Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Roman to break record for Villas


ROMAN ABRAMOVICH is splashing a world record £13.25million to make Andre Villas-Boas boss of Chelsea.

That is the astonishing cost of the release clause to take Villas-Boas, 33, from Porto - a record for any football manager transfer.

And Blues owner Rom could fork out another £26.5m for the Portuguese club's striker Falcao.

Porto defender Alvaro Perreira admitted last night: "Andre Villas-Boas went to Chelsea. Abramovich took our manager.

"We have to thank the coach for all the work and trophies won with us."

Villas-Boas, who learned his trade under Sir Bobby Robson and Jose Mourinho, took charge at Porto last summer.

He led them to four trophies in one season - the Europa League plus the Portuguese League, Cup and Super Cup.

Colombian Falcao, who has two years left on his contract, was a key member of that side.

He scored a record 17 goals in Europe, including the winner in the final against Braga.

Claudio Mossi, a Falcao agent, said last night: "If Villas-Boas is the new coach of Chelsea it is normal for players that are closest to follow him."

Falcao is a huge admirer of Villas-Boas and said: "It's thanks to him that every player felt relevant and he kept us all motivated. This was decisive."

Falcao joined Porto in 2009 and has an astonishing 41 goals in just 50 appearances.



Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Mkutano Wa Rais Jakaya Kikwete Na Hillary Clinton Ikulu Jijini Dars es salam

Rais Jakaya Kikwete akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Waziri wa Mambo ya Nchi za Nje wa Marekani, Hillary Clinton na Mama Salma Kikwete mara tu baada ya Clinton alipowasili Ikulu jijini Dar es Salaam Leo.Picha na John LukuwiRais Jakaya Kikwete na Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Marekani, Hillary Clinton wakiongoza mazungumzo ya kiserikali kati ya Tanzania na Marekani yaliyofanyika huko Ikulu, Dar es Salaam leo
Rais Jakaya Kikwete akiwa na Hillary Clinton katika mkutano na waandishi wa habari, muda mfupi kabla ya mgeni huyo kuondoka




Rais wa Lion Club Dar es Salaam Akimvisha Beji Mama Salma Kikwete.

Rais Jakaya Kikwete Akipokea Ujumbe Maalum Kutoka Kwa Rais Salva Kiir Mayardit wa Sudan Kusini.

Rais Jakaya Kikwete akipokea ujumbe maalum kutoka kwa Rais Salva Kiir Mayardit wa Sudan Kusini. Anayewasilisha ujumbe huo kwa Rais Kikwete huko Ikulu ni Mheshimiwa Dkt.Cirino Hiteng Ofuho tarehe 13.6.2011.Picha na John Lukuwi

Hon Peter Kallaghe in Trooping the Colour Event

Prime Minister Hon David Cameroon from second left with Tanzania Ambassador In England hon Peter Kallaghe and his family

Jordan: I'm not just a middle man


Jordan Henderson is ready to show his versatility in order to become a regular on Kenny Dalglish's teamsheet

The 20-year-old, who signed a long-term deal at Anfield last week, is best known as a central midfielder - but he is just as adept at operating on the right.

And after talks with Dalglish prior to his transfer from Sunderland, Henderson knows he may have to be adaptable.

"I spoke to the manager and he said I can play in the team in a few positions," he told reporters covering the European U21 Championships in Denmark.

"I'm not bothered, I want to make sure I'm in the starting 11 and play regular football. If I could choose I would play centre midfield.

"But I like playing anywhere, and I just want to start."

Henderson became our first summer signing last week, and though Director of Football Damien Comolli scoffed at the figures being reported in the media, the fee is something our new boy is conscious of - not that he is feeling any pressure.

"It is [a lot of money], but I don't make the figures up," he said. "It just shows that Liverpool have a lot of faith in me as a player and I will do everything I can and work really hard to repay them.

"Liverpool is a massive club, with a great manager and great players, and obviously I felt as though I could improve there and learn a lot.

"Of course, there will be competition at any big club, but I have to work extremely hard and do everything I can to make sure I start in the team. If I train well and work hard, I'll get my chance and take it.

"There are a lot of parts of my game I need to work on. I'll do everything I can."

Henderson's recruitment was welcomed at the weekend by Steven Gerrard.

The two have already played together in an England friendly against France last year and Henderson was grateful for the skipper's kind words.

"It's a massive compliment as he's one of the best players in the world, and hopefully I can go there and learn a lot from him," he said.

Another man Henderson cannot wait to work alongside is Dalglish.

"It's unbelievable to be honest, you just see the job he's done so far, in a short space of time, and hopefully this season can be even better," said the midfield man.

"I've spoken to the gaffer and it really excites me - everything is really positive. He's a fair, honest person and I'm looking forward to working with him."

Friday, June 10, 2011

Liverpool turn attention to Arsenal contract rebel Clichy in cut-price deal.


Liverpool are weighing up a £5million bid for Arsenal's Gael Clichy as their search for a new left back intensifies.

The France international is heading into the final 12 months of his contract at The Emirates Stadium but will not sign a new deal.

Clichy, 25, is one of a number of options being considered but is considerably cheaper than £9million-rated Aly Cissohko of Lyon and Osasuna's Spain international, Nacho Monreal.

He fits the identity of the type of player Liverpool's owners FSG are aiming to recruit, as his fitness and disciplinary records are excellent.

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Roma have all shown interest in the France international, however, Liverpool are ready to put Arsenal's resolve to the test with a firm offer this week.

Manager Arsene Wenger was confident towards the end of the season that he would be able to persuade Clichy to commit to a new deal but, despite the promise of big spending this summer, their poor finish to the season and growing discontent among other squad members has cast doubts over his future.

Clichy is Arsenal's longest serving player after making his debut for the club in the 2003-04 season following a switch from Cannes but Wenger knows he could be forced to cash in rather than risking the player running down his contract.

Liverpool are making a determined effort to rebuild their squad into a title force and that could prove an attractive challenge. They would also be willing to give him a considerable pay hike on his £55,000 a week salary.

Wenger has already considered Celtic's Emilo Izaguirre and Newcastle's Jose Enrique as possible replacements.

Dalglish delight at Jordan deal.


Kenny Dalglish today revealed his delight at the arrival of Jordan Henderson - and backed the midfielder to prove a success at Anfield both on and off the pitch.

The highly-rated 20-year-old completed his transfer from Sunderland on Thursday evening and Dalglish feels the deal represents a real coup for Liverpool.

"It is fantastic for the football club to be able to attract hugely talented young footballers that have huge potential," said the boss.

"Jordan is very mature for his age.

"He is respectful and his principles and everything else on and off the pitch are exemplary.

"Not only is he a talented footballer, he's a really good person as well. He loves his football and he is very appreciative of what Sunderland have done for him."

Henderson shot to prominence over the course of the 2010-11 season at Sunderland, alerting several clubs to his talents - but Dalglish revealed the Reds have been tracking his progress ever since he broke into the first team at the Stadium of Light.

And the manager is confident the England international can play a part in helping his side build on the impressive form they've displayed since the Scot returned to the helm in January.

"You know of young players before of course but we have been watching him since he came into the Sunderland first team and have been tracking him," added Dalglish.

"We just need to go out and bring people to the football club that will raise the profile and standard of the performances that we have had since January - and I think Jordan falls into that category. People might turn around and say, 'Well you have people in there who have done really well'.

"Of course they have done well - and hopefully next year people will be saying the same thing about Jordan."

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Suarez gets shirty with fans.

Luis Suarez is the most popular choice so far, with more than half of those requesting a name picking our new No.7.

Next up is skipper Steven Gerrard, followed by record signing Andy Carroll.

Here is the top 10:

1. Suarez
2. Gerrard
3. Carroll
4. Kuyt
5. Carragher
6. Meireles
7. Reina
8. Lucas
9. Agger
10. Kelly

Reds agree Henderson deal 8th Jun 2011 - Latest News


Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson.

The 20-year-old will today discuss personal terms and undergo a medical on Merseyside after a fee was agreed between the two clubs.

At the sama time, Blackburn Rovers defender Phil Jones is reportedly having a medical at Manchester United ahead of a move to the Premier League champions.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Rais Kikwete ahani msiba wa Sheikh Yahya

Rais Jakaya M. Kikwete na mama Salma Kikwete wa tatu kushoto wakimfariji mjane wa Marehemu Sheikh Yahya Hussein aliekua mnajimu mkuu wa Afrika mashariki..

NO EUROPA LEAGUE FOR LIVERPOOL

A combination of a Stewart Downing goal for Villa and a Spurs win elsewhere saw to it that Liverpool were stripped of any European privileges next year on the final day of the EPL season.
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher looks dejected as Aston Villa score the opening goal during the Premiership match at Villa Park. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Steven Gerrard of Liverpool in the crowd with a fan during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on May 22, 2011 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC)
Liverpool's Jay Spearing limps off with senior physiotherapist Rob Price for an ankle injury during the Premiership match against Aston Villa at Villa Park. (Photo by David Rawcliffe)


Istanbul hero quits football.


Istanbul hero Jerzy Dudek hung up his goalkeeping gloves for good last night after playing his final game of professional football for Real Madrid against Almeria.

The man who made that unforgettable extra time save from Shevchenko in the 2005 Champions League final and then followed that up with crucial saves in the penalty shoot-out, received a rapturous ovation from fans and teammates alike as he left the field for the final time after Madrid's 8-1 victory on the final day of the La Liga campaign.

Dudek's name will forever be etched into Anfield folklore following his Istanbul heroics - and back in 2007, two years after that nerve-shredding final, we caught up with our big Pole to ask for his memories of that dramatic night.

Sir Alex confirms Hargreaves exit


Owen Hargreaves will not be offered a new contract by Manchester United when his current deal expires at the end of next month.

Hargreaves, a £17 million signing from Bayern Munich four years ago, has seen his last three seasons ruined by tendinitis in both knees. He has tried many comebacks but most have lasted just minutes.

It leaves an uncertain future for the 30-year-old, who was an integral part of the England squad until the injury problems struck. It will be a brave club that offers the midfielder anything other than a pay-as-you-play deal due to his horrific recent record.

He made 36 appearances in the 2007-08 season before the problems began. In 2008-09 he appeared just three times for United and in 2009-10 he played just once, as a 90th minute substitute at Sunderland.

It was hoped he would come back stronger this term, but his comeback against Wolves in November was aborted after just nine minutes when he was replaced by Bebe.

Sir Alex Ferguson told the Mail on Sunday: "This has been a difficult decision knowing how hard the lad has worked to win back his fitness.

"But we have made it in the hope he will be able to resurrect his career elsewhere."

Sunday, January 30, 2011

South Sudan referendum: 99% vote for independence



Some 99% of South Sudanese voted to secede from the north, according to the first complete results of the region's independence referendum.

A total of 99.57 percent of those polled voted for independence, according to the referendum commission.

Early counting had put the outcome of the ballot beyond doubt, indicating Southern Sudan had secured a mandate to become the world's newest nation.

The poll was agreed as part of a 2005 peace deal to end two decades of war.

Final results from the 9-15 January vote are expected early next month.

Hundreds of officials and diplomats gathered in Juba at the grave of rebel leader John Garang for the first official announcement of the results.

The revered South Sudanese leader died in a plane crash just days after signing the January 2005 peace agreement ending more than 20 years of conflict between the black Christian-dominated south and the mainly Arab Muslim north.

"The prayer I say the people of Southern Sudan have been waiting for for 55 years, the prayer of a country," Episcopalian Archbishop Daniel Deng said as he opened the ceremony.

"Bless the name of this land, Southern Sudan," he said.

According to the commission website, 3,851,994 votes were cast during the week-long ballot.

North and south Sudan have suffered decades of conflict driven by religious and ethnic divides.

Southern Sudan is one of the least developed areas in the world and many of its people have have long complained of mistreatment at the hands of the Khartoum government.

The BBC's James Copnall, in Juba, says that the separation of Southern Sudan now seems inevitable.

Our correspondent adds that though the South Sudanese are celebrating that their dream of having their own country is a massive step closer there are still issues to resolved - including underdevelopment and inter-ethnic conflict.

Tough negotiations remain on how to divide up economic resources between north and south - which has the bulk of oil, he adds.

Hakielimu: Siasa zimeathiri matokeo kidato cha nne (Wanafiki)



KUSHUKA kwa kiwango cha ufaulu kidato cha nne mwaka 2010 kwa asilimia 22 ni matokeo ya serikali kuruhusu propaganda za kisiasa katika mipango ya elimu, imeelezwa.

Hayo yalielezwa na Taasisi ya HakiElimu ikishirikiana na Mtandao wa Elimu Tanzania (TEN/MET) katika mkutano na waandishi wa habari, Jijini Dar es Salaam, jana.

Walieleza kwamba serikali imekuwa ikipanga mambo mengi ya elimu yakiongozwa na propaganda za kisiasa jambo ambalo halitekelezwi kikamilifu.Wakatoa mfano kuwa serikali iliwahi kutoa ahadi ya kujenga nyumba za walimu 21,000 lakini hadi unafika mwisho wa kipindi kilichokadiriwa ni 260 tu zilikuwa zimejengwa.

“Wanaweza kueleza kuwa wanajenga nyumba za walimu 21,000 lakini mpaka kipindi walichopanga kinamalizika wamejenga nyumba 260 tu,” Alisema Ofisa Utetezi wa sera za elimu wa TEN/MET, Florence Francis.

Kutokana na hali hiyo, alishauri kwamba siasa isiingizwe katika sekta ya elimu kwa kuwa italiangamiza taifa.Francis alisema elimu ya Tanzania haitafika katika kiwango cha juu kama masuala ya siasa yataendelea kuchanganywa na elimu.

“Binafsi naona bora kuwa na sheria kuwa kila mtanzania, awe na fedha au asiwe nazo apeleke mtoto wake kusoma katika shule za serikali za Kata, kwa sababu vigogo hawaoni hasara ya shule hizi kwa kuwa watoto wao hawasomi huko,” alisema Francis.

Alisema kuwa umefikiwa wakati kwa wananchi kuchukua hatua ikiwa ni pamoja na kufanya mikutano ya kamati za shule na kuwasilisha matatizo yao sambamba na kufuatilia maendeleo ya watoto wao.“Umefikia wakati wa serikali kutimiza ahadi zake, mpango wa MMES na MMEM ni mzuri, lakini wanaweza kueleza kuwa wanajenga nyumba za walimu 21,000 lakini mpaka kipindi walichopanga kinamalizika wamejenga nyumba 260 tu,” alisema Francis.

Januari 25 Baraza la mitihani (Necta) ilitangaza matokeo ya kidato cha nne uliofanyika Oktoba, 2010 yanayoonyesha kuwa kiwango cha ufaulu kimeshuka kwa asilimia 22 ikilinganishwa na matokeo ya mwaka 2009 huku wasichana wakiwa wanaoongoza kwa kufanya vizuri.

Mkurugenzi wa Hakielimu
Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Hakielimu, Elizabeth Missokia alisema licha ya kuwa idadi ya watahiniwa waliofanya mtihani huo kuongezeka kwa asilimia 43, bado mazingira yanawagandamiza watoto wa masikini na kwamba wengi wao ndio waliofeli mtihani huo.“Maelfu ya wanafunzi walioshindwa mtihani wametokea katika shule za kata ambako ndiko kwenye wananchi masikini zaidi.

Kwa mwenendo huu tutawakomboaje watu masikini wa nchi hii ambao ni wengi,” alisema Missokia.Alisema tofauti na ilivyokuwa zamani ambapo shule za serikali zilikuwa zikiongoza, hivi sasa mambo yamebadilika ambapo shule hizo zimekuwa zikifanya vibaya.

Kwa sababu hiyo akahoji ni kwa nini serikali isijifunze kuendesha shule zake kama zinavyoendeshwa shule za binafsi.“Shule binafsi hazipati ruzuku ya serikali. Kwa nini uwekezaji wa serikali katika elimu usiendane na matarajio ya wananchi, walipa kodi,” alihoji Missokia.Alisema kuwa hatua za haraka zinatakiwa kuchukuliwa ili kuboresha sekta ya elimu kwa kuwa kila mwaka mikoa inayofanya vizuri ni ile ile.

“Tumesikia wasichana kuwa wamefanya vizuri, tujiulize ni wasichana wangapi waliofanya mtihani ule? Wavulana waliofaulu ni asilimia 56.28 na wasichana ni 43.47, waliopata daraja la I-III, wasichana ni asilimia 7.81 na wavulana ni 14.62.

Hii ni tofauti kubwa,” alisema.Aliongeza “ Haiwezekani kujifariji kwa kuangalia ufaulu wa wasichana wachache wakati huo huo fursa za walio wengi zikibinywa, malengo ni kuwaendeleza wote, wasichana kwa wavulana.”Alizitaja sababu zilizochangia kushuka kwa ufaulu kuwa ni pamoja na uhaba wa walimu, mazingira duni ya kujifunzia, uhaba wa vifaa vya kujifunzia na kufundishia pamoja na hamasa ndogo ya wanafunzi.

Alisema kuwa ili elimu haiwezi kuboreshwa kwa kuendelezwa kwa watu wachache wanaopata fursa za kipekee kwenye shule chache huku elimu ya jamii pana ikiwa mashakani.“Hakuna haja ya kulumbana wala kuingiza siasa katika elimu, bali serikali itekeleza mipango na sera zilizopo na kuboresha mapungufu kwa kushirikiana na wadau,” alisema Missokia.

Alisema kuwa ili kuboresha elimu kusiwe na njia za mkato bali ni kuwa na njia za kuwekeza kwa umakini katika elimu.Alisema ahadi zilizotolewa na rais Jakaya Kikwete katika Uchaguzi mkuu wa Oktoba 31 mwaka huu zifanyiwe kazi.“Rais alitoa ahadi ya kuipa kipaumbele sekta ya elimu, kuboresha maslahi ya walimu, Wizara ya Tamisemi nayo iliahidi kuboresha mafunzo ya walimu, nyumba za walimu zitajengwa, maabara zitaongezwa, umeme utafika mashuleni ili kuboresha shule za serikali.

Ni matumani yetu kuwa ahadi hizi zitatekelezwa,” alisema Missokia.Katibu Mtendaji wa Necta, Dk Joyce Ndalichako, aliwaambia waandishi wa habari wakati akitangaza matokeo kuwa wasichana wamefanya vizuri zaidi kuliko wavulana.Kwa mujibu wa matokeo ya mtihani wa mwaka jana, kati ya shule kumi bora katika kundi la shule zenye watahiniwa chini ya 40, saba ni shule za seminari na huku Shule ya Seminari ya Uru inaongoza shule kumi bora katika kundi la shule zenye watahiniwa zaidi ya 40. Matokeo hayo yanaonyesha kuwa shule kumi za mwisho ni mchanganyiko wa shule za serikali na watu binafsi.

Joseph Mungai naye anena
Waziri wa zamani wa Elimu na Utamaduni, katika Serikali ya awamu ya tatu, Joseph Mungai amesema matokeo mabaya ya mtihani wa kidato cha nne yamesababishwa na Serikali ya awamu ya nne kuyatupa baadhi ya mambo mazuri yaliyokuwemo kwenye mpango MMES.

Mungai ambaye amewahi kuwa Mbunge wa Jimbo la Mufindi Kusini Mkoani Iringa kwa nyakati tofautitofauti na Waziri katika awamu ya kwanza na ya pili kabla ya kuwa Waziri wa elimu mwaka 2000 hadi mwaka 2005, aliyataja baadhi ya mambo hayo ni kuwepo na mizania kati ya upanuzi wa elimu ya sekondari na upanuzi wa mafunzo ya walimu wa sekondari.

Alitaja sababu nyingine ambazo zilizochangia wanafunzi wengi waliohitimu kidato cha nne kushindwa mitihani kuwa ni upanuzi wa elimu ya sekondari bila kufuata mpango wa maendeleo ya elimu hiyo yaani MMES.”Nafikiri kwa maoni yangu, haya matokeo ya sekondari yanatokana na kupanua elimu ya sekondari bila kufuata mpango wa elimu ya sekondari,” alisema Mungai na kuongeza:”Kulikuwa na mpango wa MMES niliuacha pale (Wizara ya Elimu) tulikuwa tumepanga mambo mengi na ilikuwa yaende hatua kwa hatua.

Mojawapo ni kwamba ilikuwa baada ya miaka mitano, kuanzia 2005, idadi ya wanafunzi wanaokwenda elimu ya sekondari ndiyo wafikie asilimia 50.

Alisema baada ya mafanikio makubwa katika elimu ya msingi kutokana na utekelezaji wa MMEM na MMES ambao ulipaswa kuanzia mwaka 2005 na mwaka huo ndipo vilianzishwa Vyuo Vikuu vya Elimu vya Mkwawa na Chang’ombe kwa lengo la kusaidia upatikanaji wa walimu wa sekondari.

Alisema Mkwawa na Chang’ombe vilianzishwa kwa lengo la kuweka mizainia kati ya upanuzi wa elimu ya sekondari na upanuzi wa mafunzo ya walimu wa sekondari.

Mungai aliongeza kwamba walikuwa wameongea na Vyuo hivyo baada ya kuanzishwa, kwamba wanafunzi wa mwaka uliokuwa unaonza wafundishwe zaidi mbinu za ufundishaji ili baada ya mwaka huo waende kusaidia kufundisha sekondari kupunguza uhaba wa walimu.

“Tulitaka wanafunzi walioingia mwaka wa kwanza wakati Vyuo hivyo vinaanzishwa, mkazo uwekwe zaidi kwenye mbinu za ufundashaji,” alisema Mungai.

Mungai alisema serikali iliharibu pale ilipoendeleza mpango huo kwa kujenga shule ya sekondari kila kata huku zikikabiliwa na uhaba mkubwa wa walimu. ”Sasa kuna baadhi ya shule katika kata zina mwalimu mmoja au wawili… Ilifika wakati Wizara walilazimika kuanza kupanga upya walimu, haikuwa mbaya lakini tatizo ni kwamba baadhi ya shule zilikuwa zinafanya vizuri lakini walimu wake walipoondolewa na kuhamishiwa sehemu nyingine, shule hizo ziliathirika pia,” alifafanua.

Tatizo lingine ambalo Mungai alisema limechangia matokeo mabaya ni mlundikano wa masomo kwa ngazi hiyo ya sekondari huku baadhi ya masomo yakiwa yanafundishwa kwa kiwango hafifu kutokana na walimu kutoyamudu. ”Tulitengeneza Programu ya kupunguza wingi wa masomo katika shule za sekondari tukaondoa masomo ya michepuo kama ufundi, kilimo na biashara na tukaweka mkazo kwenye hisabati ili hisabati liwe na hesabu za biashara.

Hilo nalo liliondolewa,” alisema. Alisema ili kuboresha elimu hiyo ya sekondari kuna haja ya kufanya marejeo ya Mpango mzima wa MMES pamoja na kuweka mkazo kwamba shuleni ni mahali pa mwalimu kufundisha na mwanafunzi kusoma.

”Nilipoingia Wizara ya Elimu nilikuta Pass rate (Kiwango cha kufaulu) kilikuwa asilimia 19 lakini kwa kuweka mkazo kwamba shuleni ni mahali pa mwalimu kufundisha na mwanafunzi kusoma na kufuta Umtashumta na Umiseta ingawa nalaumiwa mpaka leo, kiwango cha kufaulu kilipanda hadi asilimia 62 mwaka 2005.”Lakini hebu angalia leo kiwango cha kufaulu darasa la saba kimekuwa kikishuka kila mwaka,” alisema.

Ghailani wa Tanzania afungwa maisha.



Mfungwa wa kwanza katika jela ya Guantanamo kushtakiwa kwenye mahakama ya kiraia, Ahmed Ghailani kutoka Tanzania amehukumiwa kifungo cha maisha gerezani.

Hukumu hiyo ilitolewa na mahakama ya jimbo la Manhattan.

Ghailani alipatikana bila hatia mwaka jana, katika kesi ambayo alishtakiwa kwa mauaji pamoja na mashtaka mengine kuhusiana na mashambulizi ya kigaidi ya mwaka 1998 katika balozi za Marekani mjini Nairobi, Kenya na Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Jopo la majaji hata hivyo limempata na hatia ya kufanya njama ya kuharibu majengo ya serikali.

Upande wa mashtaka ulijaribu kumshawishi jaji kwamba Ghailani alipaswa kuonewa huruma kwa sababu hakujua kuhusu njama hiyo.

Vile vile walisema kuwa Ghailani aliteswa na CIA baada ya kukamatwa.

Hata hivyo waendesha mashtaka walitaka apewe kifungo cha maisha gerezani huku wakisisitiza kuwa alijua kuhusu njama hiyo.

Akijiandaa kutoa hukumu yake, Lewis A. Kaplan alisema ilikuwa siku ya haki kwa jamii za watu 224 waliofariki kwenye mashambulizi ya bomu ya mwaka wa 1998 pamoja na wale wote waliojeruhiwa.

Kaplan alisema aliridhishwa na ushahidi aliopata kwamba Ghailani alijua kwamba watu wangekufa kutokana na vitendo vyake.

Ghailani alikamatwa nchini Pakistan mwaka 2004.

Alipelekwa kwenye kambi ya siri inayosimamiwa na shirika la Ujasusi la Marekani, CIA, kabla ya kupelekwa Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, mwaka 2006.

Baadaye alihamishwa hadi New York alikoshtakiwa.