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***SUNDAY, JULY 31- SUTURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016***

Lawyers demand Criteria for Selecting CJ Aspirants

Law society of Kenya (LSK) has questioned the procedures used by judicial Service Commission (JSC)

last month to shortlist candidate for the Chief Justice position. They lamented the manner the list of six was arrived at did not encourage public confidence.

The lawyers’ body yesterday wrote to the JSC inquiring why the commission did not attach to the list of shortlisted deteriorated to attribute the criterion used in shortlisting the six candidates

In a letter to the Judicial

Commission, LSK chair Isaac Okero told the JSC acting chair

By Correspondent

Government steps up security operations in Mombasa County

M o m b a s a C o u n t y Commiss ioner,Mohammed Maalim, yesterday said profiling and mapping of locations deemed as hot spots in the County was ongoing. He named Kalahari, Mwembe-Tanganyika, King’orani, Bomu, Magongo, Chaani, Timboni, Kibokoni, Sargoi, Mburukenge, Bakarani,

By Correspondent

JSC acting chairperson Margaret Kobia

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and Hongera to be some of the security hot spots in Mombasa County.

Maalim while addressing a joint security meeting attended by all commissioners, tourism stakeholders, the DPP’s office and elected leaders including Governor Hassan Joho and Mvita MP - Abdulswamad Nassir, also warned against the escalating number of juvenile gangs which continue to terrorize residents even in broad daylight.

Maalim said that teenagers purporting to exercising in Nyali during morning hours but instead rob unsuspecting pedestrians and motorists were being monitored. Their Likoni counterparts extorting locals for beach accessibility were also being profiled.

He said security intelligence was currently serving on members affiliated to Wakali Kwanza, Wakali Wao, Gaza, Born to Kill, Kapenguria 6, Akili za Usiku, 64, Memory, Vietnam, Watalia and Young Turks criminal groups.

He explained that arbitrary arrests

would be stopped with immediate effect and only suspects would be arrested Maalim explained that the juvenile criminal gangs would be arrested and rehabilitated so that they can benefit from the government’s Free Primary Education initiative.

“Some are as young as twelve years. We are willing to work with the parents to ensure that these children are admitted and retained in schools. We will not allow them to develop to another level since they will be a threat to the peace of this nation” he stated.

However, he said the government would punish rogue police officers who assist suspects escape the law by releasing them before being presented in court. “The few rotten elements in the national police service will be identified and dealt with accordingly,” he noted.

He also issued a warning to local chiefs in Mombasa County, saying their performance would be measured by the number of children in schools. “When we establish that in your locality children are not going to school, then you will have to be relieved

of your duties,” he said.

Maalim was categorical that the government had invested much in security details especially for Likoni Crossing channel and Old Town, both of which were slapped with travel advisories by the USA government.

He stated that following high intelligence reports, the two locations are under 24 hour security surveillance. “In old town, at any given time, there is a special patrol team. While we have ensured that police presence is on each ferry all the time, we have also provided a sniffer dog,” he said. Additionally, Maalim said that the County’s intelligence security committee has initiated a weekly meeting to discuss emerging security threats.

Meanwhile, he issued a caveat to political leaders using the land issue to gain mileage in the region as the country warms us to the next general election. “We do not believe in intimidation and threats but we will not allow political leaders to use land as a campaign tool,” he said.

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Prof Margaret Kobia to inform the public what they had considered to knock out the eight applicants and come out with only six names for the important position.

Okero said the process to identify the head of one arm of the government must be seen to be open and transparent and in line with the provisions of the constitution so as to win the public confidence in the institution.

“Considering that this process will deliver to Kenya the next head of the Judiciary, the public interest is expectedly of tremendous intensity with the expectation hingeing on the process being seen to be open and transparent and in conformity with the constitution and the law,” said Okero in the letter.

“It is for this reason that I feel it is important for the purpose of preserving public confidence in the process that the reasons for which the candidates who did not make the shortlist be made public at the earliest possible convenience,” he added.

Previously, the JSC had names of Justices Alnashir Visram, Smokin Wanjal Roselyne N. Nambuye, David Maraga, Mbogholi Msagha, and Nzamba Kitonga as those shortlisted for CJ’s position without divulging reasons for the decision.

Big names locked out included that of former chairman of the defunct Kenya Anti-Corruption

Commission Aaron Ringera and US-based law lecturer and columnist Makau Mutua .Others comprised of Supreme Court judge Jackton Ojwang, David Mwaure Waihiga, Isaac Rutenberg, Lucy Wanja Julius, Kongani Udoto Kongani, Paul Andrew and Daniel Wambura.

Despite the LSK’s protest,JSC went ahead and released names of 13 woman shortlisted to replace former Deputy Chief Justice Kalpana Rawala who retired in June.

Among the applicants who made it to the JSC’s shortlist included lady Justice Hannah Okwengu, Abida Ali Aroni, Agnes Murgor, Wanjiru Karanja, Philomena Mwilu, Fatuma Sichale and Lydia Ajode. Others are Pauline Nyamweya, Martha Koome, Roselyne Nambuye, Surinder Kapila, Pamela Tutui and Joyce Majiwa.The Commission also shortlisted 18 other applicants for the position of Judge of the Supreme Court to replace the retired judge Philip Tonui.

JSC acting chair Prof Margaret Kobia invited the public to provide information regarding the candidates before they are subjected to interviews. “The Commission will publish the names of shortlisted candidates indicating the venue and interview dates for each candidate. As required by the Constitution, members of the public will also be invited to

provide information that may be of interest to the Commission regarding the candidates before the interviews are contacted. The Commission remains committed to a transparent and accountable recruitment process,” assured Kobia yesterday as she released 15 names for the deputy chief justice position and 21 for Supreme Court charge.

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Daystar University Leads A Pre-Uni Students Career TalkBy Mapesa Okumu

Pre-university students at Daystar were on Friday 1st July, offered a career talk aimed at enlightening them on the different programs and career opportunities at the University.

This was made possible through the Coordinator, Preuniversity program, Mrs. Jane Kimathi in conjunction with the Corporate Affairs marketing office. The presentations were done by Sr. Prof A.L. Lando, Assistant. HOD Communication, Dr. Kimani Chege, HOD Psychology and Counseling, Dr. Wandia Njoya HOD Language and Performing


President Uhuru Kenyatta converses with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Secretary-General of Unctad Mukhisa Kituyi.

President Uhuru Kenyatta and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-

moon on Sunday led thousands of delegates in opening the 14th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi. Speaking at KICC shortly after arriving from Rwanda, where the 27th African Union Summit is taking place, President Kenyatta called for concerted efforts in addressing the various agreements reached in similar fora, particularly on goals to reduce poverty and spur development. “The same challenges discussed in Nairobi at the 4th Unctad conference in 1976 are even more relevant today. It is my hope that this year’s conference’s focus on action will be a key game changer in driving some of the agreements we have reached previously in promoting

President Uhuru, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon open trade forum with a call to focus on sustainable development goalsBy Mapesa Okumu

trade and innovation, which are central to our development agendas,” said President Kenyatta

Kenyatta urged all the key players in developing trade to focus on encouraging innovations which will help our nations to achieve sustainable development goals especially in ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. President Kenyatta also affirmed that there is need to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

The event, however, kicked off colorfully at KICC, where it took place for the first time in Africa 40 years ago. Mr Ban expressed optimism that the focus on action as the key theme for the conference was a positive sign that participants had realized the need for implementation and progress. He also appreciated the direction that Kenyans have taken towards sustainable development agenda come vision 2030 as key to achieving growth.

Arts, Dr. Agnes Korir, Department of Psychology and Counseling, Mrs. Roselyne Olumbe, Coordinator Institute of Child Development and Mrs. Sylvia Muriuki, Lecturer Department of Peace, International Relations and Security Studies.

The students expressed interest in understanding different programs and career opportunities through questions and interactions. The event was well attended by students, staff and faculty members from the various departments. Moving forward, it was suggested that mentorship programs be made available to Pre-university students during the semesters.

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Four schoolgirls among five killed in road accident, 30 hospitalizedBy Correspondent

A man views the wreckage of one of the matatus that was involved in an accident along Embu-Nairobi road at Mutithi section on June 24, 2016. Five people among them four secondary schoolgirls died in the accident that involved two matatus and a lorry.

Five people among them four secondary schoolgirls on mid-term break died in

an accident involving two matatus and a lorry at Mutithi section of the busy Mwea-Nairobi road in Kirinyaga County.

The driver of the vehicle the girls were travelling in also died in the accident that left 30 passengers, among them students, hospitalised.

The critically injured were rushed to Kerugoya Level Five hospital for emergency operations according to medics at the facility.

“Fourteen of the victims were admitted at Kimbimbi Sub-County hospital while 15 others were admitted at Kerugoya level five hospital,” a medic who requested anonymity said.

Mr Joseph Bundi, a manager of one of the vehicles involved in the crash, Raha Express, said they received the report and rushed to the scene to aid in the rescue effort.

An eye witness, Mr Julius Murimi, said the ill-fated Nairobi-bound matatu was overtaking a lorry when the driver suddenly realised there was an oncoming boda boda rider followed by another matatu.

“On trying to slow down to avoid hitting the rider head on, he veered towards the lorry and collided with the oncoming matatu,’’ Mr Murimi said.

Villagers and police who went to rescue passengers trapped in the mangled vehicles, said they had to hack away metals to pull out the injured survivors.

Traffic officers from the Wanguru Police Station said they could not determine the number of students since it appeared both vehicles were overloaded.

However, Dr Gakuo said 17 students

were treated and discharged while eight were admitted with hand and leg fractures.

The students were from four different schools, according to the Kirinyaga County director of health Dr Hesbon Gakuo.

“On trying to slow down to avoid hitting the rider head on, he veered towards the lorry and collided with the oncoming matatu,’


The recent killing of the International Justice Mission lawyer Willie

Kimani, his client, and driver reignited public concern over possible police brutality and well-entrenched immunity.

In Nairobi and northeastern and coastal regions, many other families have been deeply concerned about relatives last seen in the custody of security officers.

Even as affected families have searched for relatives and filed habeas petitions, Kenyan authorities have made only very limited attempts at getting to the bottom of these troubling reports of disappearances.

This week, Human Rights Watch released a report documenting how multiple Kenyan security agencies have forcibly disappeared with at least 34 people in Nairobi and northeastern counties over the last two years.

In the same period, communities have discovered at least 11 bodies of people later identified as having been last seen in the hands of security officers.

These cases appear to have occurred in the context of Kenya’s efforts to address the threat posed by the armed Islamist group, Al-Shabaab.

Given the fears of reprisals, the

OPINION EDITORIALBy Mapesa Okumu Nelson

Many disappearance in the fight against terrorists

The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government, Joseph ole Nkaissery.

cases we were able to identify and document are very likely only a part of the picture. With no one to turn to or trust, many families are frightened to speak out or to seek assistance.

Human Rights Watch spent more than eight months investigating the abuses in Nairobi and in the northeastern counties of Garissa, Wajir and Mandera, and interviewed over 110 people, including victims and witnesses of counter-terrorism operations, Imams, government officials, journalists, lawyers and police and military officers.

Those who have been arbitrarily arrested during these ongoing law enforcement operations include, among others, young ethnic Somali Kenyans. Some were detained, at least initially, in military bases and makeshift military camps in forests in the northeast and other parts of

the country.

In some cases, police officers arrested them and then handed them over to the military for detention and interrogation. Numerous witnesses and some former detainees said they had seen security officers driving with detainees toward military camps or bases.


By Mapesa Okumu Nelson

I AM NOT OLD ENOUGH TO KILL MY DREAM

Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in,” It is a simple statement by Leonardo da Vinci that clearly motivates Esther Wanjiru at 61 years of age to continue working hard for a Bachelor’s degree in communication at Daystar University.

Born in the year 1955 in Kiambu District, Esther’s first dream of becoming a lecturer stated when she joined Kamboi girl’s primary school in Kiambu District. She later Kangaru where she emerged the top student in the national examination winning a chance from the government to join The University of Nairobi in the year 1977. She was enrolled to study Bachelor of commerce although after two years she dropped out of the University with the reason that she was not born to pursue commerce instead she believed to

A 61 year old (BA) Esther Wanjiru student at Daystar University hospitalized at Kenyatta National Hospital. She was knocked down by a reckless Matatu driver when she was leaving school at 9:00 pm. She broke her leg but she still focused to accomplish her dream of becoming a lecturer

have been born a teacher.

In the year 1979, she joined Kianda Secretary College where she trained as a secretary. Later on in 1980 she was employed as a copy typist for Kangure and Co advocates for 10years. Still this did not give her fulfilment she joined KASNEB and did accounts after which she joined Chandaria Industries as a secretary for 2 years.

In the year 1995, Esther was employed as the secretary of the former Attorney general (J.B) James Karogo. For many this would be the most fulfilling time but for her it was not the accomplishment of her calling. Therefore this forced her to resign and she was trained as a trainer of the HIV AIDS trainers (TOT)

With skills acquired as a trainer she started her own community based Organization called Trinity Counselling & Guidance to educate the society about HIV pandemics. She received funding from National AIDS control committee which enabled her to facilitate her training activities.

The fact that Esther believes in the power of a woman, that when a man is educated it is only him but when a woman is educated, a generation is educated. She decided to go back to class at the age of 61 years with the passion of training as a lecturer. She joined

Daystar University as an evening student.

Meeting Esther hospitalized at Kenyatta National Hospital with a broken leg, she narrates what begotten her at 9:00 pm on her way home from Daystar University, She was involved in a road accident by a speeding Matatu which lost control leaving her in severe pain. For Esther this is only a wilderness that can never stop her from achieving her dreams of becoming a lecturer. She hopes to continue with her studies once she recovers.


Rudisha lays marker, Kemboi through to final

SPORTS NEWS

Olympic champion and men 800m record holder, David Lekuta Rudisha, wins his semifinal at the Kenyan Trials for Rio 2016 in Eldoret.

Olympic champion and men 800m world record holder, David Rudisha delivered a statement of intent when he dropped his season’s best of 1:43.4 to win his semi final of the Kenyan Trials for Rio 2016 on a baking Thursday afternoon at a packed Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.

Fellow London 2012 gold winner and steeplechase king, Ezekiel Kemboi broke no sweat in

qualifying to Friday’s finals in the men 3000m water and barriers race after he eased to third (8:35.88) in the first semi as all favourites navigated through the penultimate stage.

Rudisha led former world junior silver medallist, Jackson Kivuva (1:44.0) and Jonathan Kitilit (1:45.3) in the fastest semi of the day to underline his intentions of defending his crown in Brazil

By Correspondent

Muli elected new Leopards ChairmanBy Cellestine Olilo

AFC Elections: newly elected Chairman Daniel Mule during AFC general elections at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday 24, 2016

Daniel Mule is officially the new AFC Leopards chairman after he was

elected during the club’s peacefully conducted elections at the Kasarani Gymnasium in Nairobi on Sunday.

Mule, who has served as co-chairman alongside Matthew Opwora on the Interim Management Committee, garnered 1,160 votes to beat Maurice Amahwa (822) and former Football Kenya Federation vice chairman Robert Asembo (119). Mule will serve as AFC chairman for the next three years deputised by Felix Shitsama (1,613 votes). Oscar Igaida (832) was elected as the new secretary general as Timothy Lilumbi (920) bounced back into the Ingwe leadership after flooring Gilbert Selebwa (914) and

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