Bishop Wanjiru, Maina Kamanda lock horns in city TNA fight ahead of 2017 elections

Former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru being received by TNA Secretary General Onyango Oloo at TNA headquarters after she defected from ODM in December 2014. Supremacy battles to control TNA in Nairobi pitting Wanjiru and Starehe MP Maina Kamanda are gaining momentum. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP 

In Summary

• Ms Wanjiru, who is a former Starehe MP, has declared her intention to vie for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat on TNA.
• Mr Kamanda has rallied other TNA-affiliated MPs in the city to front for Dagoretti South MP Dennis Waweru.
• A tough talking Kamanda accused Ms Wanjiru of attempting to buy off the current TNA Nairobi County officials.
• The stakes are high in the city as Governor Evans Kidero is expected to defend his seat.

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By SAMUEL KARANJA
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Supremacy battles to control The National Alliance (TNA) party in Nairobi in readiness for the 2017 General Election are gaining momentum.

How Uganda overtook Kenya in sugar cane production

Sugar cane is harvested at the Lugazi Estate in Mukono, Uganda. PHOTO | MORGAN MBABAZI | NATION MEDIA GROUP 

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• Nanji Kalindas Mehta had arrived in East Africa in 1905 and had opened his first shop in Kamuli, some 64km north of Jinja town, purchasing African produce and ivory.
• It was Mehta’s son, Mahendra Kumar, who started developing the Miwani estates and factory where they were also manufacturing Sukari Gur from their jaggeries.
• By the time he died in 1958, aged 64, Muljibhai had established the Kakira industrial complex, and operated a sweets factory (known by the brand name Madhvan), a ghee factory, a glass mill, and a jaggery plant.

By John Kamau
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Before Kenya decided to nationalise the sugar sector after independence, it was almost at par with Uganda in terms of production. Two Indian families — the Mehtas and the Madhvanis — dominated the scene in both countries.

Tourism boom for Coast as more international holidaymakers expected

Tourists arriving at Moi International Airport, Mombasa. The Coast region is expected to receive increased numbers of international tourists between October to December 2015. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP 

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• Baobab Beach Resort general manager Sylvester Mbandi Sunday said the hotel expects occupancy by international guests to increase to 40 per cent in October.
• The guests, he added, will mainly come from the Germany and the United Kingdom.
• Severin Sea Lodge director Severin Schulte said the hotel will receive guests from Germany and Scandinavian countries.

By MATHIAS RINGA
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Tourism players in the Coast are expecting international tourist arrivals to increase from October to December this year.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta takes Beyond Zero campaign to Japan

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta (right) trains with her team in Tokyo, Japan before a 5km race. She also launched the official banner to launch the FLHM 2016 marathon. PHOTO | COURTESY | PSCU 

In Summary

• The launch also marked the third time that the First lady was taking her Beyond Zero fundraising abroad.
• The marathons are aimed at creating awareness and mobilising resources to fund Beyond Zero activities.
• After the race, the First Lady unveiled the official banner to launch the FLHM 2016 marathon at a colourful ceremony at the Hibiya Park.
• She said there were compelling reasons why she unveiled the FLHM 2016 in Japan.

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Tokyo, Japan

The Beyond Zero campaign entered a new dawn Sunday when First Lady Margaret Kenyatta extended her training to Tokyo, Japan where she also launched the 3rd edition of the First Lady’s Half Marathon 2016.

Shouting matches as DP Ruto and Bomet governor engage in public war of words

In Summary

• Governor Ruto at one point threatened to bring the meeting to an end by leading a walk out after the DPs supporters shouted him down.
• Senator Wilfred Lessan was also booed by the public who demanded to know why he deserted them after the election.
• The governor also criticised the government over the resettlement of Mau evictees.
• Bomet DC Benard Leparmarai and the police had a hard time restraining the public from moving to the dais.

By GEOFFREY RONO
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Deputy President William Ruto and Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto engaged in a public war of words at fundraising in aid of women groups Saturday with their supporters engaging in shouting matches.

Constitutional reforms have helped improve service delivery, says PSC boss

PSC boss Margaret Kobia presents the Meru Central Deputy County Commissioner Samuel Kimiti with his award at the sub county headquarters on August 29, 2015 for his exemplary service. Looking on is Lapsset Chairman Francis Muthaura (Left) and Meru County Secretary Julius Kimathi. Prof Kobia said the reforms brought about by the Constitution have improved service delivery in the government. PHOTO | DAVID MUCHUI | NATION MEDIA GROUP 

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• She said that PSC has come up with guidelines for evaluating how public servants are maintaining the values set out in the Constitution.
• Mr Kimiti won the award for introducing baseball in Meru through which he has been spearheading conservation and youth empowerment.
• She said there is clarity of roles in the public service adding that the Constitution provides for continuous transformation of the public sector.
• The PSC boss said the sector has been facing challenges of human resource management and lack of capacity during the transition period.

By DAVID MUCHUI
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Reforms brought about by the Constitution have improved service delivery in the government, Public Service Commission chairman Margaret Kobia has said.

Kenya tops table after historic World Championships

Elijah Manangoi (left) congratulates Asbel Kiprop after he won the men's 1500m at the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing on August 30, 2015. PHOTO | OLIVIER MORIN |  AFP

In Summary

• Kenya tops standings with 16 medals in total; seven gold, six silver and three bronze.
• Heavyweights Jamaica finish second with 7-2-3, the United States third with 5-6-6.

By AYUMBA AYODI
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It was a marvelous seven-star performance for Kenya as the country claimed its maiden overall title at the World Championships in Athletics on Sunday in Beijing, China.