A Nakumatt Supermarkets manager on Tuesday afternoon shot and killed a junior employee during a confrontation at the retail chain’s headquarters on Mombasa Road.

Police said they were called to the scene following the incident that involved the supermarket chain’s Transport Manager.

Police have already disarmed the man who said he opened fire in self defence, after the deceased allegedly charged at him and other employees with a machete.

“The information we have received from officers who visited the scene is that the man was running around with a machete from the stores area and was chasing fellow employees,” a senior police officer briefed about the incident said. “That is when the Transport Manager opened fire when he also charged at him and he was killed.”

Nairobi Police chief Japheth Koome, when reached for comment over the incident said: “We have had such an incident at Nakumatt Headquarters on Mombasa Road and it is under investigation.” He did not provide more details.

“An investigation on the killing has been launched and all those who witnessed it will be questioned as we seek to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

There was no immediate official comment from Nakumatt Holdings which runs the largest supermarket chain in Kenya and neighbouring countries.

A man was last evening shot dead by gunmen after they failed to force themselves into his house in Nairobis Kariobangi civil servants estate.

Buruburu OCPD Richard Kerich says that the deceased wife locked the door immediately she realized that the gunmen were dragging her 42 year husband to the house to rob the family.

Minutes later the man who was a businessman at the Gikomba market was found lying in pool of blood.

He was rushed to Metropolitan hospital in Buruburu where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

WEMA TOYWA

Do you feel tired all the time? Are you hungry all the time? Or do you visit the washroom after every two hours for a short call? Then you probably have diabetes.

Blurred vision and wounds that are taking long to heal are some of the many symptoms that might show that an individual is suffering from diabetes.

ROCHE a pharmaceutical company that deals with diagnostics has embarked on a campaign to educate Kenyans on diabetes this November, a month that is globally set aside for creating awareness on diabetes.

During the campaign ROCHE is also seeking to break the myths and beliefs surrounding diabetes. Some of these myths include that only the rich people can contact diabetes or diabetes is a condition for the reach or people who only have a poor eating lifestyle.

“Diabetes is when your sugar levels are above way normal. i.e 11.1 and above, then you are diabetic. There are four modifiable factors that lead to diabetes, one of them is excessive consumption of alcohol, two is cigarette smoking and the third is lack of exercise, and the fourth is poor eating habit.” explains James Ndwati and Educator with ROCHE.

Research has it that the number of people suffering from diabetes in the world is estimated to reach more than 500 million from the current 300 million by the year 2030.

Experts are adducing the sharp rise to the to the poor lifestyle people are currently leading.

Ndwati from Roche says the poor eating habits and the lazy life of not wanting to exercise are some of the reasons that researchers are attatching to the increase.

According to Ndwati, people need to cut the high consumption of alcohol and cigarette smoking as well to help prevent diabetes.

CLARET ADHIAMBO

From L-R: SportPesa Marketing Director, Kester Muhanji, KPL CEO Jack Oguda, SJAK Chairman Chris Mbaisi and LG’s Moses Mirji. Photo: Pascal Ojiambo

A total of 8.25 Million shillings together with other prizes will be up for grabs in this year’s Kenya Premier League (KPL) Sports Journalist Association of Kenya (SJAK) Player of the Year Award which will be held on December 9 in Nairobi.

This is as a result of a new partnership between the KPL, league sponsors and betting company SportPesa and LG electronics who have joined together to organize the red carpet event to honor best performers in the recently concluded SportPesa Premier League (SPL).

Speaking at a hotel in Nairobi on Wednesday (November 11) while unveiling the new developments, KPL CEO Jack Oguda underscored that this year’s event will be better thanks to the new sponsors.

He noted that award, commonly known as FOYA, acknowledges players who have worked hard in showcasing unrelenting talent all season, making the league competitive.

“We are grateful to SJAK, Sportpesa and LG for helping revamp this awards gala. It really will help increase the level of competition in our league and the quality of what we get. The players will get better as a result and it will reflect in the national team as well,” Jack Oguda told reporters.

The Most Valuable Player of the Year will be the biggest winner of the event as the lucky player will walk away with Ksh 1million which is an improvement from the previous Ksh 200,000 from last year.

Big winners will also be the Golden Boot and Golden Glove award where both winners will pocket Ksh 500,000 each.
Midfielder and defender of the year will bag Ksh 300,000 apiece while the Young Player winner will enjoy a whooping Ksh 200,000.

According to Marketing Director, Kester Muhanji, “Sportpesa believes in talent development and we are in this for the long haul. Next year we want to make it even better and this is a challenge for the players to work even harder because there is a huge likelihood next year the award will be even bigger.”

The criteria for selecting the winners will be based on a list of nominees selected by the coaches and sports journalist who will forward the names of the picked players to the SJAK who will select the best.

This is contrary to the previous method, where KPL coaches picked the nominees while coming up with the eventual winners.

On the selection process, SJAK Chairman Chris Mbaisi said, “We want this to be long partnership and we therefore must have a credible process where the rightful winners are awarded and I urge the panel of judges to be committed in their work.”

Winners will also get other including 42 inch smart HD TV screen together with other gifts courtesy of LG Electronics who have bankrolled the event to a tune of Ksh 1.5m.

Awards Category Breakdown

Most Valuable Player (MVP); Winner Sh1million, Second Sh175,000, Third Sh75,000

Golden glove; Winner Sh500,000. Second Sh300,000, Third Sh200,000

Golden boot; Winner Sh500,000. Second Sh300,000, Third Sh200,000

Best defender; Winner Sh300,000. Second Sh200,000, Third Sh100,000

Best Midfielder; Winner Sh300,000. Second Sh200,000, Third Sh100,000

Best young player; Winner Sh200,000. Second Sh75,000, Third Sh50,000

Best fair-play player; Winner Sh200,000. Second Sh75,000, Third Sh50,000

Best fair-play club; Winner Sh100,000. Second Sh75,000, Third Sh50,000

Coach of the year; Winner Sh300,000. Second Sh175,000, Third Sh50,000

Team manager of the year; Winner Sh100,000. Second Sh75,000, Third Sh50,000

Most improved referee; Winner Sh200,000. Second Sh75,000, Third Sh50,000

Most improved assistant referee; Winner Sh100,000. Second Sh75,000, Third Sh50,000

Wycliffe Ojiambo.

Welcome to the century of nudity.It sells and that’s the ultimate reason public figures view it as a perfect platform to gain popularity in a blink.

I mean,forget about Hollywood,just locally.Vanessa Chettle,Kingwa Kamencu,Notiflow amongst others…it is a venture my friend!

Now crossing the boarder……we find veteran songstress Ray C.The artiste is now on the receiving end following a leaked nude video posted on her Instagram account yesterday before being deleted.

The artiste is seen dancing to the camera whilst nude.When confronted,the former drug addict indeed confirmed that was her but she wasn’t responsible for the leakage!!!

According to Ray C,the video was maliciously posted by a ‘friend’ of hers who stole her phone and accessed the video.She says the video was recorded by her lover and it was for their own personal life.

The artiste further apologized to her fans who had traumatized her with expression of displeasure,insults and disappointment.

“Niliibiwa Simu yangu ilikua juzi na kuna mtu ni rafiki yangu ninamfahamu akaingia kwenye gallery nakuzipost…
si log out sababu kama unavyojua ni simu yangu. Nimpenzi wangu aliyenirekodi ile video na ilikua private Kwa ajili yetu tu.. ila kwa sasa nimeshatoa taarifa Vodacom na
wamei-block ile line pia ile video niliifuta”.

“Niombe tu msamaha maana sijui hata naanzaje kuelezea… naomba tu waelewe kwamba simu nimeibiwa
na mtu ambaye amefanya hivyo namjua na nimeripoti
Polisi.. naomba tu msamaha,” Ray C apologized through Clouds Fm.

Despite apologizing,we all know Ray C is a controversial artiste and would do anything to regain her lost glory!

Who knows whether or not this wasnt one of her crazy stunts?Be my judge;

MUKAMI KANYI

A section of boda boda operators have now vowed not to vacate the city centre as directed by the Nairobi city county early this week.

The bodaboda operators claim the CBD has a high number of clintele that form a very important section of his livelihood.

They are now urging governor Evans Kidero to reconsider the law that they term as detrimental.

Meanwhile the Motorcycle association has gone to court to challenge the new law.

The Nairobi County Government on Monday banned motorcycle operators from ferrying passengers to and from the Central Business District (CBD).

In a statement, Nairobi  Governor Evans Kidero stated that the ban takes effect immediately and any operator and passenger found contravening the law will be arrested.

However, motorcycles transporting goods have been exempted from the ban.

ALLAN OTIENO

Police are currently investigating an incident where Nairobi County’s Ngei Ward MCA Dan Mutiso’s car was Vandalized by unknown goons.

Mutiso’s car is said to have been accosted by unknown people who blocked the car in Mathare No. 10 when he had sent his driver to drop off his luggage.

Speaking to Ghetto Radio News Mutiso says the carjackers went away with the vehicle’s number plate, and radio all estimated to cost around 200,000 shillings.

He however suspects his political opponents to be behind the attack. He has so far recorded a statement with the police who have launched investigations.

“I suspect politics in this because my driver Oti had been threatened by one of my opponents earlier in the day before this incident happened. But we are leaving all the investigations to the police,” said Mutiso.

CLARET ADHIAMBO

Police in Nairobi yesterday arrested two teenagers in Korogocho slums after they were found with a Browning pistol.
Brian Otieno Oganga, 19, and Judy Mola Akinyi 18 years were arrested following a tip from members of the public.

Starehe OCPD Bernard Nyakwaka says Akinyi was spotted with the gun at Gitahuru in Korogocho Slums after which the police raided the house and recovered the pistol.

“Officers from Korogocho post actng on info recovered a browning pistol without working parts at Gitathuru in Korogocho Slums. Two people were arrested- Brian Otieno19 and Judy Akinyi Molla 18 year. Officers Got a tip from members of the public,” said Nyakwaka.

The two will be arraigned in court today.

CLARET ADHIAMBO

SportPesa Marketing and Communication Executive, Esther Kangethe congratulates Wilson Miano. Photo: Wycliffe Ojiambo

A veterinarian is the latest millionaire in town after betting company SportPesa today (November 12) revealed Wilson Miano as the winner of the jackpot bonuses worth Ksh 4.3 million.

This is barely a week after two lucky winners parted ways with Ksh 5.4 million apiece after both of them won the SportPesa jackpot prize money of Ksh 10 million.

Miano 26, missed the Ksh 6.9 million jackpot money by a thin thread as he only failed to correctly predict last Saturday’s Barclays Premier league encounter between West Ham United and Everton that ended in a 1-1 stalemate.

The Thika United die hard managed to correctly predict two for the 12 out of 13 jackpot games amounting to Ksh 2 million, six correct predictions for 11 out of 13 jackpot games cumulating to Ksh 1.8 million and eight correct predictions for 10 out of 13 jackpot games equaling to Ksh 423,000.

Speaking at a cheque presentation ceremony in Nairobi, Miano who was accompanied by close relatives and his girlfriend was overjoyed by the win which came as a blessing in disguise.

“This is an amazing thing to happen to me considering the fact that I quit my job only last week,” said Miano who has been betting with the League sponsors for the past two years.

After parting with Ksh 4800 for three bets, the staunch Chelsea supporter received the news that would change his life after the Saturday’s Ligue 1 clash pitting Monaco against Bordeaux that ended 3-1 in favor of the latter.

On his plans with his new fortune, Miano who is Kawangware resident, was upbeat of investing a part of the money in a business related to his veterinary profession and has plans to purchase a piece of land for his mother.

“This money will definitely help me and my family. I want to settle my mother on a niece piece of land and also open up a business in the line of veterinary medics,” elated Miano underscored.

On a light note, Miano sent the room into a cheerful laughter after saying he has come a long way in his relationship and fulfilling a promise he made to his girlfriend about getting her a new cell phone will be a priority after receiving the money.

“That’s a promise I have to keep. I don’t think I have a choice in the matter. We were actually together when I realized I have 11 correct predictions so she has a stake in this,” said Miano lightheartedly.

SportPesa Marketing and Communication Executive, Esther Kangethe congratulated Miano and expressed delight with the way the brand continues to change the fortunes of ordinary Kenyans through their love for football and sports in general.

“We are glad that Wilson plans to invest his money wisely so that his future and that of his family is secure. This is the direction we encourage past and future SportPesa winners to adopt if they are to reap the rewards of betting in a positive manner.’ Said Miss Kang’ethe.

Wycliffe Ojiambo

A report has implicated the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) in sugar smuggling in Somalia.

The report by Journalists for Justice has named the Kenya military, the Jubaland administration of Ahmed Madobe and Al-Shabaab as the beneficiaries of shares in a trade worth between 20.4 billion shillings and 40.8 billion shillings

Previously, charcoal was considered the leading source of revenue for Al-Shabaab, but that has since declined owing to the thriving and more lucrative taxation of illicit sugar.

According to JFJ, loaders, traders and intelligence officials said an estimated 150,000 tonnes of illicit sugar is transported to Kenya via Kismayo each year, which translates to around 3,000 tonnes a week.

Kenya army has however denied repeated allegations of war profiteering since invading Somalia in 2011 after a series of kidnappings of aid workers and tourists blamed on Al-Shabaab.

CLARET ADHIAMBO

Confident AK CEO Issac Mwangi is positive about Kenyan doping situation. Photo: Wycliffe Ojiambo

Athletics Kenya (AK) is confident that the country is safe and not in any fear of being banned by IAAF following the recent doping scandal surrounding world prominent athletes, the athletics body chief executive Issac Mwangi has said.

This comes after World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday (November 8) recommended suspension of Russia declaring the European nation ‘non-compliant’ with matters of global anti-doping.

Having escaped WADA’s scrutiny by the skin of the teeth, Kenya whose doping cases recently took an upward surge, the international spot light was on 400m and 400m hurdle sprinters Francesca Koki and Joyce Zachary correspondingly.

The duo tested positive for a banned substance in August during the IAAF World Championships in Beijing.

Speaking today (November 12) at a hotel in Nairobi, Issac Mwangi told Ghetto Radio Sports that the Ministry is already up in arms trying to make sure the anti-doping body in the country is effective.

“The government (Kenya) is working very fast, by last week a lot of ground had been covered. So we do not have any fear in terms of Kenya being banned,” Mwangi said.

In the darned report released by WADA, doping among other allegations, Russian athletes were also accused of extortion and cover-ups in a ‘state-supported’ doping program.

The world anti-doping body further recommended a life ban of five athletes and coaches including 2012 London Olympics women’s 800m gold medalist Maroya Savinova on the account of doping.

“The accusations against Russia are not the same as Kenya. Certainly we understand why there is great focus in our country, currently we are on top of the world, we are number one so anyone out there would want to bring scrutiny in terms of wanting to know what is happening in Kenya,” Mwangi explained.

In the meanwhile, if Koki and Zachary would be found guilty, the two could be facing a ban of two or four years repectively or even being banned for life.

According to Mwangi, a report concerning the fate of the duo who are serving a provisional suspension will be released soon.

However, the athletics body has underlined that it is ready to work with the world body to curb the vice.

“If anyone is to come and allege systematic doping in the country, we would be ready to corporate and work with them to give them all information that they need. But from where we currently sit, we do not have systematic doping in Kenya.

“I am not sure if our coaches and athletes have the capacity to cover up that kind of a thing, these conspiracies requires a lot of money.” Mwangi concluded.

By Wycliffe Ojiambo

A Malawian traditional leader has taken it upon herself to discourage the prevalence of child marriages within her constituency.

Senior Chief Inkosi Kachindamoto annulled over 300 marriages, thereby applying the country’s new laws regarding child marriage. In April, President Peter Mutharika signed into a law a ban on child marriage, setting the minimum age requirement for marriage in the country at 18.

Malawi has one of the highest incidents of child marriage in the world with 1 in 2 girls getting married before the age of 18. The practice is closely linked to poverty where, in the rural areas, girls are married off to improve their families’ financial situations.

SOURCE:TIA

Two Standard Eight pupils gave birth while sitting their last Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination papers yesterday.

The girls developed labour pains during exams and had to be rushed to Kilifi County Referral Hospital where they delivered.

Records at the hospital shows that some 207 underage girls have given birth at the facility this year alone.

The number of girls who have delivered while undertaking their national examination in the county stands at three.

A Form Four Candidate at Ganze Girls’ Secondary School also delivered before finishing her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

The County Director of Education Dickson Ole Keis said that all the three were able to finish their exams from the maternity wards.

Reigning champions 1000 Street will tomorrow (November 14) morning kick start their title defense of the Koth Biro tournament in a home tie against Kariakor’s Flats Tornados.

The Group A match will officially mark the kick off of the newly revamped annual tournament which has attracted the crème de la crème teams of Nairobi County with a total of 48 teams scheduled to settle their rivalry on the turf.

Speaking to Ghetto Radio Sports during the draws, 1000 Street coach Zablon Otieno says that his side is ready for the tournament and he has prepared well to retain the tournament.

“We are coming stronger; the squad is still intact with only one change. We have been training all along, we have seen the teams in our group and they are all equal to the task so we do not underrate any of them. This year I brought both Black Mamba and 1000 Street and I hope the finals will be a Kaloleni affair.” The former Gor Mahia player said.

In the second match of the day, Shauri Moyo Sportive will host Kiambio in a Group A match while Interjinamory will be at home to host Ngara Youth in the final match of the weekend.

On Monday (November 15), matches will resume with Group B matches where Nairobi Championship Cup winners Terror Squad will welcome Eastleigh while Umeme Bees entertain Mathare Celtics as State Rangers clash with Dream Team to close the business of the day.

This year’s edition sponsors by National Bank of Kenya and broadcasters Supersport through its subsidiary GoTv.

Full Fixtures:
Saturday
1000 Street vs Flats Tornado 10 am
Shauri Moyo Sportive vs Kiambio 2pm
Interjinamory vs Ngara 4pm

Monday
Terror Squad vs Eastleigh 10 am
Umeme Bees vs Mathare Celtic 2 pm
State Rangers vs Dream Team 4pm