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Issue No. 01 January 2014

POSTA UNVEILS COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS MARKING THE 50TH

ANNIVERSARY OF KENYA’S INDEPENDENCE

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From left: Former PCK Chairman, Mr. Cyrus Maina, Postmaster General, Dr. Enock Kinara, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication & Technology, Mr. Joseph Ole Tiampati and Principal Secretary, Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts, Mr. Patrick Omutia, during the launch of Commemorative stamps marking the 50th Anniversary of Kenya’s Independence, on

10th December 2013.

T he Postal Corporation of Kenya launched a new set of Commemorative stamps in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Kenya’s independence on 10th December 2013. The ceremony was presided over by

the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts, Dr. Hassan Wario Arero, as the Chief Guest, represented by the Principal Secretary Mr. Patrick Omutia. Also present was the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology, Mr. Joseph Musuni Ole Tiampati, the then Chairman, PCK Board of Directors, Mr. Cyrus Maina and a num-ber of honorary philatelists drawn from across the country. Speaking at the event, Mr. Cyrus Maina stated that the Commemorative Stamps objective is to showcase the strides the Country has made in various spheres, socially, economically, and politically, for the last 50 years (1963-2013). He further noted that the Postage stamp is significant as it is the tool that justifies pre-payment for Postage of Mail, expressing culture and history as well as an educational instrument for citi-zens.

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NEW CHAIRMAN AT THE HELM OF POSTA-BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Postmaster General, Dr. Enock Kinara, speaks during the launch of Com-memorative stamps marking the 50th Anniversary of Kenya’s Independence

on 10th December 2013.

P ostal Corporation of Kenya recently welcomed

a new Chairman, Board of Direc-tors, Eng. Sammy Kiprotich Tangus at a handing over cere-mony held on 17th January 2014. This followed the exit of Mr. Cyrus Maina who held the post from May 2008 to January 2014. Eng. Tangus has vast experience in the Civil Engineering field having previously worked for the Ministry of Roads and Public Works and various other organi-zations for over 20 years. The Board, Management and Staff wish Eng. Tangus a pros-perous and successful tenure as Chairman of the Postal Corpora-tion of Kenya.

By Louisa Masinde

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The Commemorative stamps acknowl-edge the immense contribution made by the Government and citizens of Kenya in realizing the socio-economic growth in line with the blueprint Vision 2030. The 100 stamps also depict significant milestones Kenya has made since inde-pendence in 1963 to where we stand to-day in 2014. Each sheet-let has 25 stamps together with 3 souvenir sheets and are available in all Post Offices countrywide for use in postage and collection by lovers of phi-lately.

By Fiona Namarome and

Anthony Ng’ang’a

Out-going Chairman, PCK Board of Directors, Mr. Cyrus Maina (right) presents the Board Manual to the in-coming Chairman, Eng. Sammy Tangus at a handing over

ceremony held on 17th January 2014.

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POSTA RANGERS LOOKING FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL 2014 FOOTBALL SEASON

T he year 2013 was a great success for the Posta Rangers Football Club officially sponsored by the Corporation in the Football Kenya Federation, Division One (1) Nation Wide League (2013). The

Team topped Zone (A) Group (II) having won 16 matches, drawing in 5 (five), loosing only one (1) and, therefore, amassing 53 out of a possible 66 points. They topped with a margin of 10 points clear from their closest rival in the Zone, Nakumatt FC. The Mailmen met the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), winners of Zone (A) Group One (I) on Saturday, December 21st 2013 for a single slot allocated for the Tusker Premier League 2014. The explosive and excit-ing derby, that took place at the Nairobi City Stadium, ended on a 2-2 draw, which led to a sudden death post match penalty. The Taxmen (KRA) won 5-4 and hence qualified for the Tusker Premier League 2014. Posta Rangers, having topped Division one (1) Nationwide automatically qualified for the newly created GOTV National Super League 2014, where a total of 22 elite teams drawn from across the country, will compete for two (2) slots allocated to the Tusker Premier League 2015.

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The Posta Rangers Football Club

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Posta Rangers Team and Staff visit the Happy Life Chil-dren’s Home during Christmas festivities on 20th December 2013

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The Coach, Mr. Leonard Saleh has expressed optimism in his team to perform better this year after acquiring seven (7) new players. The play-ers are expected to bolster the team’s strength in attack, midfield and defense in this year’s competitive League. He reiterated that the team was up to the task ahead to win the three (3) trophies they will be competing for; The GOTV National Super League (2014), GOTV Cup and the KECOSO 2014 Football Cup. The Board, Management and Staff are espe-cially proud of Posta Rangers FC (Mailmen) and wish them success in all their future endeavors.

By Brian Mboya and Vincent Otienoh

Posta Rangers Head Coach, Mr. Leonard Saleh gives in-structions to his players during a derby at City Stadium.

Posta Rangers celebrate the second goal against KRA during the qualifying match of the Tusker Premier

League 2013. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

A KRA central defender wrestles the ball from Posta Rangers FC ‘Danger-Man’ , Oscar Olwith.

Posta Rangers clean up Kenyatta National Hospital during a Corporate Social Responsibility activity in August 2013.

Editorial Team: Editor: Gichuki Njeru Chief Sub-Editor: Louisa Masinde Photos/stories: Anthony Ng’ang’a, Fiona Namarome, Brian Mboya, Vincent Otieno Design/Layout: Louisa Masinde

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Postmaster General, Dr. Enock Kinara (left) and Chairman,

Mzoori.com, Mr. Julius B. Okara, during the signing of a

partnership contract between the two organizations on 10th

January 2013.

Out-going PCK Chairman, Mr. Cyrus Maina (left), receives

a gift from the Postmaster General, Dr. Enock Kinara during

his handover ceremony to the new Chairman on 17th Janu-

ary 2014.

Mrs. Monica Kinyua, AM/Philately, takes the PCK Board of

Directors and Postmaster General through the Commemora-

tive Stamps marking 50 years of Kenya’s Independence on

10th December 2013.

Posta Staff play with children from the Happy Life Chil-

dren's Home during the December Festivities. The Corpora-

tion donated give-aways worth Kshs. 100,000 to the home on

20th December 2013.

PICTORIAL

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POSTA ISO 9001:2008 QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT

Issued by: Corporate Communications & Publics Affairs Department, January 2014