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Sunday, November 5, 2017

Strength training may lower early death risk

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A large population study ties strength training to a significantly lower risk of premature death.
A new study from the University of Sydney in Australia suggests that exercises that promote muscular strength may be just as important for maintaining health as aerobic exercise. In fact, they may help lower the risk of all-cause and cancer-related death.
Strength-building exercises, such as weight lifting, push-ups, and squats, can sometimes seem less attractive than aerobic activities — such as running, swimming, or cycling — because they are more intense and demanding.
Additionally, aerobic exercise has received many accolades over the years, as numerous studies pointed out its various health benefits, including improved executive functioning and cardiovascular fitness.
Recently, however, more researchers are turning their attention to strength-focused workouts, investigating how they relate to health and well-being.
A new study from the University of Sydney, led by Dr. Emmanuel Stamatakis —associate professor in the School of Public Health and the Charles Perkins Centre — suggests that strength exercises are just as important as aerobics, and they may even be tied with a reduced risk of all-cause and cancer-related death.

Strength training tied to lower death risk

Dr. Stamatakis and colleagues' study analyzed data sourced from a core population sample of 80,306 adults aged 30 years and over. The information came from the Health Survey for England, as well as the Scottish Health Survey, and it was supplemented with data from the NHS Central Mortality Register.
Although this was an observational study, the researchers ensured that the results would be consistent by adjusting for confounding variables, including age, biological sex, overall health condition, educational levels, and lifestyle-related behaviors.
Participants with a previously diagnosed cardiovascular disease or cancer, as well as participants who died within the first 2 years of the study were excluded from the analysis.
Dr. Stamatakis and team found that individuals who engaged in strength exercises had a 23 percent lower risk of death by all causes, and a 31 percent lower risk of cancer-related death.
"The study shows exercise that promotes muscular strength may be just as important for health as aerobic activities like jogging or cycling," explains Dr. Stamatakis.
It is not yet clear if the relationship is causal, but the researchers think that these findings are enough to warrant more encouragement for people to practice strength workouts.
"[A]ssuming our findings reflect cause and effect relationships," Dr Stamatakis adds, "it [strength training] may be even more vital when it comes to reducing risk of death from cancer."

'Anyone can do classic strength exercises'

According to the lead researchers, public health authorities should put more effort into promoting strength-based exercise. They also point out that the general population is already missing the recommended physical activity target which, in itself, is a cause for concern.
Dr. Stamatakis points to data revealed by the Australian National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey, which reports that even engagement in low-intensity (aerobic) training is subpar, with 85 percent of the population exercising below the recommended levels.
The researcher thinks it's high time we upped our game when it comes to physical activity.
"Our message to date has just been to get moving but this study prompts a rethink about, when appropriate, expanding the kinds of exercise we are encouraging for long-term health and well-being," he says.
For those of us worried about going to the gym and using specialized equipment, the researchers say there is no cause for concern. Basic strength exercises — such as squats, push-ups, or situps — performed at home should do the trick.
"When people think of strength training they instantly think of doing weights in a gym, but that doesn't have to be the case," reassures the lead researcher.
"Many people are intimidated by gyms, the costs or the culture they promote, so it's great to know that anyone can do classic exercises like triceps dips, sit-ups, push-ups or lunges in their own home or local park and potentially reap the same health benefits."
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Saturday, November 4, 2017

SATURDAY VIBES : IT`S ALL ABOUT MOTIVATION - SEE 5 BEST VIDEOS

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How to Beat a Weight-Loss Plateau—Really

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At first, losing weight felt almost easy. You attacked your diet with conviction—cutting back on added sugar and upping your vegetables. Working out was fun and people at the gym might have even started to recognize you. Close friends cheered you on as those first few pounds seemed to slide right off.
But now, months later, not so much. Yes, you're still faithfully turning up at the gym and turning down desserts. But no matter what you do, the scale is stuck. So what happened?
You've hit a weight-loss plateau, and it's not your fault. "Everyone is different, and a lot depends on how much weight you have to lose, what plan you're on and other factors—but on average, plateaus tend to strike after around six months," says weight-loss expert and certified personal trainer Melissa Majumdar, M.S., R.D., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Here's how to push past the plateau and get back on track to meet your weight-loss goals.

Check Your Diet

Exercise plays a vital role, too—but research shows the key to lasting weight loss is what you eat. These tips can help you bust through your plateau.

1. Track your food.

Is it possible—just maybe—that you're not sticking as closely to your diet as you think? Bites of this and that can add up and be hard to pinpoint. The only way to know for sure is to write it down, Majumdar says. She recommends using an app to easily track your intake. Or you can always jot it down the old-fashioned way with pen and paper. Whichever way you choose, the results may surprise you and help you refocus your efforts.

2. Balance nutrients.

You need protein for muscle growth and repair, and healthy carbs for energy. Check your food log and see where you might be running low. Stick with lean sources of protein like eggs, fish, chicken, Greek yogurt, beans, lentils and tofu. For carbs, go with whole grains like oats, brown rice, quinoa and farro, and starchier vegetables like sweet potatoes and butternut or spaghetti squash. Fruits are fine, too—but watching your portions can be especially helpful as you're breaking through this weight-loss plateau.

3. Plan meals.

7-Day, 1,200-Calorie Meal Plan
Know ahead of time what, when and how much you'll eat, Majumdar suggests. "Otherwise, the day gets away from you, and you end up eating anything." Buy prechopped veggies to save time in the kitchen, and give one of EatingWell's Meal Plans a try, like our 7-Day, 1,200-Calorie Meal Plan.

4. Try something new.

Breaking out of a food rut may help you bust out of that plateau. "Most of us burn out on our go-to foods," Majumdar says. If you're sick of chicken breast, have the thigh or drumstick instead or try a new fish or tofu. Challenge yourself to try at least one new recipe each week.

5. Eat what you like.

"If you cut out all your favorite foods, the changes won't last," Majumdar says. The trick is making those old faves fit with your new way of eating. If it's burgers you crave, skip the bun. Can't part with fries? Order them now and then, but pair them with a salad. If you're a chocoholic, find small ways to satisfy your sweet tooth, like with one of these low-calorie chocolate desserts.

6. Stay smart.

Desperate times—and your plateau may seem like one—may sometimes seem to call for desperate measures, but stick to healthy habits. Don't go below 1,200 calories a day without a doctor's supervision. "You need your hunger and energy levels to be sustainable, and it's difficult to meet your daily needs on such a limited diet" Majumdar says.

Recharge Your Workout

7. Change things up.

Your body gets used to the same workout, so over time you won't see the same results. Challenge yourself in different ways: if you've been doing mainly cardio, add more strength training. "Weight lifting is going to be very helpful," says Majumdar. If you're scared you might bulk up, relax—experts have put that myth to rest.

8. Increase intensity.

"This is where I think a lot of people have unrealistic expectations," says Majumdar. "They'll add in a walk, but they don't lose weight, and they're frustrated." Try circuit training or other activities that get your heart rate up. "Exercising at more intensity over short periods of time can get you into weight-loss mode again," she says.

Reset Your Thinking

9. Check your goals.

Those early pounds you shed were most likely water weight. After that, weight loss naturally slows. Before you toss out your bathroom scale, make sure your goals are realistic. Normal weight loss is about a half-pound to two pounds a week, says Majumdar. If you're in that range, you may not be in such a slump after all.

10. Count other victories.

We know it's hard, but try not to obsess over the numbers on the scale. Other changes count, too: Maybe you've lost an inch around your waist, dropped a dress size or kicked your fitness level up a notch. Get your blood checked and see if your cholesterol has improved. Or maybe you've simply noticed you have more energy these days. They're all reasons to celebrate!

11. Don't beat yourself up.

You and the gang went out to The Cheesecake Factory—and your diet went out the window. Skip the guilt. "Every plate is a clean slate," Majumdar says. "Making one bad choice isn't going to break your whole diet." Treat each meal as a fresh chance to make a healthy choice, and nix the negative self-talk.

12. Don't give up.

"Probably the biggest mistake dieters make is to quit," says Majumdar. Instead, know that you'll need to make adjustments along the way. "Your body changes, your life changes," she adds. "So the original plan may not work. If you're not open-minded, it's going to be more challenging."

Bottom Line

Weight-loss plateaus are a frustrating part of the journey, but you can get through. Finding support from a workout buddy or online group—or from a professional—can help keep you accountable to get you over the finish line.
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Yanga, Azam after Simba helm

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THE Mainland League’s defending champions, Young Africans seek to reclaim driver’s seat today, but they must clear Singida United hurdle at the re-opened Namfua Stadium in Singida.
The renovated stadium will give the holders a good test of its squad as well as giving Singida football fans the real picture of the today’s Premier League kick match.
The win for the Jangwani Street champs, will see them leapfrogging their traditional rivals Simba who enjoy the helm on superior goal average. But, Yanga face an uphill task today against the tough hosts as the team is among the tough contenders for this year’s title at the top five position.
Yanga are eager to earn the top seat, but they must have good approach against the host Singida United who despite being debutants have proved to be a tough nut to crack among the sixteen premier league sides.
So the defending champions, under the Zambian tactician, George ‘Chicken’ Lwandamina need to be very cautious in today’s game as they are going to face the opponents who are under their former coach, Dutchman Hans van der Pluijm who knows them very well.
The two sides met in friendly tie before the league kicked off and their match held at the National Stadium ended with Yanga claiming a slim 3-2 victory against the league debutants.
Although it will be a quiet weekend in Dar es Salaam this time around as both the city giants, Simba and Yanga will be away, the only venue in the city that will entertain people during the absence of the two giants is Chamazi Complex where Azam FC will host bottom placed Ruvu Shooting.
Azam game against Ruvu is scheduled to kick off at night around 7 pm and Azam should not expect a downhill task despite their visitors’ unsatisfactory performance. Shooting,who are targeting to shrug off their bottom of table tag, will be targeting victory so as to scare off relegation threat.
Azam are third in the league table tied on 16 points with the league leaders Simba and Yanga on goal difference, will go for nothing less than a victory as it will see them capture the top seat do Yanga and Mtibwa slip in their weekend games.
George Lwandamina’s side is currently settled in the second place of the league table behind their traditional rivals Simba, whom they tie on 16 points, but Simba are at the top of the standing due to superior goal difference.
The Saturday league fixture will also see Kagera Sugar hosting Tanzania Prisons at the Kaitaba Stadium in Bukoba, while Njombe Mji FC will welcome Mwanza-based Mbao FC at Saba Saba Stadium as Azam FC will host the bottom-placed Ruvu Shooting at the Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam.
The league continues tomorrow with only two games on the card. The first match will involve leaders Simba who left yesterday for the Southern highland mission against Mbeya City at the Sokoine Stadium in Mbeya region while Iringa’s Lipuli FC will play against Mwadui FC at their Samora Machel Stadium.
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Can You Tell Us The Meaning Of The “i” In iPhone Before You Read This Post?

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Having an iPhone is a ritual for many people.

The $999 starting price for the iPhone X will still not deter some people from getting their hands on Apple’s most expensive phone ever.
10 Funny Ghanaian Reasons Why The iPhone X Is Really A Big Deal

But what is it about the ‘i’ attached to this Phone that makes it worth the loyalty, price and everything in-between?

So, we’re asking, what is the meaning of the ‘i’ in the iPhone?
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The “i” has been a prefix since Apple introduced the iMac in 1998.

When the iPhone was introduced in 2007, the ‘i’ very much meant Internet. But the Internet was not alone.
Here’s a presentation from Steve Jobs showing the meaning of the ‘i’ in the iPhone.

Did you get it right?
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We need rains not floods

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DEFINITELY we need rains not floods but if the worse comes, such floods should not be taken as a curse as floods could be managed and turned into fortune.

The recent floods that stormed the Dar es Salaam city came and went living us helpless, singing the usual old song, “people living in the Msimbazi valley should vacate those areas.”
Is it the first time such incidence happens in Dar es Salaam? By this time we should have gathered practical experiences on how to deal with this situation, yet after such disasters we seem to run out of ideas, standing with our hands akimbo only to condemn the poor people living in those impoverished areas.
Indeed, it is time now we should wake up and think anew on how best we can face these challenges in those areas prone to such hazards. Most of these floods are man-made as we have neglected the civilised norms of taking care of our environments.
The haphazard unplanned construction of houses has blocked the natural tributaries collecting rain waters to the ocean making it difficult for the rain waters to flow and also the solid waste is thrown without due to regards to health hazards.
Grand corruption must have played a role in influencing those officials to disregard the plight of land degradation. The sewage system is awful the skyscrapers are mushrooming while the sewage system is as old as the country’s independence.
Don’t we have town planners in our City? What is the use of carrying out census exercise if we cannot make use of the data for planning purposes? We should by this time have underground tunnels for our sewage system in the City.
Improving the city sewage infrastructures should be equally a priority just like the Dar es Salaam fly-overs, to avoid further deaths of our people. Notwithstanding, our risky environmental surroundings can be modified to neutralize the floods disasters.
It requires innovative people who can pull and push as has been the case of our mineral resources on copper concentrates. Msimbazi River should not be a problem. Look at the Thames River crisscrossing the London City without any menace, why can’t we turn our Msimbazi River into an attractive tourist attraction?
We have everything in our country rich in natural resources, friendly weather pattern, and manageable skilled human resource from our Tertiary Institutions. It seems there is a brain drain from our country where most of the qualified people are effectively working outside our country in places like South Africa, Botswana and Namibia managing in what we are complaining of here.
You cannot understand a country like Tanzania with three big lakes and other numerous rivers and tributaries graced with good rains yet her people are perpetually labouring for water and the agricultural sector is still heavily dependent on rain fed fields.
There are countries within Africa, Egypt or Namibia with erratic rains, perpetually dry yet they know how to utilise the little rains and water they have for productive purposes. Namibia is a semidesert country with erratic rains but when rain comes, it brings floods yet that water is not wasted, is harvested and reserved.
The country has three rivers mainly situated in the borders with Angola, Botswana and South Africa, Kunene, Kavango and Orange Rivers respectively. These rivers are very far away from the Windhoek City and in no way they feed Windhoek residents for their domestic uses.
Windhoek city is surrounded by water reservoirs mostly filled with rain harvested water. The rain water is never wasted and is reserved together with the domestic used water being recycled through the water reclamation plant.
In this water reclamation plant, there is a byproduct produced in the process- fertilizer that is used for gardening adding value to the beauty of the Windhoek city regarded as one of the beautiful cities in Africa.
Out of these challenges faced in Namibia, having a lot of river beds without water, erratic rains, dry seasons, they have used these challenges as opportunities to discover alternatives to their impediments.
Similarly even in Europe, the adverse weather conditions of severe winters and alike have forced them to be adventurous to come up with innovations such as heaters, refrigera tors and other gadgets to support their living.
In our case, by virtue of having everything in plenty, this has made us not to be innovative to come up with new ideas that would be beneficial for improvement of our living standards. We live in a world of plenty resulting into laziness in thinking.
It is unfortunate that politics have taken centre stand in lieu of other progressive issues. We waste a lot of time talking on politics rather than solving perpetual problems that keep on recurring. I very much agree with JPM that let us put politics aside and concentrate on developmental issues.
The issue of the management of the City of Dar es Salaam should be left alone without interference with party politics. The City should be responsible for the necessary provision of utilities for its subjects in water, electricity and wastage collections.
The city Council would buy in bulky electricity from Tanesco and Water from Dawasco and distribute to its subjects and make it inclusive in the monthly bills to its tenants. In other countries, the City Council is responsible for development and issuance of already worked out housing plots and furthermore they have auxiliary police force for keeping of law and order inclusive traffic officers.
This is how the City Council would be accountable to its subjects and possibly raise funds for the necessary improvement of the city. I do not see why this cannot work out here if it has worked very effectively and efficiently elsewhere.
The city fathers should take a leaf from other countries. This would alleviate the heavy burden of production and distribution services to corporation such as Tanesco or Dawasco.
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Shilling is stable, BOT assures ( TANZANIA)

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Tanzanian Central Bank has assured the public that, there is sufficient stock of foreign exchange reserves, hence there is no reason to panic.

The financial institution issued a statement late Friday to refute the information circulated on various social media platforms showing that shilling had depreciated to 2,481.83 per USD.
The reports were sourced from Bloomberg, an online site that provides a  comprehensive access to global business and finance news, market data and portfolio tracking tools. BOT insisted that
"...by the time of closing the Inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market (IFEM) today (3rd November 2017,) the shilling was trading between TZS 2,246.50 and TZS 2,247.60 per USD."
After release of the information, the Bank said it communicated with Bloomberg which confirmed that "there were some contributors who had entered incorrect data and therefore, they began to make corrections."
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5 Richest Kids In The World

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No doubt that with the way things are going there are some kids that are by far richer than fully grown men/women. Some of these kids acquired their potential riches through their efforts, parents fame/influence, talents and lots more. How can we forget how we talked about the 10 Richest People In The World In 2017. So, let’s head onto our list of the Top 10 Richest Kids In The World.

Jaden Smith

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Jaden Christopher Syre Smith is an American actor and rapper. He is the son of Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith. Jaden Smith’s first movie role was with his father in the 2006 film The Pursuit of Happyness -Wiki.
Jaden Smith also started his working on his own and began to make some cool bucks for himself at the age of seven which is really pretty cool for a kid like him.
His personal net worth is estimated to be over $9 million, but he also has the money his parents will eventually leave to him, making his current Smith family income over $554 million.

Dannielynn Birkhead Marshall

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Dannielynn Hope Marshall Birkhead is an American child model, tabloid sensation and reality television personality.
She is the daughter of the late great Anna Nichole Smith who wan an actress and also a model. Dannielynn also followed the footstep of her mother and eventually got a plum job for modeling as Kids Guess. She now worth over $10 million.

Suri Cruise

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Shuri is an 11-year-old of actor Tom Cruise and actress and model Kate Holmes. Though she has no been with her father for a long time now because he divorced his mother.
her father is worth an estimated $500 million and her mother is worth $26 million and Suri has already began to take some acting and modeling  positions which makes her among the list of richest kids in the world.

Valentina Paloma Pinault

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Valentina was born into a very wealthy home and her father is worth $15 billion and her mother is worth $88 million. Although Valentina has not actually earned any of her own money, there is a house worth over $12 million in her name. That’s a lot of wealth for a 7-year-old. She stands to inherit a great wealth and already has a $25 million trust fund in her name.

Los Chicos Gates

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Bill and Melinda Gates have three children, two daughters, Pheobe and Jennifer, and a son, Rory. Bill has a net worth of $85 billion while Melinda has $51 billion. However, they give the majority of their income to charity. But, the Gates have set up trusts for each of the children with $50 million each when they turn 21 years of age. After their father passes away, they all stand to inherit a great deal more since his income is steadily rising each year and he has them all in his will.
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Friday, November 3, 2017

The Weeknd breaks up with Selena Gomez: reports

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People magazine and TMZ report that the Toronto R&B star and the U.S. singer — Justin Bieber’s ex — have called it quits.

 Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd, left, and Selena Gomez attend a party at The Plaza Hotel on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in New York.

Abel Tesfaye, known professionally as The Weeknd, left, and Selena Gomez attend a party at The Plaza Hotel on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in New York.  (CHARLES SYKES / CHARLES SYKES/INVISION/AP)  
Toronto’s Abel Tesfaye, alias, The Weeknd, is apparently a single man again.
Gossip media reported this week that Tesfaye, 27, and singer Selena Gomez, 25, are no longer a couple, and that Gomez had been spotted spending time with her ex, Stratford, Ont. pop superstar Justin Bieber. TMZ photographed them recently at a café in Westlake Village, west of Los Angeles.
People magazine quoted an insider as saying that Gomez “and Abel have been going back and forth for a few months about their relationship . . . It’s been hard with him being on tour and her shooting in New York.” The same insider says that Gomez, the recent recipient of a kidney transplant, has not rekindled the romance with Bieber, 23.
The connections between the three pop stars drew more attention in February, when Tesfaye directed attention to “Some Way,” a track by fellow Torontonian Nav (who later opened for The Weeknd on tour). Tesfaye appears as a guest vocalist on the track, and his lyrics made some suggest he was taking a shot at Bieber’s past relationship with Gomez: “I think your girl, think your girl, fell in love with me./ She say my f--- and my tongue game a remedy.”
Not long after that, Tesfaye and Gomez visited Toronto together, and were spotted at Holt Renfrew and the Thompson Hotel. They also took a trip to Italy.
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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

See These Beautiful Photos Of The Posh Estate In South Africa Where Zari Owns A Home

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They say it’s better to cry in a mansion than being happy in a bedsitter.

Zari might still be heartbroken about her husband cheating on her but she’s living the good life. She actually owns one of the most lavish homes in South Africa.
The house was gifted to her by Diamond during her birthday last year. Damn. And the best gift I can give a girlfriend is shoes. Lord, help me get to that level, please.
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 Zari’s posh home is located at the Woodhill Residential Estate & Country Club Estate in Pretoria, South Africa.

Woodhill Estate consists of an undulating 18-hole championship golf course, surrounded by 707 prestigious residential properties. This spectacular estate was designed by renowned local architect Peter Matkovich.
Also situated in this lovely and upmarket estate are tennis and squash courts as well as a private school known as Woodhill College. In addition, a large and private hospital is close by. Security is of course of utmost importance on the estate and there are controlled access gates, an electrified perimeter fence as well as 24-hour guards patrolling.
Check out some photos below:

1. Outside Zari’s home.

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2. The golf course.

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3. Balcony moments.

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President Uhuru Kenyatta wins re-run election in Kenya

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The main opposition leader Raila Odinga boycotted the election and said he would form a “resistance” movement to oppose the government. Odinga described the Oct. 26 election as a sham and called for another vote within 90 days.

 Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s boycott meant that President Uhuru Kenyatta, pictured, ran without a significant challenge after the election in August that was later nullified by the Supreme Court because of what it called “irregularities and illegalities.”

Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s boycott meant that President Uhuru Kenyatta, pictured, ran without a significant challenge after the election in August that was later nullified by the Supreme Court because of what it called “irregularities and illegalities.”  (BEN CURTIS / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)  
NAIROBI, KENYA — President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday was declared the overwhelming winner of a re-run election boycotted by Kenya’s main opposition leader, collecting 98 per cent of the vote but also exposing the divisions roiling this East African country.
While Kenyatta’s backers celebrated his re-election, angry supporters of his rival, Raila Odinga, skirmished with police in Nairobi slums and burned tires in Kisumu, one of the opposition strongholds in western Kenya.

Kenya’s election commission said the turnout of registered voters in the Oct. 26 election was about 40 per cent, compared with roughly twice that in August balloting that was nullified by the Supreme Court because of what it called “irregularities and illegalities.”
The rerun was marred by deadly clashes between police and Odinga supporters in the days that followed.
Kenyatta said he expected Odinga followers to mount new legal challenges, indicating the long saga that has left many Kenyans weary of conflict and has hurt business in East Africa’s economic hub is not over.
“My victory today was just part of a process that is likely to once again be subjected to a constitutional test through our courts,” Kenyatta said at the election commission headquarters after results were announced that gave him a second term. “I will submit to this constitutional path.”
Kenyatta said he would consider dialogue with the opposition after the outcome of any court proceedings. He also described his victory as a validation of his win in August, saying the 7.5 million votes that he received this time amounted to 90 per cent of what he got earlier.
Odinga, who dismissed the repeat election as a sham and told his supporters not to participate, remained on the ballot and still got 73,000 votes, or just under 1 per cent. In August, he received 45 per cent to Kenyatta’s 54 per cent.
At least nine people have died in violence since the rerun election. Some were shot by police; several died in fighting between Kenya’s different ethnic groups, highlighting the loyalties that drive Kenyan politics. Mobs have also looted shops and burned property in some areas.
Late Monday, crowds in the Nairobi slums of Kibera, Mathare and Kawangware — areas where Odinga has strong support — confronted police, set fires and blocked roads. Security forces used tear gas.
Tires were set ablaze in the western town of Kisumu.
“It was not an election that involved everyone,” said Peter Musundi, a Kawangware resident. He called the vote as a “nomination exercise” for the ruling Jubilee party.
Some Kenyatta backers celebrated his victory with song and dance.
“We wait for Kenya to move forward,” said supporter Ann Njoki, speaking near the election commission headquarters.
Voting did not take place in two dozen of Kenya’s 290 constituencies due to opposition protests, although the election commission cited an election law that says final results can be announced if the outcome is not affected by the tally in areas that didn’t vote.
Wafula Chebukati, chairman of the election commission, said before the Oct. 26 vote that he could not guarantee its credibility. Before announcing the results, however, he said he was confident it was a “free, fair and credible election.”
Odinga has said he will form a “resistance” movement to oppose the government, which has in turn accused opposition leaders of fomenting violence with incendiary rhetoric. He also said he wants another election to be held.
Odinga, who is from the Luo ethnic group, and Kenyatta, who is a Kikuyu, also faced off in a 2013 election similarly marred by allegations of vote-rigging. The opposition leader also ran unsuccessfully in 2007, and ethnic-fueled animosity after that vote killed more than 1,000 people and forced 600,000 from their homes.
Most of Kenya has been peaceful during the political standoff that has transfixed the nation since the August election; human rights groups say dozens of people were killed by police in unrest following the earlier vote.
U.S. Ambassador Robert F. Godec said Washington is deeply concerned by the recent violence and urged Kenyans to engage in dialogue “to resolve the deep divisions that the electoral process has exacerbated.”
Amnesty International alleged that police used “unlawful force” against opposition supporters and bystanders after the rerun election. The human rights group cited cases of “police brutality” as well as violence and intimidation by backers of both candidates.
In his victory speech, Kenyatta appealed for unity. Standing at a podium, he drew laughter with a reference to his speech after his August election win.
“I’ve been here before,” he said. “Hopefully, this is for the last time.”
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