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GSU and Keya Prisons stars as Mombasa Prisons stumble in KVF season opener

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Wyclif Okumu
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GSU and KDF men's teams in action during the Kenya Volleyball Federation KVF challenge trophy finals at the Kamkunji grounds in Nyeri Coutny on Sunday. PHOTO: COURTESY.

Nyeri, KENYA: General Service Unit GSU and Kenya Prisons men and women’s teams respectively carried the day as the curtain of the Kenya Volleyball Federation KVF season opener came down at the Kamkunji Grounds in Nyeri County on Sunday.

The GSU team won men’s challenge trophy by edging counterparts Kenya Defense Force KDF 3-1 (25-18, 24-26, 27-25, 25-23) in a nail biting final which saw both sides stretched to the limit before the former emerged the victor.

KDF eliminated Forest Rangers in the first men’s semis with a 3-0 (25-12, 25-10, 25-18) victory, while GSU stunned a rejuvenated Mombasa Prisons side by straight sets of 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-17) in the other semis.

Despite losing 3-0 (25-23, 35-18, 25-18) to GSU in their first match, Mombasa Prisons regrouped to earn semis slot only to stumble at the hands of GSU.

Elsewhere, Kenya Prisons claimed women’s title by overcoming Bankers KCB 3-2 (22-25, 25-17, 25-17, 19-265, 15-6) in a hard fought finals which had to be decided in the fifth set after both sides were tied 2-2 in the first four sets.

Dramas as billionaire socialite exposed over sh. 2000 “debt”

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Nina Njeru
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Billionaire Nairobi diaries socialite Lisa Martinez was over the weekend exposed by a lady who claims to have worked for her  over non payment of sh. 2000.

Martinez was exposed on the infamous Buyer Beware Kenya Facebook group whose members are notorious for pushing those who default on debts with the slogan:

‘Dawa ya deni ni kulipa’ (Debt can only be solved by repayment).

The lady by the user name Shii Charles, claims she worked for Martinez  last month and her calls to claim her payment from Martinez have gone unanswered.

However, Martinez has come out to claim that  the lady is lying as she worked for her cousin and not her and she only helped the lady secure  employment.

Martinez shot into the limelight after posting photos of herself flaunting her cash and later post screenshots claiming Jaguar borrowed money from her, which he refused to payback.

Lisa Martinez.
Lisa Martinez.

She was cast on Season 5 of Nairobi Diaries last month.

 

Drought situation in Kilifi associated with killing of elders in the area

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David Ngumbao
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Kilifi, KENYA: The ongoing drought in Kilifi County has been associated with the killings of elderly people and evil deeds in the area, this is according to the elders.

Speaking during a public baraza on the current drought  situation, the elders  in Ganze Sub-county have attributed the killings of elderly people on witchcraft allegations; to the abnormal drought being witnessed in the area.

Chengo Karisa, one of the elders said he has never seen or experienced such drought in his entire life that has dried up perennial rivers such as River Rare.

He said the drying up of rivers and dams that have ever existed and serving the people is a sign of curse from God following the evil deeds people have turned to.

“At this age of mine I have never experienced such drought that has killed hundreds of thousands of animals and dried up all water sources,” said Karisa.

“This is a sign of curse from God and we elderly and the county government of Kilifi should come together in prayers to salvage our county from this drought that has brought about hunger,” he added.

He said the elderly people in Ganze sub-county have begun consultations with religious leaders to carry out mass prayers for the entire county.

Kilifi county governor Amason Kingi said the situation is tight in the area and vowed to help the residents with relief from his government.

He said in Matomane that his government will provide the residents’ with relief food until the time when rain falls.

“The situation is really bad in some parts of this county due to drought and we have to take action to make sure our people do not suffer from the looming hunger,” said Kingi.

“My government will ensure to give out relief food to the people of this county until rain season when our people will be reaping some harvests,” added Kingi.

Kenya beat Samoa to lift Challenge Trophy

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Wyclif Okumu
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Kenya's Rugby Sevens team Shujaa celebrate after winning the Challenge Trophy during the third leg of the series held in Wellington, New Zealand in January. PHOTO: COURTESY.

Las Vegas, USA: Kenya’s Rugby Sevens team Shujaa won the Las Vegas Challenge Trophy by coasting past Samoa 24-14 in the finals played on Monday morning in USA.

All-time leading try scorer Collins Injera touched down with Sammy Oliech, converting to give Shujaa a 7-0 first half lead, before Andrew Amonde bagged a brace after the restart to seal the victory.

Kenya dropped to the Challenge Trophy after finishing third in Group C where they lost 24-7 to New Zealand before drawing with Argentina 14-14 and later tamed Russia 12-10.

They would then beat Chile 21-19 followed by a 14-7 success over France in the Challenge semis to book a date with Samoa whom they overcame in the finals.

The Innocent Simiyu coached side now diverts its focus to the sixth leg of the series slated for Vancouver Canada next weekend where it has been pooled against bigwigs England and South Africa in group A.

Joho asema hamwogopi Omar Sarai katika mchujo wa pamoja

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George Otieno
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Mombasa,KENYA:Gavana wa Mombasa- Ali Hassan Joho amesema yuko tayari kwa uchaguzi wa mchujo iwapo muungano wa NASA utaamua kufanya mchujo huo.

Akiongea siku ya jumapili baada ya kulakiwa kutoka Marekani, Joho alisema haogopi uchaguzi wa mchujo utakaoshirikisha vyama tanzu vya NASA.

Joho alisema anashindwa ni kwanini wapinzani wake wanaogopa kura ya mchujo wa pamoja.

Matamshi yake yanaonekana kumlenga mpinzani wake mkuu senata wa Mombasa Hassan Omar ambaye alitangaza kuwa chama cha wiper kitafanya mchujo wake kivyake na wala hakitafanya mchujo wa pamoja.

Omar na mbunge wa Nyali -Hezron Awiti wametangaza kuwa watagombea kiti hicho cha ugavana.

Gavana Joho alilakiwa na umati mkubwa wa wafuasi wake katika uwanja wa ndege wa Moi hapa Mombasa.

Alifanya ziara ya matembezi katika mitaa ya Changamwe, Jomvu, na Free Town iliyoko Kisauni.

Joho: I will defeat my opponents in joint nominations

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George Otieno
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Mombasa,KENYA:Mombasa County Governor Ali Hassan Joho on Sunday said he is ready for joint nominations in the NASA coalition.

Speaking after arriving from his US tour and received by hundreds of his supporters in Mombasa, Joho said he is confident he would emerge victorious if ever his opponents agreed to have joint primaries.

Joho says he failed to understand why his opponents are afraid of the joint nominations.

“Our competitor is Jubilee and it is ODM candidates who will carry the day in August. The others have no chance whatsoever,” said Joho.

His comments appear to single out Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar, who announced that the Wiper party will not conduct joint primaries with ODM.

READ ALSO:No rivalry between ODM and Wiper insists Omar as party dispels joint nomination

Omar said Wiper will go it alone in nominations to pick a candidate to challenge Joho.

Omar and Nyali MP -Hezron Awiti declared their interest to vie for the governorship seat in the forthcoming General Elections in August.

Tusker Fc to play Nzoia united in opening match of KPL 2017

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Wyclif Okumu
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Tusker FC players. PHOTO: COURTESY.

Mombasa,Kenya:Champions Tusker FC   will open their title defense with a tie against newbie Nzoia United in the 2017 season of the KPL season st to kick off in March 11.

As per the provisional fixtures released by the league governing body KPL on Friday, Coast based club Bandari FC will be home to another promoted side Nakumatt FC at the KPA Mbaraki Stadium.

15-time champions Gor Mahia will kick start their mission of winning back the title they surrendered to Tusker last season with a clash against newcomers Kariaobangi Sharks.

AFC Leopards faces off with Ulinzi Stars in the opener as the Francis Kimanzi coached side Mathare United host Thika United, while Sony Sugar will be at Awendo to welcome Chemelil Sugar.

The KPL 2017 season had been planned to kick off early in February but was later postponed indefinitely due to impasses between KPL and federation FKF regarding the leagues’ composition.

 

 

Ethnicity and tribalism are enemies of Cohesion, says Archbishop Kivuva

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Peter Kombe
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Mombasa,Kenya:The archbishop of Mombasa Martin Kivuva has blamed lack of cohesion in the country on tribalism and ethnicity.

While speaking during the launch of the Lenten civic education materials by the Catholic Justice commission at the Holy Ghost  cathedral in Mombasa, Kivuva urged religious leaders to play their role promoting cohesion in the country by preaching peace.

The archbishop also urged young people to desist from being used by politicians to destabilize the country but instead urged them to be ambassadors of peace.

“The country cannot be stabilized through divisions that is created by unconcerned Kenyans.” Said Kivuva.

In regards to the famine that has rocked several parts of the country, the archbishop urged Kenyans to come out in large numbers to donate food to the hunger stricken.

The  Deputy Governor  of Mombasa Hazel Katana  who was also present at the event applauded the move by the catholic church highlighting that peace is the bedrock of any successful country.

Katana who recently decamped to the Jubilee Alliance party   called on political parties to play their role in the peace process so as to avoid a repeat of the  events of the aftermath of the  2007 general elections.

“We do not to experience what happened in 2007. Kenyans are crying for peace.”She said.

 

No rivalry between ODM and Wiper insists Omar as party dispels joint nomination

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Brian Osweta
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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, SG HassanOmar receive Ambassador Chirau Ali Mwakwere who plans to unseat Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya. PHOTO: COURTESY.

Mombasa, KENYA: Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar has insisted that there is no rivalry between ODM and Wiper party owing to the fact that there has been defections from one party to another.

Omar who is also Secretary General of Wiper has rubbished claims that the two parties are in a competition to win members;adding that they are all under NASA coalition.

Addressing journalist at his Mombasa office on Friday, Hassan said they had no issue with ODM as anybody is at will to join any party.

“We are part of one house and so Wiper will not turn away anyone who seeks to be part this party whether it is from within or from outside the coalition.” Said Omar.

Omar added that he also wanted to make it clear that former Cabinet Minister Chirau Makwere did not defect from ODM as alleged by other media outlets; saying that he was not registered as an ODM candidate.

READ ALSO: Mwakwere ditches Jubilee for Wiper

Meanwhile, Wiper has extended its deadline for registration for one as a party member; to 11th of March  after receiving request to push its deadline from 3rd march.

“This will be the final extension we shall not issue any other; as we need to start submitting for gazettement  to the IEBC list, for those who will be participating in the party primaries on 26th March.” Said Omar.

When asked whether there will be any joint nomination in NASA, Omar said that at under no point will that happen and that they will try their best to field a candidate in all the contested seats in every county.

One of the key ODM leaders that have moved to Wiper Party is Former Langata MP and Deputy Speaker in the National Assembly Farah Maalim.

Upon his defection in December last year, Maalim was the chairman of the ODM disciplinary committee and was actively involved in the expulsion of nine ODM members who had defected to Jubilee and other parties.

Maalim’s bid to  unseat  Garissa Town constituency MP, leader of majority in the National Assembly and a strong Jubilee proponent Aden Duale, has been complicated by Raila Odinga’s move to endorse Mr Nassir Dolal as an ODM candidate for the seat early last month.

 

Mombasa residents call for the end of doctor’s strike

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Baraka FM Team
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Mombasa, KENYA: Mombasa residents have urged the central government to put measures to solve the  doctors strike that has paralyzed most of the health services in public hospitals

Speaking to Barakaa FM on Friday, most of them have said the strike is largely affecting them and  citizens countrywide leading to deaths and suffering among the people.

“Let the government recognize the interests and requirements of its citizens and ensure it solve the issue immediately.People are dying while the government seems to show nothing in resolving the strike,” said John Okumu, a carpenter.

Moses Katana , a tuk tuk driver, said that in the past three weeks he witnessed the impact of the strike when his friend died after not being attended to by doctors at Coast General Hospital.

“Recently our beloved neighbour who had taken poison died, another patient was taken to Coast General Hospital for failing to afford the hospital bill at Pandya hospital,” lamented Moses.

This emerges after the Court of appeal judge Martha Koome on Thursday granted the Inter-religious Council of Kenya the request to be given two days to negotiate in an attempt to end the strike.

The Court of Appeal had earlier directed the KMPDU officials, the Council of Governors, LSK and KNHCR to have talks to restore normalcy in the public health sector.

 

The court said the case will be mentioned on Tuesday next week.

READ ALSO: Mombasa family blames medics strike for daughter’s death

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