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Director’s NOTE 

Dear Readers, 

Since the last edition of 

Maisha Poa Magazine a lot 

has occurred around our 

nation and within Western 

region. Among the most 

significant event were the sudden 

deaths of Prof. George Saitoti and 

Hon. Orwa Ojode who were Ministers 

in the Ministry of Internal 

Security together with their body 

guards and the two Captains of the 

ill-fated chopper. Our hearts go out 

to all those affected and especially 

the families who lost loved ones. 

While the full cause of the crash is 

being investigated at various levels, 

we were reminded about our 

vulnerability to disasters, the value 

of appreciating each day given by 

God and the power of love within 

our families. 

In April, we marked 30years in 

business and my personal reflections 

on this journey is that there 

is a lot of improvement in business, 

customer relations that we 

have built ranging from the supermarket 

to wholesale and also to 

the distribution division. The positive 

work of building customer 

relations has endeared the 

company to get a good 

business in all our outlets. 

We’ve really improved in terms 

of quality of purchase in the 

30 years we have been in business. 

Bulk purchase has helped save the 

company a lot due to volatility in 

the market in that when the prices 

go up we have been able to protect 

the customer from high product 

prices due to short supply and 

high demand of a certain product. 

The message we want to assure 

our customers is that we will give 

full value to them in all areas price 

wise, quality wise, service wise 

and range wise. Good relationship 

with the community in which one 

operates from is very important for 

the growth and success of a business 

which Khetia’s Group values 

so much that from it we get loyalty 

from customers. We have participated 

in a number of community 

programs and campaigns in the 

region through our corporate social 

responsibility for instance the 

Kipsongo Slums community outreach 

program. 

This edition of Maisha Poa will 

highlight our 30years celebration 

how we have built and sustained 

the business, Mr. & Mrs. Western 

gala held at Shariff centre Bungoma, 

Shopping tips on How to 

budget, how we intend on enhancing 

Kipsongo Slums outreach for 

the benefit of all. We feel we can 

be much more inclusive, broaden 

our offerings, and provide more 

opportunities for focused collaboration 

and professional development 

over the long term for the 

community. 

I am happy and proud to present this edition of Maisha Poa Magazine. I look forward to your 

comments and future contributions to make this magazine our joint endeavour. 

Dinesh Khetia 

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CONTENTS 

Cover Story 

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Features 

15 

21 

24 

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Khetia’s celebrates 30 years, 

Baby Care 

In the shadows of the Retail Chain Director, Mr. 

Ashok Khetia 

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George Wegesa @GeorgeWegesa 

@KhetiasSuperMkt Thanks Khetia Team for the great job you are doing in 

Western Kenya! Keep it up! I'm very loyal to your royal service! 

WEBUYE RUGBY CLUB @WEBUYERFC 

"@KhetiasSuperMkt: congratulations to @WEBUYERFC" thanks we will try our 

best to fly the flag of Bungoma county high. 

SokoAnalyst @SokoAnalyst 

#KOT encompassed in @KhetiasSuperMkt vision is the drive for growth and 

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John Mukania @JMukania 

@khetiassupermkt. 95% of the set goals have been achieved. Remaining 5% to 

be delt wth 2mrw.LIVE LONG KHETIAS. 

I Shop Social @shop_social 

RT @KhetiasSuperMkt: If you make a budget before shopping, please RT «--- 

now a brand embracing social media. 

H E Phrancis Suma @SumaPhrancis 

After hectic day out in the field, its now time to shop@KhetiasSuperMkt then 

head straight home. 

Popsicles @Isoe_Kelvin 

thanks my home mall @khetiassupermkt 

Arnold @arnoldwangs 

@KhetiasSuperMkt thanx.keep up.u r a brand in the west region. 

Sarah Radoli @sarah_702 

@KhetiasSuperMkt Mimi naenda kuishi Bungoma so I can enjoy all these 

slashed prices/na free gifts. Lol! 

Khalayi Ngilandala @Clerzzie 

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Dennis Arabu I DO LOVE KHETIA'S 

Wambulwa Antonina Khetia's u doing a gud job bt mlete yoghurt ilara 

ama daima was jana in khetias centa point bt hakuna 

Mukonyole Peter Harris when are you guys going to open a branch in 

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Madaraka Day 

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Khetia’s CSR 

Kipsongo Slums 

FEEDING PROGRAM 

Kipsongo 

slums 

Khetia Supermarket delegation arrive at Kipsongo 

Slums 

Retail Manager Peter Kerich hands over foods stuff 

to an elderly resident of Kipsongo slums during a 

fact finding mission in Kitale. 

Khetia Supermarket Chief Chef Mr. Lokesh and Mr. 

Kerich hands over foodstuffs to a resident of 

Kipsongo slum, Kitale. 

Head Chef Lokesh Joshi hands over foods stuff to a 

Kipsongo slum resident. 

Khetia’s Commercial Team Leader Mr. Trushar Khetia 

hands over foodstuffs to Kipsongo slums residents 

Mr.Tony Muyalla assistant Chef hands over foods 

stuff to a resident of Kipsongo slums. 

Walking down 

towards Kitale 

Technical institution 

there 

lies a habitation 

that has been neglected 

for a long time. The right to 

life and basic amenities is a 

right for everyone. Through 

the spirit of compassion and 

giving back to the community, 

Khetia’s company as a family reached out to Kipsongo slum dwellers. 

The slum houses around 3000 households that lacks basic amenities, 

toilets, clean water, hygiene which is wanting and decent housing. Most 

of the people are the elderly who are weak and are unable to work. 

With a response to look at what happens at the people living in the 

area, the management visited Kipsongo area to assess the living conditions 

of the people. An area where majority of the people are infested 

with jiggers, the elderly are truly 

helpless. Prostitution is also on 

the rise especially among the girls 

living in the area for lack of hope. 

In partnership with a missionary 

mission here in Kitale, Khetia’s as 

a company had a feeding campaign 

done through food stuff 

donation, medical care and other 

plans to build them permanent 

structures for their houses, toilets 

and avail clean water. They were 

lead by Commercial Team Leader 

Trushar Khetia together with 

Retail Manager Peter Kerich, Head 

Chef Lokesh Joshi and Tony Muyalla 

an assistant chef. 

“A well structured program and 

concrete plan on how to address 

these issues of people living in 

the slum are to be laid down,” 

said Peter Kerich. He further 

asserts that “a long term solution 

is needed that encompasses 

building them decent houses and 

a dispensary, toilets, clean up of 

the area and drilling boreholes for 

clean water, offering jobs to the 

youth living in the area among 

many others all in and with the 

help from other stakeholders for 

instance the government, politicians 

business community and 

other mission bodies.” 


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CROSSROADS 

CUSTOMER 

What are your feelings to be selected 

as the super customer of the quarter? 

Hetal: It’s always a good feeling to be 

appreciated. I mean this is an innate 

feeling that most people desire and yearn 

to receive. 

Khetia’s Crossroads 1st 

quota SuperCustomer 

“Miss Hetal Sheth’’. 

Recieving a Gift from Supervisor 

- Peter Wafula Odembo 

How long have you been a 

consistent customer with us? 

Any quality and skills possessed by our staff that 

attracts you to shop with us? 

H: Not every store or supermarket provides the same 

kind of products and services. The staffs employed 

play a role in customer attraction and retention 

you as a shopper to come again. I would like to say 

that the service from staff of Khetia’s Supermarket is 

exemplary; they are very committed and dedicated to 

serving their customers. 

H: My long journey in being a consistent 

customer at Khetia’s Supermarket dates 

all the way back since the supermarket 

was started. 

What positive thing makes you choose 

Khetia’s as your supermarket of 

choice? 

H: It’s the total experience that makes it 

my number one supermarket. Khetia 

provides not only one thing service but 

a variety of them from an extraordinary 

support to exceptional customer care and 

Corporate Social Responsibility. 

Which area in our service provision would you like 

to see improved? 

H: I’ve always believed in the maxim of giving back to 

the community and the people who either directly or indirectly 

are affected by one’s operations. The one area I 

would like to see more is done by Khetia’s Supermarket 

is on the Corporate Social Responsibility. I commend 

you for already doing so but there is always room for 

more. 


Super CUSTOMER 

CUSTOMERS 

the world is an essential building 

block for all other learning 

he will do. There may be times 

when nothing seems to help and 

you may just need to stay close, 

relaxed and supportive until your 

baby is done crying. 

Baby CARE 

EURO CUSTOMER 

GIGAMART CUSTOMER 

6. Keep your expectations to 

a minimum. Many parents who 

work outside the home before 

they have a baby expect that 

being home with baby will afford 

them many opportunities 

to get things done around 

the house. If you can keep 

your expectations to a 

minimum, you may feel 

less overwhelmed and 

unsuccessful. Figure out 

which projects can wait. 

Baby care 

7. Accept offers of help. 

You will be giving others the gift 

of feeling included and helpful and 

you will be giving yourself the gift 

of help. 

Grace Kinyanjui 

GIGAMART 

Mrs. Khadija Mohsen Ali 

CUSTOMER 

Jerusa Lokwe 

It is so wonderful to see the 

sweet face of your child, 

especially the first born, in 

your arms and to know that 

now you have a new life to 

mould, guide, and love for years 

to come. It is your responsibility 

to give without any thought of 

your own needs. The food, love 

and material needs of your child 

would now teach you the meaning 

of the word sacrifice as you 

embark as a parent. The Beauty 

of being a MOM cannot be surpassed 

by anything. Being a mom 

is both a pleasant and challenging 

life-time event. Once a woman 

becomes a mother, it never stops 

at giving birth, it is everlasting. 

However here are the 10 tips to 

guide you and enjoy motherhood. 

10 tips to help you survive and 

enjoy those early weeks as a new 

mom 

1. Go slow. 

We live in a fast paced world. 

Babies move on a very different 

pace, as do new parents. Give 

yourself permission to move on 

baby time. 

2. Limit your other obligations. 

You will only be a new parent for 

a few months of your whole life. 

Think about how you can make 

the most of it. 

3. Sleep whenever you can. 

Try to rest whenever baby is 

asleep or being cared for by 

someone else. Rest can sometimes 

feel like a waste of time 

when there is so much to do, but 

keeping yourself as refreshed as 

possible will make everything else 

easier. 

4. Nurture yourself. 

You are putting out an enormous 

amount of energy. It is important 

to recharge your batteries. Even a 

30 minute hot bath, a short read 

or a walk with a friend could help 

to rejuvenate you. Think about 

two or three things you could do 

in less than an hour to nurture 

yourself and make it happen. 

5. Think of your baby’s crying 

as communication. 

Your baby needs to learn that the 

world is a trustworthy and reliable 

place. His sense of trust in 

8. Ask for help. 

Many people around you might be 

interested in helping, but may not 

know how or what to offer. You 

can gently inquire if they would 

be interested. 

9. Get together with other 

new parents. One of the hardest 

things about being a new parent 

is believing you are the only one 

feeling overwhelmed and confused. 

It can be very supportive 

to spend time with other new parents. 

Look for new parent support 

or activity groups through your 

local hospital, community college, 

adult education school or other 

community group. 

10. Expect to feel vulnerable. 

Bringing a new baby in your life 

changes you forever. Your feelings 

are simultaneously deepened and 

closer to the surface. You might 

find yourself wet with tears or 

spontaneously elated at a moment’s 

notice. If you know that 

this rich emotional life is a natural 

part of being a new parent, you 

may be able to relax, tolerate and 

even relish these new feelings. 

By Eunice Wangari. 

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August - October 2012 | 15

Mr. & Miss Western 

WThe Search for Mr & Miss 

estern 

By Neema Amani 

This year’s Mr and Miss 

Western title was hosted 

at Shariff Centre in Bungoma 

on March 17. The 

aim for the show was 

to highlight the richness of talent 

that can be found in the western 

region of Kenya. 

The nights was memorable here 

are some of the highlights of the 

night … 

5pm: The 30 contestants for the 

Mr and Miss Western had a dry 

run through on the runway as DJ 

Izrael played music in the background. 

At this time the crowd 

was streaming in and growing by 

the minute. The anticipation of 

the show was visible among the 

audience members. 

5:30pm: The dance competition 

takes off which is followed by the 


singing and rap competition. 

6:30pm: After the performances, 

DJ Izrael played a blend of music 

mix, which the crowd danced to. 

Meanwhile the judges were deliberating 

of the best from the dance 

and rap competition. 

7pm: the main show begins. 

The 30 contestants walk the runway 

donning their official wear. 

The ladies go first and the judges 

select the top 10 contestants to 

go through to the next category. 

The gentlemen follow suit and the 

top 10 hopefuls for the Mr and 

Miss Western are selected as well. 

12:00am: The crowd is then 

entertained by the headlining acts 

for the night. To start the concert 

performance off was singer 

Marya who began her set with 

her hit song Mahaba followed by 

Hey Baby. She is later joined on 

stage by Avril and they both belt 

out their musical collaboration 

Chokoza. 

Avril then takes the stage and 

performs her solo projects like 

Mama, Najivunia and finishes off 

with Mimi Na Wewe. 

12:45am: The DJ then ups the 

tempo of the energetic crowd 

with a mix of music. This is then 

followed by a return of the top 20 

contestants on stage to showcase 

their African creative wear. It is 

at this category that Faith Murei 

stunned the crowd with her creative 

Khetia’s supermarket branded 

dress made out of Khetia’s paper 

bags. 

In the male category, the contestants 

brought their A-game to the 

runway. Brian Muchiri fashioned a 

rucksack out of a Khetia’s paper 

Winners - Mr. & Miss Western 

bag to go with his all black paper 

bag creative outfit. Besides this, 

various outfits fashioned from the 

Maasai shuka were also showcased 

on the runway coupled with 

walking sticks, traditional gourds 

and rungus. George Chumba and 

Faith Murei collaborated on the 

runway to show their full on Khetia’s 

outfit to the glee and cheers 

of the crowd. 

1am: Judge Trushar Khetia called 

out the first finalist of the category 

followed by the other judges. 

The five contestants were Vera 

Mulinya, Peris Nandongo, Eunice 

Nyokabi, Marion Anyango, Mercy 

Charity Simiyu, Elizabeth Bilasi 

and Faith Murei. 

The competition was heating up. 

The male contestants who made 

the cut in this category were 

Kevin Chege, George Chumba, 

Brian Mogero, Dennis Kariuki, 

Brian Muchiru, Marvin Omemo 

and Sila Kilonzo. 

As the contestants prepare to get 

ready for the next category, swim 

wear, the youthful audience dance 

to the best of East African tunes. 

1am: The male contestants strutted 

the runway is various hues 

and shades of swim 

trucks. The female audience 

applauded their 

favourite contestants 

and the judges took 

notes. 

The female contestants 

followed suit and they 

showed off their well 

chiseled bodies in the 

form fitting beach and 

swim wear. 

1:45am: The finalists 

take the stage again for 

the last runway strutted 

for the last category, 

Dinner wear, after which 

the two winners will be 

crowned. 

2am: Two Masinde Muliro 

students bagged the hotly 

contested title of Mr and 

Miss Western. Vera Mulinya 

beat a field of beauty queens 

from Moi University, Mount Kenya 

University, Sacred Heart, and 

Dominion College among others 

to clinch the title that is coveted 

by her peers. 

Another student from Masinde 

Muliro University, Dennis Kariuki, 

was declared the winner 

of the Mister 

title of the 

pageant. 

Vera is a sports 

enthusiast and 

she wowed the 

judges when 

she expressed 

her passion to 

use the crown to 

try and get the 

authorities to recognize 

that sports 

is an avenue the 

youth can express 

their talents and 

energies. 

While Dennis was 

plain lucky to win, he 

almost did not make 

it into the competition. 

He missed out on the 

auditions that were held 

to shortlist the finalist 

for the Mr and Miss 

Western. He assumed that since 

he had registered as a contestant 

on the event’s Facebook page, it 

was an automatic entry. 

Showing up minutes to the event, 

Dennis convinced the organizers 

to slot him in. 

The other winners included first 

runners up Kevin Chege from African 

Institute and George Chumba 

of Sacred Heart. And for the Miss 

Western, the first runners up Peris 

Nandongo of African Institute and 

Mercy Charity of Sacred Heart 

took the third position. 

The Mr and Miss Western was 

searching, not only for beauty 

but brains as well. Sponsored by 

Khetia’s supermarket, the winners 

walked away with an Acer Notebook 

each. While the runners up 

won shopping vouchers. 

Beside the Mr and Miss winners, 

there were also other winners of 

the night. The Dance Category 

winners were MED. While the 

singing category went to the 

hip-hop duo of John Wafula and 

Paul Mukhana and Dominion 

Trushar crowns the winner 

Mr. & Miss Western

In the 

of theshadows 

Retail Chain 

Director 

Ashok Khetia 

INTERVIEW 

Watching him as he seats 

down at his desk, nothing 

betrays him of the 

winning attitude and 

organized nature that he exudes. Well 

organized desk from both the in and 

out trays, neatly placed documents 

at the table with a soothing music at 

background scores it all for Mr. Ashok. 

For more than 18 years that Mr. Ashok 

has been with the company, through 

hard work and persistence which 

steered him to head the Retail Chain 

within the Khetia Group he was able to 

pioneer the establishment of Supermarket 

business and also an expansion 

of the overall business. 

What does your job entail? 

As retail director, my job is to lead 

the expansions of our supermarkets, 

to motivate the sales team, increase 

sales volumes, ensure that we have 

efficiency at each and every level of 

work, supposed to make sure that our 

stock levels in all our outlets are up 

to date, make decisions about stocks 

and stock controls, analyze sales 

figures, forecast future sales volumes, 

maximize profits, promote the company 

locally and nationally and deal 

with employment issues, interviewing 

staffs, hiring potential staff, deal with 

the chain sales expansions, ensuring 

that we have very high quality 

standards, very high customer service 

levels and health & safety measures 

are met in the processes of acquiring 

those standards, respond to and act on 

customer complaints and comments 

for the growth and improvement of our 

services, maintain awareness of our 

market trends in the retail industries 

and initiate changes to improve business 

and become more competitive 

What values do you subscribe to? 

Honesty, competence, inspiring, intelligence, 

fair mindedness, broad 

mindedness, 

courage 

and straight 

forwardness. In 

regard to 

honesty is 

display 

of integrity 

and sincerity in our work. Competence 

based on our moral principle we 

need to be disciplined, need to have 

goals set, targets set and hit on those 

targets and goals straight on without 

beating about the bush. For fair mindedness 

is to treat all your people, all 

your customers, all your staff whether 

they are junior or senior in a fair and 

respectable manner, for customer 

be it a small or big/heavy weighted, 

a child but all need to be treated 

fairly and be given that special treatment 

that a customer needs without 

prejudice of the basket value of the 

customer. Broad minded is seeking 

various kinds of ideas from various 

categories, from various people, from 

different levels of jobs. 

What ethics do you employ? 

As the director, personally it is a self 

discipline within me. I would like to 

lead by example in terms of working 

discipline and ethics focusing on the 

values that I subscribe to. I would like 

to live and lead by them hence I set 

the standard which my staff will also 

follow. 

Business ethics – at the end of the 

day business is to make money in a 

fair manner not exorbitantly robbing 

people out of their money in 

that we have to be fair in our prices, 

give them value for money being fair 

mindedness. 

How would you describe your 

leadership and management style? 

I would like to be visionary, looking 

forward not just now but the future 

to come. We have coaching/training 

our people into doing the 

best things 

possible, democratic whereby 

everybody has their ways in 

doing things, give their input thus 

we come out with the best policies, 

services and ways of doing things. 

We want to set the pace and create 

certain standards so that we have 

everybody reaching those standards 

that will make us different 

from others. 

How prepared is the company to 

competition in rumour that one of 

the big chain of supermarket wants 

to open its door in Kitale? 

Competition is healthy; it makes everybody 

become more polished. It will 

also add value to our competitiveness 

by making us better. We are currently 

having two existing competitors so the 

entrance of one or two is really not a 

problem to us. 

Looking back for the last 18 years as 

a director, what milestone are you 

proud of? 

The ability to pioneer the establishment 

of supermarket business in 

the Khetia Group makes me proud. 

That also enabled us to expand into 

distribution, ventured into bottling of 

water, expanded in transport; we’ve 

opened so many outlets in wholesale, 

invested in properties, expanded in 

supermarket business among many 

others. 

Besides being the retail chains 

director, what are your other 

interests? 

I like playing and listening to music, 

swimming and making friends. 

What challenges are you facing or 

experiencing? 

Infrastructure is the top most. Kitale 

being in remote place from the 

capital city, the distance, the poor 

roads are challenge to our business. 

Security also which is a challenge to 

everybody countrywide. If all these 

are taken care of then we would be 

very happy. 


What is 

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Blue 

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Energy 

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Marigold 

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Health 

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Pulpy 

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Do 

you 

have 

one? 

Doing shopping and 

purchases has to have 

benefits. Loyalty is 

built through products 

and services offered. 

Khetia’s Super Card is an innovative 

and modern Loyalty Card Program 

that allows Customers to be 

rewarded with a wide variety of 

benefits, goods and services from 

time to time. The programme 

uses latest Smart Card technology 

making it very easy for Customer 

to enjoy shopping and collect 

rewards seamlessly. 

As a customer, every time you 

purchase at any Khetia’s Supermarket 

Branch (and other participating 

outlets) present your Super 

Card at the check-out counter 

and you will be awarded points 

for purchases made. These points 

can be exchanged (or redeemed) 

for goods and services that will 

be advertised at the outlet from 

time to time. In addition, Super 

Card holders will have exclusive 

edge on various offers 

and benefits that will 

be in effect at various 

outlets. Other benefits 

are surprise gifts, offpeak 

shopping benefits, 

special discounts 

at partner 

shops, privileged 

bonuses among 

many others. 

One accumulates 

1 point for every 

Ksh. 100 spent on purchase 

of goods that worth. In order to 

accumulate Super Points one has 

present the card during purchase. 

If card is not presented, you will 

not be able to accumulate points 

for that purchase. In case the Card 

gets lost report it at the Super 

Desk hence one doesn’t lose their 

accumulated SUPER points for they 

will be transferred to the re-issued 

SUPER Card. 

To redeem Super Points visit your 

favourite Khetia’s Supermarkets 

with your Super Card and contact 

the personnel at the Super Desk in 

exchange of any goods or services 

that will be on offer. One can use 

his/her Super Card to accumulate 

points at any Khetia’s Supermarkets 

branches and participating 

outlets. An interesting fact is that 

Super Points do not have an expiry 

date. 

It is very simple to qualify for a Super 

Card application by just doing 

minimum single shopping of Kshs. 

500 at any one of Khetia’s Supermarkets 

and present your cash sale 

receipt at the Super Desk together 

with a copy of your ID card or 

Passport. 

What is interesting is that we offer 

double points for Super card holders 

on all purchases of Kabarnet 

mineral water and those made at 

our Giga bite branch newly opened 

Oven fresh bakeries in Giga Kitale 

and Crossroads Bungoma. Another 

great reason to have the Super 

card is that we are the only unique 

loyalty card retailers that offer our 

shoppers with a special 5% discount 

on all their purchase in the 

supermarket on their birthday and 

anniversaries which we notify them 

of this discount via text message.

Discount VOUCHERS 

vouchers 

How to 

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with 

Khetia’s 

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energy drink 

off Sofa Sets 

off any 

Trouser 

off any 

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equipment 

It is everyone’s hope and 

wish that they can save tons 

of money when doing their 

monthly shopping. Here are 

the top ten tips on shopping 

wisely that have been tried and 

tested… 

Plan to save money on food 

Planning ahead is the most important 

step to getting more bang 

for your buck at the supermarket. 

Take inventory of what you have 

on hand so you don’t overbuy, 

create a detailed shopping list 

based on your needs and weekly 

menu plan, and take into account 

how you plan on using leftovers. 

Don’t shop hungry 

Have a light snack before you 

go shopping, and stick to your 

grocery list to help avoid impulse 

purchases or costly mistakes like 

falling for the displays at the end 

of the aisles. 

Healthy food is cheaper food 

Eating healthier foods can actually 

save you money, according to a 

study published in the Journal of 

the American Dietetic Association. 

The researchers found that when 

families went on weight loss diets, 

they not only lost weight but reduced 

their food budgets. 

The savings came from reducing 

portion sizes and from buying 

fewer of the high-calorie foods 

that tend to increase the amount 

spent at the supermarket. 

People tend to spend a lot on 

those “extras” -- foods that add 

calories but little nutritional value, 

like sodas, bakery items, and 

chips. 

Write a meal plan 

The best way to make your shopping 

list super-effective is by 

writing a meal plan for the week/ 

month. That way you can work 

out what you’re going to eat every 

day, incorporating the ingredients 

you already have. 

Track what you are spending 

Start saving your receipts. Ideally, 

you should have all of your 

shopping receipts from a typical 

month. Go through them all 

and highlight the essentials (the 

stuff you ended up using/eating). 

Skip over impulse items (you 

know what they are, like the four 

cartons of cookies and creamy ice 

cream that was on sale). 

Divide and conquer 

If possible, bring a friend along 

to help. One person tackles the 

perimeter of the stores (meat, 

produce, dairy, and baked goods) 

while someone else scours the 

center (processed food, household 

goods, baking supplies). Each 

monthly shopping trip takes longer 

than a weekly shopping trip, so 

a division of labor will make for 

a smoother shopping trip (with 

fewer frazzled nerves). 

Know when to BOGOF 

BOGOF stands for ‘buy one, get 

one free’. Often there to ‘exploit’ 

our impulses, these can be a 

menace or angel. The time to 

grab ‘em is when the BOGOF (or 

three-for-two or half-price deal) 

is on something that won’t go 

off that you’d buy anyway. Classic 

examples include toothpaste, 

toilet roll and batteries. 

Prioritize 

When you bring the food home, 

prioritize. Certain produce 

(grapes, bananas) need to be 

consumed earlier in the month. 

Other foods (milk, bread) may 

need to be frozen.If you’re concerned 

about not having a supply 

of fresh fruits or vegetables, 

consider growing your own or 

perusing the local market for good 

deals. 

Evaluate and Adapt 

When you start off, there will 

be a little trial and error. There 

will be some trips to the store to 

get something you forgot. Just 

don’t let those “emergency trips” 

become a habit. Make sure that 

you only come home with the 

item you needed, and nothing 

else. Then add that item to your 

monthly shopping list. 

Make your own lunch 

Making lunch and taking it with 

you is a great money-saver and 

an excellent use of leftovers for 

meals at work, school, or wherever 

your destination. Packing 

your lunch not only saves you 

money, but you can control all the 

ingredients so they are healthy 

and low in calories. Pack a simple 

sandwich, salad, soup, wrap, and/ 

or a hearty snack of cheese. Use 

freezer packs and containers to 

keep food at the proper temperature 

unless you have access to a 

refrigerator. 


Super CUSTOMER 

EURO 

CUSTOMER 

Beauty 

TIPS 

Beauty TIPS 

As a company it has been our commitment 

and gesture of appreciation 

to our loyal customers by rewarding 

them in kind. Euro Supermarket 

Branch had the pleasure to reward 

Mr. Josphat Ngugi for his continued and consistent 

shopping with us for more than year now. 

Mr. Josphat Ngugi spared some time with us to 

share what are his feelings after being selected 

the super customer, his experience and the 

duration he has been our customer. 

“Let me salute you Khetia’s as a supermarket 

for the positive impact you have brought in 

retail business. It is in this regard that every 

day and time I think about doing shopping 

for my household items and hotel business I 

think Khetia’s,” said a delighted Mr. Ngugi. I 

didn’t know that the shopping I make every 

day will one day pay-off with the award that I 

am getting today. I thank Khetia’s for coming 

up with this initiative of rewarding their loyal 

customers. I will encourage other customers 

to do shopping at Khetia’s because there are 

a lot of benefits. 

My shopping experience at Khetia’s is that 

they have variety of products compared to 

other outlets hence this makes my shopping 

trouble free. The customer service offered 

is quite incredible and the supermarket 

staffs have maintained high standards 

with ever willingness to help one when 

shopping. 

Khetia’s has quite a number of benefits and mostly I have managed to redeem several rewards from 

the points that accumulated in my Supercard. Furthermore I am always getting products at lower 

prices, good offers like monthly Okoa pesa promotion which encourages me to continue shopping 

here. 

My parting short is that I would like to encourage Khetia’s Supermarket to continue offering customers 

solutions by providing better and unique services and products. 

Fo r 

all the 

madness 

of trying 

to morph from one look to another, 

I come to you with a simple truth. 

You are beautiful just the way you 

are. 

You don’t need a single speck of 

Clinique makeup or a single pigment 

of dye to cover your roots. 

You are already beautiful, every 

inch of you, a living shrine to 

the innate divinity that resides in 

every molecule of your body. “You 

are beautiful by virtue of who you 

are and how you interact with the 

world around you”. 

Six simple but powerful suggestions 

for looking (and feeling) 

beautiful. 

1. Begin with your mindset and 

perceptions. 

Reality is shaped by our perceptions 

and beliefs. Two people in 

the same environment will interpret 

the world very differently. 

Does a sunny day make you drone 

solemnly, run indoors and wish for 

cooler weather? Or does it make 

you look forward to romantic picnics, 

afternoons at the beach and 

hiatuses from work? Same day 

… very different outlooks. In the 

same fashion, you are in complete 

control of how you perceive yourself. 

Your self-image manifests 

itself physically and emotionally. 

Generally, people will see you as 

you want to be seen. 

How many women do you know 

who light up a room just by walking 

into it? Chances you’re one 

of them. Ask people to describe 

someone like you and they use 

words like confident, energetic, 

positive, good-natured, and intelligent. 

You can’t buy these traits 

in a store. They come though facing 

life head on, using positive affirmations 

and by proactively surrounding 

yourself with ideas and 

information that challenges, motivates 

and inspires you. 

Sure, everyone has days where 

they just want to be alone. But by 

focusing on the upside to every 

opportunity and surrounding yourself 

with people who strive to do 

the same, your internal beauty will 

express itself in everything you do. 

External beauty is fleeting. In a 

single breath it’s gone from you 

forever. When it’s gone, the real 

you has a chance to be seen.In 

the final analysis, physical beauty 

alone lacks the true majesty of a 

complete person who likes, loves 

and respects themselves. 

2. Spend some time with 

people who appreciate you just 

the way you are. 

It’s mind boggling to me that so 

many women go to such great 

lengths trying to look like, talk like 

or act like someone completely different 

from who they really are. 

Whether you’re single or currently 

in a relationship, you need to be 

comfortable being real around others. 

It does you and your lovers no 

good to be anything anyone other 

than who you really are. 

The key is to practice being who 

you are around men and women 

who won’t judge you, ridicule you 

or expect you to put on a show. 

Through my research, I’ve seen 

women of all body types everyone 

is beautiful and unique just as she 

is. 

Healing Touch sessions are emotionally 

therapeutic because they 

allow you to get comfortable having 

fun again without the pressures 

of intimacy. Healing Touch, 

Reiki and body awareness sessions 

also allow you to practice connecting 

with others, and just being 

yourself -- subtle dysfunctions included. 

3. Compare yourself to you. 

Many individuals spend their existence 

trying to emulate someone 

else. We live in a world of comparisons. 

Ironically, though, every 

person on this planet is different 

mentally, physically and emotionally 

(even identical twins). 

So why tear the pages from a 

fashion magazine because you 

want to look “just like the person 

in the magazine”? 

There can only be one Tyra Banks, 

Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba or Beyonce 

Knowles. Rather than wishing 

for a celebrity’s hair, skin, 

clothing or bust size, celebrate 

your individuality. 

You say your hips are too big or 

your legs are too thick? Compared 

to whom? You say you have too 

many freckles or that your eyes 

aren’t the “right” color? What universal 

law spells out the exact 

level of skin pigmentation or the 

optimal gene for blue eyes? 

At the end of the day and there is 

no one in the room but you, then 

and only then, is the correct number 

of people present to determine 

whether you’re gorgeous or not. 

There’s really no such thing as a 

Plain Jane. 

BY Eunice Wangari. 


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Exercise doesn’t have to mean working out 

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Are you one of those 

people who don’t 

exercise because 

they hate the gym? 

Well, now you have 

no excuse for there 

are ideas for alternative forms of 

exercise that don’t require you to 

be a member of any gym club. 

All that sweating in an air-conditioned 

gym environment may not 

be so good for you after all – many 

health experts believe exercising 

outdoors is better for your overall 

health and fitness. One reason is 

that you tend to work your body 

harder out of doors, because the 

speed and difficulty of your activity 

varies, whereas inside a gym, you 

fixate on the lights and buttons on 

the treadmill, and keep the intensity 

of what you are doing fairly 

constant. A cycle ride through a local 

park is a lot more refreshing for 

your mind and body than the spinning 

units or stationary bikes that 

have you pedaling away furiously 

without actually going anywhere. 

Exercising outdoors also improves 

both your sleep and your stress 

levels. Exercise outdoors (provided 

it is not done within three hours of 

bedtime) is an excellent way to improve 

your sleep. 

When you don’t have the benefit of 

on-site gym instructors, you may 

feel unsure of how much exercise 

you ought to be doing and at what 

intensity you should be working 

out. If one is just starting out at 

a gym one is advised to use the 

lower range of standard gym recommendations 

in regard to heart 

rate against age and gradually increase 

the frequency, intensity and 

duration accordingly. 

Alternative exercises to try 

Walking and running may be 

very traditional forms of exercise 

but that doesn’t mean they aren’t 

good for you. They are also free, 

and your workout begins the moment 

you step outside the front 

door. All you need is some comfortable 

clothing and a good pair 

of walking or running shoes. It’s 

probably also a good idea to get 

a running or walking partner, both 

for safety reasons and because 

you are far more likely to enjoy 

yourself and stick to your workout 

schedule if you are accountable to 

someone else. 

Cycling is one of the fastest-growing 

sports in the world and you can 

choose between getting down and 

dirty cycling or being swift and 

speedy on the roads. Both have 

their hazards, but road racing is 

particularly dangerous because 

motorists tend to be intolerant of 

cyclists, so ensure you wear a helmet 

and always try to cycle with 

at least one other person. Cycling 

with a group is even better, since it 

ensures you are visible. 

Rope-skipping seems fairly simple, 

but just try it and see how unfit 

you really are. Boxers use rope 

skipping a lot to improve their fitness 

– it really is a high-intensity 

aerobic exercise and you can do it 

anywhere. 

Hiking is another outdoor activity 

that is worth a try. It’s a very sociable 

activity and great fun, since 

it can incorporate camping, birdwatching 

and photography. You 

will need to be fit enough to keep 

up the pace, though, so start off 

with gentle, and beginners’ rambles 

of an hour or two before attempting 

a three- or four-day trail. 

Rollerblading is perfect for anyone 

who needs to tone their buns 

and thighs, and it’s a whole lot 

of fun. You need to expect to fall 

down a lot at the outset, but there 

is good protective wear available 

for knees, elbows and your head, 

so get properly kitted out before 

you start. 

Tennis is a great social activity 

and an excellent form of aerobic 

exercise. It will also improve your 

hand-eye co-ordination. If you 

have never learnt to play, you will 

need lessons first – most tennis 

clubs will be able to refer you to 

a coach. 

Martial arts classes such as judo, 

karate and tae kwon-do are also 

really good workouts and have 

the added benefit of teaching you 

some self-defense moves, as well 

as strength and agility. And, as 

with many forms of Eastern exercise, 

the mind-body connection is 

very important. 

The phone market has always 

been experiencing 

new twist on the technology. 

With the pace 

of manufacturing new 

technologies that run in phones, 

Research in Motion Ltd., maker of 

the BlackBerry recently launched 

new Operating System (Black- 

Berry® 7) for their Smartphone’s. 

RIM is known for its email-oriented 

phones with large keypads. 

With the new OS, BlackBerry® 

7 comes new and exciting features 

for users. These features 

represent a fruitful wait in innovation 

and development by RIM 

Ltd. Some of the new features 

are BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 

that is packed with exciting new 

features to help you stay connected 

with your social networks. 

Communicate in real time, share 

immediately by sending and 

receiving messages in seconds 

and see when your contacts 

are typing. Get confirmation by 

knowing when your messages are 

delivered and read. Don’t chase 

messages; let them come to you 

thanks to the new technology 

found in BlackBerry. See all your 

messages in one place with a 

unified inbox. It collects all your 

emails, texts, social posts and 

instant messages in one easily accessible 

place. 

The BlackBerry® Traffic app 

makes navigation simple. It helps 

you plan your route to steer clear 

of heavy traffic. The BlackBerry® 

Protect app is the ultimate security 

app. It allows you to remotely 

track and erase your confidential 

data if you lose your phone. 

Navigate websites amazingly fast 

without delays with the BlackBerry® 

Browser. 

3D Gaming 

When you’re done with work, turn 

your attention to play with new 

3D games on your BlackBerry 

Smartphone. 

Voice-activated universal 

search 

The most powerful on-device 

search has gone hands free. With 

speech-to-text translation, you 

can now search for files, emails, 

contacts, music and more all 

without typing a thing. Comb 

through everything on your 

BlackBerry Smartphone and even 

search the web. 

Some of the BlackBerry brands 

with these features include the 

Curve 8520, Curve 9300, Curve 

9360, Curve 9380, Torch 9810, 

Torch 9860, Bold 9790 and Bold 

9900 which are available at Khetia’s 

Gigamart store. 


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August - October 2012 |

MANAGER 

MANAGER 

SUPERVISOR 

of the Quarter 

Peter 

Kerich 

What are your feelings after being selected 

as the manager of the quarter? 

I am greatly humbled to receive such remarkable 

title. It’s not every day you wake up to 

receive such recognition, so I am both glad 

and grateful 

Tell us about your daily routine 

My day begins at 5.00am. I’m involved in 

doing research on both motivational and 

inspirational life stories to share with my 

colleagues during the morning briefings. 

After preparation I leave the house at 

6.45am arriving at the shop at 7.10am. 

We conduct the morning prayers and 

preparation up to around 7.30am; the 

doors are opened shortly after that 

ready to receive our great clients. 

I am in charge of overall monitoring 

of the Mall’s day to day affairs. I begin 

my duties by visiting each department 

to ensure a great kick start to the day. 

Thereafter, I have to ensure that the morning 

report reaches the director in-charge of 

retail just so that he knows what to expect 

each particular day. 

I then go to my office where I check all the 

incoming mails and respond to them accordingly, 

I love doing a lot of research so as to 

keep abreast with the changing trends. I then 

pinpoint ideas which are beneficial to the company 

and quickly share with all concerned so 

as to pave way for immediate implementation. 

In addition to attending to this, I balance in 

such a way that I am able to attend to 

customers’ needs. 

Change has been my greatest weapon, which 

I believe is the key to ensuring up-to-date 

delivery of services and above all a great way 

to ensure that all staff members of Khetia’s 

are comfortable. The world is changing at 

an alarming rate therefore I believe in moving 

with that speed so as not to be rendered 

redundant. 

Working hard is a gift, what is the secret 

motivation that has helped you nurture it? 

I believe in the value that in all human affairs, 

there are efforts and there are results. Having 

this in mind everyday has given me the 

motivation to work extra hard 

and with passion to ensure that 

I do not fail where I am capable, 

in challenging situations I look at 

the positive side and bank on it, 

every challenge is an opportunity 

to expand my efforts. 

I also believe that the company 

has improved the livelihood of 

many in the society and since I 

am passionate about people, I 

find my energy and desire to work 

increasingly without straining 

Any values learnt or acquired 

here at Khetia’s? 

Potential is the greatest goldmine 

one can be sitting on without realizing, 

at Khetia’s I have learned 

the one great value of recognizing 

an individual’s potential and giving 

him/her a chance to exploit it. 

Time management is another 

greatest value I have learned, 

time is the greatest resource one 

has and should be well managed, 

otherwise time wasted can never 

be recovered at all costs. The 

clock is always ticking, and we 

should always go with its beats. 

Team work is yet another value 

which I have seen and come to 

embrace ever since my employment 

at Khetia’s, it’s been our 

secret weapon to beating our 

competitors, like feathers of wing, 

together we have gathered our 

strengths and soared in unison. 

This is the Khetia’s which most 

people didn’t know. 

Success quality that one 

should possess? 

One should always have values 

and stick by them, when you 

are guided by certain values you 

are able to unleash the potential 

inside without stepping on peoples 

shoes or even falling into 

unnecessary failures. 

Chrispine Onyango (H/Q) 

receiving cert from Sharad Khetia. 

Fredrick Ndombi 

EMPLOYEE 

Jacob Kipkorir Moiyo (Kitale W/Sale) 

geting cert from sharad 

Samwel Too (Gigamart) 

Geting cert from Sharad 

Peter Kerich (Retail) 

geting Certificate from Mr. Sharad Khetia. 

TEAM 

Led by Dismas Ontita 

(Repackaging Dept at H/q) 

awarded by Sharad Khetia. 

H.O .D 

Sammy Suchia 

Recieving Cert from Sharad Khetia 


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A list of the best-ever household and cleaning hints and tips. 

From cleaning up broken 

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or tackling stains on 

clothes and furniture, 

we have a list of simple, 

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• Eucalyptus oil removes the 

gummy residue left by shop 

stickers. 

• To remove furniture 

indentations from pure wool 

carpet place a tea towel over 

the area and then press with 

a warm iron. The heat will lift 

the fibers. Do not attempt this 

with synthetic or a wool/ 

synthetic mix carpet. 

• Every time you use your toilet 

light a match and let it burn 

a few seconds to remove toilet 

smells. 

• To stop bathroom mirrors 

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surface and rub with a clean 

cloth. 

• Stop clothes with thin 

straps falling off 

hangers by sticking 

small felt furniture 

pads onto the hanger 

just beyond where 

the straps sit. 

• To remove oil 

from silk clothing, 

gently rub corn 

flour into the area 

and lightly brush 

off. 

Cover the oil mark 

completely with 

more corn 

flour and 

leave to sit 

for a few 

hours. Shake 

clothing free of flour and then 

hand wash, or use a gentle 

machine cycle, using soap suit 

able for delicates. 

• To keep spiders or any other 

nasty surprises out of shoes 

you keep outside, (such as 

your gardening shoes or work 

boots), place old stockings 

over the top of them. Make 

sure the stockings don’t have 

holes in them, and if they don’t 

fit snugly over the top, use an 

elastic band to secure them. 

• To make candles last longer, 

cover with a plastic bag and 

place in the freezer for 24 

hours before lighting. 

• To keep your car windows ice 

and frost free when left outside 

overnight in the wintertime/ 

cold season, mix three parts 

vinegar to one part water, put 

it in a spray bottle and spray 

on the windows as needed. 

• To prevent buttons from be 

coming loose or undone, dab a 

little clear nail varnish on the 

top thread or onto the stem of 

the thread and leave to dry. 

• To remove pollen from the sta 

men of flowers, take a piece of 

sticky tape about five 

centimeters long, gently press 

the sticky side to the pollen 

mark and lift off. Repeat with 

clean sticky tape as required. 

Do not try to brush it off. 

• To reuse the bits of soap that 

are always left over, combine 

them with glycerin and some 

warm water. Pour into a bottle 

for a handmade liquid soap. 

• To pick up small fragments 

of broken glass, press pieces of 

bread onto the affected area. 

• If you have an aquarium, save 

the water each time you 

change it and water your house 

plants with it. It’s full of 

nutrients and makes a great 

fertilizer. 

• To stop ants entering your 

house, draw a chalk line on the 

ground where you want them 

to stop. If you live in a rainy 

area where ants are a problem, 

you must re-draw the chalk 

lines each time it rains. 

• To deter silver fish, place whole 

cloves in wardrobes and 

drawers. 

• To get blood out of fabrics, 

use hydrogen peroxide. Apply 

it directly to the stain and then 

launder in the washing machine 

or hand wash the fabric. 

• To remove body oil stains from 

collars and cuffs of colored 

shirts and blouses, rub hair 

shampoo directly on the stains. 

Rinse out the shampoo, and 

then wash the clothes as usual. 

• To revive a vase of wilted 

flowers, add a teaspoon of mild 

detergent. 

• To stop drawers from 

sticking, rub a bar of soap 

across the runners to make 

them glide smoothly. 

• To prevent ash from flying 

everywhere when cleaning 

out a fireplace, use a spray 

bottle filled with water to cover 

the ashes with a light mist. 

• To clean the bottom of the iron, 

sprinkle salt on the ironing 

board and iron back and forth. 

• To locate light switches in the 

dark, put a dot of luminous 

paint on tape and stick to the 

switches. 

• To keep pinking shears or 

scissors sharp, cut through a 

sheet of folded aluminium foil 

or coarse sandpaper. 

• To leave a room smelling fresh 

after you have vacuumed/ 

washed, place a few drops of 

your favorite essential oil (such 

as lavender or peppermint) 

near the vent where the hot air 

Creating a pot 

Garden 

No space for a garden? Don’t 

despair; you can grow 

almost anything in a pot. 

Indeed once you start, potted 

gardening can become quite addictive, 

and it gives you the freedom 

to move your plants around. 

Even if you’ve only a tiny space 

for a garden you can still enjoy 

growing a huge array of plants. 

Just about any plant that can 

be grown in the ground can be 

grown in a pot, from productive 

veggies and fruit trees to pretty 

ornamentals. The key to success 

is selecting plants that will suit 

their growing environment. If the 

area you would like to allocate for 

pots is sunny, grow lots of flowers 

like geraniums and pansies, 

as well as herbs and veggies. In 

shady spots, choose shade-loving 

plants such as impatiens, ferns 

and indoor plants, which are able 

is released. The air warms the 

oil and blows it into the room. 

• To mask unpleasant odors, put 

some coffee beans in a sauce 

pan and burn them. The smell 

of coffee will overpower the 

other nasty odors. 

• To clean a microwave oven, add 

four tablespoons of lemon 

juice to one cup of water in a 

microwave-safe bowl. Boil for 

five minutes in the microwave, 

allowing the steam to condense 

on the inside walls of the oven. 

Then wipe them with a soft 

cloth. 

• To clean a stainless-steel sink, 

put the stopper in the sink 

with two denture-cleaning 

tablets and half fill with water; 

leave for several hours or over 

night and the next day it 

should be sparkling. Then use 

the water to clean the draining 

board, too. 

• To remove fingerprints from 

stainless-steel appliances, 

place a small amount of baby 

oil on a napkin and wipe the 

to survive in low light. 

It is tempting to just gather together 

an assortment of pots and 

plants, but with a little inspiration 

you can create a potted garden 

with style and flair. One or two 

large pots generally look better 

than a gaggle of small ones and 

they’re easier to look after. Select 

or paint pots in the same color, or 

make a pattern by choosing several 

identical pots, then mounting 

them on a wall. You could also use 

pots to edge a path or define the 

end of a space, such as a walkway 

or seating area. Don’t be afraid to 

change the plants frequently to 

keep your pots looking great and 

foliage looking fresh. 

Planting tips for pots:- 

In days gone by, potting up was 

tedious, calling for special soil 

mixes and broken crocks to sit in 

affected areas. The fingerprints 

will just wipe away. 

• To remove marker pen off hard 

surfaces, spray on hair spray 

and then wipe it off. 

• To remove cat and dog hair 

from clothes and furniture, rub 

them with damp rubber gloves. 

• To clean glass windows, add 

about one tablespoon of 

cornstarch to about one litre 

of lukewarm water. Wet and a 

rag or squeegee, remove 

excessive water and wipe 

down glass as if using regular 

glass cleaner. Dry with either a 

soft cloth or paper. 

• To restore toilet bowls back to 

their shiny best, clean with old, 

flat Coke or Pepsi. To dissolve 

lime scale, leave the soda over 

night to soak. 

• To get rid of the smell of garlic 

from your hands, rub against 

stainless steel – your sink is 

ideal. Then wash hands with 

soap or detergent. 

the base of each pot. Forget those 

old-fashioned ideas. All you need 

is the right potting mix and a pot 

with good drainage holes. Mixes 

are available for succulents, orchids 

and acid-loving plants such 

as azaleas (which grow surprisingly 

well in pots), and many incorporate 

water-holding material 

and slow-release fertilizer. Firm 

potting mix around the roots but 

take care not to plant the root ball 

too deeply. Leave 5cm of space 

between the top of the mix and 

rim of the pot to allow for water 

to be added without washing out 

the soil. 

Home & GARDEN 


Farming & AGRI’ 

Farming 

Forgotten cereal 

Finger Millet 

Finger millet is in high demand in 

Kenya. Finger millet is a nutritious 

food that contributes to family 

food security. High calcium and 

carbohydrate content make finger 

millet a highly nutritious traditional 

cereal for infants and children 

and for the sick. Its small seed 

size deters pests, and its grains 

can be stored for over 10 years 

without significant deterioration. 


& 

Agriculture 

“Veswek” “Mtama” “Maveree” as it known in other languages, millet is a smallseeded 

grain which is used to make porridge, flour, alcoholic drinks, birdseed or 

as food for livestock. Millet grows in ears or heads atop stalks that range from 

0.3 to 3 m (1 to 10 ft) high. It is an important food staple in Western region. 

Because it ripens in 60 to 80 

days, finger millet grows in lessfertile 

soils, and resists drought. 

The millet usually contains less 

protein than wheat or rye and 

more protein than rice. Yields can 

be improved by planting improved 

varieties and giving good care to 

the crop. Scientists have identified 

two good new varieties and a better 

way care for the crop. 

Farmers who adopt the improved 

varieties will not only 

have increased production 

that can be sold, they also can 

share the seeds with other 

farmers. The new varieties are: 

P-224 and Gulu-E. They are 

good because they are early 

maturing whereby they take 

3 months to mature in warm 

moderate rainfall areas and up 

to 5 months in cold and low 

rainfall areas. They are less 

susceptible to head and finger 

millet blast disease. They 

are also easy to harvest as 

they grow up to knee height, 

are high yielding and easy to 

thresh. 

Some of the advantage of 

new varieties is that growing 

the new varieties under your 

normal care is cheap and gives 

you good yield, using better 

varieties only cost you the seed 

and you can replant the seed. 

Most farmers who still farm finger 

millet are using unimproved local 

varieties and traditional broadcasting 

sowing methods. 

Giving small-scale farmers access 

to higher yielding finger millet varieties 

can contribute to economic 

development and poverty alleviation 

in Kenya. 

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CHRISTINE 

KAMAU 

Kenya’s Trumpet Diva 

By Neema Amani 

Christine Kamau is an afro-jazz 

trumpeter/composer 

and an upcoming 

artist in the Kenyan jazz 

music scene. Christine 

also known as “The Jazzist” released 

her debut album – This Is 

For You, an instrumental jazz album 

worked on by Cameroonian 

music producer Romeo Kouemeni. 

The Album includes the tracks 

‘Conversations’, Ulisema’ and ‘This 

is for You’ that are already receiving 

radio airplay. The album offers 

an easy afro-jazz listening experience. 

Her music style can best be 

described as a fusion of jazz with 

elements of benga and rhumba. 

Christine who grew up in Nakuru 

began showing signs of musicianship 

at an early age and was enrolled 

for piano and music theory 

lessons at age 11. She picked up 

the trumpet after high school and 

studied at the Kenya Conservatoire 

of Music under Kagema Gichuhi 

where she attained ABRSM (Associated 

Board of the Royal Schools 

of Music) Grade 8 on the trumpet. 

Her major influences are African 

horn players: Hugh Masekela, Jonas 

Gwangwa, and African jazz 

pioneers. She is a multiinstrumentalist 

who also plays the alto-saxophone 

and trombone. 

Christine was recently selected to 

feature in a new musical show by 

the BBC world service titled ‘Africa 

Beats’, a series that showcases 

emerging music talent from Africa. 

She spoke to Neema Amani about 

music, jazz and life in general. 

Who is Christine Kamau? 


A vibrant Kenyan girl living and 

loving life!! 

You recently launched your 

album This Is For You. What 

was the journey like from conception 

of the idea of the album 

to the launch? 

The journey was incredible, challenging 

and loads of fun! This is 

for You is an 8-track instrumental 

afro-jazz album produced by Cameroonian 

music producer Romeo 

Kouemeni and worked on with very 

talented instrumentalists. The recording 

process began in October 

2010, completed in August 2011 

and released in April 2012...I began 

writing some of the music 

as far as 4 years ago and I guess 

the ideas and entire project just 

slowly all came together through 

hard work, consistency and by the 

grace of God! 

You can play other instruments 

but you particularly like 

the trumpet. Why? 

I absolutely love the sound of the 

trumpet and I like the challenge it 

takes to learn it. 

Most people would think a 

trumpet is a guy instrument. 

Your take? 

I think socialization has caused 

people to think of certain instruments 

(especially brass instruments) 

as masculine...but of 

course (in my opinion) all instruments 

are equal and can be wellplayed 

by any person whether 

male or female... 

You were featured on BBC’s 

new programme called African 

Beats that has also features 

Afrofusion greats like Eric 

Wainaina, Kidum among others. 

How was that for you? 

Exciting! I was quite honored to 

represent music from my country 

on such a forum...and receiving 

feedback from people in other 

countries saying they love and 

‘feel’ my music has been touching 

and enlightening... 

Since your album launch, how 

has the response been like 

from fans and critics alike? 

It has definitely been positive! 

Which is your favourite song in 

your album? 

I love all 8 tracks equally... 

What next after this? 

I guess keep on doing what I love 

the most...making music and playing 

my trumpet! 

definitely hoping to perform lots 

more and put out more music into 

the market... 

Jennifer Hudson’s 

Superstar and reality show 

singer Jennifer Hudson 

has a Kenyan connection. 

What? You don’t believe 

it? Read on and learn 

more about her Kenyan links. 

Jennifer is reportedly engaged to 

an American lawyer andWWF TV 

star David Otunga who is the son 

of a Kenyan called Moses Otunga 

and American mother, Billie, both of 

whom were educators. 

David is signed to WWE, appearing on 

the Rawbrand under his real name. He 

is a two-time WWE Tag Team Champion, 

having one reign each with Michael 

McGillicutty and John Cena. 

Seven months after meeting singer 

and actress Jennifer Hudson, 

he proposed marriage on 

Hudson’s 27th birthday.On 

August 10, 2009, Hudson 

gave birth to the couple’s 

first child, a boy named 

David Daniel Otunga, Jr. 

Kenyan Connection 

Jennifer came to prominence 

in 2004 as a finalist 

on the third season of 

American Idol, coming in 

seventh place. She made 

her film debut in Dream 

girls (2006), which won 

her an Academy Award 

for Best Supporting 

Actress, a Golden Globe 

Award, a BAFTA Award, 

an NAACP Image Award and 

a Screen Actors 

Guild Award. 

She won a 

Grammy Award 

for her eponymous 

debut 

album, Jennifer 

Hudson, which 

was released in 

2008. Additionally, 

it spawned the 

hit single “Spotlight”. Her 

second album, I Remember Me, 

was released in March 2011, and 

reached number two on the Billboard 

200, selling 165,000 copies 

in its first week of release. The 

album was certified gold by the 

RIAA, for shipping over 500,000 

copies in the US. 

In late 2008, after Hudson’s 

mother, brother and nephew 

were killed in a shooting, Hudson 

stepped out of the limelight for 

three months. Hudson resumed 

her public appearances in 2009, 

and has since performed at the 

Grammy Awards, American Idol, 

and The Oprah Winfrey Show. 

Hudson has been described as a 

friend of President Barack Obama, 

who invited her to appear with 

him at a fundraiser in Beverly 

Hills in May 2009. She also performed 

at the White House at the 

“Celebration of Music from the 

Civil Rights Movement” event. 

August - October 2012 | 39 

International BIO

Travel & LEISURE 

Natures 

paradise 

In colonial times British settlers, holiday makers 

and revellers poured into Naivasha, dubbing it 

the happy valley in the days between the two 

world wars. 

These days of peace, after a leisurely hour’s drive, 

one encounters The Sawela Lodge, 85kms from Nairobi 

and 13kms from Naivasha town on the South 

Lake Road. The name itself is Maasai meaning “comfort 

in a birds nest.” 

If ever any indigenous Kenyan made the most 

favourable business choice, then it was the birth of 

Sawela Lodge. This Lodge has transformed a neighbourhood 

dotted with hundreds of flower farms into 

a 42 room honeymoon paradise, Conference and retreat 

centre, team builder’s galore. 

It is a naturalists homing-ground complete with 

fully escorted professional nature tours and visits to 

neighbouring attractions such as Hells Gate and Elsa 

Mere (home to Joy and George 

Adamson). Also within a stone’s 

throw away from Sawela is the famous 

Crescent Island. 

Within distant view is the 

mountain of many spurs - Mt Longonot 

- whose peaks create a much 

needed zing in this calm landscape. 

“It is about carving out the 

perfect nest and allowing holiday 

makers and business men alike, a 

place to enjoy while closing business 

or getting married,” punctuates 

Charles Ouma, the hotel’s 

Sales & Marketing Manager. 

“Lake Naivasha’s choppy waters 

stretch139sq km and is home to 

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substantial bird life protected since 

1995 under the Ramsar Convention. 

The appreciation and extension 

of this Lake’s flora and fauna 

into the very core of Sawela’s architectural 

principles, makes it a 

place of accessible wilderness. 

Investment in ecology was “absolutely 

fundamental” to ensure 

that people were encouraged to 

visit the region. From the look of 

things it has not failed. Any visitor 

would simply notice why Sawela is 

upbeat: The landscaping maximizes 

on natural tropical plant species 

from euphorbia to acacia. 

All the 6 luxury blocks have private 

balconies that overlook the 

lake shore floodlit by night, providing 

excellent game viewing with 

comfort. Hippo trails lead from the 

lakeshore some 700 meters away 

to touching distance of the hotel’s 

perimeter. Zebras, hippos, waterbucks 

and buffaloes are among the 

larger animals one can encounter 

during a nature trail. 

Notable amenities is the famous 

fish pond that forms a ring around 

the restaurant, this is a boost to 

avid bird watchers as it attracts 

fruit eaters to the edge of the hotels 

sprawling frontage. Over 400 

bird species can be found here. 


Travel & LEISURE 

Saiwa Swamp 

Sitatunga’s aquatic domain 

Rippling quiet waters meander 

beneath the boardwalk amidst 

rustling reeds and bulrushes, as 

a glimpse of the sleek Sitatunga 

antelope catches you by surprise. 

Sounds of nature fill the air as the 

rare De Brazza’s monkey rattles 

a branch and birds swirl in flight. 

Saiwa Swamp is nature’s private 

reserve. An ornithologist’s delight! 

Swamp facts 

Kenya’s smallest National Park, 

this park was created to protect 

the habitat of the rare and endangered 

semi-aquatic sitatunga antelope 

and as a preserve for the 

rare De Brazza’s monkey. Saiwa 

Swamp abounds with birds and 

wildlife plus diverse and plentiful 

flowers and trees. 

Dominated by bulrushes and 

other aquatic plants, Saiwa Swamp 

is fed by the Saiwa River which 

winds its way through the wetland 

and by run-off from the surrounding 

riverine forest. 

ATTRACTIONS 

National Park 

Wildlife 

Saiwa Swamp National Park protects 

its resident population of 

Sitatunga antelope (tragelaphus 

spekei), which are believed to 

number as many as 100 animals. 

Belonging to the larger antelope 

family, the Sitatunga is uniquely 

adapted for its favoured wetland 

habitat. The only other known Kenyan 

populations are in the papyrus 

swamps of Lake Victoria and the 

Kingwal Swamp near Kapsabet. 

Crepuscular and extremely shy, 

these antelope hides in papyrus 

and almost submerge themselves 

when alarmed. Sitatunga’s have 

brown coats, transverse white 

stripes on their backs and elongaged 

splayed hooves which enable 

them to walk on the surface 

of the swamp. The males have 

twisted horns. 

Look for the nocturnal pottos 

(relatives of the bushbaby), spotted-necked 

otters, giant forest 

squirrels, the black and white colobus 

monkey, bushback and bush 

duiker as well as small groups of 

De Brazza’s monkeys. 

Bird watching 

Birdlife is abundant. Water birds include 

the lesser jacana, grey heron 

and African black duck among 

others. 

The forests shelter the Narina 

trogons, one of Kenya’s most 

spectacular forest birds. Watch 

for the collared and orange-tufted 

sunbirds, sipping nectar from the 

flowers of the forest edge. The 

yellow bishop often whirrs above 

the reeds, its blazing yellow back 

on display. Hartlaub’s marsh widowbird 

also frequents the rushes. 

Noisy Ross’s turaco’s are difficult 

to miss while the paradise flycatcher 

and the lovely black-headed 

gonolek are easy to see along 

the trails. 

Ludher’s bush-shrike is much shier 

while the square-tailed drongo and 

the double-toothed barbet perch in 

the lower branches of forest trees. 

Cinnamon-chested bee-eaters 

abound, as do crowned cranes, 

especially when the surrounding 

farms are ploughed or harvested. 

Plants 

Within this tropical wetlands and 

mosaic of riverine forest, sedges 

and acacia woodlands, with fringing 

dense rushes and grass beds, 

are some of Kenya’s loveliest terrestrial 

orchids. The bronze and 

purple eulophia horsfallii, the 

fleshy pink satyrium crassicaule 

and the crimson satyrium sacculatum 

orchids abound, including the 

comet orchid, with greeny-white 

flowers fading to peach. Epiphtic 

ferns flourish. 

The wetter riverine forest is 

marked by spreading afzelia trees 

and gigantic strangler figs (Ficus). 

Syzygium trees, with their darkpurple 

fruits, are not uncommon 

along the edge of the swamp. 

Insects 

The swamp is exceptionally rich in 

dragonflies and damselflies. Butterflies 

include swallowtails and 

charaxes. The African mocker 

swallowtail, Papillion Dardanus, is 

very common after the rains: ants 

swarm the forest floor. 

Reptiles and Amphibians 

Frogs and toads abound, with 

many different kinds of tree frogs 

trilling and piping after rainstorms. 

Bell’s hinged tortoise, a forestdwelling 

species, is found in the 

park and the blue-headed tree 

agama lizard is sure to cross your 

path. Snakes include the forest 

cobra and African rock python. As 

you follow the trails, watch for a 

side-striped chameleon. They are 

common, but easy to overlook due 

to their excellent camouflage. 

WHERE TO STAY 

Camping areas: 

The park has a serviced campsite 

at the main gate. Facilities 

include hot showers, flush toilets, 

barbeques, electricity plus various 

shades and shelters. 

Other campsites and accommodation 

are available at the nearby 

Sirikwa Tented Camp. Located on 

the main Kapenguria road, 6km 

after the Saiwa Swamp junction, it 

offers a campground with tents for 

hire and a guest house too. 

What to take with you 

Plenty of drinking water and picnic 

or camping items if you intend 

to stay overnight, plus binoculars, 

camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, 

insect repellent, anti-malaria 

prophylactics, walking shoes and 

field guides. 

FACT FILE 

Area: 2.9 sq km 

Altitude: 1,820-1,880 meters above sea level 

Location: Trans Nzoia District, Rift Valley Province. 

Gazetted: 1974 

Climate: Typical of African wetland habitats, the wet and dry climate 

ranges from warm to cool and humid. Rainfall peaks 

around April, August and November to deliver an annual 

average of 1,250mm. 

Vegetation: Swamp, riverine forest, bulrushes, reeds 

Mammals: Includes Sitatunga, monkey, otter, genet cat, serval cat, 

mongoose, bush buck and ratel. 

Birds: 372 species including such rarities as Ross’ turaco and 

blue-headed coucal. 

Roads: The Park has no roads, only walking trails. 

Open: Daily. Dawn to dusk-6.00am to 6.00pm. No entry is 

permitted after 6.15p.m.All vehicles must park at the gate 

and entry is by foot only. 

Current entry charges: Obtainable via KWS HQ Tel:( Nairobi) 

+254 (20) 600800, 602345.Email: reservations@kws.go.ke 

‘Safari Card’ required? At present the Park do not operate the 

SafariCard. Entry is by cash only (Kshs, US $) 

Contacts: The Senior Warden: 

P. O. Box 4506, Kipsaina Tel: +54 (20)05455022 

Email: saiwapark@kws.go.ke 

Please respect the wildlife code 

• Respect the privacy of the wild 

life, this is their habitat. 

• Beware of the animals, they are 

wild and can be unpredictable. 

• Don’t crowd the animals or 

make sudden noises or 

movements. 

• Don’t feed the animals, it 

upsets their diet and leads to 

human dependence. 

• Keep quiet, noise disturbs the 

wildlife and may antagonize 

your fellow visitors. 

• Entry is allowed on foot 

• All vehicles must be parked at 

the main gate. 

• When viewing wildlife keep to a 

minimum distance of 20 meters 

• Leave no litter and never leave 

fires unattended or discard 

burning objects. 

• Respect the cultural heritage 

of Kenya, never take pictures 

of the local people or their 

habitat without asking 

their permission, respect the 

cultural traditions of Kenya and 

always dress with decorum. 

• Stay over or leave before dusk, 

visitors must vacate the Park 

between 7.00pm - 6.00am 

unless they are camping over 

night. 

How to get there 

By Road: 

Saiwa Swamp National Park is 

22km from Kitale on the Kitale- 

Kapenguria tarmac road. At 

Kipsaina junction, a 5 km “murrum” 

road leads to the only park 

entrance, Sinyerere gate 

By Air: Served by the Kitale airstrip, 

22km away from the park. 

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P.O .Box 40241-00100 Nairobi- Kenya 

Tel: +254-20-600800, 602345. 

ISDN: +254-20-3992000 

Wireless: +254-20-2379407-16 

Mobile: +254 - 735663421; 

+254-72610508. 

Fax: +254-20-603792 

Email: marketing@kws.go.ke 

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Romance Corner 

Romance 

Simple tips to dating 

Here are some simple tips to impress your date and overcome your shyness. 

Smile 

Smile. Women are smile-addicts. 

A few well-placed smiles, a happy 

attitude, some (non-erotic!) jokes 

here and there and you can win a 

woman’s heart faster than a handsome 

tall guy, who is grumpy. One 

reason why women react so positively 

to smiling and humor is probably 

that it shows that the man is 

not dangerous. It could very well 

be that many women want strong 

men, but, at the same time, are 

afraid of them. Smiling and being 

friendly compensates this fear. 


Body Language 

Stand straight and sit up. It shows that you are strong, well trained and 

not ill. And it will make you look taller. 

Grooming 

Many women love shaved faces. It’s not that all women love shaved men 

but it’s safer to be shaved than unshaved. Moreover many women have 

bisexual tendencies (or at least consider other female faces as beautiful), 

thus a soft face may be considered as “pretty”. 

Use deodorants. Under normal circumstances most women hate sweat 

odor. Perfumes can be used additionally. I am talking about non-smelling, 

which is more important than good smelling. 

Voice tonation 

Use a deep voice. If your voice cracks sometimes (= uses high tones) 

then you need to train to keep it low. A high tone or cracking voice 

sounds immature and adolescent. 

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Discussion topics 

The reason of talking to a girl is to establish a relaxed 

atmosphere and to be friendly. Thus don’t 

get involved into highly arguable subjects such as 

“Why death penalties for minors should be allowed” 

or “Why Greenpeace is doing more harm than good” 

or “Christmas has been invented by Satan, the Lord 

of hells” or something of that sort. Keep the affinity 

high and avoid “field mines”. 

Moreover the “No Sex Talks” rule applies and that’s 

why you shouldn’t even mention words like “feminism” 

or “herpes” or “Islam” or “hemorrhoids”. Talking 

about “Why feminism is causing cellulite” OR “It’s 

a pity that there is no cure against hemorrhoids” OR 

the pick up line “Want some free breast cancer inspection?” 

is plain wrong. 

Say Her Name 

Get her first name. Say: “Hello, I am John” and then 

she will most probably tell you her name out of politeness. 

Use her name throughout the talks with her. 

This alone creates a more intimate atmosphere. 

Don’t Get Drunk 

For women who want to make the first step and are 

incredibly shy a drunk man may be welcome. But for 

most women a drunk man is a no-go. The alcohol 

stench and the slavering is usually unwanted. Moreover 

you may also get a bad fame. 

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SPORTS 

Dutch soccer star Robin 

Van Persie exploits 

in the 2011-2012 

season have made 

him a wanted man in 

top leagues in Europe. 

The Arsenal skipper finished as 

the top goal scorer in the Premier 

league with 30 goals and guided 

the side to a third place finish in 

the Premier league with 70 points. 

2011-2012 was his best season 

for the gunners a healthy Van 

Persie fire the gunners into the 

champion’s league places after a 

poor start to the campaign. 

“I love this club and I thank the 

fans for their support this season 

without them we would not go 

far” he added. 

He observed that the club had a 

difficult start to the season but 

the players rallied around together 

to bounce back and make 

progress in the league” We had a 

difficult start to the season but we 

have strong personalities in the 

team and we fought back to be 

competitive. 

Van Persie also clinched the 

Football writers association award 

and was voted Barclays Premier 

League player of the year 

His playing style and ability have 

drawn comparison to Dutch legend 

Marco Van Basten. 

Van Persie’s career has been 

dogged by injury with the Flying 

Dutchman missing several games 

in his first five seasons in England. 

His big break came when he 

joined Feynoord in 2002 but 

he fell out with Coach Bert Van 

Marwick and ended his sojourn at 

the Rotterdam based club to join 

Arsenal in 2004. 

Van Persie was a Dutch youth 

international, having represented 

the Netherlands under-17, under-19 

and under-21 sides. He 

made his senior international 

debut in 2005 in a friendly match 

against Romania. One month 

later, he netted his first senior international 

goal in a 4–0 win over 

Finland. Van Persie has 65 caps 

so far and has scored 28 goals for 

the Netherlands. He has participated 

in the 2006 and 2010 FIFA 

World Cups and UEFA Euro 2008, 

including a World Cup. 

In his first season at the London 

giants Van Persie clinched the FA 

community shield and FA cup 

Van Persie’s good form at the 

start of the 2005–06 seasons 

earned him the player of the 

Month award for November 2005 

after eight goals in eight starts, 

and he was rewarded with a fiveyear 

contract extension until 2011 

on 4 January. 

Two days after signing the contract, 

however, Van Persie was 

again hit by injury when an opponent 

stepped on his foot and 

broke his toe during an FA Cup 

match against Cardiff. 

Van Persie played the next three 

matches with a hole cut into his 

shoe to alleviate the pain until he 

was finally rested for Arsenal’s 

Premier League match against 

West Ham United on 1 February. 

He was an unused substitute in 

Arsenal’s first Champions League 

final appearance, a 2–1 loss to FC 

Barcelona. 

The beginning of the 2006–07 

seasons included an airborne 

volley against Charlton Athletic 

that Wenger called “the goal of 

a lifetime” and was later named 

BBC Sport’s Goal of the Month for 

September and he capped off the 

calendar year by being named the 

2006 Rotterdam Sportsman of the 

Year. His season, however, ended 

early for the second time in his 

career on 21 January, when he 

fractured the fifth metatarsal in 

his right foot while celebrating his 

late equalizer in a match against 

Manchester United. Although Van 

Persie was injured for a large part 

of the season he still managed to 

finish as Arsenal’s top goal scorer 

with 13 goals in all competitions. 

2007–08 

After Henry departed for Barcelona 

prior to the 2007–08 seasons, 

Van Persie assumed the role as 

Arsenal’s main striker. Following 

a streak of seven goals in ten 

regular-season games, Van Persie 

was sidelined for two months 

with a knee injury suffered on 

international duty. He made his 

comeback in Arsenal’s Champions’ 

League group stage win over 

Steaua Bucuresti on 12 December 

and made his Premier League 

return in the win against Chelsea 

over the weekend. 

He picked up, however, a recurrent 

injury that kept him sidelined 

until January when he played 45 

minutes in a League Cup game 

against Tottenham Hotspur. He 

was withdrawn at half-time following 

another injury scare and 

featured sporadically throughout 

the rest of the campaign. 

Van Persie opened his 2008–09 

account on 31 August with a 

brace in Arsenal’s 3–0 league victory 

over Newcastle United. On 

29 October, he scored his fiftieth 

career Arsenal goal in a 4–4 home 

draw with North London derby 

rivals Tottenham, but was hit with 

his first red card of the season on 

1 November after knocking down 

goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen with 

a shoulder charge in a 2–1 loss to 

Stoke City. 

Sorensen later admitted to “teasing” 

Van Persie in an attempt to 

provoke a reaction. On 30 November, 

he scored a brace against 

Chelsea to help Arsenal come 

from behind and pick up a 2–1 

victory at Stamford Bridge. On 

21 December 2008, he scored a 

spectacular goal against Liverpool, 

which became his secondcareer 

BBC Goal of the Month. 

With captain Cesc Fàbregas 

injured and regular stand-in skipper 

Manuel Almunia rested, Van 

Persie captained Arsenal for the 

first time on 3 January 2009 for 

the club’s 3–1 third-round FA Cup 

victory over Plymouth Argyle.Van 

Persie scored Arsenal’s first and 

third goals, while the second was 

a result of his cross being deflected 

into the net by a Plymouth 

player for an own goal. 

In January 2009, every 

Arsenal goal 

that month 

was either 

scored or 

assisted by 

Van Persie, 

which earned him 

the club’s Player of 

the Month award. 

His most inspirational display 

being against Hull City, where 

he struck the post with a free 

kick, and provided three assists 

to his teammates; he later 

received the Man of the Match 

award. On 24 February, Van 

Persie scored a crucial penalty 

that earned Arsenal a 1–0 win 

over Roma in the Champions 

League Round of 16 encounters, 

after he was fouled by 

defender Philippe Mexès. 

He followed it up with a 

fifth Champions League 

goal by converting another 

penalty against 

Villarreal in a 3–0 

victory. 

On the final day 

of the Premier 

League, Van 

Persie scored a 

brace against 

Stoke City, which guaranteed him 

for the second time in his career 

as Arsenal’s top scorer. He had 

his best season overall for Arsenal 

as he scored 11 Premier League 

goals, along with a league-leading 

11 assists and a career-best of 

20 goals in all competitions. Van 

Persie was named the 2008–09 

Arsenal.com Player 

of the Season. 

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Association Football 

Club to reflect their new 

location. Ardwick joined the 

Football League as founding 

members of the Second Division 

in 1892. Financial troubles in the 

1893–94 seasons led to reorganization 

within the club, and 

Ardwick were reformed as Manchester 

City Football Club. 

Manchester City’s 

rise to the top of 

English football will 

not go unnoticed. 

The newly crowned 

Premier league champions have 

been bankrolled by the millions of 

Sheikh Mansour of the Abu Dhabi 

Group. 

The club has lived in the shadow 

of Man United in the last forty 

years but following the Premier 

league triumph last May with a 

last minute goal by Sergio Aguero 

the so called noisy neighbor’s fortunes 

may soon turn 

The club clinched the FA 

Cup last season and 

qualified for the UEFA Champions 

league for the first time in their 

history 

Mancini has promised to make 

City a dynasty and end united 

stranglehold in the league. 

The players signed by the club 

reads a like list of who is who in 

the team and they include Sergio 

Aguero, Carlos Tevez, Mario Balotelli, 

James Milner, Vincent Kompany, 

Adam Johnson, Eden Dzeko 

Gareth Barry amongst others. 

It is widely accepted that Manchester 

City F.C. was founded as 

St. Mark’s (West Gorton) in 

1880 at St. Mark’s Church, 

in Gorton, a district in east Manchester. 

Prior to this, St. Mark’s played 

cricket from the 1860s and the 

side evolved out of that cricket 

team – the key organizer was 

church warden William Beastow. 

In 1887, they moved to a new 

ground at Hyde Road, in Ardwick 

just to the east of the city centre, 

and were renamed 

Ardwick 

City gained their first honors by 

winning the Second Division in 

1899; with it came promotion to 

the highest level in English football, 

the First Division. They went 

on to claim their first major honor 

on 23 April 1904, beating Bolton 

Wanderers 1–0 at Crystal Palace 

to win the FA Cup; City narrowly 

missed out on a League and Cup 

double that season after finishing 

runners-up in the League but City 

became the first club in Manchester 

to win a major honor. 

In the seasons following the FA 

Cup triumph, the club was dogged 

by allegations of financial irregularities, 

culminating in the 

suspension of seventeen players 

in 1906, including Captain 

Billy Meredith, who subsequently 

moved across town to Manchester 

United. A fire at Hyde Road destroyed 

the main stand in 1920, 

and in 1923 the club moved to 

their new purpose-built stadium 

at Maine Road in Moss Side. The 

80,000 capacity stadium would go 

on to have a remarkable history, 

and because of high capacity it 

was nicknamed Wembley of the 

North. 

After relegation to the Second 

Division in 1963, the future 

looked bleak with a record low 

home attendance of 8,015 against 

Swindon Town in January 1965. 

In the summer of 1965, the management 

team of Joe Mercer and 

Malcolm Allison was appointed. 

In the first season under Mercer, 

City won the Second Division 

title and made important signings 

in Mike Summerbee and 

Colin Bell. Two seasons later, in 

1967–68, Manchester City claimed 

the League Championship for the 

second time, clinching the title on 

the final day of the season with a 

4–3 win at Newcastle United and 

beating their close neighbors Manchester 

United into second place. 

Further trophies followed: City 

won the FA Cup in 1969, before 

achieving European success by 

winning the European Cup Winners’ 

Cup in 1970, beating Górnik 

Zabrze 2–1 in Vienna. City also 

won the League Cup that season, 

becoming the second English 

team to win a European trophy 

and a domestic trophy in the 

same season. 

The club continued to challenge 

for honors throughout the 1970s, 

finishing just one point behind the 

league champions on two occasions 

and reaching the final of 

the 1974 League Cup. One of the 

matches from this period that is 

most fondly remembered by supporters 

of Manchester City is the 

final match of the 1973–74 seasons 

against arch-rivals Manchester 

United, who needed to win to 

have any hope of avoiding relegation. 

Former United player Denis 

Law scored with a back heel to 

give City a 1–0 win at Old Trafford 

and confirm the relegation of their 

rivals.The final trophy of the club’s 

most successful period was won 

in 1976, when Newcastle United 

were beaten 2–1 in the League 

Cup final. 

A long period of decline followed 

the success of the 1960s and 

1970s. Malcolm Allison rejoined 

the club to become manager for 

the second time in 1979, but 

squandered large sums of money 

on unsuccessful signings, such as 

Steve Daley.[21] A succession of 

managers then followed – seven 

in the 1980s alone, the first being 

John Bond who succeeded Allison 

in October 1980. Under Bond, City 

reached the 1981 FA Cup final 

but lost in a replay to Tottenham 

Hotspur. The following season 

began well and they went top of 

the league just after Christmas, 

only to finish mid-table at the end 

of the season. 

They were relegated a year later, 

and reclaimed their top flight 

status two years afterwards, 

only to lose it within another two 

years. They returned to the top 

flight again in 1989 and finished 

fifth in 1991 and 1992 under 

the management of Peter Reid. 

[22] However, this was only a 

temporary respite, and following 

Reid’s departure Manchester 

City’s fortunes continued to fade. 

City were founders of the Premier 

League upon its creation in 1992, 

but after finishing ninth in its 

first season they endured three 

seasons of struggle before being 

relegated in 1996. 

Two years after that, they were 

relegated to Division Two – becoming 

the first former winners of 

a European trophy to be relegated 

to the third tier of their domestic 

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Victor 

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Wanyama 

Victor Mugabe Wanyama 

is arguably one 

Kenya fast rising midfielders 

The soft spoken younger brother 

of talismanic midfielder Macdonald 

Mariga has earned rave reviews 

at his new club Celtic in Scotland 

and will be in the next couple of 

years gunning for a move to the 

English Premier League 

‘My ultimate goal will be to play 

in England Or Spain but England 

would be the most likely destination 

as I have learned the language 

well and I have heard good 

things about the place in the recent 

past and it’s a great country” 

added Wanyama 

He attended Kamukunji High 

School, which fields a successful 

football team. Upon leaving High 

School he also played with JMJ 

Academy for three years during 

which time he also joined Kenyan 

Premier League clubs Nairobi City 

Stars and AFC Leopards. 

Mariga was to later play 

for Helsingborgs in 

Sweden before joining 

Germinal; Berscot in 

Belgium on a four year 

contract 

He made his debut in 

a League match at the 

end of the 2008-09 

seasons. In September 

2009, he was fined 

€100 and given a three-match 

suspension for a violent tackle on 

Matias Suarez of Anderlecht. 

Wanyama scored his first goal for 

Beerschot on 11 December 2010, 

a 77th minute equalizer against 

Westerlo. In April 2011, he received 

another 3 match suspension 

after video evidence showed 

he had elbowed Brecht Dejaeghere 

of K.V. Kortrijk. 

On 9 July 2011, Wanyama officially 

completed a £900,000 move to 

Celtic, who had failed to sign him 

a year earlier 

He scored his first Celtic goal on 

the 8th of July 2011. He signed a 

four-year contract and in doing so 

became the first ever Kenyan to 

play in the Scottish Premier 

League (PSL). Wanyama 

chose 67 as his squad 

number to honor 

the Lisbon Lions, 

Celtic’s 1967 

European Cup 

Final winning 

team 

Wanyama 

quickly 

became a fans favorite at Celtic 

due to his consistency. He is a 

robust midfielder who can also 

play in defense. Wanyama is able 

to pass the ball, hold up the play 

with his strength, tackle and has a 

general calmness on the ball. 

Wanyama made his debut for 

Harambee Stars in May 2007 aged 

just 16 in a friendly against Nigeria. 

However, it was not an official 

FIFA licensed friendly, so does not 

count towards official international 

caps. 

Wanyama currently has 17 international 

caps, scoring once. He 

also played in all six of Kenya’s 

2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. 

Wanyama said he is goal for the 

national will be to qualify for the 

World Cup and Africa Cup Of nations 

and is confident the team 

can achieve the feat “WE can 

achieve the feat there is nothing 

too hard we have the players to 

go all the way and wit the support 

of the fans we can achieve great 

thing 

SofaPaka F.C 

SOFAPAKA F.C’s name is derived 

from the Kiswahili acronym 

descriptive of the team’s formation. 

Sofapaka stands for SOTE 

(kama) FAMILIA (kwa) PAMOJA 

KUAFIKIA AZIMIO 

Sofapaka Football Club grew 

from the then existing church 

team of M.A.O.S ministries that 

was called ‘Consuming Fire’. 

The church team was started 

under the inspiration of Pastor 

Jimmy Carter Ambajo in the 

year 2002. The main objective 

at this juncture was to have a 

sporting activity for the men’s 

fellowship of M.A.O.S Ministries 

and also do sports evangelism 

through the team. The team 

prominently featured in interchurch 

tournaments and in 2003 

the team was third overall, the 

winning team being Huruma 

Boys of Bishop Arthur Kitonga’s 

redeemed gospel church. 

In 2004, under the inspiration 

guidance and sponsorship of our 

team president Elly Mboni Kalekwa, 

Sofapaka Football Club was 

formed. The philanthropic team 

president gave the young boys 

most of whom were street boys 

a chance of livelihood through 

football. 

Training at the Nairobi City Park 

grounds, the boys committed 

themselves to the team and the 

sport. The boys abandoned their 

detrimental lifestyles of glue 

sniffing, drug abuse, smoking 

cigarettes and marijuana. They 

became serious about football the 

team got the chance to play in the 

nationwide league. 

Bandari F.C was the team that 

denied Sofapaka to qualify for the 

Kenya premier League of 2006. 

Bandari had only one point more 

than Sofapaka after the latter 

drew in its final match. 

Notwithstanding, the year 2006 

was the year that Sofapaka F.C 

first made it into the history books 

of Kenyan Football. The team won 

the much coveted Presidents Cup 

(formerly known as the Moi Golden 

Cup) under the experiential 

coaching of Martin Ndagano. By 

virtue of winning the Presidents 

Cup the team was supposed to 

gain automatic qualification to 

the Kenya premier League but 

this wasn’t the case for Sofapaka. 

Being a church based team 

hence the slogan ‘Watoto wa 

Mungu’ the team was not disillusioned 

they prepared themselves 

well for the Nationwide 

League zone B championship. 

They became more determined 

to join the top flight Kenya 

premier League. Consequently 

the team president acquired 

the man known for lifting teams 

into the Premier league, Coach 

Robert Matano to bring to fruition 

the teams, vision. Under 

the diligent and no-nonsense 

coach and a spirited teamwork 

from the entire Sofapaka family, 

God crowned the team’s efforts 

to become the 2008 Nationwide 

Zone B champions. This victory 

saw the team gain promotion to 

play in the 2009 Kenya Premier 

League.

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