunda
The Kenya Defence Forces has invit-
ed National Intelligence Service and
EACC to monitor the ongoing re-
cruitment exercise of 2,000 recruits
to prevent corruption.
The month-long recruitment that
started yesterday, and is expect-
ed to end on March 13 seeks to hire
general recruits, constabularies and
tradesmen.
KDF’s vice chief Lieutenant Gen-
eral Joseph Kasaon yesterday said
Transparency International will also
be overseeing the exercise, and wel-
comed the media to do the same.
Kasaon said cases of corruption
MUST JOIN SECONDARY
Samburu school
heads told to trace
former KCPE pupils
MARTIN RWAMBA / Samburu county
director for education Zachary Mutwiri
yesterday called on primary school head
teachers to trace pupils who sat for last
year’s KCPE exams and ensure that they
all join to secondary schools. He blamed
this on harmful cultural beliefs.He also
told all heads to paint buses yellow to
meet deadline.
during military recruitment have de-
clined due the role played by outside
bodies especially the media.
He said said during the recruit-
ment exercise conducted las year, 10
Kenyans were conned out of Sh1.9
million.
Six cases were reported in 2016
where fraudsters obtained Sh2
million while in 2015, 28 cases
were reported and Sh6 million was
involved.
“For this declining corruption mal-
practice the KDF appreciates the role
played by other outside bodies espe-
cially the media and we would urge
that the same support be extended to
us during this years recruitment ex-
ercise,” Kasaon said.
“Genuine calling letters will be
given by recruiting officers within
Tuesday, January 13, 2018
GIRLS NOT RECOGNISED
Widows in Kisii
mistreated by
husbands’ kin
BENSON NYAGESIBA/ Widows in Kisii
county yesterday complained of being
raised mishandled by their brother-in-
law as soon as their husbands die and
those with only daughters denied op-
portunity to inherit property. They called
on both the county and the national
governments to intervene as they find it
difficult to raise their children.
the recruitment centre. Any calling
letter issued from a kiosk somewhere
is fake,” Kasaon said.
He said many Kenyans have in
the past fallen prey to conmen mas-
querading as KDF officers and offi-
cials from the Ministry promising
military jobs.
“Kenyans are advised that brib-
ery and other acts of corruption are
against the law. Those found doing so
will be arrested and prosecuted,” he
said.
Candidates must be ready to take
part in physical and mental tests, ver-
ification of academic and profession-
al certificates and oral interviews.
Minimum requirement for tech-
nicians is C in KCSE, C- for catechist
and D+ for artisans, and other rele-
vant professional certificates.
Vice chief of
Defence Forces
Lt General
Joseph Kasaon
(L) and head
of personnel
at Defence
headquarters
Martin Ong’oyi
at the DoD
yesterday
/JOSEPH NDUNDA
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NEWS BUSINESS
DEGREDATION
We don’t need any more investors in Masai Mara, it’s become congested, says Tunai
ELIZABETH KIVUVA/There are enough investors in the
Masai Mara National Reserve, Narok Governor Samuel
Tunai has said. No more campsites will be allowed to set
up in the reserve. He cited congestion and degradation
of the ecosystem.
“The sight of camps after every mile of a safari mostly
occupying the forested areas is quite annoying. We have
banned a few permanent camps and with this, given
the animals a ‘Christmas’ feel,” he said during a tourism
stakeholders forum in Nairobi.
The wildebeest migration has put the Masai Mara
National Reserve and Kenya at large on the global arena
as one of the world’s most thrilling displays of wildlife
in their natural environment. “Most of these investors
bribe county officials and the National Environmental
Management Authority officials to acquire the docu-
ments needed to open shop. When taken to court, they
easily find their way out,” Tunai said.
SERENGETI
With the new development, the uncontrolled increase in
the number of visitors will be checked. There are plans to
improve the infrastructure. This is expected to increase
earnings. High-calibre visitors had started booking
lodges at the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, which
is four times larger than the Masai Mara and also hosts
the wildebeest migration.
At its peak times, during the migration from June to
August, the Masai Mara receives more than 8,000 tour-
ists at the same time, leading to lines of 70 or more safari
vans queuing at prime viewing points. According to the
BRANDS AND CULTURE
CHRIS HARRISON
Economic Survey 2016 by the Kenya National Bureau of
Statistics, Masai Mara recorded a six per cent increase
in tourists from 138,200 to 146,900 between 2011 and
2015.
What is
The Masai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s
wildlife safari. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone
in a
involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and de-
parting in November.
name?

C
EO behaviour directly impacts
brand health. That’s why it’s
Tourism CS Najib prudent to prevent your leader’s
Balala during the personal brand becoming bigger than
National Tourism the company’s.
To be fair, this hasn’t happened too
Stakeholders’
frequently in our region. I can count the
Forum in Nairobi examples on the fingers of one hand.
yesterday But, as our economies grow and CEO
/COURTESY smugness swells in proportion, we
will see more companies getting into
trouble this way.
A salutory lesson is showing at
the moment at a cinema near you,
featuring The Weinstein Company. Last
year, Hollywood staggered when the
film studio’s eponymous co-founder
Harvey Weinstein was accused of
sexual abuse by more than 80 women.
As you’ll have read, the stories are
varied but the accusations range from
inappropriate behaviour to sexual
harassment and rape.
It’s also clear that Weinstein
represented an extreme version of the
wider CEO culture in Hollywood, where
wealth and power have encouraged
a sense of impunity since the early
1930s.
The studio has lost film
opportunities, stars and filmmakers
like Quentin Tarantino (now caught up
in a toxic news story of his own). No
doubt the board and shareholders are
in the midst of a ‘something must be
done’ conversation, and it‘s evident
that the whole company culture must
be revamped. That’s the big job facing
the studio’s new leader who is now, of
course, a woman.
Maria Contreras-Sweet has been
quick to announce that the new
‘DON’T BE BORING’ Weinstein Company will have private
breastfeeding rooms, three free meals

Sell experiences to keep tourists

a day, and will promote a more open
and inclusive work environment.
Frankly my dear, I’m not sure anyone
gives a damn. What is needed is root
canal work, not cosmetic dentistry.

coming back, CS tells investors

Balala says, ‘We cannot continue with business as usual, we’ll become dinosaurs’.
Despite growing tourism receipts, growth in numbers has been on a slow climb
CYNTHIA ILAKO growth in numbers has been on a
@LadyKanyali slow climb over the past decade.
Tourism players have been faulted for THE DUBAI EXPERIENCE
failing to invest in complementary Dubai is a popular destination that
facilities and services. CS Najib Bala- offers a variety of experiences and ad-
la said this has slowed the industry’s venture. From desert safaris, to dhow
growth. He said no progress has been rides and sky diving, Dubai offers
made since he urged hotel owners to memorable experiences.
invest in facilities other than lodging Data by the Kenya National Bureau
and game drives. of Statistics shows international tour-
“The tourism sector may not be ist arrivals hit a record high of 1.89
suffering because of security issues million in 2007 and have yet to reach
but because industry players have be- such numbers since. Within the last
come boring,” Balala said yesterday. decade, the industry has suffered
“We cannot continue with business major shocks due to insecurity, in-
as usual, we’ll become dinosaurs.” cluding the 2007-08 post-election vi-
Despite growing tourism receipts, olence that made arrivals dip by more
than half in 2008 to 721,566 from the
1.8 million the previous year.
The industry has also had to grap-
ple with al Shabaab attacks in major
towns including Nairobi, Mombasa,
Malindi, Kwale and Garissa. KNBS
data show that since 2008, the num-
ber of foreign visitors has increased
by an average 200,000, with the ex-
emption of the 2011-14 period when
numbers declined from 1.26 million
visitors to 861,395.
Balala said product diversity was
the key to realising the sector’s goal
of three million tourists annually and
growing revenue to at least Sh200
billion annually.
“We can see the numbers that have
come in, the resilience of that number
is because security has been beefed
up, but nothing else has changed,”
he said. In 2017, arrivals grew 9.8 per
cent to 1.47 million, while revenue
from tourism grew 20.3 per cent to
Sh120 billion. Balala urged investors
to deliver good experiences because it
ensures visitors come back.
Last month, Balala and the CSs for
Interior (Fred Matiang’i) and Trans-
port (James Macharia) made an early
morning impromptu visit to the JKIA
and found most staff were not at their
stations to serve visitors. The staff
were told to improve customer ser-
vice because they are the first point
of contact for tourists.
In fairness, Contreras-Sweet is also
interviewing ‘many powerful women’
in Hollywood to populate the new
Board of Directors. And, perhaps most
importantly, she will also be changing
the of The Weinstein Company to
something less…Weinstein-y. This is a
no-brainer. They’re not going to be able
to take new films to market under that
banner.
I can’t wait to see the thought
process they go through, and the name
that results. More importantly, I’m
interested, as always, in what the new
name and logo will stand for.
Will the vision for the brand change?
What will the new brand be creating for
audiences, that is markedly different
- both from its predecessor and
competitors?
How will its people behave,
when they are not closeted in the
breastfeeding room? It’s one thing to
come up with a new name and logo.
Quite another to build a new brand
from a ruined one. A competence we
have not needed yet in Africa. But soon
we shall.
Chris Harrison leads
The Brand Inside
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EXPERT COMMENT
BEATRICE MESO
Governance
with players
crucial
N
o person is an island, not even
a corporate person. As the
Ubuntu philosophy asserts,
“A person is a person through other
people.” We all depend on rela-
tionships to be who we are. Even
corporate entities need relationships,
not just with shareholders, but also
with stakeholders to achieve the
objectives for which they are in busi-
ness to achieve. This is the essence
of relational thinking in corporate
governance.
The importance of stakeholders
— not just shareholders — to the
business and welfare of every com-
pany is not up for debate. No longer
can any company focus on narrow
interests of shareholders and ignore
the impact on stakeholders, including
staff, suppliers, customers and wider
society. It’s not enough for directors
to guarantee a good financial return
for shareholders.They must account
for the impact of their actions and
their company on stakeholders.
This is the only way to guard
against decline in corporate ethical
standards, opaque reporting to
conceal actual performance, sudden
collapse of corporate titans and fi-
nancial crises. Take Kenya Power as a
company whose mission is powering
people for better lives. What we do
and how we do it affects virtually ev-
ery Kenyan, not just government and
private shareholders. Kenya Power
owns and operates most of the elec-
tricity transmission and distribution
systems and sells electricity to more
than 6.2 million customers as at July
15 last year.
How Kenya Power plans for
sufficient electricity generation and
transmission capacity; builds and
maintains the power distribution and
transmission network and retails
electricity affects not only share-
holders but all Kenyans. Kenya Pow-
er’s directors endeavour to consis-
tently meet its customers’ and other
stakeholder’s requirements and
expectations. That’s why the Kenya
Power Board has been chosen as one
of the Model Boards to highlight in
this week’s Mervyn King Governance
Summit organised by the Institute of
Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya
and Hesabika Trust.
It is underway today and tomor-
row at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi.
Justice Mervyn King SC is arguably
the world’s leading authority corpo-
rate governance, being the author of
the King Reports. The former Justice
of South Africa’s Supreme Court is
considered the gold standard for cor-
porate governance and reporting.
The Summit will ignite discussions
with governance experts, practi-
tioners and executives from leading
corporates.
Meso is General Manager Corporate
Affairs, Kenya Power
BY MORE THAN A THIRD
Tanzania’s largest gold miner fails to pay dividends as earnings dip
REUTERS/ Acacia Mining has scrapped
its 2017 dividend after full-year
earnings fell by more than a third
because of a ban on unprocessed
mineral exports in Tanzania.
The company, which is majority
owned by Barrick Gold, said full-
year earnings before interest, tax,
depreciation and amortisation fell 38
per cent to $257 million (Sh25.9 billion)
after taking a $644 million (Sh65 billion)
impairment charge.
Police officers at the Parklands police station on June 30 last year /COLLINS KWEYU
BOARD ACTED ‘OUTSIDE ITS POWERS’
CIC sues to stop Sh836m
police cover award to UAP
Public Procurement Administrative Review Board terminated
award granted to two firms, Britam and Pioneer Assurance
CAROLE MAINA
@TheStarKenya
An insurance firm has gone to court
to challenge the decision by the Pub-
lic Procurement Administrative Re-
view Board to cancel a medical insur-
ance scheme for police officers.
The Sh836 million scheme for civil
servants, police and prison officers
floated last year was cancelled last
week, leaving thousands at risk.
IRREGULARITIES
CIC Life Assurance wants the court
to bar the NHIF from awarding the
tender to UAP Life Assurance pend-
ing hearing and determination of
the suit. The board terminated the
cover granted to two firms - Britam
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THE DATA
100.70
Acacia, Tanzania’s largest gold Acacia expects its 2018 all-in
miner, is grappling with a ban on sustaining cost of producing an ounce
concentrates introduced in March 2017 of gold, an industry benchmark, to rise
that in September forced it to reduce
operations at its flagship Bulyanhulu
to between $935 (Sh94,444) and $985
(Sh99,494), while production should be The indicative value of
the shilling to the dollar
mine. broadly flat on the previous year.
Tanzania is making sweeping
changes to its mining industry to reap
“Whilst we were impacted by events
beyond our control, we took decisive The Kenyan shilling edged up against the
greater rewards from the east African
country’s resources. In July, Acacia was
action to stabilise our business and
believe our operations are now well
dollar on Monday, remaining close to its
highest level in more than 19 months,
served with a $190 billion bill for unpaid
taxes, penalties and interest.
placed to deliver in 2018,” interim CEO
Peter Geleta said in a statement.
mainly due to portfolio flows and /
reduced political risk.
financial market
F O R E X E X C H A N G E R AT E S
Currency Buy Sell Mean
US DOLLAR 100.7483 100.9483 100.8483
STG POUND 139.3172 139.6261 139.4717
SA RAND 8.3109 8.3308 8.3208
KES / USHS 35.9590 36.1296 36.0443
KES / TSHS 22.3183 22.3825 22.3504
JPY (100) 92.5400 92.7493 92.6447
IND RUPEE 1.5649 1.5683 1.5666
EURO 123.5428 123.8144 123.6786
CHINESE YUAN 15.9992 16.0322 16.0157
AE DIRHAM 27.4250 27.4869 27.4559
NSE BIGGEST WINNERS
Price Change (%)
UNGA LIMITED 37.50 +28.21
TRANSCENTURY LIMITED 5.95 +3.48
LONGHORN KENYA LTD 5.15 +1.98
STANDARD GROUP 35.00 +1.45
KENGEN 8.40 +1.20
N S E B I G G E ST LOS E R S
Price Change (%)
EA PORTLAND CEMENT 26.00 -9.57
PANAFRICA INSURANCE 27.50 -2.65
SAFARICOM LIMITED 28.25 -2.59
TPS EA SERENA 35.25 -2.08
SCANGROUP 17.30 -1.70
HOW TO GET
THROUGH TO A BAD
LISTENER
It’s frustrating to work with
someone who doesn’t listen
Life Assurance Company Limited and en to it by law and acted outside its - Whether your colleague
Pioneer Assurance Company - citing jurisdiction by awarding the tender interrupts you, rambles on, or
seems distracted, the impact is
irregularities in the awarding of the to UAP. CIC argues since the entire
the same: You feel ignored, and
tender by the NHIF. process of awarding the tender was
the chances of misunderstandings
not done according to procurement increase. But you can encourage
LOWEST BIDDER and insurance regulatory rules, the your colleague to listen better
The PPARB further ordered the con- contract should have been declared by emphasizing the importance
tract to be awarded to one of the los- a nullity. of your message up front.
ers - UAP Life Assurance - whose bid Before starting a conversation,
of Sh797,623,500 was the lowest, but TECHNICAL EVALUATION say: “I have to talk to you about
was rejected. “Having found that the tender pro- something important, and I need
Britam Life Assurance Company cess was irregular and illegal, the your help.” This sends a signal to
and Pioneer Assurance Company board cannot award the tender to your colleague that they need to
beat nine other bidders for the lucra- UAP Assurance since an illegality in pay attention. As frustrating as
tive tender to provide group life and law renders a contract and entire pro- it may be, you may also need to
funeral expenses cover for civil ser- cesses a nullity,” the firm argues. make your point multiple times,
in multiple ways. Be transparent
vants, police and prison staff for the The firm says the board failed to
about what you’re doing. You
financial year 2017-18. take into consideration the fact that
might say: “I want to repeat this,
In an urgent application filed at the apart from the lowest bid, the pro- because I want to make sure it’s
Milimani High Court, CIC Life Assur- curing entity is under an obligation to understood.” Then follow up with:
ance, whose bid was unsuccessful, consider all other aspects of the ten- “Does that make sense?”
said the board exceeded powers giv- der, including technical evaluation.
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NEWS BUSINESS
ASCENT RIFT VALLEY An Uber driver
protests on

Investor gets September11 last

year /ENOS TECHE
majority stake in
spare parts firm
ABEL MUHATIA/ Private Equity Fund
investor Ascent Rift Valley Fund has
acquired a majority stake in Auto Springs
East Africa, making its first investment
in the automobile industry in the region
and its second investment in Kenya.
Based in Limuru, Auto Springs East
Africa produces products for the motor
assembly and vehicle spare parts
industry, including wiring harness, leaf
springs, nuts, bolts and washers to fit
cars, trucks and SUVs.
The fund has partnered with SFC
Finance Limited, a nonbank financial
institution which will offer the debt
financing.
The institution provides secured
medium and long-term loans to SMEs
in Africa. “SFC has come in as a debt
partner and the Ascent Rift Valley Fund
will provide equity in this transaction,”
Ascent Capital Advisory Services LLP
partner David Owino said during the deal
signing.
Besides the capital going to acquiring
the majority stake in the company,
Ascent announced the financing will be
used for product expansion and factory
improvements. The assembly industry in SECURITY CONCERNS

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Kenya is growing with the entry of major
international players looking to turn
around the local car assembly industry.
Currently , Peugeot and Volkswagen
manufactures their respective type of

taxi app drivers as crime rises

models in the country.
Also to note is the full acquisition of
Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA) by
Simba Corporation last year.

HURLINGHAM UNIT
Hilton Hotel opens
Double Tree brand
in expansion plan
ABEL MUHATIA/ International hotel
chain Hilton has opened a new branch
under its ‘Double Tree by Hilton’ brand on
Ngong Road, Nairobi. The four-star hotel
is the first in Kenya. There are another
five DoubleTree by Hilton properties
across Africa. They are in Rwanda,
Tanzania, Zanzibar, South Africa.
The brand is part of a five-year $50
million ( Sh5.04 billion) investment plan
for the Hilton’s sub-Saharan African
portfolio. The group plans to convert
100 hotels in African into Hilton branded
properties, providing benefits including
access to digital check-in for guests.
“With the number of travellers
visiting Kenya growing year-on-year,
we are delighted to be opening the
first DoubleTree by Hilton property in
Nairobi in such a prime location with
easy access to corporate offices and
tourist attractions,” DoubleTree by Hilton
general manager Nitin Gupta said.
Double Tree has taken over the
property previously occupied by Amber
Hotel. The hotel will still be owned by
its previous owners, though operating
under the Hilton franchise, after the
upgrading of its facilities to international
standards.
There are many office complexes
near the hotel, including Jadala Place,
which is directly opposite, Daykio Plaza,
a few metres away and Marsabit Plaza.
Guests have access to Wi-Fi, a 40-inch
Last week, a driver was blocked and arrested by Flying Squad officers on claims he had
ferried a thief days earlier. Police used CCTVs to capture the number plate of the vehicle
ABEL MUHATIA
@muhatiaa
Two weeks ago, a group of cab drivers
who use digital cab-hailing platforms
gathered at Uhuru Park to discuss
the rise in targeted killings and
carjacking of their members.
Scared for their safety, the drivers
now want taxi firms to provide rider
details including contacts, photo
and copy of their ID. They said the
risk passengers face has been widely
debated at the expense of what drivers
face. “We are on our own. Laws to
regulate the digital hailing cabs do
not exist and the app companies are
not willing to share rider information
with security organs,” Kenya Taxi
Welfare Association representative
Daniel Omondi told the Star
yesterday.
There is no solid agreement on
driver security and sharing of rider
information. The alert button on
the mobile app a driver can press in
case of any emergency is not enough,
Omondi said. A cab driver who
sought anonymity said last week, he
was blocked and arrested by Flying
Squad officers on claims he had
ferried a thief days earlier.
The Flying Squad team used CCTVs
to capture the number plate of the
vehicle, tracked the driver down and
demanded the wanted passenger’s
information. The driver did not have
any. On assumption he had refused to
cooperate, the officers detained him
at a Nairobi police station.
Uber says it has not partnered
with any security enforcement unit,
but has formed two response teams
- an Incidence Response and Law
Enforcement Response team - to act
on drivers’ queries. “The incidents
range from minor to criminal
activities and drivers can report
through their applications,” Uber
communications manager Janet
Kemboi said.
BROTHER’S KEEPER
Kenyan-owned Sharecab said it has
an alert system and drivers can press
a distress button when in trouble.
With less than one year in the
market, the app, through the distress
button, informs other drivers within
a radius of five kilometres that one
of their own is in trouble and needs
help. It provides the driver’s phone
number, relative’s details and his or
her name.
Little, also a taxi-hailing firm, said
it has an alert button linked to the
KK Security company for backup.
Little plans to launch a new feature
that will help drivers track and get
access to rider information by April
this year.
In 2016, traditional cab drivers
and Uber drivers were at loggerheads
with the former claiming the new
kids on the block had ‘stolen’ their
customers with cheaper rides.
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Matatu touts
beat up a youth
who snatched
a phone from Send your views to letters@the-star.co.ke
a passenger
in Nakuru
yesterday.
The town has ITax has made huge It’s wrong to tear Student co-creators
experienced an
influx of street
difference and saves down 900 buildings of learning make for
families, posing a
security problem
us time and money to build gate bridge productive citizens
/ BEN NDONGA
Taxation is arguably one of the oldest
profession. Records from the holy books
such as the Bible prove this point. In his
1969 research, William H. Smith opined
that for a long time tax collectors have
been using rudimentary methods to
collect taxes, which would give the
profession a bad name. The situation has
not been any different in Kenya, where
our tax administration system was for a
long time substantially manual. However,
times and with it the way the taxpayer
interacts with the taxman — the Kenya
Revenue Authority — are changing. A
report released jointly by the World
Bank and PricewaterhouseCoopers
in 2015 placed Kenya’s tax system at
position 13, an indication our country is
heading in the right direction. Late last
year, the two organisations released
yet another report that showed Kenya
is among the top nations in terms of
ease of paying taxes. An enhanced
tax administration was a major factor
that catapulted Kenya up 32 positions
to 92 compared to the previous year.
This incredible rating was attributed to
the iTax system, a hallmark digital tax
system. Since its implementation in
2014, it has significantly revolutionised
tax administration. Kenyans not longer
have to file tax returns manually but
electronically, which is more convenient
and swift. Virtually every taxpayer still
has fresh memories of some years
back, when we would frequent KRA
offices more times than we would
visit our places of worship in any given
period for various services. There was
no interface linking taxpayers with the
taxman. Consequently, a lot of time and
resources would be lost in the process.
Our tax agency deserves a pat on the
back for putting in place a system that
has continued to minimise physical
contact between taxpayers and its
officials, saving taxpayers’ time and
money.
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It started as a rumour but now it has
been confirmed. Some 900 buildings
in Ganjoni, near the Mombasa port, are
to be pulled down for the Mombasa
Gate Bridge. Some of these buildings
date back 50 years; some residents call
Ganjoni home. The bridge will link the
island to the South Coast.Currently the
Likoni and Mtongwe channels are the
only links. Wouldn’t it make more sense
to move the bridge to Mtongwe? There
are no commercial buildings in Mtongwe
except KPA property. Even if each
person who owns a commercial building
in Ganjoni is paid Sh10 million, that is
Sh9 billion our struggling economy can’t
afford to squander. Besides, residents
were never consulted on the best site
for the bridge. Of what benefit would
the bridge be to them? Then there’s
mention of a Sh5.8 billion Likoni cable
cars project. This is just too much.
VERONICA ONJORO
Mombasa
It’s unwise to hike
SGR fares instead
of building stations
The SGR management is short-sighted.
Before it contemplates hiking fares, it
should do a study on the practicality
of the SGR, lest it finds itself out of
business. The new SGR stations in
Nairobi and Mombasa are far away from
the CBDs. The former Mombasa and
Nairobi railway stations were in the CBD.
The SGR’s full bookings will be short-
lived. Most people are only curious.
Soon they will go back to travelling by
bus as these are closer to their homes.
The SGR management should spread its
wings to the estates.
JUSTIN NKARANGA
Mombasa
19
VOX POP
WITH GILBERT OCHIENG
Do you think Raila
should recognise
Uhuru as President?
Yes: I think dialogue is the
only way to ensure peace.
I appeal to Uhuru and Raila
to agree to hold talks, even
if it would mean creating a
coalition government.
PASTOR WILLIAM MUSUMBA
Budalang’i
No: The Supreme Court
nullified the August 8
Democratic education is both a means presidential poll and the
and an end in itself. Among the three October 26 one was stage-
patterns of education, it has been managed in favour of Uhuru.
proven to be the most productive, due
its success in addressing learners’
Raila should not recognise
uniqueness in the learning process. The Uhuru as President.
Institute for Democratic Education in
America defines it as a learning process
VINCENT OMONDI
Siaya
that sees young people as active
co-creators of their own learning and
not passive recipients of knowledge.
Learners are given the opportunity to
learn about themselves, engage with
the world around them and become
positive, and above all, be productive
members of the society. It has been
proven that learners who are actively
involved in decision-making and given
the opportunity to discover knowledge
through individualised projects not only No: Raila should not
excel in academic work but also retain recognise Uhuru because
the knowledge and skills acquired for 80 per cent of Kenyans
use in the world outside academics. voted for Raila on August
We can produce a sound and liberal
generation if democratic education
8 but he was rigged out by
is embraced. Policy enforcement the IEBC, which favoured
among students has for a long time one side.
remained a challenge, with failure of
policy compliance being attributed to
ROSEMARY MUKHUNZA
Budalang’i
learners’ indiscipline. Students are left
out in the policy formulation process,
which triggers rebellion towards the
set rules. A policy’s effectiveness
depends on how much the students are
engaged in its formulation. One of the
benefits of democratic education is that
learners are bound to be well-informed
citizens who work towards creating a
democratic, vibrant and a fair society.
They tend to be intrinsically nurtured,
enthusiastic and generally productive in Yes: Though there is
the corporate world. This pattern can be widespread belief by NASA
used to mitigate learner absenteeism, supporters and leaders that
by engaging them actively in all possible
Uhuru was rigged in, I appeal
dimensions. Making them part and parcel
of decision-making creates a sense of to him to engage in one-on-
belongingness, love and contentment, one dialogue with Raila to
thus enhancing cohesion find a lasting solution.
JANET NZISA HERON TABU
Budalang’i
Teacher, Machakos
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EDITORIAL COMMENT
DORTHY JEBET
Political analyst

Charcoal and sand trade Traditionally Pokot warriors used to raid their neighbours to
ban should follow the law get cattle for dowry, but now they kill women and children
without flinching in camouflaged cattle-rustling sprees
A
Kiambu-based charcoal transporter yesterday
demanded compensation for his truck that
was set ablaze in Kitui after it was impounded
by police (see story P29).
The truck driver was arrested for illegal
transportation of charcoal and possession of
forged transport business documents.
It was torched because he was suspected to
be violating a ban on charcoal trade and sand
harvesting imposed in neigboring Kitui county.
The ban may have been inspired by the plastics
ban imposed by the national government, which
has been hailed around Africa and beyond.
Environmental conservation is a devolved
function and the assembly is within its mandate to
ban calamitous activities that contribute to climate
change.
Irresponsible sand harvesting results in the
destruction of aquatic and riparian habitat, while
in-stream sand harvesting can cause entire
stream beds to sink to the depth of the excavation.
Governor Charity Ngilu has vowed that she
will enforce the ban imposed by the Kitui County
Assembly. She has urged the people of Kitui to
help.
But enforcement of the ban must follow the
law. Perhaps Ngilu should clarify that the “help”
she requires is not people taking the law into their
own hands.The torched truck was travelling from
Garissa and had nothing to do with Kitui charcoal
or sand. TIATY’S PROBLEMS SELF-INFLICTED
D
espite the fragile peace after a bloody 2017, Tiaty violence meted on other communities. The Tugen and
HISTORICAL QUOTE constituency in Baringo county is still in the
woods. The remote constituency is descending
Ilchamus are sitting ducks and have borne the brunt of
attacks since Independence. They have lost cattle and other
“Anyone who has proclaimed further into the abyss of self-inflicted pain. The livestock to Pokot warriors who have never been brought
context of this scenario is years of attacks on to book. There are young Tiaty men who have turned a
violence his method inexorably neighbouring Tugen and Ilchamus communities bloodless culture into a bloody business. Cattle-rustling
must choose lying as his principle.” by the Pokot natives of Tiaty. Successive years entrepreneurs are a phenomenon and stolen livestock are
of conflict have culminated in underdevelopment in all transported in the blink of an eye to butcheries in Nairobi
ALEKSANDR SOLZHENITSYN aspects of life. and major towns.
The Russian novelist and historian, is deported from the Education is on the brink of collapse. As schools across Traditionally Pokot warriors used to raid their
Soviet Union to Frankfurt, West Germany, and stripped of the country opened their doors for a new term in January neighbours to get cattle for dowry, but this has since
his Soviet citizenship on February 13, 1974. after the long holidays, Tiaty’s children are still at home. morphed into something much more sinister. They now
There are almost 200 schools across the constituency that kill women and children without flinching. In 2017, more
face closure until a solution to the water shortage is found. than 200 people were killed in cold blood in camouflaged
One might ask why Tiaty is suffering from a water cattle-rustling sprees. Security agents were also mowed
shortage and yet President Daniel arap Moi was in power down by the bloodthirsty raiders.
for at least 52 years, first as Vice President then President ( What’s worse is that the local leadership is blind to the
24 years). When Moi was in power, this area was as hostile suffering of the people. How long will schools remain
as it is today. Civil servants such as teachers and NGO closed? It is not normal to close schools while other Kenyan
personnel left an still leave the area as soon children continue schooling.
WWW.THE-STAR.CO.KE as they are posted there because of perennial
insecurity. As a result the area is wallowing
TIATY IS THE OFFICIAL Baringo Senator Gideon Moi and Tiaty
MP William Kamket (both Kanu politicians)

THESTARKENYA @THESTARKENYA
in abject poverty. Who can risk life and limb NERVE CENTRE OF can make a difference in this community.
digging boreholes when their lives are in
danger?
EVERYTHING THAT IS Recently, Kamket launched a drive called
‘Operation Rudi Shuleni (Operation Back
Lion Place, Waiyaki Way, Westlands As in other communities, there are peace- NEGATIVE IN BARINGO to School)’ to encourage children to go to
PO Box 74497-00200 , Nairobi, Kenya @DVATW loving people in Pokot but there are groups school. His efforts however will not gain
+254 20 424 4000 | newsdesk@the-star.co.ke Feb 11 hell-bent on anarchy. These are the people COUNTY. IT IS TIME traction with all these attendant problems.
“Trump places
maximum
dragging the area backwards. The unforgiving
environment compounds the problems. The
THIS REPUTATION WAS Kamket and Moi should work together
in convincing the community to embrace
COO News Editor Production Editor pressure on community must look inwards. It cannot be DONE AWAY WITH education and modern economic ventures
Agnes Kalekye Francis Mureithi Joseph Olweny North Korea. in a cattle-rustling mode forever. so the area can get water projects and other
Media outraged. Water is the centre around which life rotates. Without development projects.
Head of Content Political Editor Photo Editor North Korea this important resource, other problems worsen. Its Since the 1960s, the area has been bedevilled by an
David Makali Paul Ilado Nobert Allan then goes on scarcity has been one of the major factors igniting conflict evolving cattle-rustling culture that includes bloody attacks
diplomatic love between the Pokots and their neighbors. on other communities. Tiaty is the official nerve centre
Depth Content Editor Digital Editor fest with South A visit to Tiaty reminds on of the 1950s — an indication of everything negative in Baringo county. It is time this
Francis Openda Oliver Mathenge Korea. Media that the constituency is stuck in a time warp. Nothing reputation was done away with.
praise North positive comes from this area except tears and blood. It is one of the most undeveloped constituencies in
Korea. Agenda, NGOs have tried to push the area to be on par with other the country. The sorry state Tiaty finds itself in cannot be
The Star is a publication of the Radio Africa Group much?” areas, but it has been an effort in futility due to incessant blamed on marginalisation but self-inflicted damage.
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COMMENT COMMENT
ALEX AWITI SUBA CHURCHILL
Director of the East African Institute, Aga Khan
University Coordinator, National Civil Society Congress

It would appear that a Rising The ODPP is the only institution among those nominated
Africa could indeed exist side that had devolved its structures to all the 47 counties, making
by side with a Starving Africa justice more accessible and ensuring public participation

WHY IS AFRICA
STILL HUNGRY?

W
orld hunger is on the rise once again. Food
security has visibly worsened in sub-
Saharan Africa. According to the United
Nations, sub-Saharan Africa has the highest
prevalence of undernourishment, affecting
about 23 per cent of the population. The
situation is worse in Eastern Africa, where
the prevalence of undernutrition was about 34 per cent in
2016.
The African Development Bank estimates that Africa
spends about $35 billion (Sh3.53 trillion) annually on food
importation, and that is estimated to increase to about $110
billion by 2025. Moreover, the number of undernourished
people in Africa will rise to 320 million in 2025, up from
240 million in 2015. What Africa spends on food imports
now outstrips net ODA flows into the continent, which
stood at $27 billion in 2016.
Africa has 65 per cent of the world’s uncultivated land.
Moreover, the country with the youngest population in
the world is also the most undernourished. At 57.7 per
cent, Burundi has the highest proportion of stunting on

WHY CIVIL SOCIETY LAUDS TOBIKO

the continent. The average stunting rate in East Africa is
estimated at 44 per cent.
And here at home, an estimated 3.4 million Kenyans
in 23 of the 47 counties were food insecure in September
2017. This was a whopping 31 per cent increase from

O
February 2017. As a result, about 421,000 children under
five and 39,000 pregnant n November 19, 2015, the National Civil Society inclusion of ODPP with such finality did not take into
and lactating mothers faced Congress awarded one of its two inaugural account the criteria for the award, which was an objective
EXPERTS HAVE acute malnutrition. Outstanding Public Service Awards to the Office and rigorous process not influenced only by perception,
DEBATED LOUD AND Why is Africa still hungry
many decades after the
of the Director of Public Prosecutions as an
institution, and another to its director, Keriako
which in most cases is subjective.
While some of the state-nominated agencies responded
LONG, EACH STRONG colonialists left Africans to Tobiko, as the head of the institution. to the invitation to submit their achievements, others shied
IN THEIR OPINION. run their own affairs? Why
is Africa still hungry when
The OPSA is an initiative of the civil society
that seeks to promote constitutionalism and democratic
away. Among the enthusiastic ones were the CAJ, then
under Otiende Amollo, Tobiko’s ODPP, Auditor General
WHILE EACH HAS BEEN the continent recorded the transformation by commending genuine efforts made Edward Ouko, and the Office of the COB under Agnes
highest GDP growth and by public offices and officers instead of continually Odhiambo.
PARTIALLY RIGHT, ALL is on the upswing? Why condemning state and public institutions. Put differently, The Office of the AG and the CIC did not respond,
WERE WRONG ABOUT does agriculture, which
employs more than 70 per
OPSA aims to consolidate the democratic dividends that
Kenyans have fought for and earned in our long and
confirming that suspicion between civil society and the
state and its agencies still runs deep. When the awards
AFRICA’S AGRICULTURE cent of Africa’s workforce, tortuous democratisation processes. panel settled down to scrutinise the nominations
contribute the least to the The 2010 Constitution was a turning point for and supporting documents, the ODPP emerged tops,
continent’s GDP? It would appear that a Rising Africa constitutionalism, rule of law and social justice. After years surpassing the CAJ, which came second, and the Auditor
could indeed exist side by side, in relative harmony, with a of institutional decay, the new dispensation provides the General, which ranked third.
Starving Africa. national values and principles of governance articulated in The ODPP is the only nominated institution that had
Why is Africa still hungry when it is jam-packed with Article 10, which provide a framework for rebirth of public devolved its structures to all
NGOs, civil society, research and academic institutions
focused on agriculture? Why is Africa hungry when
institutions.
It is an attempt to put into practice provisions and
AG’S OFFICE AND THE the 47 counties. This not only
made justice more accessible
the World Bank, AfDB and foundations such the Bill objectives of the Public Benefit Organisations Act. The law CIC DIDN’T RESPOND, but also ensured there would
and Melinda Gates and Rockefeller foundations and aims to facilitate constructive and principled collaboration be public participation
MasterCard have made available hundreds of millions of between civil society organisations, the state, business, CONFIRMING THAT in the criminal justice
dollars to fund agriculture. Why is Africa still hungry when
thousands of African researchers have received higher
development partners and other actors to advance the
public interest. The OPSA is, therefore, a bold step by civil
SUSPICION BETWEEN system through court users’
committees.
training in agronomy, economics, soil science, crop and society to establish mechanisms for collaboration with CIVIL SOCIETY AND But the ODPP did not make
animal breeding, agroforestry, finance and insurance? Why
is Africa hungry when each country has an agriculture
national and county governments in formulating and
implementing public policies and programmes.
STATE’S AGENCIES these achievements without
challenges. As Kenyans still
department and a plethora of policies and strategies? Is the All public institutions — commissions and independent STILL RUNS DEEP remember, the ODPP is
reason Africa is hungry really about inadequate human agencies — are eligible for nomination for the awards. still awaiting reports from
capacity and institutions? Hence, the nomination of the ODPP, the Commission the EACC and the DCI on individual staff members and
Africa’s chronic food deficit reminds me of John Godfrey on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman), the Office of commissioners of the IEBC who may have contributed to
Saxe’s poem, The Blind Men and the Elephant. For nearly the Auditor General, the defunct Commission for the bungling of the August 8, 2017, presidential election. This
a century, different experts have sworn that the problem Implementation of the Constitution, the Office of the led to its annulment by the Supreme Court.
is markets or inputs or genetics or roads or policies or Scan this QR Controller of Budget, the Office of the Attorney General Such are the obstacles the ODPP faces from other state
finance or post-harvest losses or property rights for women code using your and the Department of Justice, are among other eligible agencies in the criminal justice system, earning the ODPP
or subsidies or value addition. Experts have debated loud smartphone to state institutions. the negative public perception that the NCSC had to deal
and long. While each expert has been partially right, all see more opinion Yet, as soon as the list of nominees was published with during the awards process. One can only hope that
were wrong about Africa’s agriculture. Why is Africa still columns on the online, the NCSC was bombarded with protests against recent changes at the DCI will make such processes more
hungry? Star website. the inclusion of the ODPP. Those who argued against the efficient and attainable.
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BIG READ / NEW FACTORY, GREATER DEMAND
SORGHUM FARMERS QUENCH
THE GROWING THIRST FOR KEG
The crackdown on illicit liquor shifted demand to Senator Keg beer, which is derived from sorghum.
Farmers cashing in met in Meru to discuss ways to increase yield as a new brewery opens in Kisumu
DENNIS DIBONDO
@ DDibondo
When President Uhuru Kenyatta drank
Keg as he opened a processing plant in
Kisumu in July last year, it pleased many
Kenyans who could easily identify with
the locally produced drink.
Demand for Keg has been growing
following the ban on second generation
liquor in 2015. It is popular as it is
cheap and can be afforded by ordinary
Kenyans.
Unknown to many Kenyans,
sorghum is a critical raw material for
Keg production, so the thirst for Keg is
good news to sorghum farmers.
East African Malting Ltd general
manager Lawrence Maina said Senator
Keg, the most popular Keg brand in
Kenya, uses sorghum and white millet
as its main raw materials. EAML is a
subsidiary of East African Breweries
Ltd.
“We are now looking into a
programme of expanding into different
counties even as we look into farmers
increasing yields of sorghum per acre,”
the GM said.
He said Meru has traditionally been
the second supplier of sorghum for the
last seven years, and other counties,
especially in Nyanza, can emulate it to
feed the keg plant opened in Kisumu.
He said Embu, Tharaka Nithi
FARMERS IN SEMI-ARID AREAS CAN PLANT MAIZE FOR THEIR OWN
CONSUMPTION, BUT IF THEY WANT TO MAKE HUGE PROFITS, THEY
SHOULD TAKE UP SORGHUM FARMING
— MERU SORGHUM FARMER JOSEPH MARANGU
THE-STAR.CO.KE
and Kitui counties have also been
producing sorghum to feed EAML’s
Nairobi plant, which processes about
30,000 tonnes of sorghum annually.
He said the second-largest producer
has grown 12,000 acres this season that
is ready for harvest and threshing.
CROP DIVERSIFICATION
Maina said sorghum can be adopted
as an alternative to other traditionally
grown crops, which are no longer
yielding much value to farmers due
to changing weather patterns and
unpredictable markets.
“It (the plant) is also meant to
highlight technologies applied to
mitigate challenges along the sorghum
value chain,” he said.
The brewer has also opened a
satellite office in Mukothima market,
Tharaka Nithi county, to respond faster
to issues affecting farmers in the larger
Eastern region.
This comes as EABL seeks to increase
sorghum production in the Western
and Nyanza regions in preparation for
the start of operations at the KBL plant
in Kisumu.
The Sh15 billion plant revamp is
already in progress and on schedule for
completion in August.
It is meant to meet high demand for
Senator Keg, and is projected to double
the market for sorghum as a cash crop
from the current 20,000 metric tonnes
to around 40,000 in the next five years.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
The plant is expected to make a
direct and indirect contribution to
the economy through the creation
of over 1,500 direct jobs, with more
than 22,000 new farmers set to benefit
from supplying the new brewery with
sorghum.
“There has been a small dry spell, but
the sorghum has survived compared to
maize. We want farmers to review this
and make a decision of their own as we
seek to expand our supply,” Maina said.
He said nine counties have been
supplying the company with sorghum,
but he wants to expand to 15.
“Some of the counties coming on
board are from Nyanza region. They
include Kisumu, Homabay, Migori,
Siaya and Busia. From coast, the
counties are Kwale and Taita Taveta.
In Rift Valley region, there are Laikipia
and Nakuru counties,” Maina said.
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
It is this expansion that led them to
visit Meru county in an exchange
programme on January 25, to get ideas
from farmers who grow sorghum.
Present were 100 farmers, 10
from each of the nine counties, plus
agricultural officers who trained them
on good methods of sorghum farming
before they plant.
“This is a good programme. Farmers
meet their colleagues and discuss
how to plant, yields, challenges faced
and how to solve them, so that when
they go back to their farms, they can
implement, as seeing is believing,”
Maina said, adding that it sounds more
credible when a farmer answers a
farmer.
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processing plant needs 30,000 DROUGHT-RESISTANT

FROM
tonnes of sorghum to make the brand
annually, while the Kisumu plant
needs 15,000 tonnes of sorghum.
Why the crop is valued
CULTIVATION PROCESS
Meru sorghum farmer Joseph
Marangu, who owns six acres, was the
FARM TO
BREWERY
first farmer to host the 100 farmers
attending the exchange programme.
He told farmers he prepared his
farm and dug trenches of two-and-a-
half feet, and then planted seeds two to
12 inches apart.
“In the first weeding, I used
Selector (a chemical sprayed to keep National Scenario
out weeds). In the second weeding,
one can use a machete to do shallow
weeding. From there, you should use
an insecticide when it flowers. This will
keep off caterpillars and armyworms,”
2004 Year EABL started
producing Senator beer

Sorghum farmer George Kaburu with
EAML general manager Lawrence
Maina on January 25 /DENNIS DIBONDO
He said farmers from the Lake
Victoria region are expected to
start planting in March, so they are
conducting recruitment contracting
and seed distribution to farmers.
The GM said when the farmers
go back to their counties, they will
be ambassadors on production,
contraction and marketing.
Maina said the market is available as
the company gives contract to farmers
even before they plant the crop.
“They can either choose to deliver
it directly to Nairobi for farmers in
Marangu said.
He said if one plants and all goes
well, the profit is huge compared to
maize. It requires less input and its
seeds are cheaper.
“Farmers in semi-arid areas can plant
maize for their own consumption, but
if they want huge profits, they should
embrace sorghum,” Marangu said.
He urged farmers to use certified
seeds; otherwise, some of their seeds
might not germinate, and the harvest
might have crop diseases.
Marangu said the main challenge
in sorghum farming is keeping off
caterpillars and armyworms and
drying the harvest.
He said he started planting sorghum
in October 2016. “I planted a small
quantity and saw it had higher profit
than maize, as one can harvest up to 20
bags in one acre. So I decided to plant
only sorghum the following season,
and I have never regretted,” Marangu
said.
He sold his first harvest at Sh38 per
kilogramme, while his neighbours,
who had planted maize, were selling it
at Sh20 per kilo.
He advised farmers in areas with
little rainfall to plant Gadam variety, as
it grows faster, dries faster and requires
little rainfall, while those in areas with
medium rainfall should plant Silla
variety, as it has bumper harvest but
requires medium rainfall.
He said certified seeds go for Sh400
per 2kg pack, and each acre requires
four kilos. A farmer can start with one
2kg bag of certified seeds and a 50kg
bag of fertiliser.
FARMER’S LESSONS
Homa Bay farmer Selemiah Ogolla
said he was impressed by the sorghum
growing in Meru county.
“We have learnt a lot from the
exchange trip, and when we go back
30K Sorghum & barley farmers
supplying EABL
Meru sorghum farmer Joseph Marangu trains farmers
from Nyanza in Giaki village, North Imenti constituency,
Meru county, on January 25 /DENNIS DIBONDO
2017 Year Uhuru opened
Keg plant in Kisumu
DENNIS DIBONDO @DDibondo/ Sorghum is a flowering plant in
the family of grass botanically known as poaceae. There are 25
species of sorghum in the world.
22K Expected beneficiaries of
new brewery, 1,500 directly
There are species grown for grain, while others are grown for
fodder to feed livestock. Most are drought- and heat-tolerant,
and the grains are used as food in rural areas.
In Kenya, it is mostly grown and supplied to companies that
9 Counties supplying
sorghum, set to rise to 15 make alcoholic drinks. There are two types of sorghum grown in
the country: Gadam and Silla.
Gadam is grown in areas with little rainfall. It grows faster,
dries faster and requires little rainfall. Farmers in areas with
20K Demand in tonnes for Keg,
set to double in 5 years medium rainfall should plant Silla, as it has bumper harvest but
requires medium rainfall.
In research, sorghum is efficient in converting solar energy
to chemical, and also uses less water compared to other grain
Global Leaders crops.
in Production Biofuel, using sweet sorghum as a high-sugar content from
its stalk for ethanol production, is being developed with biomass,
which can be turned into charcoal, syngas, and bio-oil.
OTHERS
12.6% HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS
US A hundred grammes of raw sorghum provides 329 calories, 72
11.2% per cent carbohydrates, 4 per cent fat, and 11 per cent protein.
Sorghum supplies numerous essential nutrients in rich
MEXICO content (20 per cent or more of the daily value, DV), including
11.2% protein, fiber, the B vitamins, niacins, thiamin and vitaminB6.
INDIA It also provides several dietary minerals, including iron (26 per
11% cent DV) and manganese (76 per cent DV). Sorghum nutrient
contents generally are similar to those of raw oats (see nutrition
NIGERIA table). Among other similarities to oats, sorghum contains no
gluten, making it useful for gluten-free diets.
Sorghum grows in a wide range of temperature, high altitudes,
Meru Context toxic soils, and can recover growth after some drought. It has
four features that make it one of the most drought-resistant
crops.
12K Acres of sorghum Meru
has grown this season
One, it has a very large root-to-leaf surface area ratio. Two,
in times of drought, it will roll its leaves to lessen water loss by
transpiration. Three, if drought continues, it will go into dormancy
rather than dying. And four, its leaves are protected by a waxy
100
Farmers
cuticle.

Eastern region or Kisumu for farmers
in Nyanza region, or they can sell to
middlemen who charge transportation
fees,” Maina said.
He said they will assist 15,000 new
farmers from Nyanza with threshers
once their sorghum is ready for harvest.
Maina said the Sh15 billion Keg
processing plant in Kisumu will be
operational in August, hence the need
to educate farmers to start planting.
He said the Nairobi Senator Keg
SORGHUM HAS SURVIVED THE
DRY SPELL BETTER THAN MAIZE.
FARMERS SHOULD REVIEW THIS
AND MAKE A DECISION AS WE
SEEK TO EXPAND OUR SUPPLY
— EAML GM LAWRENCE MAINA
to our county, we will apply what we
learnt in our farms, and also educate
other farmers who are interested in
sorghum farming,” he said.
He was certain the farmers in Homa
Bay will emulate their counterparts in
Meru to produce quality sorghum.
Ogolla said the climate in sorghum
farming areas in Meru is almost the
same as that of Homa Bay.
“We know it is very hard for African
farmers to embrace new crops, but we
have tried to urge residents to plant
sorghum by being pioneers,” Ogolla
said.
He said last season’s harvest was
good compared to what he harvested
when he started planting the crop in
2016.
Ogolla will plant 10 acres of
sorghum next season, as the exchange
programme had made him realise he
could have a bumper harvest.
from Nyanza,
Coast who
attended
exchange
programme
This is a good programme. Farmers
meet their colleagues and discuss how
to plant, yields, challenges faced and
how to solve them, so that when they
go back to their farms, they can
implement, as seeing is believing
EAML GM LAWRENCE MAINA
GROWTH WORLDWIDE
In the past 50 years, the area planted with sorghum worldwide
had increased by 66 per cent. In many parts of Asia and Africa, its
grains were used to make flat breads that form the staple food of
many cultures. The grains can also be popped in a similar fashion
to popcorn.
The reclaimed stalks of the sorghum plant are used to make
a decorative Millwork material marketed as Kirei board. The
species can be used as a source for making ethanol fuel, and in
some environments, may be better than maize or sugarcane, as
it can grow under harsher conditions.
It typically has protein levels around 9 per cent, enabling
dependent human populations to subsist on it in times of famine,
in contrast to regions where maize has become the staple crop.
It is also used for making a traditional corn broom.
Sorghum is used in feed and pasturage for livestock. Its use
is limited, however, because the starch and protein in sorghum
is more difficult for animals to digest than the starches and
protein in corn. Research is being done to find a process that will
predigest the grain.
The introduction of improved varieties, along with improved
management practices, has helped to increase sorghum
productivity. In India, productivity increases are thought to have
freed up six million hectares of land.
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NEWS WORLD
FETED
Liberia’s Johnson Sirleaf wins $5m African leadership prize
REUTERS/Former Liberian President
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace
Prize laureate and Africa’s first elected
female head of state, has won a $5
million Mo Ibrahim award, designed to
improve the quality of African political
leadership.
Johnson Sirleaf, who handed over
leadership of the war-scarred West
African state last month to ex-interna-
tional soccer star George Weah, is only
the fifth person to win the 10-year-old
FLASHES
MOSCOW/Emergency
workers in Russia
searched snow-covered
fields outside Moscow
yesterday, looking for
body fragments and
clues after a fatal plane
crash a day earlier killed
all 71 people on board.
Among the possible
causes investigators are
looking into are weather
conditions, human error
and the plane’s technical
condition. The plane’s
crew did not send any
distress signals. SEOUL/
The United States
may be looking more
favourably at diplomatic
engagement with North
Korea, possibly holding
dialogue, as South
Korea pushes forward
with plans to establish
grounds for a rare summit
between the two Koreas.
CAIRO/ US Secretary of
State Rex Tillerson said
yesterday the United
States supports Egypt’s
fight against Islamic
State but reiterated that
it advocated free and
fair elections in the Arab
country. Washington
remained committed to
achieving a lasting peace
between Israel and the
Palestinians.
THE DATA
12
Islamist militants
killed by Egyptian
security forces
Airstrikes destroyed dozens of militant
targets in Sinai, the army said in a
statement carried on state television
yesterday.
award. Since its inception, the prize
founded by Sudanese telecoms tycoon
Mo Ibrahim has not been awarded on
several occasions because there was
not deemed to be a suitable candidate.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation praised
Johnson Sirleaf for her “exception and
transformative leadership” in helping
steer Liberia’s recovery from many
years of civil war.
“During her twelve years in office, El-
len Johnson Sirleaf laid the foundations
OPINION
How Zuma lost control,
now the end is in sight
It is hard to believe now, but with Zuma came optimism. Doubts about
his financial fidelity were shelved. He was in touch with the people
AGENCIES/JZ’s change in fortune,
from a rape trial to election as ANC
leader, was the beginning of a strug-
gle in which he usurped the machin-
ery of state, corrupted its entities and
defined South Africa for more than a
decade. Now the end is in sight.
In October last year, Zuma’s de-
cade-long battle to stay out of jail
appeared to be faltering. The Su-
preme Court of Appeal ruled that the
decision to prosecute Zuma over the
Shaik bribery and corruption allega-
tions “cannot be faulted”.
Zuma had one final ace up his
sleeve - a campaign for his former
wife, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, to
become the next ANC president and
therefore the next president of the
republic. The rag-tag army was gone.
In its place was a new army of minis-
ters wading through scandals led by
Dlamini-Zuma and the discredited
Carl Niehaus.
In 2005, Zuma, facing over 700
counts of bribery, corruption and
fraud, had in mind the old slogan
President Jacob Zuma leaves Tuynhuys, the office of the Presidency at Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, on
Wednesday last week/REUTERS
THE-STAR.CO.KE
on which Liberia can now build,” the
Foundation said.
Candidates for the award have to be
democratically elected African heads
of state or government who have left
office during the previous three years
at the end of their mandated terms.
The prize is $5 million paid out over 10
years, with another $200,000 annu-
ally throughout the winner’s lifetime.
Founded by freed American slaves, Li-
beria is Africa’s oldest modern republic.
of the ANC’s military wing, Umk-
honto we Sizwe: “Submit or fight.”
He would not submit and go to jail.
He would fight his way back to the
summit of political power and then
he would dismantle the ability of the
criminal justice system and the judi-
ciary to act against him.
It was to be a titanic struggle that
would define South Africa for more
than a decade. Zuma would mobilise
his old network of exiled ANC lead-
ers and assemble a coalition of those
disgruntled with Mbeki into a rag-tag
political fighting force. In December
2007, Zuma was crowned ANC pres-
ident in the most remarkable come-
back of modern political times.
But, with more than 700 counts of
corruption and fraud hanging over
him, it was simply untenable for him
to immediately assume the presi-
dency. Zuma was free to assume the
presidency in May 2008. It is hard to
believe now, but with Zuma’s elec-
tion came optimism. No incoming
president had been dealt as powerful
Liberia’s former
President
Ellen Johnson
Sirleaf in Banjul,
Gambia, on
December 13,
2016
/REUTERS
a hand as Zuma since the days of the
apartheid overlords.
Doubts about his financial fidelity
were shelved. Zuma, it was held, was
more “in touch with the people” and
would finally offer hope for the poor
and unemployed.
By last December, a key pillar of
support for Zuma, the ANC in the
Mpumalanga province - now hold-
ing the second-largest number of
electoral votes after KwaZulu-Natal
- declared it was neutral and would
support “unity” at the party’s confer-
ence.
Zuma’s preferred candidate,
Dlamini-Zuma, was defeated by Dep-
uty President Cyril Ramaphosa. Then
began the game of cat and mouse
over Zuma’s continued occupation of
the Union Buildings. Zuma had lost
but he was still president. He would
fight one final battle - to hold onto of-
fice until 2019 when the next election
was due. It was a loser’s fight. The
courtroom, which had been avoided
for 13 years, beckoned.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
Oxfam boss
says Haiti scam
‘heartbreaking’
REUTERS/ The executive director of
Oxfam International said on Sunday
she was heartbroken by a sexual
misconduct scandal in Haiti involving
aid workers that prompted Britain’s
government to threaten to cut off aid
funding to charities.
Oxfam, one of Britain’s biggest char-
ities, has condemned the behaviour
of some former staff in Haiti after a
newspaper report said aid workers paid
for sex while on a mission to help those
affected by the 2010 earthquake. Brit-
ain’s aid minister said the government
would cut aid funding from any charity
that did not comply with a new review
into their work overseas, calling reports
of sexual exploitation in the sector
“utterly despicable.”
Winnie Byanyima, who became
executive director of Oxfam Interna-
tional in 2013, said she was saddened
by what took place in 2010 and that it
could not happen under systems and
rules put in place since. “I feel deeply,
deeply hurt. ... What happened in Haiti
was a few privileged men abusing the
very people they were supposed to
protect - using the power they had
from Oxfam to abuse powerless wom-
en. It breaks my heart,” Byanyima said.
TORTURE INVESTIGATED
South Africa’s
military has opened
an investigation
into reports that
members of its
1,000-strong,
UN-mandated
peacekeeping
contingent in eastern
Democratic Republic
of Congo assaulted
and tortured locals.
“Corrective actions”
would ensue if the
reports are true.
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word is... WORDIS@THE-STAR.CO.KE

SOCIALBYTE
WITH ELIZABETH MUSYIMI
@kalondu_musyimi
VICTORIA KIMANI SLAMS
SEXUAL ASSAULT AT CLUB
Owago Onyiro / COURTESY
Comedians Obinna and Owago have an
interesting story of how they rose from
grass to grace. It is riddled with funny
anecdotes.
Writing on social media, Obinna
said that he and funny men Owago
and Othuol rented a house in South B.
“We were paying Sh6,500 per month,
three men. We were kicked out because
Owago decided to rear a hen he was
sent from Migori instead of cooking it.
And then again there was a lady the
caretaker wanted... She fell in love with
Owago. We got kicked out
immediately after.”
This was after living in “South
B, inside another woman’s house,
where she rented out one room in her
three bedroom house and she never
wanted us to watch her TV. We had one
mattress, a 4 by 6. And anytime Owago
would cook omena — his mother sent
us from Migori — she would say we
keep the smell in our room.”
Man charged with
conning K24 anchor
BY ELIZABETH MUSYIMI @kalondu_
musyimi/ Victoria Kimani has opened
up about a sexual assault case she ex-
perienced during a show in Kisii. Using
the hashtag End Rape Culture, the Chi-
na Love hitmaker exposed a man who
touched her behind.
“To the guy that grabbed my a$$,
That HOT SLAP you got in the Face by
the security detail… You fully deserved
it! BOYS Stop touching GIRLS without
their consent! #ENDRAPECULTURE.”
Kimani accused people who make
light of sexual assault of being part of
the problem.
“Perhaps your fathers and brothers
did not teach you well. I will be your
teacher today. RAPE CULTURE is what
you are promoting when you laugh or
make jokes out of sexual violation. It is
when you down play these actions and
BLAME the VICTIM for what was done
to them.”
Victoria said she takes the matter
personally because she knows victims
who were left to suffer alone.
“I am passionate about this because
I have friends and sisters and brothers
who have been raped or molested, and
had NO ONE to support them. You boys
(and shockingly, girls, too) I will pray
for you on this good Sunday. There is a
special place in HELL for you if you do
not stop what you are doing.”

‘PERHAPS YOUR FATHERS AND

BROTHERS DID NOT TEACH YOU
WELL. RAPE CULTURE IS WHAT
YOU PROMOTE WHEN YOU JOKE
ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLATION’

Lillian Muli and Eric Omondi to head

Eric Njoka / COURTESY
BY ZIPPORAH WERU/ A city man who
wanted to con K24 news anchor Eric
Njoka of over half a million shillings
was charged yesterday.
Gaspae Kwedho, 30, was accused of
defrauding Njoka of Sh850,000 by pre-
tending he was in a position to sell him
a car. He appeared before senior princi-
pal magistrate Kenneth Cheruyiot.
According to court documents,
Kwedho, jointly with others not
before court, had intent to defraud the
amount from Njoka on December, 30
last year, at DSM place, where Media-
max is located along Kijabe street.
Kwedho claimed he could sell Eric a
Mark X. He denied the charges and was
freed on Sh200,000 bail or Sh500,000
bond, with a surety of the same
amount. The matter will be mentioned
on February 26 and heard on March 12.
Lillian Muli on the red carpet / MOSES MWANGI
child cancer awareness campaign
BY GRACE KERONGO @hotsecretz/
Media personality Lillian Muli and
comedian Eric Omondi will join Tex-
as Cancer Centre in celebrating their
inaugural annual childhood cancer
awareness on Thursday.
The event will involve children
living with cancer giving out Valen-
tine’s flowers and gifts to the public.
The awareness campaign will
highlight the fact that about five per
cent of all cancers in children are
caused by an inherited mutation — a
genetic mutation that can be passed
from parents to children.
TCC oncologist Dr Catherine
Nyongesa said International Child-
hood Cancer Day is a day when
people come together to “advance
cures and transform care”, and make
childhood cancer a national child
health priority. “As Kenyans, we hope
to steadily improve cure rates from
the current 20-30 per cent to survival
rates seen in high-income countries,
which reach an average of 80 per
cent,” Nyongesa said.
“The Texas Cancer Centre will join
the rest of the world in marking this
day. Texas will having a series of ac-
tivities involving parents with chil-
dren who have survived child hood
cancer. Share the challenges and cre-
ate awareness.”
THE EVENT WILL INVOLVE
CHILDREN LIVING WITH CANCER
GIVING OUT VALENTINE’S
FLOWERS AND GIFTS TO
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
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SOCIETY SOCIETY@THE-STAR.CO.KE

(+) YEAR’S SWEAT REWARDED AT

NATIONAL FARMERS’ COMPETITION
The 2017 National Farmers’ Competition Awards took place
on February 2 at the Laico Regency Hotel. The event sought
to appreciate and recognise the farmers who had done well
last year countrywide.
Winners included Antony Kingóri from Nyeri, who scooped
the Physically Challenged Persons in Agriculture award,
and Beatrice Okello, who won the Small-Scale Agro-Input
Dealers’ award.
Present were Agricuture director Ann Onyango, Elgo
Kenya CEO Bimal Vantalia, former Roads minister Franklin
Bett and Narok Agriculture executive Eveline Koiyan.
FIFA HOSTS HANGOUT AHEAD OF TROPHY TOUR
The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour media briefing
was held at the Coca-Cola Nairobi headquarters
on Wednesday. The briefing happens prior to the
For more Society much-anticipated trophy tour expected late this
stories scan the month.
QR code above. This will be the third time whereby the most-
coveted, gold-made, 6.1kg trophy lands in the
country, after its tour from some countries across
the globe.
The trophy is expected to visit more than 50
countries across the six continents. Football
fanatics will also be treated to a whole day 1
consumer viewing opportunity at KICC.

1. Agriculture
director Ann
Onyango
2. Elgon Kenya
CEO Bimal
Vantalia
3. Former Roads
minister Franklin
Bett
4. Physically
1 Challenged
Persons in Agri-
culture winner
Antony Kingóri
receives his
award
5. Small-Scale
Agro-Input
2
Dealers winner
Beatrice Okello
receives her
award with her
husband and
child
2 /EZEKIEL AMINGÁ

3 4

5 6

7 8
1. Oscar the juggler with Edward Gatuso 2. Hangout zone for guests. 3. NSSSA secretary general Moses Mbuthia with Co-
ca-Cola asset manager Andrew Alovi 4.Content creator Wanjiru Njiru, travel Vlogger Farhana Oberson with her lifestyle coun-
terpart Habiba Bien 5. Harambee Starlets Cheris Avilia, Corazone Aquino and Wendy Achieng 6. Starlet Under-20 assistant
coaches Jackline Juma, FKF communication manager Barry Otieno and Anne Aluoch 7. Investment banker Gerry Ndungu,
FourUp digital project manager Lyn Gitahi with media personality Angie Mlay 8. Hang out zone 9. Coca-Cola country manager
5 Satyajit Ram with Nairobi Bottlers experiential marketing manager Ampher Apidi
/ ENOS TECHE
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
COUNTIES COUNTIES NAIROBI
BACK AFTER 2-MONTH BREAK
Bills, budget and secretary top
priorities as MCAs reconvene
Panel that vetted nominee for county secretary, Peter Kariuki, expected to table its
report. Reps to debate Sonko’s proposal to reduce parking and licence fees
JULIUS OTIENO AND
MAUREEN KINYANJUI
@TheStarKenya
Nairobi MCAs have at least five bills to
approve when they resume work today
after a two-month recess.
They have a full in-tray and unfinished
business awaiting them after their
Christmas break.
Majority leader Abdi Guyo yesterday
told the Star the ward representatives’
TWO LOCKED UP ON SATURDAY
DJs accuse askaris of unfair arrests and
demanding bribes ‘for playing loud music’
MAUREEN KINYANJUI/ Nairobi DJs have
accused City Hall askaris of harassing
them and demanding bribes.
Two DJs were arrested at Jikonis along
For more Nairobi Kiambu Road on Saturday for allegedly
news on our playing loud music.
website, scan Speaking to the Star yesterday,
this quick director of operations at City Hall Peter
response code Mbaya said the DJs were arrested for
using your breaking the law. They were freed on
smartphone. Sunday after Senator Johnson Sakaja
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immediate task is approval of a supple-
mentary budget prepared by the coun-
ty Treasurer.
“We want proposed changes reflect-
ed in our Sh35 billion budget in line
with Governor Mike Sonko’s vision
and development agenda,” Guyo said.
Ward representatives will also de-
termine the future of the nominee for
county secretary Peter Kariuki. He is
considered a State House nominee and
has been resisted by Sonko.
intervened. He condemned the arrests
on his Twitter account. If there is a
problem, arrest the owner not the DJ, he
said. Jikoni’s management declined to
comment.
In a joint statement DJs accused
askaris of demanding between
Sh30,000 and Sh200,000.
Speaking to the Star, DJ Creme
criticised the arrests. “ Address the
sound issue with managers,” he said.
27
Nairobi county COUNTY SERVICE BOARD WOES
Majority leader The Emergency Funds Bill and Valua-
Abdi Guyo/ FILE tions and Ratings Bill — requiring all
property to be valuated afresh — are
among the bills ward reps will debate.
They will amend the Finance Act to
reduce some trade charges, including
parking fees, as promised by Sonko
during his election campaign.
During the first session, the assem-
bly was adjourned several times for
lack of quorum and business could not
be transacted. Speaker Beatrice Elachi
urged committees to do their work.
Guyo said he has a petition from a
member of the public seeking to dis-
band the County Public Service Board.
It has been accused of defying a call
to reinstate six inspectorate officers it
sacked last year.
Minority chief whip Peter Imwatok
said, “Opposition MCAs are ready to
‘WE WANT play their oversight role. We will keep
the administration on its toes.”
PROPOSED Karen MCA David Mberia said NASA
CHANGES ward reps will reintroduce the People’s
Assembly motion. It was thwarted by
REFLECTED Elachi last year. She rejected Imwatok’s
bid to move it.
IN OUR SH35
BILLION
(+) ELACHI BLOCKS
BUDGET IN
PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY
LINE WITH
VOTE, CITES COURT
GOVERNOR
MIKE Nairobi speaker Beatrice Elachishas said
SONKO’S she refused to allow NASA’s People’s
Assembly to be debated because she
VISION’ did not want to be in held contempt of
court. Elachi said a court restrained
The 124 MCAs will also look at the all assemblies from debating the
County Integrated Development Plan motion until a case is determined. The
and the Annual Development Plan. High Court in Kitui on November 12
State House official Kariuki was vet- restrained all county assemblies from
ted in December, but the panel did not debating or implemting the motion.
table its report. The house went on re- But some assemblies, mainly in NASA
cess before debating the findings. strongholds, including Mombasa, Kwale
“The governor has not nominated and Machakos, defied the order and
chief officers. It is one of the issues we passed the motion. Twelve county
will deal with. assemblies have adopted the motion,
Ward reps are supposed to vet the which also rejects Uhuru Kenyata as
proposed nominees,” he said. legitimate President.
DJs Creme de la Creme (2nd left), Kriss Darling (C) and Ken Roots ((2nd right) at
Central police station on Saturday /COURTESY
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
COUNTIES CENTRAL
SHOULD BE RELEASED
Inmates stuck in remand
as families won’t pay bail
Severe crowding in men’s prison. Facility has more than 700 inmates, but capacity is
300. Countrywide efforts to release those charged with petty offences until trial
ALICE WAITHERA
@Alicewangechi
Hundreds of prisoners are stuck in
remand because they can’t pay min-
imal bail for petty offences and their
families can’t or won’t help get them
out.
Murang’a prison officer in charge
Bison Madegwa said the facility is
needlessly overcrowded. It was built
for 300 inmates but now houses
more than 700 men.
He appealed on Saturday to fam-
ilies to help relatives in remand by
providing bond or bail, usually small
sums.
If families or friends don’t help,
these people will be stuck in remand
until their cases are determined.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga and Nyeri Education executive Margaret Macharia
on Friday /WAMBUGU KANYI
Countrywide, there is an effort to
release petty offenders to reduce pris-
on crowding, especially in remand.
The situation has caused severe
congestion. “Ninety-nine per cent
of inmates in this prison are from
Murang’a and were ordered released
on bonds of less than Sh50,000. But
their families refuse to bail them
out,” Madegwa said on Saturday.
He said many of the prisoners be-
come jailbirds and lose interest in
freedom because they lack support
from their families.
The officer said it is important for
families to know that prison is not
the end of life and that their jailed
relatives can reform and become bet-
ter people.
“Most of these people should be
out there working to support their
families, instead of spending months
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on end here because of petty offenc-
es,” Madegwa said.
He said the prison is overstretched
and that the money being used to
feed and treat them should be chan-
nelled into development.
Madegwa also appealed to prison-
ers to change their lives. He said the
facility trains them in carpentry and
farming so they can earn a living
once they are out of prison.
THEOLOGY COURSE
Madegwa spoke after retired army of-
ficers from Murang’a county visited
the facility. The retired officers in the
Defend Old Comrades Association
visited the prisoners to support them.
Association chairman Joseph
Marubu said they formed the group
to improve their welfare in 2010, but
now focus on assisting the needy.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Performance contracts not meant to
harass anyone, Nyeri executive told
WAMBUGU KANYI / Performance
contracts are not meant to harass
anyone, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga
has told county executives.
He said signing the document is a
commitment to achieve development
targets. Contracts will also promote
accountability and principles of good
governance, he said.
Some executives have been anxious
that the contracts could be used
against them for political reasons.
Inmates at
Murang’a Prison
on Saturday
/ALICE WAITHERA
MOST WERE
ORDERED
FREED ON
BONDS OF
LESS THAN
SH50,000
“We also visit schools and hospi-
tals, helping in cleaning and planting
trees. We also donate food to the poor
twice a year,” he said.
In October last year, 15 inmates
including a capital offence convict,
graduated with diplomas in theology
after taking a one-year course by the
Presbyterian Church of East Africa.
Madegwa said these courses help
the inmates reform and channel their
energy into constructive activities.
“Some of the prisoners who come
back to jail have been rejected by the
community, but after they take the
course they are more easily accepted
by society” he said.
Madegwa had promised the prison
would work with faith-based organ-
isations to help graduates get experi-
ence in preaching as they continue to
serve time.
Kahiga spoke on Friday after all 10
executives signed the contracts.
The contracts cover January to
June this year and will serve as the
benchmark to evaluate performance
of executives and their departments in
July, the governor said.
Performance contracting
focusses on four areas – finance
and stewardship, good governance,
institutional transformation and
operations.
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THE DATA
700
Number of inmates at
Murang’a prison
The prison is congested as it has a
capacity to hold 300 inmates. Most
inmates are still in remand as their
families refuse to bail them out.
ESPECIALLY MEN
Parents blamed for
poor exam results
in Gatundu North
NGANGA THAIRU / Lack of parents’
involvement in their children’s studies
has been blamed for dismal academic
performance in Gatundu North.
For the last four years, the
performance in national exams of
Gatundu North secondary and primary
schools has been declining.
Area director of education George
Wachira on Saturday said parents
have abandoned their role in helping
their children improve. “If the parents
fail to show interest at home, children
will have no motivation,” he said.
Wachira said men from the area have
abandoned their roles and most
women pay their children’s school
fees. He said 90 per cent of parents
who attend school meetings are
women. Gatundu North MP Wanjiku
Kibe (pictured) said enrolment has
improved.
TREE PLANTING
Illegal logging hurts
water sources, says
Kiambu official
GEORGE MUGO /The Kiambu government
has urged residents to plant trees
to help the ground retain water and
conserve the environment.
Water executive David Kuria
on Sunday said weather patterns
changed for the worse when trees
were cut by illegal loggers. He said
the Kenya Forest Service and the
Community Forest Association have
been campaigning for tree planting.
Kuria said, “Our water sources are
at risk. When we plant trees, we shall
have plenty of water,” he said.
He was accompanied by MCAs
Joseph Karichu (Lari Kirenga) and
Nyutu Wamwere (Kijabe). Karichu said
the government is working to ensure
every home has piped water.
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COUNTIES CENTRAL
WAR ON CHARCOAL

Trader demands Ngilu

pays for torched truck
Kitui county has banned charcoal trade and sand
harvesting because they damage the environment
Ngilu denied she wants to talk with
Kariuki about compensation. The
Kitui assembly has banned charcoal
trade and sand harvesting because
they damage the environment. Ngilu
says she will enforce the ban and has
encouraged residents to help.
She told residents to impound vehi-
cles ferrying charcoal so those behind
the trade are charged.
Kariuki said he will not relent un-
til he is compensated because he was
conducting legal business. His Mitsub-
ishi Fuso was burnt last Tuesday.
The lorry was intercepted by youths
on the Garissa-Kitui highway. The
driver was ordered to a police station.
The truck was later torched by youths.
“No one has called to talk,” Kariuki
said. “The issue is so big I can’t keep
quiet,” he told the Star on the phone.
Kariuki’s driver Joseph Waweru said
Ngilu and her team demanded he pro-
vide his driving licence, cess permit,
association permit and movement
permit. The governor’s aides said they
were fake, he said.
“I was arrested, taken to Kitui police
station and locked up. In the evening, I
was called by my turnboy, who told me
the lorry had been set ablaze,” he said.
The next morning in a magistrate’s
court, he denied forgery of documents.
Meanwhile, Limuru MP Peter
Mwathi yesterday said he will pur-
sue the case until Ngilu is punished
GEORGE MUGO for incitement.
@geomugoh “This young man has done all he
David Kariuki, could to buy a lorry with a bank loan.
owner of the A Kiambu-based charcoal transporter Someone incites youths to set it on fire.
truck torched in yesterday demanded compensation We won’t rest until Kariuki is compen-
Kitui, addresses for his truck that was set ablaze in Ki- sated and Ngilu faces the full force of
journalists tui after it was impounded by police. the law. She should be behind bars,”
during protests David Kariuki’s driver was also ar- he said.
by residents rested for illegal transport of charcoal Residents of Kwambira in Limu-
of Kwambira and possession of forged transport ru, Kiambu county, on Saturday held
village in Limuru, business documents. He was released protests and barricaded the Nairo-
Kiambu, on on Sh10,000 bail. bi-Nakuru highway after learning
Saturday Kariuki dismissed reports Governor the torched lorry belonged to one of
/GEORGE MUGO Charity Ngilu has requested talks. them — Kariuki.
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NASA must not be allowed to continue causing confu-
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peacefully, the county chief said. He welcomed the depor-
tation of NRM ‘General’ Miguna Miguna to Canada. Migu-
na says the expulsion was illegal.
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COUNTIES COAST
President Uhuru Kenyatta flags off the first cargo train from Mombasa on May 30, last year / DPPS
SGR, SHIPPING SCHEDULES DON’T MESH
Missing the boat: Cargo arrives
late after vessels leave the port
Businessmen who use rail transport often must lease warehouse space, incurring
losses, until the next vessel arrives. They fail to honour orders, lose foreign customers
CHARLES MGHENYI
@CharlesMghenyi
Exporters using the standard gauge
railway to transport cargo to Momba-
sa incur huge losses because it arrives
after vessels have departed.
The SGR freight services schedule
does not coincide with the sched-
ule of vessels’ docking at the Port of
Mombasa.
Kenya International Freight and
Warehousing Association (Kifwa) na-
tional chair William Ojonyo said on
Monday that most of the time trains
arrive at the port when vessels have
already weighted anchor.
Then they incur additional storage
costs, can’t meet orders and thus lose
their orders abroad.
POOR DENTAL HYGIENE
Many miss KDF slots over teeth stained
by miraa, low weight and poor grades
CHETI PRAXIDES / Lamu county
residents were shocked yesterday
after many men were turned away
from KDF recruitment because of teeth
discoloured by chewing miraa.
The recruitment at Kibaki Grounds
attracted 200 candidates, including 15
women.
Senior recruiting officer Lieutenant
Zacharia Burudi said those who dream
of joining KDF must be educated on
good dental hygiene. He said county
Ojonyo said Kenya Railways has
not given exporters a proper schedule
of the SGR freight services.
He said KR is supposed to load the
cargo at the Nairobi Internal Contain-
er Depot and move it to Mombasa in
readiness for export, but there has al-
ways been a delay in loading
“On many occasions, the export
containers are delayed getting to the
port in time for export vessels, since
KR lacks logistical capacity,” Ojonyo
said.
SGR has inherited the perennial
logistical hitches from the Rift Valley
Railway and therefore cannot be re-
lied upon for efficient facilitation, he
said.
He said exporters will continue us-
ing trucks that can be monitored di-
rectly along the logistics chain with-
out depending on a third party, as
administrators and parents should be
responsible.
The majority seeking recruitment
failed to meet the required KCSE exam
aggregate grade of a D plain. Others
failed to meet the required weight of
54.5kg for men and 50.0kg for women.
Many were below weight, an indicator
of malnutrition.
Burudi said cultural beliefs about
women’s place being in the home
contributed to the low turnout.
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they await stakeholders engagement.
“As logistics experts, we are yet to
be assured how the empty containers
will get back to appointed depots for
the interchange to facilitate deposit
refund,” Ojonjo said.
The Kenya Shippers Council said,
however, they have not received any
complaint from exporters about
missing their vessels. It did say it has
received complaints about cargo be-
ing moved from Mombasa to Nairobi
without the knowledge of the im-
porter or the agent.
He said only the importer or agent
is legally allowed to nominate a con-
tainer freight service where cargo
will be taken for clearance. He called
on KR to build the clients’ confidence
by offering the best services and en-
gaging them on a regular basis.
Last week, the government issued
Potential recruit is weighed at Kibaki Grounds in Lamu on Monday/ CHETI PRAXIDES
a directive requiring all un-nominat-
ed containers belonging to importers
upcountry to be transported to the
ICD in Embakasi by SGR, a move Kif-
wa termed illegal.
(+) CARGO TRAIN
TO REDUCE BOTH
COSTS AND TIME
Kenya Railways dispatched one freight
train from Mombasa to Nairobi on
December 31. Transport CS James
Macharia said the cost of moving a
container from the Port of Mombasa to
Nairobi will not only be cheaper, but it
also will be faster, within 24 hours. The
port handled 11.4 per cent more cargo in
the first quarter of this year, largely due
to increased efficiency.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
LEAD POISONING
Pamoja Trust told
to stop inciting
Owino Uhuru locals
ERNEST CORNEL / The Centre for Justice
Governance and Environmental Action
has denied allegations it is advocating
relocation of Owino Uhuru residents.
Executive director Phyllis Omido has
warned the lobby group Pamoja Trust
to stop inciting residents.
The slum dwellers say they have
suffered lead poisoning from the
nearby Kenya Metal Refinery.
Omido said it has been helping 3,000
victims since 2009, and said the group
will be held responsible should violence
break out.
Already CJGEA is in court demanding
victims be paid Sh1.6 billion for lead
poisoning.
PT programe officer, James Ketty
(pictured) said other options must be
exhausted first and called for release of
the Environmental Impact Assessment
report for action.
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24
Number of hours it takes
to transport cargo via
standard gauge railway
On many occasions, containers are late
getting to the port in time to be loaded
on export vessels. This means exporters
must rent warehouse space.
FIGHT POVERTY
Educate all children
and don’t forget
girls, says Mvurya
CHARI SUCHE / Kwale Governor Salim
Mvurya on Saturday called on parents
to educate their children saying that’s
the only way out of poverty.
Mvurya said his administration has
invested a lot in education and told
parents to educate their children and
not to exclude girls.
He issued bursary cheques of Sh3.8
million on Saturday and Sunday in
Samburu ward.
The Elimu ni Sasa bursary initiative
has sponsored 3,051 students in
national schools and an additional 1,440
in universities. Some politicians have
been accused of trying to find flaws in
the project.
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COUNTIES COAST
RUDE AWAKENING

Tenants wake up
to find homes
being torn down
Police moved in at 3am to execute order
ALPHONCE GARI
@alphonce2011
Twenty Malindi families got a rude
shock yesterday morning when they
were awakened by the rumbling and
crashing of bulldozers tearing down
their rental houses.
They scrambled to get their chil-
dren and belongings out before police
brought down the buildings in Ngal-
la estate at 3am. The police said they
were executing a court order and the
land the buildings stood on belongs
to the ministry of Housing.
Police first demolished a nursery
school before moving a one-storey
building, then another with self-con-
tained rooms and a third that was still
under construction.
The tenants said they were not giv-
en notice to vacate. But a senior po-
liceman leading the operation said,
“The land belongs to the National
housing Corporation. Orders were is-
sued since late last year for the people
to vacate but they failed to honour it.”
WHY AT 3AM?
The building owners said there was
no court order for them to move out.
They blamed landgrabbing tycoons
hiding behind the NHC. Some ap-
peared anguished as they watched
their investments being destroyed.
Swaleh Khadir, who owned the
Residents of Ngalla estate, Malindi town, outside one of the building demolished by police yesterday /ALPHONCE GARI
multi-storey building, said he re-
ceived a call from his tenants at 5am.
“They told me my house was being de-
molished. I have a title deed and have
lived here without any court battle,”
he said.
Martin Ndapatani and his mother
owned the other rental building and
the nursery school. He said they have
been to court but have never received
any demolition orders.
Last year they received information
about the orders, but when they made
a follow-up no information was forth-
coming. “All these problems began
after the death of my father, but we
know there are tycoons behind this,”
Ndapatani said.
Twaher Abdulkharim, a local lead-
er, condemned the demolition and
asked why police had to do it at night,
without any notice to the owners and
the tenants. He threatened to sue on
behalf of the property owners.
The police cordoned off the area as
some tenants moved their belongings,
while others remained stranded out-
side the buildings.
(+) 200 TRADERS’
KIOSKS DEMOLISHED
In May 2014 some 200 traders from
Malindi Old Market stormed the county
offices protesting the demolition of their
new temporary structures. The traders
had begun building the structures to
upgrade the market, which was in bad
state and set for a major facelift. County
askaris brought down the poles they
had erected. The market is popularly
known as Kwajiwa.

38 KILOMETRES
MP flags off construction of Sh100
million tarmacked road in Lamu East
CHETI PRAXIDES/ Construction of
the Sh100 million Mtangwanda Junc-
tion-Kizingitini Island road in Lamu East
has started.
The project is financed by the Equal-
isation Fund that accelerates develop-
ment in poor counties, including Lamu.
The 38Km road will connect Mtang-
wanda, Siyu, Faza and Kizingitini islands.
The region has not had a tarmacked
road since Independence.
Lamu East MP Athman Shariff yes-
terday said the road will open up many
areas in Lamu East that have been in-
accessible.
He was speaking during the launch of
the project at the Mtangawanda Junc-
tion. Shariff said the project comes af-
ter many years of push and shove.
For 55 years residents have had to
contend with mud when it rains and
dust during the dry season, plus the at-
tendant cold and flu. Travelling has been
a nightmare, with a 20-minute jour-
ney taking one hour. “I am humbled to
launch construction of the Mtangwan-
da-Kizingitini road. Our efforts to have
this road mapped and subsequently
budgeted for construction dates back
to 2014,” Shariff said.
LINK PATE ISLAND VILLAGES
“We sincerely convey our deepest
gratitude to the national government
for this. This road will be a major link for
all villages of Pate Island. It’s our belief
that the road will enhance mobility.”
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority is
currently building the first tarmacked
road in Mokowe town, Lamu West.
Construction of the Sh1.1 billion 15km
road began in May last year and is ex-
pected to be completed by November. Lamu East
The road is already 10 per cent com- MP Athman
plete. Residents are upbeat the road will Shariff flags off
open up more opportunities for them, construction of
already hundreds of youths have been the road
employed as casuals. /PRAXIDES CHETI
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
COUNTIES RIFT VALLEY
IMMOBILE
Girl with memory loss seeks
Sh3.4m to settle medical bill
Immaculate Khaemba was thrown out of a moving matatu by thugs. She was hit by an
oncoming vehicle. Case cannot continue until she recovers full memory and speech
CORAZON WAFULA
@corablazing
The family of a 22-year-old girl
in Trans Nzoia is appealing to
well-wishers and the county govern-
ment for Sh3.4 million.
Immaculate Khaemba’s family
seeks to settle the medical bill ac-
cumulated at the Nairobi Women’s
Hospital since July last year. At the
time of the accident she was a third-
year student at Karatina University
attached to Mbagathi Hospital. On
July 6, the Bachelor of Nutritional
Health and Dietetics student was
thrown out of a moving matatu in
Nairobi. She was headed to Mbagathi
Hospital.
Thugs boarded the matatu and
snatched her phone. As she tried to
fight back they threw her out of the
moving vehicle. She was then run
More than 3,000 street children have flocked into Nakuru CBD/FILE
over by an oncoming matatu. Im-
maculate was rescued by boda boda
operators, who took her home.
She was later taken to the Kikuyu
Hospital by her uncle. Nurses were on
strike, frustrating efforts to have Im-
maculate attended to promptly. Her
father Emmanuel Khaemba said the
two arrived at the hospital at 9pm,
but until midnight they still had not
been attended to.
Her condition was worsening,
prompting her uncle to seek help in
a private facility. Emmanuel said Im-
maculate was finding it hard to speak
and when she did she was incoher-
ent. Immaculate was transferred to
a private hospital which demanded
a Sh300,000 deposit before admit-
ting her. They could not raise the
money at that time. The administra-
tion at Nairobi Women’s asked for
Sh20,000, which they paid and she
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was admitted. The first exam showed
Immaculate was bleeding into her
lungs and had a broken hip. Her con-
dition worsened and she slipped into
a coma for four months.
NO MEMORY, NO CASE
Immaculate woke up in December
with memory loss. She could not
remember what happened or the
people close to her, including her
mother Catherine Khaemba, who
had camped at the hospital while her
daughter was in a coma.
By then, the hospital bill stood
at Sh5 million. Doctors advised the
family to take her home to avoid hav-
ing to pay for so much. They were
advised to take her for physiotherapy
regularly. Immaculate, the second-
born in a family of three children,
was discharged after a family friend
released a land title deed.
MUGGINGS, PICK POCKETS
Street families flock into Nakuru CBD,
causing crime and security concerns
RITA DAMARY/ More than 3,000
street children have flocked into the
Nakuru CBD, causing fears of crime.
In the last six months, more street
families have been spotted, causing
security concerns among residents.
The street children are shaggy and
rowdy, and the majority sniff glue.
They harass shoppers, especially
on Kenyatta Avenue. They are pick
pockets and threaten residents to give
them money.
Immaculate
Khaemba during
a therapy session
in Kitale town
/CORAZON WAFULA
FIRST EXAM
SHOWED
IMMACULATE
WAS
BLEEDING
INTO HER
LUNGS
AND HAD A
BROKEN HIP.
SHE WAS IN
A COMA FOR
FOUR MONTHS
“We organised two harambees in-
volving the church and friends. We
raised Sh600,000 and I also sold part
of my land to raise money to settle the
hospital bill,” Emmanuel said.
The family was able to trace the
matatu that hit Immaculate. The mat-
ter was reported at the Pangani police
station. However, the case can only
continue if Immaculate’s memory
and speech are fully restored.
Emmanuel is a brick builder and
has to fend for two other children in
secondary school.
“I hoped Immaculate would grad-
uate, get a good job and help the
family,” he said. Nairobi Women’s
gave Emmanuel until July to pay the
bill. Every day she has to be taken for
therapy sessions 7km from their Ki-
minini home. Each trip costs them
Sh800 as they have to hire a taxi to
the hospital and back.
Once described as among East
Africa’s cleanest towns, investors are
worried the street families may turn
Nakuru town into a dirty crime den.
Hawkers’ chairman Simon Sangare
said the county needs to take action
or investors will flee. “Visitors walking
on the main streets are greeted by
mothers begging for money with
children on their arms and backs,” he
said. Many of the street children are
aged above 18.
32
THE DATA
5
Number of months a
family has to raise Sh3.4
million
Immaculate Khaemba’s family seeks to
settle the medical bill accumulated at
Nairobi Women’s Hospital.
SECURITY
GSU, regular police
set up barriers to
end border feud
MATHEWS NDANYI/GSU and regular
police have formed barriers on the
border between West Pokot and
Elgeyo Marakwet. They aim to stop
revenge banditry attacks which have
so far displaced more than 2,000
families (pictured).
Twenty-two schools did not open
for this year’s first term as tension
remains high. Security teams are
devising new ways to deal with the
banditry. Police commanders from the
two counties have camped in the Ke-
rio Valley to deal with the worsening
security situation.
Tension is still high in most areas in
the valley. Insecurity has worsened
in the last three weeks after bandits
killed five people and torched 300
houses.
MISHANDLING
West Pokot animal
transporters put on
notice over safety
MARRYANN CHAI/Animal transpor-
ters in West Pokot county have been
cautioned against mishandling and
overloading livestock on lorries.
Livestock executive Geoffrey Lipale
said the county has received numerous
reports on unsafe transportation of the
animals in the North Rift. Farmers will
be educated on proper handling and
transportation of animals.
Lipale has warned those poorly
handling the animals that they are
violating the law against cruelty on
animals. Unsafe livestock transpor-
tation leads to their deaths and poor
meat quality. The worst is the use
of motorbikes, where a small cage is
used to carry several animals tied up
together.
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COUNTIES RIFT VALLEY

500 ACRES BURNT

Wildfires threat
to water towers
and wetlands
Honey gatherers warned not to start fires
STEPHEN RUTTO
@sk_rutto
Wildfires have destroyed more than
500 acres of forest in Elgeyo Marak-
wet and Trans Nzoia counties, the
Kenya Forest Service has reported.
All firefighters have been recalled
to fight the blazes. Wetlands also have
been burnt, endangering rivers.
The two counties contain Embobut
and Cherangay forests, forming the
16,063-acre Cherangany water tower.
KFS on Sunday said the latest fires
destroyed at least 200 acres of Em-
bobut forest. The immediate cause is
unknown.
The fire started in Tirap on Thurs-
day and spread very fast to different
sections of the forest as KFS battled
to put it out. Strong winds fan wild-
fires during the December-March dry
season.
FIREFIGHTERS RECALLED
KFS North Rift head of conservancy
Dedan Ndiritu said sections in four
forest blocks in the two counties have
been destroyed.
He said firefighters are trying to
put out the fires in Chesoi forest in
Marakwet East. The indigenous forest
has been extensively damaged.
Ndiritu said fires at Kipkabus in El-
geyo Marakwet and Saboti and Sosio
forests in Trans Nzoia counties have
Kenya Forest Service and KWS officers put out a fire at the Aberdares National Park last Tuesday /WAMBUGU KANYI
since been contained.
Sections of wetlands have been
destroyed threatening the existence
of rivers.
HONEY HARVESTERS WARNED
“We have recalled all officers on leave
and assembled firefighting equip-
ment to enable us swiftly respond in
case of outbreaks,” he said.
Ndiritu appealed to the communi-
ty especially honey harvesters to de-
sist from starting fires haphazardly,
warning this could escalate the fire
outbreaks.
“We have talked to communities,
especially those living around the
forest to quickly alert our offices in
case of a fire outbreak. In this way we
can contain it before it spreads fur-
ther,” he said.
It is the duty of each individual to
take care of environment, he said.
Anyone found starting a fire in the
forest will be punished, Ndiritu said.
He called on members of the public
and institutions to help in responding
in case of an emergency.
(+) OUTBREAKS
CAUSE FEAR, PANIC
A fierce fire destroyed hundreds of
indigenous trees at the Menengai
forest in Nakuru in March last year. The
inferno, which spread to more than
220 acres of the forest, caused panic
among residents who thought it could
spread to their homes. It took the Kenya
Forest Service officers more than three
hours to put out the flames. The fire was
contained before it could spread.

100 COWS STOLEN

Bandits wear reservists’ uniforms,
carry AK-47s, one Tiaty raider killed
JOSEPH KANGOGO/More than 300
residents of Kipnai in Tiaty, Baringo
county, have fled their homes after a
bandit attack that left one raider dead
on Saturday.
An gang of 100 men believed to be
from a neighbouring community raid-
ed village at 5pm. They were armed
with AK-47s and stole 100 cows.
Tiaty constituency has about 133,189
residents, including 19,499 in Kolowa
ward.
Resident Tiliot Lolem said the dead
bandit was wearing a National Police
Reservist uniform. Residents, espe-
cially women and children, are now
spending nights in the bush fearing for
their lives.
“I wonder why the bandits were
wearin NPR uniforms. What business
do they (reservists)have with rustlers
from Marakwet when they are sup-
posed to keep the peace and help re-
cover stolen livestock?” Lolem asked.
It is said the Kerio Valley attacks are
retaliatory raids over pasture, water
and boundary disputes involving the
Marakwet and Pokot communities.
Some leaders say the attacks are over
land and are instigated by politicians.
Sometimes animals are not stolen.
Tiaty subcounty deputy commis-
sioner Yusuf Buka said the number of
stolen animals is not known. He could
not confirm any death.
This comes barely a week after ban-
dits attacked Chesoi village in Kerio
Valley, killing two herders on Monday.
Baringo county police commander
Smollets Munyanzi urged residents to
be calm, saying officers are hunting
down hardened criminals who already Pokot residents
have been identified. turn up for relief
Munyanzi said 6,000 illegal firearms food donated by
are in possession of bandits. If they are the Kenya Red
not registered, the government will Cross in May 4,
seize them, he said. last year
Peace talks initiated have failed. /JOSEPH KANGOGO
 34 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, February 13, 2018

COUNTIES EASTERN
ENVIRONMENT DEGRADATION THE DATA

Mwingi Central MP backs war on charcoal burning
LYDIA NGOOLO/ Mwingi Central MP Gideon Mulyungi
has supported Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu’s
move to ban burning and transportation of
charcoal in the county.
Ngilu’s directive on charcoal has agitated some
businessmen. Mulyungi on Sunday said there
should be no more charcoal burning and Ngilu was
right in her directive.
He said the move should not be viewed as a
war against any community. The MP said Ngilu is
only fighting to end environmental degradation in
Kitui. “We have had hard times trying to convince
residents to stop aiding charcoal burning. I’m
now happy they are in the frontline in the war on
charcoal burning,” Mulyungi said.
He said the charcoal business has hurt the
ecosystem and it is turning Kitui into a totally arid
area. The MP urged other visionary leaders to
back Ngilu as well. He said Ngilu should not turn
back in her efforts to restore Kitui’s glory.
Mulyungi said no amount of uproar from
Kiambu businessmen or any other leader
should stop the governor. He accused a local
administration officer, who he did not name, of
being behind the rampant charcoal business in
Nuu, Mwingi East subcounty.
10
Years Linturi says he
served the people of
Igembe South
Senator Mithika Linturi has opposed
the withdrawal of a petition challenging
his win. PoliticianMugambi Imanyara
Mwingi Central MP Gideon Mulyungi on Sunday had filed the withdrawal application.
/LYDIA NGOOLO

YOUTH TOLD TO USE FIELDS

Kitui to set up
stadiums and
scout for talent
LYDIA NGOOLO /Kitui Sports executive
Patrick Musau yesterday promised to
set up two stadiums.
They will have a capacity of 5,000
people. One stadium will be in Kitui and
the other in Mwingi town. “I’m behind
you to ensure I will be the first county
executive to bring a team to compete
in the Kenyan Premier League,” Musau
said. He said there are plans to scout
talent right from primary schools.
Musau said every ward will have a
playing field and urged the youths to
utilise these facilities.
Mwingi Central MCA Mary Philip
urged the county government to
establish academies to nurture talent.
“I appeal to the county to ensure the
youth are supported,” she said.

Meru Senator Mithika Lithuri, politician Mugambi Imanyara and Buuri MP Mugambi Rindikiri outside the High Court in Meru yesterday / DENNIS DIBONDO

‘NO WAY’

Linturi opposes Imanyara’s bid

to withdraw election petition
Linturi says Mugambi cannot run away from a matter of public interest. ‘I want to be
cleared of allegations that I stole the election and that I’m not qualified’
DENNIS DIBONDO
@ DDibondo
Meru Senator Mithika Linturi yester-
day opposed an application filed by
politicianMugambi Imanyara seeking
to withdraw an election petition.
Imanyara had challenged the vic-
tory of Linturi. Mugambi filed an ap-
plication to withdraw the case against
Linturi on February 5 before Justice
Ann Ong’injo. But yesterday, Linturi
said he opposed the withdrawal as he
was validly elected.
He also said Mugambi has been ap-
pointed the chairman of the Nation-
al Standards Council. “I want to be
cleared of allegations that I stole the
election and that I’m not qualified,”
Linturi said. He said he was elected
senator after serving the people of
Igembe South constituency for 10
years.
Linturi said Mugambi cannot run
away from a matter of public interest.
Linturi’s lawyer Tom Ojienda asked
the judge to strike out the withdrawal
application, saying it violates public
policy and the principles that govern
prosecution of election petitions.
“Linturi has spent his youthful life
in politics and the only respect he has
acquired is endorsement by the peo-
ple through various elections. This
petition was brought by the petition-
er on several claims,” Ojienda said.
“The main claim being he con-
spired with the IEBC to rig the elec-
tion. If this petition is withdrawn,
that tag of having stolen elections
will remain with the respondent for
the rest of his five-year term.” Ojien-
da said Mugambi’s appointment to
the National Standards Council can-
not stop him from proceeding with
the petition.
Mugambi’s lawyer Ochieng Oduor
said Mugambi did not file the case so
as to receive a state appointment.
“A state appointment is something
one does not foresee. The allegation
that the petition was filed to black-
mail President Uhuru Kenyatta is
reckless and irresponsible,” Oduor
said. Justice Ong’injo set the ruling
on the application of the withdrawal
for February 20.
Last month the High Court in Meru
ordered scrutiny and recount of sen-
ator votes in seven polling stations in
Meru county.
(+) RESIDENTS TOLD
POLITICIAN TO DROP
THE POLL CASE
In November last year, Meru residents
urged politician Mugambi Imanyara to
withdraw his petition challenging the
election of Senator Mithika Linturi.
They alleged a sinister motive. This
was after Imanyara said he was
confident he would win the case. “I
know there are those who expect me
to withdraw the case as well, but with
Munya and Kiraitu working together,
we anticipate the President will give us
directions,” he had said. The politician
had said he won “by a great margin”
in the August 8 General Election. “In
the eventuality of a fresh election, I am
confident I will win,” he added.
CLAIMS OF HIGH FEES
MPs and residents
back calls for Meru
varsity VC to resign
GERALD MUTETHIA /Two MPs and Nchiru
residents have joined the Meru
University of Science and Technology
students’ call for the immediate
resignation of VC Japhet Magambo.
The students want fees reduced.
They also allege there has been
insufficient water supply in the
university. The two MPs are Tigania
West MP John Mutunga and his Tigania
East counterpart Gichunge Kabeabea
(pictured). Mutunga on Saturday
said the university has been lagging
behind in development. He blamed the
management.
But deputy VC Gitonga Mburugu had
downplayed the allegations, saying the
protests are not about fees. “It’s not
about the fees, it’s something no one
understands,” he said.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
COUNTIES NORTHEASTERN
EIGHT COUNTIES
Arid counties to get aid
for health, roads, energy
Counties in arid and semi-arid areas will get a UN donor kitty
under the Frontier Counties Development Council
STEPHEN ASTARIKO
@stephen Astariko
Eight northern Kenya counties are
to receive UN donor aid to improve
health, energy, roads and other infra-
structure.
The arid and semi-arid counties
will get funds under the umbrella of
the Frontier Counties Development
Council.
The programme is being imple-
mented by a consortium of UN agen-
cies with the World Bank and the na-
tional government.
They will support infrastructure
projects, including healthcare and
energy. The eight counties are Garis-
sa, Isiolo, Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit,
200 HOMELESS
Houses burnt and school
shut in fresh border clash
Dispute between Isiolo and Garissa counties
STEPHEN ASTARIKO/A fresh border
clash has erupted between Isiolo and
Garisa counties, leaving 200 families
homeless.
Clashes also brought learning to
a halt in Janju Primary School in
Lagdera subcounty. The school was
closed yesterday after 30 armed at-
tackers burnt 19 houses on Sunday
at 5pm.
More than 200 families were left
homeless. It is not clear if anyone
was hurt. Most residents were out
grazing cattle. The attackers burnt
food, school uniforms and household
items.
Residents have urged the govern-
ment and well-wishers to provide
Tana River, Turkana and Wajir.
This was announced by a team of
12 envoys who visited Mandera coun-
ty on Thursday. United Nations resi-
dent coordinator Siddharth Chatter-
jee said the development partners are
keen on providing infrastructure.
Mandera Governor Ali Roba said
they want to change the narrative
that the county is insecure and un-
productive, scaring away investors.
“We are pleased to welcome the
biggest delegation of envoys in Man-
dera since independence. It is an
endorsement of changing times and
the need to work with development
partners to improve lives and infra-
structure,” he said.
The governor said Mandera is
peaceful, citing security fencing
along the Kenya-Somalia border as
temporary shelter and food. Some
women and children have taken ref-
uge in nearby Barkoge village and
Modogashe town.
Elder Omar Siyat urged the state to
swiftly recruit Kenya Police Reserv-
ists in Garissa. Lagdera deputy coun-
ty commissioner Jackson ole Chutta
said the government is still verifying
the character of 60 KPRs. He said
they are pursuing the attackers.
There have been recent conflicts
over grazing and watering points and
lives have been lost and animals sto-
len. This is the first major arson.
MP Mohammed Hire ruled out
friction over pasture and water and
suggested another motive in Isiolo.
THE-STAR.CO.KE 35
a milestone. “Security fencing of the
border has allowed normalcy to re-
turn. It helped reduce terror attacks,”
he said.
Swedish Ambassador Anna Jard
said development partners are keen
to help solve health problems in
ASAL areas.
(+) 2014 REPORT ON
MANDERA HEALTH
A 2014 report by UNFPA Kenya ranked
Mandera as the worst county in Kenya
to give birth. It said the maternal
mortality rate was 3,795 per 100,000
live births. This means that at least 10
women died every day in that county
due to birth-related complications. UN Resident Coordinator Siddharth Chatterjee /DOUGLAS OKIDDY
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COUNTIES WESTERN
POSITIONING FOR 2022 BACKS RAILA TRY DIALOGUE
Governor Wycliffe Mudavadi is no coward, he’s a Stop harassing NASA, fanning
Oparanya has visionary, ANC tells Atwoli tension, Kanu official tells Uhuru
said he will ensure GILBERT OCHIENG/Busia ANC leaders have told Cotu secretary
general Francis Atwoli to stop sabotaging their party leader
HITLON OTENYO/Kakamega Kanu chairman Chacha Weche has
asked President Uhuru Kenyatta to unite the country.
Kakamega is Musalia Mudavadi (pictured). They said they are firmly
behind NASA leader Raila Odinga who was sworn in as the
He said harassment of opposition leaders would only further
divide the nation.
represented at the People’s President on January 30. “We are urging the President to engage in dialogue with
Speaking to the media in Port Victoria trading centre, NASA leader Raila Odinga to resolve the political crisis and fix
big negotiating Budalang’i, on Sunday, Busia ANC deputy chairman John the electoral system,” he said in Kakamega yesterday.
Kulokhoma said Atwoli’s persistent attacks on Mudavadi and Weche said Kanu supporters from Western believe in a
table in 2022. branding him a coward are baseless. united country. Weche said the manner in which the state
He said Mudavadi is a determined and visionary leader, was handling the NASA leaders in the aftermath of Raila’s
In the recent past, who openly declared support for Raila before, during and oath-taking was creating unnecessary tensions in the
after the August 8 General Election. country instead of focusing on development.
he has said he will
be a principal in
NASA’s plans for Busia Governor
Sospeter
the 2022 poll. Ojaamong after a
court yesterday
dismissed
a petition
challenging his
victory /JANE
TRANSPARENCY CHEROTICH

We want electoral
reforms, MP says
BRIAN KISANJI /Butere MP Tindi
Mwale (pictured) has reiterated the
opposition’s call for electoral reforms.
NASA wants changes for transparency
in the electoral process.
“We want to bring reforms that will
enhance equality and fairness in the
elections,” Mwale said in Butere on
Sunday.
NASA leader Raila Odinga was sworn
in as the People’s President on January
30. But other leaders have called on
the opposition to dialogue with Jubilee.
Former Butere MP Amukowa
Anagwe on Saturday advised NASA
leaders and Jubilee to sort out their SAYS PETITIONER FAILED TO PROVE CASE
issues amicably.

Ojaamong win upheld, judge slaps

”I talk to all leaders in Jubilee and
NASA. I have always advised them
when things are not good,” he said.

petitioner with Sh12 million costs

‘I may not agree with the verdict, but I respect the court. Most of us are exhausted
after the long electioneering period. For the winner, it’s time to deliver to the people’
JANE CHEROTICH Petitioner Peter Odima was or- Odima said he believed the rea- (+) OJAAMONG HAD
@chepjayne5 dered to pay Sh12 million in costs. sons he went to court are still valid.
Odima, who was the Otuoma’s He said, “The elections was not free ASKED FOR SH20M
Busia High Court Judge Kiarie Wawe- campaigner, had cited cited several and fair.” TO PAY LAWYERS
ru yesterday upheld Governor Sos- grounds for overturning Ojaamong’s His lawyer David Ochieng said,
peter Ojaamong’s election. victory. “My advice to the people of Busia is
In his one-hour-long ruling, the They include malpractices during some election petitions are won and In his final submission, Governor
judge said the governor was validly campaigns and on Election Day at others are lost based on evidence. We Sospeter Ojaamong asked the court
THE DATA declared the winner and the petition-
er failed to prove his case.
Amukura tallying centre. He claimed
electoral officials were intimidated.
shall read the judgment and advise to dismiss the petition against him.
Through lawyer Stephen Ligunya,
our client,” he said.

30
Date in January when
Raila Odinga was sworn
in as People’s President
He took oath of office as the
‘People’s President’ . NASA has vowed
to push for electoral reforms
Former Funyula MP Paul Otuoma,
who lost to Ojaamong in the August
8 election, conceded defeat moments
after the ruling.
Addressing the press yesterday,
Otuoma said he may not agree with
the verdict, but respects the court.
“Most of us are exhausted after
the long electioneering period. We
should now start looking at our lives.
To the winner, it is not about victory,
but service to the people of Busia,” he
said outside the court.
Ojaamong welcomed the verdict,
saying the petitioner had no evi-
dence.
SUPPORTERS SING AND DANCE
“My immediate task is naming my
cabinet and chief officers in the next
one week. My opponent should wait
until 2022,” he said.
Ojaamong’s lawyer Otiende Amo-
llo said it is unfortunate some alle-
gations were made to intimidate the
court.
Present for the ruling were Deputy
Governor Moses Mulomi, Ojaamong’s
wife Judy, Teso South MP Geoffrey
Omuse, his Funyula counterpart
Oundo Mudenyo and more than 20
MCAs.
Business came to a standstill in
Busia as hundreds of Ojaamong’s
supporters celebrated Ojaamong’s
victory. They sang and danced as
the governor’s motorcade moved
through town.
the governor said he won the August
8 General Election in a free and fair
manner. He told Justice Kiarie Waweru
the petition lacked merit. “In view of
the foregoing, and taking into account
the volume of work, it is my humble
submission an order for a cap on
instruction fees of Sh20 million payable
by the petitioner Peter Odima should be
made,” he said. “The court is aware I’m
being represented by Senior Counsel
Otiende Amollo who is being assisted
by three lawyers,” he said.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
COUNTIES: WESTERN
SH20M CONSIGNMENT TO FOLLOW
Bungoma buys Sh47m
drugs to end shortage
Wangamati says healthcare is a pillar of his economic agenda.
Warns medics against stealing medicines and urges diligence
JOHN NALIANYA & BERYL MONJA
@TheStarKenya
The Bungoma government has
bought Sh47 million medicines for its
Level II and III health facilities.
Another Sh20 million consign-
ment for 10 subcounty hospitals will
be disbursed next week. In total, the
county has 133 health facilities.
The drugs from Kemsa will help
the county for the next six months.
This ends an acute drug shortage that
had hit most health facilities in the
county in the recent past.
Flagging off the drugs at the coun-
ty headquarters, Governor Wycliffe
Wangamati yesterday said his vision
is to ensure every resident accesses
cheap and quality healthcare. He said
this is the fourth pillar of his agenda.
WARN AGAINST CARELESSNESS
Police train Webuye boda
boda riders in road safety
Urge compliance with traffic rules to reduce accidents
BRIAN OJAMAA/ The Traffic Police
department in Bungoma East has
launched an education programme
to reduce boda boda-associated ac-
cidents.
The officers meet with riders and
train them in road safety measures.
Last Thursday, they met more than
300 riders in Lugusi, Webuye East.
The riders agreed to cooperate and
said the sector has helped many job-
less youths.
Bungoma East Traffic boss Eliud
Kimwele told the riders to fully com-
ply with traffic rules. He expressed
concern that many road accidents are
caused by riders because they violate
regulations.
“At the core of my manifesto was a
promise to stock up all hospitals and
dispensaries,” Wangamati said.
He warned medics against stealing
the drugs. Culprits will face dire con-
sequences, he said.
“During my campaigns, I assured
you that every dispensary would
have enough drugs. This is just but
the first step. I’ll not allow any person
to sabotage this effort by diverting
these drugs to the market for person-
al gain,” Wangamati said.
Health CEC Anthony Walela said
his ministry has put in place mea-
sures to curb theft.
The county has honoured the
nurses’ CBA and paid all their arrears,
he said. Wangamati urged nurses to
serve diligently.
“We’ve played our part. It’s my first
“We’ve lost a lot of people in the
Northern Corridor because riders
join the Eldoret–Malaba highway in
the Dinaa area or Sango in a hurry
and many are knocked down. This
must stop,” Kimwele said.
Most of the accidents have oc-
curred on the Eldoret–Webuye high-
way. Kimwele blamed this on care-
lessness. He urged the riders to be
vigilant and avoid speeding.
“Don’t ride while drunk. Don’t
carry more than two passengers. Put
on a helmet and a reflector jacket and
be alert,” Kimwele said. “We also re-
quest that before you ride, you must
first be trained and have a valid driv-
ing licence.”
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step towards revamping the health
sector,” he said.
The county also plans to pay doc-
tors their arrears, the county chief
said.
Kemsa MD Fred Wanyonyi said
they have launched a new business
system that will ensure the counties
to access their stores online to place
orders.
“Through this model, which is
backed by a web-based logistics
information management system,
Kemsa will inject efficiency in the
supply chain,” he said.
The system will enable the coun-
ties to monitor their inventories by
tracking stock levels and movement.
The firm will also be able to make
real-time reports to the counties for Governor Wycliffe Wangamati (in white shirt) receives Sh47 million medicines
records and reduce delivery time. from Kemsa MD Fred Wanyonyi (L) in Bungoma yesterday /JOHN NALIANYA
Boda boda
riders during
a road safety
training
programme in
Lugusi, Webuye
East, last
Thursday
/BRIAN OJAMAA
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
COUNTIES NYANZA
EQUIPPING FUTURE ENGINEERS
State donates technical
training tools to Rangwe
The Sh150 million equipment will be used to train students on automotive and
mechanical engineering programmes
ROBERT OMOLLO
@RobertOmollo3
The state has donated Sh150 million
ultra-modern equipment to help a
newly built institute in Homa Bay
train students on automotive and
mechanical engineering.
The Rangwe Technical Training In-
stitute will be mentored by Mawego
TTI in neighbouring Karachuonyo
constituency.
Mawego TTI principal John Akola
said the equipment will furnish stu-
dents with modern techniques in the
engineering world.
“Rangwe becomes one of the in-
stitutions in the country that have
received the latest equipment to be
used for the repair, maintenance and
servicing of modern motor vehicles,”
Akola said.
He said the institution will admit
its first batch of 400 students in May,
and will also teach agriculture and
business courses.
Akola said they are registering the
courses through TIVET before ac-
quiring a certificate.
Students are being admitted
through Mawego TTI as a way of ex-
panding technical programmes to
beginner institutions, he said.
“Let youths take advantage and ap-
ply since they are expected to be job
creators rather than jobseekers,”A-
kola said.
Speaking during receipt of the
equipment on Sunday, Rangwe MP
Lilian Gogo said the constituency
pumped more than Sh54 million
through the CDF into the project.
Gogo said the construction of the
project began in January 2015 and
NASA COUNTIES ‘STARVED’
Fight for devolution funds,
Ugunja MP urges governors
LAMECK BARAZA/ The state is starving
Nasa strongholds of devolution funds
and governors are doing nothing
about it, Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi
has said.
Speaking in the constituency on
Sunday, he urged governors to speak
in one voice to get the National Trea-
sury to release funds.
“The Council of Governors should
stop acting like a department of the
executive and defend the spirit of
devolution in unison,” Wandayi said.
Wandayi, who is also the PAC chair,
said some counties risk being de-
clared insolvent if the funding delay
persists. It could also kill entrepre-
neurial spirit, he said.
ended in March last year.
The institution has two workshop
rooms, four large classrooms and an
administration block.
“We expect to equip the entire
workshop before training and teach-
ing programmes are rolled out,”
Gogo said.
BURSARY OFFER
The legislator told students who will
“It’s a worrying state of affairs, as
most Nasa counties have not been
able to pay contractors,” Wandayi
said.
He said contractors drive the econ-
omy of counties, and if they are not
paid, the counties are bound to suffer.
Wandayi questioned why the Na-
tional Treasury is delaying funds yet
the revenue authority is still collect-
ing taxes.
“The country has not been declared
bankrupt, and if KRA continues to
collect revenue, then we need money
sent to counties,” Wandayi said.
He told Treasury devolution was
meant to empower people at the
grassroots, not at the national level.
THE-STAR.CO.KE
be admitted to apply for bursary.
She urged residents to embrace the
institution by joining it for training.
“This is a way of empowering
youths in society through appren-
ticeship,” she added.
Rural Electrification Authority of-
ficial Andrew Isoi said they are con-
necting power to the institution in
two weeks.
“We’re delivering a transformer to
Siaya Governor Cornell Rasanga and Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi at a function in
Ugunja /LAMECK BARAZA
38
COST OF DONATION
150M
Cash Rangwe Technical
Training Institute got
“Let youths take advantage and apply
since they are expected to be job
creators not seekers,” Mawego TTI
principal John Akola said.
‘LEGITIMATE HEAD OF STATE’
Rangwe MP
Lilian Gogo and Kisii MP tells Raila
Mawego TTI
principal John to respect Uhuru
Akola when
they received ALVIN RATEMO /A Kisii MP yesterday
Sh150 million told NASA leader Raila Odinga to
engineering respect President Uhuru Kenyatta
equipment for and accept his legitimacy.
Rangwe TTI in Nyaribari Chache MP Richard
Opinde village, Tong’i (pictured) told Raila to blame
Rangwe, Homa his advisers for misadvising him to
Bay county, on boycott the October 26 presidential
Sunday rerun, which Uhuru won.
/ROBERT OMOLLO “President Kenyatta requires
respect because he is legitimate
head of state,” Tong’i told the Star.
Former Bokimonge MCA George
Bibao agreed that President
Kenyatta was lawfully sworn in.
“I can’t see why Odinga is
maintaining that he does not
recognise Uhuru as the President,
yet he was constitutionally sworn in,”
Bibao said.
this institution, its own transform-
er, before we supply it with power,”
Isoi said. Residents Jackline Atieno
and Boniface Onyango welcomed the
project as a route to new professions.
“Most youths in this area have
joined the boda boda business due to
lack of training,” Atieno said.
“So we hope to get skills from the
institution for alternative job mar-
kets.”
BUSTED AT ROADBLOCK
Police arrest bus
driver who killed
Mbita motorcyclist
ROBERT OMOLLO /Police in Homa Bay
have arrested the Transline bus
driver who knocked down and killed
a motorcyclist on the Mbita-Homa
Bay road yesterday.
Stephen Odieki was overtaking
another bus on his way to Nairobi
when he crashed into Arnest
Ochieng’, who was riding to Mbita.
Ochieng died as he was being
rushed to Ogongo Subcounty
Hospital in Mbita.
County police commander Maris
Tum said the driver was to pick up
passengers from Homa Bay town
before he could drive to Nairobi.
“The driver tried to escape but my
officers laid a roadblock, where he
was arrested,” Tum said.
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constituency (8) 5 Jubilee Party member of the Parliament for ALL MY LOVING LET IT BE
AND I LOVE HER LOVE ME DO
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DRIVE MY CAR PAPERBACK
Soin County (7) (3)
FOR NO ONE WRITER
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16 the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living
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organisms from nonliving ones (4) constituency (6) SPACER SPACER May 22 - June 21
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FORTUNE AUCTIONEERS PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT
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CAP 286
CAP 286
PUBLIC AUCTION GATAKAINI 11
1stFloor, Rm 110
P.O. Box 21841-00100
Nairobi. CHANGE OF USE
CHANGE OF USER (RENEWAL))
PURSUANT TO INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED FROM THE BELOW LISTED Tom Mboya Street Cell: 0727 145 535 The registered owner of parcel LR No. The owner of plot Lr No 1870/1/248
LANDLORDS AND UNDER THE DISTRESS FOR RENT ACT CAP 293 Nairobi. Email: elijahndonga367@gmail.com
214/565 located along Othelo Lane in Situated along Mwanzi road in Nairobi
LAWS OF KENYA, WE SHALL SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION THE Muthaiga area, Nairobi, proposes to City County, wish to Renew change of user
UNDER-MENTIONED ITEMS AT OUR OFFICES ALONG SAUTI YA PUBLIC AUCTION change use from Residential to Offices- of the plot from Residential to Offices
subject to approval by the City County
KENYA ROAD AT GANJONI ON 21ST FEBRUARY 2018 AS FROM Under instructions received from our client to (FINANCIERS) we Renewal subject to approval by the
Government of Nairobi. Individuals,
10.00AM. BEHIND GANJONI POSTAL OFFICE. shall sell the under mentioned property by Public Auction Nairobi City County. Individuals,
institutions or organizations with
LANDLORD =VS= REBECCA JAMBI NGUGI LOT NO. 001 OF 2018 together with all the improvements elected thereon. Institutions, Members of the public etc.
objections or comments to the proposal
MSA (MISC. APPL. NO. 9/2018 MSA with any comments and or objections to are requested to forward the same in
1) SOFA SET 10) THREE CHAIRS ON WEDNESDAY 28TH February 2018 at 11.00 am at our the proposed should forward them within writing within 14 days of publication of
2) ONE RESTING SOFA 11) TWO BEDS offices Gatakaini 2 House first Floor room 110 Tom Mboya 14 days of this notice to: this notice to:
3) WATER DISPENSER 12) ONE DRESSING TABLE street.
4) TV STAND 13) ONE BLOW-DRY COUNTY SECRETARY, The County secretary
5) ONE GLASS COFFEE TABLE 14) ONE BOX CROCKERY NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, Nairobi City County Government
All that piece of land known as TITLE NUMBER NGUIRUBI/NDI-
6) THREE STOOL (SMALL) 15) ARVCO FRIDGE P.O BOX 30075-00100, P.O. Box. 30075-00100
UNI/1273 NDIUNI SUB LOCATION, NDEIYA WARD LIMURU SUB
7) ONE RADIO (SONY) 16) MICROWAVE (RAMTON) NAIROBI. NAIROBI
COUNTY KIAMBU COUNTY, Measuring 1.94Ha or 4.7938 Acres or
8) ONE SMALL BICYCLE 17) SHOE RACK thereabouts. Registered in the name of Samuel Mwangi Karuku of
9) ONE SMALL DINNING TABLE 18) ONE SMALL SPEAKER P.O. Box 48231 – 00100 Nairobi. Freehold title. The property is PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
located approximately 3km of Ndiuni Shopping Centre, take a PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT
LANDLORD =VS = NAIMA MOHAMED TAAJIR PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT
road leading to Gicheru mines and the subject property is on the CAP 286
LOT NO. 002/2017 MSA CAP 286
left hand side of the road or proposed standards gauge railway CHANGE OF USE
CHANGE OF USER
A.ONE TV /FLAT SCREEN) line. The registered owner of parcel LR No. In pursuant of the Physical Planning Act
214/564 located along Othelo Lane in (1996) Cap 286 and in line with the
CONDITION OF SALE Improvement: Vacant plot, services: Main water and electricity is Muthaiga area, Nairobi, proposes to Associated Regulations, the owner of plot
Strictly cash at the fall of the hammer. For more details contact us available for connection. change use from Residential to Offices- L.R. NO. 8393/26, LOCATED OFF USIU
on 0721-411197 or 0722-319925 for viewing arrangements. Renewal subject to approval by the ROAD, THOME ESTATE, proposes to
Nairobi City County. Individuals, change its use from A PRIVATE
CONDITION OF SALE Institutions, Members of the public etc.
“ALL ARE WELCOME” 1. All intending purchasers are requested to view and verify the DWELLING HOUSE (EXCLUDING A
with any comments and or objections to GUEST HOUSE) PURPOSE TO A HOSTEL,
details for themselves for those are not warranted by the the proposed should forward them within
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Nairobi Office Kitui Office within thirty (30) days to the charge. NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, to forward them in writing within fourteen
Nyambene House, 1st flr, Rm No. 21 1st Floor P.O BOX 30075-00100, (14) days of publication of this notice to:
3. The sale of the above property will be subject to a reserve price.
Tom Mboya Street Kitonga Building NAIROBI.
P.O. Box 30825-0100 Biashara Street 4. Refundable bidding number of Kshs200,000
The County Secretary,
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under mentioned goods on 16th February, 2018 at Pangani NDUMBERI/RIABAI/4626 LOCATED AT PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT
PUBLIC AUCTION CAP 286
Auction Centre at 11.00am. KIRIGITI AREA OFF KIRIGITI-RIABAI ROAD,
Duly instructed by our Principals, we shall sell the under-men- KIAMBU SUB COUNTY, IS PROPOSING TO CHANGE OF USER
tioned Motor Vehicles by Public Auction on 20th February 2018 CHANGE THE USE OF THE PROPERTY The Owner of L.R. NO. MAKUENI/IKALY-
LANDLORD VS- SALOME N. WARUINGI
from 10.00am on the place as indicated below: FROM AGRICULTURAL TO RESIDENTIAL ONI/1390 situated along Nunguni- Katuaa
M/V KAU 759Y (skoda model) white in colour, 1computer, 1 gas
FINANCIER –VS- PAUL PUSHATI LASITI MULTI-DWELLING FLATS SUBJECT TO Road near Kee Community Dispensary in
cylinder,
NO. REG NO. MAKE/MODEL VIEW AT APPROVAL BY KIAMBU COUNTY Kee Trading Centre, Makueni County
2 burner gas cooker, 3pc curtains and 2 nets. proposes to change its Use from
1. KBH 578Y TOYOTA COROLLA LEAKEY’S STORAGE GOVERNMENT. ANY INDIVIDUAL(S),
INSTITUTION(S) OR ORGANIZATION(S) AGRICULTURAL to COMMERCIAL CUM
TERMS OF SALE ETC. WITH OBJECTION(S) TO THE RESIDENTIAL subject to approval by
Strictly cash at the fall of the hammer. FINANCIER –VS- PATRICIA NGUGI
NO. REG NO. MAKE/MODEL VIEW AT. PROPOSAL ARE REQUESTED TO FORWARD County Government of Makueni.
THE SAME IN WRITING WITHIN 14 Any Individuals, institutions or
2. KBX 467W TOYOTA ISIS PANGANI AUCTION CENTRE
(FOURTEEN) DAYS OF THIS NOTICE TO: organizations with objections or
comments to the proposal are requested
FINANCIER –VS- ZIPPORAH NKATHA NYAGA THE DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL to forward the same in writing within
Repossessors NO. REG NO. MAKE/MODEL VIEW AT. PLANNING, 14days of publication of this notice to:
Debt collectors
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CHANGE OF USER CAP 286
MENTIONED MOTOR VEHICLE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON 20TH In pursuant of the Physical Planning Act CHANGE OF USE
FEBRUARY 2018 AT 11.00AM IN MAKUPA YARD MOMBASA. (1996) Cap 286 and in line with the THE REGISTERED OWNER OF THIS LAND
Duly instructed by our Principals, the Financiers we shall sell the Associated Regulations, the owner of plot REFERENCE RUIRU WEST BLOCK
1. FINANCIER –VS- NICHOLAS TIMWEZ MWITI under mentioned motor vehicles by public auction. LR NO. 209/5663/2, LOCATED OFF 1(GITHUNGURI)/1124, LOCATED OFF
Motor Vehicle Reg. No. KCJ 424K- Nissan Caravan ON TUESDAY 20th February 2018 AT SANJOMU STORAGE AND ARGWINGS KODHEK ROAD – RUIRU KAMITI ROAD ,GITAMBAYA AREA
2. FINANCIER –VS- ALICE MBINYA MUINDI AUCTION YARD, AT 10:30AM HURLINGHAM/ KILIMANI AREA, proposes RUIRU SUBCOUNTY. INTENDS TO CHANGE
Motor Vehicle Reg. No. KCG 205Z- Nissan Caravan REG. NO. MAKE COLOUR THE BANK –VS- to change its use from SINGLE DWELLING ITS USE FROM AGRICULTURAL TO
3. FINANCIER –VS- EDWARD DUNA ONDU KBK 421G TOYOTA ZZT207235 BLACK ZACHARY RESIDENTIAL USE to a HOSTEL, subject to RESIDENTIAL MULTI DWELLING (FLATS)
AVENSIS KAMANU approval by the County Government of SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY KIAMBU
Motor Vehicle Reg. No. KCJ 653Y- Toyota Regius
Nairobi. Individuals, organizations, COUNTY GOVERNMENT. INDIVIDUALS,
4. FINANCIER –VS- PETER KARIUKI WAWERU
Institutions etc. with comments/ objections INSTITUTIONS, ETC. WITH OBJECTION(S)
Motor Vehicle Reg. No. KCG 049 F- Mazda Bongo
to the proposal are requested to forward TO THE PROPOSAL ARE REQUESTED TO
5. FINANCIER –VS- NICHOLUS GICHIRA KIMENI
them in writing within fourteen (14) days of FORWARD THE SAME IN WRITING WITHIN
Motor Vehicle Reg. No. KCK 987C- Toyota Wish CONDITIONS OF SALE publication of this notice to: FOURTEEN (14) DAYS OF THIS NOTICE TO:-
6. FINANCIER –VS- SIMON MUIA J. MBIVII 1. All intending purchasers are required to view the Motor Vehicle
Motor Vehicle Reg. No. KCG 041N- Toyota Hiace and verify details by themselves through our office during normal The County Secretary, THE DIRECTOR, COUNTY PLANNING
working hours. County Government of Nairobi, KIAMBU COUNTY GOVERNMENT
CONDITIONS OF SALE 2. Sale is subject to reserved price. P.O. Box 30075-00110, P.O. BOX 2344-00900,
Cash at the fall of the hammer 3. Strictly cash at the fall of the hummer NAIROBI. KIAMBU

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42 THE-STAR.CO.KE Tuesday, February 13, 2018

SPORTS LOCAL
FOOTBALL FOOTBALL

Gor face Zoo test

K’Ogalo hope to build on Champions League display on return to local scene
FRANCIS WADEGU
@fwadegu198
It might still be early days in the sea-
son but the usual title contenders —
Tusker, Ulinzi Stars — are already
falling over themselves to get out of
the championship race.
It was always going to take a huge
effort to challenge holders Gor Ma-
hia for the title in what is Dylan
Kerr’s first full season in charge.
That challenge now will seeming-
ly come from unlikely quarters with
Mathare United now in the driving
sit with maximum points from their
two matches following yet another
come from behind victory this time
against Nzoia United.
Francis Omondi was the hero for
Mathare United as he converted an
83rd minute penalty to hand the
team a hard fought victory against
the visitors at the Kenyatta Stadium
in Machakos.
George Mutimba had put Nzoia
the lead at the half-hour mark and
they maintained it until the 77th
minute when Chrispine Oduor
equalized for the Slum Boys.
Omondi scored from the spot six
minutes later to hand Mathare the
crucial win.
Gor, however, with a superior
goal difference with just one game
played can overtake them should
they manage to pick all three points
away at Zoo Kericho on Thursday.
The champions started their CAF
Champions League sojourn on a
winning note and will be hoping to
take that feel-good-effect to their
league clash and send an early state-
ment of intent to the pretenders to
their throne.
Jacqeus Tuyisenge, who has bare-
ly got a look in this season will likely
be handed the responsibility of lead-
ing the search for goals against Zoo.
Hat-trick hero on the opening day,
Meddie Kagere, will also be keen
to add to his goal tally while Ivori-
an Ephraim Guikan, who scored a
stunning second in the 2-0 win over
Leones Vegeteranios will be looking
to make his domestic debut.
Meanwhile the midweek clash
pitting AFC Leopards and Wazito
earlier set for Thursday this week
has been postponed.
The change was attributed to Con-
federation of African Football (CAF)
decision of move fixtures planned
for weekends to midweek. Kenya
Premier League (KPL) is set to an-
nounce the new date for the deferred
match on February 22.
Leopards were held to a 1-1 draw,
a result that left them needing to
win away to keep their continental
journey on track.
Bandari and Chemelil Sugar, who
fought out to a goalless draw are be-
hind Mathare in second and third
respectively with four points. Nzoia
are bottom of the table with no point
from two matches.
Selebwa accuses
Ingwe players of
‘not showing up’
BY MESHACK KISENGE / AFC Leopards
playing unit has been slammed for a
sluggish home display against Mad-
agascan side Fosa Juniors in the CAF
Champions League on Sunday where
they surrendered a 1-0 lead to draw 1-1
at Bukhungu Stadium.
Team manager Gilbert Selebwa
termed the performance as awful and a
let down to the fans, who had thronged
the facility in their hundreds.
Selebwa accused the players for
‘not showing up’ in the entire match
and vowed to get answers before the
team jets out for the return leg.
Selebwa said the result was a disap-
pointment despite camping in western
Kenya for a week to acclimatise and
work on their best first eleven.
“We are very much disappointed
with the result after making proper
prior preparations. The whole team did
not turn up for the match. All depart-
ments were not clicking at all and we
must say sorry to our fans who turned
up to support us,” said Selebwa.
“I cannot lay blame on an individual
or the management for the draw, it’s
the players to shoulder the blame. We
will be getting solutions in the course of
the week and we are confident of good
results in the return match. We will play
attacking football and pile pressure
on them and we will be through to the
next round.”
Selebwa also wants the club man-
agement to fast-track the acquisition
of the required documents for Salim
‘Shittu’ Abdalla and Erick Bekoe, who
missed the first leg.
Leones’ Nguema
Mosso battles
for the ball with
Gor Mahia’s
Francis Kahata in
a recent match
/ OLIVER MORGAN
AFC Leopards team manager Gilbert
Selebwa / FILE

FOOTBALL
Promotion hopefuls start NSL season on a high
BY FRANCIS WADEGU / A low key start
to the National Super league season
brought with it identical results for
Western Stima and Nairobi Stima,
who picked up 2-0 wins over Modern
Coast Rangers and Nairobi City Stars
respectively.
Western Stima, who are hoping for
return to the top flight league in quick
time were helped by two goals from
Johana Mwita and Maurice Dukully.
Nairobi Stima also shrugged off a
disappointing finish to their 2017 season
Western Stima’s to see off Nairobi City Stars. Stephen
Stephen Otieno Owusu and Alex Luganji were on target
and Sofapaka’s for Stima.
Maurice Odipo KCB’s match against Muhoroni Youth
during a past that had been scheduled for Sunday at
match Camp Toyoyo did not materialize as the
/ OLIVER MORGAN latter failed to turn up. The bankers con-
sequently took home all three points
and two goals.
Another promotion hopeful, Ushuru,
meanwhile, got underway their quest
for top-flight football with a win and
so did Isibania and Kibera Black Stars.
Police and Kisumu All-Stars were,
however, held to identical barren
draws by Talanta and St Joseph Youth
respectively.
Ushuru edged out Administration
Police 2-0 at Camp Toyoyo grounds.
Benson Amianda and Ekaliani Ndolo
were on the scoresheet for the taxmen.
Top spot, though, belongs to Isibania,
who scored the highest tally of goals
this season in a 3-1 win over Nakuru
All Stars. New boys Kangemi All-Stars
kicked off their campaign on a sour
note, losing 2-1 to Bidco United.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
SPORTS LOCAL
RUGBY
Kenya Cup final moved as Kisii battle Strathmore this weekend
BY WILLIAM NJUGUNA / The Kenya Cup
final have been pushed forward by a
week to March 24.
This follows a KRU League Commit-
tee decision to set aside February 17 as
a free weekend to enable any pending
fixtures in the Kenya Cup and second
tier KRU Championship to take place.
The move will allow the postponed
fixture between Resolution Kisii and
Strathmore Leos — originally planned
for December 9, 2017, take place this
weekend in Kisii. However, the third tier,
Nationwide League, will not be affected
by the fixture changes.
Kenya’s Frank Wanyama runs into South Africa’s Werner Kock during a recent match/ COURTESY
RUGBY
Sevens get boost
Government hands Sh31m to KRU as boxing and football also benefit
BY WILLIAM NJUGUNA / Kenya Sev-
ens received a shot in the arm after
the government forked out Sh31m
to foot players’ allowances and
salaries.
Sports Permanent Secretary, Peter
Kaberia, said the money was wired
to the Kenya Rugby Union accounts
last week and will be on the vari-
ous national teams after SportPesa
terminated their sponsorship deal
last month.
Kaberia observed that they have
forked out a further Sh3m to Foot-
ball Kenya Federation (FKF) and
Sh6m to the Boxing Association of
Kenya for their recent trip to India.
The three are part of the federations
affected by SportPesa’s withdrawal.
KRU had presented a Sh150m to
the ministry for the national teams
The race for the playoff intensified
over the weekend with wins for cham-
pions KCB , Homeboyz, Kabras , Impala
and Quins to stay in the top five .
KCB the sole unbeaten side in the top
tier have 44 points but have two diffi-
culties fixtures to the end of the regular
season — against Kabras and Impala.
Homeboyz are placed second on 39
points and will be waiting to pounce on
any slip ups by the bankers with match-
es against minnows Mombasa Sports
Club (MSC) and a tricky final tie against
Strathmore Leos.
Kabras are third on 38 points and face
including the Kenya Sevens, Simbas,
Kenya under 19 team and the wom-
en’s teams.
However, the bulk of the Sh31m
will go the Kenya Sevens who has six
leg remaining on the 10-leg World
Sevens Series including Las Vegas,
Vancouver, Hong Kong, Singapore,
London and Paris.
The team will also require addi-
tional funding for the Rugby World
Cup Sevens slated for July 20-22 in
for San Fransisco, California. Ken-
ya are currently ranked eight on
the World Sevens Series log with 35
points after four tournaments.
The union expects to get a second
tranche from the government at the
start of April of a similar amount.
Director of Rugby at Kenya Rugby
Union Thomas Odundo said the
THE-STAR.CO.KE
KCB and Blak Blad with fourth-placed
Impala taking on Strathmore Leos
and KCB.
Quins, who are fifth on 28 points
meet Kisii and Nondies while the race
for the final playoff slot could go down
to the wire with Strathmore, Nakuru and
Nondies in the mix.
Strathmore are currently sixth on
21 points, Nakuru seventh on 18 while
Nondies are a point behind at eighth.
Nondies are awaiting their appeal
after they were docked 10 points for al-
legedly fielding ineligible players against
Strathmore and Mombasa.
union was still hunting for spon-
sorships for their various brands.
“Sponsorships is something you
don’t wake up and get. We have ini-
tiated a process. All we can do now
is wait and hope for someone to
come on board as soon as possible,”
said Odundo adding that funding is
required for development, referees
and secretariat .
Odundo said he was delighted
with the performance of the Kenya
Sevens squad in the past two legs in
Sydney and Hamilton and is hope-
ful that they will continue with
the same spirit in the remainder of
the series.
“The boys did a commendable job
in very trying conditions and we
salute their professionalism in both
tournaments,” added Odundo.
43
Mwamba’s
George
Odhiambo
charges past
Nondies’ Eric
Shimo during a
recent match
/OLIVER MORGAN
SCHOOL GAMES
Hosts bag three titles at
Mbita Open tournament
BY ANGWENYI GICHANA / Mbita High School won the rugby
10’s, hockey and basketball titles during the Mbita Open
Tournament over the weekend.
In rugby, Mbita beat Town RFC 12-7 to claim the title.
Emmanuel Odhiambo gave the hosts the lead with an uncon-
verted try before Joseph Odero scored and converted the
second try.
Town’s John Swati scored and converted a try to reduce
the deficit. In the semis, Homa Bay overcame Ratang’a 24-0
while Town beat Wawire Secondary 14-7.
In hockey, Mbita defeated Kodero Bara 3-0 to lift the title.
The hosts scored through Savior Rawlins — twice — while
Emmanuel Mbekelu added the third.
In the semis, Mbita eliminated Kuoyo Kochia after a hard
fought 2-0 win while Kodero Bara beat Mbita Hockey
Club 1-0.
In boys’ football, Tom Mboya Reloaded beat Nyamanga
High 5-3 on post match penalties. The teams drew 0-0 in
regulation time.
Suba Lakers retained the girl’s football title after a narrow
1-0 win over Nyamogo Girls. Yvonne Ogada scored the
all-important goal. In boys’ handball Msare Sec beat Homa
Bay High 18-14 to lift the trophy. Tom Mboya upset favourites
Agoro Sare 3-1 (20-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-18) to win the boys’
volleyball title. In the girls’ category, Sindo defeated Nyamo-
go Girls 3-1 (25-20, 20-25, 25-19, 25-18) to win the title.
Sindo also went home with the netball trophy after
beating Waondo 26-15 in the finals. The tournament was
sponsored by Nairobi Sports House.
BASKETBALL
Lakeside hit World Hope
to tie playoff series at 1-1
BY DANN O’WERRE /Kisumu Lakeside thrashed World Hope
70-56 in Game Two to tie their Division One playoff finals
series at Upper Hill School.
After losing Game One 56-52 the previous day, Kisumu
knew their chance of claiming their first national crown
will be strengthened only with a win in the city. And that is
exactly what they did taking the game to the losers
with gusto.
‘THE BOYS DID With the series now tied 1-1, Lakeside, who host World
A COMMEN- Hope in the last three games at the Kenyatta Sports
Ground back yard next week now have a strong chance.
DABLE JOB IN They blasted off to a huge 39-24 cushion at the breather.
Willis Ochieng led the winners with 15 points as Dismas
VERY TRYING Oketch added 13. Patrick Wakasiaka nailed game high 17
CONDITIONS points for the losers, who also had nine from Conrad Wafula.
KDF Morans blew aside Emyba 79-65 to also lock the
AND WE series 1-1 in a Division Two finals. They led 35-25 at half
SALUTE THEIR time. Eric Olum scored Emyba 27 points and Tony Mwenda
hit 19. KDF who lost Game One 65-59 had 20 from Stephen
PROFESSIO- Simiyu and 11 from Dieter Okoth.
Footprints are one game away from claiming the wom-
NALISM IN en’s Division One crown following a 47-42 victory over
BOTH TOUR- Masaku Sparks. Daisy Ayodi made 15 points and Emilly
Achieng 12 for the winners. Eve Chebet shot 15 for
NAMENTS’ the losers.
 44
SPORTS LOCAL
VOLLEYBALL
Wanyama returns
Experienced libero back to boost Prisons ahead of Africa Club Championships
AGNES MAKHANDIA
@dorrytik
Experienced Kenya Prisons libero
Elizabeth Wanyama has resumed
training well in time for next month’s
Africa Club Championship set for Cai-
ro, Egypt.
Wanyama, who was away on ma-
ternity leave, missed both the Kenya
Prisons and national team assign- “I KNOW I
ments for the whole of last year.
In her absence at the club level, the
HAVE MISSED
former Kenya Volleyball Federation A LOT BUT I
league champions and Africa Club
bronze medalist called on Judith Ta-
AM BACK NOW
rus, while Agrippina Kundu was the AND READY
pick at the national outfit. TO START
Wanyama said her immediate goal
is to get into shape and then fight for a
AFRESH,”
seat in the flight to Cairo. — WANYAMA
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS
Kenyan players post mixed results at Nairobi Club
BY MESHACK KISENGE / Kenyans posted mixed
results in the first round of Nairobi Open Wheelchair
Tennis tour tournament at Nairobi Club yesterday.
Three of the six home players secured slots in the
second round while the others bade farewell to the
tournament at the first hurdle.
Experienced Collins Omondi was the biggest
causality as he lost 7-5, 6-3 to Said Himam of
Morocco to crash out. Mondi, who tutors young
players was on the receiving end of the Moroccan
player’s wrath.
Himam broke the home player’s resistance in the
opening set to force a win after tying 5-5. Himam
THE-STAR.CO.KE
“I am happy to be back to the field.
I was away for the last one year. I
know I have missed a lot but I am
back now and ready to start afresh. It
is not going to be a walk in the park
bearing in mind the many talents
emerging but that is what competi-
tion is all about,” noted Wanyama.
“So far, preparations for the club
championships and the 2018 league
is going on well. My priority is to get
back to shape and start to muscle for
a slot in the team. Definitely, my goal
is to work with the team members
to improve last year’s performance. I
know it’s not going to be easy but we
have our work well cut out.”
Prisons settled for second behind
fierce rivals Kenya Pipeline last sea-
son but both teams still qualified
for the club championships set for
March 5-15 .
Kenya Prisons coach Josp Barasa
had a smoother ride in the second set, conced-
ing just three games to win the contest. Omondi
praised his opponent while blaming the loss on his
poor positioning.
Kenyan duo of Peter Munuve and Rajab Athman
beat Tanzanians Voster Lengonela 6-3, 6-2 and
Bernard Namasapani 6-1,6-2 respectively while
Asiya Sururu registered a 6-1, 6-3 over Tanzania’s
Scholastica Nchinga in the ladies’ category.
Shaban Matano and Itakeo Kipellian joined
Omondi in the weeping corner after losing to
Mohammed Alliene of Great Britain and Emmanuel
Temba of Tanzania respectively.
said they were happy to have Wanya-
ma back in the team.
He revealed that their target at the
forthcoming club championships
will be to better their performance
during last year’s event in Tunisia.
“We have been conducting our
training session at the Nairobi West
grounds and I am glad we are mov-
ing to the Safaricom Indoor Arena to-
morrow (today). Our focus is to im-
prove on our last year performance,”
said Barasa who double up as the
Malkia Strikers assistant coach.
Barasa also confirmed the sign-
ing of Kwanthanze Secondary
School duo of left attacker Sharon
Jepchumba and middle blocker
Doreen Chebet.
The tactician noted: “We are happy
to have the two players in our team.
They are good players and I believe
we are destined for good things.”
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Malkia strikers AUTOCROSS
Elizabeth
Wanyama during Champ Rehab grabs
a past match
/COURTESY second win to extend
lead in national series
BY SAMSON ATEKA /Rehab Shan beat
Sahib Omar and Lovejyot Singh in a
scintillating podium dash to win the
second round of the Kenya National
Autocross Championship at Jamhuri
Park racetrack over the weekend.
Rehab, the defending champion,
savoured his second straight victory
to extended his lead on the nation-
al series following his win at last
month’s season opener in Mai Mahiu.
He clocked 5.41.59 minutes to beat
teammate Sahib by three minutes
after the best of three heat times
were tallied.
Rajveer Thethy also drove his car
to victory in the 2WD Non Turbo
Class dash ahead of Hamza Anwar
and Sahir Mughal of Izmir Racing.
Rajveer, son of former KNRC 2WD
champion Charan Thethy and Hamza,
son of rally driver Asad Anwar, are
second generation drivers aspiring to
leave a mark on the national series.
And it was sweet father and son
victory in the open and Bambino
class respectively.
Kirit Rajput drove his ex-Asad An-
war chopped off Subaru (Pepeta) to
victory. Rajput beat teammate Tsevi
Soni and Ahmed Shah to the podium
rivalry in his Bambino.
Kirit, on the other hand, eclipsed
Shalien Mughal of Izmir Racing and
Imran Hakada.
The round of the series sponsored
by Kenya Commercial Bank was or-
ganized by Kenya Motor Sports Club.
Sikh Union Club organised the
opening round last month. Rallye
Sports Club will organize the third
round on the weekend of March 3-4.
HANDBALL
Ulinzi sides dominate
Rift Valley tournament
ahead of league restart
BY AGNES MAKHANDIA /Champions
Ulinzi warmed up to the 2017/18 Ken-
ya Handball Federation national league
season restart with a 45-13 win over
National Youth Service (Gilgil) during
the Rift Valley Open over
the weekend.
The league returns next weekend
after a two-month break for Christ-
Collins Omondi mas and New Year festivities.
during a past On their way to the final, Ulinzi saw
match off Tigers 40-11, while NYS squeezed a
/COURTESY 23-20 win past Egerton University.
Egerton settled for third following a
10-9 win against Tigers. Ulinzi official
Simon Ndeto noted that the event has
put the players in the
competition mood.
“Before the league took a break,
Ulinzi were on the top of the league,
unbeaten, and our hope is that we will
pick from where we left and go all the
way and defend the title,” said Ndeto.
“The turn out was good, a clear
indication that the sport is gradually
growing in the grassroots.”
In the women’s category, Ulinzi
overwhelmed Egerton 23-13. In the
boys’ junior championships, Mukumu
High beat Kitany 22-15. Mukumu also
grabbed the girls’ title following a 11-18
win over Kirandich Secondary School.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
SPORTS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
PREMIER LEAGUE
I am unable to convince the club to buy players, says Conte
BY MATT BARLOW / Antonio Conte fears he is a
victim of his own coaching brilliance, trusted to
achieve success on the cheap but a ‘disaster’
when it comes to getting the players he wants.
Conte believes his ability to improve the team
he coaches has backfired on his own ambition,
with his employers seizing on his talent to save
money in the transfer market.
“If I have a player who is a six, I bring him to
an eight,” said the Chelsea manager. “If I have a
player who is an eight, I take him to 10. I am this
type of coach.”
“My task is to try to improve every player in
every aspect: mentality, desire, the will to fight
LA LIGA
Barca drop points
Catalans fail to score in home game for the first time since November 2016
BY PETE JENSON/ Goalless draws are as
rare as miscontrols from Lionel Mes-
si but Getafe earned theirs on Sun-
day as Barcelona’s lead at the top of
La Liga was trimmed to seven points.
With their new signings struggling
to make a positive impact and Mes-
si and Luis Suarez smothered by the
visitors’ defence Barcelona failed to
score at the Nou Camp in La Liga for
the first time since November 2016.
Philippe Coutinho was taken
off on the hour. He had tested Vi-
cente Guaita’s goal with two shots
but failed to really click with Messi.
His replacement was much worse.
Dembele arrived last summer as
Barcelona’s then most-expensive sign- Barcelona’s
ing. But for that initial fee of £97million Lionel Messi vies
Barca have seen little return. He has had for the ball with
terrible luck with injuries so far but he Getafe’s Mauro
looked lost in the last 20 minutes here. Arambarri and
If he wasn’t slipping, he was Amath Ndiaye
crossing to no-one, drifting off- /REUTERS
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and the tactical aspects. This is my task. I am
very good.I think I am a bit of a disaster at con-
vincing the club to buy the players... In this aspect
I can improve a lot. I have to learn a lot from the
other managers, in that aspect. I have to speak
more with the managers who are very good at
persuading their clubs to spend money and buy
top players.”
Conte quit Juventus in 2014 after a hat-trick
of Serie A titles and a long internal struggle with
the board to release money to pursue expensive
transfer targets such as Gonzalo Higuain. When
he arrived at Chelsea and recommended a move
for Higuain, it was Juventus who thwarted him,
side, or miscontrolling the ball.
Barcelona were also playing with
Yerry Mina in the centre of their de-
fence and it was not just his Barcelona
debut, it was also his first appearance in
European football. It showed at times.
His first touches were assured but he
then gave the ball straight to Getafe and
Angel Rodriguez threatened through
the middle until Sergio Busquets in-
tervened playing the ball back to
Marc Ander ter Stegen who cleared.
Sergi Roberto then had to talk to
Mina off the ball, correcting some of
his positioning. He had seen more
of the ball in the opening part of the
game than Ernesto Valverde would
have liked. Barcelona had dominated
possession but without a shot on goal.
That first shot almost came from
Messi but Damian Suarez knocked the
ball away from him just as he was about
to shoot. There was then a superb-
ly-taken volleyed finish from Luis Su-
spending £75m to take the prolific Argentina
striker from Napoli.
Since winning the title in his first season in
London, Conte has become locked in a dispute
with the board over recruitment. He has been
unable to compete for players such as Paul Pog-
ba, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez, who all
joined Manchester United. Or Kyle Walker, Benja-
min Mendy and Danilo, who joined City.
When Conte speaks of learning from oth-
er managers, he has Pep Guardiola and Jose
Mourinho at the forefront of his mind. In January,
Chelsea signed Ross Barkley from Everton, Em-
erson Palmieri from Roma and Olivier Giroud.
arez but he had scored from an offside
position and the goal was ruled out.
Messi should perhaps have had
a penalty when he was flattened by
Bruno Gonzalez but a goal for Bar-
ca would have been harsh on Ge-
tafe in the first period. They had
limited the home team’s chanc-
es and forced several of their own.
Coutinho was the first to test Guaita
with his trademark curling right-foot-
ed shot having cut in from the left. Ge-
tafe continued to be comfortable, how-
ever. Busquets was booked for bringing
down Amath Ndiaye. When a corner
followed the free-kick the visitors took
an age to take it, they could already
smell that point from a goalless draw.
Suarez poked a shot just wide at
the other end and Coutinho was get-
ting even closer with those curling
shots from the inside left channel.
The latest one was pushed out for a
corner but it was his last contribution.
45
FOOTBALL STANDINGS
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Pl W D L F A GD Pts
1 Manchester City 27 23 3 1 79 20 59 72
2 Manchester United 27 17 5 5 51 19 32 56
3 Liverpool
4 Tottenham Hotspur
5 Chelsea
27 15 9 3 61 31 30 54
27 15 7 5 52 24 28 52
26 15 5 6 46 23 23 50
6 Arsenal 27 13 6 8 51 36 15 45
7 Burnley 27 9 9 9 21 24 -3 36
8 Leicester City 27 9 8 10 39 40 -1 35
9 Everton 27 9 7 11 32 46 -14 34
10 Bournemouth 27 8 7 12 31 41 -10 31
11 Watford 27 8 6 13 37 47 -10 30
12 West Ham United 27 7 9 11 34 46 -12 30
13 Newcastle United 27 7 7 13 25 36 -11 28
14 Brighton and Hove Albion 27 6 10 11 22 36 -14 28
15 Crystal Palace 27 6 9 12 25 42 -17 27
16 Swansea City 27 7 6 14 20 37 -17 27
17 Huddersfield Town 27 7 6 14 23 47 -24 27
18 Southampton 27 5 11 11 28 40 -12 26
19 Stoke City 27 6 7 14 27 53 -26 25
20 West Bromwich Albion 26 3 11 12 21 37 -16 20
SPANISH LA LIGA
Pl W D L F A GD Pts
1 Barcelona 23 18 5 0 60 11 49 59
2 Atletico Madrid 23 15 7 1 34 9 25 52
3 Valencia 23 13 4 6 45 27 18 43
4 Real Madrid 22 12 6 4 50 23 27 42
5 Villarreal 23 11 4 8 34 28 6 37
6 Sevilla 23 11 3 9 29 34 -5 36
7 Eibar 23 10 5 8 32 34 -2 35
8 Celta Vigo 23 9 5 9 41 34 7 32
9 Girona 23 8 7 8 31 30 1 31
10 Getafe 23 7 9 7 26 21 5 30
11 Real Betis 22 9 3 10 37 45 -8 30
12 Leganes 22 8 5 9 20 22 -2 29
13 Athletic Bilbao 23 6 10 7 24 25 -1 28
14 Real Sociedad 23 7 5 11 43 45 -2 26
15 Espanyol 23 6 8 9 21 31 -10 26
16 Alaves 23 8 1 14 21 33 -12 25
17 Levante 23 3 11 9 21 35 -14 20
18 Las Palmas 23 5 3 15 17 50 -33 18
19 Deportivo La Coruna 22 4 5 13 24 51 -27 17
20 Malaga 23 3 4 16 14 36 -22 13
GERMAN BUNDESLIGA
Pl W D L F A GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 22 18 2 2 53 17 36 56
2 RB Leipzig 22 11 5 6 35 29 6 38
3 Borussia Dortmund 22 10 7 5 47 29 18 37
4 Eintracht Frankfurt 22 10 6 6 30 25 5 36
5 Bayer Leverkusen 22 9 8 5 41 29 12 35
6 Schalke 22 9 7 6 34 29 5 34
7 FC Augsburg 22 8 7 7 32 28 4 31
8 Hoffenheim 22 8 7 7 36 35 1 31
9 Hannover 96 22 8 7 7 31 32 -1 31
10 M’gladbach 22 9 4 9 30 34 -4 31
11 Hertha Berlin 22 7 9 6 30 28 2 30
12 SC Freiburg 22 5 10 7 23 37 -14 25
13 Wolfsburg 22 4 12 6 25 28 -3 24
14 Stuttgart 22 7 3 12 18 27 -9 24
15 Werder Bremen 22 5 8 9 21 27 -6 23
16 Mainz 22 5 5 12 26 41 -15 20
17 Hamburg 22 4 5 13 17 32 -15 17
18 Cologne 22 3 4 15 19 41 -22 13
ITALIAN SERIE A
Pl W D L F A GD Pts
1 Napoli 24 20 3 1 54 15 39 63
2 Juventus 24 20 2 2 61 15 46 62
3 Inter Milan 24 13 9 2 40 19 21 48
4 Roma 24 14 5 5 38 19 19 47
5 Lazio 24 14 4 6 59 33 26 46
6 Sampdoria 24 12 5 7 44 32 12 41
7 AC Milan 24 11 5 8 34 30 4 38
8 Atalanta 24 10 7 7 36 28 8 37
9 Torino 24 8 12 4 35 29 6 36
10 Udinese 24 10 3 11 36 34 2 33
11 Fiorentina
12 Genoa
24 8 7 9 33 31 2 31
24 7 6 11 19 25 -6 27
13 Bologna 24 8 3 13 29 37 -8 27
14 Cagliari 24 7 4 13 22 34 -12 25
15 Sassuolo 24 6 5 13 14 41 -27 23
16 Chievo 24 5 7 12 21 41 -20 22
17 Crotone 24 5 6 13 19 41 -22 21
18 Spal 24 3 8 13 23 46 -23 17
19 Verona 24 4 4 16 22 48 -26 16
20 Benevento 24 2 1 21 15 56 -41 7
FRENCH
LIGUE 1 Pl W D L F A GD Pts
1 Paris Saint-Germain 25 21 2 2 76 17 59 65
2 Monaco 25 16 5 4 60 26 34 53
3 Marseille 25 15 7 3 55 29 26 52
4 Lyon 25 14 6 5 54 30 24 48
5 Nantes 25 11 5 9 26 26 0 38
6 Montpellier 25 9 10 6 23 20 3 37
7 Bordeaux 25 10 5 10 32 34 -2 35
8 Rennes 25 10 4 11 30 33 -3 34
9 Nice 25 10 4 11 31 37 -6 34
10 Guingamp 25 9 6 10 25 32 -7 33
11 Caen 25 9 4 12 18 28 -10 31
12 Dijon 24 9 4 11 36 48 -12 31
13 Strasbourg 25 8 6 11 30 42 -12 30
14 St Etienne 25 8 6 11 26 40 -14 30
15 Toulouse 25 7 5 13 22 33 -11 26
16 Lille 25 7 5 13 23 39 -16 26
17 Amiens 25 7 4 14 22 30 -8 25
18 Angers 25 5 10 10 27 38 -11 25
19 Troyes 24 7 3 14 23 34 -11 24
20 Metz 25 5 3 17 23 46 -23 18
46 THE-STAR.CO.KE
SPORTS INTERNATIONAL
PREMIER LEAGUE
De Bruyne tipped
City midfielder needs trophies to win Ballon d’Or, says Guardiola
BY CHRIS BEVAN/ De Bruyne has 14
Premier League assists to his name
this season - four more than any
other player
Kevin de Bruyne needs to win ‘lots
of titles, especially the Champions
League’ to win the Ballon d’Or, says
his Manchester City boss Pep Guardi-
ola. However, when asked if the mid-
fielder was playing at a level that made
him a contender to be named the
world’s best, Guardiola said: “I have
no doubt.”
“To be a contender, you have to win
[the Champions League], and be there
in the latter stages,” added Guardiola.
“But how he played against Leicester it
is hard to find better in Europe.”
De Bruyne made three assists in
PREMIER LEAGUE
Man United have big name players on paper, claims Souness
BY MAX WINTERS / Graeme Souness
has criticised Manchester United’s
performance in their loss at Newcastle
on Sunday and claimed Liverpool will
now fancy pipping their rivals to second
place in the Premier League table.
The Red Devils fell to a 1-0 defeat at
St James’ Park before Liverpool moved
to within two points of their rivals by
brushing aside Southampton 2-0 at St
Mary’s just hours later.
Working as a pundit for Sky Sports,
Souness insisted Jose Mourinho has
got players of exceptional individual
ability but must get them to function as
a unit after a lacklustre display.
When asked if Liverpool will think
second place is up for grabs, Souness
replied: ‘Definitely. Most definitely.
Saturday’s 5-1 victory over Leicester
to take his total in the league this sea-
son to 14, four more than the next best
player. Guardiola continued: “It is not
just one game, it is all season and every
three days that he is playing that way.”
De Bruyne, 26, said: “I do every-
thing to win titles with the team.
What happens after is an extra. I am
very pleased with the way everything
is going for me. The way the team is
playing makes it easier for me and for
them. At the end, if you get an individ-
ual honour it is beautiful.”
BBC pundit Danny Murphy said
De Bruyne was ‘probably the best
passer of the ball I have seen in the
Premier League’.
De Bruyne was 14th in the Ballon
If you look at their games, the away
games they have then they’ll be
thinking they can finish second.
“I think United today huffed and
puffed. Jose was talking all about
Newcastle after the game and not
about his own team because I think he
knew they weren’t very good today.
He’s got a good collection of players
that, on paper, there are some big
names but that doesn’t mean you’re
a good team. I think he’ll be worried
about their performance today.”
Mohamed Salah and Roberto
Firmino were both on target for
Liverpool and Souness claimed the
duo will be vital if the Reds are to
usurp United in the Premier League
standings.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Manchester
City’s Kevin De
Bruyne vies for
the ball with
Burnley’s Jack
Cork
/ REUTERS
d’Or rankings in 2017, when Real Ma-
drid forward Cristiano Ronaldo won
the award for a fifth time.
Ronaldo and Barcelona star Lionel
Messi, also a five-time winner, have
been the only players to take the hon-
our since Kaka won it in 2007.
In eight of the past 11 seasons, the
winner has been part of the Champi-
ons League-winning side.
City, who are chasing an unprec-
edented quadruple (they play in the
League Cup final against Arsenal on
25 February and visit Wigan in the
fifth round of the FA Cup on 19 Febru-
ary), resume their Champions League
campaign tonight with the first leg
of their last-16 tie against FC Basel in
Switzerland.
Newcastle United’s Joselu vie for the
ball with Manchester United’s Ashley
Young / REUTERS
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SPORTS INTERNATIONAL
OPINION
BY MARTIN SAMUEL

Tottenham were great against Arsenal but face a side yet to concede in 2018

SPURS CANNOT AFFORD TO BE SO

WASTEFUL AGAINST JUVENTUS
T
he last player to score against Juventus was Martin Caceres
of Verona. That was last year. The player before him was
Gianmarco Ferrari of Sampdoria on November 19. This
was also the last time Juventus lost. It was the weekend Arsenal
beat Tottenham at the Emirates. Seems an age ago, now.
Asked how he planned to prepare his team for the challenge
of facing a club who are going for their seventh straight Serie
A title, their third European final in four years and have
conceded one goal in 16 matches, Mauricio Pochettino smiled.
“Psychology,” he said. “I won’t tell them.” It is hard to keep
Juventus a secret, however, just as Tottenham would find
it hard to go under the radar, after a run of fine results in
marquee matches this season.”
Their seven points of nine in recent league meetings with
Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal can be set beside
the four points from six against Real Madrid in the Champions
League group stage. That Tottenham are new arrivals in
the Premier League’s top four — at the expense of Chelsea,
short-term at least — is a mystery. Just as few teams will give
Manchester United the chasing they received at Wembley last
month, few can recall a north London derby as one-sided as
the second half here.
Meaning there is good and bad news with Juventus looming
tonight. Good, in that if Tottenham play as they did against
Arsenal, there is not a side in Europe who would not be
troubled by them. Bad, in that a game ending 1-0 could, had
Spurs taken all of their chances after half-time, have been won
by eight.
Harry Kane scored and Christian Eriksen had a dangerous
free-kick from outside the area saved, but Kane, Kane, Dele
Alli, Erik Lamela, Kieran Trippier and Lamela again, may all
feel they could have done more. Clubs of Juventus’s stature
tend to make opponents regret mistakes in front of goal.
Pochettino watched the 2-0 win over Fiorentina on Friday,
and knows Tottenham will have to be clinical in a way they
were not on Saturday, even if his side’s
display left him purring. “This was a
very tough period, all big teams, so I JUST AS FEW TEAMS
think we showed great maturity, great
character and the performance was so
WILL GIVE MANCHESTER
good,” he said. UNITED THE CHASING THEY
“For me, it has been one of the best
periods since I’ve been at Tottenham.
RECEIVED AT WEMBLEY LAST
We are winning because we are building MONTH, FEW CAN RECALL A
something special. We are close, but
not so close to win the title. But getting NORTH LONDON DERBY AS
closer, no? When you beat Arsenal or
Manchester United it means you have
ONE-SIDED AS THE SECOND
the quality to beat the big teams in HALF HERE.
Europe, too. Of course, Juventus are
a great team, one of the best in Europe... but our belief, our
confidence, our form are good and we are ready to be very
competitive.”
“I think the players know we don’t have to change too
much and in the last three Premier League games they have
started to feel good. It is important sometimes not to change
too much.”
Arsenal have changed, it is said, but have they really? So
many of the problems here were familiar. Laurent Koscielny
apparently did not see the upside of jumping with the Premier
Tottenham’s Harry Kane in action against Juventus Douglas
Costa during a past match / COURTESY
League’s top goalscorer when Kane scored the winner. Mesut
Ozil wasn’t greatly interested in stopping the player who
supplied the cross, Ben Davies, getting out of his half. Henrikh
Mkhitaryan was a crashing disappointment and when
Alexandre Lacazette came on he was played down the middle
with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shifted to a wider role, so
the Gabon striker had the perfect view of his replacement
missing two sitters in injury time.
Isn’t Aubameyang the better finisher? Why did Arsene
Wenger arrange his forwards in this way? Increasingly,
Arsenal’s league campaign is fading into irrelevance. Six into
four Champions League spots is becoming five into four as
they lose ground.
“I feel like in the first half we were just waiting for things to
happen, we didn’t have the initiative to go forward, to keep the
ball,” said Hector Bellerin. “Towards the
end we had a lot of chances and a lot of
the ball but the game is about to finish.”
Maybe Arsenal believed their own
publicity, about an unexpectedly
positive transfer window creating a new
momentum at the club. In November,
they played Tottenham as if they were
underdogs, snapping into tackles from
the start.
But here it was Spurs who played
as if proving a point, braver, bolder,
harder working. Mousa Dembele
was exceptional in midfield, Eriksen
exceptionally creative.
“The difference between now and when I came here, the
first year, is massive,” Dembele said. “Every year we improve.
We feel like a top-four club, 100 per cent. We’re not scared to
play any team, be it Arsenal or whoever.”
While Tottenham travel to Turin this week, Arsenal fly to
Ostersund in Sweden, a fixture juxtaposition that highlights
their increasingly reduced status. Yet Wenger cannot even
confidently target the Europa League as a route to Champions
League qualification as Jose Mourinho did last year, with big
fish including Serie A leaders Napoli still lurking.
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FOOTBALL WINGER TOOK 10 DAYS OFF AFTER FAILED MOVE TO CITY

Mahrez staying?
Playmaker holds clear-the-air talks with the Leicester squad, reveals Simpson
BY DANIEL MATTHEWS / Riyad Mahrez
has cleared the air with his Leicester
team-mates after finally bringing an
end to his self-imposed absence from
the first-team fold.
The forward returned to training on
Friday after 10 days off in the wake of
his failed deadline-day move to Man-
chester City. Mahrez had been absent
for Leicester’s games against Swan-
sea and Everton after the club refused
to sanction his exit to the Premier
“He came in and spoke to the lads on
our own in the dressing room and that
is that. We put it to bed and move on,”
he told the Leicester Mercury.
“He is back in the team and we are
“HE CAME IN delighted. That is it. He came back in
and everyone understands it was tough
AND SPOKE TO for everyone. But he is back in and what
THE LADS ON he said in the dressing room was just
between us. That is it now. We move on
OUR OWN IN now. He is a top player so why wouldn’t
we want a top player in our team?
THE DRESSING
“Now it’s important to look forward,
and put this behind us, with the next
games coming up. He’s a valuable play-
er for this team like (Jamie) Vardy. Oth-
er players welcomed Riyad and that’s
a good thing. It’s important for us all
to be together. Now it’s important to
move on together and prepare for the
next game.”
Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger ad-
mits the arrival of Pierre-Emerick
Aubameyang may have affected the Leicester City’s

Edition 3202
League leaders. Foxes boss Claude Puel said Mahrez’s confidence of team-mate Alexandre Riyad Mahrez
He returned to action as a sec-
ond-half substitute in their 5-1 defeat
ROOM AND return was one of the few points of
comfort in the heavy defeat by Pep
Lacazette.
The French striker, who has scored
/REUTERS.

by City on Saturday and Danny Simp- THAT IS Guardiola’s side. only nine goals in 29 games since his
son has revealed that after the forward “The most important thing is that £53million summer arrival from Lyon,
spoke with his team-mates, the whole THAT,” Riyad came back to the training ses- missed a glorious late chance against
squad are moving on. — SIMPSON sion, to the game,” Puel said. Tottenham on Saturday.

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