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KBC MD Suspended due to sh75million Fifa deal loss

June 23rd, 2010

How Government lost the sh75million Fifa Worldcup deal

BY JAMES RATEMO IN NAIROBI

The Government has lost opportunity to recover sh75 million it spent to buy into broadcasting rights of the ongoing Fifa 2010 World cup due to alleged impropriety by the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation officials.

The deal has already seen KBC MD David Waweru and Company Secretary, Hezekiel Oira suspended with the Inspectorate of State Corporations called in to investigate.

Mr. Waithaka Waihenya, KBC’s Editor-In-Chief, has taken over as acting Managing Director. » Read more: KBC MD Suspended due to sh75million Fifa deal loss

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Fifa World Cup ‘Trophy’ lands in Kenya

November 13th, 2009

 

BY Kenya Current Reporter

 

 

the plane carrying the trophy

the plane carrying the trophy

Jubilation and excitement greeted the arrival, of the authentic Fifa World trophy in Nairobi under super-tight security with President Mwai Kibaki calling on all teams that would be headed to the tournament in South Africa next year to make a stop in Kenya.

 

 

Leading the sports fraternity to officially receive the trophy at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga called on Kenya’s sports management to put their house in order if Kenya is to qualify for the 2014 World Cup and realize dream of winning the cup. » Read more: Fifa World Cup ‘Trophy’ lands in Kenya

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