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Latest FIFA rankings released, Kenya’s Harambee Stars, moves 2 places up.
The Federation of International Football Association has released the current standings in the football ranking of countries. Last month, Belgium joined France in becoming the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking’s first-ever joint leaders. Now the Red Devils (Belgium) are in sole possession of top spot, albeit by the narrowest possible margin – 1733 Ranking points to Les Bleus’ (France) 1732.
The top two remain out in front after a month in which each of them enjoyed a win and a draw, with Belgium and France beating Switzerland (8th, unchanged) and Germany (14th, down two) respectively in the UEFA Nations League and emerging with honours even from matches against the Netherlands (15th, up 2) and Iceland (36th, unchanged).
The Dutch rose on the back of a fine 3-0 Nations League win over their struggling German rivals, and other sides also profited from their success in the same competition. England (5th, up 1), for example, swapped places with Uruguay (6th, down 1) after winning 3-2 away to Spain (9th, unchanged), while Norway (48th, up 4) moved into the top 50 after back-to-back victories and Russia (41st, up 5) maintained recent momentum by staying top of Group 2.
Gibraltar (190th, up 8), though, were undoubtedly October’s biggest Nations League success story, and their first-ever competitive wins against Armenia (101, down 1) and Lichtenstein (182, down 4) are reflected in a record Ranking position – and this month’s biggest rise.
The Gibraltarians are one of just six teams to have ascended more than five places, and the only team in Europe to have done so. The others all hail from Africa, where Egypt (58, up 6), Madagascar (100, up 6), Namibia (109, up 7), Zimbabwe (110, up 7) and Burundi (142, up 6) made significant gains on the back of strong results in CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on 29 November 2018. (Courtesy of FIFA)
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KNEC Press statement on administration day one KCSE Exams; 2 candidates die, 15 arrested in Nyanza and Western for alleged cheating
The Kenya National examinations Council chairman, Prof. George Magoha, on Monday (5/11/2018) gave a statement on execution of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination. In his address, Prof Magoha highlighted cases of attempted cheating in Nyanza and Western Regions that were blocked and culprits arrested. Reports indicate that one of the cases involved Monianku secondary school, in Gucha South Subcounty of Kisii County, Nyanza Region.
Here is the full press statement from the KNEC Chair:
“The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) wishes to announce that the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination kicked off smoothly in all parts of the country today.
As has been the case over the last two years, all the more than 664,550 candidates sat the Mathematics Paper 1 and Chemistry Paper 1 that had not been seen before by anyone, a further confirmation that the 2018 KCSE examination will not be leaked. However, the Council wishes to inform the country of the following incidents:
- An alert system, formidable KNEC guidelines and security measures put in place over the year today helped to detect, and nip in the bud, attempts to smuggle foreign materials into two examination centres – one in Nyanza and another in Western region. At least 15 people, including centre managers and invigilators of the two schools, were arrested and are in police custody arising from the two incidents. No candidate had been exposed to any foreign material by the time Council thwarted the ulterior motives.
- Two candidates – one from Murang’a and Nyamira – died on the first day of the KCSE examination in unfortunate circumstances. The council wishes to send its sincere message of condolences to the affected families and friends.
The Council advises parents, candidates and other stakeholders not to be duped into engaging in any activities that will compromise the ability of candidates to sit their examinations in a fair and stable environment. The Council reiterates that all measures have been put in place to ensure a credible examination and that anyone with an intention of cheating will be subjected to the full force of the law.”
The tests enter day two on Tuesday morning (6/11/2018)
It is alleged that at Monianku Secondary, 17 people were arrested among them a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination supervisor, seven invigilators and Monianku Secondary School’s deputy principal over suspicion of exam malpractice. Some of the arrested suspects were found in a house next to the school compound with copies of a chemistry exam paper which was still going on at that time. Those nabbed by the police were: Mr John Mutende, (supervisor) and invigilators Mr Joel Omagwa, Ms Edna Morwabe, Mr Gideon Nyagaka, Mr Bernard Omoro, Mr John Abuta, Ms Ann Nyaboke, Mr Joel Nyakwanya and Monianku Secondary School Deputy Principal Peter Arori.
Photo (Courtesy of @sSiringi): Right; Nabbed exam cheating suspects at Monianku secondary School. Left; The photocopier that was used to duplicate the examination materials.
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2019 KRA internship opportunities for degree and diploma holders; full details and application procedure
In support of the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour Market, KRA is seeking applications from fresh Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma graduates for its 2019 Internship programme. This includes Law degree holders pursuing the Advocates Training program (Pupils) at the Kenya School of Law.
The program aims at providing the Youth an opportunity for on-the job experience to build upon skills acquired at school and enhance their employability and is open within the various Support Services departments of the Authority in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Economics/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Human Resource, Marketing/Communication, ICT/Telecommunications, Hospitality, Library & Information Systems, Law, Security/Criminology, Business Administration/Management and Project Management
Requirements for engagement as an Intern:
- Must be a Kenyan Citizen aged between 20 and 34 years
- Must have graduated with a first Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution between January 2018 and December 2018*
- Must be available full time for the six months duration of the program
- Should not have undertaken any other internship or exposed to work experience since graduation.
- Pupilage applicants must be registered pupils at the Kenya School of Law within the period
Please Note:
- The deadline for application is Friday 30th November 2018.
- All applications must be submitted online via the process below.
- You can only apply for the opportunity after successfully registering in our e-recruitment portal.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- ONLY selected candidates will be contacted.
- The Authority does not guarantee employment after completion of the Internship program nor does it offer extension
- The Authority does not charge any fee for this process.
- If selected, candidates will be required to submit:
- a Certificate of Good Conduct,
- proof of a valid Personal Accident Insurance Cover.
- In addition they will be required to submit copies of PIN certificate, NHIF, NSSF, ID card and Bank Account details.
KRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Application Guidelines
- Registration:
- Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
- After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.
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Log on:
- After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
- Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
- After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
- Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
- Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
- Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
- The process will end by clicking the tab ‘Overview and Release’.
- Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.
- Application process:
- To view the open job postings click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
- Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
- Click on the Job posting to display the details of the Internship position.
- To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
- Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
- Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
- To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
Contact the KRA for any further information and or clarifications:
- In case of any challenge or issues
- please send an email query to [email protected]
- Tel. 0709-01-1000
Airtel Kenya: How to Get PUK code, How to reset Airtel SIM PIN
To get your PUK:
- Dial *100# from your airtel line.
- Select option 2
- Select either for own number of another number
- Enter your registered ID/ Passport Number
- Select 1 to confirm.
- The PUK is then sent to yuor line via sms
NB: The PUK is an 8 digit code.
ICJ condemns police brutality against rioting Maseno University Students, yesterday
The International Commission of Jurists, ICJ, has come out to strongly criticize the excessive use of force against striking Maseno University Students. “(we) condemn in the strongest terms possible the police brutality on Students of Maseno University. This excessive use of force was uncalled for and does not only violate (the) Kenyan law but also international guidelines on use of force by law enforcement,” read a presser by ICJ, today.
The agitated students, on Sunday 4th November 2018, staged demonstrations against alleged police harassment. The students blocked the busy Kisumu – Busia road; and lit fierce bonfires. The students staged the demos after their colleagues, who had visited the Maseno Police Station to report on an attack on four of their other comrades, were locked up by the police.
The police were seen being brutalized by the police even after surrendering. See images and video below (Disclaimer! some content may be graphic).
Photos: Police brutality against Maseno University students
Video: Police brutality against Maseno University Students, yesterday.
The ICJ is organization that is committed to the protection and promotion of human rights, the rule of law and democracy.
TSC sends appreciation message to all teachers for services rendered
The Teachers Service Commission, TSC, has sent a message of appreciation to all teachers for their selfless services, rendered this year, ahead of the National examinations period. Through a presser by TSC Chief Executive Officer/ Secretary, Dr. Nancy Njeri Macharia, the TSC says “a big thank you to all the 312,000 teachers in primary and Secondary schools for their commitment and hard work throughout the year preparing the 1,725,345 KCPE (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) and KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) examination candidates.”
This appreciation note comes after most schools having closed for the long December holidays, for form ones, twos and threes.
Dr. Macharia, also, has kind words for the Principals and head teachers who shall be centre managers during the KCPE and KCSE examinations. The commission thanks ‘the 30,184 principals and head teachers who will be centre managers to ensure smooth administration of KCPE and KCSE (Examinations).’ The TSC Secretary has in the same breadth thanked the 35,114 supervisors and 91,405 invigilators who will oversee administration and monitoring of the National examinations. This happens even as the TSC and KNUT lock horns over unresolved industrial matters affecting teachers like: stoppage to the Performance Appraisals, Suspending delocalization of teachers and promoting teachers on attainment of higher qualifications by the Commission. read more details here: TSC Cancels the much anticipated meeting with KNUT
“Finally, the commission wishes all the 1,725,345 candidates the best in the examinations and in their future endeavours,” Dr. Macharia concludes. As the December holiday beckons, most teachers will still be engaged in the administration and marking of the National examinations, whose results are expected before the end of the year, 2018.
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KCSE Exams Day 1 Briefs; 5/11/2018
The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, exams went on smoothly today as candidates sat for their Mathematics and Chemistry Paper 1. The examination was largely devoid of many incidents, safe for one or two. These are the major highlights that headlined the day 1 of the exams, today:
- Candidate writes his exams from prison: A form four Student at omware Secondary school in Awendo, Migori County, was forced to write his exams from the police cells, today. The boy was arrested and locked up for allegedly stealing a motor bike. He was arrested 3 weeks ago.
- A principal from Wajir was arrested, yesterday, and arraigned in Court today for allegedly raping a form four candidate that he had given a lift on saturday, 3/11/2018, at around 3.00pm. The principal denied the claims and was released on a Ksh. 300,000 bond. Read full details, here: sSchool principal arrested for allegedly defiling a candidate, freed on a Kshs. 300,000 bond
- Sad! Candidate dies after writing his day one tests: A form 4 student at Gesiaga mixed Secondary school, in Nyamira County, collapsed and passed away on Monday afternoon, moments after writing his Maths paper one KCSE examination. The boy reportedly died as a result of heart related complications.
- A large contingent officials oversaw KCSE examinations administration, today: The government dispatched its top officials to supervise administration of the KCSE tests in various parts of the country. The officials who included Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Chairmen of Councils supervised the opening of the containers at wee hours of the chilly morning. The officials would, later, oversee the administration of the examinations at various examination centres; Infact, the Education cabinet secretary, Dr. Amina Mohammed, issued the exam papers to students at one of the centres. See the list of the Government officials who supervised today’s tests:
- Dr. Nancy Njeri Macharia, The Teachers Service Commission boss, was at Nyeri central Sub-County.
- Dr. Belio Kipsang, The Basic education Ministry’s Principal Secretary, traversed parts of Kisii and Kericho Counties.
- Amb. Amina Mohammed, the Education Ministry’s Cabinet Secretary, supervised the KCSE examinations administration in the Coastal region’s Kilifi and Mombasa.
- Mr. Henry Rotich (Treasury cabinet secretary) was in Eldoret.
- Prof. George Magoha (The Chairman to the Kenya National examinations Council): oversaw KCSE exams in Busia County.
- Dr. Julius Jwan (Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, KICD) was in Embu town.
The KCSE examinations continue tomorrow (Tuesday, 6th November, 2018) with candidates expected to sit for their kiswahili paper one and Geography Paper one tests.
TSC requests Universities to train teachers in understaffed subjects; without enough teachers
The Teachers Service Commission has urged universities to encourage students to take up courses in under staffed subjects. Through a memo sent to all university deans in the School of Education, TSC says that the subjects lacking enough personnel include: Drawing & Design, Home Science, Art & Design, Agriculture, Physical Education, Music and Computer Studies. “These subjects are lacking the required number of teachers who will be able to adequately provide the correct curriculum based establishment in Secondary Schools,” says the memo dated 19th October 2018 and written by TSC’s Dr. Nthamburi Mugwuku for the Chief Executive Officer.
The said subjects attract the least numbers of candidates in KCSE and are ofTEN referred to as ‘the small subjects’ by the Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC. Some graduates from Universities offering Education degrees with Information Technology, IT, like (Maseno University) have been rejected by the TSC for not taking Micro teaching and Teaching practice units in Computer studies.
The Commission now asks universities to come up with ways of churning out more teachers in the mention subjects. “The purpose of this letter is to kindly request your universities to put measures to train who can be able teach these subjects in order to address the gaps”, adds Dr. Nthamburi.
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Welcome to Kakemega County, the host of this year’s Mashujaa day celebrations, Advertiser’s feature about Kakamega County
Kakamega county shall be hosting this year’s Mashujaa day celebrations. This day has been set aside as a holiday to commemorate great Kenyans who sacrificed to liberate our country from tge chains of colonialism. The day was initially referred to, “Kenyatta Day” named after Kenya’s founding father; Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.
Here are a few Quick Facts about Kakamega, the County hosting the 55th Mashujaa Day celebrations:
- Folklore denotes that the name Kakamega translates to when a visitor pinched ugali, emulating the locals’ eating style.
- Kakamega was first gazetted as a post in 1909 with its boundaries defined within the larger Kisumu Province as it was named then.
Kakamega county covers an area of approximately 3005.1 Km2 with 13 sub-counties.
Kakamega is part of the region inhabited by the Abaluya community made up of 18 sub-groups with common background, common customs and speak closely related dialects.
Kakamega County serves as the headquarters of Kenya’s sugar production with three main sugar milling factories including, Mumias Sugar company, West Kenya sugar company and Butali Sugar company.
Kakamega County has a gold exploration history dating back to the early 1930s.
Kakamega County is a point of attraction being home to the vast Kakamega National Forest, Kenya’s only tropical rainforest with large species of birds and butterflies.
Happy Mashujaa Day from the Newsblaze Digital Team.
African Cup Of Nations, AFCON, Finals 2019; Kenya tops group F, but which teams have already qualified, get the details here.
Cameroon is poised to host the Total African Cup of Nations from 15 June to 13 July 2019. under the new format, to be used next year, a total of 24 teams will participate at the most popular Continental show piece. The 24 teams shall be drawn from the 12 qualifying groups; with the best two teams booking tickets, from each of the 12 groups. Kenya is at the verge of qualification after about 14 years’ absence from the finals. Kenya tops group F with 7 points.
Hosts (Cameroon), Tunisia, Egypt, Senegal and Madagascar have already qualified to the AFCON finals ahead of the remaining group matches. Madagascar will be participating at the finals for the first ever time in their history after humbling Equatorial guinea 1-0 to clinch second spot in group A. The Cartage Eagles of Tunisia defeated Niger 2-1 in Niamey, Niger, to maintain their unbeaten run and wrap up a ticket to next year’s finals. The next round of group matches are slated for 16th, 17th 18th November, 2018 with the final group matches happening in March, 2019.
Check current group standings for the 2019 AFCON Qualifiers, below:
Upcoming Fixtures:
Date: 16/11/2018
- Togo vs Algeria
- Morocco vs Cameroon
- South Sudan vs Burundi
- Namibia vs Guinea-Bissau
- Sychelles vs Libya
- Rwanda vs Central African Republic
- Egypt vs Tunisia
Date: 17/11/2018
- South Africa vs Nigeria
- Comoros vs Malawi
- Uganda vs Cape Verde
- Gabon vs Mali
- Equatorial Guinea vs Senegal
- Gambia vs Benin
Date: 18/11/2018
- Madagascar vs Sudan
- Congo vs DR Congo
- Mozambique vs Zambia
- Eswatini vs Niger
- Ethiopia vs Ghana
- Kenya vs Sierra Leone*
- Angola vs Burkina Faso
- Liberia vs Zimbabwe
- Lesotho vs Tanzania
- Mauritania vs Botswana
- Guinea vs Cote d’ivoire
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