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>>> Feuding KRU pressing 7s self-destruct button
Just a day after Muthee dispatched a lengthy appreciation message to those involved in the 19th Safaricom Sevens won by invitational side, Welsh Warriors, his Secretary General Eddie Omondi fired another statement disowning the chairman’s proclamation saying it was not the decision of the Board.
“As the Hon. Secretary of the Kenya Rugby Union, I wish to clarify that the Board of the Union has not met or deliberated any matter related to the 2014 Safaricom Sevens. As such the statement issued by the Chairman, is made in his individual capacity and not on behalf of the Board.
“The Board of the Union shall duly issue a statement once it has met over the matter,” Omondi asserted.
Muthee’s earlier statement read in part; “ At the conclusion of a great 19th Safaricom Sevens, on behalf of KRU I would like to express my gratitude to the Organising Committee that worked tirelessly, often round the clock for days prior and during the tournament.
“There were hundreds of volunteers who dedicated themselves to an excellent job. Special commendation goes to persons who directed the operations.”
The two contradicting sentiments coming from the Union’s top officials brought to the fore simmering undercurrents thus far confined in Ngong Road headquarters hot in the heels of a fortnight-long strike by seasoned national sevens team player throwing preparations for ‘Operation Rio’ in disarray.
The aggrieved regulars, 18 in total are opposed to the Union’s move of adjusting their terms of engagement to performance contracts but in light of Tuesday’s development, it is difficult to tell whether the entire or part of the governing body is involved in the impasse.
“We have very many superstars in our team but they must show leadership and be good examples to upcoming players. They should be tolerant and be there to entertain but should not be in the front leading revolt.
“We must go for the performance contract, it doesn’t matter whether it’s the technical bench everybody must be ready to face scrutiny. Issues of indiscipline will not be tolerated in any circles of cause I always advocate for dialog between squads, management and technical bench but nobody should negotiate holding a trigger,” Muthee stated regarding on the players on strike.
Their absence was felt at Safari Sevens where the three Kenyan teams, Shujaa, Moran and Simba Saba that featured new faces failed to hit the heights on home soil with the former surrendering the Main Cup title to settle for the Plate.
KRU dramatically axed the 18 dissenters who were led by vice captain and the country’s record try scorer Collins Injera last Wednesday after they declined to accent to the new contracts.
Fly half Biko Adema, Patrice Agunda, Horace Otieno, Oscar Ouma, Philip Wamae, Dan Sikuta, Dennis Ombachi, Billy Odhiambo, Michael Agevi, Tony Owuor, Michael Wanjala, Felix Ayange, Oscar Ayodi, Eden Agero, Sammy Oliech and Lavin Asego complete the list.
Barring a last minute change they are also in line to be omitted when national head coach Paul Treu names his squad Wednesday for the 2014-15 HSBC Sevens World Series opener in Gold Coast, a day before they depart for a five-day camp in South Africa after declining to apply for visas.
But is Kenya ready to do without the seasoned players? And is this the right time for the technical bench to take risk in fielding in-experienced players when the team is targeting a top four finish in this season’s IRB World Series to clinch automatic qualification for 2016 Olympics?
“Everything is always a risk and there is no guarantee if we do take our most experienced players we will win the tournament so the odds are exactly the same, every person in this life wants opportunity and now we are opening the door,” Treu who is on the spotlight this season after setting qualifying for the Summer Games as his aim declared in an attempt to tow the official line.
It has not been lost on the rugby fraternity that a similar tiff between the players and KRU over contracts also manifested itself two years ago under his predecessor, Briton Mike Friday, but the then technical boss managed to diffuse the situation on the hush at Ngong Road, without the theatre of the absurd playing out in public domain as is the case now.
“Out of the respect we have for the lovers of rugby in this county and beyond, we had chosen to keep quiet as we tried to sort the issues we had raised behind the scenes.
“Senior players met the team management, and raised the issues such as contract cancellation without prior notice, delayed August salaries, medical cover/Player welfare, retainer for the new players called up to the team and end of year bonus deductions,” part of a statement signed by the axed players stated as they sought to clear the air on what they suggested was a smear campaign against them by Union boss (es).
It continued; “We have never refused to talk and discuss with the technical bench or the KRU. We feel that we have not been unreasonable with whatever issues we have raised. We are not rogues, rebels or superstars.
“For most of us rugby has been part of our lives and played a big role in being role models in society and not forgetting the amazing support of the 40M+ over the years in good and bad times.”
Kayange neglected
Veteran and former skipper Humphrey Kayange who co-signed the player’s response was technically abandoned after fracturing his ankle during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last month against New Zealand.
With the blame game going on between KRU and National Olympics Committee of Kenya, it took the intervention of State through Commissioner of Sports Gordon Oluoch, earlier September to promise the Government will refund him the money he spent on surgery in South Africa.
“I have asked for more details from the insurance company that was supposed to cater for him and know the nature before refunding him that’s if he used his money.
“It’s unfortunate if he used his own money. I can’t blame Nock before I know exactly what transpired,” Oluoch said at the time.
The inspirational player will miss the opening three rounds of this season’s IRB World Sevens after being sidelined until February next year.
‘Culture of rugby’ at Safaricom 7s diminishing
On a positive note the three day tournament gave young players like Alex Olaba, Billy Isabwa, KCB’s Jacob Ojeey and Homeboyz duo of Bush Mwale and Augustine Lugonzo a chance to shine and gain valuable experience as the hastily assembled Morans who came to being days ahead of the event after a British side pulled out sparkled.
However, the three-day event failed to ignite the rugby faithful who have patronised it to the rafters in years gone by shied away making the 60,000-seater Kasarani Stadium resemble a ghost town especially on the last day when official figures pegged attendances at 20,000.
They accused KRU of giving title sponsors Safaricom, who are nonetheless much welcome to the event, too much leeway in dictating the organisation of the event, the decision to take it to the facility they have taken under their wing a key sticking point particularly with IRB observers in the country to inspect the viability of Kenya hosting a HSBC World Series round.
The detachment between the fans and the sponsors was also experienced in other rounds of the local domestic circuit also backed by the giant integrated communications services provider.
Many lovers of the game felt the ‘culture of rugby’ that combines the game and fun is dying slowly especially as differences between Safaricom and fellow prime sponsors; beer manufacturers, East Africa Breweries Limited, played out in Kasarani with the early closure of the event on Sunday way before the alleged stipulated 9:30pm, locking out a planned after party on ‘security grounds’.
Attendances have sharply dropped since organisers, at the behest of the title sponsors, shifted the event from its RFUEA traditional venue along Ngong Road to Nairobi’s Nyayo Stadium in 2011 and 12 with the worst numbers witnessed at this year’s event but Muthee attempted to save face.
“We thank thousands of supporters who came to the Safaricom “Home of Heroes” Stadium. The 60,000 capacity venue affords plenty of comfort.
“The roughly 35,000 fans on Saturday and almost 20,000 on Sunday may have looked to be in a half-empty or half-full, whichever way you look at it, stadium. Those were comparable crowds to attendances in Gold Coast, Dubai, South Africa, Wellington, Edinburgh, Las Vegas and certainly bigger than in Tokyo and Moscow at the World Cup last year.
“The only bigger attendances are in Twickenham and Hong Kong. We thank our spectators for an electrifying atmosphere at the Safaricom Stadium, especially on Saturday, supporting the local teams and appreciating the visitors from the bottom of their hearts.”
The intrigues, accusations and counter-accusations between the involved parties do not provide a conducive environment for ‘Operation Rio’ to be actualised as the ongoing saga continues to dominate the build up to Gold Coast and the longer it runs, Kenya can forget about their celebrated sevens team packing their bags to Brazil.
Feuding KRU pressing 7s self-destruct button
>>> Senators support Bill on MCA privileges
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – Members of County Assemblies could soon enjoy similar privileges to Members of Parliament after the County Assemblies Powers and Privileges Bill went through the second reading in the Senate Tuesday afternoon. The Bill seeks to give Members of the County Assemblies leverage with fellow legislators by giving them immunity from […]
Senators support Bill on MCA privileges
>>> Kenyan driver killed in grisly road accident in US
>> A Kenyan truck driver has been killed in a road accident in Scituate, Rhode Island, after losing control of his eighteen wheeler truck.
Kenyan driver killed in grisly road accident in US
>>> ICC judge orders Uhuru Kenyatta to appear in person
>> International Criminal Court trial chamber has ordered President Uhuru Kenyatta to appear before it in person on October 8 at a status conference.
ICC judge orders Uhuru Kenyatta to appear in person
>>> Teachers union optimistic after talks with TSC
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has reported that the meeting they held with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on Tuesday bodes well for uninterrupted learning in public schools. KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion told Capital FM News that the meeting was, “good,” and that negotiations would continue on […]
Teachers union optimistic after talks with TSC
>>> ICC judges direct Uhuru to be in court on Oct 8
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – President Uhuru Kenyatta has been directed to be present at the International Criminal Court on October 8 after judges rejected his lawyers’ request for excusal or deferment of the scheduled status conference.
ICC judges direct Uhuru to be in court on Oct 8
>>> Man who caned Raila seeks forgiveness
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – The man who caned former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at a public meeting in Kwale on Monday has pleaded for forgiveness. The 40 year-old farm hand identified as Lengo Mzomba made the plea before Kwale Resident Magistrate Christine Njagi on Tuesday as he was charged with creating a disturbance and […]
Man who caned Raila seeks forgiveness
>>> Cabinet Secretaries worry over MPs’ question time
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 -Time management has emerged as one of the major issue Cabinet Secretaries say will affect their work now that they are required to appear before the National Assembly to answer questions. The Cabinet Secretaries who held a meeting with MPs at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday say it will likely be a […]
Cabinet Secretaries worry over MPs’ question time
>>> Kenya: Reporting date for police recruits postponed
Police recruits will have to wait longer before reporting to respective training colleges.
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Kenya: Reporting date for police recruits postponed
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>>> Motorist who killed cyclist with Fidel Odinga's car was drunk - Police
>> Police say a Nairobi motorist who hit and killed a cyclist while driving a vehicle belonging to Raila Odinga's son, Fidel, was under the influence of alcohol.
Motorist who killed cyclist with Fidel Odinga's car was drunk - Police
>>> DHL launches parcel-copter for faster delivery
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – DHL is set to launch a unique pilot project that will, for the first time worldwide, ensure urgent delivery of medication and other highly time sensitive goods delivered to customers by an unmanned aircraft dubbed the DHL parcel-copter. The ground breaking project is a first in Europe and represents the […]
DHL launches parcel-copter for faster delivery
>>> United eye midweek friendlies to fill CL gap
The Red Devils have just one midweek fixture scheduled before the turn of the year following their early exit in the Capital One Cup after losing to MK Dons in the second round.
Their failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League or Europa League under former boss David Moyes means that Louis van Gaal’s side will also play just three times in midweek for the first three months of 2015.
One solution to the fixture void could see United travelling abroad to feature in lucrative friendlies, with the Middle East mooted as a destination, where they would attract much commercial interest following the recent arrivals of star duo Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao.
Commenting on the idea, United managing director Richard Arnold told The Associated Press: “That’s something we continue to look at, as always making sure that the preparations we do on the pitch come first.
“For many years of our [pre-season] international tours, there is a plan to ensure we get that team building that goes together with getting the team all together in one place. That’s something that’s being looked at with regards to the future [friendlies] with [coach] Louis [Van Gaal].”
The Dutch tactician voiced his dissatisfaction of the club’s pre-season tour to the United States as an obligation to sponsors shortly after his appointment, but Arnold foresees no issues with Van Gaal on this front.
He added: “I can only speak positively of my experience with the manager in terms of his understanding of what’s required to get a first-class team onto the pitch and also what’s required for running a club of our magnitude.
“We have a fantastic partnership in terms of our work off the pitch and I’m very appreciative of the support we have had from him.”
United eye midweek friendlies to fill CL gap
>>> Kenya moves to lower middle income status
NAIROBI Kenya Sept 30 – Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has risen by 25 percent to Sh4.76 trillion following the government’s rebasing (new formula to calculate GDP) of the economy from the previous Sh3.8 trillion (which was rebased in 2001). The rebasing lifts average per capita income in Kenya to USD 1,246 (Sh111.26), effectively meaning […]
Kenya moves to lower middle income status
>>> Wenger says new Giroud deal ‘done’
Giroud was reported to have been signed a new deal with the Gunners, but Wenger said on Tuesday that everything was in place barring the formalities.
When asked about the situation with Giroud – currently out injured with an ankle problem – Wenger said: “It is done”.
Wenger added: “We want stability and to keep the core of our team together. Giroud is an important player here.
“It is agreed. When it is completely done, we will announce it.”
Wenger, speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Galatasaray, also had a fitness update on Mikel Arteta and Aaron Ramsey.
The former has a calf problem and the latter a hamstring strain, and they are expected to miss four weeks each.
“To be generous with time, four weeks. If all goes well, three. Arteta is the same, maybe a bit quicker. It will be after the international break,” he said.
Jack Wilshere trained despite hurting his ankle against Tottenham at the weekend, while Theo Walcott is due to return to training next week after the knee injury which ruled him out of the World Cup.
Wenger says new Giroud deal ‘done’
>>> Kenya: Colonel Obonyo replaces Wesonga as new KDF spokesman
Ministry of Defence on Tuesday announced Colonel David Obonyo as the new spokesman for the Kenya Defence Forces replacing Colonel c.
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Kenya: Colonel Obonyo replaces Wesonga as new KDF spokesman
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>>> Nearly half of world’s elderly lack pension: ILO
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sep 30 – Nearly half of the world’s elderly receive no pension, while many of those who do receive too little and are widely seeing their benefits slashed, the International Labour Organization said Tuesday. Only 48 percent of people over retirement age worldwide receive a pension, the UN’s labour agency said in a […]
Nearly half of world’s elderly lack pension: ILO
>>> Secret lives: An evening in a Ugandan gay bar
>> On Sunday the venue becomes a haven for Uganda's gay community who meet here to drink, dance and more
Secret lives: An evening in a Ugandan gay bar
>>> Kenya: World Bank: 4 in 10 Kenyans live below poverty line
The World Bank Kenya office has said 4 in 10 Kenyans live below poverty line earning less than a dollar a day.
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Kenya: World Bank: 4 in 10 Kenyans live below poverty line
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>>> Embu Speaker to face contempt charges over Wambora's impeachment
>> Mr Mate and Mr Kauma had moved to the Court of Appeal challenging their summons by the Kerugoya High Court judges Cecilia Githua, Hedwig Ong’udi and Boaz Olao for contempt of court
Embu Speaker to face contempt charges over Wambora's impeachment
>>> ICC witness says Raila warned of bloodbath in 2007
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – The 25th witness in the International Criminal Court (ICC) trial against Deputy President William Ruto and Joshua arap Sang says he heard former premier Raila Odinga warn people on two separate occasions that there would be a bloodbath if his Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party lost the 2007 General Election. […]
ICC witness says Raila warned of bloodbath in 2007
>>> Senators reject dissolution of Makueni Assembly
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – The Senate intends to conduct a probe on the Makueni conflict pitting the Governor and Members of the County Assembly in a bid to find a solution to the ongoing crisis. The probe to be held between October 14 and 16 will see Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana appear before the […]
Senators reject dissolution of Makueni Assembly
>>> Senate launches inquiry over Makueni County row
>> The Senate Committee on Devolved Government, chaired by Elgeyo-Marakwet Kipchumba Murkomen, has commenced investigations in a bid to save the county from descending into further trouble.
Senate launches inquiry over Makueni County row
>>> Kaimenyi asks CUE to develop criteria for varsity rankings
>> Prof Kaimenyi said that the ranking would promote fair and realistic competition among our universities and eventually improve the quality of academic programmes that they offer.
Kaimenyi asks CUE to develop criteria for varsity rankings
>>> David Kimaiyo issues gag order to police heads
>> Inspector General of Police has prohibited county and divisional police heads from issuing any information to journalists outside the scene of crime.
David Kimaiyo issues gag order to police heads
>>> Kenya: High Court quashes sacking of senior police officer
The High Court has quashed a decision by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) vetting panel to sack the Administration Police Senior Staff College Commandant Eusebia Laibuta.
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Kenya: High Court quashes sacking of senior police officer
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>>> US and Afghanistan poised to sign security pact
KABUL, Sep 30 – Afghanistan will on Tuesday sign a long-delayed security deal to allow some US troops to stay in the country next year, signalling that newly inaugurated President Ashraf Ghani intends to repair frayed ties with Washington. Hamid Karzai, who stepped down as president on Monday, refused to sign the deal in a […]
US and Afghanistan poised to sign security pact
>>> World: Trade unions clamour for free movement of workers within EAC
Trade unions in the region have called for enabling of workers to move freely and reside within East Africa Community states in a bid to address unemployment.
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World: Trade unions clamour for free movement of workers within EAC
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>>> The Nokia Lumia 630: Affordable, stable and beautiful
The Lumia range is of phones is coming of age owing largely to the wide range of devices Nokia has churned over the last year. From the low-priced Lumia 510 to top of the range 1020, Lumia is offering consumers with choice as well as adding more users to the Windows Phone OS. The Lumia […]
The Nokia Lumia 630: Affordable, stable and beautiful
>>> ‘CY’ Leung: Hong Kong’s embattled leader
HONG KONG, Sep 30 – Facing calls for his resignation, embattled Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying has become a lightning rod for public anger as the city of seven million faces its worst political crisis since the 1997 handover. Born in 1954, Leung the 60 year old son of a policeman has remained defiant […]
‘CY’ Leung: Hong Kong’s embattled leader
>>> Okomo-Okello appointed to Barclays Africa Group board
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – Barclays Africa Group Limited (BAGL) has appointed Francis Okomo-Okello to its board as an independent non-executive director with effect from October 1, 2014. Okomo-Okello is the chairman of the board of Barclays Bank of Kenya, the largest Barclays business on the continent outside of South Africa. He is a business […]
Okomo-Okello appointed to Barclays Africa Group board
>>> PS asks headteachers to follow rules over free school funds
>> The school heads have been asked to acknowledge receipt of the funds received in writing by issuing school official receipts for both tuition and operational accounts to the Principal Secretary for Education before the next disbursement.
PS asks headteachers to follow rules over free school funds
>>> Hull skipper imposter fools model to get baby
The wannabe glamour model, who rose to fame after undergoing a £4,800 breast enlargement on the NHS, claims she was ‘manipulated’ into having a relationship with a man who pretended to be the 29-year-old centre back.
Just hours before going into labour, the 24-year-old told her 55,000 Twitter followers she had been ‘physically fooled’ by the imposter – despite searching images of the player on Google when she was warned the man could be a fraud.
There is no suggestion that Davies, who captained Hull in their 4-2 defeat by Manchester City on Saturday, has had any involvement with the model, and he will likely be baffled by the news.
The imposter made contact with Cunningham last April and sent her a photo of Davies, which he had taken from the internet, claiming to be the defender.
The imposter sent Cunningham a photo of the centre back (left) from the internet and claimed to be him
“I feel physically fooled by him and had sex with someone who claimed to be someone he wasn’t.
She went on to explain in a further tweet that the couple were not in a ‘full-blown relationship’ which is how he managed to keep up the guise, adding: “I know I’m not that clever”.
Davies who signed for the Tigers from Birmingham last year, lives with his girlfriend Laura Dearn, 25.
Hull City declined to comment on the revelation.
-Daily Mail
Hull skipper imposter fools model to get baby
>>> UK eases travel restrictions to parts of Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – The United Kingdom has relaxed its travel advisory for Nairobi, but maintained a warning for non-essential travel to Eastleigh. In a statement, the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office says relaxing of the travel warning for Nairobi brings it into line with travel advice for comparable cities worldwide. The statement further […]
UK eases travel restrictions to parts of Nairobi
>>> Tiote: No problem with 2 wives and a mistress
Cheick Tiote, who earns £45,000 (Ksh 6,544,568.91) a week playing for Newcastle United, reportedly wed Laeticia Doukrou in a traditional ceremony this month, despite already being married to first wife Madah, 25.
The 28-year-old midfielder, who currently lives with Madah and their two children in a £1.5million mansion in Ponteland near Newcastle, also has a one-year-old child with mistress Nikki Mpofu.
His agent today confirmed reports he had got married for a second time.
Jean Musampa said: ‘I can say that he did get married and that it is his second marriage.
“This is nothing unusual. He is a Muslim.”
The footballer, who can have four wives under Islamic law, is also said to have insisted to friends that having several partners is commonplace in his native Ivory Coast.
A source told The Sun: “He doesn’t see a problem with having two wives.
“It’s perfectly acceptable in his culture. He doesn’t see he has done anything wrong and doesn’t know what the fuss is all about.”
It is reported that his 33-year-old Zimbabwean mistress Ms Mpofu recently ended her three-year affair with the footballer after he allegedly promised to make her his wife.
The Sun reported that she was ‘comfortable’ with him being married but decided to call the relationship off because he ‘used me like a mop’.
She was pictured earlier this week leaving a Waitrose store in Ponteland, Newcastle, with her and Tiote’s son Rafael.
Tiote was spotted a day earlier leaving his home in the same village with his first wife Madah, who is said to have forgiven him for marrying another woman.
Newcastle United was not available for comment.
Tiote received interest from Lokomotiv Moscow during the summer and was thought to be keen on a move to Russia.
In Senegal it was reported that nearly 47 per cent of marriages feature multiple women.
South African President Jacob Zuma has four wives and is a vocal supporter of polygamy.
It is legal in South Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Morocco and Malaysia. In Iran and Libya it is legal with the written consent of the first wife. In other places it is illegal but the law is rarely, if ever, enforced.
Some anthropologists believe that polygamy has been the norm throughout human history. In 2003, New Scientist magazine reported that, until 10,000 years ago, most children were fathered by a comparatively small number of men.
Polygamous marriages may not be performed in the United Kingdom, and if a polygamous marriage is performed, the already-married person may be guilty of the crime of bigamy.
Polygamous marriages legally performed in another country where the law allows it are not recognised for pension, immigration or citizenship purposes in the UK.
It has been estimated that there are as many as 20,000 polygamous Muslim marriages in the UK.
Newcastle United player Cheick Tiote arrives at court for fraud…
In October 2013 Tiote was lucky to avoid prison after admitting to possessing a fake driving licence, for which he was given a seven-month suspended sentence and 180 hours of unpaid community work.
Judge James Goss said Tiote, 27, avoided jail only because he pleaded guilty and added: “I have no doubt that, using your considerable talent, you will be able to assist others in the community by encouraging them and passing on your skills that way.”
The Ivorian had to be called back to court after prosecutors forgot he should have been banned from driving after accumulating 12 points.
-By DailyMail
Tiote: No problem with 2 wives and a mistress
>>> Man who hit Raila in Kwale due in court
KWALE, Kenya, Sep 30 – The man who attacked CORD leader Raila Odinga in Kwale on Monday was due to be arraigned in court on Tuesday afternoon. The man in his 40s was arrested Tuesday morning and was being detained at the Kinango police station, according to area deputy County Commissioner Moses Ivuto. He was […]
Man who hit Raila in Kwale due in court
>>> Mexico probes disappearance of 57 students
Mexico, Sept 30 – Mexican prosecutors were investigating whether local police officers were involved in the disappearance of 57 students who vanished after deadly incidents in the southern state of Guerrero. Inaky Blanco Cabrera, the state’s chief prosecutor, said the military and state police have been searching for the students — on the ground and […]
Mexico probes disappearance of 57 students
>>> Kenya: Summary of Kenya's Supreme Court judgement on digital migration
The Supreme Court spared Kenyan television viewers the agony of automatic switch off from analogue to digital systems and ordered the Communication Authority to hold dialogue with the Standard group, Royal Media Services and Nation Media Group to resolve wrangling over the shift.
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Kenya: Summary of Kenya's Supreme Court judgement on digital migration
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>>> Kenya: IPOA wants police officer to face manslaughter charges for shooting dead Kwale girl
The Director of Public Prosecution has directed the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to submit its investigations file into the Kwale shooting that left a 14 year old girl dead, by October 3 for action.
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Kenya: IPOA wants police officer to face manslaughter charges for shooting dead Kwale girl
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>>> World: White House intruder 'raced through several rooms before being apprehended'
The man who sparked a major security alert after scaling a fence and running in to the White House penetrated further into the building than previously thought, it has emerged.
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World: White House intruder 'raced through several rooms before being apprehended'
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>>> Angelina Jolie buys Sh290 million watch for Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie has given Brad Pitt a rare £2 million watch as a wedding present.
The ‘Maleficent’ actress has splashed out on the expensive gift – a 1952 Patek Philippe platinum chronometer – which has been inscribed with the words “To Roly from Nessa”, a reference to the characters the couple play in ‘By The Sea’.
The two stars – who tied the knot last month – are currently filming the new movie in Malta and George Farrugia, 57, who runs Dolindo Jewellers on the neighbouring island of Gozo has opened up about the “rare” and “valuable” present.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “I did inscribe the watch, it was for Brad and it was a rare one.
“Oh yes, it was very valuable. I wasn’t nervous about the inscription because I knew I could do the work perfectly.”
Meanwhile, Brad has admitted he is “slowing down” his film career so he can spend more time with his wife and their children – Maddox, 13, Pax, 10, Zahara, nine, Shiloh, eight, and six-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox with Angelina – “before they’re grown up”.
He recently said: “I’ve been slowing down for a while now. And slowly transitioning to other things.
“And, truthfully, I do want to spend more time with my kids before they’re grown up and gone.”
Angelina Jolie buys Sh290 million watch for Brad Pitt
>>> A guide to rocking sneakers
Sneakers are the new strappy sandals, ladies.
Well, not exactly. But it’s undeniable that sneakers have made their mark round the fashion world. We put together five simple rules to guide you if you’re looking to sneak a couple of sneakers into your shoe collection.
Rule #1: Trench coats are like an escalator, they’ll always take your look to the next level. Pair your sneaks with a trench for a put together feel.
Rule #2: Pair your sneaks with an unexpected romantic dress and bring some sexy back. You can thank us later!
Rule #3: Boyfriend jeans have never had a more perfect match.
Rule #4: Bring out your short dresses and pair them with sneakers for a more laid back take to your outfit.
Rule #5: For the lovers of all things chic, pair your white sneaks with a white blazer.
A guide to rocking sneakers
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