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Latest FIFA rankings, women, and full details on how FIFA ranking is done
These are the top ten women’s teams in Africa and Worldwide. No African team features in the top ten in the world! Kenya’s Harambee Starlets features nowhere.
Top 10 teams in Africa:
1. Nigeria
2. Ghana
3. Cameroon
4. South Africa
5. Equatorial Guinea
6. Ivory Coast
7. Morocco
8. Algeria
9. Senegal
10. Mali
World’s top 10 Women’s soccer teams:
1. USA
2. Germany
3. England
4. France
5. Canada
6. Australia
7. Japan
8. Brazil
9. Sweden
10. Netherlands
HOW THE FIFA/COCA-COLA WORLD RANKING IS DONE
General Considerations
In the FIFA Women’s World Ranking (WWR) teams are ranked according to a value that is a measure of their actual strength. One of the benefits of this is that a considerable amount can be learned about the ranking value (or rating points) of a team.
Reasons for FIFA Women’s World Ranking
- Promotion of the Women’s Game
- Realistic Assessment: Putting Everyone in their Place
- Statistical Analysis of the state of the Women’s Game
- Equal Importance of Women’s and Men’s Football
- Solid foundation: some 3000 games since 1971
Although a certain amount of mathematics is inevitable, the system used is still easily understandable and enables all interested parties to understand the teams’ movements, or even to calculate the Ranking themselves. Since the first match dates back to a little over 30 years ago (the first women’s international was held on 17 April 1971 when France faced the Netherlands), it has been possible to comprehensively catalogue the data about international women’s football.
FIFA Women’s World Ranking – Key Criteria Used
- Result of the Match
- Home vs away, or neutral ground
- Importance of the match
- Difference in WWR between the teams
Basics of the Ranking method
The basic formula of the WWR is in fact quite simple:
WWR,new = WWR,old + ( Actual – Predicted )
The result of a team’s match is converted into a value: “Actual”. Via some formulae, the difference in rating points (strength) results in a “Predicted” value.
Should the “Actual” value be better, then the new WWR will be higher than the old one. This is fair, as the team will have delivered more than was expected. The underachiever loses the same amount of rating points as their opponents have won; their “Predicted” result is greater than their “Actual” result, i.e. they have not done as well as expected.
A conclusion that can be drawn for this basic rule is that the rating points which a team earns for a win is dependent on the strength of the opponent. A win over an extremely weak team scarcely improves their standing in the WWR, while a win over a stronger team is awarded with a clear increase of the WWR value.
- Actual Result of the Match
The actual match result is expressed in the “Actual Match Percentage”, A.
Of course winning or losing is the most important criterion, but goal difference and goals scored are also taken into account.
2. Neutral ground or Home vs. Away
To correct the value for a home advantage, the rating points of the Home team are enhanced by a value “H”. A glance at the historical results shows that teams perform better at home than away; the home teams keep 66% of the points, while the opponents return home with 34%. To neutralise this effect, a correction is made by enhancing the rating of the home team by a value of 100 points (corresponding to 64%).
3. Importance of the match
Competitive matches are a more precise measure of the strength of a team than a friendly.
This element is taken into account by introducing the Match Importance “M” factor, which has a maximum difference between competitions of a factor of four.
4. Difference in Rating Points
The difference in rating points between the two opponents is used to predict the result of the match. For each team the predicted match percentage “P” is expressed in a value between 0 and 1 as a function of the difference in rating points.
The scale of the rating points is chosen in such a way that the very best in the world can have rating points exceeding 2000, while absolute beginners score around 1000 rating points.
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You are under keen surveillance, CS Amina tells Centre managers, Supervisors, Invigilators as 17 are nabbed at Monianku secondary
The Education cabinet Secretary, Dr. Amina Mohammed, has sent a strong warning to any one who may attempt to compromise this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations, that kicked off yesterday. The CS, who was speaking after supervising the start of English paper one examinations at Murang’a boys high school this morning, said the government has put in place stringent measures to safeguard the credibility of the National tests.
“The Government has put in place careful and extensive measures to ensure that the outcome of these examinations is a true reflection of the effort and hard work of our candidates,” Dr. Amina said. The CS was speaking in relation to yesterday’s report that cases of cheating had been detected in Nyanza and western regions, yesterday, as the exams kicked off country wide.
The CS sounded a strong warning to those may indulge in examination malpractices. “Any attempts to contaminate the examination process will be detected and arrested immediately. I wish to send a warning to anybody attempting, contemplating or with the intention to interfere with this process, you will be detected, tracked down and apprehended,” the CS said.
She further advised parents and candidates to resist any attempts by any one to lure them into indulging in examination related malpractices; as the penalties attached are hefty. “The council (The Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC) advises parents, candidates and other stake holders 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,” Dr. Amina added.
Yesterday, at Monianku Secondary School, in Gucha South Sub-county of Kisii county, about 17 persons were arrested for alleged examination malpractices. Incidentally, Monianku secondary school hired outsiders to facilitate examination malpractices at the examination centre. 5 suspects were nabbed by the Gucha South OCPD, Mr. Vincent Kitili, in a house that is located next to the school’s compound. The 5 were in possession of a chemistry paper which was underway, at the time. Those arrested included: Irene Kivunja Mbone, Judith Nyambeki, Alex Ziko Akuma, Christopher Ogora and Makori Edwin.
After the day’s examinations, the police arrested more suspects for questioning. Those arrested included the school’s staff members and the Kenya National Examinations Council contracted field officers (Supervisor and invigilators). They were: Mutende John (the supervisor), Invigilators (Joel Omagwa, Edna Morwabe, Gideon Nyagaka, Benard Omoro, John Abuta, Ann Nyaboe and Joel Nyakwanya) and the school’s deputy principal, Mr. Peter Arori, who is also the deputy centre manager.
The police could, however, not arrest 2 other individuals believed to have played a role at the examination cheating process. The school bursar, Peter Onchieku, ran into hiding plus the owner of the cyber cafe where the chemistry paper was photocopied, Fred Okindo.
Photo (Courtesy of @sSiringi): Right; Nabbed exam cheating suspects at Monianku secondary School. Left; The photocopier that was used to duplicate the examination materials.
The Kenya National Examinations Council chair, Prof George Magoha, in his press statement last evening said: “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.” Read full details here: KNEC: Status of KCSE, 2018, Examinations’ administration
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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Head teachers faulted for sending candidates home to bring fees as MPs criticize CS Amina’s absence, ahead of exams
A section of parents have come out to strongly castigate the decision by some schools in Trans Nzoia to send form four students home to collect school fees balances with less than four weeks to the commencement of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, examinations. Yesterday, a large number of students was spotted in various locations boarding vehicles home after being sent away from schools.
Speaking to the media, today, the angry parents said chasing the students home at this time could hamper the kids’ preparations for the final examinations. “It is sad to meet a form four student on the road, who has been sent to collect a fees balance of as little as Ksh. 1,000”, said one of the parents, today while speaking to the media. The parents are urging the head teachers not to send the students home at this critical time of the year and have called upon the Education Ministry Cabinet Secretary, Amina Mohammed, to step in and intervene. This happens even as the Ministry of Education announced, yesterday, that they had released tranche three of the free Secondary and primary education funds. Read more details here….The Government has finally released FSE and FPE funds for term 3 ,2018.
But, in a rejoinder today, most heads who spoke to our newsroom indicated that the Education Ministry was just playing Public relations as there are no monies in the accounts yet, as claimed by PS Kipsang. “I have gone to the bank to check and withdraw the FSE funds, today, but to my surprise the said funds have not reflected in the accounts yet. Creditors and other suppliers are on my neck wanting me to clear their debts”. Said a school head who requested for anonymity.
The Trans Nzoia parents who are yet to receive payment for the maize they supplied to the National Cereals and Produce Board, NCPB, said chasing students home from school will see them lose a lot in terms of syllabus coverage and revision. Some parents faulted the criteria being used by Constituency Development Boards, CDF, and Counties to award education bursaries as most monies benefitted kids from rich families; who are not needy after all.
The parents are now urging the schools’ heads to give them more time to pay the fees balances after getting payment from the NCPB. Yesterday, the Education PS, Dr. Belio Kipsang, said concrete plans had been put in place to ensure that all the candidates sit for the tests under conducive environments.
Elsewhere, the Parliamentary Committee on Education has protested against the decision by the Ministry of Education cabinet Secretary, Ambassador Amina Mohammed, for snubbing their summons. Led by Hon. Julius Melly, the Tinderet Member of Parliament who is also the chair to the committee, the MPs said they had summoned CS Amina to shed more light on the fate of the over 4,000 students affected by insecurity in various parts of the country. CS Amina, who was, also, required to give more details on the Ministry’s preparations for the forth coming National examinations, is said to be out of the country and has requested the MPs to reschedule the meeting to Thursday the 4th of October, 2018.
The infuriated MPs, at the same time, criticized the Chairman to the Kenya National Examination Council’s decision to list examination cheating hotpots, a move that has also been vehemently opposed by local members more so from the Kisii region, that was mentioned in the list. Read more details here…Local officials in Kisii protest against Magoha’s listing of Kisii as an exam cheating hot spot
speaking to the press at Parliament buildings, today, the MPs said it is discriminating for the KNEC chair, Prof. Magoha, to profile the mentioned areas saying such a move has caused unnecessary anxiety and panic among the students and parents; from the mentioned areas. The Legislators asked Prof. Magoha to immediately name the over thirty schools being investigated for alleged examinations malpractices.
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KENYA’s MALKIA STRIKERS IN HISTORIC WIN OVER KAZAKHSTAN
A magnificent performance by Mercy Moim led Kenya to a historic straight sets victory (25-23, 25-22, 25-21) over Kazakhstan in Pool D at the FIVB Women’s World Championship on Saturday night. This was Kenya’s first ever victory at the world stage.
The wing spiker posted a match-high 24 points in the win over Kenya’s higher ranked opponents.
Edith Mukuvilani added 10 points for Kenya in the impressive triumph.
Sana Anarkulova led Kazakhstan in the defeat with 11 points.
The Kenyans displayed greater energy and togetherness throughout the contest, while Kazakhstan was unable to sustain any rhythm. Kenya came up with key points when they needed to time after time during the match.
Kenya played a fine all-around game from start to finish to emerge with the victory.
Kazakhstan established a 12-6 lead in the first set behind a fierce attack. Kenya dug in and fought back to cut the deficit to 12-9 and Kazakhstan took a timeout. The tactic did not work, however, as Kenya ran off three more points to equalize at 12-12.
The Kazakhs struggled with blocking and made unforced errors that allowed Kenya to claw back. Christine Psiwa soared for a spike that gave Kenya set point at 24-23, and the Kenyans closed out the set 25-23.
Kenya’s inspired play was bolstered by a strong attack and timely defense. Moim had nine points in the opening set for Kenya.
Kenya picked up where they left off in the second set, moving out to a 5-0 lead before Kazakhstan got on the board. Kenya led 8-4 at the first team time out after a Kazak serve went into the net. Kazakhstan made a run in the set, coming within a point at 13-12, but after Moim soared for another spike, Kenya was in front 16-13 at the second Time Out.
The Kenyans continued to do a good job of finding holes in the Kazakh defense during the set. A crosscourt spike by Emmaculate Chemtai gave Kenya set point at 24-20 and they took the set 25-22 when she came up with a big block.
Kazakhstan began to put up resistance in the third set, taking an 8-5 lead at the first team time out behind some good blocking. But Kenya kept is close and equalized 10-10 on a block by Moim, before pulling ahead 13-12 on a block by Noel Murambi.
Kenya led 16-14 at the second Team Time Out and kept the momentum to finish it off 25-21.
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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.
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Having problems logging into the KNEC Examiner’s Portal?
If you are having problems logging into the KNEC Examiners’ portal to update your details and get the Examiner’s number, Contact the Kenya National Examinations Council using the official contact details, below, for assistance:
A. PHONE CONTACTS
Call the following phones during the official working days and hours:
- 0732333530
- 0720741003
- 0775471980
- 0775471997
B. E-MAIL CONTACTS
- fa@knec.ac.ke
- sefa@knec.ac.ke
C. PHYSICAL VISIT
- Pay the KNEC a visit at their various offices in Nairobi.
Important links:
- KNEC: How to download Contracted Professionals’ letters
- KNEC Contracted Professionals: How to check deployment station and other details
- KNEC: PTE, ECDE, SNE Latest registration instructions
- hKNEC Exam Administration: How to access, mark and print the Contracted Professionals’ attendance Register
- KNEC Exam results and Certificates: How to receive results and certificates from KNEC
- A link to all KNEC portals
- KNEC grading system for all subjects
- Identification, Nomination and selection of KNEC contracted Professionals
- Important information for teachers wishing to train as KNEC examiners
- KNEC: How to assign index numbers to KCPE, KCSE candidates
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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:
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- please send an email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke
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