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Suspected arsonists set ablaze more than 10 acres of sugarcane plantation in Awendo sugar belt.
The Wednesday night arson followed last month s incident where 250 acres of nucleus estate farms were burnt.
On Friday, Sony Sugar acting Managing Director Stephen Ligawa decried the massive losses. This is wrong. It will affect our daily production chains and we call for a stop to such acts, he said. It was not clear whether the fire was accidental or deliberate.
It is estimated by the sugar industry that over 95 per cent of a similar act is deliberate by cane harvesting gangs.
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We resumed training, and the boys are a little bit tired because of the travelling they have done in the space of two days. But we have worked on their recovery to make sure that they are ready for the Kariobangi Sharks game.
While the KCB coach was disappointed with the result termed against Sofapaka,
Batoto ba Mungu s coach Ken Odhiambo said earlier they felt cheated after Timothy Otieno s goal was disallowed.
“We really feel cheated not to have picked full points against KCB,” Odhiambo said. “Timothy [Otieno] scored a clear open goal but it was ruled out for an offside. Otieno’s header would have sealed the three points for us and thus we feel so cheated by the offside call.
Kiplagat Sang 20:39 EAT 26/02/2021 The veteran has been elevated to serve Batoto ba Mungu in a different capacity as the reshuffle at the club goes on
Football Kenya Federation Premier League side Sofapaka have appointed Willis Obayi as the new assistant head coach.
Obayi is taking over the mantle from John Mururi, who parted ways with the 2009 Premier League champions in the recent past. The new assistant coach, who will be working under Ken Odhiambo, was serving
Batoto ba Mungu as the captain before his new appointment. Sofapaka Football Club can confirm Willis Obayi new assistant club head coach, the club announced. Obayi who has been serving as the club captain has been elevated to coaching capacity and will assist head coach Ken Odhiambo.
Goal on Friday. I used to have a number of 30 players and I felt I should have a size that I can manage. I am intending to have about 20 and because I have released 14, it means I have 16 remaining with us so far. The main target is to have either 20 or 23 and definitely I am going to sign some new ones to fill those gaps.
Western Stima have been struggling since the season began and recently found themselves dealing with match-fixing allegations.
Jobita had also stated the current players were unable to save their season, stressing the need for new ones.