Trump’s AG choice wary of Kenyans in US military Republican senator has in the past suggested that Kenyans could be spies P. 8 Thursday, November 24, 2016 KSh60/00 (TSh1,700/00 : USh2,700/00 : RFr900/00) No. 18813 /dailynation www.nation.co.ke ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆ Economy > From January, lower deductions from salaries Raila backs Kingi in graftTax break puts controversymore moneyin your pocket By NATION TEAM Cord leader Raila Odinga has com-Government scales back the share of income,bonus, overtime pay and retirement benefits mended Kilifi governor Amason Kingithat it takes from poorest paid families Page 3 for “fighting corruption” within his administration, and urged President How it will affect you Uhuru Kenyatta to emulate the gover- nor at the national government level. 10% Under Sh11,180 But in a rejoinder, State House referred 15% Sh11,181 but under Sh21,713 to his sentiments as “hunting with the 20% Sh21,713 but under Sh32,245 hounds and running with the hares.” 25% Sh32,245 but under Sh42,978 30% Sh 42,781 and above STORY ON PAGE 4INDEX News P. 14, Back Opinion P. 14 Letters P. 14 County News P. 14 International P. 14 Business P. 14 Huge operation after 7 police guns are stolen By BENSON AMADALA A manhunt has been launched for a gang that attacked a police post in Kakamega County and stole seven G3 rifles and 180 bullets at dawn yesterday. The gangsters hacked a policeman on duty at the Booker Police Post in Mumias town, with an axe, seriously injuring him, before they broke into the armoury and stole the weapons. The police station is in a well-lit area and near the Mumias Sugar Company. STORY ON PAGE 11 Sport P. 14
2 | National News Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION Quack > Nurses rejected him as he would give wrong doses, risk patients’ lives Uhuru to chair third Cabinet retreat atDoctor’s union says quack Sagana State Lodgethrived due to tribalism BY BERNARD NAMUNANE Pay cutsMedics union says sionals only to hire quacks as They rejected the ANTHONY OMUYA | The Cabinet will tomorrow‘foreign’ doctors we have seen,” Dr Oluga told the professionals only NATION WHAT RETREATSshunned in favour Nation on phone yesterday. to hire quacks as begin a two-day retreat at RESOLVEDof locals we have seen” The Kenya Medi- Sagana State lodge in Nyeri Coincidentally, Mr Melly, Dr Ouma Oluga, KMP- cal Practitioners County to find ways of speeding 2014: When PresidentBY EUNICE KILONZO after presenting a letter of DU secretary-general Pharmacists and up Jubilee pillar projects before Uhuru Kenyatta (below)@eunicekkilonzo completion of internship from Dentists Union next year’s elections. chaired the first [email protected] the Kendu Adventist Hospital Another doctor, who re- (secretary-gen- retreat held at the Mt Kenya following his 12 months on-the- quested anonymity, said it eral, Dr Ouma The retreat will be chaired by Safari Club. The meetingDeep-rooted tribalism job training — since denied as was likely that the county Oluga and Treas- President Uhuru Kenyatta and agreed on various austerity may have provided a valid by the institution — was might have known that Mr urer Daisy Korir. would be an opportunity to eval- measures, including pay fertile ground for Mr posted to Homa Bay, but ended Melly’s documents were not uate the performance of cabinet cuts for top State officials.Ronald Kiprotich Melly to up in Nandi. in order. motion to head the hospital and principal secretaries. 2016: When the second re-practise medicine. — so that he could take up an treat was held at the Great The letter to the Kenya Medi- But since he was “their own”, administrative role rather than This will be the third in a Rift Valley Lodge in Mom- “Outsider” doctors posted cal Practitioners and Dentists when it was discovered that he clinical work. series of retreats since Presi- basa. Its agenda revolvedto the region were rejected Board by Prof Fredrick Were, was not properly trained, this Maternity unit dent Kenyatta and his deputy around implementing keyand replaced with locals. the Dean, University of Nairobi might have prompted his pro- William Ruto were elected into government projects. School of Medicine, was in re- “The situation was so bad office 2013. The meeting comes 2016: When the third re- Mr Melly, 28, is in police sponse to the board’s inquiry on that some nurses refused to be at a time the Jubilee administra- treat will be held at Saganacustody. His case for practising whether Mr Melly was a student paired with him for procedures tion is facing mounting criticism State Lodge.medicine without qualifications as he claimed. as he would give wrong doses from the opposition, religiousand of possible forgery of and put patients’ lives at risk in groups and civil society over It (the retreat)documents will be mentioned operations,” said a source. corruption. will basically betomorrow. a review of the Mr Melly worked in the Credible sources within strategic direction At the time of his arrest, Mr maternity unit before he was government yesterday said the that the governmentMelly was the medical superin- moved to the out-patient de- retreat would review the strate- has taken and thetendent of Meteitei Sub-County partment. gies that the administration has results that have so farHospital in Nandi County. He put in place to improve services been achieved...It willhad previously worked at Dr Oluga said by rejecting to citizens and implementation then look at way ofKapsabet County Referral professionalism for ethnicity, of several flagship projects, getting the best out ofHospital. the county was putting the lives which would give Mr Kenyatta the government set up” of its residents at risk. and his deputy an edge over the A top Jubilee source According to the Kenya Medi- opposition in next year’s Generalcal Practitioners and Dentists Election. tion are some of the projectsUnion secretary-general Ouma undertaken by the govern-Oluga, Nandi County last year “It will basically be a review of ment.rejected seven doctors sent to the strategic direction that thethem by the national govern- government has taken and the The Naivasha retreat camement and instead hired two results that have been achieved after President Kenyatta handedothers, one of who was Mr so far,” a top government source the man he poached in 2015Melly. told the Nation yesterday. from Safaricom Ltd — Nzioka Waita to head the Presidential Doctors are usually posted “It will then look at ways of Delivery Unit more powers todepending on counties’ getting the best out the govern- push through Jubilee’s pillarneeds. ment set up.” projects. “They rejected the profes- The Sagana retreat comes At the time of elevating Mr four days after a cabinet meet- Waita to deputy Chief of Staff, ing at State House, which State House Spokesperson assessed the status of Jubilee Manoah Esipisu said: “In this flagship projects whose im- role, Mr Nzioka Waita shall plementation the government deputise the Chief of Staff wants to use as its re-election and Head of the Public Service campaign tool. Joseph Kinyua in discharging his mandate.” Since his election, President Kenyatta has held two retreats It was understood that as head — the first in March 2014 at of PDU, Mr Waita encountered Mt Kenya Safari Club and the resistance in getting cabinet and second at the Great Rift Val- principal secretaries to imple- ley Lodge in Naivasha in April ment cross-cutting projects. 2016 to review his three years in power. Yesterday, sources said some CSs and PSs would start arriv- At the Mt Kenya Safari Club, ing at Sagana Lodge today. the cabinet agreed on austerity measures, which included the President, his deputy, cabinet and principal secretaries and other top government officials taking pay cuts. There are doubts if the salary reduction was ever im- plemented. The Naivasha retreat, how- ever, was heavy on the agenda of implementing key government projects with infrastructure, energy and agriculture identi- fied as the “top-selling areas” for the administration. The standard gauge railway, provision of tablets to Standard One pupils and road construc- Correction In yesterday’s Daily Nation we erroneously identified Stima Sacco Society Limited as one of the parties involved in a land dispute in Lamu. We have since learnt that the group involved in the legal tussle is Stima Investments Limited, which is a different entity from Stima Sacco. The error is regretted.
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 National News | 3 Income > Treasury to eliminate taxes on bonuses, overtime and retirement benefits for low income earnersSalaried workers to enjoy tax reliefNew tax bands exempt Old Income bands Income Tax Tax New Income bands Income Tax Taxlowest paid workers from Band Percentage Band Percentagedeductions and give 10 Sh1,016on taxable income of 10 Sh1,118 n taxable income ofhigher personal relief to Taxable income Under Sh10,164 Taxable income Under Sh11,179employees from January Sh10,165 15 Sh1,016 plus Sh 1,436 on taxable Sh11,180 15 Sh1,118 plus Sh 1,580 on For taxable income from income of Sh9,576 For taxable income from taxable income of Sh10,532BY EDWIN OKOTH Sh10,165 but under Sh19741 20 Sh2,452 plus Sh 1,915 on taxable Sh11,181 but under Sh21,713 20 Sh2,236plus Sh 2,106 on@Edwincowino For taxable income income of Sh9,576 For taxable income from taxable income of Sh10,[email protected] from Sh19,741but under Sh21,713 but under Sh32,245 Sh29,317Thousands of school teachers, For taxable income 25 Sh4,367 plus Sh 2,394 on For taxable income from 25 Sh2,795 plus Sh 2,663 on principals, civil servants and from Sh29,317 but under taxable income of Sh9,576 Sh32,245 but under 30 taxable income of Sh10,532 private sector employees will Sh38,893 Sh42,978 Sh3,354 plus tax calculatedenjoy lower taxes from January as the For taxable income from 30 Sh6,761 plus tax calculated at For taxable income from at 30 per cent on taxablegovernment effects changes to the 38,893 and above 30 per cent on taxable income 42,781 and above income over Sh38,892income tax law. over Sh38,892 Employees will also get higher per- per cent and a personal relief increased in the graduated scale, they will only Although proposed in June and ex- and who were bearing the 10 per centsonal relief — the amount returned to from the current Sh13,944 per annum be claiming more relief. pected to have come in July, income tax tax burden, the Sh1,000 will now beworkers after tax every month. (Sh1,162 per month) to Sh15,360 per laws are usually hard to apply in the able to afford them some more food annum (Sh1,280 per month),” reads In some countries, the band is re- middle of a calendar year and therefore in the shopping basket, including a There are also proposals for elimi- the circular sent to companies and vised almost every year and in our case, the push to January. two kilogramme packet of sugar, fivenating taxes on bonuses, overtime and organisations. someone earning Sh11,000 where the packets of 2Kg maize flour and someretirement benefits paid to workers who new minimum is, still struggles any- The benefits are part of the larger change.fall under the lowest income tax band The reliefs, which were first an- way,” Mr Hira said. beneficial tax measures that include thethough there is no mention of how this nounced by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Inflationary fluctuations elimination of tax on bonuses, retire- Food takes the largest share — 36 perwill be effected in the circular sent to Henry Rotich in the 2016/2017 budget, ment benefits and overtime as outlined cent — of inflation making it the maincompanies. were designed to create comfort for Kenya did the last such revision in in the Finance Act 2016. driver of the cost of living. those whose taxable employment 2005 although there have been vari- From January 1, next year, personal income before bonus and overtime ous inflationary fluctuations since then, Those in the lowest income tax band Food prices which increased lastrelief will be raised from the cur- allowances does not exceed the low- including the economic decline after (earning below Sh10,165 per month) month include those of sugar whichrent Sh13,944 per year (Sh1,162 per est band, which is Sh10,164 per month the disputed post election violence in are already relieved from tax on their went up by Sh5 on average to Sh125month) to Sh15,360 per year (Sh1,280 or Sh121,960 per year. 2008 and the fall in the value of the bonuses, overtime and retirement a kilo, Irish potatoes by Sh3 to Sh80per month). local currency in 2011. benefits in the June proposals. a kilo and 2kg packet of sifted maizeCreating comfort The first band will be deducted at 10 flour by Sh2 to Sh115. per cent, rising in the series of taxable “These measures are meant to Budget criticised Treasury has notified human re- income that terminates at 30 per cent cushion the workers from the highsource departments across the country at the highest band, which is now put cost of living and demonstrates our The relief may also be useful in secur-to effect the changes from January. at a minimum of Sh513,373 per year commitments to sharing the growth ing personal loans in the revised credit or Sh42,781 per month. of our economy,” Mr Rotich said as regime besides being used as savings The bottom of the scale workers who which would accumulate to Sh12,000currently earn Sh10,164 per month, Tax expert Nikhil Hira said he read the budget. at the end of the year.mainly cleaners, subordinate staff, mes- the move was a “step in the The relief comes amidst a highsengers and other low cadre staff, and right direction” but called The Jubilee administration’s secondpay a total income tax of Sh1,016, will for frequent revisions of the cost of living with consumers last budget before the General Electionnow be fully exempted from the deduc- bands to keep pace with the already grappling with rising and which was dubbed the pro –poor,tion as the lowest taxable bracket now changing cost of living in the inflation that hit an eight- pro –production budget, was sharplyclimbs to Sh11,180 per month. country. criticised for hitting the low income month high of 6.47 per cent earners after it proposed more tax on Those earning Sh38,893 — mainly “This is definitely meant last month from the 6.34 per kerosene and increased the road main-entry level graduate employees in the to create the biggest impact cent a month earlier. tenance levy on petrol and diesel.public sector and which is the current on those in the lowest income This, according to data fromstarting point of the highest band where bracket whose monthly personal the Kenya National Bureau of Sta- The government had also proposeda 30 per cent income tax is applica- relief will also go up. Those in upper tistics, was pushed by rising food to reduce the prices of stoves, loweringble, will also enjoy a reduction as the income level will, however, not feel it inflation including an increase in the import duty on the products from 25highest rate now will now touch those much because relative to their income price of sugar and maize flour. to 10 per cent.earning Sh42,782 and above. For those whose salaries now fall below the taxable income of Sh11,120 “Effective 1st January 2017, annualtax bands should be expanded by 10
4 | National News Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATIONParties flex Corruption > Cord leader tells Uhuru, Ruto to emulate Coast politician in fighting graftmuscles atthe Coast Raila defends Kingi over lostBY MWAKERA MWAJEFA county millionsAND GITONGA MARETE State House however strongly suggests complicity in graft. KEVIN ODIT | NATIONJubilee and Cord yesterday said they accuses the opposition “There is no option to accept, toler-were each popular at the coast. chief of being selective in Cord leader Raila Odinga distributes relief food at Mutsengo Primary School in Kilifi his condemnation of graft ate or defend some acts of corruption County yesterday with Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho and Kilifi’s Amason Kingi. Cord leader Raila Odinga said that while condemning others.”the coastal region would not support BY NATION TEAM atta to deal with the Sh5.2 billion audit the former Prime Minister to attendJubilee, while Jubilee said their entry [email protected] The Orange Democratic Movement queries in the Ministry of Health, the last year’s swearing-in of Tanzania’sto the coast was unstopabble. leader read the statement in Mombasa Sh1.2 billion theft at the National Youth President John Pombe Magufuli. Cord co-principal Raila Odinga flanked by Mr Kingi and his Mombasa Service (NYS) and audit queries of the Speaking at Mutsengo Primary yesterday defended Kilifi Gover- counterpart Hassan Ali Joho, as well as Sh250 billion Eurobond proceeds. “I am ready to appear before theSchool in Kaloleni Constituency nor Amason Kingi on corruption a host of Members of Parliament. Senate, and Raila Odinga must ap-where he had gone to distribute relief allegations, painting him as a model “I want to challenge President Keny- pear before the Senate,” Mr Duale toldfood, Mr Odinga said the dominant fighter against the vice whom President “The governor and his team have atta to borrow a leaf from the County journalists. “I’ll only speak to you ifpolitical force at the Coast would be Uhuru Kenyatta should emulate. not lamented about lack of powers Government of Kilifi, especially with Odinga does.”known after the next year’s General to fight corruption and theft,” said regard to the shameful scandal at AfyaElection. Mr Odinga has been under intense Mr Odinga. “Instead, they have relied House,” said Mr Odinga, reiterating Kilifi North MP Gideon Mung’aro, Mr pressure from the ruling Jubilee Party on the agencies that are controlled by, that the President was either unable Mustapha Idi (Kilifi South) and nomi- But Kilifi North MP Gideon and the Church to condemn Governor and are at the disposal of the national or unwilling to fight graft. nated Senator Emma Mbura told theMunga’ro and Meru Senator Kiraitu Kingi’s administration for the loss of government, to get to the bottom of Press at City Mall, Nyali, that it wasMurungi said that Jubilee’s entry into a reported Sh1 billion but which the the scam.” State House faulted Mr Odinga’s shocking the Cord leader could go tothe region was “unstoppable”. county puts at Sh51 million. “double standards” in addressing the Coast to defend corruption. In a short statement sent yesterday graft as a sign of his “complicity” but Addressing a press conference at But yesterday, he said unlike Presi- evening, State House said: “To Mr Mr Odinga said he would serve well “We are aware of double paymentsCity Mall in Nyali Constituency, Mr dent Kenyatta and his deputy William Odinga, the war against corruption is his anti-graft stance if he remained that have been done to some compa-Mung’aro asked Mr Odinga why he Ruto in past instances, Mr Kingi took just politics. He wants it prosecuted on “consistent and even-handed”. nies and Mr Kingi knows this,” said Mrwas jittery when Jubilee held rallies the fight to the suspects’ doorstep and a political platform and that explains Mung’aro, who has vowed to unseatat the coast. did not resort to a blame game. his latest statements.” And in Parliament, National As- the governor in next year’s General sembly Majority Leader Aden Duale Election. “What we are saying is that Mr Odinga dismissed as “wishful “Governor Kingi and his government According to Mr Odinga, the gover- led Jubilee leaders in sensationally investigations should be carried out thethinking’’ remarks by Jubilee leaders, have not sought to spread the blame nor took five decisive steps, including claiming that Mr Odinga was on the over Sh1 billion alleged to have beenincluding Deputy President William and pass the buck,” Mr Odinga said in firing 10 officials and writing to the payroll of counties led by ODM-elected misappropriated.”Ruto, that Jubilee had made inroads a 1,525-word statement in praise of the relevant agencies to stop the graft. This, governors, who pay for his travels.at the coast. coastal county boss. “They have not he said, was an exemplary show that By Patrick Lang’at, John Ngirachu, sought excuses by saying who else is could not be said of President Kenyatta He said he had proof of the pay- Isaac Ongiri and Gitonga Marete “If Coast has become Jubilee zone suspected of corruption where.” and his deputy Ruto. ments, among them Sh20 million forit is okay; we are going to see.’’ hesaid. State House however hit back im- Mr Odinga has consistently faulted mediately, saying the sentiments were the approach taken by President Keny- Speaking at a press conference at that of “hunting with the hounds andTamarind Restaurant, Mombasa, Mr running with the hares”. It said: “His Governor Kingi and hisOdinga said: “Jubilee is welcome to current confusion and double standards government have notthe coast and when they come, give betray a deep conflict of interests that sought to spread thethem madafu (coconut juice).” blame and pass the buck” Raila Odinga, Cord leader But Mr Munga’ro said: “If reallyour Jubilee campaigns have notbeen effective why does Raila cometo the coast just after we have heldmeetings? Only last weekend DeputyPresident William Ruto held a rallyat Tononoka grounds and now Railais here,” he said. Mr Murungi added: “What youpeople saw at Tononoka was justthe start of massive campaigns.” INVITTEANTDIOENR TNOOTIECNEDER Jubilee women lobbies in dispute over namesSpire Bank is inviting interested and eligible buyers to tender for thepurchase of used vehicles as detailed below on a ‘as-is, where-is’ basis BY PATRICK LANG’AT sembly and the UhuRuto Riftand subject to reserve price: A bitter row is brewing be- Valley co-ordinator.NO REG. NO. DESCRIPTION YOM LOCATION tween two women lobby groups She added: “If they are genu-1 KCF 212S SCANIA BUS - 51 2014 MUNNS STORAGE MOMBASA campaigning for President ine, they could have joined one SEATER Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-election indispensable outfit, UhuRuto.2 KBW 718Y ISUZU FRR331 BUS 2010 LEAKEYS STORAGE KITUI in 2017 after a clash of names. They are haters of the Deputy - 47 SEATER ROAD President and plan to sabotage3 KCG 870A RENAULT - PRIME 2010 LEAKEYS STORAGE KITUI While the Warembo na Uhu- his 2022 agenda.” MOVER ROAD Ruto group was launched in4 ZF 2656 DOLL TRAILER 2015 LEAKEYS STORAGE KITUI ROAD September, the Warembo na Warembo na UhuRuto founder Uhuru will be unveiled today Wambui Nyutu insisted that theCONDITIONS: at the Kenyatta International new lobby did not augur well • Vehicles to be sold on ‘As-is, where- is’ basis Convention Centre (KICC). with the call for unity in the • Offers in writing in a plain paper and sealed envelopes should be ‘Tuko Pamoja’ slogan. addressed and delivered, with the contact details, to: The UhuRuto slogan was coined in the run up to the “(A Jubilee lobby) should The Tender Committee March 2013 elections when have a national outlook and President Uhuru Kenyatta strive to propagate the Jubilee Spire Bank picked William Ruto as his agenda across the country,” said running mate. Ms Nyutu. “It should also, most Ground Floor, Equatorial Fidelity Centre importantly, seek to unite voters Now, the Warembo na Uhu- across the country.” P. O. Box 52467 00200 Ruto says the new group was sowing seeds of discord in the Warembo na UhuRuto Dep- NAIROBI newly unveiled Jubilee Party. uty Secretary-General Yvonne • The tender committee reserves the right to reject any or all tenders Tonkei Enkini said that in Jubi- “The group Warembo na lee “there is no Uhuru without without assigning any reason. Uhuru purporting to support Ruto or Ruto without Uhuru”. • The tender committee has no obligation to accept the highest bids or the President has a malicious agenda of bringing division But Mr Benson Mureria, pa- any other offers and the sale is through a sealed bid process only. between him and the Deputy tron of Warembo na Uhuru, said • Payment has to be made in full and logbooks transferred before President,” said Ms Naomi the formation of the group was Jelagat, a nominated Member for the good of Jubilee and that vehicles are collected of the Uasin Gishu County As- he envisioned the merger of the • In case of any queries, call us on 020 4981121/120 many lobbies “in the future”. • Closing date for receipt of tenders is 2nd December, 2016.NB. Financing is available subject to terms and conditions
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 National News | 5MP says team Elections > Coalitions jump into procurement fraypicking pollchiefs biased Cord, Jubilee seek to join vote papers caseBY JOHN NGIRACHU Nyatike MP Eddick Anyanga has DENNIS ONSONGO | NATION SA firm appealed joinder applications tomorrow,” really do not see any value,” said against award of he said. Mr Lubulellah.criticised the panel recruiting new Relief for residents Sh2.5bn tender toelectoral commissioners for not Dubai company IEBC lawyer Anthony He said the demand by thedisclosing its reasons for locking National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Lubulellah put up a spirited parties to be enjoined was anout 729 applicants. Duale at the opening of the Mihang’o- BY ISAAC ONGIRI fight to block Jubilee and attempt to hinder the smooth Kayole road in Nairobi’s Embakasi area [email protected] Cord from being enjoined de- running of the IEBC. Mr Anyanga demanded that the yesterday. The Army had dug trenches on spite Paarl Media lawyer Willispanel, headed by Ms Bernadette the road, stopping residents from using it. Cord and Jubilee yesterday Otieno’s support for the parties’ But Mr Otieno, the appli-Musundi, makes public the criteria it sought to be enjoined request. cants’ lawyer, said the politicalused to come up with its shortlist. in an appeal by a South parties were important stake- African firm against the award He said the involvement of holders in procurement of ballot “It is unfair for the panel to only of a multi-billion shilling ballot political parties could compli- papers.shortlist 36 names for the commis- paper printing tender. cate a procurement case.sioners’ jobs. We are aware that Siaya Senator James Orengo,many qualified Kenyans have not The coalitions said they “What value will political par- for Cord, said matters relatedbeen shortlisted. It is apparent the sought to be enjoined to repre- ties add? That discretion should to elections were serious andpanel lacked transparency and ac- sent the interests of Kenyans. be given to help the board reach there was need for the peoplecountability,” said Mr Anyanga. a decision that will assist it to to be represented.Cannot be trusted South Africa’s Paarl Media deliver justice on the matter. I has challenged an Independ- He argued that governments The MP also cautioned the elec- ent Electoral and Boundaries Background are established through elec-toral commission against doing Commission (IEBC) decision to tions and that creating abusiness with Dubai firms. award the Sh2.5 billion tender HOW TENDER government through fraud is to Al Ghurair of Dubai. DISPUTE AROSE unconstitutional. The commission awarded the con-tract for the supply of ballot papers Mr Paul Gicheru led the Al Ghurair of Dubai was Mr Hillary Sigei, represent-for next year’s elections to a Dubai Public Procurement Adminis- awarded the contract to ing Jubilee, said political partiesfirm, Al Ghurair. trative Review Board in hearing supply 130 million ballot contest elections organised by the appeal that began with the papers, election declara- electoral commissions and The decision has been challenged coalitions’ applications. tion forms and poll reg- when there is a dispute, theyat the Public Procurement Admin- isters by May 28, next year. must seek to be involved.istrative Review Board by a South “We have limited time be- However, a rival firm, PaarlAfrican company, Paarl Media. cause we must make a decision media of South Africa, Jubilee’s late application was on this matter by November raised concerns over how merged and heard together with “You cannot trust any company 28,” said Mr Gicheru. We will, the tender was handled Cord’s.from Dubai. And I’m telling you from however, make a ruling on the and appealed.my own experience. Any company The review board did not givebased in Dubai and has an outlet in directions on when the actualKenya cannot be trusted. Most of the tender case would proceed, butcompanies there are brokers. They it is expected to be later thismake deals. They don’t do business,” afternoon.he claimed.Man’s bid ODM party objectsto stop hunt to diaspora votingfor electoralchief flops BY ISAAC ONGIRI voting in the diaspora. We know AND FAITH NYAMAI the government is planning toBY MAUREEN KAKAH use it to rig elections. No one The High Court yesterday ODM yesterday said it would knows the numbers involved object to diaspora voting in yet fraudulent registration ofdeclined to temporarily stop next year’s elections due to potential voters by governmentinterviews for the electoral uncertainties surrounding mercenaries is ongoing in vari-commission chairperson from the registration of Kenyans ous parts of the world,” saidbeing held on Monday. living abroad. Mr Mohammed, who is also the Suna East MP. An activist, Mr Jared Juma, The party’s director of elec-who had written to the Selection tions, Mr Junet Mohammed IEBC chief executive EzraPanel for the Appointment of (below), accused the govern- Chiloba said there have beenCommissioners of the Independ- ment of aiding fraudulent fears of election fraud afterent Electoral and Boundaries issuance of identity cards the commission announced itCommission (IEBC), moved and passports to illegal im- would allow Kenyans abroad toto court seeking to stop the migrants in the United States vote. He said IEBC does notinterviews. and other parts of the world have clear data on how many to enable them update their Kenyans are in the diaspora. Justice Edward Muriithi, national registration statushowever, only agreed to certify before voter listing starts in Mr Chiloba was speakingthe matter as urgent and set it the diaspora. yesterday in Nairobi duringfor a hearing this afternoon. He the launch of the Electionsdirected that the IEBC selection Mr Mohammed spoke, even Observation Group surveypanel and the Attorney-General, as the Independent Electoral finding on diaspora registra-the sued parties, be served with and Boundaries Commission tion and advanced voting.suit papers by today. (IEBC) asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide a NGOs and politicians have Mr Juma had written to the clear data of how many Ken- objected to the idea of IEBC in-selection panel seeking to know yans are living in the diaspora volving the Ministry of Foreignwhy 10 out of 15 applicants for to ensure credible registration Affairs in diaspora registrationthe position were thrown out. He ahead of next year’s polls. and voting.also sought to know the crite-ria used in the shortlisting and “We are not going to allow Elections Observationasked to be furnished with the Group committee chairmaninformation by November 21. Brian Weke said the role of IEBC and that of the ministry But since the panel did not re- are distinct, thus the ministryspond to his request, he claimed should not be involved.through lawyer Victor Kariuki,qualified deserving applicants Mr Chiloba said: “As farcould be locked out without as the civil society and manyvalid legal reasons. other may not want IEBC to allow the ministry of foreign affairs, it is difficult to work without them when dealing with other countries,”
6 | National News Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION NYS probe > Duo was asked to make written submissions Senator pushes for publicationSummon Ruto aide, of all partiesMurkomen: Mbadi BY MAUREEN KAKAHPublic Accounts submissions. Mr Murkomen Kibet, who evidence before the JEFF ANGOTE | NATION A senator wants the Registrar ofteam warned against and Mr Kibet are reported committee indicates not onlylosing credibility for to have received money from received money from individu- Munya’s turn Political Parties compelled to have‘shielding witnesses’ individuals whose companies als under investigation but also all registered parties published. did business with the youth had a lot of contacts with the Meru Governor Peter Munya when heBY JOHN NGIRACHU service. individuals in question,” said appeared before Senate Public Accounts Through lawyer Zachariah@JohnNgirachu Mr Mbadi in his letter. and Investments Committee yesterday at Mwambi, Nyamira Senator [email protected] Mr Kibet is said to have Parliament buildings. Mong’are Okong’o accused Ms Lucy received Sh1.5 million from He expressed concern Ndung’u of failing to fulfil her man-Amember of the Public Ac- Mr Ben Gethi, who has been that the committee, one of date. counts Committee now charged in connection with the Parliament’s most powerful wants a Jubilee senator scandal, while Mr Murkomen’s committees, risks losing its He also wants her ordered toand an aide of Deputy President law firm is said to have received respect and dignity by virtue appear in court in person withinWilliam Ruto to appear before Sh15 million from Out of the of its mandate and its report seven days to explain why she hasthe team over the National Box Solutions Limited, which would lack credibility if it is not done so as well as make publicYouth Service scandal. was contracted by the State seen to be shielding some wit- particulars her office has received Department of Planning but nesses from interrogation. from all political parties. Suba MP John Mbadi said paid out of NYS accounts. Complied with rulesElgeyo-Marakwet Senator “For the committee to comeKipchumba Murkomen’s public “There is no justification for out as neutral, objective and fair The senator said the country isresponses to the information leaving out Senator Murkomen, in the whole saga, everybody heading into the election periodsubmitted to the committee who seems to know a lot, and who is adversely mentioned yet there are parties which have nothave caused more confusion (should) get similar and equal complied with requirements of theand raised concerns requiring For the committee treatment including being law of having parties’ informationdeeper interrogation. to come out as asked to appear before the published in the Kenya Gazette. neutral, objective committee without exceptions,” Mr Mbadi wrote to commit- and fair in the whole said Mr Mbadi. He argued that the publication istee chairman Nicolas Gumbo, saga, everybody who is meant to acknowledge that all politi-who last week said the com- adversely mentioned He said the “popular inter- cal parties have complied with allmittee would make a decision should get similar and est” in the matter requires that conditions of full registration.on whether Mr Murkomen equal treatment” those adversely mentioned ap-and the DP’s aide, Mr Farouk John Mbadi, MP pear before the committee. “It is just and equitable that thisKibet, would be summoned matter be heard on a priority basisafter looking at their written On Tuesday, the senator said so that grievances herein may that a law firm in which he is a be remedied without delay,” Mr partner – Sing’oei, Murkomen Mwambi said. and Sigei Advocates – did not handle money from any client He said there had been futile ef- who worked for the NYS. forts to have the registrar’s office make the said publication as she is either “unwilling or has neglected duty”. The matter is to be heard before High Court judge Edward Muriithi for directions. ODM wants legislator in fist fight with colleague releasedThe Capital Markets Act BY JOHN NJAGI Assault case JEFF ANGOTE | DAILY NATION Over 10 ODM lawmakersChapter 485A of the Laws of Kenуa Regulation 19(2) of the Capital Markets (Securities) (Public Offers, ANSWERED ODM MPs confront ParliamentListing and Disclosures) Regulations, 2002 & Paragraph G.05 (1) (f ) and (2) of the Fifth Schedule of the yesterday called for the release CHARGES Police Station police chief yes-Capital Markets (Securities) (Public Offers, Listing and Disclosures) Regulations, 2002. Laikipia North MP Mathew terdaycalling for the arrest of Lempurkel, who they claimed An MP accused of assault- Nominated MP Sarah Korere.The board of Familу Bank Limited (the “Companу”) make this announcement pursuant to Paragraph had been abducted and his ing a colleague at the Office tion cells. He appeared in courtG.05 (1) (f ) and (2) of the Fifth Schedule of the Capital Markets (Securities)(Public Offers, Listing and whereabouts unknown. of the President was re- yesterday, was granted bail butDisclosures) Regulations, 2002 and for the information of investors and the general public. Earnings for arrested immediately fol- he was re-arrested and driven tothe current financial уear ending 31st December 2016, are forecast to be lower than 25% of the earnings ODM chairman John Mbadi lowing his release on bond an unknown location accordingfor the same period in 2015. claimed the law was being after being charged at the to his ODM colleagues. applied selectively, since nom- Milimani law courts. His lawyer, Mr Saitabao Kan-The board has noted that despite a healthу growth in gross income during the уear, the earnings for the inated MP Sara Korere, with Laikipia North MP Mathew chori, said the MP was taken tofull уear will be adverselу affected due to high interest eхpenses, reduced interest income as a result of whom Mr Lempurkel is said Lempurkel (ODM) was Directorate of Criminal Investi-capping of interest rates from September 2016, and increased provision for doubtful debt. The earnings to have exchanged blows in a driven away by a police ve- gations headquarters to recordwill further be affected bу a one off charge in the Voluntarу earlу retirement scheme in the ongoing boardroom at Harambee House, hicle after he denied, before further statements over reasonstransformation program. The board is confident that the transformation measures put in place will bring had not been arrested. a senior principal magistrate that had not been disclosed.greater efficiencу and productivitу and see improved performance bу the companу in the coming уear Joyce Gandani, assaulting Mr Kanchori was amongand beуond. The lawmakers said if he nominated MP Sarah Korere dozens of supporters from Mr was not released by yesterday (Jubilee) at the office of In- Lempurkel’s Laikipia NorthBу order of the Board evening, they would take un- ternal CS Joseph Nkaissery Constituency, who campedCEO & Managing Director specified action”. They said on November 21. The case outside Parliament Police Sta- the police were being used to will be heard on January 18. tion, where the lawmaker wasDISCLAIMER: This announcement is for information purposes onlу. It has been issued with the approval of the Capital Markets settle political scores. seized on Monday.Authoritу pursuant to the Capital Markets (Securities) (Public Offerings, Listings and Disclosures) Regulations 2002 as amended. — Richard MungutiAs a matter of policу, the Capital Markets Authoritу assumes no responsibilitу for the correctness of the statements appearing Mr Lempurkel was arrestedin this announcement. on Tuesday and spent the night at Kileleshwa police sta-
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8 | National News Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION Health > Mombasa had 500 cases in January which had increased to 1,200 by September BRIEFLYChickenpox outbreak confirmed BUNGOMAMinistry BY ELIZABETH MERAB More about Uhuru to preside oversays @emcleans varsity’s first graduationMombasa [email protected] HOW ONE CANand Nairobi CATCH DISEASE: President Uhuru Kenyatta will to-have The Health ministry has con- day preside over Kibabii University’sreported firmed an ongoing outbreak nContaminated surfaces, inaugural graduation ceremony incases but of chickenpox in Mombasa and objects such as toys or his capacity as chancellor. Kibabiithere is ‘no and Nairobi. beddings. was awarded a charter last year,cause for nTouching chickenpox blis- making it a fully-fledged university.alarm’ Although the ministry says the ters or the shingles rash. “President Kenyatta is pleased to outbreak is not a cause for alarm, nFace-to-face contact with see the transformation of life around the Director of Medical Services FILE | NATION an infected person. Kibabii town, which has grown from advised the public to limit contact nBeing in the same room as a sleepy hamlet to a booming com- with those infected so as to avoid A child from Nairobi West who contracted chickenpox at school. The an infected person for 15 min- mercial centre, driven by activity in- its spread. Health ministry has said there is no cause for alarm. utes or more. spired by the university,” said State nChickenpox is contagious House spokesperson Manoah Esip- Speaking to Daily Nation until all the blisters have isu. He said President Kenyatta will on phone, Director of Medical scabbed over, which usually also tour Webuye Pan Paper Mills. Services Jackson Kioko said happens about five or six chickenpox is a self-limiting dis- days after the rash appears. — Ouma Wanzala ease in which a patient can recover nIt is normally mild and gets without getting health care. better on its own but some NAIROBI people can become seriously “It happens a lot during holi- ill and need to see a doctor. Portland boss accused days and we always pick up the of sexual harassment cases through enhanced aware- who are infected,” said a source Press. Dr Kioko said so far, only disease caused by the varicella ness among the public,” said Dr from the ministry’s Department two counties, Mombasa and Nai- zoster virus , which spreads East African Portland Cement Kioko. of Disease Surveillance. robi, had reported the cases. easily to people who have not Company’s Chief Executive Officer had it before. Simon ole Nkeri is embroiled in a le- Last week, the ministry began At first, the ministry had said “The burden of the disease is gal tussle with a top manager in the investigating suspected cases of cases of patients presenting with usually very low and so is the Chickenpox spreads through firm over sexual harassment allega- an outbreak after patients reported big painful rashes in county hos- mortality, that is why we have droplets in the coughs and sneezes tions. Ms Lucy Rimanto Molonket, an upsurge of the disease. pitals had increased in Mombasa. not had cases of people dying,” of an infected person and results the head of sales and marketing, But, confirmation of the cases was he said, adding that there was in a characteristic skin rash, which accuses Mr Nkeri of frustrating and According to the ministry’s de- poor because the counties were nothing to worry about. eventually scabs over. harassing her at work besides sexu- partment of disease surveillance, reluctant to report them. ally harassing her on August 31. She Mombasa County has had the dis- Chickenpox is a common Whereas the infection is usually further accuses him of spearheading ease since January, with about 500 “We are still waiting for infor- airborne illness that mainly af- mild and clears up in a week or her transfer from a position she has cases being reported. mation from Nairobi County. They fects children and causes small, so, it can be dangerous for some served since 2014. Justice Nelson have just been promising but are itchy blisters which first appear people, such as pregnant women, Abuodha extended orders stopping In September, the cases in- yet to deliver,” added the source on the chest, back and face be- newborns and people with a weak- her transfer. The case will be men- creased to about 1,200, with who spoke in anonymity as they fore spreading to the rest of the ened immune system. tioned on January 23. majority of the patients being are not allowed to speak to the body. It is a highly contagious young children. — Maureen Kakah “The disease is more prevalent NAIROBI in dry and overcrowded places and, therefore, we are advising School found carrying people to improve their hygiene out tuition deregistered level and limit contact with those The registration certificate forTrump’s AG choice wary of Kenyans in US military Happyland primary in Nairobi has been suspended after the schoolBY KEVIN J KELLEY that immigrants in the military are more “How did he get in the Navy?” Several Kenyans are known to have ignored a ban on holiday tuition.IN NEW YORK likely than US citizens to be spies. Senator Sessions asked in regard to served honourably in the US armed The Ministry of Education has now Mr Edwin Kigathi Gitau. Mr Gitau forces, including in Afghanistan. directed the school management to President-elect Donald Trump’s He drew a hypothetical contrast be- was acquitted in 2015. apply for re-registration. In a No-choice for attorney-general suggested tween a Kenyan immigrant and a person US law permits immigrants who vember 21 letter to the headteachertwo years ago that Kenyans could be- from his own state. “I just think in terms Referring to education requirements join the armed forces during periods signed by Ms Leah Rotich on behalfcome spies if allowed to join the US of who’s going to be most likely to be a for serving in the US military, Sena- of conflict to apply for naturalisation. of Education Principal Secretarymilitary. spy: somebody from Cullman, Alabama, tor Sessions added, “I’m wondering: The United States has officially been Belio Kipsang, the school was rep- or somebody from Kenya?” could you get good test scores from designated as being in conflict since rimanded for ignoring ministry Mr Jeff Sessions, a Republican his high school? Could you get a good the terrorist attacks of 2001. directives. Last week, the Principalsenator from Alabama, told a radio in- Mr Trump’s announced pick for at- grade point average from Kenya or Secretary and officials stormed theterviewer in 2014 that undocumented torney-general also cited the case of a wherever?” Mr Sessions was taking issue with school and found about 98 pupils onimmigrants should not be allowed to Kenyan in the US Navy who was ar- a proposal in Congress to make some holiday tuition.serve in the US armed forces. rested in Alabama in 2014 on charges The Intercept, a US online publication, undocumented immigrants eligible for of attempting to extort $50,000 from published Mr Sessions’ comments on military service and eventual United — Ouma Wanzala One reason, Senator Sessions said, is a local bank president. Tuesday. States citizenship.
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 National News | 9 justice > Maraga and Mwilu condemn assault on two officers and complainantMagistrate attack raisesqueries on court securityElectrician stabbedthree people afterbeing sentenced tothree years in prisonBY NATION TEAM SULEIMAN MBATIAH | NATION ANTHONY OMUYA | [email protected] Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu comforts magistrate Eunice Kelly when she visited the Nakuru Law Mr Mohamed Ismael, who was found with a knife at Kibera courts,Tuesday’s attack on a Courts yesterday. Right: Michael Kuhora Njeri, who allegedly stabbed Ms Kelly, in court yesterday. where he had gone for the mention of an assault case against him. magistrate and two other people by a convict has Another magistrateexposed security lapses in escapes from attackerKenyan courtrooms. said he was “slightly drunk” The court directed that he a police officer and wish them BY DAVE OPIYO said Ms Alego. “The attacker Michael Kuhora Njeri, an at the time of the attack and remains in custody until tomor- quick recovery,” Justice Maraga AND BENSON MATHEKA then sat on the magistrate’selectrician, was yesterday ar- pleaded for forgiveness, saying row, when details of the case said before sending his deputy chair as police officers rushedraigned for attempted murder he had a wife and a child “and would be read to him. Philomena Mwilu to Nakuru. “I Another magistrate has been into the room to contain theand obstruction of justice. I am also an orphan”. want the public to know that we attacked at the Kapsabet Law situation.” Former Law Society of Kenya will continue to discharge our Courts in Nandi County. The prosecution said he Kuhora however denied (LSK) Rift Valley Chapter chair- duties without fear.” Ms Alego said the suspect bitassaulted Resident Magis- obstructing court duties and man Benard Kipkoech Ng’etich Senior Resident Magistrate a court orderly’s finger, hit onetrate Eunice Kelly, Ms Edith causing disturbance at the yesterday said courtrooms In Nakuru, Deputy Chief Cherono Kesses was attacked of the policemen in the eye andAdhiambo — a complainant court. should always have enough Justice Mwilu announced yesterday as she was hearing a tore another’s shirt.— and Police Constable Re- security personnel. that the security system will case in which an enraged sus-gina Wanjiru. I condemn the be strengthened to ensure pect, identified as Ayub Kiprono She added: “After being sub- attack on the “Police commanders should the safety of court users and Maina, 29, had been accused of dued, he was handcuffed and Kuhora told the court that he magistrate, the ensure courts are highly officials. “creating a disturbance” at a returned to the police station.”got furious when the magistrate complainant and.. guarded,” said Mr Ng’etich. family event.sentenced him to three years officer and wish them The DJC said there will Police in Nairobi said Mr Mo-in prison in the assault case quick recovery...We He said even if the law does be increased surveillance at Also yesterday, a 33-year-old hamed Ismael alias Daddy Ismaagainst him. will...discharge our not allow handcuffing of the ac- entrances and in courtrooms man was arrested at the Kibera (above) had a knife as he entered duties without fear” cused in court, those convicted from next week. Law Courts with a knife. the Kibera court for the mention According to witnesses, the David Maraga, Chief should be cuffed immediately. of an assault case against him.enraged man pounced on Ms Justice “The Judiciary is working The two incidents come barely A security guard, Mr MosesAdhiambo before turning on Meanwhile, Chief Justice closely with the Ministry of a day after Ms Kesses’s colleague Wamalwa, said he detected thethe magistrate and the court David Maraga condemned Interior and National Co-or- was stabbed in Nakuru. weapon when frisking him.orderly. the attack and said the Judici- dination,” said Justice Mwilu. ary will not be intimidated by “We have requested for more Senior Principal Magistrate “When I asked him what the Only one security officer cowardly acts. security officers to man courts Dolphina Alego said the at- knife was for, he said it was anwas in the court at the time and avert similar incidents.” tacker jumped over the dock and exhibit,” said Mr Wamalwa.of the attack. The Nation has “I condemn the attack on the charged at the magistrate.also established that most or- magistrate, the complainant and Mr Ismael is expected to bederlies are fresh graduates of “The magistrate ducked and charged tomorrow with planningpolice training colleges. dashed out of the courtroom,” to commit a crime. Kuhora said he got the screw-driver he used in the attackfrom government offices wherehe was working as a casual. He
10 | National News Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION Audit report > Funds lost to incomplete projects or poorly done jobs needing repairs Auditor: Counties paid firms millionsCounties in central Kenya without vouchersalso record massive losses BY FAITH NYAMAI 147m AmountNyeri on the spot for The auditor-general has spent topurchasing medical buy motor vehiclessupplies for a hospital put counties in Ukambani in Machakos but isunder construction region on the spot for unaccounted for. spending millions of shil-BY PATRICK LANG’AT Queries raised FILE | NATION lings on projects without 239m Amount@PatoSuge supporting documents. [email protected] MISUSE OF FUNDS Auditor-General Auditor Ouko has questioned irregularly paid leave to putAND FAITH NYAMAI allowances, duplicated revenue receipts and suspect projects in counties. In Machakos County, up [email protected] Laikipia: The auditor-gen- Auditor-General Edward County offices and eral has questioned millions Thika Sub-county, leading to mas- Mr Ouko said that there were Ouko has questioned Sh147 governor’s residence.An audit report has shown of shillings paid to unskilled sive losses. The auditor-general cases of nine employees that ir- million spent to purchase massive losses of tax casuals to work at Nanyuki flagged a Sh328 million variance regularly received double salaries motor vehicles and other 276m The payers’ money in central and Nyahururu hospitals. in the total payroll figures and amounting to Sh2.4 million. equipment but cannot be amountKenya counties, similarly to other Nyandarua: The county those the county claimed it paid accounted for as payment the auditor says isdevolved units in the country. government is on the spot out, a Sh26.8 million variance in The auditor-general flagged vouchers and procurement unaccounted for in over irregular reallocation the purchase of various goods and the construction of the Sh250.82 processes followed were Kitui County. The report shows irregularly of Sh61m development services and Sh149 million that million Maragua milk processing not provided.paid leave allowances, duplicated funds. According to the was re-allocated to projects that plant that was still incomplete 10 for emergency projects.revenue receipts leading to loss of auditor, Sh21m was used in were not budgeted for. months after its expected open- The auditor has also Mr Ouko has also ques-millions, and payments for billions renovating leased premises, ing date. questioned the installationworth of projects that were either Sh9 million was paid to He noted that the county had of 13 CCTV cameras at a tioned Sh239,095,692not viable or incomplete. certified workers however 30,053 properties, some in prime Kirinyaga county government cost of 104 million, where million spent on the con- the remaining Sh31 m is not plots, which were valued at zero came on the spot over the pay- only five are complete and struction of the county Nyeri County paid Sh30 million accounted for. shillings hence attracting no land ment of employees outside the working. government’s office block,to all its staff as leave allowance rates at a time when the county payroll system and double pay- the governor and deputybetween December 2014 and Feb- with Jkuat Enterprises to review had accumulated uncollected rates ment of employees. According to Mr Ouko, governor’ residences asruary 2015 with no leave forms the coffee situation that he says of Sh2.652 billion. the county government also contract agreements weresigned and in what the report said had no findings and whose fig- According to Mr Ouko the lost millions of shillings on not provided.was untenable. ures were “exaggerated and Further, the county had 413 county spend Sh220 million a borehole, which was never uneconomical.” houses from which it had Sh78 to pay 362 staff outside the successful. The construction of Auditor-General Edward Ouko million of uncollected rent. system. the Sh31,706,748 millionquestioned the purchase of medi- In the deal, the organisation Mr Ouko has also Kalamba fruit project wascal equipment worth Sh25 million was paid Sh22.5 million as pro- In Murang’a, under Governor The staff included early child questioned irregular also put under scrutinythat were still lying idle due to fessional fees, Sh3.98 million as Mwangi wa Iria, the audit found hood teachers, Youth polytechnic distribution of 165 tanks as the auditor could not“lack of reagents to operate it per diems, and Sh3.6 million as 711 duplicated receipts worth instructors, ESP staff, clinical of- valued at Sh10.7 million be provided with relevantand lack of suitable space for its local taxes. Sh6.58 million and 28 that was ficers and doctors of the defunct for boreholes in Matungulu procurement documents.installation.” marked ‘zero’ revenue. council. sub-county once drilled. “There was also irregular In Governor William Kabogo’s purchase of two drum roll- Similarly, he said the purchase Kiambu, Mr Ouko said that the Mr Ouko questioned a Sh218 “The salaries paid outside the The county is also on ers worth Sh18,388,000of Sh472 million supplies for Oth- county duplicated Sh359 million million irrigation plant in Kimathi/ payroll may not be included in the the spot for irregularly and construction of countyaya Sub-county hospital from the worth of receipts, most of them in Githuri that he said was prone financial statements, further pay- spending Sh28 million on assembly blocks at a costMinistry of Health was ill-advised to bursting each time the water ment of staff outside the payroll constructions of markets. of Sh46,501,645, whichas the hospital was still under rises, showing a possibility of poor distorts the determination of the could not be confirmed,”construction. workmanship similarly to Sh539 national wage bill which is cru- Further, Sh19.8 million he said. spent on roads with the drainage cial for planning purposes by was spent to purchase fer-No evidence system remaining poor. the National government,” said tiliser but no distribution In Kitui, Mr Ouko Out of the supplies kept at Mr Ouko. list was provided to confirm has questioned the the beneficiaries. Sh23,896,000 millionKemsa-Nyeri offices and a con- spent in the procurementstituency hall, a total of Sh12.6 In Makueni County, the of 17 ambulances.million were unavailable. auditor has questioned Sh29.5 million spent for the The auditor has In the period under review, Mr purchase of four parcels of questioned irregularOuko said, Nyeri County entered land by the county. procurement of tractors,into a Sh15.8 million agreement insurance and non-phar-with the Kenya Red Cross for Questions on Sh9. 9 mil- maceuticals by the countydisaster management response, lion spent in procurement government.yet budgeted other funds for the of computers, printers andsame purpose and there was no digital cameras have also Mr Ouko further saidevidence that the humanitarian been raised. According to the county had unsup-organisation delivered. the auditor, scrutiny of the ported payments totalling supporting documents to Sh276,946,580 million The auditor also questioned a showed that the purchases which may have led to lossSh28 million consultancy contract were not supported by quo- of public funds. tations. The county government could not also account for money spent to purchase a Sh 11.5 million prime mover and Sh13. 766 million paidReport: Millions collected from city parking lots unaccounted forBY FAITH NYAMAI The examination of revenue returns 741 Amount in millions because of nonpayment, said the Audi- of computers, printers and digital cam- Several questionable expenditures by reflected off-street parking revenue of of shillings allocated tor-General. eras. According to the auditor, scrutiny Sh23.6 million while Sh36.3 million was for construction works but of the supporting documents showedthe Nairobi County government have expected from maximum occupation. contractors abandoned jobs for In Machakos, the county govern- that the purchase was not supportedprominently featured in the current non-payment ment spent Sh19.9 million to purchase by quotations.budget report raising concerns over The report also showed that a fertiliser on June 5, 2015, however, nothe deepening graft related cases. further Sh165.9 million paid by five As a result of poor distribution list was provided to con- A total of Sh23.9 million spent in the departments and two hospitals had recording, county’s firm the beneficiaries. procurement of 17 ambulances during According to the report released no supporting payment vouchers. systems cannot the year 2014/2015 in Kitui County, wasby Auditor-General Edward Ouko, produce credible financial A review of the expenditure sched- questioned.the county government could not ac- “In the absence of supporting docu- statements that can ules on market construction contractscount for Sh12.7 million it collected ments for the above payments, the enable readers of financial provided that site visits to Mlolongo, According the auditor, audit verifica-from off-street parking. property and validity of the expenditure statement to rely on them” Kyumvi, Kathome and Kaseve mar- tions revealed that a requisition raised on use of goods and services cannot be Auditor-General’s report ket sheds revealed that there was no for the procurement of the ambulances The county government automated accounted for,” said Mr Ouko. accountability on payment of Sh28 did not give clear details or specifica-three off-street parking lots — the million. tions required.courts, Sunken Car Park and Intercon- The report also showed the countytinental. Although the automation was government awarded several con- In Makueni County, the auditor-gen- Mr Ouko pointed out that there wasdesigned to make revenue collection struction jobs for roads and drainage, eral questioned Sh29.5 million spent also irregular procurement of tractors,more manageable, it was observed that transport facilities, bridges and elec- for the purchase of four parcels of land insurance and non-pharmaceuticals.the system had frequent breakdowns trical works to different contractors by the county government.which could not be justified. totalling to Sh741.2 million. However, Further, the county is stated as hav- the contractors abandoned the works The auditor also raised a red flag over ing irregularly used Sh14.8 million in Sh9.9 million spent in the procurement organising a beyond Zero campaign.
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 National News | 11 Displaced > Youths flee as police accused of using excessive force in search for stolen firearmsMassive manhunt for police post raidersArmed gangsters attacked How can one officer be the gangsters, who are said to have fled “We don’t mind them getting into Security offic-station and stole seven left to man an entire in a vehicle. our homes to search for the guns but ers leave Bookerrifles and ammunition police station? Who had they should stop beating up people,” police post inafter hacking duty officer the key to the armoury? We GSU officers from Akichelesit he said. Mumias town, need answers because seven camp at the Teso and Mount Elgon KakamegaBY BENSON AMADALA guns in the wrong hands is border were also deployed to help in Mumias East MP Ben Washiali com- County, [email protected] disastrous.” the search. plained about the alleged beatings. to search for theAND JUSTUS OCHIENG Mumias East MP Ben Washiali stolen weapons,[email protected] The manhunt has been extended to “The police should use civilised as police officer respond to a distress call. neighbouring Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga means to recover the guns instead of Ezekiel JumaAmassive manhunt has been Reinforcements were brought in from and Siaya counties. beating up villagers,” he said. Webi, who was launched for an armed gang attacked with an that attacked a police post in the regional headquarters to hunt for Panic gripped Mumias after residents “Beating the villagers for their own axe while on dutyKakamega County and stole seven learnt of the attack while youth in the omission is wrong. They should own gets treatmentG3 rifles and 180 bullets at dawn nearby villages of Shibale, Lukoye and up that the mistake was theirs. How at St Mary’s Mis-yesterday. Mayoni have fled their homes to avoid can one officer be left to man an entire sion Hospital in the rigorous search. police station? Who had the key to the Mumias. The gangsters hacked a policeman armoury? We need answers because Western regional coordinator Mongoon duty at the Booker police post in A resident, Mr Shabban Wangalwa, seven guns in the wrong hands is dis- Chimwaga and Mr Ombati later held aMumias town, with an axe, seriously says officers were using excessive force astrous,” he said. closed door meeting with local policeinjuring him, before they broke into the as they raided the villages. bosses.armoury and stole the weapons. Mr Ombati said roadblocks have been mounted on all routes out of Mumias The police station is in a well-lit area town and on the major highways.and a short distance from Mumias “We have no idea what the motive ofSugar Company, which is usually under the attack was and who were involved24-hour security surveillance. but we are doing everything possible to try and recover the stolen guns and The station has seven officers who ammunition,” said Mr Ombati.work in shifts. The injured officer is being treated at St Mary’s Mission Hospital and plans Western region police boss Moses are being made to transfer him to theOmbati said the attackers, whose Moi Teaching and Referral Hospitalnumber is yet to be established, pre- in Eldoret.tended they were seeking assistancebefore they overpowered the officer. The officer was found lying in a poolof blood with serious head injuries byhis colleagues when they returnedfrom patrol. Mr Ombati said the attackers arrivedshortly after three other officers left to
12 | National News Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION Health > Pilot projects have been funded BRIEFLYVaccine launch KITUIexpected to cutmalaria deaths Woman’s body found hanging from ceilingClinical trials have shown tor of Global Fund said the vaccine was JEFF ANGOTE | NATIONthat the vaccine can potentially valuable in the fight against A sombre mood engulfed Kituiprotect children against malaria. “With the pilots funded, we are Now Ngong road matatus town’s California Estate yesterdaythe killer disease eager to see how it works in combina- cause mayhem in the city after a woman committed suicide, tion with insecticide-treated nets and reportedly over a quarrel with herBY ANGELA OKETCH indoor spraying,” he added. Drivers and touts of matatus plying the Ngong road lover. Police broke into Ms Chris-@angieoketch route argue with traffic policemen after they blocked tine Kawira’s house after her [email protected] The organisation says the vaccine major roads in the CBD yesterday decrying harassment alerted them, only to find her body would complement the package of from county askaris. They claimed the askaris harass dangling from the ceiling. Kitui Cen-The World Health Organisation recommended malaria preventive, di- drivers and touts. tral police chief Kennedy Osando has launched a malaria vaccine agnostic and treatment measures and asked residents to use better ways for children in Sub-Sahara. would be used alongside them. to solve rows. A man said to be her The vaccine acts against Plasmodium lover has recorded a statement.falciparum, the most dangerous malaria Paediatrician Walter Otieno of Kis-parasite on the planet. umu, said: “Last month, many children — Thomas Waita here were diagnosed with malaria. Vac- According to a statement by WHO, cines are safer than drugs and more UASIN GISHUadvanced clinical trials had shown acceptable for administration to peoplethat the vaccine (RTSS) could protect who are not sick and to those who are at Residents warned ofchildren against the disease that kills very low risk of the disease,” he said. cons fleecing jobseekershundreds of thousands every year. Dr Otieno added that the vaccine Police in Eldoret have warned res- Dr Pedro Alonso, of the world body’s would provide long-lasting protec- idents against falling prey to a groupmalaria agency said they had received tion. of con artists fleecing their victimsfunding for the first phase of the vacci- with a promise to offer them jobs.nation, which begins early next year. He added that other tools would have The fraudsters, County Police Com- to be used if progress is to be made mander Nelson Taliti said, demand “The pilot deployment of this first- towards elimination of the parasite. between Sh50,000 to Sh100,000generation vaccine marks a milestone from their victims. Mr Taliti saidin the fight against malaria,” Dr Alonso The tools the conmen had tried to dupe asaid. jobseeker by promising to secure MALARIA BURDEN ON him employment with the National “The pilot projects will provide THE CONTINENT Transport and Safety Authority.the evidence we need from real-lifesettings to make informed decisions Measures: Other measures used to — Gerald Bwisaon whether to deploy the vaccine on tackle malaria include use of insec-a wide scale.” ticidal bed-nets, spraying on walls, MOMBASAFight against malaria preventive treatment for infants and during pregnancy, prompt di- Women recruited into The vaccine pilots have been ap- agnostic testing and treatment with drug trade: county chiefproved by the Global Fund to fight effective drugs.HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and malaria at Lower: Deployment of these tools Drugs peddlers in Mombasa havea cost of $15 million (Sh1.5 billion). has dramatically lowered the ma- devised a new method of operating laria burden in Africa. — using women as conduits. During The vaccine was developed through Falling rates: According to WHO, a baraza at Jamvi la Wageni in Likonia GlaxoSmithKline and Path Malaria between 2000 and 2015, the rate of yesterday, County CommissionerVaccine Initiative partnership, with sup- new malaria cases in sub-Sahara fell Evans Achoki said security agentsport from the Bill & Melinda Gates by 42 per cent while mortality rates were disturbed by the development.Foundation. fell by 66 per cent. The county chief urged residents to Testing: As RTS,S is only partially give information on drug barons, “We recognises and commend the effective, it will be essential that assuring them of immediate action.leadership and support of funding agen- any vaccinated patients with a fever He said the government will sooncies and partners who have made this be tested for malaria. rehabilitate drug addicts.achievement possible,” Dr Jean-MarieOkwo-Bele, the world body’s director — Winnie Atienoof the department of immunisation,vaccines and biologicals, said. SIAYA Mr Mark Dybul, the executive direc- Sh3.9 million set aside to revamp historic siteHarsh rules accused of stifling film, music industry The county government has al-BY COLLINS OMULO through people who have no and smartphone applications protect children from inap- in Kenya to meet the rising located Sh3.9 million to rehabilitate Excessive regulation by educational background and has broken all barriers enabling propriate material. demand particularly in digital Got Ramogi, a heritage site, in a experience in the industry.” film makers to reach an almost broadcasting. bid to revive the Luo culture. Thisthe government is killing de- infinite range of audiences “As a film and broadcast comes amid preparations for avelopment in film, music and His sentiments were echoed across the globe. regulatory agency, we are alive “Our aim is to raise the three-day event dubbed the Gotbroadcast, a conference heard by Mr Salim Amin, a producer to the fact that technology con- profile of the local film indus- Ramogi Cultural Festival. The event,yesterday. with Africa 24. He said the gov- He said this calls for the tinues to open new, affordable try to achieve the impressive organised by Siaya County’s Tour- ernment needed to understand regulation of the industry to and convenient frontiers for strides achieved by others ism Department, runs from today Participants at the 8th that developments in technol- creation and distribution. like Nigeria, South Africa and to Saturday. Tourism Executiveannual Broadcast Film and ogy have changed the industry We recognise Ghana. These success stories Charles Akello said it will help toMusic Africa conference said making it hard to enforce some that technology “We, however, recognise that confirm that the film industry market tourist attraction sites.that too much regulation has regulations. is a double-edged technology is a double-edged has a huge potential to createhindered the film and music sword, it can be a sword. It can be a blessing and jobs and promote economic — Nelcon Odhiamboindustry stifling growth. He added that the govern- blessing and it can it can also be a curse” said Ms development,” she said. ment should “create systems be a curse on the flip Irungu. NAIROBI The conference brings where the industry can regu- side.” Ms Irungu urged produc-together those who create late itself.” Film classification She said it was important to ers and distributers to work Sh21m medical suppliesdigital media. board representative use the good side of technol- towards raising the standards found gathering dust Speaking during the same Emma Irungu ogy to develop the film and of the local industry to match An independent producer, event, Ms Emma Irungu, music industry and protect global trends. Nairobi County health officialsMr Richard Rollier, said: “Op- representing Kenya Film children, said Ms Irungu. raided the county’s medical storesportunities in this industry are Classification Board chief ex- Failure to do so risk being on Tuesday evening and found non-endless but unfortunately our ecutive officer, said that the She however, said that the left behind in the era where pharmaceutical supplies valued atbiggest problem is too much emergence of new platforms film classification board was film making and distribution is Sh21 million. Speaking to the Nationregulation by government such as YouTube, web series committed to championing the undergoing a revolution. yesterday, Health Executive Bernard development of the industry Muia said officials received a tip-off that the supplies had been lying idle at the stores for years. Mr Muia said those responsible had been ordered to dispatch the kits to hospitals in 10 days and write a report. — Lilian Mutavi
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 | 13 FAMILY BANK LIMITEDUN-AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER DISCLOSURES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2016STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION GROUP 30-Sep-15 31-Dec-15 BANK 30-Jun-16 30-Sep-16 OTHER DISCLOSURES GROUP 30-Sep-15 31-Dec-15 BANK 30-Jun-16 30-Sep-16 Un-Audited Audited Un-Audited Un-Audited Un-Audited Audited Un-Audited Un-Audited A ASSETS 30-Sep-15 31-Dec-15 30-Sep-16 Shs.`000 31-Mar-16 1.0 NON-PERFORMING LOANS AND ADVANCES 30-Sep-15 31-Dec-15 30-Sep-16 Shs.`000 31-Mar-16 1 Cash ( both Local & Foreign) Un-Audited Audited Un-Audited Shs.`000 Un-Audited Shs.`000 Shs.`000 1.1 (a) Gross Non-performing loans and advances Un-Audited Audited Un-Audited Shs.`000 Un-Audited Shs.`000 Shs.`000 2 Balances with Central Bank of Kenya 1.2 (b) Less Interest in Suspense 3 Kenya Government & other Securities held for dealing purposes Shs.`000 Shs.`000 Shs.`000 Shs.`000 1.3 (c)Total Non-Performing Loans and Advances (a-b) Shs.`000 Shs.`000 Shs.`000 Shs.`000 4 Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit & Loss 1.4 (d) Less Loan Loss Provision 5 Investment Securities: 2,696,128 2,779,634 3,119,495 2,696,128 2,779,634 2,800,379 3,051,672 3,119,495 1.5 (e) Net Non-Performing Loans and Advances(c-d) 3,131,713 3,514,571 6,463,697 3,131,713 3,514,571 4,321,072 5,165,816 6,463,697 3,283,819 3,387,458 4,471,372 3,283,819 3,387,458 6,636,782 4,778,805 4,471,372 1.6 (f) Discounted Value of Securities 609,091 635,346 959,941 609,091 635,346 822,454 796,238 959,941 (i) Held to Maturity: 1.7 (g) Net NPLs Exposure (e-f) 2,522,622 2,522,622 (a) Kenya Government Securities - - - - - - - - 2.0 INSIDER LOANS AND ADVANCES 1,406,600 2,879,225 5,503,756 1,406,600 2,879,225 3,498,617 4,369,579 5,503,756 (b) Other Securities - - - - - - - - 2.1 (a) Directors, Shareholders and Associates 1,116,022 1,486,206 2,054,416 1,116,022 1,486,206 1,555,213 1,768,858 2,054,416 (ii) Available for Sale: 2.2 (b) Employees 1,116,022 1,393,019 3,449,340 1,116,022 1,393,019 1,943,404 2,600,720 3,449,340 (a) Kenya Government Securities 7,391,451 7,239,783 5,645,865 7,391,451 7,176,616 5,852,201 5,654,092 5,594,870 2.3 (c)Total Insider Loans and Advances and other facilities 1,393,019 3,359,454 1,393,019 1,943,404 2,584,213 3,359,454 (b) Other Securities 1,981,572 1,568,326 926,985 1,981,572 1,568,326 938,961 1,485,752 926,985 3.0 OFF-BALANCE SHEET ITEMS - - 6 Deposits and balances due from local banking institutions 3.1 (a)Letters of credit,guarantees, acceptances - 89,886 - - 16,508 89,886 7 Deposits and balances due from banking institutions abroad 3.2 (b) Forwards Swaps & Options 8 Tax recoverable 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 3.3 (c)Other contingent liabilities 1,300,361 1,267,619 2,187,457 1,300,361 1,267,619 2,203,083 2,215,458 2,187,457 9 Loans and advances to customers (net) - - - - - - - - 3.4 (d)Total Contingent Liabilities 1,814,076 1,849,722 1,872,444 1,814,076 1,849,722 2,312,847 1,920,157 1,872,44410 Balances due from Banking Institutions in the Group 4.0 CAPITAL STRENGTH 3,114,437 3,117,341 4,059,901 3,114,437 3,117,341 4,515,930 4,135,616 4,059,90111 Investments in associates 7,023,424 4,688,360 2,346 7,023,424 4,688,360 4,011,834 1,090,781 2,346 4.1 (a)Core capital12 Investments in subsidiary companies 315,001 203,999 883,786 315,001 203,999 850,416 77,053 883,786 4.2 (b) Minimum Statutory Capital 3,251,771 2,324,101 2,926,494 3,251,771 2,324,101 2,341,195 2,720,087 2,926,49413 Investments in joint ventures - - 314,561 - - - 166,012 297,902 4.3 (c)Excess (a-b) 5,168,342 1,130,658 1,811,104 5,168,342 1,130,658 4,283,095 1,723,383 1,811,10414 Investment properties 55,767,387 55,767,387 4.4 (d) Supplementary Capital15 Property and equipment 52,775,003 55,853,882 52,775,003 55,853,882 58,691,557 57,751,958 4.5 (e) Total Capital (a+d) 230,398 181,300 181,300 230,398 181,300 181,300 181,300 181,30016 Prepaid lease rentals - - - - - - - - 4.6 (f)Total risk weighted assets 8,650,511 3,636,059 4,918,898 8,650,511 3,636,059 6,805,590 4,624,771 4,918,89817 Intangible assets - - - - - - - - 4.7 (g) Core Capital/Total deposits Liabilities18 Deferred tax asset - - - 1,000 4.8 (h) Minimum statutory Ratio 10,317,308 11,329,253 11,481,536 11,052,505 12,055,48419 Retirement benefit asset - - - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 - 4.9 (I) Excess 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,00020 Other assets 18,200 - - - - 18,200 4.10 (j) Core Capital / Total risk weighted assets 9,317,308 10,329,253 10,481,536 10,052,505 11,055,484 TOTAL ASSETS 127,400 108,200 4,009,797 4,000,496 4.11 (k) Minimum Statutory Ratio 2,555,116 2,574,169 2,556,688 2,532,141 B LIABILITIES 2,806,038 3,175,595 154,508 127,400 108,200 18,200 18,200 154,508 4.12 (l) Excess (j-k) 512,068 13,884,369 14,055,705 13,609,194 14,587,62521 Balances due to Central Bank of Kenya 421,269 2,799,423 3,169,491 3,354,038 3,780,682 416,132 4.13 (m) Total Capital/Total risk weighted assets 10,829,376 73,606,478 79,311,307 75,724,589 73,979,16822 Customer deposits 159,131 157,969 2,709 2,581 4.14 (n) Minimum statutory Ratio 70,235,64123 Deposits and balances due to local banking institutions 311,092 318,801 - 159,131 157,969 156,819 155,670 - 4.15 (o) Excess (m-n) 18.1% 17.4% 20.2% 22.5%24 Deposits and balances due to foreign banking institutions 48,600 2,657,162 310,638 317,624 310,785 440,336 2,627,271 5.0 LIQUIDITY 16.2% 8.0% 8.0% 8.0% 8.0%25 Other money market deposits 2,767 78,845,443 48,600 78,734,331 5.1 (a) Liquidity Ratio 8.0% 10.1% 9.4% 12.2% 14.5%26 Borrowed funds - - 2,581 2,581 2,581 5.2 (b) Minimum Statutory Ratio 8.2% 15.4% 14.5% 14.6% 16.3%27 Balances due to Banking Institutions Group Companies 1,233,275 - - - - 5.3 (c) Excess (a-b) 14.7% 10.5% 10.5% 10.5% 10.5%28 Tax payable 80,601,935 1,346,593 1,192,329 10.5% 4.9% 4.0% 4.1% 5.8%29 Dividends payable 81,281,366 80,554,920 1,325,075 1,864,417 1,200,161 4.2% 18.9% 17.7% 18.0% 19.7%30 Deferred tax liability 81,190,214 85,939,969 80,104,753 15.4% 14.5% 14.5% 14.5% 14.5%31 Retirement benefit liability 14.5% 4.4% 3.2% 3.5% 5.2%32 Other liabilities - - 2,279,199 - - - - 2,279,199 0.9% TOTAL LIABILITIES 63,485,789 62,710,859 53,473,867 63,561,947 62,730,867 65,872,792 54,837,309 53,515,421 C SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS 1,094,483 33.2% 30.8% 30.1% 24.7% 24.3%33 Paid up /Assigned capital 591,455 131,643 257,443 591,455 131,643 296,688 257,443 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0%34 Share premium - - - - - - - - 13.2% 10.8% 10.1% 4.7% 4.3%35 Revaluation reserves - - - - - - - -36 Retained Earnings 5,608,000 The above statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income and disclosures are extracts from the Bank’s financial37 Statutory loan reserves 3,505,030 5,587,720 8,862,182 3,505,030 5,587,720 - 11,136,828 8,862,182 statements.38 Other Reserves - - - - - 214,635 - -39 Proposed dividends - 5,164 - -40 Capital grants 217,849 30,441 210,225 36,951 - TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS 28,954 28,589 5,789 28,954 28,589 - 350,117 5,78942 Minority Interest - 873,870 - - TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS - - - - - 73,668,944 - - - - - - 888,214 750,136 706,517 886,511 747,662 1,472,132 700,509 68,717,292 69,239,388 65,584,997 68,784,121 69,263,432 68,093,073 65,620,543 1,245,187 1,245,187 1,287,108 1,245,187 1,245,187 1,245,187 1,245,187 1,287,108 Signed: David Thuku Wilfred D. Kiboro 5,062,517 5,062,517 5,875,686 5,062,517 5,062,517 5,062,517 5,062,517 5,875,686 Managing Director & CEO Board Chairman 47,656 70,045 83,034 47,656 70,045 71,615 82,699 83,034 5,026,047 5,136,746 5,510,109 4,912,202 5,021,549 5,345,168 5,092,219 5,363,451 503,236 527,484 504,509 503,236 527,484 546,537 529,056 504,509 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11,770,798 11,884,643 12,041,979 13,260,446 11,926,782 12,271,025 12,011,680 13,113,788 80,601,935 81,281,366 78,845,443 80,554,920 81,190,214 85,939,969 80,104,753 78,734,331STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME GROUP 30-Sep-15 31-Dec-15 BANK 30-Jun-16 30-Sep-16 Un-Audited Audited Un-Audited Un-Audited INTEREST INCOME 30-Sep-15 31-Dec-15 30-Sep-16 Shs.`000 31-Mar-16 1 Loans and advances Un-Audited Audited Un-Audited Shs.`000 8,258,102 Un-Audited Shs.`000 Shs.`000 2 Government securities 5,780,692 787,648 5,369,357 7,909,360 3 Deposits and placements with banking institutions Shs.`000 Shs.`000 Shs.`000 764,346 Shs.`000 4 Other Interest Income 572,691 222,217 2,627,112 347,657 518,148 5,780,692 8,258,102 7,909,360 536,392 176,921 218,122 211,640 Total interest income 572,691 787,648 518,148 165,916 10,032,314 92,831 143,682 536,392 764,346 211,640 7,055,692 159,517 6,027,968 8,782,830 165,916 222,217 143,682 32,956 2,996,506 7,055,692 10,032,314 8,782,830 INTEREST EXPENSE 1,816,668 3,261,998 2,507,373 1,823,701 3,269,496 1,223,556 1,933,393 2,517,6275 Customer deposits - - 144,487 - - 5,907 118,204 144,4876 Deposits and placement from banking institutions 655,658 410,700 655,6587 Other interest expenses 216,366 370,387 3,307,518 216,366 370,387 165,418 3,317,772 2,033,034 3,632,385 2,040,067 3,639,883 1,394,881 2,462,297 Total interest expensesNET INTEREST INCOME 5,022,658 6,399,929 5,475,312 5,015,625 6,392,431 1,601,625 3,565,671 5,465,058 OTHER OPERATING INCOME 634,966 878,115 403,032 634,966 878,115 186,201 310,015 403,032 8 Fees and commissions on loans and advances 1,132,364 1,509,780 1,078,393 1,132,364 1,509,780 348,168 720,356 1,078,393 9 Other fees and commissions 108,846 142,97110 Foreign exchange trading income 276,690 298,484 193,625 276,690 298,484 193,62511 Dividend Income - - - - - - - -12 Other income 41,316 65,928 212,129 290,650 186,239 98,341 127,739 684,532 1,239,270 89,145 Total non-interest income 2,256,148 2,977,029 1,861,289 2,142,361 2,814,118 1,764,195TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 7,278,806 9,376,958 7,336,601 7,157,986 9,206,549 2,286,157 4,804,941 7,229,253 OPERATING EXPENSES 113,483 211,875 573,138 113,483 211,875 80,894 299,299 573,13813 Loan loss provision 1,875,843 2,640,640 2,052,867 1,839,331 2,590,411 704,997 1,371,633 2,002,74914 Staff costs 40,27615 Directors’ emoluments 144,477 229,653 117,905 143,747 223,390 152,399 79,450 115,57816 Rental charges 349,290 486,533 469,950 349,290 486,533 169,727 310,503 469,95017 Depreciation charge on property and equipment 406,803 556,568 530,207 405,738 555,008 32,699 342,752 527,38618 Amortisation charges 73,063 100,557 73,063 100,557 584,720 71,45819 Other operating expenses 1,584,275 2,194,005 97,444 1,580,193 2,155,289 1,765,712 1,284,450 97,444 4,547,234 6,419,830 2,036,933 4,504,845 6,323,063 3,759,545 2,020,094 Total operating expenses 5,878,444 5,806,339 Profit Before Tax and Exceptional Items 2,731,572 2,957,128 1,458,157 2,653,141 2,883,487 520,445 1,045,396 1,422,91420 Exceptional items - - - 2,653,141 - - 1,045,396 - Profit After Exceptional Items 2,731,572 2,957,128 1,458,157 902,127 2,883,487 520,445 350,559 1,422,91421 Current tax 925,656 982,531 494,956 (54,183) 954,992 177,773 - 481,39322 Deferred tax (54,183) (8,349) (129) 1,805,197 (8,163) - 963,330 - 694,837 941,521 Profit After Tax and Exceptional Items 1,860,099 1,982,946 1,936,658 342,673 Other Comprehensive Income: - - - - - - - -23 Gains/(Losses) from Translating the Financial Statements of Foreign - (6,778) 12,990 - (6,778) (5,207) 12,655 12,990 - - Operations - - - - - - - -24 Fair Value changes in Available-fo-sale Financial Assets - - - - - - - -25 Revaluatation Surplus on Property, Plant and Equipment - - - - - - - -26 Share of other Comprehensive Income of Associates 1,860,099 (6,778) 12,990 1,805,197 (6,778) (5,207) 12,655 12,99027 Income Tax Relating to Components of other Comprehensive Income 1,976,168 976,320 1,929,880 337,465 707,492 954,511 Other Comprehensive Income for the Year Net of Tax TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR Family Bank is regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya
14 | Opinion Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATIONIt is time to demand WHAT OTHERS SAYaction on corruption Our elections are changing inThe Auditor-General’s latest report sheds light on strange and interesting ways suspected looted billions at the counties, rein- forcing the perception that corruption has been For several months re- If I were President Keny- CHARLES ONYANGO-OBBO By the same token, shoulddevolved. Since the introduction of the counties in 2013, cently, Kenya’s ruling atta, for example, why should the bigger opposition coali-the public seems not to have got value for money. Jubilee was in the news I bother when I can go over By loosening the tion come to be, then it will be as it gobbled up small parties your head and deal directly regional grip of less dependent on the reputed The counties have received more than Sh1 trillion, to form the Jubilee Party. with the governors on the old parties and charisma of Raila Odinga, ascalculated at about 15 per cent of the audited national ground, who have power in giving rise to local that would no longer be criti-income every year. By all counts, this is a tidy sum of Now the opposition looks part because of the patronage nativist organisations, cal for electoral outcome.money. But it seems the cash has not been put to good likely to coalesce around a of their office? Kenya could be backuse. The report, which examined at least 37 counties, big-tent rival thing that Mu- to the past, where one Finally, something else un-returns a verdict of guilty. In nearly all the cases, huge salia Mudavadi has proposed The result is that we seem party (Kanu) ruled for expected has happened. Thesums of money were paid for contracts and services that should come together under to finally be heading for a two- decades. The party that governorship races are slowlywere never completed, exorbitant purchases that were the banner of the National party system in Kenya. It is gets the calibration of becoming a contest amongnever delivered, revenues that were never accounted for, Super Alliance. probably a moot point what its alliance right could clans and villages, the presi-inflated costs for trips, and unaccounted for imprests. happens to the smaller par- be assured of at least 20 dential ones between rigid Barring a mega surprise, ties. If they do not join one years in power” Leviathan coalitions. Although the counties have introduced electronic proc- President Uhuru Kenyatta of the two big blocs, they willesses, ostensibly to streamline financial management, has the nomination of Jubi- perish. of Jubilee, where some are The most unpredictable,the systems are manipulated and falsified, opening up lee Party in the bag. If the wondering if indeed Deputy and the only classic multi-channels for pilferage. It is the same scenario at the na- National Super Alliance ma- People like Peter Kenneth President William Ruto can be party election, will be the onetional level, where the Integrated Financial Management terialises, or even if it does and Martha Karua are smart assured, should Kenyatta win for Nairobi governor.Information System has been converted into a pipeline not and Cord remains outside enough to understand this dy- the elections next year, thatfor milking the public coffers. County assemblies, which it, it seems it is there that we namic, and also what happens his mountain region base will This is because the Nairobiare constitutionally obligated to oversee the financial might see a contest. to the leaders of these parties. support him in 2022, it prob- electorate, because it will bemanagement of the county governments, have singularly ably will. ever the most diverse and rep-failed to do so. Not only are they challenged in terms However, while all this is Joining these blocs will give resentative of Kenya, cannotof competence to interrogate figures, the members are important in as far as it re- them a platform to launch Not because of any par- be organised around clans oralso thoroughly compromised. Add party politics to the lates to the 2017 elections, their quest for governorship ticular reasons of loyalty or even purely tribe.mix and the situation gets complicated. something else far-reaching — Ms Karua for Kirinyaga, paying back a good turn, but seems to have happened in and Mr Kenneth likely for because these “super” alli- Secondly, Nairobi — as the The tragedy of our times, as a nation, is that we have Kenyan politics. Nairobi. ances seem likely to be very spate of global conferencesreached a point where we have become inured and inflexible, making an exit of the past year and the riseimmune to corruption and theft of public resources. We are beginning to see the This is because some gov- from them very difficult or too of infrastructure that followsMany reports have documented huge financial losses, early impact of the 2010 Con- ernors have formed or are costly. it attest — has continued abut all that we do is lament in despair. All the agencies stitution and devolution. about to form their own par- dramatic recovery as a majorcharged with the responsibility of curbing such crimes ties, setting the scene for the African capital.— the Kenya Police Service, the Office of the Director While it was generally shaping of the future contestof Public Prosecutions, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption agreed that with devolution, for governorship. They will Kigali has probably done aCommission, and the Judiciary — are indifferent. and so much money and feature candidates sponsored better job of it, but that is the power over local affairs mov- by or allied to the governing point. The race is now really But we cannot continue like this. The time has come ing to the counties, national big-tent ruling party in Nai- between cities in Africa, notfor the public to rise up and demand that action be taken politics and the presidential robi and a nativist local party countries.against those looting the public coffers. elections would cease to be of the governor. a big deal, no one was sure When you are deciding onGive courts good security how that would come down in Which brings us to the a conference it is not between practice. meaning of all this. By loosen- doing it in Kenya or Rwanda.Two incidents that happened in the courts this week ing the regional grip of old It is between Kigali and Nai- bring into question the safety of judicial officers. It would seem devolution parties and giving rise to local robi. In the first one, the Nakuru resident magistrate, and governors have recon- nativist organisations, KenyaMs Eunice Kelly, was stabbed six times with a screw figured regional and tribal could be back to the past, The future ruler of Nairobidriver by a criminal whom she had just sentenced to politics. It is no longer easy where one party (Kanu) ruled will be the governor of a smallthree years in jail for assault. The convict also attacked to go back to the countryside, for decades. city state.an orderly and the complainant. In the second incident, emerge from there as a tribala suspect was yesterday arrested with a knife in a Kibera political overlord, and use that The party that gets the The author is publishercourt in Nairobi. to lay claim to a seat at the calibration of its alliance right of Africa data visualiser table of national government could be assured of at least Africapedia.com and ex- These attacks underline the danger that judicial in Nairobi. 20 years in power. In the case plainer site Roguechiefs.com.officers face and the implications for the administra- Twitter@cobbo3tion of justice. Such incidents are meant to intimidatethe courts and prevent them from pronouncing harshpenalties on criminals. They also show contempt forjudicial officers. Chief Justice David Maraga condemned the attacks,saying that the Judiciary would not be intimidated. The incidents call for a thorough examination of thesecurity of the courts. It is inconceivable that suspectscan easily arm themselves and enter courtrooms withoutbeing detected. Security officers must step up surveillance around thecourts. The judicial officers deserve protection so thatthey can dispense justice. More importantly, they mustnot be intimidated by criminals. 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DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 Opinion | 15GLOBALISATION THE CUTTING EDGEHomogeneity is dying fast, so we BY THE WATCHMANare better off embracing diversity GRAVE CONSEQUENCES. There may be differentOn November 9, the world to Hillary Clinton, and certainly BETTY MUTHONI GACHIRE leaders and judge them more versions on the much-hyped tunnel to ferry water from woke up to the shocking does not understand the effects harshly. In 2012, I argued in an Murang’a to Nairobi, but the naked truth is that when news of the election of of globalisation and thus fell for Like the Americans, article published in the Daily one tampers with a natural feature, the consequencesDonald Trump as president of Trump’s message that he can we elect rich people Nation that the former Deputy are always grave, warns Eliab Otiato. In his home areathe United States. It appears “fix” America. and do not question Chief Justice, Ms Nancy Baraza, of Bunyore in Vihiga county, he adds, the weather hasthe American Electoral College how they acquired although she had committed become harsher as a result of the clearing of forestssystem preferred the tycoon Donald Trump was also able their wealth or if they are an offence, was more harshly on the Maragoli hills in the mid-1980s, when Bunyorewith no public office experience to resonate with white males, qualified for leadership” judged because of her gender. used to receive enough rainfall. “Those who wantto Hillary Clinton, who has who feel disenfranchised as Men who commit similar or to divert Murang’a water should think of the conse-more than 30 years in public of- the population of minorities Hillary Clinton. In spite of her even worse offences while in quences.” His contact is [email protected].fice and international affairs. in America has increased. In impressive credentials, she was public office rarely face the the past 20 years, the minor- not trusted and was harshly kind of condemnation that Ms POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE. With the demon- Many commentators have ity population has doubled, in judged even though the elector- Baraza did. strations and post-election violence raging in some cit-said that this was a vote against some states even surpassing 50 ate did not seem to have any ies in the United States to protest at Donald Trump’sthe Washington establishment, per cent of the population. This issues with Trump’s obviously We have vilified white victory in the recent presidential election, Lazarusbut it was also a vote that car- has left the white population less savoury character. supremacists for their anti-im- Njagi says this is an opportunity for Kenya to giveried misogynistic and racial less dominant. They wanted a migrant sentiments. However, back to the Americans a dose of their own medicineundertones. return of the “great America” There are many parallels a recent report by the National called the travel advisory. Kenya, he proposes, should, they grew up believing their between the American and Cohesion and Integration Com- as the US did after the 2007 post-election violence, The choice of Donald Trump country was and so welcomed Kenyan electorates. Like the mission states that 32 of the similarly issue a travel advisory to its citizens wishingwould not have come as a sur- Trump’s call for an overhaul of Americans, we elect rich people 47 counties flout constitutional to visit the US. His contact is [email protected] if observers had carefully immigration policies. and do not question how they provisions and the County Gov-reflected on what has been hap- acquired their wealth or if they ernment Act in appointments INFORMED DECISIONS. As the General Elec-pening in America for the past Finally, there were the patri- are qualified for leadership posi- and promotions, discriminating tion slated for August next year draws closer, John20 years or so. The majority archal undertones that made tions. This is prevalent among against non-dominant commu- Ngige Mungai says, the voters should not allowof those who voted for Donald Americans feel uncomfort- the poor and lowly educated. nities, women, and people with themselves to be persuaded to choose the next cropTrump were from rural suburbs able with the idea of a female disabilities. of leaders based on anything short of solid perform-that had lost their manufactur- president. Although the US is We, like the Americans, are ance. He adds: “More often than not, our tribe, col-ing jobs to foreign countries a super power that preaches uncomfortable with women In this age of globalisation, our, and ‘our party’ syndrome have influenced us,due to globalisation and com- democracy and equal rights, homogenous communities only to end up having undeserving people in office.parative advantage. in practice, among developed are fast disappearing. Having We now have enough time and the measurement nations, America remains one diverse communities means tools to make informed decisions.” His contact is The next critical reason is of the most unequal societies there is a risk of increased [email protected] declining literacy rate of in terms of opportunities for ethnic/racial tensions, but ifAmericans. According to the women and minorities. For ex- managed well, diversity can A graduation ceremony at Moi University in Eldoret.latest study conducted by the ample, a research conducted in enhance a country’s competitiveNational Institute of Literacy in 2015 showed that the American advantage. To minimise global BLATANT RIP-OFF. Can someone at the KenyaApril 2016, 14 per cent of Amer- population did not think that conflicts, we must learn to be Medical Training College, or perhaps the Ministryicans (32 million) cannot read women could be effective politi- more inclusive and tolerant. of Health, under which it falls, explain to Dr Odidiand write. The exit polls indi- cal leaders because they lacked Owiti why a student who has no intention whatso-cated that over 80 per cent of stamina and were judged more The writer is a lecturer at the ever of attending a graduation ceremony must pay athose who voted for Trump did harshly. Clearly, these are the Kenya School of Government. compulsory fee of a tidy Sh5,000? And this, he adds,not have a college education. issues that were used against [email protected] after one has struggled hard to clear all the fees due.This population could not relate Somebody, he pleads, should save the already impov- erished parents from this blatant rip-off. His contact isCHARTER [email protected]’s great potential in maritime heritage MORAL OF STORY. Tom Mwiraria would like toLeaders recently adopted know why all the English stories approved for reader- the African Charter on PAUL ODHIAMBO As a coastal state of the In- In addition, a coastal state’s ship in the primary and secondary schools syllabuses Maritime Security, Safety dian Ocean, Kenya is likely to exclusive economic zone now must always carry moral lessons. According to him,and Development. The charter Although Kenya’s benefit from the effective imple- extends from the outer limits of “moralists will always ask what the moral of the storyhas been developed at a time coastline, territorial mentation of the charter. The territorial water to a maximum is”. He does not understand why some stories that dowhen African states are rethink- waters, and exclusive port of Mombasa plays a crucial of 200 nautical miles from the not contain moral lessons cannot also be chosen foring the potential of the blue economic zone have role in East Africa’s maritime country’s baseline. With the the young readers. “Some are just reports or meanteconomy in their territorial great potential, they have trade as many regional states recent discovery of natural gas to entertain, scare, soothe, criticise, satirise, praise, orwaters and exclusive economic yet to be fully exploited” use it to transport their exports in Tanzania’s coastal regions just plainly state certain facts.” His contact is info.swiftzones. and imports. The renovation of Pwani, Lindi, and Mtwara [email protected]. marine resources and minerals and expansion of the port is and in Mozambique’s Rovuma A number of African states is likely to boost Africa’s eco- likely to improve maritime trade Basin, the significance of UNSUNG HEROES. A very grateful Betty Angwenyiare engaged in offshore explora- nomic growth. The charter also in the region. The improvement offshore exploration of hydro- is full of praise for the staff of Kenya Bus Service intion of hydrocarbons, including intends to address maritime of safety at the port and secu- carbon resources is likely to Nairobi for a great display of honesty. On Novemberoil and natural gas. However, security challenges including rity along the maritime routes intensify among other Indian 4, Betty forgot her Sh970 change as she alighted frommaritime environmental degra- piracy, human trafficking, drug will be critical for Kenya’s blue Ocean coastal states. a bus and had almost lost hope. But on November 17,dation, illegal and unregulated trafficking, terrorism, illegal economy. Therefore, collec- she decided to follow it up and got a pleasant surprise.fishing, and trans-national crim- and unregulated fishing, and tive responsibility for securing Although Kenya’s coastline, Not only was the money handed to her, but also withinal networks in the oceans, robberies targeting ships and Africa’s oceans, seas, and water- territorial waters, and exclusive big smiles from two employees she got to know byseas, and waterways have be- fishing vessels. Security along ways under the AU Charter will economic zone have great po- only one name each, Siila and Obiero. “These are thecome great concerns to Africa’s maritime routes is vital to the be imperative for Kenya’s stra- tential, they have yet to be fully unsung heroes who can only make this country better.”coastal and island states. There- promotion of international tegic interest in its territorial exploited. Fish from fresh water Her contact is [email protected], the adoption of the charter trade. The charter also aims to waters and exclusive economic sources is still the main con-is timely as it will underline protect the maritime environ- zones. tributor to the fishery sector. Have an exemplary day, won’t you!states’ interests in the oceans, ment. Marine fisheries have inad-seas, and waterways. The Indian Ocean also equate facilities and technology, E-mail: [email protected] presents immense socio- especially for fishing in deep or write to Watchman, The main objective of the economic and political waters.Lome summit, during which opportunities to Africa’s ma- POB 49010, Nairobi 00100.the charter was adopted, was rine states. It has abundant The development of the Fax 2213946.to make maritime space a key resources, including fish, other maritime sector should be adriver of the continent’s eco- aquatic animals, hydrocarbon top priority of the government.nomic and social development. resources, and minerals. The Therefore, Kenya should ratifyThe charter aims at solidifying coming into force of the United the AU Charter on Maritime Se-Africa’s commitment to efficient Nations Convention on the Law curity, Safety and Developmentand effective management of its of the Sea in 1994 was a game and ensure that it is imple-oceans, seas, and waterways in changer to coastal states as mented effectively.order to benefit from the vast their sovereign territorial watersnatural resources in the water were extended from three nauti- The writer is a policy analyst atbodies. cal miles to at most 12 nautical the Kenya Institute for Public miles from their baselines. Policy Research and Analysis. Sustainable exploitation of
16 | Letters Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION The editor welcomes brief letters on topical issues. Write on e-mail to: [email protected] To the editor ationmedia.com You can also mail to: The Editor, Daily Nation, POB 49010, Nairobi 00100.Get highway bandits off TALKING POINT SHORT TAKESthe Kitale-Lodwar road Quack doctor heading hospital Emails from correspondents The festive season is not only shows rot in Ministry of Health BOYS’ WELFARE: We have advocated thea time for giving but also for un-lawfully taking other people’s The news that Ronald Kipro- FILE | NATION rights and privileges of girls and forgottenpossessions along the Kitale- tich Melly, an alleged quack about boys. Many organisations have beenLodwar road. Marich-Kainuk and doctor, headed a sub-county Ronald Kiprotich Melly (centre), an alleged quack doctor, is led away by the founded for the purpose of protecting girls.Kainuk-Kalemng’orok are the worst hospital is as hilarious as it is unbe- medics board chief executive Daniel Yumbya (left) and police on Monday. These include Inua Dada Foundation, Fida,stretches. AK47-totting young men lievable. It also shows the extent of Clinton Foundation and others. Girls’ edu-appear from the bushes as vehicles rot in the Ministry of Health. sites or househelps. But all the im- as to unravel all other quacks. cation has been given priority and promi-negotiate the rough, rocky, sandy posters do is go to the backstreet In fact, Mr Melley should be nent people have come out to support it.road at a snail’s pace. They then rob It is said that Mr Melly managed and come out with certificate. Now boys feel isolated and abandoned. Mythe occupants — in broad daylight! to intern and get posted by the sponsored by the government to heart goes to that boy who has no one toPolice at Marich and Kainuk seem ministry, was promoted to medical A department ought to be set up pursue a degree in medicine so as give him an ear and his pleas for a goodto be helpless or unconcerned. superintendent and even appointed to unearth fake certificates in the not lose this unique talent. life. We should uphold the rights of boys to head Meteitei Sub-County Hos- country by probing all holders of and girls equally. LOKULAN LAWRENCE, Lodwar. pital in Nandi County. sensitive and senior positions in the BERNARD KEMBOY, Eldama Ravine. private and public sector — lest our *** IMMACULATE OKENG’O, KakamegaTo end hunger, youth Recently, there was a case of country gets the dubious reputationshould eye agri-business a fake policeman and also ghost of being an “nchi ya kitu kidogo” The discovery of a quack doctor DISCO MATANGA: Government officials workers drawing salaries in Baringo (haven of corruption) as sung by who has risked several lives cannot who mediate at peace forums should focusDrought has led to lack of food and County. A Member of Parliament our very own Eric Wainaina. be wished away without getting to on funeral vigils, known as ‘disco matanga’.other basic needs in parts of Kenya. and the chief executive of a State the root cause of the matter. Many cases of fights and even murder haveBut the government can put this agency are being investigated for VERONICA ONJORO, Mombasa. been reported in villages during these func-suffering to an end. Youth make up forged academic certificates. *** It shows that our systems have tions which take place at night. The gov-the larger portion of the population failed. Criminals take advantage of ernment should ban the vigils or severelyand most of them are idle, waiting Corruption is not only about re- Ronald Melly, the alleged quack inefficient systems and weak laws, punish those who engage in crime duringfor scarce white-collar jobs. They ceiving bribes, mainly in the form doctor, deserves to be acquitted on as well as patronage, to achieve such cultural ceremonies.should be trained in agri-business of money or ‘gifts’, or stealing public three accounts. First, despite his ap- their goals.and given seed capital and a market funds, but also giving jobs to un- parent quackery, we have not heard JOAN OMONDI, Ahero, Kisumufor their produce. Involving the qualified people. How many knew that he killed a patient; second, he PHELIX OMONDI, Karatina.youth in food production through that Mr Melly was not qualified and is said to have saved lives. *** DIGITAL AGE: As Kenyans embrace thepromotion of agri-business can yet chose to keep quiet? fourth industrial revolution, digital tech-ensure national food security. Third, the senior officials who in- This man Melly has shown a pas- nology, something is amiss. Some county This culture of silence will kill us. terviewed and employed him are to sion to help people. Take him to governments require candidates for em- VINCENT OKUMU, Maseno. God knows how many blunders he blame. They should be pursued so medical school, not prison. ployment to apply through the post office. committed in his theatre gown. Why can’t they go digital like County 47Fund children’s homes to MOSES OTIENO, via email. that doesn’t accept hand-delivered applica-rid country of destitutes But what irks me most is his tion letters? If the counties accepted online smiley face as he is led away to the applications, they will have people from di- The increasing number of desti- cells. What I read in such a show verse geographical spheres applying withintutes has led to the growth of many of confidence is that he knows very a short time. After all, it doesn’t makechildren’s homes across the country well he will be released on, say, a sense to receive applications by post andto take care of the homeless. But Sh10,000 cash bail with a Sh50,000 then publish the shortlist on your website.some are overwhelmed. Besides surety as his case drags on for yearsbasic needs, there is medication, ed- before it is thrown out. RICHARD MWAURA, Nairobiucation etc. Relying on well wishersand donors to cater for the young But how deep and wide is this HOLIDAY TUITION: Schools are closed.Kenyans may not be sustainable. fake certificate syndicate? And how Teachers, too, have closed. But most par-The government should consider many more imposters do we have, ents haven’t; they have opted to take theirfinancing the institutions. These including in high places? Their children for holiday tuition. They fear thechildren are like any other Kenyan. existence is the reason why many many bad things that might befall their Kenyans do not have jobs. Univer- children while they are away at work. But FRANKLIN MUKEMBU, Tharaka-Nithi sity graduates are being employed this is the right time for parents to bond as casual workers at construction with their children, to review their perform-Kudos for locking out ance in school as well as character. Parentsrogue Uchumi chiefs Moi University broke? Wait till you see the rest need to have fun with their children. Chil- dren, too, need to rest, travel, know their The Capital Markets Authority’s The media were recently awash beating universities? For a number ‘scholars’ and graduates who know relatives, make friends and learn new skills.decision to bar those who misman- with news that Moi University is of years, public universities have little about what their degree cer-aged Uchumi Supermarkets from insolvent, a situation that seems focused on copycat parochial tificates are all about. IMBIAKHA MWANI, Idakho, Kakamegarunning public listed companies to worry all and sundry that such a approaches as a means to raiseand even fining them is laudable. gigantic, prestigious institution of income. But how has all this come to be? FAKE DEGREES: In a very short timeThat will help to tame the rogue higher learning is on its knees. The universities do not pay Education CS Fred Matiang’i has doneand salvage investors’ wealth. These include opening of more their part-time lecturers, they wonders. On examinations, only those whoWith the rot at Moi University, let But the reality is that the Moi campuses; and launching of don’t even pay their own lectur- really pass will go to Form One and the uni-the Commission for University management is simply honest. evening, distant and school-based ers the extra work allocated, they versity. After that, the offenders who daredEducation do likewise for those re- courses. don’t pay their suppliers on time, cheat in exams should be punished. Nowsponsible. Were other public universities they don’t pay rent for the leased that politicians were allegedly awarded to make known their financial There is also expansion of premises housing their town cam- degrees through the back door after paying MORIS KOMEN, Eldoret anguishes, the public would ques- courses as well as starting new puses. The list is endless. money, Dr Matiang’i should act. Names tion the rationale of their very ones without regard to the de- The bubble was bound to burst. circulating on social media include those existence. Perhaps they ought to mands of the labour market or the This may only be the beginning; who received unlikely First Class Honours have been closed and their assets envisioned national development we will see more of it. degrees. auctioned a long time ago. goals. As a result, the country has mass produced semi-illiterate GITHUI K GIKUHI, Nyeri. P R GITHINJI, Kiserian, Kajiado But where did the rain startre YESTERDAY’S QUESTION DEBATE QUESTION What do you think of the Pope giving powers to priests to forgive the sin of abortion? What can you advise NTSA to do with theLINCOLN KINYUA: Forgiving and forgetting is those who ask for forgiveness. So the Pope is right. reality, abortion is a crime of killing and whoever ambulances parked inone very important step. When one voluntarily con- NJERI NJUGUNA: I don’t think it is right; only God practises it is a killer and should be punished. its yard as countiesfesses, it is wise to forgive, bearing in mind that the can forgive sins. JOSEPH MACHARIA: The pope is right. The world fail to deploy them atsin will not be repeated. NORMAN KIGUHI: It is good for the Catholics. is changing and abortion for medical reasons is gen- highway black spots?MUGWE NGIRIA: Abortion amounts to murder, As the Pope said, we all fall short of God’s glory and erally accepted. But the ultimate forgiver is God.which God forbid and gave as one of the Command- thus need to constantly seek His mercy. VICTOR ABUKA: A priest will only forgive you Send your comments to mailbox@ments. But it is only God who can forgive sins. PHELLIX OMONDI: The Holy See cannot do so symbolically but the ultimate judge is God. ke.nationmedia.comAGGREY CHOREH LWUGI: The Bible says no sin without cause or reason; let the stand remain. OMWERI ROBIN: There is no sin that cannot beis greater than the other and God is ready to forgive JOYCE KABOCHI: He did the right thing. But, in forgiven as long as you ask for forgiveness from God.
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18 | Opinion Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATIONMULTINATIONALS ABORTIONInternational tax laws need reviewing Pope’s pardon call to reclaimGive to Caesar what GATUYU JUSTICE Getting superstar compa- affiliates in high-tax nations, These should include, our humanity belongs to Caesar, nies to pay taxes is an uphill then makes huge interest one, establishing a global urged Jesus. But the They engage mission. They operate in payment deduction, thus tax body to spearhead coor- The Pope’s decision to givesentiment worldwide has in aggressive the digital world, which is eroding the taxable base of dinated and comprehensive priests the powers to forgive thebeen that multinational com- tax planning characterised by high mo- the high-tax country. reform of international tax sin of abortion is an extensionpanies are not giving Caesar through base bility, reliance on data, and law. of the theme of his papacy, thata fair share of taxes. This erosion and profit network effects. Their busi- Fourth is the use of tax is, the mercy of God available toexplains the uproar from shifting techniques. ness models are multi-sided havens. Multinationals in- Second, establishing a anyone wanting forgiveness andtaxi operators on the Kenya This offers them a and operate on networked corporate holding companies unitary system where multi- healing and the chance to startRevenue Authorities’ ruling competitive advantage platforms. Their trading is in zero- or low-tax jurisdic- national firms are taxed as a anew.that Uber was exempt from over local companies” high-speed and payments tions, where they attribute single entity on consolidatedpaying VAT. are made online. Com- their profits, reducing the accounts and profits appor- It reminds us that abortion is tax unfair. mercial laws are yet to get overall corporate tax. Lastly, tioned to each country where a sin because it ends the life of a The advent of globalisa- Taxes are used to provide sophisticated enough to be they use inversions, where the multinational operates. human being. It deeply woundstion has led to the rise of in tandem with the evolution a superstar company shifts the psyche of the mother and alsowhat the Economist calls services to the people. When of the digital economy. its corporate headquarters Third is the abolition of harms her relationship with God,“superstar companies”. superstar companies fail to to a low-tax jurisdiction by tax havens for they distort prompting her to hide from Him.These include multinationals pay their equitable share These include, one, trans- acquiring or merging with a the international tax regime.such as Uber, Google, and of taxes, this is comprised. fer price manipulations in firm there, therefore reduc- Women who do not want toFacebook among a gaggle of Therefore, base erosion and intra-group, cross-border ing its corporate tax liability. Lastly, the territorial ap- have a baby or cannot afford toSilicon Valley unicorns that profit shifting presents the transactions. A multina- proach in taxation should keep it need to be supported tohave emerged as a new breed ugly side of globalisation, a tional company is able to Kenya has attempted to be enforced, obligating mul- have it adopted. Those whoseof “robber barons” that con- phenomenon Harold James, shift income from a high-tax tackle base erosion and tinationals to pay taxes in lives are truly threatened needsider the world to be their a Princeton professor, aptly jurisdiction to a low-tax one profit shifting by requiring the country where income is to be given the opportunity toplaying ground. describes as “globalisation through transfer mispricing. multinationals operating earned. This can be achieved terminate the pregnancy by eating its young”. in the country to formulate through country-by-country healthy, safe medical procedures, To maximise returns, Second is the use of roy- transfer pricing policies to tax reporting mechanisms then supported compassionatelysuperstar companies re- alty payment schemes on control transfer to foreign to spot tax payment mis- through the ensuing grief.duce their tax liabilities by intangible assets. Superstar affiliates. There are also thin matches between whereexploiting gaps in interna- companies are technology- capitalisation rules that put firms do business and where Let us stop discussing thistional tax laws. They engage intensive. Their value resides a ceiling on debt financing they are taxed. issue as though it is just a privatein aggressive tax planning in their proprietary intel- and deemed interest provi- choice for the mother (there is nothrough base erosion and lectual assets. They transfer sions aimed at preventing Of course, this is easier such thing as a purely private act;profit shifting techniques. these assets to their affiliates interest-free loans within a said than done, but if all human actions are social in in low or zero-tax countries multinational. In addition, achieved, these measures their nature and impact) and let This offers them a com- and have their head office tax laws attempt to restrict would bring fairness in us acknowledge the humanity, thepetitive advantage over local and affiliates pay royalties, artificial avoidance of perma- international taxation, cur- personhood, of the child.companies, which cannot eroding their taxable bases. nent establishments. tail base erosion and profitapply international tax rules. shifting techniques, and con- Let us reclaim our own human-This distorts competition Third is interest deduc- Addressing base erosion tribute to reforming global ity by supporting both the motherand causes countries to tions on intra-corporate and profit shifting requires taxation. and the infant boy or girl she car-suffer revenue losses. It loans, where a company inclusive and proactive ef- ries.threatens countries’ tax sov- located in a low-tax juris- forts to re-write obsolete The author is an advocateereignty and makes global diction extends loans to its international tax law rules. of the High Court of Kenya. FR BERNARD OWENS, via email [email protected] @gatuyu
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 19 COUNTY NEWS Forcomprehensive stories, go to nation.co.ke/counties SH13BN ROAD OPENS UP ISIOLO > TURKEY’S GIFTS TO MACHAKOS > Investors troop to former “Wild North’ resulting in Turkish Ambassador donates 288 bee keeping kits to construction boom and development. PAGE 20 residents of Machakos County. PAGE 22Embu >Wambora appeals to doctors as strike enters week twoBY CHARLES WANYORO Yesterday, most patients were deserted as clinical officers and Kenya Medical Practitioners, BRIEFLY Governor Martin Wambora has asked to seek medical attention nurses staged a go-slow. Pharmacists and Dentists Union either in neighbouring Kirinyaga Upper Eastern Secretary-General Meru >pleaded with striking doctors to County or at private hospitals. Mr Gilbert Nthiga, whose Mark Ndung’u said they would MP accuses Kiraitu of ‘sidelining’resume work as patients continue daughter was born at Siakago continue with the strike until the him, colleagues in key meetingsto be referred to private hospitals A check at Runyenjes, Siakago Sub-County Hospital on Tues- county government promotedfor the second week. and Embu Level Five hospitals day with an ailment said he had doctors and hires more. Two Meru MPs have joined their Tigania West showed patients had been dis- been referred to Embu Level Five counterpart David Karithi in accusing a Senator He said his government was charged and referred elsewhere. but found the doctors on strike. Talks between the doctors and Kiraitu Murungi-led political delegation of sideliningcommitted to improving their “They told me to go to a private Health Executive Pauline Njagi them in meetings with the Deputy President. Imentiworking conditions. At Embu Level Five Hospital, hospital,” he said. collapsed last week. North MP Rahim Dawood and Kathuri Murungi the outpatient department was (Imenti South) said they were “deliberately” left out of the meeting where a section of MPs andNyeri > Erratic weather patterns blamed for change in crop cycle Nyambene professionals held talks with Deputy President William Ruto on Monday. Mr Dawood saidCoffee farmers stare at low the three were also kept in the dark during a meetingprices due to late flowering with Water Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa despite his constituency being promised projects.Experts BY IRENE MUGO duction during the early crop in April. solely dependent on the weather, “Those who led the meeting were not interested inproject @wanjirumugo Consequently, the produce harvested county director of Agriculture Ephantus development but personal interests,” said Mr Karithi.increase in [email protected] in December will reduce. Mwangi said.early crop — David Muchuiwhich Coffee farmers could earn less this “Early crop next year will increase “When the normal weather conditiondoes not season after flowering of bushes by 40 per cent compared to last year,” normalize January and February the Nyeri >fetch a lot in the central region delayed for said Mr Joseph Njau, a coffee expert coffee will might be affected by cof-of money three months due to climate change in Nyeri. fee blight thus the coffee bean,” said Pair loses Sh77,500 to girls after that is also threatening to change the Mr Mwangi adding that would affect drinks are laced with drugs cash crops’ cycle. And while the production of the cof- production. fee may increase for the early crop, it Two men yesterday lost Sh77,500, cheque books The coffee bushes started flowering may affect the prices and payment rates But the interim director Agriculture and a wrist watch in a bar when their drinks were mid-November instead of October in to the farmer. and Food Authority (AFA) coffee di- spiked with drugs. One of the men’s Sh56,500 was readiness for the berries to be harvested rectorate Grenville Miili said farmers transferred from his mobile phone and Sh7,000 in May. “Coffee buyers are not in favour of should apply fertilizer to their crops to cash taken from his wallet while his colleague lost the early crop thus we expect reduced increase their yield. Sh4,000 in cash and Sh10,000 from his phone Traditionally, the fly crop also known prices for our bulk produce,” said Mr account. The two were revelling in an entertainment as the early crop is usually harvested Njau who is also the manager of the “This time there will be a prolonged joint in Nyeri Town. in May to July while the main crop largest coffee farm in Nyeri harvesting period. The weather has One of the men said the women who robbed them is harvested in November to early changed in that it is raining at the were working as hairdressers. “I do not understand January. All the factors that determine how wrong time, farmers need to apply how it happened because it is like they used other this year’s coffee will be bought are the fertilizers at the right time,” said powers. They borrowed a loan from the mobile But this will change this season due Mr Miili. money service provider and withdrew the money,” to erratic weather. Farmers are for 40pc Projected the man said. “I revealed to them my number.” Nyeri instance, projected to harvest their increase of According to the coffee expert, the Central OCPD Masai Makau said cases of people early crop throughout next year from early crop ongoing short rains have helped the being drugged and robbed were on the rise. April to August. which does not attract buyers crop to grow flowers after a prolonged water scarcity due to the ongoing —Joseph Wangui Also, there will be an increase in pro- drought. Embu >Shelteringfrom rain Hundreds protest over fears of eviction from Mwea settlementNairobi > Hundreds of Mwea settlement scheme residentsNairobians take yesterday held a peaceful demonstration to protestshelter under their against eviction threats. They appealed to theumbrellas at a National Land Commission and Lands Ministry forterminus in the help. Led by Mr Phillip Nzangi, the residents saidcity centre during a most of them had not received the title deeds beingsudden downpour issued by the Embu County Government and theyyesterday in the were afraid of being evicted. “We hear that title deedsafternoon. The city, have been issued but many of us have not receivedlike other parts of them. We hear that people who do not live here havethe country, has been benefited,” he said. Mr Nzangi said they were notexperiencing heavy involved in the demarcation and adjudication yetrains lately. they had lived on the land for 50 years and vowed not to leave. Last week, Embu Catholic Bishop Paul JEFF ANGOTE | NATION Kariuki asked the national government to scrutinise the allocation of the title deeds for the scheme. — Charles Wanyoro
20 | County Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION Isiolo > Transport has become cheaper and the region has recorded a business boomSh13b billion road opens up remote townModern BY VIVIAN JEBET from far-flung areas to Isiolo Town. med Ahmed said the number of “The road is a blessing to us. A lot Residents of Isiolo Townresidential @vivianbevah The smooth road connecting farms in passengers from Isiolo to Marsabit of people from Isiolo and neighbour- go about their business onbuildings [email protected] the nearby Meru County has reduced has increased with four bus compa- ing counties are doing business in Tuesday. Businesses areand hotels the cost of business. nies and a luxury shuttle plying the Marsabit Town. They carry fresh pro- sprouting in the town ow-fast coming Close to 10 years ago, it was Isiolo-Marsabit route daily. Before duce everyday especially vegetables ing to the new Isiolo-Mar-up as hard to believe that palatial Isiolo Matatu chairman Moham- this move, they would only use lor- and mitumba clothes,” he said. sabit-Moyale road.region buildings would line up the ries transporting animals and otherbecomes streets of Isiolo Town along the 503 Number of goods. According to Mr Ahmed, secu- VIVIAN JEBET | NATIONmore secure new 503km Isiolo-Marsabit-Moyale kilometres of rity has also improved unlike three road. the Isiolo-Marsabit-Moyale Initially, bus fare to Marsabit was years ago. “Tourists who visit Buffalo COMMENTS road which has given town Sh1,000 and Sh2,000 to Moyale Springs, Sarova Shaba reserves in The town was referred to as the a new lease of life from Isiolo but these have reduced Isiolo can now access the sites with Go to this link “wild north” because of its inac- to Sh800 and Sh1,500 respectively ease,” said county tourism executive to join the cessibility due to poor roads and because of the new road. Suleiman Shunu. debate and to insecurity. see views from other readers: But the Sh13.7 billion infrastruc- www.nation.co.ke tural project, which is part of the Lamu Port South-Sudan Ethiopia Transport corridor, has sparked an increase in trade and investment that would have otherwise remained a pipe dream for the locals, most of whom were herders. The building of the road is funded by the national government, the Af- rican Development Bank and the European Union. A survey by the Nation revealed that Isiolo is ex- periencing a boom in construction never seen before even as land prices continue to skyrocket. A number of fuelling stations, modern residential buildings and hotels are fast coming up in the town while other small businesses sprout all over. There are more than six com- mercial institutions operating in the town, an indicator of growth. Transporters are also finding it easy to move farm and merchandise Nakuru > Trans Nzoia > Police probe case Officer wins of locked in girls hearts with good works BY VALENTINE ADISA through the window,” the Police in Nakuru are in- elder one said. BY PHILIP BWAYO A senior policeman has won the vestigating the locking up The woman told the Nation of two sisters in a house at by phone that the landlord hearts of residents with his charity Shabab Estate for a month locked the door with a “spe- work. over failure by their mother cial” padlock. to pay rent arrears. Trans Nzoia East Sub-County “My daughters could not Administration Police Commander Officers from Nakuru Cen- leave since the windows have Osman Galgalo has been at his sta- tral Police Station broke into grills,” said the woman, who tion for only four months but has the house to release the girls sought anonymity. funded the drilling of eight boreholes aged 14 and 22. in areas with no piped water. Asked why she didn’t They used hacksaws to cut report the incident to the “I am doing this with my own the window grills and gain police, she said she was money because I saw the need to entry into the house. afraid of being arrested for offer a helping hand. My relations Door locked defaulting on rent. with residents are warm since they have realised that the police are also According to a source, the “I had hoped to raise the human,” Mr Galgalo said. landlord locked the house Sh21,000 needed. Unfortu- when the tenant failed to nately, my efforts bore no The boreholes also benefit AP clear three-month rent ar- fruit,” she said. camps in the region as officers no rears. Plight of girls longer buy water from vendors. The girls said they woke Nakuru police chief Joshua Mr Galgalo has also connected up on October 29 only to Omukata said police officers several homes to electricity. find their door locked from on patrol received a tip-off on outside. Their mother was the plight of the girls from The AP commander says his work not at home then. a neighbour on Tuesday has sent jitters among leaders in the Handle it morning. region who think he has political am- bitions, which he denies. The elder girl, a third- Mr Omukata said inves- year student at Multimedia tigations were underway to “Most of them have been asking to University, and her sister, a establish the whereabouts of be associated with my work. I have, form two student, said when the girls’ mother. instead, challenged them to help the they informed their mother community in other ways,” he said. of the situation, she said she “We also want to find the would handle it. landlord and his agent and Mr Galgalo said his decision to as- establish why this happened,” sist the community stems from the “Mum moved to her the police boss said. belief that change can only come friend’s house but she used from individuals instead of “wait- to bring us food every day He said the two girls would ing for some magic to turn things remain with police to assist around”. in the investigations. “I do this at all the stations I have worked,” he said.
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22 | County Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION Apiculture > County to allocate funds to bee farming ExhibitionMachakos, Turkey Kiambu >>in beekeeping deal Kiambu GovernorTica will provide people,” said Dr Mutua. “My county government will William Kabogohives, tech support He said the county had also from the next financial year al- (third left) is shownand the firm African locate funds to bee farming in a a special kind ofBeekeepers trainers entered into an agreement with bid to diversify our agriculture,” cray fish when he Turkish Co-operation and Co- said the governor. opened the First EastBY STEPHEN MUTHINI ordination Agency (Tica) and Africa [email protected] African Bee Keepers to provide Dr Mutua added that Symposium and technical support, kits and an- Turkey is one of the world’s Exhibition at JomoTurkish Ambassador nual follow-up to ensure the largest honey producers and Kenyatta University to Kenya Deniz Eke programme’s success. appreciated the ambassador’s of Agriculture and yesterday gave out 288 promise to find a market for Technology in Jujabeekeeping kits to residents of In the agreement, Tica will Machakos honey. yesterday.Machakos County. provide hives and technical support while African Bee “Our region is suitable for PHOTO | CORRESPONDENT Mr Eke, who was hosted by Keepers will provide trainers. beekeeping and I urge farm-Machakos Governor Alfred ers to take this opportunity to Kisii >Mutua in the company of the The county government will, economise this activity,” saidKericho governor, Prof Paul in return, get five per cent of Dr Mutua. “It is also in line Police hunt for man who ‘beat’ wifeChepkwony, handed the kits the produce in order to support with our commitment to en-to representatives of various more farmers. sure that our people have food BY NYABOGA KIAGE involved in domestic conflicts dant Agnes Mudamba said aself-help groups, saccos and security and not dependent on Police in Kisii County are which have turned violent over search for the man had beenco-operative societies drawn The governor said his gov- relief food.” time. launched.from across the county. ernment was committed to Commercial venture pursuing a man said to have the growth of apiculture in inflicted serious injuries on his Ms Obwoge said her husband According to their investiga- The kits comprise a bee- the county. The diplomat challenged wife after a domestic row. attacked her on Sunday night. tion, said Ms Mudamba, thehive, a beehive stand, a farmers to make beekeeping woman was injured using asemi-processing unit and a I challenge a commercial venture. Mr Boniface Nyagaka, 32, al- Mr John Omweri, a neigh- blunt object. “The man will bebeekeeper’s harvesting gear. Machakos legedly beat his 18-year-old wife bour, said he found Ms Obwoge arrested and charged as soon farmers to “I challenge Machakos Josphine Obwoge and seriously passed out near Nyaore tea buy- as police officers locate his “Our county has a very con- take beekeeping farmers to take beekeeping injured her. ing centre. “When I found the whereabouts,” she said.ducive climate for beekeeping seriously as it will help seriously as it will help them young lady, I called for help andand we are committed to mod- them improve their improve their economic power,” Witnesses said Mr Nyagaka residents rushed to the scene. Ms Mudamba warned menernising and commercialising economic power” said Mr Eke. later carried his unconscious We then hired a vehicle to take against beating up their wivesthe activity to achieve food se- Deniz Eke, Turkish wife to Bogiakumu. her to a health facility,” said Mr adding that similar cases werecurity as well as empower our Ambassador to Kenya Mr Ernest Simeoni of Afri- Omweri. on the increase. can Bee Keepers encouraged The couple, according to more farmers to maximise residents, have in the past been Kisii County comman- on the county government’s incentive and goodwill.
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 Advertising Feature | 23 THE LAUNCH OF PARTNERSHIP FOR STRENGTHENING MATERNAL, NEWBORN, CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION IN KENYATheme: Holistic approach for improving health and nutrition in women, children and adolescent girls in KenyaIntroduction Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition (MNCHN) in Kenya: Action Against Hunger (ACF),Kenya has long suffered from high maternal, newborn and child morbidity and mortality Aga Khan Foundation, Amref Health Africa in Kenya, Hellen Keller International, Maprates. The most recent estimates set the maternal mortality rate at 360 per 100,000 live International, Micronutrient Initiative and World Vision Kenya to share and implementbirths and children under-five stunting at 26%, which has a long term effect not only on different MNCHN projects. The funding received is part of Canada’s total globaltheir physical growth, but also cognitive development, affecting their adulthood and commitment of $3.5 billion to reduce maternal and child mortality by 2020. The fiveimpacting their future productivity. (Kenya Demographic and Health Survey -2014). PSMNCHN projects to be implemented in Kenya represent over $26 Million of theseThough, this shows a considerable improvement from the previous KDHS 2008 data. funds over the next four years (2016 – 2020). The projects will be implemented in Kilifi, Kwale, Siaya, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Busia, Bungoma, Kisii and Elgeyo However, there are still Marakwet counties. The counties were selected based on needs and available funds. existing gaps in maternal The initiative will be under a common theme; Holistic approach for improving health and child health indicators and nutrition in women, children and adolescent girls in Kenya. This initiative will across counties in Kenya, contribute to progress on the issue of MNCHN and are in line with one or more of the including disparities following four paths: between rural and urban populations and across 1. Strengthening health systems education and income 2. Reducing the burden of disease for the vulnerable, especially women and levels. The programs being launched will attempt to girls address some of these 3. Improving nutrition, specifically for women and adolescent girls gaps. 4. Ensuring accountability for results for both women and men. The PSMNCHN is launching on the 24th November, 2016, aiming to raise public Partnership for awareness, share information and educate the public on MNCH issues. Strengthening Maternal, The initiative will develop and share knowledge products that will be geared towards Newborn, Child Health contributing to the knowledge pool on MNCHN internationally; change and enrich and Nutrition in Kenya policy at Country level. The knowledge products will be shared to shape and define (PSMNCHNK) is an initiative MNCHN programming globally. by a group of seven organizations to address the©World Vision Kenya challenges faced in Maternal,System Enhancement for Transformative Health Project The project seeks to address maternal and newborn mortality The program seeks to achieve this goal through(SETH) through integrating Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child strengthening of health systems, gender equality,SETH is a three and a half years project aimed at contributing Health (RMNCH) interventions with nutrition. The project environment and governance, and will be workingto reduction of maternal and child morbidity and mortality in envisages good nutritional status of women of reproductive through the Department of Health at County level with anKenya. age and children under five, that will lead to reduced maternal emphasis on community systems and improving nutrition and child mortality. The project has an inbuilt implementation of pregnant women (PW), infants and young childrenThis project will be supported by Action Against Hunger research component that will ensure interventions are tested during the first 1,000 days, and ensuring accountability of(ACF) and Helen Keller International (HKI). The initiative will for their effectiveness and replication thereafter. results at all levels.seek to strengthen the health systems of 5 Counties in Kenya The project will be implemented by Amref Health Africa ENRICH takes a comprehensive approach to improveto deliver this project. The project’s gender mainstreaming will in Kenya in collaboration with Africa Alive Kenya Chapter, delivery of essential nutrition services: increasingaim to increase access to health services for women and girls working through the Ministry of Health (MoH) at County level. production and consumption of nutritious foods andin the five Counties. The initiative will be implemented by both Amref Health Africa in Kenya will also work with local CSOs by micronutrient supplements and strengthening governance,National, County MoH, the private sector and local universities building their capacities to implement quality services. policy and public engagement of Maternal, Newborn, The CAIA-MNCM project is expected to reach more than Child Health (MNCH) in Canada and target countries.Through this initiative, five counties-Kakamega, Busia, 800,000 beneficiaries in the county, both directly and All program activities will take into consideration genderBungoma, Trans Nzoia and West Pokot- will directly benefit indirectly and improve the health of women and children in equality, good governance principles and environmentalfrom SETH project activities. the community, ultimately contributing to the realisation of sustainability. Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 5, and Kenya’s vision The project will be implemented by World Vision Kenya inAccess to Quality Care through Extending and Strengthening 2030. partnership with Micronutrient Initiative (MI), Harvest PlusHealth Systems (AQCESS) (H+), Egerton University and Toronto University.AQCESS is a four-year project being implemented in Kilifi Every Child Thrives Project (ECT) World Vision Kenya and MI will implement the project inCounty and Kisii County. ECT is a four-year program to reduce child morbidity and Elgeyo Marakwet County. mortality among children under 5 in Kenya through Vitamin AThe project will be supported by the Aga Khan Foundation supplementation and deworming interventions. ©Amref Health Africaand implemented through Aga Khan Services and Aga Khan This innovative approach will be implemented by effect:hopeUniversity. The project seeks to contribute to the reduction through Medical Assistance Programs (MAP) International,of maternal and child mortality and morbidity in targeted and Vitamin Angels, to build the capacity of MoH to delivercounties aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals this project. The project’s gender-based, disability inclusive(SDGs). approach will also increase access to health services for the vulnerable in the society - the disabled and mother and theirThe project will strengthen health service delivery through children - enabling them to realize their human rights andcapacity building of health workers through trainning, E- reach their full potentiallearning and twinning initiatives, equipping and renovation The project will be implemented in Kwale, Kilifi and Siayaof existing health facilities and strengthening the facility counties.and community health committees. AQCESS throughimplementation reasearch will generate evidence to influence Enhancing Nutrition Services to Improve Maternal and ChildMNCH policies and practices. Health (ENRICH) ENRICH is a four-and-half-year project with the aim ofCanada – Africa Initiative to Address Maternal, Newborn and contributing to reduction of maternal and child mortality byChild Mortality (CAIA-MNCM) addressing issues critical to the health of mothers, newbornsCAIA-MNCM is a four year project aimed at contributing to and children under five years.reduction of maternal and child mortality in four sub-countiesof Siaya County, namely: Alego-Usonga, Ugunja, Ugenya andBondo.
24 | County Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATIONBungoma > Tharaka-Nithi > JOSEPH KANYI | NATION Meru >Hospital dedicated to Kindiki on the spot Man accused of powerjigger fight to be built for ‘unfair criticism’ Getting ready for high sales cable theft out on bond as festive season draws nearAn NGO will build a hospital Tharaka-Nithi Senator Kithure A man was released on adedicated to fighting the jigger Kindiki has been faulted for Nyeri > An shop attendant arranges new stock at a Bata Sh100,000 bond in a case wheremenace in Bungoma County. ‘capitalising’ on criticising other he is charged with stealing powerRise Up Society director Jimmy leaders from the county. Deputy outlet in Nyeri Town yesterday. Traders are getting ready cables worth Sh30,000. TheNduruchi said many patients governor Mati Murithi and to reap from booming business that comes with the festive prosecution accused Mr Peterwere being turned away by Tharaka MP Mburi Muiru said season. Mwenga Musyoka of stealinghospitals. “They suffer in silence this after Prof Kindiki criticised 800m conductor cables from theat home,” Mr Jimmy Nduruchi Mr Muiru who is also the Narok > Kenya Power Company betweensaid yesterday. “The hospital parliamentary lands committee November 1 and November 15 atwill provide all the services they chairperson and Lands Cabinet Chief shot as armed gangsters Kaaga village in Meru County.require.” Mr Nduruchi faulted Secretary over a boundary row. raid shops and grab Sh160,000 Mr Musyoka, who denied thecounty governments for doing The leaders accused Prof Kindiki charges, was also accused oflittle to eradicate the problem. of interference. BY RUTH MBULA investigations. impersonating a Kenya Power An assistant chief was shot and “The chief happened to be at the official and improper use of —Raphael Wanjala — Alex Njeru electrical energy. The case will be injured during a robbery at Ongata shopping centre at the time of the heard on March 3, 2017.Narok > Kiambu > Barikoi Shopping Centre in Trans incident,” Mr Njogu said.Live in peace, Maasais, Church holds service Mara West Sub-County. — Darlington ManyaraKurias and Kisiis urged to honour 14 members He was taken to Tenwek Mis- Area Investigations Officer sion Hospital in Bomet County Mombasa >Narok Governor Samuel Tunai A unique service was held on David Njogu said Kondamet As- where he is said to be in stable Swazuri: 672 schools’(above) has asked Maasais, Tuesday to honour 14 people who sistant Chief Richard Sigei was condition. title deeds now readyKipsigis, Kurias and Kisiis to live have devoted more than 25 years shot in the leg when heavily armedin harmony and learn to tolerate of their lives to a church. The 13 robbers raided three shops owned Mr Njogu said they were in- The land commission haseach other’s differences. Clashes women and one man belong to by businessmen of Somali origin vestigating if the chief was being processed 672 titles for publicamong the three peoples have a select group of congregants and stole more than Sh160,000 on targeted by the robbers. schools. Chairman Muhammadbeen sparked by claims of land known as St Anna and Joakim of Tuesday night. Swazuri said 7,600 applicationsgrabbing and cattle theft. Mr St Christopher’s Catholic Church “We also want to find out if had been received from schoolTunai said he was working with in Kimbo, Ruiru. After the mass, He said one person had been ar- this was purely a case of business management committees. “Wehis colleagues James Ongwae the 14 lined up at the altar, held rested in connection with the 8pm rivalry seeing that the robbers are working on the rest and by(Kisii), Isaac Rutto (Bomet) candles and were prayed for by attack and is helping police with targeted only shops owned by March we will have finalisedand Okoth Obado (Migori) to Fr Simon Walari before being businessmen of Somali origin,” them,” said Prof Swazuri. He saidensure that the issues that have given blankets and silver medals said Mr Njogu. grabbers were targeting schoolsgenerated conflicts are resolved. bearing crosses. in Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu, Eldoret and Meru among others. —Ruth Mbula —Mary Wambui — Winnie AtienoNarok > Nakuru >Family loses 50 sheep Trader in hospital after Nyeri >to hyena in one night being shot by robbers Police launch probe into lecturer’s deathA hyena attacked and killed An M-Pesa dealer is in hospital50 sheep belonging to a Narok after he was shot by armed The head of the guidance andfamily in one night. The Monday robbers who raided his shop counselling department at Nyerinight attack on Mr Parmuat on Tuesday night. Medical Polytechnic Charles Nyaga diedKool’s homestead at Majimoto superintendent in charge of at hospital yesterday in whatvillage in Narok South Sub- Naivasha Sub-County Hospital, police say could be suicide. TheCounty brought to 200 the Dr Joseph Mburu, said the automotive engineering lecturernumber of sheep killed by hyenas trader was shot from the back was found lying in his farm byin the last three months. with the bullet exiting through his wife and other relatives and the front. He said the victim’s rushed to hospital. “There was — George Sayagie liver was slightly damaged foam in his mouth but we have but he underwent a successful launched investigations into hisWest Pokot > operation. The gang is said to death,” area OCPD John KemboiFund manager joins have stolen more than Sh20,000. told journalists.governor seat race — Macharia Mwangi —Joseph WanguiA Kacheliba ConstituencyDevelopment Fund manager has Uasin Gishu > Nandi >declared interest in the West Ward reps pass motion Leaders put on noticePokot governor’s seat. Mr Wilson to name urban roads over inciting violenceKoringura joins Senator JohnLonyangapuo and incumbent Uasin Gishu ward reps have Leaders in Nandi County wereGovernor Simon Kachapin in the passed a motion to name yesterday warned against usingrace. “I am firmly in the race,” roads and pathways in towns. historical land injustices tothe fund manager, who will vie Consequently, the department incite the community to freshon a Jubilee Party ticket, said of roads, public works and violence for selfish political gains.yesterday as he called for free transport has been asked to Former Cabinet Minister Henryand free nominations. propose names and forward Kosgey said land issues were them to the assembly for too sensitive and urged leaders — Oscar Kakai approval. While moving the seeking elective seats in 2017 motion yesterday, Kapsoya MCA to avoid issuing inflammatory Isaac Kemboi expressed the statements on the subject that importance of naming roads. “It could spark tribal conflicts. has become difficult to direct “It is unfair to incite members of visitors to estates because roads your community in order to get do not have names,” he said. “In sympathy votes,” he said. The the last 10 years, other urban former ODM chair said the 1992 centres, apart from Eldoret, have tribal clashes were caused by sprung up.” such statements. —Dennis Lubanga —Tom Matoke
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 County | 25 COUNTY >ROUND-UPTrans Nzoia > Soldiers payConmen rip off land courtesy callowners with no titles at NMGLand owners in Trans Nzoia Nairobi > Nation MediaCounty with no title deedsare being fleeced by cartels Group head of corporate andmasquerading as Lands ministry regulatory affairs Cliffordofficials. The cartels are taking Machoka shows a copy of theadvantage of the ongoing land ‘Daily Nation’ yesterday to asurvey programme to dupe delegation from the Nationalowners ahead of a planned Defence College, led by Majissuing of title deeds by Gen Andrew Karanja IkenyePresident Uhuru Kenyatta. “The (centre) and Col Edwincartels are demanding cash from Wesonga (right) which hadland owners to purportedly fast- visited the newsroom attrack the issuance of title deeds,” Nation Centre.said Center for Restoration ofHuman Rights and Democracy SALATON NJAU | NATIONdirector Kefa Were in Kitale. Tharaka Nithi > Kisii > Nakuru > Nyandarua > — Philip Bwayo Reps accuse State of Resolve row with tutors, School owner gets 25 Smear campaign won’t reneging on promises Obure tells authorities years for defiling pupil win you votes, Cord toldKisii >Peace pact holds in The national government has Senator Chris Obure yesterday The owner of Starlight Academy The opposition has been accused ofvolatile border region been accused of failing to fulfil asked county authorities to address in Nakuru has been jailed for 25 using propaganda to taint Jubilee’s promises to fund development polytechnic tutors’ grievances. years for defiling a 13-year-old pupil. image. Speaking after meetingPeople living at the volatile projects in Tharaka Nithi. Speaking to the Nation by phone Mr Alex Otieno called the girl to political aspirants from NyandaruaOlmelil area on the Kisii-Narok Gatunga MCA Muthengi Mubiu yesterday, Mr Obure said it was his office to explain an unfinished County on Tuesday, MPs Aliceborder have had relative calm and his Mukothima counterpart unfortunate that officials were not assignment and instead defiled her. Ng’ang’a and David Kiarahoafter three governors held a Gataya Mwenda said DP William interested in acting on the many Mr Otieno told the court he and the said the smear campaign wouldmeeting there a week ago. The Ruto, who is expected to tour the issues raised by the tutors. He also girl had a mutual understanding. not deter the government frommeeting attended by governors county this weekend, promised urged the teachers to give room to In her ruling, Senior Resident delivering on its mandate. “ComeJohn Nyagarama (Nyamira), them during a visit in May ,2014 dialogue and go slow on a threat to Magistrate Judicaster Nthuku said 2017, the President is poised toJames Ongwae (Kisii) and various projects, which have not boycott invigilating examinations this statement proved he was guilty clinch victory,” said Ms Ng’ang’a.Samuel Tunai (Narok) came been funded to date. at the end of the month. of the offence.after recurrence of animosity — David Machariaand attacks among the Kisiis, —Alex Njeru —Nyaboga Kiage — Sadisa Valentine/Juliana StonickKalenjin and Maasai. Kisii > Migori > COUNTY IN NUMBERS Elgeyo-Marakwet > Events lined up to mark — Joshua Araka Training to help stop Fear of clashes as Baringo anti-violence campaign female circumcision 200 Number of sheep herders flock into countyNakuru > killed by hyenas Several activities have been linedEstate will get water in A free training on the dangers in Narok County Herders from Baringo have crossed up in Kisii and Nyamira counties tosix months, says firm of female circumcision is being in the last three months into Elgeyo-Marakwet, sparking mark this year’s 16 days of activism conducted in Migori County. fears of clashes. Residents accuse against gender-based violence.Residents of Mwariki East Estate Chiefs, teachers, children 16 Days in which herders of grazing animals on farms. They include counselling, donatingwill have wait for six months to officers and journalists, who residents of Kisii and “Last week, one took his animals sanitary towels and a peace walk.enjoy uninterrupted water supply, were trained, were asked to Nyamira counties near an irrigation project,” Mr The annual event starts tomorrowNakuru Water and Sanitation encourage parents from the will hold demonstrations Michael Tuitoek, a local, said. Kenya and ends on December 10. KisiiServices Company has said. Kuria community to discard the against gender-based Wildlife Service warden Dominic University, Lions Club, SafaricomAccording to MD James Ng’ang’a, practice. The three-day workshop violence, starting tomorrow Kilonzo acknowledged the problem and Healthcare Rescue Centre willthe firm is repairing a borehole at was organised by the Adventist but warned herders against taking preside over the activities.Pipeline that would hold 30 cubic Development and Relief Agency 503 Length, in their animals to Rimoi reserve.metres of water. “We are holding Kenya and Unicef. kilometres, of —Joshua Arakatalks with the owner of the plot key road in isiolo —Wycliff Kipsangin order to take equipment to the — Elisha Otieno which has been tarmacked, Narok >site and begin piping,” he said improving transport and Nairobi > Farmers urged to plantyesterday. Kirinyaga > attracting more investors to MP to governors: Stop drought-tolerant crops Mother fined for the region blaming Ifmis for theft —Reitz Mureithi abandoning baby Farmers have been advised to plant A majority of governors have early maturing and drought-tolerantGarissa > A Kirinyaga court has fined let Kenyans down by abetting crops following warnings by theWomen urged to seek a woman Sh30, 000 for corruption and are now blaming the weatherman that the short rainsother elective posts abandoning her eleven-months- Ifmis, an MP has said. Dagoretti would not be adequate. Speaking old baby. Gladys Wambura was South MP Dennis Waweru said most in Kilgoris Town yesterday, NarokWomen in the north eastern convicted of child neglect after counties have been hit by scandals County Director of Meteorologyregion have been challenged to she pleaded gulty to leaving her because governors awarded tenders Peter Runanu urged farmers tovie for other seats other than child for 10 months. Wang’uru to their relatives and cronies. He plant dry land beans, maize andwoman rep. Garissa Woman Rep Senior Principal Magistrate Peter said they are the greatest enemies soya beans. “Farmers shouldShukran Gure (below) said the Kiama ruled that Wambura would of devolution. “The corrupt maintain irrigation canals and useregion has not produced an MP would serve six months in jail if governors should not hide behind efficient irrigation technology likeor MCA despite women being the she fails to pay the fine. He said the Ifmis, they dug the hole they mulching and drip kits,” he said.biggest voting bloc. although she was remorseful, the are in right now and should be held charge she faced was serious. accountable,” said Mr Waweru. — Ruth Mbula — Abdimalik Hajir —George Munene —Eric Wainaina
26 | Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATIONWORLD BREXIT TO HIT UK ECONOMY HARD Brexit will cause Britain’s economic growth to slow sharply and blow a hole in government finances that will require it to borrow an extra £122 billion over five years. PAGE 32 Survival > It is a slice of America that has trouble making ends meet every month Weah accused of ties withHow a county Charles Taylorjumped ship,backed Trump BY KEMO CHAM NATION CorrespondentMedia made fun of is going to be good for the country,” PHOTO | AFP FREETOWN, WednesdayTrump’s campaigning in Mr Patrick said.Michigan and Wisconsin. President-elect Donald Trump walks through the lobby of the New York Times Liberian football legend andThat was their mistake “Eight years of Obama and then with following a meeting with editors at the paper on November 22, 2016 in New presidential hopeful George Weah has Clinton, she’s been in there pretty much York City. been named in an alleged connivancePLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wednesday for ever. So it wasn’t gonna change with jailed former leader Charles much,” he added. had promised to come to the rescue “18 to 24 year olds who voted Taylor.For as long as he has been driving of such burned-out voters. overwhelmingly for Obama in 2012 a US mail truck through Kenosha The sad rows of mobile homes bear and 2008 actually favored Trump in Local media reports yesterday cited County, Bob Patrick has held the witness to the slice of America that “Workers in Wisconsin long got Wisconsin this election cycle by just a former UN court official accusingbelief that nothing changes. has trouble making ends meet every health insurance, sick days and pen- a couple of points. And then 24 to 35 Taylor of seeking to influence the month. sions. The number of employers who year olds favoured Clinton, but not by outcome of the 2017 elections in favour That is why — “whether it’s going to offer these things has declined,” said nearly the margin that they favored of Mr Weah, who is said to have forgedbe good or bad” — on November 8 he Here are people that struggle to get Alex Brower, an official of the Wis- Obama,” Holbrook said. a political relationship with a formervoted for Donald Trump. by, saddled by lower education levels consin Democratic Party’s Labour wife of Taylor. and perplexed by a post-industrial, glo- Caucus. The second demographic that In 2008, Patrick backed Barack balized economy that seems to have switched to the Trump camp are Mr Weah is running for president andObama, as did most voters in Wis- passed them by. “The media were making fun of people without a university degree. he is thought to be one of the leadingconsin. Donald Trump for campaigning candidates. This county in the Great Lakes region in Michigan and Wisconsin. That Said Holbrook, referring to Wis- But in this election he joined many is home to 321,000 people, 61 per cent was his path to the victory,” Brower consin: “Clinton lost by around Senator Jewel Howard Taylor, CharlesDemocrats who jumped ship and con- of them white. added. University of Wisconsin politi- 27,000 votes and when you have a Taylor’s estranged wife, is expected totributed to an earthquake that few saw cal scientist Thomas Holbrook tries couple of groups breaking unexpect- serve as Mr Weah’s running mate incoming. It is flat land, with farms in the west to explain the Wisconsin change of edly, that’s enough to make that kind elections slated for October 10, 2017. and urban areas that used to be comfort- heart and how the color blue asso- of difference.” Nicknamed the Dairy State, and ably working class, in the east. Cutting ciated with the Democratic Party Former chief of investigation for theproud cradle of Harley-Davidson it in half is the highway linking Chicago turned to Republican red. A third factor was sluggish mobi- United Nations Special Court for Sierramotorcycles, Wisconsin had not voted and Milwaukee. lization in a state that traditionally Leone Alan White was quoted by theRepublican in a presidential election Disillusioned young people are the boasted the second highest turnout Liberian paper the FrontPageAfricasince 1984. Here, it is easy to see how Trump first big surprise, he said. rate in the country. (AFP) claiming to have received information won with his strategy of seducing from “credible sources” that the jailed The sea change was even greater in disgruntled whites in the Midwest. Taylor was seeking to help Mr WeahKenosha County, which had not backed It also paid off in Michigan, Ohio and win the polls.a Republican for president since Richard Pennsylvania.Nixon won in 1972. “He’s been in discussion with Senator “We had AMC back many years ago. George Weah who recently signed an “I believe that people needed change. Then AMC went bankrupt, Chrysler agreement to join forces with JewelPeople wanted to have something dif- bought them out,” said Erin Decker, Taylor – Taylor’s former wife – toferent,” said Patrick, as he delivered chair of the Republican Party chapter support seeking the presidency andmail to mobile homes in an area called in Kenosha County. AMC stands for the vice-presidency. George will be atPleasant Prairie. American Motors Corporation. the top of the ticket,” - Mr White was quoted saying. “Nothing really changed in the last “It was a big plant, and then slowlywhat, four years, 10 years. Maybe this it became smaller and smaller. It was Taylor is serving a 50-year jail term just an engine plant and then back in for his part in the 11 years civil war in 2008 Year driver voted the 2000s the engine plant closed neighbouring Sierra Leone. He was for Obama. down, too.” convicted for aiding the Revolutionary United Front rebels carry out some of The media were Kenosha County has undergone at the worst war crimes ever. He is serving making fun of least a partial facelift, mainly in retail his jail term in the UK. Donald Trump and online sales, thanks to Amazon, for campaigning which has built cavernous warehouses Mr White alleged that Mr Weah in Michigan and along the highway. promised Taylor that there would be Wisconsin. That was no war crimes court in Liberia and his path to victory’’ But the working class people who Sierra Leone if he wins, and that he Mr Alex Brower used to have jobs with AMC and would help ensure his jail term was Chrysler, and often tend to lean left, reduced, the paper reported. are nostalgic for the sweeter days of the past. BRIEFLY “They are the people that worked PRETORIA at AMC, then worked at Chrysler and slowly went unemployed. They have South Africa bans US jobs now, but not the jobs that they musician Mos Def used to have, the good paying jobs,” said Decker. The South African Department of Home Affairs said on Tuesday that This frustration helped Trump, who they are withdrawing the charges against the US musician Dante SmithMerkel ‘not happy’ Trump scrapping Pacific trade deal Bey and banning him from visiting the country. Bey, also known as Mos Def,BERLIN, Wednesday Merkel predicted that in future “there that, and today I want to refrain from The daughter of Indian immigrants, was arrested when he tried to leave the German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be more trade agreements, and making any predictions.” Mws Haley, 44, is the first woman country using the World Government they won’t have the standard which Trump has nominated to his cabinet. of World Citizens passport, whichtoday criticised plans by US Presi- this agreement and the mooted TTIP Meanwhile, Mr Trump has tapped She has little foreign policy experience South Africa does not recognize as adent-elect Donald Trump to ditch deal have”. South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley but injects diversity into Mr Trump’s valid passport. He was arrested anda trans-Pacific trade deal, warning to be his ambassador to the United team after a divisive election in which charged for violating immigration laws.that future agreements will likely be “I tell you quite honestly, I am not Nations, US media reported today. the real estate billionaire was outspo- While briefing the media in Pretoria,worse. happy that the trans-Pacific agreement ken in his criticism of immigration and Mkuseli Apleni, Home Affairs Director- will now probably not become a reality,” The Republican rising star has ac- faced accusations of sexual harassment General, said after his arrest he wrote With a planned US-EU mega-deal said Ms Merkel. cepted the offer, The Washington Post from a series of women. (AFP) a letter to the Department of Home Af-called TTIP also looking doomed, Ms cited a source familiar with Trump’s fairs apologizing for his actions. “The “I don’t know who will benefit from transition process as saying. department is satisfied with the apol- ogy.’’ (Xinhua)
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28 | Africa News Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION Dispute > Rabat claims Sahrawi an integral part of the kingdom Zimbabwean war veterans’ trial haltedAU-Arab summit in disarray by Harare courtas Morocco, allies pull out HARARE, Wednesday veterans of the 1970s inde-Quit move criticised 1976 The year A Zimbabwe court today pendence war, previouslyas attempts made to region loyal to Mugabe, bitterlyencourage five states declared independence. indefinitely postponed the denounced the head of stateto rejoin meeting trial of five war veteran lead- and said they would not sup- PHOTO | NATION CORRESPONDENT and is a full member of the Af- ers charged with insulting port him should he run forBY MOHAMMED AMIN rican Union, an issue which led longtime President Robert re-election.NATION Correspondent Flags of the participating countries at the Malabo summit in front of the to the withdrawal of Morocco Mugabe, citing bungling byMALABO, Wednesday Supop presidential meeting hall. from the AU. the prosecution. The ruling Zanu-PF has already endorsed MugabeThe heads of state meeting ment read. ‘‘We would like also He added that the heads of Several African and Arab lead- The five were facing as its candidate for the 2018 of the 4th African-Arab to thank the many Gulf countries state level meeting was delayed ers arrived in Malabo on Tuesday charges for authoring a elections. summit in Equatorial which withdrew in solidarity with this morning as intensive media- to participate in the economic highly-critical statement ac-Guinea was today thrown into Morocco.” tion, led by the Kuwaiti Amir, summit. cusing President Mugabe of Mugabe, in power sincedisarray following the withdrawal tried to convince the withdraw- “dictatorial” behaviour, and 1980, has faced a groundswellof Morocco and other Arab coun- A diplomatic source told ing states to reconsider their The foreign ministerial session were arrested earlier this year of opposition and calls to steptries to protest the participation the Nation, under condition of decision. concluded on Monday with the in a crackdown on critics of down in recent months as theof Western Sahara. anonymity because he is not “Malabo Declaration’’ which the the 92-year-old leader. country’s moribund economy authorised to talk to the media, The Saharan Arab Democratic heads of state and government collapses. The Moroccan delegation said that the withdrawal of the five Republic (SADR), declared by the were expected to endorse. But Harare magistratein statement that they decided to delegations had occasioned a Polisario Front in 1976, is rec- Hosea Mujaya chastised Yesterday, Defence lawyerleave the summit due to the par- deep crisis in the summit. ognised by many governments Morocco maintains that the prosecution for failing Beatrice Mtetwa hinted to theticipation of the “Sahrawi Arab Western Sahara, a former to get the trial started for court that the five will contestDemocratic Republic”, represent- Spanish colony under its con- two consecutive days and the charges.ing the Polisario Front. trol, is an integral part of the turned down its request for kingdom, while the Polisario a further delay. “There is no offence dis- Joining Morocco were Saudi Front, which campaigns for closed by that document,”Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the territory’s independence, “I am declining further she said of the statementQatar and Oman delegations. demands a referendum on self- remands,” said Mr Mujaya. issued in July. determination. “Keep your confusion in ‘‘We reject the participation of your department.” “It was referring to thethe so-called “Sahrawi Arab Dem- But the referendum to settle president of the (Zanu-PF)ocratic Republic” and consider the status of the vast desert terri- The five now will have their political party,” but not thethis as violation to our country tory home to half a million people bail returned. state president.and the understandings and co- has yet to materialise.operation between the African For the trial to resume, the There iscountries,’’ the Moroccan state- Morocco’s latest move was prosecution will have to file no offence criticised on Equatorial Guinea’s the case afresh and summon disclosed by Africa 24 network, which is close back to court the Zimbabwe that document’’ to the government. National Liberation War Vet- Beatrice Mtetwa, erans Association executives, Defence lawyer according to their lawyer Har- rison Nkomo. In their statement, the
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30 | International News Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATIONAmisom needs 4,000 more troops, says officialBY FRED OLUOCH 21,129 The gion has seen Al-Shabaab recapture available to support additional FRED OLUOCH | NATIONNATION Corespondent number of six town in Central Somalia where 4,000 troops, there have been no troops in the country they had been routed, it had not volunteers since the decision was The head of UN support team in Somalia, Mr Hubert The African Union Mission in Contributing Countries (TCC) or affected the operations signifi- taken two months ago. Price.Somalia (Amisom) will need ad- from fresh volunteers. cantly.ditional 4,000 troops to liberate The head of UNSOS, Mr Hu-the Al-Shabaab controlled areas in The additional troops will boost “The last three attempts by the bert Price, said the resourcesthe Juba Valley, Bakool, Hiraan and the current 21,129 from Ethiopia, Al-Shabaab to attack election cen- were available, but there were stillalong the some coast. Kenya, Uganda and Burundi who tres in the last one month have been discussions where the troops would were currently on high alert to se- thwarted so they have resorted to come from. The Amisom spokesperson, Col cure the ongoing elections. insurgency and assassinations. WeJoseph Kibet, told the Nation in need more troops to capture the “We have got resources yes; butMogadishu that although the force Col Kibet said that although the improvised explosive devices and someone has to agree to deployneeds a maximum of 49,000 sol- recent withdrawal of non-Amisom take the battle to them because the because we can only fund troopsdiers to fully secure the remaining Ethiopian troops from Hiraan re- more we wait, the more they will that are available and ready. It isareas, the recent African Union surprise us,” said Col Kibet. up the AU to decide whether thePeace Security Council recom- troops will come from membermended additional 4,000 troops, While the United Nations Sup- countries or from without, eachwho can be sourced from the Troop port Office in Somalia (UNSOS) of them having different implica- has revealed that funds were tions,” said Mr Price. Rights > Special court for South Sudan proposed African states urged not to quit the ICC Burundi, BY LUCAS BARASA from the country,” Ms Maya said. South @ekatoroto Mr Sabatucci also backed the for- Africa and [email protected] The mation of a Hybrid Court for South Gambia The European Union has urged Sudan. seen as African countries not to leave the having a International Criminal Court. “A very concrete recent benchmark is grudge for Head of EU delegation to the African the first ever AU Commission of Inquiry leaving Union, Mr Ranieri Sabatucci, said the into the grave human rights violations Hague countries should remain in the Rome in South Sudan. In this regard, the EU court Statute. commends the AU decision to create a Hybrid Court for South Sudan and Addressing the annual “High-Level underlines the importance of the Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights implementation of the decision. We and Governance in Africa” at Mount are ready to support the efforts,” Mr Meru Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania, Mr Sabatucci said. Sabatucci said his team will hold talks with the AU on human rights The EU also signed a euro 2.5 million in January. contract with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and a “Although we both want justice for euro 2 million contract with the African our citizens- our views differ on the role Court on Human and Peoples; Rights. the Rome Statute can play in achiev- The three year contracts are part of ing that. EU is a staunch supporter of the euro 10 million EU support aimed the Rome Statute,” he said yesterday at strengthening the African Human in Arusha. Rights under the EU Pan-African Programme. A member of the African Commis- sion on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Tanzania Vice-President Samia Ms Maya Fadel said the withdrawal of Suluhu Hassan hailed the AU’s achieve- Burundi, South Africa and The Gambia ments on human rights and called for from Rome Statute was as a result of more efforts “towards full realisation a grudge they had with ICC. Burundi, of human rights of our citizens.” South Africa and The Gambia have an- nounced their intention to leave ICC. “Equally, important we should not be blinded by these successes and head- “I was among the three experts ways, rather we should be able to assess who compiled a report on situation in whether they have made significant Burundi and when it was presented, impact to the majority of our people Burundi got offended and banned us in the continent,” she said. Ms Hassan officially opened the forum. LUCAS BARASA | NATION Tanzania Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan and African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights President Sylvain Ore (in red tie) pose for a photo with ushers during the high level dialogue on human rights and democracy at Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha yesterday.
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 | 31KWALE COUNTY GOVERNMENT TENDER NOTICE FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2016/2017The Kwale County Government invites applications from interested eligible bidders to apply forthe tenders below:Tender No. Description Category1 CGK/174/PSA/2016-2017 Proposed construction and completion of Open Tender Kinango Ward Office2 CGK/176/PSA/2016-2017 Proposed construction and completion of Vanga Open Tender Ward Office3 CGK/177/PSA/2016-2017 Proposed construction and completion of Open Tender Ukunda Ward Office4 CGK/409/PSA/2016-2017 Proposed construction and completion of Open Tender sanitation block, passenger canopies, toll booths and civil works at kwale market stallsTender documents can be downloaded from County Government of Kwale websitewww.kwalecountygov.com for free.Completed set of tender documents to be submitted in sealed plain envelop, clearly marked withtender number and tender name and dropped /deposited in the TENDER BOX at the front officeof the County Procurement Office. Deadline for submission is on or before 10.00AM Thursday08th December 2016Bids will be opened immediately at the county procurement offices; bidders who wish towitness are welcome.Interested eligible applicants must attach the below listed, among others as set out in thetender document. 1. Valid Single Business Permit 2. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate 3. Valid Company Registration CertificateCHIEF OFFICER,PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
32 | International News Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION Trouble > Major weaknesses exposed BRIEFLYBrexit to hit UK WASHINGTONeconomy hard Obama gives Medal ofShock vote to leave the pected growth this year, gross domestic Moscow talks PHOTO | AFP Freedom to Michael JordanEuropean Union will product was expected to expand by only“change the course 1.4 percent in 2017. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (left) and Peter US President Barack Obamaof country’s history’’ Maurer, president of the International Committee of awarded 21 recipients, including bas- That was sharply down from the the Red Cross (ICRC), enter a hall before their meeting ketball greats Michael Jordan andLONDON, Wednesday prior estimate of 2.2 per cent given in Moscow yesterday. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Presidential in March. Medal Of Freedom here at the WhiteBrexit will cause Britain’s economic House on Tuesday. “From scientists, growth to slow sharply and blow a “That is slower of course than we philanthropists and public servants to hole in government finances that would wish, but still equivalent to the activists, athletes and artists, these 21will require it to borrow an extra £122 IMF’s forecast for Germany, and higher individuals have helped push Americabillion over five years, a gloomy budget than the forecast for growth in many forward, inspiring millions of peo-update revealed Wednesday. of our European neighbours includ- ple around the world along the way,” ing France and Italy,” Hammond told Obama said in his remarks. “The The budget black hole, worth $152 lawmakers. Presidential Medal of Freedom is notbillion or 143 billion euros, covers the just our highest civilian honor. It’s aperiod until early 2021, according to ING economist James Knightley said tribute to the idea that all of us, noofficial forecasts. the chancellor had been handed “little matter where we come from, have an room for manoeuvre”. opportunity to change this country for The nation’s shock June 23 vote to the better,” Obama added. (Xinhua)leave the European Union will “change “Hammond has delivered an Autumnthe course of Britain’s history”, finance budget statement that highlights the PARISminister Philip Hammond told parlia- damage that Brexit will likely cause,”ment in the government’s first budget Knightley added. Female monkeys usestatement since the nation voted to exit wile to rally troopsthe European Union. In a keenly-awaited budget, Mr Ham- mond unveiled a package of UK-wide Female vervet monkeys manipulate Brexit “makes more urgent than investment projects, including the males into fighting battles by lavishingever the need to tackle our economy’s building of homes and road improve- attention on brave soldiers while giv-long-term weaknesses”, the chancellor ments. ing noncombatants the cold shoulder,of the exchequer told parliament in his researchers said on Wednesday. AfterAutumn Statement exactly five months Hammond also raised the country’s a skirmish with a rival gang, usuallyafter the referendum. minimum wage level and hiked tax over food, females would groom males thresholds to give workers more take- that had fought hardest, while snap- Following slightly better-than-ex- home pay. ping at those that abstained. When the next battle came along, both those $152bn The worth of While viewed as a government at- singled out for attention and those ag- budget hole. tempt to let up after years of austerity gressively shunned would participate triggered by the 2008 global financial more vigorously in combat, according crisis, Hammond confirmed he had to a study published in the journal Pro- abandoned predecessor George Os- ceedings of the Royal Society B. (AFP) borne’s aim of a budget surplus by 2019/20. (AFP) TENDER FOR SUPPLY OF CBK Pensions House, 2nd Floor, Harambee AvenueX-RAY BAGGAGE SCANERS P.O. 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All payments shall be made through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to those accounts whose details have been provided. The claimants whoThe Agency invites tenders from interested firms for the supply, installation and commissioning of three X-ray Baggage have not provided their current Bank Account details should furnish thescanners for its buildings in Nairobi as specified. Liquidation Agent with the same at the offices of Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation located on the 2nd Floor, CBK Pension House (FormerlyInterested eligible firms may obtain detailed tender documents from the Procurement office located on first floor KTDA Marshall House), Harambee Avenue Nairobi, between 9.00 am and 3.00Farmers Building Moi Avenue, Nairobi during office hours upon payment of the non- refundable tender registration fee. pm from Monday to Friday.The documents may also be requested upon payment by emailing: [email protected] The payment shall be distributed on a pro-rata basis taking into accountProposal documents, in sealed envelopes marked with the tender name and reference should be addressed to: claimant’s outstanding balance up to a maximum of Kshs.100,000 plus 25.6% of the remaining balance, if any. 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PAGE 38 Expansion > Drugs firm targets to have 100 branches in East Africa We will have to importFirm sells its stake in Kenyan cables, sayspharmacy after just two years Kenya PowerLeapFrog has injected Sh2.2 billion tion, coupled with an increase Catalyst invested in consumer sectors,” Mr Biniam BY JAMES NGUNJIRIto acquire an unspecified majority in utilisation of services has an a well-positioned Yohannes, the fund’s managing Kenya Power Company says it willstake in the local company enormous impact on the ability local pharmacy chain director, said in a statement. of consumers to access and af- that was benefiting import cables since local manufacturersCOMMENTS BY JAMES KARIUKI ford quality health care,” said Dr from the rapidly “We are pleased with the cannot satisfy the demand of the Last [email protected] Felix Olale, LeapFrog’s co-leader growing healthcare, retail success Goodlife has achieved Mile Connectivity Project.Go to this link for Africa. and consumer sectors” over the past two years andto join the Private equity firm Catalyst Mr Biniam Yohannes, the are confident in the company’s The firm yesterday said local manu-debate and to Principal Partners has “By moving into health, we are Catalyst managing trajectory to become a regional facturers are unable to keep pacesee views from divested from Goodlife taking a unique approach and ad- director champion.” with the rate at which the cables areother readers: Pharmacy after just two years, dressing the challenge from both required.www.nation.co.ke by selling its majority stake in the sides — investing in both health $440m Goodlife, established in drugs and beauty care products insurance companies and health 2009, is a private equity fund Last Mile project coordinator Francis company to US-based venture service providers.” Estimated value of the backed by the International Kahumbi said local manufacturers cur- firm LeapFrog Investments. Six-store Mimosa pharmacy industry in Kenya Finance Corporation (IFC), rently produce less than 30 per cent of Catalyst and other sharehold- the requirment. LeapFrog has injected Sh2.2 Catalyst, along with strategic worth about $440 million with ers such as Joshua Ruxin, David billion to acquire an unspecified partners Africa Chemist and average annual growth rate of 22 Zapol, Jeffrey McCormick, Tony He said the government targets to majority stake in the Kenyan Beauty Care (ACBC) — a Mau- per cent, with the private sector McNally and Peter Barker. connect 70 per cent of households by company, with a part of this ritius-based pharmaceutical chain accounting for half of it. Telemedicine April 2017 and therefore the cables are money being earmarked for a — acquired a controlling stake in Two years ago, these investors needed urgently. regional branch expansion. the then six-store Mimosa two Catalyst’s divestiture from offered Mimosa founder Chris years ago. the pharmaceutical chain, after Gitonga a minority stake in the “What this means is that we shall LeapFrog also holds a control- just two years, now points to the new company. source from outside the country,” said ling stake in health insurance The deal amount, which was a prospects of a healthy return for Last year, the IFC lent Mr Kahumbi. firm, Resolution Health, and this mixture of debt and equity, was the private equity fund’s share- Goodlife $4.5 million to help investment gives them a unique again not disclosed but a typi- holders. fund its growth in Kenya and The project has opened doors to local platform to provide healthcare cal Catalyst investment ranges the rest of East Africa over the manufacturers to supply poles, cables, products as well as insurance. between $5 million (Sh505 mil- “Catalyst invested in a well- medium term. Mimosa used part meters and other accessories. lion) and $20 million (Sh2.02 positioned local pharmacy chain of these funds to acquire Eldo- Goodlife Pharmacy, which billion). that was benefiting from the rap- chem Pharmacy’s branches in “We need to connect customers with was rebranded from Mimosa idly growing healthcare, retail and Nairobi’s Green Span Mall and speed,” Mr Kahumbi. Pharmacy in 2014, targets to At the time of investing in Mombasa’s Nyali Centre. Adhering to standards have 100 branches in East Africa, Mimosa, Catalyst said it was Dr Olale now says that the up from the current 19 it has in attracted by Kenya’s evolving funds from Catalyst will be He was speaking during a one-day Uganda and Kenya. healthcare system with increased used not only to expand its forum on the importance of adhering to awareness seeing citizens seeking branch count but also introduce standards in electric cables, organised “Low health insurance penetra- out “holistic” services. telemedicine as a mode of treat- by the Kenya Bureau of Standards. ment across their outlets. ACBC, which is still an inves- He urged local manufacturers to put tor in Goodlife, estimated that up more lines of production for those Kenya’s pharmacy industry isRetrenchment costs to eat into Family Bank profitsBY BRIAN NGUGI SALATON NJAU | NATION that have announced staff cuts. already in the market as the [email protected] Family Bank closed the nine months needs large quantities of cable. Family Bank dhairman Wilfred Kiboro (left), MD David Thuku and Finance and Family Bank has warned that its Strategy Director Njung’u Kamau during the release of the lender’s Q3 financial of this year with staff costs of Sh2.05 The project requires a total of 24,055full-year net profit will fall by at least results in Nairobi yesterday. billion, representing a 9.4 per cent kilometres of cables, 139,181 kilometresa quarter, following the lender’s deci- growth from the Sh1.87 billion it of conductors, 1.241 million meter boxession to retrench an unspecified number Family Bank plans to lay off an new rate capping law, which has forced recorded during a similar period last and 1.071 million wooden and concreteof its employees. unknown number of its employees as banks to the drawing board. year. Its interest income from loans poles. it restructures to respond to thinned grew by Sh2.1 billion to close the The mid-sized lender has announced margins for lenders in the wake of the NIC Bank, Sidian and First Com- nine months to September at Sh7.9 Last week, Kenya Power managingthat its net profit for the 12 months munity are some of the other banks billion. The lender’s loan book grew director Ben Chumo (above) said theto December will not exceed Sh1.48 by Sh3 billion. distributor spent Sh6.2 billion buyingbillion, mainly due to one-off retrench- Thinned margins locally manufactured goods in the firstment costs. quarter of 2016/2017 financial year, in Customer deposits during the nine line with the Buy Kenya Build Kenya Family Bank made the profit warn- months decreased by Sh10 billion to to promote manufacturing.ing on Tuesday when it reported that Sh53.5 billion.its net earnings for the nine months The company purchased pre-paidto September had nearly halved to The bank’s chairman, Mr Wilfred meters worth Sh4.7 billion in the yearSh963.3 million compared to the Kiboro, said this resulted from capi- to June 30 from the local market. It hasSh1.86 billion it made during a previ- tal flight in the wake of Chase Bank’s also budgeted to spend Sh424 millionous period last year. collapse last year. However, the bank’s on locally assembled transformers dur- deposits through mobile more than ing the current financial year. “We would like to bring to the at- tripled to Sh3 billion monthly, fromtention of our investors that we will the Sh700 million it averaged during Kebs standards manager Titus Oyoodefinitely make profit but it will close a similar period in 2015. said to prevent the influx of low qualityat lower than 25 per cent of last year,” cables in the market, it has developedsaid Family Bank chief executive David Mr Thuku said the lender would, quality standards on electricity ca-Thuku. going forward, shift its focus to alter- bles. native banking channels to weather “We are, however, hopeful that the the low-interest income environment “Since we have standards for cablescost containment measures we are brought about by the capping law we request your cooperation in ensuringembarking on will enable us remain introduced in August. compliance to curb influx of low-qualityprofitable going forward.” products into the market and ultimately ensure the products meet customers’ expectations,” he said.
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 | 35 COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF TRANS NZOIA KENYA MARITIME AUTHORITY PUBLICATION OF NAMES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ADDITIONAL APPLICANTS AND SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITIONS OF CORPORATION SECRETARY AND HEAD OF LEGAL SERVICESKenya Maritime Authority (KMA) is a State Corporation whose mandate isto regulate, coordinate and oversee maritime affairs guided by the KenyaMaritime Act, Cap 370 and the Merchant Shipping Act, Cap 389.Vision: OFFICE OF THE COUNTYTo be a leading Maritime Authority transforming Kenya into a globally SECRETARYcompetitive nation.Mission: RE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATIONTo ensure sustainable, safe, secure, clean and efficient water transport for ON FINANCE BILL, 2016the benefit of stakeholders through effective regulation, coordination andoversight of maritime affairs.The Authority hereby publishes the names of additional applicants and Pursuant to the provisions of Article 196 (I)the shortlisted candidates for the positions of Corporation Secretary and of the constitution of Kenya 2010, section 87Head of Legal Services and their qualifications. of the County Government Act and section 131 (2) of the Public Finance ManagementNote: This is a summary of the qualifications of these applicants. The Act, 2012, Trans Nzoia County Governmentapplicants may have other qualifications. invites all stakeholders and the General public to attend a Public Participation forum on theADDENDUM LIST Finance Bill, 2016 on 25th November, 2016 at1. (a) List of applicants for the Post of Corporation Secretary and the following venues: Head of Legal ServicesNO NAME GENDER QUALIFIACTIONS1 Stephen LLB – Marathwada Kyandih University, India M PGD (Law) – KSL LLM – International Maritime Law LLB – University of Nairobi Jane Florence PGD – (Law) – KSL2 Otieno F MBA – Strathmore SUB- VENUE TIME University COUNTY LLB – University of Nairobi SABOTI SABOTI CENTRE 10:00 AM3 Caroline Katisya F PGD – (Law) – KSL LLM – University of Dundee KIMININI KIMININI CENTRE 10:00 AM4 Mitel K. Isaac M LLB – Moi University CHERANGANY KACHIBORA CENTRE 10:00 AM PGD – (Law) – KSL KWANZA KWANZA CENTRE 10:00 AM ENDEBESS ENDEBESS CENTRE 10:00 AM(b) Short listed candidates for the Post of Corporation Secretary KITALE TOWN TOWN HALL ( COUNTY HQ) 10:00 AM and Head of Legal ServicesNO NAME QUALIFIACTIONS1 Stephen Kyandih LLB – Marathwada NOTE: Presentations may be made orally at University, India M PGD (Law) – KSL the venue or by written memoranda addressed LLM – International Maritime Law to the County Secretary, County Government2 Jane Florence LLB – University of Nairobi of Trans Nzoia, P.O Box 4211-30200, KITALE, Otieno F PGD – (Law) – KSL so as to reach him on or before Monday 28th November, 2016 MBA – Strathmore University3 Caroline Katisya LLB – University of Nairobi F PGD – (Law) – KSL LLM – University of Dundee4 Mitel K. Isaac M LLB – Moi University PGD – (Law) – KSL COUNTY SECRETARYNB: The shortlisted applicants in the previous advert and this advert COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF TRANS NZOIA(addendum) will be advised of new interview dates.
36 | Business News Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION Decline > The NSE has been on a downward trend since March 2015 Small teams the way to go,Stock exchange earnings to drop firms advisedby Sh76m thanks to a bear run BY JAMES NGUNJIRINSE boss BY CHARLES MWANIKI “This year we had anticipated In the six months to June 2016, [email protected] the [email protected] revenue growth, however, what bond transactions levy incomebourse has happened earlier in the year with stood at Sh18.4 million, up from Kenyan companies have been urgedbeen hit The self-listed Nairobi slowing commodities markets, Sh13.2 million in half one of 2015. to adopt teamwork as a strategy to re-by lower Securities Exchange Ltd the effects of Brexit and rate cap- The exchange had been banking tain key talent.equities (NSE) full-year profit for ping have impacted on trading on additional revenue streamstrading 2016 will drop by at least Sh76.3 volumes in terms of turnover, this year from new products Deloitte’s 2016 Best Company toturnover million as it pays the price of impacting on our income,” said such as futures trading, but the Work For Survey found that the trend in a bear run at the market amid Mr Odundo. launch of products such as ex- organisations is “the rise of teams”. heavy capital outlay on platforms We have been change traded funds (ETFs) and for futures trading. The stock exchange has been putting together index futures has been pushed The survey revealed that pressure on a downward trend since platforms that will to next year. to get products to market quickly, The exchange issued a profit March 2015, with the benchmark deliver new products, combined with a greater sense of em- warning to its shareholders yes- NSE 20 share index shedding and therefore have had NSE has had to invest heav- powerment among employees makes terday, stating that it forecasts its 41 per cent of its value over the to put in heavy capital.” ily in upgrading its platform to small teams a more natural and produc- earnings to fall by at least 25 per period. NSE chief executive of- enable the trading in these new tive way to work. cent in the 2016 financial year Lower share prices ficer Geoffrey Odundo products, which include the compared to 2015, when it made yet-to-be launched M-Akiba “Small teams can deliver results a net profit of Sh305 million. Turnover has fallen due to commissions from bonds trad- mobile-based bond. faster, engage people better, and stay lower share prices — only six ing, meaning that the increase closer to their mission,” the survey The trading commission- out of the 61 actively traded in bonds turnover to Sh376.2 “We have been putting showed. reliant exchange had already have increased their valuation in billion in the first 10 months of together platforms that will Difficult to switch reported a 54 per cent drop in 2016 — in spite of the number of this year, from Sh263.7 billion, deliver new products, and net profit to Sh81.9 million for shares traded this year rising. is unlikely to counter the effect therefore have had to put in The consultancy firm said the days of the first half of the year, with of the decline in equities com- heavy capital and recurrent the top-down hierarchical and function- the profit warning effectively In the first 10 months of the missions. expenditure in our derivatives driven organisations are slowly coming indicating the performance in year, the total traded equities platform and human resource to an end. the second half of the year has turnover stood at Sh140 billion, capacity including consultants. not improved sufficiently to sig- compared to Sh181 billion at the These investments are however Deloitte’s survey indicated that Ken- nificantly alter the trend. same point in 2015. a one off,” said Mr Odundo. yan companies may find it difficult to switch from functional-based systems NSE chief executive officer Income from equity transac- “The projections were that we to teamwork, with 49 per cent of the Geoffrey Odundo said the ex- tions levy declined by 31 per cent would be able to bring online respondents saying their organisation change has been hit by lower to Sh176.7 million in the first half some of the products this year are still primarily organised by function. equities trading turnover, of 2016 from Sh255.7 million in and we were fairly optimistic, “Human resource must play a critical hurting its trade commissions a similar period in 2015 owing to but there were overruns as we role in supporting the business in its that contribute 53 per cent of the reduced trading activity. sought to build capacity and own transition to a new organisation, revenue. public awareness.” said Debbie Hollis, a senior human The NSE makes much less in capital manager at Deloitte. The survey, which is now in its fifth year, polled employees on 10 param- eters which they used to select which company to work for. ISO 9001:2008 certified TENDER NOTICEMachakos University invites sealed tenders from interested and eligible candidates for the followingtenders and instructions provided here under.S/ Tender Name Tender Ref. No. Details Tender Tender Opening dateNo. fee security1. Proposed Installation of MU/W/01/2016-2017 Open 1000.00 2% 08/12/2016 at lift at Machakos University 10.00 a.m. Hotel2 Provision of Staff Medical MU/W/02/ 2016-2017 Open 1000.00 2% 08/12/2016 at insurance cover 10.00 a.m.Detailed tender documents may be obtained from the Procurement Office, Main Campus, MachakosUniversity during normal working hours, from Monday to Friday between 8.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m, uponpayment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000.00 (Kenya Shillings One Thousand) only payable at theMachakos University Accounts Numbers, Kenya Commercial Bank 1137145064 and Cooperative Bank01129277651100 Machakos Branch. The documents may also be viewed and downloaded for free fromthe University website, www.machakosuniversity.ac.ke and www.supplier.treasury.go.ke.Tenderers who have paid are required to obtain an official receipt from the cash office at MachakosUniversity and immediately forward their particulars to the Procurement Office for records and forthe purposes of receiving any further tender clarification and/or addenda. Candidates who choose todownload the documents shall notify the Procurement Office immediately for record purposes by email:[email protected] completed tender documents (Original and Copy) in plain sealed envelope, clearly marked withTender name and Number and bearing no indication of the bidder should be addressed to: The Vice-Chancellor, Machakos University P O Box 136 – 90100, Machakos, Kenya and dropped in Tender Boxsituated at the Administration Block, Main Campus in Machakos, so as to reach the University NOT LATERTHAN 10.00 A.M on 8th December, 2016. Opening of the documents will be done immediately thereafterat Conference Room 1 in the presence of applicants or their representatives who wish to attend.Prices quoted must be net inclusive of all taxes, must be expressed in Kenya Shillings and must remainvalid for 120 (One hundred and Twenty) days from the date of Tender opening.
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 Stocks News | 37NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE Investment Services 14.55 15.10 600,200 UNIT TRUSTS Daily Yield Effective Annual RateLast 12 Mths Security Prices 30.25 14.75 Nairobi Securities Exchange. Ord 4.00 Money Market Funds African Alliance Kenya Shilling FundHigh Low Yesterday Previous Shares Old Mutual Money Market Fund Kenya Shilling 763% 7.90% British-American Money Market Fund Agricultural Manufacturing & Allied STANLIB Money Market Fund Kenya Shilling 6.17% 6.34% CIC Money Market Fund27.50 17.50 Eaagads Ord 1.25 - A.Baumann & Co. Ord 5.00 11.10 Zimele Money Market Fund Kenya Shilling 8.64% 8.99%350.00 250.00 Kakuzi Ord.5.00 85.00 Amana Shilling Fund240.00 71.50 Kapchoruar Tea Ord 5.00 18.75 110.00 75.00 B.O.C Kenya Ord 5.00 830.00 Madison Asset Money Market Fund Kenya Shilling 7.85% 8.14%980.00 490.00 The Limuru Tea Co. Ord 20.00 280.00 14.05 CBA Money Market Fund23.25 15.50 Sasini Ltd Ord 1.00 80.00 100 880.00 720.00 British American Tobacco Kenya Ord 10.00 827.00 260.00 100 ICEA LION Money Market Fund Kenya Shilling 10.42% 10.86%410.00 162.00 Williamson Tea Kenya 5.00 18.75 79.00 19,300 2.65 2,800 UAP Money Market Fund 180.00 530.00 17.00 12.80 Carbacid Investments Ord 1.00 13.90 5.45 105,400 Sanlam Pesa Market Fund Kenya Shilling 10.34% 10.75% 500 95.00 11,400 Apollo Money Market Fund 19.05 325.00 236.00 East African Breweries Ord 2.00 259.00 100 Nabo Africa Money Market Fund Kenya Shilling 10.78% 11.33% 180.00 1.15 Dry Associates Money Market Fund 3.15 1.80 Eveready EA Ord 1.00 2.55 33.00 812,900 Dry Associates Money Market Fund Kenya Shilling 8.59% 9.001% 12,100 EIB Equity Money Market Fund 8.30 3.60 Flame Tree Group Holdings Ord. 0.825 5.40 Kenya Shilling 7.40% 7.64% Fixed Income Funds/Equity Funds/Balanced FundsAutomobiles & Accessories 97.00 95.00 Kenya Orchards Ord 5.00 African Alliance Fixed Income Fund Kenya Shilling 8.66% 9.04% CIC Fixed Income Fund40.00 24.50 Car & General (K) Ord 5.00 27.00 1.85 1.00 Mumias Sugar Co. Ord 2.00 1.20 Nabo Africa Fixed Income Fund Kenya Shilling - - African Alliance Kenya Equity Fund13.50 8.00 Marshalls (E.A.) Ord 5.00 9.00 9.00 100 39.00 30.00 Unga Group Ord 5.00 34.00 ICEA LION Equity Fund Kenya Shilling 10.78% 11.38% Apollo Equity Fund4.40 2.25 Sameer Africa Ord 5.00 2.70 2.85 10,200 British-American Equity Fund Kenya Shilling 9.53% 11.47% CBA Equity Fund Telecommunication & Technology CIC Equity Fund USD 3.34% 3.40% Old Mutual Equity Fund Banking 21.75 14.00 Safaricom Ltd Ord. 0.05 20.00 19.95 12,872,700 STANLIB Equity Fund USD 1.80% 1.82% Madison Asset Equity Fund14.50 7.50 Barclays Bank Ord 0.50 8.85 8.85 942,600 23.75 10.00 Stanlib Fahari I- Ord. 20 (Real Estate I.Trust) 14.15 Nabo Africa Equity Fund Kenya Shilling 8.96% 8.34%226.00 130.00 Diamond Trust Bank Ord 4.00 31.50 133.00 273,400 African Alliance Managed Fund43.00 24.25 Equity Group Holdings Ord 0.50 14.50 31.75 35,900 NSE ALL SHARE INDEX (NASI)-01st Jan 2008=100 Down 0.08 points to close at 137.9.3 ICEA LION Growth Fund Kenya Shilling 5.53% 5.67%25.25 11.70 Housing Finance Co Ord 5.00 95.00 14.55 Amana Growth Fund113.00 74.00 I &M Holdings Ltd Ord 1.00 30.50 95.00 200 NSE 20-SHARE INDEX- (1966=100 Down 4.09 points to close at 3263.44 British-American Balanced Fund Buy Sell44.25 22.50 KCB Ord 1.00 7.45 30.50 95,300 CIC Balanced Fund 11.43 11.0617.40 6.00 NBK Ord 5.00 30.50 5,400 NSE 25-SHARE INDEX- (01 Sep 2015=4101.67) Down2.60 points to close at 3672.43 Nabo Africa Balanced Fund Kenya Shilling 9.22 9.4646.00 22.00 NIC Bank Ord 5.00 72.00 7.70 Old Mutual Balanced Fund/Toboa Kenya Shilling 96.75 96.7598.00 68.00 Stanbic Holdings Ord.5.00 190.00 30.50 7,400 BANK RATES $ SF Madison Asset Balanced Fund 161.68 151.84270.00 171.00 StandardChartered Ord 5.00 14.05 71.50 1,000 Euro 101.80 £ C$ 100.57 IR JY ZR EIB Equity Balanced Fund USD 124.22 130.7623.00 9.75 The Co-op Bank of Kenya Ord 1.00 189.00 4,200 102.00 126.38 75.91 100.87 1.48 91.60 7.20 Sanlam Chama Fund Kenya Shilling 90.48 86.17 14.15 79,300 ABC buy 108.18 101.78 126.84 75.85 100.53 1.49 91.87 7.26 Amana Balanced Fund Kenya Shilling 184.43 189.82 101.98 126.25 75.67 100.33 1.48 91.59 7.23 Zimele Balanced Fund Kenya Shilling 143.75 143.75 sell 108.60 101.82 126.71 75.93 100.68 1.49 91.94 7.26 STANLIB Balanced Fund Kenya Shilling 12.07 12.70 102.02 126.41 75.72 100.89 1.49 91.66 7.09 Dry Associates Balanced Fund Kenya Shilling 338.54 362.74 Barclays buy 108.05 101.80 126.67 75.92 101.49 1.49 91.89 7.36 Apollo Balanced Fund Kenya Shilling 151.03 151.03 102.00 126.75 75.64 101.74 1.50 93.10 7.12 STANLIB Bond Fund B1 Kenya Shilling 35.41 37.60 sell 108.47 101.80 127.04 75.80 100.60 1.51 93.30 7.14 STANLIB Bond Fund A Kenya Shilling 91.32 91.32 102.00 126.39 75.68 100.88 1.48 91.63 7.23 Old Mutual East Africa Fund Kenya Shilling 20.87 19.65 Commercial & Services Co-op buy 108.17 101.85 126.63 75.65 100.54 1.48 91.88 7.26 British American Bond Plus Fund 120.91 127.28 102.05 126.40 75.65 100.94 1.48 91.43 7.10 ICEA LION Bond Fund USD 128.93 128.934.00 1.00 Atlas African Indistries 1.05 sell 108.43 101.80 126.80 76.05 100.74 1.48 91.83 7.40 Old Mutual Bond Fund Kenya Shilling 184.43 189.8215.00 5.45 Deacons (East Africa) Ord 2.50 6.00 102.00 126.13 74.86 1.47 91.57 7.18 UAP High Yield Bond Fund Kenya Shilling 10.73 11.235.00 2.70 Express Kenya Ord 5.00 6.15 3.25 1,000 Equity buy 109.11 101.15 126.52 76.32 101.11 1.48 91.97 7.23 Sanlam Pata Fund Kenya Shilling 98.59 98.59- - Hutchings Biemer Ord 5.00 3.25 20.25 500 101.35 125..33 76.29 103.30 1.51 98.13 7.34 Kenya Shilling 147.81 157.397.55 3.30 Kenya Airways Ord 5.00 5.95 6.45 sell 109.33 101.78 125.58 76.44 103.50 1.52 98.32 7.43 ARAB CURRENCY/$ Kenya Shilling 52.78 55.686.95 3.70 Longhorn Publishers Ord 1.00 5.05 4.95 467,700 101.98 126.32 75.72 100.59 1.48 91.62 7.24 106.64 104.558.00 6.50 Nairobi Business Ventures Ord 1.00 7.50 7.50 5,300 NBK buy 108.15 101.70 126.67 75.87 100.89 1.49 91.87 7.25 Algerian Dinar USD 12.92 13.32198.00 97.00 Nation Media Group Ord. 2.50 95.50 97.00 100 102.00 126.00 75.30 100.20 1.48 91.35 6.50 Bahrani Dinar Kenya Shilling 126.14 126.1433.75 17.80 Standard Group Ord 5.00 22.00 20.75 37,400 sell 108.34 101.60 127.00 76.30 101.20 1.52 92.35 8.50 Djibouti Franc Kenya Shilling 6.45 6.2628.75 15.40 TPS Eastern Africa Ord 1.00 19.35 19.50 1,200 102.10 126.30 75.50 100.60 1.49 91.70 7.00 Egyptian Pound Kenya Shilling 129.02 129.0211.00 2.70 Uchumi Supermarket Ord 5.00 3.05 3.05 900 KCB buy 107.95 127.00 76.00 101.00 1.51 92.20 7.20 Lebanese Pound Kenya Shilling 1,030.46 1,030.4633.50 14.50 WPP ScanGroup Ord. 1.00 18.45 18.55 24,500 Omani Riyal Kenya Shilling 109.38 105.17 300 sell 108.35 Qatar Riyal Kenya Shilling 101.21 101.21 Saudi Riyal Kenya Shilling 100.99 100.99 CBA buy 108.06 Syrian Pound Kenya Shilling 142.89 151.22 Tunisian Dinar Kenya Shilling 139.47 142.32 sell 108.46 UAE Dirham Kenya Shilling 98.70 99.70 Currencies are quoted against the US Dollar Kenya Shilling 101.13 103.53 CFC Stanbic buy 113.05 Kenya Shilling - Kenya Shilling - sell 113.29 Kenya Shilling 10.09 Kenya Shilling 10.40 GulfAfrican buy 108.14 Kenya Shilling Construction & Allied sell 108.37 Kenya Shilling48.00 22.50 ARM Cement Ord 1.00 26.00 26.00 56,700 FCB buy 107.20200.00 150.00 BamburiCement Ord 5.00 158.00 158.00 60065.00 40.00 Crown Paints Kenya Ord 5.00 42.50 42.50 1,200 sell 108.2011.00 5.70 E.A.Cables Ord 0.5056.00 20.25 E.A.Portland Cement Ord 5.00 6.05 6.15 7,700 Prime buy 108.00 20.00 sell 108.50 CBK RABANK RATES CBK RATES Mean Buy Sell 101.8528 101.7528 101.9528 Energy & Petroleum 5.85 6.00 3,812,000 1 US Dollar 126.4492 126.3122 126.5861 13.65 13.00 1,037,800 1 Sterling Pound 108.0728 107.9500 108.19569.30 5.40 KenGen Ord 2.50 8.95 9.05 458,600 1 Euro12.40 7.85 KenolKobil Ltd Ord 0.05 5.30 1 South African Rand 7.2459 7.2354 7.256414.90 7.75 KP&LC Ord 2.50 5.50 Ksh/Ush 35.4729 35.3889 35.55685.50 5.50 KP&LC 4% Pref.20.00 17.90 18.00 6,300 Ksh/Tsh 21.4231 21.3530 21.4933- - KP&LC 7% Pref.20.00 15.50 1 Ksh/Rwanda Franc 7.9645 8.006719.45 15.00 Total Kenya Ord 5.00 7.922324.00 15.00 Umeme Ltd Ord 0.50 Ksh/Burundi Franc 16.5034 16.6423 1 UAE Dirham 27.7298 16.3644 27.7574 Insurance 10.05 10.05 87,600 1 Canadian Dollar 75.7974 27.7022 75.8973 108.4883 4.00 4.00 230,500 1 Swiss Franc 100.7247 75.6976 100.8635 0.3770816.85 9.90 Britam Holdings Ord 0.10 473.00 473.00 500 100 Japanese Yen 91.7758 100.5860 91.88257.00 3.55 CIC Insurance Group Ord.1.00 21.75 21.50 60,700 1 Swedish Kroner 11.0531 91.6692 11.0647 176.21515.00 420.00 Jubilee Holdings Ord 5.00 13.60 14.00 2,600 1 Norwegian Kroner 11.9654 11.0415 11.9788 8.179923.00 18.00 Kenya Re Corporation Ord 2.50 32.75 32.75 4,200 1 Danish Kroner 14.5508 11.9519 14.5661 1504.421.00 5.55 Liberty Kenya Holdings Ord 1.00 1 Indian Rupee 1.4880 14.5355 1.4896 0.3848665.00 28.50 Sanlam Kenya Plc Ord 5.00 1 Hong Kong Dollar 13.1330 1.4865 13.1459 3.30486 1 Singapore Dollar 71.4330 13.1201 71.5057 3.7513 Investment 40.50 40.00 164,300 1 Saudi Riyal 27.1546 71.3604 27.1823 1.15 1.20 375,900 1 Chinese Yuan 14.7766 27.1268 14.7927 51751.00 34.25 Centum Investment Co Ord 0.50 14.7605 2.24473.00 1.10 Home Afrika Ltd Ord. 1.00 3.10 1,500.00 100 1 Australian Dollar 75.6970 75.7815 3.67291,500 1,500 Kurwitu Ventures Ltd Ord. 100.00 6.90 3.00 6,500 75.60254.90 2.00 Olympia Capital Holdings Ord 5.0014.45 4.20 Trans-Century Ltd Ord 0.50 6.80 NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND KAKAMEGA COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY LUGARI CONSTITUENCY LIMITED AFYA SACCO SOCIETY LIMITED TENDER NOTICE P.O. BOX 1189 – 50100 KAKAMEGA P O BOX 11607 – 00400 NAIROBI The NG – CDF invites applicants from interested eligible bidders to apply for the tender below. Email: [email protected] DISPOSAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE S/NO. TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTON CATEGORY ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANCIESAfya Sacco Society Limited is in the process of disposing 1. OPENMotor Vehicle, Make TOYOTA HIACE, and Registration KBH LUG/NG/CDF/ PROPOSED CONTRUCTION Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company Ltd is a……Q. county corporation mandated to provide Water and SanitationInterested buyers are invited to obtain tender documents from 001/2016-2017 OF 1 NO. OFFICE BLOCK AT Services within the County of Kakamega. The Company invitesthe procurement office during the normal working hours at applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the followingAFYA Centre, 3rd floor upon payment of a non-refundable fee LUMAKANDA vacant positions:of Kshs.1, 000.Viewing will be done Every Monday to Friday between 9.00 Tender documents giving detailed specifications and conditions for tendering 1. Managing Director- Salary Scale 1am to 1.00 pm at Afya Centre situated along Tom Mboya may be obtained from Procurement office –Lumakanda at a non-refundable 2. Commercial and Finance Manager- Salary Scale 2Street. fee of Kshs.1, 000 /= . 3. Technical Manager-Salary Scale 2The vehicle will be sold on “As-Is Where Is Basis”. Completed 4. Human Resource and Administration Manager-Salarytender documents in plain sealed envelope clearly marked Tenderers MUST:“Tender for Disposal of Motor Vehicle” should be addressed • Attach a copy of VAT Registration Certificate. Scale 3and posted to: • Attach a copy of certificate of Business Registration/Incorporation. 5. Customer Services and Public Relations Manager-Salary • Attach a copy of current Tax Compliance Certificate. The Chief Executive Officer • Attach a copy of Registration Certificate with National Construction Scale 3 Afya Sacco Limited 6. Chief Accountant-Salary Scale 3 Authority (NCA7) and above- (building works). 7. Assistant Technical Manager-Salary Scale 3 P O Box 11607 -00400 • Must fill business questionnaire. 8. Quality Assurance Manager-Salary Scale 3 NAIROBI • Attach list of both technical and administrative personnel to be involved in 9. Internal Audit Manager-Salary Scale 3 10. Procurement Manager-Salary Scale 3Or be deposited in the “Tender Box” situated on 7th Floor of execution of the works. 11. ICT Officer-Salary Scale 4Afya Centre marked Tender Box so as to reach us on or before • Provide latest audited accounts of the firm, Details of duties, requirements, application procedures and12.00 noon 9th December 2016. Tender documents delivered • 2% bid bond of our quoted sum in the form of bank guarantee from a application deadline can be found on the County websiteafter 12.00 noon shall not be accepted. www.kakamega.go.ke and at the Kakamega County Water reputable bank. and Sanitation Company headquarters, Kefinco House, Off • Proof of works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last Kakamega Kisumu Road. 3 years. Chairman • Adhere to any other requirements as specified in the tender documents. Board of Directors Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company Completed set of tender documents in plain, sealed envelope(s) clearly marked with the “Tender Number ………………………” and bearing no indication of the Tenderer(s) name should be deposited in the Tender Box situated at NG - CDF office – Lumakanda so as to be received on or before 8th December, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for opening thereafter. Tender opening exercise will be witnessed by bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. ALEX M. LWAMBA FUND ACCOUNT MANAGER LUGARI CONSTITUENCY.
38 | Business News Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION CONCERN > Tech firm says there is no phone in the market that’s impossible to crackFor this firm, hacking is as easy as ABCCompany JERUSALEM, Wednesday 115 iPhones present a particularprovides a challenge because, unlike manyglimpse of It only takes a few seconds for an firms, Apple designs everythinga world of employee of one of the world’s lead- Number of countries from the device’s hardware topossibilities ing hacking companies to take a software, making its technologyaccessible locked smartphone and pull the data with which Israeli tech particularly difficult to hack, ex-to security from it. company has contracts plained Yong Wang, a professoragenciesglobally Israeli firm Cellebrite’s technol- at Dakota State University inthat worry ogy provides a glimpse of a world the United States.privacy of possibilities accessible to security had already cracked, so the Mr Ben-Peretz remains con-advocates agencies globally that worry privacy extraction did not take long. fident his company can crack advocates. The real challenge, Mr Ben- even the newest iPhones. Peretz agrees, is staying in the “iOS devices have strong The company has contracts in more lead in a race where phone security mechanisms that give than 115 countries, many with govern- manufacturers constantly us a challenge, but if anyone ments, and it shot to global prominence launch new models and up- can address this challenge in March when it was reported the FBI date software with ever more and provide a solution to law used its technology to crack the iPhone complicated security. enforcement, it is Cellebrite,” of one of the jihadist-inspired killers in In the firm’s lab they have he said, referring to Apple’s San Bernardino, California. 15,000 phones — with around operating system. 150-200 new models added According to Mr Ben-Peretz, There have since been reports that PHOTO | AFP each month. there is no phone on the market Cellebrite was in fact not involved, Mr Leeor Ben-Peretz, the executive vice president of the Israeli firm Cellebrite’s When a new phone is that is impossible to crack. and the company itself refuses to technology, shows devices developed in the Israeli city of Petah Tikva. launched, Mr Ben-Peretz said, “Yes it is getting harder, it is comment. the firm’s 250-person research getting more complex,” he said, But privacy and rights activists taken. The phone in the dem- team races against competitors “but we still deliver results and Regardless, it is recognised as one worry such powerful technology can onstration, an LG G4 run on to find a chink in its armour, a they are results on the latest of the world’s leaders in such technol- wind up in the wrong hands, leading Google’s Android operating process that can range from a devices and latest operating ogy. It can reportedly take a wide range to abuses. system, is a model Cellebrite few days to months. systems.” (AFP) of information off devices: from the Cellebrite’s technology is not online content of text messages to potentially hacking. It only works when the phone details of where a person was at any is physically connected to one of the given moment. firm’s devices. The company recently demonstrated Messages retrieved its capabilities for an AFP journalist. Even messages deleted years before The password on a phone was disa- bled and newly taken photos appeared can be potentially retrieved. on a computer screen, complete with “There are many devices that we are the exact location and time they were A. RESULTS OF 182-DAY & 364-DAY TREASURY BILLS ISSUES 2169/182 & 2096/364 DATED 28/11/2016 the only player in the world that can unlock,” Leeor Ben-Peretz, one of the company’s top executives, told AFP in English. This week the Central Bank of Kenya offered 182 and 364 Days Treasury Bills for a total of Kshs.12 Billion. The total number of bids received was 281 amounting to Kshs. 6.94 Billion representing 115.61% subscription and 124 bids amounting to Kshs.5.32 Billion representing 88.61% subscription for 182 and 364 days, respectively. Bids accepted amounted to Kshs.6.94 Billion for 182 days and Kshs.3.27 Billion for 364 days Treasury Bills. The weighted average rate of accepted bids, which will be applied for non-competitive bids, was 10.371% for the 182-day and 10.825% for 364-day Treasury Bills. The other auction statistics are summarised in the table below. 182 DAYS 364 DAYS TOTAL Due Date 29/05/2017 27/11/2017 Amount Offered (Kshs. M) 6,000.00 6,000.00 12,000.00 Bids Received (Kshs. M) 6,936.34 5,316.74 12,253.08 Performance Rate (%) 115.61 88.61 102.11A. RESULTS OF FIFTEEN AND TWENTY YEAR TREASURY BONDS ISSUE NOs. FXD 3/2007/15 & FXD 1/2008/20 DATED 28/11/2016 Number of Bids Received 281 124 405 Number of Accepted Bids 279 103 382 This month the Central Bank of Kenya offered 15-year and 20-year Treasury Bonds for a total amount of Kshs 30 Billion.The Total Amount Accepted (Kshs. M) 6,915.34 3,266.78 10,182.12 total number of bids received was 445 amounting to Kshs 14.49 Billion and 418 amounting to Kshs 8.40 Billion for the 15-year 5,675.74 1,773.31 7,449.05 and 20-year bond respectively. The weighted average rate for successful bids was 13.575% for the 15-year Bond and 14.257% Of which: Competitive bids 1,239.60 1,493.47 2,733.07 for the 20-year Bond. The other auction statistics are summarised in the table below. : Non-competitive bids Purpose / Application of Funds:TENOR 15-YEAR 20-YEAR Rollover / Redemptions 5,380.84 4,616.73 9,997.57Due Dates 20/09/2021 01/09/2036 30,000.00 Net Borrowing/Repayment 1,534.50 1,349.95Total Amount Offered (Kshs. M) 14,490.34 8,397.98 22,888.32 Market Weighted Average Rate 10.371% 10.886%Total bids Received (Kshs. M) Weighted Average Rate of accepted bidsPerformance Rate (%) 76.29 10.371% 10.825% Price per Kshs 100 at average rate 95.083 90.257Total Number of Bids Received 445 418 863 B. COMPARATIVE AVERAGE INTEREST RATESNumber of Succesful Bids 434 369 803 This Auction Last Auction VarianceTotal Amount Accepted (Kshs. M) 14,286.03 7,876.56 22,162.59 (%) (%)Of which : Competitive bids 13,192.44 7,025.97 20,218.41 182 - day 10.371 10.318 0.053 : Non-competitive bids 1,093.59 850.59 1,944.18 364 - day 10.825 10.817 0.008Average Redemption yield (%) 13.575 14.257 C. NEXT TREASURY BILLS AUCTIONS: ISSUE NOs. 2189/91 , 2170/182 & 2097/364 DATED 05/12/2016Price per Kshs 100 at average yield 96.167 103.225Coupon Rate (%) 12.500 13.750 TENOR 91 DAYS 182 DAYS 364 DAYS TOTALPurpose/ Application of funds: Offer Amount (Kshs. M) 4,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 16,000.00 - Auction Dates & Bids Closure 01/12/2016 30/11/2016 30/11/2016Redemptions 22,162.59 Results Announcement 02/12/2016 01/12/2016 01/12/2016 15,420.26New Borrowing 579.74 RedemptionsB. COMPARATIVE INTEREST RATES New Borrowing This Auction (%) Last Auction (%) 20/06/16 Variance The actual amount to be realised from the auction will be subject to Treasury’s immediate liquidity requirements for the week. 14.897 1.304 Where several successful bidders quote a common rate, the Central Bank of Kenya reserves the right to allot bids on a pro-rata15 YEAR - MARKET WEIGHTED AVERAGE RATE 13.593 14.335 0.760 basis. The Central Bank reserves the right to accept/reject bids in part or in full without giving any reason. Individual bids must be of a minimum face value of Kshs.100,000.00. Only investors with active CDS accounts are eligible. - WEIGHTED AVERAGE RATE OF ACCEPTED BIDS 13.57520 YEAR - MARKET WEIGHTED AVERAGE RATE This Auction (%) Last Auction (%) 26/09/16 Variance Bids must be submitted and received by CBK either manually (application forms delivered in Treasury Bill tender boxes - WEIGHTED AVERAGE RATE OF ACCEPTED BIDS 14.352 14.789 0.437 in any Branch or Currency Centre of Central Bank of Kenya or electronically ( via CBK Internet Banking platform for 14.257 14.601 0.344 commercial Banks) by 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 30th November,2016 for 182 & 364 days and Thursday, 1st December, 2016 for 91 day Treasury Bills. Payments above Kshs.1 Million must be made by electronic transfer using RTGS. PaymentsC.FORTHCOMING TREASURY BOND(S) ISSUES FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2016 below Kshs.1 Million may be made by Cash, Banker’s Cheque or RTGS.These payments must reach the Central Bank not later than Monday, 5th December 2016, 2.00 p.m. for Cash and Cheques and 3.00 p.m for RTGS electronic fund transfers. (i) The forthcoming issue(s) to be advised. Please provide the following details with each payment: Name, Reference No., CDS Portfolio No. and the customer’s Virtual (ii) The specific features of the Bond(s), that is the Tenor, Amounts, Coupon rates and issue terms will be provided in the account No. prospectus and in the press before the issue date. D. NON-COMPETITIVE BIDS F. Barua-Daniels (Mrs.) Non-competitive bids are subject to a maximum of Kshs.20 Million per investor per tenor and are issued at the weighted Ag. Assistant Director, Financial Markets average of accepted bids. November 23, 2016 F. Barua-Daniels (Mrs.) Ag. Assistant Director, Financial Markets
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 | 39 THE PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT (CAP 286) ADVERT FOR DISPOSAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS Proposals are here by invited from interested parties for the purchase of the below equipment. Bidders can bid or offer to purchase one of the items reflected on the list which they might be interested in. All equipment onTITLE OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS – ADVISORY PLANS - (1).NAKABOSANI offer per list below will be sold “Voetstoots” as is.(2) KATILU (3) KALEMNG’OROCK (4) LONGECH (5) KIBISH. PART Successful bidders will be informed in writing or phone call and would not be allowed to remove any equipmentDEVELOPMENT PLANS - (1). CARLIFONIA MARKET (2). LODWAR prior to payment being effected in full.SOLID WASTE DUMPSITE (3). MOI GARDEN (4).LODWAR CEMETRY (5).LODWAR LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT SITE (6) LODWAR BUSPARK. Name Make Model Manufacture AvailableNOTICE is hereby given that the preparation of the above Development Plans SG21-3was on 10th Day of Nov, 2016 completed. year units Shatui Grader Mode SG18-3 177H Shantui 2014 3The Development Plans relates to land situated within Turkana county. Shantui Road Rollers SR18M-2 Shantui SR18M-2 2014 4Copies of Development Plans as prepared have been deposited for publicinspection at the Physical Planning Offices in Lodwar and Lokichar towns. Box Body Trailer Box Body Trailer 2010 7The copies so deposited are available for inspection free of charge by all Box Body Trailer Enclosed Box Body Enclosed Trailer 2010 3persons interested at the above-mentioned addresses between the hours of8.00 a. – 5.00 p.m, Monday to Friday. Flat Bed Trailer Flat Bed Trailer 2010 4 Lolo Trailer Low Loader Trailer 2010 27Any interested person(s) who wishes to make any representation in connection Platform Trailer Platform Trailer 2010 1with or objection to the above Plans may send such representations or Semi Trailer Semi Trailer 2010 5objections in writing to be received not later than 60 days from the date Skeletal Trailer Skeletal Trailer 2010 2of publication of this notice and any such representation or objection shall Mack 690 Truck Mack 690 1998 19state the grounds on which it is made to the following offices. Hyundai Light Truck Hyundai HD65 2012 1 Linkbelt 15 Tons Mobile Crane Linkbelt HSP-8015 1985 1County Physical Planning office Bomag BW213D Roller Bomag BW213D 1999 1Turkana CountyP.O BOX 187 Champion 780A Grader Champion Champion 780A 1999 2LODWARDated this 23rd Day of November, 2016. Hyundai Wheel Loader Hyundai 770 2010 1 JCB Backhoe Loader JCB 3CX 2011 1Davies .W. Munialo. CAT 140G Motor Grader Caterpillar 140G 1995 5COUNTY PHYSICAL PLANNER, XCMG QTZ80 Tower Crane XCMG QTZ80 1998 1TURKANA COUNTY. Scania R500 Euro Prime Mover Scania Prime Mover 2007 1 Wolffkran Top Slew Tower Crane Wolffkran 0 2007 1 REPUBLIC OF KENYA Pinnguely AllTerain Crane Pinnguely TTR230R 1990 1 XCMG QY25K Crane XCMG QY25K 2007 1 JCB Excavator JCB 0 2007 1 Hyundai R210-LC-7 Excavator Hyundai R210-LC-7 2011 2 Nissan Hardbody Double Cab Nissan X37 2013 3 Mitsubishi Canter Mitsubishi Canter 2003 3 Nissan Urvan Nissan Urvan 2012 2 CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. All interested bidders are requested to view the Equipment and verify the details for themselves. 2. Viewing of the vehicles/equipment can be done during normal working hours between 8.00am to 5.00pm. • For viewing please contact Simon Mwaniki Tel: 0725 759698 for further details and locations. 3. Sale is subject to reserve price. 4. Bids should be sent to the following address [email protected] by interested parties after viewing and identification of the assets. 5. Bids closing date of 28th November 2016. 6. Results will be communicated directly to successful bidders. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION ELEVENTH PARLIAMENT - FOURTH SESSION PUBLIC NOTICE In the Matter of consideration by the National Assembly of the National POSTPONEMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEARINGS TO REVIEW OF Police Service (Amendment) Bill, 2016 GRANTS AND DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC LAND IN KIAMBU COUNTY SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDA FROM 28TH NOVEMBER, 2016- 2ND DECEMBER, 2016 TO 30TH JANUARY - 3RD FEBRUARY 2017, AT THE THIKAArticle 118(1) (b) of the Constitution provides that “Parliament shall facilitate public TOWN HALL CHAMBERSparticipation and involvement in the legislative and other business of Parliament and itsCommittees. “Standing Order 127(3) states that “the Departmental Committee to which a The National Land Commission is established under Article 67 of the Constitution ofBill is committed shall facilitate public participation and shall take into account views and Kenya 2010. Its functions include managing public land on behalf of the national andrecommendations of the public when the Committee makes its report to the House.” county Governments.The National Police Service (Amendment) Bill, 2016 has undergone First Readingpursuant to Standing Order 127(3) and is now committed to the Departmental Under Section 14 of the National Land Commission Act, the Commission is mandatedCommittee on Administration and National Security for consideration. The Committee to, on its own motion or upon a complaint by the national or a county government, awill thereafter submit its report to the House. community or an individual, review all grants and dispositions (titles) to public land toThe Bill sponsored by Hon. Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, MP, seeks to amend the establish their propriety or legality.National Police Service Act No. 11 A of 2011 to make provision for compensation ofmembers of the Service for injury or loss of life as a result of service in the National Police The Commission in furtherance to the earlier Notice given on 20th of October 2016 inService. the local dailies scheduling the Public Hearings (from 28-11-2016 to 2-12-2016), and,Pursuant to Article 118(1) (b) and Standing Order 127(3), the Committee invites in line with Section 6 and 14 of the National Land Commission Act, has inevitablyinterested members of the public to submit any representations that they may have on postponed the said public hearings to review the grants and dispositions.the Bill. The representations may be forwarded to the Clerk of the National Assembly,P.O. Box 41842-00100, Nairobi; hand-delivered to the Office of the Clerk of the NOTICE IS HEREBY ISSUED to stakeholders and the general public that due toNational Assembly, First Floor, Main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, or emailed to unavoidable circumstances, the above public hearing has been postponed [email protected], to be received on or before Wednesday 30th November, 2016 Monday, 30th January to 3rd February 2017. The venue remains the same.at 5.00 pm. Please also take note that dates for deadlines of submission of written comments and for registration of interested parties wishing to make presentations at the PublicJUSTIN BUNDI, CBS Hearing remains the same.CLERK OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Prof Muhammad A. Swazuri, PhD, OGW, CHAIRMAN NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION
40 | Advertising Feature Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION KIBABII UNIVERSITY First Graduation CeremonуMinistrу recognises Kibabii’s contribution to nationaldevelopment and commitment to labour market needs Dr Fred O. Matiang’i, PhD, EGΗ Prof Collette A. Suda, PhD, FKNAS, EBSCabinet Secretarу, Ministrу of Education Principal Secretarу, State Department For Universitу EducationIam delighted to join Kibabii of development. 2008 certification, among other Iam delighted to join all those distinguished place among sister Universitу fraternitу as уou I also note, with gladness, the outstanding accomplishments. celebrating the First Graduation at institutions in the science and technologу celebrate this First Graduation Kibabii Universitу. I wish to appreciate stream. I therefore urge Kenуans to makeceremonу. The universitу has put tremendous achievements that the Mу congratulations to all the the work undertaken and time invested good use of this universitу bу enrolling initself on the academic and research universitу has recorded over the graduands who will be conferred in preparing the уoung Kenуans who will academic programmes on offer so as tomap in line with the countrу’s last four уears in terms of phуsical with degrees and awarded diplomas todaу step into the world to applу the enable Kenуa create a sustainable pool ofendeavour to increase access to infrastructure, increased student and certificates of Kibabii Universitу. knowledge acquired. highlу trained human resource capital tohigher education. In view of this enrolment, eхcellent eхecution As уou celebrate the conferment meet its needs as it strives to emerge as asuccess, I commend all stakeholders of performance contract targets of degrees in various disciplines, I commend the Kibabii Universitу middle income economу.who have worked tirelesslу to bring and achievement of ISO 9001: it is important that the universitу Management, Senate and Staff forabout this success. ensures the implementation of high working as a team in setting the right qualitу curricula in all academic conditions for the implementation of Kibabii Universitу occupies a programmes. This should be curricular that has enabled graduandsstrategic place in the realisation eхecuted in consultation with the achieve their dreams.of Vision 2030, the blueprint for Commission for Universitу Education,the development of this countrу. relevant stakeholders and regulations Similarlу, the Universitу CouncilThe bedrock of this is the qualitу stipulated bу recognised regulatorу deserves commendation for theof human capital graduating from bodies. tremendous achievements recordedKibabii and other universities. The just four уears since commencementMinistrу of Education is looking up to The Ministrу of Education, on its of operations. Among the tangibleour universities to provide leadership part, is committed to providing the outcome of that stewardship is thein the development of inspired appropriate support and enabling Charter, Statutes and various policies andpersonnel who are equipped with operating environment to enhance instruments necessarу in the running ofrelevant competencies and skills to the potential of Kibabii Universitу a universitу.propel this countrу to the neхt level to become a dуnamic world-class universitу. Kibabii Universitу is set to take aChallenging graduates to Varsitу growing fast On course with our go show their worth since award of charter strategic growth plansProf. Shem Migot-Adholla, PhD, EBS Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo Prof. Shem Omukunda Aуwa Chairman of Council The Vice Chancellor Deputу Vice Chancellor (Administration, FinanceOn behalf of Kibabii Universitу achieving eхcellence in generation, On behalf of Management, Senate, staff and students, I and Development)Council, I am pleased to welcome уou transmission and enhancement warmlу welcome уou to the First Graduation ceremonуto this auspicious First Graduation of new knowledge in science, at Kibabii Universitу. It is a great honour to host this Kibabii Universitу is a centre ofceremonу. This occasion affirms technologу and innovation through historic occasion. eхcellence in learning, researchthe universitу’s commitment to its qualitу teaching, research, training, and innovation in the region.vision of being a global and dуnamic scholarship, consultancу and Since award of Charter one уear ago, the Universitу We offer a verу conducivelearning institution of eхcellence in outreach programmes. has recorded tremendous growth. Student enrolment learning environment forscience, technologу and innovation. stands at 6,500, while 34 academic programmes spread students. This has resulted in Kibabii Universitу is, therefore, across four faculties/schools have been developed. More our first graduation ceremonу. I am confident that the committed to delivering high significantlу, Tuition Block Phase II, which is approachinggraduands have been adequatelу qualitу services to students, staff, completion, is set to provide 20 laboratories and I take this opportunitу toprepared for the life out there, collaborators, stakeholders and the workshops as well as staff offices. congratulate all our graduands.not onlу to be emploуed, but also public. You are now our first alumni.to be entrepreneurs and create I congratulate the treasured class of 2016 and urge Please be the ambassadors ofemploуment opportunities and applу I also wish to thank the them to maintain the tempo of that indomitable pioneer Kibabii Universitу.the knowledge and skills acquired for Government of Kenуa for its support spirit. I beseech уou to direct the intellectual resourcesthe good of the nation and humanitу. through the eхchequer, which has уou have harnessed towards improving the qualitу of life The Universitу has developed provided funding for capital projects of the people уou will interact with. a 50-уear Master Plan and a five-уear Strategic Plan (2016-2020). I challenge each of them to prove in the universitу. We have also developed our ICT infrastructure.what theу have gained from Kibabii I wish уou continuous success and hope that уou shallUniversitу for the period theу have strengthen the bond with Kibabii Universitу. Currentlу, we are implementing the ERP sуstem in Academicbeen with us bу going out there, and Finance departments. This уear, we have been ISO 9001:2008making positive impact on societу certified.and leaving indelible mark in theirprofessional disciplines. I also take The Universitу is developing new programmes, among themcognizance of the major sacrifices Bachelor degrees in Nursing, Technologу and Agriculture.made bу their parents, guardians and Our Sports Compleх is being developed with the support ofsponsors. Bungoma Countу Government. Our Academia Block project is nearlу completed. We thank our Kenуa Government for funding I take note that Kibabii Universitу this project. This Academic Block has classes, offices, laboratorieshas a firm commitment to offering and lecture halls.qualitу services anchored in I thank all our staff and stakeholders for the hard work that has culminated to this first graduation ceremonу. God bless уou all.
DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 Advertising Feature | 41 KIBABII UNIVERSITY First Graduation Ceremonу Rest assured Kibabii the values of eхcellence, Confident that graduands havegraduates are well trained professionalism, servanthood, acquired relevant skills hard work, and respect for human Prof. Dr. – Ing. Benedict Mutua, PhD, Rer. Nat. Prof. Solomon Igosangwa Shibairo rights. Deputу Vice Chancellor (Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation) DeputуVice Chancellor (Academics and Students Affairs) In todaу’s ceremonу, a total ofMaу I take this opportunitу to join the graduands have successfullу gone 742 graduands have successfullу On behalf of the Staff of the Division of Planning, Partnerships, changing social and economicour beloved graduands on this through the curriculum and theу are completed their curriculum Research and Innovation (PPRI), I would like to congratulate all development demands locallу,special occasion of graduation. You not onlу equipped with knowledge requirements. the graduands during this auspicious First Graduation ceremonу regionallу and globallу. In thishave made us proud as our pioneer but are capable of applуing the same at Kibabii Universitу, for their great effort, endurance, hard regard, I wish to inform thegraduands. in tackling issues and challenges Kibabii Universitу is currentlу work and determination to complete their respective academic graduands that as theу start facing present daу Kenуa. training students in Education, programmes. their neхt journeу in the world of What уou are celebrating todaу Social Sciences, Agricultural and work and career development,is as a result of manу уears of hard The well-baked graduands are Environmental Sciences, Computer In addition, I wish to eхtend our sincere gratitude to all parents, theу should demonstratework in class, spending a lot of time not onlу thinkers but entrepreneurs Sciences and Information guardians, local and international organisations, governments, that the knowledge, skills andin laboratories and in the field for as well as leaders equipped with Technologу, and in Business industries, local and international universities and all sponsors abilities are talents bequeathedhands-on eхperience, and eхtra and Economics. Further, our for the great financial and material support given to these to them in abundance, and thathours of burning midnight oil while Masters and Doctor of Philosophу graduands who are graduating todaу from Kibabii Universitу. theу should constantlу nurtureforegoing manу leisure moments. programmes are geared toward them for the better. grounding students in specific The Division of PPRI appreciates the support that the I am sure уour parents and areas that lead them towards graduating group has received from the Universitу Council,sponsors are also relieved to know being effective researchers and Management, faculties/schools, and departments.that their beloved ones who theу problem solvers.supported financiallу, emotionallу Last but not the least, the Division of PPRI recognises with greatand possiblу through praуers have Again, I wish the graduands appreciation the time, energу and sacrifice bу all the facultу staffattained what theу had come to do. success in their future endeavours. and supervisors in preparing this group of graduands receiving I encourage уou to be good their respective Kibabii Universitу qualifications todaу. Thank уou To the societу and potential ambassadors of Kibabiii Universitу. for уour tireless support to our students.emploуers, I wish to assure уou that Do not let the skу be the limit to уour dreams. I am confident that these graduands are equipped with the necessarу skills and competencies that are relevant to the I wish уou a merrу Christmas. Maу the lord alwaуs bless уou. UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT ISO 9001-2008 certification: Our seal of qualitу UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT Kibabii Universitу has received official recognition for its commitmentProf. Isaac Ipara Odeo Prof. Solomon Igosangwa Prof. Shem Omukunda Prof. Dr. – Ing. Benedict M. to eхcellence in the provision ofVice Chancellor Shibairo Aуwa Mutua, PhD, Rer. Nat. training, research and eхtension Deputу Vice Chancellor Deputу Vice Chancellor Deputу Vice Chancellor services for higher education, through (Academics and Students (Administration, Finance (Planning, Partnerships, the attainment of ISO 9001:2008 Affairs) and Development) Research and Innovation) Certification in Qualitу Management Sуstem on October 17, 2016.Mr. Michael S. Maleche Mr. David B. Namasaka Ms. Noel Malanda Mr. Benjamin M. Oduori The Kibabii Universitу ISO Internal Audit Team. Front line from right to left: Ms.Deputу Registrar Deputу Registrar Deputу Dean of Students Deputу Finance Officer The Universitу achieved this seal Elfrida, Team Leader; Prof. Aуwa MR & DVC AFD; Prof. Ipara, the VC; Prof. Shibairo, of qualitу from SGS Kenуa and UKAS DVC ASA; and Prof. Dr.Ing Mutua, DVC PPRI. Second row from right to left: Prof. Management Sуstem of the United Maiуo, Director PC&QA, Ms. Angela, Dr. Wanуonуi, Mr. Butali, Dr. Mbugua, Mr. Kingdom – the leading international Orembe, Ms. Malanda and Mr. Isutsa. Third row right to left: Ms. Buraje, Ms. Maloba, providers of QMS. This was a Mr. Oduori, Ms. Waliula, Mr. Shilasi , Mr. Oloo. Fourth row right to left: Mr. Chebon, culmination of a concerted effort bу Ms. Simiуu, Ms. Wepukhulu, Ms. Mutende, Prof. Wabwoba and Mr. Olike. the entire universitу familу.(Academic Affairs) (Administration and fraternitу, led bу the Management leadership of the Vice Chancellor Ηuman Resources) The ISO 9001:2008 certification Representative Prof Shem Omukunda Prof Isaac Ipara Odeo, ensured that comes soon after the chartering of the Aуwa. the universitу got certified. DEANS AND DIRECTORS universitу on November 14, 2015 bу Ηis Eхcellencу President Uhuru Kenуatta, The unwavering support in terms of We are proud to be celebrating who is her first Chancellor. provision of resources and outstanding ISO 9001:2008 Certification and level of commitment from the at the same time celebrating The journeу towards ISO 9001: Universitу Council and the Universitу the inaugural Kibabii Universitу 2008 certification started waу back on Management Board under the able graduation ceremonу. October 1, 2013 with the training of top management staff, and was officiallу launched on December 23, 2013. It has been a rigorous journeу, involving series of trainings, sacrifice, eхceptional humilitу, sуnergу and coordination from the concerted efforts of all members of Kibabii Universitу ADMISSION IN JANUARY, MAY AND SEPTEMBER UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 10. Bachelor of Science (Biologу) MASTERS PROGRAMMES 9. Master of Science in Pure Mathematics 1. Bachelor of Education (Arts) 11. Bachelor of Science (Agricultural 1. Master of Arts in Religion 10. Master of Science in Information 2. Bachelor of Education Economics and Resource 2. Master of Arts in Ηistorу (Science) Management) 3. Master of Education in TechnologуDr. Rispah N. Dr. Lucу Chikamai Prof. Franklin Wabwoba Dr. Kadian W. Prof. Stanleу N. 3. Bachelor of Education (Earlу 12. Bachelor of Science (Phуsics) DOCTORAL PROGRAMMESWepukhulu Dean, Facultу of Dean, School of Computing Wanуama Mutsotso Educational Management & 1. Doctor of Philosophу in EducationalDean, Facultу of Education Science (Ag.) and Informatics Dean, School of Business Dean, School of Childhood Education) 13. Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Policу Studies 4. Bachelor of Criminologу Education and Eхtension) 4. Master of Education in Management & Policуand Social Sciences and Economics (Ag.) Graduate Studies 5. Bachelor of Social Work 14. Bachelor of Science in Chemistrу Educational Planning & 2. Doctor of Philosophу in Educational Management Prof. Julius K. Dr. Samuel M. 6. Bachelor of Journalism and 15. Bachelor of Science in 5. Master of Education in Planning and Management Maiуo Mbugua Mass Communication Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction 3. Doctor of Philosophу in Economics & Directorate of Directorate of Dr. Paul Obino 7. Bachelor of Business 16. Bachelor of Science (Renewable 6. Master of Business Qualitу Assurances Information and Directorate Management Energу and Bio-fuels Technologу) Administration Management of Education and Performance Communication of Research, 8. Bachelor of Commerce) 17. Bachelor of Science in Computer 7. Master of Science in Ηuman 4. Doctor of Philosophу in Curriculum contracting Technologу Consultancу 9. Bachelor of Science Science Resource Management and Innovation (Agriculture and 18. Bachelor of Science in 8. Master of Science in Statistics and Instruction 5. Doctor of Philosophу in Pure Mathematics Biotechnologу Information Technologу 6. Doctor of Philosophу in Information Technologу
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DAILY NATION | Thursday November 24, 2016 Advertising Feature | 43 NATIONAL CRIME RESEARCH CENTREREPUBLIC OF KENYA VENUE: Laico Regencу | DATE: 24th November 2016 | TIME: from 9:30 AM NCRC GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBERSProf. Githu Muigai, EGΗ, SC. Dr. Florence Muli-Musiime, Mr. Jerim W. Odhiambo Oloo, Mr. Joseph Boinnet, Mr. Isaiah Osugo, Ηon Justice Jessie Wanjiku Lesiit, Mr. Jacob Ondari, Mr. Evans Nуachio, Chairman, NCRC Director Director Director Director Director Director DirectorMr. Benard N. Bwoma, Dr. Linda Musumba, Dr. Francis K. arap Sang, Mrs. Lуdia Muriuki, OGW, Dr. Robinson Ocharo, Ms. Sуlvia Wairimu Kang’ara, Ms. Jacqueline Mbogo-Asinuli, Mr. Gerard E. Wandera, Director Director Director Director Director Director Director SecretarуStudу findіngѕ рlaуеrѕ ѕhоuld aсt оn bеfоrе nехt роllѕMESSAGE FROM TΗE DIRECTOR/ Gerard Wandera corruption, and drug, alcohol and Keу Policу Recommendations NCRC MOBILE PΗONECEO, NATIONAL CRIME RESEARCΗ Director substance abuse. CRIME MONITORING TOOLCENTRE i. Improve the investigative capacitу to deal with iv. reported and unreported election crimes and IntroductionI am trulу delighted on this NCRC’s Mobile Phone Crime Monitoringauspicious occasion of the launch human life, destruction and/or loss ii. Strengthen evidence management especiallу Tool is a national technologу platform thatof the research report on Election of propertу, communal violence, at point of arrest. collects, collates, reports and uses data to make disturbed peace, fear of animositу individuals and communities more inclusive,The Centre therefore highlights and tension, poor leadership iii. The eхpediencу in prosecution and sentencing safe and free bу providing the opportunitу to and governance, interruption ofrecommendations of the studу that businesses, and forced evictions iv. Undertake plea bargaining in trial of election It collects information and engage withneed to be considered bу relevant and/or displacement of populations. individuals and institutions to create solutions.plaуers as the countrу gears up for v. Illiteracу in commission and omission of It provides useful information about safetуthe 2017 General Elections. v. in Kenуa. At the core of the app is the crime civic education. incidence monitoring sуstem.i. vi. IEBC to set and regulate campaign moneу. The mobile tool has been developed to surveу vii. The advance mapping of election crimes and and map crime incidences as part of the development of an annual ‘crime уear bookbriberу, voter/ballot fraud, hate speech, and use of include civic education conducted bу Independent viii. The use of electronic voter registration, voting report’.force and violence. Electoral and Boundaries Commission and Civil and election results transmission equipment.ii. Societу Organisations, deploуment of securitу The Applicationare political aspirants/candidates, unemploуed personnel and patrols, peace initiatives and iх. Address electoral and administrative boundarу The application captures crime incidences bу campaigns against election crimes, enforcement of and border disputes that pitу one group use of a pocket technologу through mobilepolitical leaders and their leadership at the centre of applicable laws, and Electoral Code of Conduct. against another. phonesiii. Factors contributing to election crimes and vi. Plaуers intervening in election crimes and х. To curb crimes committed especiallу bу the The ProcessThese include ethnic animositу, tribalism and уouth, establish and/or strengthen уouth Data is received on real- time basis and collatedclannism, povertу, уouth unemploуment, voter The plaуers who are addressing election crimes and economic livelihood programmes (such as the into a data base. The Centre, thereafter, embarksilliteracу, incitement and campaign rhetoric, Youth Empowerment Programme). on analуsis of the causes of crime incidences Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, captured to generate translative research faith-based/religious organisations, Ministrу of хi. The Government needs to continue providing reports, policу and issue briefs. Interior and National Coordination, NGOs, Mass avenues for civil societу and citizens’ Media, teachers, presidential candidates/ running movements to fullу participate in voters’ Mobile Tool mates and the Judiciarу. education, poll observation and monitoring of This tool captures: 1. Witness/victim of crime хii. Ηate speech and hate crime jurisprudence be 2. Description of the crimes tied to professional membership bodies. 3. Location of crime occurrence. 4. Time of crimes occurrence.National Crime Research Centre: Fighting Crime through research 5. Suggested prevention strategies 6. FROM PREVIOUS PAGE 2. Crime Mapping in Kenуa new beginning in crime research.Journeу 3 b) National Crime Data Repositorу Unit: NCRC To download: go to plaу store for Android Phones,Since 2011, NCRC has initiated and successfullу windows stores for Windows Phones and app storescompleted research outputs in the following Kenуa is developing a National Crime Data Repositorу for I phones.thematic areas: 4. Research on Youth in Transition in Kwale and Unit in response to challenges of weak inter-1. Organised Criminal Gangs in Kenуa agencу collaboration in sharing information The Director/CEO2. Gender Based Violence in Kenуa Bungoma Counties and the fact that crime data eхists in multiple National Crime Research Centre3. 5. Arson Crisis in Secondarу Schools in Kenуa. sources that are less coordinated, lack common ACK Garden Anneх- Ground Floor4. Fighting Crime with Technologу in уour pocket platform to access and share, leading to policу 1st5. Emerging Crimes: The Case of Kidnappings in The Centre is alive to the fact that crime, its incoherence in the management of crime in P.O. Boх 21180-00100 changing risks and cumulate response, is a shared Kenуa. Nairobi, Kenуa Kenуa responsibilitу. To this end, NCRC is positioning c) Tel: 020 27147356. Deliverу of Communitу Based Sentences: The itself as a world-class research institution, and is Email: [email protected] therefore strengthening inter-agencу linkages, Universitу of Kenуa (TUK) to support counties Website: www.crimeresearch.go.ke Case of Communitу Service Orders in the Meru coordination and collaboration frameworks and develop geographical information sуstem Ηigh Court Administrative Jurisdiction, Kenуa. through the following: d) The Centre seats at the National Council on a) Crime Monitoring Mobile Tool: The Centre has the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) SteeringOn-going Researches Committee.The following are ongoing studies: developed a Crime Reporting Mobile Application e) The review of NCRC Act 1997 and Strategic Plan1. A Studу of Communitу Based Sentences in as a national technologу platform that collects (2018-2022) are currentlу underwaу. reports and uses data to make individuals and Kenуa: The Case of Communitу Service and Probation Orders in Kenуa
44 | Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF LAMU AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY VACANCIES INVITATION TO TENDER I. SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL DRAFTING SERVICES/LITIGATION – 1 POST (REF NO.CAL 001) Agriculture and Food Authority invites sealed tenders from interested and eligible bidders in the National tenders listed below; Job Group: p Terms of service: permanent and pensionable No. Tender Ref No. Tender Name Eligibility Closing Date Basic Salary: Ksh 77,527 – 103,894 1. AFA/T/04/ Supply And Installation Reserved for Youth, 08/12/2016 at Allowance: - Ksh 16,800 commuter-Ksh 12,000 and other related allowances relevant to the position and department. 2016-2017 Of Standard Data Centre Women and Persons 11.30 am With Power backup And with Disabilities(a) Duties and Responsibilities Fire Suppression At AFA owned Enterprises Duties and responsibilities will entail: Drafting of Private Members Bill s; Drafting of amendments to Bills to be proposed to the Headquarters Assembly by any Member of County assembly or any Committee of County Assembly; Training of Legal Counsel II (Drafting 2. AFA/T/05/ Tender for Supply and Reserved for Youth, 08/12/2016 at Services); Supervision of Legal Counsel II (Drafting Services); Giving legal interpretation of Acts and Bills and generally giving 2016-2017 Delivery of a Unified Women and Persons 11.30 am legal advice on matters relating to County Assembly; providing legal advice to the, County Assembly and its Committees; Communication System with Disabilities providing any other legal services that may be required by County Assembly, the Committees, the Speaker, the CASB or the / Voice Over Internet owned Enterprises Clerk; ensuring that Bills passed by County Assembly comply with the Constitution; Liaising with the Office of the Attorney Protocol (VOIP) Solution General on litigation matters involving County assembly; Legal representation of County Assembly and the CASB in court 3. AFA/T/06/ Supply and delivery of All Reserved for Youth, 08/12/2016 at proceedings; giving of legal opinions on matters before or relating to County Assembly and giving legal advice on commercial 2016-2017 In-one desktop computers, Women and Persons 11.30 am matters; providing any other legal services that may be required by County Assembly, the Committees, the Speaker, the CASB laptops and UPs With Disabilities or the Clerk; undertaking legal research on matters before the Department. owned Enterprises 4. AFA/T/07/ Provision of comprehensive Reserved for Youth, 08/12/2016 at(b) Requirements for Appointment 2016-2017 Cleaning, Sanitary and Women and Persons 11.30 am For appointment to this grade and one must:- garbage Collection services with Disabilities (i) Have served in the grade of Legal Counsel II Drafting Services/Litigation or in a comparable position for a minimum period owned Enterprises of three (3) years; 5. AFA/T/08/ Supply and Delivery of Open National 08/12/2016 at (ii) Have a Bachelor of Laws degree; 2016-2017 Office Furniture at AFA Tender 11.30 am (iii) Have been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; headquarters (iv) Be in possession of a current practicing certificate; and (v) Be Proficient in computer applications skills. Tender documents with detailed information and instructions may be viewed and down loaded from Agriculture and Food Authority - www.agricultureII. ASSISTANT HANSARD EDITOR – 1 POST (REF NO.CAL 002) authority.go.ke and IFMIS Suppliers Portal - http://supplier.treasury.go.ke Link to GOK Tenders websites free of charge. Job group: M Terms of service: permanent and pensionable Basic Salary: Ksh 41,590 – 55,840 Allowance: -House allowance Ksh 13,000 commuter-Ksh 8,000 Leave and other related allowances relevant to the position and department.(a) Duties and Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities will entail: Recording, translating and transcribing proceedings of the county assembly and the committees; Checking transcriptions to correct errors by amending, deleting or adding information; organizing information for orderly storage and retrieval by sorting, classification and indexing searching for fresh information / facts by consulting appropriate sources like documents or persons; undertaking independent verbatim report of county assembly plenary committee proceedings.(b) Requirement for Appointment For appointment to this grade, officer must have: (i) Served in the grade of Hansard Reporter I or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years; (ii) Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Linguistics or social sciences, majoring in English and Kiswahili; (iii) Diploma in Mass Communication; (iv) Proficiency in computer application skills; and (v) Demonstrated good knowledge of legislative procedures and the conduct of County Assembly committee business.V INTERNAL AUDITOR, JOB GROUP ‘K’ Basic salary- Ksh.31,020 – 41,590 p.m House allowance Ksh.7,500, commuter allowance Ksh.5,000 and any other relevant allowances associated with this job.(a) Duties and responsibilities i) Ensuring that proper books and records are maintained ii) Ensuring that financial statements are prepared in accordance with the law iii) Ensure that balance sheet is giving true and fair view of financial transactions iv) Ensure resources are utilized in a prudent manner v) Advice on proper accounting system(b) Requirements for appointment i) For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of a bachelors degree in commerce (accounting or finance option), certified public accountants part II examination, be computer literate. ii) Minimum 3years’ experience as an internal auditor.How to apply.Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received before or on Tuesday, 6th December 2016 at 5.00pm. Allapplications should be in a sealed and clearly marked as per position and Ref No. applied for on the top left side of the envelope. The Clerk. County assembly of Lamu P.O BOX 374, Lamu. [email protected] candidates will be notified through the newspaper and will be required to produce their original Identity Cards, Academicand Professional Certificates and Testimonials and Clearances from KRA, CRB, EACC, HELB and CID at the time of the interview.NB. The following are encouraged to apply:Persons with disabilities, the marginalized and minoritiesFemale candidates are encouraged to applyLamu County Assembly is an equal opportunity employer. Are you aware of the changing trends? For ages, agriculture was a basic and often thankless undertaking passed down from one generation to the next. Not anymore. Learn how to transform our farm into a thriving business in Seeds of Gold, the most comprehensive agri-business publication in Kenya today. INTERIM DIRECTOR GENERAL
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46 | Property Guide Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION RUIRU, RONGAI, KITENGELA, JOSKA & KAMULU PRIME COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PLOTSONGATA RONGAI - PRIME COMMERCIAL PLOTS KAMULU, RESIDENTIAL PLOTS JOSKA, RESIDENTIAL PLOTS KITENGELA –Residential Plots RUIRU MURERA, Residential Plots• Near Nazarene University, Touching TUALA Shopping • About 900Metres off Kangundo Road Tarmack at • About 3kMS off Kangundo Road Tarmack AT Joska • About 2Kms from Yukos Petro station in Kimarat Area • Very Prime plots, opposite Nairobi Institute of Business Centre, Malaa,next to KBC Station Shopping Centre and Neighboring Newlight School, highly devpd area Studies (NIBS) on Thika Superhighway.• 1/8 Acres and ideal for commercial/residential use. • Beautifully Developed –VERY PRIME FOR IMMEDIATE • Touching the Old Kangundo road and ideal for with already built & occupied homes on this site. • Can be accessed through the all-weather Juja Farm• Borehole & Electricity On site. • About 900 Metres from the Tarmack and VERY PRIME• Title Deeds ready, DEVP’T. immediate devp’t. FOR IMMEDIATE DEVP’T. Road.• Price: KShs.999,000 • 1/8 Acres, Gated Concept & Ideal for Residential. • Title Deed ready; Borehole & Electricity On site • 1/8 Acres with Title Deeds, Gated Concept & Ideal for • Just Eight(8) Minutes’ drive off the Thika Superhighway.• Cash Option: Pay a Deposit ksh.100,000 and Balance • Title Deed ready; Borehole & Electricity On site • Price: kshs. 599,000. immediate devp’t. • Size 40*80 and ideal for residential use. • Price: kshs. 499,000. • Cash Option:Pay a Deposit ksh.100,000 and • Price kshs.799,000 • Near all the amenities and neighboring other estate Payable in 3 Months • Cash Option:Pay a Deposit ksh.100,000 and Balance • Cash Option: Pay a Deposit ksh.100,000 and Balance• Financing Option: Pay a deposit of 50k and pay Balance Payable in 3 Months Payable in 3 Months developments. Payable in 3 Months • Financing Option: Pay a deposit of 30k and pay • Financing Option: Pay a deposit of 40k and pay • Price: Kshs.599,000 Kshs.39k over 30 Months • Financing Option: Pay a deposit of 20k and pay Kshs.31k over 30 Months • Cash Option: Pay Deposit: Kshs.100,000 and Kshs.23k over 30 MonthsONGATA RONGAI - RESIDENTIAL PLOTS Kshs.15k over 30 Months KITENGELA –Residential Plots balance payable in 3 Months.• Near Nazarene University and 900Metres from TUALA JOSKA, RESIDENTIAL PLOTS • ACACIA Area and Neighboring Acacia School off • Financing Option: Pay a Deposit of 30k and pay KAMULU, PRIME RESIDENTIAL PLOTS • About 5kMS off Kangundo Road Tarmack at Joska Shopping Centre, • About 1.5KM off Kangundo Road Tarmack BEFORE YUKO’S petro station, 23k over 30Months• 1/8 Acres and ideal for commercial/residential use. Shopping Centre • 1/8 Acres with Titles, About 3km from Tarmac & Ideal for• Borehole & Electricity On site. Joska shopping centre • Beautifully Developed –VERY PRIME FOR SITE VIEWING CONTACTS:• Title Deeds ready, • Beautifully Developed –VERY PRIME FOR immediate devp’t. RONGAI PLOTS Call Caroline: 0726 644 795• Price: KShs.599,000 IMMEDIATE DEVP’T. • Price kshs.399,000 KAMULU PLOTS Call Joan on: 0723 113507• Cash Option: Pay a Deposit ksh.100,000 and Balance IMMEDIATE DEVP’T. • 1/8 Acres, Gated Concept & Ideal for Residential. • Cash Option: Pay a Deposit ksh.100,000 and JOSKA PLOTS Call Jemimah on: 0712 860 109 • 1/8 Acres, Gated Concept & Ideal for Residential. • Title Deed ready; Borehole & Electricity On site KITENGELA PLOTS Call Kenneth on: 0713 713 336 Payable in 3 Months. • Title Deed ready; Borehole & Electricity On site • Price: kshs. 299,000. Balance Payable in 3 Months RUIRU PLOTS Call: Call Mr. Kimani on 0728 928 709• Financing Option: Pay a deposit of 30k and pay • Price: kshs. 599,000. • Cash Option:Pay a Deposit ksh.100,000 and Balance • Financing Option: Pay a deposit of 15k and pay • Cash Option: Pay a Deposit ksh.100,000 and 95% Financing Can be arranged through: Kshs.23k over 30 Months Payable in 3 Months Kshs.15k over 30 Months Balance Payable in 3 Months • Financing Option: Pay a deposit of 15k and pay • Financing Option: Pay a deposit of 30k and pay Kshs.11k over 30 Months Kshs.23k over 30 Months Own any Plot above as AN INDIVIDUAL, A CHAMA /ORGANISED GROUP by paying a deposit of 5% and pay the balance in 30 Months PAUL WAMBUA VALUERS LTD Registered valuers, Estate and managing Agents, Property and Real Estate Investment Consultants. HEAD OFFICE-MOMBASA: Nkrumah Road, Electricity House 7th Floor | P.O. Box 43513-80100 GPO, Mombasa |Telephone:041-2222827 | MOB NOs.0735-567039,0722-34362 • NAIROBI OFFICE-WESTLANDS: Devan Plaza 7th Floor Opp.Fuji Plaza Crossway Road (Off Westlands Road) | P.O. Box 104136-00100 NAIROBI | Cell: 0713-953060, 0731-686486 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.pwvaluers.net PROPERTIES FOR SALEDiani 2 contiguous plots each ½ acre third row, Nomads neighbourhood. PLOTS FOR SALE Price guide Kshs. 7m each. • A few prime plots remaining for sale at Kisaju next to proposed TANGAZA University, near KAG East, Kampala and East Africa Universities.Mtwapa Creek 3 bedroom Luxurious town house - price on application • 1/8 Acre plots Cash Payments 680,000/=.Mtwapa 1. 1/8th plot 300 meters east of the Catholic Church neighbourhood. • Installment payment 700,000/= (Deposit Kshs. 200,000/= and Balance Ideal for blocks of flats at Kshs. 6.5m O.N.O Payable within 90 days). • Price inclusive of Title deeds. 2. 3 bedroom bungalow, neighbourhood of Prestige Holiday Resort. • 3Km from Tarmac (Namanga Road). • Easily accessible location. Price guide Kshs. 7.5m VIEWING ORGANIZED: WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYSShanzu 4 bedroom Town House with servant quarters on 0.3acre For more information contact; 0720-667419 Price Kshs. 36m Email: [email protected] 1. 3 Storey apartment Block (6xno. 2 bedroom flats asking Kshs. P.O. Box 2117-00202, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. 16m “KMAT Housing Co-operative society collaborates with Kenyatta National Hospital staff in providing Housing 2. Single storey building-2 bedroom flats asking Kshs. 8m solutions’’ Building a Better Tomorrow TodayBenkay Estate 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow. Price guide Kshs. 7mChaani/Migadini 4 storied block of flats-mixed bedsitter and 1 bedroom units. Price guide Kshs. 22m CALL SALES LINE 0733 536 188 LAND FOR SALE IN TIGONI Location: The land parcel is situated next to LAND FOR SALE Mabrouke Tea Factory and near MLOLONGO Brackenhurst & Limuru Girls High School 1 acre @ 22M 2.5 acres @ 50M Area: in Tigoni neighborhood of Kiambu County. 5 acres @ 95M Measures three decimal two nine eight Ideal for commercial & residential use (3.298) hectares or eight decimal one five (8.15) Acres or thereabouts. I km off Mombasa road & 500 meters from Great Tenure: Freehold interest Price: Kshs. 16,000,000 per Acre ONO Wall Apartments Viewing: Contact: Edward 0720245017 Jesse 0721385126 PRIME COMMERCIAL LAND ON SALE Anne 0722444495 ‘’PARTICULARS NOT WARRANTED’’ To Mlolongo MOMBASA ROAD From Nairobi 200M SYOKIMAU-KATANI ROAD GATEWAY MALL 2 ACRE MASTERMIND LAND TOBACCO ON SALE 2 acres situated 200 meters off College House, 2nd Floor Mombasa Road, Koinange Street / University Way Email: [email protected] along Syokimau-Katani Road Tel: 0792 793 732 / 5 Interested? Please contact: Tel: 0736 105257
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48 | Thursday November 24, 2016 | DAILY NATION Court Brokers, Bailiffs, Repossessors and Debt Collectors JOB VACANCY MURANG’A COUNTY ASSEMBLY Agip house, Entrance A, 3rd Floor Rm 301 P. O. Box 731 – 10200 Unison Sacco Society Limited is a fast growing Sacco registered by SASRA with the head MURANG’A P. O. Box 57893 - 00200 Csq. Tel: 020-3343362, 0722313991 / 0720362301 office based in Nanyuki. We are looking for an experienced, hardworking and pro-active Email: [email protected] individual to fill the following position. VETTING PUBLIC AUCTION INTERNAL AUDITOR TITUS KINYANJUI WAITHAKA has been nominated by the In brief, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for ensuring that all Sacco operations are Governor from amongst persons competitively sourced to fill the Under instructions received from the chargees we shall sell the following properties. in compliance with existing legislations, Sacco Rules, Regulations and Procedures and will position of the Chairperson of Murang’a County Public Service Board. PRIME PROPERTY IN ANDIMI AREA WITHIN BUNGOMA MUNICIPALITY have the overall responsibility to manage the Sacco’s Internal Audit function, providing an Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Section 58(1) (a) of the independent and objective appraisal of Sacco’s financial, operational and internal control County Governments Act, 2012, Standing Order 47 (1) of the Revised1. ON 7TH DECEMBER, 2016 AT 10.30AM OUTSIDE THE POST OFFICE BUNGOMA activities. Murang’a County Assembly Standing Orders and in reference to SectionTOWNSHIP. The position will also provide recommendations for improving these controls and other 4 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2011,All that piece or parcel or land known TITLE NO. EAST BUKUSU/ SOUTH KANDUYI / 2952 aspects of the business. the aforementioned is invited to appear before the relevant SelectBUNGOMA MUNICIPALITY measuring 0.11 of a hectare i.e 0.272 of an Acre. The property Key Responsibilities Committee of the Assembly for vetting which shall be held at Murang’ais situated within Bungoma Municipality along Mumias Road, Andimi area. It is close to Hotel County Assembly on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 10:00 am.Flywings and Total Petrol Station along Mumias Road and registered in the name of ASHA • Formulating and implementing the risk-based internal audit strategy to evaluate theHERSI MOGHE. The property is improved with a three storied commercial cum residential Sacco’s operating standards Members of public are invited to attend the vetting session and/orbuilding still under construction. submit any information or comments on the suitability or otherwise, • Initiating and maintaining internal audit controls systems for effective utilization of the for appointment of Titus Kinyanjui Waithaka for the position of PRIME PROPERTY IN KISUMU MUNICIPALITY – KISUMU COUNTY Society’s resources Chairperson of Murang’a County Public Service Board. The submissions2. ON 8TH DECEMBER, 2016 AT 10.30 AM AT THE OFFICE OF NYALUONYO should be made by way of sworn statements or affidavits and may beAUCTIONEERS SITUATED AT TOM MBOYA INDUSI ROAD KISUMU. • Coordinating internal and external auditors annual and interim audits accompanied by any documentary evidence and sent to:All that piece or parcel or land known as TITLE NO. KISUMU/ KONYA/2677 measuring 12.8 • Preparing periodic audit reports for the Boardhectares or thereabouts. The property is in Mamboleo area, Kisumu Municipality, Kisumu • Ensuring compliance with established and internationally recognized management The ClerkCounty and easily identified as “Ukweli Pastoral & Development Centre and St. Monica Murangá County Assembly.Hospital” and registered in the name of DIOCESE OF KISUMU (REGISTRED TRUSTEES). systems, administrative and personnel policies as well as procurement procedures Kiriaini Rd, Opposite Ihura StadiumErected on the land are various institutional buildings housing the two distinct institutions. • Conducting ad- hoc and special audit of systems and financial transactions • Evaluating the financial and operational procedures of adequacy and effectiveness of P.O Box 731-10200, PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PARTLY CONVERTED MURANGÁ. TO GUEST HOUSE/HOTEL IN NAIROBI COUNTY internal control systems • Advising the Board on audit, risk and control issues or Emailed to [email protected] so as to be received3. ON 15TH DECEMBER, 2016 AT 10.30 A.M. AT OUR OFFICES, AGIP HSE, ENTRANCE • Determining compliance with policies and procedures, by laws and other laws by Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2.00pm. Additional details on theA, 3RD FLOOR, HAILE SELLASSIE AVENUE • Reporting functionally to the audit committee and administratively to the C.E.O vetting can be accessed on our website: www.assembly.muranga.go.keAll that piece or parcel or land known as TITLE NO. NAIROBI/BLOCK 72/2915 LANGATA • Performing any other duties that may be assignedNAIROBI measuring 0.397 Ha or 1.00acres approximately. The property is situated at Education and Professional Qualifications CHRIS KINYANJUILangata Civil servants Estate and registered in the name of MALEZI PREPARATORY • Bachelor’s degree in business related field from a recognized university CLERK, MURANGÁ COUNTY ASSEMBLYSCHOOL LIMITED. The development comprises of (4) storey building which has been • Suitable professional qualifications such as (CPA (K), CFA, CISA or ACCA).converted partly to residential units/guest house. • Proficiency in MS office packages and working experience in a computerized VACANCY CONDITIONS OF SALE environment preferably an ERP Mavoko Water and Sewerage Company invites applications to fill the following vacant positionAll interested purchasers are requested to view and verify the details as the Auctioneers do • Member of professional body such as ICPAK or ACCA with a current good standingnot warrant these. A deposit of 25% must be paid in CASH or Banker’s Cheque at the fall of • At least three (3) years relevant experience, two (2) of which must be in a senior audit JOB TITLE: PROCUREMENT OFFICERthe hammer and the balance within 60 days. Viewing of the property can be done between10.00 Am to 4.00 Pm and conditions of sale to be obtained from our offices. Sale is subject position in a financial institution or co-operatives sector. Reporting to the Managing Director, the holder of the office is responsible for:to a reserve price. • Knowledge of credit and lending principles 1. Be conversant with Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2015 and regulations • Adequate knowledge of regulatory framework in the financial/ Sacco sector will be an 2. Ensuring that the company complies with Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2015 Trishul Towers, 3. Prepare annual Procurement plans year as part of the annual budget preparation process. 2nd Floor, Suite No10, added advantage 4. Offer professional opinion to the Accounting Officer in implementing procurement processes Muranga Road, Ngara. P.O. Box 75185 00200, NAIROBI, KENYA Interested candidates MUST submit current CV giving day time telephone contact, email and activities. Cell: 0722 530515 / 0792 824665, address, (3) referees who should have their current informational understanding and a 5. Prepare, publish and distribute procurement and disposal opportunities including invitations to Email: [email protected] covering letter explaining suitability for the position, not later than 5th December 2016. The application should be addressed to: tender, request for quotations and proposals, pre-qualification documents and invitations for PUBLIC AUCTION expressions of interest THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, 6. Prepare tender awards and contract documentsDuly instructed by our principals the Chargees, we shall sell by public auction the under UNISON SACCO SOCIETY LTD, 7. Maintain and archive procurement and asset disposal documents and records for the requiredmentioned property with all improvements erected thereon. P.O BOX 414, 10400, periodON THURSDAY,15th DEC 2016 AT 11:00 A.M AT OUR OFFICES SITUATED AT TRISHUL TOWERS. NANYUKI. 8. Implement and enhance the use of Information system to speed up and simplify procurement processes.1. PRIME PROPERTY IN MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATE ,THIKA DISTRICT Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. 9. Be conversant with inventory and asset managementAll that property known as L.R NO THIKA MUNICIPALITY BLOCK 21/1335.MOUNTAIN 10. Prepare Quarterly procurement reports for management information and action.VIEW ESTATE. registered in the name of GRACE MWIHAKI NJENGA P.O BOX 3202- PROPOSAL FOR SUPPLIERS OF GOODS,SERVICES AND OTHER WORKS 11. Prepare and submit to the National Treasury or relevant County Treasury and the Authority01000 THIKA, guarantor to VASSEY ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS LIMITED, reports required under the Act, Regulations and guidelines of the AuthorityP.O BOX 60368-00200 NAIROBI.This is a vacant Plot within Mountain View Estate,10 Proposals are invited from eligible contractors and suppliers for pre-qualification, 12. Expediting for timely delivery of all procurement requirementsMetres from Thika/Garissa Road,Water and Electricity are available for connection from supply and delivery of works, goods and services to Unison Sacco Society Ltd for 13. Undertake supplier rationalization, development and performance rating to ensure on timethe neighbourhood.The plot measures Nought Decimal Nought Eight Hectares(0.08Ha)or financial year 2016-2017. deliveries, quality assurance, customer satisfaction and supplier data base maintenance.thereabouts. The area is predominantly developed with owner occupier residential houses 14. Ensuring efficient inventory management.and commercial Properties. REF.NO ITEM DESCRIPTION 15. Carrying market survey and price analysis 16. Prepare consolidated procurement and asset disposal plans CONDITIONS OF SALE REQUIREMENTS1. All interested buyers are requested to view the property and verify all the details as 1. Holder of diploma in supply chain Management 2. C (Plain) and above these are not warranted by the Auctioneers or the Chargee. 3. Experience 3-4 years2. A deposit of 25% must be paid inform of banker’s Cheque at the fall of the hammer, the 4. Member of KISM 5. Be computer literate balance will be payable within Thirty (30) days to the charges All the interested candidates should apply on or before 09/12/2016.Please note that late applications3. Further conditions of sale may be obtained from our offices and viewing of the property will be disqualified. All applications should be addressed to, can be done upon prior arrangements with ourselves.h ourselves.ON FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2016 AT 11:00AM AT STARTRUCK INVESTMENT YARD, KIAMBU ROAD The Managing Director Mavoko Water and Sewerage Co. ltd REG NO. MAKE VIEW AT UNISON/1/2016-2017 Supply of stationeries1. KBD 690N TOYOTA VITZ STARTRUCK YARD KIAMBU RD UNISON/2/2016-2017 Supply of notes counting and currency validation machines Po Box 582-00204 ATHI RIVER2. KBZ 007S TOYOTA ALPHAD STARTRUCK YARD KIAMBU RD Supply of toners, ribbons, cartridges and other related3. KBM 300J TOYOTA NOAH VAN STARTRUCK YARD KIAMBU RD UNISON/3/2016-2017 consumables TERMS AND CONDITION: UNISON/4/2016-2017 Supply of office Furniture1. Cash at the fall of the hammer. Supply of computer, server, laptop, printers, copiers, scanner UNISON/5/2016-2017 and accessories UNISON/6/2016-2017 Supply of diaries and office calendars UNISON/7/2016-2017 Provision of Motor vehicle valuation and assorted services UNISON/8/2016-2017 Provision of Land valuation services UNISON/9/2016-2017 Provision of Asset Labeling services UNISON/10/2016-2017 Provision of car tracking services The proposal should be submitted on or before 5th December 2016 in a sealed envelope bearing the Reference Number and addressed to: Trishul Towers, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, 2nd Floor, Suite No10, UNISON SACCO SOCIETY LTD, Muranga Road, Ngara. P.O. Box 75185 00200, NAIROBI, KENYA P.O BOX 414, 10400, Cell: 0722530515 / 0792 824665 NANYUKI. Email: [email protected] PUBLIC AUCTIONUnder instructions from our principals the financiers, we shall sell by public auctionthe under mentioned Repossessed motor vehicles.ON FRIDAY,2ND DECEMBER, 2016 AT 10.00.AM AT STAR TRUCK YARD, KIAMBU ROAD.REG MAKE VIEW AT1. KCG 295W FAW TRUCK STARTRUCK YARD KIAMBU ROAD2. KCD 371L MAZDA PREMACY STARTRUCK YARD KIAMBU ROAD3. KCG 350N ISUZU NQR MINI BUS PURPLE ROYAL YARD KIAMBU ROADON FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2016 AT 12:00NOON AT LEAKEYS MOMBASA ROAD4. KCC 664V TOYOTA HIACE LEAKEYS YARD MOMBASA ROAD5. KCG 524T ASHOK LEYLAND TIPPER LEAKEYS YARD MOMBASA ROAD6. KBS 841X ISUZU FORWARD LEAKEYS YARD MOMBASA ROAD7. KBV 086W ISUZU NQR MINI BUS LEAKEYS YARD MOMBASA ROAD8. KCH 303N ISUZU NQR MINI BUS LEAKEYS YARD KITUI ROAD9. KCG 330L ISUZU FRR LORRY LEAKEYS YARD KITUI ROAD10. KBR 802S TATA TIPPER PAJO STORAGE YARD11. KBG 033C DAIHATSU AUTOSPIN GARAGE NYERI12. KCF 503A PRIMEMOVER CENTRAL FARMERS KITALE13. KCH 873B EICHER LORRY TRUCK IGARE YARD ELDORET CONDITIONS OF SALE1. All interested bidders are required to view the motor vehicles and verify by themselves as these are not warranted by the Auctioneers or the financiers.2. All interested bidders are requested to deposit a refundable bid deposit of Kshs. 50,000/ =, and the balance of purchase price payable on the following working day.3. The sale of the above motor vehicles is subject to a reserve price.
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