President Uhuru Kenyatta has, today, confirmed Kanze Dena to the position of State House Spokesperson & Head of PSCU. She has been holding the same position in an acting capacity since July, this year, when her predecessor Manoa Esipisu was appointed as High Commissioner to United Kingdom.
Before placing a bet, across various betting sites, it is important to note the following points:
1. Manage your money patiently
Don’t bet higher than what you can afford, even if you feel sure. You need to have a stable style and lot of patience to have profit. Management is the key.
2. Search for good tipsters
Seek for tipsters who have a long-term profit. Many websites are giving historical records. Check if they win in the long term, and follow some, but first, try them.
3. Watch a lot
Watching particular football leagues will help you to have a more detailed image of the teams’ strength. Nothing is better than personal experience and judgment.
4. Statistics
Check the stats. League positions, home/away records, current form, team news and head-to-head records. All these are playing a key role to improve your profits.
5. Don’t be emotional
You need to moderate your feelings at the teams you love or those that impressed you. The opposing team is your enemy, which you may don’t know right.
6. Special Bets
Seek for special football bets. Corners, correct score & yellow cards offered with high value. Tip for betting on football: Seek for plenty of corners in the second half.
The manual on the blue link, below, describes in detail how to access the E-Citizen portal, create an account, applying for a police clearance certificate/ Certificate of good conduct, printing out the c24 form, the receipt and downloading and printing the certificates from the applicant’s E-Citizen account:
The Naivasha retreat between the Kenya Natinal Union of Teachers, KNUT, and the Teachers Service Commission hits a snag as both parties hold on to hardline stands. Click on the link below to download a presser from the TSC’s cheif Executive, Dr. Nancy Macharia:
Under fire Manchester united manager has today stripped off the vice captaincy role from Frenchman Paul Pogba. The Manchester United Midfielder, who transferred from Juventus for a World record fee in 2016, fell out with Mourinho last season and remained a subject of a possible transfer away from the Old Trafford, during the off season.
Manchester United Midfielder, Paul Pogba
Mourinho told Pogba that he is no longer the club’s vice captain due to his poor attitude, hours before today’s schedule training. “The only truth is that I made the decision for him not to be second captain any more but there is no fallout, no problem,” Mourinho was quoted by the British media today. “I am the manager, I can make these decisions”, Mourhino said. The united Tactician was physically angered by Pogba’s error that led to Wolve’s equalizer at Old Trafford on Saturday, 22/09/2018, during a premier league clash. After the match, Pogba went on to criticize Manchester United’s lack of attacking mentality. “We are at home and we should play much better against Wolves. We are here to attack”, Pogba said, over the weekend.
In the video above (Courtesy of Sky Sports), leaked online, Pogba is screened in a training ground bust up with coach Jose Mourinho, yesterday. The relationship between Mourinho and Pogba has been frosty, since last season.
Pogba, the world cup winner with the French team, was not named in the matchday squad against derby, last night, in which Manchester United lost 8-7 via past match penalties. Pogba watched from the sidelines as Ashley Young captained the side. Paul Pogba has been captaining the Manchester united this season in the absence of defender Antonio Valencia.
Manchester United Captain, Antonio Valencia
Things seem to be murkier for the United squad who lie at position 7 with 10 points from 6 matches. They trail leaders Liverpool who have amassed a total of 18 points from a perfect hundred percent win in all the 6 matches played, so far.
Manchester United’s next assignment is away at West Ham united on Saturday 29th September, 2018, in an early kick off clash.
The Higher Education Loans Board offers a wide range of loans, Bursaries and Scholarships to students pursuing university Education. The loans include:
1. LOANS FOR DIRECT ENTRY STUDENTS (DES)
These loans are for students joining public or private universities within the East African Community directly from high school either through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) or as self-sponsored. Amounts awarded range between 35,000 minimum and 60,000 maximum based on the level of need. The loan attracts interest of 4% p.a and the students are required to repay their loans on completion of their studies. Students are advised to apply at least one month before the opening date to allow ample time for processing.
Management of HELB loans
Students are advised that the loans should be used mainly for:
Tuition,
Books and stationery,
Accommodation and subsistence.
Students are advised to desist from diverting the funds to leisure or other family obligations.
Repaying your student loan
Undergraduate loan repayment starts within one year of completion of studies or within such a period as the Board decides to recall the loan whichever is earlier. However, you can make voluntary payments before or after you complete your studies to reduce your loan balance.
2. LOANS FOR SALARIED STUDENTS
Alternative loans comprise of Postgraduate (Masters & PhD) and Undergraduate loans for salaried applicants loans. This category of loan was introduced in the year 2000/2001 (PG) and 2008/2009 (CE). It runs as a commercial window targeting students who are able to repay their loans while studying, thus allowing the Board to generate income from application fees and interest charged to build and maintain a sustainable revolving fund. The loans are evaluated and awarded on the basis of the loanees’ ability to pay while studying at an interest rate of 12% p.a and repayable in 48months.
Repaying or Repaid UG and previous PG loans if a beneficiary
Ability to pay while studying based on the one third rule of basic salary as per the Employment Act.
Meet all the requirements as indicated in the online form
Loan Interest Rate and Repayment period
12% per annum ; 48 months
Required Documents
Copy of letter of admission to the university
Certified copy of last acquired certificate
Certified copy of ID
Certified copies of two salaried guarantors’ IDs
Certified copy of PIN card
Certified copy of PIN card
Certified copies (by employer) of the latest three months pay slips
Recent colored passport size photograph
Letter of appointment (contracted applicants only)(1-5 should be certified by an advocate and 6-9 by employer)
3. POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
HELB awards scholarships to postgraduate students pursuing their Masters or Doctoral studies. The award is based on academic merit. Applicants are required to pay a processing fee of kshs 3,000.
4. VISA OSHWAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Oshwal aid in association with Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) offers scholarships to direct entry university students. The scholarships will funds 20 students for the total tenure of study. For undergraduate degree programme. The fund supports needy entrants in local universities to a maximum of kshs 100,000 per annum. The application period is July to August every year.
5. TRAINING REVOLVING FUND
Training Revolving Fund
6. AFYA ELIMU FUND LOANS
The Afya Elimu Fund is a partnership product of the USAID funded Human Resources for Health (HRH) Kenya Mechanism implemented by IntraHealth International Inc., the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Ministry of Health, the private sector and county governments. The Fund offers affordable loans to needy students pursuing pre-service medical training at mid-level (diploma and certificate level only).
7. UNDERGRADUATE BURSARIES
HELB awards bursaries to extremely needy undergraduate students who benefit from loans for direct entry. Orphans, students from single parent families and others who come from poor backgrounds will be given priority for the bursaries. There is no separate application for this bursary but qualification for it depends on the information provided on the direct entry form.
8. TVET BURSARIES
Students pursuing Diploma and Certificate courses in Public universities, university colleges, public national polytechnics and Institutes of Technology and Technical Training institutes country-wide are eligible for this loan and bursary. Orphans, single parent students and others who come from poor backgrounds will be given priority for the loans and or bursaries. The application period is January to April every year.
Required Documents
Applications should access and fill the relevant TVET Loan & Bursary Application Form (TLAF).
Print TWO copies of the duly filled Loan Application Form.
Have the TVET Loan Application Form signed and stamped by the Dean of Students/Financial Aid Officers.
Retain one copy of the duly filled TLAF (Mandatory).
Drop the TLAF personally at the HELB students Service Centre on the Mezannine One, Anniversary Towers or any of the SELECT Huduma Centers nearest to you.
Longhorn publishers PLC is the leading provider of innovative learning solutions in Eastern Africa with a presence in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, malawi, rwanda and Zamia. Below are important pieces of information and links:
The Longhorn eLearning Platform: If you are worried about what your child is reading on the phone, download the Longhorn eLearning Platform and challenge them to test their memory on https://t.co/nW7CTQu2Vg
The Longhorn Kiswahili Mufti Series: To make learning Swahili fun for the kids, the Longhorn Kiswahili Mufti Series has lots of illustrations to help them grasp concepts they can relate with in their daily lives. Access eLearning content from https://t.co/GLXrL3YxYf
Kiswahili Mufti Gredi 2 educates children on emerging issues such as family values, children’s rights, development, gender and technology to mold all rounded individuals. Access personalized eLearning content from https://t.co/GLXrL4g9mP
Longhorn eLearning platform : Revision season is now at fever pitch! Simplify your child’s revision experience with easy quizzes off the Longhorn eLearning platform available on https://t.co/nW7CTQu2Vg
The KICD Approved Tumbo Lisiloshiba and Nakuruto: Good news! You can now read the KICD Approved Tumbo Lisiloshiba and Nakuruto off the Longhorn eReader App Access our eBooks from https://t.co/lyrkLubaN5 and personalized eLearning content from https://t.co/GLXrL3YxYf
For any queries or in need of assistance, call Longhorn’s customer care team on;
The Ministry of Education today held a meeting with stakeholders drawn from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), Kenya National Parents Association and Kenya Private Schools Association to discuss measures put in place to ensure credible national examinations.
With just three weeks before the commencement of the national examinations on October 28, 2018, I am proud to announce to the country that the Ministry of Education has finalised all plans to deliver the examination to 1,060,759 KCPE and 664,586 KCSE candidates this year.
We have deliberated on the findings that concerned parents and private schools. Based on the discussions, we have resolved that:
1) All parents must desist from visiting boarding schools this term.
2) Parents whose children will be found with mobile phones in school will be held personally responsible for the actions. Their children will immediately be suspended from school, and such candidates will not be allowed to sit the examinations.
3) Private school managers will ensure that all teachers who will participate in the examinations as science teachers (to aid in practical subjects) are fully registered with the Teachers Service Commission. The case applies to all those in public schools as well.
4. The Kenya National Parents Association and Boards of Management will liaise with security teams to reign in parents and schools that have collected money under the pretext that they will use the same to facilitate cheating in the examinations.
5. The Ministry will be fair and just in the administration of the examinations to ensure all candidates score grades that they deserve.
By: Amb. Amina Mohammed, CS- Ministry of Education
Migori Governor Okoth Obado has been arrested over the murder of Sharon Otieno. He is set to be arraigned on Monday. Hon. Obado will spend the weekend at Gigiri Police Station.
The Governor was arrested earlier today and questioned on the murder of Ms Sharon Otieno at the headquarters of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Kiambu Road in Nairobi.
DNA results carried out on the remains of Sharon Otieno’s child showed that Okoth Obado was the father.
The Naivasha consultative meeting between the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, and the Kenya national union of Teachers, KNUT, ended pre-maturely with no major agreements between the two parties. The consultative that began on Monday hit a dead end yesterday after KNUT tabled a list of 85 teachers whose transfer it wanted revoked immediately, a move the teachers’ employer strongly rejected. According to KNUT, some of thye teachers were union officials who have now been moved from their respective branches. In a statement, TSC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Nancy Macharia says “Employees who hold elective offices in Unions, SACCOS, among others are primarily employed to teach and are bound by the code of regulations for teachers, which include provisions on transfer of teachers. Election to any union office can not, therefore, be used to irregularly amend the contract between an employer and employee”.
Dr. Macharia further adds that, “all TSC employees have a right under article 27 of the commission and section 4 of the TSC act to be treated fairly without being subjected to any discrimination. It is, therefore, unreasonable and discriminatory for KNUT to demand different treatment for 85 teachers out of the 321,007 in public learning institutions on account of their elective positions in the union”.
The meeting was held pursuant to an earlier meeting on 23rd August 2018 to address some issues that have emerged in the course of the implementation of the 2017-2021 collective bargaining agreement. Some of the issues included: promotion of teachers, career progression, teachers appraisal programme and transfers.
In a move by the TSC, that is seen to cede some ground, the employer has already agreed to release all the 111 KNUT Executive Secretaries to work full time for the union. This will be bad news, though, for teachers with higher qualifications who had hoped for promotions. Three weeks ago, KNUT had issued a strike threat saying it will call its members to a nationwide strike if TSC does not meet its demands that include: the halting of the teacher delocalization exercise, scrapping of the appraisal programmes among others. “Remember the strike is only suspended and it shall be recalled promptly without any warning should the retreat (of 30/09/2018 to 5/10/2018) fail to produce fruits”, KNUT Secretary General , Wilson Sossion, had said. Sossion had threatened of a strike to paralyze the National examinations, that commence in about three weeks time.
While the talks remain in jeopardy, the TSC has maintained its commitment to harmonious industrial relations with the teachers’ union and said any industrial action at this time could affect national examinations. The TSC urges the union to put learners’ interests first . “Finally, the commission wishes to affirm its commitment to harmonious industrial relations with KNUT. Further, TSC is ready to continue with the deliberations on the monitoring of the implementation of the CBA for the benefit of the Kenyan child. In the meantime, the commission appeals to KNUT to put the interests of learners first”, said Dr. Macharia.
The Kenya National Union of Teachers leadership is yet to give a statement on the latest developments. Parents and students will be waiting anxiously for KNUT’s response and if indeed they will make good of their threats to stage a strike this term.
This year’s Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom youth tournament kicks off tomorrow at the Western region. A total of 80 matches will be staged this weekend in Kakamega and Vihiga Counties. (See attached fixtures, below). 1,600 teams registered for this year’s football bonanza. After the Western Region matches, action will shift to Nyanza, Rift Valley, Eastern, Coast, Central, North Eastern and Nairobi regions, respectively.
