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African heads set for Nairobi terror summit Risky selfie race shifts gear
African presidents will on Tuesday meet in Nairobi to discuss terrorism during a special summit convened by the African Union and the United Nations Security Council. The leaders are expected to discuss the threat posed by terrorists and how to curb emerging insecurity challenges in Africa. A statement from AU said a dozen heads of state are expected at the summit. “Up to a dozen Heads of State and Government are expected to attend the meeting at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Tuesday,” said the statement sent to newsrooms. The meeting comes less than a month since the African leaders attended a summit in US hosted by President Obama for discussions on the war on terror. P5
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regional Planning: President Kenyatta and some african leaders at a past conference. african presidents will on Tuesday meet in nairobi to discuss terrorism during a special summit convened by the african Union and the United nations Security Council.
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Court halts fresh police recruitment A repeat recruitment of some 1, 215 police officers which was scheduled for Monday next week has now been put off until a case challenging the nullification of the initial exercise is determined. The National Police Service Commission ordered that the recruitment be done afresh in 36 centres because the initial process had been marred by corruption.
MPs amend NSSF law to save workers MPs yesterday passed an amendment to the National Social Security Act that bars the state pension fund board from having any meeting in which representatives of both workers and employers are not present. The amendment to the act was initiated by Homabay Women Rep Gladys Wanga and aims to shield the workers’ pension funds from arbitrary decisions of the government.
China moves to replace Android, Windows, Apple OS China is once again showing intent for independence in computer technology, by creating its own PC and mobile operating system (OS). Their goal is to decrease China’s reliance on US software companies. State-controlled Xinhua News Agency reported the announcement earlier this week, stating that US surveillance was one of the reasons Chinese engineers are developing their own operating system for desktop computers and mobile devices. The Chinese government has complete control of the country’s software market, having forced out search engine giant, Google by introducing their own platform over 10 years ago. China, sometimes referred to
as the notorious red dragon, banned Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system from government computers in May with the majority of computers still running Windows XP, a system which is no longer supported by Microsoft. The new software would compete directly with Microsoft. Windows and Android operating systems. It would be available to China’s consumers and government personnel alike. The unnamed desktop version of the software is due for release in October with its own app store, which will be independent of western companies. A version for smartphones and tablets is due in three to five years.
City drivers face heavy fines if they exceed speed limits
Mandera death toll reaches 31 The death toll in Mandera clashes has reached 31 since fighting between rival Degodia and Garre clans began a week ago. Another 155 have been injured in the skirmishes that have displaced thousands more. Police sources say political disagreements are behind the violence with each clan seeking dominance.
Nigeria launches new ID cards
Nigeria’s president Goodluck Jonathan has formally launched a national electronic identity card, which all Nigerians will have to have by 2019 if they want to vote. Mr Jonathan received the first biometric card which can also be used to make electronic payments. “The card is not only a means of certifying your identity, but also a personal database repository and payment card, all in your pocket,” President Jonathan said.
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Graduands follow proceedings during University of Nairobi’s 51st graduation ceremony where some 5090 Diplomas and degrees were conferred. The ceremony caused heavy human and motor vehicle traffic on University Way and a section of Uhuru Highway.
City motorists have been warned against exceeding the 50 kilometre per hour speed limit imposed on Nairobi roads as police mount crackdowns in a move to curb growing number of accidents. More than 50 motorists have so far been arrested and charged in court as police move to tame speeding on major Nairobi roads. It is estimated that at least a pedestrian is knocked by a speeding vehicle in Nairobi every day with most of the accidents recorded along busy highways like Waiyaki, Mombasa Road and Jogoo road. According to the National Transport and Safety Authority, 479 pedestrians have been killed in Nairobi in the last six months alone. That represents a decrease of 37 per cent compared to a similar period last year, but police say they are keen at ending senseless road crashes in the city. While some motorists have protested at the new regulations saying they should not apply to highways, Nairobi traffic boss Edward Mwamburi has urged drivers to comply with the new regulation. “All roads in Nairobi are clearly marked with speed limits and motorists should read road signs and stick to that,” Mr Mwamburi said.
13,000 KUCCPS students fail to take up university offers About 25 percent of students admitted to public universities did not take up their places because they are not admitted in courses of their choice. MPs say such students get demoralized when they are offered degree courses they did not choose,
and opt for local private universities or go to study abroad. Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang admitted that many of the selected students did not accept their admission offers, adding that the cause could not yet be ascertained. He said that at least 13, 000 of the 56,
937 admitted to public universities last year did not take the offers. “A quarter of those selected to join the 30 public universities and colleges did not take up the offer. Each year about 25 per cent of students admitted to universities do not report. There is no empirical
study yet to ascertain the cause of this,” Dr Kipsang told the parliamentary committee on Education Thursday. He said that the students despite having attained the required points to join the public colleges, opt for local private ones or go abroad.
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Risky selfie race shifts gear The famous photograph Lunch Atop a Skyscraper of 11 steelworkers blithely suspended on a crossbeam in the air above Manhattan as they constructed the RCA Building in Rockefeller Centre in 1932, remained a complete mystery for decades. Nobody knew who the photographer or the workers were. Or if the photo had been doctored until the mystery was partially unravelled in 2012. During that year, two of the men in the photo were identified and the photograph deemed to be real. In recent years, the phenomenon known
Shooting instructor accidentally gunned down by trainee,9 A nine-year-old girl being taught how to use an Uzi sub-machine gun lost control of the powerful weapon and accidentally killed her instructor, authorities said. The shooting occurred at 10 am Monday at Bullets and Burgers, a gun range within the Arizona Last Stop tourist recreational complex southeast of Las Vegas, US. The Mohave County Sheriff ’s Office reported that the instructor, identified as Charles Vacca, 39, was standing near the girl as he taught her how to use the weapon. The girl’s parents, who are from New Jersey, stood nearby, capturing video images of the experience. Sam Scarmardo, a former Lake Havasu City Council member who operates the shooting range, told The Associated Press on Wednesday the girl’s parents signed waivers. They understood the rules of the range and were standing nearby, video-recording their daughter when the accident happened. “I regret we let this child shoot and I regret that Charlie was killed in the incident,” Scarmardo said. The girl, in a grey T-shirt, pink shorts and hair in a braid, can be seen in the video being advised to adjust her feet. “All right, go ahead and give me one shot,” Vacca is heard telling her. The instructor praises the girl for the shot and then tells her, “All right full auto.” As the girl pulled the trigger, the recoil caused her to lose control of the gun as Vacca was accidentally shot in the head, the Mohave County Sheriff ’s Office said. Vacca was flown to the University Medical Centre, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.
as roof-topping and pioneered by Tom Ryaboi, has gained mainstream attraction. In roof-topping, daredevil photographers scale dizzying heights to capture unprecedented views of urban landscapes. Although part of the thrill of the images is knowing that a human engaged in risky behaviour
to capture them, the photos seem to be more about the subject matter than the photographer. But in the age of insipid selfies, even photographers often supersede their subjects, as a recent slew of extreme selfies around the world attest. This week
three friends, Daniel Lau, Andrew Tso, and A S climbed to the top of an 1,135-foot-tall Hong Kong skyscraper for a short video showing them eating bananas. They later panned out to show them using a selfie stick to shoot a vertigo-inducing money shot of the attention-seeking stupidity.
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WHO warns of Ebola spread as death toll exceeds 1,500 The Ebola outbreak “continues to accelerate” in West Africa and has so far killed 1,552 people, the World Health Organization warned yesterday. The total number of cases stands at 3,069, with 40 per cent occurring in the past three weeks alone as the disease spreads. “However, most cases are concentrated in only a few localities,” WHO said.
Their warning came barely hours after a top American public health official also warned the epidemic could get worse unless concerted global efforts to bring it under control are hastened. The epidemic, described by health experts as the deadliest ever, has been concentrated in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia, with a handful of cases in Nigeria. Reports emerged earlier this week that the virus had
spread to the Democratic Republic of Congo where 13 Ebola deaths were reported. WHO estimates the overall fatality rate at 52 per cent, ranging from 42 per cent in Sierra Leone to 66 per cent in Guinea. The health body issued a “road map” on Thursday that “responds to the urgent need to dramatically scale up the international response” in light of the acceleration of new case.
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The road map aims to stop Ebola transmission in affected countries within six to nine months and prevent its spread internationally. It prioritizes the setting up of treatment centres, community mobilization and safe burials. It will also try to overcome bottlenecks in the supply of vital equipment such as personal protective gear, disinfectants and body bags.
Kenya to host regional Ebola meeting Kenya has invited her neighbours to a regional conference “for experts and policy makers” to discuss Ebola preparedness in a move aimed at reducing the risk of spread of the virus. Director of Medical Services Nicholus Muraguri said the conference to be held in the second week of September is key to ensuring that all the neighbouring countries have almost the same standards of approach in terms of reducing risks. Reports that the virus has spread to DRC is said to have instigated the move as governments become more alert of a posiible spread.
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Jeweller sues Sean Kingston American musician Sean Kingston is being sued by a New York jeweller for not paying for several pieces of jewellery, reports TMZ. The lawsuit, filed in New York, says Kingston got more than $200,000 (Sh17million) worth of jewellery from Avi Da Jeweller between 2008 and 2013 ... but never paid for any of it. In the suit, Avi says Kingston wrote checks seven different times over the years, and they all bounced. Avi claims the orders throughout the years included watches and
chains (two featuring Kingston’s initials), a diamond “Jesus piece,” a belly button chain (probably not for him) ... and a cubic zirconia necklace and bracelet. The jeweller also claims Kingston never returned a $12,000 (Sh1.1million) ring he loaned him for an appearance on television show “106 & Park”. In all, Avi claims he’s owed $226,200 (Sh20million) and he wants an additional $1million (Sh87million) in punitive damages.
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We already have 600,000 signatures, says Cord: Cord leaders yesterday disclosed that 600,000 voters have already signed the petition for a referendum, one week after its launch. By law they are required to have a million signatures, but Cord says it’s targeting to collect five million. Cord coprincipals Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetang’ula launched the drive last weekend...
Uhuru trial: D-day set for Bensouda: International Criminal Court judges have given Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda six days from today to confirm whether she is ready to have the trial of President Kenyatta commence on October 7. Judges Kuniko Ozaki, Robert Fremr and Geoffrey Henderson ordered Ms Bensouda to furnish them with information by September 5 on her readiness to proceed with the trial...
State House driver in carjacking drama: Kenya’s top detetives are on the trail of a gang that carjacked a police officer linked to State House identified as David Machui in Ruai, Nairobi, on Wednesday night. The Standard has established that Machui is an inspector of police, but State House clarified that the vehicle was not in official presidential Escort pool. “It was not one of the presidential cars cars” said president’s spokesman Manoah Esipisu...
Uhuru scales up war on drugs, orders ship sank: President Uhuru Kenyatta has dealt a hard blow on drug barons when he ordered that a foreign-registered ship laden with a narcotics cargo be sank in the high seas. A special team of Kenya Navy officers will this morning haul the MV Bushehr Amin Darya offshore into the Indian Ocean and give it an aquatic burial...
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African heads for terror summit FRIday, aUGUST 29, 2014
From Page 1 It also comes just days after East Africa Police Chiefs Co-operation Organisation Annual General Meeting where issues of terrorism were extensively discussed. Obama told the leaders the US would continue helping in building capacity of the continent’s security forces and equip them to deal with the problems posed by terrorist
groups. Mali president Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, Nigeria’s Goodluck Jonathan, Niger’s Mahamadou Issoufou, Tunisia’s Moncef Marzouki and Ghana’s John Dramani Mahama are among those due for the Nairobi meeting. Others are Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, Macky Sall (Senegal), Paul Kagame (Rwanda), Hassan
Sheikh Mohamoud (Somalia), Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (Tanzania), Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn. Africa is facing serious security challenges posed by militant groups such as Al-Shabaab in Somalia and Boko Haram in Nigeria. President Kenyatta has appealed for concerted efforts by regional
leaders to defeat the terrorists. In Kenya, more than 100 people have lost lives this year alone in terrorist-related activities. Meanwhile, two people were killed in Arusha, Tanzania, in a suspected terror attack last month. In Nigeria, Boko Haram militants have declared a captured northern Nigerian town a caliphate as it continues to stage attacks in
Nigeria and Cameroon. Speaking in Mombasa on Wednesday, President Kenyatta told regional police chiefs to consolidate efforts in combating terrorism and other crimes. The summit is expected to discuss efforts by Amisom to combat Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia. It will also discuss how to quickly deploy troops to peace keeping
GET on board: beatrice Goin (above left) and neema Wamai of X news receive a fully wrapped bus. beatrice, neema and Paul Marshall of X news with Trushar Khetia CEo of Transit Media (below right).
XNews, Tria Transit Media launch 20-branded buses XNews and Tria Transit Media have officially launched a partnership after rolling out 20 X News-branded buses. You may have seen them around town; in fact, you can’t really miss them. The creative design of the buses was done by Bobbi Gassy of Hatari Creative and delivered spectacularly against the simplest of briefs: “Get the message across”. “Tria Transit media are a wonderful partner,” says Neema Wamai of X News. “They are research heavy, are clear about their demographic
and interested in doing innovative deals…… perfect for us and highly recommended to other brands interested in engaging beloved Nairobians. Best of all, they are a pleasure to deal with.” “X News are funky, they are cool and are genuinely and refreshingly different from other papers in the market. They have unique content and editorial style that doesn’t look to copy what others have or do. The fact that they have taken the gigantic leap to be Kenya’s first free newspaper is phenomenal and I commend
them for doing so. In a few months, they have already surpassed 250,000 readers which is a great achievement for such a young newspaper. We at Tria Transit Media are proud to partner with an equivalently innovative media company that is challenging the norm. I appreciate the level of professionalism and creativity the X News team has shown throughout our partnership. I continue to wish them all the best in everything they do,” said Trushar Khetia Founder and CEO of Tria Group/Tria Transit Media.
Indian boy’s hands weigh 18Kg An eight-year-old boy in India has baffled doctors after his hands grew 13 inches (1 foot) from the base of his palm to the tip of the middle finger. The
growth stretched him to a combined weight of about 18 kg. Kaleem, who is only identified by the first name, is unable to use the
hands for simple tasks, such as tying the shoes but is still able to hold a glass. Doctors who have examined Kaleem are
mystified by his condition, but believe it may be a result of lymphangioma, a rare condition that may cause parts of the body to swell.
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Emirates 25 pc tickets discount for Kenyans Dubai-based airline, Emirates, has offered Kenyan travellers discounts of up to 25 per cent on Business Class and Economy Class fares to a range of destinations across the world. The special fares will apply for bookings made between August 27 and September 6, 2014 for travel period starting August 27 to December 3, 2014. The offer means passengers can fly economy class from Nairobi to Dubai for as little as $564 (Sh49,860), compared with the previous Sh66,480. Other destinations include Guangzhou from $984 (Sh86,990), Ahmedabad from $440 (Sh38,900) and Mumbai from $452 (Sh40,000). Flights to Beijing, Hong Kong, Istanbul, London Heathrow, Washington DC and New York are also included in the offer. Emirates is also offering discounted Business Class return fares to Dubai, Guangzhou, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Istanbul, London Heathrow, Washington DC and New York. Emirates Kenya Country Manager Anita Kongson said: “We would like to make it as easy and convenient as possible for our customers to spend precious time with family and friends, or to enjoy well-deserved and
affordable vocational or business trips. “The offers provide an opportunity to travel to a wide number of popular destinations at greatly discounted fares and we invite all our customers in
Kenya to take advantage of the fantastic value-for-money deals,” she said All the fares include tax and are quoted on return basis with a minimum stay of three days and maximum of one month.
Emirates Customers on board can experience the popular hospitality and service, enjoy more than 1,600 channels of on-demand audio and visual entertainment, gourmet cuisine and baggage allowances.
value for money: emirates cabin crew serve passengers. a tickets discount means passengers will fly economy class from Nairobi to Dubai for as little as Sh49,860, compared with the previous Sh66,480.
IMF head in Sh46m negligence investigation The head of the International Monetary Fund, Mrs Christine Lagarde, is being investigated by French authorities for negligence. She has been questioned about her role in awarding 400million euro (Sh46.7 billion) in compensation to businessman Bernard Tapie in 2008 by French authorities an allegation that she has denied. Tapie was once a majority shareholder in Adidas but sold it in order to become a cabinet minister in Francois Mitterrand’s Socialist government. He later sued Credit Lyonnais, a majority state-owned French bank, over its handling of the sale claiming they had defrauded him by deliberately undervaluing the company. His case was later referred by Ms Lagarde to a three-member arbitration panel which awarded the compensation. She was the then finance minister in President Nicolas Sarkozy’s government. Tapie had supported Mr Sarkozy in the 2007 presidential election. Investigators suspect he was granted a deal in return for Sarozy’s who has also been placed under investigation on suspicion of seeking to influence judges who were looking into his affairs. He was detained for questioning in July. Ms Lagarde says she does not plan to resign from IMF and will return to Washington where she will brief the IMF board on the recent developments.
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‘In my head, it was simply a matter of increasing the clearance and getting bigger wheels. I was wrong’ SUNDAY CAR BAZAAR
The popular Sunday Car Bazaar, managed and run by theKenya Auto Bazaar Association (K.A.B.A) is held every Sunday at Jamhuri Park Nairobi opposite BM Security Offices. All Sellers and Buyers are welcome.
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Ever taken your touring car to the village and wished you could convert it into a true off-road monster? Well, it’s possible...very possible. “You will need longer wishbones, new shock towers and longer shocks. You will also need a gear down, and bigger tyres to maintain the drive ratio and give a lot more ground clearance. You will also need to beef up parts that are going to take the punishment, basically the lower half of
the body,” says Edwin Ruto, a mechanic on Ngong road. But given the amount of input required, most professionals say it is not worth the effort. That is unless you are motivated by the desire to own a unique conversion. “On-road cars are designed for tarmac and other smooth surfaces. Even if you raise the ground clearance and install off-road tires, the drive-train and suspension components will not stand up to the roughness exposed in
off-road conditions. You are, honestly, better off buying a new car,” says Joe Otieno, a body works expert. Ruto’s sentiments are shared by Bernard Njeru, who says he unsuccessfully converted his Subaru Leone into a completely off-road vehicle. “My car was at a standard onroad factory build but it was no disgrace off-road, either. I, however, needed it to perform better off the road. “In my head, it was a matter of increasing the clearance and getting bigger wheels.
OVERLAND: A modified Toyota car designed to stand treachorous off-road conditions. Such modifications are costly and might not be worth the effort in the long-run.
I was wrong. The first mechanic put two-inch spacers on the front shocks and modify rear shocks by adding a two-inch iron bar on the stem. “This gave me clearance I wanted but because no other adjustments were made on the suspension arms, my front wheels ended up dipping inwards, making the car generally unsafe because the departure angle had substantially decreased. I also started noticing body damages where the shocks were connected. I assume this was because no changes were made to make it to counter the increased length of the shocks,” said Njeru. Returning the car to its standard height helped him save it from destruction. For those who still want to push on with the modifications, remember most insurance companies will not touch a car with suspension and drive-train changes.
motoringnews Harley-Davidson releases 2015 models Harley-Davidson announced its 2015 model lineup, including a new Freewheeler Trike design (pictured below) and the return of the Road Glide, in both Standard and Special Editions. For its new release, HarleyDavidson combines world-class aerodynamics, exhilarating audio performance and dialedin ergonomic fit. “The broad 2015 Harley-Davidson model
lineup demonstrates our commitment to delivering amazing products to our customers through world-class, customer-led product design,” said Matt Levatich, President and Chief Operating Officer, Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “We are one with our riders around the world, and everything we do is about delivering what they expect and deserve from Harley-Davidson.”
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Basics every girl should know Makeup is an art, and while I don’t believe in rules, I believe in guidelines. So whether you are a makeup enthusiast or just starting out, the following tips will definitely come in handy.
Use the right foundation for your skin tone. Your best bet is to ask an attendant at your favorite makeup store to do a demo on your face, to ensure that you pick the right shade. Swiping the color on the back of your hand just won’t work. Wear concealer under your eyes. It can take five years off your face, especially if you have dark circles under your eyes. The rule of thumb, choose a color one shade lighter than your skin tone.
Don’t overdo your eyebrows. Better yet, thou shall not shave off your eyebrows and draw on a line instead. Brows that are drawn-on, strongly arched, or too heavy can make you look older than you really are. Besides, they scare people.
Use complementary makeup colors. Think of your blush and lipstick as an
Don’t get carried away with glitter and shine. A little extra glitter can spice up an
Every skin tone has its own shade of red nail polish “If a woman’s nails are not done, she is not totally dressed,” says Essie Weingarten, the founder of Essie Cosmetics. When it comes to nail maintenance, picking the right polish is usually the most important thing. Many things can influence the choice of nail colour: the seasons, trends and one’s mood. However, there is one colour for all occasions - red. Selecting a fitting nail polish colour is always a challenge. When you are in the mood for red the search becomes even more trying because, like finding the right blush
outfit you’re going to wear on your face. For example, if you are wearing a pink lip color, your blush should be from a similar color family.
and the perfect eye makeup colours, red is hardly a onesize-fits-all situation. People with light skin tone look better with blue-based red-that is, darker shades of red. These will make their skin glow and accentuate their skin tone. Fair tone skin looks better with tomato-red coloured nail polish. These colours complement their skin tone bringing out a glow in them. Dark skin tone people will look better with light coloured reds (almost pink) because they make their nails noticeable and flatter the skin tone.
evening look, but during the day it’s just distracting, a bit like a walking disco ball. Instead, go for products that boost your natural glow Don’t skip the lip color. Adding a pop of color to your lips can brighten up and polish your overall
look. Don’t be afraid to be bold and step out of your comfort zone.
Keep these guidelines in mind the next time you do your makeup, and you will certainly make heads turn for all the right reasons!
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Belts to define the waistline Whether you are one for belts in leather, satin, stretch fabric, crystal, elastic or intricately beaded, your waistline deserves something trendy and long-lasting. Beware of knock offs which are a waste of cash. Fake belts fall apart within a very short time. Much may not be thought of but putting on a tattered belt is embarrassing and ruins your glam. When perfectly worn, this accessory gives a stunning ultrachic look that spices up your ensemble. Try sporting a beautiful bright colored skinny belt with a dark or black colored dress and wedges or stilettos on. If you prefer pants instead of dresses, choose a pencil shaped pair of trousers and accessorize it with a wide belt that bears an eyecatching buckle. The result is nothing short of gorgeous.
Perhaps you have been searching for a place that deals in belts to no avail. Well, Jumia online and Bata offers various types of belts. Both designer and ordinary belts of all sizes and makes are sold from Sh379 to Sh1,740.
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Rocking Naivasha The Rift Valley Festival is back again this year at Fisherman’s Camp, Naivasha, the traditional home of the event for the past five years. It runs from today through to Sunday. The festival brings together musicians, bands and DJs to perform in a three-day music marathon. Among those who will be performing are, Sarabi, Wyre, Makadem, Yellow Light Machine, DJ Esa (UK), Momo (Germany) Ska-Face (Uganda), Mikhail Kuzi, Dread Stepper and Shoe Shine Boy, Blinky
Art in the Heart, Craft Village, Home of a Hundred Drums and Kiddy Heaven. Daily tickets are going for Sh2,000 per person (advance) and Sh2, 500 at the gate. Alternatively, revellers can pay Sh4,000 per person in advance booking for all the three days, or Sh5,000 at the gate. Tickets are available at ticketsasa.com. Go have fun at the Rift Valley Festival and enjoy the great sounds of music from around the world.
Bill, Sean Fraser, Tom Hartly, Slum Drummers and many more artists. With three stages, the entertainment will be unlimited and festival goers will have the option of choosing which performances are calling to them. The event aims to showcase diverse music artists, DJ’s and performers from Kenya, Africa and beyond, taking festivalgoers on a journey of different music genres. There will be arenas such as
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Maralal International Camel Derby Samburu is calling all to its famous Maralal International Camel Derby in the wild. The event starts today and ends on Sunday. The 10km camel race is often the highlight of a series of activities that constitute what has now become
major annual tourism and peace cultural event on Kenya’s cultural calendar. The event at Yare Camel Camp attracts adventurous travellers from around the world. It features activities such as non-expert camel racing, donkey rides,
biking and running. Camels are a vital part of their lifestyle of the nomadic Samburu as a source of milk and meat, and for transport. This unique event is designed to pay tribute to the Samburu people’s culture. There will also be dances, song,
cultural ceremonies, and an arts and crafts display. Different communities will come together to show their cultures and initiate integration. After the exertions of riding and running, all are can join in the bush barbecues and the after-party.
Good old Papa Wemba thrills Nairobi The Koroga Festival went down last Sunday at the Arboretum Gardens. It was the 3rd edition and it featured Congolese Rhumba Maestro, Papa Wemba and Kenya’s Dan Chizi Aceda, “Crown Prince of Benga”. Before Papa Wemba came on stage, Dan Aceda gave a warming performance that drew people on their feet and ensured that they were in a dancing mood once the maestro took the stage.
Owuor, Marllen and Rabbit to perform on Coke Studio On Coke Studio this week, Owuor Arunga, the trumpeter behind Macklemore’s hit tracks, Marllen, a musician from Mozambique, and Rabbit a Kenyan rapper will be performing live. Coke Studio Africa is a
music television series produced by the Coca- Cola Company and features live performances by various artists from across Africa. ‘’Coke Studio has opened up great opportunities and created a movement in Africa,” said Arunga.
Busy Signal skips Nakuru show The much-anticipated Busy Signal show scheduled for this coming Saturday at the Afraha Stadium in Nakuru has been called off. The Jamaican reggae artist announced this through his official Facebook page, saying that he has cancelled both his shows in Kenya and Uganda. He was scheduled to perform in Uganda on Sunday evening. Signal last performed in Kenya in April 2011 during the Swaggerific concert.
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Embakasi
Kimathi Street
Ongata Rongai
Langata
Westlands
Club Fahrenheit
Club Mojos
Platinum Bistro
Off Road Club
Club Bacchus
Dj Denz Effect
Friday Party Night feat Dj Timdwn
Party Night with Dj Kace
Dj Burn will be hosting the Burn Out Friday
Friday Night Live with DJ Hypnotic and DJ Xclusive
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FRIday, aUGUST 29, 2014
HOROSCOPES capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19
Positive change rarely happens without effort. Keep this in mind as transformation occurs quickly. You may feel as though you’re in the middle of a whirlpool and getting sucked deeper and deeper, unsure of where you’ll ultimately end up. This is merely the “nose to the grindstone” phase.
aquarius Jan 20 - Feb
You have natural leadership abilities, and today would be an ideal day to make use of this talent. In the past you may have hesitated to step forward and implement your ideas. But recent successes have given you the necessary confidence to pursue your objectives.
pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20
Today you feel in control and on top of the world. You can do anything, Pisces. This would be an auspicious time to begin a new project or creative endeavor. You can’t help but succeed, but take care not to get in your own way. Sometimes you can be your own worst enemy.
aries Mar 21 - apr 19
A platonic relationship could turn passionate, and no one would be more surprised than you. Think carefully about where you’d like this to go. While it can’t go back to the way it was, you can stop it from progressing further if you’re uncomfortable with the new dynamic.
taurus apr 20 - May 20
Today you wake up feeling reinvigorated and renewed, Taurus. You feel as though you can accomplish anything. And very likely, today you can. Anything you set your mind and attention to works out beautifully. Take care that you don’t gloat too much, though.
geMini May 21 - Jun 21
People often see you as shy and reserved, Gemini, but of course you know that you’re really very friendly once you relax. Today you find it unusually easy to interact with others. In fact, you feel downright gregarious as you chat and joke along with the best of them. This new, sociable you does wonders for your image.
cancer Jun 22 - Jul 22
All things domestic are highlighted, Cancer. It could be that you’ve finally called the plumber or set out to do those household repairs yourself. New people are likely to come into your life. In fact, they may appear at your doorstep to finagle an invitation for dinner.
leo Jul 23 - aug 22
Keep your mind open to any and all possibilities today, Leo. It’s likely that you’ll encounter someone who imparts valuable information. You may not realize right away just how important this information is, but it could have a dramatic impact on your life. Be prepared for anything.
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virgo aug 23 -sep 22
Your ship could come in today, Virgo. It will happen unexpectedly, and it may take you some time to adjust to this sudden financial windfall. This is a day of big changes, because you may also decide to use this money to completely alter your way of life.
libra sep 23 - oct 22
You’re likely aware of your writing abilities, Libra, but you may not realize the extent of your talent. It would be worthwhile to devote more time to your craft. You can’t improve much if writing time is interrupted by other obligations. Take some time to produce something of value.
scorpio oct 23 - nov 21
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Tact isn’t necessarily your strong suit, Scorpio. No one would accuse you of being overly sensitive to other people’s emotions, but today you turn over a new leaf. This “new and improved” you tunes in to the thoughts and feelings of others and responds in thoughtful, caring ways
sagittarius nov 22 - Dec 21
If you aren’t getting on a plane today, Sagittarius, expect to in the near future. Your wanderlust is back and you’re bound for the wild blue yonder yet again, most likely to someplace exotic. Enjoy the time away, but do come back. It seems that sometimes your spirit of adventure dampens your enjoyment of the more mundane but more real daily life.
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Fat River is a small town with a gas station, supermarket and plenty of eccentric people. From the transgender waitress to a disabled Russian gymnast, the town is never short of interesting titbits. When 13-year-old Ruthie Carmichael and her mother, Rita, decide to make a quick stop at Fat River, they never envision themselves staying for longer than 30 minutes. They just want to refuel, grab a few things from the station and be on their way. But that is not what happens. Circumstances ground them in Fat River which becomes the first place they call home. This means, no men, no more con jobs as they settle down and buy a ramshackle house. But what does the future hold for them now that they have settled somewhere?
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I agree with the President, we need to join forces in fight against terror President Uhuru Kenyatta’s recent call for a joint operation of the East African Community against terrorism in the region is timely.
A united fight is key since it will project the region to be against the Al Shabaab, unlike now when it is a Kenyan affair. Kenya has suffered most of the
gang’s attacks with the Mombasa residents swallowing the paint of layoffs of staff from the classic hotels are tourists remain shy of the coastal city.
This country is the gate to the east and central Africa. A security lapse will spiral its economic impacts to the entire region. Stability in Kenya will be
instability in the region, hence economic success. Let the police chiefs heed this call, unite and curb these radicals. — Joe Okinyi, Embakasi
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Diego Costa missing in Chelsea trip to Goodison Park Chelsea have suffered an injury scare over star striker Diego Costa ahead of tomorrow’s tough trip to Everton. It is understood Costa suffered a hamstring problem in training on Wednesday that has prompted fears he could be out for up to six weeks. But Chelsea are hoping further assessment will show the injury is not too bad and Costa has still not
given up on facing Everton at Goodison Park. Losing Costa for any length of time would be a major blow to Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and could force his hand in the final days of the transfer window. There is also a growing feeling around Stamford Bridge that Fernando Torres could finally leave the club before the transfer window shuts. That would leave Chelsea
needing a striker. Monaco’s Radamel Falcao is available and well-liked by Mourinho, who is also an admirer of Porto’s Jackson Martinez. Torres is interested in a move to Milan, but the Italian club are yet to meet the striker’s wage demands. Milan have made Torres their No 1 target to replace Mario Balotelli and have received encouragement the 30-yearold would make the switch to Italy.
out injured: Chelsea will face everton without lead striker diego Costa (right) who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Prinsloo next stop for Safaricom Sevens circuit The fourth round of the Safaricom Sevens Series which are set for Nakuru will be televised live by the Kenya Rugby Union’s official broadcast partner, Zuku. Christened Prinsloo Sevens, the event will see defending champions KCB seek to resume winning ways after losing in the third leg in Mombasa last week. Homeboyz grounded three tries to deny KCB a hat-trick after a 21-17 win in the Driftwood 7s finals. It was sweet revenge for Homeboyz who lost 21-5 to KCB at Dala 7s
finals in Kisumu in second leg of the series. “The fourth round of the Safaricom Sevens Series, the Top Fry Prinsloo Sevens, will be broadcast live on August 30/31 2014 by the Kenya Rugby Union’s official broadcast partner Zuku,” read a statement from Kenya Rugby Union (KRU). The Prinsloo Sevens takes place at the Nakuru Athletic Club. The event is held in honour of Pete Walter Prinsloo, a South African rugby enthusiast credited with revamping the game in Nakuru in the 1980s.
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Resurgent KCB hold Gor at City Gor Mahia stand-in Coach Frank Ouna said the team remains on course to defend their title despite being held to a disappointing draw by resurgent KCB yesterday. Ouna did show elements of dissatisfaction from the point obtained while insisting his side had chances to win the match. “We shouldn’t be charged by one match. Overall we played well, though it’s not good enough if you fail to score and get maximum points,” said Ouna. He called upon the club management to consider giving him permanent job since the club deserves stability which he believes he can provide. “I have never doubted myself in as far as handling Gor Mahia is concerned but the decision on who takes over belongs to someone else, but I would not mind being considered,” he added.
Luckless City to face Bayern giants- again!
Rooney confirmed England skipper Waybe Rooney has been named the new England captain by manager Roy Hodgson. The 28-year-old takes over from Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard, who retired after England’s World Cup elimination. England play Norway at Wembley on Wednesday in a friendly before their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign starts in Switzerland on September 8. Hodgson
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called four uncapped players. Calum Chambers, Jack Colback Danny Rose and Fabian Delph. Goalkeepers:
Fraser Forster (Southampton), Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion), Joe Hart (Manchester City) Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Calum Chambers (Arsenal), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Phil Jones (Manchester United), Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur),
John Stones (Everton) Midfielders: Jack Colback (Newcastle United), Fabian Delph (Aston Villa), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), James Milner (Manchester City), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal) Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), Andros Townsend (Tottenham Hotspur), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal) Forwards: Rickie Lambert (Liverpool), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Danny Welbeck (Man United).
STOLEN PRESIDENTIAL FLEET CAR FOUND
On Thursday, it was reported that one of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s bullet proof escort cars was stolen. The vehicle was stolen from David Machui, the driver, in Ruai at 8pm on Wednesday as he was heading home to the Ruai police residential houses. State House later confirmed that the car was not on the Presidential fleet. However, even with the confirmation, the creative cell of Kenyans on social media has pounced on the story, announcing the ‘recovery of the vehicle’ “In a nationwide search involving high intelligence operations, the luxury President’s luxury escort vehicle that was stolen in Ruai has been recovered. Satellite systems installed on the car sent a ping to an underground cell in Gikomba, where the car was found, extremely modified and repainted. The car is currently on its way back to State House under heavy police escort.”
CELEBRATIONS: Man City striker Sergio Aguero exults after a goal. City will need his best scoring form to qualify from a group that includes Bayern Munich, Roma and CSKA Moscow.
Manuel Pellegrini must have been looking for Mario Balotelli’s ‘Why Always Me’ T-shirt on Thursday night. Life could hardly get any worse for Manchester City in the Champions League. For the third successive season they were handed a ‘Group of Death’. There’s no sugar-coating it — Group E is gruesome, brutal, grim. If Pellegrini was to pick one scenario he didn’t want ahead of the draw, this wouldn’t have been far off. His mood will not have been helped by knowing that, down in London, Jose Mourinho had his feet up, with Chelsea surely as good as in the knockout stages after being given a relatively easy ride. For the third successive season, City will face Bayern Munich; the Bundesliga giants wounded by last season’s failed attempt to retain their title. Riding on the crest of Germany’s World Cup win, Pep Guardiola’s side will be one of the toughest teams to beat this season. City’s nightmare does not end there, though. Two clashes against a rejuvenated Roma will provide a huge test of their European credentials. In an uncanny twist, Roma and City crossing paths throws open the possibility of Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole going head-tohead for the first time since they
left Chelsea this summer. Pellegrini will know the fixtures against Roma and CSKA Moscow are paramount to City making it to the last 16. And if he thought things could not get much worse, he only needs to look at a daunting eight-day stretch next month when he must squeeze a trip to Bavaria between crucial League clashes at Arsenal and at home to Chelsea. “It’s a tough one,’ said City’s sporting director Txiki Beguiristan. ‘Our challenge is to be first in the group because that gives you an advantage. “The objective is higher now. That’s why we improved the team, to give us a chance of winning the domestic competitions but also to be better in Europe. There are five, six, eight other clubs that can win it but we can as well. Why should we not set out to win the Champions League?’ Thursday’s draw would also not have made comfortable viewing for Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Perhaps not quite to the same extent as Pellegrini, but Wenger will yet again have to pit his wits against one of Europe’s most impressive young coaches in Jurgen Klopp. But facing Borussia Dortmund, will not paralyse Wenger’s squad with fear. They won 1-0 against the odds in Dortmund, after losing at home in last year.
Bungei ‘happy’ with new mandate Former Olympic 800 champion Wilfred Bungei has welcomed his interim appointment as the Nandi County Athletics Kenya (AK) branch chairman with open arms. The 2008 Beijing Olympics 800m gold medallist said there is a lot to be done to improve the welfare of athletes. “Its humbling with the kind of support I have receive today, sad that we have not had a leader for quite some time now, it’s my desire to get down to work as soon as possible,” said Bungei. His appointment came on Wednesday during a special branch meeting at a Kapsabet hotel and attended by over
WINNER: Bungei (L) celebrates his gold in Beijing in 2008.
10 delegates, among them several retired international runners. Bungei was unanimously elected to serve in the position until elections are held. The delegates, however, hit out at AK national office for failing to give guidance after the former chairman Abraham Mutai’s exit on May 26 last
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year. Mutai was convicted for incitement and put on probation by Senior Resident Magistrate Benjamin Limo. The delegates included former national coach Mike Kosgei, the 1984 Los Angels Olympics medallist Edwin Koech and former 800m African record holder Sammy Kosgei.