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INDEPENDENT VOICES WWW.THE-STAR.CO.KEFRESH ANDDIFFERENT DAUDI MWENDA /THESTARKENYA @THESTARKENYA23 THE SGR IS AN INTIMATE Presidents come and go, butAUGUST 2017 JOURNEY the Supreme Court goes onWEDNESDAY forever PAGE 21KSh60 William Howard Taft(TSh1,000, USh2,000) Former US President and Chief JusticeUhuru, RailaTOUGHSTANDNASALEADERINSISTSHEWON’TACCEPTCOMPUTER-GENERATEDLEADERSwrangle overIEBC petitionPresident praises Isaac Rutto for accepting defeat, challenges Raila to follow the former Bomet governor’s example. Asks Rutto to abandon NASA for JP PG 4-5 NEWS Four more governors take oath MAKE UP Three governors yesterday took the oath of office and pledged to diligently DP Ruto and serve the electorates during theirNew Kirinyaga 5-year-term in office. Two new entrants into the Council of Governors - Joyce Governor Laboso (Bomet) and Anne WaiguruAnne Waiguru (Kirinyaga) - received instruments of power from the respective incumbents yesterday Isaac Ruto and Joseph Ndathi to clinch the seats. PAGE 29 President Uhuru Kenyatta attended Laboso’s inaugural ceremony while DP William Ruto headed to Kirinyaga to attend Waiguru’s fete. Mombasa county boss Hassan Joho was sworn in to serve his second and last term in a colourful ceremony attended by NASA leader Raila Odinga and co-principal Musalia Mudavadi. The leaders promised to weed out corruption and enhance development in their counties. Among those inaugurated include: n Anne Waiguru Kirinyaga n Joyce Laboso Bomet n Hassan Joho Mombasa n Wycliffe Oparanya Kakamega /DPPS See stories inside

2 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017WEDNESDAY,AUGUST23, 2017 New Tana NO ENMITY River Governor Dhadho Quit NASA, Godhana takes Join JP, Uhuru the oath of urges Rutto office during a ceremony in Hola Stadium on Monday /ALPHONCE GARI LOOMING LEGAL BATTLES? President Uhuru Kenyatta is received by the outgoing Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto in Bomet yesterday /PSCU Bad blood manifests as counties change guard FELIX KIPKEMOI @fkyegon Twelve out of 25 outgoing governors snub swearing-in ceremonies President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday joined other JP leaders in urging former Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto to JAMES MURIMI Others were Ahmed Abdullahi Kiraitu Murungi. abandon NASA and join Jubilee. @jamesmurymy (Wajir), Ukur Yatani (Marsabit), Munya’s running mate Peter Godana Doyo (Isiolo), Issa Timamy Uhuru, who was in Bomet for the swearing in of new e change of guard in the counties (Lamu), Hussein Dado (Tana River) Kaberia said they will file a petition in Governor Joyce Laboso, said, “We in Jubilee have no has shown potentially looming and Nathif Jama (Garissa). court to challenge Murungi’s victory. fights with anyone. We’re not in resentment with any- legal battles between the outgoing one and so we urge you to leave those people in the other governors and new throne occupants. In Kitui, outgoing Senator David In the neighbouring araka Nithi camp and join us.” Musila criticised Malombe for county, Governor Muthomi Njuki is is after 12 out of 25 newly skipping the swearing in of former received the instruments of power He also used the opportunity to thank Rutto for con- elected county bosses took the oath Lands CS Charity Ngilu. from the county secretary. ceding defeat after he was defeated in the race, saying, of office without officially receiving “By doing so, you have shown that you are a real gen- the instruments of power from “I’m not amused to see county Ragwa has not clarified whether he tleman.” their predecessors. e leaders from officers present the instruments of is satisfied with the election results. NASA and Jubilee are said to have power to Ngilu. We expected the Rutto did not, however, say whther he will leave NASA. deliberately snubbed the events. former governor to be here to do it. Other new governors include He said, “I will soon be telling you of my next move.” It is wrong. He should have climbed Wahome Gakuru (Nyeri), Anyang’ Samuel Wamathai (Nyeri), Jack down and come here,” he said. Nyong’o (Kisumu), Mohamud Ali Rutto thanked residents for having given him the op- Ranguma (Kisumu), Samuel Ragwa (Marsabit), Mohamed Kuti (Isiolo), porutnity to lead them over the last five years. ( araka Nithi), Julius Malombe In Garissa, Jama disputed the Mohamud Abdi (Wajir), Fahim (Kitui) and Peter Munya (Meru) results and said he would not hand Twaha (Lamu) and Dhadho Ghodana “I did all I could and it is now time for the incoming are among those who skipped the over power to Ali Korane until he (Tana River). governor to continue from where I left... I’m now a cit- important county events. received the final tally of the results. izen just like anyone... Let’s continue working together Leaders who handed over office and respect one another,” he said. In Meru, Munya’s former deputy include Evans Kidero (Nairobi), Isaac Rahael Muriungi attended the Rutto (Bomet), Moses Akaranga He assured Laboso that he will be at hand to offer any ceremony of his own volition and (Vihiga), Joseph Ndathi (Kirinyaga), support “in all your undertakings” and that she will not handed the instruments of power to John Mruttu (Taita Taveta) and Ken find him interfering in her work. Lusaka (Bungoma). Laboso thanked residents for having confidence in her by choosing her as their next governor and making her one of the first female governors in the the country. She pledged to deliver on her promises.STAR SURVEY HIT OR MISSTODAY’S QUESTION More news on JOSEPH LENKU GEOFFREY MWANGI LUKE GATIMU our website.Will it be a wise move for Scan this quick To fire those embezzling funds NHIF CEO defends payments Quizzed over ‘irregular’ legal feesformer Governor Isaac Rutto response codeto join JP as urged by the using your Kajiado must meet its tax collection e NHIF has denied claims it failed to e EACC yesterday quizzed smartphone. target and if it misses because settle multimillion-shilling claims by Nairobi Finance executive GregoryYESTERDAY’S QUESTION of embezzlement, heads will roll, private hospitals. NHIF CEO Geoffrey Mwakanongo and chief Finance officer incoming Governor Joseph Lenku Mwangi yesterday said the delay Luke Gatimu over “questionableAre you ready for the has said. Earlier this year, outgoing affected only a few facilities that did payments” to a legal firm.August 28 ban on plastic Governor David Nkedianye had said not file their claims correctly. “Mostly Mwakanongo and Gatimu allegedlybags? he suspected revenue collection staff the documentation was not done well. paid Sh71 million to Koceyo and Co had formed cartels to rob the county It had missing documents and clerical Advocates between January and July.YES 64% government. errors. ose are normal day-to-day Gatimu denied he was at Integrity See page 32 activities that happen.” See Page 11 Centre. See page 27NO 36%

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 3CARTOON President CORRIDORS OF POWER Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta lay a wreath at the mausoleum of Kenya’s founding father, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, yesterday /PSCU POLITICAL GOSSIP Who is doing what and where in the world of politics NASA IS secession the Opposition’s secret card co-principals if the Presidential petition filed in the Supreme Musalia Court fails? Well, the idea of national self-de- Mudavadi and termination appears to gaining momentum in Raila Odinga Opposition circles. Economist David Ndii (pictu- during the red) and other technocrats in NASA posted on his swearing- in Twitter handle what appeared as a snippet of the of Mombasa petition. It cites exploitation by some dominant Governor Hassan communities and the culture of rigged elections Joho yesterday as the reason for secession. Well, Ndii appears keen on this subject. He has previously dubbe*d /JOHN CHESOLI Kenya a cruel marriage and suggested that national divorce is the only option. He has many backers, though. Proponents of this push say there will be the People’s Republic of Kenya and Central Kenya. Perhaps tough times are ahead for “Project Kenya”. TALK of power and opulence. A governor from one of the Northeastern counties has rented a presidential suite at one of Nairobi’s highest-end hotels. According to our mole in the hotel, which is situated on the outskirts of city, the governor has his wife and children living in the hotel on a full time basis, but, for him, he flies into the city every Thursday to join his family. The question is, isn’t it cheaper to rent a Presidential suite for a year or just buy a modest house? WHO could be this businessman who has left his car parked for weeks now near the Nairobi City Market? The car, that has by now been clamped by City Hall askaris, has been there for almost one-and-a-half weeks no, and has gathered dust and become of concern to the bu- sinesspeople around the area who are wondering where the owner could have gone to. Word has it that City Hall askaris are now contemplating towing the saloon car to the Central Police Sta- tion. TWO senior politicians from Ukambani are viciously fighting for a female politician from the region. One of them, who is very wealthy, is said to have been dating the lady politician only to dis- cover recently that his friend had dislodged him – promising the lady to offer her a better future and chances. According to a little bird that has whis- pered to Corridors, the man who was dislodged has not taken the situation lightly. On Friday last week, he warned his competitor at a hotel along Mombasa Road that he will up his game and “We will see who will have the last laugh”. TRAFFIC police officers in Nairobi seem not to have learned any lesson from several arrests of corrupt cops made by anti-corruption sleuths. Reason? On feeder roads such as along Waiyaki Way, PSV bribes change hands long before breakfast.

4 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017POLITICS TOUGHSTAND NASALEADERINSISTSHEWON’TACCEPTCOMPUTER-GENERATEDLEADERS Speaker Justin Muturi, President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto during the swearing-in ceremony of Joyce Laboso in Bomet county yesterday / PSCU Uhuru, Raila exchange fire over poll petition Jubilee, IEBC lawyers prepare to respond to NASA case by Thursday as CJ Maraga and team prepare for key petition BY STAR TEAM will “resist and disobey illegitimate to Rutto, the CCM leader, to team up Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho, computer-generated leaders”. with Jubilee and abandon what he Raila launched what he called “the @TheStarKenya called “men of riddles”. only weapon that has worked against Speaking for the first time against political injustice — people power”. President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila the petition that threatens his second At the 39th memorial service for Odinga, and their diehard defenders, term, Uhuru said he has a majority of his father, President Jomo Kenyatta, “Colonial subjugation, one-party are firing salvoes of defiance and governors, senators and MPs, clear Uhuru expressed confidence the apex dictatorship and the oppressive derision after Raila filed a Supreme proof of the Jubilee wave that swept court will uphold his reelection and constitution were not outlawed by Court petition challenging Kenyatta’s the country. grant him another term to conclude the courts. They were overcome by official win. his development agenda. people’s determined resistance... “As Jubilee we have like 27 History also tells us the powerful Kenyatta yesterday called Raila governors, the majority, we have “When we are through with issues never give up power and privilege “ungentlemanly”, a “man of riddles” about 28 senators, majority, we have ahead of us, and I know God will without a fight,” Raila told exuberant and a roadblock to unity and 31 women representatives, we have grant victory, we will unite with you supporters at Mama Ngina Drive. development. about 170 MPs, again a majority,” once again,” Uhuru told congregants Uhuru said during the swearing at St Stephen’s Cathedral Church, The Supreme Court decision will Raila yest3rday called Kenyatta in Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso Nairobi. be delivered on September 1 — paving a “lackey” of foreign powers, a yesterday. way for Uhuru’s swearing in or fresh “computer-generated President” and “There is no single Kenyan who polls within 60 days. an inferior leader. “Anyway it’s his [Raila’s] right made a mistake by casting his ballot to go to court and we are waiting because it was his or her right.” Yesterday, a furious Raila scoffed Kenyatta has dismissed Raila’s for the verdict. But he ought to be a at global powers pushing him to petition, saying his super-majority in gentleman, like his co-principal here, The IEBC says Uhuru won with 8.2 concede defeat. the bicameral Parliament proves he Isaac Rutto, so Kenya moves forward. million votes to Raila’s 6.7 million. won fair and square. But let him follow his constitutional Raila says he won by more than 8 “Let agents of foreign powers right.” million to Uhuru’s 7.2 million votes. exhorting us to accept and move on But Raila resolutely signalled so they can continue to have lackeys a protracted battle irrespective of Uhuru extended an olive branch But speaking yesterday at the do their bidding know we will not the verdict, saying the opposition inauguration of his right-hand man,

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 5accept inferior governance. We “It will not hold to account those OPINTheIiOr NS EXPERT COMMENT who sought to cow us by unleashing NELSON HAVIwill resist and disobey illegitimate terror in Mathare, Kibera and Kipchumba Murkomen - JP Kisumu,” Raila said. Who is on trial,computer-generated leaders and we I have read NASA's petition and their the court or e opposition chief called the prayers, there is nothing to worry about. the disputedwon’t relent until the voices of the August 8 polls the “crudest electoral election? fraud since the mlolongo elections of e truth will set us free. We in Jubilee,people, expressed through the ballot, 1988”. we will wait for the Supreme Court verdict RAILA’S challenge to President Uhuru’s reelection proceeds in aare heard and respected,” the ODM e only electoral fraud as crude ELGEYO MARAKWET polarised environment. Both have as the recent vote is the one in S E N AT O R attacked the Judiciary’s handlingleader pledged. Azerbaijan where results leaked of electoral disputes preceding before polling stations opened. Aden Duale - JP the General Election. Raila woulden and only then, Raila said, not accept a verdict on appeal, “With this election, our fledgling ere is no mention of hacking of reversing the High Court’s decision“shall the ambitions of our young, democracy has been subverted the IEBC system in the petition. e on finality of results declared at into a system called electoral petition is hollow and a strategy to the Constituency. He has given therestless and ambitious leaders like authoritarianism. In this system look for nusu mkate government Supreme Court “a second chance to dictators give a cloak of democratic GARISSA MP redeem itself”. Raila has commencedAli Hassan Joho, Peter Munya, Isaac respectability by organizing sham a campaign for truth and electoral elections every four or five years. We Martha Wangari - JP justice. Mudavadi has demanded eachRutto, Amason Kingi, among others, are moving from bad to worse,”Raila Judge writes an individual decision said Kenyans spoke through the ballot to be read in determination. “Noever have a chance of rising to the and gave UhuRuto victory. NASA more repeat of Mutunga’s 5 minutes “ is time, the computer was has moved to Supreme Court, certainly decision”, he said.top.” set at 54 per cent in favour of the the judges will set the record straight. incumbent other select gubernatorial From face value, NASA has a weak case “Do not mistake our meekness forAccording to Raila, elections races countrywide. Next time it will weakness. We will not allow them set at 70. Few people will bother GILGIL MP (NASA) to use courts to win thisshould end with the vote tally. to vote after that. ereafter, it will election through the back door”, said be life presidents elected with 98 Joshua Kuttuny - JP Uhuru. Kipchumba Murkomen daredBut he said, “ e Supreme Court percent of the vote.” CJ Maraga to vie for President. Raila NASA should accept the will of has been urged to concede defeat,is made up of seven judges. e In his petition filed on Friday, Raila the people, but because they in tandem with other losers in his describes a coordinated strategy to have gone to Supreme Court, coalition.discretion of seven individuals, rig in Uhuru, exposing instances of let us wait for the final verdict what he calls a massive pattern of CHERANGANY MP In a rejoinder, Maragahowever wise, can neither represent vote manipulation. reprimanded politicians. He Moses Wetang’ula - NASA affirmed judicial independence.nor substitute the voice of 15 e petition says his votes were systematically reduced while e monstrous rigging and fraud at is doubtful, noting that themillion people,” Raila said. “Seven Uhuru’s were consistently inflated in the just concluded election is judges recused themselves following in an elaborate plan to guarantee the wearisome and dangerous to pronouncements by the two camps.individuals can be intimidated, they incumbent’s victory. the future of our country BUNGOMA SENATOR e Supreme Court is on trial, as iscan be compromised and they can e NASA presidential flagbearer the dispute before it. Fair comment claims he lost up to 500 votes at Jared Okelo - NASA and criticism are permissible. reatsmake genuine mistakes.” a single polling station, citing the and intimidation do not amount to example Tonye Primary, Migori e case as far as we are concerned contempt, if not made during a sittingRaila termed frequent County. is strong, the evidence together or attendance in court. Even if not with sworn affidavits, if properly fair, they should not be pursued. Itdetermination of election outcomes “In Form 34A submitted by the appraised, are enough to disturb is cautious not to excite a charged petitioner’s agent in respect of Tonye Kenyatta and send him home arena.by courts “a deliberate cynical ploy to Primary Polling Station, North NYANDO MP Kamagambo, indicates Odinga In 2013, justice was sacrificed onlend a cloak of legal respectability to Raila had 561 while in Form 34B he John Mbadi - NASA technicalities. An unreasonably high had two votes only!” an affidavit by standard and burden of proof hithertofraud, subversion of democracy and Nyangasi Oduwo, Economic Adviser Jubilee has started using their surrogates unknown in the Commonwealth to Mombasa Governor Joho, states. to intimidate the judiciary with people was set. Reliance upon decisionsabuse of the court process”. who have never represented any case in from Nigeria, Gabon and Uganda DP William Ruto said the polls were court poking holes in our case – countries without serious legal“If we accept doing it this way, anchored in unity and development SUBA SOUTH MP ferment – was a monumental error. of the country.the courts will never allowed to be ere abounds many local cases for “We were told, then, it was not application.independent by those who want to possible to win on the basis of a development agenda but President e complexity of a Presidentialrely on them to subvert the will of the Uhuru built bridges of friendship and petition is volume of evidence and unity amongst all people, Ruto said. time constraints. An indepth trial ispeople,” he said. impossible. Focus is on principles “I am sure Mzee Kenyatta is proud of “a free and fair election”. ProvenWhichever way the court rules, in Heaven to see what has become of compromise of the process, however the country that he formed.” minimal, suffices to invalidateRaila said, the petition will not cure the election. e petition must ‘LET AGENTS OF FOREIGN be dismissed, if it seeks a lengthy,electoral impunity. POWERS EXHORTING US TO For more news tiresome numerical audit of numbers ACCEPT AND MOVE ON SO on our website. only. Fidelity of electoral process, notHe said the petition will not THEY CAN CONTINUE TO HAVE Scan this quick volume of evidence or margin of win, LACKEYS DO THEIR BIDDING response code is the guide. e vetting board sackedbring to justice those who plotted KNOW WE WILL NOT ACCEPT using your judges who, in the past, determined INFERIOR GOVERNANCE. WE smartphone. petitions on technicalities. Anotherand executed electoral theft and the WILL RESIST AND DISOBEY did not escape responsibility for ILLEGITIMATE COMPUTER- “State gatekeeping”, on the plea ofmurderers of ex-IEBC IT Manager GENERATED LEADERS AND collective decision. Judicial authority WE WON’T RELENT UNTIL is derived from and vests in theChris Msando. THE VOICES OF THE PEOPLE, people. It must be exercised for the EXPRESSED THROUGH THE people’s benefit; lest the people try BALLOT, ARE HEARD AND the Judges. RESPECTED’ Havi is a lawyer

6 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017POLITICS GENERAL‘HAS EVIDENCE’ STILL SO MUCH TO DO THE DATAEACC should fire officers used to I will need a state job after 2022 as I am 2011witchhunt during campaigns - Lenolkulal still young, Tolgos says at swearing-in Year athlete SamuelSamburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal He had a list of the employees and I will not mess up my second term secure a state job after his retirement Wanjiru was found deadhas called upon the Ethics and Anti Cor- would present it to the commission’s because I will still seek another state job in 2022.ruption Commission to fire employees director of Upper Eastern - Ignatius after my governor job, Governor Alex in his houseused by politicians to witchhunt specific Wekesa. Tolgos has said. “You have seen that I have a youngpeople in his last adminstration. family and I will need a job to provide for The widow of marathoner Samuel “I have evidence against the EACC The 37-year-old Elgeyo Marakwet them after completing my last term as Wanjiru took the stand yesterday in Speaking at the Kenyatta Stadium on employees who were being used by governor said during his swearing-in governor,” Tolgos said. an inquest that seeks to establish theMonday evening after his inauguration, politicians in their witchhunt mission,” ceremony in Iten on Monday that he still cause of his mysterious death at theirLenolkulal said EACC Upper Eastern Lenolkulal said. young and he will deliver better services He continued, “I want to leave a good home in Nyahururu six years ago.employees, during the campaign period, in his last term to secure a state job after legacy because I am still building my CV. Iwere being used by his political rivals to He said officers would camp at the he retires. He said he will use his second don’t want to be chased away when I goderail county operations. county offices for weeks paralysing term to build his CV as he prepares to to Nairobi to seek a state job.” Governor operations. said he will cut overseas trips. MOTHER IMPLICATED WIDOW Samuel Wanjiru’s widow takes the stand during inquestIEBC chief Ezra Chiloba (Second, Right) with commission staff carry Forms 34 A, B and C to the Supreme Court yesterday /COLLINS KWEYU The widow of marathoner Samuel Wanjiru took the stand yesterday in anIEBCREADYFORPETITION delivers Forms 34 A, inquest that seeks to establish the causeB and C to Supreme Court of his mysterious death at their home in Nyahururu six years ago.The electoral commission has already published Forms 34A from 40,883 pollingstations on presidential results announced where Uhuru was announced winner Wanjiru died on May 15, 2011, at the age of 24 following an altercation with his CAROLE MAINA President Uhuru Kenyatta’s win, forms which have been posted on our (+) WE WILL NOT wife Tereza Njeri. @MainaCarole tomorrow. portal,” Chiloba said. ACCEPT AND MOVE ON, SAYS RAILA Njeri 29, has been adversely men-The electoral agency yesterday Chiloba said soft copies of the Chiloba, who was accompanied by tioned by Wanjiru’s mother Hannah, whohanded over to the Supreme Court election materials have also been lawyer Wambua Kilonzo, further said NASA leader Raila Odinga has declared sensationally told the court recently thatthe 54,000–page original Forms 34 availed to the court, to NASA and the commission was addressing an the start of a national campaign for truth “Njeri knows what happened to my son”.A, B and C that were used to declare Uhuru for their perusal in readiness incident in which a number of ballot and electoral justice in Kenya. Raila issuedthe outcome of August 8 presidential for the hearing of the petition which boxes from Embakasi constituency a spirited address on Kenya’s progress Njeri’s evidence is crucial because sheelection. is expected to begin on Monday next opened. where polls are concerned during Hassan is among the last people who was with week. Joho’s inauguration for his second term the 2008 Beijing Olympics star before he Saying it was ready to defend the He said boxes can only be opened as Mombasa Governor. “Today we launch was found dead.polls credibility, the IEBC delivered The IEBC has already published following a court order and that there a national campaign. Wizi ya kura mpakathe original forms collected from the Forms 34A from 40,883 polling was no mischief. uishe. Huu wizi ndio wa mwisho (Rigging A shy and soft spoken Njeri began her40,883 polling stations countrywide. stations on presidential results must come to end. This was the last testimony by telling the court how she announced on August 11 when Uhuru “There was an issue when the time). We shall not accept and move on.” met Wanjiru in secondary school and IEBC chief Ezra Chiloba told was announced winner. returning officer was hospitalised. He The ODM leader noted time has come for later got married in 2005.journalists soon after the delivery instructed his deputy to go retrieve Kenyans to stand on their feet.they will be filing their responses to “We have brought all original the forms, but he did not follow the When she got married, it was notNASA’s suit, that seeks to overturn forms used in the election and we right procedure and by mistake he rosy, as the runner was in Japan training. have nothing to hide. We are ready opened the ballot boxes,” Chiloba to defend ourselves. We are also said. NASA wants Uhuru’s win “Kamau [Wanjiru] sent his mother to inviting Kenyans to scrutinise the nullified. come and collect me from my parents’ home. We lived together for six months in a rented one- bedroom house in Nyahururu”. When Wanjiru returned from Japan, he bought his wife and mother houses in Nyahururu. Njeri was later, in 2011, bought a second house in Ngong. Towards the end of April 2011, Kamau was training at a camp in Eldoret. His wife was then living at their Ngong home. “He called me on Friday, May 13 and asked that we meet at Nyahururu. He wanted me to pick baptismal card and school fees,” she said. Njeri was led through her evidence by State Counsel Catherine Mwaniki. The hearing contin- ues today. Corporal Paskeri Ireri at the Milimani law courts yesterday /COLLINS KWEYU

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 7POLITICS GENERALNO LAZY STAFFERS Alego Usonga MP-elect Sam Otande, Narok Senator-elect Ledama ole Kina and ODM chairman John Mbadi (Suba South MP) THE DATA at Orange House yesterday. They called for a countrywide vigil over the NASA petition at the Supreme Court /JACK OWUORWork hard, shun 0graft or lose jobs, ‘NO MORE VOTE THEFT’Dhadho warns Tolerance on graft, NASA ‘will not governors promiseTana River Governor Dhadho Godhana accept, move on’on Monday said he will sack lazy and Most governors ran for election on thecorrupt officials. Some Jubilee members have said the opposition’s promise of fighting graft, undoing ills of petition has no merit and are sure of winning predecessors and ensuring development He spoke after he and Deputy Gover-nor Salim Batuyu were sworn in in Hola. LUKE AWICH are asking our people to be prepared in the counties. In their inauguration @AchiaAwich to resist and the process begins today,” speeches, most have promised to sack Dhadho, who takes over from Hussein Mbadi said. corrupt and lazy workers and work withDado, said workers will no longer engage The opposition has announced it will other leaders for the benefit of residents.in graft and every employee will be have resist the ‘accept and move on’ mantra ODM also warned Jubilee MPs andto work hard or be sacked. as it calls for a countrywide Thursday politicians from pre-empting the NASA ‘WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT’ justice prayer vigil against vote theft. case before the Supreme Court. Dado, former Galole MP Hassan Duki- Ongwae keen oncha and former woman rep Halima Ware At the same time, it accused Jubilee Immediately after filing their volu- legacy, will sackwere invited but they skipped the event. MPs and allied lawyers of intimidating minous petition last week, a number lazy staffers and Supreme Court judges by their com- of Jubilee MPs and allied lawyers poked Former speaker Nuh Nassir, former ments against NASA’s petition. holes into the petition, terming it a fight graftGarsen MP Danson Mungatana, immedi- weak case.ate former Garsen MP Ibrahim Sane and ODM, a NASA affiliate party, said any Kisii Governor James Ongwae (pictured)former Finance executive Algi Jilo. move to push them into moving on will “I have read NASA’s petition and their pledged to sack corrupt and lazy county be resisted strongly by Kenyans. prayers. There is nothing to worry. The staffers during his swearing in on Mon- During the function, security was truth will set us free. We in Jubilee, wetight in Hola town and its environs and Party chairman John Mbadi said the will wait for the Supreme Court ver- day.residents were thoroughly frisked. battle to liberate Kenya from vote steal- dict in the next few days and we shall His office is finalising listing staff who are ing has nothing to do with NASA candi- abide,” Elgeyo Marakwet Senator-elect lazy, those who abscond duty and those During the announcement of polls date Raila Odinga but a battle between Kipchumba Murkomen tweeted a daywinners, four people were killed after candidate Uhuru Kenyatta and the peo- after NASA filed their petition. who engage in graft, he said.panga-wielding men stormed the ple of Kenya. Ongwae said he is keen on leaving atallying centre, slashing agents and IEBC Okelo said Murkomen’s statement is legacy and will ensure tough disciplinaryofficials. “On Thursday, we will assemble here careless and urged Jubilee to leave it to action is taken against such officers. at Orange House to pray for justice and the Supreme Court’s seven-judge Bench “I am appealing to the residents of KisiiREGIONAL BALANCE an end to the culture of electoral theft to decide. county not to personalise the purging ex- that is taking root in our country,” the ercise when you find that some of thoseKamket heckled for Suba South MP said yesterday at Orange “Any kind of intimidation will be sent away are your relatives, friends orproposing Pokot, House. prejudicial. We wouldn’t want to delve from your area, as the exercise will be ob-Ilchamus speaker into issues, which, at the end of the day, jective and impersonal,” he added, amid The party urged supporters to con- present injustice to the Kenyan people. cheers from the crowd at Gusii Stadium.Outgoing Baringo speaker William verge on their respective areas and ob- The case, as far as we are concerned, is Ongwae and Deputy Governor JoashKamket was heckled on Monday for serve the Thursday vigil and show soli- strong. Evidence together with swornproposing that a Pokot or Ilchamus be darity until justice is done. affidavits, if properly appraised, is Maangi were reelected.appointed to take over from him. enough to disturb Uhuru Kenyatta and The governor’s office will reorganise to He was with Narok Senator-elect Le- send him home,” he said. come up with an effective and efficient Kamket, a Pokot from Tiaty sub- dama ole Kina, MPs-elect Jared Okelocounty, spoke during the swearing in (Nyando), Samuel Atandi (Alego Uson- Mbadi said the attacks on the case structure, Ongwae said.of Governor Stanley Kiptis at Kabarnet ga) and Caleb Amisi (Saboti). amounts to intimidation of the Judicia- “During my interactions with residentsshowground. ry. “Jubilee has started using their sur- over the campaign period, their message “The streets might be quiet now. But rogates to intimidate the Judiciary with was very clear that all they are interested “The majority occupants in the county Jubilee must not misread this. It is a people who have never represented any in is transparent and efficient serviceare the Tugen, Pokot and Ilchamus deceptive calm. We will resist and we case in court poking holes in our case,”communities and now that the Tugen he said in reference to Murkomen. delivery,” he said.have secured the governor among other “I will not hesitate to take action on thosetop seats in the county, it is also prudent who are underperforming or who do notto consider regional balancing by con- uphold public service ethos. It is not goingsidering either a Pokot or Ilchamus for to be business as usual. If you can’t per-speaker,” he said. form, there are many able people around The speaker urged the public not to who can replace you.”frustrate the incoming speaker as they The governor spelt out his immediate ac-did to him during his tenure. tivities, which include forming the cabinet Kamket is the Tiaty MP-elect. and hiring chief officers. Ongwae will send home most ministersPOLLS ARE OVER, TIME FOR WORK and chief officers, some of whomBury the hatchet, campaigned for his opponents in theunite to develop General Election. The governor said allBusia – Ojaamong posts of chief officers will be advertised in line with Section 45 of the CountyBusia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong hasurged leaders and residents to bury the Government Act.hatchet that created divisions and uniteto develop the county. NASA CALLS For more news FOR A PRAYER on our website, He spoke on Monday after his inaugu- VIGIL ON scan this quickration at the Busia County Stadium. THURSDAY response code FOR ‘JUSTICE using your Ojaamong thanked his opponents for TO BE DONE’ smartphone.their maturity during the campaigns. He appreciated former Funyula MPPaul Otuoma for the spirited campaignhe put up as he ran for Busia governor. He said Otuoma has contributed a lotto the development of Busia county. “Time for politicking is over. It isnow time for us to come together anddevelop Busia and I want to urge allmy opponents to join forces with me,”Ojaamong said. He said he will encourage investments.

8 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017POLITICS GENERALSOME ARE CRONIES OF EX-OFFICIALS NASA PETITONED UHURU’S VICTORYTharaka Nithi governor suspends 1,061 workers as DP Ruto’s allies who lost in the election are hoping tohe looks to trim Sh200m county wage bill by half get government appointments if JP’s win is upheldTharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has suspended 1,061 county staff as he seeks to cut the county wage Allies of Deputy President William Ruto in the North Rift who lost in the election are being considered forbill of Sh200 million by half. Those suspended include 660 casual workers, 289 with contracts and 112 nurses state jobs, should the Supreme Court confirms Jubilee’s victory.hired during the ongoing strike. During election campaigns, Njuki had promised to weed out ghost workers. Top in the list are former governors Simon Kachapin (West Pokot), Benjamin Cheboi (Baringo) and Dr The governor, who spoke to the press in his office at Kathwana on Monday, said some of the workers are Cleophas Lagat (Nandi). The three handed over to their successor’s on Monday.cronies of former senior county staff. Others are former Keiyo South MP Jackson Kiptanui, former Uasin Gishu Senator Isaac Melly, former “Tharaka Nithi is a very small county to have 6,000 workers. We cannot pay people for doing nothing,” Njuki Turbo MP Elisha Busienei and former Senator John Munyes.said. He said due process was not followed before employing the 112 nurses to replace the 600 otherswho are on strike. “It is very disturbing that some of the nurses employed are quacks,” Njuki said. Former Mosop MP Stephen Bitok, former Ainabkoi MP Samwel Chepkonga and former Kesses MP JamesOn the ongoing nurses strike he said he will hold a discussion with the Kenya National Union of Nurses county Bett, former Mogotio MP Hellen Sambili and former Baringo Central MP Sammy Mwita are also waiting withleaders for them to call off their strike. Kenya National Union of Nurses Tharaka Nithi secretary general Ken- bated breath.neth Micheni said they are likely to resume duty if the new county boss address their grievances. Chepkonga’s is being fronted for the position of speaker of either the National Assembly or Senate. He lost to William Chepkut, an independent candidate. THE DATA 1,061 Workers suspended in Tharaka Nithi county by Governor Muthomi Njuki County boss says some are cronies of former top county officials and others were employed without following due process Forms 34 A,B IT STIFFLES DEVOLUTION and C which were filed at Do not wage war the Supreme against governors, Court by IEBC on Tuesday CoG chairman Nanok tells Senate / COLLINS KWEYU Senators have been urged to protectDEFENCE SIFTING THROUGH 25,000-PAGE SUIT devolution as it enters its second phaseJP lawyers race against time to of implementation.draft response to NASA petition Josephat Nanok, the chairman of CouncilLead counsel Fred Ngatia and assitants working to beat Thursday night deadline of Governors, asked the Senate not to fight counties like it did in the first term. JAMES MBAKA the parties,” Ahmednasir said when working around the clock,” said IEBC (+) NASA FILES CASE IN The Turkana Governor said this hindered @onchirimbaka contacted by the Star yesterday. lawyer Paul Nyamodi. THE SUPREME COURT delivery of services.Legal eagles representing President According to the Supreme Court Today, the electoral agency is NASA predential candidate Raila Odinga “The senate summoned most of ourUhuru Kenyatta are burning the Act, President Uhuru Kenyatta and expected to file with the Supreme said they took the decision to challenge members over petty issues,” he said.midnight oil to comb through the Deputy President William Ruto must Court the legal instruments that President Uhuru’s victory because the He said the Senate and county govern-25,000-page petition filed by NASA file their response within four days were used to declare President opposition wants to give the court a ments need to work together to ensureleader Raila Odinga. upon filing of the petition. NASA Uhuru Kenyatta the winner of the second chance. He said it also followed filed their papers at the Supreme August 8 poll. Under the law, IEBC is wide consultation and the current success of devolution. A pool of Jubilee lawyers led Court a few minutes to midnight of required within 48 hours upon filing oppression on civil societies. “The court Supremacy wars between governorsby lead counsel Fred Ngatia are August 17. of a presidential petition, file certified can use this chance to redeem itself,working at a secret location along copies of the documents used to or, like in 2013, it can compound the and senators significantly affectedValley Road with scores of support Ngatia, who was also Uhuru’s declare a presidential result. problems we face as a country,” he told implementation of devolution.staff to analyse Raila’s evidence and lawyer in 2013 election petition by the press. Raila said they will produceprepare a response before midnight Raila, will be lead counsel in court. The statutory documents that will evidence of rigging in the election after “We do not want any more personaltomorrow. Jubilee has also brought on board be filed include the Forms 34B that which IEBC declared Uhuru the winner fights between leaders. As the chairman some of the finest lawyers working are used by constituency returning of the August 8 General Election. IEBC There were indications that behind the scenes to prepare a officers to aggregate presidential chairman Wafula Chebukati declared of the council, I will work closely withAhmednasir Abdullahi could beef response. results from polling stations. Uhuru the winner after he garnered the Senate to achieve unity of purpose,”up the Jubilee team, but the Nairobi 8,203,290 votes against Raila’sLaw Monthly publisher said he IEBC through its team of lawyers is There are 40,883 Forms 34A, 290 6,762,224. he said.won’t. “I am not representing any of working under tight schedule to meet Forms 34B and one Form 34C. Forms Nanok added that the first crop of gov- strict court timeliness in the petition. 34A are used by presiding officers to ernors tried their best to implement the “We will definitely file our response tabulate presidential results at the before midnight Thursday, we are polling stations. new system of government. He accused many of the senators in the previous Parliament of setting a bad precedence. “We want more consultation between governors and senators to avoid unnec- essary fights,” he added. Nanok urged new governors to respect the Senate and attend summons when- ever they are called. Commenting on the ongoing nurses’ strike, he said governors did not have enough time for dialogue with the union because of the campaigns. “We did not solve the nurses’ strike on time because most governors were involved in election campaigns. We are going to restart talks to end Kenyans’ suffering,” he said.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 9POLITICS GENERAL ZERO TOLERANCE ON CORRUPTION Senator O’Mogeni urges Nyagarama to lead war on graftPHILANTHROPIST, MOTHER OF MANY Former Foreign Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama has Affairs minister been urged to employ zero tolerance onFamily, leaders mourn Robert Robert Ouko’s corruption in his second term.Ouko’s widow Christabel widow Christabel Ouko, with Speaking in Nyamira town, Sena-She died in a road crash as she came from Governor Nyong’o’s inauguration former TJRC tor-elect Okong’o O’Mogeni said he will chairman be in the forefront in fighting corruption MAURICE ALAL do and a woman identified as Oliech— OUKO WAS building of the Sh30 million memorial Bethuel Kiplagat and urged the governor to lead the war were seriously injured. MURDERED library to honour her husband. in a past event. on graft. @alalmaurice IN FEBRUARY Christabel died Ouko’s farm manager George Oyu- 1990 AND Dr Robert Ouko Memorial Commu- on Monday in a “Our county has been in the list of theNeighbours and relatives of former gi said Ken is in stable condition and is HIS BURNING nity Library sits on two acres donated by road accident. most corrupt counties but we cannotCabinet minister Robert Ouko’s wid- among family and relatives heading for BODY FOUND the Ouko family. e library is stacked Kiplagat died on allow that to happen. All the electedow Christabel thronged to Koru village, burial meetings in Nairobi. 2.8KM FROM with 18,000 academic books. July 14 leaders at the county and national levelMuhoroni, Kisumu county, as they HIS KORU should make sure the corrupt countymourned her. He said Oliech is admitted with a HOME Christabel also took care of many or- /MAURICE ALAL individuals are not spared,” he said. fractured arm and leg. phans and educated poor students. Christabel, 70, died in a road accident For more news O’Mogeni said corrupt people haveon Monday as she was coming from the “It is a sad moment for us. Christa- Villager Sospeter Ngere said her death on our website, tainted the name of the county andswearing-in ceremony of Kisumu Gov- bel was our mother and a role model is painful to the community. scan this quick warned that it will not be business asernor Anyang Nyong’o. to many people in Koru and the entire response code usual in the next five years. county,” Oyugi said. Nyong’o and Kisumu Senator-elect using your Christabel died at Siloam Hospital, Fred Outa said the county has lost a smartphone. “Leaders who use county resourcesKericho, where she was taken after her Muhoroni MP Onyango Koyoo said great and dedicated mother. in a credible manner we shall walk withcar crashed near Kipsitet trading centre. Christabel’s death is shocking and sad. them in the same direction. But those Former Foreign Affairs minister who will do contrary to what the resi- She is survived by seven children. Koyoo, who was groomed by Ouko Ouko was found murdered and his dents of this county want ... let them be Kericho police commander James and Christabel, said he has lost a great body dumped at Got Alila — a few me- warned they will not go far,” he said.Mugera confirmed the accident. mother. “Christabel is my mother who tres from his Koru home — in February Christabel’s son Ken Ouko, who was brought me up alongside her loving and 1990. NO BOARD = POOR SERVICESdriving, lost control of the vehicle near patriotic husband,” he said at Ouko’sRai Cement Factory next to the Muhoro- Koru home. Author Martin Minns wrote that Nyong’o to form cityni junction and the car plunged into a “some time that morning a local herds board in 100 days,ditch, rolling several times. Koyoo sent condolences to relatives boy found his burning body at the foot leaders eye posts Ken suffered minor injuries, while and urged residents to unite and re- of Got Alila Hill, just 2.8km from histhe other two passengers—Kere Odin- spect the family as they prepare to bury Koru farm. Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has Christabel. pledged to constitute the city man- “ is was not reported to the au- agement board in 100 days in office, as He said Christabel recently donat- thorities and the body was not officially leaders strategically jostle for positions. ed 60 acres for the construction of a found until nearly four days later after a memorial university. She also oversaw police search near his Koru home.” He faulted his predecessor Jack Ranguma for failing to form the board during his tenure. Nyong’o attributed poor service de- livery and failure to relocate the Kachok dumpsite that is next to Moi Stadium to lack of a board. He spoke on Monday after he and Deputy Governor Mathews Owili were sworn in. Nyong’o said Kisumu could not operate smoothly without the board and this derailed service provision and implementation of projects. e city board should consist not more than 11 members, six of whom are appointed through a competitive process by the county executive com- mittee with the assembly’s approval. Five of the members shall be nomi- nated to represent interest groups. Among the hotly contested positions are city manager and chairman. Former Kisumu mayor Sam Okello, a key ally of NASA chief Raila Odinga, is eyeing the position. Reports say former Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga, Raila’s sister, is also eye- ing the position.‘PERFORMER, BEST SUCCESSOR’ Kericho Senator- elect AaronSouth Rift governors pledge to back Ruto for President in 2022 Cheruiyot, Narok Deputy Governor ree Jubilee governors from the South Tunai said they will also take the other counties. Evalyn Aruasa,Rift have said they will back Deputy advantage of the new unity among the “We are solidly behind DP Ruto and Isiolo Senator-President William Ruto for President in new county bosses in campaigning for elect Fatuma2022. DP Ruto to succeed President Uhuru. we will move all the corners of the region Dullo, Bomet and outside in campaigning for him Governor Joyce ey are governors Samuel Tunai “We now turn our focus on how DP because we know he is a performer and Laboso and Narok(Narok), Joyce Laboso (Bomet) and Paul Ruto will clinch the presidency and we has a national outlook and is the best to Governor SamuelChepkwony (Kericho). are sure he will become the fifth head of succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.” Tunai during his state,” he said. swearing in on e governors spoke during the Chepkwony said the Jubilee track re- Mondayswearing in of Tunai and Deputy Gover- Laboso said they will start campaign- cord is clear and they expect Ruto to takenor Evalyn Aruasa at Narok Stadium, on ing for him in the South Rift before going charge of the country’s top seat after /KIPLANGAT KIRUIMonday. to the vast Rift Valley and extending to 2022 and continue improving lives.

10 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017POLITICS GENERAL‘NO BASIS’ ‘NO LEGAL BASIS’ the dataNASA lacks evidence, headed to lose Cotu threatens to sue counties where 23election petition, says Baringo North MP governors want to sack majority of staff Total number ofNASA has no evidence to win the elec- court ruling, but indications show Jubilee Cotu might take legal action on gover- ment of governors in human resource counties with newtion ‘rigging’ petition case, Baringo North won and Raila’s team has got no basis nors threatening to lay off county staff matters, adding the counties haveMP-elect William Cheptumo has said. to challenge the IEBC-declared results,” following the change of guard. boards who are mandated to hire staff. governors Cheptumo said. He said NASA leader Raila Odinga’s This comes after 23 counties elected Cotu described the move as unlawful Cotu might take legal action on gover-petition does not hold any water and He addressed the public during the new governors. and unacceptable to the trade union nors threatening to lay off county staffthat he is certain President Uhuru swearing-in ceremony of Baringo Gov- movement as it outrightly contravenesKenyatta and Deputy President William ernor elect Stanley Kiptis at Kabarnet The union has criticisedthe ongoing labour statutes, including the Consti- following the change of guard.Ruto will be sworn in for a second term to Showground on Monday. threats and intimidation of county tution. Secretary general Francis Atwoli This comes after 23 counties electedcontinue serving Kenyans. officials as newly elected governors take said the sack threats have no basis and new governors. The union has criti- The MP was heckled by a section of up their role. are based on political allegiance. “I don’t want to preempt the final residents. cisedthe ongoing threats. The union has dismissed the involve- PRESSURE Two IBEC officials deny destroying ballot boxes in EmbakasiMombasa Governor Hassan Joho, NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga and Wilson Sossion (Second, Right) in Mombasa on August 4 /ELKANA JAKOB Two IEBC officials were yesterday charged with destroying ballot boxes inLaw barsHASOTHERCOMMITMENTS ODM from picking Embakasi.a replacement for Sossion Dhabu Jaldesa and Joseph Anguswa,‘I take this early opportunity to thank my party leader Raila Odinga for picking me for charged with breach of official duty, werethe nomination list to Parliament, but I now want to urge him to withdraw me from list’ accused of destroying the boxes last Friday at the Embakasi Girls High School JAMES MBAKA strict procedures for reallocation of a scheduled for tomorrow to iron out These hardline political positions tallying centre in Nairobi. vacancy in the slots. emerging cracks threatening the appeared to split the union right @onchirimbaka union’s unity. The 44-member Knut inthe middle, especially after Sossion Jaldesa, the deputy presiding officer, The firebrand Sossion on Monday National Executive Council has called inked an MoU with NASA on behalf and Anguswa, the logistics officer,It is not possible under the law for asked ODM to replace his name a crisis meeting in Nairobi to discuss of the Trade Union Congress of opened 16 sealed presidential ballot box-Raila Odinga’s ODM to replace Wilson with another person citing other what one of the officials termed Kenya, which Knut is a member of. es for Embakasi South constituency.Sossion in the list of the party’s ‘commitments’. ‘delicate sticky issues’ rocking thepreferred nominees to Parliament. union. A section officials had put pressure In a second charge, the two were ODM had picked Sossion to on Sossion to choose between ODM’s accused of aiding commission offences The Knut secretary general turned represent the interest of workers “It is true Knec will be meeting on offer and his job as Knut secretary byallegedly entering into a tallying centredown the offer on Monday, but the at the National Assembly, but his Thursday to conduct a postelection general. with the intent to commit an offence.move could be insignificant as the decision to decline the offer at the last analysis and do some housekeepinginitial list submitted by ODM will not minute triggered speculation. work in the interest of our members,” Tomorrow’s meeting is key in They removed the 16 presidentialbe withdrawn. a Knec member said on condition of rallying the union together to pursue ballot boxes for Embakasi East constit- “I take this early opportunity to anonymity. the interests of teachers with the uency. The Elections Act 2017, provides thank my party leader Raila Odinga government. It is Knut’s policy tothat a political party list submitted for picking me for the nomination There has been speculation work with the government of the They were further charged with inter-to the IEBC is final and cannot be list to Parliament, but I now want to Sossion’s sudden withdrawal could time. fering with election materials - removingamended or withdrawn after the urge him to withdraw me from the have been sparked by turf wars Forms 34A from the 16 boxes.polls. list and consider appointing another within the teachers’ union. The Elections Act provides that in person because I have got other case a nominee dies, withdraws or According to police, the two were The list is submitted to the IEBC commitments to attend to,” Sossion While Sossion backed Raila resigns - even after swearing in-the stationed at the school which wasbefore the General Election and is said in Baringo. Sossion’s move came Odinga, top officials, including next candidate of the same gender in initially used by the IEBC as a tallyingconsidered legally binding with hours before a crucial meeting of treasurer John Matiang’i, supported the list and in the order of the party’s centre for Embakasi South. They entered Knut’s top decisionmaking organ Jubilee. priority will be allocated the slot. a classroom in search of Forms 34A for the presidential election. Reportedly, the deputy presiding officer received a call from the returning officer, who is admitted in hospital, requesting all Forms 34A in her constit- uency. The returning officer is also said to have called the logistics officer to help her find the forms. They claimed that the pressure forced them to break the ballot boxes and in the process, police officers who were manning the classroom arrived.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 11POLITICS MINISTRIES THE DATA 500 The lowest monthly contribution in shillings paid to NHIF NHIF has about 6.5 million principal members. The highest monthly con- tribution is Sh1,700 for those earning at least Sh100,000. Those earningSh12,000-14,999 contribute the lowest monthly premium of Sh500. UNFAIR COMPETITIONFarmers wary of cheap imported maize asharvesting beginsFarmers are worried that more maize NHIF CEO Geoffrey Mwangi during an interview with the press on August 3 last year /MONICAH MWANGIimports will hurt the local prices as har-vesting starts in various regions. ‘BEST INSURER’ Through the Cereal Growers’ Associa- Errors, missing details to blametion, the farmers urged the government for outstanding claims — NHIFto guard the local farmers against unfairmarket competition. Denies claims it has failed to settle multimillion claims by private hospitals. ‘NHIF is second only to cash payers — the best payers in the market. On credit, none is as prompt as NHIF in paying’ This follows a gazette notice issuedlast month to extend the window for im- JOHN MUCHANGI had resorted to cash payments by claims. If your claims are fraudulent, claims keenly and is tighteningportation of white maize to next month. @jomunji clients with NHIF cards because the you won’t be paid and you will controls. He said they do not pay fund had not settled claims. continue making noise,” he said. for suspicious claims and deal with To settle this stalemate, Agriculture The NHIF has denied claims it failed facilities individually.CS Willy Bett will today meet stake- to settle multimillion-shilling claims “If they are specific facilities we Mohamed said recent delaysholders in the maize industry to discuss by private hospitals. can address that. We do consultative could also be caused by increased However, no facility manager hasthe progress and exit strategy of the meetings and we iron out things so uptake because the NHIF now offers been prosecuted so far for fraud.four-month-old government subsidy NHIF CEO Geoffrey Mwangi we can continually perfect and make more benefits to members. The fundprogramme. yesterday said the delay affected only systems workable,” Mwangi said. recently rolled out a Sh500 million Mwangi advised the public to a few facilities that did not file their programme to clear a backlog of poor contact the NHIF if their cards are Bett (pictured) said the ministry will claims correctly. Chairman of the Kenya Association Kenyans awaiting heart surgeries. rejected at any health facility.discuss with the Cereal Millers’ Associ- of Private Hospitals Abdi Mohamedation and Cereal Growers’ Association “Mostly the documentation defended the NHIF, saying it was the At least 1,435 patients were picked The fund has slowly rolled outhow to end the subsidy programme. was not done well. It had missing best insurer in settling claims. from the waiting lists of hospitals and biometric identification of members documents and clerical errors. Those about 300 have benefitted so far. to prevent the illegal sharing of cards. “The Sh6 billion maize subsidy are normal day-to-day activities that “NHIF is second only to cash payersprogramme will continue up to end of happen,” he said. — the best payers we have in the The fund also pays for dialysis, The NHIF has about 6.5 millionnext month. To ensure the market has market. On credit, none is as prompt radiotherapy and other specialised principal members, who contributeenough maize for milling, imports of He spoke during a meeting with as the NHIF in paying,” he said. treatment. Sh2.2 billion monthly.maize will continue to end of September. representatives of private hospitals.But we want to initiate discussions with Mohamed said the fund settles “Currently, no Kenyan pays for The highest monthly contributionkey players on ending the programme Last week, some facilities said they claims within one or two months dialysis. We have to give credit where is Sh1,700 for those earning at leastin the next one-and-a-half months,” after hospitals send invoices. its due,” Mohamed said. Sh100,000. Those earning Sh12,000-he said. 14,999 contribute the lowest monthly “But it depends on how you submit Mwangi said the fund verifies premium of Sh500. Bett added that the meeting is gearedtowards assuring fair prices and avail- EXPRESSES SHOCK DIALYSIS, SURGERIES ON OFFERability of maize in the market once thesubsidy programme is done away with. ACGA CEO Antony Kioko urged theneed to review the subsidy programmeto find out if it is still necessary as maizeharvesting begins. “We need to review if compensationof maize imports for millers is necessaryas prices in the market have fallen. Wedon’t want to get into a situation wherewe are in the harvesting season and wehave a glut of cheap imported grain.” Poor ventilation, dilapidated walls and New Sh40m Naivasha hospital to open worn-out tiles at City Hall to end — Igathe its doors to patients early next year New Nairobi Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe yesterday expressed shock at the The multimillion-shilling Naivasha Subcounty Hospital is set to open its doors by poor conditions of some offices in City Hall. He visited the county headquarters, early next year and will have an ICU and dialysis centre. Hospital head Joseph Mburu toured the executive parking lots and met staff, just a day after he and Governor Mike yesterday said the facility will cost Sh40m when complete. “The centre will also have Sonko were sworn in. Igathe visited rates, accounts, audit, human resource and urban a modern theatre, orthopaedic unit and more than 50 medical experts from various planning offices — all housed in City Hall. Some offices lack proper ventilation, while departments,” he said. Mburu said the first phase is already done. “We are getting others have dilapidated walls and worn-out tiles. “How do you work in a place like this. the cash from the cost-sharing funds for the three-floor building. We’ve made good You know what to do. There should be proper windows and good chairs for people to progress in the project,” he said. The medic said that for years, patients seeking use. We will have to renovate all these,” he said. In one of the offices, the deputy gov- services such as dialysis and other medical operations have been referred to the Rift ernor found former Governor Evans Kidero’s portrait still on the wall. “You don’t know Valley PGH or Kenyatta National Hospital because of lack of equipment in Naivasha. who your governor is? Igathe asked. He was taken around by the outgoing Public “This will be a thing of the past as these services will be readily available in this centre, Service Management executive Mercy Kamau and chief officer Leboo ole Morintat. which is one of its kind. It will also target patients from neighbouring counties,” he said.

12 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017POLITICS JUDICIARY Politician Steve MET AT PARTY Mbogo (C) on June 22 after a Tout denies hitting case in which woman’s jaw and he was accused knocking out tooth of defacing for not dating him his opponent Thomas Major’s A tout yesterday was charged with campaign assaulting a woman by hitting her jaw posters was and knocking out a tooth after she thrown out refused to call him. by the IEBC Disputes Peter Mwangi, 32, was accused Resolution of causing grievous harm to Ruth Committee Wachira on August 12 at Umoja estate, Nairobi. /JACK OWUOR According to prosecution docu-CONVICTION QUASHED ments, Wachira was invited to a birth- day party by her friend in the area.Steve Mbogo loses bid to gagmedia in old defilement case She told police that at the party there were many people, includingClaims girl’s mother fabricated the claims and was trying to extort Mwangi, who approached her.Sh500,000 to drop case. His conviction was quashed, sentence set aside She and Mwangi exchanged con- CAROLE MAINA leshwa, Nairobi. investigative story to link me to the de- tacts and continued partying together. Mbogo denied the allegations and filement case in which I was cleared by @MainaCarole the court over five years ago,” he added. Police said after the refreshments, said the girl’s mother fabricated the Wachira left the party after being called Starehe MP loser Steve Mbogo has lost a claims and was demanding Sh500,000 While dismissing his application, the by her mother to go home. bid to bar media houses from publish- to drop the case. magistrate said the information is in ing articles about a defilement case in the public domain already and media It was reported that Mwangi which he was convicted and sentenced MIGHT HURT CHANCES OF WINNING houses enjoy the qualified privilege un- searched for Wachira but did not find to 20 years in prison. However, in June, the politician, who less publication is actuated by malice. her at the party and left for home, lost to Jubilee’s Charles Kanyi in a hot- disappointed. He appealed, the conviction was ly contested race, went back to court He said the practice of journalism quashed and the sentence set aside. claiming he had been contacted by provides that journalists shall report But on August 12, Mwangi met journalists who were pursuing the sto- and seek comment from anyone who Wachira along the road and started Senior resident magistrate David ry. is mentioned in unfavourable manner. quarrelling, asking Wachira asking why Mbeja yesterday ruled that the gag ap- she left the party without telling him plication by Mbogo lacked merit. Mbogo said he received phone calls “Journalists, unless barred by the and even refused to call him. and text messages from reporters who court, are entitled to publish a fair and Mbogo had asked the court to bar wanted him to comment on the defile- accurate report of judicial proceedings He became furious and hit Wachira’s The Star, Nation Media Group, Me- ment case. before any court,” Mbeja said. jaw, knocking out a tooth. diamax and the Standard Group from publishing anything relating to the If that story is allowed to run, Mbogo The magistrate said Mbogo has re- His friends managed to calm the case. said, it will cause him “untold suffer- course to lodge a complaint with the situation and told him to stop assault- ing and prejudice”, which will affect commission established under the Me- ing her. The case in question was lodged at how his supporters view him ahead the dia Council Act. Its mandate includes the Kibera chief magistrate’s court in General Election. resolution of disputes between mem- The matter was reported to the 2009. bers of the public and the media. police station after Wachira sought “The defendants in cahoots with medical treatment. The politician was charged with my political opponents have indicat- “Elections are also over and all aspir- defiling a 15-year-old girl on August ed to me through phone calls and text ing candidates for various political po- Mwangi denied the charges before 3, 2008, at a rented apartment in Kile- messages that they are working on an sitions were subject to public scrutiny,” chief magistrate Emily Ominde (pic- he added. tured) and was released on Sh30,000 bail with an alternative Sh50,000 bond. The case will be heard on December 4.For more newson our website,scan this quickresponse codeusing yoursmartphone.INJURED IN COMMOTION Suspect Salim Muhammed Kamiti officer in charge Henry He had been summoned by Milimani warders were controlling terror suspect LAWYERS SAY yesterday /COLLINS KWEYU Kisingu /COLLINS KWEYU chief magistrate Francis Andayi to explain Rashid Ramadhan, who is suspected to be SUSPECT WASTerror suspect why suspect Salim Muhammad had mentally ill. That’s when Muhammad and TORTUREDassaulted prison appeared in court last week, heavily ban- another remandee attacked the officers ANDwarder, court told daged on the head and his left arm. and injured the senior warden. ASSAULTED. OFFICER SAYSA Moroccan terror suspect beat up a se- Muhammad’s lawyers said he was Kisingu said the other officers raised SUSPECTnior prison warder at the Kamiti Maximum assaulted and tortured at the prison when the alarm, and colleagues came to their ATTACKEDPrison, a Nairobi court has been told. he tried to help another prisoner who was aid. He ordered Muhammad to be taken to WARDEN being assaulted by the wardens. a separate room for his safety and report- The warder raised the alarm, his col- ed the matter to Kiambu DCI.leagues responded and the suspect was But Kisingu said Muhammad may beinjured in the commotion, Kamiti officer in charged with attempted murder as he The magistrate ordered that Muham-charge Henry Kisingu testified. and another terror suspect pulled a prison mad be escorted to Kiambu DCI office warder into their cells and beat him up. to record his statement over the alleged assault. He said that on August 15, four prison

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 13 ADVERTISER’S ANNOUNCEMENT REPUBLIC OF KENYA TWELFTH PARLIAMENT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLYCONVENING OF A NEWLY ELECTED PARLIAMENT AND SWEARING-IN OF MEMBERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW1) Why the title “12th Parliament”? (ii) of a candidate ought to be accompanied by names and signatures of 20 Members of theThe term of a Parliament commences after each general election. The Legislature commencing National Assembly who support the candidate and a declaration by them that the candidatethis Month and which follows the 8th August, 2017 general election will be the twelfth nation- is qualified to be elected as an MP under Article 99 of the Constitution and is willing to serveal legislature in independent Kenya. as the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker.2) When is the first sitting of the 12th Parliament? 9) How is the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speakers conducted?Pursuant to the provisions of Article 126(2) of the Constitution, the date for the first sitting of Standing Orders 6, 7, 11 and 12 of the National Assembly Standing Orders provide, amongstthe new House is appointed by the President and should not be more than thirty days after the others, that-election, that is, not later than 7th September, 2017. (a) the election of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker is conducted through secret ballot;3) How will the first sitting of the 12th Parliament be convened? (b) A person shall not be elected as Speaker or Deputy Speaker, unless supported in theThe place and date for the first sitting of a new House is appointed by the President, by way of ballot by the votes of two-thirds of all Members. If no candidate is supported by the votesa notice in the Gazette in accordance with Article 126(2) of the Constitution. of two-thirds of all Members in the first round, the candidates who received the highest and4) Can a Member perform functions of the office of a Member before taking and subscrib- the next highest number of votes stand for election in the next round. The candidate whoing to the Oath or Affirmation of Office? receives the highest number of votes in that final round becomes the elected Speaker or theArticle 74 of the Constitution provides that before assuming a State Office, acting in a State Deputy Speaker, as the case may be.Office, or performing any functions of a State office, a person shall take and subscribe the Oath (c) If there is only one candidate who has been duly nominated for election of the Speak-or Affirmation of Office, in the manner and form prescribed by the Third Schedule or under an er or the Deputy Speaker at the expiry of the nomination period, the candidate shall beAct of Parliament. declared forthwith to have been elected Speaker or Deputy Speaker without any ballot or5) What business is transacted during the first sitting of the House? vote being taken.On the first sitting of a new House, only the following business is transacted by the House- (d) Immediately following the election of the Speaker, the Clerk administers the Oath or(a) Swearing-in: the Clerk administers the Oath or Affirmation of Office to all Members present Affirmation of Office to the Speaker. Thereafter, the Speaker conducts the election of thein the House in alphabetical order, following the sequence prescribed under Standing Order Deputy Speaker and subsequently administers the Oath or Affirmation of Office to the3(2) of the National Assembly Standing Orders, which is- Deputy Speaker-elect. 10) Who determines Questions that may arise in the House during the first sitting? (i) Members with the longest cumulative period of service in the National Assembly; Standing Order 3(4) of the National Assembly Standing Orders provides that when the Clerk is (ii) Members with the longest cumulative period of service in the National Assembly, the administering the Oath or Affirmation of Office to Members and before the Clerk has admin- East African Legislative Assembly and the Senate; istered the Oath or Affirmation to the Office of the Speaker, any question arising in the House (iii) Members with the longest cumulative period of service in the Senate; and is determined by the Clerk of the National Assembly who, during that period, exercises the (iv) All other Members. powers of the Speaker until the Speaker is elected and takes Oath or Affirmation of Office.(b) Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker: The election of the Speaker and the Deputy 11) How do new Members familiarize with the Standing Orders, Procedures in the HouseSpeaker follows the administration of Oath or Affirmation of Office to Members present. and Parliament buildings?6) When does the Office of the Speaker fall Vacant? Arrangements are underway to facilitate the following activities-Article 106(2) of the Constitution provides that the office of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker (a) Pre-swearing-in and familiarization - This will take place before the first sitting of theshall become vacant – National Assembly; and,(a) when a new House of Parliament first meets after an election; (b) Induction programme - This will take place after Members been sworn-in. The programme (b) if the office holder, as a Member of the relevant House vacates office under Article 103; is scheduled to run for five days and will cover various subjects amongst them; rules of (c) if the relevant House so resolves by resolution supported by the votes of at least two- procedure in the House; processing of legislative businesses; the committee system; services thirds of its Members; or available to Members; conduct and privileges of Members, among other subjects. (d) if the office holder resigns from office in a letter addressed to the relevant House. 12) When does the official Opening of Parliament take place?7) Who qualifies to be elected as Speaker or Deputy Speaker? Following the first sitting of the House, the two Speakers ordinarily consults with the Presi-Article 106(1) of the Constitution provides that a Speaker is elected from persons who are qual- dency and other parliamentary leaderships on the date of the Official Opening of Parliament,ified to be elected as Members of Parliament but are not such Members and further that the a which pursuant to the provisions of Article 132(1)(a) of the Constitution, is addressed by theDeputy Speaker is elected from among the Members of the House. President.8) How is the nomination of candidates for election to the Office of the Speaker and Dep- 13) How can I obtain a copy of the Standing Orders of the House?uty Speaker undertaken? A hard copy of the Standing Orders will be availed to each Member during the Pre-swear- ing-in and familiarization period. The Standing Orders may also be downloaded from the (a) Upon the President notifying the place and date for the first sitting of a new Assembly parliamentary website: www.parliament.go.ke. pursuant to Article 126(2) of the Constitution, the Clerk by notice in the Gazette notifies 14) Where can I get more information regarding the First Sitting of the new House and that fact to the public and invites interested persons collect nomination papers for election Opening of Parliament? to the offices of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.(b) Standing Order 5 of the National Assembly Standing Orders also provides, among (a) You may contact the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly through- P. O. Boxothers, that the nomination papers - 41842-00100, Nairobi, or Email: [email protected], or Tel. No. 020-2848000 or direct line- 020-3315959; or, The Table Office, on Tel. No. 020-2848000, Ext. Nos.3291, 4295 or 4214. (i) are to be returned at least 48 hours before the time appointed for the House to meet (b) You can also access important information on www.parliament.go.ke to elect the Speaker; and, Michael R. Sialai, EBS Clerk of the National Assembly August 18, 2017 “For the Welfare of Society and the just Government of the People” “The National Assembly speaks for you, Our results speak for themselves www.parliament.go.ke

14 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017 NEWS GENERALNEWS STIFF COMPETITION TRAGEDY IN RUIRU Construction workers suffocate Clergyman joins crowded race for Trans Nzoia speaker seat after falling into a septic pit The race for the Trans Nzoia speaker is becoming stiffer, with Three construction workers died on Monday evening after fall- professionals, religious leaders and politicians eyeing the seat. ing into a septic pit in Ruiru. They were pumping water from the pit when one of them fell into the 20 feet hole. The latest entrant is the archbishop of the breakaway Eucu- menical Catholic Church, Godfrey Siundu. A second man jumped in to pull out his colleague. He, howev- er, did not make it. A third worker jumped into the same hole in The other candidates are Clare Namenge, lawyer Katama an effort to rescue his two colleagues, but he also died for lack of Ngeywa, Susan Nakhumicha, Susan Murumba, Andrew Wan- air. Another workercalled the police and firefighters who failed to yonyi, Immaculate Shamala, Nick Biketi, Joshua Werunga, Ben rescuethemen. RuirupolicebossIsaacThuranirasaidthework- Milimo, Joel Milimo, Nathaniel Tum, former speaker David Sifuna, ers died due to suffocation. Kiminini MCA David Kisaka, and Saidy Wekesa . TO FORM NEGOTIATING TEAM RAINS WASH THEM INTO THE WATER My first task is to Banning plastic bags address nurses’ will save lake - union strike - Rasanga Water users’ association welcomes the move, saying Lake Reelected Siaya Governor Cornel Naivasha is heavily polluted and its ecosystem is threatened Rasanga (pictured) has said his first task will be to constitute a team to negotiate GEORGE MURAGE bags, which were finding their way over the plant, which keeps @TheStarKenya into the lake. We fully support the breaking down. It is time this issue a return to work formula for striking ban,” he said. is addressed fully,” he said. nurses. The Water Resources Users’ Association has welcomed the ban Kiminta said the lake has a lot The sentiments were echoed by After his swearing-in, Rasanga said he on plastic paper bags, saying they challenges, adding that there was the chairman Lake Naivasha Boat will meet all nurses in Siaya to address are choking Lake Naivasha and urgent need for stakeholders to Owners’ Association’s David Kilo, killing its ecosystem. meet and address the issues. who said the lake has become very their grievances. shallow. The governor said it’s a fallacy for the Enock Kiminta, the chairman of He said the lake is affected by Jubilee administration to promise growth all the 12 water associations around siltation because rains continue He attributed this to siltation and when citizens can’t access healthcare. Lake Naivasha, said the ban is timely washing sand and effluent into it. the destruction of papyrus around because the lake is heavily polluted. the riparian land. He blamed THE DATA “Last week, there were heavy herders who graze their livestock Addressing the press in his office rains in Naivasha, sand and effluent near the lake. 12 on Tuesday, Kiminta said plastic from nearby farms and residential bags from informal settlements in estates was washed into the lake,” “All waste is now finding its Water associations Naivasha were being washed or he said. way to the lake and we see this as around Lake Naivasha blown into the lake daily. destruction of the environment and Kiminta said the situation we call on the concerned authorities Members have lauded the ban on plastic “As an association, we were was worsened after the Naivasha to act urgently,” he said. bags, which they blame for the heavy deeply concerned about the plastic sewerage plant broke down, pollution of - the lake emitting raw waste into the lake. Kilo said the lake is critical to the survival of the economy of Naivasha. “For years, we have complained LEADERS TO MEET OVER INVASIONS More news on Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi Residents of our website. will meet his Baringo and Samburu Mirera estate Scan this quick counterparts to review the progress of near Lake response code a security operation to flush out herders Naivasha view using your from private ranches. plastic paper smartphone. bags washed The leaders will meet with security ashore from the agencies at the Nyahururu county lake. The Water offices. Resources Users’ Association has “The new leadership in Baringo, welcomed the Laikipia and Samburu is keen to end the ban on plastic invasions,” Muriithi said. papers as they are choking the He added that the security operation lake will continue until the desired progress is achieved. /GEORGE MURAGE The governor said the herders do not have a reason to invade private ranches since there is pasture everywhere. The move follows a plea by Laikipia Farmers’ Association, compromising ranchers and conservationists, to the new leaders to restore sanity after they suffered losses due to illegal invasions in the past months. “The farmers are estimated to have incurred losses of Sh4 billion, which has greatly damaged the county’s economy,” their chairman, Martin Evans, said in statement.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 15NEWS BUSINESSFREEZE INNOVATIONNo more afternoon tea for Family Bank Portland Cement speeds up productemployees as the lender cut its costs dispatch with new weighbridgeMERCY GAKII / Staff of mid tier lender company sponsored afternoon tea and STAR REPORTER / East Africa Port- convenience. Managing director Simon BRANDS AND CULTUREFamily Bank will now go without their only morning tea will be served. Please land Cement has commissioned a new Peter Nkeri said the new facility brings CHRIS HARRISONafternoon cup of tea after their employer know, this is not a decision that has been weighbridge inside its factory that will the company closer to its stated goalswithdrew the indulgence to further cut taken lightly; a lot of thought and debate see the listed firm accelerate speeds of of reducing turnaround time and de- Marketingcosts. went into making this decision. Every lit- product dispatch. lighting its customers. leaders needed tle bit of cost cutting will help us get back In a memo dated August 21 from to profitability,” the memo read in part. A new road was also built inside the The new weighbridge has also been We live and work in a regionthe head of procurement and logistics company’s Athi River factory grounds to fitted with state of the art ICT equip- where there are still relativelyMuchane Ndungu, the bank announced Ndungu asked staff to give other support the new weighbridge which has ment which will help to process pick few marketers at executivecompany tea will only be served in the suggestions that could help reduce the reduced the distance a customer has to slips and delivery notes much fast- board level. In fact, there are fewermornings. “Beginning tomorrow Tues- bank’s bills, and asked employees to dis- travel inside the facility from 3.2kilome- er, thereby making cement collection marketing directors than HR directors.day August 22, we have suspended cuss ideas on cost cutting with his office. tres to only 800metres, promising more much faster. This may reflect the perception that HR – in its traditional role of controlling Central Bank of the workforce – is more deserving Kenya Governor of a seat at the top table than those Patrick Njoroge charged with promoting the business. during the If so, both parts of that perception are Monetary Policy wrong. Companies need HR leaders Meeting in Nairobi attuned to the company’s promise on May 30,2017 / to the market, and able to recruit and develop staff to deliver it. But they ENOS TECHE also need senior marketers; able to represent the consumer point of viewNEW REGULATIONS at board level.Banks given up to Nov 30 to But what kind of marketers will fe-present cybersecurity plans llow C-suite members take seriously? Charlotte Rogers, revealing the keyA recent cybersecurity report by Deloitte ranked Kenyan firms, especially banks, as results of a new study by UK tradebiggest casualties of cyber crimes in the region, losing up to Sh17.1 billion last year magazine Marketing Week, asks what makes a modern marketing leader. VICTOR AMADALA $85 million (Sh8.5 billion) and $35 should be tailored based on the insti- organisations spend less than $5,000 Strategic vison and a natural story-te- @itsamadala million (Sh3.5 billion) respectively in tution’s risk profile, size, complexity annually on cyber security products lling ability? Mastery of data and the same period. and nature of their business process- while some had no budget and did not customer championship? Motivator ofAll commercial banks in the country es,’’ the notice read in part. train their staff on cyber security. diverse and inclusive teams?have until end of November to present The report further revealed that 96.1their elaborate cybersecurity plans. per cent of cyber security incidents are Bank managers have been further Generally, the report shows that When I talk to managing directors inThe Central Bank, in new regulations, not reported as companies opt to pro- urged to allocate adequate cybersecu- banks in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Africa, their biggest criticism of mar-said the move seeks to increase the tect their reputations. It predicted that rity budgets based on the institution’s Tanzania and Zambia lose $245 mil- keting seniors seems to be a lack ofindustry’s stability on the back of in- the cost of cyber crime could rise by as structure to support their plans. Sub- lion (Sh367 billion) annually in cyber commercial acumen. Marketers havecreased application of digital technol- much as 30 per cent this year. sequently, all licensed banks are re- fraud. a reputation of being good at activity,ogy that comes with higher risks of quired to notify the regulator within but not so hot on productivity.cyber crimes. The regulator now wants all banks 24 hours of any cybersecurity incident The CBK’s notice comes at a time to ensure that cybersecurity measures that could have a significant impact the world is struggling with a series of The issue is not just local. Commen- For instance, a recent cybersecuri- are embraced right from the top man- on the institution’s ability to provide attacks by a malware dubbed Wanna- ting on the global profession, Professorty report by Deloitte ranked Kenyan agement and be incorporated in the services. Cry which attacks computers and en- Mark Ritson of Melbourne Businessfirms, especially banks, as the biggest audit processes. Banks are to send crypt crucial files. School is forthright: “I remain convin-casualties of cyber crimes in the re- quarterly cybersecurity reports to According to Deloitte, the high rates ced that most marketers don’t reallygion, losing up to Sh17.1 billions last CBK. ‘’The purpose of the cybersecu- of cybercrime can be attributed to low CBK in June asked banks to submit understand gross margin and variableyear. Tanzania and Ugandan firms lost rity strategy, policies and framework awareness of threats among local busi- these plans by August 31 this year but costs. They live in a bull***t bubble.” is to specify how to identify, manage, nesses as well as a lack of investment has since extended the deadline by and mitigate cyber risks in a compre- in cyber security. Their report for in- three months to give banks room to So how can marketers rise to hensive and integrated manner. They stance showed that a majority of the come up with more elaborate strate- greatness? I must admit that looking gies, policies and frameworks. for answers in Marketing Week’s ‘Anatomy of a Leader’ research was unrewarding. 600 UK marketers were sampled; but no opinions sought from senior colleagues in other disciplines. To be fair, 86 percent of marketers questioned thought strategic thinking very important. And 74 percent did say that being commercially aware was fundamental to making a leadership contribution But things went downhill from there. There was a lot of loose talk about admirable personality attributes like humanity and empathy; bravery and agility. But relationship building came in a distant third, alongside people mana- gement and problem solving. In my view, strong marketing directors should represent the bridge between businesses and their custo- mers. They should use their unrivalled knowledge of the marketplace to challenge the complacency that often develops at senior levels in companies. A senior marketer must also design creative action (in the widest sense of the word). He or she should be able to build teams with diverse expertise, outsourced and in house. Teams capable of addressing business weaknesses and seizing commercial opportunities. Most of all, they must be accounta- ble to fellow Board members. Chris Harrison leads The Brand Inside

16 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017NEWS BUSINESS DIVERSIFICATION THE DATA Equity targets new revenue streams to drive growth 103.10 e indicative value of MARKET REPORT CYNTHIA ILAKO / Equity Bank plans to grow its non- efficiency gains from digitisation,” Equity Group chief the shilling to the dollar funded income streams to create 50 percent of revenue executive James Mwangi said. ALY KHAN SATCHU over the next year to diversify its revenues as the e Kenyan shilling weakened slightly operating environment becomes more tougher. e bank’s online platform, mobile banking arm and against the dollar on Tuesday due to an Safaricom remains agency banking helped increase the customer base to uptick in demand from merchandise and unchanged at NSE e bank yesterday reported a 7.34 percent dip in 11.7 million. net profits for the first half of 2017 to Sh9.34 billion from oil importers, traders said.The dollar remains under pressure in the FX markets Sh10.08 billion last year following the introduction of “I believe payment and transaction processing will be ($5.1 trillion a day) ahead of speeches from the laws that caps the rate at which lenders price their loans. the biggest source of income for the bank,” Mwangi said. financial market European Central Bank President Mario Draghi As a result, net interest income declined by 15.5 percentand Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen at Jackson Hole to Sh17.94 billion. As at June 30, non-funded income constituted 42Wyoming. per cent of the group’s total income. is was a 20.37 Loans and advances to customers dropped percent rise to Sh13 billion from Sh10.8 billion recorded e Euro has been on a roll higher and some folks feel marginally by 1.46 per cent to Sh265.09 billion in June over the same period last year.Draghi might look to temper its rise but its difficult to see 2016 while customer deposits rose 13.65 per cent toa rhetorical path that will achieve this. Sh362.79 billion. “Innovation has proved to be a great During the six-month period, revenues from mobile enabler in driving growth. We are already registering banking went up 336.63 percent to Sh649.7million while e Shilling was at a 3 month high versus the Dollar fees and commissions on loans and advances rose 41.79around 103.02. per cent to Sh2.85 billion. e Nairobi All Share index eased 0.04 points to close FOR E X E XCHANG E R AT E Sat 166.57 and remains +24.9% in 2017 Currency Buy Sell Mean e Nairobi NSE20 Index closed +6.16 points at 4013.71. Equity turnover was brisk at 993.024m. US DOLLAR 103.1028 103.0028 103.2028 Safaricom closed unchanged at 24.75 and traded2.932m shares. Safaricom’s record closing high was STG POUND 132.8606 132.7222 132.998925.00, just 1% away and that record high is about to besliced like a hot knife through Butter. SA RAND 7.8228 7.8115 7.8341 TPS Serena Hotels rallied +6.48% to close at a 2017high of 28.75. TPS Serena has rebounded +40.24% in KES / USHS 34.9167 34.8343 34.99912017 and the macro backdrop is a big Tail-Wind. Equity Bank released its H1 2017 earnings pre the ope- KES / TSHS 21.7260 21.6564 21.7955ning bell at the Securities Exchange this morning. EquityBank reported a -7.836% decline in headline first half JPY (100) 94.6288 94.5327 94.7249earnings per share. Equity ramped its position in Govern-ment of Kenya securities +58.28% higher to 115.595b and INDIAN RUPEE 1.6082 1.6065 1.6099its customer loan book shrank -1.467% to 265.086b. In avery wide-ranging investor briefing, CEO James Mwangi EURO 121.4436 121.3106 121.5767said; ‘’Intermediation has ceased to be the basis for our CHINESE YUAN 15.4589 15.4381 15.4796model because we have shifted to government paper’’ Dr. Mwangi was clearly excited by the acceleration in AE DIRHAM 28.0697 28.0417 28.0977the regional subsidiaries, whilst Kenya declined -7.00%,DR Congo accelerated +26%, Tanzania +13%, Rwanda NSE BIGGEST WINNERS+49%, Uganda +17% with South Sudan now a statisticalirrelevance. Price Change (%) Equity increased income from its non-lending business,such as mobile banking commissions and trade finance. DEACONS 4.80 9.09Income from that segment rose 20 percent from thesame period last year, to 13 billion shillings. SAMEER AFRICA 2.80 7.69 “ e Group continued to evolve its business modelto weather the interest capping effects by focusing on LONGHORN KENYA 5.35 7.00growing the non-funded income,” it said. TPS EA SERENA 28.75 6.48 ere was no interim dividend and Equity trades at aPrice to Book of 1.9x. I thought these were muscular re- KENOL KOBIL 16.20 4.52sults in the context of the Rate Cap and in the context ofthe Pivot to Government Securities, which necessarily is NSE BIGGEST LOSERSa spread compression trade. Equity Bank closed unchan-ged at 43.00 and was the most actively traded counter Price Change (%)at the Exchange with 5.507m shares worth 236.805m. NRBI BUSINESS VENTURES 4.70 8.74Equity is +50.00% in 2017 on a Total Return Basis. BOC KENYA 99.50 7.87 KCB firmed +1.12% to close at 44.75 and was trading at45.25 +2.26% at the finish line, KCB traded 3.855m shares KENYA AIRWAYS 4.40 7.37and is +66.08% on a total return basis in 2017. LIMURU TEA 574.00 4.33 e Nairobi Securities Exchange reported H1 2017 EPS Nairobi Security Exchange chief executive officer Geoffrey Odundo observe the daily trading monitor MUMIAS SUGAR 1.15 4.17declined -6.25%, H1 operating income expanded +5.925% display after the release of the exchange’s full year result in Nairobi yesterday /ENOS TECHEto 282.603m, but H1 admin expenses (outpaced opera-ting Income] grew +8.008% and H1 profit after tax decli- NOT APPEALING BEFORE YOU SPEAK UPned -5.115% to register 77.77m. e Securities Exchange ABOUT WRONGDOING,said the following in the commentary that accompanied M-Akiba bond failsthe results . ‘’Total income increased by 4% from 334.3m to excite Kenyans CONSIDER THEin the six months ended 30 June 2016 to 346.8m for 6 CONSEQUENCESmonths to June 2017. is was driven mainly by an 11% in- e low appetite for the mobile-based issue has beencrease in equity turnover from 73.6b to 82b’’ Its a volume blamed on inadequate awareness among Kenyans It’s tempting to think that when yougame and volumes are trending higher. NSE released its have more power, it will be easier toearnings during the trading session and therefore did not ABEL MUHATIA frey Odundo. “We are optimistic that we will be call out wrongdoing. But researchtrade. e NSE is +63.95% on a Total Return Basis in 2017. able to hit the Sh1 billion M-Akiba target before shows that this feeling never goes @abelmuhatia it closes. We are currently working together with away — even powerful people still EABL eased -0.37% to close at 267.00 and traded 3rd our partners by undertaking an aggressive mar-at the Exchange with 605,700 shares worth 161.81m. e second issue of M-Akiba retail bond has only keting campaign to reach all the Kenyan citizens,” think twice before speaking out.EABL is +11.68% in 2017 and has underperformed the attracted 17 per cent uptake of the targeted Sh1 bil- said Odundo. When you’re considering speakingbenchmark indices by about half and has scope to get lion, 20 days to its sale closure, the Nairobi Securi- truth to power, consider whetherback to neutral on a benchmark basis. ties Exchange has disclosed. e first issue, closed on June 30, 18 days after it was listed at the NSE in April this year. e second you have a realistic grasp of the KenGen ticked -0.54% lower to close at 9.20 and on e new record low is an equivalent of Sh174.45 issue will be closed on September 11, where inves- consequences. Balance how muchheavy volume action of 15.345m shares worth 141.361m. million which has been raised from 265,902 sub- tors who had bought the bond before the closure you believe in what you have to sayKenGen is +58.62% in 2017. scriptions up from 235, 672 accounts recorded (a of the first issue shall be paid interest earned from with what might happen if you say 12.9 percent growth) on the first closure which their investments followed by normal interest pay- it, and decide whether you have the KPLC rallied +2.816% to close at 10.95 and missed raised Sh140.8 million. ments to be made after every six months. energy and resilience required to doclosing at a 2017 high by just 0.09%. KPLC was well traded so. You might have an exaggeratedwith 10.691m shares worth 117.517m. KPLC is +40.49% on e M-Akiba facility was launched to encourage Speaking on the performance of NSE half yeara Total Return Basis in 2017. more retail investors, who had been locked out for results, Odundo noted that they posted a 5.1 per fear of the consequences and many years, to participate in bonds trading but cent net profit drop in their first half results from therefore prefer the short-term Aly-Khan is a financial analyst this dream has not been achieved as yet. Sh81.96 million in 2016 to Sh77.77 million as at security of staying silent. But be June, 30 2017. realistic about your fears. Consider e low appetite for the mobile phone based how those who have previously bond has been blamed on inadequate awareness He attributed the drop to an increasing expense spoken up have been treated. among Kenyans on what the offer actually entails, on product development, a late pick up of the And don’t forget to reflect on the according to the NSE chief executive officer Geof- market and the introduction of interest capping counterargument: What are the rates on banks. long-term consequences to you and others of staying silent?

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 17NEWS BUSINESSPARTNERSHIP DEAL THE DATAElgon Kenya partners with Dutch-based Two solar energy companies scrap off 290firm to supply animal health products upfront payment for their products The number of consti-VICTOR AMADALA / Elgon Kenya will be This is a huge boost to Elgon Kenya’s ABEL MUHATIA / Businesses looking to The new cut will enable companies tuencies in Kenyathe region’s sole distributor of animal newly created animal health depart- purchase solar panels will not be charged make a saving on their power bill, stabi-health products by the Netherlands ment established to respond to growing upfront on their purchase, solar special- lise their power supply and control a por- Each of the constituencies will havebased Interchemie Werken De Adelaar, a market demand for livestock products ist’s Solar Century and Energy Investors tion of their future power. four innovation hubs to encourage moreglobal leader in the sector. among smallholders farmers especially have announced. youths to venture into online jobs. The those who have diversified into livestock It also means a business owner can government hopes to create one million The partnership will see Elgon Ken- farming This follows an agreement by the two choose whether they want a lease online opportunities by 2018 through theya supply the company’s wide range of cross boundary energy firms that seek agreement or power purchase agree-products including veterinary medicines, The country’s livestock sector con- to offer financed solar solutions to a se- ment to benefit from solar power. initiative.nutritional products, minerals salts, milk tributes 40 per cent to the agricultural lect portfolio of commercial and indus-replacers, assorted disinfectants among GDP while employing 50 per cent of the trial customers operating in Kenya and In both options, they can eventual-other. agricultural labour force. Africa. ly own the power plant but will not be charged an upfront capex. Youths at Ihub EASE OF DOING BUSINESS centre in Nairobi. The Ministry of Tilisi seeks faster ICT will put up building permit four innovation hubs in all 290 approvals constituencies which will VICTOR AMADALA / Tilisi has launched encourage more a fast track building route that will youths to venture save companies keen to build their into online jobs. own warehouses upto two years of paperwork to get permit approvals. / IHUB The move comes as Kenya ranksGOING DIGITAL in the bottom half of Africa’s 54 countries for its ease of access toEvery constituency to set up construction permits, according tofour ICT innovation centres 2016 World Bank research, despite being the continent’s ninth largestThis is a huge platform for self employment and making Kenya the next technological economy.hub which will ensure the country fights the unemployment problem “One of our major concepts in LEWIS NYAUNDI centres will provide free Internet and as centres that will facilitate on-line training programme to enable young developing Tilisi is to create a smooth @X_nyaundiH Wi-Fi access to residents. freelancing in an effort to make Kenya people to secure freelance on-line and rapid path for our buyers in get- a tech-hub. work before 2018 in a bid to tackle the ting the necessary permits neededEach of the 290 constituencies will Each hub will cost Sh1,169,256 country’s acute youth unemployment before construction. What we arehave four innovation hubs to encour- funded by the Constituency Develop- “Four constituency innovation hubs problem. providing is ready-to-build parcels ofage more youths to venture into online ment Fund (CDF) which means Sh1.4 will be set up in each constituency land that save the buyers extensivejobs. The government hopes to create billion will be used for construction making up a total of 1160 hubs na- Currently, there is an estimated approvals,” said Ranee Nanji, co-CEOone million online opportunities by and equipping of the hub. tionally. Members of Parliament are 40,000 Kenyans who have secured on- of Tilisi. The first step for any ware-2018 through the initiative. expected to prioritize the project in the line work ranging from transcription house builder is to locate a piece of The Ministry of ICT will on the oth- proposals for their respective constit- services to software development on land in a convenient location for their The project, set to kick off in the er hand cater for monthly recurring uencies to the CDF in order to secure sites like Amazon’s MTURK and the logistics needs. This can then move2017/2018 financial year, is a part- bandwidth utilization charges. funding during the current financial Kenyan-owned Ajira platform. into a bidding process that can takenership between the Ministry of ICT, year,” the CS said in a statement. months.National Constituency Development Kenya’s internet penetration rate is According to the ministry, 11 constit-Fund Board and Members of Parlia- about 85.3 percent according to the “This is a huge platform for self em- uency innovation hubs have been con- With such land nearly always clas-ment and will involve construction regulator Communications Authority ployment and making Kenya the next structed across the country including sified as agricultural until change ofof 1,160 hubs across the country. The of Kenya, high compared to 28.7 per- technological hub which will ensure one in Limuri, four in Mathioya, one user approval is achieved, an investor cent for the continent. we fight the unemployment factor in in Kajiado West, two in South Imenti, will usually need a full year to acquire the country.” two in Vihiga and the Rift Valley inno- change of use certification before The Cabinet Secretary of Informa- vation center. applying for the Strategic Environ- tion Communication and Technology In 2016, Kenya started a digital skills mental Approval (SEA). Joe Mucheru said the hubs will be used Moving forward, an extensive master plan is drawn up to show the various segments of the develop- ment. This is presented to the county government in addition to the Land Rate Certificate and survey map in order to acquire the Precinct Planning Approval, which takes up to 14 days This is followed by a series of approvals by road authorities such Kenya National Highways and Kenya Rural Roads, county infrastructure engineering approvals, approvals for signage on the highways, billboard approvals just to mention a few. Developers can then apply for borehole drilling and abstraction per- mits, the costs of which range from Sh12,500 to Sh90,000. These permits require the title deed, pin certificate, a report from a hydrological expert, which can cost up to Sh80,000, and the NEMA li- cense and can take up to four months to issue. Lastly, an approval from National Construction Authority is mandatory before any building work can start.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 19VOICES VOX POP Should EACC have barred from polls candidates facing corruption cases? Yes: They should have been barred to enable the country have fresh leaders, who will not condone corruption in their new offices. JOSEPH NJAGI Embu The solar eclipse LETTERS Send in your views to [email protected] as it creates the effect of a Rivals dine, drink Educating students Gambling leads to Yes: They should be barred diamond ring at behind the scenes on taxes will make debt, laziness and because those who were totality as seen and we should too them taxpayers kills our economy reelected will continue from Clingmans propagating corruption, Dome, which The rare gesture of handing over office Stakeholder engagement is a Gambling, which a few years ago which is dragging our at 6,643 feet in public by most of the outgoing fundamental pillar in the growth and was seen as a sign of hope for many economy behind. (2,025m) is the governors during the swearing in success of any organisation, whether Kenyans who are struggling with the highest point in ceremonies of their successors is private or public. It brings a feeling of high cost of living, has now become a SHARON WANJIRU the Great Smoky something all Kenyans should learn inclusivity among the players. This thorn in the flesh of our economy. The Embu Mountains from. It is contrary to what politicians engagement is without a doubt an only beneficiaries of this trade are the National Park, treated us to during the campaign aspect KRA has taken up. A substantial the betting companies themselves. If Tennessee, US period, with mudslinging during political portion of KRA’s stakeholders consists the number of occasional winners, as on Monday rallies in the full glare of cameras. of the taxpayers, whose civil duty compared to the million of losers left of paying taxes drives the country’s battling with huge debts ,is anything / REUTERS We have seen former Governors economy by providing the necessary to go by, one can confidently say that William Kabogo, Evans Kidero, Isaac revenue to the government. However, gambling is slowly but surely killing our Scan this QR Rutto, among others, peacefully and KRA’s engagement has extended economy. Betting has led to low revenue code to see maturely transfer power to the new to include university, college and collection, laziness and accumulated more letters county bosses. Some of them would secondary school students. It is laudable debts. also take their war of words to social for the taxman to bring on board this media platforms, where they would category of players, who in KRA’s lens MILLICENT MUKHONGO mercilessly tear into each other. are potential taxpayers. It not only Nakuru Sadly, followers of rival camps would informs them of the various sources of pick it up from where their favourite government revenue but also prepares First governors built No: They should have candidates had left off and call one them to be compliant taxpayers when foundation, next to been prevented from vying another unprintable names in the name their time comes. work on resources because corrupt leaders of political rivalry. However, after this cannot change society to election, a different picture, especially DANIEL MURIGI New county governments are swiftly be free from graft. It would during swearing in ceremonies, has Kitale taking shape after the successful have bee a very good move been painted: Political rivalry is never General Election on August 8. in the country. so serious to merit any form of hatred Instead of serving However, as we celebrate, Kenyans or division. As a matter of fact, word people, politicians should take a minute and reflect on BRIAN MUTWIRI has it that the supposedly rival political focussing on 2022 the success of the first of county Embu leaders dine together when the governments. Although there were cameras are not rolling. Kiminini MP-elect Chris Wamalwa some failures here and there, they laid No: It is good they were not has said he will serve his last term in down the foundation of devolved units. barred because only when That said, the most important lesson the National Assembly and then vie Elected county leaders should now you are convicted of the to take home is that as Kenyans, we for Trans Nzoia governor in 2022. This maximise on two key areas the previous crimes you are accused should stop fighting one another comes shortly after Bungoma Senator- governments failed to capitalise on: the of that you are guilty. But because of political leaders who dine elect Moses Wetang’ula said he will run focus on county staffs based on merit there is a risk of them and drink together behind the scenes. for President in 2022. And on Monday, and the balance between the national propagating graft. We should and must say no to divisive during his inauguration, Kilifi Governor government budgetary allocations politics and instead, forge forward Amason Kingi said will run for President, and the autonomy in county resource together as one tribe called Kenyans. subject to an agreement with his utilisation. The new governments should Politicians on the other hand should Mombasa counterpart Hassan Joho. It focus on lobbying for ownership of the be at the forefront in uniting this great is unfortunate that instead of politicians industries and resources within their country instead of dividing it. If they focussing on service delivery, they are territories as they alone have must differ, let them do it in private already talking about the next polls. the opportunity to catapult their proper as opposed to doing it publicly, as utilization. this divides the country. We probably WILFRED MWANIKI need to replicate marriage counsellors’ Nairobi KAJILWA GEORGE MARTIN MURIMI advice, which discourages couples Kakamega Embu from exposing their differences to their young ones. KIMANI GATIBA Kiambu

20 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017VOICESEDITORIAL COMMENTDesist from discussing OKECH KENDOSupreme Court case Communications consultant and university lecturerThe Presidential petition case at the Supreme Court has started and will e journey to Canaan is on a temporary halt. But clarity on soon be active. It would be a good the national dilemma hangs on the outcome of the NASA idea to see both sides of the political petition of the presidential election at the Supreme Courtdivide do everything they can to stop alldiscussion of the case beyond the judges. WE’LL BE ONE ‘HAPPY’ FAMILY Before the August 8 General Election, Kenyans It would not be technically sub judice, were enjoying the benefits of multiparty had a presidential ambition, and a good chance of gettingbut neither side should be seen to want democracy. Before then, the robust campaigns to State House. His ardent supporters believe he did win,to influence the judges. For litigant Raila of the two strong political formations — NASA three times over — in the 2007, 2013, and 2017 presidentialOdinga, it is time to stop making reference and the Jubilee Party — gave the impression that elections.to the Willy Mutunga Supreme Court of democracy was coming of age.2013 that cleared the Independent Electoral Marking Raila’s final run for President —August 8, 2017and Boundaries Commission declaration of —was always going to be a decisive moment for democracy.Uhuru Kenyatta as duly elected President. But behind this hope, lurked forces of A bungle of the election would throw the county three On the Jubilee side of things, it is wrong tokeep repeating that no President of Kenya regression. Forces eager to suppress the opposition by decades behind history. A free and fair election would mark– or much of the rest of Africa – has beenfelled by a Supreme Court decision. buying vulnerable leaders, or fighting the stronger ones to a new beginning, and a statement that your vote counts. Dismissing the seven judges of the stifle dissent. Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho knows this. e journey to Canaan is on a temporary halt thanksSupreme Court as being individuals whocan be bought is intimidating them too. ODM leadership kept the Jubilee government on its to the Pharaonic influence of agents of the status quo. But And a Declaration of the Coast, like toes during its polarising in the first tenure. Cord survived clarity on the national dilemma hangs on the outcomeyesterday’s Azimio la Pwani, made atGovernor Hassan Joho’s swearing-in, can the Jubilee intrigues. It then gave way to NASA, which of the NASA petition of the presidential election at theonly make the judges feel unduly pressured. incorporates ODM, Ford-Kenya, Wiper, Chama Cha Supreme Court. e judgement holds the key to the futureHISTORICAL QUOTE“When we say the truth as it is, weseek to change that truth and to fixthe situation.”BECHIR GEMAYELThe Lebanese falangist leader was elected President onAugust 23, 1982. Mashinani and the Amani National Congress. of democracy. ODM leaders Governor Joho, and his Kilifi counterpart Meanwhile, the ‘owners of the state’ are wielding the Amason King’i, survived the Jubilee politics of the carrot stick to buy mass conformity. Police brutality against and the stick. But the opposition also lost gullible MPs, perceived opposition supporters, the intimidated and senators, and governors. timid press, and the crackdown on civil society are aimed Some quit the opposition to ‘work with the Jubilee at reversing democratic gains. Wielders of state power are government to bring development to their nostalgic about the Kenya of 1969 to 1990 — theWWW.THE-STAR.CO.KE people”. But many lived to champion THERE WAS era of conformity. democratic values under the charismatic ALWAYS LIGHT In 1969, President Jomo Kenyatta bannedTHESTARKENYA THESTARKENYA @THESTARKENYA and resilient leadership of Raila Odinga. SHOWN AHEAD OF ODM kept the candle of democracy aflame in THE NATION BY opposition, and detained its leaders, after the Lion Place, Waiyaki Way, Westlands spite of persistent intrigues. e opposition ODM UNDER Kisumu clash with his compatriot turned rival PO Box 74497-00200 , Nairobi, Kenya continued to expose the rot in the system. It Odinga. Tom Mboya, a Cabinet minister of+254 20 424 4000 | [email protected] constantly raised issues of public interest in presidential promise, was assassinated in 1969. public fora, courts, the National Assembly Argwengs Kodhek, a lawyer and a Cabinet minister, died in a curious road accident inEditor-in-Chief Political Editor Photo Editor @Babu_Owino and the Senate. e weak fell by the wayside. RAILA’S 1969. e country was mourning. DemocracyCharles Kerich Paul Ilado Nobert Allan e willed pushed the democratic agenda, COMMANDING stalled for 21 years, with Kanu as the Baba na #NasaPetition GUIDANCE Mama party of the era. e return of Odinga in COO should remind performing the constitutional duty of the 1991, through the Forum for the Restoration Agnes Kalekye 2022 Presidential opposition. e steely and staying power of Democracy rekindled the flame of multiparty aspirants that one leader, and his team, made this possible. RAILA will not vie again and history Raila was always there to show the way. He politics. Raila has carried the torch of democracy will repeat it selfDepth Content Editor News Editor if not corrected was always there to ensure forces of change grew stronger. since 1994, when his father died. e post-2017 electionFrancis Openda Francis Mureithi today. Engineered defections did not match Raila’s capacity to scramble to ‘work with the government’ means much mobilise forces of change. more: It is a journey back to the past.Digital Editor Production Editor ere was always light shown ahead of the nation by the Democracy may stall in this enveloping darkness.Oliver Mathenge Joseph Olweny ODM leadership, under Raila’s commanding guidance. Barring the decision of the Supreme Court on the conduct He is the icon of democracy. ere was always someone of presidential election, Kenyans could become one large speaking to power on matters of public interest. is family, living, perhaps, happily ever after, under thee Star is a publication of the Radio Africa Group someone was the nexus of the opposition. is someone celebrant Jubilee Party.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 21VOICESCOMMENT COMMENTJESSE MASAI DAUDI MWENDADirector of communication and public relations, Communications consultantNyandarua countyTogether, we also launched ere are those who swear that it was over-priced by overNyandarua’s first public Sh100billion. en there are those in government whocommunication policy proudly maintain that it is the biggest infrastructural projectMIRING’UH’S ROLE THE SGR IS AN INTIMATE JOURNEYIN COUNTY PRESS The Kenyan SGR conjures different things to different people. e train pulled out of the station at precisely 9.00amFrancis Kimemia was on Monday sworn in as the ere are those in the official opposition, who through some scenic country and within the hour we second governor of Nyandarua, marking the end of swear that it was designed to facilitate mega- were at Voi Station. To get to Voi within that time span the county’s first boss, Daniel Waithaka’s tenure. corruption and consequently was over-priced and without dodging potholes, trucks, buses and other Governor Waithaka’s exit comes with by over Sh100billion. en there are those in obstacles was a modern day miracle. e train ride was the departure of veteran newsroom hound smoother that an aeroplane flight and the only thing that and pioneer in devolved communication in Nyandarua, Eliud Miring’uh, who has served as government who proudly maintain that it is the foretold we were travelling at an average of 110km per hourthe former’s Director of the Governor’s Press Service. biggest infrastructural project in the last 121 years. It is was the speed indicator on the screen and the brief stop I first met Miring’uh in August 2015, when I reportedfor duty as Nyandarua’s Director of Communication and President Uhuru Kenyatta’s signature project for his first near Mtito-Andei Station to let the Nairobi-Mombasa trainPublic Relations. term in office. It is in the background of this controversy pass. It hurtled past at an astonishing speed. After viewing I will forever remember Nyandarua for providing mean opportunity to learn and serve in a space that I might that this writer decided to ride on the Madaraka Express E1 lots of wildlife in Tsavo National we cruised through Mtito-never claim as my own, by birth. I had been attracted toNyandarua by the legendary tales about JM Kariuki, the from Mombasa to Nairobi. Andei, Emali and Athi River stations uneventfully, finallymaverick politician whose tragic end in 1975 epitomizes thecontinuing struggles of our nation. We left Nyali at 6.00am to get to Miritini on time and pulling into Syokimau Station, Nairobi Terminal bang on Without knowing, or bribing anyone, I was now at the avoid the early morning traffic. e Miritini Station schedule.heart of communicating the promise of devolution to JM’speople: Our people. I found Miring’uh eager to make our Terminal is a spectacle to behold. It is state of the art, clean A couple of suggestions that could improve the SGRshared contributions work, even when the pioneeringspirit in him was at times keen to exert itself. and aesthetically beautiful. experience include installation of Wi-Fi and I will remember Miring’uh for three things: First, he e inside is almost intimate WE HAVE CONDUCTED OUR phone-charging ports. is is surely notknew Kenya like the back of his hand. When not pressed and one feels at home immediately. AFFAIRS SO WRONGLY FOR asking for too much as matatus and busesby a deadline or any other such thing, Miring’uh could Clearly, the architect and other SO LONG THAT PATRIOTISM provide the same.regale a visitor to his office with tales of his many years consultants did not spare anything.in the media industry, people, issues and events in our Another observation was that thecontemporary affairs. ey put their lives and minds into standards of customer care and staff training is strong sense of history would come in handy it and President Uhuru, the author HAS TAKEN A BACK-SEAT. were below par and rough on the edges.whenever he needed to tweak or pitch a story, particularly of the scheme, is deservedly proud THE SGR BRINGS TEARS Understandably, the SGR was launchedwhen outlining Nyandarua’s current status vis-à-vis other of this mega-project. Some of the hurriedly, perhaps without opportunitycounties in the former Central Province. To understandNyandarua’s evolving story, with or without Governor INTO ONE’S EYES AS WE AREproject’s critics ought to experience to hire the finest. is can, however, beWaithaka, it seems to me that future generations will still smoothened by some professional in-houseneed to befriend history, particularly the life and times of the SGR personally and then perhapsthe late JM and his space in the wider Kenyan project. REMINDED THAT KENYA CAN they wouldn’t be a mite as harsh in DO ANYTHING IT UNDERTAKES training. Second, Miring’uh was meticulous about documenting their criticism. One incident almost served to ruin mythe story of devolution. With limited resources, he builta database of pictures, text and statistics about anything We boarded First Class Coach SGR experience. Two railway guards spottedhe considered important for the county, a task in whichI have supported him for the past three years. I must add TO DONumber 4 at 8.45am. e ambience a single-malt whisky in my luggage andthat nothing he did would have been possible without his swiftly decided to confiscate the same. Isupport staff — Peter Kamau, Reuben Nyinge and Charles of the coach was outstanding,Wanyeki – and the interns that have served with us. complete with a screen and soothing expressed polite objections as I had not been e database and relevant publications would comein handy on several occasions, particularly when the music. e aisle was wide and the found nor did I have any plans of imbibingCouncil of Governors, the national government and otherdevelopment partners came calling. Mention any sector in leg-room comparable to Business Class in airline lingo. the same in their premises or on the train.Nyandarua, and Miring’uh would talk about it off-head, orprovide a holding statement in a few minutes. e word that kept coming to mind was impressive, very ey insisted on throwing it in the dustbin (obviously His forward-looking nature would again be apparent impressive! It brought out buried feelings of patriotism and with the intent of retrieving the same once the trainwhen we launched Nyandarua Today, the county’s firstnewspaper. Initially an initiative of the Department pride in being Kenyan. We have conducted our affairs so pulled out of station.) It is then that yours truly expressedof Communication, Legal, ICT and IntergovernmentalRelations under my former supervisor, Engineer Wilson Scan this QR wrongly for so long that patriotism has taken a back-seat. indignation and told them it doesn’t work that way. eyKigwa, we roped in Miring’uh so that he could take care code using yourof his boss’s interests. We also launched Nyandarua’s first smartphone to e SGR brings tears into one’s eyes as we are reminded were supposed to record the “offensive” item then place itpublic communication policy, and drafted a bill to support see more opinionit. e challenge for Nyandarua, as indeed other counties, columns on the that Kenya can do anything it undertakes to do. We are not in a safe deposit box at my cost until such time as I or mywill be to preserve these pioneering contributions, Star website.particularly for institutional memory. the morons that we have reduced ourselves to. When and proxy retrieves it. Finally, Miring’uh is a citizen of the world. if we dig deep we can be the best that can be. Mediocrity is ey were adamant. Shame on you, Chadwick Odongo With his strong professional and academic backgroundacross and outside Kenya, he was acutely aware of his space not our portion. and Patrick Buluma!beyond the confines of Nyandarua. While there were times some around him felt he wastoo strong-willed for his own good, Miring’uh took noprisoners in his work, with an eye on life beyond his office. Mzee, blessings in the years ahead, wherever they maylead you.

22 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017BIG READ / FROM PIPE DREAM TO REALITYMP WHO COULD NOT AFFORD SBE THE YOUNGEST IN THE 12THA former casual labourer who earned Sh350 a day, John Mwirigi, 23, campaigned door-to-door on foot and sometime 1 2 DENNIS DIBONDO @ DDibondoA 23-year-old Bachelor of Educationstudent is set to make history as theyoungest-ever MP to be elected to Par-liament. John Mwirigi, who vied as an inde-pendent candidate, won the IgembeSouth parliamentary seat by 19,980votes ( 38.96 per cent) against Jubilee’sRufus Miriti’s 16,615 votes ( 32.40 percent). Meru has a history of electing youngMPs. Immediate Buuri MP Kinoti Gato-bu, who unsuccessfully vied for Merugovernor, was 26 when he won hislegislative seat, and was the youngestmember of the 11th Parliament. Mwirigi will now be the youngestMP in the 12th Parliament, ensuringMeru retains the crown of giving youtha chance.FROM UNDERDOG TO WINNER 3Before embarking on his campaigns,Mwirigi worked as a casual labourerin ‘mjengo’ and sometimes picked tea,earning Sh350 a day. Immediate former MP Mithika Lin-turi opted to run for the Meru Senateseat successfully. Linturi had endorsed Jubilee’s Miri-ti for the seat. When President UhuruKenyatta and Deputy President Wil-liam Ruto toured Maua a week to elec-tion, Ruto endorsed Jubilee’s Miriti andurged residents to vote for him. When Mwirigi ventured into poli-tics, many saw his bid as a pipe dream.He was not on anyone’s lips, not evenjournalists could give him coverage. Tomany, he was an underdog biting morethan he could chew. However, he man-aged to contain the Jubilee wave andclinch the seat. Born on January 7, 1994, Mwirigiattended Riaki Primary School andlater went to Kirindine Day Second-ary School. He is now in third year atMount Kenya University, where he ispursuing an education degree and spe-cialising in history and Kiswahili. Mwirigi, an orphan and a sixth-bornWHEN MWIRIGI VENTURED INTO 1. 24-year-old John Mwirigi, who is set to become the youngest Igembe South MP.POLITICS, MANY SAW HIS BID 2. Mwirigi with some of his supporters at Maua Girls High School tallying centre in Igembe SouthAS A PIPE DREAM. HE WAS NOT constituency on August 9 3 Mwirigi talks to the mediaON ANYONE’S LIPS, NOT EVENJOURNALISTS COULD GIVE HIM / DENNIS DIBONDOCOVERAGE. TO MANY, HE WAS ANUNDERDOG BITING MORE THAN in a family of eight, does not even own after boda boda riders opted to assist “I told my fellow students about this upon realising how serious I was, sheHE COULD CHEW. HOWEVER, HE land. He could not even afford a decent him reach out to people after they saw dream and began seeking votes. Our advised me not to relent in my quest,CONTAINED THE JUBILEE WAVE TO lifestyle, let alone have money for cam- something unique in his campaign area chief reported me to the principal as I would be a role model if I becameCLINCH THE SEAT paigns. pledges. and said I was smoking cannabis when a legislator since the school was yet to I began campaigning in my village,” produce any legislator. But the soft-spoken man told people He developed an interest in poli- Mwirigi said. to remember him when they get to the tics after he dreamt of himself tabling “I saw the deplorable state our village ballot. a motion as MP when he was in Form He said the principal called him to was in, despite having leaders. There Three at Kirindine Day Secondary her office and asked him about it. were poor roads and lack of water. This He used to campaign on foot and School. pushed me and I said I will one day vie sometimes used boda bodas. This is “I told her I wanted to be an MP and

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 23SUIT SET TO AGAINST ALL ODDSTH PARLIAMENT es boda boda, vying as an independent in a Jubilee stronghold HE DEVELOPED AN INTEREST New Kajiado Village boy who rose IN POLITICS IN FORM THREE AT Deputy Governor to become Kajiado’s KIRINDINE SECONDARY SCHOOL, Martin Moshisho deputy governor AFTER DREAMING OF HIMSELF (C) with his one-so I can change things,” Mwirigi said. TABLINGAMOTION ASMP year-old son, KURGAT MARINDANY side, and that they never despaired even He said years later, he came to learn former Governor when there were no resources to help “When you reach in the ballot, re- David Nkedianye @Kmarindany them move on.that his principal’s husband was also member my grey sweater. I’m the one and the newlyrunning for the seat on a Jubilee ticket, with the grey sweater, so tick there,” he elected Governor Standing tall at six feet, eight inches, Ka- Before Moshisho was named by Gov-but throughout the campaign, they did told voters. Joseph ole jiado’s 34-year-old Deputy Governor ernor Joseph ole Lenku’s running mate,not verbally abuse each other. Lenku during Martin Moshisho exuded confidence in his he was already putting up a serious cam- His grey sweater did magic for him, the inauguration maiden speech soon after he was sworn paign against Matapato North MCA Lesa- “People who witnessed us speak as he was leading on August 9 and, ceremony last in to office. laon Seki in his quest to become the nextat the same event would like to hear from the look of things, headed for Friday in Kajiado ward member.how master and student outdo each victory. With a deep, authoritative and yet ain pledges and campaign strategies,” / KURGAT humble voice, Moshisho took the mi- Even while campaigning for the wardhe said. “My rivals were taunting me because MARINDANY crophone amid deafening ululations seat, financial resources for this former of my sweater, which I was bought for from young Jubilee Party supporters and student leader at Mt Kenya University Mwirigi was wearing a torn shirt by residents. They said why would res- For more Big stepped forward to address the county. were not forthcoming. He was a joblesson election day. When results started idents elect someone who cannot even Read stories, youth in the village after completing histrickling in, he was leading by a mar- afford a suit, but this worked to my ad- scan the QR code He was speaking during his inaugura- university education.gin his closest competitor could not vantage,” Mwirigi said. above tion as the second deputy governor of Ka-close in. jiado at Maasai Technical Training Institute. With a wife, Beatrice Martine, and a “I told residents yes, I could not af- several-months-old baby son, Moshisho‘REMEMBER MY GREY SWEATER’ ford a suit because I didn’t have a job, Without flinching at the 6,000 sets of went down to pray hard for heavens toBefore the election, Mwirigi went on a unlike the others, and that is the rea- eyes from the guests, Moshisho said: “I open up opportunities for them.door-to-door camapign and urged vot- son they needed to vote for me and not thank the people of this county for givingers not to forget him. to vote for my rivals, as they had jobs us a chance to be their servant leaders. CHANGE OF FORTUNES and were well off.” I cannot believe you brought us this far. As if his creator was around the corner to He had not printed even a single This win is not only our victory in #Team- listen to the young family’s cries, Lenkuposter nor given even a penny in hand- His supporters thronged Maua Girls Lenku but a victory for the people of Ka- passed by Matapato North ward and iden-outs, so he did not even need much High School, the constituency’s tally- jiado.” tified a partner in the race for governor.money to fuel his campaign. ing centre, on August 9, after news he was leading with 19,366 votes while Moshisho said as a youth, he felt hon- He walked out of his house as he as- The MP-elect said he was sponsored his closest competitor had 15,977 oured to have climbed political ropes to sured his young family that all will be well,with little money to buy food as he tra- spread like wildfire. become the deputy governor of a unique and indeed, all went well.versed the constituency in his low-pro- county.file campaigns. He was whisked away in an old Land The deputy governor is now the proud- Rover to Maua town, where early cele- Unique, he said, because of its eco- est young father with a salary of some He could not decline to attend fund- brations began. Pomp and colour filled nomic diversity and people united without Sh900, 000 that comes with an officialraisers. He would attend and then the small town, bringing business to a tribal tags. car, a governmenthouseandarmedbodyboldly tell organisers he had no cash standstill. guards to watch on him and family roundto give. He said Kajiado is such a unique county the clock. Others in the race were Maende- because the indigenous people have em- leo Chap Chap’s Mutuma Kubai, who braced those who came to live with them During his inauguration, Moshisho came in third with 7,005 votes ( 13.66 and showed them love and good neigh- walked with his wife, Beatrice, as he per cent), PNU’s Mwenda Mzalendo, bourliness. climbed the dais to take his oath of office. who came in fourth with 5,362 votes ( 10.46 per cent), while immediate for- LONG PATH The couple displayed love in the family mer Meru Deputy Governor Raphael “When we went into this campaign, I nev- through unending smiles. Muriungi trailed with 2,320 votes ( 4,52 er thought we would reach far. It was your per cent). will and determination to back us in kind Beatrice did not show fear at the look that gave us enormous energy to walk of his super tall and handsome husband, Mwirigi is still single but plans to this long path,” Moshisho said. who kept hundreds of unmarried young have a girlfriend in the five years he women around with immeasurable will be in Parliament. He put up a campaign through youth amount of jealousy. mobilisation in Jubilee that defeated the In his acceptance speech, Mwirigi ambitions of Nasa candidates in the po- After being sworn in to office, Deputy said he will prioritise agribusiness, litical arena. Governor Moshisho took hold of his lovely nurture upcoming talents and pro- son and sat between the outgoing gover- mote entrepreneurship, as well as im- Moshisho, along with other players his nor, Nkedianye and his boss. prove infrastructure. age, kept the fire burning, though with little resources, and overcame a more dy- Once in a while, Moshisho could be He said as a young person, he un- namic side of Governor David Nkedianye seen playing mimicking games with his derstands the problems of the youth that had all the financial resources at hand. son as his wife, Beatrice, watched from a and will help them out. corner at the dais that was set aside for Moshisho said they made it in the race the dignitaries. “I saw things were not working because they believed God stood on their as they are supposed to, but I want- With all the traps of power that go along ed to vie so that I mentor the youth. with his office, Moshisho is said to be a The problems the young people go down-to-earth person, who listens to ev- through, I have undergone the same, eryone that seeks his help. and I decided to mentor them through leadership as I will solve their prob- lems,” Mwirigi said. He said he will table a motion re- volving around tea farming, as Igembe South mainly relies on it for its liveli- hoods.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 24NEWS WORLDCHEMICAL WEAPONS PROGRAMME North Korean leader KimN. Korea shipments to Syria arms agency intercepted - UN Jong Un (R) inspected theTwo North Korean shipments to a on when or where the interdictions oc- were part of a KOMID contract with Command of theSyrian government agency responsible curred or what the shipments contained. Syria,” according to the report. Strategic Forcefor the country’s chemical weapons of the Koreanprogramme were intercepted in the past “The panel is investigating reported KOMID is the Korea Mining Develop- People’s Armysix months, according to a confidential prohibited chemical, ballistic missile and ment Trading Corporation. It was black- in an unknownUnited Nations report on North Korea conventional arms cooperation between listed by the Security Council in 2009 location. Thesanctions violations. Syria and the DPRK [North Korea],” the and described as Pyongyang’s key arms photo was experts wrote in the 37-page report. dealer and exporter of equipment relat- released on The report by a panel of independent ed to ballistic missiles and conventional on August 15UN experts, which was submitted to the “Two member states interdicted weapons. In March last year, the councilUN Security Council earlier this month shipments destined for Syria. Another also blacklisted two KOMID representa- /KCNAand seen by Reuters, gave no details member state informed the panel that tives in Syria. it had reasons to believe that the goods /REUTERS FLASHES REVERSES COURSE TO MONITOR ERRORS LUANDA/ The Angolan Donald Trump commits to Angolan opposition ruling party’s presidential open-ended Afghan war party to publish own candidate, Joao Lourenco, count of poll results yesterday said he would Warns that US support ‘is not a blank check,’ and insists he would not engage inhave all the power if elected, ‘nation-building’, a practice he accused his predecessors of doing at huge cost An Angolan opposition party, CASA-CE, said on Monday it will use a computer apparently dismissing REUTERS/ Reversing course from his We are killing terrorists,” he said in a He is laying the groundwork for software to minimise the chances of concerns over President campaign pledges, President Donald prime-time televised address at a mili- greater US involvement without a ballot-rigging in today’s election. Jose Eduardo dos Santos’ Trump on Monday night committed tary base outside Washington. clear end in sight or providing specific the United States to an open-ended benchmarks for success. The country’s main two opposition continued influence. conflict in Afghanistan, signalling he Trump ran for the US presidency parties, National Union for the Total Dos Santos will not run, would dispatch more troops to Ameri- calling for a swift US withdrawal from US officials said he had signed off Independence of Angola and Broadbringing an end to 38 years ca’s longest war and vowing “a fight to Afghanistan, and he acknowledged on on Defence Secretary James Mattis’ Convergence for the Salvation of as head of state, but he will win”. Monday that he was going against his plans to send about 4,000 more troops Angola – Electoral Coalition (CASA-CE),retain control of the People’s instincts in approving the new cam- to add to the roughly 8,400 now de- have complained of irregularities in theMovement for the Liberation The Afghan government yesterday paign plan sought by his military ad- ployed in Afghanistan. electoral process.of Angola. LAGOS/ Nigeria’s welcomed the decision, but Taliban visers. President Muhammadu insurgents warned it would make the Mattis said he had directed the The People’s Movement for the country a “graveyard for the American “The consequences of a rapid exit chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Liberation of Angola, which has ruled Buhari has signed a empire”. are both predictable and unaccept- to carry out the strategy and that he Angola since Independence from letter officially notifying able,” he said. would be consulting with NATO and Portugal in 1975, is expected to win thisparliament of his return, the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said US allies, several of which had also week’s election.presidency’s official Twitter it would increase the capacity of the “A hasty withdrawal would create a committed to increasing troops. account said on Monday. training mission for Afghan forces, vacuum that terrorists, including ISIS CASA-CE’s software, presented It follows his return on including enhancing its fledgling air and al Qaeda, would instantly fill.” Trump warned that US support “is to media in Luanda on Monday, willSaturday after three months force and doubling the size of the Af- not a blank check,” and insisted he calculate results based on data from of medical leave in Britain ghan special forces. The Republican President, who has would not engage in “nation-build- delegates at polling stations. for an unspecified illness. criticised his predecessors for setting ing,” a practice he has accused his pre- Buhari, who left on May 7, In a speech offering few specifics, deadlines for drawing down troops in decessors of doing at huge cost. This will enable them to pick up handed over power to his Trump promised a stepped-up mili- Iraq and Afghanistan, declined to put potential discrepancies, such asdeputy, Yemi Osinbajo, in his tary campaign against Taliban insur- a time line on expanded US military Through the speech, Trump insisted between votes cast and numbers of absence. OSAN/ The head gents who have gained ground against operations in Afghanistan. that others — the Afghan government, registered voters at polling stations, its of the US military’s Pacific the US-backed Afghan government Pakistan, India and NATO allies — step supporters say.Command yesterday said it and he singled out Pakistan for har- Trump now inherits the same chal- up their own commitment to resolv- was more important to use bouring militants. lenges as predecessors George W. Bush ing the 16-year conflict. CASA-CE said it will have membersdiplomacy to counter North and Barack Obama, including a stub- at each polling station to observeKorea’s missile threat, rather “We are not nation-building again. born Taliban insurgency and a weak, Trump saved his sharpest words for voting and will be able to release itsthan consider what actions divided government in Kabul. Pakistan. results through social media as theyby the reclusive North might become available. trigger a preemptive strike. Members of the US military listen as US President Donald Trump announces his strategy for the war in Afghanistan during an Admiral Harry Harris spoke address to the nation from Fort Myer, Virginia, on Monday /REUTERS NUCLEAR PROGRAMME in South Korea. Japan yesterday said THE DATA the world must keep 10 pressure on North Korea Number of US sailers to rein in its nuclear andmissing after US warship missile programmes and tanker collided as the US spelt out the US Navy and Marine Corps divers began searching sealed sections of choice for impoverished the damaged hull of a US warship yesterday for 10 sailors missing since Pyongyang between the guided-missile destroyer collidedwith a merchant vessel near Singapore. belligerence and prosperity. Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono said pressure must be maintained until the North demonstrated it would give up its nuclear programme.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 25 [email protected] word is... SOCIALBYTE Diamond’s dad asks him to marry both Hamisa and Zari W@ITwHeCAnRzEyNcNaYreOnTA Zari and Diamond ELIZABETH MUSYIMI @kalondu_ he said: “Hii sio siri, ila tu aliamua kati- musyimi/ Diamond Platnumz’s father, ka nafsi. Unajua vitu vingine ambavyoWoman looking for a husband Abdul, has spoken out for the first time ni vya undani ukitaka kufanya haina after rumour had it that his son had haja ya kuambia watu kwa sababu ha-A 28-year-old Kenyan woman has set impregnated another woman. wakusaidii chochote. Yeye Kaamua tuthe internet abuzz after her photos anajua mwenyewe kinachoendelea,dressed in a wedding gown holding a Hamisa Mobetto, the video vixen to akaamua akae kimya tu.”placard with the message ‘need a hus- Diamond’s song Salome, gave birth lastband’ plus her phone number went week to a baby boy, one that many be- Diamond’s father said he has neverviral. This is barely two weeks after lieve is Diamond’s child. The child has seen any of his grandchildren. He saidGitheri Man stunned Kenyans. been named after Diamond, whose he should marry both Hamisa and Zari real name is Naseeb Abdul, and child’s since his religion allows him to. The woman, only identified as name is Abdul Naseeb.Nyambura, was seen with her seven- “Mimi nina imani kwamba Naseebyear-old daughter moving around the Diamond’s father told Clouds TV hajafanya kosa, yeye ni mwanamme.the city as onlookers stared at her. that he is extremely happy to have an- Nina imani kama kitakuwa kimetokea other grandchild and went on to thank kitu cha kufanya, atakua akakaa tu Kenyans online reacted: Diamond for naming his son after him. na Zari akamuelewesha.Dini yake in- Kedogo: She has a wedding gown amuruhusu kufanya vitu kama hivyo.already and the daughter has a radio... “Heshima alionipa mwanagu Di- Itakuwa hamna matatizo, kikubwaentertainment sorted amond Platnumz akaona kwamba awape vipato wote.Nadhani ham- James: Married ladies should learn ampe yule mtoto jina langu…nashuku- na kikubwa zaidi ya malezi.Kila mtufrom this, at least they should realise ru.” anaelewa kwamba ana uwezo sababuhow valuable men are..... for Nyambu- ni Muislamu.”ra,wish you all the best. Abdul was asked why his son refused Mary: Natafuta pia..I’ve a 15yr old to admit that Hamisa’s child is his, andgirl..Anyone? Sheba: At least she is being honest... SWAG MP: WHY I WORE FLIPunlike some of y’all hiding behind FLOPS TO STATE HOUSEkeyboards hunting for ‘yellow yellow’ Moh: Yaani amevaa ata wedding For more Word is MAUREEN KINYANJUI/ Embakasi West ‘I’M JUSTgown na bride’s maid ako tayari. Bado stories scan the MP George Theuri is the talk of town BEINGbwana eish QR code above. for all the wrong reasons after walking MYSELF to a State House invite wearing flip-flop NOTHING‘I’m not pregnant’ sandals. MORE. MIMINick Mutuma’s NI JAMAA TUUalleged ex says President Uhuru Kenyatta had invited WA MTAANI’ the newly elected Jubilee Nairobi lead-Tanasha Oketch ers to State House and in a picture that sparked online reactions, Theuri is seenELIZABETH MUSYIMI @kalondu_ posing for a group photo with the Pres-musyimi/ Tanasha Oketch, who was ident and other legislators with a casualrumoured to be Nick Mutuma’s ex, has outfit and sandals.shut down rumours that she is heavilypregnant. The media was quick to put him on the spot, and the MP was quick to re- The model-cum-video vixen said this spond on his Facebook account, sayingafter a photo went viral with her wear- the media is fond of poking him.ing a black top that showed she mightbe hiding a baby bump. “Please help me understand why this media guys call me a ‘Controver- “What YOU allow is what will con- sial Mp’ I’m just being myself nothingtinue. It all starts with YOU. (And no I’m more. Mimi ni jamaa tuu wa mtaani,”not pregnant).” he wrote. Tanasha is well known for her role as This got mixed reactions online, witha video vixen in Ali Kiba’s song featur- some siding with him, noting it was aing Christian Bella called Nagharamia. weekend and the outfit was appropriate. She and Shuga star Mutuma were ru- “At the table of men, you don’t showmoured to have broken up weeks after up as a boy,” replied Khali Waweru.being seen hanging together. In a past “Mhesh just tell them kujifanya highinterview with Word Is, Mutuma said he class uliwachia shingo ya twiga.”was very single and was not looking toget into a relationship anytime soon. This was not his first time in the me- dia, for he was also previously cited as one of the MPs who rarely spoke during parliamentary proceedings. He was de- nounced by his people from Embakasi West through social media. Popularly known by his slogan “swag master” and a former ‘mitumba’ trader who rose to an MCA to an MP, Theuri beats his chest as a ‘commoner’. In his social media accounts, he posts pictures of himself in vibandas (kiosks) having a meal, engaging in clean-up of his constituency and many more. He once drove the residents of Umo- ja Estate in a PSV to the city centre and paid their bus fares. In January, Embakasi West was ranked top seven among the best con- stituencies nationally.

26 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017 [email protected] SOCIETY CAPTIONS 1 2 3 1. ODM party lea- 5 der Raila OdingaJOHO, LABOSO LATESTGOVERNORS SWORN IN and deputy party Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho was among governors leader Hassanwho took the oath of office yesterday. Joho during Jo- ho’s swearing-in Among guests present were NASA leaders Raila Odingaand Musalia Mudavadi. ceremony at Raila congratulated Joho saying he is a brave and coura- Mama Ngina Dri-geous leader. ve in Mombasa “I have come from far with Joho. He is brave and coura- yesterdaygeous. Joho ni kifaranga kamili, sio kifaranga ya computer(Joho is a real chick, not one generated by a computer).” 2. Joho greets Raila came up with the phrase while describing rigging NASA principalallegedly carried out by the IEBC through the KIEMS. Musalia Mudavadi Elsewhere, Charity Ngilu was sworn in as Kitui gover- during his swea-nor at a ceremony attended by NASA co-principal KalonzoMusyoka. ring in 3. Mvita MP Abdulswamad Nassir with Kilifi Governor Ama- 4 son Kingi 4. Joho displays his inauguration certificate 5. Joho chats with Likoni MP Mishi Mboko 6. Tana River county commis- sioner Oningoi ole Sosio during Dhadho’s swea- ring-in 7. Dhadho God- hana receives 6 the county flag and other instru- ments of power 8. New Garsen MP Ali Wario during Dhado’s swearing in11 9. New Tana River 10 Deputy Governor12 Salim Batuyu takes the oath of office 10. Bomet Gover- nor Joyce Laboso take a oath of office at Bomet Green Stadium 7 11. Laboso signs oath of office papers 12. Tana River county commis- sioner Oningoi ole Sosio during Dhadho’s swea- ring-in 13. New Tana River Sena- tor-elect Juma Wario with woman rep-elect Rehema Hassan during Dhado’s swearing-in / JOHN CHESOLI, ALPHONCE GARI, 13 9 8 KIPYEGON CHIRCHIR / BGPS

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 27COUNTIES COUNTIES NAIROBI FOILED ROBBERY JP HAS MAJORITY SEATS Cops kill 2 suspected thugs in 2 Kayole Uhuru didn’t force us to make Elachi incidents, gangs waylaid pedestrians speaker, we did it on our free will — Guyo Two suspected thugs were killed in separate incidents in Kayole, Nairobi, and weapons MCA-elect Abdi Guyo has denied reports President Uhuru Kenyatta coerced the recovered as police cracked down on crime. The first incident took place yesterday yet-to-be-sworn-in Jubilee MCAs into electing Beatrice Elachi as assembly speaker. morning during a a foiled robbery attempt. Police said a gang of four had been Guyo, who is poised to be majority leader after Jubilee won most of the seats, said attacking and robbing residents of their valuables and cash. Police were alerted and they agreed on the line-up of their own volition. “The President did not force us to rushed to the scene, where they shot dead one suspect as others escaped. In the elect Elachi. He actually left us on our own to come up with a line-up that will oversee second incident, another suspected criminal was killed in Saika and a pistol loaded the affairs of the House,” he said. Uhuru met with all elected Nairobi Jubilee leaders at with four bullets recovered. This took place yesterday. His partner fled. Police said State House on Saturday, when a ‘deal’ was reached on who should head the county they were waylaying and robbing pedestrians. Police on patrol were alerted and they assembly. Elachi would be the speaker, Guyo the majority leader and Ngara MCA- responded swiftly. The officers are looking for the escapee. In the recent months, elect Mwaura Chege the majority chief whip. The party got 45 out of the 85 elective police have intensified patrols in the city to reduce rising violent robberies, especially in seats, tilting the scales of electing a speaker in its favour. NASA has 40 seats. JP is also crime hostspots. set to nominate 24 MCAs, while NASA will have 18. Finance executive Gregory Mwakanongo and chief Finance officer Luke Gatimu appear before the County Public Accounts Committee on October 27, 2015 / FILE EACC quizzes Finance CEC, chiefLEGALOFFICEHADNOSUPPORTINGDOCUMENTS officer over ‘irregular’ legal fees Mwakanongo and Gatimu allegedly paid Sh71 million to Koceyo and Co Advocates between January and July. An internal memo shows the county attorney complained about the payments ‘CITY HALL STAR REPORTER Awuonda complained to Mwakanon- approve them. Ouko in November last year, City Hall PAID SH596.7 go about the “irregular” payments that “You recall that the Nairobi coun- could not account for Sh1.1 billion paid MILLION TO @TheStarKenya were made to the firm without the de- to legal firms. LEGAL FIRMS partment’s approval. ty assembly in its audit report for the BETWEEN The EACC yesterday quizzed Nairobi Fi- year ended June 30, 2015, falsely al- The Nairobi government spent Sh1.1 JANUARY 3 nance executive Gregory Mwakanongo “It has come to the knowledge of the leged that the county attorney was au- billion in legal fees, the 2014-15 Audi- AND JUNE 30’ and chief Finance officer Luke Gatimu Legal department that since January thorising expenditure of a substantial tor General’s report says. over “questionable payments” to a le- 2017 to date, payments totalling Sh71.8 amount of legal fees — including pay- gal firm. million have been made to Koceyo and ments of lawyers acting for the county However, Sh134 million paid to four Co Advocates,” Awuonda said in the assembly and the governor,” he said. firms and the county’s Legal depart- Mwakanongo and Gatimu allegedly memo. ment had no supporting documents, paid Sh71 million to Koceyo and Co According to the payments’ sched- raising suspicions the money could Advocates between January and July. “This was revealed when we re- ule seen by the Star, City Hall paid have been misused. quested a schedule of payments made Sh596.7 million to legal firms between Gatimu denied he was at the Integ- on account of legal fees and decretal January 3 and June 30. In 2014-15, law firms whose pay- rity Centre, saying he was in his office. [decrees] for the financial year 2016- ments are being questioned include 17.” Payments include Sh5.1 million to Mosyoki Mogaka & Company Advo- Mwakanongo did not return calls, Momanyi Associates, Sh24.3 million to cates, which got Sh5.4 million, Mo- but sources at the commission said the He said the county legal officers Koceyo and Co Advocates and Sh3 mil- manyi and Associates (Sh60 million), two met with detectives at the EACC had been subjected to “embarrassing” lion to Akide and Co Advocates. C W Ngala (Sh27 million) and Kaceyo offices. arrests by EACC detectives over the and Company (Sh5 million). The Legal payments, yet the department did not According to an audit report re- department spent Sh36.6 million. According to an internal memo leased by Auditor General Edward dated July 20, county attorney Gad

28 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesdsay, August 23, 2017COUNTIES CENTRAL Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru is sworn in by High Court Judge Roselyn Wendo at the Town Hall in Nyeri on Monday /WAMBUGU KANYI ‘YOU’LL LOSE CONTROL’Nyeri leaders vow to end feudsOUTGOINGCOUNTYBOSSSNUBSINAUGURATION Don’t let executiveand work with Governor Gakuru chose a speaker, Kiambu MCAs told An outgoing MCA has advised newly elected ward reps in Kiambu to vote in a speaker of their choice and refuse to be arm-twisted by the executive. Former Ngewa MCA Karungo ang’wa said the executive should not control the assembly. “It is very important to investigate the candidates who have declared interest in the position,” he said. ang’wa said the first speaker Nick Nduchu was removed from office and replaced by Gathii Irungu because of interference. “MCAs could not conduct businesses because he was siding with the executive. Members tabled a Bill of no confidence and he was impeached,” he said. ang’wa contested the Kiambu Senate seat as an independent candidate, but lost it to the incumbent Kimani Wamatangi on the Jubilee ticket. He has dismissed claims that he had an interest in the county speaker’s position. He was reacting to concerns by newly elected MCA’s raised at a Kiambu hotel that members of the executive were asking them to vote for a particular candidate. HIGH EXPECTATIONS‘Let us be servants of the people. We must improve our county and ensure that it shines, since thisis a government of the people by the people’ WAMBUGU KANYI clean slate and end persistent wran- people,” Wambugu said. of Governor Gachagua in a London Work with state or @ eStarKenya gles. Mwangi and Kiai said the leaders hospital in February. He had been suf- you will fail, CSs tell fering for cancer for two years. Governor KimemiaNyeri leaders have vowed to work as Speaking during Gakuru’s inaugu- have no option but to work together.a team for the sake of development. ration in Nyeri town on Monday, the “Our mandate to the people of Gachagua was a man of nine lives Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia MPs said they have learnt a lesson like the proverbial cat and was the (pictured) has been advised to work e newly elected leaders prom- from their squabbling predecessors. Nyeri is to ensure development, ac- first governor to die in office. with all people and cooperate with theised to work with Governor Wahome countability and transparency. Our national government if he wants to fulfillGakuru. e MPs and MCAs fought with for- county must shine at the national In September last year, 32 out of his campaign pledges. mer Governor Nderitu Gachagua for and international level,” Deputy Gov- the 46 Nyeri county assembly mem- ey include Nyeri Senator four years. ernor Mutahi Kahiga said. bers voted to impeach Gachagua on Cabinet Secretaries Jacob KaimenyiEphraim Maina, Nyeri women rep- grounds of abuse of office, gross vio- (Lands) James Macharia (Roads andresentativeRahab Mukami and MPs “ ese people you see praising you Mukami said the governor must lation of the Constitution in procure- Infrastructure Development) and SicilyRigathi Gachagua (Mathira), Ngunjiri today will send you home if you let ensure professionals, the clergy and ment, gross misconduct and corrup- Kariuki (Public Service, Youth andWambugu (Nyeri Town), Kanini Kega them down. ey want development the business community are brought tion. Gender) said that is the only way he can(Kieni), Gathiaka Kiai (Mukurwe-ini) and not empty talk,” Rigathi said. on board in the government. be sure of success.and Gichuhi Mwangi (Tetu). Maina said the large number jobless is marked the climax of wran- youth in the county is worrying. ICT CS Joe Mucheru and Lands PS gles that had been ongoing for years e three spoke on Monday during ey said they want to start with a Nicholas Muraguri were present. between the MCAs and the governor. the swearing-in of Kimemia and his “Let us be servants of the people. deputy, Cecilia Mbuthia, at Ol kalou We must improve our county and Outgoing Governor Samuel However, the Senate overturned stadium. ey said the residents of ensure that it shines, since this is a Wamathai skipped. the impeachment. Nyeri MPs did not Nyandarua expect a lot from him. government of the people, by the work with him. Wamathai took over the seat, “You must work with others, however which fell vacant following the death small, big, rich or poor they may be. Everybody must be considered. YouTHEIR LUCKY DAY must be inclusive in all your decisions so that in the spirit of Jubilee government,Wairia bails out 26 petty offenders at nobody is left behind,” the leaders said.Murang’a Prison unable to pay fines As a reelection gesture, Governor were languishing in prison because they Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wairia with inmates at Murang’a Prison / ALICEMwangi Wairia bailed out 26 petty could not raise trifling fines.offenders at Murang’a Prison. WAITHERA Most of those released had been e prisoners who committed minor jailed for offences such as drunkennesscrimes were unable to raise the fines and petty theft.imposed by the courts, some as little asSh1,000. “I am doing this as a sign of goodwill after being the only governor to be On Friday, Wairia paid their fines as a reelected in the entire region,” he said.way of celebrating his reelection. He saidthey have a second chance to reform Wairia said he consulted with theand get their lives back on track. management of the prison to draw up a list of the prisoners who would be Wairia said he realised many people released.

Wednesdsay, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 29COUNTIES CENTRALCAUSE YET TO BE ESTABLISHED RAN FOR WOMAN REP IN 2013Hundreds left homeless as fire guts Thika village Kiambu deserves a woman speaker,One hundred families were left homeless on 5pm, when a woman left a stove unattended. Umoja village in Thika on Monday evening / NG’ANG’A THAIRUMonday night after fire gutted parts of Umoja “The fire spread quickly through the shanties, says aspirantvillage in Thika constituency. damaging homes in all adjacent plots,” Nancy Njoki, Women have the capacity to lead and The houses were made of iron sheets and timber. a mother who lost all her items, said. should be given opportunities to doA paralysed woman was severely injured and taken so, Pauline Nyokabi, the Jubilee Partyto Thika Level 5 Hospital. Thika West OCPD Willy Simba said the police Kiambu vice chairperson, has said. have not established the number of casualties and A few families were able to save some of their investigations are ongoing. He urged residents to Nyokabi, a lecturer at Catholichousehold items. The cause of the fire is yet to be cooperate. University of Eastern Africa, yesterdayestablished. said she is best suited for the speaker Residents called on people of goodwill to help position because she has managerial Some residents said it was caused by a lit them with food and shelter. skills and experience in conflictcigarette, while others suspected an electric fault. resolution which will come in handy at They also urged the government to crack-down the assembly. Another group of residents said the fire started at on illegal electricity connections. “I am also able to deal with mattersREP BACKED KARUA pertaining to the law and I understand the Kiambu people’s needs,” she said.I mean business, Waiguru saysat fete woman rep ‘locked out’ Nyokabi urged MCAs to see her as someone who has worked for JubileeIjaara MP Sophia Abdi - the first elected woman legislator from North Eastern - and has its agenda at heart.praised governor. Waiguru says she will unite the county and improve infrastructure. “We are all in Jubilee and Jubilee GEOFFREY KIBISU stands for service to the people. I worked with the elected members during @TheStarKenya campaigns and know I can serve,” sheAnne Waiguru was yesterday sworn said.in as the Kirinyaga governor in a fetethat was attended by Deputy President Nyokabi ran for woman representativeWilliam Ruto. in 2013 and emerged second. Security was tight in the Kirinyaga She said she will fight for theUniversity grounds. Waiguru took an independence of the House if elected.oath administered by High Court judgeJairus Ngaah at 12.15pm. Her deputy - Nyokabi said she will push for motionsPeter Ndambiri - also took an oath ad- to be implemented by the executiveministered by chief magistrate Samuel as opposed to the previous assemblySoita. where all motions passed were never implemented . She said she will also push Former Runyenjes MP Cecily Mbari- for sessions to be held at the grassroots.re, who unsuccessfully contested forEmbu governor, said the election of THREE HOURS LATEWaiguru, Joyce Laboso (Bomet) andCharity Ngilu (Kitui) shows society Waithaka saysis changing to accommodate women sorry for protocolleaders. hitch in Nyandarua Ijaara MP Sophia Abdi - the first Former Nyandarua Governor Danielelected woman legislator from North- Waithaka (pictured) has apologisedeastern - hailed the election of Waig- for the protocol hitch that delayed theuru. swearing-in of Francis Kimemia as the second county chief on Monday. Waiguru said she will unite thecounty and improve infrastructure. The swearing-in ceremony that wasShe said she will deliver as promised. to start at 9am delayed until midday as both Waithaka and Kimemia kept away. Kirinyaga woman representa-tive-elect Wangui Ngirici skipped the Sorces told the Star there was aevent. She told the Star she was not disagreement as to who betweeninvited. Kimemia and Waithaka should have arrived at the Ol Kalou Stadium first. This points to the differences be- Waithaka was expected to be there first.tween the two. Wangui openly cam-paigned for Narc Kenya leader Martha At 11.30am, Kimemia arrived at theKarua, who was eyeing the governor’s stadium and the ceremony kicked offseat. Kajiado woman representative without Waithaka. Kimemia and hisPeris Tobiko said Waiguru has the po- deputy Cecilia Mbuthia were sworn intential to be President after Ruto runs. by Justice Christine Meoli assisted by magistrate Martin Kinyua. Other attendees included BethMugo, a former nominated senator, County secretary Daniel Irunguand Kandara MP Alice Wahome. handed over the instruments of power at 12.13pm. Mugo said the case NASA filed at theSupreme Court seeking to nullify Pres- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru with Deputy President William Ruto in Kirinyaga yesterday / GEOFFREY KIBISUident Uhuru Kenyatta’s reelection willcollapse because “JP’s win was clean”. (+) I’VE SEEN WAIGURU DELIVER SINCE MY DAYS IN FINANCE DOCKET Dagoreti South MP-elect John Kiarie Kipipiri MP-elect Amos Kimunya has urged Kirinyaga MCAs have an oversight role to play, but please adhere to principlessaid Waiguru is capable of leading Ki- to work closely with the executive to develop the county. “We that will ensure the development of the county,” he said.rinyaga county to greater heights. have seen MCAs trying to impeach governors in this country Kimunya said he has known Waiguru since his days as the due to cheap politics. Please let not Kirinyaga go that way. You Finance minister and knows she is able to deliver. Kiarie, popularly known as KJ,urged Waiguru and Ndambiri to serveresidents wisely. Kanini Kega, the MPelect for Kieni constituency, urged res-idents to support Waiguru.

30 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017COUNTIES COASTPLANS FOR PRESIDENCY IN 2022 ONLY COAST JUBILEE GOVERNORKinder, gentler ‘Simba’ Joho ends Mvurya to workbitter attacks on Uhuru and Jubilee with all leaders to develop KwaleRetracts claws, strikes conciliatory tone. Will need alliances with government leaders Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya has said heERNEST CORNEL will work with all county leaders ,regard- @OduorErnest less of political affiliation, tribe and religion, to benefit all residents.Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho’s ag- Justice Weldon Korir hands over a certificate to Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho and Deputy Governor William Kingi at Mamagressive attacks on the state have ceased, Ngina Drive during their swearing in yesterday /JOHN CHESOLI Mvurya is the only Coast governoras he focusses on his run for President elected on the Jubilee ticket. He defeatedin 2022. lowing someone blindly,” he said. Thoya said they are now enjoying a cor- fications launched, but he was cleared. his opponents by a big margin in Kwale, The governor hopes a good, or at least dial relationship with the state. His bank accounts were also frozen. perceived as an opposition zone. His conciliatory tone yesterday Joho has twice been barred from at-during his inauguration appeared to improved, state relationship will help “And for your information, the gov- Mvurya defected from ODM.prefigure his wider plan to capture him deliver on his five-year promise of ernment has reinstated his security de- tending a public function. He retained his seat after garneringpower. creating jobs and security. tail,” he said. During the launch of the Mtongwe 119,680 votes against Wiper candidate Chirau Mwakwere’s 29,741. To do so he must form alliances even “We have worked tirelessly side by Joho’s woes started in 2016 when he Ferry, he was put under “office arrest” ODM’s Issa Chipera got 28,727 votes,with leaders in government. side. I withstood humiliation and forces said Mombasa will not vote for Uhuru and Uhuru said he would flog him. while independents Sammy Ruwa and out to intimidate me. I have been forced because he forced Waitiki squatters to Gereza Dena got 5,172 votes and 1,477 And despite inviting his challengers in and out of court for the past years buy land. Squatters elsewhere were be- When the SGR was commissioned, votes, respectively.— Suleiman Shahbal, Hezron Awiti and ... All this would have taken a toll on ing given title deeds for free, he said. the governor was barred. He was sworn in for his second termHassan Omar — to his inauguration, me but the will of the people gave me on Monday by Justice Eric Ogola, in anone showed up. strength,” he added. The relationship was worsened with DP Ruto called ODM’s deputy par- ceremony witnessed by Kwale chief mag- his sustained criticism of state’s plans to ty leader of being an academic dwarf, istrate Doreen Mulekyo at Baraza Park. DP William Ruto also plans to be When he was being handed his cer- establish the Naivasha dry port. lacking lacked education to grasp port Present were Mining CS DanielPresident in 2022. tificate and being declared the gover- issues. All this may be over. Kazungu, woman representative-elect nor-elect, Joho said he was opening a The governor claimed Mombasa’s Zuleikha Juma, Lunga Lunga MP Khatib Prior his reelection, Joho would bash new chapter in approaching issues. economy would be sabotaged. As Ruto wants to be President in Mwashetani and Knut chairman Mudzothe President whenever he was on the 2022, an alliance with the Coast kingpin Nzili.podium, accusing the Jubilee admin- He asked for forgiveness from his KRA briefly shut down a container may not be wished away. Mvurya said his leadership will focusistration of unfairly targeting him and foes, and he forgave them. freight company linked to his family. on infrastructure development, especiallyeven daring it to put him behind bars. His bodyguards were withdrawn and During the inauguration, the gov- upgrading and tarmacking roads. On Monday, county secretary Francis investigations into his academic quali- ernor said, “For the last four and half “I strive to be your simba [lion]. I Mombasa, we stood firm.” JUDICIARY MUST HELPpromise I will not stop protecting you.My chosen style of leadership is influ- Leave before I kickenced by the idea that being a leader is you out, Kingi tellsensuring a citizen is protected,” he said. corrupt employees Joho was Raila Odinga’s astute de- Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi (pictured)fender, crossing swords with those on Monday warned corrupt countywhose thinking sharply differed with employees to either reform or quit workthe opposition leader. before he leads a purge on graft in two weeks. Yesterday, Mombasa county commis-sioner Evans Achoki delivered President He spoke on Monday after beingUhuru Kenyatta’s message to him. sworn in at Karisa Maitha grounds. “On behalf of the national govern- Kingi said county employees mustment, we are ready to work with you. work to earn their salaries.Together we will ensure Mombasaquickly gets the services it deserves,” “The governor sworn in today is veryUhuru said, a speech that wold not have different from the one who was swornbeen possible before the August 8 Gen- in in 2013.eral Election. You have two choices to make if you Devolution CS Mwangi Kiunjuri, in are a worker in the county government.a speech read by Achoki, said the min- You either think of yourself [and work]istry is willing to help Joho pursue eco- or submit your resignation letter withinnomic and social development. the next 14 days because the heat is too much. Give us space to employ people Kiunjuri said no one will be left be- who will serve the people,” he said.hind, a departure from Jubilee’s previ-ous remarks that Mombasa was being All workers will be scrutinised onignored because it angled towards Raila service delivery to ensure only diligentand the opposition. staff are retained. Joho said he should not be referred Kingi urged the Judiciary to supportto as a rebel simply because he criti- him. “When I take such actions [sus-cised the government. “And patriotism pending officials] the Judiciary must alsoshould not be construed to mean fol- know I am protecting resources. When it reinstates the workers, then my effortsMAKE TAITA TAVETA TOPS IN DEVELOPMENT get lost,” he said.Samboja to purge graft, create jobs and crush cartelsTaita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja has prom- He added that he will work with other leaders Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Taita Taveta Governorised to fulfil his election pledges and uproot graft and professionals to build the county. Granton Samboja at his inauguration on Monday / DENNIS KAVISUthat has derailed development. Samboja promised to create jobs. He spoke on Monday at Mwatunge grounds, “I intend to create jobs for the youth and alsoMwatate, during his swearing in. engage them in day-to-day running of the govern- ment,” he said. “My administration will ensure this county is tops Samboja said his administration will stop misap-in development. I want to make this county among propriation of funds and skewed appointments.the best governed in the Republic by ensuring Deputy Governor Majala Mlaghui said theirprudent management of resources.” administration will not condone cartels, but ensure transparency in all activities. He said he will focus on investing heavily in all the Former Governor John Mruttu urged residents todevolved sectors. We will ensure all the funds we support Samboja so he can deliver on his promises.receive from the Exchequer are budgeted [for] andused appropriately,” the governor said.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 31COUNTIES COASTPERMANENT SOLUTION? MOVING ONLamu county to draw water from Outgoing KaloleniRiver Tana to curb perennial shortage MP Mwinga eyes Kilifi speaker postLamu will siphon water from the River manent solution to the water shortage A man fetches water from a borehole in Siyu village, Lamu East, on MondayTana for domestic purposes in a bid to problem to not only enable locals to live After failing to recapture his Kaloleni par-solve the perennial fresh water shortage normal lives as the rest of Kenyans but /PRAXIDES CHETI liamentary seat, Gunga Mwinga has nowfacing many parts of the county. to also keep waterborne illnesses at bay. opted to vie for Kilifi county speaker. He was floored by ODM’s Paul Katana. Speaking in Lamu on Monday, Gov- “I understand fresh water shortage Mwinga, the former Coast Parliamen-ernor Fahim Twaha said the water will is one of the main problems facing this tary Group chairman, said he will notbe taken through a series of treatment area, especially Lamu East, and that’s appeal Katana’s win, despite initiallyprocedures, after which it will be chan- why we are working on how to draw complaining that the election was fraud.neled to storage tanks and residences, water from River Tana, treat it and have it He only served for one term, and hisready for use. used by our people,” Twaha said. quest to front an all-inclusive Coast political outfit was thwarted. Twaha said there was need for a per- He fell out with officials of Kadu Asili, where he served as chairman, and moved to Devolution Party of Kenya in the same capacity to defend his seat. Speaking on Saturday at Kaloloeni, he said his knowledge of the Constitu- tion gives him an edge over the other candidates. “I will respect your choice of parliamentary candidate. I urge you to now rally behind me to secure the speaker’s seat. I will take my papers to the assembly soon,” he said.The boat in which ODM politician Shekue Kahale and his family were travelling in before it capsized, killing 11 at Manda Bruno last week /PRAXIDES CHETI INTIMIDATION?SearchTRAGEDY for Lamu politician’s Kanu MCA loserkin who died at sea called off blames Joho for failing to clinch seatSpeaking in Lamu on Tuesday, head of the search team Awadh Ali said they hadbeen forced to call off the search after failing to locate the three remaining bodies A Kanu MCA candidate, who lost the Tononoka ward seat, has blamed Mom- CHETI PRAXIDES four children and six other relatives The search operation had been or- (+) TIMELY RESPONSE basa Governor Hassan Joho and Mvita capsized and sank at 10.30am. ganised by the county administration WOULD HAVE SAVED MP Abdulswamad Nassir for his loss. @TheStarKenya and was being carried out by maritime LIVES - TIMAMY Speaking to the Star in the Mombasa They had been reported missing at and immigration police, the Navy and office, Hassan Rubeya alleged that in The search for the remaining bodies sea by relatives after they failed to ar- a team of local divers. Former Lamu Governor Issa Timamy Mombasa, elections are determinedof a Lamu politician’s kin who died in rive at the Manda Airport, where they sent his condolences as soon as the by Joho and his close associates andthe sea after their boat capsized last were to board a flight to Mombasa. The search, which has been on for accident happened. “My condolences not the electorate. In the run-up to theSunday has been officially called off. over one week, has on many occasions to the families of those who died. We election, Rubeya said he was told by Shekue, the only survivor, had just been hindered by the heavy current stand with them,” he said. “It’s very some people close to Joho that his bid Three more bodies are yet to be re- lost the Lamu East MP seat to Jubilee’s normally experienced at the Manda unfortunate that the national disaster wouldn’t go anywhere. “I was told that Icovered. Speaking in Lamu on Tues- Athman Shariff when he met the trag- Bruno, slowing down the exercise. team and the Navy took quite a while will not get more than 100 votes, despiteday, head of the search team Awadh ic incident. before responding. Maybe no one would the fact that I campaigned hard andAli said they had been forced to call off So far all the nine bodies that were have died had the response been timely. signs were clear that I would have won.the search after failing to locate the re- All his children aged between 1-12 recovered have already been buried The county is shaken by this disaster.” This shows that someone was behindmaining bodies. years and his wife perished alongside at cemeteries in Kizingitini and Lamu He noted a timely response would have a scheme to ensure I do not get elected his aunt, his sister and her three chil- town as per the Muslim religion. seen more people saved. in the region,” said Rubeya. Surprising- The bodies are those of two of Ka- dren on the fateful day. ly, he does not even know how manyhale’s children aged two and 12 and The search was called off on Sunday votes he garnered.that of his nephew aged 12 too. Shekue was found by the search after efforts to retrieve the remaining team on Majunguni, an uninhabited three bodied proved futile. But rela- BRUTAL MURDER The accident happened at the Man- island close to Shanga Island in Lamu tives said the situation would hauntda Bruno area after a speed boat car- East, having swam the whole night for them in the future. Police to detainrying ODM’s Shekue Kahale, his wife, over eight hours. prime suspect in Swiss couple killing Police have 14 days to investigate a man suspected to have killed a Swiss couple. Bodies of Swiss nationals Paul Werner and his wife Marrianne Boerner were discovered in the bush in the Kiembeni area, Mombasa. Senior principal magis- trate Diana Mochache ordered the police to detain Geoffrey Mwiri at the Bamburi police station as they complete the in- vestigations. Mochache also ordered Mwiri be taken for a mental assessment to ascertain his ability to stand trial.Ac- cording to an investigation officer, Mwiri, who was the couple’s caretaker, is the prime suspect in the heinous killings. Officer Edward Mwandihi said they suspect Mwiri colluded with other people who were yet to be apprehended in committing the crime.

32 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017COUNTIES RIFTVALLEYGENDER CHAMPION THE DATANandi has the most women MCAs, first 10female deputy governor in the North Rift Number of womenOnly 10 women were elected as MCAs in nalist Nancy Chemutai, who represents Journalist Nancy Chemutai, now Kobujoi MCA-elect, during her campaigns elected MCAs in eightNorth Rift counties, but Nandi stands out Kobujoi ward, said.for having voted in six. / ALICE WAITHERA North Rift counties Nandi women are also represented Baringo, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu at the top after Governor Stephen Sang Nandi leads the pack with six womenand West Pokot have only one elected picked university professor Yulita Mitei MCAs. Most of the counties will nom-woman MCA each, while Elgeyo Marak- as the deputy governor. inate more than 10 women, under thewet and Turkana have none. Women in Uasin Gishu also achieved two-thirds gender rule. Jubilee, the “I would have wished we have more distinction after former Education dominant party, will nominate more thanwomen as elected as MCAs, but I’m minister Margaret Kamar was electedhappy that our county gave six of us senator and Janet Rotich was elected 50 women MCAs in the region.a chance to serve in the assembly,” jour- independent MP for Turbo constituency. NO LOUNGING ABOUT Trans Nzoia Governor Patrick Khaemba has put crooked staff on notice. “If you are lazy or corrupt, I will no longer accept your services,” he said at Kitale show grounds during his inauguration on Monday. Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang’ula attended the event.Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku when he toured Kajiado Level IV County Hospital on Monday / KURGAT MARINDANY Stop meddling in Trans Nzoia speakerNo kidding,FOREMOSTPRIORITY I will fire you if yousteal tax, Lenku tells collectors vote, Eugene toldHe doesn’t want people to miss out on services ‘simply because targets were not met’ Four Trans Nzoia MPs on Monday asked Water CS Eugene Wamalwa to stop KURGAT MARINDANY “foremost priority”. dedicated service from staff would well for all of you. We need to set a interfering with the county government. “I want to commit that we shall lead to dismissal. precedent as a county that wants to @Kmarindany change the lives of her people for the Wamalwa met Jubilee MCAs from the collect taxes and raise revenue, and The former Interior CS termed his better,” Lenku said. county in Nakuru on Monday, ahead of aKajiado must meet its tax collection anyone who comes between Len- “failure” tag unfortunate. He said he vote for the assembly speaker.target and if it misses because of em- ku and taxes, for sure, they shall go requires no middlemen in fulfilling The governor further said hisbezzlement, heads will roll, incom- home, no jokes,” the new governor his promises but to deal directly county will make the most of na- Jubilee has 12 MCAs in Trans Nzoiaing Governor Joseph Lenku has said. said. with critical issues impeding devel- tional government resources where while Ford Kenya and NASA affiliate opment. possible, in roads, water and health parties have 12, with three elected as in- Earlier this year, outgoing Gov- Lenku was sworn into office on sectors. dependents. Governor Patrick Khaembaernor David Nkedianye had said he Friday after he beat his predecessor, Lenku said former President Mwai is from Ford Kenya.suspected revenue collection staff Nkedianye, by over 28,000 votes. Kibaki made Kenyans independent “I respect devolution, but it’s alsohad formed cartels to rob the county in 2003 when he came with the slo- good to put things into perspective MPs-elect Joshua Kuttuny of Cheran-government. He said he doesn’t want people to gan ‘Kulipa ushuru ni kujitegemea’ by working closely with other gov- gany, Kiminini’s Chris Wamalwa, Ferdi- miss out on services because targets (To pay tax is to be self-reliant), in- ernment institutions and the private nand Wanyonyi of Kwanza and Saboti’s He feared that a larger percentage were not met by individual staffers. creasing revenue from Sh260 billion sector,” Lenku said. Caleb Amisi told Eugene to concentrateof tax ended up in the pockets of in- to Sh750 billion. on his ministerial job.dividuals. “I want to ensure the target on The governor warned anyone in- revenue collection is the foremost The governor said he was elected volved in corrupt deals among the “The MCAs who are here today, tell Visiting all departments on his priority to enable the people of Ka- to deliver to the people of Kajiado, county staff that the way out is wide your colleagues who have convenedfirst day in office on Monday, Lenku jiado get the services I promised and will facilitate departments to open. a meeting in Nakuru with Eugene thattook a no-nonsense approach to the during the campaigns. I’m not here ensure their work is easy and bene- Khaemba will retire soon,” Kuttuny said.matter, saying meeting targets is his to be corrupted by anybody and we ficial to the people He will not hesitate to invoke the must deliver,” he said. law as prescribed for those involved “If you frustrate his services, you will “I am here for your good. I mean in stealing from the government. go home because wananchi will judge Lenku said anything less than you harshly.” A recent move by Wamalwa to distribute title deeds in Trans Nzoia also angered the legislators, who said it was Lands CS Jacob Kaimenyi ‘s mandate. Eugene’s move was interpreted as a bid to entice voters to support Khaem- ba’s rival Kakai Bisau in the just-con- cluded general election.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 33COUNTIES RIFTVALLEY Elgeyo NEGOTIATED DEMOCRACY Marakwet Governor Sabaots left out Alex Tolgos after Mabonga and Senator Accord ignored Kipchumba Murkomen at St The Sabaot community in Bungoma Patrick’s High lost major seats in the General Election school Iten on which it would have secured if the 2013 Monday Mabanga Peace Accord was followed. /STEPHEN RUTTO This is after the community voted as a bloc for Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, woman representative Catherine Wabilianga and Senator Moses Wetang’ula who all hail from the Bukusu community. The deputy governor seat and Mt Elgon MP position were to be given to Sabaots, but Wangamati chose a Luhya as his running mate. Speaking to the Star at his office in Kitale, Festus Mukoya, the Peace and Rights Programme coordinator, said the Sabaot community feels left out. “Some elders are in talks with Governor-elect Wangamati to see if he can provide some influential post, like an executive position, to the Sabaot community,” he said. Elders from Bukusu, Sabaot and the Iteso community signed the pact.LET’S FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT NO PROGRESS WITHOUT PEACETolgos and I are friends, North RiftMurkomen says as they leaders unite tomake peace at swearing-in fight insecurityWe used to play on this ground. Tolgos played hockey at one corner and I Elected leaders from the North Rift haveplayed football on another side, senator says as he calls for cooperation pledged to put their political differences aside and focus on fighting cattle STEPHEN RUTTO (+) MURKOMEN URGES COUNTIES August 8 polls. “Governor Tolgos and ‘WE WILL rustling , which has hurt development. @sk_rutto TO WORK WITH GOVERNMENT I have been friends since school days. GIVE YOU 101 We used to play on this ground. Tol- PER CENT Speaking at Kishaunet ShowgroundElgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen and gos played hockey at one corner and I SUPPORT during the swearing-in ceremonyMurkomen and governor Alex Tolgos Governor Alex Tolgos have put aside their differences. played football on another side,” Mur- TO ENSURE of West Pokot Governor Johnhave buried the hatchet and promised During Tolgos’s swearing-in ceremony at St Patrick’s High komen said during Tolgos’s swear- OUR COUNTY Lonyangapuo, the leaders said theto unite to develop the county. School Iten grounds on Monday, Murkomen praised Tolgos ing-in ceremony at St Patrick’s High DEVELOPS’ region is endowed with natural for ‘maintaining conscience during the campaigns. School Iten grounds on Monday. resources that can help transform it. The two had many differences He urged newly elected MCAs to support Tolgos in passingduring their first term in office, with finance bills. Murkomen said he will work closely with Murkomen praised Tolgos, saying Led by Baringo Senator GideonMurkomen often criticising the gover- Tolgos to rally investors to the county. Murkomen also he ‘maintained conscience’ during his Moi, the group said the region cannotnor’s development record. congratulated other elected senators and governors campaigns. develop until the issue of insecurity is and urged them to uphold the principle of cooperation resolved. Murkomen supported outgoing Kei- and consultation between the county and national “I want to pledge as your senatoryo South MP Jackson Kiptanui during governments. “Governors have previously complained and my colleagues in Parliament that Moi said, “It is meaningless to setthe Jubilee Party primaries, widen- about the lack of cooperation between the two levels we will give you 101 per cent support to up schools, hospitals and other socialing the rift between the two county of government. That problem will be resolved now that ensure our county develops,” he said. amenities when we are still fightingleaders, but Tolgos survived the on- the Senate donated six members to the Council of with our neigbours. This is waste ofslaught, retaining the ticket. He then Governors,” he said. Tolgos said he will unite leaders to resources.”secured his second term during the ensure peace. Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok “I will serve all residents regardless asked security forces to help end the of whether they voted for me or not,” cattle rustling menace. he said. “Communities living in the North Rift have agreed to live in harmony and leave outdated cultural practices. Security forces should help us arrest the few individuals who want to destroy the peace,” he said. Nanok said his government has been able to establish peace on its borders after signing a peace agreement.CURBING GRAFT FARMERS TO BE TRAINEDSang invites EACC to audit county staff EU donates Sh110m to Laikipia for farmingNandi Governor Stephen Sang has called of drugs in health facilities. The EU has pledged Sh110 million to upgraded. Three maize driers will also befor a forensic lifestyle audit all county “I’m inheriting a grounded system promote agriculture in Laikipia county. bought and installed.employees in a bid to end graft. which has a huge number of ghost Speaking during the inauguration of Farmers will be trained on new He welcomed the EACC to investigate workers,” Sang said. Governor Ndiritu Muriithi (pictured) in technologies to reduce losses.the rot in Nandi. In a terse speech Nanyuki town on Monday, head of EU Dejack praised former Governor Joshuaafter his inauguration at the Kapsabet All projects will be audited, including delegation in Kenya Stephano Dejack Irungu and his deputy Gitonga KabugiShowground on Monday, Sang said water programmes on which billions of said the money will be used to build grain for a peaceful transition. “Democracycounty operations have deteriorated shillings have been spent, yet there is storage facilities. is about majorities and minorities. Bothbecause of graft. nothing to show for them. are very important to the progress of Dejack said two new maize stores democracy,” he said. He expressed concern about the lack Sang was sworn-in by Justice Cecilia will be constructed and an existing one Githua.

34 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017COUNTIES EASTERN‘HOLY WATER, OIL’ 12 SHOW INTERESTClerics cleanse Ngilu’s office and vehicles Kalonzo, Kivutha into clear barriers to success in her work opposing camps in Makueni speaker raceReligious leaders led by retired ACK the items that would be used by Ngilu. Archbishoparchbishop Benjamin Nzimbi on Monday The sacred rites were repeated in the Benjamin Nzimbi The race for the Makueni assemblyheld a rare blessing ceremony at the (3rd right) leads speaker has attracted more than 10Kitui governor’s office. office of Deputy Governor Wathe Nzau. the cleansing The group moved to the Tana Athi Water ceremony at contestants. This came after new Kitui Governor Services Board meeting hall, where Ngi- the Kitui deputy Sources close to Wiper hinted thatCharity Ngilu took the oath of office. lu will hold meetings, for the same rites. governor’s office party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Senator on Monday Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, woman represen- The clerics and Ngilu’s supporters They then proceeded to the fleet tative Rose Museo and Makueni MPthronged the office for the special of vehicles that will be used by Ngilu. /MUSEMBI NZENGU Daniel Maanzo support Hillary Kyengo,cleansing prayer session. Nzimbi sprin- Nzimbi said this was important to ensure while Governor Kivutha Kibawanaiskled “holy water” on the governor’s Ngilu starts her work on a clean slate has thrown his weight behind his Waterdesk and seat and smeared “holy oil” on and faces no obstacles. executive Mbilui Ng’ata. Those said to have declared their inter- est are Ng’ata, Kyengo (Deputy Head of Mission at the Kenyan embassy offices in Russia), former speaker Stephen Ngelu, Ng’ata, Muungano secretary Lawrence Nthenya, former Kibwezi West MP aspirant Kimanthi Mbaluka, former Kaiti MP candidate Brian Mutie and Mavindini ward MCA Silla wa Silla. Others are Paul Wasanga (former NEC chief officer), former Kibwezi West MP aspirant Huliana Kisimbi and former Mbooni MP candidate Mary Mutong’a. Mavoko ‘STICK TO OUR IDEALS’ subcounty IEBC deputy returning Toe party line or face officer Onesmus voters wrath, Kalonzo Kaloki’s car parked at the tells MCAs-elect Mlolongo police station after he Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (pic- was nabbed by tured) on Monday warned MCAs-elect DCI officers in to toe the party line or face the same axe Mlolongo town on Monday their colleagues faced at the ballot. He spoke in Unoa Grounds, Wote town, /GEORGE OWITI during Governor Kivutha Kibwana’sIEBC officialSPENDSNIGHTINCUSTODY arrested for trying to inauguration.bribe MCC agents over Forms 34A “MCAS who will not stick to party idealsWanted signed documents for the concluded presidential and governor elections will face the wrath of voters just like their GEORGE OWITI the Mlolongo police station after Kaloki details of the colleague, but I declined.” morning for interrogation. outgoing colleagues,” Kalonzo said. was lockedup in a cell. The duo requested for anonymity for “The DCI team has launched investi- Only one out of 30 MCAs in Makueni @TheStarKenya retained his seat. Twenty out of 30 They said the official identified him- fear of victimisation. gations into the matter.” MCAs-elect run on the Wiper ticket.The IEBC official accused of attempting self on the phone as “Onesmus from They said they feared for their lives Governor Alfred Mutua is the leaderto bribe Maendeleo Chap Chap agents the IEBC”. Kibwana took the oath of officehas been nabbed in Mlolongo town, because the issue might be political. of Maendeleo Chap Chap party. alongside his deputy Adeline Mwau. HeMachakos county. “This man has been calling me since The officers laid a trap to arrest the He has been sworn into office for his Saturday. He demanded to meet me so pledged to serve residents diligently, Mavoko subcounty deputy returning that I surrender copies of the forms,” man — Kaloki. second and last term. saying he looked forward to workingofficer Onesmus Kaloki was arrested one agent said. They accompanied the second agent Mutua defeated Wiper candidateby DCI officers at a hotel on Monday. with a cooperative assembly. She added that the man claimed to the hotel she had agreed to meet Wavinya Ndeti. The ceremony was presided over by He was locked up at the Mlolongo he had misplaced his original forms, with the IEBC official. Ndeti rejected the poll results.police station, where he spent the night hence the request. Before the final results were released High Court Justice Rose Ougo.after he was questioned by the station’s As the agent pretended to surrender Kibwana said he will focus on fixing theDCI officers. “The man pressured me on the the documents, the detectives stepped she said, “We do not know where they phone, claiming he had obtained the in and arrested the official. are getting the results from and this is water problem. Kaloki is said to have sought to bribe same forms from all the other agents in causing a lot of anxiety. We are not ac- “We are set to present to the assemblyMCC agents to surrender them copies Mavoko subcounty, and I was the only Athi River police boss Sharma Wario cepting the results. a water bill to address the challenges inof Forms 34A for the presidential and one remaining,” the agent said. yesterday confirmed the incident. the sustainability of water development,governor elections. “People just do things the way they The other agent said, “The same man He spoke to the Star at his office in want to do them... Mutua is used to utilisation and governance,” he said. Two agents had lodged complaints called me by my full names on the Athi River town yesterday. stealing... even last time he stole. “A water resource masterplan for thewith the police, prompting the arrest. phone, adding that he was aware I was county and a water policy will also be a Maendeleo Chap Chap party agent. “I am aware of the IEBC official’s ar- “I think there are some Kenyans They said Kaloki and others called rest, but do not have details. The mat- who discuss how to keep on stealing all developed.”them repeatedly since Saturday, de- “He said he wanted Form 34A from ter is being handled by the Machakos the time.” The Governor also pledged to improvemanding to have the documents. me. I told him my colleague signed the county DCI commander,” Wario said. agriculture, health and business in his documents. He demanded I give him Mutua dismissed Ndeti’s allegations. second term. Senator Mutula Kilonzo The agents addressed the media at “The man spent the night at the He said he did not bribe anybody to Junior and woman MP Rose Museo also Mlolongo police station, but was tak- vote for him. en to Machakos DCI headquarters this attended.

Wednesdsay, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 35COUNTIES NORTHEASTERN FOOD SECURITY Farmers praise Korane’s pledges Governor wants 2.3 million acres irrigated STEPHEN ASTARIKO kets,” he said. ALI KORANE Korane said his administration will PROMISES @stephen astariko TO GIVE establish more livestock abattoirs and PRIORITY TO e Kenya Farmers Federation has treatment centres, and build cold IRRIGATION praised Governor Ali Korane’s pledge storage facilities to preserve livestock FARMING to invest in irrigation farming for and farm produce. food security. Speaking to journalists in Garissa Vice chairman Dubat Amey said town yesterday, Amey and a group Korane, in his inauguration speech of farmers’ leaders said former Gov- on Monday, pledged to give priority to ernor Nathif Jama did little to fund irrigation farming, which will create farming improvements. wealth and jobs. “As farmers, we will fully support In his speech, Korane said his ad- him [Korane] because we believe ministration will establish a firm farming is one of the backbones of foundation for food security and our economy, second to livestock. nutrition by irrigating more than 2.3 Many pastoralists, who have been million acres of arable land. rendered destitute by recurrent droughts, are now opting for irriga- “We will work closely with local tion farming,” Amey said. and international investors to ensure that this dream comes true. We shall “ e speech [Korane’s speech] prioritise support to farmers by pro- should be translated into action. Let viding farm inputs and access to mar- the governor walk the talk. ese things are doable with a committed leader and his team.”NEXT STEPS Garissa Senator Yusuf Haji onSenator Haji Monday duringurges governor the swearing in of Governor Ali Korane /STEPHEN ASTARIKOto unify GarissaSays polls divided county along political, clanlines. Korane should reconcile residents STEPHEN ASTARIKO MP-elect Aden Duale, all elected MPs For more in the county and some senior politi- Northeastern @stephen astariko cians from the region and the Jubilee news on our Party. website, scanGarissa Governor Ali Korane should this quickprioritise uniting communities, as Northeastern regional commission- response codesome were divided by the election, er Mohamud Saleh, who worked with using yourSenator Yusuf Haji has said. Korane in the provincial administra- smartphone. tion, said he has no doubt the gover- Speaking to the press in Garissa nor will deliver on his mandate.town after Korane’s swearing in onMonday, Haji said that after the cam- He said he will work with Garissa,paigns that divided the communities Mandera and Wajir governors to en-along political and clan lines, the gov- sure peace in the region.ernor should reconcile them. THANKS NATHIF JAMA FOR HIS WORK “Elections are over. It’s time we Korane extended an olive branch toforge an united front. Kenyans elect- former Governor Nathif Jama, whomed leaders who are now assuming or he thanked for putting up the initialyet to assume office and should not be working administration structures.hearing of clans or parties,” he said. He said looks forward to working with elected leaders at all levels. “In Korane we have an able gover-nor. I have worked with him in the “I will endeavour at all times duringprovincial administration and I’m my stewardship of this great county toquite sure that he will deliver. develop working relationships with stakeholders and development part- “I urge all the elected leaders to co- ners to achieve the dream of our newoperate with him in moving the coun- government,” he said.ty forward.” Korane contested the Dujis MP seat Korane’s inauguration was wit- in 2007 on the PNU ticket but lost tonessed by High Court judge Joseph Duale, who won on the ODM ticket.Sergon. In 2013, Korane ran for governor Other leaders who attended the and lost to Jama (Wiper), whom heceremony were Foreign Affairs CS defeated in the August 8 General Elec-Amina Mohamed, Garissa Township tion on the Jubilee ticket.

36 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017COUNTIES NYANZA A protester grabs FOCUS SHIFTS TO LEGACY a stone during clashes with Intense lobbying in police in Kisumu Homa Bay as Awiti on August 11 plans to shuffle team / REUTERSORGANISERS TO PETITION Top Homa Bay county officials are uneasy about their future afterKisumu police stop marchto honour brutality victims Governor Cyprian Awiti said he willCancel permit because ‘tension is still high and a case has been filed in the Supereme Court’ reconstitute his administration in two FAITH MATETE a petition to the county commander at formation that nothing happened, yet ported — one at Maseno and that of weeks. @faymatete the Central Police station. people were killed,” he told the Star on six-month-old Samantha Pendo — This will mainly target county the phone. which police are investigating. executives and chief officers. IntenseThe Kisumu county security commit- Sita Rusha Mawe Tena Peace Cam- lobbying is ongoing as interestedtee cancelled a peaceful march organ- paign team leader Ogutu Akach said Akach said they have insisted the Pendo died of injuries her parents parties position themselves to catchised by residents in honour of the vic- police cited high tension as the reason security team espond to them in a let- said were inflicted by riot police. the governor’s attention and betims of recent police brutality. for the cancellation. ter stating the reasons “as we restrate- considered for appointments. gise on the way forward”. Her death has become a symbol of On Friday, while being sworn in for a The business community, civil so- He said police also cited an Supreme police brutality and excessive use of second term at Homa Bay High School,ciety, religious groups and other resi- Court case challenging the official He said they will meet to deliberate force — police were going door-to- Awiti said he will replace officials whodents were to have held the procession presidential results. on the decision and then present a pe- door in search of protesters. underperformed during his first term.yesterday. tition to the officers. He said residents have complained On Monday, county commissioner Maalim was responding to claims about poor services. Some officers They had received permission, but it Mohamed Maalim was heckled during County leaders have been cautioned by Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o were jeered at the event “for taintingwas later cancelled, barring them from the swearing in ceremony of new Gov- against announcing unconfirmed re- that seven people were shot dead bycontinuing with the demonstration. ernor Anyang’ Nyong’o. ports on victims of the post-election police and more than 170 people hurt the governor’s image”. protests. during the protests in Nyalenda, Kon- A top county official told the Star that It was to begin in the Jomo Kenyatta Maalim had to cut short the speech dele, Nyamasaria, Obunga and Migosi some of the officials targetted in theGrounds and end at the Central Busi- he was delivering on behalf of Devolu- The county security team said un- estates in Kisumu town.ness District. tion CS Mwangi Kiunjuri. confirmed proclamations create un- looming purge funded Awiti’s rivals necessary tension. He said the figures released by the in the election. In his first term, Awiti The organisers then were to present Akach said they tried to urge the po- governor were untrue. shuffled his Cabinet once. He did not lice to stop brutality. Maalim on Monday expressed con- cern over contradicting statements Maalim said only five people were sack any official. “But our activity was not related to playing out in public. injured during the protests. He said “It won’t be business as usual. We’ll any court matter because this was just two people were lynched by goons. make changes to ensure we leave an a peacefully process to correct misin- He said only two deaths were re- admirable legacy,” Awiti said. “I thank all those who assisted me in serving ELECTION RESULTS residents in my first term. I couldn’t Kurias went against good neighbourliness — Nyamita make it alone. But some of them shouldn’t be worried if they are not part of my new administration.” He said he will fire non-performing officials as a sign of commitment to his election pledges. “I listened to residents and I’ll have to abide by what they want. They are my employer.” HECKLED COMMISSIONER Respect state officers, Kisumu youths told Kisumu deputy police boss Benjolife Munuve has condemned the heckling of county commissioner Mohamed Maalim during the swearing in of Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o. Maalim (pictured) was on the stage, reading a speech on behalf of Devolution CS Mwangi Kiunjuri when he faced a hostile crowd. Munuve said that was a sign of disrespect to the senior officer of the national government. He added society has failed to instil moral values in the younger generation. “The moral values have gone down not only here in Kisumu, but also in other parts of the country,” he said. Munuve urged religious leaders to seek God’s intercession to save the current generation.Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his deputy Mwita Mahan- The tense relations between the majority Luo and elect of the Jubilee Party — Mathias Robi (Kuriaga in Migori County Stadium on Monday /MANUEL ODENY minority Kuria community in Migori county over West) and Marwa Kitayama (Kuria East) — chose to the presidential voting pattern played out in public skip the county function. during a function on Monday. “I would love to tell the deputy governor that as The crowd at Migori County Stadium during the our brothers in Kuria you didn’t vote so well. But, swearing in of Governor Okoth Obado gave a cold because we are neighbours, we will strive to live in reception to Deputy Governor Mwita Mahanga peace,” Nyamita told a cheering crowd. “Talk to our when he rose to address them. Kuria brothers in Parliament to join us and stay with us.” Uriri MP-elect Mark Nyamita said the Kuria community went against the spirit of “being Uhuru got 41,951 votes, 65 per cent of the brothers and good neighbours because they mainly total, and won in both Kuria East and Kuria West voted for President Uhuru Kenyatta based on the constituencies. Raila got 21,199 votes — 34 per cent. results released by the IEBC”. During campaigns, Raila urged the community to vote six-piece for NASA. He said it was unfortunate that two Kuria MPs-

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 37COUNTIES NYANZA2 JP LAWMAKERS SKIP SWEARING IN JOURNALIST JOINS FRAY Nine Kisii MPs bury the hatchet with Over 10 candidates Governor Ongwae, vow to cooperate in the running for Nyamira speakerNine MPs in Kisii have pledged to work the event. The two MPs were elected on Justice Grace Nzioka and Kisii Governor James Ongwae after he was sworn in atwith Governor James Ongwae. the Jubilee ticket. South Mugirango MP Gusii Stadium on Monday/ANGWENYI GICHANA The Nyamira county assembly speak- Sylvanus Osoro, a critic of the governor, er’s seat has attracted more than 10 The MPs, who spoke at Gusii Stadium said, “We have buried our differences.” aspirants, mainly MP and MCA electionduring the governor and deputy JoashMaangi’s swearing-in, resolved to put Bonchari MP Oroo Oyioka said, “We losers.aside their political differences. will serve the people as a team.” They want to replace Joash Nyamoko, Bomachoge Borabu MP Zadoc Ogutu who was elected the North Mugirango Ongwae promised to work with all said elected leaders should cooperate.elected leaders. MP. His remarks were echoed by Boma- Those who lost parliamentary races Only Nyaribari Chache MP Richard choge Chache MP Alfah Miruka and include former Kisii county secretaryTong’i and his Kitutu Chache North coun- Nyaribari Masaba’s Ezekiel Machogu. Johnstone Obike,former assistantterpart Jimmy Angwenyi did not attend minister Wilfred Ombui and Elijah SabokeEmbattled Adul faces uphillMAJORITYOFMCASWEREVOTEDOUT (North Mugirango).battle to keep speaker’s seat Steve Mogaka, who lost the West Mu- girango seat and Nyambega Mose, whoShe survived three impeachment attempts. The court reinstated her and lost his Senate bid, are also in the race.dropped corruption charges against her. Five candidates want the position Former MCAs Boniface Ombori, James Sabwengi and Jackson Mogusu haveFAITH MATETE mer TNA secretary general Onyango act laws beneficial to residents. Adul @faymatete Oloo, former governor candidate Peter survived three impeachment attempts. also shown interest. Omollo, former Kisumu Town Clerk Others are former speaker PeterFive candidates are seeking the Kisu- REGIONAL Ben Nyakinya and lawyer Ken Amon- The persistent wrangling under- King’oina, Isaiah Nyaribo, Moffat Keyamu county speaker’s seat. BALANCE, di. Amondi lost to Adul by a narrow mined the positions of speaker, Ma- and journalist Nyambega Gisesa. COMPETENCE margin in the last term. jority leader, Minority leader and clerk. The latter unsuccessfully contested the Incumbent Ann Adul, whose term AND LOYALTY Rigoma ward seat. He is among thewas dogged by court battles and im- WILL Omollo dropped his bid for the top At one point, there was confusionpeachement threats, faces stiff chal- DETERMINE seat on the Amani National Congress after two people occupied the posi- frontrunners.lenge as she prepares to defend her THE WINNER ticket in support of Nyong’o. tion of clerk of the assembly. Both Ben Speaking to the Star, Gisesa said,seat. Opiyo and Philip Adundo claimed they “We will ask the governor to consider The contestants have to convince were the bona fide office bearers. supporting a candidate from Kitutu Competence, regional balance and the newly elected MCAs on why they Masaba so that top seats in the countyparty loyalty are some of the factors deserve the job. Out of the 49 MCAs, The assembly has been criticised forthat will determine the winner. only three were reelected in the poll. alleged misuse of taxpayers’ money to are evenly distributed.” finance costly trips of dubious value Speaking during the swearing-in of Following the swearing in of Gover- The previous assembly was plagued for MCAs and county staff. Governor John Nyagarama at thenor Anyang’ Nyong’o, the is seat is set by frequent wrangles since 2013, when weekend, former speaker Nyamokoto be advertised. the speaker and the former Majority ODM leader Raila Odinga had to in- asked MCAs to elect someone with a leader Samuel Ongou’ fought over cor- tervene to stop the wrangles. proven track record, someone who will Adul faces an uphill task against for- ruption allegations. be a symbol of unification after a divisive Former deputy speaker Pamela It was hard for the assembly to en- Omino washospitalised when she was election. caught up in a fracas at the assembly. CONCEDES DEFEAT Outgoing Kisumu speaker Anne I’ll support the new Adul and former Rongo MP, says TNA secretary outgoing Dalmas general Onyango Oloo Outgoing Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno (pictured) has conceded defeat and / SJOSEPH KARIUKI pledged to support his successor Paul Abuor, ending speculation he might AND MONICA NJERI challenge the results. He spoke on Monday during the swearing in of Migori Governor Okoth Obado. ODM’s Abuor garnered 28,713 votes against Otieno, an independent, who received 9,065 votes. The former minister said he has been in leadership for three decades and will use his network to support Abuor. Speaking Speaking to the Star on the phone yesterday, Abuor welcomed the remarks. Otieno praised President Uhuru Kenyatta for his victory. Kenyatta appointed him a peace envoy to South Sudan, resulting in his split with NASA leader Raila Odinga.

38 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017COUNTIES WESTERN ‘SOBER UP’ Ojaamong, Wako bury the hatchet, to work together Vihiga speaker Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong Dan Chitwah with and Senator-elect Amos Wako have Senator George set aside their differences, which had Khaniri and ANC threatened to split ODM at the county. leader Musalia Mudavadi at Speaking after his inauguration at Kidundu Stadium Busia County Stadium on Monday, on Monday Ojaamong said he is ready to work with Wako. / JOSEPH JAMENYA “ Wako is a very experiencedREPLICATE NATIONAL FORUMULA person. We shall work closely to look for investors to spur economicANC reps want power-sharing development,” he said.formula by NASA for counties Wako did not attend the swearing-in ceremony, which was presided over by Justice Anthony Murima. He sent apologies through Matayos MP Geoffrey Odanga. In a message read on his behalf by Odanga, Wako congratulated Ojaamong and all other elected leaders. He urged politicians to “sober up” and create a peaceful environment conducive to business. URGED TO LEAVE LEGACY Eight MPs to support Busia boss for developmentere is no time to follow the legal channel at Registrar of Political Parties — Mudavadi Eight MPs have said they will work with reelected Busia Governor HILTON OTENYO the Registrar of Political parties,” he unit’s affairs and position it for the Court “to show the whole world the Sospeter Ojaamong to help push the said. ey MCAs said ANC deserve a 2022 race. entire election was a sham and cannot development agenda forward. @hiltonotenyo share of county executive positions therefore stand the test of time”. because of Mudavadi’s presidential “I feel let down by the dishonesty ey are John Bunyasi (Nambale),Forty ANC ward representatives-elect sacrifice, campaign and the fact he that manifested itself during party Raila yesterday said he will not stop Oku Kaunya (Teso North), Geoffreyfrom the four counties of the former founded NASAto unite the opposition. primaries. Frustrated aspirants went his quest to have the presidential elec- Omuse (Teso South), Geoffrey OdangaWestern province have asked the to other parties and won seats. ese tion results nullified. (Matayos), Oundo Mudenyo (Funyula),NASA summit to decide how power is could prove tricky to imple- would be ANC MCAs and MPs,” he Joseph Oyula (Butula), Raphael Wanjalawill be shared in the counties. ment, given that the coalition agree- said. (+) OJAAMONG (Budalang’i) and woman representative ment did not mention the counties. CALLS FOR UNITY Florence Mutua. ey met ANC leader Musalia Muda- Mudavadi said some people “com-vadi in Kakamega on Sunday. In the agreement, NASA chief Raila mitted the abomination of stealing President Uhuru Kenyatta and NASA’s Mutua, who retained her seat, Odinga was to be President with his elections”. Raila Odinga should form a coalition said she will work harder to improve e MCAs want the power-sharing Wiper counterpart Kalonzo Musyoka government instead of battling in court, services.agreement signed by the five coalition as deputy, Mudavadi chief minister and “You would think they know Ken- Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamongprincipals for a future national gov- Ford Kenya boss Moses Wetang’ula yans are aware they stole votes, but said on Monday. After the election on Odanga urged leaders to shunernment replicated in county govern- and CCM’s Isaac Rutto as his deputies no, they are frenzied in covering their August 8, IEBC announced Uhuru had disunity, adding he wants to see Busiaments. — if NASA won. footprints through murder and des- won by 8.2 million votes to Raila’s 6.7 become one of the best-performing perate evidence destruction,” he said. million. the NASA flagbearer disputed counties. Mudavadi said he will raise the pow- MCAs unanimously endorsed Mu- the results, said the election was stolener-sharig issue at the summit. davadi to run for President in 2022, He apparently referred to the mur- and moved to the Supreme Court. But Kaunya pledged to work with ODM’s saying he sacrificed ANC for NASA. dered electoral agency ICT manager Ojaamong of ODM said the the unity of Ojaamong to realise the aspirations of He said the best approach would found in Siaya county and people the country is at risk. “I call upon [Uhuru] Teso North residents, adding the regionbe for the five principals to meet and Mudavadi told the MCAs they will caught interfering with ballot boxes in and [Raila] to sit down and come up with stagnated in development due to sharpagree. en each of them would in- take charge of party affairs at the grass- Nairobi. a united grand government instead of divisions between leaders and countystruct county governments on imple- roots. heading to the court because it will tear officials.mentation. Mudavadi said recently reported our nation.” further.” He hinted at a possible purge of par- killing of officials hired by IEBC to Wanjala said Ojaamong’s reelection “ e remaining time is too short ty officials, citing complicity “in their oversee the election is “meant to scare confirms the confidence the people ofto follow the legal channel where the interim status”. others from telling the truth about Busia have in his leadership. “ It is mysummit will have to discuss, agree and vote theft”. hope you will leave a legacy that willthen file the reached agreement with Mudavadi said there could be party leave us united the way we have been.” elections at the grassroots and a purge He said NASA appealled against the at the headquarters to reorganise the presidential results at the Supreme Omuse said he has faith in Ojaamong and hopes he leaves a legacy. ‘HUMILIATING DEFEAT’ Wamunyinyi praises Lusaka for conceding Bungoma county Ford Kenya chairman constituencies. “I want to thank Wafula Wamunyinyi has praised former residents for campaigning in a civilised Governor Kenneth Lusaka (pictured, manner. I also want to sincerely Left) for conceding defeat. applaud Lusaka for conceding after the humiliating defeat because the residents Wamunyinyi, who is also the Kanduyi of Bungoma have spoken with one great MP-elect, made the comment on voice and have given us a new governor Monday at the Masinde Muliro Stadium [Wycliffe] Wangamati whom we expect during the handover ceremony. It to transform our well-endowed county,” was attended by hundred of residents he said. and leaders from the county’s nine

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Call Mwangi call 0798 629842.registered in the name of JOHN MWANIKI NGAREH P.O BOX 436 -60100 EMBU. MANYATTA AUCTIONEERS 0718332548The property is in Gakui village ,Kirigi sub location ,Ngandori location ,Embu county. Auctioneers, Court brokers, Repossessors, Private Investigators, Commission Agents & Debt Collectors. THIRD EYE PRIVATEIt is situated about 3KMs o and to the left of Embu -Meru highway deviating just after P.O. Box 39544, Nairobi. Tel: 0722-780128 BUSINESS INVESTIGATORS We are fullyGatunduri stage .Its located 50 meters from Gakui co ee factory. PUBLIC AUCTION licenced under cover privateMEASUREMENTS it measures 0.53 Ha or approximately 1.3 Acres Duly instructed by our principles,the nanciers,we shall sell the undermentioned M-PRINT is an online file sharing investigators in Kenya. We haveIMPROVEMENTS A small section is under homestead while the rest is planted with co ee repossessed motor vehicle by public auction on 30th August 2017 at Aki Motors ltd offices in Nairobi and in majorbushes and banana plants. Mombasa PUBLIC NOTICE towns. We specialize in TrackingTENURE The title is freehold interest ,piped water is connected to the property while M/V reg No: of cheating spouses, under coverelectricity is available nearby for connection. KCJ 289V Toyota noah PUBLIC NOTICE investigations, tracing of debtorsCONDITIONS OF SALE KCK769G toyota regius Physical Planning Act (Cap 286) and debt collectio, Our reports are•All intending purchasers are requested to view the property and verify the details as these are KCG 779N nissan advan discreet and confidential. visit ournot warranted by the the auctioneer. CHANGE OF USER offices at NCM Hse, 4th flr Moi Ave•A deposit of 25% must be paid in cash or bankers cheque at the fall of the hammer .The CONDITIONS OF SALE. The owner of Plot .L.R.No.209/3271/32 Nbi or call 0722-251079, 0722-balance will thereafter be payable within thirty (30) days Cash at the fall of hammer. Situated along Mweni road Pangani in 224372 or 020-2643371.www.•sale is subject to a reasonable reserve price. Nairobi City County proposes to change thirdeyeprivateinvestigators.com All are welcome the use of the plot from Residential to Residential Cum Commercial Purpose MISCW WARLEEN LICENSED AUCTIONEERS CLASS B, EXECUTION OF COURT Ufundi Co-op Plaza, 5th Floor, Moi Avenue (Shops), subject to approval by Nairobi WARRANTS, DISTRESS FOR RENT REPOSSESSION, Tel/F ax: 2252343, Mobile: 0722-524481 City County Government. Individuals, Wholesale buyers wantedA LAND ESTATE AGENT AND COMMISSION AGENTS P.O. Box 33340-00600, Nairobi. Institutions etc. With comments/objec- for quail eggs,quail birds and Email: eg.ng’ang’[email protected] tions to the proposal are requested to maize bags @goodprices. AUCTIONEERS P. O. Box 73104-00200, Nairobi, Sa forward them in writing within fourteen Tel0708844874, 0708769529 Tel: 020-3742678, 020-2024906, Tel: 0721-125900, 0722-450140 PUBLIC AUCTION (14) days of this notice to: supplier. Having infertility, Trishul Towers, Next to Paramount Plaza, fibroids,ovarian cysts, hormonal Murang’a Road, Ground Floor, Nairobi The County Secretary imbalance,blocked tubes,low Nairobi City County Government PUBLIC AUCTION PUBLIC NOTICE P.O. Box 30075-00100,Under instructions received from the CHARGEE, we shall sell by public auction the under Under Instructions Received from our Principals the (FINANCIERS),in exercise Nairobi PUBLIC NOTICEmentioned property(s) of Statutory power of sale,We shall sell by Public Auction the under Physical Planning Act (Cap 286)1.PRIME RESIDENTIAL VACANT PLOT WITHIN KITENGELA AREA KAJIADO COUNTY mentioned Property by Public Auction together with all the Improvements PUBLIC NOTICEOn Monday 6th September 2017 at 11.00 am at our o ces Trishul Towers Next to Paramount erected Thereon. CHANGE OF USERPlaza Muranga Road , Ground Floor, Nairobi. ON: WEDNESDAY 6TH September 2017 at 11.am at our o ces Ufundi PUBLIC NOTICE The registered owner of parcel noAll that parcel of land known as TITLE NO. KJD /KITENGELA /64406 ACACIA - KITENGELA Sacco Plaza 5th Floor Moi Avenue Nairobi. Physical Planning Act (Cap 286) Nkuene/Nkumari/506 located inKAJIADO COUNTY registered in the name of ABDULAHI DAYIB HUSSEIN ,P.O BOX 75104-00200, 1. All that Piece or Parcel of land known as L.R N0.12948/186 (I.R N0. 63174) Nkumari area within Meru countyNAIROBI . The property is located approximately 8.8 km o and to the right of Kitengela-Kajiado House N0. 54 Mountain View Estate Nairobi County. Measuring (0.1064) Ha CHANGE OF USER proposes to change its use fromNamanga Road, within Acacia Area, not far from Parani Church. or (0.2628) of an acre Approximately. Registered in the Name of Dickson The owner of JUJA/KALIMONI BLOCK Agricultural to Industrial use (foodTHE PARCEL MEASURES 0.042 OF HECTARE OR 0.104 OF AN ACRE APPROXIMATELY. Walter Wamiya G/T Lorenzo Giorgani Fashions Ltd of P.O BOX 8148 – 8/733 in Juja Sub- County , Kiambu processing plant) subject to approval byThe neighborhood is characterized with similar plots developed/ being developed with single 00200 and 46491 – 00100 Nairobi Respectively. Lease Hold Title: County is proposing to Change the User the County Government of Meru. Thosedwelling residential houses. Demand for similar plots in this neighborhood is currently strong SITUATION:The property is in Muiru Court of larger Mountain View Estate of this property from SINGLE DWELLING with objections/comments to forwardwhich has been enhanced further by the proposed By-pass to Konza City. Nairobi County.It is situated about 940 metres o and to the left of Nairobi – to RESIDENTIAL – MULTI-DWELLING them in writing within 14 days of this Limuru section of waiyaki Way deviating at Total Petrol Station, Mountain (TOWN-HOUSES) subject to approval by notice to:CONDITIONS OF SALE View. The said property is easily identi ed as House N0.54 within the Kiambu County Government.1.All interested purchases are required to view the properties and verify the details, as these are Estate.Improvements: Erected on the subject plot is a double – storey Town Individuals, Institutions and Organiza- THE COUNTY SECRETARYnot warranted by the Auctioneer or our clients. AS SALE WILL BE ON”ON-AS-IS-WHERE-IS – BASIS”. House and a domestic sta quarter block.SERVICES: Mains Electricity and tions etc. with objection (s) or comments MERU COUNTY GOVT2.Interested bidders are required to pay a refundable deposit of KSHS. 100,000 FOR EACH piped water are connected. are requested to forward them in writing P. O BOX 120,PROPERTY to obtain a bidding number and catalogue at the Auctioneers O ces before the within fourteen (14) days from the date of MERU.Auction date. CONDITIONS OF SALE this notice to:3.A deposit of 25 % must be paid in the form of Bankers Cheque at the fall of the hammer. The 1. All intending purchasers are requested to view and verify the details for PUBLIC NOTICEbalance will be payable within ninety days to the charge. themselvesfor these are not warranted by the auctioneers or the chargees. The Director Physical Planning4.The conditions of sale may be obtained from our o ces. 2.A deposit of 25% must be paid in cash or a banker’s cheque at the fall of the County Government of Kiambu PUBLIC NOTICE5.The sale of the property is subject to a reserve price and Land Control Board where applicable. hammer the balance will thereafter be payable within thirty (30) days to the Physical Planning Act (Cap 286) chargees. P.O. Box 2344-009002.Duly instructed by our principles the Financiers, in the matter of repossession, we shall sell by 3. The sale of the above property will be subject to a Reserve Price. Kiambu. CHANGE OF USERpublic auction the under mentioned motor vehicle on Monday 31th August 2017 at our o ces 4. Refundable bidding Number of Kshs: 200,000. THE OWNER OF L.R. NO.: 209/8554/12Trishul Towers Next to Paramount Plaza, Muranga Road, ground oor, Nairobi. PUBLIC NOTICE OFF KAMUNDE ROAD OFF OUTERINGM/V REG. KCA 867W ( NISSAN VINET) ROAD KARIOBANGI (NEAR NYAYO WARD PUBLIC NOTICE KARIOBANGI REFERRAL HOSPITAL)CONDITIONS OF SALE Physical Planning Act (Cap 286) INTENDS TO CHANGE THE USER OF THE1.Cash at the fall of the hammer. PLOT FROM SINGLE DWELLING UNIT TO CHANGE OF USER MULTI-DWELLING UNITS (FLATS) All are welcomed The owner of Plot .L.R.No.209/4194/36 SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY NAIROBI CITY Situated o Kipande Athumani Street COUNTY. INDIVIDUALS, ORGANISATIONS, ALL ARE WELCOME Eastleigh in Nairobi City County INSTITUTIONS etc WITH OBJECTIONS proposes to change the use of the plot OR COMMENTS SHOULD FORWARD PUBLIC NOTICE Ufundi Co-op Plaza, 5th Floor, Moi Avenue from Residential to Residential Cum THEM IN WRITING WITHIN 14 DAYS Tel/F ax: 2252343, Mobile: 0722-524481 Commercial Purpose (Shops), subject to FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE TO: Sa P.O. Box 33340-00600, Nairobi. approval by Nairobi City County Email: eg.ng’ang’[email protected] Government. Individuals, Institutions etc. THE COUNTY SECRETARY, With comments/objections to the NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, PUBLIC AUCTION proposal are requested to forward them P.O. BOX 30075 NAIROBI in writing within fourteen (14) days of DR TAMBA Under Instructions Received from our Principals the (FINANCIERS),in exercise this notice to: of Statutory power of sale,We shall sell by Public Auction the underThe most powerful traditional healer fortune mentioned Property together with all the Improvements erected Thereon. The County Secretary teller and astrologer. ON: FRIDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2017 at Mugema Auctioneers Yard Wakiandi Nairobi City County Government House 4th Floor Mombasa Town Mombasa County. “I never used to believe in traditional healers,but the 1. All that Piece or Parcel of land known as L.R N0.Main Land North/1/3309 P.O. Box 30075-00100, above person named tamba did what I never (C.R.16272) - Nairobi Homes Estate, Bamburi, Mombasa County.. Nairobi expected in my life. Measuring (0.0372) Ha or (0.0918) of an acre. Registered in the Name of Pili Only I can pay this advert for him to help Salim Malumbo G/T Juma Rashid Mwadzo T/A Juram Enterprises of P.O others” - LILLIAN BOX 88803 – 80100 Mombasa. Free Hold Title: SITUATION:The Property is within Nairobi Homes Estate in Bamburi, Mombasa County. The Estate is He has helped and solved thousands of problems in situated o Felix Mandel Avenue, opposite and to the South of Bustani Estate.love affairs, business, shambas, pregnancy, bad luck, Improvements: Erected on the plot is a double storey residential building. SERVICES: Water and Electricity are connected. Fortune ring, chasing away jini and thieves, etc. CONDITIONS OF SALE Call: 0700 231 605 1. All intending purchasers are requested to view and verify the details for Nairobi. themselves for these are not warranted by the auctioneers or the chargees. 2.A deposit of 25% must be paid in cash or a banker’s cheque at the fall of the hammer the balance will thereafter be payable within thirty (30) days to the chargees. 3. The sale of the above property will be subject to a Reserve Price. 4. Refundable bidding Number of Kshs: 200,000. ALL ARE WELCOME. CLASSIFIEDS ELIVSETRINYGCLIANSKSEIFNIEYDA WWW.STARCLASSIFIEDS.CO.KE

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42 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wedesday, August 23, 2017 SPORTS LOCALGor Mahia’s RUGBYJacquesTuyisenge Chisanga in hunt foragainst Kennedy new club as FalconsOnyango of deal falls throughNakumatt /ENOS TECHE FOOTBALL BY WILLIAM NJUGUNA/ Kenya inter- national Joshua Chisanga is in the Gor face Rangers hunt for a new club after failing to Battle for KPL continues as top title hopefuls face off today renew his contract with Newcastle Falcons. BY MESHACK KISENGE In their last meeting, Gor rallied Gor want to extend the gap to nine from a goal down to pick a point in points and we want to reduce it to Sources familiar with the story @kisengemeshack1 the dying minutes. three which is possible,” said Omol- have indicated that the club will not lo. be extending his stay as the contract A Kenyan Premier League clash Rangers will be out to spoil Dylan rolls towards a close. between leaders Gor Mahia and Kerr’s unbeaten run which has The game will be preceded by a fellow title hopefuls Posta Rangers stretched to four games since he clash between Sofapaka Nzoia Sug- The Falcons are busy in pre-sea- headlines a seven-match roaster to took over from his assistant Zedeki- ar. Sofapaka have had a recent su- son ahead of 2017/2018 Aviva Pre- be played in different venues across ah Otieno. perb run which has seen them trail miership season that kicks-off next the country. Gor by six points, thanks to their week without Chisanga who is still Rangers, who are known to upset back-to-back wins. in Kenya serving the national side. Leading at the summit with a big teams will be out to cut the lead The Falcons will start off with War- healthy six-point gap, Gor Ma- to three points in the encounter set In other matches, Kakame- riors at Kingston Park. hia take on third-placed Rangers for Moi Stadium, Kasarani. ga Homeboyz welcome Bandari who have been hit by scarcity of at Mumias Sports Complex while Chisanga arrived back home af- match-winning goals in their last Rangers tactician Sammy Omollo Muhoroni Youth visit Thika United. ter 2016/2017 season to rejoin his two encounters, managing a sin- is expecting a tough game owing to former side, Homeboyz as well as gle point hence jeopardizing their the consistency levels posted by the Kariobangi Sharks battle with return to the national team fold. His quest to catch up with the leaders. two teams so far in the campaign. Western Stima at Machakos where- first assignment with the national as Mathare United contest for three team was Elgon Cup against Ugan- “It is going to be a tough match points with Nakumatt at Ruara- da. bearing in mind the consistency ka. Sony Sugar play Zoo Kericho at levels displayed by the two sides Awendo. According to sources Chisanga is and their dream to win the league. likely to seal a move to either a Pro14 side in England Championship or Top 14 league in France. Chisanga caught the eye of an English-based agent while playing for the Simbas in the 2014 Vodacom Cup in South Africa. Two years later, it led to tri- als at Falcons and ultimately the one and a half year contract from March 2016. He had good start at the club, scoring two tries off identical catch and drive line outs, leading Newcas- tle Falcons ‘A’ to come from behind to beat hosts Gloucester 24-15 bonus point on March 28, 2016 in Aviva A-League match. PHOTO /ENOS TECHE MOTORSPORT Shell joins list of sponsors for this weekend’s Aberdare Hill Climb rally BY A CORRESPONDENT / Shell company has joined a marketing manager, Mark Senteu, said it is an honour to Chaggar (Mitsubishi), Carl Tundo (Ford Fiesta), Karan list of sponsors ahead of this weekend’s Aberdare Hill be part of the event’s debut and promised to walk the Patel (Mitsubishi), Ian Duncan (Ford Capri), Onkar Rai Climb rally. The company, which distributes and mar- journey with the organisers. (Mitsubsishi), Raaji Bharij (2WD), Rajay Sehmi (2WD), kets Shell-branded fuel and lubricants, are donating fuel Ramesh Vishram (Ford Escort), Nikhil Vishram (Ford worth Sh100,000 towards the event. “This is also a chance to showcase the prowess and Escort), Adin Haq, Ajitesh Kapoor (4WD), Alfir Khan capability of Shell V-Power and we wish all the drivers (4WD), Andrew Pleasance (Buggy) and Anish Chou- The event is also being supported by Kenya Com- the best. Above all, we urge them to drive safely at all han (4WD car). Others are Anthony Nielsen (Buggy), mercial Bank, Stanbic and Coca Cola. Shell country times,” said Senteu. Asad Anwar (4WD car, Ben Spinks (Bike), Hamza An- war (Buggy), Ben Woodhams (2WD car), Geoff MayesLee Rose in his The Aberdare Hill climb, organised by the Fat Rhinos (4WD), Gerald Taylor (Bike), Gillian Bailey (Buggy),Mitsubishi Evo Team, will run on a 1650 acres of the scenic land set in Imran Hakada (Buggy), Jim Heather-Hayes (2WD),8 during a past the heart of Great Rift Valley and overlooking the iconic Jon Bovard (4WD), Karan Sehmi (Buggy), Kunal Patelevent Lake Naivasha. Clerk of the course, Jas Matharu, said the (Buggy), Lovejyot Singh (Buggy), Mike Diesbec (Bike), route is smooth, fast and twisty. Nisha Pandya (Buggy), Nishit Lakhani (2WD ), Rajesh/COURTESY Maini (Buggy), Ryan Bailey (Buggy), Savanna Jessop “The route was graded, flattened and covered with (Magic), Shailen Mughal (Buggy), Shazco (Buggy), Tej Murray with the help of the Aberdare Hills Golf Retort. Sehmi (Bik), Tim Jessop (Bike), Yuv Matharu (Magic ), Additionally, we have laid down Camping facilities for Zameer Virjee (Buggy), Shivam Vinayak (Bike), Fran- spectators, competitors and officials available at the cesco Checchini (Bike), Anthony Nielsen (Bike) and Aberdare Hill Resort,” he added. Umar Slatch (Buggy). The two-day event will run from 12-6pm on Saturday and 8am-2pm the following day. Top drivers who have confirmed participation at Aberdare Hill include Baldev

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 43SPORTS LOCAL VOLLEYBALL KDF to field women’s team at Military Games this weekend“We are going BY AGNES MAKHANDIA / Kenya Defence Forces will field a Burundi. “As much as we haven’t seen our opponents play,for top honours. I women’s volleyball team for the first time in the annual East we are optimistic of better performance. Rwanda could haveknow the feeling African Community (EAC) Military Games and Culture festival been a threat but their absence is to our advantage.”that comes with starting this weekend in Bunjumbura, Burundi.being new in a The official said the event will be a perfect stage to launchcertain event KDF official Alfred Ruto confirmed the new development, the team which is set to debut in the 2018 league. “It hasbut this can saying it was about time. Ruto, who doubles up as the Kenya always been our wish to have the women’s team in the leaguealways work Volleyball Federation (KVF) national league men’s side, KDF, and now that we have assembled the team to the EAC Games,for or against said they have prepared well and are ready to pull upsets on I believe it is a perfect start ahead of the forthcoming league,”you but we their debut. said the official.have had goodpreparations,” “We are going for top honours. I know the feeling that Veteran duo of Jackline Barasa and Edna Rotich are comes with being new in a certain event but this can always expected to spearhead the 12-member squad that will be– ALFRED RUTO work for or against you but we have had good preparations. coached by experienced national team and KDF setter Alisha We have always wanted to feature in the event but due various Aliwa, assisted by Joshua Ruto. The first bunch of the team reasons we haven’t. I am happy we finally have the chance,” depart tonight for host nation withn the second set to fly out said Ruto. KDF will be up against Uganda, Tanzania and hosts tomorrow morning.Off to ZurichATHLETICS Harambee Stars FOOTBALL goalkeeper Arnold Origi Origi returns as during a past Okumbi drops five match Ulinzi Stars players /FILEKiyeng leads a galaxy of Kenyan stars to Zurich Diamond League meeting Kenya’s Hyvin BY MESHACK KISENGE / Harambee Kiyeng Jepkemoi Stars first choice goalkeeper Arnold BY STANLEY MAGUT and Emma Origi has returned to the national @mgtstan Coburn of the team following a surprise call up by U.S. compete Stanley Okumbi.World 3000m steeplechase bronze at the 2017medallist Hyvin Kiyeng is looking World Athletics The tactician named 15 foreign-for redemption at the 13th stop of Championships based players for their Fifa friendlythe IAAF Diamond League in Zurich in London matches against Mozambique,tomorrow. Morocco, Mauritania and Togo. The /REUTERS stopper was named in the squad for Having failed to defend her title the first time since Stars’ home loss toat the IAAF World Championships Guinea Bissau in March last year.in London, Kiyeng is heading toSwitzerland hoping to make up for The head coach also named 10her loss. players drawn from the local clubs to replace five Ulinzi Stars, who were “World championships are very initially named in the team.tricky but I am very delighted thatI was able to finish on the podium. The five were dropped from theNow I am heading to Zurich for the squad to honour the 11th editionDiamond League,” Kiyeng said. East Africa Military Games starting tomorrow through to September 6. However, the competition is Ulinzi had requested to have theirexpected to be tough with the five players exempted from the squadpresence of the newly crowned in order to honor the military games.world steeplechase champion EmmaCoburn of USA. “Ulinzi Stars will represent Kenya in the 11th edition of the East Africa Coburn and compatriot Courtney Military Games. Cognizant to theFrerichs skillfully out-sprinted Kiyeng above, the players selected for thein the last lap at the water barrier to national team will not be able tobag gold and silver respectively. report to camp as they prepare for the above-mentioned duties,” read Kiyeng, who won the world 3000m the letter signed by the soldiers’ CEOsteeplechase title in Beijing in 2015, G B Wanjala.kicked off her Diamond Leagueseason at the opening leg in Doha last The local-based players calledMay with victory in world leading include Leopards’ quartet of Gabrieltime of 9:00.12 and meet record. Andika, Robinson Kamura, Dennis Shikayi and Marcellus Ingotsi and She then headed to Shanghai Posta Rangers’ duo of Farouk Shikaloand Paris Diamond league, where and Jockins Atudo.she placed second behind Olympicchampion and compatriot Beatrice Others are—Patillah OmotoChepkoech respectively. and Pascal Ogweno (Kariobangi Sharks) Kenneth Muguna (Gor Beatrice Chepkoech, who placed Mahia),Wesley Onguso (Sofapaka)fourth at the London Worlds and and Peter Nganga (Nakuru All Stars).fast-rising steeplechaser CeliphineChespol Chepteek will also be the The foreign-based players namedline-up. They will have the company include Abud Omar (Slava Sofia,of other Kenyans including Ann Bulgaria), Anthony Akumu, JesseGathoni, Norah Jeruto, Purity Kirui Were, David Owino (Zesco, Zambia),and Caroline Tuigong. David Ochieng (New York Cosmos, USA), Johanna Omollo (Cercle Bahrain’s Ruth Jebet who has a Brugge, Belgium), Michael Olungaseason best of 9:01.99 and Ethiopia’s (Guizhou Zhicheng, China), CliftonAssefa Sofia with 9:07.06 (SB) will be Miheso, Mark Makwatta (Buildconthe other top contenders. Chepkoech, FC, Zambia), Erick Johannawith a season best of 9:00.70, won the (Vasalund’s FC, Sweden), JonahParis Diamond league meeting and Ayunga (Galway United, Ireland),finished second in Doha and Eugene Brian Mandela (Maritzburg United,in women’s 3,000m SC as well as in South Africa), Ayub Timbe (Beijing3000m at the Monaco leg. Renhe, China), Victor Wanyama (Tottenham Hotspurs, England), Arnold Origi (Lillestrom, Norway).

44 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017SPORTS LOCAL ATHLETICS Mogonga keen to nurture more talent after U-18 successSCHOOLS/HOCKEY BY ANGWENYI GICHANA / During the 2017 IAAF World Under-18 AthleticsSinyolo whip hosts Championship in Niarobi, MogongaNyanza side rout Uganda’s Bweranyange as Upper Hill overpower Ntare Secondary School had four students Mogonga in the Kenyan team — the highest BY AGNES MAKHANDIA in the 4th, 8th, 20th, 30th, 31st and In basketball, champions Kaya Secondary ever from a single school. 34th minutes before she extended Tiwi succumbed to hosts Buddo 37- School students @dorrytik the good form with goals in the 57th 47. The team, coached by Phillip On- during a physical Mogonga had sprint sensation and 64th minutes respectively. yango, trailed in the first two quar- excercise training Mary Moraa, who won silver inGirls’ hockey champions Sinyolo ters 12-13, 4-11 before taking 12-9 400m, Elijah Matayo who bowed outhumiliated hosts Bweranyange 13-0 Stacy Leochadia ensured her lead in the third quarter. /COURTESY in 100m semis, Kenya team captainto revive their chances of defending name was on the score sheet with David Saruni, who was disqualified inthe title at the ongoing Federation a brace in the 37th and 54th min- They, however tied 9-9 in the last 400m/h and Joseph Nyakundi, whoof East Africa Secondary Schools ute, as Eunice Awour ( 49 minute ), quarter. Their compatriots Tigoi also reached the discuss final. FollowingAssociation Games in Gulu, Uganda Maureen Ongesho ( 11 ) and Candy lost to LDK of Rwanda 48-59. The the impressive outing, Mogonga isyesterday. Valery ( 42nd) contributed a goal Kenyan side led 12-11 in the first keen to continue churning out talent each. quarter and faltered 6-21 in the sec- despite lacking a 400m running track. Sinyolo had played to a barren ond. The school uses a 230m field and adraw against compatriots St Cecil- In the boys’ category, Upper Hill road near the school for training.ia Misikhu on Sunday before they School recovered from their 1-2 loss They won the subsequent quar-made amends to wallop Ugandan to compatriots St Anthony Kitale to ters 17-16 and 13-11 but this was too Athletes camp at the school duringside Namagunga 6-0 on Monday. overpower Ntare of Uganda 3-1 in little, too late. In the boys catego- April, August and December holidays the event that is being played on a ry, PS Baptiste of Rwanda defeated where they are taken through their The side coached by Alloyce round robin basis. Laiser Hill 78-68. paces by five experienced coachesOwino led 7-0 at half time in the including Charles Obwogi (sprints),one-sided match before completing Moses Odhiambo ( 9th minute), The Kenyan side trailed in the first Moses Saiti (field events), Elkanahthe rout with a 13-0 victory. Ian Shiramba( 32 ) and Eugene On- three quarters 10-12, 9-17, 23-26 be- Nyambane (long distance), Amos yango scored for the Kenyan team, fore turning tables on the Rwanda Nyambane (exercise and nutrition) Alice Owiti top-scored for the while Ismael Nunamanga scored a side in the last quarter 26-23. In net- and Gladys Keyaga (chaperone).Nyanza-based outfit with eight goals consolation for the home team in ball, Kaya Tiwi fell 15-61 to Ugan- the 59th minute. da’s St Mary Kitende. The camp was established in 2013 through the support of the school board of management and Athletics Kenya (AK) Nyanza South chairman, Peter Angwenyi. “We are not resting on our laurels and that is why you are seeing these students in camp now. Most of them are motivated by our impressive per- formance in Nairobi and they also want to represent the country at the global stage next year,” said Principal Haron Onchong’a. Sinyolo Girls celebrate after crashing St. Cecilia Misikhu in the recent KSSA games /ENOS TECHE SCHOOLS/RUGBY Kakamega, Laiser Hill tipped to win 15s crown Upper Hill and BY AGNES MAKHANDIA / Kenya is set to retain final, Laiser will be seeking to turn tables on the Kangaru players the 15’s rugby title regardless of the outcome as western outfit. Laiser wrap up the event with battle for the champions Kakamega High School take on Laiser a match against Namilyango tomorrow before ball during a past Hill Academy today at the East Africa Secondary Kakamega take on the same team on Friday. In championship School Games in Gulu, Uganda. rugby 7s, Kenyan representatives recorded mixed results as the event entered Day 4 yesterday. /FILE Both teams have recorded 100 percent performances in the event, which is being played National champions Menengai defeated Dr. on round-robin format with champions Kakamega Obote edged Chavakali 3-0, faltering 14-21 against overwhelming hosts St Mary’s Kisubi 62-0 during Muhuri Muchiri and won 15-0 against Lango their fourth match yesterday. Laiser Hill, on the College. Chavakali beat Muhuri Muchiri 17-0 and other hand, made minced meat of Ntare from must win their remaining matches to kkep their Uganda, beating them 60-0 in their fourth match hopes of advancing to the next stage. as well. In girls’ volleyball, former champions Kwanthanze Both teams are yet to drop points and have a won 3-0 (25-6,25-22,257) against St Bridget game in hand after today’s match. While Kakamega while Cheptil overwhelmed Namugongo 3-0 (25- will be out to extend their good run against their 16,25-12,25-20). In the boys category, Malava won compatriots having beaten them in the national 3-1(25-20,18-25, 25-18, 27-25) against Buremba.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 45SPORTS INTERNATIONALFOOTBALL LIGUE 1 Neymar blasts Barca board following PSG home debut BY MATTHEW SMITH / Neymar has criticised the Barcelona board of directors after scoring on his home PSG debut fol- lowing his world record move. The Brazilian left the Nou Camp in a shock £198million move earlier this month, despite signing a contract extension last year and the best efforts of the club and his team mates. Now he has said Barca will not be competitive on the European stage unless changes are made at the top, and said the cur- rent situation makes him sad. Neymar said: “When I arrived, everything started well, but at Barcelona, there are directors that shouldn’t be there. I’m very sad with them.” “I had four very happy years there, but Barca deserve much better. I have a lot of friends there. I hope things get better for Barca and that they go back to being a team that can compete.” Barcelona are still trying to tie their biggest star, Lionel Messi, to a new contract - despite announcing he had signed in July - with the current deal set to end next summer. They are attempting to com- plete deals for Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele as they try to replace Neymar, while for- mer Tottenham Hotspur flop Paulinho has been brought in from the Chinese Super League. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain are trying to sign Kylian Mbappe on a loan deal before paying Monaco next summer to have the striker on permanent terms. PSG want to take Mbappe on loan with Lucas Moura going in the opposite direction for the current Ligue 1 season.PREMIER LEAGUE Manchester City PREMIER LEAGUE manager PepPep red-faced Guardiola hugs We must rotate to compete Fernandinho on two fronts, insists Klopp after thier match against Everton BY HARDIK VYAS / Liverpool must rotate their squad this sea- son if they are to sustain their challenge in both the Premierafter stalemate /REUTERS League and the Champions League, manager Juergen KloppCity boss Guardiola has said.left frustrated after ated the chances in the first half but to be a little bit lucky,” he said.missed chances in we did not finish them,” said Guar- That luck perhaps came with the Klopp made five changes to the starting lineup for Satur-draw with Everton diola. day’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, a game sandwiched in red card for Walker but Everton between two legs of their Champions League playoff againstBY SIMON EVANS/ It was a famil- “We created chances, before their faced relentless pressure from a City Hoffenheim. The German is taking nothing for granted despiteiar tale for Manchester City - waves goal, three or four... our amount of team down a man. Liverpool’s 2-1 lead over the Bundesliga side ahead of theirof attacks, relentless pressure but opportunities on target or close to return leg at Anfield.missed chances meant Pep Guar- target was good, we were there all “We scored the goal, of course Idiola’s side needed an 82nd minute the time but we never gave up. am disappointed now to be one-nil “We all have pressure and it’s a quick start always,” saidequaliser from Raheem Sterling to up, 11 against 10, but I think we did Klopp. “You need to be there immediately, deliver and all thatearn a 1-1 draw at home to Everton. “All you can do is try to create wrong thing in the second half, we stuff. “The difference this year is that it’s really hard, we all the chances. Maybe one day it will played too much long ball,” said the know a draw today, two points instead of four or six, it doesn’t In City’s defence, they had to play change. I think last season we were Dutchman. feel good but you can sort it.the entire second half with 10 men the team who made the most chanc-after full-back Kyle Walker was es,” added the former Barcelona and “It is a good point. I am happy, we “You can’t do this in a Champions League qualifier. Thisshown a red card on the stroke of Bayern Munich coach. worked hard for that point.” intensity is really hard, for both teams not just us, yes that’shalftime. very special and that’s why we made the changes today.” Everton manager Ronald Koeman Meanwhile, City have confirmed But while pleased with the spir- said despite the disappointment of £3.2m sale of midfielder Samir Nas- Substitutes Dejan Lovren, Emre Can and Mohamed Salahit his team showed, City’s Spanish conceding a late equaliser he was ri to Turkish Super Lig outfit An- are all expected to return to the starting lineup against Hof-coach could not disguise his frustra- pleased with a point from a difficult talyaspor, ending his six-year stay at fenheim tomorrow. Klopp said he will keep shuffling his packtion with his side’s failure to convert trip. Manchester City. during the European competition as long as the replacementstheir chances. continue to impress. “When you play at City it is always The France international touched “The second half we made a good tough, how they play, how they try down in Turkey on Sunday to discuss Liverpoolperformance, similar like last season to play but I think the gameplan was terms with the Super Lig side and he players led bywhen we played them here. We cre- perfect, we had a good defensive or- has now finalised his switch from the Sadio Mane and ganisation... it was really tough, we Etihad Stadium. manager Jurgen had good man-marking. But with Klopp celebrate the quality they have they will al- The Turkish side will pay all of during a recent ways create chances and you need midfielder Nasri’s wages, which match amounts to £10m over the course of his two-year contract. /REUTERS

46 THE-STAR.CO.KE Wednesday, August 23, 2017 SPORTS INTERNATIONAL PREMIER LEAGUE Alexis Sanchez PREMIER LEAGUE Sanchez duringarecent Martial tips United training session teammate Pogba /COURTESY to win Ballon d’Or is back Wenger reveals unsettled Chilean is in BY ADITI PRAKASH / Manchester contention to face Liverpool on Sunday United’s Paul Pogba is the world’s best midfield player and has the potential BY LAURIE WHITWELL / Arsene Wenger said he picked Nacho Anthony Martial to win the Ballon d’Or in the next five Wenger has revealed Alexis San- Monreal as the central defender shares a joke years, the Frenchman’s club and chez is in contention to start Ar- in his back-three system at Stoke with Paul Pogba national team mate Anthony Martial senal’s match against Liverpool because Rob Holding, left out has said. next weekend but warned the of the squad entirely, suffered a /COURTESY Chilean will need time to reach drop in confidence after the 4-3 Pogba, who rejoined United from his best form. win over Leicester. Juventus in 2016, scored five goals and provided four assists in 30 Premier Sanchez returned to full train- e Frenchman called for calm League appearances last campaign. ing last week after being out with after the result at the bet365 Sta- an abdominal injury, having not dium. e 24-year-old has started the played since his country’s Con- current season strongly with two federations Cup final against Ger- “Let’s not go overboard, we goals and an assist in the first two many on July 2. lost one game,” he said. “I can league matches and Martial believes understand that, but overall I be- his compatriot can reach the next level Arsenal missed the forward’s lieve there were a lot of positives and become the best footballer in the dynamism in the 1-0 defeat at as well because we created many world. Stoke as speculation over his chances. We had great domi- departure persists, even though nation and unfortunately we “Paul is very mentally strong and Wenger insists the 28-year-old is dropped three points.” he is very sure of himself,” Martial told staying. And the Arsenal manager United’s website (www.manutd.com). is ready to pick Sanchez at Anfield Meanwhile, Jack Wilshere’s “He is a big guy, he is very technical on on Sunday. hopes of reviving his Arsenal ca- the ball and he has lots of endurance. reer hit trouble on Monday night I would say he is probably the best “If all goes well through the when he was sent off in only his midfield player in the world.” week, he should be available to be second game back with the club. selected for the next game,” said “He is still young, too, so he has a Wenger, before adding a cave- e midfielder saw red for his lot to work on and he can get even at. “He has not played for a long part in a brawl during an Under better... If he continues to play and time. Look, we will prepare him 23 match against Manchester City improve like he is doing then I think well. He was out with a muscular at the Emirates Stadium - only his he is also going to win the Ballon d’Or strain and hopefully he will sur- second appearance back in Ar- award in the next five years.” vive the tests first before he comes senal colours following the frac- back.” tured leg he suffered in April. Martial, who has scored two goals in as many league games this season, “He’s not played now for six Wilshere took exception to also praised Pogba’s attributes off the weeks and it’s difficult to be at Matthew Smith’s late challenge in pitch and said the duo are targeting your best in the first game straight the centre of the pitch and pushed silverware at both domestic and away.” the City man in the chest, sending national tournaments. him falling to the ground. “We want to win a lot of trophies together at United, and we also want to win the World Cup with France,” the 21-year-old added. e United duo will be looking to extend their flying start to the campaign when the club host Leicester City at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 THE-STAR.CO.KE 47SPORTS INTERNATIONAL OPINION BY ADAM SHERGOLDConte’s food for thought after Spanish defender produced a timelyreminder of his class with match-winning display against Tottenham Juventus’ Alex Sandro and Tottenham’s Danny Rose / COURTESYALONSO SHOWS WHY CHELSEA WOULDBE SILLY TO SPEND £70M ON LEFT-BACKYou’ve enjoyed a very encouraging debut season with a big Don’t be surprised if the transfer talk now fades away. club. You’ve scored and created goals. You’ve been crucial Really Conte should already know this. When Alonso in the success of your manager’s tactical ideas because ofyour ability and versatility. arrived from Fiorentina a day before the 2016 summer window closed, it looked a strange signing and the early signs en you learn that your manager is scouting out players weren’t entirely convincing.in your position. Expensive, high-profile players. Players thatwill undoubtedly steal your place. How do you react? is was a guy who had failed to make the grade at Real Madrid, ending up instead at unglamorous Bolton and then Do you: a) throw a hissy fit, publicly sulk and go into your Fiorentina, via a few months on loan at Sunderland. He didn’tshell, allow the speculation to get into your head and see your have the pedigree of a Chelsea player.performances crumble? Or b) do what Marcos Alonso did forChelsea on Sunday? But once Conte made his well-documented switch to 3-4-3, the £24million the Blues paid for him quickly came to look If the Spaniard has been affected by speculation linking like a bargain.Chelsea with big money moves for Alex Sandro or Danny Rosein recent weeks, then you wouldn’t have known at Wembley. Conte had identified that Alonso possessed the stamina to operate in the demanding left wing-back position, a role that And frankly, after the masterclass Alonso produced against demands both defensive and offensive qualities.Tottenham, Antonio Conte should call off the search andRoman Abramovich should put away his chequebook. His stats from Chelsea’s title-winning season prove Alonso is a rare all-rounder. Six goals and three assists from 31 Sometimes you’re just better off with what you already matches, 24 chances created, a passing accuracy in the highhave and the case for spending tens of millions on a player to seventies, 170 duels won and 146 recoveries of the ball.replace Alonso was dented the moment his stunning 25-yardfree-kick rippled the net. Since securing his place in the team at the start of last season, Alonso has now scored eight goals for Chelsea - more And it was practically demolished when he popped up to than any other defender in the Premier League.score an 88th-minute winner that ridiculed talk Chelsea are incrisis. Of course those goals stole the headlines, but Alonso’s His spectacular free-kick on Sunday was one of the betterall-round performance was outstanding. As they usually are. ones, but also impressive was the way Alonso was willing to push forward in the 88th-minute when many teams would Alonso had more touches than any of his team-mates, have closed ranks.won all but one of his duels with Spurs players, recoveredpossession five times for his team and made six important In a summer in which we have gawped at the transfer feesclearances. around Europe, perhaps Chelsea grabbed football’s last true bargain when they bought Alonso for ‘just’ £24m. Combine those statistics with the two goals and you havean all-round excellent performance that was essential in a You certainly now question whether there is any sensemuch-needed Chelsea display of fight and resolve. in paying Juventus £70m for Alex Sandro or trying to prise Rose from London rivals Tottenham. Would either represent It was the perfect time and the ideal stage for Alonso to an upgrade on Alonso? On the evidence of Sunday, almostprove to Conte that he is an indispensable part of his line-up. certainly not.

3rd Floor, Lion Place, ATHLETICSWaiyaki Way (A104)Nairobi, Kenya KIYENG+254 20 4244000 LEADS TOP STARS TO More Sport ZURICH on our MEETING website.Scan this quick PAGE 43 response code using your smartphone.WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017Boys fired upBOXINGCOACHCONFIDENTHISCHARGESWILLDELIVERINHAMBURGKenyan boxers upbeat as they seek glory at World Championships SAMSON ATEKA Ulinzi’s Stephene FOOTBALL @samson ateka Waruru (R) battles Nzoia’s Ulinzi Stars beatThe three-man boxing team to the Edwin Wafula Chemelil to halt2017 AIBA World Boxing Champi- in recent match win-less streakonships landed in Hamburg, Ger-many on Monday bubbling with /FILE MESHACK KISENGE / The 2010 Kenyanconfidence. Premier League champions Ulinzi with semi-finals starting on August associated with an event which Stars beat Chemelil Sugar 1-0 to Captain Nick Okoth and head 31 to September 1. Finals will be has previously featured legendary end their win-less streak which hadcoach George Munuhe exuded con- held on September 2. names such as Muhammad Ali, Joe stretched to three matches.fidence that the boys will perform Frazier, Wladimir Klitschko andwell but hopes the official draw to After a challenging qualifica- Teofilo Stevenson who began and The soldiers, playing before homebe conducted at the Town Hall in tion path via the five Continen- shaped their careers with AIBA. crowd pinned the millers to a narrowHamburg tomorrow, will favour tal Championships, only the very win courtesy of Daniel Waweru’s firstthem. best boxers, including 18 Rio 2016 Only 10 gold medals will be at half penalty. Waweru, who had been Olympic medalists, made slots to stake in respective weight classes. named in Harambee Stars squad “Since the system of continen- the global extravaganza. Only one Kenyan Steve Muchoki before Ulinzi withdrew for the Fifatal qualification was introduced has won a gold at the prestigious friendlies struck from the spot to aidthere are no more easy matches,” Speaking from Hamburg, championships in the late 70s. his side to move two places high onsaid Okoth. “All boxers made it at Munuhe said they are proud to be the standings.continental level and so we expectvery tough preliminary matches. Having suffered double loss of 2-1But sometimes the draws can be and 1-0 to Nzoia Sugar and a disap-tricky especially when paired with pointing 1-0 loss to Nakumatt, Benja-an Olympic or world champion so min Nyangweso ended the poor runit’s wait and see kind of situation.” before taking his side for this week- end’s East Africa Military Games in He added: “But going by what Bujumbura, Burundi.we saw in the Congo, Brazzavillequalifiers and the team’s training The win for the soldiers catapult-in Nairobi, we feel confident and ed them to fourth position with 32ready to take on the rest of the points, seven shy of league toppersworld.” Gor Mahia who play Posta Rangers today. Chemelil, who laboured in Okoth returns to the global are- vain for an equaliser remained gluedna for the second time while mid- to their 11th rank with 24 points.dleweight John Kyalo and lightflyweight Shaffi Bakari, will be Meanwhile, the Premier Leaguemaking their debut at senior level. match between AFC Leopards and Tusker FC initially planned for Moi Kyalo lost in the preliminary Stadium, Karasani has been movedround of the World Youth Champi- to Nyayo National Stadium.onships in Romania in 2012 whileShaffi is a member of the team The encounter, according to sourc-which participated in the 2011 es has been moved to allow prepa-Commonwealth Youth Champion- ration for inauguration of Presidentship in the Isle of Man. Uhuru Kenyatta after the recent gen- eral elections. “We landed here safely and havesince enjoyed the good summer Kenyan boxer Edition 3063weather and training facilities and Nick Okothit’s all good,” said Munuhe who is during a pastbeing assisted by AIBA star three championshipcoach Mike Musine from Mombasa. /FILE The 2017 edition of the AIBAWorld Championships will start onFriday, featuring 280 best boxers.The Hamburg 2017 extravaganzawill no doubt be one of the biggestsporting events of the summer. Preliminary round starts Sat-urday through to Monday, pavingway for quarter finals on August29. August 30 will be a rest day