SOCIAL PROTECTION Government to disburse Sh30b under social protection programme PAGE 22 www.mygov.go.ke GENDER BALANCE Deputy President secures backing for gender rule vote PAGE 28 Why 2018 has been a huge growth year for Kenya’s tourism sector YOUR WEEKLY REVIEW November 20, 2018 MyGov NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0095 10,000 THE WEEK IN NUMBERS Number trees planted by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at Ragia Forest around Sasumua dam 777, 791 Number of international arrivals by air and sea over the past nine months, up from 723,174 in 2017 20,000,000 Targeted shoe production by 2022 under President Kenyatta’s big four manufacturing agenda Commissioner leads operation as gambling machines torched Trans Nzoia County Commissioner Erastus Mbui last Thursday presided over the burning of 19 gambling machines impounded by security agents the same day in the morning. The Sh9,500 recovered from the machines was surrendered as revenue to the government. Reach us at: www.mygov.go.ke 0722 320 111 0722 327 773 ads@mygov.go.ke ads@mygov.go.ke Kenya’s tourism industry is clearly on the rebound. Its future looks bright. Cabinet Secretary Mr Najib Balala and his Principal Secretary, Mr Joe Okudo give information and insights into what Kenyans should know and expect from that ministry. PAGE 6 800,000,000 Amount the 33,000 beneficiaries in Makueni County registered in the four programmes are expected to receive next year Kenya spearheads Africa financial crimes training Tax evasion, money laundering, bribery and corruption have been cited as major obstacles for developing countries to mobilise domestic resources to finance development in a sustainable way. See story on Page 4 SPONSORED CONTENT

2 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke World War 1 atrocities relived at burial there they were loaded onto a train to Mombasa and thereafter into a waiting ship to Malindi,” Kizaro who is a former civic leader said. “The elderly who could not walk, died of hunger as they were left behind,” he recounted. Kizaro describes the experience as too dehumanizing and a historical injustice that deserves reparation adding that their chief known as Mwangojilo who tried to resist against them British was killed in cold blood. “The soldiers had accused residents of providing information to the Germans despite the fact that residents could not even differentiate between the two groups of white soldiers,” Kizaro says. History has it that the pun1 Victim, 114, was among hundreds banished to concentration and labour camps as far away as Malindi by the British Army during the war period BY FATUMA JUMEAH KNA- WUNDANYI A s Kenya prepares to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War I in 1918, Saturday November 3, 2018 will remain etched in the minds of Wakasighau community in Voi sub county of Taita-Taveta for a long period to come. This is the day they interred the remains of a fellow clansman who was among those banished to concentration and labour camps as far away as Malindi by the British Army during the war period (1914 to 1917) into her final resting place in Bungule village. The victim, Alice Wali Mkoba who died at the ripe age of 114 years earlier in the week, had been forcefully evicted together with others from their beloved homes for what the British termed as betrayal which caused the colonial army to suffer heavy casualties after being ambushed by the Germans who had occupied Tanganyika. Her kinsmen from the villages of Rukanga, Jora, Kiteghe, Bungule and Makwasinyi where this sub-ethnic tribe of Taita reside came in their numbers to pay their last respects to the war survivor. Speaker after speaker poured their hearts out describing how she was their only remaining reminder of the untold sufferings at the hands of colonialists – the British who evicted them from their land and moved them to Pangani and Magarini in Kilifi district where they lived in appalling conditions. After Year when the war started , and the first shot that signified its spread to the region was fired at the Taveta District Commissioner’s office on August 15 of the same year. 2 1. The courier corps marching towards Taveta. Africans were the ‘feet and hands of the army’ as they served as the carriers in the conflict between two European colonisers. 2. Duncan Mwanyumba, a lawyer based in Voi addressing mourners during the burial of Alice Walia, the last of the wakasighau people who were deported to Malindi by the British during the first world war over suspicions of betraying Britons who were killed by the German troops. years of suffering in Malindi concentration camps, Wali and her community were later transported back for resettlement in Mwatate and thereafter in 1936 back to Kasighau where they still are smarting from the effects of the war without anything good to write home about. Nearly 100 years after the end of hostilities in 1918, the horrors of the war are still part of local folklore. Commemoration for this important event are set take place between November 23 to 25, 2018. The war started in 1914 and the first shot that signified its spread to the region was fired at the Taveta District Commissioner’s office on AuThis was one of the worst moments in my community’s history. They walked on foot from Kasigau to Maungu town without food and water. From there they were loaded onto a train to Mombasa and thereafter into a waiting ship to Malindi - Dishan Kizaro gust 15 of the same year. Confirming this sad incident Willy Mwadilo who is the General Manager of Savora Hotels noted that the community was forcefully removed from their farms by the British and taken to Malindi after they were accused of colluding with the Germans in the war. He said the community is still demanding compensation for the damage and injuries it suffered during the war. “We want the two countries whose armies were involved in pitched battles in the area with devastating consequences, to compensate the Kasigau community or fund community projects to transform their lives,” said Mwadilo. He said such an initiative will offer them some relief considering they suffered horrifying effects of the war. “If the British government paid out the Mau Mau war veterans for fighting for independence, why not compensate the innocent locals who now live like squatters on their own ancestral land who were caught in the cross fire of the war between the two countries?”, Mwadilo posed. This year’s event is expected to promote battlefield tourism as it will attract many visitors. But what the world may not know is that the locals suffered a lot in the war that involved foreign protagonists said Dishan Kizaro. “This was one of the worst moments in my community’s history. They walked on foot from Kasigau to Maungu town without food and water. From 1914 ishment was meted out after a native by the name Mzoghora went to harvest honey in the forest where he encountered a group of German soldiers who demanded to know the whereabouts of their rival British army. Unfortunately the little information this man gave to the Germans was the genesis of historical injustices to his people for instance under-development in areas like education, health and the like. The area member of the county assembly Ibrahim Juma has also joined other leaders in demanding for compensation from both the Germans and British saying that because of their action, the locals continue to suffer as they live in abject poverty let alone owning land titles. “Our community has suffered deprivation following forced eviction from our ancestral land by the British. We are still behind in development compared to other communities in the region who did not suffer as much as we did,” Juma said. Meanwhile, a Voi based lawyer Duncan Mwanyumba has vowed to sue the two European governments to claim compensation for the people of Kasighau. Mwanyumba who also addressed the mourners wondered why these people cannot be treated the same way the Mau Mau veterans were. “Our people must and will be paid for the suffering which was not their own making,” said the lawyer. “For 22 years they were away from home, resulting in disintegration as some of the wakasighau are settled in Dalunyi and Maramba locations in Tanga, Tanzania. It is hope against hope for these people that the death of Wali who has left behind 73 grandchildren, 250 great-grand-children and 59 great-great grandchildren would bring good tidings. November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 Ministry plants 10,000 trees in dam catchment The Ministry of Defence has so far planted 25 million trees since the inception of the ‘’Environmental Soldier Programme’’ in 2003 BY BOGITA ONGERI T he Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) planted 10,000 trees at Ragia Forest in Kiambu County in an effort to conserve one of the crucial water catchment areas of Kenya. The exercise is part of the KDF ‘’Environmental Soldier Programme’’ whose mission is to make practical contribution to national efforts aimed at mitigating environmental degradation. Sasumwa Dam is one of the major water reservoirs that provide potable water to Nairobi residents and it is estimated that about 25 per cent of water supplied to the city comes from this strategic dam. Defence Cabinet Secretary Amb. Raychelle Omamo presided over the event where the ministry’s staff, residents of Ragia in Lari Sub County and officials from the Kenya Forest Service participated in tree planting exercise. Amb. Omamo said it is incumbent upon Kenyans to recognise the central role that environmental protection plays towards achievement of the Big Four Development Agenda, adding that Kenya’s dreams and aspirations could better be achieved in a clean and healthy environment. The Cabinet Secretary noted that many people have witnessed the recent drying up of rivers and the receding water levels in our dams and water reservoirs saying this was a warning to every citizen of the need to tame climate change. She reiterated her ministry’s commitment to the acceleration of environmental conservation adding that the ministry will continue to partner with other stakeholders in a bid to meet the 10 per cent forest cover as recommended by the United Nations, and in compliance with the presidential directive for all ministries to commit resources towards restoration of Kenya’s tree cover. The Ministry of Defence has so far planted 25 million trees since the inception of the ‘’Environmental Soldier Programme’’ in 2003, which aims at ensuring Kenya’s “Total National Defence.’’ Speaking during the occasion, the General Officer Commanding Eastern Command Major General Ayub Matiiri observed that climate change and its attendant negative social and economic impacts is one of the main causes of conflicts. Maj. Gen Matiiri said KDF has adopted a paradigm shift to its security architecture by incorporating a focus on nontraditional threats such as environmental degradation. He further said that environmental conservation requires the collective resolve and resilience of all Kenyans to recover what has been wiped out through human actions and the devastating effects of climate change. Water association signs benchmark deal with Ethiopia WASPA has already signed a pact with the Ethiopian Urban Water and Sanitation Utilities Federation aimed at enhancing knowledge sharing BY BERNARD MUNYAO KNA- MURANG’A W ater Services Providers Association (WASPA) has moved to sign pacts with regional organisations in an effort to benchmark on best structures towards improving service provision. The association, which has more than 80 member water companies, has already signed a pact with the Ethiopian Urban Water and Sanitation Utilities Federation aimed at enhancing knowledge sharing between the two nations and to address water related conflicts along the border. An official of WASPA Peter Gichaga noted the collaboration would go a long way in helping their member companies to have well-structured exchange programmes between the two bodies so as to benchmark best ways on provision of water services. “We want our members to deliver best services and we want to benchmark with the best in the market as we are geared to deliver standard ser60% Percentage of water connection in the country, hence more resources are needed to extend water connection especially to areas which received less rainfall. nities living at the border of Kenya and Ethiopia thus reducing conflicts over natural resources. He downplayed confrontations which have been witnessed in some counties between water companies and devolved governments saying the teething challenges would be solved amicably. Gichaga said despite water being devolved, there were rules and guidelines which needed to be followed so as to ensure effective manner of providing water to people. Newly elected chairman of WASPA Daniel Ng’ang’a on his part observed that they would reach out to water providers from other neighbouring countries to partner and learn better structures in enhancing water provision. Ng’ang’a said currently, water connection in the country stood at 60 percent hence more resources were needed to extend water connection especially to areas which received less rainfall. The chairman who is also managing director of Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company (MUWASCO) said WASPA would continue to advocate for good governance service provision in the country. He noted that WASPA was vices in water and sanitation,” said Gichaga during the association’s general meeting held in Murang’a. Gichaga, who is also managing director of Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company, said the pact would help in provision of water among commuin charge of water connections and support from stakeholders would help in acceleration of achievement in providing residents with clean water. “Good corporate governance and adherence to the water sector guidelines will be essential in achieving sustainable development and universal access to water and sanitation in Kenya,” he added. THE PRESIDENCY KENYA INVESTMENT AUTHORITY TENDER NOTICE Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) invites sealed tenders from eligible candidates for the following: Tender no. Tender description KENINVEST/ OP/01/ 2018:189 Request for Proposal for Supply And Implementation of Kenya Investment Authority One Stop Center Case Management System Closing Date 04/12/2018 (1100Hrs) Target group Open to all Tender security Kshs. 100,000 The documents can also be viewed and downloaded from the website www.invest.go.ke or http://supplier.treasury.go.ke free of charge. Bidders who download the tender document from the website MUST forward their particulars immediately to procurement@investmentkenya.com for records and any further tender clarifications and addenda. The completed Tenders in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with Tender No. and Tender reference name shall be addressed to: Managing Director Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) P.O. Box 55704-00200 NAIROBI, KENYA and deposited in the Tender box at KenInvest Office, located at UAP- Old Mutual Tower 15th Floor, Upper hill Road, so as to be received on or before dates specified above. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the bidders’ or their representatives who choose to attend at KenInvest Board Room on UAP- Old Mutual Tower 15th Floor, Upper hill Road. Late Tenders will not be accepted Manager, Procurement The Ministry of lands and physical planning invited tenders from eligible bidders which appeared in people daily newspaper on 13th November, 2018 .The IFMIS tender number was correctly captured in the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning website (www.ardhi.go.ke) and in the IFMIS portal (supplier.treasury.go.ke) but there was an error in the advertisement. Interested bidders are requested to note that the correct IFMIS number for tender for supply and delivery of parcel files is 696903-20182019 and not 696121-2018-2019. All other terms and conditions apply as advertised. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF LANDS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING TENDER NOTICE -ADDENDUM MINISTRY OF LANDS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING REPUBLIC OF KENYA REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF INTERIOR & CO-ORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT NATIONAL REGISTRATION BUREAU VOI TENDER NOTICE Interested bidders are invited in the purchase of the below motor vehicle by way of open tender NO TENDER NO. 1 DESCRIPTION TT/VOI/27/20182019 MOTOR VEHICLE LANDROVER DEFENDER 110 CLOSING DATE 4-12-2018 The vehicle can be viewed at Deputy County Commissioners Voi parking lot. Tender documents may be obtained in person or on written request from the Voi Sub County Supply Chain Management Office during normal working hours on payment of a refundable fee of Ksh.5,000 (Five Thousand only) per set of document paid to KCB Account 1145210074 for item 4 .Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked the Tender number should be deposited in the Tender Box situated at the main entrance of the Deputy County Commissioners offices or be addressed to:Deputy County Registar (P) National Registration Bureau P.O. Box 1-80300 VOI So as to reach them on or before the dates indicated above. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the bidders or their representatives who may choose to attend. HEAD: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES VOI SUB-COUNTY TAITA/TAVETA COUNTY.

4 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Kenya spearheads Africa financial crime training Training of 24 staff from different government agencies in Kenya and agencies of other countries in Africa conducted in Nairobi BY BOAZ KIPNGENOH H eadlines of highly sophisticated economic crimes ranging from tax evasion, secret offshore financial dealings and other forms of illicit financial flows are the norm across international and local media. Over 13.4 million leaked documents dubbed Paradise papers and another 11.5 million documents (Panama Papers) are examples of the shady offshore deals. The reports uncovered individuals and multinational corporations hiding assets in what is referred to as ‘artificial structures’. Tax evasion, money laundering, bribery and corruption have been cited as the major obstacles for developing countries to mobilise domestic resources to finance development in a sustainable way. A company may legitimately move offshore for the purpose of tax avoidance or to enjoy relaxed regulations. Offshore financial institutions can also be used for illicit purposes such as money laundering and tax evasion. US economist Gabriel Zucman told press in April 2016 that 8% of the world’s wealth – a vast $7.6tn (Sh760 tn) – was stashed in tax havens. Zucman had estimated the loss in global tax revenues at $200bn (Sh20tn) per year. That included $35bn (Sh3.5tn) in the US and $78bn (Sh7.8tn) in Europe. Losses due to illicit financial flows in Africa are estimated to be over US $50 billion per year, according to 2015 Mbeki report. Reportedly, when one country offers tailored tax deals to multinationals and another keeps the wealth of corrupt elites out of sight in its coffers, they steal the revenue of other nations. Globally, money laundering is used to finance terrorism and curbing this vice requires multiagency approach. However, global cooperation to fight tax evasion and avoidance has grown rapidly over the past few years. Apart from capacity building of financial crimes investigators, according to Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), tax transparency and exchange of Information between tax authorities on financial assets and activities of their taxpayers abroad has proved to be a valuable tool in this fight. The commencement of the training of 24 staff from different government agencies in Kenya and agencies of other countries in Africa last Monday in Nairobi brings the number of trained financial crimes investigators to at least 80 in the last 15 months. The training seeks to equip participants with key modern skills required to ensure successful asset recovery. This includes the ability to trace transactions through complex financial arrangements and use of sophisticated techniques to identify links between suspects and illicit financial activities and the assets acquired from these activities. The eight-days training programme on Asset Recovery: Freezing and Seizing Assets which ends tomorrow at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi, is the 3rd training to be held under the auspices of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Africa Academy for Tax and Financial Crime Investigation. OECD has trained over 250 investigators since it was started in 2013 in Oslo, Italy. OECD has partnered with the Kenya Revenue AuthorRecovering the proceeds of crime, be that tax crime, money laundering, bribery and corruption or any other form of criminally has to be a central theme to any investigation - Mr. John Osborn ity (KRA) to host the trainings which held the first pilot programme in June 2017. The pilot programme is in line with capacity building framework approved by the East Africa Revenue Authority Commissioners of Tax Investigations (EARACTI). Other partners in the programme are the Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany, the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance. Kenyan delegates were drawn from various agencies led by KRA, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Ministry of Interior and National Coordination, National Intelligence Service, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Assets and Recovery Agency, Financial Reporting Centre and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Capacity building framework, according to the EARACTI, entails training of investigators in the region and the curriculum comprises of intelligence gathering, investigation techniques, and financial and economic crime investigations. The training is run in modular format, which will also include international taxation and transfer pricing, tax fraud in specialised sectors such as extractive (mining) industry telecommunications as well as betting and lottery. At the regional level, the network of tax investigators within east Africa is progressing well in forging cross border cooperation, thereby making it harder for tax evaders to find solace within East African Community States. Speaking during the commencement on-going training at the KSMS, the OECD representative Mr. John Osborn said the course on Asset Recover Speciality Course was developed as a result of comments made by participants on the OECD Foundation and Intermediate course where the need for specific awareness was raised to build capability to recover assets from criminals who have abused the system. Mr. Osborn said assets recovery is not just criminal sanctions but also asset denial using civic powers. “Career criminals have in the past viewed a custodial sentence as an occupational hazard. Whilst in prison they were safe in the knowledge their illicit gains would be available to them on their release from prison or indeed be available to family members to enjoy during their incarceration. Recovering the proceeds of crime, be that tax crime, money laundering, bribery and corruption or any other form of criminally has to be a central theme to any investigation. All governments now want to see the return of the money stolen from them,” added Mr. Osborn. The vision of the OECD Africa Academy for Tax and Financial Crimes Investigations and which is in line with the G20 Africa Focus and the G7 Bari Declaration, according to the OECD official, is to provide demand-driven training addressing the specific needs of African countries and building on Africa-wide experiences and best practices in tackling illicit flows. The trainings are facilitated by an international faculty of senior and experienced tax and other financial crime investigators drawn from various countries. In the recent training facilitators came from the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany and Portugal. According to KRA Commissioner of Intelligence and Investigation Mr. James Mburu, the participants are experts in tax and financial crime investigators, prosecutors, financial analysts, and judicial officers. The course, he said, will also enable investigators to have an increased awareness of current risks and trends in asset recovery including conviction based and non-conviction based confiscation, prosecution challenges and best practices among other skills. “The course is an important platform to provide a good understanding of the significance of effective cooperation among the agencies and countries represented in combating tax and financial crimes,” Mr. Mburu said. As part of its strategy to enhance capacity to address tax and other ecoPercentage of the world’s wealth – a vast $7.6tn (Sh760 tn) – that is stashed in tax havens. The estimated loss in global tax revenues is $200bn (Sh20tn) per year 8% nomic crimes investigations, KRA highly considered capacity building effort and creation of a fully-fledged and broad based intelligence management function whose mandate include the creation of robust frameworks to collect, process and monitor the use of intelligence information. Effective intelligence collection is a key factor in achieving successful interdiction of tax crimes. This has seen KRA prosecute 508 cases related to tax evasion and recovered 10.7 billion from 2016/17 FY to date. The function will have a broad based mandate covering intelligence collection on tax evasion, cybercrime threats, and corruption amongst our staff in addition to scoping other risks that may impact institutional ability to deliver our mandate. Unlike before when KRA depended on volunteers to supply intelligence, it has embarked on a programme to actively source intelligence to support tax enforcement. This entails investment in conventional intelligence collection resources including people and technology to undertake conventional surveillance operations and penetrate tax evasion cartels. Prioritised use of technology in the fight against tax crime is based on conviction that string detection capacity helps significantly in reducing the incidence of tax crime. Tax digitisation programme will greatly help interdict tax crimes by significantly enhancing the risks of detection. The taxman recruited intelligence collection personnel to strengthen investigation capacity through the professionalization of our investigation teams in addition to continued collaboration with other national and international agencies involved in similar crime interdiction programmes for purpose of capacity building and information sharing. Previously, most of KRA’s investigators came from tax audit backgrounds and were therefore in essence tax auditors. Since 2005, however, KRA determined that tax crime investigations demanded skills of a nature different from what tax auditors required. The recruitment targeted staff with right backgrounds both in crime investigation and tax administration. The programme is a broad based covering all aspects of operations from domestic tax to Customs where a full array of solutions covering cargo declaration, cargo inspection and scanning and the tracking of transit cargo. All these initiatives are reinforced by focused implementation of training programmes geared towards re-orienting staff towards risk based, evidence based enforcement interventions. November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 5 NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND WEBUYE WEST NG CDF VACANCIES Manani RC Primary School invites bids from interested and eligible bidders/firms for construction of 6 No. classrooms (storied block). A complete set of Tender documents may be obtained from the school office upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs. One thousand (1000/=) either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows:S/No. Tender No. 1. MPS/001/2018-2019 Description Proposed erection and completion of 6 No. classrooms (Storied block) Target group open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents as submission will be considered. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Provide Certificate of Registration/Incorporation Certificate Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate Category 3 and above Provide Valid Tax Compliance Certificate Must provide BID BOND OF 2%of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days after expiry of tender validity period inform of Bank Guarantee from a reputable Bank or Insurance Provide PIN/VAT Registration Certificate Valid Single Business Permit Dully filled form of Tender Dully filled Confidential Business Questionnaire Certified copy of CR12 Copies of IDs for directors as per CR12 In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following: - a) b) c) Audited accounts for the last 3 years d) e) Copy of receipt for BQ purchase In addition to evaluation criteria in the BQ Completed set of Tender Documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with respective Tender Number, description, serialized and bearing the name and addressed to: THE HEAD TEACHER MANANI RC. PRIMARY SCHOOL P.O BOX 45- 50225 MUKHE Should be deposited in School Tender Box on or before 3rd December, 2018 10.00am. Tenders will be opened on 3rd December 2018 from 10.30am in the presence of tenderers and or their representatives who choose to attend. MUST is ISO 9001:2015 Certified Bank accounts in the name of the Company (Attach six months’ current bank statements) Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a state owned University established by the Government of Kenya under the Universities Act 2012. The University is located in Meru County, along the Meru-Maua road. MUST aspires to be a World Class University of Excellence in Science and Technology. The mission of the University is to provide Quality University Education, Training and Research in Science, Technology and Innovation. MUST wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated staff to fill the following vacant positions: S/No. POSITION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Proof of works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years (attach completion certificate from ministry of works) DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS) SENIOR LECTURERS LECTURERS TUTORIAL FELLOWS GRADUATE ASSISTANTS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN SKILLS LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST DEPUTY CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER STUDENTS COUNSELOR - 13 12 11 8 8 8 14 GRADE REFERENCE MUST/ACA/02/18 MUST/ACA/03/18 MUST/ACA/04/18 MUST/ACA/05/18 MUST/ACA/06/18 MUST/ACA/07/18 MUST/ACA/08/18 11/12 MUST/ADM/04/18 MUST/ADM/05/18 11/12 MUST/ADM/06/18 For detailed information on the job descriptions and requirements for the above vacancies, please visit our website: www.must.ac.ke Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Applications to be received on or before 11th December, 2018 by 5.00 p.m. Meru University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women, marginalized and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. The Vice Chancellor Meru University of Science and Technology P.O. Box 972-60200 MERU PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATORY AUTHORITY Telephone No. +254 (020) 3244000, 2213106, 2213107 Fax: +254 (020) 2213105, 3244399, 3244277 e-mail: info@ppoa.go.ke; complaints@ppoa.go.ke website: www.ppoa.go.ke National Bank Building, 11th Floor Harambee Avenue P.O BOX 58535-00200 NAIROBI KENYA REPUBLIC OF KENYA OPEN TENDER NOTICE The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority invites sealed Tenders from eligible and competent service providers for the following:ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 Provision of Medical Insurance Cover for Board members and Staff Provision of Cleaning, Sanitary and Fumigation services for Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Provision of General Insurance Cover TENDER NUMBER TENDER SECURITY CLOSING DATE PPRA/006/2018-2019 150 000 PPRA/007/2018-2019 Tender Security declaration form PPRA/008/2018-2019 50,000 5/12/2018 5/12/2018 5/12/2018 The request for proposal document, containing submission information, detailed terms and conditions may be downloaded free of charge from the PPRA website www.ppoa.go.ke or the Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP) website www.tenders.go.ke.Those who have downloaded the document from the above websites MUST forward their particulars for recording to info@ppra.go.ke. Completed proposals with all pages serialized shall be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the relevant Tender Number and Name and should be deposited in the Tender Box provided at PPRA Office on the 10th floor, National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi and addressed to: The Director-General, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, P. O. Box 58535 – 00200, NAIROBI So as to be received on or before Wednesday, 5th December, 2018 at 11.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend the opening at the Board Room on the 10th floor, National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue. DIRECTOR GENERAL In order to facilitate timely consultations and have adequate time for consideration, the proposals should be forwarded in writing to the undersigned or through the email [budget2019@treasury. go.ke] not later than 15th January, 2019. Please note that the consultations and consideration of the proposals will be on a continuous basis starting from the date of this Notice. DR. KAMAU THUGGE, CBS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY/ NATIONAL TREASURY In this regard, the proposals submitted should be on measures that will support the realization of the “Big Four” priorities in addition to enhancing macroeconomic stability. The proposals should therefore target to support manufacturing sector through value addition, enhance food security and nutrition to Kenyans as well as provide Universal Health Coverage and affordable housing to all Kenyans. Further, the proposals may include measures on regulatory reforms, revenue administration reforms and any other measures that may spur economic growth. The submissions should be specific on the proposed policy or change to the law, supported by a statement on the issue to be addressed and the justification. PUBLIC NOTICE THE FISCAL BUDGET FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2019/2020 In accordance with Article 201(a) of the Constitution which requires openness, accountability and public participation in financial matters, the National Treasury hereby invites institutions, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and individuals to submit proposals on economic policy measures including taxation proposals that the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning could consider in preparing the National Fiscal Budget for the Financial Year 2019/2020. It is important to note that the Government has commenced the implementation of the priorities under the “Big Four” Plan aimed at accelerating industrialization and transforming the lives of all Kenyans. THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING ISO 9001:2008 C e r t i f i e d.

6 | NEWSFOCUS Verbatim November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Why 2018 has been a huge growth Kenya’s tourism industry is clearly on the rebound. Its future looks bright. Ngari Gituku, the outgoing director of the Government Advertising Agency (GAA) reached out to the Tourism and wildlife Cabinet Secretary Mr Najob Balala and his Principal Secretary, Mr Joe Okudo for information and insights into what Kenyans should know and expect from that ministry. Below is what CS Balala had to say while on the facing page is PS Okudo’s perspective CABINET SECRETARY HON. NAJIB BALALA What strategies have you developed to spur growth? My Ministry has developed the National Tourism Blueprint (NTB) 2030 to provide guidance for accelerating the development of the tourism sector. Its strategic objective is to enhance our visitors’ experience, as well as prolonging their stay in the country, as the current traveler is keen on more experiences and options for choice. The key highlights of the National Tourism Blueprint 2030 are five. Firstly a change of approach in marketing to our source markets, whereby we are moving from the marketing approach to the sales approach, so as to increase the number of visitors. Second, we are shifting to the Digital Strategy targeting different segments of tourism. Third is product development – we are challenging the private, who own the tourist establishments, to play their rightful role by improving our tourist products to world-class standards. Fourth, we are also empowering the counties through Tourism Regionals Councils based at the counties and finally is the diversification into new experience for our visitors by developing niche products These are premised on the four strategies of What is your brief assessment of the tourism sector this year? It is less than two months to the end of 2018 and Kenya hopes to record about 15% growth in total arrivals into the country. For the last nine months, the total international arrivals by air and sea closed at 777,791, up from 723,174 the same period in 2017, indicating a growth of 7.6%. Arrivals through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) recorded for the period closed at 682,446, up from 655,569, translating to growth of 4.1%. Moi International Airport Mombasa (MIAM) recorded arrivals for the period at 84,286, up from 57,588, which is a growth of 46%. Cruise ship arrivals recorded in the period were 1,671 compared to 906 in 2017, a growth of 84.4%. In terms of purpose of travel, holiday/leisure remains the major reason for travel into Kenya during the period, taking a share of 74.8% of the total arrivals. In absolute numbers, holiday arrivals increased by 25% to record 581,993 compared to 468,407 in 2017. In the period, the US was in the first position with 95,234 arrivals, contributing 12.2% of the market share. It is followed by the UK with 82,509, contributing 10.6%. Uganda comes in 3rd with 56,727 arrivals, contributing 7.3%. China is 4th with 47,972 arrivals, which translates to 6.2%. India closes the top 5 source markets with 40,573 arrivals, which is 5.2% of the total arrivals in 2018. NTB: Product, Infrastructure, Investment and Marketing. Since our tourism sector is mostly naturebased, we have also developed the National Wildlife Strategy 2030, which outlines a transformative vision for Kenyans’ active participation and equitable benefit-sharing. It is underpinned by four pillars: Resilient ecosystems; Engagement by all Kenyans; Evidence-based decision-making; Sustainability and governance. They focus on protection of wildlife and ecosystem services for the benefit of all Kenyans. Wildlife management is now back under Tourism? What next? Wildlife is the biggest tourism product, which makes Kenya unique with the big 5, thus giving us a competitive edge. Tourism will be sensitive to the environment, as there will be more co-ordination of wildlife and tourism issues. In addition, we will ensure better packaging of the wildlife product, since we will now get real time feedback on any complaint or issue raised by visitors in the parks. We shall endeavour to open up the dormant parks and re-positioning of premium parks, improve park infrastructure and enhance observation of ecological. There are unique products associated with our stunning wildlife and its habitat, including the culture of communities living with wildlife. Conservation tourism will drive business across Kenya and contribute to livelihoods, as communities will turn wildlife into their local asset. There now will exist opportunities for volunteer tourism to educate key markets on conservation, with focus on sustainable tourism. How is your ministry supporting the Big Four? The Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife has put together two transformative agendas - National Tourism Blueprint (NTB) 2030 & National Wildlife Strategy (NWS) 2030 - to provide strategic direction to ensure that wildlife conservation is central in Kenya’s planning framework and that tourism is re-engineered to contribute to national development. The Government recognizes the importance of these two sectors, due to their multiplier efINDUSTRY FACTBOX 777,791 Total number of international arrivals by air and sea for the last nine months, up from 723,174 the same period in 2017, indicating a growth of 7.6%. 1,671 Cruise ship arrivals recorded in the period, compared to 906 in 2017, a growth of 84.4%. fect in the economy, i.e., job creation, as well as growth in the primary and secondary sectors of the economy. It is estimated that tourism accounts for 11% of our GDP and about 12% of all employment in the country, of which 70% is wildlife-based. In fact, conservation substantially contributes to the President’s Big 4 Action Plan by directly creating job opportunities for our people by establishing community conservancies within their localities, not to mention the associated hospitality establishments employing locals. Tourism clearly supports and aids the realisation of the Big 4 Agenda by acting as an enabler to Food Security, Affordable Housing for all, Affordable Healthcare for all and supporting Manufacturing sector through backward and forward linkages, by providing ready market for manufactured goods. The success of our tourism industry and wildlife conservation is critical to our national economy as the increasing revenues realized, and the value of nature’s services will have a multiplier outcome towards the Big 4 Agenda – Food Security, Affordable Housing, Manufacturing and Affordable Healthcare for All. Where, in your view, is the confluence between tourism & wildlife and the Blue Economy? First, what is a blue economy? This is the sustainable use of and conservation of oceans, seas, lakes, rivers and other water resources. A sustainable blue economy seeks to promote economic growth, responsible production and consumption, social inclusion, and the preservation or improvement of livelihoods, while at the same time ensuring environmental sustainability of the ocean and coastal areas, through the circular economy. At its core, it refers to the decoupling of socioeconomic development through ocean-related sectors and activities from environmental and ecosystems degradation. Kenya must be part and parcel, and in the forefront of developing its blue economy by November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Verbatim NEWSFOCUS | 7 year for Kenya’s tourism sector offers along with the commuter train services that have enhanced ease and affordable travel for Kenyans mostly travelling from Nairobi. We are inviting Kenyans to be on the look out and take advantage of affordable packages for their families and friends. Kenyans must feel and enjoy tourism in their own country. Constant flow of information on domestic tourism potential, products and offers has changed consumer attitudes and travel behavior, as Kenyan residents are now more aware of the benefits of taking regular breaks away from home. The tourism sector is banking on increasing demand for travel by Kenyans, especially the middle class and groups. According to Ipsos Synovate, over 10 million Kenyans are in middle-class status with their spending power ranging from shillings 24,000 to 120,000 shillings per month. Further, over 1.2 million Kenyans are potential air travelers, adding to the potential of domestic travelling across the country. The increasing number of flights to popular tourism destinations across the country is a testimony to the fact that the domestic traveler, more than before, is an important customer and has contributed to our current tourism performance. The government is keen on identifying viable areas and priorities of harnessing domestic tourism, which is crucial in cushioning the sector during low season by foreign travelers. My message to the counties is that there is taking care of and developing its ocean, lakes, rivers, rivulets in a sustainable manner. These present a platform with immense potential for inclusive economic development. Coastal tourism is the largest market segment in the world economy, comprising 5 % of the global GDP and about 7% of global employment. However, marine and coastal tourism has brought with it increased greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and marine debris. Marine debris, plastic materials and micro-plastics threaten the integrity of marine food chains. Documented dead marine zones now number over 405 covering an area of over 240,000km2. Mitigation and adaptation must be enhanced to provide increased support for emergency preparedness and disaster response, as well as early warning systems, observations and coastal planning and management. Marine-based tourism like sports fishing, dinner cruises; businesses and activities related to ports; port operations and relevant industries; Shipping and logistics and commercial maritime support services can be very beneficial to our economy and people’s livelihoods, if well-planned and implemented properly. One example of a coastal city blue economy opportunity is its sandy beaches. These beaches offer economic opportunities to all income levels as they attract numerous tourism-related activities, such as leisure accommodation and water sports. Coastal cities have significant historical and cultural importance. They play a crucial role in harnessing the potential of the blue economy and improving the living standards of coastal communities. Under both the National Tourism Blueprint (NTB) 2030 & National Wildlife Strategy (NWS) 2030, the Ministry has prioritised the fixing, refreshing and revamping of our key tourism products, i.e. the African Safari and beach destinations – which directly depend on any developments in the blue economy. Once these are rejuvenated, they shall enable tourism to be a top economic pillar for our country. Domestic tourism has been rising for four years How exactly are you encouraging domestic tourism in Kenya? Current statistics indicates that a total of 3.6 million bed nights were taken up by domestic tourism segment in 2016 compared to 3.1 million in 2015, a 14.6% growth. This represents 57% of all bed nights that totaled to 6.3 million. The performance of domestic tourism has been on the rise for the past four years. Last year, the domestic bed nights’ figure closed at 3.67 million bed nights compared to 3.64 million in 2016/17. This growth is attributed to aggressive marketing initiatives towards building interest for travel within. Through partnerships with the industry, affordable travel packages are being developed for the Kenyan traveler ahead of December holidays. Most accommodation facilities ahead of the December holidays are packaging their TOURISM PRINCIPAL SECRETARY JOE OKUDO need to invest in sustainable infrastructure in the counties to drive tourist activity to the regions. This Ministry - through KTB - is actively working with all 47 counties to empower them on how to package, position and sell their tourism products as export-ready products, in order to enable them to attract visitors that will experience the products as top experiences that are at a world-class standard. We are implementing this as part of the Tourism Product Development Strategy outlined in the National Tourism Blueprint (NTB) 2030. A good example is the Lake Region where KTB is working with counties to reposition the region’s diverse tourism products as top and world class experiences. This region has signature tourism products that include Nature and Wildlife (Impala Sanctuary, Lake Victoria, Kakamega Forest, Ruma National Park), Culture & Heritage (Kit Mikayi, former U.S President Barack Obama’s ancestral home, the Crying Stone, Soapstone carvings in Tabaka, Pottery, Museums – Nabongo Kingdom, Thimlich Ohinga), Beaches (Rusinga Island, Takawiri), Water sports (Sailing, Fishing, Cruises), Festivals and Events ( Bull Fighting & other Cultural events, sports and entertainment), as well as Agro-tourism (Tea and sugarcane plantations). Work is already ongoing to identify tourism products in the region that either have previously not been showcased, as well as those that require to be transformed into top travel experiences. Development of cruise ship tourism on Lake Victoria has been earmarked as one of the flagship projects in this area. This region is well-positioned to attract more tourist numbers in the short-term. Numerous top international hotel brands are queueing to set up in Nairobi. What is behind the interest? Nairobi is rated among top destinations on the rise in the world. Year after year, the city has been rated as one of the top cities to visit in the world, as it is a regional hub that connects the region with so many other parts of the world. It controls the country’s economy, with spend from the over 4 million resident population, thus suitable for varied investment opportunities. Nairobi city, for example, is fast-emerging as a base camp for large multinationals moving into Africa, embassies and NGO’s. It also, thanks to its convenient location, serves as an access point to other African countries for business travellers. With business tourism and economic activity in Nairobi intensifying, the hospitality sector has grappled somewhat to meet the burgeoning demand for accommodation, as well as meeting and conferencing facilities in the city. The setting up of these international brands in Nairobi has enhanced capacity for MICE, thus increasing Kenya’s chances for more conferences and events. We are planning to effect more experiences for short-term visitors, by allowing transit visas overnight and maximize use of these new hotels. Early this year, global travel website, TripAdvisor has rated Nairobi as one of the top ten destinations on the rise. Nairobi has been rated the third best destination on the rise in the world this year. According to the latest TripAdvisor’s top 10 award winners for 2018, Ishigaki Island in Japan was voted the top destination on the rise globally, while Kapaa in Hawaii was ranked second. Nairobi was voted third best destination on the rise by millions of travellers for being the safari capital of Africa, and as an energetic modern city that serves as a fascinating introduction to both wildlife and nightlife. The US travel website described Nairobi as a destination where “music clubs pulse with life, shops and markets bustle, and a mélange of restaurants will tempt your palate in this former Maasai watering hole”. According to TripAdvisor, top sights in Nairobi include the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and the black rhinos at Nairobi National Park. TripAdvisor recommends holidaymakers to visit Nairobi, saying the city centre is safe to walk in and taxis make other areas accessible. The top 10 list of destinations on the rise in 2018 was chosen by millions of travellers from across the world. Visits by renowned global celebrities and personalities have also bolstered Nairobi’s image and stature as a global destination. The most recent visits to Kenya by global celebrities and personalities from the U.S. include that of the U.S First Lady, Melania Trump, former U.S. President Barack Obama and TV host Ellen Degeneres. Where is Kenya on the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) map? Kenya and more specifically Nairobi is highlyprofiled as a destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE). We are optimistic that this sector will continue growing, considering the high number of events which have been held and expected to take place in Kenya, including the just concluded SKAL World Congress that brought together over 500 delegates from across the globe and the up-coming Blue Economy Summit, which will be held in November (26th – 28th) and is expected to attract between 5000- 6000 delegates. The number of international high-profile conferences the country bids for and successfully hosts year-in year-out is what adds to the vibrancy of this segment. Nairobi city is a key player on MICE business. The World Travel Awards (WTA) - the Oscars of the travel industry - ranks Nairobi as Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination. Its centrality and vitality in the number of international events it has been hosting, the ease of access and being projected as an East African business hub have made Nairobi businessfriendly. Indeed, Nairobi is among the world’s top 10 destinations on the move. Nairobi also has the unique status of being the only city in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 31

8 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke 2018 GRADUATION THEME: “Accelerating Universal Health Care through Specialized Nursing Training” CHAIRMAN- KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT I Dr.David M. Kimaiyo MGH,CBS. t gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 11th Graduation Ceremony of the KNH School of Nursing. This occasion is a milestone in the history of Kenyatta National Hospital due to its pivotal role in the provision of education and training of health professionals. There is no doubt that the role of nurses is key to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).This will also contribute towards the realization of our vision 2030 social pillar and the Big Four Agenda. The specialties trained in KNH school of Nursing include; Peri-Operative, Critical Care, Nephrology, Accident & Emergency and Neonatal Nursing. There is growing recognition and demand for nurses trained in specialized areas. The school has trained nurses from Namibia, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia and Rwanda. Currently, most of the students are from County referral hospitals being trained to operationalize the government equipment project for specialized units especially dialysis centers and critical care units. The graduands are privileged to graduate from the training hub in this region. The nurses’ role in the provision of healthcare delivery is essential in the realization of comprehensive patient care. I therefore charge the graduands to be good ambassadors of KNH as an institution and endeavor to build the trust of government services to the public. I sincerely congratulate the graduating class of 2018 and wish them God’s blessing in their endeavor as caregivers in the health sector wherever called to serve. Congratulations and May God bless you abundantly. Asanteni sana. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL O ne of Kenyatta National Hospital’s mandate, is to train medical personnel and therefore KNH School of Nursing is a major driver in fulfilling this mandate. The Hospital has taken up the responsibility of training specialized nurses as part of its key roles of facilitating training and research within the national health agenda. To realize our vision of being a patient-centered specialized hospital, training of nurses is important as nursing is the backbone of healthcare provision. Dr Thomas Mutie-CEO Since inception in 1996, the school has progressively expanded its specialized nursing courses from two to five; and the students’ population has greatly increased. The school is currently offering specialized nursing training in five areas; critical care nursing,peri-operative,nephrology, accident & emergency and neonatal nursing .Specialized nursing training has strengthened healthcare at the County level.It has benefited the Kenyan population in both public and private healthcare facilities, the East and Central African region and beyond. As a national teaching and referral hospital, KNH is tasked with building capacity for the nation by empowering medical professionals. This in turn impacts on having a healthier population as envisioned in Kenya’s vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda of Universal Health care (UHC). KNH management is committed to continue supporting the school of Nursing in expansion of specialized Nursing training. Plans are underway to introduce oncology nursing training.This will go a long in addressing the rising number of cancer patients seeking treatment at KNH. To the granduands, congratulations on your achievement coming thus far. I wish you the best as you step out to serve the world. We encourage you to utilize the skills and the values that you have acquired in your training. Nursing is a noble profession that involves touching people through care giving. It is your time now to go out and make A positive impact to the society. Congratulations once again and may God bless. DEPUTY DIRECTOR NURSING SERVICES O ne of Kenyatta National Hospitals’ mandate is to facilitate training. Nursing being the backbone of healthcare; the training of specialty nurses at KNH school of Nursing has greatly helped in building capacity and has created an impact on having a healthier population as envisioned in Kenya’s vision 2030 Our graduates are in public, private and the Diaspora. It is worth noting that as a result of training in our school, Kenyatta National Hospital has been able to decongest the specialized units especially Renal unit. Patients who could have been referred to Kenyatta Hospital are now being attended to in the county hospitals by the graduates from our school. Cresencia Ngatti excellence and others in the region. It’s our expectation that those graduating this year will put in practice the knowledge and skills acquired during their training as they attend to the clients under their care. We wish to welcome the graduands into the field of specialized nursing and urge them to aspire to grow beyond this training and take the nursing profession to a higher level. Congratulations to all the graduands of 2017-2018. Specialized nursing has been embraced world over and as a hospital we are supporting this endeavour by expanding our training in specialty nursing. We have planned to introduce oncology nursing in our 5 year strategic plan which will go a long way in complementing our oncology centre for PRINCIPAL KNH SCHOOL OF NURSING I am delighted to welcome you all to Kenyatta National Hospital School of Nursing 11th graduation ceremony. It is a day we congregate to share the joy of success with our graduands for their achievement in attaining this great milestone in their career as specialty professional nurses. Since its foundation in l996, Kenyatta National Hospital School of Nursing has established itself as an institution of distinction in training specialty nurses. The school has made major strides in terms of building capacity for specialized health care in the region and beyond. Jane chore We are committed to expanding our programs and continue training specialty nurses of high caliber to accelerate Universal Health Care (UHC) in the society through specialized nursing not only in Kenya but beyond the borders as well. I am particularly elated to note that three of our graduands this year are from Zambia. The training in specialty nursing will go a long way in fulfilling of our healthcare goals as envisaged in the vision 2030 and the ‘Big four’ development agenda. As a school we are confident that our graduands will bridge the gap in healthcare with competencies achieved in their specific areas of training and make a difference in the society. I take this opportunity to congratulate all the graduands for this year for their good conduct and exemplary performance. Congratulations 11TH GRADUATION CEREMONY 2018 The Board of Management Kenyatta National Hospital informs all graduants who qualified for the award of Higher Diploma in the various Specialized Nursing courses during the end of academic year 2017/2018 that the 11th Graduation Ceremony will be held on Thursday 29th November, 2018 at Kenyatta National Hospital Administration Block Grounds starting from 9.00a.m. Graduands should report to the KNH School of Nursing by 7.30 a.m. for their processional marching. CLEARANCE OF FEES All graduants will be required to clear with the Finance Department before they can be issued with the graduation gowns. The gowns should be collected before 26th November, 2018. GRADUATION FEE AND GOWN A non-refundable graduation fee of Kshs.2,500/= is payable to: Account Name : Kenyatta National Hospital – Revenue A/C Bank : National Bank of Kenya Account No. : 01003058005200 Branch: Hospital Branch The deposit slip must bear the graduand’s name and admission number. OR Receipts for Mpesa service are issued at the Main Cash point, Administration Block. REHEARSAL All graduands will be required to attend a rehearsal on Wednesday 28th Graduation grounds. Tel.: 2726300\2726450\2726550 Ext.43670/43272 November, 2018 from 11.00a.m at the P.O. Box 20723-00202 KNH www.knh.or.ke Email: knh_schoolofnursing@knh.or.ke ISO 9001: 2008 CERTIFIED “A world Class School of Nursing in Provision of Innovative Specialized Nursing Education” November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 9 P O Box 103 – 40404, RONGO KENYA INVITATION TO TENDER 1. The Rural Electrification Authority Invites Tenders from Interested Companies to Tender for the following Materials as indicated below: Rfx No. Item Description 1000000134 Upgrading of Eldas Diesel Power Station 1000000135 Upgrading of Takaba Diesel Power Station 1000000139 Upgrading of Lokitang Diesel Power Station 1000000140 Upgrading of Lokori Diesel Power Station 1000000141 Upgrading of Maikona Diesel Power Station 2. 3. Pre-Bid Dates Closing & Opening Date 30.11.2018 11.12.2018 30.11.2018 13.12.2018 30.11.2018 14.12.2018 30.11.2018 17.12.2018 30.11.2018 18.12.2018 OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN Tender documents detailing the requirements may be viewed at REA E- Procurement Web Portal found on the REA website ( www.rea.co.ke) beginning on 21st November, 2018. 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There will be a Mandatory bidder Training meeting/Pre-Bid Meeting to be held on the 30th November 2018 starting at 10:00a.m where bidders interested to bid for these tenders will be trained on the use of the Online Bidding Processes. Bidders must come with a laptop and own Internet. 7. 8. Bidders who require any form of assistance on the online bidding or clarification from our office should do so strictly between 23rd and 30th November, 2018. Bidders shall download the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Form from the website, fill it and stamp it before the meeting. It is Mandatory that this Form is signed by authorized REA officials moderating during the pre-bid meeting. 9. The Venue of the pre-bid meeting shall be at REA offices, Kawi House Block C, South C - Behind Boma Hotel CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AUTHORITY Category OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR, ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS Email:dvc-academic@rongovarsity.ac.ke GRADUATION CEREMONY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 Rongo University wishes to inform all students who qualified for conferment of various Degrees, and award of Diplomas and Certificates in the 2017/2018 academic year and members of the public, that the Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, 14th December, 2018 starting 8:00 am at Rongo University grounds, Kitere. 1. Confirmation of Names (a) All prospective graduands are requested to check for correctness of both the spelling and order of their names in the graduation list from the Admissions Office by Wednesday, 28th will have their certificates corrected at their cost if errors are detected later. (b) Candidates whose names are not on the list should personally find out their status from the Schools, in which they were registered not later than Wednesday, 28th November, 2018. 2. Confirmation of Fees Balances and Graduation charges (a) All prospective graduands are required to personally check their fee status with Finance Department. (b) Prospective graduands with outstanding fees must pay all the balances before 28th (c) Graduation and Alumni fees, as in the table below, shall be paid by all graduands not later than 7th 3. Rehearsal November, 2018. December, 2018. (d) All fees must be paid into the Rongo University KCB bank account Number 1130114511, Rongo Branch. All Graduands must attend the rehearsals at the Graduation Square on Thursday, 13th hour dressed in full graduation attire. 4. Graduation The Graduation Attire may be collected from the respective Deans Offices from Monday 3rd December to Thursday, 13th December 2018 during office hours. Only graduands in full graduation attire will be allowed entry into the Graduation Square. The Graduation Attire should be returned not later than Friday 11th be charged. Table 1: Rongo University 2018 mandatory graduation charges for various categories of graduands S/N AWARD OF 1 2 3 4 5 DOCTORAL MASTERS BACHELORS DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE 5. Invitation Cards On the rehearsal day each graduand will be issued with two (2) invitation cards for their guests. Admission to graduation square will only be for guests having invitation cards. DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR, ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS GRADUATION FEE Kshs. 6,000 Kshs. 5,000 Kshs. 4,500 Kshs. 3,500 Kshs. 2,500 ALUMNI FEE Kshs.1,000 Kshs. 1,000 Kshs. 1,000 Kshs. 1,000 Kshs. 1,000 TOTAL Kshs. 7,000 Kshs. 6,000 Kshs. 5,500 Kshs. 4,500 Kshs. 3,500 January, 2019, after which a penalty of Kshs. 500 per day will December 2018 at 10:00 am by the stated November, 2018. 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10 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke WATER SECTOR TRUST FUND VACANCIES (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) Water Sector Trust Fund (WSTF) is the Kenyan State Corporation mandated to finance water and sanitation services for the poor and underserved communities in rural and urban areas. In the Water Act, 2016, the mandate of the Fund is to provide conditional and unconditional grants to the Counties and to assist in financing the development of and management of water services in the rural and urban marginalised and underserved areas. Under the European Union-11th European Development Fund, WSTF received funding to implement the Climate Proofed Infrastructure Programme (EU-CPIRA). This programme is a National and County government partnership, contributing towards the Common Framework on Ending Drought Emergencies in Kenya. The following positions at WSTF are being re-advertised: • • Senior Programme Officer – EU CPIRA Programme Accountant – EU CPIRA Please visit http://waterfund.go.ke/vacancies to view the full job descriptions detailing the key responsibilities and essential requirements as well as the instructions on how to apply. Interested and suitably qualified candidates must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution 2010. Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their applications to the address on the website before close of business 4th December 2018 Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification. Water Sector Trust Fund is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. (The Fund is rated position seven as per PSC evaluation on Values and Principles 2017 in SAGAS category country wide.) COMMODITIES FUND NOTIFICATION ON COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS 2018/2019 & 2019/ 2020 Notice is hereby given that Commodities Fund has finalized the evaluation exercise to register suppliers for the financial years: 2018/2019 - 2019/2020. A list of the successful applicants has been posted on the Fund’s website: https://www.comfund.co.ke/tenders/prequalified-suppliers/ A copy of the same list is available at the Fund’s National Office on the 2nd floor, Kenya Railways Headquarters, along Workshop Road, off Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi. Applicants whose names do not appear in the list should consider their applications unsuccessful. Kindly note that, due to the large number of applications received, we are unable to write to each applicant. This notice and the above mentioned list on our website and at our office shall therefore serve as our formal notification on this matter. The Managing Trustee Commodities Fund P. O. Box 52714 - 00200 NAIROBI OPEN TENDERS The ICT Authority invites bids from eligible candidates for the tenders listed below: TENDER NO. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is a State Corporation established under the Energy Act 2006 and is responsible for Economic and Technical Regulation of Electric Power, Renewable Energy and Downstream Petroleum energy sub-sectors. The Commission is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified, experienced, result-oriented and highly motivated Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions: Director, Petroleum and Gas – (Job Grade ERC 2) Reporting to the Director General/Chief Executive Officer the successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in planning, development, implementation and execution of structures for the regulation of the mid and downstream petroleum sub sector in Kenya. This entails research and planning, formulation and continuous review of sub-sector regulations, compliance & enforcement of sub-sector regulations and continuous stakeholder engagements. Deputy Director, Electricity – (Job Grade ERC 3) Reporting to the Director, Electricity & Renewable Energy the successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to ERC’s Electricity, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency functions comprising research and planning, development of standards and regulations, and guidance on technical matters within electric power, renewable energy and energy efficiency sub sectors in the country. How to apply Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements can submit applications attaching a signed application letter, copies of education and professional certificates, a detailed CV giving details of telephone contact, email address, names and contacts of three (3) professional referees not later than 5.00pm 4th December 2018. Applications clearly indicating job applied for should be sent to: Email: recruitment112018@erc.go.ke For more details about the job position, please visit www.erc.go.ke ERC values diversity therefore youth, female candidates, Persons with Disability (PWD) and marginalized are strongly encouraged to apply. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED Together We Succeed ISO 9001:2015 DETAILS ICTA/RFP/01/2018-2019 CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE DEVELOPMENT OF AN E-WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR THE GOVERNMENT ICTA/02/2018-2019 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE OF ACTIVE NETWORK EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT DATES Bid issuing date: Tuesday 20th November 2018 Closing/Opening of Bids: Friday 14th December 2018 Bid issuing date: Tuesday 20th November 2018 Closing/Opening of Bids: Friday 14th December 2018 A complete set of tender documents are to be downloaded free of charge on: www.icta.go.ke- tenders and http://supplier.treasury.go.ke. 2 Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender number and name and deposited in the Tender Box at the ICT Authority, Main Door on 12th Floor Teleposta Towers- Kenyatta avenue entrance or mailed to the following address: Ag. Chief Executive Officer THE ICT AUTHORITY, 12 Floor Telposta Towers- Kenyatta Avenue P.O. BOX 27150 – 00100, NAIROBI, KENYA. Email: procurement@ict.go.ke www.icta.go.ke so as to be received on or before Friday 14th December 2018 at 10.00am. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidate’s representatives who choose to attend at the ICT Authority, Telposta Towers, 12th Floor, Main Boardroom. Late bids will be rejected. November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 11 KENYA FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The KEFRI Board of Directors and Management wish to inform the stakeholders of the launch of the 6th Headquarters on 21st November, 2018. Strategic Plan at the The 4-year Strategic Plan will guide the Institute from 2018 to 2022 in its mission to conduct research and provide information and technologies for sustainable development of forestry and allied natural resources for socio-economic development. The Plan is supported by five technical strategic themes: namely Forest Productivity and Improvement (FPI), Socio-economics, Policy and Governance (SPG), Forest Biodiversity and Environment Management (FBEM), Forest Products Development (FPD), Forest Research Support Services (FRSS), supported by Corporate Services (CS), and Corporate Affairs and Quality Assurance (CA&QA). The Plan will facilitate the Institute achieve its two main Goals: to effectively contribute to the national minimum target of ten percent tree cover; improve livelihoods for communities and households through sustainable forest management. During the event, the National Tree Improvement Strategy, National Forest Health Research Strategy, National Tree Seed Production, Certification & Distribution Strategy, Proceedings of the 5th KEFRI Scientific Conference will be launched. The Tree Seed Strategy 2018-2023 provides the guidelines for high quality tree seed production, distribution and marketing. The National Forest Health Strategy 2018-2033, focuses on research and development of technologies and dissemination of information in forest health for sustainable forestry development in Kenya, whereas the National Tree Improvement Strategy 2018-2043, emphasizes on intensive tree improvement for productivity of planted forests and trees. A copy of the strategic plan will be availed in our website: www.kefri.org. Jane W. Njuguna (PhD) Ag. Director KEFRI KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Institute of Curriculum Development(KICD) invites Bids for Tender No. KICD/9/T/2018-2019: Provision and Maintenance of Connectivity Equipment, Content Management Systems and Internet Services from interested, eligible and competent suppliers for the period 1st January 2019 to 31st December, 2019. NO CATEGORY NO KICD/9/T/2018-2019 CATEGORY NAME 1. TENDER FOR PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF CONNECTIVITY EQUIPMENT, CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND INTERNET SERVICES REMARKS OPEN The Tender Document to be obtained from KICD website www.kicd.ac.ke. and Completed documents in a plain, sealed envelope marked with Tender Number and Name should be addressed to: THE DIRECTOR/CEO KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT P.O. BOX 30231 - 00100 NAIROBI. Tel: 0202073321 and deposited in the TENDER BOX at the NACECE RESOURCE CENTRE so as to be received on or before 4th December, 2018 at 10.00AM. The documents will be opened on the same day at the NACECE RESOURCE CENTER, and bidders or their representatives are welcome to witness the opening. Youth, Women and Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Late bids shall not be accepted DIRECTOR/CEO KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL TENDER NOTICE The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications, e-commerce, broadcasting and postal/courier services. CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources as well as protecting interests of users of ICT services. CA wishes to invite interested firms to submit their tenders as detailed below: No. Tender Reference 1. Description of Tender CA/PROC/OT/21/2018-2019 Tender for the installation, configuration, commissioning and maintenance of internet connectivity maintenance 50Mbps of internet link for CA. Closing Date 11th December 2018 on or before 10.30 am Rfx 1000000153 Supply, Installation And Commissioning of High Mast Flood Lighting in Embakasi South constituency. Rfx 1000000152 Retrofitting seven (7) boreholes with Solar PV Systems in Kieni constituency , Nyeri County A complete set of the tender documents containing detailed information may be collected from the Procurement Office located at CA Centre 3rd Floor on weekdays during the normal working hours at a fee of Kshs. 1,000.00 or downloaded free of charge from the link: www.ca.go.ke/index.php/tenders or IFMIS supplier portal (http://supplier.treasury. go.ke). Bidders who download the tender document are advised to sign a tender register at Procurement Office on 3rd Floor, CA Centre, along Waiyaki Way or forward their particulars/ contacts to the Head of Procurement, Communications Authority of Kenya, through the email address tenders@ca.go.ke before the closing date for record keeping and for purposes of receiving clarifications and/or addendums, if any. The tender documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked as detailed in the tender document. The documents should be deposited in the Authority’s Tender Box situated on the ground floor of CA Centre, Waiyaki Way or mailed to the address below so as to reach the Authority on or before the dates specified in the tender advert at 10:30 a.m. Head of Procurement Communications Authority of Kenya P.O. Box 14448, Nairobi 00800 Tel: +254 (020) 4242000/0703-042000 Bids shall be opened soon thereafter at the Authority’s ground floor meeting room 2 in the presence of the bidders representative(s) who choose to attend. Head Office CA Centre P.O.Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 CA Western Regional Office CA Coast Regional Office Central Regional Office 1st Floor KVDA Plaza P.O.Box 2346 Eldoret 30100 Mobile: 0703042000 Mobile: 0703042105 Email: info@ca.go.ke Email: wro@ca.go.ke 3rd Floor, NSSF Building P.O.Box 8041 Mombasa 80100 Mobile: 0703042152 Email: cro@ca.go.ke Nyeri 10100 Mobile : 0703042181 Email : cero@ca.go.ke CA is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001:2013 certified Ground Floor, Advocates Plaza P.O Box 134 Nyanza Regional Office 2nd Floor Lake Basin Mall, P.O Box 2016 Kisumu 40100 Mobile: 0703042130 Email: nro@ca.go.ke INVITATION TO TENDER Rural Electrification Authority invites tenders from interested companies for following items. TENDE NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE TIME 13.12.2018 10.00AM VENUE: College of insurance 03.12.2018 TIME: 2PM – 4PM 14.12.2018 10.00AM 03.12.2018 TIME: 2PM – 4PM PREQUALIFICATION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS Rfx 1000000154 Prequalification for inspection and servicing of Fire Fighting Equipments. Rfx 1000000155 Prequalification for Servicing of Access Control System Rfx 1000000156 Prequalification for servicing and maintenance of Highmast and Flood lights VENUE: College of Insurance 17.12.2018 10.00AM 03.12.2018 TIME: 9am – 12.00 noon 17.12.2018 10.00AM 03.12.2018 TIME: 9am –12.00 noon 18.12.2018 10.00AM 03.12.2018 TIME: 9am – 12.00 noon Tender documents detailing the requirements may be viewed at REA E- Procurement Web Portal found on the REA website www.rea.co.ke beginning on 21st November 2018. Completed Tenders are to be saved as PDF documents marked with prequalification numbers and description, to be submitted in the REA E-Procurement Web Portal found on the REA website so as to be received on or before date and time indicated above. There will be a Pre-bid/Training meeting to be held on dates as per schedule above at the College of Insurance. All bids will be opened electronically promptly thereafter in the presence of the Tenderer’s or their representatives who choose to attend in REA Procurement Office Ground Floor. NOTE Physical bid documents shall not be admissible. All bids shall be submitted electronically through the portal and in the manner described on the Bidding Quick Reference Guide. Bidders are free to contact the office of the Manager Procurement during normal working days between 9.00 am - 12.30 pm and 2.00 -4.30 pm for any clarification regarding the tender. Bidders shall not contact or discuss any aspect of their tender with REA after the closing date and before the receipt of notification of award of tender or letters of regret as applicable. Any such contact shall lead to disqualification of the bidder. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AUTHORITY Pre - bid Training/ meeting

12 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Kenya bids for share of $100b leather market African countries have 15% of the world’s cattle population and 25% of sheep and goats but produce only 14.9% of global output of hides and skins BY ANNE CHERUIYOT “L eather is gold.” These are words of the chief executive officer of Kenya Leather Association Dr. Isaack Noor setting aside his pastoralist upbringing which teaches the value of milk, meat and blood rather than the skins and hides. But he knows what he is talking about. As an expert in the leather industry which is not fully exploited in the country, Dr. Noor is aware that we are sitting on a veritable goldmine. With a population of 50 million, if every Kenyan was to buy locally made shoes, the industry would be up and running. Very fast. Unfortunately we have been unable to tap into this market and today Kenya exports her leather semi processed or worse, raw as what is known as wet blue leather. Despite the soaring demand for the leather products on the world market, Kenya still remains a marginal player accounting for a very meagre percentage of the world exports; in 2013, Kenya’s leather industry accounted for 0.14 of world exports. The leather industry in Kenya produces only 3.3 million shoes against a demand of 42 million. The deficit is met by imports where 26.7 million are non-leather and 15 million being leather. The major player in production of shoes is Bata Company and the Kariokor market with over 300 leather workshops and stalls. They sell locally and to the East African countries. But now, the leather industry stakeholders have come together under an umbrella association Leather APEX Society which was launched recently. During the ceremony held in Nairobi, the chairman Robert Njoka said that the industry has had its challenges. But he sees light at the end of the tunnel as the president’s Big Four Agenda is rolled out. The Big Four Agenda is an initiative aimed at revitalising some key sub-sectors of which leather is one. The government has committed to injecting funds and changing policy in a bid to make leather a leading manufacturing sector. African countries account for four percent of world leather production and developing countries hold 45% share of world trade in leather manufacturing. Import penetration of the developing countries of domestic leather footwear markets by other countries is estimated at 73%. African countries have 15% of the world’s cattle population and 25% of sheep and goats but produce only 14.9% of global output of hides and skins. According to international trade forum 2015, export of hides has fallen in the recent years to below 44% but leather still ranked as a high export commodity. And thus Dr. Isaak’s words that leather is gold. The demand for luxury leather goods is soaring, fueled by a ballooning middle class in China with a taste for fine things, increased travel and increased sophistication in taste. Shoes, belts, jackets, wallets, travel bags and upholstery in leather is in high demand. And it is expensive and considered a luxury product worth having as a status symbol. Half of all leather produced goes to make footwear followed by furniture, clothing automotive industry and saddlery. Globally the leather trade is worth 100 billion dollars per year and supply never meets demand. Leading countries in leather trade include India, Italy, China, Brazil and Vietnam. The only country in Africa making an attempt to get a piece of this pie is Ethiopia which has made some strides in revitalizing her leather industry. And now Kenya. Plans are afoot to set up 5,000 cottage industries, build three leather parks and change the policy to end imports of some leather goods, a move that will see the sector leap forward. The leather industry was thriving until 1990 when it was choked by the importation of cheap second hand shoes. The operating tanneries were reduced from 19 to only four; and despite the industry’s spirited fight to recover they only managed to revive 12 tanneries. Njoka is hopeful that a vi0.14 Percentage Kenya’s leather industry accounted for in 2013 of world exports 3.3m Number of shoes the industry produces against a demand of 42 million. brant leather industry will meet the country’s demand for leather products and his dream is to see Kenyans buy Kenyan products to promote the industry. The resurgence of the in22,000 People employed by the leather industry, majority of them under SMEs. 20m Target number of shoes to be produced under Kenyatta’s big four agenda dustry will not only benefit the entrepreneurs but will also offer employment to the Kenyan youth. Currently, the leather industry alone employs over 22,000 people, majority of them under smallor medium-size enterprises (SMEs). President Uhuru Kenyatta’s target in the big four agenda to produce 20 million shoes by 2022 was received by the industry with both excitement and panic. Excitement because this is a chance to Kenya urged to improve quality of its products Companies should focus on the quality of goods and services more than the quantity, says Chinese envoy BY KURIA DUNCAN, SAMIRA KIBACHA AND MAKAU JOSHUA, KNA-NAIROBI C hina’s acting Ambassador to Kenya Li Xuhang has urged Kenyan entrepreneurs to raise the quality standards of their goods and services to make them more competitive. Speaking in Nairobi last Friday on the recently concluded China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai last week, the envoy said that for China’s import base to increase, Kenyan companies should focus on the quality of goods and services they offered more than the quantity. He said that the expo was a huge success, as “in a span of six days, it was able to attract a total of 3,600 participating companies and government officials from 172 countries, regions and international organisations across the world”. Li further noted that the promotional result of the world’s first import expo fully demonstrated China’s determination to strengthen cooperation and promote global trade. Cabinet Administrative Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ababu Namwamba, in his speech read by The Deputy Director of Economics in the Ministry Peter Ochieng said that there was a big imbalance in trade, with less export from Kenya to China. He stated that one of the 18,000 objectives of the event was to bring a balance in terms of imports and exports between the two countries. “As government, we are doing something to bridge the imbalance of trade between China and Kenya. That is the aim because we stand for a mutual benefit between the two countries in terms of trade,” said Namwamba. He further said that the way to bridge the gap is by increasing the exports from Kenya to China. The China International Import Expo 2018 was held at the National Convenshowcase what they are made of and panic because of the challenges hounding the industry and present an uphill task to be overcome. Some of the challenges include rudimentary technology, low productivity and limited technical skills that impact negatively on productivity and workmanship. Other challenges are the market and environment concerns, government policies that discourage local production of footwear, dumping of imported foot wear at extremely low prices, weak and underdeveloped footwear and leather products, lack of fitting and accessories that are mostly imported, and irregular supply of good quality leather from the local tanneries. Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives Betty Maina says the government is committed to developing the leather industry by instituting policies that will ensure the development of the sector. It is envisaged that value addition of leather goods will increase income 12-fold in the next decade. The recent direct flights to the United States and other infrastructure provided by the government provide an opportunity to access that lucrative market. tion and Exhibition Center in Shanghai. It brought together government officials, business communities, exhibitors and professional purchasers from across the world and provided them with new avenues for countries and regions to do business, strengthen cooperation and promote common prosperity of the world economy and trade. As government, we are doing something to bridge the imbalance of trade between China and Kenya. That is the aim because we stand for a mutual benefit between the two countries in terms of trade - Ababu Namwamba November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 13 Government puts up solar powered mills Project will be replicated in other parts of the country to economically empower more women BY IRUNGU MWANGI KNA- KERUGOYA T he Government has constructed a Sh 7 million solar powered rice and maize mill at Kimbimbi market, Kirinyaga County on a pilot scheme to empower women. The pilot facility with a milling capacity of 330 kilograms of rice per hour will be run and managed by women to be picked from Nyangati and Gathigiriri wards of Mwea East Sub-County where the facility is located. Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho speaking at Kimbimbi market on Thursday said the project was the only one of its kind in the country and has been built by Chinese engineers. He said if the project succeeds, it will be replicated in other parts of the country to economically empower more women. “This project is a gift from President Uhuru Kenyatta for women in Mwea,” the PS added. He asked area MP Kabinga Wachira who was present to oversee the appointment of two women from the concerned wards in the management of the mill. Kibicho said the proceeds which will be accrued from the milling costs of both maize and rice grains should be properly secured by the management committee that will be put in place and later shared by members. “We expect huge profits to be realised from this project which unlike others uses solar energy which the beneficiaries will not be paying for,” he said. The PS said the project was just one of the many other measures the government was putting in place to empower women. At the same time, a solar powered bread bakery at the populous Karoti Girls High School within the same area is to be set up. This was after the school Principal Ladiah Mwangi requested Kibicho to consider funding the project given the 1,000 plus students at the institution. “We spend so much money to buy bread to feed the high student population and if we could be provided with a solar powered mini bakery by the government we could be even start lowering the school fees and reduce the financial burden to our parents,” Ms Mwangi said. We expect huge profits to be realised from this project which unlike others uses solar energy which the beneficiaries will not be paying for - PS Karanja Kibicho Technical and vocational training to play a critical role, says official Out of the 290 constituencies, 125 Technical and Vocations Centre’s (TVCs) are operational BY RACHAEL KENDI KNA-NAIROBI T he Technical and Vocational training sector is an enabler of the Big Four Agenda and is poised to play a critical role in equipping over three million Kenyan youth with relevant skills, knowhow and attitudes for self and gainful employment. According to the State Department for Vocational and Technical Training (TVET) Human Resource Director Joyce Gichomo, the sector is expected to facilitate effective resource mobilisation to support projects like value addition and raising the manufacturing sector’s contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Enhancing Food and Nutrition Security to all Kenyans, providing Universal Health Coverage and providing affordable and decent housing. Speaking last week during the Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA) 15thGraduation Ceremony at the Bomas of Kenya, Gichomo challenged the institute to rise to the occasion and invest in research and innovations to generate home grown solutions to local needs. Currently, Gichomo said, out of the 290 constituencies, 125 Technical and Vocations Centre’s (TVCs) are operational. The remaining 165 constituencies require funding to construct new TVCs and equip them and that there are 850 Youth Polytechnics and 11 National Polytechnics that are operational. She reiterated that the Ministry has embarked on promoting TVET trainee placements through Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Services (KUCCPS) for 150,000 students who completed KCSE examinations and were not placed in Universities into Vocational and Technical Training Institutes. Programme to sensitise students on policy making now rolled out Aim is to reach out to various stakeholders involved in public policy making process BY ANN SALATON KNA-NAROK K enya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) has rolled out a programme to sensitise university students and lecturers on the importance of participating in the government policy making process. Speaking on Friday at Maasai Mara University, KIPPRA Executive Director Dr. Rose Ngugi said the programme was intended to reach out to various stakeholders involved in public policy making process where universities were key participants in a bid to incorporate their ideas in the decisions made. “Universities are where we come back to when we realise there are gaps in skills development, hence we are trying to promote exchange between universities and policy makers. We don’t only focus on lecturers but also on the students because they are the future leaders,” she said. The programme that was rolled out three months ago also focuses on enlightening the students on government agenda so that they too could put in their contributions to the projects being rolled out by the government. “We want the students to be familiar with the Big Four agenda of the government and contribute towards the realisation of the same. We expect them to carry out objective research and analysis on food security, manufacturing, housing and affordable health care, in order to help achieve this dream,” said Dr. Ngugi. She dared the students to be vigilant in involving themselves with the challenges in the society so that they too could invent solutions on the same. “We are hoping that since this is our first institution to visit since the programme was rolled out, we will be able to reach out to many university students around the country and start clubs and competition amongst the students,” she said. Maasai Mara University Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Research and Student Affairs Almadi Obore lauded KIPPRA saying the programme would help mentor the students and create synergy between the academics and researchers. “This university has started programmes to address the Big Four Agenda. In health, we have started programmes He said the university has a host of outreach animal programmes where the community is sensitised on improving the livestock breed. Bernard Adera from Technical University studying economics said through the programme, he has learnt to think critically on the happenings in his environment. “The programme instills a KIPPRA executive director Rose Ngugi speaking to university students and lecturers at Maasai Mara University last Friday. on nursing and botanical gardens where we have medicinal plants. In manufacturing, we will be the first to start a manufacturing processing plant for medicinal plants. In food security, we have programmes on food nutrition,” he said. culture of wanting to know more. The way I used to think and the way I think now is different after the training. I now ask myself, who is responsible of what is happening around me? What can be done differently to change the situation? What is my role in the situation?” said Adera. A fourth year University of Nairobi student Annette Wambui challenged university students not to sit waiting for their leaders to make decisions for them, some of which impacted negatively on them and instead challenged them to contribute in making the decisions. “We should speak out so that what we want as young people can be implemented. But if we keep quiet, some policies that will be made could not be relevant to us or the society we live in,” she said. Universities are where we come back to when we realise there are gaps in skills development, hence we are trying to promote exchange between universities and policy makers. - Rose Ngugi

14 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Automatic VAT system rolled out to enhance business compliance In January 2018, the process identified 35,876 taxpayers who had been affected in one way or the other BY PAUL AGONDA K RA’s Acting Commissioner for Domestic Taxes Dr. Ruth Wachira last week assured taxpayers that nothing will be left to chance in facilitating taxpayers to enhance compliance and boost revenue collection. Dr. Wachira emphasized that system innovations are already in place, aligned to KRA’s mission of supporting Kenya’s transformation through innovative, professional and customer-focused tax administration. “In the process of actualising data driven compliance in line with the transformation agenda, KRA has rolled out Value Added Tax Auto Assessment (VAA) system. The module which is integrated with iTax will help match data from a purchaser and the supplier.” VAA was rolled out to detect inconsistencies between purchase and sales invoices declared in VAT Returns. The automated system ensures that input VAT claimed must be supported by a sale from another business person. Dr. Wachira was confident that the VAA system will improve the integrity of the data in the VAT returns by ensuring that taxpayers declare accurately and provide the right information relating to all their transactions. She spoke during a media sensitization forum on VAA at Times Towers. The Acting Commissioner was accompanied by KRA’s Deputy Commissioner for Policy and Tax Advisory Mr Caxton Masudi, who clarified that VAA helps KRA cancel claims of unsupported VAT inputs that are appealed but not supported in the system. “The system will also help expand the tax base as it will help KRA identify all unreported transactions hence enhance revenue mobilisation,” Mr Masudi said, “This is a great achievement for KRA in VAT payments, since the previous manual assessments were rigorous and uncertain.” In January 2018, the process identified 35,876 taxpayers who had been affected in one way or the other. This includes both the buyers and the sellers. The system also identified 642,557 invoices that were inaccurate. 35,876 Identified 35,876 taxpayers who had been affected in one way or the other. TENDER NOTICE TENDERS FOR PROPOSED REFURBISHMENT WORKS AT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION The Public Service Commission (PSC) invites sealed bids from eligible, qualified and competent firms to tender for proposed refurbishment works at the Public Service Commission as indicated here below: S/ NO 1 Tender No. Works Program NO. PSC/06/2018-19 W.P. Item No. D207 NB/NB 1701 - JOB NO. 10027E 2 PSC/07/2018-19 W.P. Item NO. D207 NB/NB 1701 JOB NO. 10222A 3 PSC/07/2018 - 19 W.P. Item NO. D207 NB/NB 1701 JOB NO. 10222A Tender Description Proposed Refurbishment Works at the old office block of the Public Service Commission Building: Sanitary Fittings, Internal Plumbing, Drainage and Fire Fighting Services Proposed Refurbishment Works of Public Service Commission leased offices at Bruce House(7th Floor - North Wing), Standard Street, Nairobi -Main Works Proposed Refurbishment Works of Public Service Commission leased offices at Bruce House (7th Floor - North Wing), Standard Street, Nairobi –Internal Plumbing and Drainage Sub Contract Works 4 PSC/08/2018 – 19 W.P. Item No. D207 NB/NB/1801 – JOB NO. 10027D Supply, Delivery, Testing and Commissioning of Gymnasium Equipment – Phase II NCA 4, 5 and 6 170,000 NCA Category Bid Bond (Kshs) NCA 5 and 6 210,000 Eligibility Closing Date Open National Tender Open National Tender NCA 7 and 8 5,000 Open National Tender 10/12/2018 10/12/2018 10/12/2018 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Letter of authorization from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) mandatory Tender documents with detailed information shall be viewed and downloaded free of charge from the following websites: www.publicservice.go.ke, www.supplier.treasury.go.ke websites, www.ecitizen.go.ke, and www.ppoa.go.ke . Those who download the document from the website must submit their contact details to secretary@publicservice.go.ke for use in case of further communication/addendum to the tender. Alternatively, a complete set of Tenders Documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, Room NO. 015, Ground Floor, Commission House on Harambee Avenue, Nairobi upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1000/- per tender document. Payment in cash or banker’s cheque payable to the Secretary/CEO, Public Service Commission will be made at the Cash Office on Ground Floor during normal working hours. Tenders must be accompanied by a Bid Bond/Tender Security of the indicated (specified) amount for each tender in the form of bank guarantee from a reputable bank or guarantee from an insurance company approved by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) payable to the Public Service Commission. Interested bidders should note that only those meeting the criteria indicated below as a minimum supported by relevant documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Proof of works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last five years; Adequate equipment and key personnel for the works; Sound and financial standing and adequate access to bank credit line; Litigation history of the company (both court and arbitration cases); Confidential Business Questionnaire; Valid Tax Compliance Certificate; and An undertaking in the form of a letter signed by the bidder stating that the firm will comply with the statutory requirements on Gender, Youth and persons with disabilities. Further, tenders from the following tenderers shall be treated as non- responsive and therefore subject to automatic disqualification: (a) A tender from a tenderer whose on-going project (s) is/are behind schedule and without approved extension of time; (b) (c) LAKE BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TENDER NOTICE TENDER NO. LBDA/MEAC&RD/ M003/2018-2019 TENDER DESCRIPTION CONSTRUCTION OF LAKE BASIN MALL ACCESS ROAD ELIGIBILITY OPEN TO ALL ELIGIBLE BIDDERS CLOSING DATE 03/12/ 2018 AT 12.00 NOON Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information in respect to the tender documents for the above tender at the office of Manager Procurement LAKE BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HEADQUARTERS, OFF KISUMU KAKAMEGA ROAD during the week days on normal working hours (between 8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.) The tender document can be viewed and downloaded from our website www.lbda.co.ke at no cost. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes marked with the document, addressed to: - LAKE BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY P.O. BOX 1516 – 40100 KISUMU And deposited in the tender box located at LBDA’s Boardroom in Kisumu on or before 3rd December 2018 at 12 noon. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who may choose to attend. Youth, Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged to participate Late tenders will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. tender number and submitted in the manner prescribed in the tender THE MANAGING DIRECTOR A tender from a tenderer whose on-going projects are exceeding four (4) in number, regardless of the total value of the outstanding works; and A tender from a tenderer who has been served with a default notice on on-going project(s) or a tenderer who has been terminated in a Government contract in the past. Completed Tender Documents in separate plain sealed envelope(s) clearly marked Public Service Commission 1. 2. 3. Tender No: PSC/06/2018 - 19: Tender for Proposed Refurbishment Works at the Old Office Block of the Public Service Commission Building – Sanitary Fittings, Internal Plumbing, Drainage and Fire Fighting Services; Tender NO. PSC/07/2018 - 19: Tender for Proposed Refurbishment Works of Public Service Commission Leased Offices at Bruce House (7th Floor - North Wing), Standard Street, Nairobi - Main Works; Tender NO. PSC/07/2018 – 19: Tender for Proposed Refurbishment Works of Public Service Commission leased Offices at Bruce House (7th Floor – North Wing), Standard Street, Nairobi – Internal Plumbing and Drainage Sub Contract Works; and/or 4. Tender NO. PSC/08/2018 – 19: Tender for Proposed Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Gymnasium Equipment – Phase II As per instructions in the tender documents and bearing only the tender number should be deposited in the Tender Box at the Ground Floor Lift Lobby entrance area of the Commission House or addressed to: The Secretary/CEO, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30095 - 00100 NAIROBI. So as to be received on or before 10th December, 2018 at 10:00am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of Tenderers/representatives who may choose to attend at Public Service Commission House. Prices quoted should be inclusive of all applicable taxes and levies, must be in Kenyan Shillings and shall remain valid for one hundred and twenty (120) days from the date of tender. The Bid Bond Security, which must be from an established bank or approved insurance company shall be valid for one hundred and fifty (150) days from tender opening date. The Public Service Commission reserves the right to reject or accept in whole or in part any tender without any obligation to give reason(s) for the decision. ACTING HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR: SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION 40,000 Open National Tender 10/12/2018 November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 15 Limited options hampering male contraception usage Most family planning methods in the market are designed for women, says National Council for Population and Development boss BY PAULINE IKANDA KNA-KITALE T he National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) has urged actors in the health sector to introduce options that encourage men to participate in family planning. Regional Coordinator Moses Ouma said contraception use was unpopular among from men due to the lack of family planning options. Currently most of family planning methods in the market are designed for women. Ouma noted that a 2013 NCPD survey of male involvement in family planning showed that men shied from openly supporting family planning measures due to limited options for them. Ouma was speaking in Kitale town during the launch of family planning programme dubbed costed Implementation Plan-Family planning and a document guiding the implementation. He said the use of modern contraceptives in Trans Nzoia was still at 56% due to opposition from men and political pronouncement where politicians seek more votes by encouraging residents to give birth to more children. Poor family planning is to an increasing leading population that may not be supported by the available resources. According to Ouma, Trans Nzoia has over 1.1 million people with a poverty index of 47.4%. He said that out of this number, 47% are below 15 years and therefore dependent population that can’t contribute anything towards the economy of the nation. He said the ever increasing and unplanned population was stretching available resources. “We want a situation where the population transitions 56% Rate of use of modern contraceptives in Trans Nzoia, due to opposition from men and political pronouncements from being big at the lower base to being big at the middle,” he said. The Regional coordinator disclosed that by 2020 counties will be procuring their own commodities to help in family planning asking counties to show commitment in support of the initiative. He pointed out that the programme will also assist in addressing teenage pregnancy in Trans Nzoia where youth who cannot abstain are urged to use contraceptives. According to the Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS) of 2014 Trans Nzoia is ranked at position eight countrywide with teenage pregnancy standing at 23%. Ouma said social media and parental negligence are some of the main driving factors towards increasing teenage pregnancies that must be addressed to ensure that a sustainable population is raised. He urged the county government of Trans Nzoia, having adopted the Costed Implementation Plan on Family planning, to develop youth-friendly services where teenagers can get access to services on the use of contraceptives. He said lack of youthfriendly services was discouraging the majority of youth who are sexually active in seeking such services a problem that is increasing teenage pregnancies. Ouma disclosed that only 7% of facilities nationally provide youthfriendly services for youth on family planning with the majority of private facilities providing those services. He urged partners such as Ipas, DSW, Marie stopes among others to assist in addressing teenage pregnancy. The governor’s wife Lydia Khaemba asked the government to take stern measures that will bring down figures on teenage pregnancy. We want a situation where the population transitions from being big at the lower base to being big at the middle - Moses Ouma EAST AFRICAN PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY LTD. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is a State agency established under the Energy Act 2006. The Commission is the sector regulator responsible for economic and technical regulation of Electric Power, Renewable Energy and Downstream Petroleum sub-sectors. ERC hereby invites Expression of interest(EOI) from property owners or authorized Estate agents for the lease of office space in Eldoret and Kisumu with the following minimum specifications; The desired space should: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Have an approximate floor area of 1,000-1,300 Square feet; Be located in the CBD or commercial center of the respective town preferably with proximity to other government offices/agencies; Be in a quiet and secure environment with 24 hr security and surveillance system; Be connected to main water and sewer systems with adequate reservoir; Be connected to a main electricity supply and must have power backup generator; Have adequate, fully fitted gender sensitive washrooms; Have adequate natural lighting and ventilation; Be well served with adequate public roads for ease of access; Have adequate and reliable lifts /elevators if the space is on a floor higher than the ground floor; Be friendly to People living with Disability (PWD-friendly); Have adequate firefighting equipment; and Have provision of parking spaces for vehicles. An adequately detailed and signed ‘EOI’ document should be sent by registered mail or deposited at the ERC tender Box Located at 1st floor, Eagle Africa Centre, Upper hill, Nairobi; so as to reach the undersigned on or before 30th November 2018 at 11.30am The Director General Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road, Upperhill, Energy regulatory commission P.O. BOX 42681-00100 Nairobi 6. 7. EAPCC/OT/178/2018 EAPCC/OT/179/2018 3. 4. 5. EAPCC/OT/175/2018 EAPCC/OT/176/2018 EAPCC/OT/177/2018 TENDER NO. 1. 2. INVITATION TO TENDER The following invitation to tender is available in our Website and IFMIS Portal. S/N DESCRIPTION EAPCC/DISP/173/2018 EAPCC/PQ/174/2 018 Disposal of Motor Vehicles Prequalification ofSuppliers for Supply and Delivery of Clinker Outsourcing of Bissil Quarry Mining Operations ( Second Supplier) Provision of Insurance Brokerage Services - 2019/2020 Outsourcing of Kunkur quarry Mining operations(Re-tender) Hire of Transport services from Bissil quarry to the factory in Athi river(Second transporter) Hire of Transport services from Kabini quarry to the factory in Athi river(Second transporter) CLOSING DATE 23rd November 2018 30th November 2018 30th November 2018 14th December 2018 30th November 2018 30th November 2018 30th November 2018 Detailed information and various Addenda on the above tenders are available on the company website, www.eastafricanportland.com or IFMIS portal (https://supplier.treasury.go.ke) The Managing Director East African Portland Cement Company Ltd P.O. Box 20-00204, Off Namanga Road Athi River, Kenya, Tel +254 709 855 000 Email: customercare@eapcc.co.ke Website: www.eastafricanportland.com

16 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR: 2018–2019/ 2019-2020. The ICT Authority invites applications from interested eligible candidates for the registration of the under listed goods and services for the Financial Year 2018–2019/ 2019-2020. No. Tender Number ICTA/REG/001/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/002/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/003/2018-2020 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ICTA/REG/004/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/005/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/006/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/007/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/008/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/009/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/010/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/011/2018-2020 Supply, delivery and installation of Software and hardware Supply of themed gifts including African (e.g. giveaways) CATEGORY B: REGUALIFICATION FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. ICTA/REG/12/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/013/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/014/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/015/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/016/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/017/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/018/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/019/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/020/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/021/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/022/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/023/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/024/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/025/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/026/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/027/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/028/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/029/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/030/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/031/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/032/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/032/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/034/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/035/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/036/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/037/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/038/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/039/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/040/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/041/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/042/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/043/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/044/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/045/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/046/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/047/2018-2020 ICTA/REG/048/2018-2020 Service and Maintenance of Computers, Printers and UPS, Photocopiers, Telephones and Fax machines Provision of Stage assembling/ lighting and sound services Provision of Air Travel Agency services (IATA Registered) Service and Maintenance of PABX, and Telecommunications Equipment Provision of Hotels, Conference and Accommodation Services carpets Provision of Transportation Services (Vans, Mini-Buses and Buses) Provision of Courier and freight services Provision of Legal Services Provision of Event organization, exhibitions and experiential/Road show services Provision of Research consultancy services (e.g. Market, customer satisfaction, perception survey, media monitoring, national & international brand audit employee satisfaction & work environment survey etc.) Provision of internet, website consultancy and social media services Provision of management consultancy services (e.g. recruitment, selection and Training services) Provision of Pension management and Investment and other related services Service and maintenance of Motor Vehicles Provision of Advertising Agency services (Concept Design, artwork execution and Media strategy & Buying etc.) Supply of research consultancy services (e.g. Market, Customer Satisfaction, perception survey, media monitoring, national & international brand audit, employee satisfaction and work .environment survey etc. Provision of web hosting services, design, and maintenance services e.g. content generation etc. Provision of entertainment services (Dj’s Bands, Musicians, Models, Hostesses, MC’s, Dancers etc.) Provision of digital advertising services (phone, internet, social networks etc.) Provision of Translation Services and Rappoutering Services Provision of Public Relation Services Provision of outdoor media Services Provision of Transcription Services Provision of Cleaning and Fumigation services. Provision of Bottled water (Mineral water)&Leasing of dispensers Supply of fuel and lubricants(Electronic fuel card services) Provision of Beverages, Sugar and Fresh milk - ment & training services Provision of Asset marking/tracking of asset system Supply, Installation, Commissioning & servicing of CCTV & Access control Provision of Security Services Provision of Editing and Proof reading Services Provision of maintenance and service of Electrical and Electronic Appliances Provision of Catering services Special Groups Special Groups Open Open Special Groups Open Special Groups include the Youth, Women and Persons with Disability who have been duly registered with the National Treasury (Directorate of Procurement) and they MUST show proof of registration by providing a valid certificate of registration. Registration document, containing detailed terms and conditions of application, may be down loaded from our website www.ict.go.ke free of charge. Completed Registration document in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS FOR SUPPLIERS FOR SUPPLY/PROVISION OF GOODS AND SERVICES FOR FINACIAL YEAR 2018–2019/ 2019-2020. Item Description ………………………………………………………………………………….. Registration CATEGORY No. ……………………………………………………………………………… and addressed to: THE Ag. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE ICT Authority, 12 Floor Telposta Towers- Kenyatta Avenue P.O. BOX 27150 – 00100, NAIROBI, KENYA procurement@ict.go.ke Should be deposited in the tender box located at the Reception, 12th Floor, Telposta Towers Building so as to be received on or before 28th November 2018 at 10.00am. Applications will be opened immediately thereafter, in the presence of Suppliers and Service providers or their representatives who may wish to attend at 10.00am in the Boardroom on the 12th floor. ICTA reserves the right to accept or reject the applications and is not obliged to give reasons for its decision thereof. Any canvassing or late submission will lead to automatic disqualification. 2 Supply and delivery of computer UOK/T/ 004/18/ 19 S/ N 1 Tender Name Provision of Insurance brokerage services UNIVERSITY OF KABIANGA P.O.Box 2030-20200 Tel.0202172665/0518002521,Fax. 051-8003970, Email:vc@kabiang.ac.ke ADDENDUM Tender Number UOK/T/ 003/18/ 19 Wrong Tender Document Closing & Opening Date The Tender advertised in the Standard Newspaper on 13th November 2018, which was uploaded in the University website and Procurement Portal was a wrong Tender document. The right Tender shall be uploaded on 20th November 2018 The tender document advertised had wrong specifications.The correct specification will be in the tender document to be uploaded in the university website and procuremnt portal on 20th november 2018 Revised from 27th November 2018 to 4th December 2018 Open Open Open Special Groups Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Special Groups Special Groups Special Groups Open Open Open Open Special Groups Open Special Groups Special Groups Special Groups Special Groups Special Groups Open MOI UNIVERSITY An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution NOTICE ON THE VACANT POSITION OF MOI UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR The position of Chancellor of Moi University was declared vacant vide an advert in two national daily newspapers with wide circulation and readership on Tuesday, 18th September, 2018. In accordance with Statute III (b) of the Moi University Statutes, 2013, a joint Committee of Senate and the Alumni Association has shortlisted the following candidates: Dr. Peter Munga Dr. Julius Kipng’etich Prof. Ratemo Michieka Prof. Miriam Were Dr. Edward Rege Further, in accordance with Statute III (v), the University now in - vites the public to give any information on why any of the above candidates should not be considered for the position of Chancellor. The information should be sent in writing to the undersigned by the 23rd November, 2018. Meanwhile, all registered and paid-up members of the Moi University Alumni Association are invited for a Special Annual General Meeting to be held in CER-MESA Auditorium in the Administration Building at the Main Campus on Friday, 30th for the final ranking of the candidates. November, starting from 10.00am The Vice-Chancellor Moi University P.O. Box 3900-30100 ELDORET Item Description of goods and services CATEGORY A: REGUALIFICATION FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GOODS 1. 2. 3. Supply and Delivery of computer consumables and its related Accessories Supply and Delivery of computers, printers, UPS, fax machines, photoDesign and supply of branded Promotional materials: T-shirts, Caps, Banners, carrier bags etc. Supply of Newspapers and Periodicals Supply and Delivery of equipment such air conditioners and related equipment - tary, radio production, Voice Over Provision of Editing/ Proof reading services Open Open Special Groups Special Groups Open Open Open Open Eligibility Special Groups Special Groups Special Groups Special Groups Special Groups Open Special Groups Open Detailed tender document may obtained from procurement office during normal working hours upon payment of non-refundable fees of ksh. 1000/- (Kenya shillings one thousands shillings only).only payable at KCB Mbale branch deposit A/C No 1203735065 OR downloads the tender FREE of charge from the Kaimosi Friends University college website www.kafuco.ac.ke/index.php/tenders or ifmis supplier’s portal. Shall be send to; The principal Kaimosi Friends University College P.O.Box 385-50309 Kaimosi. So as to be received on or before Monday 3rd December, 2018 at 1200 hours. Opening of bid document will be done imediately thereafter in the presence of candidates and representatives who will choose to attend. PRINCIPAL KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. Kaimosi Friends University College invites sealed bids from interested and eligible firms for the following tender: Tender Tender Description Bid security KAFUCO/06/2019-2020 Provision of Security Services 2% Target Group Open KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (KAFUCO) (A Constituent College of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology) INVITATION TO TENDER Revised from 27th November 2018 to 4th December 2018 Notes: 1. The closing and opening date shall be on 4th December 2018. ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED INSTITUTION November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 17 TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CONFEREMENT OF HONORARY DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF SCIENCES (HONORIS CAUSA) INVITATION TO NATIONAL TENDER The Teachers Service Commission invites tenders from interested and eligible firms to tender for the following: S/NO TENDER NO; TENDER DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 3. 4. TSC/T/015/2018-2019 Proposed Erection of Boundary wall, Gate House and Generator room at TSC County office – Bomet TSC/T/016/2018-2019 Proposed TSC House Renovation of the Roof and Re-partitioning works at 7th Floor TSC/T/018/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Fresh Milk, 500ml TSC/T/020/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Newspapers 2% of the tender sum N/A N/A Open Reserved for Youth Only Reserved for Youth Only THE RT. HON RAILA AMOLO ODINGA, EGH, MP, MSc. Hon LLD Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology Charter gives power to the University to confer an honorary degree upon a person who ascribes to the values of the University and has rendered distinguished service in the advancement of any branch of learning or service to humanity. The Right Honorable Raila Amolo Odinga has met this requirement and especially for his immense contribution towards public service, leadership and the expansion of the democratic space in Kenya and in the region. The University Senate, has, therefore determined that the Right Honorable Raila Amolo Odinga is worthy of the conferment of Honorary Degree of Doctor of Sciences (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his immense contributions in promoting industry and infrastructure, settlement, sciences and environmental conservation. The degree will be conferred on the 14th Sixth Graduation Ceremony. December 2018, during the Prof. Stephen. G. Agong’ PhD, FAAS Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Horticulture Detailed Tender documents may be obtained from Supply Chain Management Services Division, the TSC House 2nd floor Podium Wing, Kilimanjaro Road, during normal working hours upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000.00 (One Thousand Shillings) per set payable in cash or Bankers cheque at the Cash Office. Interested bidders may also download free of charge the same tender documents from TSC website: www.tsc.go.ke and forward their particulars for records to ddprocurement@tsc.go.ke. The particulars should include: Name of the firm, the address and Tender Name and Number. Complete bid documents in plain sealed envelope marked with tender name and reference number should be addressed to: The Secretary Teachers Service Commission TSC House, Upper Hill, Kilimanjaro Road Private Bag, 00100 NAIROBI and be deposited in the Tender Box located on 3rd Floor, Podium Wing on or before 4th December, 2018 at 11.00am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter at the same venue in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. COMMISSION SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE BID SECURITY (KSHS) 2% of the tender sum Open CATEGORY JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TENDER ADVERT NOTICE Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology invites Sealed Tenders from eligible bidders indicated below. NO CATEGORY TENDER DISCRIPTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. JKUAT/64/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of service parts for various models of vehicles in the University. JKUAT/65/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of tires for various models of vehicles in the University. JKUAT/66/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of two servers for ERP Implementation. JKUAT/68/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of 22 Desktop Computers and 15 Thermal Printers for ERP Implementation. JKUAT/69/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Core switch and Server farm switch for ERP Implementation. JKUAT/70/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Biomini Authentication scanners and Fingerprint Access Terminal for ERP Implementation. JKUAT/71/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Drawing Boards for Department of Architecture. ELIGIBILITY Open Open Open Open Open Open Reserved – Special Group Interested and eligible candidates may inspect and obtain Tender Document from the University’s Department of Procurement at JKUAT –Main Campus or download documents from our website: www.jkuat.ac.ke free of charge or IFMIS supplier portal: supplier.treasury.go.ke. Those who choose to have hard copies will pay ksh.1,000 per document in cash or bankers cheque. NB: Tender No. JKUAT/71/2018-2019 - Women, Youth and PWDs must be registered with the National Treasury/ County Government and other relevant bodies (attach a copy of CR 12 form, AGPO certificate and IDs). Sealed Tenders must be accompanied by duly completed forms as specified in the Bid Documents and addressed to: Vice Chancellor, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 62000 - 00200, Nairobi. and placed in the Tender Box at the Department of Procurement JKUAT Main Campus. The documents should be in plain sealed envelopes indicating the Tender Number, without identifying the sender so as to reach the University not later than Tuesday 4th December 2018 at 11:30 a.m Bids will be opened immediately thereafter at the Procurement Department in the presence of bidders/their representatives who wish to attend. JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ADDENDUM TO TENDER REF/NO.JKUAT/67/2018 – 2019SUPPLY DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING NEXT GENERATION FIREWALL (NGFW) TO THE MAIN CAMPUS AND SATELLITE CAMPUSES Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology wishes to include and make changes for the Tender notice that appeared in MyGov insert in the People Daily newspaper on Tuesday 6th November, 2018. Tender Number Tender Name JKUAT/67/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning Next Generation Firewall(NGFW) to main campus and Satellite Campuses THE AREAS THAT HAVE BEEN INCLUDED AND/ OR CHANGED ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. General preliminaries were not included in the Original Tender Document and have now been included from pages 45 2. The Mandatory requirements have also been changed to include among others Tender Security of Ksh. 500,000.00. This is on page 45. 3. The evaluation criteria has also changed. It will be undertaken in 4 stages as indicated on page 45 4. Performance security of has also been included as indicated on page 33 TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING 1. The amended sections of the tender document may be obtained by the bidders who had previously collected the tender document from Procurement Office, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Main Campus, Juja. The bid document can also be downloaded from JKUAT website www.jkuat.ac.ke 2. The Closing/Opening date for Tender No..JKUAT 67/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning Next Generation Firewall(NGFW) to main campus and Satellite Campuses has been extended up to Monday 26th November, 2018 at 11:30 a.m Eligibility Open

18 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation World fisheries day November 21 2018 REPUBLIC OF KENYA Theme: Sustainable fisheries for food and nutrition security Celebrations at Lake Naivasha, Nakuru County Message from Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri, EGH, MGH Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation able blue economy in November this year from 26-28, in Nairobi. The theme of the conference is “sustainable realization of the untapped potential in our shores and oceans, seas, lakes and rivers”. The conference will also put us in a better place in our bid to host the 2020 UN Ocean conference which Kenya and Portugal will be hosting in Lisbon, Portugal. I, therefore, take this opportunity to invite you to participate in the sustainable blue economy conference to be held in Nairobi. Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri, EGH, MGH Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation I warmly welcome all of you to celebrate this year’s World Fisheries Day in Nakuru County, and particularly, Lake Naivasha. The World Fisheries Day is celebrated on 21st November every year around the world. This day highlights the importance of the sector, fisheries challenges and efforts towards addressing them. According to a United Nations report, fisheries support the livelihood and food security of close to 200 million people, particularly in the developing world. In addition, one in every five people on this planet depends on fish as the primary source of protein. In Kenya, the fisheries sub-sector plays an important role in the socio-economic development and supports over 2 million people directly and indirectly. Kenya’s annual fish production is approximately 150,000 MT valued at about Sh. 21 billion at the farm gate price and another Sh. 2.1billion in foreign exchange earnings (Economic Survey, 2017). This is derived from freshwater (81%), aquaculture (12%), and marine waters (7%).Lake Naivasha fishery alone contributes about 500MT of fish ,annually, supports about 10 000 people directly and indirectly. This year’s celebrations come at a time when Kenya is preparing to host the first global conference on sustainThe fisheries sub- sector is currently facing many challenges that include: negative impacts of climate change, lack of harmonized transnational boundary fisheries regimes in the East African Community (EAC) Partner States, declining fish stocks in the inland water bodies and near shore marine fisheries due to environmental degradation and overfishing. Other challenges include illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities especially in our marine waters, high cost of seed and feeds for farmed fish, inadequate fish related infrastructure (electricity, landing sites, jetties & fish ports, storage facilities and road network, fish post-harvest losses and limited capacity of the local fishers to venture into the deep sea fishing. Despite the challenges, there exists huge opportunities in the sub-sector. These include: the yet to be fully exploited fisheries in Lake Turkana with potential of 30,000 MT annually, the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Indian ocean with an estimated potential of 300,000 MT, Fish farming with a potential of 1.4 million hectares on aquaculture land area with an estimated potential production of 450,000 MT, cage culture and mari-culture, aquarium fishery, sport fishing and many more others. To fully realize this great potential in the sector, it is imperative that all actors in the subsector work closely together for sustainable growth and development of the industry to address the aforementioned challenges and realize the potential of the sector. The Government has put in place, appropriate policy and legal framework by enacting the Fisheries Management and Development Act 2016. This act provides for establishment of several institutions that include Kenya Fisheries Service, Kenya Marketing Authority, and Fisheries Advisory Council. These institutions are expected to revolutionize the development of the fisheries sector, especially the exploration of our EEZ fishery, aquaculture development and fish trade as well as protection of our fisheries resources and fishing grounds. The operationalization of the Act will also contribute significantly to the realization of food and nutritional security as captured in the “Big Four Agenda”, foreign exchange earnings and employment creation for the country. In the Big 4 Agenda, my Ministry is targeting 100% Food and Nutrition Security through focusing on initiatives that will guarantee food security and nutrition to all Kenyans by 2022, through expansion of food production and supply, reduction of food prices to ensure affordability and support value addition in the food processing value chain. The Food Security and Nutrition intentions are: 7% reduction in Under 5 malnutrition; creation of 1,000 SMEs & an increase in 600,000 additional jobs; 50% reduction in the number of food insecure Kenyans; 34% increase in the average daily incomes of farmers; 47% reduction in the cost of food as a % of income; and, lastly, 50% increase in agriculture GDP contribution. The fisheries sector will play a key role in food and nutrition security with inland fisheries targeted through capacity building of fishermen to increase their fish landings production to 31,600 metric tons in the next four years. Fish stocks in inland waters including community dams and irrigation canals throughout the Country will be enhanced by restocking with 12 million fingerlings and the protection of fish breeding areas and critical habitats. Aquaculture production will be increased to 84,551 metric tones by 2022; this will be implemented by developing 10,000 High Performance Brood Stocks for seed multiplication by 25 Authenticated Private Hatcheries and the promotion of Aquaponics Systems in 1,065 learning institutions to entrench fish farming in youth. The Aquaculture Business Development Project targets to increase productivity of 31,000 fish farming households in 15 Counties. In the marine fisheries my Ministry intends to increase production though re-flagging of vessels to build capacity for domestic industrial and semi industrial fisheries through joint ventures targeting local investors and the operationalization of Liwatoni Fisheries Complex to facilitate landing of at least 30% of fish caught by foreign vessels. Overall, post harvest losses will be reduced through the establishment of fish value addition and market outlets, building and rehabilitation of fish landing sites, promotion of fish consumption and marketing by conducting “eat more fish campaigns” and the development of an Integrated Electronic Fish Marketing Information System among others. A fish market and auction center will also be established in Mombasa. Recognizing the critical role the subsector plays in the realization of food security, enhanced livelihoods and socio-economic development of the fisher fork and the nation at large, I wish to pledge the Government commitment and support in working with the County Governments and stakeholders in the development of a sustainable fishery in the Country. I wish you all a happy World Fisheries Day! Photo: Fisherman in Karagita Landing beach in lake Naivasha repare their nets ready to venture for fishing Message from the Principal Secretary, State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Blue Economy Naivasha and Jipe and Tana River dams. Fish and fishery products continue to access international markets as exports. In 2015 the country exported 10,801 metric tons earning the country about Kshs. 4.1 billion (USD 45 million). The export earnings from the sector, however, reduced to 2.1 billion in 2016 due to decline in Nile Perch harvest occasioned by water hyacinth menace and illegal fishing in Lake Victoria. Prof. Micheni Japheth Ntiba, PhD, DBA, CBS State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Blue Economy I warmly welcome all of you to celebrate this year’s World Fisheries Day. On this special day the fisher folk and stakeholders reflect on fisheries challenges and the required corrective measures. The fisheries sector plays an important role in the economic and social development of our Country. The sector is gaining prominence in Kenya as a major contributor to GDP through generation of income, livelihoods and employment opportunities along the value chain. In 2016, Kenya’s total fish production stood at 150,000 metric tons of fish, with marine fisheries and aquaculture producing 23,000 tons and 14,952 tons, respectively, while 95% of the national annual catch coming from inland waters of Lakes Victoria, Turkana, Baringo, Notwithstanding the significance contribution of the sector, fish stocks continue to decline in the inland capture fishery due to overexploitation and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities. If this state of affairs is not reversed, it will lead to total collapse of the fishery. To reverse this decline, necessary management measures are being implemented and enforced by the State Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Blue Economy in collaboration with Kenya Fisheries services and other stakeholders. In addition to improved fisheries management, the government has embarked on enhancement of fish stocks through restocking programmes in Lakes, rivers and dams. Apart from enhancing fish stocks this restocking programme will enhance fish production, create employment, foreign exchange, and contribute to achievement of food and nutritional security. While Kenya, s Marine fishery potential is estimated at 300 000 metric tons, only 23,000 metric tons are exploited by artisanal fishers. This fishery is mainly exploited by foreign fishing vessels, which land their fish at offshore Island States. This is bound to change with the coming construction of fish ports in Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa and Shimoni. The government is also planning to develop its domestic fleet to take advantage of Liwatoni and the other proposed fish ports. The Liwatoni fisheries complex and jetty became operational in mid-November 2018 .These initiatives will enable the country to sustainably exploit the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)for enhanced economic benefits to the fishing communities while ensuring ecosystem health of our inshore and offshore marine waters. To meet the ever increasing demand for fish and fishery products within the country and the region the government continues to support fish farming, which has been taken up country-wide, successfully, as an economic venture. The overall target is to increase aquaculture fish production at 10% growth annually to 100,000 MTs in the medium term and 450,000 MT by 2030. The production had grown to 24,096 MT by 2014 but started declining due to climate change effects and inadequate resources. • In an effort to increase aquaculture production in the country, infrastructure for fish breeding and preservation of genetic materials have been upgraded at the National Aquaculture Research and Training Centres at Sagana and Kiganjo in Kirinyaga and Nyeri Counties, respectively. In addition, three innovative production technologies namely, Intensive Catfish Production Technology; Aquaponics Production System and Recirculation Aquaculture System (RAS) have been transferred to operators along the value chain including hatchery managers and County technical officers. Further, the sixth offspring /generation of tilapia has been produced and is being distributed to twenty hatcheries in Meru, Embu, Makueni, Kitui, Busia, Kirinyaga, Kisumu, Kisii, Muranga and Nakuru counties to promote aquaculture development. • To further enhance aquaculture fish production the government, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has launched a Kshs. 14 billion project to increase area under aquaculture from 1,873 ha to 2000 ha by constructing new ponds under Aquaculture Business Development Project (ABDP) in 15 Counties (Kakamega ,Homa bay,Migori,Nyeri,Meru,Kirinyaga,Busia,Siaya,Kisumu,Kisii,TharakaNthi,Embu,Kiambu,Machakos,Kajiado. It is meant to increase smallholder productivity by promoting quality seed utilization, capacity build on pond management, high quality feed utilization from 225 to 356 kg/fish farmer in 30,000 households under the project. The project aim, overall, is to commercialize aquaculture initially in these counties. Fish cage farming has also gained popularity with established cages in water bodies increasing from the initial figure of 922 to current total of 3,662. On average 1,800 fish are harvested in a cycle of eight months that translates to 1.6 million fish. This initiative has created employment and generated income to the local communities and eased pressure on the natural fish stocks in the water bodies. I wish you successful and enjoyable celebrations. November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 19 Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation World fisheries day November 21 2018 REPUBLIC OF KENYA Theme: Sustainable fisheries for food and nutrition security Celebrations at Lake Naivasha, Nakuru County Message from the Ag Director General Kenya Fisheries service (KeFS) The World Fisheries Day seeks to highlight challenges and necessary solutions to ensure sustainable exploitation of fish stocks. In this regard the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS), established under the Fisheries Management and Development Act, 2016 continues to involve the fisheries stakeholders in developing regulations, standards and guidelines that ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities do not lead to depletion of wild fish stocks nor compromise the environment. Kenya Fisheries Service in collaboration with other agencies in Kenya and Member Countries in the South West Indian Ocean Region are also involved in joint Monitoring, Control and Surveillance to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Kenya Fishery waters and the region as a whole. This has been strengthened by the installation of the vessel monitoring system which enables Kenya to monitor fishing activities in her EEZ. The service is also working with the local investors to venture into the EEZ fishery currently dominated by foreign fishing vessels, even as we work with the small scale fishers through their Counties to cluster them into stronger associations. The clustering is meant to facilitate the investment in improved technology that will enable them to utilize the territorial sea ring-fenced for nationals. Kenya has also seen an upsurge in commercial aquaculture in terms of earthen ponds and cages in the open water bodies. To support these private enterprises, KeFS has been working with the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) at the National Aquaculture Research and Development Center to produce fast maturing fish strains of tilapia and catfish as well high quality fish feed formulations. We are also looking for other commercially viable high value fish species for culturing to diversify and increase incomes. The Center also produces high quality brooders for the County fish seed bulking stations and trains private hatchery managers and farmers. In an effort to ensure that cage farming is carried out sustainably in our lakes and the Indian Ocean, cage culture guidelines have been finalized. The Service also assures the safety and quality of fish and fishery products for the markets both locally and abroad. We are in the process of operationalizing modern fish quality laboratories in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa, which will provide services to the processing sector in the country as well as the region. Ms. Susan Imende, HSC Ag Director General Kenya Fisheries service (KeFS) Message from the Governor, Nakuru County Nakuru County is proud to host this year’s world fisheries day at Lake Naivasha. I therefore take His Excellency Hon Lee Kinyanjui Governor, Nakuru County. this opportunity to welcome all stakeholders to this important event. The celebrations will help in highlighting the critical importance of the Kenya’s fishery resources towards sustainable economic growth through jobs and wealth creation, food and nutrition security which is a critical pillar in the President’s big four agenda. Nakuru is an agriculturally-rich county and has conducive climatic conditions including its unique geothermal energy resources. Utilisation of geothermal energy in direct use projects by GDC at Menengai shows use of geothermal heated water at 29°C in fish ponds increases the reproduction of tilapia by 30% and shortening its maturity time. Geothermal is also used for heating green houses for horticulture and milk pasteurization. The world fisheries day, is a time for various stakeholders to chat the way forward on best management practices for Sustainable fisheries for food and nutrition security and threatened fishery resources in Kenya especially our overexploited inland lakes with a greater focus on Lake Naivasha. MINISTRY OF WATER AND SANITATION ATHI WATER SERVICES BOARD KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL Hospital Rd. along, Ngong Rd. P.O. Box 20723, Nairobi. Tel: 2726300-9 Fax: 2725272 Email: knh_schoolofnursing@knh.or.ke Website: www.knh.or.ke Applications are invited for the following courses at Kenyatta National Hospital School of Nursing HIGHER DIPLOMA COURSES IN SPECIALIZED NURSING HIGHER DIPLOMA COURSES IN SPECIALIZED NURSING [NCK APPROVED] COURSE DURATION Critical Care Nursing Peri-Operative Nursing Neonatal Nursing Nephrology Nursing Accident & Emmergency Nursing One (1) year One (1) year One (1) year One (1) year One (1) year September,2019 September,2019 September,2019 April, 2019 April ,2019 COMMENCEMENT DATE TUITION FEE IN KENYA SHILLINGS (KSHS) 232,000 232,000 232,000 232,000 232,000 NB: An additional fee of Kshs.22, 000 is payable directly to the Nursing Council of Kenya for indexing, training materials and licensure examination. Foreign students are required to pay 300 USD for temporary licensing by NCK before commencement of the courses. Each student will be required to have an NHIF card or Health Insurance cover for the period. Application fee of Kshs.1, 500 is payable to KNH as per the bank details. Account Name: Kenyatta National Hospital – Revenue A/C Bank : National Bank of Kenya Account No. : 01003058005200 Branch: Hospital Branch OR KNH Cash point at Administration Block (Mpesa) Qualifications: • Diploma in KRN/M, KRCHN or Bachelors degree in Nursing (BScN). • Two (2) years post registration as a Registered Nurse. • Must have attained a “C” Minus or Div III in O level. • Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya and has a valid practicing license. • Proficiency in English is mandatory for foreign students. • Application letters accompanied by copies of academic and professional certificates should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Kenyatta National Hospital, to reach the office not later than 31st December, 2018. C. Ngatti (Mrs) FOR: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 4. 3. WATER FOR SCHOOLS PROGRAM: Reference Number: 1. 2. INVITATION FOR BIDS GROUNDWATER EXPLOITATION AND DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF STORAGE TANKS IFB NO: AWSB/GOK/WFS/2018 The Government of Kenya has allocated funds to Athi Water Services Board for the project; Water for Schools Program: - Groundwater Exploitation and Development including Construction of Storage Tanks. The Athi Water Services Board now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders registered in Category NCA4 by the National Construction Authority for the construction and completion of Groundwater exploitation, construction of elevated water tanks and associated water reticulation networks within AWSB Jurisdiction (“the Works”) involving the following: – Drilling and Equipping of 6 No. boreholes and construction of 6 No. elevated water tanks with associated civil work. The following are mandatory requirements that must be submitted together with the Bid document: • Copy of Certificate of Registration as a Driller with the Ministry of Water and Sanitation (category 3 and above), • Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation and a Valid Tax Compliance Certificate, • Curriculum Vitae (CVs) of the proposed staff and copies of testimonials and certificates, • Firm’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years, • Reference letters on previous experiences for similar works, Further information will be in the Bidding Document. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Athi Water Services Board, Chief Executive Officer, info@awsboard.go.ke and inspect the bidding documents during office hours from 0800 hours to 1700 Hours local time from Monday to Friday, except during lunch hour (1300 hours to 1400 hours), during weekends and public holidays at the address given below. 5. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of KShs. 1,000 (Kenya Shillings One Thousand). The method of payment will be cash or banker’s cheque. The documents may be collected by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below or can be downloaded from www.awsboard.go.ke and www.tenders.go.ke. 6. 7. All bids must be accompanied by an unconditional Bank Guarantee of KShs. 300,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Three Hundred Thousand Only). Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12.00pm East African Time on 11th December 2018. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below on 11th December 2018 at 12.05pm East African Time. Chief Executive Officer Athi Water Services Board 3rd Floor, Africa Re Centre, Hospital Road, Upper Hill P.O. Box 45283-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Fax: 254-20-2724295 ; Email : info@awsboard.go.ke

20 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke TENDER ADVERTISEMENT INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Kenya National Trading Corporation is a state Corporation under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives; State Department of Trade. The Corporation is tasked with several mandates of which the most key is : to participate in the promotion of wholesale ,retail business and e-trade in line with vision 2030 in the medium term plan and the parent Ministry’s strategic Plan .The Corporation acts as a procurement agent for the Government . The Corporation invites sealed tenders from eligible candidates for provision and supply of the below Goods and services: TENDER NO TENDER DESCRIPTION KNTC/GRPLIFE/PROC/21/10/18 Provision of Group Life Insurance Services KNTC/CARTR/PROC/20/10/18 KNTC/ FUR/ PROC/ 17/ 10 /18 Provision of Car Tracking Device Supply ,Delivery and Assembly of Assorted Office Furniture ELIGIBILITY Underwriters only Open Open Bidders are requested to view and download more details on the tender document from the Corporation’s website www.kntcl.com . Completed Tender documents must be submitted in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked ‘TENDER NO……….. ’ deposited in the Tender Box at KNTC Head Office, 2nd Floor, Yarrow Road Complex, Off Nanyuki Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi on or before 11th December, 2018 at 11:00am, addressed to: The Managing Director Kenya National Trading Corporation P.O. Box 30587-00100 NAIROBI Attention: Supply Chain Manager so as to be received on or before 28th November 2018, at 10.00am. The EOI will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates representatives who choose to attend at the ICT Authority, Teleposta Towers, 12th Floor, Main Boardroom. The ICT Authority invites eligible candidates to express interest to provide Consultancy Services to Undertake a Review of the ICT Authority Activities and to Develop 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information by downloading the EOI document at www.icta.go.ke-tenders and http://supplier.treasury.go.ke. Completed EOI document is to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the EOI number and name and deposited in the Tender Box at the ICT Authority, Main Door on 12th Floor Teleposta Towers- Kenyatta avenue entrance or mailed to the following address: 2 Ag. Chief Executive Officer THE ICT AUTHORITY, 12 Floor Telposta Towers- Kenyatta Avenue P.O. BOX 27150 – 00100, NAIROBI, KENYA. Email: procurement@ict.go.ke www.icta.go.ke TENDER NOTICE INVITATION TO TENDER The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 with the responsibility for Management, Development, Rehabilitation and Maintenance of National Trunk Roads. The Kenya National Highways Authority in conjunction with Kenya Pipeline Company, Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited and Total Kenya Limited now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders as detailed below; NO. 1 TENDER NO. TENDER DESCRIPTION MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT KeNHA/2120/2018 Dualling of Mombasa-Mariakani (A109) Highway Project Lot 1: Mombasa-Kwa Jomvu Section Relocation of Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited and Total Kenya Oil and LPG Pipelines between Refinery Road and Changamwe Roundabout along the Project Road A Mandatory PreTender Site visit shall be conducted by the Employer on Tuesday, 27th November, 2018 at 0900hrs starting with an assembly and briefing at the Changamwe Roundabout. TENDER CLOSING DATE Thursday 13th December, 2018 at 11.00AM The Insurance Regulatory Authority is a State Corporation established under the Insurance Act, Cap 487 of the Laws of Kenya with the mandate to regulate, supervise and promote development of the insurance industry in Kenya.The Authority wishes to invite sealed bids for the following tenders:No Tender No. 1 2 Tender Description IRA/074/2018-2019 Provision of Consultancy Services for the Assessment of Impact of Consumer Education Activities IRA/093/2018-2019 Tender for Sale of Motor Vehicle Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Reg. KAY 580V Closing Date & Time 5th December, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. 5th December, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Interested bidders may view and download the above tender documents from the IRA website (www.ira.go.ke) or Public Procurement Information Portal (www.tenders.go.ke). Interested bidders for the motor vehicle may view the same at Zep-Re Place, Longonot Road, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Disposal proceeding is based on “ as is where is basis condition” Interested and eligible bidders are required to download the tender document from the websites free of charge and immediately email their names and contact details to: procurement@ira.go.ke for purposes of any clarification, communication or addenda. Complete tender documents in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender number and description should be deposited in the tender box situated on 10th Floor, Zep-Re Place, Longonot Road, Upperhill, Nairobi on or before the closing date and time and addressed to:A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non-refundable fee of One Thousand Kenya shillings (Kshs. 1,000) in form of banker’s cheque payable to Kenya National Highways Authority. Alternatively, tender documents may be obtained free of charge by downloading from KeNHA website: www.kenha.co.ke or PPIP Procurement portal: www.tenders.go.ke. For detailed information, interested eligible Candidates are requested to visit the KeNHA website Deputy Director – Supply Chain Management For: DIRECTOR GENERAL Chief Executive Officer, Insurance Regulatory Authority, 10th Floor, Zep-Re Place, Longonot Road, Upperhill, P.O. Box 43505-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who may choose to attend at the Training Room located on 10th Floor, Zep-Re Place, Longonot Road, Upperhill , Nairobi. Late tenders will not be accepted. Ag. COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 21 MINISTRY OF TOURISM & WILDLIFE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM TENDER INVITATION NOTICE National Drought Management Authority TENDER NOTICE – RE-ADVERTISEMENT PROVISION OF PAYMENT SERVICES FOR CASH TRANSFER PROGRAMME The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Act, 2016. The Act gives the NDMA the mandate to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to Drought Management including implementation of policies and programmes relating to Drought Management. Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) is a cash transfer programme managed by the National Drought Management Authority under the Ministry of Devolution and ASALs. The programme is implemented in four Arid Counties of Turkana, Wajir, Mandera and Marsabit. In 2019/2020 the programme will expand to Isiolo, Samburu, Garissa and Tana River Counties subject to availability of funding. HSNP is one of the four flagship Cash Transfer Programmes under the National Safely Net Programme (NSNP). The Authority seeks to engage services of a “Payment Service Provider (s) (PSPs)“ for its HSNP Cash Transfer Programme. The National Management Authority now invites eligible candidates for the Provision of Payment Services for Hunger Safety Net Programme as follows: Tender Number Tender Description NDMA/ONT/001/2018-2019 Provision of Payment Services for Hunger Safety Net Cash Transfer Programme 1.1 Closing Date 5th December, 2018 at 11:30am Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information from and inspect the tender documents at the Supply Chain Management Office, at National Drought Management Authority offices, Lonrho House 8th floor P.O. Box 53547 – 00200, Nairobi, Tel. 020 – 2301354 / 0722200656 during normal working hours. 1.2 Complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs. 1,000 in Bankers Cheque or cash deposited in the National Drought Management Authority Bank Account, Kenya Commercial Bank – KICC Branch, Account Number 1136140255, and submit the deposit slip at the cash office at NDMA Headquarters located on 8th Floor, Lornho House, situated along Standard Street, Nairobi. 1.3 Prospective bidders may also download the Tender Document free of charge from the website www.ndma.go.ke or from the IFMIS Suppliers Portal: https://supplier.treasury.go.ke. Those who download the tender document and intend to submit a bid are required to submit their particulars in the format provided in the tender document to the Supply Chain Department’s Office for record and for the purpose of receiving any further clarifications and or addendums via the email supplychain@ndma.go.ke. Completed serialized / paginated tender documents in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the TENDER NUMBER and TENDER DESCRIPTION should be addressed to: Chief Executive Officer National Drought Management Authority Lonrho House, Standard Street, 8th Floor P.O. Box 53547 – 00200, NAIROBI and deposited in the tender box situated at the NDMA Reception, Lonrho House, Standard Street 8th Floor so as to be received on or before 5th 11:30a.m. Tender Documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the Boardroom on 17th Floor, Lonrho House, Standard Street, Nairobi in the presence of Tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. JAMES ODUOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER December, 2018 at The Government of Kenya Through the Ministry Of Tourism & Wildlife, State Department of Tourism intends to undertake construction works to the PROPOSED MAMA NGINA DRIVE WATERFRONT AND CULTURAL DISTRICT IN MOMBASA COUNTY and invites tenders from contractors who carry out the following works: - NO TENDER NO. DESCRIPTION 1a MOT/01/2018-2019 Proposed Regeneration of Mama Ngina Drive Waterfront and Cultural District in Mombasa County– Main Works 1b MOT/01/2018-2019 Proposed Regeneration of Mama Ngina Drive Waterfront and Cultural District in Mombasa County - Plumbing, Drainage and Fire Fighting & Protection Equipment 1c MOT/01/2018-2019 Proposed Regeneration of Mama Ngina Drive Waterfront and Cultural District in Mombasa County – Electrical Installation Works 1d MOT/01/2018-2019 Proposed Regeneration of Mama Ngina Drive Waterfront and Cultural District in Mombasa County – HVAC Installation Works CATEGORY TENDER FEE NCA 1 & 2 only KSHS. 1000/BID BOND 2% OF TENDER SUM CLOSING DATE 5/12/2018 NCA 1-5 KSHS. 1000/2% OF TENDER SUM 5/12/2018 NCA 1-6 KSHS. 1000/2% OF TENDER SUM 5/12/2018 NCA 1-6 KSHS. 1000/2% OF TENDER SUM 5/12/2018 Interested Contractors who are registered in relevant trades and categories, (proof of registration required) may obtain Tender Documents from The Supply Chain Office,6th Floor Room 631, Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, (State Department of Tourism), Utalii House in person, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1000/- in cash office on 15th floor, NSSF Building Block A. before 4.00pm on normal working days or in banker’s cheque payable to The Principal Secretary, State Department of Tourism, Nairobi. Or downloaded from State Department of Tourism website www.tourism.go.ke and Treasury portal www.supplier.treasury.go.ke . Those who download should send their details to procurement@tourism.go.ke for registration. There will be a mandatory pre-tender site visit on 27th November 2018 on the site in Mombasa. Bidders will assemble at the parking lot of the Galaxy Chinese Restaurant (next to Florida Club) along Mama Ngina Drive, Mombasa at 10.00 am. Interested bidders should note that only those meeting the criteria indicated below as a minimum, supported by relevant documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Proof of works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last five years. The Bid Bond must be in form of Bank Guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance company. Adequate equipment and key personnel for the specified types of works. Sound financial standing and /or adequate access to bank credit line equal to at least 10% of their Tender Sum. Litigation History of the Company (both court and arbitration cases). Confidential Business Questionnaire. Tax Compliance Certificate. An undertaking in the form of a letter signed by the bidder stating that the firm will comply with the statutory requirements on Gender, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. Further, tenders from the following tenders shall be treated as non-responsive and therefore subject to automatic disqualification: (i) A tender from a tenderer whose on-going project(s) is/are behind schedule and without approved extension of time. (ii) A tender from a tenderer who has been served with a default notice on on-going projects(s) or a tenderer who has been terminated in a Government Contract in the past. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes, marked tender number on the right hand side corner and bearing no indication of the tenderer should be addressed to:THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND WILDLIFE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM P. O. Box 30027-00100 NAIROBI and placed in the Tender Box on 6th address on or before Wednesday, 5th Floor at the Utalii House Nairobi or sent by post so as to reach the above December 2018 at 10.00am. Submitted bids will be opened publicly in the 7th floor conference room, Utalii House soon after the above stated closing date and time in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Late bids will be returned unopened. Prices quoted must be net inclusive of VAT and all Government Taxes and must remain valid for one hundred twenty (120) days from the opening date of the tender. The Bid Security, which must be from a reputable bank or from a PPRA accredited insurance company, shall be valid for one hundred fifty (150) days from tender opening date. The Government reserves the right to reject any tender giving reasons for the rejection and does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Ag. HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

22 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke The 1.3 million beneficiaries are orphaned and vulnerable children, people with severe disabilities and the elderly Government to disburse Sh30b under social T BY PATRICK NYAKUNDI KNA-MAKUENI he National Government through the State Department for Social Protection will spend Sh30 billion under the social protection programme this financial year. The money will be disbursed to 1.3 million beneficiaries through Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), People With Severe Disabilities (PWSD), Older Persons (ODP) and Inua Jamii (70+plus) cash transfer programmes of the department. The revelation was made by the Assistant Director, also deputy Head of Social Assistance Unit State Department for Social Protection Mr. Nicolas Botongore when he led a delegation from Lesotho that paid a courtesy call on Makueni County Commissioner Maalim Mohammed in his Wote office last Thursday. The delegation is on a bench marking tour of the cash transfer programmes and its impact to the beneficiaries in Makueni County. I know the social system in Kenya has evolved over time. We want to know how it works and transparency and accountability of the programmes - Malefetsane Masasa MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project Name: Credit No. : Assignment Title: Reference No.: Kenya Industry & Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) IDA 6260-KE INTERNATIONAL ACCELERATION PROCESS (IA PROCESS) KE-SDII-71153-CS-QBS The Government of Kenya has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) comprise of an International Acceleration (IA) process that is focused on enabling the Kenyan entrepreneur support ecosystem to connect to international networks in a way that is tailored, deliberate, and explicitly beneficial to local startups. The IA process is intended to support local startups and the overall Kenyan ecosystem in enhancing their leadership in the region, increasing its brand and reputation to attract and produce talent. This activity aims at (a) conducting active outreach and connecting the Kenyan ecosystem to international networks of talent and support infrastructure (in particular mentors and early-stage investors); (b) attracting international and regional talent and companies to partner with startups in Kenya. The program’s progress will be regularly assessed to allow room for course correction, if needed, to achieve the desired impacts. To that end, the IA process will provide a set of activities to connect select local startups to international networks of investors and mentors. These activities will include participation in or hosting of international startup conferences, providing startups with exposure to market expansion opportunities and international investors, establishing linkages with international startups and venture capitalists, exposure to international mentors and access to global acceleration opportunities among other activities. The consultant will (a) design a series of activities to strengthen access to international resources for Kenyan startups; (b) develop a network of potential beneficiaries through new and existing channels; (c) establish criteria for participation and (d) manage the execution of selection and operations, as needed. More detailed terms of reference can be found in ANNEX 1A - available on www.industrialization.go.ke The State Department for Industrialization now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information as prescribed below demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: 1. Have undertaken at least three (3) assignments of similar nature and complexity (i.e. connecting startups to international mentors/investors, hosting conferences, leading investor tours, etc.) with a contract value of at least US$1 million each in the last 5 years. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Experience in providing acceleration services to startups and working with innovation ecosystems, international conferences, and/or expertise in African market expansion in an advisory and/or operational capacity for the last five (5) years. A strong understanding of the operating and business environment in Kenya. Experience managing long-term (2 years or more) projects including inter-organizational collaboration and operations. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts. Existing network of and experience working with Kenyan startups and entrepreneurs that have been engaged for the last five (5) years. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 (“Procurement Regulations”) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in form of a joint venture and/or sub-consultancy. In case of JV all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Based Selection (QBS) Method set out in the Bank Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 13th December, 2018, 1000 hours. The Principal Secretary State Department for Industrialization Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives Attn: The Principal Secretary State Department for Industrialization Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives Attn: Head / Supply Chain Management Services NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 16th Floor P. O. Box 30547-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-(0)20-2731531/2-4 Fax: +254-(0)20-2731511 E-mail: kiep.industry@gmail.com Project Name: Credit No. : Assignment Title: Reference No.: Currently, Makueni County has 33,000 beneficiaries registered in the four programmes and who expected to receive a total of Sh800 million during the 2018/2019 financial year. “The government is committed to meet the needs of people who are vulnerable in the society and ensure they get a livelihood to sustain them and alleviate their suffering,” said Botongore. On his part, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Social Protection Development (Lesotho) Mr. Malefetsane Masasa said that MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Kenya Industry & Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) IDA 6260-KE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF INTERMEDIARIES KE-SDII-71150-CS-QBS The Government of Kenya has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) aims at building the capacity of incubators, accelerators, innovation-hubs and technology bootcamp providers (collectively referred to as Intermediaries) in developing and deepening their operational strengths and individual business models as the ecosystem moves towards operational sustainability, expansion, and increased quality of services provided. Eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) will be expected to demonstrate capacity to facilitate realization of the above goal in their expression of interest. More detailed terms of reference can be found in ANNEX 1A - TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE CONSULTANTS available on www.industrialization.go.ke The State Department for Industrialization invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information as prescribed below demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Have undertaken at least three assignments of similar nature and complexity (i.e. organizational capacity assessment, SME strategy, performance-based contracting, or grant management for SMEs) during the last five years estimated to cost at least US$1 million or more per contract Experience working with incubators, accelerators and related hubs in an advisory and/or operational capacity for the last five years. Experience with rapid technology skills training programs such as coding bootcamps in the last five years. Strong experience undertaking consulting engagements focused on organizational capacity development and formulating improvement plans focused on business operations, ideally with SMEs and or startups in the last five years. Experience in managing projects of 2 years duration or more including disbursement, management and monitoring of funds. Experience negotiating and managing performance-based funding or experience managing complex contract negotiation processes in the last five years. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts in the last five years. Understanding of the shortcomings and opportunities within the operating and business environment of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Kenya and in the region over the last five years. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 (“Procurement Regulations”) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in form of a joint venture and/or sub-consultancy. In case of JV all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Based Selection (QBS) Method set out in the Bank Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 13th December, 2018, 1000 hours. they were in the country to learn the experiences of the social protection in Kenya. “I know the social system in Kenya has evolved over time. We want to know how it works and transparency and accountability of the programmes,” said Masasa. Speaking in the same event, Mr. Mohammed said that the government has enhanced the cash transfer programmes to benefit the less fortunate and marginalised in the community. Later, the team of eight toured financial institutions Head / Supply Chain Management Services NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 16th Floor P. O. Box 30547-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-(0)20-2731531/2-4 Fax: +254-(0)20-2731511 E-mail: kiep.industry@gmail.com November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 23 protection programme charged with the responsibility of disbursing money to the beneficiaries in the county. They visited Equity bank among others. They were impressed with the decentralisation of payments through the agents to the beneficiaries of the different programmes at the State Department for Social Protection. At the same time, they visited the beneficiaries who said that since the inception of the programmes, their living standards have been enhanced besides being empowered economically after starting income generating activities like poultry and livestock rearing. Among the villages visAmount the 33,000 beneficiaries in Makueni County registered in the four programmes are expected to receive next year 800m ited were Unoa and Kavati in Wote Location Makueni Sub County. During the tour, the team also paid a courtesy call on the governor where they were received by the County Executive Committee Member (CEC) for Youth, Gender, Sports, Culture and Social Services Dr. Godfrey Makau and the County Secretary Paul Wasanga. Dr. Makau said that his department has given grants amounting to Sh165 million to women, youth and people living with disabilities groups. The money is intended to help those in groups to initiate income generating activities in a bid to earn a living and improve Enhancing Accountability TENDER NOTICE The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) is an independent Office established under Article 229 of the Constitution of Kenya. The Office is charged with the primary oversight role of ensuring accountability within the three arms of Government (the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Executive) as well as the Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices and any entity that is funded from public funds. The Office of the Auditor-General now invites sealed tenders for the following: Background TENDER NUMBER OAG/OT/04/20182019 TENDER NAME PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF A COMPEDIUM ON THE TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY FOR THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL OAG/OT/05/20182019 OAG/OT/06/20182019 PROVISION OF CREATIVE GRAPHICS DESIGN SERVICES-TELLING THE OAG STORY THROUGH CREATIVE GRAPHICS PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY ON THE TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY FOR THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL OAG/OT/07/20182019 PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF DOCUMENTARY(PROMOTIONAL VECTOR EQUIVALENT) FOR THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL ON AUDIT PROCESS,AUDIT OPINIONS &AUDIT TYPES W.P. ITEM NO. D2111/EN/EMB/ 1701 JOB NO. 10135A W.P. ITEM NO. D2111/EN/EMB/ 1701 JOB NO. 10135A W.P. ITEM NO. D2111/EN/EMB/ 1701 JOB NO. 10135A W.P. ITEM NO. D2111/EN/EMB/ 1701 JOB NO. 10135A W.P. ITEM NO. D2111/EN/EMB/ 1701 JOB NO. 10135A W.P. ITEM NO. D2111/EN/EMB/ 1701 JOB NO. 10135A W.P. ITEM NO. D2111/EN/ EMB/1701 JOB NO. 10135A W.P. ITEM NO. D2111/EN/EMB/ 1701 JOB NO. 10135A PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF REGIONAL OFFICES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL – EMBU SUPPLY, DELIVERY,INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND AIRCONDITIONING INSTALLATIONS SUPPLY, DELIVERY,INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING, DRAINAGE, FIRE PROTECTION AND EXTERNAL WATER RETICULATION SERVICES SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF 2 NO. PASSENGER LIFTS SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF CCTV AND ACCESS CONTROL INSTALLATION WORKS SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF STRUCTURED CABLING AND IP-PABX INSTALLATION WORKS SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORKS SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF 1 NO. 150KVA GENERATOR INSTALLATION WORKS ELIGIBILITY BID BOND (KSHS.) OPEN N/A NCA CATEGORY N/A CLOSING DATE 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018 The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) sponsors 25 Kenyan female students from needy backgrounds annually to pursue engineering courses at craft and diploma levels in an effort to reduce gender disparity in technical/engineering courses as part of its Corporate Social Investment. Through this affirmative action, this programme was started in 2006 and to date more than 250 young Kenyan female students have benefitted across the country. OPEN N/A N/A 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018 OPEN N/A N/A 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018 The Authority invites applications from Kenyan female form four leavers from Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) areas who wish to pursue engineering courses at craft and diploma levels. These marginal areas include: Mandera, Turkana, Lamu, Wajir, West Pokot, Kwale, Ijara, Tana River, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Elgeyo - Marakwet, Suba, Kajiado, Kilifi, Taita Taveta, Teso, Mt. Elgon, Kitui, Mwingi, Tharaka, Mbeere, Transmara, Makueni, Kuria and Marigat. The successful applicants will be sponsored for training in various Public Technical Training Institutions in the country starting May 2019. Training opportunities are clustered in the following disciplines: (i). OPEN N/A N/A 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018 (ii). (iii). Eligibility RESERVED (WOMEN, YOUTH AND PWD ONLY) OPEN N/A NCA 1- 3 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018 120,000.00 NCA 4 AND ABOVE 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018 Applicants should be willing to learn and possess an aptitude towards a technical career in addition to the following minimum academic requirements:Diploma - KCSE – Minimum Mean Grade of C (Plain), with at least C + (Plus) in Mathematics, C (Plain) in Physics and English Craft- KCSE – Minimum Mean Grade of D+ (Plus), with at least C- (Minus) in Mathematics, D+ (Plus) in Physics and English. OPEN 150,000.00 NCA 4 AND ABOVE 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018 How to Apply ONLY females who meet the above requirements and are from the AREAS stated above may apply for sponsorship by: (i) OPEN 150,000.00 NCA 6 AND ABOVE OPEN 150,000.00 NCA 6 AND ABOVE OPEN 250,000.00 NCA 5 AND ABOVE OPEN 300,000.00 NCA 5 AND ABOVE OPEN 100,000.00 NCA 7 AND ABOVE 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018 (ii) [iii] [iv] Applicants must attach copies of their Certificates, Testimonials and National Identity Card. Applicants should select ANY TWO courses from the different clusters listed below. Applicants should use the guidelines below [also available on our website: [www.nita.go.ke] and submit the same to the Director General, National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), P.O. Box 74494-00200, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before Friday, 21st December 2018. Late applications will not be considered. Name (As it appears in the National Identity Card) Yes Parents Addresses KCSE results 1.1 A complete set of the tender document may be downloaded by interested candidates for free from the Office of The Auditor-General’s website: www.oagkenya.go.ke or the government tenders portal website www.tenders.go.ke 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Interested bidders participating in these tenders are required to register their details with Office of the Auditor-General Via the email address procurement@oagkenya.go.ke for the purpose of further communications and issuing addendums if any. Bid Bonds will not be applicable to reserved categories. Bidders in this categories will be expected to submit dully signed Tender Securing Declaration Form. Prices quoted should be inclusive of all taxes, must be in Kenya shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of tender. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the specific tender name and reference number and deposited in the Tender Box located at Office of The Auditor-General Headquarters, Anniversary Towers, 8th floor or be addressed to The Auditor - General, P.O. Box 30084-00100, Nairobi so as to be received on or before 11:00AM 6TH December, 2018. Late bids will be rejected. 1.6 Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates’ or their representatives who choose to attend, at the 4th Floor Boardroom, Office of the Auditor- General, Anniversary Towers, along University Way. Office of the Auditor-General, Anniversary Towers P. O. Box 30084-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-20-2227383, +254-20-3342330. Website: www.oagkenya.go.ke Email: info@oagkenya.go.ke Office of the Auditor-General Kenya @OAG_Kenya Clusters Preferred Course Specify your preference/choice by ticking one course in at most two clusters) Father Alive: No Postal Addresses, Code and Town Mean Grade (Aggregate) Mechanical - Plant Engineering - Production Engineering - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Agricultural Engineering - Construction Plant Mechanics - Agricultural Engineering Date of Birth Mother Alive: Yes Mobile No.(self) Score in English Electrical/ Electronics - Power - Electronics Telecommunications - Instrumentation and Control Previous Training (if any). Any other relevant information that can support your sponsorship If an orphan, or living in special conditions, please attach written evidence from your area Chief. I certify that the information given in respect of the application is truthful and can be verified. Sign…………………………………Date……………………………….. Enhancing skills since 1925 Website: www.nita.co.ke Automotive -Motor Vehicle Mechanics -Plant Mechanics - Construction - Motor Vehicle Electrician No Mobile No. (Parent/ Guardian) Score in Mathematics Surveying - Surveying - Geo information District Number of Siblings Mobile No. (relative/ friend) Score in Physics Building/Civil -Civil Engineering - Highway Engineering Mechanical Engineering Agricultural Engineering Electrical /Electronics. (iv). (v). (vi). Automotive Surveying Building/Civil Engineering SPONSORSHIP - NEEDY FEMALES FOR ENGINEERING COURSES AT CRAFT AND DIPLOMA LEVELS Submitting a hand written justification of not more than three hundred (300) words indicating why they deserve the training and the sponsorship.

24 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY Opening up Rural K enya INVITATION TO TENDER TENDER FOR SUPPLY & INSTALLATION OF GPS TRACKING SYSTEM ON KeRRA VEHICLES TENDER No. KeRRA/011/37/2/2018 - 2019 The Kenya Rural Roads Authority hereby invites bids from eligible firms for the Supply and Installation of GPS Tracking Systems on KeRRA Motor Vehicles. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect/ download the Tender documents free of charge from the Authorities website: www.kerra.go.ke and/or www.tenders.go.ke. Completed tender documents duly serialized and enclosed in separate plain sealed envelope and clearly marked with specific tender number and tender name, should be deposited in the Tender Box located on 6th Floor Blue Shield Towers, Hospital Road Upper Hill or be addressed and sent to the address below: Director General, Kenya Rural Roads Authority, 6th Floor Blue Shield Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill, P. O. Box 48151-00100, NAIROBI. So as to be received on or before 6th December, 2018 at 11.00am local time. Late bids will be rejected. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. PROCUREMENT MANAGER FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY KeRRA is ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED Opening Up Rural Kenya Kenya Power invites tenders from interested bidders for Provision of the following:NO TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION 1. KP1/9A.1A/OT/ 006/18-19 2. KP1/9A.1A/OT/ 007/18-19 Hiring of 2000KW Generator Capacity for Lodwar Power Station Hiring of 2000KW Generator Capacity for Mandera Power Station TENDER COMMENCEMENT DATE Wednesday 21.11.2018 Wednesday 21.11.2018 TENDER CLOSING DATE Tuesday 11.12.2018 at 10.00a.m. Tuesday 11.12.2018 at 10.00 a.m. TENDER NOTICE INVITATION TO TENDER This is to bring to the attention of the general public that an invitation for the following tender has been uploaded on the PUBLIC PROCUREMENT INFORMATION PORTAL and KENYA URBAN ROADS AUTHORITY’S WEBSITE. TENDER NUMBERS TENDER DESCRIPTION KURA/RMLF/NRB/ 172/ 2018-2019 IMPROVEMENT OF NGONG VIEW COURT, GROOVE, LANE AND END ROADS Bidders are requested to visit KURA’s Website at www.kura.go.ke/tenders or www.tenders.go.ke. for more information. Tender documents detailing the requirements of the above tenders may be obtained from the Kenya Power website (www.kplc.co.ke) from the dates shown above. GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN Deputy Director –SCM For: Director General www.kplc.co.ke The authority is ISO 9001:2015 certified ATHI WATER SERVICES BOARD NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (NACOSTI) JOB OPPORTUNITIES The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) is a body Corporate established by the Science, Technology and Innovation Act, 2013. The mandate of NACOSTI is to regulate, assure quality and advise the Government on matters of science, technology and innovation. To achieve this mandate, the Commission seeks to fill the following vacant positions: No. POSITION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Chief Analyst, Infrastructure, Information and Communications Sciences Chief Analyst, Humanities and Social Sciences Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management Deputy Director Internal Audit Senior Corporate Communication Officer Senior Administration Officer Human Resource Officer Supply Chain Management Officer Analyst, Infrastructure, Information and Communication Sciences Analyst, Humanities and Social Sciences Analyst, Physical, Industrial and Energy Sciences Records Management Officer REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES-INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT) KENYA ASSIGNMENT TITLE CONTRACT NUMBER GRADE No. Of Vacant Positions 3 3 3 3 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Applications in sealed envelope clearly indicating the advert reference number and accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional testimonials should be delivered to: The Director General/CEO National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation NACOSTI Headquarters Building, Kabete Off Waiyaki Way P.O. Box 30623 – 00100 Nairobi, KENYA Applications should be received not later than 5.00pm on 4th December 2018. Please visit www.nacosti.go.ke for details of the requirements for appointment to these positions. NACOSTI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. • : : Athi Water Services Board (AWSB) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water and Sanitation. It is mandated to plan and develop/expand infrastructure for bulk water supply and waste water in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, and Gatanga Sub-County in Murang’a County. The Board intends to contract an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Supervisor for the Northern Collector Tunnel Project system. The consulting services involve: • • • • • • Reviewing EHS Policies and Procedures, safe operating procedures, emergency procedures and related documents; Monitoring site conditions, practices, and procedures for compliance with environmental, safety and health; Assisting in the development of Activity Hazard Analysis; Conducting site inspections of project, work areas and equipment; Assisting in the investigation of accidents and determining root causes and recommend corrective /preventive measures; Training new employees and existing personnel on safety programs, policies and procedures; The duration of services is expected to be 24 months on a full time basis. The Athi Water Services Board now invites Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The shortlisting criteria for the individual consultants are: • • • • Degree in: Occupational Health and Safety OR Environmental Sciences OR Engineering, OR equivalent; Technical training in Occupational Health and Safety from a recognized institution. Any additional training e.g. in Fire Safety, First Aid etc. shall be an added advantage; Registered with NEBOSH, DOSHS and/or NEMA; Must have a minimum of 5 years Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). Experience in confined spaces will be preferable; Should demonstrate working knowledge of World Bank Operation procedures and IFC Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 0800 to 1700 Hours from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1300 to 1400Hrs) and public holidays. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, by mail, or email) by 5th Athi Water Services Board Africa Re-Centre 3rd Floor, Hospital Road Nairobi P.O. Box 45283-00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: 254 020 2724292/3 Fax: 254 020 2724295 Email: info@awsboard.go.ke December, 2018 at 12.00 noon East African time and clearly marked ‘Expression of Interest for Provision of Environmental, Health and Safety Services’. CONTRACT NUMBER: AWSB/GOK/EHS/2018 Chief Executive Officer CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PROVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS) SERVICES AWSB/GOK/EHS/2018 November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 25 ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED Career Opportunities The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the National Revenue Collection Agency for the Government of Kenya. Our Vision is: “To Facilitate Kenya’s Transformation through Innovative, Professional and Customer Focused Tax Administration”. KRA is seeking result-oriented, self-driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following vacant positions in Intelligence & Strategic Operations Department: Post Chief Manager – Intelligence Management Chief Manager – Integrity Assurance Grade KRA ‘7’ KRA ‘7’ Job Ref: No CM-IM-I&SO–11-18 CM-IA-I&SO–11-18 Note: 1. All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below. 2. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 3. All applications should be submitted online on or before Friday, 30th November, 2018. 4. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. 5. KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process. Application Guidelines Registration: 1. Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process. 2. After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration. Log on: 1. After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login 2. Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account. 3. After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’. Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail): 1. On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’. 2. Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile. 3. Follow the instructions to complete your profile. 4. The process will end by clicking the tab ‘Overview and Release’. 5. Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile. Application process: 1. To view the open job postings click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page. 2. Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies. 3. Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position. 4. To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page. 5. Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application. 6. Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed. 7. To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’. In case of any challenge or issues, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), Email: cic@kra.go.ke Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee! Machakos University is an equal opportunity employer; women, persons with disabilities and those from marginalized regions are encouraged to apply. ISO 9001:2015 Certified Machakos University invites applications from candidates who are suitably qualified and experienced with excellent credentials to fill the listed vacant positions in the University. 1. Chief Internal Auditor - Grade 15- Mksu/HR/CIA/18 (1 Post) 2. Chief Procurement Officer - Grade 14- Mksu/ HR /CPO/18 (1 Post) 3. Senior Legal Officer - Grade 12 - Mksu/ HR /SLO/18 (1 Post) 4. Hotel Manager – Grade 12 - Mksu/ HR /HM/18 (1 Post) Application Procedure: Applicants should check on the University website for details at www.mksu.ac.ke and submit FOUR (4) COPIES of their application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and academic and professional certificates (including KCSE/KCE/EACE/KACE/EAACE). Applicants should attach copies of their latest payslips, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees. Applications should be sent to: Deputy Vice Chancellor (APF) Machakos University P.O. Box 136 – 90100 MACHAKOS The applications should reach the Deputy Vice Chancellor’s office on or before 4th 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. December MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION PLANNING AND FINANCE) Mobile No: 0708387603/0737434504 P O BOX 136 - 90100 MACHAKOS Email Address: info@mksu.ac.ke dvcapf@machakosuniversity.ac.ke Website: www.mksu.ac.ke ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITIONS Machakos University was awarded a Charter on 7th October 2017 and is a successor of Machakos University College. It is located one (1) Km from Machakos Town along the main Machakos – Wote road. The Vision of the University is: A preferred University of Excellence in Scholarship and Service Delivery; whereas the Mission of the University is: To Provide scholarly education through Training, Research and Innovation for Industrial and socio-economic transformation of our community. ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED COMMISSION FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION Quality: The Agenda Public Notice Verification of VAT Returns Kenya Revenue Authority wishes to remind taxpayers that VAT returns should reflect a true and correct position of a taxpayer’s business transactions for the tax period. The authority has noted inconsistencies between input tax claimed and output tax declared by some registered taxpayers. In order to address the risk, KRA intends to use the i-Tax system to identify the affected transactions for the period January 2018 to date. Purchase invoices (input tax) that do not match with the supplier’s sales invoices (output tax) will be disallowed and assessments will be issued accordingly. All taxpayers are reminded to ensure the following: a) Purchase invoices used for input claims should be valid and the amount thereon be correctly claimed as provided under section 17 of VAT Act 2013. b) Sales made to taxpayers registered for VAT are declared in the detailed format prescribed in the online VAT return. c) Only sales to taxpayers not registered for VAT should be lumped in the last row of the ‘Sales’ section of the VAT return in the iTax system. Additional information is available on the KRA website (www.kra.go.ke). For support or clarification please contact the Contact Centre on Tel. Number: 020 4999999; 0711 099999 or E-Mail address callcentre@kra.go.ke. You may also visit the nearest KRA Office, iTax Support Centre or Huduma Centre. Commissioner of Domestic Taxes Department Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), Email: cic@kra.go.ke @KRACare 008 Kenya Revenue Authority Kenya Revenue Authority Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee! INTERNSHIP/ATTACHMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Commission for University Education is established under the Universities Act, No. 42 of 2012 as a body corporate with the core statutory mandate to ensure maintenance of standards, quality and relevance in all aspects of university education, training and research. The Commission invites applications for Attachment/Internship into the various departments for a period lasting 3 – 6 months. Interested applicants should have or are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: ICT (2), Human Resources Management (1), Supply Chain (2), Planning and Economics (2), Statistics (1), Business management (1), Social Sciences (2), Communications (1), Legal studies (2), Accounts (1), Records, Library and Information Sciences (1). Basic Requirements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A first Degree from a recognized university in the relevant area and have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study. (Interns) Students applying for attachment should be in their final year of study Attachment/Internship Application cover Letter, and filled “APPLICATION FOR INTERNSHIP/ ATTACHMENT ROGRAMME FORM” available in the Commission’s website http://www.cue.or.ke/ ; Introductory Letter from the Tertiary Institution (Attachees); Curriculum Vitae (CV); Copy of National Identity Card; Certificate of Good Conduct; and Student Insurance Cover (attachees); Personal accident insurance to cover for personal risks during the internship period (interns); Medical insurance cover by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) or any other reputable medical insurance firm. Please Note: • • • The commission will not offer employment after completion of the program Incomplete applications will not be considered Only short listed candidates will be contacted N/B – Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications with scanned copies of the required documents can be sent via post office to address given below, via email to csoffice@cue.or.ke or hand delivered to CUE Headquarters, Gigiri, Red Hill Road, Nairobi. Guidelines/Information regarding Attachments/Internships into Government Institutions is available on the Ministry of Devolution and Planning website. Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter together with copies of the basic requirement documents to reach the office of the undersigned on or before 4th December 2018. THE COMMISSION SECRETARY /CEO COMMISSION FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION P.O.BOX 54999 00200 NAIROBI

26 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Millers unable to sustain themselves after the final bail out will be closed down, says CS Ailing sugar companies set to get final bailout T BY ROSELAND LUMWAMU KNA- BUNGOMA he government will give a final bail out to cash strapped State owned sugar mills to rescue suffering cane farmers, Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri has said. The CS said that this time round, the government would not just release cash and sit back and watch the same funds go down the drain but would ensure measures were put in place for prudent use to achieve the intended purpose. He said that despite numerous attempts by the Government to bail out a number of companies, Nzoia included, no major strides had been made towards reviving operations adding that instead, they have kept asking for more year in year out. Kiunjuri said that public millers that would not be able to sustain themselves after the final bail out would be closed down arguing that there was no point of operating on paper yet farmers who were the main providers of raw material continued to languish in poverty. He said ineffective boards of management would also be disbanded to pave way for selfless managers willing to serve the farmers with diligence. “The die is cast. All nonperforming State-owned sugar mills will no longer be allowed to operate,” he said announcing that the government had dispatched auditors to verify staff records in Nzoia. He added that the payroll audit would be rid of ghost workers and suppliers before any cash INVITATION TO TENDER NO. TENDER NO. KENYA WATER TOWERS AGENCY INVITATION TO TENDERS The Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA) was established under the State Corporation Act (CAP 446) with mandate to coordinate and oversee the protection, rehabilitation, conservation and sustainably manage all the critical water towers in Kenya. KWTA invites sealed tenders from eligible candidates for the following Tenders: TENDER NO. DESCRIPTION KWTA/001/ 2018-2019 KWTA/002/ 2018-2019 KWTA/003/ 2018-2021 KWTA/004/ 2018-2019 KWTA/005/ 2018-2021 Procurement of Consultancy Services for a feasibility study for the Bamboo Investment and Commercialization Project in Kaptagat, Elgeyo Marakwet County. Supply, Installation and Management of Alarm, Tracking and online management system for Kenya Water Towers Agency Motor vehicles. Procurement of Group Medical Cover for Kenya Water Towers Agency Board and Staff. Procurement of Consultancy services for an Environmental Impact Assessment for the Maasai Mau fencing project. Supply and Delivery of indigenous tree seedlings Nationwide ELIGIBIITY Open 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOSING DATE 6TH DECEMBER 2018 Open 6TH DECEMBER 2018 9 10 Open Open Open 6TH DECEMBER 2018 6TH DECEMBER 2018 6TH DECEMBER 2018 Interested eligible candidates may download the tender documents free of charge from our website www.kwta.go.ke or www.supplier.treasury.go.ke / www.tenders.go.ke Bidders downloading documents from the websites should notify the Agency through - procurement@kwta.go.kebefore closing of the tender. Further, bidders may obtain further information from the Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA) Procurement Offices at NHIF Building 3rd 8.00a.m to 5.00pm. floor during normal office working hours Monday to Friday Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the Tender number and name and be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance to the Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA), NHIF Building 15th Floor, along Ragati Road - off Ngong Road, Nairobi or be addressed to: Director General Kenya Water Towers Agency P.O. Box 42903-00100 Nairobi So as to be received on or before Thursday 6th December, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates representatives who choose to attend at the Kenya Water Towers Agency Boardroom, NHIF Building 15th Floor, along Ragati Road - off Ngong Road, Nairobi. 11 12 13 14 KGN-ADM-023-2018 KGN-HYD- 45-2018 KGN-HYD-46 -2018 KGN-KIP-18 -2018 KGN-FUEL-09-2018 KGN-GDD-096-2018 7 8 KGN-ADM- 022-2018 KGN-IA-02-2018 Tender for Tea Consumables for KenGen Tender for Upgrade of Existing ACL Audit Command language analytics license to the server based audit commands language with a direct link for SAP, application and work flowage systems. Pwd Citizen Contractors KGN-LEG-01-2018 KGN-KIP- 17-2018 KGN-SBS -08-2018 DESCRIPTION ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE RFP Consultancy Services for Insurance Risk Assessment and Advisory Services Tender for Supply of Compressor Spares for Kipevu Thermal Plant Tender for Branded Giveaways for G2G Technical Seminar KGN-ADM- 019 -2018 Tender for Desludging of Sceptic Tanks Services Ngong Wind Firm KGN –ADM- 021-2018 Tender for Sanitary Services for KenGen KGN-ADM-020-2018 Tender for Fumigation Services for KenGen Citizen Contractors Women Women Pwd Women Youth 3RD DEC.2018 10:00AM 3RD DEC.2018 2:00PM 3RD DEC.2018 10:30 AM 3RD DEC.2018 2:00PM 3RD DEC.2018 2:00PM 3RD DEC.2018 10:30 AM 3RD DEC.2018 2:00PM 3RD DEC.2018 10:00AM Tender for Provision of Taxi Services for KenGen Citizen Tender for Supply and Installation of Electric Fence for Kindaruma Power Station Tender for Supply of Linen for Kamburu Senior Staff Club Tender for Supply of Assorted Alfa Laval Centrifuge Spares Tender for Supply of Industrial Diesel Oil to KenGen Kipevu I & III Tender for supply ,delivery and Commissioning of Fire Engine Truck for Geothermal Development Division Contractors Youth Women Citizen Contractors Open National Open National 3RD DEC.2018 2:00PM 3RD DEC.2018 10:30 AM 3RD DEC.2018 2:00PM 3RD DEC.2018 2:00PM 5TH Dec. 2018 10.00AM 5TH Dec. 2018 10.00AM Interested firms may obtain further information from the office of the Supply Chain Director, Tel: (254) (020) 3666230, Email: tenders@kengen.co.ke on normal working days beginning date of advert Where the tender document may be collected upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs.1, 000.00 paid in cash or through a bankers cheque at any KenGen finance office. The document can also be viewed and downloaded from the website www.kengen.co.ke, and the Bidders who download the tender document from the website MUST forward their particulars immediately to tenders@kengen.co.ke for records and any further tender clarifications and addenda. Downloaded copies are FREE. Tenders accompanied by a security bond in the form and amount specified must be clearly labeled and delivered in a plain sealed envelope before the closing date to the following address: Company Secretary & Legal Affairs Director Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, 7th Floor, Stima Plaza Phase III, Kolobot Road, Parklands, P.O. Box 47936, 00100 NAIROBI. Tenders will be opened soon after the closing time in the presence of the candidates’ representatives who choose to attend at Stima Plaza Phase III. N/B: KenGen adheres to high standards of integrity in its business operations. Report any unethical behavior immediately to the provided anonymous hotline service. 1) Call Toll Free: 0800722626 2) Free Fax: 00800 007788 3) Email: kengen@tip-offs.com 4) Website: www.tip-offs.com Ag. Director General Kenya Water Towers Agency SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 27 cash before Christmas An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Hospital was released. He said once cleansed, payments would be wired directly into the genuine farmers and suppliers bank accounts. Kiunjuri decried the sorry state of the county’s sugar and maize industries saying that they had been destroyed by cartels leaving farmers who toiled all along to suffer helplessly. He promised to rein in on the cartels. He said the money would be remitted before Christmas. He made the remarks at Nzoia Sugar Company in Bungoma, during a recent tour. He was accompanied by Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa and Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati. The Government has shares in six sugar companies that include, Nzoia, Chemelil, South Nyanza, Miwani, Mumias and Muhoroni. The die is cast. All non-performing State-owned sugar mills will no longer be allowed to operate. The government has dispatched auditors to verify staff records in Nzoia - Mwangi Kiunjuri MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CROPS DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR PROVISION OF INSURANCE COVER IN 33 COUNTIES UNDER THE GOVERNMENT SUBSIDISED CROP INSURANCE TENDER NO. MOALF&I/SDCD/CIP/EOI/01/2018-2019 15. Background Kenya’s agriculture faces a wide range of risks that undermine its performance leading to low earnings as well as vulnerability of smallholder farmers. Agricultural insurance is part of a broader risk management framework adopted by the government to de-risk the sector with focus on the smallholder farmers. It is expected to contribute towards a long term transformation of the sector for increased production and productivity, access to credit and technologies, stabilize farmers’ incomes, resilience building and achievement of overall agricultural growth and development. The Crop Insurance Program (CIP) targets various crops (Food staples and cash crops). It has started with cover for maize which is Kenya’s main staple food but graduating to other crops. The CIP uses a Multi-peril Area Yield Index and is 50 %subsidized by Government on premiums. The cover is for farmers with farm holdings of upto to 20 (twenty) acres but farmers who wish to insure their crop above the 20 acres, are free to do so under voluntary component, but will be expected to pay full premium. The crop insurance programme is implemented by the National government in collaboration with the County governments. The State Department for Crops Development intends to procure the services of registered Kenyan underwriters to provide insurance services for the program for two financial years: 2018/2019 and 2019/2020. The insurance service will cover farmers in thirty-three (33) food and cash crop producing Counties. Design of the Government supported Area Yield Index Insurance The Department works with counties to identify target beneficiaries. Insured farmers are grouped in predetermined homogeneous Unit Areas of Insurance (UAI). The government is responsible for collection of required data for insurance product design as well as support for loss assessment, mainly through Crop Cutting Exercise. The partnering insurance company(s) is expected to design insurance product based on the homogeneous UAIs production zones and historical yield data for each zone. The designed product must be approved by the Insurance Regulation Authority. The subsidy is on first come first serve basis and when the subsidy limit is reached, the sales window is closed. Scope of Services The insurance service is required to cover farmers in thirty one (33) Counties grouped as follows: Lot 1 (UasinGishu, Transnzoia, Elgeyomarakwet, Westpokot, Homabay, Bomet, Kisumu, Kwale, Kilifi, Taitatavetta, Narok) Lot 2 (Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Nyandarua, Kiambu, Nyeri, Meru, Laikipia, Samburu, Tharakanithi, siaya). Lot 3 (Kisi, Nyamira, Migori, Nandi, Embu, Kirinyaga, Muranga, Nakuru, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni Management of the Voluntary Component The farmers who will purchase insurance premium above the 20 acres will do so under the voluntary component which is outside the government subsidy support. It is expected that the voluntary cover will be same in design, cost and payment trigger levels as the subsidized component in the same insurance period. In this regard, the government will provide similar support given to the subsidized component with respect to data management, loss assessment, and awareness creation, among others. What is covered Loss of yields due to all natural hazards /calamities. The yield loss shall be from the calculated Long-Term Average Yield (10 years) per each unit area of insurance. The guaranteed yield shall be used as the basis of indemnity. Various premium rates shall be applied to the sum insured per UAI. All claims will be based on final average yield data determined through a crop cut exercise and not on specific individual loss event. Claims will be paid at the end of the season unless otherwise agreed. 32. Eligibility Mandatory requirements: The firm shall provide: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Certificate of registration/certificate of incorporation Valid tax compliance certificate Brief company/Organization profile in narrative form. Must be registered with IRA. All pages of the Expression of Interest documents submitted properly serialized/paginated. During the opening of the expressions of interest, the number of pages received for each submission shall be recorded. One original and two copies enclosed in plain sealed envelopes. Technical requirements: The firm must provide:1. 2. 3. 4. A Marketing strategy to ensure uptake of insurance by farmers Documented evidence of re-insurance. Documented evidence of previous related assignment undertaken Field presence in counties (office presence or agencies) The Expression of Interest (one original and two copies) enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the respective tender number and item description (Expression of Interest for Provision of Insurance cover for the Government Subsidized Crop Insurance) should be deposited in the tender box marked State Department for Agriculture, situated at the main reception of Kilimo House or addressed and posted to: - The Principal Secretary, State Department for Crop Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Irrigation, Kilimo House, P.O Box 30028-00100, Nairobi, Kenya. So as to be received on or before 28th November, 2018 at 11.00 am East African time: The Expression of Interest will be opened immediately after the closing date and time in presence of the tenderers or their representatives who may choose to attend the opening at the Ministry’s Headquarters, Kilimo House Conference Room - 6th Floor. Late and email submission of EOI’s will be rejected. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT For: Principal Secretary. 33. 34. 35. 28. 29. 30. 31. 26. 27. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. MTRH/TD/97/2018-2019 Disposal of Electronic Waste MTRH/T/98/2018-2019 MTRH/T/99/2018-2019 Tender for Supply and Delivery of Text Books Tender For Proposed Extension of Mental Health Unit To Create Female Children Ward MTRH/T/100/2018-2019 Tender for Supply and Delivery of Optical Items. (Re- Advertisement) MTRH/T/101/2018-2019 Tender for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Laundry and Kitchen Equipment on Placement Contract MTRH/T/104/2018-2019 Tender for Provision of WIBA PLUS Cover MTRH/R/105/2018-2019 Registration of Suppliers for Hotel and Conference services (Re- Advertisement). MTRH/T/106/2018-2019 Tender for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Hydrant Engine and ISHP 3Phase Motor. (Re- Advertisement) MTRH/T/107/2018-2019 Tender for provision of Insurance Cover for Hospital Motor Vehicle MTRH/T/108/2018-2019 Tender for Proposed Renovation of MTRH Oncology Building MTRH/T/109/2018-2019 Tender for Supply, Delivery, Installation, Piping, Testing and Commissioning of 2 Tonne LPG cylinder MTRH/RFP/5/2018-2019 Request For Proposals for Repair of RIX High Pressure Machine (Re- Advertisement) MTRH/RFP/6/2018-2019 Request for proposals for Environmental Sustainability Audit MTRH/ T/102/2018 MTRH/T/103/2018 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Testing of Ultrasound Machine and Blood Storage Refrigerator (AMPATH plus) Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Testing of Tele-Conferencing and Audio Machines (AMPATH plus) Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December, 2018 Open Tender 5th December, 2018 The eligible bidders shall be required to provide authenticated evidence that they have recently satisfactorily carried out similar assignment. Tender documents with detailed specifications and conditions are obtainable from Supply Chain Department, MTRH, P.O. Box 3-30100, Eldoret from Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000/- per each bidding document. Tenders can also be downloaded FREE OF CHARGE from both Hospital’s website www.mtrh.go.ke or tender portal: https/supplier.treasury.go.ke tender portal. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes should be deposited in tender box number “A” situated at 2nd wing of the main building of MTRH (Eldoret) or posted to: The Chief Executive Officer Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital P.O. Box 3-30100 ELDORET So as to be received on or before 5th December, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Opening of the bidding documents will be conducted publicly immediately thereafter at a venue to be advised by MTRH Tender Opening Committee. AMPATHplus bids will be opened at AMPATH Centre 1st floor, ATI Hall Room 118. Late bids shall not be accepted whatsoever and shall be returned unopened DR. WILSON K. ARUASA, MBS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER floor, left 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. MTRH/T/90/2018-2019 MTRH/R/91/2018-2019 MTRH/R/92/2018-2019 MTRH/T/94/2018-2019 MTRH/T/95/2018-2019 MTRH/T/96/2018-2019 No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders. Tender No. MTRH/T/54/2018-2019 MTRH/T/55/2018-2019 MTRH/T/56/2018-2019 MTRH/T/57/2018-2019 MTRH/T/58/2018-2019 MTRH/T/59/2018-2019 MTRH/T/60/2018-2019 MTRH/T/61/2018-2019 MTRH/T/62/2018-2019 MTRH/T/63/2018-2019 MTRH/T/64/2018-2019 MTRH/T/65/2018-2019 MTRH/T/66/2018-2019 MTRH/T/68/2018-2019 Tender Description Tender for Supply and Delivery of Radio Handsets. Tender for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Air Conditioners. Tender for Supply and Delivery of Electrical Items. Tender for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Solar Powered Led Flood Light. Tender for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Online Power Monitoring, Metering and Management System Tender for Supply, Delivery, Installation Testing and Calibration Standards for Multi-Calibration Laboratory. Tender for Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 2.5 Tonnes Kitchen and Laundry Service Hoist. Tender for Supply and Delivery of Kitchen Utensils. Tender for Supply and Delivery of Network Distribution Server. Tender for Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Medical Equipment. Tender for Supply and Delivery of Occupational Therapy Items Tender for Supply and Delivery of Surgical Instruments. Tender for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Laboratory Freezers. Tender for Supply and Delivery of Non-Mydriatic Fundus Camera and LCD projector. Tender for Supply and Delivery Public Address Items. (ReAdvertisement). Registration of Suppliers for Hiring of Tents/Tables and other Events Logistics Items (Re- Advertisement). Registration of Suppliers for Car Hire Services in Nakuru, Kabarnet Burnt Forest, Western and Nyanza Region (Re- Advertisement). Supply and Delivery of Maintenance Tools and Equipment. Tender for Supply and Delivery of Recliner Chairs for Chemotherapy Administrators Tender for Supply, Delivery and Installation of Bio-Safety Cabinet Eligibility Closing Date Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018 Open Tender 5th December,2018

28 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke DP secures backing for gender rule vote MPs who were opposed to the passage of the bill have now reconsidered their stand BY DPPS D eputy President William Ruto has expressed confidence that MPs will pass the two-thirds gender rule to be tabled in the National Assembly on Tuesday. Mr Ruto said he is impressed that some MPs who were opposed to the passage of the bill have now reconsidered their stand and have since promised to support the new bill by the National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale. Speaking during a tour of development projects in Kisii County on Saturday, Mr Ruto urged MPs to turn up in numbers on Tuesday and honour women by support the bill. Among the areas the Deputy President addressed wananchi included Nyakoora Catholic Church in Kitutu Chache, Nyachogocoge primary school in Bobasi and Nyamecheo parish in Bomachoge Borabu Constituencies. Present were Governor James Ongwae (Kisii), his Our women who form 50 percent of our country’s population deserve an opportunity to be enjoined in the leadership of our great nation - William Ruto deputy Joash Maangi, MPs Jimmy Angwenyi (Kitutu Chache North), Richard Tongi (Nyaribari Chache), Richard Onyonka (Kitutu Chache South), Wainaina wa Jungle (Thika Town), Shadrack Mose (Kitutu Masaba), Alpha Miruka (Bomachoge Chache), Zadoc Ogutu (Bomachoge Borabu), Oroo Ayioko (Bonchari, Ezekiel Machogu (Nyaribari Chache) and Innocent Obiri (Bobasi). “I am happy that some MPs who have been difficult and opposed to the passage of the bill including my friend Jimmy Angwenyi have now agreed to support it. I am optimistic that all will be well this time round,” said Mr Ruto. He said it was time both political leadership in the house shunned political competition and support the bill for the common good of Kenyan women, saying the bill had nothing to do with political parties. The Deputy President said women deserve an opportunity to be enjoined in the leadership of the country. “Our women who form 50 percent of our country’s population deserve an opportunity to be enjoined in the leadership of our great nation,” said Mr Ruto. He went on: “Women are the most loyal, most trusted voters and most dependable. This is why it’s time for male MPs to show women that they appreciate the fact that they are indeed loyal, trusted and dependable by trusting them with leadership positions through the passage of the gender bill.” The MPs on their part said they would support the gender bill that aims to address gender disparity in the country’s leadership. “On behalf of 14 MPs from Kisii region, I want to assure women that we will support the gender bill that seeks to increase the number of women in leadership in our country,” said Mr Onyonka. Governor Ongwae said county governments were working together with the national government in addressing challenges facing its citizens. “We have a good working relationship with the Jubilee administration on matters of development. In fact I was yesterday (Friday) in a meeting in State House with President Uhuru Kenyatta and the Deputy President discuss on ways of serving our people better,” said Mr Ongwae. Mr Ongwae urged MPs to support the gender bill for the sake of the future development of women leadership in the country. The Deputy President also asked leaders to work together and discourage politics of animosity. He said time when politics based on tribalism were used to create enmity among Keny long gone, leaders shou towards the uni all Kenyans. “Elections and looking for leadership positions ended during the last general election. What’s remaining is for us as leaders to serve the people because we were elected by voters so that we serve them,” said Mr Ruto. He told leaders to concentrate on matters of development, saying Kenyans would have the opportunity to elect development conscious leaders when the right time comes. At the same time, the MPs said they would support the Deputy President for presidency in 2022 when President Uhuru Kenyatta’s term in office comes to an end, saying Mr Ruto’s development track record was clear. Mr Onyonka said he has resolved to work with Jubilee because it was committed to addressing challenges facing Kenyans irrespective of how they voted during the last general election. “I have decided to work with Jubilee because of hard work and commitment by the Government to serve Kenyans,” said Mr Onyonka. They said the Abagausii community would rally behind the leadership of Mr Ruto in 2022. “I know in 2021, other politicians will start running here looking for votes yet they have nothing to show in terms of development projects. We have decided we will support Mr Ruto because of his development track record,” said Mr Onyonka. Mr Tongi and Mr Obiri said the Deputy President has demonstrated that he is a true friend of the people of Abagusii community. “Mr Ruto is the only leader who comes to Kisii to engage on matters of development. The rest only come here during campaigns to solicit for votes during elections yet they know nothing about development,” said Mr Tongi. “We will continue to supthe Deputy President port because few people who have been in big positions in this country are accessible to leaders and wananchi. We thank Mr Ruto for always honouring our invitations to Kisii and Nyamira Counties to participate on development,” said Mr Obiri. CS urges county to increase immunisation level County can achieve 90% with the support of the two refrigerators and a motorcycle donated by the national government BY SALOME ALWANDA KNA-BUSIA H ealth Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki has urged the Busia County to increase the level of immunisation for children in the area. Speaking to the Press at Busia Border Port Health Facility on Thursday, Ms Kariuki said that the level of immunisation nationally stands at 83%. “We have managed to achieve this by working closely with county governments,” she said adding that Busia County can achieve 90% with the support of the two refrigerators and a motorcycle donated by the national government. She noted that the port health facility had the requisite equipment and good level of Ebola preparedness. “I will however give directives for capacity building of health workers at the facility and other health facilities is improved beyond emergency response,” she said. The CS called upon the facility manager to ensure that the instruction is executed immediately adding that those handling people at the point of entry should be trained on customer care. Ms. Kariuki at the same time urged the local residents especially women to go for early medical examination as a way of detecting cancer. She at the same time noted that a number of equipment like mammographs that was donated to the county were not being used properly. “At the national level, we have come up with a strategy which will call upon us to invest heavily in dru and cancer centr excellence,” she sai The CS further sai that universal healthcare coverage will focus on managing increased disease burden of non communicable diseases. “Focus must also be on how to prevent and deal with diseases which have already been detected,” she said. Busia Deputy Governor Moses Mulomi pointed out that the county serves as an entry point from other East African countries hence the need to prevent communicable diseases. thanked the nal governt for funding the nstruction of a CT scan for the county dding that the facility will be ready by February next year. November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 29 JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY P. O. BOX 62000-00200,City Square, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: 67-5870000/1/2/3/4/5 Discover JKUAT @DiscoverJKUAT Email: tenders@jkuat.ac.ke. Discover JKUAT TENDER NOTICE Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology invites Sealed Tenders from eligible bidders indicated below. NO CATEGORY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. JKUAT/64/2018-2019 JKUAT/65/2018-2019 TENDER DISCRIPTION Supply and Delivery of service parts for various models of vehicles in the University. Supply and Delivery of tires for various models of vehicles in the University. JKUAT/66/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of two servers for ERP Implementation. JKUAT/68/2018-2019 JKUAT/69/2018-2019 JKUAT/70/2018-2019 JKUAT/71/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of 22 Desktop Computers and 15 Thermal Printers for ERP Implementation. Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Core switch and Server farm switch for ERP Implementation. Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Biomini Authentication scanners and Fingerprint Access Terminal for ERP Implementation. Supply and Delivery of Drawing Boards for Department of Architecture. Open Open Open Tender Number Open JKUAT/67/2018-2019 Open Open Reserved – Special Group Interested and eligible candidates may inspect and obtain Tender Document from the University’s Department of Procurement at JKUAT –Main Campus or download documents from our website: www.jkuat.ac.ke free of charge or IFMIS supplier portal: supplier.treasury.go.ke. Those who choose to have hard copies will pay ksh.1,000 per document in cash or bankers cheque. NB: Tender No. JKUAT/71/2018-2019 - Women, Youth and PWDs must be registered with the National Treasury/ County Government and other relevant bodies (attach a copy of CR 12 form, AGPO certificate and IDs). Sealed Tenders must be accompanied by duly completed forms as specified in the Bid Documents and addressed to: Vice Chancellor, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 62000 - 00200, Nairobi. and placed in the Tender Box at the Department of Procurement JKUAT Main Campus. The documents should be in plain sealed envelopes indicating the Tender Number, without identifying the sender so as to reach the University not later than Tuesday 4th December 2018 at 11:30 a.m Bids will be opened immediately thereafter at the Procurement Department in the presence of bidders/their representatives who wish to attend. Setting Trends in Higher Education, Research and Innovation Setting Trends in Higher Education, Research and Innovation Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning Next Generation Firewall(NGFW) to main campus and Satellite Campuses Open Tender Name Eligibility Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology wishes to include and make changes for the Tender notice that appeared in MyGov insert in the People Daily newspaper on Tuesday 6th November, 2018. ADDENDUM TO TENDER REF/NO.JKUAT/67/2018 – 2019- SUPPLY DELIVERY, ELIGIBILITY INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING NEXT GENERATION FIREWALL (NGFW) TO THE MAIN CAMPUS AND SATELLITE CAMPUSES @DiscoverJKUAT Email: tenders@jkuat.ac.ke. JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY P. O. BOX 62000-00200,City Square, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: 67-5870000/1/2/3/4/5 THE AREAS THAT HAVE BEEN INCLUDED AND/ OR CHANGED ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. General preliminaries were not included in the Original Tender Document and have now been included from pages 45 2. The Mandatory requirements have also been changed to include among others Tender Security of Ksh. 500,000.00. This is on page 45. 3. The evaluation criteria has also changed. It will be undertaken in 4 stages as indicated on page 45 4. Performance security of has also been included as indicated on page 33 TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING 1. The amended sections of the tender document may be obtained by the bidders who had previously collected the tender document from Procurement Office, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Main Campus, Juja. The bid document can also be downloaded from JKUAT website www.jkuat.ac.ke 2. The Closing/Opening date for Tender No..JKUAT 67/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning Next Generation Firewall(NGFW) to main campus and Satellite Campuses has been extended up to Monday 26th November, 2018 at 11:30 a.m OPEN TENDER NOTICE UNIVERSITY OF KABIANGA VACANCY P.O Box 2030 – 20200, KERICHO Tel. 0202172665/0518002521, Fax. 051-8003970, Email:vc@kabianga.ac.ke National Oil Corporation of Kenya (National Oil) hereby invites sealed tenders from interested and eligible candidates from Kenya to tender for the below listed tender. Tender Ref. No. Tender Name Eligibility Bid Security from reputable Bank or Insurance firm (Kshs) NOCK/PRC/03(1475) 2018 – 2019 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Provision of Open Geo Chemical Laboratory Advisory Services for Completion, Setting up and Commissioning the Petroleum Laboratory and Core Facility - Individual Consultant NOCK/PRC/03(1476) 2018 – 2019 Provision of Data Loss Prevention Security Solution National N/A 6th December 2018 at 1000hrs Closing Date & Time (East Africa Time) Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Internal Auditor Grade 12 (Re-advertisement). Ten (10) copies of applications should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant; age, marital status, academic and professional qualification, working experience, indicate present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the certificate, testimonials and national identification card (ID). The reference number of the position applied should be clearly indicated on the envelope and application letter. Kindly note that those who had applied earlier on the advertisement of 9th October, 2018 ref: UOK/ADM/1/09/18 need not reapply. OFFICE OF THE VICE – CHANCELLOR Open National 100,000.00 6th December 2018 at 1000hrs Interested bidders may obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings one thousand only (Kshs 1000) which is payable before the tender closing date and time. This payment should be made in the Corporation’s account specified in the tender document. Bids submitted shall be valid for 120 days on submission. Bidders are required to provide the following statutory registration documents for all tenders among others i.e. Copies of PIN, VAT Reg., Cert. of Incorporation/Reg., valid tax clearance certificate and audited accounts for the past three years. Bidders can also download free of charge the same tender documents from National Oil Corporation of Kenya website: www.nationaloil.co.ke or IFMIS supplier portal: www.supplier.treasury.go.ke . They should immediately forward their particulars for records and/or for the purposes of receiving any further clarifications/addenda to tenders@nockenya.co.ke. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “Tender Name and Reference Number with the instructions “Do not open before the closing date & time” should be addressed to:Chief Executive Officer National Oil Corporation of Kenya Kawi House, South C, Red Cross Road off Popo Road P.O Box 58567 – 00200, NAIROBI Or be deposited in the tender box located at the reception area of National Oil Corporation of Kenya, Kawi Complex, Popo Lane, Off Red Cross Road, South C so as to be received on or before the dates indicated above. Tenders shall be opened in the Meeting Room situated on Ground Floor immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders who may wish to witness the opening. Chief Executive Officer ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED INSTITUTION A. INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT INTERNAL AUDITOR GRADE 12 (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) -ONE (1) POSITION REF: UOK/ADM/1/10/18 Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University • A Masters degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University • CPA (K) / CIA • 8 years relevant experience of which three (3) years must be as Senior Assistant Internal Auditor Grade 11 or its equivalent. • Must be a registered member of ICPAK or an equivalent professional body. • Have practical knowledge of ICT in relevant area. • CISA holders will have an added advantage. All applications to be addressed to: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance) University of Kabianga P. O. BOX 2030 - 20200 KERICHO So as to reach him not later than Tuesday 4th December, 2018. N/B: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. University of Kabianga is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of either gender and/or persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should visit the University of Kabianga Website on page http://www.kabianga. ac.ke/vacancies.htm for the same.

30 | NEWSFOCUS November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Catherine the Great, marathoner who Catherine Ndereba is one of the most inspiring and celebrated athletes in the world. She is a two-time Olympic and multiple marathon champion, notably breaking the world record in the 2001 Chicago Olympics. She was named Sportswoman of the Year in both 2004 and 2005. In 2005, she was awarded the Order of the Golden Warrior (OGW) for her remarkable achievements in athletics. Her story is excerpted from a forthcoming book, Pioneers & Transformers: The Journeys of Top Achieving Women in Kenya, published by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board Pioneers & Transformers Journeys of top achieving women in Kenya BY KYEB T o walk through Catherine Ndereba’s life story is to begin to appreciate the struggles, perils, obstacles, and mental and emotional demands placed on the once wiry teenager who hoped to emerge from Kenya’s crowded field of wannabes to become a great athlete. Now in her mid-forties, Ndereba’s love for athletics blossomed while she was a student at Ngorano High School in Nyeri County. Her teachers recognised her talent and encouraged her to take up track and cross-country running. But her dream nearly came to an abrupt end as her first major challenge after high school was finding a place to nurture her talent. She even considered staying in school longer to continue taking part in athletics because she did not want to let go of her running talent. Ndereba’s dream was to emulate her father, a long-distance runner who, however, never made it to the national stage. Unfortunately, there were no more organised competitions for her and it seemed her dream was about to die – until her coach intervened. The coach arranged for her to move into a camp where she could live, train and take part in local athletics events. Then scouts from the Kenya Prisons Service spotted her and persuaded her to join the service as an employee. Soon after, she enrolled in the prisons staff training college in Ruiru in Kiambu County, just outside Nairobi. In 1994, Stephen Mwaniki, a sprints coach at the Kenya Prisons Service, saw her potential and invited her to join the team. Her entry into the team assured her of competitive racing ahead, and a chance to prove her mettle among the best long-distance runners in Kenya and the world. Still little-known, the young Ndereba burst onto the scene in 1994, forcing her way onto the sports pages when she upstaged Hellen Chepng’eno, the then reigning world crosscountry champion, during that year’s national prisons championships at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. “I will never forget that race. I couldn’t imagine I had beaten a world champion. You see, I was a nobody in athletics at the time,” she says. After her win, she fully expected athletics authorities to take notice of her and even invite her to the national cross-country team. After all, she had met all the qualifying times and even beaten the best in the country. But nothing happened. It appeared athletics officials were not yet persuaded enough of her talent. “I was disappointed and cried a lot in private,” she says. “But I trod on resolutely, hoping to run as part of the national team one day.” She was soon running a few marathon races in Asia and Europe, but not yet for the national athletics team. Questions were raised but never answered. “I felt hurt that I could be excluded from the team for no good reason. I tried to seek answers but I couldn’t find any.” Ndereba decided to concentrate on her training, knowing that she would soon be too good to be ignored any more. She knew her day would come. She took part in several road races outside the country, winning most of them. By 1996, she was ranked second on the United States of America Track and Field’s World Running Rankings. By 1999, she had almost given up on ever being included in the national cross-country team. It was time to move on to other issues. She and her husband, Antony Maina, had had a daughter in 1997, and she decided to concentrate on motherhood, her family and her job at Kenya Prisons. During that time, she got wind of an American promoter, Lisa Beth Buster, who was looking for Kenyan athletics to take part in races in the US. With encouragement from her coach, Ndereba signed up with the promoter. She was ready for a new direction in her athletics career and decided to switch to marathons. Her manager entered her in the Boston Marathon. It was her toughest race ever. She led for most of the time and at one point it looked like she would beat defending champion Fatuma Roba of Ethiopia. WORDS OF WISDOM • I used to say, ‘Today I am not good, tomorrow I will be bet ter.’ That was my prayer. I knew one day, one time, I would be a champion. • There is always next time. • Finishing the race counts just as much as winning. November 20, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 31 very nearly wasn’t By the 40km mark, however, her body gave in. She had to stop for water, her strength almost all gone. It was by sheer willpower, and encouragement from a teammate, that she resumed the race and aimed for the finish line. Surprisingly, Ndereba finished sixth overall. It was baptism by fire. She had learnt her lesson. Winning a full marathon was no walk in the park. She would have to put in a lot more training and be prepared to endure pain during the race itself. The following year, 2000, she was back in Boston, much wiser and more prepared to take on the race. She won easily this time, and repeated the feat in 2001 before dropping to second in 2002. She got her act together and won again in 2004 and 2005. Her victories earned her the moniker ‘Catherine the Great,’ which stuck fast in racing circles. Through it all, she says, she stayed true to her Christian faith, always thanking God first after every win. In the Chicago Marathon of 2001, Ndereba set a new women’s marathon world record of 2 hours, 18.47 minutes. Her time the previous year was 2:21.33. She knew she had the will to break the world record, but it never occurred to her that she could actually go on to do it. She had been training towards the feat, but was still I will never forget that race. I couldn’t imagine I had beaten a world champion. You see, I was a nobody in athletics at the time - Catherine Ndereba stunned when it finally happened. So was the rest of the world. She was finally on the world map. And at last, Kenyan athletics officials took note and included her in the 2003 World Athletics Championships team in Paris and the Athens Olympics Games in 2004. Ndereba did not let them down, winning the marathon gold in the Paris World Championships in 2003. This was the first time that a Kenyan female athlete had won the marathon at a major world event. The following year, she won the marathon silver medal in the Athens Olympic Games. That same year, she also won the Boston Marathon. She then won the silver marathon medal in the Helsinki World Athletics Championships in 2005, and took her fourth Boston crown in the same year. In 2006, she won two races – the Osaka Marathon and the Bogota Half-Marathon in Colombia. She went on to win the gold in the World Championships in 2007, but settled for silver in the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Her performances for the country were sterling, and she attributes her victories over the years to her never-say-die spirit; her belief that she could always do better in the next race. Ndereba may be retired from representing her country in international meetings, but the superintendent at the Nairobi West Prison still spends many hours training daily to prepare for the few races she still runs. She usually gets six months’ leave from official duty each year for her athletics pursuits. She finished third in a 2012 Beijing meet and took part in two other races in Asia that year. In 2015, she took part in her first full marathon in three years and finished seventh in Japan. As far as Ndereba is concerned, the sky is the limit. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 world with a national park within its boundaries - the Nairobi National Park. The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) responsible for ranking the performance of MICE tourism considers the size of the conference determined by the profile and number of international delegates participating. Lately, Kenya has played host to high-profile events that have not only had positive impact on the rise of conference tourism numbers, but build onto the brand equity of the country. Indeed, these events have raised and boosted confidence on the destination among the investors and visitors alike, in addition to positively projecting the country on the global map. It is noted that besides KICC being home to these conferences, it is worth noting that individual hotels and facilities across major towns in the country also host conferences. One of the major ingredients that have encouraged the bidding of events is improved security that has restored the confidence the country has enjoyed over years. We are optimistic that this positive momentum will be maintained throughout the year, as our overall tourism figures continue to record an upward trajectory. How do we tap into the luxury/top end segment of Kenya’s tourism options? With the guidance of the National Tourism Blueprint (NTB) 2030, we are encouraging the private sector, assisted by the counties, to create luxury products and make them exclusive, for the discerning traveler. This should avail products for the rich in the variety they desire to have (rules of classification should apply). We are keen to promote Kenya to high-yield segments, such as bird watching. We have facilitated our marketing agency Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) to attend exclusive events organised for the high-end segment, such as the annual bird fair in UK. They also participate in IGTM Expo to tarAffordable Healthcare for all Millions of Kenyans have access to free medical services offered by the Government through the NHIF pool. Every mwananchi is assured of access to this universal health cover, which continues to insure their greatest wealth - their health Manufacturing The Government has opened up local production by creating an enabling environment for private sector-led industrial development and a business climate capable of attracting local and foreign investments. Food Security. Through livestock insurance & fertilizer subsidies, the Government has lowered the cost of production. More Kenyans have subsequently taken up agriculture, boosting the country’s GDP. Affordable Housing Through collaborative efforts with the private sector, while using a supportive policy, the government has lowered the affordability gap in the housing market and improved finacing for developers and users. get affluent golf enthusiasts, run luxury safari promos and editorials in golf magazines showcasing the upmarket camps on regions such as Mara and Laikipia. Likewise, KTB carries out honeymoon and wedding promotions in our key source markets of US, UK, Uganda, India and China. Film makers would rather shoot movies in South Africa because government policies on taxes are more favorable than in Kenya. Are there plans to review to attract them? We are encouraging film producers to come to Kenya and take advantage of the filming incentives the government is offering. a) Tax Incentives: The tax-related options that could be considered include: i. VAT Refunds - VAT refunds on goods and services imported or purchased during shooting of the film in Kenya. ii. VAT Exemption -VAT exemption on production expenses incurred in Kenya. Qualifying expenses include all expenditures related to pre-production, production and post-production. iii. VAT Reduction - VAT can be reduced to between 5% - 10% for foreign productions. b) Cash Rebates: Cash rebates can be calculated as a percentage of the total filming budget or a fixed minimum local spend to be incurred in Kenya. The rebates can also be based on production expenses on goods and services spent in Kenya during shooting of the film. The expenses must be incurred by a Kenyan company registered with both the Kenya Film Commission and the Kenya Revenue Authority. C) Single Window Licensing Policy: • The “single window” licensing policy is critical for film producers and Kenya should adopt this model to make the process of acquiring a filming license as simple and fast as possible. The single window policy is applicable for all filming locations. • The process of seeking several licenses from several Government departments, for filming in public locations, is time consuming and prohibitive for potential film production companies. • Therefore, government is looking into modalities of creating a one-stop shop to have licenses issued at one point. • Film-induced tourism has the potential to increase tourist arrivals from India into Kenya exponentially. • Films produced in Kenya can continue attracting visitors several years after the actual shoot/ production, which then can contribute greatly to the achievement and sustenance of 3 million tourists per annum. • We are actively engaging and collaborating with other arms of government, especially the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (MICT, to promote Kenya as the destination of choice for film production. How do we position Kenya as a peaceful destination regardless of adverse travel advisories? The government has sought to counter the effects of unnecessary travel advisories by improving security in our key tourist destinations, as well as in the country generally. We have moved to quickly respond to these travel advisories by providing information to all stakeholders on the actual situation on the ground, to avoid general stereotypes. We have also ensured that we effectively manage any crisis in a timely manner. We have successfully converted media into a trusted partner over time, by sharing information accurately with them and on time. We have facilitated our marketing agency Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) to attend exclusive events organised for the high-end segment, such as the annual bird fair in UK - Joe Okudo

November 20, 2018 NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0095 Why permaculture is the future of food production Let’s teach ‘sex education’, says Governor on school pregnancies The governor consequently blamed parents for fearing to openly discuss reproductive health with their children which they regard as a taboo subject. BY JOSEPH OBWOCHA KNA-BOMET The Distant Relatives Eco-lodge in Kilifi is one of the pioneers of this agribusiness in Kenya. Nestled between the Giriama village of Fumbini and the emerald waters of Kilifi creek, the lodge is an out of the ordinary facility. Stories like these are covered in an upcoming book on AgroInnovation by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board Agro-Innovation Transforming agriculture toward sustainable development BY KYEB P romoting consideration of the earth by vouching for minimisation of waste and maximisation of resource potential, is beginning to attract the interest of both small-and large-scale farmers, pushed by demand from consumers who are now more aware of what they eat and how it affects their health. Associated with this movement, is the term organic, meaning produced or derived from nature, a word that many people have come to associate with ecologically-aware farming practices and which, over the past decade has become the fastest growing sector across the agribusiness economy. But while organic farming takes into consideration factors such as how we farm, what we plant, how we plant, what we add to the soil and how to take care of the crops and vegetation around us, permaculture takes organic farming a step further by giving it a more agro-ecological approach. Permaculture is a regenerative landscape design practice. It mimics how nature works as a model for human living, especially where food production is concerned. It intends to create abundance and stability within the broader ecosystem, obtained by closing nutrient cycles, enhancing soil life and species diversity and aims to design resilient landscapes that are both ecologically sound and financially viable. “Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation, rather than thoughtless labour; and of looking at plants and animals in all their functions, rather than treating any area as a single product system,” said Bill Mollison, founder of the permaculture movement. But what does this all mean? Where do you start and how? The answer to this begins with the soil and how we choose to interact with it; understanding that this ‘dirt’ beneath our feet is in fact a complex living matrix made up of billions of interconnected lives that will support a variety of plant life according to its constituent parts and surrounding climate. The Distant Relatives Ecolodge in Kilifi is one of the pioneers of this agribusiness in Kenya. Nestled between the Giriama village of Fumbini and the emerald waters of Kilifi creek, offering beautiful sunsets and breath taking sceneries, the lodge is an out of the ordinary facility. It is no fancy five-star hotel but presents a laid back, community inspired atmosphere that provides a priceless experience for most of those who visit. It has become a message of optimism and an experimental model of environmentally conscious living, in an age where people are becoming more aware of their natural surroundings and of what they eat. From the moment you arrive, everything around it points to its love for nature, where rather than work against it, it has integrated it beautifully in every aspect of its design; from the passion fruit walkway leading to the entrance, the outdoor bamboo showers that preach water efficiency and recycling and the neat rows of ‘composting’ toilets. Zimbabwean Tichafa Makovere, one of the founding fathers of the African permaculture movement, runs training courses here for farmers and other agribusiness groups. This is done in conjunction with Barefoot Solutions, a Kenyan permaculture organization. The training consists of a perfect mix of the practical and theoretical. The lodge landscape offered a fantastic learning ground for the permaculture concept. Barefoot Solutions was founded by Sven Verwiel and Ivan Lieman, who specialise in the art of regenerative landscape design. Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation, rather than thoughtless labour; and of looking at plants and animals in all their functions, rather than treating any area as a single product system - Bill Mollison, Founder, Permaculture movement G overnor Joyce Laboso decried the high number of teenage pregnancies in the area which have been reported during the ongoing national examinations. The governor consequently blamed parents for fearing to openly discuss reproductive health with their children which they regard as a taboo subject. “Now we have no option but openly discuss reproductive health or ‘sex education’ with our children to save them from learning bad habits from strangers and peers,” she said. Dr Laboso made the remarks in Sotik during prayers she hosted at her home to mark one year in office and noted that parents should counsel their children especially during the current two months holiday. She said that men should not take advantage of girls especially the minors who look upon them as their security and end up molesting them. “Men betray the trust of the children who looked upon them for care, protection, love, shelter, food and education,” she said. Dr.Laboso said men and boys responsible for impregnating more than 25 schoolgirls must face the law since it takes two to tango and they should take responsibility for their actions. The Governor said those who are supposed to be role models have ruined the lives of children by spoiling their future. “Proper investigations must be undertaken at St Monica Chebangang Secondary School in Konoin Sub County where 17 cases of pregnancies were reported but the Board of Management insists they have only one case,” she stated. Of the 25 pregnant candidates reported, Kipreres secondary and Mulot secondary schools has two cases each, St Catherines Tegat, Motiret, Kapset and Kiprichait secondary schools have one case each among the KCSE candidates.

TOURISM REGULARTORY AUTHORITY TOURISM HOSPITALITY EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDELINES JULY 2018 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .........................................................................................................4 FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................5 1. Short Title...................................................................................................................8 2. Definitions of Terms ................................................................................................8 3. Background............................................................................................................... 10 4. Strategic Goals and Objectives ........................................................................... 11 4.1 Strategic Goals..................................................................................................... 11 4.2 Objectives.............................................................................................................. 11 5. Scope .......................................................................................................................... 11 6. Regulatory Requirements..................................................................................... 12 7. The Events and Entertainment Sector Code of practice. ........................... 12 8. Indoor & Outdoor Venue/Premises Requirements ....................................... 14 8.1 Building/Temporary Structures Safety ........................................................ 14 8.2 Amenities .............................................................................................................. 15 8.3 General Safety and Security Measures ......................................................... 16 8.4 Fire Safety and Security measures ................................................................ 16 8.5 Electrical installation and safety ................................................................... 17 8.6 Lighting.................................................................................................................. 18 8.7 Ventilation ............................................................................................................ 19 8.8 Noise and sound level control ......................................................................... 19 8.9 Courtesy of choice .............................................................................................. 20 8.10 Food handling requirements............................................................................ 20 8.11 Waste Collection ............................................................................................... 20 8.12 Alcohol and Drug control.................................................................................. 20 8.13 Performance platform ........................................................................................ 20 8.14 Firearms and Crude Weapons .......................................................................... 21 9. Operational Guidelines.......................................................................................... 21 9.1 Risk Analysis ........................................................................................................ 21 2 9.2 Entertainment performance guidelines ....................................................... 21 9.3 Audience and crowd management ................................................................. 24 9.4 Entertainment/Event Production involving children.............................. 24 9.5 Event and Entertainment Productions involving animals ..................... 25 3

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Authority wishes to appreciate the request by stakeholders in the tourism sector, particularly the Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya for championing the sector to have TRA develop the entertainment guidelines. The Authority further wishes to acknowledge efforts by Events and Entertainment Guidelines technical Committee selected to develop the guidelines on behalf of all the stakeholders. The committee comprised representation from Pubs Entertainment Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK); Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers (KAHC); National Museums of Kenya (NMK); Performers Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK), Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP); Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB); Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK); Events Managers’ Association of Kenya (EMAK) and secretariat from Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA). In developing these guidelines, relevant stakeholders were involved in the entire exercise. PERAK, EMAK and KAHC represented the interests of the service providers in events and entertainment sector. PRISK, KAMP and MCSK were on board to represent the entertainers and performers. KFCB guided on the need for all the entertainment content to be classified and rated for age suitability and adherence to watershed period principles. NMK being a State agency that is charged with promoting cultural resources in the context of social and economic development ensured that events and entertainment within museums and other monuments are taken into account. The technical committee developed these guidelines through joint research, deliberations and workshops between December 2016 and April 2018. Tourism Regulatory Authority gave the needed leadership, facilitation and guidance required during the development of this guideline. 4 FOREWORD Tourism Regulatory Authority, a State Corporation under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife is established under the Tourism Act Cap 383 of 2011 and is mandated to spearhead tourism regulations in Kenya. Since its operationalisation in 2014, the Authority embarked on rolling out its functions with particular focus on developing tourism regulations and formulating guidelines. This guideline was developed in response to the rising need to regulate the events and entertainment sub sector with a view to enhance quality of events and entertainment offered, customer satisfaction and ultimately contribute in achieving The Kenya Vision 2030. In addition, the guidelines aim at streamlining entertainment activities for the sector to meet global events and entertainment standards for competitive advantage. The development of this guideline embraced the stakeholders’ participation as stipulated in the Constitution and is in tandem with the Authority’s mission, vision and core values. This guideline endeavored to address the current issues in the events and entertainment sub sector. However, due to the dynamism of the tourism sector, this guideline will be reviewed periodically to keep abreast with the emerging trends. KIPKORIR LAGAT DIRECTOR GENERAL 5

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Tourism Regulatory Authority prioritized the development of events and entertainment guidelines for the sustainable development of the sector. These guidelines aim at providing specifications for standards that will ensure the products; systems and services are of high quality to enhance customer satisfaction in all tourism and hospitality enterprises, entertainment venues and service providers. These guidelines provide specifications for both structural and operational requirements in building and temporary structures. Operational issues that aim at ensuring quality of events and entertainment are also addressed herein and take into account among others entertainment performance, audience and crowd management, engagement of children, utilization of animals and risk analysis/assessment. In addition, regulatory requirements and the events and entertainment sector code of practice have been extensively covered. 6 ABBREVIATONS / ACRONYMS EMAK – Events Managers Association of Kenya KAHC – Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers KAMP KEBS KFCB – Kenya Association of Music Producers – Kenya Bureau of standards – Kenya Film and Classification Board MCSK – Music Copyright Society of Kenya NEMA – National Environment Management Authority NMK – National Museums of Kenya OSHA – Occupation Safety and Health Act PERAK – Pubs, Entertainment Restaurants Association of Kenya PRISK TRA UV – Performers Rights Society of Kenya – Tourism Regulatory Authority – Ultra Violet 7

PART I –PRELIMINARY In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 7(1) (a) and (g) of the Tourism Act Cap 383 of 2011, the Director General of the Tourism Regulatory Authority issues these National Guidelines for Tourism and Hospitality Events and Entertainment, 2018 to ensure the development and implementation of high quality tourism sector for sustainable tourism throughout the country. 1. Short Title These Guidelines maybe cited as the “Tourism Regulatory Authority National Guidelines for Tourism and Hospitality Events and Entertainment, 2018. 2. Definitions of Terms For the purposes of these guidelines, the following definitions shall apply; Act – The Tourism Act CAP 383 of 2011, Laws of Kenya. Amenity – The useful features or facilities of a place or establishment that make guests’ stay therein easier or pleasant. Association – A legal entity comprised of members of the same trade/profession governed by a Code of Practice. Child – A person under the age of eighteen (18) years. Code of practice – A set of written rules which guide the businesses operations and personnel working in the Tourism and Hospitality sector in Kenya. Entertainment - A form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience, or gives pleasure and delight that is associated with a feel-good effect, fun and laughter. Event/Entertainment enterprise event/entertainment business. – A legal entity engaged in Event/Entertainment provider – An individual or entity rendering event/entertainment service. Event/Entertainment venue – A location where events of entertainment take place. Entertainment/Event organiser – A person or an entity responsible for designing, production, promotion and overall coordination of an event. 8 Event - A planned public, private or social occasion held for entertainment or business purpose. Exhibitions - A public display of works of arts or other items of interest which could be live performances or recorded audio visual meant for entertainment or a trade exposition. Hazard identification - The process of recognizing hazards or risks associated with an event. Performer – an individual or a group who use their voices or bodies often in relation to other objects to convey artistic expression for events/entertainment purposes. Promoter – An individual or organization that markets and sponsors entertainment and events. Risk - Hazards that may occur while preparing for an event, during or after an event in entertainment. Risk Analysis – Means a systematic examination conducted to determine and evaluate the degree of risk involved in terms of severity, frequency and cost of the potential claim in the case of an incident. Security Personnel - A person who provides services aimed at ensuring order and safety during an event or entertainment. Service Provider – A vendor/entity that offers services to an entertainment/event enterprise. Stakeholder – Individual or an entity holding interests in the event/entertainment sector. Standard - A level of quality or achievement that is considered acceptable or desirable. Strobe light: A device used to produce regular flashes of light. Technical rider – A list of reasonable essential items required by a performer for delivery of the best possible performance. Temporary Structure - Any structure that is not attached to a permanent foundation or footing and which is removed when the designated time period, activity, or use for which the temporary structure was erected has ceased such as Tents, Domes, A-Frames, Inflatables and Roof Trusses. 9

The Authority-Tourism Regulatory Authority established under section 4 of the Tourism Act No 28 of 2011. Tourism – All activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purpose. 3. Background The potential of tourism cannot be over emphasized as it is a large industry that serves as a key contributor to socio-economic development. Events and Entertainment remains an integral part of tourism not only in Kenya but globally. This has been amplified by events and entertainment tourism being a niche in the world today. The dynamic nature of the creative industry and advancement in technology has given rise to numerous forms of events and entertainment that is availed to the consumer. However, currently, the sector lacks documented checks and balances on the quality of events and entertainment on offer. Globally, there has been an attempt to regulate events and entertainment in the tourism and hospitality industry. Most of the developed countries have professional organizations for entertainers. One such organization is the Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG - AFTRA) that represent approximately 160,000 members who are guided and adhere to a code of conduct. In Australia, the Australian Entertainment Agents Association (AEAA) works closely with agencies, performers, venues, and end clients to ensure that its members deliver their services in a professional, timely and lawful manner. To ensure the levels of service are maintained, the AEAA members are guided by their code of ethics, performers’ guidelines, venue guidelines and standards employment conditions. The rating of function facilities in accommodation establishment’s world over can also be cited as another attempt towards enhancement of quality of events and entertainment service in the interest of customer satisfaction. The growth of entertainment and events in the tourism and hospitality industry in Africa especially in Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya cannot be gainsaid. However, the entertainment and events organizations are regulated by different institutions. For example in South Africa, events are regulated through Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Regulations and the entertainment venues are regulated by the Tourism and Grading Council of South Africa. 10 In Kenya, regulating the events and entertainment sector wholesomely has been a challenge due to the unique nature of the tourism industry. This has led to fragmented checks and balances. This guideline therefore, attempts to amalgamate the scattered regulations stipulated in a raft of legislations for ease of direction, reference in doing business and quality service delivery. 4. Strategic Goals and Objectives 4.1 Strategic Goals These guidelines aim at provision of quality events and entertainment service and enhancement of customer satisfaction in the tourism sector in Kenya. 4.2 Objectives These guidelines set to achieve the following objectives: a) Set guidelines for quality events and entertainment platforms. b) Protect events and entertainment consumers from harmful content through proper content classification and rating. c) Protect events and entertainment providers from exploitation by consumers or any other third party. d) Market Kenya as an event an entertainment destination. 5. Scope These guidelines shall apply to all forms of events and entertainment provided by tourism and hospitality enterprises and services as listed in but not limited to the Ninth Schedule of the Tourism Act CAP 383 of 2011. Specifically, the Forms of entertainment covered by these guidelines include but are not limited to: Cultural performances; Gaming / Gambling; Sports; Music; Carnival; Road shows; Documentary Screening; Dancing; Acting; Films; Stage performances/Acrobats; Adrenaline thrills. In addition, these guidelines will cover the following forms of events among others: Exhibitions, Expositions, Funerals, Weddings, Festivals, Concerts, Birthday’s, Sports, Graduations, Activations, Launches, Staff Parties, Golf Tournaments, Trainings, Meetings, Conferences, Workshops, Traditional Functions, Festivals, Parties, Team Buildings and Showcases. 11

PART II – THE KENYA TOURISM & HOSPITALITY ENTERTAINMENT STANDARDS GUIDELINES 6. Regulatory Requirements Events and Entertainment service provider and or a place of events and entertainment shall comply with appropriate regulatory requirements that include and not limited to the following: a) Tourism Act Cap 383 of 2011. b) Certificate of approval for content classification c) Content exhibition license d) Liquor license e) Single business permit f) Occupational Permit / OSHA permit g) Public Health License h) Copyrights Board Approved Collective Management Organization (For collection of royalties and performance fees) i) Fire Safety License. j) Business registration k) Lease agreement l) First aid kit m) Electrical permit n) NEMA license o) Comprehensive Insurance cover p) Fireworks license q) Approval for use of drones r) Any other relevant license 7. The Events and Entertainment Sector Code of practice. This code of practice shall apply to all events and entertainment providers. The events and entertainment service providers shall: a) Have well documented policies addressing quality service procedures, safety and security and continuous capacity building. b) Ensure quality services appropriate to the type of event or entertainment provided. c) Ensure that content to be exhibited and advertisements for the same are classified and rated by the relevant Authority for quality and age suitability. 12 d) Obtain an exhibition license and observe the watershed period principles that apply to broadcast. e) Ensure that at least 40% of all events/entertainment content exhibited, publicly performed or aired shall be devoted to Kenyan entertainers. f) Ensure that hosts, promoters, providers, event managers shall be registered members of a relevant association. g) Describe to the consumers the amenities, facilities and services provided by the enterprise, whether by advertisement, brochure, or any other means. h) Explain details of charges for all events and entertainment services or facilities available, including cancellation terms. i) Make clear to consumers exactly what is included in all prices quoted for events and entertainment service or additional services/facilities, including service charges, taxes and other surcharges. j) Make clear to all prospective consumers in all manner of communication, conditions, details and, where appropriate, any restrictions on the access to the events and entertainment facility by the consumer before making any booking. k) Clearly communicate the price structure for events and entertainment or other services in advance. l) Give each consumer on request, details of payments due and a receipt for payment made. Presentation of the bill should be clearly detailed. m) Deal promptly and courteously with all enquiries, requests, reservations, correspondence and complaints from consumers with regard to an event/entertainment service. n) Be available during the entire event/entertainment period. o) Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner. p) Enable the appointed quality assurance officers to conduct quality audit at reasonable times. q) Have a zero-tolerance policy to prohibit any and all forms of bribery, corruption, manipulation, extortion and embezzlement. All business dealings shall be transparent and documented as openly and detailed as possible. r) Ensure that the premises and content are environment-friendly as guided by the relevant laws, regulations and guidelines. 13

8. Indoor & Outdoor Venue/Premises Requirements 8.1 Building/Temporary Structures Safety a) All buildings must conform to the requirements of the National Construction Authority, County laws / regulations and any other relevant legislation. b) Where a temporary structure is to be used, it must be completed and inspected for readiness at least 3 hours before the function by the event/entertainment provider in collaboration with the relevant authorities. c) The building and/or temporary structure shall provide adequate marked emergency exit(s) commensurate to the capacity and in accordance to the building code and other applicable temporary structural guidelines. d) General signage shall be illuminated at all times for both buildings and temporary structures e) The building and temporary structure layout shall be fit for persons with disabilities. f) The entertainment/event organiser shall ensure that a comprehensive emergency evacuation plan is in place. g) Alleys of spans of not less than 1.2 meters shall be provided for both buildings and temporary structures. h) In temporary entertainment/event dais, where applicable, staircase should have a R80mm and L100mm and hand rails provided for both buildings and temporary structures as per the building code. i) The entertainment/event venue shall be ideal for human habitation and structurally safe in accordance to the relevant safety regulations. j) The host in collaboration with service provider shall develop a layout for temporary structure. k) Doors along the exit route shall be clearly labeled and open in the direction of exit for both buildings and temporary structures. l) Any doors, gates, shutters or flaps that should be kept open and secured in the open position. m) All internal and external escape routes and exit door shall be clear and free from obstruction for both buildings and temporary structures n) Sites for temporary structures shall be properly leveled and surfaced to facilitate cleaning and laid to suitable fall to drain off any rain or waste water. 14 o) Adequate parking for patrons, set up and operative crew shall be made available at the ratio of 1:25. p) Directional signage to the event/entertainment venue shall be provided by either the host, or event/entertainment providers. 8.2 Amenities a) All drinking water whether sourced or brought to the site must be safe for human consumption. b) If production or events are to be conducted on or around water or if water is to be used during a production of an event, the risk assessment must include consideration of the safety of exposure to the water. c) Adequate water reservoirs and dispensing facilities shall be provided by the venue where such water provisions, shall meet KEBS specifications. d) Separate marked male and female toilet facility with consideration to persons with disabilities and children shall be provided for both buildings and temporary structures e) Provision for toilets should be at a minimum ratio of 1:25 up to 300 covers but not more than 1,200 covers. Numbers beyond 1,200 shall require additional toilets at the ratio of 1:50 covers and the toilet cubicles must be lockable f) For outdoor events, the provision for mobile toilets shall be guided by the number of attendees that are expected g) Each water-closet must be provided with an adequate supply of toilet paper for both buildings and temporary structures h) A hand wash basin with adequate supply of liquid soap and clean paper towels or individual cloth hand towels or electrical hand dryers shall be provided for both buildings and temporary structures i) Cleaning of the washrooms and/or mobile toilets must be undertaken at least every one hour and continuously when premises are busy. j) Sufficient notices in legible characters indicating the location of the toilets shall be conspicuously displayed on the premises for both buildings and temporary structures k) Functional ventilation systems shall be in place for both buildings and temporary structures l) Bathrooms and changing rooms with powder rooms and lockers for performers shall be provided for both buildings and temporary structures m) Provision of Arabic shower in both temporary and permanent structures. 15

8.3 General Safety and Security Measures a) Entertainment premises, promoters and event organizers shall have a security management team comprising of security personnel, security guards and police (where need be). Where the number of persons is in excess of 500 the requirement shall be 1:50 per security personnel and notification issued to the local security authority for both buildings and temporary structures b) Entertainment/event premises, promoters and event organisers shall ensure that security personnel are professionally trained by an institution recognized and registered by the authority for the time being responsible for such institutions. c) Events/Entertainment providers and organisers shall ensure briefings on emergency and security measures prior to the event. d) Event/Entertainment premises organisers shall have necessary security equipment but not limited to CCTV cameras, human metal detectors, bomb sweeps and communication equipment among others for both buildings and temporary structures e) Entertainment/event enterprises shall have a provision for firearm identification and handling for both buildings and temporary structures. f) Where hazardous materials must be handled, the workers shall be informed and guided on handling such materials by the premise owner and/or the event/entertainment manager for both buildings and temporary structures g) A risk assessment should be completed for each hazardous substance indicating that it is being used in accordance with requirements set out by the ministry responsible for Mining and Geology. h) If an event is to be held during adverse weather conditions, the event and entertainment providers shall provide protection against the same. 8.4 Fire Safety and Security measures a) The premises shall conform to the National Fire Safety Standards (KEBS), fire reduction rules 2007 b) Event/Entertainment premises shall ensure that the paint used is fire retarded to reduce spread of fire. 16 c) Temporary structures shall be audited and certified for compliance with Safety Standards by relevant authorities at least 3 hours before the event takes place. d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, event/entertainment organizers for both buildings and temporary structures shall ensure the following fire safety measures are in place:  Firefighting equipment installed/positioned so that the maximum travel distance to a fire point is not more than 30 meters;  Provision for a fire engine for events that cover over 3,000 people.  Fire detection systems  Trained Fire Marshals  Fire exit signage and emergency assembly point  Pre-event briefing on fire emergency management  Medical and emergency preparedness. e) Event and entertainment premises, whether located in buildings or temporary structures, the following shall be provided for:  Have a paramedic on call.  First-aid facilities at the ratio of 1:500 and an appropriately qualified medical practitioner(s) present throughout the duration of the event.  Where an event has more than 1,000 persons, the organizers shall have in place a medical ambulance with a standby paramedic. f) Access to fire equipment, first aid equipment and power boards shall not be obstructed. All passages shall be kept clear for both buildings and temporary structures. g) Where performers are required to use fire as part of their performance, risk assessment shall take account of costumes, props and sets and ensure appropriate controls are implemented to eliminate the risk of fire. 8.5 Electrical installation and safety Events and entertainment premises whether permanent or temporary should make provision for the following: a) Electrical installation after completion shall be inspected, tested and certified by a registered electrical contractor. Old electrical installations should be audited regularly and a certificate of compliance issued. 17

b) Stand-by emergency power shall be provided with adequate capacity for the electrical requirements of the venue. 8.6 Lighting a) Where natural lighting is provided with opening(s), the opening(s) shall be; situated in an external wall or in a suitable position on the roof of the building b) Where such opening is glazed, it shall be with transparent or translucent material c) The area of the opening including the exit areas shall not be less than 20% of the floor area of the room d) In the absence of adequate daylight in any area used by the public or audience, the house artificial lighting in such areas shall be fully in operation while the public are in the premises. e) If essential to the production that lighting is reduced or extinguished (except for fire safety signs), it should be controlled from a position with a clear view of the audience f) Lighting equipment likely to reach high temperatures shall be suitably guarded with a clearance maintained from flexible cords to prevent overheating. g) Maximum loads of lighting dimmers shall not be exceeded to avoid overloading and a consequent fire hazard. h) The installation and operation of any laser shall comply with necessary safety standards for lasers used for display purposes and located out of reach of members of the public. The safety of the laser installation including mirrors and mirror balls shall be checked on a regular basis. i) The event and entertainment enterprise and the provider shall notify patrons if and when strobe lighting is to be used in a performance. j) Where stroboscopic lighting units may be viewed directly by members of the public, these units shall be synchronized when more than one is used at a fixed frequency of less than 4 flashes per second. k) UV lights shall be eliminated or substituted wherever possible. Where the use of UV lights is unavoidable, to control adverse effects of UV light, identify potential sources and:  limit access distance to the source where possible  ensure sources are well maintained to prevent leakage  enclose or shield the source wherever possible  ensure replacement of component parts on sources will not increase potential UV lights 18  eliminate reflection where possible, and  Train employees on effects and control measures.  Change the location/working environment. 8.7 Ventilation Natural Ventilation a) Where, for the purposes of natural ventilation, a premise is provided with an opening(s) the position of opening(s) shall be such as to enable the premise to be ventilated. b) The total area of the openable shall not be less than 20% of the floor area of the room. c) Every such opening shall either be:  A door in an external wall, or  An openable glazed window in an external wall or in a suitable position in the roof, or  An opening in the ceiling or at the top of an internal wall connected directly to a vertical ventilating duct.  In the case of Temporary Structures this shall include: flaps and temporary doors d) The premises shall be effectively ventilated at all times. In venues where the ventilation system is designed to maintain a positive air pressure balance in the auditorium the ventilation system shall be operated so as to maintain the pressure balance at all times. 8.8 Noise and sound level control a) The structure shall be designed to ensure that excessive noise emissions from the activities within the property such as amplified music does not adversely impact on residents/occupants of surrounding properties. b) The premises are to be properly constructed and sound proofed to ensure that the escape of noise does not exceed that permitted under National Environmental (Noise Standards and Control) Regulations 2009. c) Specialist equipment may be required to measure sound levels in the entertainment enterprise. d) To preserve hearing, sound shall be in accordance to the NEMA regulations and any other related legislation. 19

8.9 Courtesy of choice a) Smoking can only occur in designated areas. b) Designated smoking areas shall be clearly marked and should meet the requirements under the Tobacco Control Regulations of 2014. c) Smoking shall be strictly prohibited in non-designated areas of the event/entertainment venue. d) Suitable means of extinguishing cigarettes/cigars must be provided by way of ashtrays, sandboxes or similar items and positioned in a manner accessible. 8.10 Food handling requirements a) Premises involved in the handling of food shall be subject to the requirements of the Food Safety Standards, Public Health Act and other licensing requirements. 8.11 Waste Collection a) A sufficient number of suitable receptacles for refuse storage shall be provided. b) These receptacles shall be covered, lined and maintained in a clean condition. c) Waste bins must be emptied at the end of every shift and more regularly when the premise is busy. d) All parts of the premises shall be regularly fumigated and kept free of vermin infestation. e) Garbage collectors shall be licensed by National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). 8.12 Alcohol and Drug control a) At no time shall any illegal drug/s be brought into or consumed in the event/entertainment environment. 8.13 Performance platform a) Consideration must be given to glare and/or heat emanating from the performance/stage or other areas adjacent to where musicians are working. b) Adequate lighting must be provided. c) Initial sound checks and audio tuning must be scheduled so that other cast and crew members are not exposed to noise hazard. 20 d) No person should be exposed to radiation in excess of maximum permissible limits. 8.14 Firearms and Crude Weapons a) Firearms and owners of firearms in any event or entertainment occasion shall at all times be governed by the Firearms Act Cap 114 of 2015, Laws of Kenya. b) Firearms and crude weapons shall be prohibited in any event with the exception of:  Where they are used as blunt props or replicas.  Where the nature of event activity requires the use of such weapons. 9. Operational Guidelines 9.1 Risk Analysis a) All events and entertainment organisers shall conduct a risk analysis as required and submit their report to relevant authorities. b) The risk analysis shall detail the identified human and environmental hazards and the mitigation measures put in place to counter their occurrence. c) Risk analysis, must include analysis of the layout and surface of the set and performance areas, including the rake of the stage, revolves and the relationship of the stage and pit and/or audience. d) In the event/entertainment, if the risk cannot be eliminated then:  Substitute with a less hazardous activity/substance or;  Re-design or isolate the hazard or;  Rearrange work organization and training to reduce exposure or;  Use personal protective equipment. 9.2 Entertainment performance guidelines a) There shall be a binding contract between the events and entertainment host and provider for the event/entertainment service. b) There shall be an honest and ethical conduct including ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships. c) Event/Entertainment provider shall ensure a well-coordinated move from rehearsal facility to the performance venue. 21

d) Event/Entertainment provider shall ensure all props, costumes and equipment are properly labeled and technical elements are set correctly in accordance with ground plans, notes and setting lists. e) Production crew shall provide Technical Rider and an Event/entertainment Production Checklist. f) The event/entertainment enterprise shall designate a clear boundary between the entertainer and the patron. The form of event/entertainment shall determine the distance between the performer and the patron. g) Event/Entertainment provider shall ensure dressing rooms are allocated according to the requirements of the Technical Rider with sensitivity to gender and cultural differences. Unauthorized persons shall not be permitted entry to such rooms. h) The event/entertainment enterprise shall provide an entrance / exit to the premises for performers which are separate from the ones designated for the consumers. i) Event/Entertainment provider shall ensure safety procedures are established and communicated to the appropriate personnel and drills are executed using established communication systems and in accordance with occupational and public health legislative requirements. j) The event/entertainment provider shall ensure technical information is prepared and circulated to the appropriate personnel in accordance with organization policy and procedures. k) The event/entertainment provider shall ensure all technical sequences for scene changes, lighting, sound or special effects are rehearsed in liaison with the production staff. l) Events and entertainment enterprise shall maintain up to date documentation and production information and a register of all persons performing at their premises including audience numbers and venue capacity. m) The entertainment/event enterprise shall ensure that they fully secure and manage the entire entertainment venue. n) Event and entertainment enterprise shall provide sufficient sound absorbing insulation to minimize noise pollution affecting adjacent properties or public rights in accordance with NEMA regulations. o) Performers shall not be allowed on stage in a state of nudity. p) Entertainment host shall ensure that entertainment ground / stage or facilities are cleared, cleaned and well maintained. 22 q) Event and entertainment enterprise/providers must display conspicuously a list of emergency contact numbers. That list must include the numbers for the Venue Manager or their representative together with numbers for emergency services. r) Entertainment/Events Organiser Company must have appropriate emergency plans and procedures in place for every event and production at every venue. s) Entertainment/Events organiser shall ensure that they obtain relevant skills, competencies and experience to match the expectations of the business opportunities:  There shall be an audition by at least a credible professional to vet the competence of the performers  The performer shall take documented practice, mentorship and coaching sessions to improve quality of performance, professionalism and competence.  Performers shall have their performances recorded for referencing, education and posterity. t) Entertainment/Events organiser shall ensure dispute resolution mechanism is in place. u) All entertainment events and venues shall explicitly display the age guidance of the contents of such entertainment. v) Events and entertainment performances shall not exhibit content which is likely to: -  Encourage, incite crime and propaganda for war; or  Lead to disorder; or  Stir up hatred against any section of the public on grounds of color, race or ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, gender, or  Promote violence, sexual humiliation or degradation. w) The carrying capacity of venues set for an event/entertainment shall at all times be adhered to. x) All events and entertainment providers in collaboration with the relevant authorities shall make arrangements for controlled road traffic and aircraft landing and takeoff grounds where necessary. 23

9.3 Audience and crowd management a) The entertainment/event enterprise must ensure that appropriate signs/warnings are provided to the audience in respect of access, special effects, e.g. strobe lighting, smoke. b) All personnel interacting with audience members must be made aware of such signs/warnings. c) Stadium and seating arrangements must comply with relevant standards guidelines, legislation and building codes at all venues including non-dedicated performance venues. d) Seats, aisles, passageways, steps and stairs must be kept clean and clear of obstructions. e) Personnel required to interact with the general public shall be adequately trained in conflict resolution. f) Emergency and evacuation plans must consider the possibility of entrapment, structural collapse and the need for crowd control measures including the engagement of security personnel. g) First aid facilities, appropriate to the event, the site and the audience, must be provided. h) The Host, entertainment/event enterprise and the provider must ensure that adequate crowd management and safety policies and practices are implemented. 9.4 Entertainment/Event Production involving children Requirements for productions involving children shall include: a) Provision of age appropriate recreational materials, food and beverage, toilet facilities and accommodation facilities where necessary; b) Competent adult supervision; c) Health breaks; d) Authorized adult accompaniment to and from the area of production; e) Uncompromised privacy; f) Non-exposure to age distressing scenes, inappropriate and or potentially harmful media content; g) Non-exposure to drugs and alcohol; h) Not performing while naked or with a naked person or to partake in any sexual activity; i) Compliance with relevant legislation and regulations that are in their interest. 24 9.5 Event and Entertainment Productions involving animals Considerations in relation to use of animals include: a) Engagement of well trained and experienced animal handlers and, where necessary, veterinarian/s; b) Protective measures against animal contact and possible disease transmission; c) Appropriate distance between animals, performers, crew, audience and general public; d) Adherence to the welfare of the animals; e) Potential risks associated with animal/s’ performance; f) Facilities to house, feed and transport the animals in hygienic conditions without affecting the hygiene of nearby areas; g) Hygienic animal waste disposal; h) Contingency plans in case of emergencies. 25

PART III – SUPPORTING LEGISLATIONS INFORMING THESE GUIDELINES 1. The Tourism Act, CAP 28 of 2011. Laws of Kenya 2. Tourism Regulatory Authority Regulations 2014 3. The Kenya Vision 2030 4. People with Disabilities Act, No: 14 of 2003 5. Firearms Act, Cap 114 of 2015. Laws of Kenya 6. Kenya National Fire Safety Standard by Kenya Bureau of Standards 7. Fire Reduction Rules of 2007 8. Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2007 9. Work Injury Benefit Act of 2007 10. Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (Noise and Excessive Vibration 11. Pollution) (control) Regulations, 2009 12. Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Amendment) Act, 2015 13. Mining and Geology Act of 2012 14. Films and Stage Plays Act cap222 15. Kenya Information and Communication Act, CAP 411 of 2013 16. Tobacco Control Act of 2007 17. Alcoholic Drinks Control Act No. 4 of 2010 18. Children’s Act No. 8 of 2016 19. Copyright Act of 2001 20. Public Health Act, CAP 242 of 2012 21. Public Order Act of 2016 22. Sexual Offences Act of 2006 23. National Cohesion and Integration Act of 2008 24. Statutory Instruments Act of 2013 25. Public Health Act, CAP 242 of 2012 26. Public Order Act of 2016 27. Sexual Offences Act of 2006 28. National Cohesion and Integration Act of 2008 29. Statutory Instruments Act of 2013 26

ECONOMY Kenya Power signs MoU to light up Lamu towns PAGE 26 www.mygov.go.ke AGRICULTURE DP pledges Sh2.1 billion payments to maize farmers this week PAGE 16 How former agriculture officer is leading by example YOUR WEEKLY REVIEW November 06, 2018 MyGov NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0093 18 THE WEEK IN NUMBERS Targeted percentage of forest cover in Murang’a County under new Kenya Forest Service programme 200 Millions of shillings injected by the World Bank in county to improve value addition practices 18,000 Sugar can farmers who will benefit directly from Busia Sugar Industries along with 1,500 employees Small scale miners seek support to enhance the sector Twenty-nine-year-old Catherine Wakesho prospects for precious stones at Kamtonga mine in Taita Taveta County, which is endowed with many mineral resources such as green garnets, ruby, sapphire, tsavorite, yellow and green garnets, limestone and tourmaline among others (inset). Wakesho is a member of a community-based organisation that is improving the informal trade. See story on Pages 24-25 Reach us at: www.mygov.go.ke 0722 320 111 0722 327 773 ads@mygov.go.ke ads@mygov.go.ke Jackson Muia Kusenga has transformed once idle ground into a model demonstration plot that has hosted big names such as former Bomet governor Isaac Ruto PAGE 12 200m Amount each of the 14 counties in the LREB will contribute to establish a regional commercial bank Team to formulate law on county blocs set up Devolution and ASAL Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa says newly-launched Inter Agency Committee has less than three months to ensure regional economic blocs are anchored in law – Story Pg 2 SPONSORED CONTENT

2 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Team to formulate regional economic blocs law launched Inter-Agency Committee named to formulate policy and legal framework to guide formation on Regional Economic Blocs BY WANGARI NDIRANGU KNA-NAIROBI T he government has established an InterAgency Committee that will come up with a policy and legal framework to guide formation on Regional Economic Blocs (REB). The formation and operationalisation of the REBs that are currently in place are not guided by any policy framework or regulation thus compromising their effectiveness. Speaking during the launch of the committee, Devolution and ASAL Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa said the committee will by next year ensure that the REB are anchored in law. “This team will now proceed and ensure the policy is developed, ensure the legal frameworks is in place by January 31, 2019,” the CS said. He explained that the country has already formed six REBs namely Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), North Rift Economic Bloc (NREB), Jumuia ya Kaunti za Pwani Bloc, Mount Kenya and Aberdares Bloc, The Frontier Counties Development Council Bloc (FCDC) and South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc (SEKEB). Wamalwa said the LREB has the highest number of counties and brings together over 14 million Kenyans together, NREB has 8 counties, Jumuia ya County from Coast has six counties, Mt Kenya and Aberdares has 10 counties, FCDC has seven counties while SEKEB has three counties. “We still have three more counties namely Kajiado , Narok and Nairobi that have These counties have already developed the necessary legal framework for them to engage and has attracted Sh100bn from World Bank - Eugene Wamalwa not joined any bloc and we want to encourage them to join one in order to reap the benefits and enhance partnership of counties as investment magnets and also so that we have all the 47 counties joining the bloc,” Wamalwa said. The CS noted that standing alone as a county normally attracts less investment but those coming together will enjoy economies of scale in terms of projects across the counties as it will be easier to even mobilise resources. Wamalwa lauded LREB whose 14 counties are coming together and contributing each Sh200 million to open up and establish of a regional commercial bank. He also named the Pwani bloc who will be holding a major conference on blue economy at the end of this month saying through building the potential they have partnered with European Union who have committed Sh2.9 billion to the counties to host the conference. He further congratulated the FCDC bloc from Frontier area of Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Isiolo, Marsabi, Tana River and Lamu who are way ahead of the other five blocs in terms of development. “These counties have already developed the necessary legal framework for them Kwale signs partnership deal with French envoy France had so far supported various projects in the county including rehabilitation of the Marare/ Mombasa water pipeline BY JAMES MUCHAI KNA-KWALE K wale County government has entered into a partnership with France, which will see the region’s residents benefit from various projects in the tourism, fisheries and water sectors. Governor Salim Mvurya hosted France Ambassador to Kenya Ms. Aline Kuster at his office where the two discussed several areas of cooperation. Mr. Mvurya said the government of France had so far supported various projects in the county including rehabilitation of the Marare/Mombasa water pipeline. He added that water treatment works at the proposed multibillion Mwache Multipurpose Dam in Kinango subcounty, will also be funded by France through its development agency, Agency Francaise de Development (AFD). The Governor lauded the government of France for its continued support in form of loans and grants towards priority areas of development in the county. “We have warm relationship with the government of France and we are glad the partnership has been rewarding in terms of implementation of projects in various sectors in the county,” he said. Mr. Mvurya said the Mwache project will boost domestic water supply and sanitation besides improving food security through its irrigation component. The project is expected to address the perennial water shortage in the Coastal region mainly in Kwale and Mombasa counties. According to the Governor, France will also fund other Amount each of the 14 counties in the LREB will contribute to establish a regional commercial bank. to engage and has attracted Sh100 billion from World Bank to work on flagships projects such as water and infrastructure,” he said. The CS confirmed that the law allows counties to work together but necessary legal and policy framework have to be in place 200m Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and ASAL Eugene Wamalwa (centre) with Devolution PS Charles Sunkuli (on his immediate right) and Simeon ole Kirgotty, Secretary Devolution and Inter-Governmental Relations (to his left) pose for a group photo with the Ministry’s Inter-Agency Committee members. to allow counties to work on joint projects “Apart from policy and legal framework we will amend several laws including Public Private Partnership (PPP) to enable counties to embrace PPP investments in their counties. He acknowledged that this has been a challenge and that very few Private Partnerships have been successful. “As we develop the regional bloc we need to ensure PPP framework is strengthened to make it easier for counties to attract private investments,” he said. The CS urged the technical committee that involves Council of Governors, AG office, Law Review Commission and representatives from other government bodies to hit the road running since they only have a short time to ensure that the policy is ready to be presented to cabinet and then to parliament by end of January 2019. In order for the process to be successful, Wamlawa however said counties should adopt effective public participation approaches that genuinely engage citizens as it is a constitutional requirement. President Uhuru Kenyatta during the inaugural investment conference the Lake Region Economic Bloc in Bomet town supported the formation of county regional blocs to tackle common problems. The President said the government will support the performance of regional blocs and that regional development authorities will be streamlined to fit into the new economic dynamics of the country while supporting regional economic blocs. projects, including investing in the blue economy. He said a delegation from France will visit the county to discuss the modalities of implementing the projects after the first global Blue Economy Conference that will be held in Nairobi from November 26-28, this year. “Immediately after the conference, we will host a delegation from France to discuss the possibilities of improving the exploitation of marine resources that will benefit local residents,” he said. Mr. Mvurya said the partnership will also facilitate the introduction of French language courses at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), Kwale Campus. Ms. Kuster said France was committed to supporting the county’s priority development areas. “We are ready and happy to partner with the county on various initiatives to better the lives of the local people,” she said. November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 After Digital Literacy Programme rollout, ‘smart classroom’ This will enable collaborative learning, creativity and practical skills as witnessed in other parts of the world leading in this space BY LILIAN KIMETO D uring the recently concluded Connected Summit, on 22-24th October 2018 at the Bomas of Kenya, stakeholders in the country’s ICT and education sector agreed that greatest challenge facing the adoption of technology in education is the lack of right content/ competency-based curriculum and inadequate digital learning devices. Other issues that were noted were internet connectivity to public primary schools for accessing online learning materials and inaccessible regions in country due to bad weather and the need to train teachers first then the special groups in handling the digital devices. Another key issue identified was the need for correct setting of guidelines to avoid confusing parents when introducing something new. It is for this reason that there is need to crack how ICT can be used to enable the successful delivery of digital schooling in Kenya. It noteworthy that investment in technology by business entrepreneurs is no longer about the cost and immediate outcome but rather the risk of not investing in it which is a big threat to their survival. Kenya is seen globally as the most responsive state when it comes to development of human capital for the 21st century digital economy through the massive investment in Digital Literacy Programme (DLP). The main objective of DLP is to integrate technology in teaching and learning as early as primary schools level. What is the ‘Kenya Approach’? The Kenya approach is a Multi Agency approach where all stakeholders involved in the Programme came together under one coordinating agency (ICT Authority) in charge of technology. The main agencies driving the Programme being Ministry of Education (the user), Ministry of ICT (Lead Coordinator), Ministry of Energy (for electrification of schools), Ministry of Industrialisation (for development of local electronic assembly plants) ICT Authority (main implementer), Teacher Service Commission (for teacher capacity), Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (for content development) and The National Treasury. The Programme is among the very few programmes which is seen to have brought equity and fairness to the country when it comes to education. This will also ensure that the country get the required skills for the 21st digital economy. The 10 Programme Success points The size and complexity of the Programme called for thorough checks at each critical stage in order to ensure that over 21,731 Primary schools are served well with over 1,083,827 digital devices as contracted and delivered. To guard the programme against project failure and financial lost due to quality and quantity of devices, Ten critical check points were instituted as follows; a) Equipment Lab Test: Two test labs were established in Kenya to test each of the proposed devices before manufacturing. b) Factory Acceptance Checks: A technical committee was sent to inspect and verify the devices at 21,731 Primary schools in the programme served with digital devices the Chinese factory before shipment and a comprehensive report was prepared c) Equipment Pre-shipment Testing; An internally recognized firm was hired to inspect and verify the equipment before shipment or airlifting to Kenya. d) Warehouse Inspection and Verification; A technical team was on standby to inspect and verify the devices in the warehouse before they were released to schools e) Schools-Contractor Inspection and Acceptance Tests: A pre-inspection and verification exercise was carried out by the teachers and contractor to ascertain the functionality, quantities and any defects before the school headmasters signed delivery notes and inspection sheets. f) Technical device inspections and Acceptance; An Inspection and Acceptance Committee was constituted for each school comprising Head teacher, Sub County Director of Education, ICT Teacher and ICTA Officer. g) Inspection and Verification by CDE; Each CDE will verify each schools inspections certificates within the county and signed a final inspection certificates and forwarded to ICTA. h) Inspection and Verifications by Tender Processing Committee; All final inspections and Acceptance certificates were signed by a multi-agency Inspection and Acceptance Committee and filed at ICTA before processing of payments for commissioning. i) Monitoring and Evaluations: A multi-agency monitoring and Evaluation team was constituted to carry out quarterly assessment on performance of the programme Current Status of the Programme Within a period of two years all the 1,083,827 contracted digital devices have been received inspected, tested, distributed and installed in 19,666 public primary schools across the Country. All the 1,100 curriculum support officers have been trained in addition to 92,344 teachers with 22,675 schools connected with electricity. Two local assembly plants have been constructed and operational each producing over 1200 devices daily in double shift. The programme has had other major outcomes such as electricity has been extended to rural homes, creation of over 12,000 jobs and a big market has been created for innovators in digital content development. Next Phase The programme is moving into the next phase where development of ‘Smart Classrooms’ will be adopted to enable collaborative learning, creativity and practical skills as witnessed in other parts of the world leading in this space The Author is the Head of Communications at the ICT Authority 5 POSTAL CORPORATION OF KENYA NATIONAL PUBLIC TENDER NOTICE Postal Corporation of Kenya was established by an Act of Parliament (PCK Act 1998) and operates as a Commercial Public Enterprise. The Corporation’s mandate includes provision of accessible, affordable and reliable Postal Services to all parts of Kenya as the designated Public Postal Licensee, where communications through the Post Office is a basic human right as enshrined in the 1948 United Nations Charter. The Postal Corporation of Kenya invites sealed Tenders from interested Eligible Bidders as indicated below:No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Reference Number PCK/PROC/13/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/RFP/14/2018 /2019 PCK/PROC/15/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/16/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/17/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/18/2018/2019 Description Request For Proposal For An E-Commerce Partnership Request For Proposal For ERP Forensic Audit. Tender For the Provision of an Integrated Communications, Public Relations, Marketing & Advertising Agency. Printing and supply of barcodes Supply of photocopy papers Supply of various cartridges Target Group Open Open Open Open Open Women Tender Charge Free Free Free Free Free Free 1,088,827 Digital devices contracted and delivered under the programme Complete tender documents can be downloaded FREE OF CHARGE from PCK website: www.posta.co.ke or from the IFMIS supplier portal: https://supplier.treasury.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke. The Completed tender documents in a plain sealed envelope indicating Tender Number and Description as described in the tender document will be deposited in the Tender Box provided at Posta House, Mezzanine Floor, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, and be addressed to;The Postmaster General, Postal Corporation of Kenya, P. O. Box 34567 - GPO 00100, Nairobi 92,344 Teachers trained under the new curriculum to use the gadgets 22,675 Schools connected to the electricity grid to aid in the use of the devices so as to reach us on or before FRIDAY 23rd NOVEMBER, 2018 AT 11.00 A.M. The bid documents will be opened immediately thereafter, and bidders or their representative who choose to attend will be welcome to witness the opening at the Posta House Boardroom 7th floor. POSTMASTER GENERAL . Postal Corporation of Kenya, Posta House, Kenyatta Avenue. P.O. BOX 34567 GPO- 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254 719 072 600 Fax:020 240374 www: posta.co.ke

4 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC WORKS,HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS Republic Of Kenya ADDENDUM SUPPLIES BRANCH The Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Works, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development issues an addendum on the following tenders advertised on Tuesday, 30th TENDER NO. SB/9/2019-2021 TENDER NAME Supply of Microbus, Diesel SB/19/2019-2021 Supply of Graders SB/37/2019-2021 Supply of Expanded Poly-Styrene Panels or Structural & Thermal Insulated panels SB/41/2019-2021 Supply and Provisions of Foodstuffs (Processed Food) SB/44/2019-2021 Supply of Building and construction materials SB/60/2019-2021 Supply and Provisions of Food Supplements SB/65/2019-2021 Supply of Cleaning Services SB/67/2019-2021 Supply of Locally Manufactured Building and construction materials Document Name Corrected Specifications Corrected Specifications Corrected Document Name Corrected Additional Items Complete set of detailed Tender documents may be obtained by downloading it free of charge from the Ministry’s website www.transport.go.ke and Public Procurement Information portal www.tenders.go.ke and not supplier. treasury.go.ke as earlier indicated, or from the Procurement Office. The documents will be availed upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000/= (Kenya Shillings One Thousand only) per set, payable at the Supplies Branch Cash Office, Likoni Road, Opposite Motor Vehicles’ Inspection Unit, Industrial Area, Nairobi during Official Working Hours (8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.) All supplies branch tenders, SB/1/2019-2021 – SB/66/2019-2021 will close on 20th not 13th November, 2018 as earlier indicated. Prof. Arch. Paul M. Maringa (PhD), CBS, Corp. Arch. Maak, Mkip PRINCIPAL SECRETARY November, 2018 at 10.00 am; ADDENDUM Open to all Categories Open to all Categories October, 2018. MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY OF KENYA 5TH Riding on Technology, Inspiring Innovation GRADUATION CEREMONY FRIDAY, 23RD NOVEMBER 2018 Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) wishes to inform all candidates who qualified for the conferment of degrees and award of diplomas during the 2017/2018 Academic Year, that the 5th Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, 23rd November, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. at the Main Campus - Along Magadi Road, Off Langata Road. All prospective graduands should note the following: Clearance All qualified candidates are requested to clear with the University prior to confirmation of inclusion of their names in the 2018 graduation list with their respective Faculty Deans. Application All students must apply for Graduation through the MMU Student Portal found at www.mmu.ac.ke. Only those students who have fully cleared with relevant sections will be able to apply for graduation. Graduation Fees A mandatory non-refundable graduation fee is payable for the various categories of graduands as follows: Diploma Bachelors Degree All payments should be made before Friday, 9th Commercial Bank Equity Bank - A/c No. 110 451 3447 and - A/c No. 0610262187946 Verification of Names Ensure your name is correctly spelt and is in the right order as you would like it to appear on the Certificate. Verification will be done through the respective Faculties during clearance by Friday, 9th November, 2018. For more information, contact The Registrar, Academic Affairs - P.O BOX 15653- 00503 Nairobi, Kenya Telephone: 020 7252000/ 020 2071247. Email: registraraa@mmu.ac.ke Website: www.mmu.ac.ke JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION) P.O. BOX 62000-00200, City Square, Nairobi, Tel: (067)-5870001-5 Website: www.jkuat.ac.ke Discover JKUAT @DiscoverJKUAT TENDER NOTICE TENDER ADVERT NOTICE 1.1 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology invites Sealed Tenders from eligible bidders indicated below. NO TENDER NAME 1. 2. 3. TENDER DISCRIPTION JKUAT/61/2018-2019 Proposed Multi-Purpose Medical Bio Waste Incinerator for JKUAT. JKUAT/62/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of 900,000 pieces of Examination Booklets. JKUAT/67/2018-2019 Supply Delivery, Installation and Commissioning Next Generation firewall (NGFW) to the main Campus and satellite Campuses. ELIGIBILITY Open Open Open 1.3 Interested and eligible candidates may inspect and obtain Tender Document from the University’s Department of Procurement at JKUAT –Main Campus or download documents from our website: www.jkuat.ac.ke free of charge or IFMIS supplier portal: supplier.treasury.go.ke. Those who choose to have hard copies will pay ksh.1,000 per document in cash or bankers cheque. 1.4 NB: Tender No. JKUAT/62/2018-2019 - Women, Youth and PWDs must be registered with the National Treasury/County Government and other relevant bodies (attach a copy of CR 12 form, AGPO certificate and IDs Current NEMA Certificate). Sealed Tenders must be accompanied by duly completed forms as specified in the Bid Documents and addressed to: Vice Chancellor, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 62000 - 00200, Nairobi. and placed in the Tender Box at the Department of Procurement JKUAT Main Campus. The documents should be in plain sealed envelopes indicating the Tender Number, without identifying the sender so as to reach the University not later than Tuesday 20th November 2018 at 11:30 a.m Bids will be opened immediately thereafter at the Procurement Department in the presence of bidders/their representatives who wish to attend. Setting Trends in Higher Education, Research and Innovation Director, Supply Chain Management FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL, KALRO 1.5 The Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization invites sealed bids from interested qualified bidders for the Provision of General Insurance cover (Underwriters Only). TENDER DESCRIPTION KALRO/04/HQTS/ONT/2018-19: Provision of General Insurance cover for – Burglary, Fidelity Guarantee, Money, All Risks, Fire & Special Perils, Travel and Employers’ Liability (Common Law) 1.2 TARGET Open CLOSING DATE 20th November, 2018 at 11.00 a.m. Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information from and inspect the tender documents at the office of the Director, Supply Chain Management KALRO Headquarters, Kaptagat road, Loresho. P O Box 57811-00200, Nairobi off Waiyaki Way room 151, during normal office working hours. A complete tender document may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non- refundable fee of KES 1,000 in cash or bankers cheque payable to Director General, KALRO. The document may also be obtained free of charge from KALRO website www.kalro.org or Treasury portal suppliers@treasury.go.ke. Those who download the tender document and intend to submit a bid are required to register their details at the office of the Director, Supply Chain Management so as to be able to receive necessary clarifications and addenda. Completed tender documents are to be submitted in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender number and name and be deposited in the Tender Box at the reception area or Room 151 for large documents that cannot fit in the tender box slot. Documents are to be addressed to: The Director General, Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization Kaptagat Road, Loresho, P O Box 57811-00200, NAIROBI, So as to be received on or before 20th November, 2018 at 11.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates representatives who choose to attend. - - 3,500/4,500/November 2018, through: Kenya KENYA AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK RESEARCH ORGANIZATION November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 5 POSTPONEMENT OF THE PRE-BAR 2018 EXAMINATIONS It is notified for the general information of all Pre-Bar 2018 Examination candidates that due to circumstances beyond the control of the School, the Pre-Bar Examinations which had been scheduled to take place from 7th November 2018 – 9th November 2018 have been postponed. The new examination dates are as follows: TIMETABLES: i) CATEGORY A - KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW ACT, 2012 The examination shall be held on TUESDAY, 8THJANUARY 2019 at the Kenya School of Law, Lang’ata South Road, Karen. The examination shall test an applicant’s mastery of general principles of law, legal techniques, language of the law and proficiency in English. DATE 09.00 A.M. – 1 PM 8TH JANUARY 2019 ONE CONSOLIDATED PAPER COMPRISING OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: • Legal Systems and Methods; • the General Principles of Constitutional Law; • the Law of Tort; • the Law of Contract; and • Criminal Law VENUE KSL KAREN CAMPUS fsd ii) CATEGORY B - COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW REGULATIONS) 2009 The examination shall be held on TUESDAY, 8TH JANUARY 2019 THROUGH TO THURSDAY 10TH JANUARY 2019 at the Kenya School of Law, Lang’ata South Road, Karen. The examination shall test the mastery of basic legal techniques, legal writing and substantive legal principles at the degree subject level. It will also test applicants’ proficiency in English language. DATE 09.00 A.M. – 12 NOON 8TH JANUARY 2019 PRB 001 – LEGAL METHODS, SYSTEMS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 9TH JANUARY 2019 PRB 003 – LAW OF TORTS 10TH JANUARY 2019 PRB 005 – FAMILY LAW AND SUCCESSION DR. HENRY K. MUTAI DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Kenya School of Law is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organization 2.00 PM – 5.00 P.M. PRB 002 – LAW OF CONTRACT PRB 004 – LAND LAW PRB 006 – COMMERCIAL LAW VENUE KSL KAREN CAMPUS KSL KAREN CAMPUS KSL KAREN CAMPUS ETHICS AND ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION VACANCY RE-ADVERTISEMENT The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is established under Section 3 of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act No. 22 of 2011, pursuant to article 79 of the Constitution of Kenya. The mandate of the Commission is to combat and prevent corruption through law enforcement, preventive measures, education and promotion of standards and best practices of Integrity, Ethics and Anti-Corruption. The Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of the Chairperson of the Risk and Audit Committee of EACC. The detailed advert can be accessed from the EACC website www.eacc.go.ke. Interested candidates who meet the set criteria should complete EACC Form 1 online from https://jobs.integrity.go.ke and attach copies of ID, CV, academic/ professional certificates, clearances and testimonials. All applications must be made online and will be acknowledged via an email. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further guidance. To be considered applications should be received not later than 27th 2018 at 5.00pm Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification. HALAKHE D. WAQO, CBS, MCIArb SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER November, NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY PUBLIC NOTICE STAKEHOLDERS MEETINGS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON DRAFT ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION (TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS 2018 The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has finalized the development of the Environment Management and Coordination (Toxic and Hazardous Industrial Chemicals and Materials Management) Regulations 2018. The regulations will provide for sustainable management of chemicals in Kenya, specifically, labeling, classification, registration, manufacture, storage, transport (road, air and sea), distribution, handling, import, export, chemical use in mining, substances in articles / chemicals in products, polluter release and transfer register, restrictions and banning, incidents, liabilities, waste disposal and offences of toxic and hazardous chemicals and materials. The Authority invites comments from the relevant stakeholders and the public on the draft chemical management regulations within 30 days from 6th November, 2018. The stakeholder meetings and the national validation meetings shall be held in the following towns as outlined in the schedule below: Date 07.11.2018 08.11.2018 09.11.2018 13.11.2018 14.11.2018 15.11.2018 06.12.2018 City / Town Nakuru Thika Mombasa Kisumu Kakamega Eldoret Nairobi Venue Bontana Hotel Eton Hotel Mombasa Beach Hotel Sunset Hotel Golf Hotel Kakamega Hotel Goshen To be communicated The meetings will start at 8.30 am. The draft regulations and the comments template format can be obtained from NEMA website www.nema.go.ke and submission of comments can be sent to dgnema@nema.go.ke and chemicalsregulations@nema.go.ke For further clarifications, please contact: DIRECTOR GENERAL, NEMA Popo Road, off Mombasa P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254,020) 2183718, 010 210370, 0723 363010, 0735 013046 Report incidents and complaints on: 0786 101 100 / 0741 101 100 Our Environment, Our Life, Our Responsibility National Environment Management Authority-Kenya @Nema Kenya

6 | NEWSFOCUS NOVEMBER 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Appropriate Professional Practice The desks of Prof. Arch. Paul M. Maringa (PhD) the Principal Secretary & Eng Francis K. Mbiti the Ag. Chief Engineer Electrical at the State Department of Public Works. W hen we say, “professional practice”, what do we actually mean? This refers to the conduct and work of someone from a given line of profession. Appropriate professional practice focuses on achieving a safe and comfortable indoor or outdoor environment while minimizing negative environmental impacts. Often, professionalism has not been conceptualized appropriately and ends up being associated with unethical conduct. All professions are governed by professional bodies that accredit both educational institutions and qualified professionals. Qualification may be organized by various designations such as; ‘certified’, ‘fellow’, ’chartered member’, ‘member of...’, and many more. All professions have specific Prof. Paul M. Maringa set out practices well stipulated in a code of conduct. In the built environment, there are some generally agreed upon principles (only to mention but a few) that may be common to most professionals: • Act with integrity; • An ethical approach to service provision; • Undertake work for which there is appropriate competence; • Provide high working standards; • Have appropriate insurance; • Ensure clarity of appointment terms; • Promote trust in the profession; Eng Francis K. Mbiti • Do not bring the profession to disrepute; Appropriate conduct and professionalism should be inseparable. It may be uncomfortable and even against the immediate interests but if professionals don’t do what’s right then they can also get into trouble. • Do not discriminate against parties on any grounds. Appropriate conduct and professionalism should be inseparable. It may be uncomfortable and even against the immediate interests but if professionals don’t do what’s right then they can also get into trouble. This brings us to the discussion on ‘Ethics’. Well, just a recap on the definition of this commonly used word; this is a branch of moral philosophy involving the guiding principles and recommended behaviors and conduct. It’s essentially what guides our conscience on what’s good and what’s not, what’s just and what’s not, and so on. An individual that is not guided by ethical conduct or ignorantly acts to this fact is a total failure as well as a disgrace to the profession. Again, we cannot be oblivious to the fact that ethical failure has a leadership implication in it. Leadership must promote requisite ethical professional practices since the moral conduct of a person becomes subsumed in the blatant disregard of professional ethics. This discussion can’t be complete without highlighting the key principles of ethical practice:• Integrity: Consideration of the interests of the public; • Accountability: Provide relevant and appropriate information to enhance effective necessary action; • Honesty: Avoid deceptive conduct that may affect others directly or indirectly; • Reliability: Provide services and skills within the areas of competence. • Fairness: Avoid treating others unfairly directly or indirectly with the aim of obtaining benefits; • Objectivity: Discern potential areas of conflict of interest and share this information with the parties to be adversely affected by such action. • Fair reward: Avoid any kind of action that will deprive others of fair reward for their good work; NOVEMBER 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 7 AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR ALL Healthcare Millions of Kenyan have access to free medical services offered by the government through the NHIF pool. Every mwananchi is assured of access to this universal health cover, which continues to insure their greatest wealth-their health.

8 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke THE PRESIDENCY MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND CO-ORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT REPUBLIC OF KENYA THE COMMISSIONING OF THE NEW INTERNAL AFFAIRS UNIT (IAU) OFFICES AT KCB TOWERS-UPPER HILL BY THE CABINET SECRETARY MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND COORDINATION OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT DR. FRED MATIANG’I, PhD, EGH MESSAGE FROM THE CABINET SECRETARY National Security is one of the key pillars of the Kenyan economy. Today, Kenya is faced with complex security challenges. We therefore need a Police Service that is well equipped to make it more capable to deal with the challenges, and emerging crime trends. The National Police Transformation agenda is on course. This has been a long process and is geared towards having in place professional Police Officers who are well equipped to deliver on their mandate. Dr. Fred Matiang’i, PhD, EGH Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government The government remains committed to equipping the police and ensuring that their welfare is well taken care of. The Jubilee government has made great strides in providing an enabling infrastructure in terms of modernisation of the police facilities. On police welfare, a lot has been done to improve their terms and conditions of service which include a comprehensive insurance cover. More considerations are ongoing with the development of a welfare policy by the National Police Service Commission. The ongoing police re-organization will equally see a more revamped and motivated Service. We commend the contribution made by our development partners towards realization of Police Reforms. Specifically, we appreciate the UNODC and Transparency International for supporting and funding the establishment of the Anonymous Reporting and Information System (ARIS). This system which will be launched on the same day will encourage our citizenry to report cases of misconduct anonymously. I also recognize other partners including the US Embassy, International Justice Mission and the Independent Medico Legal Unit (IMLU) for their support in capacity building. As all this is done, the police have to take note of the high standards of professionalism that are expected from them. We serve an empowered citizenry who are aware of their constitutional rights. Gone are the days when a police officer was law unto himself. There are many institutions who oversee the work of the police. I encourage that the approach that we use should be one of collaboration rather than accusatory. The Internal Affairs Unit, which is an internal accountability institution, provides the police service with an opportunity to manage complaints professionally and ensure that uniform standards of discipline are observed and maintained. The National Police Service strives to ensure that allegations of misconduct against police officers are properly investigated and that appropriate steps are taken against those who fail to observe proper standards in their conduct. It is my pleasure to Commission the IAU offices on 8th November, 2018. This is a clear indication of the government’s commitment to implementing the wide-ranging reforms promised by the Constitution and laws. We are indeed in a new era of accountability. MESSAGE FROM THE INSPECTOR GENERAL On 8th November, 2018 we will mark a milestone as we Commission the IAU offices. I am happy to note that by doing this, we will be acting in accordance with the provisions of the National Police Service Act, 2011 section 87(7), that provides that the Unit should be in separate offices from the rest of any police premises. Every Police officer must realize that they have a responsibility to strive to work professionally and with accountability. Whereas we celebrate our moment of success, and probably bask in the glory of what we have already achieved, a lot more needs to be done to achieve our goals as mandated in law. The contribution made by our development partners is a major boost to the overall Police Reforms Agenda. My office particularly appreciates the following donors who have specifically supported the IAU in capacity building. I recognize UNODC and Transparency International for supporting and funding the establishment of the Anonymous Reporting and Information System (ARIS). I also recognize the US Embassy and the International Justice Mission and the Independent Medico Legal Unit (IMLU) for availing training opportunities to IAU investigators and availing of technical equipment to aid in investigations. We look forward to continued collaboration and invite other partners to complement government efforts in various reform and capacity building areas in the National Police Service. This kind of support is also a challenge to us in the National Police Service not to relent in exploiting all avenues that will lead to the restoration of public trust in the police. Incumbent upon all commanders with the oversight of IAU is the responsibility to ensure that our Police Officers are transparent and accountable to the people of Kenya. Officers must observe fidelity to the law and comply with Constitutional standards of human rights and accountability such that ultimately, trust between the police and the public improves. We are committed to having a Police Service that demonstrates respect for the people, brings honour to the nation and inspires confidence in the public. Joseph Kipchirchir Boinet MGH, NSC (AU) Inspector-General, National Police Service KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS VACANCIES Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is a corporate body established under the Statistics Act (2006). It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody. It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System. Kenya National Bureau of Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:JOB TITLE & REFERENCE MANAGER, LIBRARY SERVICES KNBS/ MLS /5/2018 ASSISTANT MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT. KNBS/ AMIA /6/2018 SENIOR OFFICER, FINANCE KNBS /SOF/7/2018 SENIOR OFFICER, MACROECONOMIC STATISTICS KNBS /SOMS/8/2018 KNBS NO. OF POSTS Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 6 1 1 1 2 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Permanent and Pensionable Permanent and Pensionable Permanent and Pensionable Permanent and Pensionable MONTHLY REMUNERATION Basic Salary - Kshs. 133,260- Kshs. 189,960 House allowance – Kshs. 40,000 Commuter allowance: Kshs. 16,000 Basic Salary - Kshs. 103,860 - Kshs. 150,480 House allowance – Kshs. 30,000 Commuter allowance: Kshs. 14,000 Basic Salary - House allowance – House allowance – Commuter allowance: Kshs. 12,000 Basic Salary - Commuter allowance: Kshs. 12,000 Applicants should fill and submit hard copies of the employment application form Ref. 93-1-6, which is available on the KNBS website www.knbs.or.ke accompanied by copies of academic, professional and other relevant certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number for the post applied for should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to: The Director General Kenya National Bureau of Statistics P. O. Box 30266 – 00100 Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 102 NAIROBI Applications must be received not later than 19th November,2018 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MINORITIES AND MARGINALIZED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY DIRECTOR GENERAL Kshs. 80,400 - Kshs. 117,720 Kshs. 20,000 Kshs. 80,400 - Kshs. 117,720 Kshs. 20,000 Food Security. Through livestock insurance & fertilizer subsidies, the Government has lowered the cost of production. More Kenyans have subsequently taken up agriculture, boosting the country’s GDP. November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 9 MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Telegrams: “DEFENCE”, Nairobi Telephone: Nairobi 721100/9 Website: www.mod.go.ke Email: public affairs @ mod.go.ke MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ULINZI HOUSE P O BOX 40668 -00100 NAIROBI TENDER NOTICE 1. Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of the under listed items to Kenya Defence Forces: TENDERS TENDER NO: MOD/423(07012)2018/2019 MOD/423(07013)2018/2019 MOD/423(07014)2018/2019 MOD/423(07015)2018/2019 MOD/423(07016)2018/2019 MOD/423(07017)2018/2019 MOD/423(07018)2018/2019 MOD/423(07019)2018/2019 MOD/423(07020)2018/2019 MOD/423(07021)2018/2019 MOD/423(07022)2018/2019 MOD/423(07023)2018/2019 MOD/423(07024)2018/2019 MOD/423(07025)2018/2019 MOD/423(07026)2018/2019 MOD/423(07027)2018/2019 MOD/423(07028)2018/2019 MOD/42 (07030) 2018/2019 MOD/423(07031)2018/2019 MOD/423(07032)2018/2019 MOD/423(07033)2018/2019 MOD/423(07034)2018/2019 MOD/423(07035)2018/2019 MOD/423(07036)2018/2019 MOD/423(07037)2018/2019 MOD/423(07038)2018/2019 MOD/423(07039)2018/2019 MOD/423(07040)2018/2019 MOD/423(07041)2018/2019 MOD/423(07042)2018/2019 MOD/423(07043)2018/2019 MOD/423(07044)2018/2019 MOD/423(01003)2018/2019 MOD/423(01008)2018/2019 MOD/423(010010)2018/2019 MOD/423(010011)2018/2019 MOD/423(010012)2018/2019 MOD/423(010014)2018/2019 MOD/423(010015)2018/2019 MOD/423(010016)2018/2019 MOD/423(010017)2018/2019 MOD/423(010018)2018/2019 MOD/423(010019)2018/2019 ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPPLY OF VEHICLE BATTERIES TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF KIT BAG UNIVERSAL TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF TOWELS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCE SUPPLY OF BED SHEETS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF BRUSH CLOTH, POLISH AND BLACKENING TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF VEST COTTON GREEN TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF MESS TINS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF CAP FORAGE VARIOUS RANKS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF JERSEY PULLOVER BLUE FOR KENYA NAVY SUPPLY OF WHITE COTTON TWIL MATERIAL KENYA NAVY SUPPLY OF VEST PT WHITE AND RED TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SOCKS WORSTED WOOL TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF UN UNIVERSAL BAGS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SLEEPING BAGS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF CEREMONIAL MATERIAL KENYA ARMY SUPPLY OF THREE (3) LITRE PORCH CAMEL PACK TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF FIELD DRESSING TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF CAMP BEDS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF PT SHORT BLUE TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SHOE POLISH BLACK 40ML TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF HOUSEWIFE SEWING KIT COMPLETE TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SOLDIER BOX TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCE PROVISION OF BINDING OF OLD FILES TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF CLOTH FLANNELLETTE TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SD CAPS FOR KENYA ARMY SUPPLY OF LIGHT BLUE MATERIAL AWD KENYA NAVY SUPPLY OF MILITARY DRESS BELT TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCE SUPPLY OF TENTS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF KNIFE CLASP WITH LANYARD TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES (ROAD TRAVEL WARRANT) TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF WATER BOTTLES TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPY OF FILING CABINETS ASSORTED TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR AML TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE OF SALOON CARS, TRUCKS AND OVERHAUL OF MAJOR AND MINOR ASSEMBLIES FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENTS PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE / OVERHAUL OF GAS AND ELECTRICAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE OF VEHECLE RADIATORS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/OVERHAUL / MAINTENANCE OF STANDBY GENERATORS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/OVERHAUL / MAINTENANCE OF PHOTOCOPIER MACHINE FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/OVERHAUL / MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLIES OF COLD ROOMS AND AIR CONDITIONING PLANT FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY/ REPAIRMARINE PROPULSION ENGINE COMPONENT FOR KENYA NAVY PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/ OVERHAUL/ MAINTENANCE OF BORE HOLE EQUIPMENT PUMPS, SEWAGE PUMPS AND SWIMMING POOLS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/SERVICING OF UNDERGROUND FUEL TANKS AND FUEL DISPENSING MACHINES FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/SERVICING OF PRINTERS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES CATEGORY ALL YOUTH WOMEN ALL YOUTH WOMEN YOUTH ALL ALL ALL WOMEN ALL ALL ALL ALL PWD ALL PWD ALL YOUTH ALL ALL PWD ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL PWD ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL c. ALL d. PWD ALL ALL PWD ALL 5. NB: Tenderers wishing to witness the opening may do so at HQ KA Officers’ Mess at 1000hrs (10 am) on the closing/opening dates. Samples where required must be delivered on or before the closing date properly marked and with a delivery note as indicated in the tender documents. ALL Head, Supply Chain Management Services For Principal Secretary 3. For Prequalification/Registration Tender No. MOD/423(01001)2018/2019 TO MOD/423(010031)2018/2019. The tender documents can be down loaded from our website www.mod.go.ke. 4. The Ministry of Defence reserves the right to accept or reject any tender either wholly or in PARTS and does not bind itself to accept the lowest quotes. e. f. g. MOD/423(010028)2018/2019 MOD/423(010029)2018/2019 MOD/423(010030)2018/2019 MOD/423(010031)2018/2019 MOD/423(010020)2018/2019 PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE / OVERHAUL OF ENGINEERING BDE PLANTS EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION MOD/423(01001)2018/2019 MOD/423(01002)2018/2019 MOD/423(01004)2018/2019 MOD/423(01005)2018/2019 MOD/423(01006)2018/2019 MOD/423(01007)2018/2019 MOD/423(01009)2018/2019 MOD/423(010013)2018/2019 MOD/423(010021)2018/2019 MOD/423(010022)2018/2019 MOD/423(010023)2018/2019 MOD/423(010024)2018/2019 MOD/423(010025)2018/2019 MOD/423(010026)2018/2019 MOD/423(010027)2018/2019 REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR ISUZU, AND STEYR TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR TOYOTA LAND CRUISER TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR LAND ROVERS 110 TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR PEUGEOT CARS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR MACK TRUCKS, UD BUSES, NISSAN URVAN, ACMAT, MANN, MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS AND MAHINDRA SCORPION TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR EARTH MOVERS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR MERCEDES BENZ TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF TELEVISION SETS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY COMMON USER ITEMS FOR GILGIL, LANET AND ELDORET BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF CURTAINS AND CURTAINS SHEERS ASSORTED FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY COMMON USER ITEMS FOR NAIROBI BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY COMMON USER ITEMS FOR NANYUKI/ISIOLO BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY COMMON USER ITEMS FOR MOMBASA BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY TRAINING AIDS FOR NAIROBI BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY TRAINING AIDS FOR GILGIL, LANET AND ELDORET BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY TRAINING AIDS FOR MOMBASA BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY TRAINING AIDS FOR NANYUKI/ISIOLO BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS EQUIPMENTS AND FITTINGS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF PHOTOCOPYING MACHINES ASSORTED TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL YOUTH WOMEN WOMEN YOUTH WOMEN YOUTH YOUTH WOMEN YOUTH WOMEN PWD PWD ALL Tender documents with detailed specifications of each tender can be obtained at a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1000 per tender from the office of COL SUP/MAINT’ Ulinzi House, P 0 Box 40668 Nairobi. NB: Groups classified under Access to Government Procurement opportunities (AGPO) are encouraged to apply. Timings for selling the tender document is from 1000 hrs to 1630 hrs during normal working days (Monday to Friday).-= 2. Completed original, orderly filled and bound tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender numbers shown above and then be addressed to:PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ULINZI HOUSE, LENANA ROAD P O BOX 40668 - 00100 NAIROBI Or be deposited in THE TENDER BOX NOT A QUOTATION BOX at Ulinzi House Main gate along Lenana Road so as to reach on or before the dates shown below: a. From Tender No. MOD/423(07012)2018/2019 to MOD/423(07021)2018/2019 on 14 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). b. From Tender No. MOD/423(07022)2018/2019 to MOD/423(07031)2018/2019 on 15 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(07032)2018/2019 to MOD/423(07041)2018/2019 on 16 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(07042)2018/2019 to MOD/423(01007)2018/2019 on 20 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(01008)2018/2019 to MOD/423(010017)2018/2019 on 21 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(010018)2018/2019 to MOD/423(010027)2018/2019 on 22 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(010028)2018/2019 to MOD/423(010031)2018/2019 on 23 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am).

10 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke VACANCIES The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is one of the independent Constitutional Commissions established by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, under Article 230 with the mandate to: i. Set and regularly review the remuneration and benefits of all state officers; and ii. Advise the National and County Governments on the remuneration and benefits of all other public officers. The Commission requires personnel with requisite skills and knowledge to perform its functions, and invites applications from suitable candidates for the following positions: 1. Chairperson of the SRC Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (One Position) 2. Member of the SRC Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (One Position) For detailed Job profiles, visit our website www.src.go.ke All applications should be received on/or before 16th November, 2018 and addressed to: The Commission Secretary Salaries and Remuneration Commission 4th Ngong Avenue, Williamson House, 6th Floor P.O. Box 43126 – 00100 NAIROBI KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT VACANY The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) wishes to recruit a qualified professional for the under listed vacant position. Interested candidates should visit www.kicd.ac.ke for details on job requirements and qualifications. NO. ADVERT 1 Curriculum Development Officer, (Hearing Impairment) KICD SCALE POST 1 6 Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 20th November, 2018. All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers, email address as well as names and addresses of two referees. The Director/Chief Executive, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, P.O. Box 30231-00100 NAIROBI And info@kicd.ac.ke for online applications NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development is an equal opportunity employer and Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Interested eligible tenderers may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents from Procurement Office, Blue Shield Towers 5th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill Nairobi during normal office working hours (08:00 to 17:00 hours Mondays to Fridays) Completed tender documents duly serialized and enclosed in separate plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with specific tender number and tender name, should be deposited in the Tender Box located at Blue Shield Towers, 6th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill Nairobi or be addressed and sent to: Director General Kenya Rural Roads Authority P.O. Box 48151 – 00100 6th Floor Blue Shield Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill NAIROBI. so as to be received on or before 28th November, 2018 at 11.00 am local time. Late bids will be rejected. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend Procurement Manager For DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY _______Opening up Rural Kenya_______ TENDER NOTICE TENDER NO. KeRRA/011/38/17/2018-2019 PROVISION OF INSURANCE SERVICES FOR GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT, GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE & WORK INJURY BENEFITS Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) invites sealed tenders from eligible Insurance firms for provision of Insurance services for Group Life, Group Personal Accident and Work Injury benefits for a period of one-year renewable for another 12 months subject to satisfactory performance. Detailed information and tender documents can be downloaded free of charge from our website www.Kerra.go.ke and/or www. tenders.go.ke. UNIVERSITY OF KABIANGA (UOK) OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENTS AFFAIRS) ANNOUNCEMENT 6TH 1. GRADUATION CEREMONY ON FRIDAY 7TH Date DECEMBER, 2018 University of Kabianga wishes to inform ALL candidates who qualified for the conferment of various Degrees and award of Diplomas of University of Kabianga during the 2017/2018 academic year, parents/Guardians stakeholders and the general public that the graduation ceremony will take place on Friday 7th December, 2018 starting at 9.00 a.m. at the Main Campus Graduation Pavilion. 2. Confirmation of Graduation and Registration It is the duty and responsibility of each graduand to confirm his/her examination result and the accuracy and order of names from the respective School on or before 26th November, 2018. Prospective graduands are informed that those who will not have met all the requirements for graduation, including clearance of fees and other levies by 26th November, 2018 will not be included in the graduation list. 3. Rehearsal All graduands who wish to participate in the graduation ceremony MUST attend the rehearsal on 6thDecember, 2018 at 9.00 a.m at the graduation pavilion. Each graduand will be issued with three (3) invitation card for their guests. The cards will be collected from respective Deans of Schools’ Offices on or before 5th December, 2018. Persons without invitation cards will not be allowed into the Graduation Pavilion. 4. Graduation /Convocation Fee Each graduand will be required to pay a compulsory Graduation/convocation fee of Ksh. 500. meeting will be held immediately after the rehearsal on 6th December, 2018. 5. Graduation Attire All graduands will be required to be in academic regalia during the ceremony. The academic gowns will be available for hire and issue from 19th to 21st November 2018 at Ksh. 3,500 for diploma, Ksh. 4,000 for Masters and Ksh. 6,000 for PhD graduands. The graduation regalia will be obtained from the respective Schools. 6. Return of Gowns All hired gowns must be returned by 18th Accommodation Payment December, 2018. Academic attire returned after the deadline shall attract a penalty fee of Ksh. 1,000 per day including weekends. 7. All graduands will be expected to make their own accommodation arrangement. 8. All payments should be made to University of Kabianga, Co-operative Bank Kericho Branch - Account number 01129046214700. 9. 10. Punctuality On the material day, graduands and their guests will be expected to have taken their seats by 8.00 a.m. Those arriving late will not be allowed into the Graduation Pavilion. Enquires For further information, please contact the office below. REGISTRAR ACADEMIC TEL 020-2008087/0772-048578 ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED INSTITUTION for Bachelors, Ksh. 4,500 Those who download the documents and intend to submit tenders are required to submit their particulars to procurement office at proc@jooust.ac.ke for purposes of receiving further clarifications or addendum. Duly completed Tender Documents (Original and Copy) in plain sealed envelope with Tender Reference No. and clearly marked with Tender Name and Number and bearing no identification of the bidder’s details MUST be placed inside the tender box in the administration block and should be addressed to: The Vice Chancellor, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, P.O Box 210-40601, Bondo. so as to be received on or before closing dates detailed above at 10.00 a.m. Opening will be done immediately thereafter at EACII in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Late submissions will be rejected and returned unopened immediately at the tenderer’s cost. The University reserves the right to reject any tender application in whole or part. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The convocation S/NO TENDER NO 1. TENDER DESCRIPTION JOOUST/ONT/ WB/001/20182019 SUPPLY ,DELIVERY ,TESTING, INSTALLATION AND COMISSIONING OF LAB EQUIPMENT RESERVATIONS BID SECURITY CLOSING DATE OPEN 200,000.00 20TH November 2018 Tender documents with detailed specifications may be obtained from the Procurement Office, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, during normal working hours from Monday to Friday between 8.00am to 5.00pm upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000.00/= (One thousand shillings) only, deposited in the JOOUST Account No. 1113046066 Kenya Commercial Bank – Bondo Branch or downloaded for free from the University website www.jooust.ac.ke. JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TENDER NOTICE Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, situated along Bondo Usenge Road, in Bondo invites interested and eligible firms for The Supply and Delivery of the under-listed: November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 11 Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) VACANT POSITIONS The Insurance Regulatory Authority is a State Corporation established under the Insurance Act, Cap 487 of the Laws of Kenya with the mandate to regulate, supervise and promote development of the insurance industry in Kenya. The Authority is seeking applications for the following vacant positions: 1. HEAD, SUPERVISION (1 position): REF HS/01 2. SENIOR SUPERVISION OFFICER (1 position): REF SSO/02 3. SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER (1 position): REF SLO/03 The details of the positions may be accessed by visiting the IRA website, www.ira.go.ke. TERMS OF OFFER An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate. If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the job requirements given, please submit your application (clearly stating the job title and reference number for the position) with a detailed CV, stating your position, current remuneration, qualifications, experience, names and addresses of three referees, email and telephone contacts together with copies of your certificates and testimonials by 5.00pm on 26th November 2018 to: The Ag. Chief Executive Officer Insurance Regulatory Authority Zep-Re Place P.O Box 43505-00100 Nairobi OR Email: commins@ira.go.ke IRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Persons With Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Note: please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (Re-advertisement) The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) is a State Corporation under the National Treasury whose mandate is to implement, operationalize and manage the Kenya TradeNet (Single Window) System as well as Trade Facilitation. To fulfil our mandate, we wish to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution for the following positions; 1. Webmaster KTNA 7 (1 Post) 2. Product and Application Development Officer KTNA 7 (1 Post) 3. Customer Service Assistant KTNA 9 (1 Post) Details of the vacancies and application requirements are available on our website - www.kentrade.go.ke Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post or hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than November 26, 2018. The Chief Executive Officer Kenya Trade Network Agency 1st Floor, Embankment Plaza Longonot Rd - Upperhill P.O. Box 36943-00200 NAIROBI Email: vacancies@kentrade.go.ke KenTrade is an Equal Opportunity Employer – women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Simplifying Trade Processes for Kenya’s Competitiveness KENYA NUCLEAR ELECTRICITY BOARD TENDER NOTICE Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board invites bids as follows. No Tender Number 1 TENDER NO KNEB/ DHRA/ OT/1/ 18-19 Item Description PROVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE GARAGE SERVICES, INJECTOR PUMP REPAIRS AND SUPPLY OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SPARES PARTS. Commencement Date 6th November 2018 Closing Date 23rd November 2018 10;00am Documents detailing the requirements of the above bid may be obtained from the Kenya Nuclear electricity Board website (www.nuclear.co.ke) from the date shown above. HEAD OF PROCUREMENT MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE AND THE BLUE ECONOMY Republic of Kenya KENYA FISHERIES SERVICE TENDERS ADVERTISEMENT The State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and The Blue Economy intends to invite eligible and registered contractors, by National Construction Authority (NCA) Category 6 and above, under Building works, Mechanical/Plumbing -specialized works and Electrical works (Category 7 above), for the refurbishment of fish landing facilities at the following beaches: No Tender No 1 MOALF/SDF&BE/1A/2018-2019 2 MOALF/SDF&BE/1B/2018-2019 3 MOALF/SDF&BE/1C/2018-2019 4 MOALF/SDF&BE/2A/2018-2019 5 MOALF/SDF&BE/2B/2018-2019 6 MOALF/SDF&BE/2C/2018-2019 7 MOALF/SDF&BE/3A/2018-2019 8 MOALF/SDF&BE/3B/2018-2019 9 MOALF/SDF&BE/3C/2018-2019 10 MOALF/SDF&BE/4A/2018-2019 11 MOALF/SDF&BE/4B/2018-2019 12 MOALF/SDF&BE/4C/2018-2019 Type Of Works (As Per Specification In The Tender Document) Building Works Electrical Works Mechanical/Plumbing Works Building Works Electrical Works Mechanical/Plumbing Works Building Works Electrical Works Mechanical/Plumbing Works Building Works Electrical Works Mechanical/Plumbing Works Interested bidders to obtain Tender document from, Head of Procurement office, located at Maji House 3rd Floor Room 343 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1000.00 payable at our cash office Fisheries, Account Unit, Maji House or to download the Tender Document (free) from the www.kilimo.go.ke. Tenders in sealed envelopes must be dropped in the Tender Box located at Maji House 3rd Floor on or before 20th November, 2018 at 11.00am and should be addressed to: Principal Secretary State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and The Blue Economy P.O Box 58187-00200 NAIROBI Interested bidders should meet the following requirements: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Registered by NCA under building works, category NCA 6 and above Registered by NCA under specialized works (plumbing, drainage etc.) category NCA 6 and above Registered by NCA under electrical works category NCA 7 and above/to possess ERC license class B Certificate of Incorporation Bid bond of 2% of tender value in the form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance company Confidential business questionnaire Valid tax compliance certificate The tender shall be opened on the same day at Maji House, 6th floor Boardroom and bidders or their representative are free to attend. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Request for proposal documents will be opened in the presence of firm’s representatives who choose to attend at 11.00am, East African time on 20th November, 2018 at at ASDSP Office, 6th Nairobi whose address is shown below: The Principal Secretary State Department for Crops Development ASDSP P.O BOX 30028-00100 NAIROBI. Tel. 254 - (0) 2- 2718870 Fax 254 - (0) 42711149/2710808 Email: pc@asdsp.co.ke Interested bidders can also access the above information from the ministry website www.kilimo.go.ke and Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDSP) website: www.asdsp.co.ke. Project Coordinator ASDSP FOR: THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY floor, Hill Plaza Building, Ngong Road, OGAL KISUMU Completed Request for Proposal documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked 1. “RFP FOR PROVISION OF AUDIT SERVICES TO ASDSP II” and DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 11.00am 20th November, 2018. 2. “RFP FOR PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO ASDSP II” and DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 11.00am 20th November, 2018. The completed tender documents should be posted to reach the address shown below on or before 20th 2018 at 11.00am, East African time or placed in the tender Box marked ‘ASDSP Tender Box on 6th floor, Hill Plaza Building, Ngong Road, Nairobi on or before the said date and time. November, 2. MULUKHOBA BUSIA MOALF&I/SDCD/ASDSP/ RFP/002/2018-2019 Beach Facilities County SORI BEACH MIGORI 1. LUANDA KOTIENO SIAYA MOALF&I/SDCD/ASDSP/ RFP/001/2018-2019 F Request For Proposal (Rfp) For Provision Of Audit Services To Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (Asdsp) Phase Ii Request For Proposal (Rfp) For Provision Of Technical Assistance Services For Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (Asdsp) Phase Ii All other details remain unchanged INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (ICB) The Ministry wishes to inform firms participating in the tender below, which were advertised in my Gov pull out on Tuesday 30th October 2018, that extension have been deemed necessary, calling for addendum 001 to the tenders. The closing dates have therefore been extended as shown below to give bidders adequate time to respond appropriately. NO TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION OLD CLOSING DATE AND TIME 13th November, 2018 At 11:00Am 13th November, 2018 At 11:00Am NEW CLOSING DATE AND TIME 20th November, 2018 At 11:00Am 20th November, 2018 At 11:00Am STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CROPS DEVELOPMENT ADDENDUM 001

12 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke How veteran former agriculture officer is leading by example Jackson Muia Kusenga has transformed once idle ground into a model demonstration plot that has hosted big names such as former Bomet governor Isaac Ruto BY SAMUEL MAINA KNA- MACHAKOS A t his age, Jackson Muia Kusenga has perhaps attained much more than many of us will ever do in a lifetime. Born some 74 years in Upper Kiandani village, Mumbuni location, Machakos County, Kusenga’s story succinctly echoes the famous words of Roman ruler and war genius Julius Caesar; Veni, vidi, vici (“I came; I saw; I conquered”). The celebrated emperor is said to have used the phrase in a letter to the Roman Senate around 47 BC after a lightning victory against Pharnaces 11 of Pontus at the Battle of Zera. Today the Latin phrase is used when referring to a swift, conclusive victory. And like Julius, Kusenga’s success story is more of a long enduring journey of somebody who has vowed never to be cowed by prevailing circumstances in the pursuit for excellence. When we visited his 10acre fruit farm located in the wooded hills of Iveti, Mutitu village, Kathiani Sub County, we found the magnanimous old man together with two of his friends eagerly waiting for us. After the usual pleasantries, he began by explaining how he ventured into farming. “I first became interested in farming after joining the Agriculture ministry in 1956 under the then British government. My experience since then until I finally retired from the civil service in 1994 has shaped me to what I am today,” began the father of six children. According to him, it was during his 34 years stint in the civil service that Kusenga despite having no formal training in crop and animal husbandry decided to put into practice what he had learned upon his retirement. While working for the colonial government, he was trained to instruct others by doing, a methodology he still uses today while teaching the dozens of people who flock into his farm to tap into his skills. He told KNA that unlike the theoretical learning that modern institutions of learning major on, his education was born out of putting theoretical skills into practice. He similarly said he had from the beginning resolved never to beg for food or money throughout his lifetime but employ his hands to better not only his life but that of others in his locality. “After I left the civil service in 1994, I resolved to be self-employed and to produce enough food for my family. Without food, money is useless whether you have little or much. Those who work in offices must eventually go to those selling food since they can’t find it (food) in their offices,” explains Kusenaga. In 2007, and armed only with zeal to transform his life to the better, Kusenga went ahead and purchased several tracts of derelict land at Mutitu village whose owners had all but given up on them due to the poor nature of the soils. In fact the owners were more than willing to dispose of the pieces of land owing to the fact that they thought they were not worth the pieces of title deeds they were typed on. Unknowingly to the farmers, they were throwing away a priceless treasure which would soon become an admirable spectacle of singing wood of fruit trees. After consolidating the pieces of land, Kusenga immediately set out in reclaiming the farms by clearing the bushes, tilling the soils and adding farm manure. Due to the steep state of the farm, he set about building of terraces to plant his fruit terraces and to prevent soil being carried away during the rains. With the help of hired skilled men, he afterwards embarked on preparing giant water ducts for harvesting storm waters from the adjacent hills with the intention of using the harvested rain waters to water the farm during the dry spell. Today, any one visiting the farm is usually taken back with awe at 3 what Kusenga has managed to achieve after transforming the once idle ground into a model demonstration plot that has hosted big names such as former Bomet governor Isaac Ruto and Mohmoud Refaat, an Egyptian agricultural entrepreneur who visited the place last year. He has a total of 2,380 fruit trees ranging from apples, tree tomatoes, grapes, peaches, loquats, plums, mangoes, goose berries, avocadoes and mulberry. He also rears enough cows, goats and chicken to ensure his family is well supplied with milk, eggs and meat. As a group committed in promoting organic farming in Machakos in particular, we want to continue using this farm as our learning platform - Anthony Musili And in indeed these efforts have not been in vain. Apart from using his farm as a demonstration class for the various self-help groups in the area, Kusenga has travelled far and wide. His recent journey was in April this year when he joined members of the Machakos Farmers Ambassadors Group for an exchange programme on best farming practices in Uganda, a journey which eventually took him to the eastern side of the Democratic Republic of Congo. “My love for learning new things and getting acquainted with new crops has taken me all the 2,380 1 Total number of fruit trees on Jackson’s farm, ranging from apples, tree tomatoes, grapes, peaches, loquats, plums, mangoes, goose berries, avocadoes and mulberry 2 1. The former civil servant shows one of the many varieties of grape vines in his farm. 2. Kusenga with a friend at one of the seven apple varieties grown in his farm. 3. Kusenga shows one of the giant water canals that harvests rain water for use in his expansive fruit farm. way to Rift Valley, Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.In all these outings, my main objective is to put into practice whatever I learn in my farm. My clarion call is always to try until it succeeds,” he added while taking us through his expansive farm. Anthony Musili, a member of Biovison Africa Trust says the farm has become a critical place in promotion of farming and improved crop husbandry skills . He terms Kusenga’s sacrifice and zeal as astounding and worth emulating for any upcoming farmer in the Lower Eastern Region where water is a perennial challenge. “As a group committed in promoting organic farming in Africa and in Machakos in particular, we want to continue using this farm as our learning platform. November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 13 Sh200 million injected to boost county farming Funding will help farmers to venture into best agricultural practices thus increasing profit from their produce BY BERNARD MUNYAO KNA- MURANG’A W orld Bank will inject Sh200 million to help farmers in Murang’a County improve on their produce and venture into value addition practices. The money, to be channeled through National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP) will help farmers to venture into best agricultural practices thus increasing profit from their produce. The county chief officer for agriculture Peter Njangi says the money will be given to established farmer groups which have attempted various agricultural projects. Njangi said in the first phase Sh50 million will be given to farmers from five sub counties, while the remaining three will be factored in the second phase. The first five sub counties earmarked to benefit from the funds include Mathioya, Kiharu, Kigumo, Maragua and Kandara. Funding to farmers from Kangema, Kahuro and Gatanga will be done during second phase expected to start after two years’ time. The groups will get grants ranging from Sh50,000 to Sh500,000 with best performing groups standing a chance to get additional funding from the kitty. Njangi who was speaking recently when he met interior administrators drawn from the areas earmarked to benefit from the initiative, observed that poor farming methods had occasioned low food production saying some parts of the county in the recent past have been relying on relief foods. This funding, he added, will help the groups explore on ways of adding value to their produce, leading to more income. Among agricultural sectors being targeted to get funding include poultry, dairy, tissue culture banana and fish farming among others. “The programme aims at helping farmers improve on their production and venture in value addition and this will consequently increase their income,” stated Njangi. He further said the 5-year programme will also help farmers identify markets for their produce, noting that currently farmers are at the mercy of exploitative middle men. “The grant will go a long way to save rural farmers from losing their money through transactions with middlemen,” noted the chief officer. Njangi said agricultural extension officers will help farmers in employing best practices and in prudent utilisation of the funds. “The money has been given to the Kenyan government as a loan but to farmers the money is given as grants. There is a need to ensure the funds are utilised for the intended purpose,” he added. NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND MASINGA CONSTITUENCY NG-CDF OFFICE TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Masinga Constituency is in Masinga district in Machakos County and was created in 2009 from the larger yatta District. The NG-CDF office is situated within Masinga Central ward in Masinga town. Masinga NG-CDF invites bids from interested and Eligible bidders/firms for construction and equiping of office. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of non-refundale fee of kenya shillings One thousand(1,000) only,either in bankers’cheque or cash payable to NG-CDF during normal working hours.the details of the tender are as follows: S/ NO TENDER NO. 1. MSG NG CDF/PR/05/2018/2019 DESCRIPTION Proposed construction and supply of furniture to office block TARGET GROUP Open Interested tenderes who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. b. c. d. g. Provide certificate of incorporation Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide valid PIN/VAT Registration Certificate Provide valid tax compliance certificate. Must provide a bid bond of Kshs.80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days(After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insu - arance by public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR 12 from the Registrar of Companies. In addition ,interested bidders must show proof of the following; a. Audited accounts for the last three years. e. Works of similar magnitude and comlexity undertaken by the firm in the last 3 years f. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bamk statement) Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt of tender document Completed set tender documents,plain sealed envelops ,clearly marked with the respective Tender Number,description and bearing the name and addressed to: Masinga NG-CDF Office FUND ACCOUNT MANAGER P.O BOX 121-90141 Masinga Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the NG-CDF Office Masinga Town on or before 26/11/2018 at 11.00am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderes and or their representatives who choose to attend. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged PRESS STATEMENT CBS ON BENEFITS OF KENYA AIRWAYS DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM KENYA TO USA KQ commenced daily flights between Nairobi and New York on 28th at JFK Airport was on 29th October 2018. On my own behalf and on behalf of the State Department for Trade, I wish to join the business fraternity in the country in celebrating maiden direct flights from Kenya to the USA. With the advent of direct flights between Kenya and the USA: Kenya looks forward to: • • • • • Cost & time savings between the two destinations for up to 7 Hours; It will connect Africa and the Americas; Direct & indirect jobs will be created; It will boost trade between Kenya and the U.S. in terms of services & goods especially cut-flowers, vegetables, nuts, coffee, tea and apparel among others. Increased human traffic and interactions between the two countries i.e. tourists, business people, professionals, students, among others Getting Category One status is a big milestone for Kenya. In Africa, this status is only enjoyed by South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde and Ethiopia. Our inclusion means more business for airlines using the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as a hub. I wish to take this opportunity to urge the business fraternity in Kenya to take advantage of the Direct flights to increase exports to the expansive US market at this time when AGOA protocol still favours developing countries. Dr. Chris Kiptoo PS for Trade. October 2018. First landing County hosts free cancer screening Low turnout has been attributed to lack of education and awareness in the remote parts of the County where cases of the disease are rampant BY HARRISON YERI KNA-KILIFI F ew people showed up for a free cancer screening exercise at Karisa Maitha grounds in Kilifi town. The exercise was organised by Mulika Saratani Organisation which was founded in August 2006. The low turnout has been attributed to lack of education and awareness in the remote parts of the County where cases of the disease are rampant. The organisation partnered with African Cancer Foundation and Kilifi County government to assist locals in the area where between two or three cancer related cases are reported every week. Speaking during the exercise, County executive member for health Dr. Anisa Omar urged people to be visiting health facilities for regular check-ups noting that the disease had become alarming especially to women. She said through diagnosis, it had been established that cervical canA section of the people who turned up for cancer screening organised by the Mulika Saratani orgnisation. cer remains a big threat and revealed that a cancer unit will be established at the County hospital next year. “We get at least two to three cases related to cancer every week at the County hospital. These cases are referred from our rural health facilities where we suspect there are many more unreported cases, hence action is desirable,” she said. She said the County’s health department had organised to purchase 12 therapy machines for emergency responses at the new complex which will be open by September 2019. Founder of African Cancer Foundation who is wife to Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, Dorothy Nyong’o said she had screened 20,000 people for breast, cervical and prostate cancer through her organisation since it started. She donated Sh300,000 to support Mulika Saratani organisation and pledged to partner with them and the county government. MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TRADE

14 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Kenya Industrial Estates Ltd STAFF REPLACEMENTS Kenya Industrial Estates is a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises established with the mandate of promoting industrialization through indigenous enterprise development in the country. The company plans to fill the following positions:• • Senior ICT Officer Legal Officers • ICT Officer • Legal Assistant Details relating to each vacancy are available on the KIE Website (www.kie.co.ke) How to apply:Applications must be accompanied by current curriculum vitae, giving details of educational and professional qualifications and indicate their current and expected salaries. In addition, all applicants Must download and fill Form 1A attached and forward them to the address or email given below. The applications should be received not later than 20th November, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. NB – KIE is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and Gender Equity.. MANAGING DIRECTOR, KENYA INDUSTRIAL ESTATES LTD, P.O. Box 78029-00507, NAIROBI. Email :( talent@kie.co.ke) • ICT Assistant MINISTRY OF LANDS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING REPUBLIC OF KENYA TENDER NOTICE 1.1 The Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning invites tenders from eligible bidders for the following tenders: S/ NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LOT NO IFMIS TENDER NO. ITEM LOT 1 696010-2018-2019 Supply and delivery Tonners. LOT 2 696011-2018-2019 Supply and delivery Tonners. LOT 3 696012-2018-2019 Supply and delivery Tonners. LOT 4 696013-2018-2019 Supply and delivery Tonners. LOT 5 696014-2018-2019 Supply and delivery Tonners. LOT 6 696015-2018-2019 Supply and delivery Tonners. LOT 7 696016-2018-2019 Supply and delivery of filing racks LOT 7 696017-2018-2019 Supply and delivery photocopying papers A4. 1.2 AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A REMARKS Reserved for Youth Reserved for Youth Reserved for PWDs Reserved for Women Reserved for Women Reserved for Women Reserved for Youth Reserved for Women Interested eligible candidates may obtain a complete set of tender documents at the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning website: www.ardhi.go.ke and also at the IFMIS portal: supplier. treasury.go.ke and search using the unique IFMIS Tender Number provided against the tenders above. Candidates are advised to download, free of charge, and print the attached documents to enable them access all the pages of the tender documents. 1.3 1.4 Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes, must be in Kenya shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Completed tender documents to be submitted through the IFMIS SUPPLIER PORTAL: www.supplier.treasury.go.ke as per the requirements contained in the Tender so as to be received on or before 23rd November, 2018 at 10.am. East African time NOTE: • Bidders who may experience challenges in accessing and uploading their tenders in the IFMIS tender portal should contact the IFMIS Department in Treasury for assistance. • MANUAL SUBMISSIONS will not be accepted. All tenders must be submitted online. • For each category in Lot 1 to 6, you are allowed to participate in only one lot. Failure to comply with this will lead to automatic disqualification. 1.5 Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents at the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, Ardhi House, 1st Ngong Avenue, Ngong Road 10th floor wing B, room 1018. 1.6 Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, Ardhi House 7th floor, Wing C, ICT Training Room Principal Secretary Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning Manufacturing The Government has opened up local production by creating an enabling environment for private sector-led industrial development and a business climate capable of attracting local and foreign investments. Through livestock insurance & Fertilizer subsidies,the government has lowered the cost of production. More Kenyans has subsequently taken up agriculture, boosting the country’s GDP. November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 15 KFS to increase county forest cover to 18% under new project Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has initiated various tree planting programmes which will see forest cover in Murang’a County rise to 18 percent by 2020. BY BERNARD MUNYAO KNA- MURANG’A T he County Ecosystem Conservator Muchiri Mathenji has said KFS has launched a campaign to increase forest cover in the county which currently stands at 14.5 percent. Speaking during launching of 2018 short rains tree planting season at Murang’a Teachers’ College, Mathenji said KFS will engage residents in the exercise of planting more trees especially in their farms. He said they are educating residents on the best seedlings to plant and on how to nurture them to maturity. Tree seedlings, he said, usually vary thus the need for one to be careful of the type of trees to plant which will adapt well to local climatic and ecological conditions. “KFS nurseries have seedlings which are ready to give out to residents to plant in their farms and we have also contracted individuals to bring up nurseries,” he noted. Mathenji added that they are targeting to plant more trees in learning institutions 14.5% Forest cover in Murang’a county. Since the beginning of this year, KFS have planted more than 200,000 seedlings within the county. which have big chunks of land in a programme dubbed school greening. “Our department has identified some learning institutions which have idle land so as to support planting of trees. In Murang’a Teachers’ College there is more than six thousand acres of land and we will plant 10,000 seedlings,” he observed. Since the beginning of this year, he said they have planted more than 200,000 seedlings within the county. “By end of the short rains, in Murang’a we will have planted more than one million seedlings and planting of the trees had already started in upper parts of the county,” added the conservator. Meanwhile Mathenji said public forests in the county are intact with the ongoing ban on cutting of trees. He says more trees will be planted in areas which have degraded. Speaking during the same occasion, Director in charge of ecosystem assessment, planning and audit with Kenya Water Towers Agency Dr. Winne Musila said Aberdares water tower in Murang’a is in need of rehabilitation after parts of the forest was degraded. She said they will establish eight mega tree nurseries in the region to help provision of seedlings to be planted in the forests. Murang’a is a main source of water to neighbouring counties including Nairobi, Machakos, and Kitui as the county hosts permanent rivers. TENDER NOTICE THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA Education and Training for the Real World The Communication Authority of Kenya is the regulatory authority for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications- commerce, broadcasting and postal/courier services. CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources as well as protecting interests of users of ICT services. CA invites tenders from interested and competent firms to tender for the following; No. Tender Reference Description of Tender 1. CA/PROC/ OT/16/2018-2019 2. CA/PROC/ OT/19/2018-2019 Tender for supply, delivery, configuration of Storage Area Network(SAN) Switches Framework Contract for supply and delivery of furniture 3. CA/PROC/ RFP/06/2018-2019 Tender for consultancy to facilitate the development and implementation of a Business Continuity Management and Disaster Recovery Plan 4. CA/PROC/ OT/17/2018-2019 5. CA/PROC/ OT/18/2018-2019 Tender for Repair Works at CA Centre Tender for Repair Works at CA Village Site Visit Date NA Open to all Closing Date 28th November 2018 at 10.30 am NA Reserved for Youth, Women and Persons with NA Disabilities Open to all 28th November 2018 at 10.30 am 28th November 2018 at 10.30 am GRADUATION CEREMONY ANNOUNCEMENT (EXTENTION OF CLEARANCE DEADLINES) The Technical University of Kenya is pleased to announce that the 6th 6TH Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 18th and Friday 21st December 2018 at 9.00 am. PARTICIPATION: Graduands will participate as follows: No Date of Rehearsal 1 2 Monday 17th Thursday 20th December 2018 December 2018 Friday 21st Date of Graduation Tuesday 18th Graduation Group December 2018 TVET (Certificate and Diploma) December 2018 Degree CLEARANCE: Only graduands who will have cleared with the respective departments/units of the University by Friday 16th November 2018 will be allowed to graduate. Clearance requires graduands to complete the “Application to Graduate Form” available online in the students’ portal through http://www.tukenya.ac.ke; click on Fee Statement link to access your personalised form then proceed as follows: i. Login to your fees portal using your password; ii. You will get a menu that allows you to open the “Application to Graduate Form”; iii. Complete Section One of the “Application to Graduate Form” latest 30th iv. Ensure that you have cleared your fees by 16th the online “Application to Graduate Form”; 15th November 2018 10:0011:00 am 15th November 2018 11:3012:30 pm Reserved for Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities Reserved for Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities 28th November 2018 at 10.30 am 28th November 2018 at 10.30 am Eligible bidders may obtain detailed tender documents from the Procurement Division 3rd floor Wing A at the CA Centre along Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, on weekdays during the normal working hours at a fee of Kshs 1,000.00 The tender documents can also be accessed and downloaded from the IFMIS supplier portal http://supplier.treasury.go.ke and the Authority’s website: www.ca.go.ke. Further, firms who download the tender documents must arrange to forward their particulars/ contacts to the Head of Procurement, Communications Authority of Kenya, through the email address tenders@ca.go.ke before the closing date for records and for purposes of receiving clarifications and or addendums, if any. The tender documents will be issued free of charge. Duly completed tender documents should be submitted in a plain, sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender name and reference number to be deposited in the tender box on the ground floor of the CA Centre and tender boxes from CA respective offices, so as to reach on or before Wednesday 28th November 2018 at 10.30 am. The Director General Communications Authority of Kenya P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Tel: Website www.ca.go.ke Bids shall be opened soon thereafter at the Authority’s 1st floor meeting room 1 and Regional Offices in the presence of the bidders representative(s) who choose to attend. Note: The above-mentioned information can be accessed at IFMIS Supplier Portal and CA website. Head Office CA Centre P.O.Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 CA Western Regional Office CA Coast Regional Office Central Regional Office 1st Floor KVDA Plaza P.O.Box 2346 Eldoret 30100 Mobile: 0703042000 Mobile: 0703042105 Email: info@ca.go.ke Email: wro@ca.go.ke 3rd Floor, NSSF Building P.O.Box 8041 Mombasa 80100 Mobile: 0703042152 Email: cro@ca.go.ke Nyeri 10100 Mobile : 0703042181 Email : cero@ca.go.ke CA is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001:2013 certified Ground Floor, Advocates Plaza P.O Box 134 Nyanza Regional Office 2nd Floor Lake Basin Mall, P.O Box 2016 Kisumu 40100 Mobile: 0703042130 Email: nro@ca.go.ke +254 (020) 4242000 +254 703-042000 +254 736 121515/121414 November 2018; November 2018 to enable you complete Section Two of v. Upon successful completion of section two, submit the online “Application to Graduate Form” and print a copy which you shall present at your School to enable you hire a graduation attire. This “Application to Graduate Form” must also be presented to Finance Department after returning the hired attire. Be advised that any graduand who fails to clear on time will be omitted from the convocation list. CONFIRMATION OF NAMES Confirmation of names on the “Application to Graduate Form” in Section One is critical for the accurate and speedy processing of academic certificates. Section one of the “Application to Graduate Form” enables graduands to specify the order of their names. The order of names MUST correspond to that in your KCSE certificate. Using drop down selection in the boxes provided, select each name only once. Please note that the University shall not take responsibility for mistakes made by individual graduands in the order of their names in the “Application to Graduate Form” and the University shall not be obligated to replace certificates with errors arising from a graduand’s negligence. FEES PAYABLE FOR CONVOCATION The convocation and academic attire fees will be charged as follows: S/No LEVEL FEES 1 2 3 Certificate and Diploma Bachelor’s Postgraduate Sh5,000 Sh5,000 Sh7,500 ACADEMIC ATTIRE AND REHEARSAL All graduands MUST be dressed in full academic attire to participate in the rehearsal and the graduation ceremony. The academic dress will be available only to graduands who will have successfully printed a final copy of the personalised “Application to Graduate Form” before the deadline. Collection of the academic attire will be from the offices of the respective Directors of Schools between 10th and 17th PUNCTUALITY Graduands and guests are advised to be seated not later than 8.30 a.m. No entry shall be permitted to the Graduation Square after the stated time. For the rehearsals, the graduands will be expected to be seated by 10.00 a.m. REGISTRAR ACADEMIC ISO 9001:2008 Certified December 2018. Upon collection of the academic attire, graduands will be given invitation cards for two guests only. No person below the age of 18 shall be allowed into the Graduation Square.

16 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke DP pledges Sh2.1 billion payments to maize farmers by NCPB this week He reveals that NCPB has also been directed to start buying maize that is being harvested BY DPPS T he Government will week start paying maize farmers Sh2.1 billion for their deliveries to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) this week, Deputy President William Ruto has said. Mr Ruto said the Government was committed to addressing challenges facing maize farmers in the country. Speaking at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Eldoret town, during the first anniversary of the late Bishop Cornelius Korir, Mr Ruto said NCPB has also been directed to start buying maize that is being harvested. “Farmers will be paid the Sh2.1 billion for their deliveries from next week. We have had challenges with the sector but we have put in place measures so as not to make another mistake as recently witnessed at the NCPB,” said Mr Ruto. The Deputy President, at the same time, said the NCPB has been directed to formally communicate to farmers on how their fresh produce that is being harvested would be purchased and the prices. He said only maize farm18,000 ers from the country would have their produce purchased by NCPB, saying no outsiders, businessmen, middlemen, brokers or merchants would benefit from the payment. “We have directed NCPB to formally communicate to maize farmers on how they are going to purchase their produce being harvested now and at what price. This will only benefit local farmers and not brokers, businessmen or merchants,” said Mr Ruto. “We want to deal directly with the farmers,” added the Deputy President. The Deputy President urged communities in the North Rift to embrace peace among themselves and with their neighbours as the only way to honour efforts by the late Bishop Korir in the search for peace in the region. “Bishop Korir was our faFarmers will be paid the Sh2.1 billion for their deliveries from next week. We have had challenges with the sector but we have put in place measures so as not to make another mistake as recently witnessed at the NCPB ENNDA EWASO NGIRO NORTH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) MANAGEMENT CONTRACT TO OPERATE AND MANAGE EWASO NG’IRO NORTH GUMS AND RESINS PROCESSING FACTORY. REFERENCE NO.ENNDA/EOI/ 002/2018-2019 Ewaso Ng’iro North River Basin Development Authority (ENNDA) is a Government Parastatal established in 1989 through an Act of Parliament cap 448 with the mandate of promoting development in the Ewaso Ng’iro North River Basin. The Authority covers Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Samburu, Laikipia, Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Nyeri and Nyandarua Counties and it’s headquartered in Isiolo. The Authority has established a Gums and Resins Processing Factory in Wajir County, which is in line with the National Government vision and Development agenda to promote manufacturing and medium size enterprises for job creation and the “Big 4 Agenda”’. The objective of the factory is to provide opportunity for value addition for the Gums and Resins, generate revenues, create employment and economically empower local communities. The factory has an installed capacity to process 500Kgs of Gum Resins per for 8 hours batch to produce essential oils from all species of Gum and Resins Including Myrrh (Commiphora Myrrh), Frankincense (Boswelia Neglecta) and Opoponax (Commiphora Holtiziana). ENNDA therefore invites ‘Expressions of Interest” (EOI) from interested and qualified firms to manage and operate the factory on a Management Contract Basis. It is intended that the interested firm will be responsible for coordinating, managing and expansion of the factory for a minimum contractual period of 3 years as per agreed terms. The objective of the expressions of interest is to seek applications from potential investors that will be considered for an RFP. The Firms may form associations/joint ventures/consortiums in order to enhance relevant experience required for qualification; in such cases, EOI submissions should clearly identify one lead firm that would take up the primary responsibility of assignment delivery. Eligibility criteria 1. 2. KENYA MARITIME AUTHORITY EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT Vision: To be a leading Maritime Authority transforming Kenya into a globally competitive nation. Mission: To ensure sustainable, safe, secure, clean and efficient water transport for the benefit of stakeholders. The Authority wishes to acquire the services of a short-term expert to guide in accelerating formulation and implementation of maritime education training & certification programs for Kenyan seafarers DESIGNATION: REPORTS TO: LOCATION/REGION: TERM OF SERVICE: Maritime Education and Training Expert Director General KMA head office, Mombasa Six (6) months to a maximum of one (1) year (contract) PURPOSE: Responsible for overseeing and accelerating formulation and implementation of maritime education training & certification programs for Kenyan seafarers in accordance with national legislation and IMO Conventions as ratified by the Republic of Kenya. Role descriptions • • • • • Firms duly registered with at least 5 years relevant experience in management of similar outfits. Firms with a positive net worth. Minimum Net worth should be 1.5 times of proposed investment in the running of the factory by the applicant. Interested firms are required to submit their profile which should include the following mandatory requirements: 1. Certificate of incorporation 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Valid Certificate of VAT compliance A three (3) year audited financial statements Evidence of experience in operating similar outfits in Similar Conditions i.e. in a The firm should be profitable entity with minimum annual profit of 5million US Dollars Should be able to raise 2 million US Dollars working capital Must be able to mobilize finances for the project expansion up to 4 million USDollars Submission of Expression of interest (EOI) Interested eligible Firms/Companies may obtain further information from Procurement Office ENNDA Headquarter, Hospital Road Isiolo. During normal working days between 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. Expression of interest (EOI) must be submitted in one (1) original and two (2) copies in sealed envelopes clearly marked EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO OPERATE AND MANAGE EWASO NG’IRO NORTH GUMS AND RESINS PROCESSING FACTORY and must be posted to: The Managing Director Ewaso Ng’iro North Development Authority. P. O. Box 203-60300Isiolo. Kenya. Tel: 064-5352002/7/8 Email: ewasonorth14@hotmail.com info@ennda.go.ke Website: www.ennda@go.ke Or be deposited in the tender box situated at Ewaso Ng’iro North Development Authority, Headquarter Office on or before 20th November 2018 at 10: am. Opening will be done on the same day thereafter in the boardroom in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who chose to attend November, 2018 at 5p.m. Professional qualifications • • Class 1 certificate of competency with neither area limitation nor tonnage limitation which are issued in accordance with Regulation II/2 of STCW 78 as amended; or Higher National Diploma or Bachelor in Science in Nautical Science from a recognized Maritime College or University. Experience • • At least 10 years experience in international maritime convention development and maritime policy formulation and implementation on matters of education, safety, security. Experience maritime education & training maritime training and maritime certification will be an added advantage. Prospective candidates should send both soft and hard copy applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and addresses of three referees and indicating their current and expected remuneration. Applications should be addressed to:DIRECTOR GENERAL Kenya Maritime Authority P.O. Box 95076 – 80104 Mombasa Or drop the application at the KMA, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near MSC Building, Mombasa not later than Monday 26th developing country. Academic qualifications • • Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering / Nautical Sciences; or Master of Science Degree in Maritime Affairs with Marine Engineering or Nautical Science option Role specification • • Spearhead development of strategic interventions to guide the implementation of the training and certification projects; Spearhead international audit of Kenya maritime education and training; Identify training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses and translate requirements into training that will groom Kenyan seafarers for the next step of their career path; Evaluate ongoing programs to ensure that they conform to international maritime conventions; Advise and report to the Director General on all matters arising and connected with the implementation of the projects; Coordinate and oversee the implementation of adopted strategies; and, Liaise with national maritime training institutes, development partners, Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Kenya Technical Training Colleges, Kenya National Examination Council and any other relevant institute in curriculum development and research for maritime education & training in Kenya. - John Njiraini Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) is a State Corporation whose mandate is to regulate, coordinate and oversee maritime affairs guided by the Kenya Maritime Act, Cap 370 and the Merchant Shipping Act, Cap 389. November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 17 ther in faith and hero for unity and peace in our nation. As an honour to what he was doing to bring us together, I ask each one of us to emulate the late Bishop by preaching peace, unity and build bridges in respect of the late Bishop Korir,” said Mr Ruto. He said the late Bishop worked with all leaders in ensuring different ethnic communities living in the region were united and embraced peaceful co-existence. Present were Governor Jackson Mandago, MPs Oscar Sudi (Kapseret), Caleb Kositany (Soy) and William Chepkut (Ainabkoi), Kitale Catholic Diocese Bishop Maurice Anthony Crowley who is also Amount the Government will start paying maize farmers for their deliveries to the National Cereals and Produce Board 2.1b acting Bishop, Eldoret Catholic Diocese and his Lodwar counterpart Dominic Kimengich among others. Bishop Kimengich said the late Bishop Korir played a bigger role in the search for peace in the region. “Bishop Korir was commonly referred to as ambassador of peace,” said Bishop Kimengich. Later in Busia County, the Deputy President said a taskforce would be formed next week to establish how to pay sugarcane farmers who have been waiting for their pay cheques for years. He said the Government is committed and focused on supporting sugar farming and production, saying the demand for sugar has been on the rise. Mr Ruto also inspected the Busia Sugar Industries Limited accompanied by Busia Governor Sospeter Ojamoong and Budalang’i MP Raphael Wanjala. He said the Government supports the operationalisation of the factory to enable local farmers to earn a living. “The Government supports manufacturing as a pillar of the Big Four agenda. This factory will support 18,000 farmers and employ 1,500,” he said. The leaders complained that the factory had not started operations because of interference. The factory constructed at Sh5 billion will crush 3,500 tons of cane per day and over 1 million per year. TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES- FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Name of Project: KENYA Kenya Youth Employment Opportunities Project (KYEOP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 5812-KE Assignment Title: Reference No.: Consultancy services for Delivery of Job Specific Training in the Formal Sector, Cycle 3 and 4 Counties; (Bungoma, Nyandarua, Kilifi, Mandera, Machakos, Wajir, Kisii & Kakamega) KE-NITA-80104-CS-FBS The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) is for the DELIVERY OF JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS TRAINING IN THE FORMAL SECTOR which comprises of short term vocational classroom training and Internship/apprenticeship with private employers. KYEOP Component 1 concerned with increasing youth employability through job specific training a work placement in formal and informal sector will be implemented by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA). KYEOP Component 1 is divided into two sub-components; Sub-component 1 is provision of training and internship in the formal sector. Under this sub-component, NITA will engage private training providers and employers to provide job specific training and internship. Sub-component 2 is provision of training and internship in the informal sector. Under this Sub-component, Master Craftsmen will be engaged to offer training and internship through the traditional apprenticeship. This intervention addresses concerns by employers that youth who come out of schools; tertiary educational facilities and training centers frequently lack the relevant work experience and competencies needed for employment. The training will cover 17 counties staggered in 4 phases over a period of four years. The first phase will cover 5 counties, expanding by an additional 4 counties in each subsequent phase. Training providers will be expected to partner with employers to provide skills training demanded by the employer. Training providers will be contracted on a cycle/s-based system to ensure training is tailored to skills demand from employers in specific counties. The NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AUTHORITY (NITA) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: 1) 2) 3) 4) Cover letter for EOI indicating trades and counties in the training cycle applied for; Relevant experiences and technical capacity with a background in vocational training and a minimum of 2 years direct relevant experience; Undertaken a minimum of 2 training assignments of similar nature and scope in the past five years; and Demonstrated ability to partner with employers to identify demanded skills and internship opportunities; in specific trade or trades for which training will be delivered. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011 Revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: 1.9 (d) of Consultant Guidelines. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Fixed Budget Selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below and should be deposited in the Tender Box situated on the first floor Reception of the main Administration Block B (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 21st November, 2018 at 10:00am. The Director General National Industrial Training Authority P.O. Box 74494-00200 Nairobi, Kenya email: nitakyeop@nita.go.ke DIRECTOR GENERAL The Teachers Service Commission is a Constitutional Commission established under article 237 of the Constitution. Pursuant to its mandate, the Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant posts of Director (CEMASTEA) and Principals (Teacher Training Colleges, National and Extra County Schools). Interested candidates, who meet the required qualifications, should make their applications online through the TSC Web – www.teachersonline.go.ke so as to be received on or before 21st November 2018. 1. Advert No. 21/2018: Director - CEMASTEA – 1 Post 2. 3. 4. b. c. d. e. Advert No. 22/2018: Chief Principal – Teacher Training Colleges – 4 Posts Advert No. 23/2018: Chief Principal - National Schools – 2 Posts Advert No. 24/2018: Chief Principal - Extra County Schools – 9 Posts NB: Shortlisted Candidates for all the adverts will be required to present the following documents during interviews: a. Certificate of Good Conduct. Clearance Certificate by Higher Education Loans Board. Clearance Application from EACC. Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau. KRA Tax Compliance Certificate For details on the Job Description, Requirements for Appointment and Duties and Responsibilities, applicants are asked to refer to the TSC Web – www.teachersonline.go.ke DR. NANCY NJERI MACHARIA, CBS SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE VACANCIES FOR DIRECTOR (CEMASTEA) AND CHIEF PRINCIPAL (TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES, NATIONAL AND EXTRA COUNTY SCHOOLS) JOB ADVERTISEMENT 1. SECRETARIAT VACANCIES The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) seeks to recruit results-oriented and self-driven experienced professionals to join its team in the following vacant positions on a five (5) year renewable contract. S/No Job Title 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Senior Deputy Director Deputy Director Assistant Deputy Director Senior Deputy Director Deputy Director TSC Scale Number of Posts Advert Number Teacher Management 13 12 11 11 14 145 Supply Chain Management Services 13 Assistant Deputy Director Senior Deputy Director 12 11 1 2 3 Information Communication Technology (ICT) 13 Deputy Director (Systems Innovations and Development) 9. 10. 11. Senior Deputy Director Senior Deputy Director (HRM) Senior Deputy Director (HRD) 12 Internal Audit 13 1 1 10/2018 11/2018 12/2018 13/2018 14/2018 15/2018 16/2018 17/2018 1 18/2018 Human Resource Management and Development 13 13 2 1 19/2018 20/2018 For more information on a particular job role, please visit the secretariat recruitment portal on our website www.tsc.go.ke Qualified candidates should apply through the portal provided. No manual application will be considered for ALL the advertised positions. The online application for the above adverts will be closed on Wednesday, 21st November 2018 at 5.00pm. 2. TEACHING VACANCIES

18 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS STATE DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Republic Of Kenya SALE OF HOUSES CONSTRUCTED UNDER CIVIL SERVANTS HOUSING SCHEME FUND The Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development offers for sale to serving civil servants a few remaining housing units out of the two hundred and ten (210) residential housing units in Kisumu that were initially offered for sale on 20th February 2017. The remaining houses will be sold on ‘First come first served basis.’ The houses are completed and ready for occupation. Provisional selling prices for completed units are as follows: Location Shauri Moyo, Kisumu Accommodation One bedroom Two bedroom Plinth Area (M2) Provisional Selling Price per unit (Kshs.) 37 68 Three bed room with master en-suite. 95 Artistic impression of the completed project Impacts Environmental Degradation Proposed mitigation measures • Isolate through fencing the camp sites from access by the public for their safety • Preferably to be located on land already cleared land wherever possible • The Contractor’s Camp layout shall take into account availability of access for deliveries and services and any future works. • Utilize to the extent possible the existing public roads to avoid social and economic disruption • Ensure road safety measures for the construction vehicles to the extent possible by observing all traffic regulations Air Pollution • Workers shall be trained on management of air pollution from vehicles and machinery • The removal of vegetation shall be avoided until such time as clearance is required and exposed surfaces shall be re-vegetated or stabilised as soon as practically possible • The contractor shall not carry out dust generating activities (excavation, handling and transport of soils) during times of strong winds • Water sprays shall be used on all earthworks areas within 200metres of human settlement. Vegetation Cover destruction Salient Features The houses are strategically located in a secure neighbourhood near the city centre with adequate social amenities like schools, shopping malls, ample parking, manicured lawns and soft landscaping, masonry boundary wall and eco-green features such as solar water heating. Interested serving civil servants are invited to apply for the few remaining houses commensurate with their grades and within their capacity to repay. The application forms and other details of the houses are available at the Civil Servants Housing Scheme Secretariat offices in Ardhi House, Ground Floor Wing ‘A’, in the State Department for Housing and Urban Development offices along Otieno Oyoo Street in Kisumu located on 1st Floor, Customs Service Building and in the Ministry website www.housingandurban.go.ke Interested applicants are required to pay at least 10% of the sale price and the balance will be payable on Tenant Purchase. The purchaser will meet other charges including transfer charges such as stamp duty, insurance premiums, service charge, land rent and land rates. The sale is governed by Legal Notice No. 98 of 15th September 2004 which established the Civil Servants Housing Scheme Fund and Amendment Regulation of 2015. The applicant will be required to meet the following conditions: (i) be a serving civil servant (ii) pay a deposit of at least 10% of the purchase price in banker’s cheque payable to the Administrator, Civil Servants Housing Scheme Fund (CSHSF), Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development or deposit directly to the account at KCB Milimani Branch A/C No. 1108696325, A/C Name: Civil Servants Housing Scheme Fund. (iii) Pay a non-refundable application fee of Kshs.1, 000/- to the Secretariat on issuance of an application form or on return of the form for those who download from the Ministry’s website. (iv) Other charges that will be met by the purchaser include:o o o o o Stamp duty and other transfer charges Insurance on fire and related perils Mortgage Protection Insurance Cover for the Principal Loanee Service Charge Land rents and Local Authority rates. Completed application forms should be returned to Civil Servants Housing Scheme Fund (CSHSF) Secretariat offices located in Nairobi, Ardhi House, Ground Floor Wing ‘A’ or to the State Department for Housing and Urban Development offices along Otieno Oyoo Street in Kisumu located on 1st Floor, Customs Service Building. The following conditions must be met by the applicants: (i) Must be serving civil servants (ii) (iii) (iv) Must pay a minimum deposit of 10% of the purchase price in banker’s cheque payable to the Administrator Civil Servants Housing Scheme Fund (CSHSF), Ministry of Transport, and Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development or deposit directly to our account at KCB Milimani Branch A/C No. 1108696325, A/C Name: Civil Servants Housing Scheme Fund. A non-refundable application fee of Kshs.1, 000/- will also be paid to the Secretariat on issuance of an applica tion form or on return for those who download the form from the Ministry’s website. Ability to repay the mortgage. Other charges that will be met by the purchaser include:o o o o o Stamp duty and other transfer charges Insurance on fire and related perils Mortgage Protection Insurance Cover for the Principal Loanee Service Charge Land rents and Local Authority rates Completed application forms should be returned to Ardhi House, CSHSF Secretariat offices, Ground Floor Wing ‘A’. FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT : The Principal Secretary, State Department for Housing and Urban Development P.O. Box 30119-00100, NAIROBI Email : ps@housingandurban.go.ke Website: www.housingandurban.go.ke NEMA invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice to the Director General, NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decision-making process for this project. Kindly quote ref. no. NEMA/EIA/5/2/1504 Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke PROF. GEOFF REY WAHUNGU DIRECTOR GENERAL Traffic management on site Occupational Health and Safety Pollution of water resources • Generation of solid and liquid waste Soil Erosion Impacts • Construction activities will be limited to Project sites / routes which already exist therefore limited destruction to vegetation cover, • Compensatory planting of trees i.e. plant at least twice the number of trees, about 900 in total either on farmers land or in public land within the project area. • Earthworks should be controlled so that land that is not required for the Project works is not disturbed; • Wherever possible, earthworks should be carried out during the dry season to prevent soil from being washed away by the rain. • Excavated materials and excess earth should be kept at appropriate sites approved by the Supervising Engineer. • The contractor should adhere to specified cut and fill gradients and planting embankments with shrubs and grass to reduce erosion. The Contractor must adhere to Noise Prevention and Control Rules of April 2005 • The contractor shall develop a comprehensive Waste Management Plan (WMP) prior to commencement of works • Properly labelled and strategically placed waste disposal containers shall be provided at all places of work • Litter bins should have secured lids to prevent animals and birds from scavenging • All personnel shall be instructed to dispose of all waste in a proper manner • Water containing pollutants such as concrete or chemicals should be directed to a con servancy tank for removal from the site where applicable • Potential pollutants of any kind and form shall be kept, stored and used in such a manner that any escape can be contained • Wash areas shall be placed and constructed in such a manner so as to ensure that the surrounding areas including groundwater are not polluted. • No grey water runoff or uncontrolled discharges from the site/working areas to adjacent laggas and River Enkare Narok shall be permitted; • Water containing such pollutants as cements, concrete, lime, chemicals and fuels shall be discharged into a conservancy tank for removal from site where applicable • The Contractor shall also prevent runoff loaded with sediment from the site/working areas from discharging to River Enkare Narok. • Strict use of warning signage and tapes where the trenches are open & active sites • Employ and train road safety Marshalls who will be responsible for management of traffic on site. • Contractor to provide a traffic management plan during construction to be approved by the resident engineer • Notify public the intent to cut sections of the road for safety precautions • Provide signage and safety information in all work areas • Ensure compliance by workers with safety safeguards including the OHS, provision of safety gear and enforcement of application The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: 1. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. BOX: 30126-00100, NAIROBI 2. Director General, NEMA Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. BOX 67839-00200, NAIROBI 3. County Director of Environment NAROK COUNTY A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke 2,700,000/= 4,300,000/= 6,100,000/= Pursuant to Regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The Proponent, Rift Valley Water Services Board, is proposing to undertake an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Study Report for the proposed Narok Town Sewerage Project which entails the construction of Secondary and trunk Sewers,and a sewage treatment works. The project area is designed to cover 33Ha of land at Intumot Village, Narok county. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY Popo Road, off Mombasa Road P.O. BOX 67839-00200, Nairobii, Kenya T el: (254 020) 6005522, 6001945, Fax: (254 020) 6008997) E-mail: dgnema@nema.go.ke Website: www.nema.go.ke NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION OF THE PROPOSED NAROK TOWN SEWERAGE PROJECT November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 19 TURKANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (A Constituent College of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology) OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL PREQUALIFICATION NOTICE P. O. Box 69, Lodwar – 30500, Kenya, Tel: 0789 399 781 ; 0733120020/2; 0702597361/0, E-mail: http://www.tuc.ac.ke/ Turkana University College -TUC- a constituent college of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology invites bids from competent suppliers for prequalification for the following goods works and services. REGISTRATION/PREQUALIFICATION OF GOODS, SERVICES AND WORKS S/N CATEGORY NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 CATEGORY DESCRIPTION A. FRAME WORK CONTRACTS TUC/001/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Beef, Mutton and Allied products TUC/002/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of vegetables and fruits TUC/003/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of dry cereals TUC/004/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of Dry Grocery TUC/005/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of firewood and charcoal TUC/006/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of chicken fish and allied products TUC/007/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of stationery TUC/008/2018-2019 Provision of Maintenance and servicing of Motor vehicles TUC/009/2018-2019 Provision of Air travel Services (IATA Registered) TUC/010/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of tonners and cartridges. TUC/011/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of Human Drugs, Surgical Equipment, Materials and related products. TUC/012/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Fuel and Lubricants. TUC/013/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery and Servicing of Teaching Laboratory Equipment, Chemicals, Glassware and Reagents TUC/014/2018-2019 TUC/015/2018-2019 Provision of legal services Provision of Accommodation and Catering services CATEGORY A: PROVISSION OF GOODS TUC/016/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of Sports Ware, Equipment and Related Materials. TUC/017/2018-2019 Supply Delivery and Servicing of Photocopiers and Accessories TUC/018/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of building materials. TUC/019/2018-2019 Supply Delivery and Servicing of Fire Fighting Equipment. TUC/020/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery and Servicing of Computers, Printers ,LCD Projector Machines ,Scanners and related products TUC/021/2018-2019 Supply Delivery and servicing of medical Equipment and Related Materials TUC/022/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of Electrical Fittings and Materials TUC/023/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of Hardware Materials TUC/024/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of Cleaning Materials Soaps and Detergents TUC/025/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Office and Student Furniture CATEGORY B: PROVISION OF SERVICES TUC/026/2018-2019 Provision of creative designing and printing services TUC/027/2018-2019 Provision of hire of vehicles and transport services TUC/028/2018-2019 Provision of Promotional materials (T-shirts, caps and other branded materials) TUC/029/2018-2019 Provision of Internal Designing services TUC/030/2018-2019 Provision for cleaning services TUC/031/2018-2019 Provision of fumigation & sanitary services CATEGORY C: WORKS TUC/032/2018-2019 Contractors for General Building, repairs & maintenance TUC/033/2018-2019 Contractors for CCTV and other related Security systems Open Special group Special group Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Special group Open Special group open Special group open open open Open Open 20,000/= N/A N/A 20,000/= 20,000/= 20,000/= 20,000/= 50,000/= 50,000/= 20,000/= 100,000/= 50,000/= 100,000/= 20,000/= 100,000/= N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Detailed tender document may be obtained from procurement office in TUC during normal working hours upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs 1000/= {Kenya shillings one thousand} only, payable at KCB Lodwar branch. A/C NO 1218868899 OR downloaded FREE of charge from the TUC website: www.tuc.ac.ke or IFMIS suppliers’ portal. The special group consists of Youths Women and People with Disability who are registered with National Treasury rectorate of Procurement}. {DiDully completed bid document in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with category number and category description bearing no other mark, name or indication of the applicant shall be sent to: PRINCIPAL TURKANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE PO BOX 69-30500 LODWAR. Or dropped in the tender box outside the Principals office at TUC main campus in Lodwar and not any other place, box office or campus so as to reach the TURKANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE not later than 10:00am on 16th November 2018. Opening of the bid document will be done immediately thereafter in the presence of applicants or their representatives who choose to attend. The University College reserves the right to accept or reject any bid in whole or part and does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid. ELIGIBILITY TENDER SECURITY

20 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke CHEBUNYINYI SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Chebunyinyi Secondary School is a public Secondary School in chwele ward of Kabuchai Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 4 classrooms. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description C.S.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 4 classrooms. Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Audited accounts for the last three years. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: The Principal Chebunyinyi Secondary School P.O. Box 430 Chwele Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 20th The Principal November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. Chebunyinyi Secondary School Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. KACHIURU POLICE POST TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Kachiuru police post is located in Amwathi ward of Igembe North Constituency. The bids are invited for Construction and equipping of office blocks and septic tank. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to Igembe North NGCDF 0ffice during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description K.P.P/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of office blocks and septic tank Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Audited accounts for the last three years. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: The Fund Account Manager Igembe North NGCDF P.O. Box 71-60601 Amwathi Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the Igembe North NGCDF office on or before Tuesday 20th November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Fund Account Manager Igembe North NGCDF Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. MOI UNIVERSITY An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution Citation on Dr. Maganlal Motichand Chandaria Nominee for the Award of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by Moi University On 20th December, 2018 humble background, he dropped out of primary school and started working at his uncle’s shop with a monthly salary of Kes. 250. At the age of 23, he established his own retail shop and ventured into business of transportation, wholesale and clearing and forwarding agency. In 1952, he ventured into the manufacturing business of drinking straws with an investment of only Kes. 20,000. Thereafter, he started manufacturing paper and toilet rolls. He also has interest in Banking, Real Estate and Petroleum businesses. Dr. Maganlal Chandaria owns Chandaria Group of Companies. The Chandaria Group controls 70% of the paper industry in Kenya and employs over 3,000 people directly. Dr. Maganlal Chandaria established The Magan Chandaria Charitable Trust to provide assistance to needy people. He has had an unchequered career in public service having been the Trustee of Hindu Council of Kenya, Chairman and Trustee of Visa Oshwal Community both at Mombasa and Nairobi, Kenya. He has been a member of Kenya Ports Authority, Director of Deposit Protection Fund (now Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation) which is connected to Central Bank of Kenya. In 1998, he established an informal Group of Small and Medium Size Commercial Banks in Kenya. This was after the major banking crisis when a number of Private Sector Banks collapsed and he remained the Chairman of the Group until 2017. During this period, he contributed immense service to the Group. At the age of 95, Dr. Maganlal Chandaria is very active in business and social activities. Despite his limited formal education, he is a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the United Graduate College based in the United States of America. He was honored with “Life Time Achievement Award” by “Think Business” in the Banking Industry. He was also honored by Visa Oshwal Community with “Life Time Achievement Award”. Dr. Maganlal Motichand Chandaria Honorary Doctorate Degree, United Graduate College, US Awarded Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) Republic of Kenya, 2016 DR. MAGANLAL MOTICHAND CHANDARIA Dr. Maganlal Motichand Chandaria (MM) was born in Ravalsar, India on 22nd June 1924. He came to Kenya in 1933 at the age of nine years. Due to his family’s In 2016, Dr. Maganlal Chandaria was a recipient of the ‘Order of the Grand Warrior’ (OGW) from His Excellency the President Muigai Kenyatta. SERVICE IN GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE SECTOR AND CIVIL SOCIETY Dr. Maganlal Chandaria has served in the following boards: i. Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation; of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru ii. Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry- Vice Chairman Mombasa Branch; iii. Kenya Printers and Converters Association – Trustee and; iv. Visa Oshwal Community and Youth League Chairman Nairobi and Mombasa Branch. SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE SOCIETY Dr. Maganlal Chandaria facilitated drilling of boreholes to many vulnerable communities in Kenya in villages and schools. These contributions will have a profound impact on the lives of Kenyans for decades to come. DR. MAGANLAL MOTICHAND CHANDARIA AS QUOTED IN THE MEDIA “However, philanthropy is Chandaria’s most notable contribution to the society. Over the years, he has strived to ameliorate the suffering of the less fortunate in the society through various charity initiatives. He has played a commendable role in poverty reduction, education, health” Think Business. “If Chandaria were a precious trading metal, he would be solid gold. Single minded and persistent, he has opened profitable lines of business, ploughed back profits, and weathered many a storm” EA report on Trade and Industry. “As in business, Chandaria’s scorecard on the social scene also makes impressive reading’’ Financial Review. It is in recognition of his outstanding contribution made towards philanthropy in community service, religious activities, public service, education, social activities, innovation and invention and humanitarian outreach that are beneficial to society that Moi University is honoured and privileged to award Dr. Maganlal Motichand Chandaria, the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa. Any concerns about his nomination should be submitted to the Vice-Chancellor within two weeks through the following emails: vcmoi2009@gmail.com or info@mu.ac.ke. November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 21 KANTHUNI SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Kanthuni Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Mavindini ward of Makueni Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of a dining hall. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description K.P.P/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of office blocks and septic tank Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Audited accounts for the last three years. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: The Principal Kanthuni Secondary School P.O. Box 21 Mavindini Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 20th The Principal November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. Kanthuni Secondary School Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. RANGWE MIXED SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Rangwe mixed Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Kaksingri ward of Suba south Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 50 capacity girls dormitory. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description R.M.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 50 capacity girls dormitory. Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Audited accounts for the last three years. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: The Principal Rangwe Mixed Secondary School P.O. Box 48-40308 Sindo Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 20th The Principal Rangwe Mixed Secondary School. November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. SABASABA SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE SANANDIKI GIRLS FRIENDS SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Sabasaba Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Kamahuha ward of Maragua Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of multipurpose hall. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description S.S.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of multipurpose hall. Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Audited accounts for the last three years. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: The Principal Sabasaba Secondary School P.O. Box 188-10208 Sabasaba Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 20th The Principal November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. Sabasaba Secondary School Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. Sanandiki Girls Friends Secondary School is a public Secondary School in chwele ward of Kabuchai Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 4 classrooms. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description S.G.F.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 4 classrooms. Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Audited accounts for the last three years. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: The Principal Sanandiki Girls Friends Secondary School P.O. Box 141 Chwele Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 20th The Principal Sanandiki Girls Friends Secondary School November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged.

22 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke ST. CHARLES WIGA SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE St. Charles Wiga Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Gwassi South ward of Suba south Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 50 capacity girls dormitory. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description S.C.W.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 50 capacity girls dormitory. Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Audited accounts for the last three years. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: The Principal St. Charles Wiga Secondary School P.O. Box 10-40307 Magunga Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 20th The Principal St. Charles Wiga Secondary School. November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. TENDER NOTICE Rongo University wishes to invite sealed bids from eligible Building Construction companies registered by National Construction Authority Building works Class NCA 1(one) or 2 (Two) for the Proposed Library Block (Main Campus); TENDER NO RU/OT/LIB/01/20182022 TENDER NAME Proposed Library Block (Main Campus) TENDER SECURITY (KSHS) Kshs. 21,000,000. CLOSING DATE 27th November, 2018 Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents from the Procurement Office, Rongo University, Main Campus located off Kisii – Migori Highway, 2.0 km from Kanga junction during normal working hours between 9.00am and 4.00pm on working days. The tender documents may be downloaded free of charge from Rongo University website www.ru.ac. ke or IFMIS Supplier`s portal supplier.treasury.go.ke. The bidders who pick the tender documents from the Procurement Office are required to pay a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000 (Kenya Shillings One Thousand only) in cash deposit or Bankers Cheque payable to Rongo University at Co-operative Bank, Rongo Branch, A/C No. 01129477027400. Tenderers who have paid are required to obtain an official receipt from the cash office at Rongo University Main Campus. Those who download the Tender document should send an email giving the details of their firm, contact person, telephone numbers and email addresses to procurement@rongovarsity.ac.ke. Completed Tender documents must be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with tender name and tender number and be deposited in the Tender Box situated at The Administration Block or be addressed to: The Vice Chancellor Rongo University P.O. Box 103-40404 Rongo, Kenya To be received on or before Tuesday, 27th November, 2018 at 12.00 Noon. Tender documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend in the University lower Boardroom. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT ON INFRASTRUCTURE Republic Of Kenya S/ NO. TENDER NUMBER 2. MOTIHUD/02/2018-2019 TENDER NOTICE TENDER NAME 1. MOTIHUD/ADM/01/2018-2019 Provision of Cleaning Services Provision of Sanitary Services INVITATION TO TENDER CLOSING DATE REMARKS 21/11/2018 Open to all Categories 21/11/2018 Open to all Categories The State Department of Infrastructure invites sealed Tenders from Eligible candidates for provision of above services. 1.1 The Tender documents containing full detail and conditions of Tendering have been uploaded on the IFMIS Kenya Suppliers portal (supplier.treasury.go.ke) and Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development website (www.transport.go.ke) 1.2 A complete set of tender document may be downloaded free of charge. Those who download the document should immediately send their particulars to procurement@infrastructure.go.ke for registration and purpose of receiving any further clarification and addendums if any. 1.3 Tenders must be accompanied by a Bid security of 2% of the tender price from a reputable bank or Insurance Company approved by (PPRA) Public Procurement Regulatory Authority valid for an additional 30 days beyond the Tender Validity period. 1.4 Complete tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender reference number, tender name, and deposited in Tender Box provided at Ministry Headquarter, Ground floor, Works Building, opposite Office No.48 or addressed to Principal Secretary, State Department of Infrastructure, P. O. Box 30260-00100, NAIROBI so as to be received on or before 21st 10.00a.m. 1.5 Prices quoted should be net. Must be in Kenyan Shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representatives who may choose to attend the opening at 9th floor boardroom, Works Building, Ngong Road. Head Supply Chain Management Services FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY STATE DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO now invite sealed bids from interested and eligible Insurance Company for the provision of Medical, Life and Group Personal Insurance scheme Covers. No TENDER NAME 1 Tender for Provision of Medical, Life and Group Personal Insurance Scheme Covers TENDER NO. KNCU/01/SMIC/ 2018 - 2019 TENDER SECURITY Bid Security of 2% of The Tender Sum from a Reputable Financial Institution or in a Form of Bankers Cheque Tender documents containing detailed specifications can be down loaded free of charge from our website www.unesco.go.ke or obtained from the Procurement Office on 14th floor upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh. 1000.00. Completed Tender Documents, enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with Tender No. and Tender Name should be deposited in the Tender Box provided at the 14th floor Reception of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue before the closing date and time, and shall be addressed to:The Secretary General/ CEO November 2018 at Kenya National Commission for UNESCO National Bank Building Harabee Avenue P.O. Box 72107 – 00200 NAIROBI So as to be received on or before 19th November, 2018 at 10.00 am. Tender shall be opened at the KNATCOM Boardroom 14th Floor immediately after closing time in the presence of Tenders or their representatives who may choose to attend. Secretary General/CEO KENYA NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE Open 19/11/2018 November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 23 THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING REPUBLIC OF KENYA INVITATION TO TENDER PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CARRY OUT GAP ANALYSIS AND IDENTIFICATION OF STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES, INCENTIVES AND DEVELOPMENT OF NIFC REGULATIONS FOR THE NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE (NIFC) TENDER NO. TNT/026/2018-2019 The National Treasury invites Request for Proposals (RFP) from interested consultants for provision of consultancy services to carry out gap analysis, identification of strategic activities, incentives and development of NIFC regulations for the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC). A complete set of request for proposal documents may be downloaded by interested candidates free of charge at www.treasury.go.ke or www.tender.go.ke and those who have downloaded the document from the website must forward their particulars immediately for recording and any further clarifications and addenda to procurement@treasury.go.ke. Completed Request for Proposal documents, enclosed in plain sealed envelope, marked with RFP No. and title shall be addressed to: The Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, PO Box 30007 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya and be deposited in the tender box provided at the Treasury Building, 6th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before 27th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend the opening at The National Treasury, Treasury Building, 6th floor, Conference Room No. 603 on 27th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY 1. 2. REPUBLIC OF KENYA INVITATION TO TENDER The National Treasury invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders: S/No Tender No. Description TNT/023/2018-2019 Provision of onsite support and improvement of IFMIS application: Oracle E-Business Suite Financial , Purchasing, Budgeting and Business Intelligence TNT/024/2018-2019 Provision of onsite support for National Treasury IFMIS Security Infrastructure Bid Security 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 Interested bidders may download detailed tender documents from the website www.treasury.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke and those who download the documents must forward their particulars immediately for recording and any further clarifications and addenda to procurement@treasury.go.ke. Tenders must be accompanied by a bid Security valid for an additional 30 days beyond the tender validity period. There shall be a pre-bid meeting on Friday 9th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. on 5th Floor, IFMIS Boardroom at Treasury Building. Completed tender documents, TOGETHER WITH TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS IN SEPARATE ENVELOPES, enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender number should be addressed to:The Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, P.O. Box 30007 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya and be deposited in the tender box provided at the Treasury Building, 6th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before Tuesday 20th November, 2018 at 10.00 am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend the opening at The National Treasury, Treasury Building, 6th floor, Conference Room No. 603 on Tuesday, 20th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING MESSAGE FROM DR. ESTHER KIMANI, MANAGING DIRECTOR, KEPHIS, TO KENYAN FARMERS DURING THE SHORT RAINS PLANTING SEASON The short rains season that will run between October and December 2018 requires that farmers prepare their farming inputs well. KEPHIS is the government institution in Kenya, whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce, certifying seeds of all crop varieties to ensure that only seed of highest quality is sold to farmers. The result is increased and enhanced harvests leading to food security and sufficiency in the country. 1. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ABOUT CERTIFIED SEED What is certified seed and its benefits to Kenyan farmers? Certified seed is seed that has met the minimum national set quality standards after undergoing field inspection(s), laboratory tests and post control tests by KEPHIS as per The Seeds and Plant Varieties Act (Cap 326) of the laws of Kenya. The use of certified seed guarantees the following: • Certified seed does not cost, it pays; it results in high yields, quality crop produce and better returns when all other factors of crop production and agricultural practices are optimal (i.e. good soil fertility, conducive climatic conditions, adequate soil and irrigation and proper water/fertilizer usage). Farmers are advised to confirm the quality of agricultural inputs (fertilizer, manures, pesticides, water and soil) used through laboratory tests conducted by reputable laboratories such as the KEPHIS Analytical Testing Laboratory (ACL) which has offices at KEPHS headquarters, Nairobi and Kitale regional office. • • In certified seed, a farmer is getting guaranteed quality assurance; offers better deals in crop insurance/financing of the crop; traceability of certified seed is easy; in certified seed a farmer is getting access to premium market(s); Less insect and disease problems; quality seed responds better to applied fertilizers; uniformity in plant population and maturity; good seed prolongs life of a variety; yield prediction is easy; handling in post-harvest operation is easy; high produce value and their marketability 2. How can a farmer identify certified seeds? Certified seeds are packed in containers or packets which are clearly labeled and contain the following information: a. a) Weight of the seeds b) c) d) e) Packaging date Seed lot numbers to allow for easy traceability of seed lot in the event of crop failure Name of the crop species and variety Seed merchant/company Labeling and sealing of the containers or packets is done in such a way that seeds cannot be removed without damaging the seal or label. New feature: A sticker label in all seed packaging of 5kg and below. The farmer will scratch and send the serial number to 1393 through an SMS, then receive feedback on the validity of the seedlot. 3. • • • • Farmers can avoid fake seeds by: Purchasing seed(s) from seed stockists who are licensed by KEPHIS and prominently display their seed seller’s license. Purchase seeds early enough and avoid last minute rush. Buying seeds packed in official company packets containing Variety Name and Lot Number; DO NOT PURCHASE SEEDS FROM OPEN CONTAINERS. After planting, keep the packet and receipt as these may be required as evidence in case you suspect fake seed. Not exposing seed(s) to extreme weather conditions, e.g. heat, moisture, direct contact with fertilizer otherwise the quality of the seed will be compromised. NOTE: Report all cases of suspect seed(s) at the nearest police station, nearest KEPHIS offices or the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation 4. Plant recommended seed varieties for your area Farmers are advised to purchase and plant recommended seed varieties for their particular areas. For more information, please contact: The Managing Director Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) PO Box 49592-00100 NAIROBI Email: director@kephis.org www.kephis.org Facebook.com/kephispage Twitter:@KEPHISke KEPHIS countrywide offices Nairobi (headquarters) | Plant Quarantine and Biosafety Station, Muguga | Plant Inspection Unit - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi | Mombasa | Nakuru | Kitale | Kisumu | Embu | Naivasha | Eldoret Airport | Malaba Border Office | Busia Border Office| Isebania Border Office | Namanga Border Office| Loitokitok Border Office | Taveta Border Office | Lungalunga Border Office | Moyale Border Office | Bura Office | Timau Office |

24 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Wanawake watafuta riziki katika migodi ya Taita Taveta ni mojawapo ya kaunti chache hapa nchini ambazo zina utajiri wa madini yenye thamani kubwa NA MOHAMED HASSAN KNA-MOMBASA L icha ya kuwa na utajiri mkubwa wa madini aina mbali mbali, wengi wa wakaazi wa Kaunti ya Taita Taveta wanaishi katika hali ya uchochole. Hata hivyo, hali hii inaweza kubadilika iwapo wananchi wa sehemu hii wanaweza kuelimishwa na kusaidiwa ili wamudu mbinu za kushiriki katika sekta ya madini kama njia ya kuimarisha hali ya maisha yao. Taita Taveta ni mojawapo ya kaunti chache hapa nchini ambazo zina utajiri wa madini yenye thamani kubwa. Mifano ya madini haya ni kama vile Yakuti (Ruby), Chokaa (Limestone) na Kijani Garnet, almaarufu Yellow Garnet. Kwa muda mrefu sasa makampuni kadhaa na mabwanyenye fulani wamekuwa wakipapia jasho la wachimbaji madini wanyonge kujinufaisha. Kwa sasa, baadhi ya wakaazi wa Kaunti ya Taita Taveta wakiwemo wananwake wameamua kuchuma mapato yatokanayo na uchimbaji wa madini. Dhana kwamba kazi ngumu na hatari ya kutafuta madini ni himaya ya wanaume imepitwa na wakati, kwani yamkinika akina mama wamejitosa katika ulingo wa uchimbaji madini kwa wingi na kwa umakinifu mwingi. Hofu ya unyanyasaji wa kijinsia ni baadhi ya sababu ambayo imewafanya wanawake wengi kuogopa kujihusisha na uchimbaji wa madini. Hata hivyo wakati Shirika la Habari la Kenya (KNA) lilipotembelea sehemu ya uchimbaji madini ya Kamtonga katika Kaunti-Ndogo ya Mwatate, ilikutana na akina mama wawili wakiwa machimboni wakisaka ‘raslimali’ hiyo adhimu inayoleta mapato makubwa. Catherine Wakesho na mwenzake Patience Maghube ni miongoni mwa wanachama wa kikundi cha Chawia (CBO) kilichobuniwa mwaka wa 2014 ili kujihusisha na uchimbaji wa madini kwa lengo la kujitafutia riziki. Kikundi hicho kinaongozwa na Senja Changanya ambaye ana ujuzi wa miaka mingi katika uchimbaji madini. Changanya amefundisha wananfunzi kutoka vyuo mbali Wanachama wa kikundi cha Chawia (CBO) Senje Changanya (kushoto), Patience Maghube na Catherine Wakesho wakionyesha jiwe la thamani walilopata katika chimbo ya Kamtonga, Kaunti ya Taita Taveta. MINISTRY OF HEALTH MINISTRY OF HEALTH REPUBLIC OF KENYA SUPPORT FOR EAST AFRICA’S CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE FOR SKILLS AND TERTIARY EDUCATION IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES–THE EAKI PROJECT. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF EAST AFRICA’S KIDNEY INSTITUTE (EAKI) COMPLEX TENDER NO: MOH/EAKIP/ ICB/004/2018-2019 TENDER NOTICE ADDENDUM 1 Reference is made to an advertisement notice in MyGov publication issue on 9th October, 2018 regarding the above project. This was also published in the UNDB online and the AfDB website. TENDER REF.NUMBER TENDER DESCRIPTION The Ministry of Health wishes to inform all interested/participating prospective bidders that amendments have been done to the sections listed below: S/NO VOLUME VOL. I 1. 2. 3. SECTION AFFECTED Grand summary Specific Experience Key Activities Standard concrete work-1.8 Reinforcement General preliminaries VOL. 2 Section Hospital Building- Structural works Bill no.2 Architectural works 4. VOL. 3.2 Day works and schedule of rates Volume 2-Summary Cover page Page no. 3-223 1-42 2-153 2-253 to 2-255 2-264 2-285 to 2-287 2-421 to 2-423 2-429 to 2-430 Cover page Copies of the amended pages should be collected at Supply Chain Management Office, East African Kidney Institute Project ADB Prefabricated Block located at Ministry of Health Headquarters, Nairobi Afya House ,Cathedral Road, Off Ngong’ Road, during normal working hours ( 8.00am-1.00pm and 2.00pm -5.00pm {EAT}) or be downloaded from the Ministry Website; www.health.go.ke. Bidders to note that the date of submission remains 21st and conditions remain unchanged. November 2018 at 10.00 am EAT. All other parts, terms MOH/CGU/ONT/01/2018-2019 PRINTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF IMPLEMENTATION MANUALS, CLINICAL NUTRITION AND GUIDELINES FOR WORKPLACE SUPPORT FOR WOMEN UNDER FREE MATERNITY PROGRAMME TENDER CLOSING/ OPENING DATE 22ND NOVEMBER,2018 TENDER INVITATION NOTICE TENDER REF NO. : MOH/CGU/ONT/01/2018-2019 TENDER NAME : PRINTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF IMPLEMENTATION MANUALS, CLINICAL NUTRITION AND GUIDELINES FOR WORKPLACE SUPPORT FOR WOMEN UNDER FREE MATERNITY PROGRAMME The Ministry of Health invites interested and eligible tenderers in the AGPO category to participate in the following Open National Tender; For further information, Interested and eligible tenderers may download the tender document from the Ministry’s websites on: www.health.go.ke or a Tender document with detailed information may be obtained from Supply Chain Management Services Office situated on 5th Floor, Afya House Room513 during normal working hours. Tender document will be issued free of charge. Interested and eligible tenderers who download the tender document from the Ministry’s websites shall register with Supply Chain Management Services Office situated on 5th Floor, Afya House Room513 during normal working hours. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender Number: MOH/CGU/ONT/01/2018-2019 and Tender Name: PRINTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF IMPLEMENTATION MANUALS, CLINICAL NUTRITION AND GUIDELINES FOR WORKPLACE SUPPORT FOR WOMEN UNDER FREE MATERNITY PROGRAMME and must be deposited in the Tender Box at Afya House, 1st Floor or sent to THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF HEALTH 6TH FLOOR, AFYA HOUSE, P.O BOX 30016-00100, NAIROBI. so as to be received on or before 22nd NOVEMBER, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter at the GTZ Boardroom Afya House in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. Late submission will not be accepted. Any canvassing will lead to disqualification of tenderer (s). Head Supply Chain Management Services For: Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES For PRINCIPAL SECRETARY November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 25 madini Taita Taveta mbali maarifa ya uchimbaji madini. “Uchimbaji madini umetupatia matumaini katika maisha na nawahimiza wanawake wenzangu kujihusisha na kazi hi ili kuboresha maisha yao”, alisihi Wakesho. Wakesho ambaye ana umri wa miaka ishirini na tisa (29) na mama wa mtoto mmoja alisema a uchimbaji madini umewapa fursa nadra kina mama kuinua hali yao ya maisha pamoja na jamii zao. “Ni kazi ngumu kweli lakini ukiwa makini na kujitolea utafanikiwa kutimiza malengo yako katika maisha. Ni bora kuliko kutegema wengine wakusaidie” alisema. Alisifu kikundi cha CBO kwa kawapatia akina mama nafasi sawa bila kuwabagua au kuwanyanyasa kijinsia, jambo ambalo asema limewatia moyo sana akina mama.“Hapa sisi tunaishi katika kambi na tunafanya kazi kama jamii moja, jambo ambalo limetutia moyo sana, alidokeza Wakesho huku akitabasamu. Hata hivyo Wakesho alisema kuwa mbali na mafanikio madogo waliyopata, bado wanakabiliwa na changamoto kadhaa kama vile ukosefu wa vifaa mwafaka vya kuchimbia na soko nzuri linalotegemeka la kuuzia bidhaa zao. Kwa upande wake, Changanya alisema Ni kazi ngumu kweli lakini ukiwa makini na kujitolea utafanikiwa kutimiza malengo yako katika Maisha waliamua kuunda kikundi chao kuendesha shughuli za uchimbaji na uuzaji wa madini ili kuepuka kunyanyaswa na kudhulimwa na mabepari. “Tunashukuru tunapata mapato ya kiasi cha haja kutuwezesha kujisamamia wenyewe na hata pia kusaidia miradi kadha ya kijamii na kuwapatia ajira vijana”, alisema Changanya ambae pia ni msemaji wa kikundi hicho cha Chawia. Changanya ambaye alianza kazi ya uchimbaji katika miaka ya 70 alisisitiza umuhimu wa Serikali Kuu na ile ya Kaunti kuboresha maslahi ya wachimba madini ili kuimarisha sekta hii. Msemaji huyu alieleza furaha yake kwa kujihusisha kwa akina mama na vijana katika uchimbaji wa madini, taswira ambayo imeleta matumaini na mwamko mpya katika Kaunti ya Taita Taveta. President launches KRA’s new integrated electronic command Scanners have enabled KRA to have a real-time view of operations at all points of entry BY DAVID KIMANI P resident Uhuru Kenyatta launched KRA’s Integrated Electronic Command Centre at Times Tower during the annual taxpayers’ award ceremony held last Wednesday. The command centre consists of the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) and the Integrated Scanner Solution Command Centres. These two are among the major technologies that KRA has put in place in the Customs and Border Control Department to facilitate tax KRA CG John Njiraini shows His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta around the Integrated Electronic Command Centre administration. KRA Commissioner General, Mr John Njiraini said that integration of the scanners has enabled KRA to have a realtime view of the scanning operations at all points of entry thereby enhancing efficiency of the process. “Before the integration of the scanners, we did not have real-time view of what was happening at points of entry. This integration has now revolutionised the scanning process,” Mr Njiraini said. The Commissioner General indicated that KRA is in the process of providing a link to the National Police Service and CONTINUED ON PAGE 32 THE PRESIDENCY MINISTRY OF HEALTH REPUBLIC OF KENYA REPUBLIC OF KENYA PRINTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION OF MALARIA IN KENYA AND JOB AIDS The Ministry of Health invites interested and eligible tenderers in the AGPO category to participate in the following Open National Tender; TENDER REF.NUMBER TENDER DESCRIPTION MOH/DPPH/NMCP/003/GF/ ONT/2018-2019 PRINTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR DIAGNOSIS,TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF MALARIA IN KENYA ,PARTICIPANTS MANUALS FOR DAIGNOSIS MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION OF MALARIA AND ASSORTED JOB AIDS TENDER CLOSING/ OPENING DATE 21ST NOVEMBER,2018 MINISTRY OF INTERIOR & CO-ORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT COUNTY COMMISSION- KWALE COUNTY TENDER NOTICE Suppliers/Contractors are invited for the supply and delivery of office stationary, dry foods, and sale of boarded vehicles to National Government Departments/Constituency Development Funds-Kwale County on as and when required basis for the period ending 30th June, 2020. F/Y 2018-2020 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT NO TENDER NO: 2. 3 DESCRIPTION 1. KWL/01/2018-2020 supply and delivery of office stationery KWL/02/2018-2020 Supply and delivery of dry foodstuffs KWL/03/2018-2020 Sale of boarded government vehicle GKY821 SUZUKI MARUTI TARGETED GROUP Youth/women/disabled open open Interested bidders should attach the following documents at submission to be considered for further evaluation for tender nos. KWL/01/2018-2020 and KWL/02/2018-2020. 1. Copies of business registration, VAT/PIN and Compliance certificates. 2. Copy of registration certificate from national treasury for firms belonging to youth women and persons with disability for tender KWL/01/2018-2020. For further information, Interested and eligible tenderers may download the tender document from the Ministry’s websites on: www.health.go.ke or a Tender document with detailed information may be obtained from Supply Chain Management Services Office situated on ground floor National Malaria Control Program situated at the Kenyatta National Hospital Ground next to NASCOP, during normal working hours. Tender document will be issued free of charge. Interested and eligible tenderers who download the tender document from the Ministry’s websites shall register with Supply Chain Management Services Office situated on ground floor National Malaria Control Program situated at the Kenyatta National Hospital Ground next to NASCOP, during normal working hours. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender Number: MOH/DPPH/NMCP/003/GF/ONT/2018-2019 and Tender Name: PRINTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION OF MALARIA IN KENYA AND JOB AIDS and must be deposited in the Tender Box at National Malaria Control Program Office , Ground Floor situated at Kenyatta National Hospital grounds next to NASCOP or sent to THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF HEALTH 6TH FLOOR, AFYA HOUSE, P.O BOX 30016-00100, NAIROBI. so as to be received on or before 21ST NOVEMBER, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter at the National Malaria Control Program Boardroom in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. Late submission will not be accepted. Any canvassing will lead to disqualification of tenderer (s). HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES For PRINCIPAL SECRETARY 3. Confidential Business Questionnaire must be fully filled and signed by authority person(s) with full names of directors/owners(s) 4. form of tender fully filled and singed 5. single business permit Interested bidders for the above frame work can obtain tender documents from sub county supply chain management office Matuga Sub County – P O Box 1-80403 Kwale upon payment of kshs 1,000 non refundable, kshs 5000 deposit for tender no. kwl/03/2018-2020 refundable for unsuccessful bidder (attach a deposit receipt from sub county accounts officer kwale) Completed tender document(s) enclosed in plain sealed envelopes and marked with tender number and item description should be addressed to:MATUGA SUB COUNTY DEPUTY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, KWALE COUNTY P O BOX 1-80403, KWALE Or deposited in the tender box situated at the Deputy County Commissioner’s office on or before 20th November 2018 Tender submitted after closing date and time shall not be accepted. Tenders shall be opened publicly immediately thereafter at the deputy county commissioner’s boardroom in the presence of participating bidder or their representatives who choose to attend. Women, youth and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER KWALE COUNTY

26 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Kenya Power signs MoU to light up Lamu towns Governor says projects will transform the Lamu archipelago into an attractive destination for investment and tourism BY HUSSEIN ABDULLAHI KNA-MOMBASA I n a bid to promote economic development and improve the well-being of the people of Lamu, Kenya Power last week signed an agreement with the County Government for installation and maintenance of street and public lighting within the county. The agreement signed in Mombasa was witnessed by Lamu Governor Fahim Twaha and Kenya Power acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eng. Jared Otieno. The two institutions will also co-operate in other areas such as construction, operation and maintenance of electricity infrastructure, trading in electricity, policy formulation in the electric energy sector, human resource and capacity development energy efficiency and conservation. Governor Twaha noted the power initiative championed by the national government will transform the Lamu archipelago into an attractive destination for investment and tourism. The county boss said the street lighting project will improve security and access and encourage commerce besides increasing the residents and visitors’ safety and security at night. 17 Counties that have signed agreements with Kenya Power for street and public lighting with the aim of improving security and enhancing a 24 hour economy Eng. Otieno said Lamu County joins 16 other counties that have signed agreements with Kenya Power for street and public lighting with the aim of improving security and enhancing a 24 hour economy. The power utility firm boss said Lamu seafront, Mokowe, Mpeketoni and Witu market centres will be lit. “We are also cognizant of the fact that power provision is key in the success of the big four agenda of food security and nutrition, universal healthcare, manufacturing and affordable housing,” said Eng. Otieno. The street lighting project started in 2014 mainly to rehabilitate street lights within Nairobi County and later spread to other main towns like Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Eldoret, Nakuru and Machakos among others. The Kenya Power CEO said so far 500 towns, market centres and county headquarters have been covered. The national government has funded most of the schemes while some counties have funded some schemes from their budgets. KENYA NUCLEAR ELECTRICITY BOARD REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT AND ON THE DRAFT CROPS (IRISH POTATO) REGULATIONS, 2018 The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation is in the process of promulgating Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations, 2018 as provided under section 40 of the Crops Act. In compliance with the provisions of the Crops Act and the Statutory Instruments Act (No. 23 of 2013), the Ministry announces to the public the availability of draft Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations, 2018 and the draft Regulatory Impact Statement. The main objective of the draft Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations, 2018 is to provide for the regulation, promotion and development of the Irish Potatoes value chain in Kenya. The Regulatory Impact Statement contains detailed information on the Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations, 2018. The Constitution, the Crops Act and the Statutory Instruments Act provides that the public participates in the decision making-process through submission of comments to the Ministry. It is in this spirit that we request the public to participate by submitting their comments to the Ministry through the provided address. All interested persons should submit written comments on the draft Crops (Irish Potatoes) Regulations, 2018 and the draft Regulatory Impact Statement using the prescribed public comments form, to reach the undersigned not later than fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice. The draft Crops (Irish Potatoes) Regulations, 2018 and the draft regulatory impact statement as well as public comments form can be accessed through the following websites: www.agricultureauthority.go.ke; www.kilimo. go.ke. The draft Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations, 2018 and the regulatory impact statement are also available on request at the Agriculture and Food Authority offices, Tea House Office, Naivasha Road, off Ngong Road during normal working hours. There shall be a public forum on 21st November 2018 starting from 8.30 am to discuss the draft Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations, 2018 and the Regulatory Impact statement and comments received to be held at Kenya Livestock and Agricultural Organisation (KALRO), Headquarters, Loresho. Send your written comments to either: The Principal Secretary State Department for Crops Development Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Irrigation Kilimo House, Cathedral Road Box 30028 Nairobi Or by e-mail: psagriculture@kilimo.go.ke OR INTERNATIONAL TENDER NOTICE REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DEVELOPMENT OF TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF SITES FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS IN KENYA. (TENDER NO: KNEB/EOI/DTA/01/2018/2019) Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board (KNEB) is established under the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board Order 2012 pursuant to the provisions of the State Corporations Act, Cap 446 of the Laws of Kenya. KNEB’s primary function is to promote and expedite the development of nuclear electricity in Kenya. One of the functions of the board is to identify appropriate sites in Kenya for the construction of nuclear power plants and related amenities. The Board has already identified potential sites for Nuclear Power plants in Kenya and is moving to the next stage of site characterization. The Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board herein referred to as KNEB is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitable Consultancy to develop Terms of Reference (TORs) for Site Characterization for Nuclear Power Plants in Kenya in accordance with the relevant national and international codes, regulations and standards. The scope of work for this consultancy shall include: i. Develop terms of reference for site characterization of Nuclear Power Plants in Kenya. ii. Populate a comprehensive description of all activities to be undertaken during site characterization The Consultancy team is expected to comprise a multidisciplinary team of experts who have expertise in, but not limited to; Earth Sciences, Civil/Geotechnical/Nuclear engineers, Environmental specialists and Meteorology experts registered by the relevant accredited professional bodies’ .The expected outputs of this assignment shall include development of Inception Report, Draft and Final Term of References Reports. The Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board now invites eligible Consultants to express their interest in providing the above services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff etc). Consultants may constitute joint - ventures to enhance their chances of qualification. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015. More details on the consultancy can be obtained from a document named “Requirements, Expression of Interest of Tender for development of terms of reference for characterization of sites for nuclear power plants in Kenya” found on our website: www.nuclear.co.ke. Interested consultants may obtain further information from kanakoli@nuclear.co.ke during office hours, between 0900 to 1200 and 1400 to 1630 hours (East Africa time). Submission of Tender Documents and closing date The Director General, Agriculture and Food Authority Tea House, Naivasha Road off Ngong Road, P.O. Box 37962-00100, Nairobi Or by e-mail: info@agricultureauthority.go.ke Completed tender documents should be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes bearing no identification of the Tenderer and clearly marked only as:- “Tender No: TENDER NO: KNEB/EOI/DTA/01/2018/2019 - EOI for Consultancy Services for Development of Terms of Reference for Characterization of Nuclear Power Plant Site(s) in Kenya” with the instructions “Do not open before 29.11.2018 at 10.30 a.m. and addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer, The Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board., Kawi complex, off Red Cross road P O Box 26374-00100 NAIROBI – KENYA. and dropped into the Tender Box located at the main reception of Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board on 2nd Floor Kawi Complex , wing “C” so as to reach the office on or before the closing date on 29.11.2018 at 10.30 a.m. (East African time).Tenders will be opened shortly after the deadline. HON MWANGI KIUNJURI, EGH, MGH Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation The EOI shall be opened immediately after the deadline in the main boardroom located at 4th floor Kawi Complex , wing “C” in the presence of applicants who may choose to attend. Late bids shall not be accepted. November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 27 Retired champion of public health is proud of life’s work What started as a childhood passion — ensuring basic hygiene was observed — gradually evolved into a life-long career. From her days as a high school teacher to her stint at the United Nations, Professor Miriam Were has been at the forefront of the war against preventable diseases. She has also championed youth empowerment through Uzima Foundation, making a difference in the lives of many. Her story is excerpted from a forthcoming book, Pioneers & Transformers: The Journeys of Top Achieving Women in Kenya, published by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board Prof. Miriam Were Pioneers & Transformers Journeys of top achieving women in Kenya P oise and grace are the defining features of Professor Miriam Khamadi Were. Her trademark long kitenge, trim figure and matching turban belie her mid-70s age. Were’s life and work are strongly influenced by biblical principles, learnt in the Quaker Friends Church as she was growing up. The church emphasised communal living, simplicity, temperance, hygiene and peace with no domestic violence. The church-appointed Afya Bora (public health) personnel made sure every family in the village where she was raised dug a pit latrine, drank water from protected springs, and washed and sun-dried their dishes. This hygienic living greatly contributed to community health within her village, unlike in neighbouring villages, where many children died. Were’s first experience with death in her village was when she was 15, she says. Self-effacing, Were attributes her success not so much to her abilities but to the opportunities she had. “My two older sisters were very bright, but there were no high schools for girls, so they could not further their education,” she says. Her dream of becoming a doctor stalled because the high school she attended had no laboratories for chemistry and physics which she needed to qualify for medical school. However, she would volunteer to wash children’s feet and faces during church camps and the missionaries determined she would make a good health worker. They therefore organised a scholarship for her to study sciences. Were became the first African to attend a premedical programme at the William Penn College in Iowa, in the US. She found basic terminology in physics and chemistry confusing. When the professor realised she had not studied the subjects in high school, he gave her textbooks to help her catch up. She ended up being the top student in her Bachelor of Science class. After graduating, she started a degree in medicine, but homesickness prompted her to abandon the course and return home in 1965. Her mother had died earlier. “I feared my father would also die,” she says. Although she wanted to study medicine at Makerere University in Uganda, the government needed more science teachers so she took up education. She reported to her first teaching post just after the mock exams. The girls had failed the chemistry and biology papers. “We are going to pass,” she assured them. Three months later, they all passed their final exams. Were debunks the myth that girls are weak in sciences. “If the teacher is a man who dismisses women as not understanding science, what do you expect?” She personally enjoyed teaching CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 Academic Model Providing Access To Healthcare KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Empowering the Public Service TENDER NOTICE The Kenya School of Government invites sealed tenders from eligible bidders for the tenders below. Interested tenderers may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents at our Lower Kabete Campus procurement offices during working hours or at the School website www.ksg.ac.ke or www.tenders.go.ke portal. Tender No. Tender Description KSG/77/2018-2020 Provision of General Insurance KSG/78/2018-2020 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Kitchen Equipment KSG/79/2018-2020 Reburbishment and expansion of a car park. KSG/80/2018-2020 Refurbishment and coversion of Adminstration block parking Bay into a reception and customer care office. KSG/81/2018-2020 Civil Works for Completion of Gate and Gate House KSG/82/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of ICT Hardware KSG/83/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Air Conditioners KSG/84/2018-2020 Provision of Service, Repair and Maintenance of ICT Equipment KSG/85/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Staff Uniform & Protective Clothing KSG/86/2018-2020 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Laundry Equipment KSG/87/2018-2020 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Elevated Steel Water Tank Eligibility Location Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Mombasa Mombasa Bid Security Lower Kabete Kshs 100,000 Lower Kabete Kshs 100,000 Kshs 100,000 Kshs 100,000 Lower Kabete Kshs 100,000 All Campuses Kshs 100,000 All Campuses Kshs 100,000 All Campuses Kshs 100,000 Lower Kabete Kshs 100,000 Baringo, Matuga Baringo Kshs 100,000 Kshs 100,000 Tender documents may be obtained upon payment of non-refundable fees of Kshs. 1,000 or down loaded without charge from the School website: www.ksg.ac.ke or www.tenders.go.ke portal. All payments should be made at the cash office, at the respective campus. Price must be quoted in Kenya Shillings and should be inclusive of all taxes and delivery costs, and shall remain valid for a period of 180 days from the closing date of tender. Duly completed tender documents in a plain sealed envelope bearing the tender number should be posted to the address shown below or deposited in the tender box at the respective Campus so as to be received on or before November 21, 2018 at 10.30am. Tenders will be opened immediately after the closing time in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend the opening at the respective Campus boardroom. The Director General Kenya School of Government P. O. Box 23030-00604, Nairobi Tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of Kshs. 100,000 in form of a guarantee from a reputable bank or from an insurance company approved by PPRA payable to the Director General, Kenya School of Government. There will be a pre-bid Conference on November 9, 2018 at 11.00am at the respective Campuses. All interested bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference. Ag. Supply Chain Manager FOR: DIRECTOR-GENERAL 12 13 AMPATHPlus, a Program managed by Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) and funded by USAID invites sealed tenders from interested and eligible bidders for the following No Tender Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Supply and delivery of Computers such as HP Supply and delivery of Laptops such as HP Supply and delivery of UPS such as APC or BPC Supply and delivery of Tablets and Ipads Supply and delivery of Mobile Phones Supply and delivery of Toners and Cartridges such as HP Supply and delivery of Printers such as HP Provision of Design and printing services Provision of Car Hire services Provision of Air Ticketing services Provision of hospitality services –Conference and outside catering services Supply and delivery of medical equipment Supply and delivery of tyres and tubes Eligibility Tender Number Opening dates MTRH/T/77/2018 Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open MTRH/T/78/2018 MTRH/T/79/2018 MTRH/T/80/2018 MTRH/T/81/2018 MTRH/T/82/2018 MTRH/T/83/2018 MTRH/T/84/2018 MTRH/T/85/2018 MTRH/T/86/2018 MTRH/T/87/2018 MTRH/T/88/2018 MTRH/T/89/2018 Open 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 Complete set of Tender documents shall be obtained by interested Bidders free of charge from MTRH official website: www.mrth.go.ke, state tender portal: https/supplier.treasuary.go.ke publication. Tender bids in plain sealed envelopes bearing the tender number (in bold) on the top right hand corner but with no indication of tenderer’s name should be placed in tender Box ‘’B’’ situated on the second floor left wing of the main building of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) or posted to The Chief Executive Officer Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital P.O BOX 3-30100 ELDORET So as to be received on or before 20th November, 2018 at 10.00 am. Bids will be opened publicly immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at AMPATH Centre 1st floor, ATI Hall Room 118. Late bids will not be accepted whatsoever and shall be returned unopened. Companies owned by Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to participate.All queries regarding this tender should be directed to the Supply Chain Manager- AMPATHPlus. DR. WILSON K. ARUASA, MBS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Telephone: 254 53 2033471/2P.O. BOX 4606, ELDORET Fax: 254 53 2060727 TENDER NOTICE

28 | NEWSFOCUS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke WORDS OF WISDOM the sciences and physical education. She remains physically active, taking regular walks with her husband. While teaching at a boys’ secondary school, Were noticed that many students were often too sick to learn. She would send them to City Council clinics where they were always prescribed aspirin. Tired of seeing sick children treated so casually, Were quit teaching and enrolled for medicine at the University of Nairobi. Balancing family life and study would have been a challenge, but for her experience in preparing lessons. • For Kenya to survive and thrive there must be willingness to sacrifice for somebody’s well-being. • We have to build both our men and women so we don’t have disempowered people. • The main obstacle to companionship and happy marriages is disempowered partners. • I hope we can raise a generation of young people who understand that when you give, God does not forget you. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION STATE DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (NCB) The Government has identified a goal to facilitate the growth of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in line with Vision 2030. The overall goal of the Ministry of Education (MOE) is to provide equal access to quality education irrespective of socio-economic status. This is in recognition that education has a critical role in preparation of Kenyans to meet requirements of a middle income knowledge-based economy by the year 2030. The Government of the Republic of Kenya has therefore established a budget line towards construction of 30 proposed Technical and Vocational Colleges (TVCs) in 3rd phase. It is intended that part of the proceeds of these funds will be applied to eligible payments under contracts for construction of 15 proposed TVCs in Kenya in the 1st batch. The Ministry of Education, now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the construction of 15 proposed TVCs in Kenya as follows:NO TENDER NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. MOE-VTT/TVET/1/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT/TVET/2/ 2018-2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/3/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/4/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/5/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/6/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/7/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/8/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/9/ 2018 -2019 10. MOE-VTT /TVET/10/ 2018 -2019 11. MOE-VTT /TVET/11/ 2018 -2019 12. MOE-VTT /TVET/12/ 2018 -2019 13. MOE-VTT /TVET/13/ 2018 -2019 14. MOE-VTT /TVET/14/ 2018 -2019 15. MOE-VTT /TVET/15/ 2018 -2019 TENDER DESCRIPTION Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Khwisero Technical and Vocational College– Kakamega County (Khwisero Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Mt. Elgon Technical and Vocational College – Bungoma County (Mt. Elgon Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Githunguri Technical and Vocational College – Kiambu County (Githunguri Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Ruiru Technical and Vocational College – Kiambu County (Ruiru Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Gilgil Technical and Vocational College – Nakuru County (Gilgil Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Lafey Technical and Vocational College – Mandera County (Lafey Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Kitui East Technical and Vocational College – Kitui County (Kitui East Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Kigumo Technical and Vocational College – Murang’a County (Kigumo Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Rarieda Technical and Vocational College – Siaya County (Rarieda Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Eldas Technical and Vocational College –Wajir County (Eldas Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Ol’Kalou Technical and Vocational College – Nyandarua County (Ol’Kalou Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Mbeere North Technical and Vocational College – Embu County (Mbeere North Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Kacheliba Technical and Vocational College – West Pokot County (Kacheliba Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Kitutu Chache South Technical and Vocational College – Kisii County (Kitutu Chache South Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Yatta Technical and Vocational College – Machakos County (Yatta Constituency) MENTORING INSTITUTION Bumbe TTI Kisiwa TTI Kabete National Polytechnic Kabete National Polytechnic Nairobi TTI Mandera TTI Wote TTI Michuki TTI Kisumu National Polytechnic Mandera TTI Nairobi TTI Rwika TTI Ziwa TTI Kisii National Polytechnic Machakos TTI Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at the office of the Head of Supply Chain Management Services, of the respective Mentoring Institutions. A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested bidders upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KES 1,000.00 to the Respective Mentoring institutions, Cash Offices, and collect the bidding documents at the respective Mentoring institutions as from Tuesday, 6th may be collected by bidders in soft copy only from respective Mentoring institutions where necessary. Bids must be delivered to the office of the Head of the respective Mentoring Institutions on or before 27th November 2018 at 10.00 a.m. (Local Time) and must be accompanied by a bid security of one million Kenya shillings (KES 1,000,000.00). Note that :• • • • The bid security shall be in the form of a bank guarantee or an insurance guarantee from the insurance firms approved by PPRA, valid for 150 days. Youth, Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. Funding: Government of Kenya (Phase 3). This procurement shall be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and its Regulations. Bids shall be opened in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend on 27th November 2018 at 10.00 a.m. (Local Time) at the respective Mentoring Institutions. Head Supply Chain Management Services For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY November, 2018. Design drawings KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY _______Opening up Rural Kenya_______ TENDER NOTICE TENDER NO. KeRRA/011/38/17/2018-2019 PROVISION OF INSURANCE SERVICES FOR GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT, GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE & WORK INJURY BENEFITS Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) invites sealed tenders from eligible Insurance firms for provision of Insurance services for Group Life, Group Personal Accident and Work Injury benefits for a period of one-year renewable for another 12 months subject to satisfactory performance. Detailed information and tender documents can be downloaded free of charge from our website www.Kerra.go.ke and/or www. tenders.go.ke. Interested eligible tenderers may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents from Procurement Office, Blue Shield Towers 5th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill Nairobi during normal office working hours (08:00 to 17:00 hours Mondays to Fridays) Bidders are allowed to bid for several sites, however only a maximum of 2 sites shall be awarded to a bidder and must be registered as a building contractor at NCA 5 and above. (Electrical and mechanical sub contractors must meet the minimum qualification as provided in the document.) Provide agreements with the subcontractors for purpose of this tender. Completed tender documents duly serialized and enclosed in separate plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with specific tender number and tender name, should be deposited in the Tender Box located at Blue Shield Towers, 6th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill Nairobi or be addressed and sent to: Director General Kenya Rural Roads Authority P.O. Box 48151 – 00100 6th Floor Blue Shield Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill NAIROBI. so as to be received on or before 28th November, 2018 at 11.00 am local time. Late bids will be rejected. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend Procurement Manager For DIRECTOR GENERAL Medical school was not as difficult as her first degree, she says. When she became Dr Were after graduating, she realised that doctors were overwhelmed with work. They were too few to meet patient demand. She wept for each patient that died. Every morning at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (today’s Mbagathi District Hospital), she had to sign death certificates of five or six children who had died during the night. She was distressed that most deaths were from preventable diseases like diarrhoea and malaria. Tired of signing death certificates, she decided to promote public health. She embarked on postgraduate studies in this field in the US. It helped that she had been the best student in medical school. However, public health was frowned upon in the medical fraternity as not academically challenging, not prestigious and not lucrative. “People feel you’re wasting your life on malaria and diarrhoea.” Her response to this outlook is that she did not mind wasting her life if it kept children alive. She graduated and returned to Kenya where she initiated the first Master of Public Health programme at the University of Nairobi; the first class graduated in 1985. She rose to become the head of the department of community medicine at the university. An unexpected opportunity then arose. Her efforts to improve community health had been noticed by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) boss, who recruited her as soon as her first class had graduated. “I explained to him that I was married with five young children. He then offered my husband a position in their nutrition department.” The couple was posted to Ethiopia. Were describes the UNICEF jobs as providential. Their firstborn had just finished her A-levels and they were wondering how to finance her university education. As civil servants, they had no savings and often took bank overdrafts to pay school fees. As UN staff, they were now eligible for education grants, which saw their children through their undergraduate studies. She always believed in giving even when the family was experiencing hardship. With her qualifications, her salary was hefty, but her priority was to uplift others through better health and education rather than indulge their children. Were and her husband used savings from their UN engagement to found Uzima Foundation in the 1990s out of concern for disadvantaged youth, many with zero access to education. November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 29 The amount was “princely” and could have bought three or four mansions back then. She shares that they neither felt deprived nor did they hesitate to spend their savings on educating youth in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, health and sanitation and conflict resolution. The Ford Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation pitched in to help. When the Ministry of Youth was established, the couple thought the government would leverage on their successful model to do its duty towards the youth. However, she says, “It has been disheartening that interest in youth work has been very little.” Still, Uzima has successfully worked with more than 100,000 youth in Nairobi, Nyanza, Western and Mombasa. But it has not been without its challenges. Were recounts how they were low on funds and discouraged by lack of support and pondered shutting down in 2007. The tenacity paid off. In January 2008, post-election violence erupted. Someone phoned Were to ask if she had read the newspaper. It turned out that in Nairobi, an Uzima girl, was applying her conflict resolution skills to help stop the post-poll vioing let’s make it official, the government finally sat up and took notice.” They began by creating a national curriculum for the training of trainers, who would, in turn, train at the county, sub-county, and village level. Village health workers would then educate men and women in disease prevention. They would also be qualified to treat certain acute illnesses on the ground. “Eighty per cent of our children die from diarrhoea and pneumonia. Nurses practising in villages can easily administer antibiotics,” she reckons. With her communitybased healthcare background, Were’s professional journey has been to support the implementation of the adage, ‘prevention is better than cure’, by focusing on reducing the incidence of illness and death in the grassroots. She says that these measures have proved cheaper and eased pressure on health centres, enabling them to treat more complex, noncommunicable diseases. She shares that “overstretched doctors tend to prioritise children in the queue, suffering from diarrhoea or vomit, yet these are highly preventable illnesses. It’s easy to overlook the It’s easy to overlook the child with undiagnosed congenital heart disease or leukaemia because 400 patients are waiting, and you can only give two minutes to each patient. - Miriam Khamadi Were lence. The scenario was replicated. “In different parts of the country, Uzima youth would stand in front of these wild, fellow youths and say, ‘Let’s talk. Please put out the flames.’” Were believes that youth have great potential, if nurtured. When she retired from the UN in 2000, Were chaired Kenya’s National AIDS Control Council (NACC) and the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) for some years. Meanwhile, although the Ministry of Health had steadily increased funding for hospitals and clinics, mothers and children were still dying. Baffled, the ministry formalised the Community Health Strategy, which she and fellow colleagues had been advocating for. It was now time for Were to support the government by applying her expertise for the health and well-being of Kenyans. It is for this reason that Were considers 2006 one of her best years. “After 30 years of saychild with undiagnosed congenital heart disease or leukaemia because 400 patients are waiting, and you can only give two minutes to each patient.” She feels that as long as medical practitioners are preoccupied with the preventable diseases, they can barely treat the non-communicable diseases.” Women are a key solution to solving this health challenge, she says, as they are the custodians of families and villages. She adds that, as primary caregivers, they are responsible for keeping families healthy. As a mother, wife, educator and community health advocate, she says: “We mustn’t underrate ourselves. We can be who we want to be.” Her husband has been a strong source of support for the champion health practitioner. She favours cooperation over confrontation and shows her husband deep respect through consultation. Teamwork in financial matters has kept their marriage strong, she says. The don cautions on the pitfalls of women-empowerment approaches that humiliate men. During her visits to the village, Were would notice that men always held back and thought they were either lazy or disinterested. Talking to them, she found they were KENYA RAILWAYS TENDER NOTICE REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR 2018-2020 Kenya Railways invites sealed bids from eligible and competent candidates for Registration of Suppliers as detailed in the Tender Document as follows; NO. CATEGORY 1 PARTICULARS KRC/PLM/REG/001/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Computers, Printers, Scanners, Servers, Shredders , UPS and other ICT Related Equipment 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KRC/PLM/REG/002/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of General Office Stationery KRC/PLM/REG/003/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Uniforms, Protective Clothing’s and Corporate Wears KRC/PLM/REG/004/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Office Furniture, Fittings and General Equipments KRC/PLM/REG/005/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of General Hardware, Electrical and Plumbing Materials & Tools KRC/PLM/REG/006/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of General Building Materials KRC/PLM/REG/007/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicle Spare Parts, Tyres, Tubes and Batteries KRC/PLM/REG/008/2018-2020 Supply and delivery of Textbooks to Railway Training Institute KRC/PLM/REG/009/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Cutlery Crockery and Kitchen Equipment to Railway Training Institute 10 KRC/PLM/REG/010/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Bottled Water, Water Dispensers and Disposable Cups 11 KRC/PLM/REG/011/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Printer Consumables – Toners, Maintenance Kits and General Accessories 12 KRC/PLM/REG/012/2018-2020 Design, Printing, Supply and Delivery of Branded Promotional Materials, Creative Designs and other Printing Materials 13 KRC/PLM/REG/013/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Firewood & Charcoal to Railway Training Institute 14 KRC/PLM/REG/014/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery and Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Protection and Training Services 15 KRC/PLM/REG/015/2018-2020 Supply of Fresh Cut-Flowers, potted flowers and maintenance of indoor plants 16 KRC/PLM/REG/016/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Newspapers, Magazines and Periodicals 17 KRC/PLM/REG/017/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Safety Equipments - Boots, Gloves, Overall, Goggles etc. 18 KRC/PLM/REG/018/2018-2020 Provision and Maintenance of IP based on Public Address System (Radio Communication), Equipment and Spare Parts 19 KRC/PLM/REG/019/2018-2020 Provision of Website Development and Management Services 20 KRC/PLM/REG/020/2018-2020 Provision of Indoor and Outdoor signage, Displays, Billboards and Exterior Branding Services 21 KRC/PLM/REG/021/2018-2020 Provision of Building and Construction Services – NCA Registered Firms Only 22 KRC/PLM/REG/022/2018-2020 Provision of Electrical/ Mechanical Repairs and Maintenance Works – NCA Registered Firms Only 23 KRC/PLM/REG/023/2018-2020 Provision of Environmental Site Assessment Services – NEMA Registered Firms Only 24 KRC/PLM/REG/024/2018-2020 Provision of Auctioneering Services – Licensed Auctioneers Only 25 KRC/PLM/REG/025/2018-2020 Provision of Consultancy Services – Training Services – Must be NITA Registered Firms 26 KRC/PLM/REG/026/2018-2020 Provision of Consultancy Services – General Professional Services (Customer Satisfaction, Perception Surveys, Media Training & Monitoring, Employee Satisfaction and Work Environment Surveys among others) 27 KRC/PLM/REG/027/2018-2020 Provision of Health and Safety Consultancy Services and Training 28 KRC/PLM/REG/028/2018-2020 Provision of Internet Connectivity Services, Short Code SMS Services 29 KRC/PLM/REG/029/2018-2019 Supply Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Security Surveillance System and Access Control Systems 30 KRC/PLM/REG/030/2018- 2020 Provision of Tents, Chairs, Tables, Mobile Toilets and Public Address Systems, Interior Décor, Lighting for hire and event Management (Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu and Naivasha) 31 KRC/PLM/REG/031/2018-2020 Provision of Conference Facilities, Catering and Accommodation Services in Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu and Naivasha 32 KRC/PLM/REG/032/2018-2020 Hire of Office Furniture and Equipment – Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu and Naivasha 33 KRC/PLM/REG/033/2018-2020 Hire of Cranes, forklifts, Jacks and Earth Moving Equipments ELIGIBILITY Open to all Reserved – Special Group Reserved-Special Group Reserved – Special Group Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Reserved – Special Group Reserved – Special Group Reserved – Special Group Reserved – Special Group Open to all Reserved – Special Group Reserved – Special Group Reserved – Special Group Open to all Reserved – Special Group Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Reserved – Special Group Open to all Reserved – Special Group Open to all Interested Suppliers and Service Providers are encouraged to peruse the Tender Document from KR website: www.krc.co.ke, www.tenders.go.ke and www.supplier.treasury.go.ke or from office of The Procurement Manager, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor, Nairobi prior to purchase. Interested bidders may obtain the Tender Documents from the office of the Procurement Manager, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000.00 or download the document from KR website at NO Charge. Bidders who download the Tender Document must register their interest immediately by sending an email to procure@krc.co.ke stating their names, email, postal & telephone address and tender details. Completed Tender Documents in plain sealed envelopes must be clearly marked with the ‘Tender No.’ and the ‘Description of the Tender’ and shall be addressed to: The Managing Director Kenya Railways P.O. Box 30121-00100 Nairobi And be deposited in the Tender box situated at the Reception Area, Ground Floor, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C on or before Wednesday November 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Tenders will be opened in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend at The Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor, Sattima Conference Room. Procurement Manager FOR: Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR

30 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE AND THE BLUE ECONOMY TENDER NOTICE National Housing Corporation invites sealed bids from bidders who are able to demonstrate technical and financial capability for the following tenders; TENDER NUMBER NHC/EPS/BDS/009/18-19 NHC/EPS/GSW/010/18-19 TENDER DESCRIPTION Tender for Supply and Delivery of EPS Beads under Framework Contract to NHC EPS Factory Mavoko. Tender for Supply and Delivery of Galvanized Steel Wire under Framework Contract to NHC EPS Factory Mavoko. Interested eligible bidders may obtain bid documents from the Procurement Office, NHC House, Aga Khan Walk, 9th Floor, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000 (One Thousand Only) at the Co-operative Bank, Co-op House Branch A/c No. 01136006210301 and the bank slip submitted to the Cash Office situated on the Ground Floor NHC House for issuance of an official receipt between 8.00a.m to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.00p.m. The tender document can also be viewed and downloaded free of charge from the NHC website www.nhckenya. co.ke or the Government IFMIS Portal: www.tenders.go.ke. Enquiries can be made via email address: info@nhckenya.co.ke. Any addenda/additional information on the tenders shall be posted on the N.H.C website. Duly completed bid documents shall be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the “Tender Number” and “Tender Description” and addressed to:The Managing Director, National Housing Corporation, Aga Khan Walk off Harambee Avenue, P. O. BOX 30257 – 00100, NAIROBI - KENYA. And be deposited in the tender box located on Ground Floor of N.H.C house so as to be received on or before 20th November 2018 at 1100 Hours East African Time and shall be valid for a period of 120 days after bid submission. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders and/or their representatives who choose to attend in the Conference Room located on 10th Floor of N.H.C House. Late bids will be rejected. Managing Director CLOSING DATE & TIME 20th November 2018 at 1100 Hours East African Time Republic of Kenya KENYA FISHERIES SERVICE TENDER ADVERTISEMENT The State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Blue Economy intend to invite eligible and registered contractors, by National Construction Authority (NCA) Category 6 and above, for construction of Public Washrooms, Boundary Wall, Police Sentry, Kitchen and Dining Hall at Shimoni Jetty: Tender No Site MOALF/SDFA&BE/5/2018-2019 Shimoni Jetty - Mombasa Type of Works (As per Specification in the tender Document) Construction of Public Washrooms, Boundary Wall, Police Sentry, Kitchen and Dining Hall at Shimoni Jetty Interested bidders to obtain Tender documents from, Head of Procurement office located at Maji House 3rd Floor Room 343 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000.00 payable at our cash office Fisheries, Account Unit Maji House or to download the Tender Document (free) from the www.kilimo.go.ke Tenders in sealed envelopes must be dropped in the Tender Box located at Maji House 3rd 20th November, 2018 at 11.00am and should be addressed to: Principal Secretary State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and The Blue Economy P.O Box 58187-00200 NAIROBI Interested bidders should meet the following requirements: a. b. c. d. e. Confidential business questionnaire Valid tax compliance certificate The tender shall be opened on the same day at Maji House, 6th floor Boardroom and bidders or their representative are free to attend. Registered by NCA under building, Civil and Electrical Works, category NCA 6 and above Certificate of Incorporation Bid bond of 2% of tender value in the form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance company Floor on or before HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND MINISTRY OF PLANNING REPUBLIC OF KENYA NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FUND MERU COUNTY INVITATION TO TENDER National Government Affirmative Action Fund, County Coordinator, Meru invites eligible contractors for the following; NO TENDER NO 1. MRU/CNTY/ NGAAF/001/ 2018-2019 2. MRU/CNTY/ NGAAF/002/ 2018-2019 Interested TENDER DESCRIPTION PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF DORMITORY AT THE PROPOSED REHABILITATION AND RESCUE CENTER INTIGANIA WEST SUB COUNTY PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPURPOSE HALL AND KITCHEN AT THE PROPOSED REHABILITATION AND RESCUE CENTRE IN TIG/\NIA WEST SUB COUNTY room No.55 Meru County Headquarters’ (National Government) during normal working hours at Kshs. 1000 fee. Payment eligible bidders can obtain will be made to cashier The tender price should be net inclusive at ground floor in cash or bankers cheque. of taxes, must be in Kenya shillings closing/opening date. Bidder shall submit an “Original” and “Copy” of the Tender Documents. Complete set of tender document should be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the relevant tender name, tender number and be addressed to: National Government Affirmative Action fund Coordinator P.O Box 327·60200 MERU. Be deposited at the tender box located at the main entrance of County Commissioner Office block (HQ) so as to be received on or before 21st November 2018 at 10.00a.m. Tender documents shall be opened immediately who chose to attend. thereafter J.K MIGWI HEAD OF SUPPLIES CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR: NGAAF COORDINATOR in the presence of bidders or their representative and be firm for 120 days after tender documents including CATEGORY OF REGISTRATION NCA 5 AND ABOVE NCA 5 AND ABOVE TENDER SECURITY 2% OF THE TENDER SUM 2% OF THE TENDER SUM details from procurement Open ELIGIBILITY NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION ACT CAP, 387. INVITATION FOR NATIONAL STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOPS ON FINALISATION OF THE PLASTICS MANAGEMENT REGULATION 2017 IN ADHERENCE TO STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS ACT, 2013. This is to bring to the attention of all stakeholders and members of the public that the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), pursuant to the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, Cap 387 and in adherence to Statutory Instruments Act, 2013 has developed draft regulations on management and use of Plastic Carrier and flat bags. Open All stakeholders and members of the public who may wish to submit oral or written comments on the draft regulations are invited to do so as well as attend various regional stakeholder forums organized by the Authority as per the schedule below:REGION Coastal region office, 2nd floor, Western/Nyanza Region Rift Valley Region North Eastern/Eastern/Central Nairobi Region VENUE Mombasa White Rhino Hotel Kisumu Hotel Perch Eldoret Hotel Baron Isiolo Silver Bells Hotel Utalii Hotel DATE 13th November 2018 13th November 2018 20th November 2018 20th November 2018 23rd November 2018 The National stakeholder validation workshop will take place in Nairobi, Utalii Hotel on 5th December 2018. All workshops will begin at 9.00 am. Please send your written submissions to: plasticregulations@nema. go.ke. The draft regulations can be obtained from NEMA website: www.nema.go.ke. Director General National Environment Management Authority Popo Road, off Mombasa Road P.O. Box 67839- 00200, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254) 020 2183718, 020 2101370, 0723 363010, 0735 013046. Report incidences and complaints: Incident line: 0786 101100, 0741 101100 Email: dgnema@nema.go.ke Our Environment, Our life, Our Responsibility. National Environment Management Authority-Kenya @Nema Kenya November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 31 OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF BUDGET NOTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION EXERCISE TO ALL ALPPLICANTS REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTORS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2020. Code No. Description Tender No. KeNHA/1918/2018 Registration Of Suppliers for Supply and Delivery of Various Goods And Services For the Period Ending 30th September, 2020. Tender No. KeNHA/2002/2018 Registration of contractors for the Period ending 30th September, 2020. Continuous Registration Continuous Registration of suppliers and contractors for the Period ending 30th September, 2020. Notice is hereby given that the registration exercise for the above tenders has been completed and suppliers/contractors who submitted documents for continuous registration as at September, 2018 as also been finalised. The results of the above exercise have been posted on the authority’s website (www.kenha.co.ke) and Notice Board at KeNHA Head office, Blue Shield Towers, 1st Floor and all Regional Office’s Notice Boards. Please note that this communication is final as there will be no letters of notification to individual applicants. Deputy Director-SCM For: DIRECTOR GENERAL B KeNHA is Commited towards the achievement of Kenya Vision 2013 Customer Care Hotline : 020 - 2989000 @KeNHAKenya Customer Care customercare@kenha, Reporting Corruption: integrity@kenha.co.ke Web : www.kenha.co.ke Kenya National Highways Authority 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. TENDER NOTICE The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, with the responsibility for the management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of national roads. KeNHA invites sealed tenders from eligible Suppliers/service providers/ Contractors as indicated in the table below; NO TENDER NO. 1 2 3 KeNHA/2112/2018 KeNHA/2113/2018 KeNHA/2114/2018 TENDER DESCRIPTION PRE-TENDER/ SITE VISIT /PRE-BID MEETING/ DATE/VENUE /TIME Supply and Delivery of Desktop Computers, Laptop Computers and Server Supply and Delivery of Office Stationery under Framework Contract for one (1) year Consultancy Services for Supervision of Construction of Link Road to new Lamu Port from Junction of Lamu-Garsen road (A7) 4 KeNHA/2115/2018 Construction of Link Road to new Lamu Port from Junction of Lamu-Garsen road (A7) N/A N/A Wednesday14th November, 2018 at 11.00 am at the Mokowe Jetty along Garsen – Witu – Lamu Road (A7). Tuesday 13th November, 2018 at 11.00am at the Mokowe Jetty along Garsen – Witu – Lamu Road (A7) TENDER CLOSING DATE Wednesday 21st November, 2018 at 11.00am Wednesday 21st November, 2018 at 11.00am Friday, 30th November, 2018 at 11:00AM Friday, 30th November, 2018 at 11:00AM A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non-refundable fee of One Thousand Kenya shillings (Kshs. 1,000) in form of banker’s cheque payable to Kenya National Highways Authority. Alternatively, tender documents may be obtained free of charge by downloading from KeNHA website: www.kenha. co.ke or procurement portal: www.tenders .go.ke. For detailed information, interested eligible Candidates are requested to visit the KeNHA website Deputy Director-SCM For: DIRECTOR GENERAL KeNHA is Commited towards the achievement of Kenya Vision 2013 Customer Care Hotline : 020 - 2989000 @KeNHAKenya Customer Care customercare@kenha, Reporting Corruption: integrity@kenha.co.ke Web : www.kenha.co.ke Kenya National Highways Authority 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR SUPPLY OF GOODS, SERVICES AND CONSULTANCIES FOR FINANCIAL YEARS 2018/2019, 2019/2020 The Office of the Controller of Budget invites applications from interested, eligible and competent Suppliers, Service Providers and Consultants for supply of under listed goods, services and Consultancy Services for the financial years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 A CATEGORY NO. SUPPLY OF GOODS ITEM DESCRIPTION Supply of General Office Stationery. TARGET GROUP Special Groups Supply of Computers, Laptops, UPS, Printers, Scanners and Mobile Devices. Open Supply of Servers and Networking Equipment Supply of Computer Software and Licenses, Software Development and Implementation. Supply of IT Consumables and Accessories Supply of Office Furniture, Fittings and Equipment. Supply of Motor Vehicle Tyres, Tubes and Batteries. Supply of Newspapers , Magazines and Periodicals Supply of Calling Cards (Mobile Phones and Wireless Lines). Supply of Uniforms CATEGORY NO. PROVISION OF SERVICES ITEM DESCRIPTION Provision of Travel and Air Ticketing Services. Provision of Event Management Services. Provision of Catering Services. Provision of Asset Tagging and Engraving Services. Provision of Insurance Brokerage Services. Provision of Design, Artwork, Colour Separation and Printing of Promotional, Communication and Advertising Materials. 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November 06, 2018 NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0093 School where youngsters enjoy soiling their hands The front view of the beautiful compound boasts flower gardens and storied classroom buildings. Only the chosen few allowed to go beyond the buildings know the secret behind them. Stories like these are covered in an upcoming book on AgroInnovation by the Kenya Yearook Editorial Board. Agro-Innovation Transforming agriculture toward sustainable development BY KYEB A t St Teresa Kanyange Academy in Othaya, Nyeri County, the pupils always wish that every day was a Tuesday afternoon. This is a school where children, most of whom had never seen a hoe or had any physical contact with livestock, are moulded into prospective farmers. And the spirit of teamwork between teachers and these pupils is amazing. As some are digging and making trenches, others are watering plants, and transporting manure, while others mix it with soil. The presence of teachers, also wielding hoes, machetes and other farming implements creates a picture of one big happy family tiling their land. The front view of the beautiful compound boasts flower gardens and storied classroom buildings. Only the chosen few allowed to go beyond the buildings know the secret behind them – a well-tended, weeds-free garden, flourishing with vegetable crops that include carrots, radishes, cabbages, kales, spinach and fruit trees. There are also avocadoes and tree tomatoes. Across the blocks, the school has dairy and beef cows and some pigs. The animals are the schools’ source of meat, pork and milk. “The first thing we tell newcomers is that pigs are not goats and that some of them can be violent if provoked. We then train them on how to handle and relate with the LAYOUT, DESIGN AND EDITING OF MYGOV WEEKLY BY THE KENYA YEARBOOK EDITORIAL BOARD www.kenyayearbook.co.ke 0202715390 / 0711944538 NHIF Building , 4th Floor @Kenyayearbook animals, which they later find to be fun to interact with,” says Mr David Macharia, the teacher in charge of the piggery. Tuesdays are club days; the only day the students have a real long break from the long hours in class. The school, with a population of more than 1,000 children, has drama, Red Cross, scouts, and environment clubs, among others. However, there is one club that patrons are reluctant to admit more members into – the Young Farmers Society (YFS), as every pupil wants to join. YFS patron Mesheck Mwangi says: “We have more than 150 pupils, most of them from towns. Many knew nothing about farming before they joined the club.” Master Edwin Macharia, a Standard Seven pupil, cannot hide his joy as he explains how he employs the skills he learns in school while back home. This has endeared him to his mother, he says. His family lives in a rented house with a small compound in 150 Membership of the Young Farmers’ Society (YFS) in the school town. During the last school holidays, he converted the compound into a kitchen garden. “We never buy vegetables from the market anymore. Ours are fresh unlike those in the markets, which are hard and sometimes bitter. I also encouraged my mother to rear chickens, which give us eggs and enough manure for the garden,” says Edwin. The farming project started in May, but has become more popular with the children than other ventures. “We wanted to train the town dwellers on farming and to help break the monotony of class work. In the short time that we have been farming, we have been able to supplement the diets given to our pupils, not to mention that we are guaranteed quality. The school is also able to make savings that would have gone into purchase of vegetables and meat,” says the patron. The trial period is over, and soon, the school will open its gates to potential farmers who wish to study about modern practices. When we visited the school, the vegetable garden had more than 1,000 pieces of cabbages ready for harvest, while more than 5,000 seedlings were ready for transplanting. Mr Macharia, who is in charge of the pig project, says they specialise in the large white species, which are bigger in size. “The cost of production is very minimal because we feed them on leftovers; giving them as much as they can eat since we have enough. The pigs are slaughtered for the pupils, who eat pork at least twice a week,” says the teacher. Ms Rahab Nyaguthii, a teacher, says education and proper feeding go hand-inhand. “You cannot teach a hungry child or one with malnutrition and expect good results. With proper feeding, children are able to concentrate in class. These children are also growing and in their adolescence, they require proper diets. Good diets are needed for hormone development and the changes they are experiencing. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 the National Intelligence Service for further collaboration. “We will also escalate this to other law enforcement agencies so that they can also access real-time view from their premises,” Mr Njiraini said. He noted that apart from the scanned images, there are other documents that KRA receives at the command centre such as Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) inspection documents. This, he noted, enables KRA image analysts to check the consistency of the scanned images with the documents presented. KRA Commissioner for Customs and Border Control Mr Julius Musyoki indicated that use of the various technologies in the Customs and Border Control Department has significantly enhanced efficiency. He said that the integration of the scanners has been imperative in trade facilitation as it now allows for faster verification and clearance of goods, transparency of the scanning process, and quick access to scanned images as well as lowering the cost of doing business. The Commissioner noted that the system also helps in protection of the society as it ensures that there is a secure supply chain, enables detection of concealments and contributes immensely in curbing illicit trade. Mr Musyoki further said that use of the integrated scanners has significantly reduced concealment incidences at the ports of entry. During the commissioning of the facility, he showcased three tyres, neatly stuck into one, which were successfully intercepted during the scanning process. The Commissioner said that We will also escalate this to other law enforcement agencies so that they can also access real-time view from their premises - Mr. John Njiraini the intention of the importer was to cheat the system and evade tax payment. “To an ordinary eye, this might look like a single tyre. Through our elaborate scanning technology, we have successfully managed to intercept such cases of concealment,” Mr Musyoki remarked. He added that the technologies are key in KRA’s support of the Government’s development plan under the Big Four Agenda umbrella. “Through these technologies, KRA will support the Big Four Agenda by improving business climate through faster clearance of cargo which reduces human interventions, detection of concealments and illicit trade thus promoting legitimate trade,” he said. The Commissioner further noted that the cargo tracking technology employed by KRA, the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) has seen a significant reduction in cases of diversion of transit goods, exports and excisable goods. Apart from putting checks on the aforementioned cargo related malpractices, Mr Musyoki said that use of RECTS has seen significant reduction in transit time along the northern corridor. RECTS is run by KRA and counterpart tax administrations in Uganda and Rwanda. P.O. Box 34035-00100 Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board info@kenyayearbook.go.ke

BLUE ECONOMY Conference an excellent platform to sensitise youth on huge opportunities PAGE 6-7 www.mygov.go.ke JOB CREATION Road contractors urged to employ local youth PAGE 29 National higher education conference starts The highlights of the conference include research presentations and round-table discussions PAGE. 26 YOUR WEEKLY REVIEW October 30, 2018 MyGov NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0092 Reach us at: www.mygov.go.ke THE WEEK IN NUMBERS 103 Age of oldest taxpayer honoured among distinguished taxpayers in during the 2015 KRA awards ceremony 0722 320 111 0722 327 773 ads@mygov.go.ke ads@mygov.go.ke Top taxpayers to be feted at 2018 event Taxpayers’ Day is one of the highlights of taxpayers’ month, traditionally observed in October with month-long activities dedicated to celebrating compliant taxpayers from all sectors. Stories Page 2 Kenya to New York Maiden Flight 7,000 Annual capacity in tonnes of macadamia processing factory in Embu commissioned by Deputy President $42m Amount manufactures lose annually to counterfeit goods, while the government loses US$80million as potential tax revenue President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto wave as the Kenya Airways Dreamliner 787 starts to depart from JKIA on its inaugural flight to New York, USA. Amina sends goodwill message to candidates BY ALICE GWORO , KNA-NAIROBI E ducation Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed has sent a goodwill message to all 2018 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education and Kenya certificate of Primary Education candidates ahead of their examinations. In her goodwill message last Friday, Mohamed told students that she had no doubts that on their own and with the support of their teachers, parents or guardians, they have worked very hard and will certainly excel in their exams. “Your learning experience of eight years of primary and four years of secondary education, has effectively prepared you for these examinations,” she said, further encouraging them to walk into the examination centres with the same confidence and enthusiasm they showed during their years in school. The CS assured candidates that each one of them is naturally endowed with a combination of intelligence and character that makes them special and valued in the society, adding that examinations assess some and not all of what makes everyone unique. SPONSORED CONTENT

2 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke KRA to reward distinguished taxpayers during annual event This year’s ceremony will be held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) with President Kenyatta expected to preside BY DAVID KIMANI T he Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to award payers that KRA has honoured in the past include two elderly taxpayers aged 113 and 101 for beating all odds to update their Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) on iTax. The two received Senior Tax Ambassador Award during the 2015 awards ceremony. This year’s ceremony will be held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to preside over the ceremony. The taxpayers’ month, traditionally observed in October, is a month-long series of activities dedicated to celebrating and appreciating compliant taxpayers from all sectors. Among the key activities that characterise the taxpaydistinguished taxpayers from across the country on Wednesday. Among distinguished taxers’ month include corporate social responsibility initiatives, visits to distinguished taxpayers, a tax summit among other key initiatives to appreciate the taxpayers for the crucial role they play in the economic development of the country.The 2018 taxpayers’ day will also see President Kenyatta unveil the Integrated Scanner Command Centre and commission the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS). RECTS is an end to end President Uhuru Kenyatta (right) presents a Tax Ambassador award to John Macharia (centre) during the 2016 Taxpayers’ Day- looking on is the KRA Commissioner General John Njiraini and real time cargo monitoring system which tracks transit cargo from the port of Mombasa to the point of last destination.The technology, co-run by KRA and counterpart tax agencies in Uganda and Rwanda, has significantly improved cargo tracking of transit goods along the northern corridor. As a result, incidences of cargo diversion and dumping have substantively been curbed. Diverted and The Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System, RECTS is an end to end and real time cargo monitoring system which tracks transit cargo from the port of Mombasa to the point of last destination. KRA Commissioner General John Njiraini fixes a cargo tracking device on a truck during the launch of the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) in March 2017 dumped cargo used to pose unfair competition to goods in the local market. Before RECTS RECTS, KRA officials would literally escort cargo from the port of Mombasa all the way to the border before passing on the escort baton to neighbouring customs authorities. Transit time has reduced significantly especially because the handover from one customs authority to the other no longer takes place. In a past interview, KRA Commissioner General Mr John Njiraini said that the nonintrusive capability to monitor cargo movement provided by this system has not only drastically cut down opportunities for diversion but has in addition markedly improved cargo transit times through elimination of driver-initiated delays. He also noted that the RECTS has been extended to the tracking of sensitive exports, especially tobacco and spirits which have also been the target of dumping in the Kenyan market. Is that a message from the taxman? Don’t ignore, if in doubt do confirm One such channel is the contact centre which can be reached on 0711099999, another is callcentre@kra. go.ke BY GRACE WANDERA C ommunication is arguably one of the most important tools in the day-to-day life of man that has remarkably evolved over the years. The tool has evolved from drum beating, smoke signals, ravens and blowing of horns to internet-based communication in the modern-day world. Although different scholars have defined communication in divergent ways, the common denominator in all the definitions is the exchange of information by speaking, writing or any other medium so long as the exchange takes place between two or more parties. Someone recently joked on social media that they only take two pieces of communication more seriously than all the others. According to the social media user, the first piece of communication they never dillydally with is the ‘battery low warning’ on their electronic gadgets while the second is when oncoming matatu drivers signal them to slow down on the highway. What followed the aforementioned post was a string of reactions and counter-reactions. Amid the flood of hilarious comments, there was a particular one that really caught my attention; it appealed to the owner of the post to include ‘communication from a tax authority’ in the list of their ‘pieces of communication they take more seriously’. Although the post was meant to be hilarious, I couldn’t agree more with the person who observed that communication from a tax authority should not be ignored. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), being the tax administrator in Kenya, has over the years been in close contact with the taxpayers whenever a need arises. Thanks to modern technology that KRA has been leveraging on, communication with the taxpayers has now become even easier and more efficient. One of such technologies that have really come through for KRA is the Customer Relationship Management Solution (CRM) which has enabled an end-to-end communication with the taxpayers. Among the messages that KRA sends out to taxpayers include constant reminders on key tax payment due dates and defaulter messages in case a taxpayer defaults on a given tax obligation. But the million-dollar question is, how do we handle communication sent by a tax agency, such as KRA? First, let’s acknowledge that we live in an era where impostors and fraudsters have pulled up their socks to bring out their Agame in hoodwinking unsuspecting members of the public. Let’s assume you received an email from KRA informing you that you have not been filing your tax returns for a given period, yet deep down you are sure your returns have been filed. Chances are high you might be tempted to dismiss the message on grounds the sender is an impostor or a fraudster out there on a mission to hoodwink you. However, before you conclude on who the sender is and their motive, it is advisable to take some time to verify with KRA. KRA has invested in various channels of communication through which members of the public can verify such information. One such channel is the contact centre which can be reached on 0711099999 or callcentre@kra.go.ke. A walk to the nearest KRA office or Huduma Centre could also come in handy for a taxpayer who needs to verify the authenticity of any communication that they might have supposedly received from KRA. The most common instances when KRA sends out messages to a taxpayer is when a taxpayer fails to file a tax return for a given tax obligation they registered on their Personal Identification Numbers (PINs). You realise that failure to file a tax return attracts a penalty which varies depending on the type of tax obligation registered on the said taxpayer’s PIN. These types of instances, though rare, happen to taxpayers who trust third parties to file their tax returns on their behalf. In the worst case scenarios, the third parties end up not honouring the trust bestowed on them and consequently fail to file the returns. Such a taxpayer therefore rests assured that their tax returns went through, until the taxman reminds them to file the very tax return! Before it gets to this, taxpayers who seek third party assistance during tax returns filing have a key tool at their disposal to verify if their returns were indeed filed; iTax. October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 County in drive to conserve endangered tree species Camphor is highly sought after by illegal loggers and all efforts must be made to secure its seed in large quantities BY EVANGELINE WANGECHI AND KENNETH MARANGU KNA-CHUKA S cientists at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) are studying how best to produce in bulk seed of the popular camphor tree species, whose survival in Mt. Kenya Forest is under threat. A director at the institute, Dr. Jane Njuguna, said the tree which is highly sought after by illegal loggers faces decimation and all efforts must be made to secure its seed in large quantities in order to rehabilitate the hard wood. Speaking at Kiamuriuki within the Mt. Kenya Forest in Tharaka Nithi County last Thursday, where she led a combined team of KEFRI and Kenya Forestry Service (KFS) officials during the launch of this year’s county level tree planting season, Dr. Njuguna Government to revitalise regional publications The titles have the potential of promoting and integrating rural communities into the socioeconomic development agenda BY IMMACULATE MAIMA KNA-NAIROBI T he government has put in place measures to revitalise Regional Publications, the Director of Information Mr Gwaro Ogaro has said. Ogaro observed that the publications had the potential of promoting and integrating rural communities into socio-economic development agenda. The director was speaking in Nairobi during a one-day workshop for Regional Editors and Kiswahili translators on Thursday. He noted that the return of Kiswahili as a dominant language of the publications was not negotiable as the Constitution 2010 has entrenched Kiswahili in the nation’s fabric. He said the Department had identified a pool of officers proficient in Kiswahili from across the country who will assist in the translation for the publications to be sustainable and meet their intended objectives. The Regional Publications in the Ministry of Information were launched by the government, in collaboration with UNESCO in 1974, with the objective of encouraging effective dialogue between the rural communities and the Winifred Kitonga – Head of Regional Publications addresses senior staff of the Department, Regional Publications’ Editors and Kiswahili Translators’ workshop in Nairobi. government to fill the gap left by the national newspapers, which cater mostly for the urban elites. At the onset of the Rural Press project, UNESCO provided training for staff and supplied equipment, while the government took care of office accommodation, local staff as well as budgetary provisions for recurrent expenditure such as travel, utilities and miscellaneous expenditure. The Regional Publications’ head Ms. Winifred Kitonga disclosed that by 1991, when UNESCO handed over the project to the government, 11 newspapers had been established, serving over 85 percent of the population. Ms. Kitonga said the newspapers were published in Kiswahili and registered immeasurable success as they communicated to people in a language they could understand and addressed issues at the grassroots level, thus integrating rural communities into national development agenda. She however, regretted that these successes were short lived, as the equipment donated by UNESCO became unserviceable and obsolete over time, budgetary constraints and staff depletion. Kitonga added that out of the 11 stations, three had closed down, leaving Coast, South Nyanza and Central Rift regions without cover. Kitonga called on the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology to provide adequate funding to the project, quoting the then UNESCO Regional Communications Adviser for Eastern Africa, who said thus: “There is no doubt that rural newspapers are an appropriate information and communication strategy in supporting development processes and rural societies. By 1991, when UNESCO handed over the project to the government, 11 newspapers had been established, serving over 85 percent of the population - Winfred Kitonga No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 said an expert will visit the Chuka Forest Station next week to advise local community forest associations (CFA) on seed multiplication. The assurance came after the coordinator of the Chuka Community Forest Association coordinator Murithi Kamanda lamented that the camphor trees were being depleted, whil their seed take t long to germinate. “Camphor trees are getting depleted as they are the ones targeted mostly by illegal loggers for their high value,” Kaman said. Dr. Njuguna commended members of community forest associations for replanting and guarding forest areas but called on them to recruit youth so that they too could play a leading role in conserving the ecosystem. She observed that most members of the associations were elderly people, inting out that uness the youth were roped into ecosystem conservation, such measures would not be sustainable in the long run. The director also d it was the governintention to create linkages between the CFAs and county governments to ensure that conservation was taken more seriously. The Chuka Deputy County Beja Commissioner Omar praised members of the public for joining hands with national administration officials to eradicate bhang growing in the Kiamuriuki Forest saying in the past the area was notorious for the vice. The Mt. Kenya Forest in Tharaka Nithi covers a total of 39,492 hectares with the area under the Chuka Forest station covering 23,492 hectares with Chogoria Forest Station covering 16,000 hectares. Most of it is natural forest with only 192 hectares of plantation forest. KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY www.kpa.co.ke TENDER NOTICE Kenya Ports Authority invites sealed bids from bidders who are able to demonstrate technical and financial capability to supply the goods, works and services of the nature, complexity and size envisaged in the tenders below: Tender No. & Description KPA/043/2018-19/ICT - Supply, Delivery, Installation & Commissioning of Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Assorted ICT Security Hardware Appliances KPA/044/2018-19/BLS - Supply and Installation of E-Board Software KPA/045/2018-19/MO - Design, Manufacture and Supply of Two (2) New Steel Mooring Buoys KPA/046/2018-19/CA - Framework Contract for Supply of Newspapers KPA/047/2018-19/ADM -Provision of Sanitary Bins Services KPA/041/2018-19/MO - Provision of Environmental Audit Services (RFP) KPA/048/2018-19/PSM - Framework Contract for Supply of Engineering Products KPA/042/2018-19/MO – Supply of 4No. Parachute and Enclosed Air Lift Bags for Diving Operations KPA/050/2018-19/MO - Servicing, Inspection and Certification of Life Rafts and Fixed Co2 Systems on Board Harbour Crafts 10 11 KPA/029/2018-19/PSM - Framework Contract for Supply of Foodstuffs to Kenya Ports Authority KPA/049/2018-19/PSM -Framework Contract for Provision of Air Travel Agency Services Bid Bond (Kshs). 2 Million or (USD 20,000) Submission Deadline 1000 Hours on Wednesday, 14th November, 2018 50,000.00 500,000.00 or (USD 5,000) 50,000.00 100,000.00 N/A 100,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 1400 Hours on Wednesday, 14th November, 2018 1000 Hours on Thursday, 15th November, 2018 1400 Hours on Thursday, 15th November, 2018 1000 Hours on Friday, 16th November, 2018 1000 Hours on Friday, 23rd November, 2018 1000 Hours on Monday 19th November, 2018 1000 Hours on Tuesday, 20th November, 2018 1000 Hours on Wednesday, 21st November, 2018 100,000.00 100,000.00 1000 Hours on Thursday, 22nd November, 2018 1400 Hours on Thursday, 22nd November, 2018 There will be MANDATORY PRE - BID SITE VISITS for Tender No. KPA/041/2018-19/MO. Details are available in the tender documents. The detailed tender documents can be viewed and downloaded from the KPA website www.kpa.co.ke at no fee through the following link https://www.kpa.co.ke/Procurement/Pages/Tenders.aspx and Government of Kenya tenders Portal http://www.tenders.go.ke/. Enquiries can be made via email address: tenders@kpa.co.ke Bidders are advised to regularly visit the KPA website to obtain any additional information/ addendum on the tenders. All addenda/additional information on the tender shall be posted on the KPA website as they become available. Stephen Chepkangor FOR: HEAD OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR: AG. MANAGING DIRECTOR “KEBS ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization, Cert. No. 087” THE PORT OF MOMBASA GATEWAY TO EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA

4 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINISTRY OF DEVOLUTION AND ASAL STATE DEPARTMENT FOR DEVOLUTION VACANCIES TENDER NOTICE The Ministry of Devolution and ASAL, State Department for Devolution invites eligible and qualified Firms including those firms owned by Youth, Women and Persons with Disability (YW&PD) to submit sealed applications for the under listed tenders under Relief and Humanitarian Emergency Response Programme. S/ NO TENDER NUMBER TENDER DESCRIPTION 1. MODA/SDD/OT/16/2018/19 Supply and Delivery of Beans under Emergency Relief Programme 2. MODA/SDD/OT/17/2018/19 Supply and Delivery of Fortified Foods (Ready to use/eat) under Emergency Relief Programme ELIGIBILITY OPENING / CLOSING DATE Open to All Open to All 19th November, 2018 at 11.00 a.m. 19th November, 2018 at 11.00 a.m. The Hospital Management invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions: NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Interested bidders can download the tender documents from the State Department for Devolution website: www.devolutionasals.go.ke and procurement portal https://tenders.go.ke free of charge. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelope, clearly marked with the Tender number on the Top left side should be deposited in the Tender Box situated on 1st Floor, Teleposta Towers, Wing C, Kenyatta Avenue on or before 19th November, 2018 at 11.00 a.m. and be addressed to: Principal Secretary, Ministry of Devolution and ASAL, State Department for Devolution, P. O. Box 30004 – 00100. NAIROBI, KENYA Bids will be opened immediately thereafter at the 6th floor boardroom, Teleposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi in the presence of the bidders or their representatives who choose to attend on the stated closing dates and time. Late submissions will be rejected. Charles T. Sunkuli, CBS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY 10 11 POSITION Medical Specialist II, Orthopaedic Medical Specialist II, Ophthalmology Medical Specialist II, Paediatric Cardiologist Medical Laboratory Technologist III Therapy Radiographer III Head of Department, Administration Re-advertisement: Resource Mobilization Manager Re-advertisement: Chief Security Officer Clerk of Works Cateress II Inspector (Mechanical) JOB GROUP NO. OF POSITIONS K4 K4 K4 K10 K10 K4 K4 K6 K7 K9 K10 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Method of Application Those interested in applying for the declared vacancies and meet the job specifications are required to apply online and MUST submit a hard copy of the Hospital application form available in the website with copies of certificates and testimonials on or before 20th November 2018 to the address below: The Chief Executive Officer Kenyatta National Hospital P.O Box 20723-00202 NAIROBI Please visit our website www.knh.or.ke for full profile of all the advertised positions and the Hospital application form and also the link to apply online. “Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must present the following documents during the interview:• A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service • EACC Clearance • Credit Reference Bureau Clearance • HELB Compliance • KRA Tax Compliance Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The Chief Executive Officer –KNH KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL Tel: 020 6948000/Toll Free Line 1545 / E-Mail:procurement@kebs.org /Website: www.kebs.org Tel: 020 6948000 / Mobile: 0722202137 / Website:www.kebs.org / E-Mail: procurement@kebs.org The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO 1. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders: - NO The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO TENDER DESCRIPTION TENDER DESCRIPTION NO1. TENDER DESCRIPTION 1. 2. Tender for Provision of Catering Services 2 1.1. 2. 2. 4. Tender for Provision of Drinking Water- Retender 2. 3, Tender for Provision of General Insurance Cover Tender for repair and maintenance of ICT equipment Tender for supply, delivery, installation and user training of laboratory equipment. Tender for supply, delivery, installation and user training of laboratory equipment. Provision of General Insurance Services 3. 4. 3. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kes.1000. 5. Tender for repair and maintenance of ICT equipment 5. Tender for Provision of Courier Service-Retender 4. 6. Tender for Provision of Inspection, Maintenance and Service of Fire Safety Equipment - Retender Tender for provision of renewal for DELL EMC licence, upgrade, support and backup appliance Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kes.1000. All payments shall be made to the Kenya Bureau of Standards, Nairobi. 6. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m or be downloaded from the KEBS website: www.kebs.org. upon payment of non-refundable tender fee of Kshs.1,000.00. All payments shall be made to the KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS Nairobi. Those who choose to download are required to register with procurement before the closing date. ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ 5. 6. Tender for Provision of web hosting services Tender for provision of communication support service KEBS/T012/2019 - 2020 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T012/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org.Those who choose to download are required to register with procurement before the closing date. Tender for Provision of communication support service All payments shall be made to the Kenya Bureau of Standards, Nairobi. indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked‘TENDE R NUMBE R AN D TITL E O F TH E TENDE R ’ THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received on or before 10.00 a.m. on, Tuesday 21st August, 2018 East Africa time . KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. Bid securityis 2% of the tender amount. Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR. Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre, Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. Tender opening will be carried out immediately thereafter at the KEBS Centre Conference Room A, Administration Block, Ground Floor. Bid security is 2% of the tender amount, tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. Bid security is 2% of the tender amount. Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. MANAGING DIRECTOR Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR Tender opening will be carried out immediately thereafter at the KEBS Centre Conference Room A, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Bid security is 2% of the tender amount: Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. KEBS Centre Executive Canteen, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Tender opening will be carried out immediately thereafter at the KEBS Centre Executive Canteen, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Bid security is 2% of the tender amount. Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Behind Bellevue Cinema Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a. m and 4.00p.m or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org. Those who choose to download are required to register with procurement before closing date Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: September 2018 September 2018 KEBS/T011/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T011/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th Tender for Provision of renewal for DELL EMC licence, upgrade, support and backup appliance Tender for provision of web hosting services Provision of Preventive Maintenance and Support for Biometric, Proximity and Pin Based Access Control System and Time and Attendance Recording System KEBS/T013/2018/2019 KEBS/T009/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th Tuesday 16th KEBS/T010/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T010/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th KEBS/T005/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st KEBS/T006/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st September 2018 October, 2018 September 2018 Provision of External Customer Satisfaction Survey. TENDER DESCRIPTION TENDER DESCRIPTION TENDER NOTICE TENDER NO.TENDER NO. Tender for prequalification of suppliers for goods, works and services Tender for Prequalification of suppliers for goods ,works and services Provision of consultancy services for Human Resource Audit. TENDER NO. TENDER NO. TENDER NO. CLOSING DATE CLOSING DATE CLOSING DATE KEBS/T007/2018 - 2020 Tuesday 25th KEBS/T003/2018/2019 - RE-TENDER Tuesday 16 th KEBS/T008/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th KEBS/T007/2018 - 2020 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/TOO1/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st CLOSING DATE CLOSING DATE KEBS/T018/2018/2019 Tuesday 13th November, 2018 KEBS/T002/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st KEBS/T003/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st September 2018 October, 2018 September 2018 KEBS/T017/2018/2019 Tuesday 13th November, 2018 KEBS/T009/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T004/2018/2018 Tuesday 21st August, 2018 August, 2018 KEBS/T008/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 August, 2018 August, 2018 August, 2018 August, 2018 COMMISSION ON REVENUE ALLOCATION INVITATION TO TENDER Promoting an Equitable Society The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an Independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya. Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of and financial management by county governments. The Commission on Revenue Allocation invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the listed tender; TENDER NO. CRA/PROC/ T3/2018-2019 DESCRIPTION Provision of Car hire and taxi services TENDER SECURITY Kshs. 50,000 DATE OF SUBMISSION 5th November 2018 at 10:00 am A complete set of tender documents in English language may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand shillings only (Kshs.1, 000.00) during normal working hours or download for free at: http://www.crakenya.org/ or http://supplier.treasury.go.ke. Prices quoted should be inclusive of all taxes and delivery costs, must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days from the tender submission deadline. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly labelled “PROVISION OF CAR HIRE AND TAXI SERVICES CRA/PROC/T3/2018-2019 and be deposited in the Tender Box at Commission on Revenue Allocation, 14 Riverside Drive Grosvenor Suite, 2nd Floor Reception or by post to the address below: - (SM#Permit number), for Import Standardization Mark (ISM#UCR number) or Diamond Mark of Quality (DM#Permit number) and send to 20023 10010 for payment of System The Commission Secretary/CEO Commission on Revenue Allocation P.O. Box 1310 – 00100 NAIROBI KENYA. The tender documents need to be received on or before 10.00 am local time on Monday 5th November 2018 Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter and bidder representatives are welcome to witness the opening. For more details on the tender, please visit our website at: http://www.crakenya.org/ or http://supplier.treasury.go.ke TENDER VALIDITY 120 days from the closing date October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 5 KENYA POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANK TENDER NOTICE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY (AFA) The Kenya Post Office Savings Bank (Postbank) is inviting interested bidders as follows: S/NO. 1. TENDER NO. KPOSB/015/2018 2 Tender Description 2. 5 3 4 6 3. 7 4. 8 Tender Fees KPOSB/016/2018 TENDER DESCRIPTION Kenya Post Office Savings Bank (Postbank) invites interested bidders as follows: 1. KPOSB/017/2018 KPOSB/018/2018 KPOSB/019/2018 Land size and Location Tender for the Supply, Repair & Maintenance of Note Counting Machines. Tender for the Provision of Marketing & Advertising/Communications Agency Services. Tender for the Provision of Security Guarding Services. Tender for the Provision of Cash in Transit Services. METHOD Open Disposal of the Postbank Training Centre at Coffee Garden Road, off Kiambu Road, Muthaiga North. Open Ksh. 1,000 - Paid at Payments Section located on 3rd floor Postbank House. Tender for the Provision of Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) Solutions. website www.postbank.co.ke free of charge, upon download; the bidders must register their tenders at Procurement Office 4th floor. Alternatively bid documents may be downloaded from Postbank Open Open Open KPOSB/020/2018 Tender for the Provision Data Center Environment Monitoring System. Development KPOSB/021/2018 Tender for the Supply of Bandwidth Management System. The property comprises of two parcels of land with an area of 6.254 Ha equivalent to 15.4537 Acres in total; with one being 2.484 Ha equivalent to 6.138 Acres and the other being 3.77 Ha equivalent to 9.3157Acres. The property can be approached off Kiambu road one kilometer after CID Headquarters. Open 2. Open Interested eligible bidders may obtain the Tender documents with detailed information from Postbank House, 4th Floor, Procurement Office South Wing on Monday to Friday during normal working hours. 9 KPOSB/022/2018 Tender for the Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Lifts at Postbank House. KPOSB/023/2018 Tender for the Provision of Legal Audit 10 KPOSB/024/2018 Tender for the Provision of Corporate Governance Audit Buildings, a swimming pool, a water reservoir, and other developments. Open The parcel (s) of land is being offered for sale either as a whole or as two separate parcels on “As is, where is” basis and subject to a reserve price availed on the tender document. The Bank makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the state of the development of the subject land for any intended use of the purchaser. Open Open Bid documents for the tenders with detailed information may be obtained from the website: www.postbank.co.ke free of charge or from Postbank House, 4th Floor, Procurement Office South Wing upon payment of a nominal non- refundable fee of Kshs 1,000 per set of document evidenced by an official receipt. Payment will be made in cash at Head Office Branch, Postbank House on Monday to Friday during normal working hours. Completed bid documents should be submitted in a plain sealed envelope and clearly marked with the tender number and description and addressed to: - Managing Director, and be deposited in the tender box located on Ground Floor, Postbank House, Banda Street Nairobi, Kenya to be received on or before 10.00 a.m. on 25th Kenya Post Office Savings Bank, P.O Box 30311-00100 GPO, NAIROBI. September 2018. Opening of the tenders will take place immediately thereafter in the Conference Room located on 5th Floor, South Wing, Postbank House in the presence of the Bidders or their representatives who may choose to attend. Kenya Post Office Savings Bank, P.O Box 30311-00100 GPO, NAIROBI. The Managing Director, Tender documents with detailed information and instructions may be viewed and down loaded from Agriculture and Food Authority website www.afa.go.ke and PPRA Suppliers Portal PPIP free of charge. and be deposited in the tender box on the Ground floor of Postbank House, Banda Street Nairobi, Kenya to be received on or before 10.00 a.m. Tuesday, 13th November, 2018. Opening of the tenders will take place immediately thereafter in the Conference Room on 5th Floor, South Wing, Postbank House in the presence of the bidders or their representatives who may choose to attend. Postbank is ISO 9001:2015 certified INTERIM DIRECTOR GENERAL 3. 4. 5. Sealed bids clearly marked with the tender number and name should be submitted in a plain sealed envelope and be addressed to the: AFA/T/06/2018-2019 Supply and Distribution of Cashew Seedlings – Coast Region AFA/T/07/2018-2019 Provision of Courier Services AFA/T/08/2018-2019 Provision for Internet Services AFA/T/09/2018-2019 Provision of General Insurance Services( Building and Equipment) No. Tender Ref No. 1. OPEN NATIONAL TENDERS (ONT) Eligibility AFA/T/05/2018-2019 (Re-Advertisement) OPEN (Preferences will be given to Firms owned by Youth, Women and PWD’s ) OPEN to Large Licenced Nursery Operators in Coast Region Tender Name Provision of Security Services (Guarding) Closing Date Wednesday, 14th November, 2018 at 11.30 a.m. Wednesday, 14th November, 2018 at 11.30 a.m. Open National Tender Wednesday, 14th November, 2018 at 11.30 a.m. Open National Tender Wednesday, 14th November, 2018 at 11.30 a.m. Open National Tender Wednesday, 14th November, 2018 at 11.30 a.m. INVITATION TO TENDER Agriculture and Food Authority invites sealed Tenders from interested and eligible bidders as listed below; THE PRESIDENCY MINISTRY OF INTERIOR & CO-ORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TENDER NOTICE The Geothermal Development Company Limited (GDC) invites sealed tenders from eligible candidates for the following: TENDER NO. TENDER DESCRIPTION GDC/ADMIN/ OT/011/2018:2019 Tender for Provision of Cleaning, Sanitation, Waste Collection and Disposal Services for GDC Offices in Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru & Operational Sites at Menengai Geothermal Project, Go Down and Kabarak Yard, Nakuru County for a Period of two (2) Years CLOSING DATE 19/11/2018 at 2:00PM (1400Hrs) TARGET GROUP Reserved for Special Groups (Youth, Women & PWD’s) Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the tender document from the office of Manager, Supply Chain at Kawi House, South C off Mombasa Road, Red Cross Road between 9.00am and 4.00pm during week days. A complete set of the tender document may be obtained by interested firms upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1000 payable to our accounts office in cash or by banker’s cheque. The documents can also be viewed and downloaded from the website www.gdc.co.ke or PPIP Portal www.tenders.go.ke free of charge. Bidders who download the tender document from the website MUST forward their particulars immediately to procurement@gdc.co.ke for records and any further tender clarifications and addenda. The completed tenders in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with Tender No. and Tender reference name; shall be addressed to: Managing Director & CEO, Geothermal Development Company P.O Box 100746-00101 NAIROBI, KENYA and deposited in the tender box at Ground Floor GDC office Kawi House, South C Off Mombasa Road, Red Cross Road on or before the dates specified above. Tenderers to duly fill, sign and stamp the tender securing declaration form attached in the tender document. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenderers’ or their representatives who choose to attend at Kawi House, South C GDC Board Room Ground Floor. NB: There will be a Mandatory site visit to GDC Offices & Operational Sites as follows; - Nairobi Office – 7th November, 2018 at 9.00am Kawi House, South C offices (Assemble at Nairobi Office at 8.30am). - Naivasha Office – 7th November, 2018 at Lake View estate, GDC Naivasha Office at 12 Noon. (Assemble at Naivasha Office at 11.30am). - Nakuru Office, Kabarak, Go-down & Menengai Geothermal Project Site on 8th November, 2018 at 9.00am. (Assemble at Nakuru Polo center, Kenyatta Avenue at 8.30am). Late tenders will not be accepted. MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN REPUBLIC OF KENYA DEPUTY COUNTY COMMISSIONER - KISAUNI SUB COUNTY REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS Suppliers for Framework Agreement Contracts for the supply and delivery of goods for National Government Departments– Kisauni Sub-County “as and when required” basis for the period ending 30th June, 2020. YR 2018/2020 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT NO TENDER NO. 1. 2. 3 TENDER DESCRIPTION KSN/02/2018-2020 Supply and delivery of dry foodstuff KSN/03/2018-2020 Supply and delivery of fresh fruits and Vegetables KSN/04/2018-2020 Supply and delivery of meat and related Products. TARGETED GROUP Open Open Open Interested bidders should attach the following documents at submission to be considered for further evaluation. 1. Copies of Business Registration, VAT/PIN and valid TAX Compliance Certificate. 2. Copy of registration certificate from the National Treasury for firms belonging to Youth, Women and persons with disabilities. 3. Confidential Business Questionnaire must be fully filled and signed by authorized person(s) with full names of Directors/Owner(s). Interested bidders for provision of Framework Agreement Contracts can obtain Tender documents from Kisauni sub-county supply chain management office P.O Box 28 - 80122 Kengeleni upon payment of Ksh 1,000 at the sub county Treasury. Completed Tender documents(s) enclosed in plain sealed envelopes and Marked with Tender number and item description should be addressed to:DEPUTY COUNTY COMMISSIONER - KISAUNI SUB COUNTYP.O BOX 28 - 80122 KENGELENI Or be deposited In the Tender Box situated at the Deputy County Commissioner`s Office on or before 14th November, 2018 at 10.00 am. TENDERS submitted after closing date and time shall not be accepted. Tenders shall be opened publicly immediately thereafter at the Deputy County Commissioner`s Boardroom in the presence of participating bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. Women, Youth and Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR: DEPUTY COUNTY COMMISSIONER KISAUNI SUB- COUNTY.

6 | NEWSFOCUS Verbatim October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Conference excellent platform to Nancy Wakarima Karigithu, the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, has had a long association with the maritime and shipping industry in Kenya and internationally. As such, the PS will be very much at home as Nairobi hosts the Global Sustainable Blue Economy Conference (SBEC) from 26th to 28th November at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). She spoke to the outgoing director of the Government Advertising Agency (GAA) Ngari Gituku on the first global conference of its kind Please explain, what exactly is the ‘Blue Economy? The Blue Economy means the use of the sea and its resources for economic development or put simply any economic activity in the maritime environment in a sustainable manner. It is the use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem. The concept was originally pioneered by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the run up to the Rio+20 World Summit in June 2012. When the United Nations set the Green Economy as the theme for the Rio+20, the Pacific SIDS started promoting a “Blue Economy,” focusing on the marine environment, prominently featuring the oceans, which account for almost 71 percent of the earth’s surface. The concept has since gained momentum across the board, and following a series of international initiatives, the BE now forms part of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted in New York in September 2015. The African BE has extended the concept to cover aquatic and marine spaces, including oceans, seas, coasts, lakes, rivers, and underground water. The maritime domain, which is the subject of the Blue Economy, comprises a range of productive sectors, such as fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, maritime transport & logistics, shipbuilding and repair, shipping, energy, bioprospecting, seabed mining and related activities. Why has Kenya, taken the lead to host the high level ‘Blue Economy Conference?’ Why not Kenya? First of all Kenya has had a long interesting association with seas and ocean governance, with the late Professor Frank Njenga, widely acknowledged as the father of the maritime concept of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The EEZ is a zone of the sea prescribed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, over which a coastal state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources, including fisheries as well as energy production from water and wind. The Government has recently embarked on various actions to influence policy changes with a view to making Kenya a maritime nation. In recognition of the sector’s potential, the BE has been recognised as the eighth priority sector under the Economic Pillar of Vision 2030. The Government has also shown its commitment to the mitigation and reversal of climate change from shipping. In this regard Kenya hosts the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre for the African Region (MTCC-Africa), one of only five such global institutions, set up for the purpose of capacity building for climate change mitigation in the maritime and shipping industry. This reflects our commitment to support research and capacity building. Finally, the decision to host the conference followed the announcement by the President during the High-Level Segment of the Third United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-3) held in Nairobi in December 2017. The Conference provides an excellent platform for communication to the internal as well as international community of the country’s readiness and commitment to blue growth. In what specific ways do you see the conference contributing to job creation and economic growth generally, in Kenya and Africa? While maritime transport accounts for over 90% of its international trade and is thus a great contributor to the continents collective GDP, the maritime sector has remained one of the least understood and unexploited sectors in the African economy so far. Investment in capacity building for the maritime sector must be the first step toward increasing the output value of the industry. This means developing manpower, starting with educating/motivating the African youth to get into the study of the maritime domain. Most youth have a limited view of the opportunities available in the sector mostly due to their exposure – to what is mainly traditional fishing industry. Because most fishermen are at subsistence level this remains a field that does not inspire any prospect for economic growth and therefore holds no interest to them. The conference will provide an excellent platform to sensitise such youth into all the possible careers and job opportunities the sector holds. For these and other tasks, there is need for manpower, including scientists and researchers, as well as entrepreneurs with a “BE” mindset. This will in time prepare the youth for a better future and their integration into beneficial causes and projects that make them a cornerstone of the economy instead of leaving them vulnerable to radical ideas that would only escalate conflict in the region. How have African countries failed to seize BE opportunities? Historically African economies have put emphasis on exploiting only one resource of the sea, that is shipping, while ignoring other resources of the sea as economic drivers. Yet Africa as an island continent is endowed with a highly productive ocean mass teeming with abundant and diverse maritime resources. Indeed, out of 55 African countries, 38 are coastal states. The implication of this endowment is that, when African oceans are fully exploited, they will create a major platform for wealth generation, and provide a solid basis of sustainable development of the continent. But while much of Africa’s natural resources are found along or near the coast, the story of the continent’s relationship with the oceans remains a tragic one who’s most dominant aspect is images of the hundreds drowning as they try to reach Europe in overcrowded boats. In recent years however, a recognition of this economic resource idleness has emerged and with it a new phase in efforts by the African Union (AU) to catalyze the development of the continent’s maritime trade and BE as well as strengthen African integration and unity through the formulation of these key policy documents: • the African Maritime Transport Charter; • the Africa Integrated Maritime Strategy (2050 AIM Strategy); • the African Union 2063 Agenda “The Africa We Want” and “African Decade of the Seas”, which interfaces with the UN Agenda 2030 on Sustainable Development; and • the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa. These policy documents are aimed at maximising regional and international trade through partnerships and cooperation. The successful implementation of these agendas shall propel Africa to a higher development status. The Conference is greatly aligned towards the realization of these aspirations. What specific measures or steps is the Government to advance during the conference to canvass on the About the conference The Global Sustainable Blue Economy Conference (SBEC) will be held in Nairobi from 26th to 28th November, 2018 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). This will be the first global conference of its kind and is predicated on the two conceptual pillars of: (1) Sustainability, Climate Change and Controlling Pollution; and (2) Production, Accelerated Economic Growth, Jobs and Poverty Alleviation. The theme of the Conference will be The Blue Economy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with the following sub-themes whose concept notes have been finalised, approved and uploaded on the conference website. The sub-themes will be discussed in breakaway sessions under the titles: 1. Smart Shipping, Ports, Transportation and Global Connectivity 2. Employment, Job Creation, Poverty Eradication and the Blue Economy 3. Cities, Tourism, Resilient Coasts and Infrastructure 4. Sustainable Energy and Mineral Resources, and Innovative Industries 5. Ending Hunger, Securing Food Supplies and Promoting Good Health and Sustainable Fisheries 6. Management and Sustaining of Marine Life, Conservation and Sustainable Economic Activities 7. Climate Action, Agriculture, Waste Management, and Pollution-Free Aquatic Ecosystems 8. Maritime, Safety, Security and Regulatory Enforcement 9. People, Culture, Communities and Societies: The Inclusive Blue Economy October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Verbatim NEWSFOCUS | 7 sensitise youth on Blue Economy of fishing-from the fishing vessel to the processing and delivery of products- all of which offers opportunities for wealth and job creation. One example of a blue economy initiative focused on the blue ecosystem is aquaponics, the combination of fish farming and vegetable farming. Aquaponics represents the highest growth niche in the aqua culture business, now the world’s fastest growing farming sector with an average worldwide growth rate of 6 to 8 percent and a worldwide value of $86 billion in 2009. How much can the country reap by exploiting resources available in the Blue Economy Sector? And how can this impact on the region. The ocean waters under Kenya’s dominion are estimated to be about 128,015 square kilometres, and a distance of 200 nautical miles offshore, with inland waterways estimated at 10,700 square kilometres. The Kenyan seas, oceans and inland water masses have the potential to deliver growth and jobs in the following areas: Fisheries and other fishing products; Marine aquaculture; Seabed exploitation of hydrocarbon and minerals; Seafood processing; Water desalination & bottling; Ship building and repairs; Shipchandling; Bunkering and energy trading; Day/dinner cruises; Coastal and inland waters transport; Ocean renewable energy; Marine insurance; Maritime education &training ; Yacht services marine leisure boating; Mariculture, aquaponics, seaweed farming etc; Marinebased tourism like sports fishing, dinner cruises ; Businesses and activities related to ports; Port operations and relevant industries; Shipping and logistics and commercial maritime support services Climate change, the environment and maritime security among other topics are likely to be discussed at the conference. How are these related to the Blue economy? Oceans cover over 72 % of the earth surface, 60% of which are outside the borders of national jurisdiction of any state. Being a shared resource, a transboundary perspective is important, which implies a shared international responsibility. Under the overarching UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, a number of jurisdictional rights, institutions, and specific frameworks have been set up to organise the way humans use these waters. The BE heavily depends on such global rules being followed. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the United Nations specialised agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships has a global mandate of ensuring a “safe, secure, environmentally sound, efficient and sustainable shipping through cooperation.” In line with this mandate, IMO State parties Blue Economy agenda within the African countries in particular, and globally? Developing a blue economy in the coastal and aquatic areas, both in Kenya as well as on the continent of Africa, requires public and private sector partnerships. The development of new partnerships among stakeholders within and across countries, regions, sub-regions, international agencies and the private sector to facilitate greater flows of expertise, finance, and capacity to effectively close the gap in the sustainable management of both fisheries and non-living ocean resources. The private sector, in particular, will need to come forward. Diversification into the BE sectors and sub sectors is therefore one of the basic expectations from the conference. One of the mechanisms of cooperation will be in the areas of ocean studies as well as scientific exploration and exploitation of sea-based resources, both for sustainable development and economic purposes. Such cooperation will enhance collaboration and commercial benefits from such areas as the export of human resources, expertise and technology as well as the country’s access to ocean-based resources in cooperation with like-minded states. Cooperation in the BE also provides for sharing of expertise and technology as well as boost domestic innovation in ocean research and technology. For example, the whole value chain have an obligation to ensure that they put in place measures for regulating human conduct that impact on the marine environment to ensure sustainable development of the maritime sector. IMO, like most international organisations is a regulatory agency and has no enforcement powers. Further, due to sovereignty of States, IMO cannot within its administrative mandate implement its goals and objectives relating to sustainable development. Consequently, this is done by State parties themselves; usually under the management, oversight and coordination of maritime administrations (read Kenya Maritime Authority) in individual States as well as by bilateral and multilateral cooperation between IMO member States. Coastal tourism is the largest market segment in the world economy, comprising 5 % of the global GDP and about 7% of global employment. However marine and coastal tourism has brought with it increased greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and marine debris. Marine debris, plastic materials and micro plastics threaten the integrity of marine food chains. Documented dead marine zones now number over 405 covering an area of over 240,000km2. Mitigation and adaptation must be enhanced to provide increased support for emergency preparedness and disaster response, as well as early warning systems, observations and coastal planning and management. What should we expect to see as outcomes of the Conference? Strong Strategic Partnerships. The Conference provides an opportunity to forge technological, scientific, social, political governance, fiscal and economic partnerships, based on development goals relevant to each country and region, based on international consensus. Ideas on an integrated, participatory, multisector, coherent and yet international approach to exploit the Blue Economy are required. This conference could generate such ideas. The conference will provide an opportunity to harness cutting edge technologies, sciencebased ideas and international experiences in the Blue Economy sector. The conference could also contribute to building consensus on the sound management of ocean resources, especially those beyond Exclusive Economic Zones and beneath international waters. This could lead to the further refinement of international law and other ocean governance mechanisms. A decisive role in climate change mitigation. Kenya should take a leading role in focussing international attention on this important area. The conference could be a precursor further development of policies, legislation, infrastructure and incentives to facilitate faster and transition to low carbon economies in the Blue Economy sector. Developing a blue economy in the coastal and aquatic areas, both in Kenya as well as on the continent of Africa, requires public and private sector partnerships. The development of new partnerships among stakeholders within and across countries, regions, sub-regions, international agencies and the private sector to facilitate greater flows of expertise, finance, and capacity to effectively close the gap in the sustainable management of both fisheries and non-living ocean resources. - Nancy Karigithu

8 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED Tender Notice Kenya Revenue Authority invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tender: - Description Eligibility KRA/HQS/EOI-023/2018-2019: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROVISION OF BRANDING AND SIGNAGE SERVICES 1ST OPEN Pre-Bid NOVEMBER, 2018 10.00 AM Closing Date and Time 21ST NOVEMBER, 2018 11.00 AM EXTENSION & CLARIFICATION OF TENDER Extension of Tender Closing Date Kenya Revenue Authority hereby notifies prospective firms that the Tender closing date for the following Tender has been extended as indicated; NO TENDER NO. Description KRA/HQS/NCB-021/2018-2019: PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE POWER BACKUP EQUIPMENT Eligibility OPEN 13TH Closing Date and Time PREVIOUSLY NOVEMBER, 2017 11.00 AM 21ST NOW NOVEMBER, 2018 11.00AM 1. Cancellation of Tender Kenya Revenue Authority hereby notifies prospective firms that the following Tender has been cancelled; Description KRA/HQS/NCB-022/2018-2019: Item Description PROVISION OF BRANDING AND SIGNAGE SERVICES Tender Status CANCELLED Prospective bidders may also download the Addenda from Kenya Power website www.kplc.co.ke and the Portal. Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender document with detailed requirements at the office of the: Deputy Commissioner – Supply Chain Management Times Tower Building, 25th Floor, P.O Box 48240– 00100 GPO, Tel. +254 020 2810000, Fax No. +254 020 215809 Nairobi, Kenya. Website: www.kra.go.ke, Email: eprocurement@kra.go.ke Tender Documents submitted after the said date and time shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of circumstances. Tender documents can be downloaded from the KRA website: www.kra.go.ke Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), Email: cic@kra.go.ke Prospective bidders should register for E-Procurement to enable them access the Kenya Power Portal under ”New Supplier Registration” found under the Tenders Tab. The tenders will be opened at the time indicated on the new closing dates shown above. Tenderers or their representatives who wish to witness the opening are welcome to do so at Kenya Power Stima Club. Save when responding to Kenya Power request for clarification, bidders shall not contact or discuss any aspect of their tenders with Kenya Power after tender closing date before receipt of notification of award of tenders or letters of regret, as applicable. Any such contact shall lead to disqualification of the tenderer. All other terms and conditions of the tenders remain the same. Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee! GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN www.kplc.co.ke KP1/9A.2/OT/05/ 18-19 2. KP1/9A.2/OT/07/ 18-19 Provision of Labour & Transport Construction Services Provision of Roads/ Pavement Opening/ Cutting, Ducting and Reinstatement Services ITEM DESCRIPTION EXTENDED CLOSING DATE Tuesday 13.11..2018 Tuesday 13.11.2018 PRE-BID MEETING DATE Wednesday 31.10.2018 at 9.30 a.m. Thursday 01.11.2018 at 9.30 a.m. NEW TENDER CLOSING DATE Tuesday 20.11.2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tuesday 20.11.2018 at 10.00 a.m. Kenya Power wishes to inform firms participating in the tenders below, that clarifications and extension have been deemed necessary, calling for an Addendum III to the tenders. The closing dates have therefore been extended as shown below to give bidders adequate time to respond appropriately NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (NEMA) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ADDENDUM 001 The Rural Electrification Authority wishes to inform all firms participating in the prequalification tenders whose details appear below which were advertised in the local dailies on 9th October, 2018 that extensions have been deemed necessary after requests for extension and clarifications from bidders, changes have been made and bidders are advised to download the new tender documents afresh at www.rea. co.ke RFX No. ITEM DESCRIPTION 1000000124 Provision of Transport Services 1000000127 Provision of Labour and Transport Services 1000000123 Provision of Survey Services OLD CLOSING/ OPENING DATE 01.11.2018 31.10.2018 30.10.2018 NEW CLOSING & OPENING DATE 07.11.2018 14.11.2018 13.11.2018 Bidders are free to contact the office of the Ag. Head of Procurement on the Ground Floor: Kawi House, South C; Off Red Cross Road, Behind Boma Hotel Nairobi, during normal working days between 8.00 am - 12.45 pm and 2.00-4.30 pm for any clarification regarding the tender or sent their clarifications to procurement@rea.co.ke. Bidders shall not contact or discuss any aspect of their document with REA after closing date and before receipt of notification of award of tender or letters of regret as applicable. Any such contact shall lead to disqualification. Completed prequalification Documents are to be saved as PDF documents marked with the Tender Number(RFX No) and Description and submitted through the REA E-Procurement Web Portal found on the REA website (www.rea.co.ke) so as to be received on or before the dates in the schedule above. The prequalification tenders will be opened electronically promptly thereafter in the presence of the Tenderer’s or their representatives who choose to attend in REA Procurement Office at Kawi House, Ground Floor. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AUTHORITY The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) invites proposals for the Consultancy services for development of; 1. CORPORATE BRANDING STRATEGY - NEMA/RFP/002/2018-2019 2. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY AND STRATEGY - NEMA/RFP/003/2018/2019 3. COMMUNICATION STRATEGY - NEMA/RFP/004/2018-2019 Detailed Bid documents should be downloaded from our website www.nema.go.ke or public procurement information portal free of charge and a non-refundable fee of Ksh 1,000 if obtained from NEMA Procurement Section at NEMA Headquarters situated along Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road. Tender fee should be in Bankers Cheque or deposit the cash in the NEMA Revenue Account, KCB – KICC Branch, Account Number 1102298158, and submit the deposit slip, at the Cash Office on Ground Floor Elland House NEMA Headquarters . Kindly note that cash will not be accepted. At the time of submitting the completed bid documents such Tenderers shall be required to enclose a copy of the receipt of payment. Complete bid documents in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the RFP NUMBER and CATEGORY DESCRIPTION should be addressed to:The Director General, National Environment Management Authority, Eland House, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 67839 – 00200. NAIROBI And be placed in the Tender Box provided at the NEMA Reception area, Eland House, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road so as to be received on or before 15th Documents submitted after this time will not be accepted. Any canvassing or giving of false information will lead to automatic disqualification Our Environment, Our Life, Our Responsibility. National Environment Management Authority-Kenya @NemaKenya November 2018 at 11:00 AM. October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 9 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION REPUBLIC OF KENYA National Environment Management Authority Popo Road, off Mombasa Road P.O. BOX 67839-00200, Nairobii, Kenya T el: (254 020) 6005522, 6001945, Fax: (254 020) 6008997) E-mail: dgnema@nema.go.ke Website: www.nema.go.ke NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF NGILAI/LESEPA SMALL DAM AT SAMBURU NORTH- SAMBURU COUNTY Pursuant to Regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The Proponent, Northern Water Services Board, is proposing to construct a dam embankment across the dry river bed,spillway,off-take tower,fully equipped water treatment works,a 225m3 and 100m3 water tank and a management structure in place. The Lesepe Small Dam is located on a dry valley about 13Km away from Baragoi Town. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: Impact Mitigation Measures Soil Erosion. Water Resources depletion Protective structures should be used to avoid small-scale landslides where soil erosion potential is high eg. gabbions and stable slopes. Promoting an effective water resource management program. Initiate afforestation and agro- forestry program for soil and water conservation. Initiate community capacity building on water management, sanitation, operation and maintenance. Ensure that environmental flow requirements are met by releasing steady Dust generation Enclosing demolition sites. Spraying water on dusty roads. Covering or enclosing transportation vehicles, controlling the speed of vehicles, and selecting transportation routes to minimize impact on dust sensitive receivers. Covering or watering open spoil or storage sites. Noise Generation No construction using heavy machinery, from 22:00 to 6:00 Hrs, near settlements and boarding schools. Non-discretionary use of noisy machinery within 50 m of settlements and boarding schools. Good maintenance and proper operation of construction machinery to minimize noise generation. Installation of temporary sound barriers if necessary. Selection of transport routes for large vehicles Soil and drainage disturbance Avoid construction during heavy rains. Planting of conservation vegetation to control erosion and sedimentation. The drainage facilities should be cleared periodically so as to ensure water flow. Avoid hampering surface water drainage and plan for curative measures after construction Loss of Flora And Fauna Temporarily-used land (eg. during surveys, pipe laying, vehicle- maintenance areas) will return to its original use upon completion of works. Ensure no trees are removed, but if they are, replanting of indigenous plants and trees should be done. Ensure the required construction period and area is as small as possible so as not to interfere with the fauna breeding periods. Degradation of air quality by vehicular emissions Construction and equipment emissions to be kept within reasonable limits by maintaining equipment to manufacturer’s specifications. Contractors to be encouraged to use unleaded petrol and low sulphur diesel for all vehicles and equipment The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. BOX: 30126-00100, NAIROBI Director General, NEMA Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. BOX 67839-00200, NAIROBI County Director of Environment SAMBURU COUNTY A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke NEMA invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice to the Director General, NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decision-making process for this project. Kindly quote ref. no. NEMA/EIA/5/2/1508 Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke PROF. GEOFFREY WAHUNGU DIRECTOR GENERAL This advertisement is sponsored by the proponent. 6. A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand Only (KES 1,000.00) per set/ tender in Bankers Cheque payable to the Principal Secretary, State Department of Crops Development at the Cash Office situated at Lower Floor, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road. 7. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and in the General Conditions of Contract are the provisions of the African Development Bank Standard Bidding Document: Procurement of Small Works and the Rules and procedures of the AfDB as revised on 2012 will apply. 8. Bids should be clearly marked:MOALF/DRSLP/T001/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T002/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T003/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T004/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T005/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T006/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T007/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T008/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T009/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T010/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T011/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T012/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T013/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T014/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T015/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T016/2018-2019 MOALF/DRSLP/T017/2018-2019 Drilling and Equipping Of Kapokor Borehole in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Katilia One (1) Borehole in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Katilu Borehole in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Katilia Two (2) Borehole in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Konoo Borehole I in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Nakwapua Borehole in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Upper Kawalaze Borehole in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Lokapel Shallow Well in Turkana County Construction of Baawa Cattle Dip in Samburu North-Samburu County Construction of Lesidai Cattle Dip in Samburu North-Samburu County Construction of Loiting Cattle Dip in Samburu North-Samburu County Construction of Sawani Cattle Dip in Samburu North-Samburu County Drilling and Equipping of Laglokho Borehole in Marsabit County Drilling and Equipping of Dosade Kuku Borehole in Marsabit County Drilling and Equipping of Soito Borehole in Marsabit County Drilling and Equipping of Durte Shallow Well in Marsabit County Drilling and Equipping of Dub Gindole Shallow Well in Marsabit County and deposited at State Department for Crops Development Tender Box, situated at the Ground Floor, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road or posted to Principal Secretary State Department for Crops Ministry of Agriculture and irrigation Kilimo House, Cathedral Road P. O. Box 30028-00100 NAIROBI and should be received on or before 11.00 am on 28-11 -2018 and must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee of an amount as indicated in the table above. Bulky bid documents that cannot fit in the tender box should be dropped at the Head: Supply Chain Management Office at Kilimo House, 4th Floor Room 4-2B on or before 11.00 am on 28-11-2018. 9. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at 11.00am on 28-11- 2018 at the Conference Room Kilimo House 7th Floor Project Coordinator FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CROPS DEVELOPMENT DROUGHT RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMME IN THE HORN OF AFRICA – KENYA COMPONENT NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (NCB) Date: 30-10-2018 Loan No: 2100150028345 Project ID No.: P-Z1-AAZ-01 Drilling and Equipping of Seven Boreholes (7) & One(1) Shallow well in Turkana county, Construction of Four(4) Cattle Dips in Samburu County and Drilling and Equipping of Three ( 3) Boreholes & Two(2) Shallow wells in Marsabit County. 1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that appeared in UNDB online AfDB29105/13 of 28th May, 2013 and on the African Development Bank Group’s Internet Website 2. The Government of Kenya has received financing from the African Development Bank in various currencies towards the cost of the Drought Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods Programme in the Horn of Africa – Kenya Component. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for the above works. 3. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the above works as below: - TENDER NO. MOALF/ DRSLP/TO01/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/TO02/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/TO03/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/TO04/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/TO05/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/TO06/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/TO07/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/TO08/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/T009/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/T010/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/T011/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/T012/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/TO13/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/TO14/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/TO15/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/TO16/2018-19 MOALF/ DRSLP/TO17/2018-19 4. TENDER DESCRIPTION. Drilling and Equipping Of Kapokor Borehole in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Katilia One (1) Borehole in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Katilu Borehole in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Katilia Two (2) Borehole in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Konoo Borehole I in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Nakwapua Borehole in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Upper Kawalaze Borehole in Turkana County Drilling and Equipping of Lokapel Shallow Well in Turkana County Construction of Baawa Cattle Dip in Samburu North-Samburu County Construction of Lesidai Cattle Dip in Samburu North-Samburu County Construction of Loiting Cattle Dip in Samburu North-Samburu County Construction of Sawani Cattle Dip in Samburu North-Samburu County Drilling and Equipping of Laglokho Borehole in Marsabit County Drilling and Equipping of Dosade Kuku Borehole in Marsabit County Drilling and Equipping of Soito Borehole in Marsabit County Drilling and Equipping of Durte Shallow Well in Marsabit County Drilling and Equipping of Dob Gindole Shallow Well in Marsabit County BID SECURITY AMOUNT(KES) 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price 2% of bidder’s price Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the office of the Project Coordinator, Drought Resilience and Sustainable Livelihood Programme, Hill Plaza 9th Floor, Ngong Road P.O. Box 30028 00100 Nairobi or from the Ministry website www.kilimo.go.ke or at the DRSLP website www.drslpkenya.kilimo.go.ke. 5. Interested Bidders or Designated representatives are invited to attend a Mandatory pre-bid site meeting for the Driliing and Equipping of boreholes and Shallow well in Turkana County on 15/11/2018 and they should assemble at Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in Turkana County at 9.00 a.m. For the structures in Marsabit and Samburu Counties there will be no Pre- bid Site Visit.

10 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Woman gives hope to families dealing with disability challenge Like the legendary Sphinx rising from the ashes, Mwikali kept overcoming high odds that fate appeared to have placed along her path right after she was born BY SAMUEL MAINA AND RACHAEL KILONZO KNA- MACHAKOS W e first met Awena Mwikali Mohammed on October 8, 2018 during a polio stakeholders meeting at the Machakos Level 5 hospital. The aim of the meeting was to sensitise stakeholders about a countywide polio vaccination campaign that was set to kick off two days later. The county was targeting at least 200,000 children under the age of five years during the four-day exercise. But the meeting turned out to be a blessing of some sorts. This is after it turned out that Ms. Mwikali was the Polio Champion for Machakos having lived with the deliberating condition since she was a child. When KNA asked her for an interview, she was more than willing to share her struggle with the disease which is ranked as one of the most dangerous condition among children by the World Health Organization. “From what I heard from my mother, I was born a very healthy and normal child. However, in a twist of fate, doctors for some unknown reasons advised I be put in an incubator where I was to remain for some days,” narrated Mwikali, who turned 39 years this year. But after leaving hospital, Mwikali’s health deteriorated forcing her mother (Saumu Mohammed) to spend another 29 days at the Machakos District hospital children’s ward. It was during her stay at the hospital that a certain woman in the ward discovered that Mwikali had an abnormality in both her legs that needed From what I heard from my mother, I was born a very healthy and normal child - Awena Mwikali Mohamed Awena Mwikali Mohammed in her Machakos office narrates her arduous journey while battling physical deformity. urgent medical attention. She immediately advised her mother to inform the doctor about the problem to enable tests to be carried out on the child and therefore rule out any fears of a lifelong medical problem. But when the tests came out, the doctors discovered the baby’s limbs had already been paralysed from the knees downwards. The hospital recommended an urgent surgery on both legs. Unknown to the innocent girl and her mother, this was going to be the genesis of a very long struggle with a condition that would form part of her life. “Until today, I don’t know why I suffered from this paralysis,” says Mwikali during KNA’s interview in her office at the Machakos Hospital where she works as an Assistant Administrator with the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK). “Perhaps it could have resulted from a missed jab owing to the fact that my mother was not very much enlightened on the need of adhering to the vaccination schedule as was provided by the then Kenya Expanded Program on ImmuCONTINUED ON PG 16 National Drought Management Authority TENDER NOTICE REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF WATER AND SANITATION ATHI WATER SERVICES BOARD Invitation for Bids PROVISION OF GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT COVER, GROUP LIFE COVER AND WORK INJURY BENEFIT (WIBA) COVER The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Act, 2016. The Act gives the NDMA the mandate to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to Drought Management including implementation of policies and programmes relating to Drought Management. The Authority invites eligible bidders for Provision of Group Personal Accident Cover, Group Life Cover and Work Injury Benefit (WIBA) Cover. Tender Number Tender Description NDMA/ONT/002/2018-2019 Provision of Group Personal Accident Cover, Group Life Cover and Work Injury Benefit (WIBA) Cover 1.1 1.2 Closing Date 21st November, 2018 at 10:30am Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information from and inspect the tender documents at National Drought Management Authority, Supply Chain Office, Lonrho House, 8th – 00200, Nairobi, Tel. 020 – 2301354 / 0722200656 during normal working hours. floor P.O. Box 53547 Complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs.1000 in Bankers Cheque or cash deposited in the National Drought Management Authority Bank Account, Kenya Commercial Bank – KICC Branch, Account Number 1136140255, and submit the deposit slip at the cash office at NDMA Headquarters located on 8th Floor, Lonrho House, situated along Standard Street, Nairobi. 1.3 Prospective bidders may also download the Tender Document free of charge from the website www.ndma. go.ke or from the IFMIS Suppliers Portal: https://supplier.treasury.go.ke. Those who download the tender document and intend to submit a bid are required to submit their particulars in the format provided in the tender document to the Supply Chain Department’s Office for record and for the purpose of receiving any further clarifications and/or addenda via the email supplychain@ndma.go.ke. Completed and serialized/paginated tender documents in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the TENDER NUMBER and TENDER DESCRIPTION should be addressed to: Chief Executive Officer National Drought Management Authority Lonrho House, Standard Street, 8th Floor P.O. Box 53547 – 00200, NAIROBI and deposited in the tender box situated at the NDMA Reception, Lonrho House, Standard Street 8th Floor so as to be received on or before 21st November, 2018 at 10:30a.m. Tender Documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the Boardroom on 17th dard Street, Nairobi in the presence of Tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Floor, Lonrho House, Stan6 7 4 GROUNDWATER EXPLOITATION AND DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF STORAGE TANKS AND WATER RETICULATION NETWORKS Reference Number: IFB NO: AWSB/GOK/NBH/W-1/Phase 1/2018 1 2 The Government of Kenya has allocated funds to Athi Water Services Board for the project; Groundwater Exploitation and Development including Construction of Storage Tanks and Water Reticulation Networks The Athi Water Services Board now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders registered in Category NCA4 by the National Construction Authority for the construction and completion of Groundwater exploitation, construction of elevated water tanks and associated water reticulation networks within AWSB Jurisdiction (“the Works”) involving the following: – Drilling and Equipping of 5 No. boreholes and construction of 5 No. elevated water tanks with associated reticulation networks, 3 The following are mandatory requirements that must be submitted together with the Bid document: • Copy of Certificate of Registration as a Driller with the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, • Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation and a Valid Tax Compliance Certificate, • Curriculum Vitae (CVs) of the proposed staff and copies of testimonials and certificates, • Firm’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years, • Reference letters on previous experiences for similar works, Further information will be in the Bidding Document. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Athi Water Services Board, Chief Executive Officer, info@awsboard.go.ke and inspect the bidding documents during office hours from 0800 hours to 1700 Hours local time from Monday to Friday, except during lunch hour (1300 hours to 1400 hours), during weekends and public holidays at the address given below. 5 A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of KShs. 1,000 (Kenya Shillings One Thousand). The method of payment will be cash or banker’s cheque. The documents may be collected by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below or can be downloaded from www.awsboard.go.ke and www.tenders.go.ke. All bids must be accompanied by an unconditional Bank Guarantee of KShs. 300,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Three Hundred Thousand Only). Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12.00pm East African Time on 21st November 2018. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below on 21st November, 2018 at 12.05pm East African Time. Chief Executive Officer JAMES ODUOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Athi Water Services Board 3rd Floor, Africa Re Centre, Hospital Road, Upper Hill P.O. Box 45283-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Email : info@awsboard.go.ke October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 11 Public Notice Sensitization forum for the Youth, Women and Persons With Disabilities owned enterprises (AGPO) The Kenya Industrial Property Institute is a state corporation under the ministry of Ministry of Industry, trade and Cooperatives, established under the Industrial Property Act, 2001 In conformity with the requirement to allocate at least 30% of procurement opportunities to special/disadvantage group, the Institute intends to hold a sensitization forum for the aforementioned special groups as follows: Item Description Sensitization forum for the Youth, Women and Persons With Disabilities owned enterprises (AGPO) Venue Melili Hotel, South B, Nairobi Date 1 13th Nov 2018 KENYA NUCLEAR ELECTRICITY BOARD REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board invites bids as follows. No Tender Number Item Description KNEB /DPROC/ REG/31/18/19 Registration of suppliers Commencement Date 30.10.2018 Closing Date 22.11.2018 10.00. A.M Documents detailing the requirements of the above bid may be obtained from the Kenya Nuclear electricity Board website (www.nuclear.co.ke) from the date shown above. This exercise aims to enhance awareness, building capacity, increase transparency and promote competition with regard to 30% allocation of procurement opportunities reserved for the disadvantaged groups. Interested special groups must confirm their participation on or before close of business on Friday, 09th email: procurement@kipi.go.ke November 2018 to the MANAGING DIRECTOR Kenya Industrial Property Institute. Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board KAWI House South C P.O. Box 26374-00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel +254 (02) 5138300 Email : mmwangi @nuclear.co.ke HEAD OF PROCUREMENT TENDER NOTICE This is to bring to the attention of the general public that an invitation for the following tenders has been uploaded on the PUBLIC PROCUREMENT INFORMATION PORTAL and KENYA URBAN ROADS AUTHORITY’S WEBSITE. TENDER NUMBERS KURA/RMLF/NRB/163-169/ 2018-2019 TENDER DESCRIPTION ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN NAIROBI REGION KURA/RMLF/LE/170/2018-2019 IMPROVEMENT OF ACCESS ROAD TO MWANYANI PRIMARY SCHOOL Bidders are requested to visit KURA’s Website at www.kura.go.ke/tenders or www.tenders.go.ke. for more information. Deputy Director, SCM For: Director General The authority is ISO 9001:2015 certified ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED Career Opportunities Kenya Revenue Authority is the National Revenue Collection Agency for the Government of Kenya. Our Vision is: “To Facilitate Kenya’s Transformation through Innovative, Professional and Customer Focused Tax Administration”. KRA is seeking result-oriented, self-driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following vacant positions: Post SUPERVISOR – TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS (READVERTISEMENT) OFFICER – CARETAKER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) OFFICER – ELECTRICIAN (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) Note: 1. All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below. 2. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 3. All applications should be submitted online on or before Friday, 9th November, 2018. 4. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. 5. KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process. Application Guidelines Registration: 1. Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process. 2. After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration. Log on: 1. After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login 2. Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account. 3. After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’. Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail): 1. On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’. 2. Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile. 3. Follow the instructions to complete your profile. 4. The process will end by clicking the tab ‘Overview and Release’. 5. Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile. Application process: 1. To view the open job postings click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page. 2. Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies. 3. Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position. 4. To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page. 5. Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application. 6. Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed. 7. To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’. In case of any challenge or issues, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), Email: cic@kra.go.ke The tender documents can also be accessed and downloaded from the IFMIS supplier portal http://supplier.treasury.go.ke and the Authority’s website: www.ca.go.ke. Further, firms who download the tender documents must arrange to forward their particulars/contacts to the Head of Procurement, Communications Authority of Kenya, through the email address tenders@ca.go.ke before the closing date for records and for purposes of receiving clarifications and or addendums, if any. Duly completed tender documents should be submitted in a plain, sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender name and reference number to be deposited in the tender box on the ground floor of the CA Centre and tender boxes from CA respective offices, so as to reach on or before the stated dates on the advert at 2.30 p.m. The Director General Communications Authority of Kenya P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Tel: Website www.ca.go.ke Bids shall be opened soon thereafter at the Authority’s 1st floor meeting room 1 in the presence of the bidders representative(s) who choose to attend. Note: The above-mentioned information can be accessed at IFMIS Supplier Portal and CA website. Head Office CA Centre P.O.Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee! CA Western Regional Office CA Coast Regional Office Central Regional Office 1st Floor KVDA Plaza P.O.Box 2346 Eldoret 30100 Mobile: 0703042000 Mobile: 0703042105 Email: info@ca.go.ke Email: wro@ca.go.ke 3rd Floor, NSSF Building P.O.Box 8041 Mombasa 80100 Mobile: 0703042152 Email: cro@ca.go.ke Nyeri 10100 Mobile : 0703042181 Email : cero@ca.go.ke CA is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001:2013 certified Ground Floor, Advocates Plaza P.O Box 134 Nyanza Regional Office 2nd Floor Lake Basin Mall, P.O Box 2016 Kisumu 40100 Mobile: 0703042130 Email: nro@ca.go.ke +254 (020) 4242000 +254 703-042000 +254 736 121515/121414 Grade KRA ‘4’ KRA ‘3’ KRA ‘3’ TENDER NOTICE Job Ref: No. F&L-SUP-TL-10-18 F&L-OFF-CT-10-18 F&L-OFF-EL-10-18 The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications, e-commerce, cyber security, broadcasting and postal/courier services. The CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources as well as protecting interests of users of ICT services. CA invites tenders from interested and competent firms to tender for the following tender;No. Tender Reference Description of Tender 1. CA/PROC/RFP/05/2018-2019 Tender For Consultancy To Develop A Communication Strategy For The Authority Closing Date 21st November 2018 at 2:30PM Eligible bidders may obtain detailed tender documents from the Procurement Division 3rd floor Wing A at the CA Centre along Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, on weekdays during the normal working hours at a fee of Kshs 1,000.00

12 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Ministry firmly focused on the Big Four agenda Most of related programmes are already up and running, says Principal Secretary in the State Department of ICT BY DAVID MUKARA AND PHILIP RUTTO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, ICT T he Ministry of ICT role in the Big Four Agenda is clearly defined and most of related programmes are already up and running, the Principal Secretary in the State Department of ICT Mr Jerome Ochieng, has said. In healthcare, through National Optic Fibre Backbone Infrastructure (NOFBI), the Ministry is providing an infrastructure through which health related applications will run. This will, for instance, enable a patient have an x-ray at one health facility and access to it hassle free from any other centre courtesy of a centralised repository. The Principal Secretary was speaking at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development when he launched the Training of Trainers (TOT) Programme for the Ajira Digital Programme. The Trainers drawn from the 47 Counties are expected to train youths in their respective counties on Ajira Digital Programme. The programme seeks to introduce young people to online work and provide them with the necessary tools, training and mentorship to enable them to work and earn a decent income. In Food security, the PS said that the ministry will continue to enhance e-agriculture by providing data that can be helpful to the farmers. E-agriculture seeks to enhance agriculture and rural development through improved information and communication processes. “Technology is providing us with an opportunity to even be able to identify the best soils, the type of crops, the best time to plant because there is a lot of data and information about agriculture, that we can analyse to help us make the right decision so that we do not farm through guess-work but precision,” said the PS. In Housing, the Ministry is providing guidelines to the government department responsible for housing to ensure that the houses will be e-ready once they are completed. Additionally, the ministry is also working on a Geographic Information System (GIS) to capture, store, analyse, manage and present spatial data. In Manufacturing, the Prin1,000 Devices that can be assembled from Moi University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology assembly lines daily cipal Secretary said that the Ministry has already established two local assemblies for the laptops under the Digital Literacy Programme. The local assembly lines are in Moi University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Each line can assemble more than 1000 devices per day. Meanwhile, County Governments have been advised to invest in ICT system in all their departments so as to improve in their revenue collections and fiscal prudence. Addressing ICT delegates from all the 47 Counties at Bomas of Kenya during Connected Kenya Summit, Mr. Joseph Irungu, ICT Director at the Commission of Revenue of Allocation (CRA), called upon the devolved units not to concentrate only on automation of finance departments. “ICT systems are universal. Applications that work in the finance offices can also be used in the records registries,” he advised. He said all counties who have set up working ICT systems have seen sharp revenue collection upticks and prudence in financial management. The ICT director disclosed that only 32 counties have Ministry launches portal to spur service and product innovations CS says portal will be accessible in all the Huduma centres across the country BY PHILIP RUTTO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, ICT T he Ministry of Information Communications and Technology launched a portal to receive innovations for business ideas and products. While launching the online platform during Connected Kenya Summit 2018 at the Bomas of Kenya, Cabinet Sechas retary Joe Mucheru disclosed that the project will have a startup outlay of one billion shillings. Mr. Mucheru said the portal will be accessible in all the Huduma centres across the country and urge innovators to make use of the platform to promote their ideas and product. “Make use of technology to collect, collate and disseminate information,’’ the CS urged the participants. The CS promised that individual patent rights will be safeguarded and that a team of experts will evaluate the viable innovations for clearance while the upcoming ones will be nurtured. The portal will be accessed through www.hudumawhitebox.com Meanwhile, The National Assembly ICT Chair Hon. William Kisang has announced that his committee will review obsolete laws to allow the ICT industry to grow without hindrance. He said the ICT industry is ever growing and that calls for commensurate frequency rate of law review. ‘’We will bring up legislations to help the ICT industry grow,’’ Mr Kisang assured the over 500 industry players. He asked them to come up with an ICT professional body to identify practitioners in the field. The communications committee chair’s advice comes at a time when many professionals seek to protect their organisations from quacks. Individual patent rights will be safeguarded and that a team of experts will evaluate the viable innovations for clearance while the upcoming ones will be nurtured. - CS Joe Mucheru tried to use the ICT systems while 15 counties are yet to utilise the technology in their service delivery. He attributed the low usage of ICT in service delivery at the county level to low or no budget allocations and nonprofessionalism in terms of personnel. There was a consensus that the use of ICT will no longer be a necessary requirement but a basic necessity, just like water and food. ‘’The worst fear is to fear to use technology,’’ the county delegates were told. ICT systems are universal. Applications that work in the finance offices can also be used in the records registries - Joseph Irungu October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 13 How technology-based solutions can boost govt Big Four Agenda BY AHMED FARAH K enya must utilize technology-based solutions for it to realise its Big Four Agenda, namely: manufacturing, universal healthcare, affordable housing, and food security. One way of doing so is building partnerships and increasing collaboration with like-minded organisations in the public and private sector. With this regard, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has partnered with TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) to implement several digital and physical infrastructure solutions to facilitate intra-regional trade and widen the tax base. This partnership has resulted in innovative programmes which have made the tax collection in Kenya efficient. Such interventions include the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS), Integrated Customs Management System (which will replace the Simba System), One Stop Border Posts at Taveta, Malaba and Busia which have not only reduced the time taken to cross the border but have also sealed tax collection loop holes. Our Mombasa port programmes, which include berth upgrades, gate expansion and access road, have led to increased capacity and enhanced productivity leading to reduced cargo and ship dwell time. This has increased the competitiveness of Mombasa port thereby attracting more business. Recently, TMEA kickstarted a new project with the AntiCounterfeit Agency (ACA) to develop a digital platform that will improve the efficiency of tracing and seizing counterfeit goods. KRA approximates that manufactures lose at least US$42million annually to counterfeit goods while the government loses US$80million as potential tax revenue. The Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) is also a worthy system by KRA, expected to be a game changer in the industry, especially in enhancing the capacity of collecting customs revenues. To enable a seamless flow of information and to ensure that revenue loopholes are sealed, iCMS will be integrated with the National Treasury system, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS), Regional Customs Transit Guarantee (RCTG), Single Customs Territory (SCT) systems, Kilindini Water-front Terminal Operating System (KWATOS), Kenya Since its official launch in March 2017, it has aided in spurring fair trade by creating a level playing field for both importers and local industries, reducing dumping and diversion of goods and improving security of goods on transit. Between January 2017 and September 2017, the revenue authorities used RECTs to curtail 23 attempted diversion incidents of goods whose value was estimated as US$1,475,407. At the same time, RECTs tracked 52% of total transits on the Northern Corridor valued at US$879m. Pundits identify two key $42m Amount manufactures lose annually to counterfeit goods, while the government loses US$80million as potential tax revenue, according to KRA National Electronic Single Window System (KNESWS) and the Kenya Pipeline Corporation system (KPC). This will ease exchange of data especially amongst government agencies and enhance collaborations across the agencies. TMEA was closely involved in the implementation of Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS), which is also touted as a game changer in the Northern Corridor, and with good reason. It is the first regional cargo tracking system jointly managed and Ruto commissions macadamia processing plant in Embu county Factory has employed 400 workers directly and other 600 indirectly BY KIMANI TIRUS KNA- EMBU D eputy President William Ruto on Thursday commissioned the first macadamia processing factory in Embu with capacity of 7,000 metric tonnes annually. During the commissioning, the proprietor and managing director of Privamnuts EPZ Kenya Ltd Patrick Mukundi, said his factory has employed 400 workers directly and other 600 indirectly. “The company has contracted over 30,000 farmers from Central, Rift Valley and Eastern region for supply of macadamia nuts,” said Mukundi. The MD added that in Kenya, there are over 2 million small scale farmers growing macadamia. The factory, which started in 2011 in Industrial area in Thika before relocating to Embu in 2m Small scale farmers growing macadamia in Kenya 2015, was buying macadamia nuts at Sh60 per kilogram in 2015. The prices have however shot up to Sh160 per kg this year. Mukundi noted that the main challenge the factory was experiencing is smuggling of raw nuts outside the country and poor post-harvest management of the nuts. “However, we are coordinating with the County Government to find solutions to problems facing macadamia,” added a former banker. Chief Executive Officer Nut Processors Association of Kenya (NutPAK) Charles Muigai applauded the Deputy President for banning exportation of raw macadamia nuts when he was Agriculture minister. “The ban, which brought to an end exportation of raw nuts, has seen emergence of local nut processing factories hence a source of direct and indirect employment,” Muigai pointed out. He said the upcoming factories would cushion farmers from losses after China, an importer of the nuts, started processing its own nuts from over 10 million macadamia trees it has been nurturing for the last 10 years. During the commissioning of the factory, the DP issued a stern warning against those smuggling raw macadamia nuts outside the country adding that local processing companies would ensure value addition to the nuts hence facilitating them to fetch higher prices. monitored by 3 Revenue Authorities in Africa. The system will be showcased at the KRA’s Taxpayer’s Day which is set for 31st of October. Implemented together with Uganda Revenue Authority and Rwanda Revenue Authority, RECTs has provided a seamless platform of tracking cargo along the Northern Corridor (from Mombasa to Kigali). Plans are underway to widen the system reach to South Sudan, Tanzania and ultimately to destinations outside the EAC bloc. challenges to trading in Africa. One of them is logistical costs and the other one is access to trade information. Initiative like RECTs responds to the first challenge by improving cargo predictability and truck turnaround times. Forums like KRA tax summit responds to the second challenge, by providing traders with information sharing platform where they learn how to leverage on existing and planned government initiatives. Strong partnerships are key in delivering a mix of physical and digital infrastructure initiatives for a vibrant African. Ahmed Farah is country director of TradeMark East Africa (TMEA)

14 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITIONS A State Agency in the security and administration of justice sector seeks to recruit competent officers to fill vacant positions in its establishment. Applicants must be Kenyan Citizens committed to delivering results and ready to work in a challenging environment and for long hours under minimum supervision. The Agency will offer competitive packages to successful candidates. 1. Chief Protection Officer Grade 3 (Ref. 05/2018) 1 post (Re-advertisement) Duties and Responsibilities : The Chief Protection Officer will be reporting to the Deputy Director, Operations. He/she will be responsible for the implementation of the Agency’s mandate in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve its set goals, objectives and agreed performance targets. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Overall in-charge of a regional office; participate in the development of relevant policies, manuals and standard operating procedures; implement and ensure adherence to the policies, manuals, and standard operating procedures; ensure that operations are done within the provided legal framework and international best practices; overall in charge of the security and safety of clients, members of staff and property of the Agency in the regional office; ensure effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Agency’s operational matters in the region; ensure and uphold effective national, regional, and international networks/ collaboration/cooperation; ensure adherence to set service level agreements and MOUs with both local and international entities; ensure continued vetting of regional staff; offer appropriate leadership and guidance for effective operational activities; promote development, and motivation of staff; in-charge of budgeting and procurement of commodities for the region and ensure prudent utilization of funds within the budgetary limits. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have: i. 5. Psycho-social Protection Officer I Grade 6 (Ref. 09/2018) 2 Posts Duties and Responsibilities: Providing social and psychological support and assessment services to clients; preparing reports, developing and implementing support and management plans for clients; assist in designing client protection and training programmes to address the needs of children and other vulnerable clients suffering from trauma due to different kinds of violence; sessions; developing support services to clients; networking with other relevant organizations for effective support services; facilitating assimilation of clients into secured environment; implementing exit strategy and support programmes for the clients; providing linkage with medical and psychosocial related service providers; ensuring safe custody of client records; facilitating treatment of clients and provision of psychosocial needs; and assisting clients attending court sessions. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, one must have: i. ii. iii. iv. 6. A Bachelor’s degree in law, criminology, public administration, management or comparable qualifications from a recognized university. ii. Worked as a Deputy Chief Protection Officer for a minimum of three (3) years OR fifteen (15) years’ experience in intelligence, police, military or any other recognized local/international security organization three (3) of which must have been in a senior management level. iii. Training in Intelligence, Covert Operations, Investigations, Operational courses. iv. v. vi. Knowledge in criminal justice system, covert operations, criminal investigations, the Kenya constitution, and Criminal Procedure Code. Knowledge in Corporate Governance and have a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than 6 weeks or equivalent course from a recognized institution. A valid driving license. Note: Possession of a relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage. 2. carrying out counseling Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in a middle management position in social, psychological, clinical, forensic and counseling services or a comparable position in the Public Service or a reputable organization in the Private Sector. A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Psychological Sciences, Clinical and Forensic Sciences or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya. Registration and membership with a relevant professional body. A valid driving license. Internal Auditor II Grade 7 (Ref. 10/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Providing internal audit services to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the Agency’s governance, internal controls and risk management framework; review internal control systems and report on any weaknesses; undertake specific audit assignments, and prepare detailed audit observations and reports. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: i. ii. 7. Protection Officer I Grade 6 (Ref. 06/2018) 4 Posts Duties and Responsibilities: Undertaking covert and other protection related operations; being responsible for the day to day operations to ensure safety of clients; conducting threat and risk assessment with regard to new applications by clients; gathering information and intelligence analysis, collation and dissemination; managing a secure filing system for all classified material; provide armed escorts to clients; and conducting special operations as may be assigned from time to time. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, one must have: i. ii. A Bachelor’s degree in criminology, law, public administration or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya. Served in the rank of Inspector of Police in the Police Service or in an equivalent position in any other recognized local/international security organization for a minimum period of three (3) years. iii. Training in Police, Military, or Intelligence Services, Criminal Investigation or VIP Protection course. iv. Aged 28 years and above. v. vi. 3. Knowledge in Criminal Justice System. A valid driving license. Security Officer I Grade 6 (Ref. 07/2018) 3 Posts Duties and Responsibilities: Providing security to the Agency’s premises, assets, staff and visitors; maintain information and operations of Operation Rooms; gather security related information; conduct security surveillance and security related investigations; provide escort services; Undertake security operations and responses in circumstances of incidents/accidents and disaster; and prepare and issue security alerts and briefs. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, one must have: i) ii) A Bachelor’s degree in law, security management, criminology, police service, leadership and security manage - ment, peace building, conflict management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Served for a minimum period of six (6) years, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Inspector of police in the police service or comparable and relevant position and service in the Disciplined Service or reputable security organization. iii) Training in investigation, intelligence, security, or equivalent qualification of at least 3 months from a recognized institution. iv) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. v) A valid driving license. 4. Security Officer III, Grade 8 (Ref. 08/2018) 19 Posts Duties and Responsibilities: Provide security to the Agency’s premises, assets, staff and visitors; carryout random security surveys; screening visitors; carryout security surveillance activities; and prepare security briefs/reports. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, one must have: i) ii) Diploma in criminology, law, security management and police work, police science, peace building, conflict management, risk and disaster management, or equivalent qualification from recognized institution. Served for a minimum period of five (5) years, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Police Constable or above in the Police Service or in a comparable position and service in the Government Disciplined Services or a reputable security organization. iii) Training in investigation, intelligence, security, or equivalent qualification of at least 3 months from a recognized institution. iv) A valid driving license. A Bachelor’s degree (Accounting/Finance Option) OR have passed CPA part II, OR CIA part III from a recognized institution. Have at least two years’ experience in audit, accounting or finance fields. Principal Accounts Controller Grade 4 (Ref. 11/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: He/She will be in charge of Accounts Section and shall ensure efficient, effective and prudent financial management in compliance to Witness Protection Act, Public Finance Management Act, Public Audit Act, Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, and internal financial requirements; setting targets for the Section; preparation of final accounts; ensuring safe custody of the Agency’s assets; authorizing payments and signing of cheques; and guiding officers in Accounts Section to achieve the desired results. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: i. ii. iii. iv. 8. Served in the grade of Senior Accountant in the Agency or in a comparable position in the Public Service or reputable Private Sector organization for a minimum period of three (3) years. A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent. Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). Have attended a senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent in a recognized institution. Accountant II Grade 7 (Ref. 12/2018) 2 Posts Duties and Responsibilities: Preparation and verification of vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations involving primary data entry and routine accounting work such as balancing of cashbooks, imprest and advances ledgers. In addition, the officer will be responsible for safe custody of records and assets. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a pass in part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent qualifications OR a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or its recognized equivalent qualification. 9. Senior ICT Officer Grade 5 (Ref. 13/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users; developing, implementing and maintaining systems; ensuring adherence to established ICT standards; supervising and compiling overall systems documentation; and advising on ICT related issues; supervising installation certification, repairs and maintenance of information communication technology equipment and associated peripherals; developing and maintaining ICT standards, recommending and supervising hardware/software specifications for information communication technology equipment; logging of problem; drawing and scheduling preventive maintenance; and assisting in feasibility studies as assigned. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: i. ii. iii. Served as an ICT Officer I in the organization or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years. A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information communication technology, electronics, electrical engineering or a comparable relevant qualification from a recognized university. Membership to a relevant professional body. 10. Principal Supply Chain Management Officer Grade 4 (Ref. 14/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: The officer will lead and provide oversight in the running of an efficient and effective supply chain management function for the organization and its stakeholders in accordance with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, Public Finance Management Act, and other relevant regulations. He/she will be in charge of the Supply Chain Management function dispensing all the supply chain management functions including monitoring the implementation of the Supply Chain Management policies, guidelines and procedures. Qualifications and Experience For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: i. ii. iii. iv. v. Served for a minimum period of three (3) years as a Senior Supply Chain Management Officer in the organization or in a comparable position in the Public Service or a reputable organization in Private Sector. A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement and Supplies Management, Marketing or comparable qualification from a recognized university. A Diploma in Supplies Management or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution. Attended a senior management course lasting not less than three (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Be a member of a relevant professional body. October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 15 ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITIONS 11. Supply Chain Management Officer II Grade 7 (Ref. 15/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities at this level entail assisting a more senior officer in handling procurement duties. Specific duties entail market surveys and research; fleet management; disposal of stores and equipment; inventory and stock control; monitor contract management by user departments; provide secretariat services to the evaluation, inspection and disposal committees. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), Economics, Procurement and Supplies Management, Marketing or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. 12. Principal Administration Officer Grade 4 (Ref.16/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Ensuring efficient and effective co-ordination, planning, organizing, interpretation, dissemination, and implementation of administrative duties. The officer will ensure compliance to administrative policies and regulations; ensure efficient and effective management of the organization’s assets; oversee library management services; and ensure good organizational safe and healthy environment. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this Grade, an applicant must have: i. ii. iii. iv. 13. Enhancing Accountability TENDER NOTICE The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) is an independent Office established under Article 229 of the Constitution of Kenya. The Office is charged with the primary oversight role of ensuring accountability within the three arms of Government (the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Executive) as well as the Constitutional Commissions and Independent Offices and any entity that is funded from public funds. The Office of the Auditor-General now invites sealed tenders for the following:S/No TENDER NUMBER 1. OAG/OT/02/20182019 2. OAG/OT/03/20182019 TENDER NAME PROVISION OF WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE(Re-advertisement) TWO YEAR FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF CONFERENCE AND HOTEL SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR-GENERAL Served as a Senior Administration Officer in the organization OR in a comparable position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years or a reputable organization in the Private Sector. A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences from a recognized university. Attended a senior management course of not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Membership to a relevant professional body. Clerical Officer II Grade 10 (Ref. 17/2018) 7 Posts Duties and Responsibilities: Ensuring that all the records and documents are well classified and filed appropriately to the relevant files and stored for easy retrieval and access. The officer should be ready to work in various divisions assisting senior officers in delivering on the different mandates of the divisions. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- (C minus) or its approved equivalent. Qualifications in different areas such as procurement, accounts, public relations, human resource management, and records management will be an added advantage. 14. Support Staff III Grade 12 (Ref. 18/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Involve photocopying, binding, shredding and collecting of stationery; cleaning and dusting of offices; preparing tea and cleaning utensils. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have attained Certificate of Secondary Education D (plain) or its equivalent qualification. 15. Senior Human Resource Officer Grade 5 (Ref. 19/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Providing effective and efficient management and development of human resources to enable the Organization achieve its mandate. This entails handling all human resource management matters within established policies, rules and regulations, and supervising and guiding junior staff. REPUBLIC OF KENYA Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: i. ii. Served as a Human Resource Management Officer I in the Public Service or in a comparable and relevant position in the Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years. A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences such as government, sociology, economics, public/business administration, human resource or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university and a Diploma in Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations from a recognized institution. iii. Attended a senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution. iv. Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management. 16. Human Resource Officer II Grade 7 (Ref. 20/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Verification of information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfers, human resource management records and complement control, among other human resource duties. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade an officer must have a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences such as government, sociology, economics, public/business administration, human resource or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university. Note: For all the positions, candidates must, in addition, possess the following attributes: high integrity; ability to make appropriate decisions; self-driven and motivated; professionalism; strong communication and good interpersonal skills; be a team player and have respect for diversity; have ability to maintain confidentiality; and be computer literate. Interested Candidates who meet the required qualifications should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, copies of appointment and promotional letters and other relevant testimonials, copy of National Identity Card, telephone contact, e-mail address, and names of three referees with their contacts. In addition, candidates should obtain clearance certificates from the following bodies: - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Higher Education Loans Board Kenya Revenue Authority Directorate of Criminal Investigation Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Credit Reference Bureau Any professional body to which the candidate is a member Clearance certificates from the above mentioned bodies are to be availed during interview by those short listed Applications clearly indicating the Job Title and Reference Number on both the letter and envelope should be dropped at The Standard Group offices or send to the address below so as to be received on or before 5th November, 2018. TS 2241 P.O. Box 49990-00100 NAIROBI • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 2. INVITATION TO TENDER The National Treasury invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders: S/No Tender No. Description 1. TNT/023/2018-2019 Provision of onsite support and improvement of IFMIS application: Oracle E-Business Suite Financial , Purchasing, Budgeting and Business Intelligence TNT/024/2018-2019 Provision of onsite support for National Treasury IFMIS Security Infrastructure Bid Security 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 Interested bidders may download detailed tender documents from the website www.treasury.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke and those who download the documents must forward their particulars immediately for recording and any further clarifications and addenda to procurement@treasury.go.ke. Tenders must be accompanied by a bid Security valid for an additional 30 days beyond the tender validity period. There shall be a pre-bid meeting on Friday 9th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. on 5th Floor, IFMIS Boardroom at Treasury Building. Completed tender documents, TOGETHER WITH TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS IN SEPARATE ENVELOPES, enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender number should be addressed to:The Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, P.O. Box 30007 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya and be deposited in the tender box provided at the Treasury Building, 6th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before Tuesday 20th November, 2018 at 10.00 am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend the opening at The National Treasury, Treasury Building, 6th floor, Conference Room No. 603 on Tuesday, 20th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING 1.3 1.4 ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE OPEN OPEN 11:00AM 16th November, 2018 11:00AM 16th November, 2018 1.1 A complete set of the tender document may be downloaded by interested 1.2 candidates for free from the Office of The Auditor-General’s website: www.oagkenya.go.ke or the supplier portal website www.supplier.treasury.go.ke Interested bidders participating in these tenders are required to register their details with Office of the Auditor-General Via the email address procurement@oagkenya.go.ke for the purpose of further communications and issuing addendums if any. Prices quoted should be inclusive of all taxes, must be in Kenya shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of tender. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the specific tender name and reference number and deposited in the Tender Box located at Office of The AuditorGeneral Headquarters, Anniversary Towers, 8th floor or be addressed to The Auditor-General, P.O. Box 30084-00100, Nairobi so as to be received on or before 11:00AM 16th November, 2018. Late bids will be rejected. 1.5 Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates’ or their representatives who choose to attend, at the 4th Floor Boardroom, Office of the Auditor- General, Anniversary Towers, along University Way. Office of the Auditor-General, Anniversary Towers. P. O. Box 30084-00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel:+254-20-2227383, +254-20-3342330. Website: www.oagkenya.go.ke Email: info@oagkenya.go.ke Office of the Auditor-General Kenya @OAG_Kenya

16 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke CONTINUED FROM PG 10 nisation,” she said. Since the surgery could not be carried out in Machakos, doctors recommended she be moved to Kenyatta National Hospital for the specialised treatment. Fortunately, there was a team of visiting doctors from India who managed to carry out the surgery in an attempt to save her from the harrowing ordeal of having to spend the rest of her life confined to a wheelchair. By that time, her farther Mohammed Jabir (now deceased) was working for the East African Portland Cement at Athi River. As a result, the family was able to foot the cost of the delicate operation through the health insurance scheme that was offered by the company. After the operation, Mwikali had to go through countless therapy sessions to try nursing the limbs back to normal. In 1997, she was moved from Nairobi to Machakos to continue with the treatment at the advice of the father who had by then retired from his job. Today Mwikali pays glowing tribute to the assistance, encouragement and love her father extended during those trying moments. She strongly believes that were it not for the efforts of her late father, she would probably be dead or worse off today. For instance, it was her father who vehemently opposed ensure I learn to use my legs,” she says. Eventually, Mwikali says, the high staked gamble finally worked. Up to date she has never used a wheel chair and instead gives out the equipment to others whenever she receives a donation. For Mwikali, her present against plans to put her on a wheelchair claiming the move would only worsen her condition and eventually render her permanently dependent on others. He argued that every effort should be employed to ensure the girl learnt to use both her limbs and in time learn how to walk. “My father came out fighting against proposals to purchase a wheelchair for my use. He told off anyone who was for the idea and stated categorically that his daughter will never use the equipment but he would do all he could to situation is a blessing in disguise meant to give others hope in the midst of despair. Her struggles through school saw her step from one agonising ordeal to another. Yet every step right from nursery, primary and high school was a learning opportunity for her. Like the legendary Sphinx rising from the ashes, Mwikali kept overcoming high odds that fate appeared to have placed along her path right after she was born. She vividly remembers a day her mother broke down in front of an insensitive clerk who wanted to turn them away when she was taken to Muslim Primary School to join class six. The clerk on seeing Mwikali being carried on her mother’s back told her to take her to the Machakos School for the Disabled as the institution did not admit pupils with special needs. But her father had vowed that his daughter would never study in a Special School as she was not mentally retarded, a decision that would nevertheless come with its fair share of disappointments. KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY TENDER NOTICE BOMET UNIVERSITY COLLEGE JOB OPPORTUNITIES INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL OPEN TENDERS: The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority invites sealed bids from interested and eligible firms for the following tenders. NO TENDER NUMBER TITLE OF TENDER INTERNATIONAL TENDER 1 KCAA/025/2018-2019 Provision of Calibration Services For Navigational Aids, Surveillance Systems and Validation of procedure in Kenya Airspace NATIONAL TENDERS 2 3 KCAA/011/2018-2019 The Proposed Renovation Works at Miritini Staff Houses in Mombasa KCAA/018/2018-2019 Provision of Consultancy Services to Undertake Comprehensive Governance Structure Under Internal Audit 4 KCAA/019/2018-2019 Provision of Consultancy Services to undertake KCAA’s Information Communication and Technology Systems and Infrastructure (ICT) Assurance. 5 KCAA/020/2018-2019 Provision of Consultancy Services for the Implementation of Solar/ Wind Energy on KCAA Installations, Facilities and Buildings 6 7 KCAA/021/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery and Installation of Computers for the AIS Technical Library at KCAA Headquarters KCAA/022/2018-2019 Consultancy Services for the provision of Obstacles Maintenance Survey for Nairobi JKIA, Wilson & Moi International Airport- Mombasa. 8 KCAA/023/2018-2019 Expression of Interest for the Consultancy Services for the Design & Supervision of Construction Works for Kisumu International Airport – New Air Traffic Control Tower 9 KCAA/024/2018-2019 Provision of public relations services for KCAA 10 KCAA/026/2018-2019 Expression of Interest For the Development of KCAA’s Business Continuity and Disaster Preparedness Policy and Strategy Wednesday, 7th Monday 5th November, 2018 at 11:00am, at Miritini Estate in Mombasa November, 2018 at 10:00am at Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Monday 5th November, 2018 at 12:00Pm at Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Monday 5th November, 2018 at 2.00pm at Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport N/A Wednesday, 7th November, 2018 at 11:00am at Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport N/A Wednesday 14th - November,2018 at 1100 hrs Wednesday, 14th November, 2018 at 1100hrs, at Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tuesday, 4th December, 2018 at 1100hrs Mandatory/site visit pre-bid meetings Closing date (A Constituent College of Moi University) P. O. Box 701 – 20400, BOMET, Kenya OFFICES OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL AND OF THE PRINCIPAL RECRUITMENT OF PRINCIPAL, DEPUTY PRINCIPALS AND REGISTRAR POSITIONS Bomet University College (BUC), a Constituent College of Moi University, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions in the University College: SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS: 1. REF. BUC/MGT/01/10/2018: Principal, Scale BUC17, (1 Post). 2. REF. BUC/MGT/02/10/2018: Deputy Principal, Academic & Student Affairs, Scale BUC16, (1 Post). 3. REF. BUC/MGT/03/10/2018: Deputy Principal, Administration & Finance, Scale BUC16, (1 Post). Terms of Service: Appointment to these positions is tenable on contract for a five (5) year term with eligibility for reappointment for one further term. Remuneration: The positions shall carry competitive remuneration, attractive allowances and benefits as may be determined and approved by Council from time to time, in line with the university system in Kenya and in the respective Job Group. Applications to these Senior Management positions should be addressed to: The Chairperson of Council, Bomet University College, P.O Box 701-20400, BOMET. Email: buccouncilchair@buc.ac.ke ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION: 4. REF. BUC/ADM/01/10/2018: Registrar, Administration, Planning & Development, Scale BUC15, (1 Post). Terms of Service: Appointment to the position is tenable on Permanent and Pensionable terms following successful completion of a probation period of six months. Applications to this Administrative position should be addressed to: The Principal, Bomet University College, P.O Box 701-20400, BOMET. Email: principal@buc.ac.ke APPLICATION AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITIONS Interested applicants for ALL the positions advertised should visit the Bomet University College website: http://www.buc.ac.ke for a detailed descriptions and requirements of the positions. Applications in 10 hard copies, indicating on the envelope the reference number and the position applied for, should be received through the respective addresses provided for the positions by Tuesday, 20th Bomet University College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. November, 2018 at 5.00 pm. RE-ADVERTISEMENT Bomet University College wishes to invite interested eligible candidates for the following provision of services for the Financial Year 2018/2019: Wednesday, 7th November, 2018 at 11:00am, Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport N/A ITEM NO TENDER NO. 1. BUC/ADM/RFP/07/ 2018-2019 ITEM DESCRIPTION Request for Proposal for Bomet University College Turnkey Solar Project under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for Training, Research and Captive Use For more information on the various tenders, bidders may view and download the bidding document from KCAA website: www. kcaa.or.ke or tenders.go.ke and immediately forward their particulars for records and for the purposes of receiving any further tender clarifications and/or addendums to procurement@kcaa.or.ke. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender reference number and be deposited in the Tender Box at the ground floor Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or be addressed to: The Director General, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, P.O Box 30163-00100, Nairobi So as to be received on or before the respective dates and time indicated against each tender. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at KCAA Auditorium on the ground floor, Aviation House, JKIA, Nairobi. OUTCOME OF KCAA REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS/CONTRACTORS FOR 2018-2019 AND 2019-2020 FINANCIAL YEARS KCAA has completed the process of registration of suppliers as indicated above. As a result, All bidders who participated in the process are hereby requested to get the results/outcome of the registration from KCAA’s website: www.kcaa.or.ke under tenders. Ag. Manager Procurement FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL ELIGIBILITY Open to All 12th CLOSING DATE November 2018 Interested eligible bidders who wish to apply may obtain Tender Document with detailed require-ments and conditions from the Procurement Office at non –refundable fee of Ksh.1,000 per set between 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on working days, or download from the University website: www.buc.ac.ke, complete and submit Tender Document in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked “Tender No” (Quoting the item number and description) addressed to: The Principal, Bomet University College, P.O Box 701-20400, Bomet. Or deposited in the Tender Box at Bomet University College Reception in the Administration Office, so as to be received on or before: 12th resentative who choose to attend. ADDENDUM REF NO: BUC/ICT/RFP/06/2018-2019 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF AN INTEGRATED ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM FOR BOMET UNIVERSITY COLLEGE This addendum is in reference to an advertisement that appeared in MyGov publication of 2nd November 2018 at 10.00 am. Tuesday October, 2018 calling for proposals for the above consultancy services. Interested bidders are notified that corrections have been made to the request for proposal document after the Pre-bid meeting held on 15th our website www.buc.ac.ke. Consequently the tender submission deadline has been extended from Tuesday 30th Addendum in our website to 12th PRINCIPAL BOMET UNIVERSITY COLLEGE October, 2018. The revised document may be downloaded from 2018 as per November 2018 , at 11:00 am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their repOctober 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 17 MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Telegrams: “DEFENCE”, Nairobi Telephone: Nairobi 721100/9 Website: www.mod.go.ke Email: public affairs @ mod.go.ke MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ULINZI HOUSE P O BOX 40668 -00100 NAIROBI TENDER NOTICE 1. Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of the under listed items to Kenya Defence Forces: TENDERS TENDER NO: MOD/423(07012)2018/2019 MOD/423(07013)2018/2019 MOD/423(07014)2018/2019 MOD/423(07015)2018/2019 MOD/423(07016)2018/2019 MOD/423(07017)2018/2019 MOD/423(07018)2018/2019 MOD/423(07019)2018/2019 MOD/423(07020)2018/2019 MOD/423(07021)2018/2019 MOD/423(07022)2018/2019 MOD/423(07023)2018/2019 MOD/423(07024)2018/2019 MOD/423(07025)2018/2019 MOD/423(07026)2018/2019 MOD/423(07027)2018/2019 MOD/423(07028)2018/2019 MOD/42 (07030) 2018/2019 MOD/423(07031)2018/2019 MOD/423(07032)2018/2019 MOD/423(07033)2018/2019 MOD/423(07034)2018/2019 MOD/423(07035)2018/2019 MOD/423(07036)2018/2019 MOD/423(07037)2018/2019 MOD/423(07038)2018/2019 MOD/423(07039)2018/2019 MOD/423(07040)2018/2019 MOD/423(07041)2018/2019 MOD/423(07042)2018/2019 MOD/423(07043)2018/2019 MOD/423(07044)2018/2019 MOD/423(01003)2018/2019 MOD/423(01008)2018/2019 MOD/423(010010)2018/2019 MOD/423(010011)2018/2019 MOD/423(010012)2018/2019 MOD/423(010014)2018/2019 MOD/423(010015)2018/2019 MOD/423(010016)2018/2019 MOD/423(010017)2018/2019 MOD/423(010018)2018/2019 MOD/423(010019)2018/2019 ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPPLY OF VEHICLE BATTERIES TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF KIT BAG UNIVERSAL TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF TOWELS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCE SUPPLY OF BED SHEETS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF BRUSH CLOTH, POLISH AND BLACKENING TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF VEST COTTON GREEN TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF MESS TINS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF CAP FORAGE VARIOUS RANKS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF JERSEY PULLOVER BLUE FOR KENYA NAVY SUPPLY OF WHITE COTTON TWIL MATERIAL KENYA NAVY SUPPLY OF VEST PT WHITE AND RED TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SOCKS WORSTED WOOL TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF UN UNIVERSAL BAGS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SLEEPING BAGS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF CEREMONIAL MATERIAL KENYA ARMY SUPPLY OF THREE (3) LITRE PORCH CAMEL PACK TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF FIELD DRESSING TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF CAMP BEDS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF PT SHORT BLUE TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SHOE POLISH BLACK 40ML TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF HOUSEWIFE SEWING KIT COMPLETE TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SOLDIER BOX TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCE PROVISION OF BINDING OF OLD FILES TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF CLOTH FLANNELLETTE TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SD CAPS FOR KENYA ARMY SUPPLY OF LIGHT BLUE MATERIAL AWD KENYA NAVY SUPPLY OF MILITARY DRESS BELT TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCE SUPPLY OF TENTS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF KNIFE CLASP WITH LANYARD TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES (ROAD TRAVEL WARRANT) TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF WATER BOTTLES TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPY OF FILING CABINETS ASSORTED TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR AML TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE OF SALOON CARS, TRUCKS AND OVERHAUL OF MAJOR AND MINOR ASSEMBLIES FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENTS PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE / OVERHAUL OF GAS AND ELECTRICAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE OF VEHECLE RADIATORS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/OVERHAUL / MAINTENANCE OF STANDBY GENERATORS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/OVERHAUL / MAINTENANCE OF PHOTOCOPIER MACHINE FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/OVERHAUL / MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLIES OF COLD ROOMS AND AIR CONDITIONING PLANT FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY/ REPAIRMARINE PROPULSION ENGINE COMPONENT FOR KENYA NAVY PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/ OVERHAUL/ MAINTENANCE OF BORE HOLE EQUIPMENT PUMPS, SEWAGE PUMPS AND SWIMMING POOLS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/SERVICING OF UNDERGROUND FUEL TANKS AND FUEL DISPENSING MACHINES FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/SERVICING OF PRINTERS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES CATEGORY ALL YOUTH WOMEN ALL YOUTH WOMEN YOUTH ALL ALL ALL WOMEN ALL ALL ALL ALL PWD ALL PWD ALL YOUTH ALL ALL PWD ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL PWD ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL c. ALL d. PWD ALL ALL PWD ALL 5. NB: Tenderers wishing to witness the opening may do so at HQ KA Officers’ Mess at 1000hrs (10 am) on the closing/opening dates. Samples where required must be delivered on or before the closing date properly marked and with a delivery note as indicated in the tender documents. ALL Head, Supply Chain Management Services For Principal Secretary 3. For Prequalification/Registration Tender No. MOD/423(01001)2018/2019 TO MOD/423(010031)2018/2019. The tender documents can be down loaded from our website www.mod.go.ke. 4. The Ministry of Defence reserves the right to accept or reject any tender either wholly or in PARTS and does not bind itself to accept the lowest quotes. e. f. g. MOD/423(010028)2018/2019 MOD/423(010029)2018/2019 MOD/423(010030)2018/2019 MOD/423(010031)2018/2019 MOD/423(010020)2018/2019 PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE / OVERHAUL OF ENGINEERING BDE PLANTS EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION MOD/423(01001)2018/2019 MOD/423(01002)2018/2019 MOD/423(01004)2018/2019 MOD/423(01005)2018/2019 MOD/423(01006)2018/2019 MOD/423(01007)2018/2019 MOD/423(01009)2018/2019 MOD/423(010013)2018/2019 MOD/423(010021)2018/2019 MOD/423(010022)2018/2019 MOD/423(010023)2018/2019 MOD/423(010024)2018/2019 MOD/423(010025)2018/2019 MOD/423(010026)2018/2019 MOD/423(010027)2018/2019 REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR ISUZU, AND STEYR TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR TOYOTA LAND CRUISER TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR LAND ROVERS 110 TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR PEUGEOT CARS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR MACK TRUCKS, UD BUSES, NISSAN URVAN, ACMAT, MANN, MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS AND MAHINDRA SCORPION TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR EARTH MOVERS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR MERCEDES BENZ TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF TELEVISION SETS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY COMMON USER ITEMS FOR GILGIL, LANET AND ELDORET BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF CURTAINS AND CURTAINS SHEERS ASSORTED FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY COMMON USER ITEMS FOR NAIROBI BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY COMMON USER ITEMS FOR NANYUKI/ISIOLO BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY COMMON USER ITEMS FOR MOMBASA BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY TRAINING AIDS FOR NAIROBI BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY TRAINING AIDS FOR GILGIL, LANET AND ELDORET BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY TRAINING AIDS FOR MOMBASA BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY TRAINING AIDS FOR NANYUKI/ISIOLO BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS EQUIPMENTS AND FITTINGS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF PHOTOCOPYING MACHINES ASSORTED TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL YOUTH WOMEN WOMEN YOUTH WOMEN YOUTH YOUTH WOMEN YOUTH WOMEN PWD PWD ALL Tender documents with detailed specifications of each tender can be obtained at a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1000 per tender from the office of COL SUP/MAINT’ Ulinzi House, P 0 Box 40668 Nairobi. NB: Groups classified under Access to Government Procurement opportunities (AGPO) are encouraged to apply. Timings for selling the tender document is from 1000 hrs to 1630 hrs during normal working days (Monday to Friday).-= 2. Completed original, orderly filled and bound tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender numbers shown above and then be addressed to:PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ULINZI HOUSE, LENANA ROAD P O BOX 40668 - 00100 NAIROBI Or be deposited in THE TENDER BOX NOT A QUOTATION BOX at Ulinzi House Main gate along Lenana Road so as to reach on or before the dates shown below: a. From Tender No. MOD/423(07012)2018/2019 to MOD/423(07021)2018/2019 on 14 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). b. From Tender No. MOD/423(07022)2018/2019 to MOD/423(07031)2018/2019 on 15 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(07032)2018/2019 to MOD/423(07041)2018/2019 on 16 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(07042)2018/2019 to MOD/423(01007)2018/2019 on 20 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(01008)2018/2019 to MOD/423(010017)2018/2019 on 21 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(010018)2018/2019 to MOD/423(010027)2018/2019 on 22 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(010028)2018/2019 to MOD/423(010031)2018/2019 on 23 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am).

18 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke National Environment Management Authority Popo Road, off Mombasa Road P.O. BOX 67839-00200, Nairobii, Kenya T el: (254 020) 2183718, 2101370, Fax: (254 020) 6008997) E-mail: dgnema@nema.go.ke Website: www.nema.go.ke NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR THE FOR THE PROPOSED WAMBA ZONED ROCKFILL DAM, WAMBA TOWN, SAMBURU EAST SUB-COUNTY IN SAMBURU COUNTY Pursuant to Regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The Proponent, Northern Water Services Board, is proposing to construct a 15m high zoned rock fill dam of capacity 257,335.25m3 and which will submerge 6.17 hectares of Samburu National Reserve, Samburu East Sub-County in Samburu County. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: Proposed mitigation measures Impacts Water Resources depletion Catchment protection by exercising the following: Promoting an effective water resource management program. Initiate afforestation and agro- forestry program for soil and water conservation. Initiate community capacity building on water management, sanitation, operation and maintenance. Ensure that environmental flow requirements are met by releasing steady and adequate flow from the dam reservoir Dust generation Enclosing demolition sites. Spraying water on dusty roads. Covering or enclosing transportation vehicles, controlling the speed of vehicles, and selecting transportation routes to minimize impact on dust sensitive receivers. Covering or watering open spoil or storage sites. Minimizing on-site storage time of construction materials. No construction using heavy machinery, from 22:00 to 6:00 Hrs. near settlements and boarding schools. Non-discretionary use of noisy machinery within 50 m of settlements and boarding schools. Noise generation Good maintenance and proper operation of construction machinery to minimize noise generation. Installation of temporary sound barriers if necessary. Selection of transport routes for large vehicles to avoid settlements and schools. Air pollution Construction and equipment emissions to be kept within reasonable limits by maintaining equipment to manufacturer’s specifications. Contractors to be encouraged to use unleaded petrol and low Sulphur diesel for all vehicles and equipment. Temporarily-used land (e.g. during surveys, pipe laying, and vehicle- maintenance areas) will return to its original use upon completion of works. Vegetation degradation Ensure no trees are removed, but if they are, replanting of indigenous plants and trees should be done. Ensure the required construction period and area is as small as possible so as not to interfere with the fauna breeding periods. Avoid construction during heavy rains. Soil erosion Planting of conservation vegetation to control erosion and sedimentation. The drainage facilities should be cleared periodically so as to ensure water flow. Top soils should be stock-piled separately from subsoils. After completion of work the top soils should be spread over those areas which can be restored in order to facilitate natural regeneration Protective structures should be used to avoid small-scale landslides where soil erosion potential is high eg. Gabions and stable slopes Spread of malaria and communicable diseases such as HIV/ AIDS, STD’s Implement HIV/AIDS prophylactic treatment through appropriate health promotion through wide distribution and promotion of condom use, improve employment opportunities for affected persons and provision of family accommodation for workers. Where possible, employ people whose families are nearby. Ensure that water supplied is accompanied by appropriate sanitation facilities. Provide information, education and communication about safe use of drinking water. Environmental management for vector control, use of bed nets and repellents, focal insecticide and molluscicide application, covered water storage, reduced domestic storage, functional drainage. Work to minimize or altogether eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Provide appropriate human and solid waste disposal facilities. Assure a continuous water supply 3. Principal Secretary, Environmental awareness Sludge disposal operations Gender imbalance in employment opportunities Water pollution Impacts Proposed mitigation measures No pollutants should be allowed to drain into water courses (this includes sewage and litter). In case of accidental spills, well- coordinated emergency and remedial measures should be put in place. Fencing of the dam. Educate the local population on sanitary issues such as the use of pit latrines Care should be taken to minimize and manage the work area to control siltation. Regular desilting. Increase of ground cover Give equal opportunities for both men and women for skilled and unskilled work. Expose and involve women in construction and maintenance activities in an effort to transfer required skills to them eg. Engineers, contractors and administrators. Involve women groups in environmental management of the works such as construction of gabions. Enhance gender sensitivity and reduce gender discrimination in construction activities. Take keen interest in general housekeeping of the facility with regard to Steel wire The solid waste collection point should be paved and sheltered Ensure compliance with the Waste Management Regulations, Legal Notice No. 121 of 2006 Once pit latrines are full, the wet sludge will need to be exhausted and the dried sludge can be used as a soil conditioner in agricultural farms or disposed of into controlled dumpsites in a safe manner, preventing contamination of delivery routes and landfill sites. There is a need for increased environmental awareness among all the stakeholders, improved regulation of livestock, comprehensive environmental planning and management, and creation of local partnerships for environmental projects to address the environmental problems in the area that may directly affect the status of available water. The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: 1. Ministry of Environment and Forestry NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. BOX: 30126-00100, NAIROBI 2. Director General, NEMA Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. BOX 67839-00200, NAIROBI County Director of Environment SAMBURU COUNTY A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke NEMA invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice to the Director General, NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decision-making process for this project. Kindly quote ref. no. NEMA/EIA/5/2/1517 Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke PROF GEOFFERY WAHUNGU DIRECTOR GENERAL This advertisement is sponsored by the proponent. October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 19 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT REPUBLIC OF KENYA STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS TENDER NOTICE TENDER FOR REHABILITATION OF MTANGAWANDA JETTY – LAMU COUNTY The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing & Urban Development intends to Rehabilitate Mtangawanda Jetty in Lamu County. The brief overview of the scope of works is as described here below:o Driving of steel piles o Construction of reinforced concrete Jetty o Construction of reinforced concrete ramp The tender documents shall be downloaded free of charge from Ministry’s website www.transport.go.ke and Public Procurement Information portal www.tenders.go.ke or be obtained from The Supply Chain Office, 9th Floor Room 915, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development (State Department of Public Works) upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs. 1000. Payments will be made in cash at the Cash Office on ground floor before 4.00pm during normal working days or in banker’s cheque payable to The Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Works, Nairobi. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the name of the project must be addressed to the Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Works P.O Box 30743 - 00100, Nairobi and deposited into the Tender Box on the 9th floor of the Works Building so as to reach him on or before 13th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tender Opening will take place in the Conference room on 5th floor, Works Building, soon after the above stated closing date and time in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Prices quoted must be net inclusive of VAT and all Government taxes and must remain valid for a minimum period of one hundred and twenty (120) days from the closing date of the tender. Tenderers must submit a Bid Bond of Ksh. 1,000,000.00 in form of a guarantee from a reputable bank or PPRA approved Insurance Company, valid for a minimum period of one hundred and fifty (150) days from the date of tender opening. Tenderers are hereby notified of the mandatory Pre-tender site visit scheduled to take place on 6th November, 2018 commencing at 2.00 p.m. Tenderers or their representatives are advised to assemble at the Kenya Ports Authority Office (Next to Lamu Customs Jetty), Lamu at 4.00 p.m on 5th November, 2018 in order to be briefed on the trip to the site for the proposed works by the Engineer’s Representative. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS TENDER NOTICE TENDER FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF LAMU TERMINAL JETTY ACCESS – LAMU COUNTY The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing & Urban Development intends to Reconstruct Lamu Terminal Jetty Access in Lamu County. The brief overview of the scope of works is as described here below:o Demolition of existing Jetty Access. o Reconstruction of a new reinforced concrete Jetty Access o Rehabilitation of the existing Jetty The tender documents shall be downloaded free of charge from Ministry’s website www.transport.go.ke and Public Procurement Information portal www.tenders.go.ke or be obtained from The Supply Chain Office, 9th Floor Room 915, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development (State Department of Public Works) upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs. 1000. Payments will be made in cash at the Cash Office on ground floor before 4.00pm during normal working days or in banker’s cheque payable to The Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Works, Nairobi. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the name of the project must be addressed to the Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Works P.O Box 30743 - 00100, Nairobi and deposited into the Tender Box on the 9th floor of the Works Building so as to reach him on or before 13th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tender Opening will take place in the Conference room on 5th floor, Works Building, soon after the above stated closing date and time in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Prices quoted must be net inclusive of VAT and all Government taxes and must remain valid for a minimum period of one hundred and twenty (120) days from the closing date of the tender. Tenderers must submit a Bid Bond of Ksh. 500,000.00 in form of a guarantee from a reputable bank or PPRA approved Insurance Company, valid for a minimum period of one hundred and fifty (150) days from the date of tender opening. Tenderers are hereby notified of the mandatory Pre-tender site visit scheduled to take place on 6th November, 2018 commencing at 10.00 a.m. Tenderers or their representatives are advised to assemble at the Kenya Ports Authority Office (Next to Lamu Customs Jetty), Lamu at 4.00 p.m on 5th November, 2018 in order to be briefed on the trip to the site for the proposed works by the Engineer’s Representative. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT REPUBLIC OF KENYA STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS TENDER NOTICE TENDER FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF MOKOWE JETTY AND ASSOCIATED WORKS – LAMU COUNTY The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development (State Department of Public Works) intends to reconstruct Mokowe Jetty in Lamu County. The brief overview of the scope of works is as described here below:o Geotechnical site investigations, bathymetric and hydrographic survey. o Demolition of dilapidated jetty. o Dredging. o Driving new steel piles and encasement with concrete. o Construction of a new reinforced concrete jetty. o Construction of a waiting shed and ablution block. o Construction of fuel jetty. o Reorganization of Bus terminus. o Erection of flood lighting. The tender documents with detailed specifications consisting of Part 1 and Part 2 shall be downloaded free of charge from Ministry’s website www.transport.go.ke and Public Procurement Information portal www.tenders.go.ke or be obtained from The Supply Chain Office, 9th Floor Room 915, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development (State Department of Public Works) upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs. 1000. Payments will be made in cash at the Cash Office on ground floor before 4.00pm during normal working days or in banker’s cheque payable to The Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Works, Nairobi. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the name of the project must be addressed to the Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Works P.O Box 30743 - 00100, Nairobi and deposited into the Tender Box on the 9th floor of the Works Building so as to reach him on or before 13th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tender Opening will take place in the Conference room on 5th floor, Works Building, soon after the above stated closing date and time in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Only the outer envelope and Part 1 of the Tender document will be opened on this day. Those who qualify after evaluation of Part 1 will be invited to attend the opening of Part 2. Prices quoted must be net inclusive of VAT and all Government taxes and must remain valid for a minimum period of one hundred and twenty (120) days from the closing date of the tender. Tenderers must submit a Bid Bond of Ksh. 7,000,000.00 in form of a guarantee from a reputable bank or PPRA approved Insurance Company, valid for a minimum period of one hundred and fifty (150) days from the date of tender opening. Tenderers are hereby notified of the mandatory Pre-tender site visit scheduled to take place on 6th November, 2018 commencing at 10.00 a.m. Tenderers or their representatives are advised to assemble at the Kenya Ports Authority’s office near Customs jetty, Lamu at 4.00 p.m on 5th November, 2018 in order to be briefed on the trip to the site for the proposed works by the Engineer’s Representative. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS described here below:o Removal of dilapidated pontoon and gangways o Repair of the existing Jetty o Construction of a new reinforced concrete Jetty Ramp o Widening the existing reinforced concrete staircase The tender documents shall be downloaded free of charge from Ministry’s website www.transport.go.ke and Public Procurement Information portal www.tenders.go.ke or be obtained from The Supply Chain Office, 9th Floor Room 915, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development (State Department of Public Works) upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs. 1000. Payments will be made in cash at the Cash Office on ground floor before 4.00pm during normal working days or in banker’s cheque payable to The Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Works, Nairobi. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the name of the project must be addressed to the Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Works P.O Box 30743 - 00100, Nairobi and deposited into the Tender Box on the 9th floor of the Works Building so as to reach him on or before 13th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tender Opening will take place in the Conference room on 5th floor, Works Building, soon after the above stated closing date and time in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Prices quoted must be net inclusive of VAT and all Government taxes and must remain valid for a minimum period of one hundred and twenty (120) days from the closing date of the tender. Tenderers must submit a Bid Bond of Ksh. 500,000.00 in form of a guarantee from a reputable bank or PPRA approved Insurance Company, valid for a minimum period of one hundred and fifty (150) days from the date of tender opening. Tenderers are hereby notified of the mandatory Pre-tender site visit scheduled to take place on 6th November, 2018 commencing at 11.30 a.m. Tenderers or their representatives are advised to assemble at the Kenya Ports Authority Office (Next to Lamu Customs Jetty), Lamu at 4.00 p.m on 5th November, 2018 in order to be briefed on the trip to the site for the proposed works by the Engineer’s Representative. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPUBLIC OF KENYA STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS TENDER NOTICE TENDER FOR REHABILITATION OF MANDA JETTY – LAMU COUNTY The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development intends to Rehabilitate Manda Jetty in Lamu County. The brief overview of the scope of works is as

20 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Small-scale traders shift to newly-built Nanyuki market The newly refurbished market which cost the County government Sh17 million was officially opened by Governor Muriithi BY MARGARET KIRERA KNA- NANYUKI S mall scale traders who have been operating their business on road side for more than five years in Nanyuki town finally have a roof over their heads. The more than 2,300 traders, who mostly deal with cereals, vegetable, and fruits, were moved out in 2013 from the Amount the newly refurbished market cost the county government 17m market by the former defunct municipal Nanyuki municipal council for it to be renovated. The traders had no alternative but to shift to nearby road side where they had been carrying their business in an unhealthy and crowded environment. After taking over, the first county government of Laikipia under Governor Joshua Irungu terminated the works by the contractor who was KENYA POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANK PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Our Vision “To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service”. Our Mission “To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals”. VACANT POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below:1. NEW ENTRY POSITIONS V/No. POST 130/2018 131/2018 132/2018 133/2018 134/2018 135/2018 136/2018 137/2018 138/2018 139/2018 140/2018 141/2018 142/2018 143/2018 Registered Nurse III Medical Records Officer III Nutrition Officer III Radiographer III Technical Instructor III ICT Officer III Printer III Registered Nurse III Land Adjudication and Settlement Officer II Land Administration Officer II Lecturer III – Kenya Institute of Surveys and Mapping (KISM) Geospatial Data Management Officer II Cartographer II Physical Planner 2. PROMOTIONAL POSITIONS V/No. POST 144/2018 145/2018 Director, Corporate Affairs and International Relations Senior Principal Lecturer (International Peace Support Training Center) Health Lands and Physical Planning Defence MINISTRY/STATE DEPARTMENT JOB GROUP H H H H H H H H J J J K K K NO. OF VACANCIES 10 4 1 2 5 Position Function: 2 2 120 12 58 7. 8. 9 9. 9 70 27 Key Skills and Competencies 1. MI N I STRY/STATE DEPARTMENT Defence JOB GROUP S P The details of the posts and mode of application can be accessed on the Commission’s website. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows: (i) NO. OF VACANCIES 1 1 Applications must be delivered to the Postbank Headquarters situated at Postbank House, 4th address applications to: The Managing Director Online through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke OR (ii) By completing ONE PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form. The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s website (www.publicservice.go.ke) Completed applications should be sent to: THE SECRETARY/CEO PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION P. O. BOX 30095-00100 NAIROBI So as to reach the Commission on or before 13th November, 2018. Postbank is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to implementing affirmative action. In this regard, women, people living with disabilities and people from marginalized groups with requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply. For more details visit www.postbank.co.ke. Kenya Post Office Savings Bank P. O. Box 30311-00100 NAIROBI All applications should be received not later than Monday 12th November 2018. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Floor; Market Lane Off 17 Banda Street. Please 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Communications Skills IT Proficiency and report writing Organisation skills Documentation skills Interview skills Negotiation skills Team player Reporting to the Manager/Internal Audit, the position is responsible for reviewing functional areas of the Bank to determine if operational controls are in place and adequate, examining the financial statements to determine the accuracy and completeness, and advice the management through recommendations on ways of mitigating against the possible business risks. Key Responsibilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Review the adequacy of existing systems and controls and recommending effective internal control changes. Participate in identifying and assessing operational and financial risks that the Bank faces and the counter measures required to manage and mitigate the risk. Participate in the preparation and review of annual audit work plan and preparation of audit programmes. Participate in the audit of draft annual accounts. Carry out regular, surprise, adhoc and end of year audit to ensure compliance with approved management policies. Review the adequacy of operational and financial controls with a view to recommending implementation of necessary corrective measures. Discuss audit findings and recommendations with unit Head. Carry out special audit assignments and investigations at the request of management and recommending necessary corrective measures. Participate in budget preparation and controls in the department. Minimum Qualifications and Experience 1. 2. 3. Bachelor’s Degree in commerce, accounting/finance or related field. Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounting/Audit duties. Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K) or ACCA qualification. Position Function The position is responsible for coordination of employee medical services at the staff clinic within Headquarters and includes overall supervision of the clinic services, offering of Clinical Medical consultation to staff and their dependants, and any other clinical services required for effective maintenance of staff health in the Bank. Key Responsibilities 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Diagnose and offer treatment to patients. Liaise with other medical providers on referrals and follow ups. Advise management on medical issues relating to staff and their dependants. Verification of prescriptions and invoices and posting to the General ledger. Coordinate health talks and medical check-ups. To administratively oversee smooth running of the staff clinic services. Qualifications 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Diploma in Clinical Medicine. Speciality either in Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT or Orthopaedics. Membership to relevant professional body. 5 years working experience in a busy medical facility or practice. BSC in Clinical Medication or Higher National Diploma will be an added advantage. Functional Skills and Core Competencies 1. IT Proficiency. 2. 3. 4. Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills. Firm and transparent management style. Sensitivity to respect and diversity. INTERNAL AUDITOR PB 6.1 - (2 positions) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Postbank is a leading Savings Bank with a National Branch network and offering a wide range of financial services. The Bank wishes to urgently recruit highly competent, proactive and self-driven persons to fill the following positions in the establishment: POSITION: SENIOR CLINICAL OFFICER (PB 5.2) – HEAD QUARTERS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 21 engaged by the defunct municipal county to construct the market. But no progress was made thereafter. The newly refurbished market, which cost the county government Sh17 million, was officially opened by Governor Ndiritu Muriithi on October 16. The governor noted that the most leading diseases reported in health facilities in Laikipia County were waterborne and impressed on the traders to observe high levels of cleanliness to avoid the place becoming a melting pot for ailments. “The market is targeted to produce 2,500 direct jobs and another 5,000 indirectly, and generate Sh8 million annually to the county government,” Muriithi noted during the official opening. Apart from the traders who have been operating on the roadside opposite Nanyuki social hall and Nanyuki youth Polytechnic, the new ultramodern market has taken in traders who have been carrying their activities at Nanyuki teaching and referral hospital lane, Kajinga, Kenol and Nyakio areas. In his remarks during this year’s Mashujaa day at Nanyuki stadium, Laikipia County Speaker Patrick Waigua noted there is so much which has been achieved in terms of development by the current county government regime. MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, YOUTH AND GENDER AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF KENYA STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND YOUTH REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: KENYA Name of Project: Kenya Youth Employment Opportunities Project (KYEOP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 5812-KE Assignment Title: Consultancy services for Tracer Studies Reference No.: KE-MPYG-68524-CS-QCBS The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The project targets unemployed young men and women of 18-29 years with no more than a secondary education who are unemployed or working vulnerable jobs. The project is implemented in a component approach which includes; 1) improving employability 2) support for job creation, 3) improving labor market information and, 4) strengthening youth policy development and project management. The KYEOP is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender (MPYG), the by Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA), the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (MLSP). The consulting services (“the Services”) include Tracer Studies for the first two components. The first component, which is concerned with improving employability, is implemented jointed by MPYG and NITA. The component provides targeted youth with training and work experience in the private sector or with master craftsmen with the goal of improving youth employment outcomes. The second component, which encompasses support for employment creation, is implemented jointly by MSEA and MPYG. In order to assess the effectiveness of the KYEOP interventions, it will be important to trace the graduates in order to measure the Project’s outcomes in terms of: employment, earnings, skill enhancement, usefulness of skills they acquired, challenges facing graduates and the outcome of all trainings provided by KYEOP. The Tracer studies will also cover beneficiary youth who did not graduate and dropped out to better understand reasons for non-completion of the program. The Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs (State Department for Public Service and Youth) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: 1. Minimum of five years’ relevant experiences and technical capacity in implementation of tracer studies (2012 to present); 2. At least two assignments of similar nature in the past five years (2012 to present), one of which should be in education or employment; and 3. Experience in conducting beneficiary assessments (provide supporting statements from previous experiences); 4. Demonstration of capacity to analyze data rigorously and present the results to a non-technical audience Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011 Revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: 1.9 (b) of Consultant Guidelines. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/ or subconsultancy. In the case of joint venture, all the partners of the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected. However, the experience of sub-consultant will not be considered while short-listing. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Tuesday 13th November, 2018 at 1100 hours. Physical address: Tender Box on Teleposta Towers (GPO) 2nd Floor, along Kenyatta Avenue Attn: Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Service and Youth, P. O. Box 30050 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. E-mail: procurement_kyeop@psyg.go.ke 3. ML & SP/SDL/ DOSHS/ONT/ DH/003/2018-2019 4. ML & SP/SDL/ DOSHS/ONT/ LIW/004/2018-2019 5. ML & SP/SDL/ DOSHS/ONT/ EW/005/2018-2019 6. ML & SP/SDL/ DOSHS/ONT/ SC/006/2018-2019 1. ML & SP/SDL/ DOSHS/ONT/ BW/001/2018-2019 2. ML & SP/SDL/ DOSHS/ONT/ MW/002/2018-2019 PROPOSED COMPLETION WORKS TO THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OFFICE COMPLEX FOR THE DIRECTORATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH SERVICES – NAIROBI (BUILDERS WORKS) PROPOSED SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF LOW LEVEL WATER TANKS, TWIN BOOSTER PUMPS, SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AT THE PROPOSED RESEARCH INSTITUTE OFFICE COMPLEX FOR THE DIRECTORATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH SERVICES – NAIROBI (MECHANICAL WORKS) PROPOSED KITCHEN AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, DINNING HALL, MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING WORKS AT THE PROPOSED RESEARCH INSTITUTE OFFICE COMPLEX FOR THE DIRECTORATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH SERVICES– NAIROBI LIFT INSTALLATION WORKS AT THE PROPOSED RESEARCH INSTITUTE OFFICE COMPLEX FOR THE DIRECTORATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH SERVICES – NAIROBI (LIFT INSTALLATION WORKS) ELECTRICAL WORKS AT THE PROPOSED RESEARCH INSTITUTE OFFICE COMPLEX FOR THE DIRECTORATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH SERVICES – NAIROBI (ELECTRICAL WORKS) SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF STRUCTURED CABLING NETWORK FOR DATA, VOICE AND CCTV SYSTEMS AT THE PROPOSED RESEARCH INSTITUTE OFFICE COMPLEX FOR THE DIRECTORATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH SERVICES – NAIROBI (STRUCTURED CABLING WORKS) The tender documents may be obtained by interested bidders from the office of Head of Supply Chain Management Services, 14th floor, NSSF building Block A, Eastern Wing upon payment of a non - refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000/= only at the Cash Office, located at NSSF Building, Block “A” Eastern Wing 2nd Floor or the same can be downloaded from the Government Tender Portal and the Ministry`s Website: www.laboursp.go.ke for free Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the tender document at the office of the Head of Supply Chain Management Unit, State Department for Labour, located on 14th floor, Eastern Wing, NSSF Building Block A during normal working hours. ALL FIRMS INTERESTED IN BIDDING SHOULD HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF WORKPLACE IN COMPLIANT WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT, 2007 Completed tender documents enclosed in a plain sealed envelope, clearly marked with the Tender Number and Name should be deposited in the tender box located at the Supply Chain Management Office, NSSF Building Block A, Eastern Wing, 14th floor or be addressed and posted to: The Principal Secretary State Department for Labour Ministry of Labour and Social Protection P.O. Box 40326-00100 NAIROBI So as to be received on or before Wednesday 14th November 2018 at 10.00 A.M (EAT) Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes, must be expressed in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Tenders will be opened immediately after the closing date & time in the presence of the bidders or their representatives who may choose to attend at the Boardroom located at the 7th Block A, Eastern Wing. Floor of NSSF Building Head /Supply Chain Management Unit For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY INVITATION TO TENDER Kenya Power invites tenders from interested bidders for Provision of the following:TENDER NO. KP1/9A.2/OT/ 14/ADM/18-19 ITEM DESCRIPTION Provision of International Courier Services Countrywide TENDER COMMENCEMENT DATE Wednesday 31.10.2018 TENDER CLOSING DATE Wednesday 21.11.2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tender documents detailing the requirements of the above tender may be obtained from the Kenya Power website (www.kplc.co.ke) from the date shown above. GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN www.kplc.co.ke MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL PROTECTION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LABOUR TENDER NOTICE The Ministry of Labour & Social Protection – State Department for Labour is inviting sealed tenders from eligible bidders for the tenders below:S/No. TENDER NUMBER TENDER DESCRIPTION

22 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke National higher education conference opens in city The highlights of the conference include research presentations and round-table discussions BY CORPORATE AFFAIRS, COMMISSION FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION T he 2nd Biennial Conference on the State of Higher Education in Kenya will be held between 30th October to 2nd November 2018 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies. Participants will be drawn from policy makers, academicians and researchers from government and private institutions. The four-day conference organised by the Commission for University Education (CUE) with support of partners, is aptly themed Positioning Universities as the Nexus of Research, Innovation and Technology Transfer for Socioeconomic Development. The highlights of the conference include research presentations, round-table discussions on technology and innovation, quality assurance in higher education and selected case studies. The conference will also feature exhibitions on commercialisation of research outputs; collaborations, partnerships & linkages. The sub-thematic areas will also seek to propose for adoption workable and implementable strategies in buttressing curre emerging issues pe to the larger citizenry as es poused in the gov “Big Four Agenda”. Further, discussi will assess the sta of doctoral training and research in the country. This come against the backdrop of latest sectorial reports depicting challenges of doctoral training in respect to low enrollments and completion rates; relevance and innovativeness of doctoral academic programmes. The deliberations on this front will result into an enhanced common framework for doctoral training-ensuring Kenyan graduates at this highest level of academic purt are globally pted and competitive. Part of the levelhigh forum will involve high ranking government officials including Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Chairmen and Management members of Higher Education State Corporations, representatives of the private sector as well as Executives of the East Africa region’s quality assurance higher education agencies. Partners and participants too in the conference are UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCO), The National Research Fund, and National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) and the African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC). MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES & IRRIGATION MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES & IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CROPS DEVELOPMENT REPUBLIC OF KENYA INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (ICB) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR PROVISION OF AUDIT SERVICES TO AGRICULTURAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME (ASDSP) PHASE II Background: The Kenya Government implemented Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP I) from 2012 to 2017 to help meet its goals on agriculture and food security as guided by its Constitution 2010, Vision 2030, the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy (ASDS) and later the big 4 Agenda. The ASDSP entered its second phase (ASDSP II) from 9th December, 2017 for another 5 years and aims to enhance coordinated sector support towards resilient value chain development. Implementation will be at both national and county level in the spirit of devolution and will employ approaches used in phase I as well as new innovative ones which promise better efficiency and effectiveness. Rolling Audit services as provided for in the Government Financial Management Act of 2009 and the Specific Agreement between the Government of Kenya and Government of Sweden is required to support Programme secretariats at both levels of government. Service description: The objective of the assignment is to carry out independent audits to the Programme and certify that funds and other resources are being utilized on planned activities and that there is value for money. The audit is, in addition, to confirm that the Programme complies in all respects with the Agreements between SIDA and GOK and complement the public audit system. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, through state Department for crops development now invites eligible consultancy firms to collect and submit Request for proposal (RFP) for provision of Rolling Audit services at ASDSP Office, 6th floor, Hill Plaza Building, Ngong Road, Nairobi. Interested eligible firms are to meet the following mandatory criteria: I. Detailed company profile II. Copies of Registration and Tax Compliance Certificate (for local firms while foreign firms submit the equivalent in their countries) III. Demonstrate the ability and capacity to undertake the assignment (include works in the past, client list and successful past partnerships) Financial capability (submit audited accounts for the last three (3) years VI. Registered and physical address and contacts IV. V. Must adhere to IPSAS Completed Request for Proposal documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “RFP FOR PROVISION OF AUDIT SERVICES TO ASDSP II” and DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 11.00am 13th November, 2018. The completed tender documents should be posted to reach the address shown below on or before 13th November, 2018 at 11.00am, East African time or placed in the tender Box marked ‘ASDSP Tender Box on 6th floor, Hill Plaza Building, Ngong Road, Nairobi on or before the said date and time. Request for proposal documents will be opened in the presence of firm’s representatives who choose to attend at 11.00am, East African time on 13th Plaza Building, Ngong Road, Nairobi whose address is shown below: The Principal Secretary State Department for Crops Development ASDSP P.O BOX 30028-00100 NAIROBI. Tel. 254 - (0) 2- 2718870 Fax 254 - (0) 42711149/2710808 Email: pc@asdsp.co.ke Interested bidders can also access the above information from the ministry website www.kilimo.go.ke and Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDSP) website: www.asdsp.co.ke. Late documents shall be rejected and returned to the firms unopened. Short listed firms will subsequently be issued with Request for Proposal (RFP) with specific terms of Reference. Project Coordinator ASDSP FOR: THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY November, 2018 at at ASDSP Office, 6th floor, Hill REPUBLIC OF KENYA STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CROPS DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (ICB) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR AGRICULTURAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME (ASDSP) PHASE II Background: The Kenya Government implemented Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP I) from 2012 to 2017 to help meet its goals on agriculture and food security as guided by its Constitution 2010, Vision 2030, the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy (ASDS) and later the big 4 Agenda. The ASDSP entered its second phase (ASDSP II) from 9th December, 2017 for another 5 years and aims to enhance coordinated sector support towards resilient value chain development. Implementation will be at both national and county level in the spirit of devolution and will employ approaches used in phase I as well as new innovative ones which promise better efficiency and effectiveness. Technical Assistance services are required to support Programme secretariats at both levels of government. Service description: The TA support will strengthen technical and operational capacity of implementing structures at national, intergovernmental and county levels to address the following challenges; • Low productivity along the entire value chains • Inadequate entrepreneurial skills among value chain actors including service providers • Low access to markets by value chain actors • Strengthening structures and capacities for consultation and coordination within the sector at both levels of government. • Mainstream gender equity, social inclusion and environmental resilience. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, through state Department for crops development now invites eligible consultancy firms to collect and submit Request for proposal (RFP) for provision of Technical Assistance services at ASDSP Office, 6th floor, Hill Plaza Building, Ngong Road, Nairobi. Interested firms are expected to meet the following mandatory criteria: I. Detailed company profile II. Copies of Registration and Tax Compliance Certificate (for local firms while foreign firms submit the equivalent in their countries) III. Demonstrate the ability and capacity to undertake the assignment (include works in the past, client list and successful past partnerships) IV. Financial capability (submit audited accounts for the last three (3) years V. Registered and physical address and contacts Completed Request for Proposal documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “RFP FOR PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO ASDSP II” and DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 11.00am 13th November, 2018. The completed tender documents should be posted to reach the address shown below on or before 13th November, 2018 at 11.00am, East African time or placed in the tender Box marked ‘ASDSP Tender Box on 6th floor, Hill Plaza Building, Ngong Road, Nairobi on or before the said date and time. Request for proposal documents will be opened in the presence of firm’s representatives who choose to attend at 11.00am, East African time on 13th November, 2018 at at ASDSP Office, 6th floor, Hill Plaza Building, Ngong Road, Nairobi whose address is shown below: The Principal Secretary State Department for Crops Development ASDSP P.O BOX 30028-00100 NAIROBI. Tel. 254 - (0) 2- 2718870 Fax 254 - (0) 42711149/2710808 Email: pc@asdsp.co.ke Interested bidders can also access the above information from the ministry website www.kilimo.go.ke and Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDSP) website: www.asdsp.co.ke. Late documents shall be rejected and returned to the firms unopened. Short listed firms will subsequently be issued with Request for Proposal (RFP) with specific terms of Reference. Project Coordinator ASDSP FOR: THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 23 2,000 trainers targeted to meet high demand for tutors Deputy President says the first 1,000 tutors would be recruited in the current financial year BY DPPS T he Government is set to recruit 2,000 trainers to meet the high demand for tutors in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country, Deputy President William Ruto has said. Mr Ruto said the first 1,000 tutors would be recruited in the current financial year while the other cohort would be recruited in the 2019/2020 fiscal year. He said since Government had decided to use institutes to drive President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Big Four Agenda, more tutors were required to cope up with the rising number of technical institutions being established across the country. The Deputy President spoke in Embu County on Friday during first graduation ceremony of the Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute where he said reforms that are being carried out in the sector were focused on relevance, quality and access of training programmes to meet the needs of students after the completion MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, YOUTH AND GENDER AFFAIRS STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND YOUTH REPUBLIC OF KENYA REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: KENYA Name of Project: Kenya Youth Employment Opportunities Project (KYEOP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 5812-KE Assignment Title: Consultancy services to design and implement an Innovation Challenge Reference No.: KE-MPYG-68861-CS-QCBS The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The project targets unemployed young men and women of 18-29 years with no more than a secondary education who are unemployed or working vulnerable jobs. The project is implemented in a component approach which includes; 1) improving employability 2) support for job creation, 3) improving labor market information and, 4) strengthening youth policy development and project management. The consulting services (“the Services”) include Design and Implementation of an innovation challenge in Kenya to identify high-potential interventions for creating economic opportunities for the hard-to-serve youth, and support these interventions to scale through a grant mechanism paired with advisory and coaching. The targeted youth tend to be less attractive to the private sector as possible employees and have limited access to private sector jobs. The innovation challenge will support employment and income generation ideas that are tailored to the local and highly specific needs of the targeted hard-to-serve youth populations. The innovation challenge will be managed by a consulting firm that will call for proposals to create opportunities for the targeted youth, manage the competitive selection of the winners based on the economic viability and sustainability of their proposed intervention, including its potential to improve earnings and employability of targeted youth, and based on the experience of the organization making the proposal experience, among other factors. The consulting firm will also be in charge of marketing and outreach; and the tracking of results of the awarded interventions. The Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs (State Department for Public Service and Youth) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. At least five years of being in operation (2013 and before); At least two assignments of similar nature in the last five years (2013 to present) in designing and managing structured competitions, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa; Demonstrated experience managing outreach campaigns and program application processes (provide supporting statements from previous experiences); Demonstrated technical expertise in inclusive economic growth and knowledge of interventions expanding income generation and employment for vulnerable populations (provide supporting statements from previous experiences); and Experience of having worked in Kenya. Experience in design and management of innovation challenges will be an added advantage. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011 Revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: 1.9 (b) of Consultant Guidelines. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. However, the experience of sub-consultant will not be considered while short-listing. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Tuesday 13th of their studies. “We are recruiting more trainers to facilitate training in technical institutes across the country,” said Mr Ruto. Present during the event were area Governor Martin Wambora, MPs Njeru Ndwiga (Embu), John Muchiri (Manyatta), Eric Muchangi (Runyejes), Charles Njagagua (Mbeere North), Jane Wanjiku (Women Rep, Embu), Geoffrey Kingangi (Mbeere South) and former MPs Norman Nyagah, Lenny Kivuti and TVET Director Meshack Opwora. Mr Ruto said the ongoing reforms on the country’s education system are aimed at improving the future of the young people by aligning education and training more closely with the labour market. The Deputy President said the country is yet to achieve its industrialisation goals due to the fact that previous governments had not prioritised the development of technical education. “As a country, we have delayed on matters of industrialisation because we did not have the right vocational education system. We will now achieve the industrialisation needs of our country as we are now on the right track,” said Mr Ruto. Congratulating the graduates, Mr Ruto told them that they hold key to the industrialisation needs of the country. “The Government appreciates the contribution that is being made by technical education. Please, do not let us down,” Mr Ruto told the graduands. He said the Government would upgrade Jeremiah Nyagah TTI to the status of a national polytechnic but asked the TVET director to work with the management of the institute to ensure that it meets the upgrade requirements. As a country, we have delayed on matters of industrialisation because we did not have the right vocational education system - DP William Ruto MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, YOUTH AND GENDER AFFAIRS STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND YOUTH REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: KENYA Name of Project: Kenya Youth Employment Opportunities Project (KYEOP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 5812-KE Assignment Title: Consultancy services for Monitoring and Verification of the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project Reference No.: MPYG/KYEOP/QCBS/02/2018-2019 The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The project targets young men and women of 18-29 years with no more than secondary education who are unemployed or working in vulnerable jobs. The project includes 4 components; 1) improving employability 2) support for job creation, 3) improving labor market information and, 4) strengthening youth policy development and project management. The consulting services (“the Services”) include independent monitoring on the different activities being implemented in the KYEOP, particularly the Component 1 and 2 activities, and assess if processes and procedures are understood by the implementers and being applied as per the agreed upon design. The scope of this independent monitoring is to regularly document, assess, and explain how the activities in Component 1 and 2 are being implemented. The monitoring firm will be required to verify that the various trainings and counselling activities are taking place and are following the specified curriculum. The monitoring firm will also be responsible for verifying that the payment processes are functional and identifying any key payment challenges to address. Finally, the firm will be responsible for conducting beneficiary assessments. The Services will have national coverage, with focus on 17 counties spread throughout Kenya. The Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs (State Department for Public Service and Youth) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: 1. 2. 3. Minimum of five years’ relevant experiences (2012 to present) and technical capacity in provision of monitoring and verification services; At least two assignments of similar nature in the past five years (2012 to present), one of which should have been in remote parts of Kenya and/or in the urban slum areas of the major towns; and Demonstration of capacity to conduct data collection and analysis among diverse communities with diverse cultural backgrounds (provide supporting statements from previous experiences). Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011 Revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: 1.9 (b) of Consultant Guidelines. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/ or subconsultancy. In the case of joint venture, all the partners of the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected. However, the experience of sub-consultant will not be considered while short-listing. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. November, 2018 at 1100 hours. Physical address: Tender Box on Teleposta Towers (GPO) 2nd Floor, along Kenyatta Avenue Attn: Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Service and Youth, P. O. Box 30050 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. E-mail: procurement_kyeop@psyg.go.ke Head Supply Chain Management For : PRINCIPAL SECRETARY Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by Tuesday 13th November, 2018 at 1100 hours. Physical address: Tender Box on Teleposta Towers (GPO) 2nd Floor, along Kenyatta Avenue Attn: Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Service and Youth, P. O. Box 30050 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. E-mail: procurement_kyeop@psyg.go.ke Head Supply Chain Management Services FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

24 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Drunken teachers will not be allowed to collect exam papers Government will not entertain drunkenness to interfere with dispensation of national examinations in county BY LYDIA SHIROYA KNA-KIAMBU H ead teachers appearing while drunk at the centres where national examination materials have been stored will not be allowed to collect Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary education (KCSE) papers. Kiambu sub-county deputy county commissioner Kiarie Njuguna has warned that the government would not entertain drunkenness to interfere with dispensation of national examinations in the area. He warned those addicted to alcohol that they had their jobs to secure by remaining sober during the exam period as it was a crucial exercise where candidates have prepared for a long time. Addressing a meeting attended by primary and secondary school heads at Kiambu boy’s high school last Thursday, Njuguna reassured both candidates and their parents that adequate preparations were in place and there was no cause to worry. He said the exercise had been accorded a multi-agency approach to ensure success and eliminate any form of cheating. “This examination touches on the lives of our children and we will not spare anyone assigned responsibility to joke around with it,” said Njuguna. He also stated that chiefs would be on duty and allowed to walk around schools within their areas of jurisdiction to ensure stability, adding that the latter will be in their official uniforms for ease of identification. The Deputy County Commissioner appealed to those assigned duties to oversee exams to arrive at their respective examination centres on time and work as a team so as to deliver credible results. He said head teachers would be expected at the container where the examination papers have been stored between 5a.m and 5.45a.m to facilitate opening of the same at exactly 6a.m. He reiterated that lateness would not be entertained, while calling for prudent time management so as not to interfere with the exercise. In her address, Kiambu Police deputy OCPD Aileen Mola assured candidates, parents and residents that the exercise would receive utmost security from the law enforcing agents. However, she reminded school heads that police officers deployed to respective Police officers will only be assigned to guard examination papers and not the entire compound as institutions are expected to have their own security personnel for other purposes - Aileen Mola schools would not be assigned other duties of guarding the institutions. “Police officers will only be assigned to guard examination papers and not the entire compound as institutions are expected to have their own security personnel for other purposes,” Mola said. MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY 6TH GRADUATION CEREMONY –FRIDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2018 TENDER ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE Maasai Mara University wishes to inform all the students who qualified for the conferment of various degrees and award of diplomas in the Academic Year 2017/2018, parents/guardians, alumni and members of the public that the 6th Graduation Ceremony of the University will be held on Friday, 30th CLEARANCE OF FEES Only graduands who will have cleared their outstanding fees by Friday, 2nd November 2018,6beginning at 9.00am at the Graduation Pavilion, Main Campus, Narok. The list of graduands is available on the University website. November 2018 will be allowed to graduate. Those who will not have completed the fees by the said deadline will be EXCLUDED from the graduation list. HIRE OF ACADEMIC GOWN, GRADUATION AND CONVOCATION FEES Graduands are required to pay the following mandatory charges for the various categories: Ph.D Masters - - Bachelors - Diploma - Khs. 7,500/Kshs. 6,500/Kshs. 5,500/Kshs. 4,500/Payment should be made to the following University Account: Cooperative Bank, Narok Branch - Account Number: 01129337192600, not later than Monday, 5th November 2018. INTENT TO GRADUATE Graduands who have not submitted the Intent to Graduate forms are required to do so latest by Friday 2nd November 2018. COLLECTION OF ACADEMIC GOWN All graduands are advised to collect their academic gowns from their respective Schools from Monday, 26th November to Thursday, 29th website www.mmarau.ac.ke. Graduation gowns should be returned latest by Friday, 14th November 2018. Hire of gown forms can be downloaded from the University December 2018. Those who fail to observe the deadline will be required to pay a penalty at the rate of Ksh. 1,000. (One Thousand shillings) per day, inclusive of weekends. INVITATION CARDS During the hiring of the academic gown, each graduand will be given two (2) invitation cards for their guests. Any person without an invitation card will not be allowed to the Graduation Pavilion. REHEARSAL The rehearsal is an integral part of the Graduation Ceremony. All graduands intending to participate in the ceremony must attend the rehearsal at the Graduation Pavilion in full academic attire on Thursday, 29th 2018 at 10.00 a.m. COLLECTION OF CERTIFICATES Certificates will be ready for collection from the University Examinations office as from Monday 3rd PUNCTUALITY All graduands and invited guest are advised to be seated by 8.00a.m. For more information, please contact: The Registrar Academic Affairs, Maasai Mara University P O Box 861-20500, NAROK Email:reg.aa@mmarau.ac.ke ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution December 2018. Certificates not collected beyond a period of one (1) year after graduation will attract a storage fee of Ksh 10,000 (ten thousand shillings) per year November KAA/OT/WAP/1392/2018-2019 KAA/OT/HQ/1394/2018-2019 The Kenya Airports Authority invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:REFERENCE NUMBER TENDER DESCRIPTION PRE-BID MEETING/ SITE VISIT Supply, Installation & Management of Motor Vehicles Alarm, Tracking and Online Management System Software Solution for Kenya Airports Authority Provision of Waste Management Services at Wilson Airport. (Eligibility for Duly Registered Youth, Women & People Living With Disability) Interested eligible firms may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents at the Kenya Airports Authority Headquarters at JKIA, 2nd Floor, office of the GM (Procurement & Logistics) from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm local time, Monday to Friday except lunch time between 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm and on public holidays. Tender documents may be purchased at Kenya Airports Authority Headquarters at JKIA Nairobi for non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000.00 for each document. Payment will be made to the cashier on 1st floor at KAA HQS by cash or Banker’s Cheque payable to the Kenya Airports Authority. The applicant or his/her agent will pick tender document at the procurement office, 2nd floor of the same building upon production of a payment receipt. Duly completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes with TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER clearly indicated on the envelope shall be addressed to:The Managing Director, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Airports Authority Headquarters Building, Airport North Road, P. O. Box 19001-00501, NAIROBI. and be deposited in the Tender Box located on the 2nd Floor of Kenya Airports Authority Headquarters Building at JKIA, so as to be received as indicated above for respective tenders at 11.00 am and shall be valid for a period of 120 days after bid submission. Late bids shall be rejected. Opening of bids will take place immediately thereafter at the Conference Room, 1st floor, KAA HQ’s Building in the presence of tenderers/representatives who wish to attend. Bidders who choose to download the tender from KAA website (www.kaa.go.ke) or Public Procurement Information Portal (ppip.go.ke) should forward their company’s details to procurement department so that any addendum/ clarifications can be sent to their email address. The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any tender and does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Canvassing for the tender by the tenderer or by proxy shall lead to automatic disqualification of their tender. MANAGING DIRECTOR Bidders to congregate at KAA Head Office, conference 1 st floor at 10.00am on 08/11//2018 Bidders to congregate at Wilson Airport at 10.00am on 08/11//2018 CLOSING/ OPENING DATE 14/11/2018 16/11/2018 October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 25 Road contractors urged to employ local labour Locals from Kerugoya and Inoi wards should be given first priority since most were unemployed, says MCA BY IRUNGU MWANGI KNA- KERUGOYA T wo Kirinyaga leaders have asked road contractors to give priority to the local youths instead of importing labour from outside the area. Speaking when they commissioned the construction of the 10-kilometre KerugoyaGitumbi–Kangaita road, Kerugoya ward MCA Kamau Murango said youths from Kerugoya where contracts are awarded but the contractor hires labour from otside th county. Be w will not all Murango w is also the co un ty majority and Inoi wards should be given first priority since most were unemployed. ‘’We have had many cases leader said. The ward representative further urged the contractors to do standard work since the tarmacking of the road had been promised by President Uhuru and deputy President William Ruto hence it must reflect their pledge. Murango further alleged that some contractors have financial short falls yet applied for tenders that they could not manage hence ended up doing shoddy work. He said such contractors should not be paid even a dime. ‘’If you know you cannot manage to finance a contract, please do not tender for it. The tendering committee should also consider that so that we don’t waste resources,’’ he said. The MCA further called on all leaders to pull together and work for the benefit of residents instead of wrangling that hurts growth. ‘’The governor has a development budget. She should use it to deliver on development. The MP should use CDF and the woman rep should use the affirmative action fund to deliver, and there should be unity so that projects are not duplicated,’’ Murango said. Area MP Munene Wambugu said he had lobbied for the road to be tarmacked. “I was not elected to talk but to deliver. See, the road will now be tarmacked. Mine is to deliver on development projects,’’ the Kirinyaga Central MP said. If you know you cannot manage to finance a contract, please do not tender for it. The tendering committee should also consider that so that we don’t waste resources - Kamau Murango NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION ARDHI HOUSE, 1ST NGONG AVENUE, OFF NGONG ROAD, P.O. BOX 44417-00100, NAIROBI, TELEPHONE: 2718050 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ALLOCATE LAND (Land Act 2012, Sec.14((1), (2)) The National Land Commission on behalf of the County Government of Machakos hereby gives notice of intention to plan and allocate parcel number LR.No.12610/1 (850 ha), 12610/2 (230.1 ha), 12610/3 (231.8 ha), 12610/4 (231.8 ha), and 12610/5 (199.1 ha) situated in Ngelani Sub-location, Katani Location of Mavoko in Machakos County. Any person claiming ownership of any of the above parcels or portion of the same, is requested to submit their ownership documents detailing how they acquired those parcels within 21 days of this notice to the Chairman, National Land Commission, Ardhi House 1st Ngong Avenue, Nairobi. Similarly, members of the public and any other interested parties are requested to submit their comments on these lands to the same office within the same time. Wajir Prof. Muhammad A. Swazuri, PhD, OGW Chairman, National Land Commission and Associate Professor of Land Economics NORTHERN WATER SERVICES BOARD (NWSB) INVITATION TO TENDER Northern Water Services Board a State Corporation under the Ministry Water and Sanitation ,has received funds from GOK for use during the financial year 2018 - 2019 and intends to use part of these funds to cover eligible payments under the Contracts as tabulated below. County Tender No. Garissa Description NWSB/T/CW/010/2018 – 2019 Construction of Doyi water pan 20,000M3 in Ijara Sub county NWSB/T/CW/011/2018 – 2019 Construction of Hagarbul water pan 20,000M3 in Fafi Sub county NWSB/T/CW/012/2018 – 2019 Construction of Diiso water pan 20,000M3 in Township Sub county NWSB/T/CW/013/2018 – 2019 Construction of Balambala water pan 25,000M3 in Balambala Sub county NWSB/T/CW/014/2018 – 2019 Construction of Ahmed Hirsi water pan 40,000M3 in Ijara Sub county NWSB/T/CW/015/2018 – 2019 Equipping of Daiso Borehole in Township Sub county NWSB/T/CW/016/2018 – 2019 Construction of Abdigan water pan 20,000M3 in Tarbaj Sub county NWSB/T/CW/017/2018 – 2019 Construction of Suroya water pan 20,000M3 in Wajir North county NWSB/T/CW/018/2018 – 2019 Construction of Abaqmadobe water pan 20,000M3 in Wajir South Sub county NWSB/T/CW/019/2018 – 2019 Rehabilitation of Shandarua water supply project in Wajir West Sub county Mandera NWSB/T/CW/020/2018 – 2019 Construction of Qatis water pan 20,000M3 in Banisa Sub county NWSB/T/CW/021/2018 – 2019 Construction of Hardawa 1 water pan 20,000M3 in Banisa Sub county RECRUITMENT OF INTERNAL AUDITORS Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya. Based on the need for strengthening the Internal Audit Department, the Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the under-listed positions. Internal Auditor - Job Grade “7” - Three (3) Vacancies Details of the overall responsibility and requirements for the positions can be obtained from our Website: www.kws.go.ke - Careers Section. Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, copy of ID card, detailed CV indicating work experience, current remuneration and employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and emails of three (3) referees to the address below not later than 12th Nov, 2018 at 4.00pm. Kenya Wildlife Service P. O. Box 40241 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Email: recruitment@kws.go.ke KWS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to implementing affirmative action. In this regard, youth, women, people living with disabilities and those from marginalized groups with requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply. Isiolo NWSB/T/CW/022/2018 – 2019 Construction of Hardawa11(Qolbo Machu) water pan 20,000M3 in Banisa Sub county Samburu NWSB/T/CW/023/2018 – 2019 Construction of Matakwani water pan 20,000M3 in Samburu West Sub county Marsabit NWSB/T/CW/024/2018 – 2019 Rehabilitation of Dosa Wachu Bore hole in North Horr Sub county NWSB/T/CW/025/2018 – 2019 Construction of Dada Pati water pan 20,000M3 in Laisamis Sub county NWSB/T/CW/026/2018 – 2019 Construction of Boqe water pan 40,000M3 in North Horr Sub county NWSB/T/CW/027/2018 – 2019 Construction of Garbatulla water pan 20,000M3 in Isiolo South Sub county NWSB/T/CW/028/2018 – 2019 Construction of Merti water pan 20,000M3 in Isiolo North Sub county NWSB/T/CW/029/2018 – 2019 Equipping of School for the Deaf Borehole in Isiolo North Sub county Eligibility Reserved for Youth, Women and Persons with disability Open to All Open to All Open to All Open to All Reserved for Persons with disability Open to All Open to All Reserved for Persons with disability Open to All Open to All Open to All Reserved for Youth, Women and Persons with disability Open to All Open to All Reserved for Persons with disability Reserved for Youth, Women and Persons with disability Open to All Open to All Reserved for Persons with disability Closing Date 20/11/2018 11.00 am 20/11/2018 11.00 am 20/11/2018 11.00 am 20/11/2018 11.00 am 20/11/2018 11.00 am 20/11/2018 11.00 am 21/11/2018 11.00 am 21/11/2018 11.00 am 21/11/2018 11.00 am 21/11/2018 11.00 am 21/11/2018 11.00 am 21/11/2018 11.00 am 21/11/2018 11.00 am 22/11/2018 11.00 am 22/11/2018 11.00 am 22/11/2018 11.00 am 22/11/2018 11.00 am 22/11/2018 11.00 am 22/11/2018 11.00 am 22/11/2018 11.00 am Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from NWSB website: www.nwsb.go.ke, IFMIS website: www.treasury.go.ke and www.tenders.go.ke Complete tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender number should be deposited in the tender box at Northern water services board ground floor, maji house kisimayu road Garissa and addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Northern Water Services Board P.O. Box 495-70100 GARISSA CANCELLED

26 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Online jobs – Africa’s hope for the future REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES BRANCH TENDER NOTICE The Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Works, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development invites sealed bids from interested eligible candidates countrywide for the supply of the following common user items to Government Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Institutions Supplies Branch is a Department within the state department for Public Works in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public works, Housing & Urban Development. It operates within Government of Kenya Procurement Laws and Regulations and Executive Order No.1 of 2018. The mandate of Supplies Branch is to source for suppliers and prepare term contracts for common user items for all Government entities at National and County levels This is a national tendering process where all are encouraged to participate including Youth, Women, and Persons with Disabilities so as to gain access to government procurement opportunities (AGPO). TENDER NO. By outsourcing work to online workers, businesses can eliminate staff overhead costs that include; workspace operating expenses, medical insurance as well as retirement costs BY TIMOTHY MUNENE W orking online is quickly gaining popularity around the globe with many business and government entities increasingly embracing the fact that traditionally executed jobs which required a central and physical premise can now be carried out virtually. This is especially true of the western countries which beat their African counterparts in the race for the emerging digital technologies. They were not only quicker in their embrace of these developments but went a step ahead and put in place complementary infrastructures such as good internet connectivity and e-commerce sites with online work opportunities. African countries are not so far behind and are rapidly catching up. In fact, according to a 2017 report from Akamai, a content delivery network, Kenya’s internet speeds were faster than those in France and Russia. With its swift advancement in technology, and Africa leading the world in internet penetration growth rankings, it is only right that the continent should consider adopting strategies for working online. This trend is summarised succinctly by Dr. Bitange Ndemo, the academic and ICT champion: “Technologies that leverage on ICT’s are unstoppable and going by their adoption, they are bound to impact every facet of life in Africa.” Why Online Jobs? Online jobs have tremendous benefits for both businesses and society. By outsourcing work to online workers, businesses can eliminate staff overhead costs that include; workspace operating expenses, medical insurance as well as retirement costs. There is also the advantage of flexibility where, as a business, you only hire a freelancer when you need them. This is unlike a full-time employee who gets a full pay even during downtimes. With a freelancer, you get to manage the exact number of work hours that you need for a specific period. Notably, freelancers have a flexible work schedule and this means they can get work done whenever you need it including weekends, holidays, and odd hours. Technologies that leverage on ICT’s are unstoppable and going by their adoption, they are bound to impact every facet of life in Africa - Dr. Bitange Ndemo Every business is looking to work with the best resources in order to produce the best quality outputs for their customers. You do not need to hire a superhuman for your business. Outsourcing to online workers means you have a better chance of engaging the very best talent for a wide variety of tasks. At the same time, businesses that outsource to online workers enjoy a higher degree of business continuity compared to those with staff hired on fixed contracts. When workers resign or are absent from work for one reason or another, the business slows down especially when an immediate replacement is unavailable. With online workers, the business has the freedom to hire and replace as they please. TENDER NAME CATEGORY A (GENERAL TENDERS) SB/1/2019-2021 SB/2/2019-2021 SB/3/2019-2021 SB/4/2019-2021 SB/5/2019-2021 SB/6/2019-2021 SB/7/2019-2021 SB/8/2019-2021 SB/9/2019-2021 Supply of Petroleum Products (Bulk) Supply of Saloon Cars Supply of Pickups Petrol Supply of Pickups, Diesel Supply of station wagon, 4X2 petrol Supply of Utility Vehicles Petrol Propelled Supply of Utility Vehicles Diesel Propelled Supply of Microbus, Ambulance, Diesel Supply of Microbus, Diesel SB/10/2019-2021 Supply of Trucks, Low Sided, 4X2 SB/11/2019-2021 Supply of Trucks, Low Sided, 4X4 SB/12/2019-2021 Supply of Trucks, High Sided, 4X2 SB/13/2019-2021 Supply of Trucks, high sided 4x4 SB/14/2019-2021 Supply of Tipper Trucks SB/15/2019-2021 Supply of Water Bowsers SB/16/2019-2021 Supply of Bitumen Distributors SB/17/2019-2021 Supply of Dozers SB/18/2019-2021 Supply of Excavators SB/19/2019-2021 Supply of Graders SB/20/2019-2021 Supply of Loaders SB/21/2019-2021 Supply of Rollers SB/22/2019-2021 Supply of Cranes SB/23/2019-2021 Supply of Fork Lifts SB/24/2019-2021 Supply of Exhausters SB/25/2019-2021 Supply of Fuel Tankers SB/26/2019-2021 Supply of Low Bed Trailers and Prime Movers SB/27/2019-2021 Supply of Motor Cycles (F) SB/29/2019-2021 Supply of Meat & Meat Products SB/30/2019-2021 Supply of Oils and Lubricants for Motor Vehicles SB/31/2019-2021 Supply of Agricultural Tractors SB/32/2019-2021 Supply of Fire Fighting Vehicles SB/33/2019-2021 Supply of Fire Fighting Eqpt SB/34/2019-2021 Supply of Workshop Equipment & Accessories SB/36/2019-2021 Supply of Water Pumps SB/37/2019-2021 Supply of Expanded Poly-Styrene Panels or Structural & Thermal Insulated panels SB/38/2019-2021 Supply of Tyres and Tubes SB/39/2019-2021 Supply, Delivery, Testing and Commissioning of KVA portable Generators SB/40/2019-2021 Supply of Agricultural Tractors and Accessories SB/42/2019-2021 Supply of Electrical Fittings, Appliances and other Related Items SB/43/2019-2021 Supply of Security and Guarding Services SB/44/2019-2021 Supply of Building and Construction Materials SB/45/2019-2021 Supply of furniture SB/47/2019-2021 Supply of Textile Materials SB/50/2019-2021 Supply of Paints Distemper & Thinners SB/51/2019-2021 Supply of Insecticide, Chemicals & Spraying Eqpt SB/52/2019-2021 Supply of Pipes and Fittings SB/53/2019-2021 Supply of Pre-cast Concrete Products assorted SB/54/2019-2021 Supply of canvas and camping materials SB/55/2019-2021 Supply of Automotive Batteries SB/56/2019-2021 Supply of Oxygen & Other Gases SB/57/2019-2021 Supply of Timber Materials SB/58/2019-2021 Supply of Wood-Fuel SB/60/2019-2021 Supply and Provisions of Food Supplements SB/61/2019-2021 Supply and Provisions of Foodstuff s(Dry Food) SB/63/2019-2021 Supply of National Symbols -Insignia –Emblem SB/66/2019-2021 Provision of Catering Services CATEGORY B (TENDERS RESERVED FOR THE YOUTH, WOMEN, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES) SB/28/2019-2021 Supply of Fruits and Vegetables SB/35/2019-2021 Supply of Chicken and Eggs SB/41/2019-2021 Supply and Provisions of Foodstuffs (Processed Food) SB/46/2019-2021 Supply of Uniforms SB/48/2019-2021 Supply of Stationery Items SB/49/2019-2021 Supply of Air Time (Calling Cards) SB/59/2019-2021 Supply of Fire Proof Cabinets & Shredders SB/62/2019-2021 Supply of Household, Cleaning and Sanitary Materials SB/64/2019-2021 Supply of Daily Newspaper SB/65/2019-2021 Supply of Cleaning Services Complete set of detailed Tender documents may be obtained by downloading it free of charge from the Ministry’s website www.transport.go.ke and Treasury Portal supplier.treasury.go.ke or from the Procurement Office upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs.1,000/= (Kenya Shillings One Thousand only) per set, payable at the Supplies Branch Cash Office, Likoni Road, Opposite Motor Vehicles’ Inspection Unit, Industrial Area, Nairobi during Official Working Hours (8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.) Prices quoted must be net, inclusive of all taxes & duties and remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Completed Tender documents MUST be accompanied by a Tender Security of the amount specified in the Tender documents in the form and manner prescribed in the Tender document. Tender bids in plain sealed envelopes bearing the Tender number on the top right hand corner but with no indication of the Tenderer’s name should be posted to: The Officer In-Charge Supplies Branch, Likoni Road P.O. Box 30071, NAIROBI. Or placed in the Tender Box situated on the Ground Floor of the Administration Block so as to reach him on or before 13th November, 2018 , at 10.00 a.m. Submitted bids will thereafter be opened publicly in the presence of candidates’ representatives who choose to attend at the Supplies Branch offices on Likoni Road, in the Conference Room, 2nd Floor. Late bids will be returned unopened. PREFERENCES: CATEGORY A: Under this category all eligible bidders are encouraged to apply. CATEGORY B: Under this category, only small and medium enterprises owned by Women, Youths and persons with disabilities will apply. Requirements for the above preferences: 1) Certificate of Registration/Incorporation 2) K.R.A. Registration P.I.N. /V.A.T. 3) Registration with The National Treasury (For Youth, Women & Persons with Disabilities) 4) Registration with relevant Regulatory Bodies Bidders are informed, canvassing is a form of corruption and will lead to automatic disqualification and blacklisted. PROF. ARCH. PAUL M. MARINGA (PHD), CBS, CORP. ARCH, MAAK, MKIP PRINCIPAL SECRETARY October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 27 The stern-faced ‘judge’ who had final word in TV drama For over three decades, Lucy Wangui played the no-nonsense judge in the long running courtroom comedy-drama Vioja Mahakamani. Her talent and passion reverberated through the screen, earning her a Head of State Commendation in 2009 in addition to numerous acting awards for her brilliant and consistent performance. Her story is excerpted from a forthcoming book, Pioneers & Transformers: The Journeys of Top Achieving Women in Kenya, published by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board Pioneers & Transformers Journeys of top achieving women in Kenya E very week, the country is served a hefty dose of rib-cracking humour on the television sitcom Vioja Mahakamani – a long running local courtroom drama. The programme, which airs on the national broadcaster Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), features a diverse and colourful cast. It was here that Kenyans watched Lucy Wangui act for more than three decades. Until 2015, Wangui played the role of the no-nonsense judge. In this role she was the voice of reason and the ultimate counsel. Viewers will remember her inscrutable expression as she sat on the bench, listening keenly and taking notes. She pulled off her role so well that over the years, it became more and more difficult for fans of the show to separate Wangui from her on-screen character. But what lies behind that stern television exterior? Wangui has been described by her colleagues as being diligent and passionate about her work. Not surprisingly, her persistence has earned her several accolades, the most prestigious being the Head of State Commendation she was awarded in 2009 in celebration of her outstanding performance on television. In the same year, she was nominated for the Best Actress in a Television Series award at the Kalasha Film & Television Awards. Vioja Mahakamani was also nominated for two awards: Best Comedy Programme and the Mfalme (Lifetime Achievement) Award. Wangui has also received a Best Comedian award from The Churchill Show. “Let me start by clarifying that I am not a judge or a magistrate, and neither am I a lawyer,” she says. In contrast to the no-nonsense persona she portrays on television, Wangui is cheerful and approachable. Now in her sixties, the lines on Wangui’s face are evidence of a long and fruitful life. Born second in a family of seven children, Wangui is one among four surviving siblings. When they were little, their parents moved the family from Murang’a to Nairobi long before Kenya’s independence in 1963. They moved into a single room in Kariokor, an estate which was initially built to shelter horses. Later, her father moved them to a bigger house in Ziwani where the family settled permanently. Wangui’s father, Kanogo Gichomo, owned several shops along Nairobi’s River Road. His business earned him enough to sustain his family and to provide basic education for his children. Her mother, Jane Nyambura, was also a businessperson who sold her wares in Kariokor market and also doubled up as an actress, earning extra money by appearing in local television advertisements. It was through her mother’s flourishing career that Wangui would discover her own actLet me start by clarifying that I am not a judge or a magistrate, and neither am I a lawyer - Lucy Wangui ing talent. “My mother laid the foundation for my acting career,” she says. “I used to see how she was in real life and how she acted on the television adverts,” she says, adding that she found it so fascinating that she wanted in. “That’s how I decided to become an actress, too.” However, her acting dream would remain just that until she completed her education. She attended Saint Brigid Primary School and then sat for her ‘O’ levels at the Shree Cutchi Gujarati Hindu Union School in Parklands. While in school, Wangui was an active participant in school drama activities. Her golden opportunity came knocking as she was attending Pansom’s Business College, which was situated along Biashara Street, pursuing a secretarial, copy typing and telephone operations course. The year was 1975 and a Producer at the State broadcaster KBC, known as the Voice of Kenya (VoK) in those days, was looking for actors for a new production. The show, Jamii ya Mzee Pembe (The Family of Mr Pembe), was a drama series about the daily lives of Mzee Pembe and his family. Wangui’s mother got wind of the opportunity and WORDS OF WISDOM told her daughter to give it a try. Behind her father’s back, Wangui went for the auditions and was chosen to play one of Mzee Pembe’s daughters. This was the defining moment of Wangui’s life. “As soon as I got my first acting role, I knew this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” she says. Unfortunately, she met stiff opposition from her father. He was so against the idea that it created a huge rift between them. Like most fathers, he wanted his daughter to settle into a ‘sensible’ career. To steer her onto the right path, he got her a job at Elliott’s Kenya Limited, a breadbaking company. She worked there for two years, performing secretarial and administrative duties. “I hated it. I just didn’t fit into that job. I had the skills and the relevant training, but it’s not where I wanted to be,” she says. Wangui’s heart was in acting. So she decided to juggle both jobs, one as a secretary • Trust in God, depend on faithful friends and speak positive affirmations. • Take time and cultivate energy to accomplish what you want. • Choose the right friends. • Be patient, ignore what people think and be yourself. • Be quick to forgive, don’t hold grudges. • Read the Bible. • Read good books and articles. at Elliott’s and the other as an actress at VoK. This went on for a while until the fatigue and inconvenience of working two demanding jobs caught up with her. Eventually she had to make a decision between the two. She chose acting. “When I told my father that I had quit the secretarial job, he was furious. We had a major altercation, after which I left home to start life on my own,” she recalls. That was one of the most difficult times of her life, but her mother’s support kept her going. “My mother would tell me to ignore my father’s ranting and focus on building my career,” she says. Away from her father’s controlling influence, she embraced the performing arts and dedicated her time to developing her TV role and writing music. She realised quickly that recording music was too expensive, so she re-directed all her energy to acting. By this time, Vioja Mahakamani was already on air. As fate would have it, the actress playing the role of magistrate, the late Anne Wanjugu, was poached by an international production house. VoK offered Wangui the job. That was the beginning of Wangui’s decades-long vibrant journey as the judge on Vioja Mahakamani. It would also mark the turning point in her sour relationship with her father.

October 30, 2018 A PUBLICATION OF Government Advertising Agency Telposta Towers, Kenyatta Ave/ Koinange Street P.O Box 30025-00100, Nairobi Kenya NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0092 Telephone: (+254) 4920000 / 1 E-Mail: info@information.go.ke How one farmer has made his urban enterprise a huge success He earns well over Sh1 million gross in returns from his 37 cows, and comfortably pays his eight employees and takes home a handsome return. Stories like these are covered in an upcoming book on Agro-Innovation by the Kenya Yearook Editorial Board. Agro-Innovation Transforming agriculture toward sustainable development BY KYEB A s we drive on the dirt road off Kiminini shopping centre, in Trans Nzoia County, nothing prepares us for the urban farm and the animals we are about to see. We branch off through a small maize plantation and onto a narrower road passing by a mud-walled building before reaching an imposing gate. Nothing spectacular greets you as you enter the farm. However, as you walk further in, you start to understand what it is all about. It is a clean dairy farm with spectacular animals. This is Mr John Mburu’s farm. “Mr Mburu’s cows are really beautiful. Looking at them brings you peace. They are therapeutic,” says a visitor, Mr Paul Moiben. He has brought his wife to see the cows and to also get some training. “Mburu is such an inspiration. If we could get 10 more people like him, dairy farming would not be the same in this country,” says the farmercum-transporter. Located on one acre, Sprout Dairies Farm is one of a kind in this area and the country. There is hardly any odour or flies in the enclosure that houses 80 dairy cows, including calves and heifers; a home, training hall, and stores. The small dairy farm has a loose housing system with fine, dry sawdust mixed with cow manure. This is surprising because I have always thought that manure must be cleared out of the sleeping sheds. But the cows appear comfortable, clean and robust. The sawdust serves as a powerful sink for the nitrogen, a big source of odour. This bedding system, I get to learn, is one of the latest and is beginning to catch. It is known as compost bedded pack barns. The barns, which carry a couple of animals at a time, provide shelter from adverse weather, a comfortable lying area that allows them to sleep and turn as they wish, and access to the food and water in feed alleys and waterers. There are barns for in-calf, those in lactation, dry herd, and calves of different ages. The cows are mostly Ayrshires with brown and white coats and Holstein Fresians By feeding the cows on maize, I earn way more than I ever would from the crop. If I grew 50 acres of maize and harvested 25 bags per acre that would give me 1,250 bags. - John Mburu 900 with black and white. The farm produces an average of 900 litres of milk daily, with an average production of 25 litres per cow. A good number of the animals produce 35 litres, while others yield 40 litres and more. One cow produces 49 litres. According to Mr Mburu, none of the animals weighs less than 500 kilos. He earns well over Sh1 million gross in returns from his 37 cows, and comfortably pays his eight employees and takes home a handsome return. The workers are always up by 3am to do the first round of milking. The second is at 1pm and the last at 6pm daily. “A cow requires a balanced diet to be healthy and productive. It must get the right feeds that contain proteins, energy and vitamins,” he says. “I only use silage, dairy meal and vitamins, which include trace mineral.” Mr Mburu mixes his own feeds in servings that consist of silage from green maize and dairy meal made from grinding dried maize with all its components to provide energy. He gets proteins from cotton seed cake, soya and sunflower. For vitamins and minerals, the farmer provides his cows with lumps of salt to lick. “I feed the calves throughout,” says the farmer who hires 50 acres of land from farms nearby to grow 30 acres of maize, oats, Boma Rhodes grass and sunflower. Once he harvests the green maize, just LAYOUT, DESIGN AND EDITING OF MYGOV WEEKLY BY THE KENYA YEARBOOK EDITORIAL BOARD www.kenyayearbook.co.ke 0202715390 / 0711944538 NHIF Building , 4th Floor @Kenyayearbook Litres of milk that the farm produces daily, with an average production of 25 litres per cow. A good number of the animals produce 35 litres, while others yield 40 litres and more. when it is about ready for boiling or roasting, he crushes and uses it for silage. “We only add molasses to the crushed maize, then silage it,” he says, adding that the feed is ready after 21 days. Some of the maize is left to dry, cut and crushed into dairy meal. “Do not start your dairy business without having planned for the feed months ahead,” he advises. “By feeding the cows on maize, I earn way more than I ever would from the crop. If I grew 50 acres of maize and harvested 25 bags per acre that would give me 1,250 bags. If we sold these at Sh3,000 per bag, that would fetch Sh3.5 million gross. The cows produce 900 litres daily and I sell 800 litres at Sh40, which fetches about Sh32,000 daily. Do the math for the rest of the month,” the farmer challenges. Another aspect that determines the productivity and success of a dairy farm is genetics. A good breed will produce more milk and more returns. Can you trace the heritage of the cow, up to what point, and its characteristics? You must establish where you P.O. Box 34035-00100 Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board get your semen from. Mr Mburu buys sexed semen and has a storage tank in readiness for any animal coming on heat. “I had to buy a tank to store the semen, which I purchase directly from World Wide Sires. It is important to have that supply of semen because you don’t want a situation where your animal comes on heat and you can’t service it on time. The farmer also has a plan B, just in case insemination fails, an award-winning bull that is a product of one of his cows. Comfort and hygiene are also key influencers of productivity. Happy, healthy cows produce more highquality milk. Cows require a lot of time to rest and digest their food. They need to lie down. Blood circulation through the udder increases by up to 30 per cent. This is why Mr Mburu ensures that his cows are comfortable. The farmer ensures hygiene by spraying sheds and the animals twice a week, while the dampened sawdust is replaced and used as manure. Mr Mburu is a foresterturned-dairy farmer. info@kenyayearbook.go.ke

IMMUNIZATION Renewed polio vaccination drive under way in Lamuxy PAGE 32 www.mygov.go.ke HEALTHCARE Governor seeks support for health Flour, jam, juice and chips: The many ways of adding value to sweet potatoes partnership PAGE 27 YOUR WEEKLY REVIEW October 23, 2018 MyGov NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0091 Reach us at: www.mygov.go.ke THE WEEK IN NUMBERS 375 Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in Nakuru County, higher than the national average of 362 0722 320 111 0722 327 773 ads@mygov.go.ke ads@mygov.go.ke Public Service reform in high gear, says Kobia 2018 Tax Summit ends 24,000 Number of children targeted by Lamu County during the 4th polio vaccination campaign for under-5s 45,000 Kenyans served daily at Huduma Centres with a total of 9.5 million served far at the 52 centres KRA’s Brian Oyieka assists a taxpayer at the KRA mobile taxpayer services unit at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies Nairobi last week. See stories and pictures on Pages 2, 3 & 4 The introduction of a devolved system of government has occasioned both opportunities and challenges. It has transformed the governance structure by taking services and resources closer to the people which naturally calls for far reaching reforms. See Verbatim on Pages 6&7 The mention of sweet potatoes sends thoughts of a hot cup of tea and a piece of the tuber in boiled form. Typically, this is not only a common breakfast meal locally, but also one of the meals that are considered healthy PAGE. 36 SPONSORED CONTENT

2 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Harnessing society resources, technology key to tax efficiency He stresses partnerships between revenue administrators and various stakeholders BY DAVID KIMANI T here is a growing need to harness broader resources from the society to drive tax collection more effectively, Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General John Njiraini has said. Njiraini was speaking during the 4th Annual Tax Summit at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS) in Nairobi last Wednesday. He noted that partnerships between revenue administrators and various stakeholders such as innovators and academicians are a significant injection for effective tax administration. “The future of tax adminwill istration environment be quite different from the way we know it today. There is therefore a need for tax administrators to get into partnerships with various stakeholders because the knowledge needed to drive tax administration going forward will go beyond what tax administrators possess,” Mr Njiraini said. The chief taxman observed that KRA is already leveraging on partnerships with scholars and innovators to enhance the efficacy of tax administration in Kenya. “These partnerships are very significant especially at this time when we are talking about tax base expansion. Speaking of tax base expansion, most ideas on tax base expansion have come from the tech savvy members of our society and the analysis on the proposed ideas shows that they are viable ideas,” he noted. Mr Njirani indicated that as much as tax base expansion is a global challenge that most tax administrators are grappling with, the success of this programme requires bold approaches. He said that one of the approaches KRA is leveraging on is access to various databases. As the government prepares to implement the presumptive tax regime for small scale enterprises, the commissioner general observed that KRA shall look at ways to refine the regime so that it works even better for the country. Presumptive tax, which shall be based on single permit fees for the small scale traders, was proposed by the Cabinet Secretary of the National Treasury during his budget statement in June this year. Its implementation shall effectively phase out the current turnover tax regime. The CG lauded the proposed regime noting that it will work better for the target sector than the current turnover tax regime. “Introduction of the presumptive tax points to a move from a declaratory system to a system where tax is assessed based on a defined criteria. This will work better in this country, especially for the small scale enterprises,” Mr Njiraini said. As technological advancement continues to proliferate in the country, the CG indicated that the proliferation has continued to create opportunities for tax administration in Kenya. Citing mobile money transfer technology, he said that mobile money transfer has created an even bigger opportunity for Kenya. “This technology has formalised what was not formal as far as cash transfers were concerned. The technology has availed data that we never had on cash transactions,” he said. He added that KRA’s interest in leveraging on mobile data is founded on the need to confirm that the transactions on mobile money are consistent with the declarations made on the transactions. Mr Njiraini stated that some of the technologies supporting e-commerce in the country are hosted outside Kenya’s jurisdiction thereby availing an opportunity for cross border transactions. This, he said, makes the issue of international cooperation extremely important more than ever. “E-commerce is not a threat as some may have perceived it but rather a great opportunity for all of us. This informs the need for global response on the issues surrounding ecommerce because we may not be able to respond to these issues individually,” Mr Njiraini remarked. He added: “So far globally, governments and tax administrations have made significant advances in developing global cooperation frameworks Members of the KRA Board of Directors Mr Leonard Ithau (left) and Ms Rose Waruhiu during the 4th Annual Tax Summit at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi. The future of tax administration environment will be quite different from the way we know it todayThere is therefore a need for tax administrators to get into partnerships with various stakeholders because the knowledge needed to drive tax administration going forward will go beyond what tax administrators possess, - KRA Commissioner General John Njiraini through which we can negotiate to share revenues that arise from cross border electronic commerce.” As KRA wrapped up the 4th Tax Summit, the CG said that the summit has been instrumental in bringing thoughts of stakeholders across board together with a view to making tax administration more effective. He said that KRA is in the process of creating mechanisms of engagement with stakeholders and various institutions to make the tax summit agenda more impactful. His sentiments were echoed by KRA Commissioner in charge of Strategy, Innovation and Risk Management Dr Mohamed Omar who observed that a dashboard will be developed before the subsequent tax summit highlighting the various actions taken with regard to the recommendations given by the various stakeholders. He also said that KRA is committed to getting into strategic partnerships with various stakeholders to enhance tax administration. Dr Omar noted that the tax summit, which entered its fourth year this year, aims at bringing together experts from various fields and disciplines such as academicians, professionals, public as well as private sector players to deliberate and dialogue on matters tax administration. “The overarching mantra of this summit is to look at the way forward in supporting the socio-economic transformation of Kenya in line with supporting the big four agenda. It is also in line the country’s Vision 2030,” Dr Omar said. He added: “One of the components of the summit is to look at how we can come up with strategies and policies to be able to expand the tax base and support the economic dream of this country.” October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 KRA, KICD partner to introduce tax education in new curriculum The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have partnered to mainstream tax education in the national education system curriculum BY DAVID KIMANI A report presented last Wednesday to KRA by the KICD revealed that there is a 95 per cent need for incorporation of tax education in the new competency-based curriculum in order to equip learners with requisite tax knowledge to mould them into responsible taxpayers. KRA Commissioner General John Njiraini who received the report on behalf of the Authority hailed the steps taken so far by KRA and KICD in the journey towards mainstreaming tax education in the education system. The KRA boss said that KRA has been considering introducing tax education in the Kenyan education system for a while and the partnership between the two organisations is an indication that the dream can now be realised. While expressing optimism in the success of the roadmap set out by the two organisations in introducing tax education, Mr Njiraini noted that tax education will mainly address issues to do with culture and attitude in the society. “Compliance is driven by attitude. Therefore, implementation of this project will go a long way in changing how the future generations currently in school shall look at taxation,” Mr Njiraini noted. “Introduction of the tax concept to our school going children at a tender age will inculcate a culture of positive views towards taxation in the future. Tax education will enable the young leaners to understand that when they go to school or visit a health facility for treatment, this is made possible through tax payment,” he added. The Commissioner General further said that the first stages of implementation of this project will commence in early 2019, with the hope to have mainstreamed tax education in secondary schools by 2020/2021. KICD Director of Research Cyril Oyunga reiterated KICD’s commitment in the partnership with KRA to enhance awareness about taxation in the country and make tax knowledge available to all people. Mr Oyunga termed the ongoing reforms in the school curriculum in the education system as the best opportunity to introduce tax education in the country. KESRA Head Dr Fred Mugambi (left) engages Director of Administration at the Ministry of ICT Mr Henry Mung’asia during the 1st KESRA Research Conference at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi last Monday. Compliance is driven by attitude. Therefore, Implementation of this project will go a long way in changing how future generations currently in school shall view taxation - John Njiraini “Reforms exist because of a need to leverage existing opportunities and overcome challenges faced in the society. The ongoing reforms to phase out the knowledgebased curriculum with the competency-based curriculum have created ample room for Kenya to introduce tax education in the curriculum,” he said. Over the years, he noted, the country has been striving to build a strong economic foundation which can only be realised through widening the tax bracket and sustaining tax compliance with a view to achieving a standard where all citizens are literate on matters relating to taxation. Ms Damacrine Masira (standing) engages panellists during the 4th Annual Tax Summit held last week at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi. OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS ADDENDUM NO. 1 RFP NO.: PC/005/2018-2019 – PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON PRIVATIZATION OF AGRO-CHEMICAL AND FOOD COMPANY LIMITED RFP NO.: PC/006/2018-2019 – PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON PRIVATIZATION OF KENYA WINE AGENCIES LIMITED RFP NO.: PC/007/2018-2019 – PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON PRIVATIZATION OF KENYA MEAT COMMISSION This addendum is in reference to an advertisement that appeared in My Gov Publication of 9th October 2018 calling for Proposals for the above consultancy services. Interested bidders are notified that the following requirements have been deleted ‘Consultants with ongoing transaction advisory contracts with the Commission are not eligible to participate’ ‘Prospective bidders are not allowed to bid for more than one tender’ Also note that corrections have been made to the Request for Proposal document. The revised document may be downloaded from our website www.pc.go.ke. Consequently, the tender submission deadline has been extended to Thursday 15th November 2017 at 10.00 a.m. Ag. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO This addendum therefore forms part of the tender documents as advertised on 2nd October, 2018. The rest of the document remains as originally advertised. Head of Supply Chain Management Services For: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS PROVISION OF GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT COVER FOR ODPP STAFF The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions wishes to inform all interested bidders for the above tender that the deadline for submission has been extended from 17th October, 2018 to 31st October, 2018 at 11:00 A.M and the tender document can be downloaded from Government Public Procurement Information Portal https://tenders.go.ke or ODPP website, www.odpp.go.ke. TENDER NO. ODPP/OT/001/2018-2019 ADDENDUM INVITATION TO TENDER The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) is a customer focused organization that prides itself in its service delivery. The Authority invites bids from registered Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) Enterprises - Youth, Women & Persons with Disabilities owned enterprises - to provide Catering Services as follows: 1. RBA/TENDER/CATERING/613/797/2018:PROVISION OF CATERING SERVICES Tender documents and details may be obtained from the Retirement Benefits Authority’s website; http://www.rba.go.ke for free. All bid documents should be clearly marked with the relevant tender reference number(s), and tender name and should be addressed to; The Chief Executive Officer, Retirement Benefits Authority, Rahimtulla Towers, Upper Hill Road, P.O. Box 57733-00200 Nairobi. All duly completed tenders should be deposited in the Tender Box on 14th Floor, Rahimtulla Tower, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi so as to be received on or before 10.00 am, 07th November, 2018. The bids will be opened in the presence of tenderers/representatives who choose to attend thereafter. 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4 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MSME’s play a key role in boosting Kenya’s economy The informal sector accounted for 35-50 per cent GDP in Kenya in 2012, according to the IEA T axing the informal economy especially in developing countries has elicited increasing attention over the recent years as governments in these countries seek to seal revenue gaps, promote growth and boost governance. The informal sector constitutes a huge percentage and, in many countries, growing share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) hence representing a potentially significant source of tax revenue. Thanks to the “MSE ACT 2012”, the Kenyan MSME sector (majority of whom are in the informal economic sector) is now clearly segregated into four main subsectors (Manufacturing-Artisans, Small Traders, Service providers and Agro-based) and it is now possible to have targeted interventions. In the recent past, a lot has been done by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in partnership with stakeholders in various sectors of the economy to boost tax compliance. We are cognizant of efforts to reach taxpayers in various tax segments including the MSMEs. For a long period now, the government through KRA has implemented various taxes such as Value Added Tax (VAT), Capital Gains Tax, Excise Tax, Turn Over Tax (ToT) etc. Of importance is Turn Over Tax, introduced through the Finance Act 2007, targeting taxpayers whose turnover from business exceeds Kshs. 500,000 but does not exceed Kshs. 5million annually. The tax mainly targets traders and artisans popularly referred to in informal sector as “Jua Kali”. The introduction of this tax was meant to be an easier taxation method aimed at simplifying the taxation process in the informal sector to rake in more revenue for the government. To enhance compliance in the informal sector, the government through the budget statement of 2018/19 introduced a better, in my view, simplified tax known as the presumptive tax. The tax will be pegged on single business permits issued by county governments and is payable at the time of payment for a single business or its renewal by a trader. The proposed rate is 15 per cent solely pegged on a business permit. Further, unlike TOT which was accounted for every four months, presumptive tax is a once a year payment hence saving traders the hustle of filing returns every quarter. This means that a trader whose business permit fee is, for instance Kshs 10,000, will pay a presumptive tax of Kshs, 1,500 only. This move is expected to bring on board more taxpayers in the informal sector and enhance tax compliance. With close collaboration among the KRA, the National Treasury, County Governments and stakeholders in the informal sector, the government is expected to raise approximately Kshs. 5 billion annually. According to Budget Focus, a publication of the IEA Budget Information Programme released in 2012, the informal sector accounted for 35-50 per cent GDP in Kenya. The report further indicates, the informal sector accounted for 77 per cent of employment opportunities especially among the youth. We in the informal sector are geared towards playing a critical role in boosting the government’s development agenda and hope that taxation on the informal sector would increase labour productivity and output through reducing economic distortions, increased service and access to government procurement. We are ready to embrace new initiatives introduced by KRA and the government at large through a collaborative process that takes into account the jua kali sector’s unique needs. If well thought out and well implemented, we expect to see a strong linkage and partnership between the traders, county governments and central govern1,500 KRA Tax ambassadors from different universities follow proceedings of the 4th Annual Tax Summit at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi Presumptive tax that a trader whose business permit fee is, for instance Kshs 10,000, will pay ment. We expect KRA to carry out an awareness campaign and create an informal sector information desk while being sensitive to the jua kali sector unique needs. Taxation to the MSME sector should be facilitative and not prohibitive, aimed at maintaining its strategic position as the major employer in our country and encourage increased startups while boosting innovation and entrepreneurship. We expect to see our tax policies being driven towards confronting low productivity, high production input costs, low skills, high unemployment etc. A presumptive tax regime in my view takes cognizance of the uniqueness of the Jua Kali sector and thereby allows the informal sector firms to pay substantially lower tax rates than those under the standard regime. This will enable the sector access to credit, offer opportunities to engage with larger firms and the government and reduce harassment while improving access to training and support programmes. The channels of interaction between the informal sector and state institutions including KRA need to be constantly improved and institutionalised while at the same time dealing with the sector’s attitude towards the regulatory regimes- the sector needs to see improved service provision and the benefits of compliance. We believe through the introduction of a level playing field through taxes such as the presumptive tax, Kenya is expected to experience an uptake in establishment of more MSME’s and startups. This will not only increase employment, but also a shift by the youth who will stop relying on white collar jobs and instead embrace of various opportunities in the Jua Kali sector. Richard Muteti, CEO Jua Kali Federation of Kenya/Chairman, COMESA Business Council SMEs Work-Group NATIONAL INNOVATION AWARD - 2018 The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA) is established under the Science, Technology and Innovation Act, No. 28 of 2013 and mandated to develop and manage the Kenya National Innovation System. KENIA wishes to announce the call for the National Innovation Award – 2018. The purpose of the Award is to stimulate and strengthen the national innovative capacity and culture within the system of innovation. The objective is to motivate and recognize innovators, as well as encourage innovation in national priority areas. The call will focus on the key areas of National Development Agenda and innovations will be evaluated as per the following themes: Theme 1: Theme 2: Theme 3: Theme 4: Theme 5: Health; Housing Technologies and Environment; Agriculture, Food Technologies and Food Security; Energy Systems; and Manufacturing, Engineering and ICT. A winner will be selected in each thematic area and an Innovation Award worth Kenya Shillings Eight Hundred Thousand (Ksh. 800,000.00) will be granted. Interested innovators are advised to apply online by filling in the online application form in the website: www.innovationagency.go.ke. Terms and conditions apply. All applicants MUST register the innovation first then proceed to apply. The Closing Date for Applications is Wednesday, 14th For any questions email secretariat@innovationagency.go.ke. The Secretariat Kenya National Innovation Agency 9th Floor, Utalii House NAIROBI November, 2018 at 5.00pm Market approach Country : KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST International Competitive Bidding : Kenya Name of the Project: Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) Credit No Assignment Title Reference No : : IDA – V0420 CONSULTANCY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND INTRODUCTION OF A COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM FOR GRADES 4 TO 9 UNDER THE SECONDARY EDUCATION QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (SEQIP- P160083) : KE-KICD-80481-CS-QCBS The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank to support the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) and Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), as one of the implementing agencies, intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include provision of technical skills on development and roll out of a Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) for grades 4 to 9. KICD now invites eligible national and international consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) and REOI document are found at www.kicd.ac.ke. The deadline for submission is 12th November, 2018. DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 5 UNCLAIMED FINANCIAL ASSETS AUTHORITY COMMISSION ON REVENUE ALLOCATION INVITATION TO TENDER Promoting an Equitable Society The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an Independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya. Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of and financial management by county governments. The Commission on Revenue Allocation invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the listed tender; TENDER NO. CRA/PROC/ T3/2018-2019 DESCRIPTION Provision of Car hire and taxi services TENDER SECURITY Kshs. 50,000 DATE OF SUBMISSION 5th November 2018 at 10:00 am A complete set of tender documents in English language may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand shillings only (Kshs.1, 000.00) during normal working hours or download for free at: http://www.crakenya.org/ or http://supplier.treasury.go.ke. Prices quoted should be inclusive of all taxes and delivery costs, must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days from the tender submission deadline. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly labelled “PROVISION OF CAR HIRE AND TAXI SERVICES CRA/PROC/T3/2018-2019 and be deposited in the Tender Box at Commission on Revenue Allocation, 14 Riverside Drive Grosvenor Suite, 2nd Floor Reception or by post to the address below: - The Commission Secretary/CEO Commission on Revenue Allocation P.O. Box 1310 – 00100 NAIROBI KENYA. The tender documents need to be received on or before 10.00 am local time on Monday 5th November 2018 Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter and bidder representatives are welcome to witness the opening. For more details on the tender, please visit our website at: http://www.crakenya.org/ or http://supplier.treasury.go.ke TENDER VALIDITY 120 days from the closing date NOTICE TO REPORT, SURRENDER AND CLAIM UNCLAIMED FINANCIAL ASSETS The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) was established pursuant to the Unclaimed Financial Assets Act No. 40 of 2011, Laws of Kenya. The primary mandate of the Authority is to receive unclaimed financial assets from holders, safeguard and reunite such assets with their rightful owners. Section 22 of the Act provides for remittance or delivery of abandoned assets to the Authority at the time of filing the report as outlined under Section 20. Holders of unclaimed financial assets are hereby notified on or before November 1, 2018 to: 1) Submit reports for the unclaimed financial assets to the Authority based on the provisions under Section 20 of the Act. Holders with NIL reports should submit the same to the Authority. Reports can be filed in soft copy at https://holders.ufaa.go.ke. Every holder is required to obtain secure account credentials by sending an email request to holders@ufaa.go.ke. Soft and Hard copy reports should be filed in the format prescribed by UFA Regulations 2016. A copy of these Regulations can be downloaded from the Authority’s website. Amounts in the report MUST tally with funds credited at Unclaimed Assets Trust Fund accounts 2) Transfer of funds in respect of reported unclaimed assets is as follows: i. The amounts in Kenya Shillings to Unclaimed Asset Trust Fund Account No. 1000205218 at the Central Bank of Kenya; ii. Funds denominated in USD should be transferred to the Authority’s USD a/c number 0400000077 at Citibank N.A, Nairobi; iii. Funds in other currencies or other assets in non-cash forms should be reported to the Authority for advice on how to transfer. NOTE: a) Section 33 of the Act provides for penalties for failure to remit unclaimed funds and reports to the Authority; b) There is no deadline for claims on unclaimed financial assets held by the Authority. Members of the public are advised to visit the Authority’s Website www.ufaa.go.ke or dial *361# (available on Safaricom in the interim basis) to search for status of unclaimed assets under their name, if any, and lodge a claim(s) as per the claim instructions on the Authority’s website for reunification. Any further enquiries on reporting, remittances and delivery of the presumed abandoned assets should be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer/ Managing Trustee Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority P. O. Box 28235 – 00200, Nairobi E-mail: info@ufaa.go.ke Telephone: 0204023000, 0706866984, 0736559152 KENYA REINSURANCE CORPORATION LTD “Strength and Wisdom Beyond Borders” VACANT POST – SHARIA COORDINATOR REF NO. KRC/HR/R6/01/18 Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) is a leading reinsurer and is listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). It is ISO 9001: 2015 Certified and is rated B by A.M Best and AA by the Global Credit Rating Company (GCR). Kenya Re now seeks to recruit and fill the position of a Sharia Coordinator. The Position • The selected candidate’s main duties will include but will not be limited to:• Growing the Retakaful business segment of the Corporation • Be a link between the Management of Kenya Re and the Sharia Supervisory Board; • Conduct Sharia audits periodically and submit the report to the Sharia Supervisory Board; • Take care of Sharia compliance in all operations of Kenya Re’s Retakaful window; • To evaluate and recommend improvements in the effectiveness of Sharia risk management and Corporate Governance; • Collect and collate relevant materials on Takaful/Retakaful from various sources, • Assist in developing/exploring new products/avenues of Sharia compliant investment in line of local laws. • Structure the existing products in view of customer’s requirements as well as their procedural environment. • Perform any other duties allocated by Management. The Person • Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor’s degree and holders of a diploma in Islamic Finance or related field. • Qualifications in Sharia Law will be an added advantage • They should be fluent in English. Knowledge of Arabic language will be an added advantage. • They should have three (3) years working experience gained in a reputable insurance/financial Institution. • Professional qualifications in Insurance will be an added advantage. Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability. successful candidate. Closing Date: 14th November 2018 Applications outlining how applicants meet requirements for the position should be sent by post or via email, attaching thereto CV, testimonials and cover letter, quoting the relevant reference number to:The Human Resource Manager Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited P. O Box 30271- 00100 GPO NAIROBI E-mail: hr@kenyare.co.ke Tel: 020-220200 Mobile: 0703083000 Niko Fiti na Kenya RE ABILITY BEYOND DISABILITY An appropriate remuneration package will be offered to the KENYA REINSURANCE CORPORATION LTD INVITATION TENDER The Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited invites sealed tenders from eligible candidates for the following item as detailed in the respective tender document: TENDER No. DESCRIPTION KRC/2018/265 TENDER FOR SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER FOR MODERN DATA ANALYSIS, VISUALIZATION & PERIODICAL ELECTRONIC DATA GATHERING TOOLS TENDER SUBMISSION FORMAT SEPARATE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS TARGET TENDER SECURITY OPEN Kshs100,000 Prospective bidders may download the tender documents from the Kenya Reinsurance Corporation website www. kenyare.co.ke free of charge or from the IFMIS KENYA SUPPLIERS PORTAL at suppliers.treasury.go.ke. Tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly bearing the correct tender number and name should be deposited in the Tender Box located on the 16th floor of Reinsurance Plaza Aga Khan Walk NAIROBI or be sent to:Managing Director Kenya Reinsurance Corporation, Ltd Reinsurance Plaza, Nairobi Aga Khan Walk P.O. Box 30271 - 00100 NAIROBI To be received by 6TH NOVEMBER 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened the same day and time in the Corporation’s Boardroom in the presence of bidders or their representative who choose to attend. Tenders that are delivered after the deadline for submission will be rejected. Prices quoted MUST be expressed in Kenya Shillings, inclusive of Government taxes and should remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of closing of the tender. Bidders who download the tender documents from the website MUST forward their particulars immediately via email to procurement@kenyare.co.ke. This is for record and any further tender clarifications and addendum where necessary. The particulars should include: Name of Firm, Postal Address, Telephone Number, Email Address, Tender Number and Tender Name. Bidders should not request for clarifications through the said e-mail. The purpose of the e-mail is for submission of tenderers particulars above ONLY. Any canvassing or giving of false information will lead to automatic disqualification. Tel 020-2202000 Ext Reinsurance Plaza Nairobi-370,375 Kenya Re Towers-373 Anniversary Towers-374,372 Reinsurance Plaza Kisumu-353,358

6 | NEWSFOCUS Verbatim October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke The Constitution has brought Transforming the Public Service to improve efficiency and quality of service is one of the recurrent themes of Kenyan governance. For Prof. Margaret Kobia, the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs, optimising efficiency in delivery of services to the people is not just an idle promise but a tangible goal pursued with vigour every working day. Prof Kobia spoke to Ngari Gituku, outgoing Director Government Advertising Agency (GAA) Madam Cabinet Secretary, yours is a wide-ranging portfolio - Public Service, Youth and Gender affairs. What does it all entail? I can summarise the mandate of my ministry as encompassing Public Service transformation, youth empowerment and promotion of gender equality, and the empowerment of women. The Public Service portfolio is the widest as it comprises the entire public service including National and County Public Service. Public Service plays a key role in advising on policy formulation, implementing policies and programmes of the Government, and optimising efficiency in delivery of services to the people. How do you rate the efficiency of the Kenyan Public Service? There are some fundamentals that define an efficient and effective Public Service. These include strategies that guide the service delivery, systems, policies, rules & procedures that guide implementation, a competent human capital to implement, a fitting organisational culture with the right values and ethos, and a visionary and transformational leadership to get it done. In Kenya, we have the benefit of a Constitution that defines the values and principles of Public Service. It requires the Public Service to be efficient, motivated, well-trained, responsive, efficient and effective in-service delivery to citizens. The Constitution has brought new impetus to public sector reforms as it introduced de-centralisation of services and a set of national values and principles of Governance. How is the Ministry of Public Service which is a National Government organ connected to the County Government System? As His Excellency the President always emphasizes, the cardinal operating principle in Public Service is efficiency and effectiveness in serving mwananchi seamlessly, and not whether the service is offered by the National Government or County Government. My ministry is the bridge between the county and national government with respect to Public Service delivery. We are mandated to ensure that national and county Government functions are properly structured and staffed to facilitate transformation of the public service for efficient and effective service delivery at the National and County Government levels. That is why at Huduma Centers today, you will find both national and county government counters. Fundamentally, the Government has an ambitious transformation agenda, aimed at increasing the global competitiveness of the country and also reduce inequality. This calls for a highly effective and productive Public Service. Has the devolved system of Government impacted management and delivery of public services? The introduction of devolved system of government has occasioned both opportunities and challenges. It has transformed the governance structure by taking services and resources closer to the people. That naturally calls for far reaching reforms. These reforms are addressed under the five key Public Service Transformation pillars namely: Human Capital Management and Development, Transformative and Value-driven Leadership; Fit-for-purpose Public Institutions; Efficient, Effective and Citizen-Centered Service Delivery; and Public Sector Productivity & Global Competitiveness. Reforms are also guided by the principles in Kenya Constitution 2010 and the Kenya Vision 2030 which bind all public officers to observe the principles of good governance, high patriotism, ethics and integrity. However, the reforms are still at the formative stages and it is too early to make a call on them. The country is yet to realise the full benefits of the envisioned transformation of devolved services. The Government has been talking about reforming the public service for some time now. Are the reforms still on course? The Government aims to facilitate the realisation of a citizen-focused and results-oriented public service as envisioned in the Constitution. An efficient, effective, equitable and ethical public sector is vital to the successful implementation of policies, programmes and projects outlined in Kenya Vision 2030 and its mediumterm plans (MTPs). To facilitate this, the National and County Government Coordinating Summit initiated Capacity Assessment and Rationalization of the Public Service programme in 2013. We call it CARPS in short. Could you please elaborate what CARPS is all about? The CARPS programme is a joint national and county government programme delivered through a consultative institutional framework that involves both levels of Government. The programme covers National and County Governments for now. State corporations, independent offices, constitutional commissions, and disciplined forces will be involved at a later date. The implementation of the programme is in three phases. Phase one involved study and design, phase two includes rationalisation and deployment of staff, and phase three involves re-engineering and capacity building. Phase one is complete and has produced a report covering human resource audit, organisational review, workload analysis and made proposals on options and incentives. It is of public interest to know what the study found. Were there particularly revealing findings? Some key findings were that we have an ageing Public Service with 60 % over 40 years old; we have a shortage of technical and professional skills in critical areas; we have weak control systems in payroll management; we are not compliant with constitutional and legislative October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Verbatim NEWSFOCUS | 7 new impetus to public sector The longer the person has been working in the public service, the higher the remuneration. This automatic annual increment is one of the causes of escalation of wages without corresponding productivity, and does not to account issues of motivation. While we recognise the need to compensate inflation and other factors that erode employees pay, there is need to focus more on productivity and performance. This calls for a robust performance management system to be put in place to support this new dispensation. It is also important that staff are motivated to perform at optimal levels. You have mentioned transformation as a key driver of your ministry. What has the Ministry of Public Service Youth and Gender Affairs done to support this transformation? provisions regarding ethnic diversity, gender balance; we have an imbalance between support and professional personnel; we have duplication and overlap of functions within and across the two levels of Government. These are some of the issues that require fundamental reforms. Have you started implementing any reforms as yet? The study itself marked the commencement of the reform process as it analysed the current situation and provided the intelligence for action. Both levels of Government resolved to address these issues and the measures currently being implemented include development and adoption of norms and standards; adoption of generic model organisation structures for National and County Governments; adoption of the Skills and Competency Framework; development of a National Master Plan for high priority and scarce skills; development of a succession management strategy; adoption of unified human resource and payroll number; and rationalisation of staffing ratio to achieve 70/30 optimal of Technical Staff to Support Staff. It is work in progress. Should we expect to see other reforms in the Public Service in the near future? The Public Service is a dynamic entity that has to adopt to the changes in the wider society. Always, there are reforms taking place to improve service delivery to mwananchi. It is a continuum. Transformation is the operational word in public service today. At times you wish to remove the bread from the oven when it is fully baked, but now that you ask, let me mention a few that are still in the works. First is the use of performance contracting model which is a management framework to enhance improved service delivery by ensuring that top-level managers are accountable for results, and in turn hold those below them accountable. It ensures that resources are focused in attainment of the key national policy priorities of the Government; institutionalising performance-oriented culture. Second is Job Evaluation which we are adopting as a management tool in Public Service. SRC carried out the job evaluation exercise across the Public Service aimed at addressing the deeprooted problems of wage inequities and disWhen cell phone money transfers were introduced in the country, there were sceptics. Now it is a pervasive national paragon that the rest of the world flocks here top study.The Government has adopted a “cashlight” policy where all public agencies should provide customers the option for making electronic payments for government services. The Huduma smart service and payments card responds to this and provides an integrated and interoperable platform for service delivery and electronic payments that conforms to global card payment standards. parities which have been a source of low morale and disaffection amongst the public servants. Job evaluation will address major inequities in the service and marks the beginning of having an efficient management of the Public Service wage bill. It sounds like a paradigm shift where Public Service will henceforth be pegging reward to performance and productivity? Yes, the Government policy has shifted to focus on increasing productivity and rewarding performance. The current practice is that the public sector salary structure rewards employees every year without recognition of performance. To that allow me to add “innovation”. Transformation and innovation in public service delivery. Huduma Kenya centers capture the essence of this concept. Huduma Kenya’s primary objective is to provide efficient Government services at the convenience of the citizens. Our centres and innovations are built and run around this principal objective. Besides taking services closer to the people, what other innovation has Huduma concept brought to life. Huduma Card. It is the epitome of e-government. It is an electronic payment system which citizens can use to pay for various government services. Huduma Card uses the one-stop shop delivery model and thus Kenyans are able to receive or remit various transactional services from a single source. You do not have to move from bank to bank to pay for various services. Huduma Card is a one-stop-shop-wallet. What are the main benefits of the Huduma card for the Government? The key benefit is that the Kenyan citizen will be able to access services much more effectively and in a short period of time from anywhere in the country and thus the Government will be able to deliver on its promise to provide efficient services conveniently to all Kenyans. All Kenyans who subscribe to the card will be enrolled to key government programmes like NSSF and NHIF. This will ensure universal coverage of all Kenyans to key social benefits while making it convenient for Kenyans to make their monthly contributions to the programmes. Government can also make remittances through it including cash transfers to orphaned and vulnerable children, to beneficiaries of food subsidies, Uwezo Fund beneficiaries and Youth and Women Funds disbursements among others. The card will also go a long way in fighting corruption as it eliminates that service level human contact which create corruption opportunities. Can ordinary Kenyans operate such a card system? You will find that Kenyans embrace and adopt easily to new ways of doing things. They are very adaptable. When cell phone money transfers were introduced in the country, there were sceptics. Now it is a pervasive national paragon that the rest of the world flocks here top study. The Government has adopted a “cashlight” policy where all public agencies should provide customers the option for making electronic payments for government services. The Huduma smart service and payments card responds to this and provides an integrated and interoperable platform for service delivery and electronic payments that conforms to global card payment standards. It has been several years since the launch of Huduma Centres. Do you think they have made a difference in the lives of ordinary Kenyans? When this administration ascended to power some four years ago, it set out to transform the way public service is delivered to Kenyans. Over 45,000 Kenyans are served daily at Huduma Centres and 9.5 million Kenyans have been served satisfactorily since the establishment of Huduma Kenya Programme. We now have 52 Huduma Centres in 47 counties. Huduma Kenya Programme has won local, regional and global awards in the very short history of its establishment. They include United Nations Public Service Award, African Public Service Awards, Customer Service awards, Excellence Innovative Management award, and use of ICT award amongst others. What is the long-term goal of Huduma? Through the Huduma Kenya Programme the Government aims at transforming the Public Service towards a people-centred, professional, efficient, transparent and accountable service that meets global standards, best practices and one that avails to customers with multiple one stop shop channels in accessing government services. Huduma continues to innovate to serve the Kenyan public more efficiently, effectively and at minimal cost. It is about value for money. We are now introducing the Huduma Mashinani service outreach concept. Using this approach, the ministry has been providing the commonly sought after public services to the people at the grassroots level. We adopted this approach as a standard service delivery practice. In practice, each of the Huduma Centers undertake one outreach activity to a sub-county every month in all the 47 Counties. The services offered will include application for IDs, Birth Certificates, Police Abstracts, KRA services, NSSF, NHIF, registration of self-help groups, Pensions applications and affirmative action funds such as Uwezo Fund, Youth Enterprise Fund, Women Enterprise Fund among others. Wananchi get real time information on how to access these services, have their questions answered, including how to access funds set aside for marginalised groups, women and the youth. Kenya School of Government (KSG) is under your docket, do they have any role to play in the Public Service reform? Kenya School of Government is a very important cog in this equation. The institution is a Vision 2030 project. The objectives of the school are to build competencies for the Government, develop and grow leadership in the public service, and promote best practices in Public Service delivery. KSG programmes are also instrumental in the implementation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, strengthening the pillars of public governance, and upholding and promoting public service values, ethics and transformational leadership. It prepares the public service for transformational leadership which the public service embraces and implements in all its programmes. It is the chief trainer for both national and county governments. KSG has evolved into a regional powerhouse in training managers and leaders from the Eastern Africa region. Its accomplishments in administration and strategic management training has received international recognition.

8 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Tel: 020 6948000 / Toll Free Line: 1545 / E-Mail: info@kebs.org / Website: www.kebs.org Tel: 020 6948000 / Toll Free Line: 1545 / E-Mail: info@kebs.org / Website: www.kebs.org TENDER NOTICE The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO 1. 2. laboratories. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement office, KEBS centre, Popo road, off Mombasa road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kes.1000. All payments shall be made to the Kenya Bureau of Standards, Nairobi. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS centre main reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. Tender opening will be carried out immediately thereaſter at the KEBS centre conference room A, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Bid security is 2% of the tender amount. Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR TENDER DESCRIPTION Supply, delivery and installation of Air Conditioning System in Mass laboratory TENDER NO. CLOSING DATE KEBS/T015/2018/2019 Tuesday 6th November, 2018 KEBS/T016/2018/2019 Tuesday 6th November, 2018 KEBS is concerned with the quality of base oils, reconditioned lubricants and used oil being imported into the country. We have noted that not all importers/manufacturers of the said products are following the set Standards. Consequently, the Kenya Bureau of Standards wishes to inform all importers, manufacturers and the general public that all imported base oils, lubricants shall follow PvoC route A and shall be accompanied with a CoC and laboratory test report. All consignments with CoC and test reports shall be verified, sampled and released unconditionally. Consignments not inspected at the source shall be handled as per laid down procedure on destination inspection. Importers and users of used oils are advised to seek clearance from National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS PUBLIC NOTICE ON IMPORTATION OF BASE OILS, LUBRICANTS AND USED OILS The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is a state corporation established under the Standards Act Cap 496 of the Laws of Kenya. It is mandated to among other things carry out inspection of imported and locally manufactured products in order to ensure that only quality goods enter and are sold in the country. (SM#Permit number), for Import Standardization Mark (ISM#UCRnumber ) or (SM#Permit number), for Import Standardization Mark (ISM#UCRnumber) or Diamond Mark of Quality (DM#Permit number) and send to 20023 10010 for payment of System Diamond Mark of Quality (DM#Permit number) and send to 20023 10010 for payment of System NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION INVITATION TO OPEN TENDER RE-ADVERTISEMENT TENDER NO: NPSC/T03/2018-2019 The National Police Service Commission Invites applications from interested and eligible bidders for open tender for leasing of suitable premises for National Police Service Commission Counseling Centre. Interested and eligible bidders may obtain the tender documents from the Supply Chain Management offices situated on 2nd Floor of Skypark Plaza Building, Westlands upon payment of a non refundable fee of Ksh.1000 per set. The tender documents may also be downloaded free of charge from the Commissions Website: www.npsc.go.ke Specifications for a suitable premise for the NPSC Counseling Centre S/NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 Preferably in major cities e.g Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru A stand- alone building with its own compound and located in a safe, secure and serene environment. Should have space to accommodate: • At least five to six Administration offices • Three consultation rooms. • 25-35 separate residential rooms within the compound. 4 5 The road leading to the premise should be in good condition. Tarmac or paved access roads will be highly preferred Adequate space/open field not less than one (1) acre for recreational facilities among other amenities. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender number should be addressed to: THE CS/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION P.O. BOX 47363-00100 NAIROBI. And deposited in the tender box, situated on the 2nd floor Reception, Skypark Plaza building, or posted to the above address so as to be received on or before 5th November, 2018 at 10.00AM. Applications will be opened immediately thereafter, in the presence of bidders and/or their choose to attend. CS/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION representatives, who TENDER NOTICE Rongo University invites sealed tenders from reputable, competent and interested registered contractors for the following item. TENDER NO TENDER NAME RU/OT/01/18-19 Proposed supply and installation of overhead power distribution network and low voltage switchgear at Rongo University BID BOND (KSHS) CLOSING DATE Kshs. 400,000 8th November, 2018 Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents from the Procurement Office, Rongo University, Main Campus located along Rongo – Migori Road, 2km from Kanga junction during normal working hours between 9.00am and 4.00pm on working days. The tender documents may be downloaded free of charge from Rongo University website www.rongovarsity.ac.ke. The bidders who pick the tender documents from the Procurement Office are required to pay a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000 (Kenya Shillings One Thousand only) in cash deposit or Bankers Cheque payable to Rongo University at Co-operative Bank, Rongo Branch, A/C No. 01129477027400. Tenderers who have paid are required to obtain an official receipt from the cash office at Rongo University Main Campus. Those who download the Tender document should send an email giving the details of their firm, contact person, telephone numbers and email addresses to procurement@rongovarsity.ac.ke. Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes, and delivery costs, must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Completed Tender documents must be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with tender name and tender number and be deposited in the Tender Box situated at The Administration Block or be addressed to: The Vice Chancellor Rongo University P.O. Box 103-40404 Rongo, Kenya To be received on or before Thursday, 8th November, 2018 at 10.00am. Tender documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend in the University Boardroom. SUPPLIERS SENSITIZATION FORUM Rongo University invites Small and Micro Enterprises and Disadvantaged groups to Suppliers’ Forum for sensitization on reserved procurement opportunities under Preference and Reservations 2011, legal gazette notice No. 114 and Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 Sec. 155. Youths, Women and persons living with disability(s) are invited to attend. The forum will take place on Friday, 9th November, 2018 at Rongo University, main board room from 9.00am to 12.00pm. Registration will be on first come, first served basis. To confirm attendance send mail to procurement@rongovarsity.ac.ke or call 0770308267during normal working hours. October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 9 NORTH EASTERN TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (NETIP) COUNTRY : KENYA PROJECT ID NO. P161305 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGO) SELECTION) ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) AND PREVENTION OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE (SEA) FOR ISIOLO - MODOGASHE (190KM) & WAJIR - ELWAK (175KM) FOR THE UPGRADING OF ISIOLO –MANDERA ROAD (A13) TENDER NO. KENHA/2099/2018 REFERENCE NO. (AS PER PROCUREMENT PLAN): KE-KENHA-77220-CS-QCBS 2. 1. The Government of the Republic of Kenya (GoK) hereinafter called “Borrower” has applied for a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the North Eastern Transport Improvement Project (NETIP). The Kenya National Highways Authority, a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development (MoTIUD) established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this Credit to eligible payments under the Contract for which this Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) is issued. 2. The overall objective of the Consultancy Services for Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation And Abuse (SEA) For Isiolo - Modogashe (190km) & Wajir - Elwak (175km) (“the Services”) is to enhance the capacity of the project to mitigate and manage project-associated risks related to GBV including sexual harassment among project staff and sexual exploitation and abuse between the project workers and the communities within the project zone of influence. The specific objectives includes; i. To establish a GBV response system for the project ii. To enhance capacity of the community and local institutions for prevention and management of GBV incidences The Services will have a total duration of approximately 36 months. 3. The Kenya National Highways Authority now invites eligible Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: a) b) c) d) e) f) NGO must have been in existence and duly registered with relevant Government authorities for at least 5 years. Proven successful completion of at least two (2) assignments of similar nature and complexity under similar conditions in the last five (5) years to international standards; Technical and Managerial capabilities of each Consultant sufficient to co-opt target community participation; Relevance and suitability of the Core business of the Consultant to the ToR of this assignment; Local presence, knowledge and experience working in the project area and Familiarity with cultural and socio-economic dimensions of the target communities in North Eastern Region is an added advantage. The Curriculum Vitae of key experts will not be evaluated at this stage. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrower’s, July 2016, revised November 2017 which can be found at the following website: www.worldbank.org/procurement. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of either a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant’s Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (Mondays to Fridays from 0800 to 1700 hours local time), excluding public holidays. The Expression of Interest enclosed in plain Packages and clearly marked with the Tender Number and description, sealed the Authority’s Tender Box Located at Mezzanine Floor, Blue shield Towers so at to be received not later than 1100Hrs local time on Tuesday 27th Deputy Director (Supply Chain), Kenya National Highways Authority, Blue Shield Towers, 1stFloor-Hospital Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 49712-00100 NAIROBI, KENYA 9. Electronic bidding will NOT be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on Tuesday 27th November, 2018 at 1100hrs Local time. KeNHA Headquarters Conference Room on 3rd Floor, Blue Shield Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill 10. Further information may be obtained from the address below: Attention: Director (Development) Street Address: Telephone: Email addresses: Kenya National Highways Authority Blueshield Towers, Hospital Road Floor/Room Number: Second Floor City: NAIROBI, KENYA +254 20 4954200, Fax No. 020 8042928 (1) ddevelopment@kenha.co.ke Deputy Director (Supply Chain Management) FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL Customer Care Hotline : 020 - 2989000 @KeNHAKenya Customer Care customercare@kenha, Reporting Corruption: integrity@kenha.co.ke Web : www.kenha.co.ke Customer Care Hotline : 020 - 2989000 Kenya National Highways Authority @KeNHAKenya Customer Care customercare@kenha, Reporting Corruption: integrity@kenha.co.ke Web : www.kenha.co.ke Kenya National Highways Authority (2) procurement@kenha.co.ke 10. 9. and transmitted by courier or delivered by hand to the Address below or deposited at November, 2018. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. NORTH EASTERN TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (NETIP) COUNTRY : KENYA PROJECT ID NO. P161305 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR ISIOLO - RHAMU (664KM) FOR THE UPGRADING OF ISIOLO –MANDERA ROAD (A13) TENDER NO. KENHA/2098/2018 REFERENCE NO. (AS PER PROCUREMENT PLAN): KE-KENHA-77223-CS-QCBS 1. The Government of the Republic of Kenya (GoK) hereinafter called “Borrower” has applied for a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the North Eastern Transport Improvement Project (NETIP). The Kenya National Highways Authority, a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development (MoTIUD) established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this Credit to eligible payments under the Consultancy Services for Delivery of Needs Assessment of Social Infrastructure and Social services. The overall objective of this assignment is to identify the optimal type, location and scope of all social infrastructure and service delivery interventions to be implemented under NETIP. The assignment will focus on all the sections of the road which has a total distance of 740km. The assignment will focus on the following lot sections of NETIP:S.No Road Section 1 2 3 4 Isiolo -Kulamawe Kulamawe -Modogashe Modogashe -Samatar Samatar-Wajir 5 Wajir -Kutulo The assignment will include among others: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. Length of the road (km) 77 113 90 67 119 To identify with the community and stakeholders the needs as represented in the administrative sections, urban and town centres distributed along the road, with sufficient scope and intellectual depth to enable well- justified and community owned recommendations. To identify the priority infrastructure in full and meaningful consultation with the community and all key and relevant stakeholders to enhance project benefits to the local communities particularly the Vulnerable and Marginalised groups. To identify the potential sites and all details such as geographical locations, ownership, social acceptance and such matters surrounding the sites in consultation with relevant stakeholders. To carry out initial screening of the subprojects including feasibility studies, sustainability plans and agreements, and provide recommendations on potential social and environmental impacts and mitigating measures for the social safeguards instruments. Design, specifications and cost the proposed infrastructure and auxiliary facilities and also examine the feasibility (cost benefit analysis) of the proposals. Develop a plan and a platform for management including staff, maintenance and sustainability of the infrastructure facilities in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders. To identify community capacity building needs for management and sustainability of the proposed infrastructure facilities; To develop a framework for continuous stakeholder engagement including a participatory monitoring and evaluation of the sub projects.] To identify and profile conflict dimensions and types, including communal violence, cattle rustling and conflicts around resources (land, water and social amenities). The consultant will conduct all activities necessary to gather necessary information from various sources including but not limited to local communities, County Governments, stakeholders, other projects, previous studies and thereafter consultatively to develop a prioritized list of infrastructure facilities identified with reference to budget, cost-benefit analysis, sustainability, environmental and social impacts as well as design specifications. The consultancy services will have a total duration of 8 months. 3. The Kenya National Highways Authority now invites eligible firms, joint ventures and association of firms to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, and availability of staff). The shortlisting criteria are: Experience in preparation of needs assessment, knowledge of the World Bank’s Social Safeguard Policies, Standards and Guidelines for Infrastructural Projects and experience in working with pastoralists groups in ASAL areas. The Curriculum Vitae of key experts will not be evaluated at this stage. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrower’s, July 2016, revised November 2017 which can be found at the following website: www.worldbank.org/procurement. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of either a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant’s Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (Mondays to Fridays from 0800 to 1700 hours local time), excluding public holidays. The Expression of Interest enclosed in plain Packages and clearly marked with the Tender Number and description, sealed and transmitted by courier or delivered by hand to the Address below or deposited at the Authority’s Tender Box Located at Mezzanine Floor, Blue shield Towers so at to be received not later than 1100Hrs local time on Tuesday 13th Deputy Director (Supply Chain), Kenya National Highways Authority, Blue Shield Towers, 1stFloor-Hospital Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 49712-00100 NAIROBI, KENYA Electronic bidding will NOT be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on Tuesday 13th 1100hrs Local time. KeNHA Headquarters Conference Room on 3rd Floor, Blue Shield Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill Further information may be obtained from the address below: Attention: Street Address: Telephone: Email addresses: Deputy Director (Supply Chain Management) FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL Floor/Room Number: Second Floor City: Director (Development) Kenya National Highways Authority Blueshield Towers, Hospital Road NAIROBI, KENYA +254 20 4954200, Fax No. 020 8042928 (1) ddevelopment@kenha.co.ke (2) procurement@kenha.co.ke November, 2018 at November, 2018. S.No Road Section 6 7 8 9 Kutulo-Dabasit Dabasit -Elwak Elwak-Sukelatifa Sukelatifa-Rhamu Length of the road (km) 28 28 71 71

10 | NEWSFOCUS MyGov Briefs October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke County Connectivity Project and National Fibre Optic Back-bone reaches Vihiga Digital literacy helping the society to best deal with emerging issues, says ICT official BY DANIEL MUGO KNA-THIKA D The ICT ministry has officially kicked off the expansion of County Connectivity Project and National Fibre Optic Backbone Infrastructure in Vihiga County. This will cover Vihiga, Luanda, Emuhaya and Sabatia sub-counties. This will enable Audio and Video recording of all proceedings in court. The courts will use both software & human transcriptions using freelancers working under the Ajira Digital programme igital literacy has revolutionised Kenya into a digital economy facilitating advanced education, high-tech surgical operations and modern innovations thereby helping the society to best deal with emerging issues, Dr Katherine Getao, the strategic head of ICT in the Ministry of ICT has said. Speaking during the 5th International Interdisciplinary Research Conference 2018 held by Mount Kenya University in collaboration with Kyambogo University (Uganda), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (Nigeria) and University of Eldoret (Kenya), Getao urged universities to enhance digital literacy to spur economic growth. “We must use digital literacy for positive initiatives that transform the world around us,” she told delegates at the conference. Getao urged universities to partner with industrialists to develop solutions to national concerns in a bid to improve livelihoods. She also rooted for true education that not only transforms but makes learners active and positive influencers. The officer cautioned Kenyans against consuming fake news urging them to instead use digital technology for educaWe must use digital literacy for positive initiatives that transform the world around us - Dr Katherine Getao tion, development and transformation. She reiterated that the presence of fake news has been there ever since but should not detract the modern society insisting on the need for consumers to test information relayed to them before consumption. The conference chairman who is also the Vice ChairMOI UNIVERSITY ISO 9001 : 2015 Certified Institution TENDER NOTICE The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) is a statutory institution established under the Kenya Deposit Insurance Act, 2012 whose mandate is to provide a deposit insurance scheme for customers of member institutions and provide incentives for sound risk management and generally promote the stability of the financial system. KDIC hereby invites tenders from interested bidders to submit bids for the PARTITIONING & ASSOCIATED WORKS FOR KENYA DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (KDIC) OFFICES AT UAP OLD MUTUAL TOWERS IN UPPERHILL ON 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th & 25th FLOORS. NO TENDER NO. 1a 1b KDIC/TEND/002/ 2018-2019 KDIC/TEND/003/ 2018-2019 DESCRIPTION Main Works Supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of Sprinkler system, Sanitary fittings, Internal Plumbing & Drainage Installation works 1c KDIC/TEND/004/ 2018-2019 Supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of Air conditioning and Mechanical ventilation works 1d 1e KDIC/TEND/005/ 2018-2019 KDIC/TEND/006/ 2018-2019 1f KDIC/TEND/007/ 2018-2019 Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Installation Works Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of CCTV and Access Control Works Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Structured Cabling and setting up of a Data Centre. CATEGORY TENDER FEE (KES) NCA 3 and above NCA 4 and above BID BOND (KES) KSHS. 1000/- 150,000.00 CLOSING DATE & TIME KSHS. 1000/- 2,000,000.00 6/11/2018 at 11.00am 6/11/2018 at 11.00am COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICS POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME PROGRAMME Master of Science (Health Informatics) REQUIREMENTS a) b) c) NCA 5 and above KSHS. 1000/- 300,000.00 6/11/2018 at 11.00am d) NCA 5 and above NCA 6 and above NCA 5 and above KSHS. 1000/- 300,000.00 KSHS. 1000/- 200,000.00 6/11/2018 at 11.00am 6/11/2018 at 11.00am KSHS. 1000/- 400,000.00 6/11/2018 at 11.00am Notes: 1. A Pre-Bid site meeting for the above listed tenders will be held on 29th October, 2018 from 10.00am to 12.00pm at the proposed offices-UAP Towers. Bidders are encouraged to attend. Eligible Tenderers may obtain complete tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KES. 1,000.00 (One thousand shillings only). Additionally, complete tender documents may be viewed on the PPIP portal: www.tenders.go.ke Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender number should be deposited in the Tender box at Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC), 1st Floor, CBK Pension House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi and addressed to: The CEO Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation P.O Box 45983-00100, Kenya Telephone: +254 20 66 77 000, +254 709 043 000 so as to be received not later than 6th November, 2018 at 11.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of Bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at the KDIC Boardroom located on 1st floor of CBK Pension house along Harambee Avenue. Late tenders will not be accepted. Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualificatrion. Chief Executive Officer KENYA DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2. e) f) MODE OF STUDY Meet the common Moi University College of Health Sciences entry requirements as they refer to Master of Science Programmes. A Bachelor’s Degree in the Health Sciences from Moi University or its equivalent from other institutions approved by Moi University Senate. OR A Bachelor’s Degree in Computing or Information Science from Moi University or its equivalent from other institutions approved by Moi University Senate. OR A Bachelor’s Degree in any other field from Institutions approved by Moi University Senate plus a Diploma from Kenya Medical Training College (and experience practicing in the Health field) If from foreign countries, show evidence of proficiency in English language. Pass admission interviews as determined by the Institute of Biomedical Informatics Post-graduate Committee. Mode of study: Full Time (Evening and Weekend Classes only) Venue: Moi University – Nairobi Campus, Nairobi(Bazaar Plaza) & Eldoret Commencing: January 2019 Deadline : November 30 2018 Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Application forms can be obtained from the Directors office, Institute of Biomedical Informatics or downloaded from Moi University website. (www.mu.ac.ke) 3. Application forms should be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 2,000/= in form of Banker’s cheques or Orders payable to Moi University. Foreign applicants to pay US$ 40 4. NB: Students should arrange to pay for their own accommodation, living expenses, transport, textbooks and stationery. Applications/ Inquiries addressed to The Ag. Director, Institute of Biomedical Informatics College of Health Sciences Moi University P.O. Box 4606 – 30100 Eldoret, KENYA Email Address ibmi@mu.ac.ke The Ag. Director, Institute of Biomedical Informatics Moi University, Nairobi Campus P O BOX 63056-00200 NAIROBI. October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 11 man of Mount Kenya University Council, Dr. Vincent Gichuru Gaitho, called for the use of digital knowhow to supplement the government in achievement of Big Four agenda. For effective attainment of sustainable development goals, Gaitho urged researchers to embark on solutionfinding initiatives to address emerging concerns in the country. “The conference avails a chance for analysing the critical role of digital revolution as either an enabler or otherwise. This will not only be a moment to share research findings but also to reflect on opportunities and challenges in Africa towards achieving SDGs through a multidisciplinary approaches,” he said. The 3-day conference has brought together practitioners, academicians, policy makers, governmental and non-governmental organizations on a single platform to discuss modalities of enhancing the achievement of the SDGs through various disciplines of study and research. TENDER CANCELLATION NOTICE KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY www.kpa.co.ke Following our advert that appeared on 16th October 2018, we wish to advice the public that the tender below is cancelled and prospective bidders shall not submit their bids. Tender No. Description KPA/035/2018-19/CCE Framework Contract for Supply of Batteries and Accessories. Stephen Chepkangor FOR HEAD OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR:AG MANAGING DIRECTOR “KEBS ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization, Cert. No. 087” Customer Care Hotline : 020 - 2989000 THE PORT OF MOMBASA GATEWAY TO EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA @KeNHAKenya Customer Care customercare@kenha, Reporting Corruption: integrity@kenha.co.ke Web : www.kenha.co.ke Kenya National Highways Authority Eng Peter M Mundinia Director General PUBLIC NOTICE TRAFFIC INTERRUPTION IN MOMBASA TOWN ALONG A109 The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) would like to inform the public that sections of A109 within Mombasa town (from Digo Road to Makupa Roundabout) would be experiencing closure in sections of about 500m to facilitate the ongoing rehabilitation works. The works are to commence immediately and expected to be completed within a period of ninety days. During this period, the motorists and other road users are requested to cooperate with the traffic police as well as the County Government Officers who shall be directing the traffic, and also observe the signs to enable smooth flow of traffic. The inconveniencies that will be experienced during this period are highly regretted. NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION OPEN TENDER NOTICE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The National Police Service Commission is an Independent Commission established under Article 246 of the Constitution of Kenya. The mandate of the Commission is to:a) Recruit and appoint persons to hold or act in offices in the service, confirm appointments, and determine promotions and transfers within the National Police Service. b) Observe due process exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in offices within the service and c) Perform any other function as prescribed by national legislation. The Commission has established the National Police Service Counseling and Rehabilitation Centre to assist the Service in addressing psychosocial stress related problems affecting the officers. To operationalize the Centre, the Commission seeks to recruit candidates for the following vacant positions;S/NO. VACANCY 1 2 3 4 5 6 Director, Counseling Services Deputy Director Counseling Services Manager, Internal Audit- (Re-advertisement) Manager, Counseling Service Senior Counselor Counselor II & I TOTAL REFERENCE V/No. 18/2018 V/No. 19/2018 V/No. 20/2018 V/No. 21/2018 V/No. 22/2018 V/No. 23/2018 NO. OF POSTS 1 1 1 1 3 5 12 In addition, the Commission seeks to recruit a candidate to fill a vacant position in the Directorate of Corporate Services as shown below:S/NO. VACANCY 1 Director, Corporate Services REFERENCE V/No. 17/2018 NO. OF POSTS 1 Detailed job descriptions, areas of specialization and additional requirements are posted in our website www.npsc.go.ke. Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and filled NPSC job application forms to be downloaded from NPSC website; so as to reach the address shown below (clearly stating the reference number in the form and on the envelope) by the close of business on or before 6th November, 2018 at 5.00 p.m. The Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer National Police Service Commission SkyPark Building, Westlands P.O. Box 47363-00100 NAIROBI Shortlisted candidates for the positions of Directors, Deputy Directors and Managers would be required to satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including: Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigations; HELB clearance certificate; Tax compliance from KRA; and clearance from EACC. NB: National Police Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Persons with disabilities and from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Only qualified candidates shall be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Bidders can also download free of charge the same tender documents from National Oil Corporation of Kenya website: www.nationaloil.co.ke or IFMIS supplier portal: www.supplier.treasury.go.ke . They should immediately forward their particulars for records and/or for the purposes of receiving any further clarifications/addenda to tenders@nockenya.co.ke. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the relevant “Tender Name and Reference Number with the instructions “Do not open before the closing date & time” (relevant for each tender), should be addressed to:Chief Executive Officer National Oil Corporation of Kenya Kawi House, South C, Red Cross Road off Popo Road P.O Box 58567 – 00200, NAIROBI Or be deposited in the tender box located at the reception area of National Oil Corporation of Kenya, Kawi Complex, Popo Lane, Off Red Cross Road, South C so as to be received on or before the dates indicated above. Tenders shall be opened in the Meeting Room situated on Ground Floor immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders who may wish to witness the opening. Chief Executive Officer National Oil regrets the inconvenience arising from the cancellation of this tender. Interested bidders may obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000.00 per each tender. This payment should be made in the Corporation’s account specified in the tender document. Bids submitted shall be valid for 150 days on submission. Bidders are required to provide the following statutory registration documents for all tenders among others i.e. Copies of PIN, VAT Reg., Cert. of Incorporation/Reg and valid tax clearance certificate. NOCK/PRC/03(1460) 2018 -2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1449) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1453) 2018-2019 Tender for Rehabilitation and Construction works at Makutano Service Station Addendum 1 - Tender for Provision of Assets Verification, Tagging and Valuation Services Addendum 1 - Request for Proposal(RFP) for Consultancy for Provision of Compliance Services Tender Ref. No. Open National Open National Open National CANCELLATION OF TENDER Tender Name NOCK/PRC/03(1452)2018-2019 Request for Proposal(RFP) for Provision of Regional Energy Strategy for Kenya - Individual Consultant National Oil Corporation of Kenya (National Oil) hereby invites sealed tenders from interested and eligible candidates to tender for the below listed tenders. Tender Ref. No. Tender Name Eligibility Bid Security from reputable Bank or Insurance firm (Kshs) Closing Date & Time (East Africa Time) Kshs 100,000.00 7th November 2018 at 1000hrs Kshs 200,000.00 01st November 2018 at 1000hrs N/A 02nd November 2018 at 1000hrs Date advertised 16th October 2018

12 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke County gets medical supplies worth Sh40m Machakos is gearing up for the provision of health care to all through the Universal Health Care (UHC) programme BY SAMUEL MAINA AND RACHAEL KILONZO KNA- MACHAKOS M achakos County government has received drugs worth Sh40 million from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority KEMSA) to help boost health care in the county. The supplies which included pharmaceuticals, non-pharmaceuticals, laboratories and dental commodities will be disbursed to all 166 health facilities across the 40 wards in the county. Machakos Deputy Governor Mr. Francis Maliti said the government will ensure the drugs reach the respective health facilities and are utilised well. He said the consignment had come at the ideal time when the county is gearing towards providing of health care to all through the Universal Health Care (UHC) programme expected to be rolled out later next month. “This medical consignment comes at a time when the county is inching closer towards rolling out the Universal Health Care. Consequently, we expect hospital management to exercise a high level of accountability when dispensing these drugs and products to ensure they benefit the public,” he said. He said the County Government has so far employed over 700 health workers and is in process of hiring over 70 nurses to boost service delivMedical camp targets 1,000 households in 2 Rift Valley counties The initiative targets vulnerable families in informal settlements BY ANNE MWALE KNA-NAKURU M ore than 1,000 needy households in Nakuru and Narok counties are set to benefit from a twoweek free medical camp courtesy of Canadian and North American missionary doctors. The initiative will complement the government’s bid to achieve and sustain universal health coverage in the country will provide free child and maternal medical checkup and cancer screening for both men and women. The initiative targets vulnerable families in informal settlements in Nakuru, Gilgil and Naivasha towns in Nakuru County as well as Suswa in the neighbouring Narok County. The lead doctor Dr. Christina Stewart said the initiative, driven by 28 doctors and nurses with various specialisations, was engaging a team of local doctors to map out communities most at risk. Speaking to the press during the clinic at Metro Church in Nakuru, Dr. Stewart said the focus of the initiative was on prenatal and postnatal healthcare which she said was vital in the achievement of the global average survival rate of unborn and new born babies and their mothers. She said specialists were recording high upper respiratory tract infections, skin, ear and eye problems among patients seen. Stewart commended local medics and the community for containing malaria and other water borne diseases which she said threatened lives of children under five years. The doctor said the clinic would move to 15 other nations in sub-Sahara Africa to promote healthcare for women and children. She explained that the team was also working with women to equip them with water purification skills as a sanitation component of the programme being a way of averting water borne diseases at the house hold level. The initiative will complement the government’s bid to achieve and sustain universal health coverage in the country Machakos Deputy governor Mr. Francis Maliti (centre) while overseeing the start of distribution of drugs worth Sh40 million to 166 health facilities across the county. ery. The announcement comes barely two days after Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua was given a two-week ultimatum by members of the Machakos county assembly to release millions of shillings allegedly held by the executive and meant for development activities or face unspecified action. Addressing the press on Monday after handing their petition to the governor’s office, the MCAs also called Dr. Mutua to de-gazette six members of his cabinet whose names had been rejected by the County Assembly Committee on Appointments. Through the Deputy Speaker Paul Museki who read the joint statement, the members are accusing Dr. Mutua of failing to account for Sh2.7 billion which was meant for the construction of health facilities, drilling of hundreds of boreholes and improvement of surface roads in the 40 subcounties. Maternal deaths drop significantly Mortality had declined from 488 deaths per 100,000 live births to 362 currently BY ANNE MWALE KNA-NAKURU M ore than 62 percent of expectant mothers in the country receive skilled medical care, Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki has said. Ms. Kariuki further observed that the government’s Linda Mama initiative aimed at providing affordable and quality health care had realised significant gains as maternal mortality had declined from 488 deaths per 100,000 live births to 362 currently. Speaking during the launch of an ultra-modern maternal care facility presided over by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta at the Nakuru Level Five Hospital last week, the Cabinet Secretary noted that over 50 percent of mothers in the country received postnatal care. “We have completely eliminated maternal tetanus through sustained immunisation programmes. We have also made commendable progress in our quest to eradicate polio and other communicable diseases affecting women and children,” she said. Ms. Kariuki noted that major strides in maternal childcare had been realised 362 Infant deaths that occur per 100,000 live births. The Linda Mama initiative has realised significant gains as maternal mortality has declined from 488 deaths per 100,000 through First Lady’s Beyond Zero initiative and Linda Mama programme spearheaded by her ministry. Towards reducing infant and maternal mortality rates, the Cabinet Secretary said her ministry in collaboration with donor agencies and other stakeholders had scaled up the fight against malaria, HIV/ AIDS and other preventable diseases. “A lot more needs to be done. Mothers and adolescents continue to die of preventable conditions. We are committed to improving accessibility to quality healthcare for all Kenyans. We are targeting that all deliveries in the country be handled by skilled health workers,” she stated. Towards achieving maternal healthcare, Ms. Kariuki said the ministry had adopted a multi-sectoral approach by improving access to education, water, proper sanitation and infrastructure as well as alleviating poverty. “Socio-cultural beliefs and practices can negatively affect maternal and child healthcare outcomes. We need to scale up investment in this critical sector by adopting a multi sectoral approach,” she added. She announced that Nakuru Level Five Hospital had received equipment and drugs worth Sh10.3 million from the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency. October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 13 Farming method improves Mwea rice production Rice produced using this new method has increased from 18 bags per acre to 26 bags BY IRUNGU MWANGI KNA- KERUGOYA M ajority of rice farmers in Mwea are now reaping the benefit of a new farming method which doubles the productivity of the crop. Rice produced using this new method has increased from 18 bags per acre to 26 bags, yielding farmers higher profits. Data available indicates that earnings per acre during the main season increased from Sh84,000 to Sh92,000 per acre at the scheme. The Water Saving Culture was first introduced to some few farmers at Karaba section on trial basis and before other farmers adopted the same almost in the entire expansive scheme. A researcher at the scheme David Njogu said the methods entails a shift from the traditional cultural practice where farmers plant the rice seedlings randomly leading to land waste and the use of high labour costs to weed an acre. “This is a technical package that aims at yield improvement and water saving and consists of five main technologies namely healthy seeding, hand leveling of land, line planting, improved weeding and intermittent irrigation,’’ said David Njogu, the officer in charge and researcher of Rice and Market-oriented Agriculture Promotion Project (Rice MAPP), in the area. Njogu said after land preparation and obtaining the healthy seedlings the farmer then proceeds to plant the crop in lines rather than the random traditional method in order to secure the appropriate plant population. “Although this method is labour intensive at the planting stage, it has many other benefits to the farmer especially in weeding and harvesting since two men can weed an acre in a day as opposed to seven Earnings per acre during the main season, up from sh. 84,000 Farmers attending to a rice farm where a new method of planting rice in lines has been used, the method leads to increased production of the crop. in a randomly planted same land size,” he said. During an evaluation meeting of the technology use Wednesday at Ngurubani market, a farmer Daniel Kibuchi said rice grown using the new method has more weight than the traditionally produced one. “Previously I would har92,000 vest 13 bags of the crop from an acre but this time round, I have realized 30 bags from the same land unit while the weight has increased from 97 kilograms to 115 kilograms a bag,” Kibuchi said. Kibuchi said the irrigation water component which is captured in the technologies Over 1,000 delegates set for ICT conference at Bomas of Kenya Three-day summit will run between October 22 and 24 at Bomas of Kenya BY PHILIP RUTTO PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS T he Big Four Agenda is set to receive a big boost during a three-day ICT Summit between October 22 and 24 at Bomas of Kenya. The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology through its ICT Authority will bring over 500 ICT thought leaders and experts. It is further expected that over 1000 delegates drawn locally and internationally will attend the meeting. “This year’s edition will not only be bigger but also greatest meeting of ICT minds in East African region,” says the authority says. Key speakers during the Summit will include Mr Joe Mucheru, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of ICT, Mr Jerome Ochieng, PS State Department of ICT and Innovation, Mrs Fatuma Hirsi PS State Department of Broadcast and Telecommunications and Mr. John Sergon CEO ICT Authority. This will be the tenth edition since the first in 2009 and is under the theme ‘Preserving Our Heritage, Pioneering technology’. BY ANNE MWALE KNA-NAKURU N akuru County Governor Lee Kinyanjui has announced that four health centres would be upgraded in the devolved unit to improve accessibility to affordable and quality health care. The governor further stated that following computerisation of revenue collection and appointment of agency banking at the Nakuru Level Five hospital, service provision at the facility had improved and corrupt networks dismantled. “There were entrenched cartels that were embezzling funds at the facility. In the We have stepped up immunisation programmes and are glad to report that uptake of Rota and Measles vaccine is very high in all the 11 Sub Counties - Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui is a relief to the farmers since one does not have to flood the farm throughout as before. “We have been introduced to alternative wetting and drying, a practice which starts 10 days after transplanting of the seedlings and is repeated and continued for 30 days unlike traditionally where we have been flooding the rice fields unnecessarily thereby saving the much-needed irrigation water,” he said. According to Njogu, intermittent irrigation saves water to more than 20 per cent hence the need for the remaining farmers to embrace the practice. County to upgrade four health centres Computerised revenue collection at Nakuru Level Five hospital improves receipts first quarter of this year, we collected Sh85 million, while in the second quarter the hospital netted Sh105 million. The situation has drastically improved as in the third quarter with Sh121 million,” said Kinyanjui. Speaking Wednesday during the launch of an ultramodern maternal care facility at the hospital officiated by First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, the governor said the devolved unit had set aside 36 percent of its current budgetary allocation towards improving health care. “We will continue to enhance skills of health works and upgrade of medical equipment as a way of improving accessibility to quality and affordable health care. We introduced a cancer diagnostic, treatment and care centre here in May this year,” he stated. The governor said the county had set aside funds to purchase eight ambulances that would enable health personnel to promptly respond to emergencies. Further still, 96 percent of expectant mothers in the country were attending prenatal clinics, while another 61 percent were seeking postnatal health care services. Kinyanjui also noted that 68.7 births were conducted by qualified health personnel. However, he expressed concern that maternal deaths in the county which stood at 375 per 100, 000 live births were higher than the national average of 362.

14 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Those still dealing in plastic bags risk being fined Sh4 million or four years’ imprisonment or both once nabbed Vendors still using plastic bags despite NEMA ban S BY CATHERINE MUNYOKI KNA-KITUI mall-scale traders and vegetable vendors in Kitui have not abandoned the use of plastic bags despite the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) ban on plastics. Speaking to Kenya News Agency in Kitui Thursday, NEMA County Environmental Inspector Anastasia Vyalu reiterated the agency’s resolve to ensure the country was a plastic free zone. INVITATION TO TENDER MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC NO. TENDER NO. 1. KGN-GDD-086 - 2018 2. KGN-GDD-0892018 3. KGN-GDD-0902018 4. KGN-GDD-0912018 5. KGN-GDD- 094 -2018 6. KGN-GDD-0952018 DESCRIPTION Tender for Supply of Hoses and Hose Accessories for Geothermal Development Division Tender for Supply of Casings and Casing Accessories for Geothermal Development Division Tender for Supply of Drill String Components For Geothermal Development Division Tender for Supply of Geothermal Wellhead Equipment for thermal Development Division Tender for Supply of Engine Driven Multi-Process Welding Sets for Drilling Rigs for Geothermal Development Division Tender for Supply of Spare Parts For Mack Truck, Volvo Wheel Loader & Kobelco Crane for Geothermal Development Division MANDATORY SITE VISIT on 8th November 2018 at 10.00A.M at Olkaria Geothermal field (Rig workshop 7. KGN-GDD-096 - 2018 8. KGN-GDD-097 - 2018 Tender for Supply of Workshop Tools and Equipment for Geothermal Development Division Tender for Provision of Drill String Inspection & Repair Services Geothermal Development Division Persons Living with Disabilities Open International 21st November 2018 at 2.00 p.m. 22nd November 2018 at 10.00 a.m 5. Interested firms may obtain further information from the office of the Supply Chain Director, Tel: (254) (020) 3666230, Email: tenders@kengen.co.ke from the date of advertisement. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the KenGen E- Procurement Portal (https://eprocurement.kengen.co.ke:50001/irj/portal) found on KenGen’s website (www.kengen.co.ke) Tenders must be submitted online on or before the dates indicated on the advert. Unless otherwise stated, tenders MUST be accompanied by a SECURITY in the format and amount specified in the tender documents. The original security/bid bond must be dropped at Supply Chain office Ground Floor Stima Plaza Phase III before the submission deadline. Bidders are advised to refer to the website regularly for any additional information / clarifications/addenda. Tenders will be opened soon after the closing time in the presence of the candidates’ representatives who choose to attend at KenGen Pension Plaza 2, Tender opening room, Ground floor. N/B: KenGen adheres to high standards of integrity in its business operations. Report any unethical behavior immediately to the provided anonymous hotline service. 1) Call Toll Free: 0800722626 2) Free Fax: 00800 007788 3) Email: kengen@tip-offs.com 4) Website: www.tip-offs.com Ag. SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR 7. 6. Youth GeoOpen International Open International Open International ELIGIBILITY Women CLOSING DATE 14th November 2018 at 10.00 a.m. 15th November 2018 at 10.00 a.m 15th November 2018 at 2.00 p.m. 16th November 2018 at 10.00 a.m. 20th November 2018 at 2.00 p.m. Citizen Contractors 21st November 2018 at 10.00 a.m 3. 2. 1. REPUBLIC OF KENYA PRESS STATEMENT ON THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE NATIONAL TREE PLANTING/GROWING CAMPAIGN DURING THE SHORT RAINS SEASON, OCTOBER - DECEMBER, 2018. I am pleased to inform the public that the Ministry of Environment and Forestry has initiated a tree planting/growing campaign for the short rains during October- November –December, 2018. The campaign mobilizes all stakeholders including all Ministries, Government Agencies and Departments of the National Government, County Governments, the Private Sector, and Civil Society Organizations to join in large scale tree planting/growing. The main goal of the campaign is aimed at enhancing planting of trees across the country during the ongoing 2018 short rainfall season. The theme of the campaign is, “PANDA MITI, BORESHA MAISHA”, which emphasizes the importance of forests and tress as invaluable resources for sustainable environmental, social and economic benefits to the common mwananchi and the country at large. The reality is that trees and forests provide a livelihood base for all Kenyans and are also the cornerstone for our industrial development, agricultural growth; environmental health; security and stability of the nation. Trees and forests also play pivotal role in providing sources of clean water, habitats for biodiversity, and mitigate climate change among other benefits. These resources are therefore crucial to the achievement of the Government’s Big Four agenda, and this is the reason why the campaign calls for all stakeholders to engage in large scale tree planting/growing in-order to attain the goal of establishing 10% tree cover by 2022. The focus during this season is planting/growing of trees and fruit trees in schools; technical training institutions; universities; farmlands and in the drylands. All leaners are called upon to adopt a tree or more and to nurture them to maturity while individuals, societies, institutions and organizations are encouraged to adopt a forest to promote their conservation for posterity. The main goal is to inculcate the culture of planting and growing of trees amongst the citizenry and in particular in our children. The focus for the 2018 short rains tree planting exercise has commenced in the Western and Nyanza Regions of the country where there has been moisture build up. This will be followed by tree planting in the following 14 Counties: Kitui; Narok; Tana River; Embu; Kajiado; Garissa; Tharaka-Nithi; Makueni, Wajir; Meru; Machakos; Mandera; Isiolo and Marsabit. 4. Further, as the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) weather forecast indicates that the short rains are going to be enhanced than normal and shall be uniformly spread across the country, tree planting/growing exercise shall be carried out throughout the Country. To this end, His Excellency the President through the Head of Public Service directed that all Government Agencies and Parastatals should allocate at least 10% of their Community Social Responsibility (CSR) budgets to raising of tree seedlings for planting throughout the country. In-order to effectively implement this directive, I call upon all State and Government Agencies to adopt a multi-agency approach to tree growing to enable consultations, collaboration and creation of synergies among all faith-led, environmental conservation and community based organizations and the private sector. In an effort to facilitate the above campaign, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry has prepared public information package comprising of: • • • • • • • • Lists of fruit trees at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Centres and their prices. Weather forecast for October, November and December (OND) rains. Cessation or end of the OND rains Counties and the seven (7) Agro-ecological zones. List of tree nurseries at Kenya Forest Research Institutes (KEFRI) Regional and Sub-regional Centers. List of Kenya Forest Service tree nurseries (indigenous and exotic). List of certified fruit tree nurseries of Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) List of private sector and community -based organizations nurseries. This information package is attached and is also available in the Ministry’s and its Agencies’ websites listed here below: www.environment.go.ke; www.kenyaforestservice; www.meteo.go.ke; https://www.kefri.org The Ministry wishes to encourage the stakeholders to contribute to this campaign and wishes to appeal to the public and all other stakeholders to participate in and contribute to this noble course. For more information you may get in touch with Mr. Noor Hussein, Assistant Chief Conservator of Forests, Kenya Forest Service. Tel +254-723762821 Email nuraforest@gmail.com. “PANDA MITI, BORESHA MAISHA” Keriako Tobiko, CBS, SC Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry Vyalu said the country banned the use and manufacture of plastics due to their negative impact on the environment that outweighed the positive effects. “They caused environmental pollution through littering since they are non-biodegradable. When disposing them, many people usually burn them and they subsequently emit smoke and radiation that contributes to global warming,” said the NEMA official. On dumping, Vyalu said that plastics continued to clog the drainage systems which leads to poor drainage and floods during rainy seasons. The official insisted on the use of woven bags that were affordable and safer compared to plastic bags. She warned those still dealing in plastic bags that they risked being fined Sh4 million or four years’ imprisonment or both once nabbed. She said that firms such as bakers and salt companies that used plastics while packaging their products have until December 2018 after which they would be forced to use alternative packaging. “In case anyone has the plastic bags, they should surrender them to NEMA officers for recycling,” added Vyalu. In the past, NEMA had threatened to shut down markets where traders were found in possession of plastic bags. The Authority had vowed to involve police and county askaris to enforce the ban countrywide and also apprehend those contravening it. Recently NEMA raised the alarm that their efforts to end the use of plastic bags was being hindered by illegal imports from Uganda. October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 15 CONNECTED SUMMIT 2018 Theme : Preserving our Heritage, Pioneering Technology Date : 22nd - 24th October 2018, Bomas of Kenya MESSAGE FROM THE CABINET SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY I welcome you to the Bomas of Kenya for the 10th edition of the Connected Kenya Summit. I wish to reiterate H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta’s clarion for a robust partnership and synergy between the public and private sector so that as a country we can achieve socio-economic growth through ICT. It is in this regard that I laud the sector’s thought leadership for their Contribution to policy making, over the years, through the Connected Kenya forum. It is noteworthy that the National ICT Master Plan (2014-2017), one notable outcome of Connected Kenya, has guided the creation of an enabling policy, legal and regulatory environment. I have no doubt that this conference will also discuss and proposed policy interventions to guide the development of a dynamic and robust ICT sector in Kenya. Joe Mucheru, EGH, Cabinet Secretary Ministry of ICT The government through the Ministry of ICT has embarked on key ambitious projects that include: Creating a single source of truth, with the aim of providing every Kenyan a single unique identity from birth; Efficient government with centralised procurement of ICT products and services for all MDAs and creation of a Digital country through digitization in all sectors and facets of our lives. This will include digitization of processes in National and County Governments and use of Technology in key activities such as education, health, security and identify, land titling, finances amongst others. As a way of responding to global development in ICT Sector, the Ministry of ICT has identified crypto currency and block chain as one of the future drivers of the economy and a task force has been formed to develop strategies and policies to guide the country. Meanwhile the Ministry has developed the National ICT Policy and ready publishing. Kenya remains a regional ICT powerhouse as seen in innovations that have driven areas like mobile banking to the next level. Kenya is also the ‘Silicon Savannah’ that is hosting over 10 ICT hubs that are providing business solutions to every sector in the economy. At the same time, ICT continues to enable the realization of the government’s Big 4 Agenda: Food security, affordable housing, manufacturing and accessible healthcare. One of the expected outcomes of this conference is the creation of business opportunities and solutions for e-health, fintech, agriculture, manufacturing as well as the digital transformation of public service delivery. The theme of Connected Summit 2018 is “Preserving our heritage, pioneering technology”. This MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ICT AND INNOVATION Welcome back to another edition of the Connected Kenya Summit. The State Department of ICT and Innovation has continued to implement the National ICT policy and foster innovation. The Computer Misuse and Cyber Security Bill has been developed with close collaboration with the Parliament. The Privacy and Data Protection Bill is also already at an advanced stage. These are among the many policies and legislation the Ministry has been driving I am proud of the progress we have made in digitising and entrenching ICT across government by promoting e-Government services and providing ICT technical support to MDAs. Backed by President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Executive Order, we have successfully developed the www.tenders.go.ke website. This platform publicly provides all information relating to government procurement to promote openness and transparency. These projects and initiatives could only be achieved through partnership and collaboration. The Connected Kenya summit is an extension of this partnership. Connected is the only summit that brings together industry players, the legislative arm of government and the technical arm from the Ministry to engage and find solutions. I look forward to seeing this formidable team fast track issues in the ICT sector and quickly get solutions at Bomas of Kenya. By its very nature, technology is ever changing and disruptive. We have sought to tap into this spirit of positive change by moving the location of Connected Kenya 2018 from the coast to the city. This year, we want to explore how to embed technology in our culture and heritage. It is for this reason that we identified Bomas of Kenya, with its cultural significance, as the ideal location for Connected Kenya 2018. I look forward to having new discussions, hacking new solutions and demonstrating how culture-based technology can come to life. Welcome to Connected Kenya 2018 and I look forward to fruitful deliberations and positive outcomes. is in line with my message to the country this year on the need to leverage on ICT to preserve our nation’s rich heritage in line with the Constitution of Kenya. In our efforts to claim our space as the tech leader of Africa, we should not lose our rooting in the African culture. Instead, there is need to find innovative ways to positively deploy technology to collect, document, disseminate and propagate the country’s heritage, especially to the young generation. As a nation, we need to appreciate what is unique to us. There is a way in which some of our Kenyan genres cannot be explained in another language. There is need to create a melting pot, a repository of those things that are so unique to us, as Kenyans and then grow our own ideas. The ever-changing reality of today demands that we safeguard and reconnect with our cultural values. These values include respect, openness, generosity and collaboration. So far, only three African languages have been translated and my question is: if we don’t do anything will Kenya’s languages and culture stand a chance to be known by the world? Let us all,therefore, reflect on this using this year’s Connected, then build on those conversations to get into action, so that Kenya’s rich culture is not lost. And so, Bomas of Kenya has a twist to what’s truly Kenyan and so is the right place to have that conversation. The deliberations in the Summit will also be around emerging and new challenges like fake news, cyber crime and cyber-bullying. Delegates will engage on the vast potential of new technologies that include artificial intelligence and virtual reality which have also redefined and pushed our ethical and moral boundaries. Another issue of concern that will be deliberated on is the collection, privacy and utilization of citizens’ data. The government is keen on engaging all stakeholders so that we jointly safeguard the data of our citizens. In conclusion, I expect that we will share ideas and that we will arrive at solutions that will see the ICT sector driving the realization of the Big 4 Agenda and stamp Kenya’s position as the region’s knowledge based economy. I wish you all a fruitful three day discussions at the Connected Kenya Summit, 2018. MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF BROADCASTING AND TELECOMMUNICATION I warmly welcome all delegates to the Connected Kenya Summit 2018. The State Department of Broadcasting And Telecommunication has continued to supervise the Telecommunications sector that has grown in leaps and bounds since the privatization of the sector. It is with pride, that I note that Kenya’s Telecommunications and Broadcasting industries are among the most advanced and innovative industries in Africa. Our media industry enjoys freedom and there is now content that is packaged and disseminated in local languages. It is also noteworthy that the Digital Migration has seen the TV and radio broadcast improve the quality of services offered to users that now enjoy a wide range of services for education and information. Jerome Ochieng, Principal Secretary, State Department for ICT MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE ICT AUTHORITY BOARD, HON EDWIN YINDA I warmly welcome you to yet another edition of The Connected Summit. Now in its Tenth year, the Summit had grown tremendously witnessing immense growth in becoming the only ICT conference in Kenya that brings together senior government officials, county representatives, private sector players, academia and authorities in ICT to highlight the needs on the ground as both public and private sectors endeavour to deliver efficient services to the citizens. Hon. Edwin Yinda The ICT Authority Board Chairman It is an opportunity to review progress and celebrate achievements in the ICT sector since the last connected and share knowledge, case studies, best practise and lessons learnt based on experiences in the area of ICT for economic development and prosperity. I look forward to high level deliberations which will give us ideas on how best to chart forward a Kenya of economic prosperity using ICT based on review of achievements and lessons learnt in the public, private sector and academia in light of new and emerging technologies. Connected will also provide a platform for meaningful networking that will result in fruitful relationships that contribute to economic development. Once again I say Karibuni Sana. The postal and courier services in Kenya have also been disrupted by Internet penetration, which has led to a shift from traditional postal services to instant electronic communication. The Posta Corporation is evolving accordingly, by entering the logistics and customs business to Fatuma Hirsi, CBS PS, Broadcasting & Telecommunications MESSAGE FROM THE Ag. CEO OF ICT AUTHORITY The ICT Authority has for the last 10 years hosted the Connected Kenya Summit with great honour and pride. Now in our tenth year, we are immensely proud to have witnessed Connected grow into the go-to ICT gathering for engaging, sharing, networking, and showcasing technological solutions that are making a difference. Nairobi awaits the Connected Kenya 2018 delegates with open arms. You will meet a city that, in addition to the warmth of its people, provides comfortable hotel infrastructure and a variety of options for recreation and cultural needs. I am sure the meetings and discussions that will be occurring here will enrich and further strengthen the commitment to improve the quality of life of Kenyans through ICT. I wish to thank all of us for the continued support you have given to the ICT Authority for this conference as well as the industry. John Sergon, EBS My Organizing Team and I hope that you will experience three stimulating days ahead in the beautiful surroundings of Bomas of Kenya. Welcome! Ag. Chief Executive Officer The ICT Authority take advantage of its countrywide network. Additionally, as of September 2018, Posta effected an exemption of its rental postal boxes from VAT to make the service cheaper for customers.

16 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITIONS A State Agency in the security and administration of justice sector seeks to recruit competent officers to fill vacant positions in its establishment. Applicants must be Kenyan Citizens committed to delivering results and ready to work in a challenging environment and for long hours under minimum supervision. The Agency will offer competitive packages to successful candidates. 1. Chief Protection Officer Grade 3 (Ref. 05/2018) 1 post (Re-advertisement) Duties and Responsibilities : The Chief Protection Officer will be reporting to the Deputy Director, Operations. He/she will be responsible for the implementation of the Agency’s mandate in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve its set goals, objectives and agreed performance targets. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Overall in-charge of a regional office; participate in the development of relevant policies, manuals and standard operating procedures; implement and ensure adherence to the policies, manuals, and standard operating procedures; ensure that operations are done within the provided legal framework and international best practices; overall in charge of the security and safety of clients, members of staff and property of the Agency in the regional office; ensure effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Agency’s operational matters in the region; ensure and uphold effective national, regional, and international networks/ collaboration/cooperation; ensure adherence to set service level agreements and MOUs with both local and international entities; ensure continued vetting of regional staff; offer appropriate leadership and guidance for effective operational activities; promote development, and motivation of staff; in-charge of budgeting and procurement of commodities for the region and ensure prudent utilization of funds within the budgetary limits. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have: i. 5. Psycho-social Protection Officer I Grade 6 (Ref. 09/2018) 2 Posts Duties and Responsibilities: Providing social and psychological support and assessment services to clients; preparing reports, developing and implementing support and management plans for clients; assist in designing client protection and training programmes to address the needs of children and other vulnerable clients suffering from trauma due to different kinds of violence; sessions; developing support services to clients; networking with other relevant organizations for effective support services; facilitating assimilation of clients into secured environment; implementing exit strategy and support programmes for the clients; providing linkage with medical and psychosocial related service providers; ensuring safe custody of client records; facilitating treatment of clients and provision of psychosocial needs; and assisting clients attending court sessions. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, one must have: i. ii. iii. iv. 6. A Bachelor’s degree in law, criminology, public administration, management or comparable qualifications from a recognized university. ii. Worked as a Deputy Chief Protection Officer for a minimum of three (3) years OR fifteen (15) years’ experience in intelligence, police, military or any other recognized local/international security organization three (3) of which must have been in a senior management level. iii. Training in Intelligence, Covert Operations, Investigations, Operational courses. iv. v. vi. Knowledge in criminal justice system, covert operations, criminal investigations, the Kenya constitution, and Criminal Procedure Code. Knowledge in Corporate Governance and have a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than 6 weeks or equivalent course from a recognized institution. A valid driving license. Note: Possession of a relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage. 2. carrying out counseling Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in a middle management position in social, psychological, clinical, forensic and counseling services or a comparable position in the Public Service or a reputable organization in the Private Sector. A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Psychological Sciences, Clinical and Forensic Sciences or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya. Registration and membership with a relevant professional body. A valid driving license. Internal Auditor II Grade 7 (Ref. 10/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Providing internal audit services to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the Agency’s governance, internal controls and risk management framework; review internal control systems and report on any weaknesses; undertake specific audit assignments, and prepare detailed audit observations and reports. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: i. ii. 7. Protection Officer I Grade 6 (Ref. 06/2018) 4 Posts Duties and Responsibilities: Undertaking covert and other protection related operations; being responsible for the day to day operations to ensure safety of clients; conducting threat and risk assessment with regard to new applications by clients; gathering information and intelligence analysis, collation and dissemination; managing a secure filing system for all classified material; provide armed escorts to clients; and conducting special operations as may be assigned from time to time. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, one must have: i. ii. A Bachelor’s degree in criminology, law, public administration or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya. Served in the rank of Inspector of Police in the Police Service or in an equivalent position in any other recognized local/international security organization for a minimum period of three (3) years. iii. Training in Police, Military, or Intelligence Services, Criminal Investigation or VIP Protection course. iv. Aged 28 years and above. v. vi. 3. Knowledge in Criminal Justice System. A valid driving license. Security Officer I Grade 6 (Ref. 07/2018) 3 Posts Duties and Responsibilities: Providing security to the Agency’s premises, assets, staff and visitors; maintain information and operations of Operation Rooms; gather security related information; conduct security surveillance and security related investigations; provide escort services; Undertake security operations and responses in circumstances of incidents/accidents and disaster; and prepare and issue security alerts and briefs. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, one must have: i) ii) A Bachelor’s degree in law, security management, criminology, police service, leadership and security manage - ment, peace building, conflict management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Served for a minimum period of six (6) years, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Inspector of police in the police service or comparable and relevant position and service in the Disciplined Service or reputable security organization. iii) Training in investigation, intelligence, security, or equivalent qualification of at least 3 months from a recognized institution. iv) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. v) A valid driving license. 4. Security Officer III, Grade 8 (Ref. 08/2018) 19 Posts Duties and Responsibilities: Provide security to the Agency’s premises, assets, staff and visitors; carryout random security surveys; screening visitors; carryout security surveillance activities; and prepare security briefs/reports. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, one must have: i) ii) Diploma in criminology, law, security management and police work, police science, peace building, conflict management, risk and disaster management, or equivalent qualification from recognized institution. Served for a minimum period of five (5) years, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Police Constable or above in the Police Service or in a comparable position and service in the Government Disciplined Services or a reputable security organization. iii) Training in investigation, intelligence, security, or equivalent qualification of at least 3 months from a recognized institution. iv) A valid driving license. A Bachelor’s degree (Accounting/Finance Option) OR have passed CPA part II, OR CIA part III from a recognized institution. Have at least two years’ experience in audit, accounting or finance fields. Principal Accounts Controller Grade 4 (Ref. 11/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: He/She will be in charge of Accounts Section and shall ensure efficient, effective and prudent financial management in compliance to Witness Protection Act, Public Finance Management Act, Public Audit Act, Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, and internal financial requirements; setting targets for the Section; preparation of final accounts; ensuring safe custody of the Agency’s assets; authorizing payments and signing of cheques; and guiding officers in Accounts Section to achieve the desired results. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: i. ii. iii. iv. 8. Served in the grade of Senior Accountant in the Agency or in a comparable position in the Public Service or reputable Private Sector organization for a minimum period of three (3) years. A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent. Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). Have attended a senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent in a recognized institution. Accountant II Grade 7 (Ref. 12/2018) 2 Posts Duties and Responsibilities: Preparation and verification of vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations involving primary data entry and routine accounting work such as balancing of cashbooks, imprest and advances ledgers. In addition, the officer will be responsible for safe custody of records and assets. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a pass in part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent qualifications OR a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or its recognized equivalent qualification. 9. Senior ICT Officer Grade 5 (Ref. 13/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users; developing, implementing and maintaining systems; ensuring adherence to established ICT standards; supervising and compiling overall systems documentation; and advising on ICT related issues; supervising installation certification, repairs and maintenance of information communication technology equipment and associated peripherals; developing and maintaining ICT standards, recommending and supervising hardware/software specifications for information communication technology equipment; logging of problem; drawing and scheduling preventive maintenance; and assisting in feasibility studies as assigned. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: i. ii. iii. Served as an ICT Officer I in the organization or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years. A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information communication technology, electronics, electrical engineering or a comparable relevant qualification from a recognized university. Membership to a relevant professional body. 10. Principal Supply Chain Management Officer Grade 4 (Ref. 14/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: The officer will lead and provide oversight in the running of an efficient and effective supply chain management function for the organization and its stakeholders in accordance with Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, Public Finance Management Act, and other relevant regulations. He/she will be in charge of the Supply Chain Management function dispensing all the supply chain management functions including monitoring the implementation of the Supply Chain Management policies, guidelines and procedures. Qualifications and Experience For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: i. ii. iii. iv. v. Served for a minimum period of three (3) years as a Senior Supply Chain Management Officer in the organization or in a comparable position in the Public Service or a reputable organization in Private Sector. A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement and Supplies Management, Marketing or comparable qualification from a recognized university. A Diploma in Supplies Management or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution. Attended a senior management course lasting not less than three (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Be a member of a relevant professional body. October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 17 ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSITIONS 11. Supply Chain Management Officer II Grade 7 (Ref. 15/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities at this level entail assisting a more senior officer in handling procurement duties. Specific duties entail market surveys and research; fleet management; disposal of stores and equipment; inventory and stock control; monitor contract management by user departments; provide secretariat services to the evaluation, inspection and disposal committees. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), Economics, Procurement and Supplies Management, Marketing or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. 12. Principal Administration Officer Grade 4 (Ref.16/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Ensuring efficient and effective co-ordination, planning, organizing, interpretation, dissemination, and implementation of administrative duties. The officer will ensure compliance to administrative policies and regulations; ensure efficient and effective management of the organization’s assets; oversee library management services; and ensure good organizational safe and healthy environment. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this Grade, an applicant must have: i. ii. iii. iv. 13. JOB ADVERTISEMENT The Anti-Counterfeit Agency was established under the Anti-Counterfeit Act no. 13 of 2008 as a State Corporation. The Agency seeks to competitively recruit qualified and competent staff for the following positions: S/NO JOB TITLE 1 2 3 4 5 Served as a Senior Administration Officer in the organization OR in a comparable position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years or a reputable organization in the Private Sector. A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences from a recognized university. Attended a senior management course of not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Membership to a relevant professional body. Clerical Officer II Grade 10 (Ref. 17/2018) 7 Posts Duties and Responsibilities: Ensuring that all the records and documents are well classified and filed appropriately to the relevant files and stored for easy retrieval and access. The officer should be ready to work in various divisions assisting senior officers in delivering on the different mandates of the divisions. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C- (C minus) or its approved equivalent. Qualifications in different areas such as procurement, accounts, public relations, human resource management, and records management will be an added advantage. 14. Support Staff III Grade 12 (Ref. 18/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Involve photocopying, binding, shredding and collecting of stationery; cleaning and dusting of offices; preparing tea and cleaning utensils. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have attained Certificate of Secondary Education D (plain) or its equivalent qualification. 15. Senior Human Resource Officer Grade 5 (Ref. 19/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Providing effective and efficient management and development of human resources to enable the Organization achieve its mandate. This entails handling all human resource management matters within established policies, rules and regulations, and supervising and guiding junior staff. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: i. ii. Served as a Human Resource Management Officer I in the Public Service or in a comparable and relevant position in the Private Sector for a minimum period of three (3) years. A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences such as government, sociology, economics, public/business administration, human resource or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university and a Diploma in Human Resource Management or Industrial Relations from a recognized institution. iii. Attended a senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution. iv. Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management. 16. Human Resource Officer II Grade 7 (Ref. 20/2018) 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities: Verification of information relating to recruitment, appointment, transfers, human resource management records and complement control, among other human resource duties. Qualifications and Experience: For appointment to this grade an officer must have a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences such as government, sociology, economics, public/business administration, human resource or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university. Note: For all the positions, candidates must, in addition, possess the following attributes: high integrity; ability to make appropriate decisions; self-driven and motivated; professionalism; strong communication and good interpersonal skills; be a team player and have respect for diversity; have ability to maintain confidentiality; and be computer literate. Interested Candidates who meet the required qualifications should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, copies of appointment and promotional letters and other relevant testimonials, copy of National Identity Card, telephone contact, e-mail address, and names of three referees with their contacts. In addition, candidates should obtain clearance certificates from the following bodies: - 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Higher Education Loans Board Kenya Revenue Authority Directorate of Criminal Investigation Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Credit Reference Bureau Any professional body to which the candidate is a member Clearance certificates from the above mentioned bodies are to be availed during interview by those short listed Applications clearly indicating the Job Title and Reference Number on both the letter and envelope should be dropped at The Standard Group offices or send to the address below so as to be received on or before 5th November, 2018. TS 2241 P.O. Box 49990-00100 NAIROBI • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION EXAMINATION DATES AND CENTRES IT IS NOTIFIED for general information that the November 2018 Bar Examination shall run from Thursday 15th Tuesday 27th Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Karen Campus. Notices on instructions to candidates are available on the Council’s website; www.cle.or.ke and on Notice Boards at the Council of Legal Education offices, Karen Office Park, Karen. ALL candidates are advised to read these instructions carefully. Examination cards MUST be collected from the Council offices from Wednesday 31st October to Wednesday 14th 2018 at Karen Office Park, Baobab Block, Ground Floor. TAKE NOTICE: No examination card shall be issued after the deadline. Physically challenged candidates who may require additional support during the examinations are requested to get in touch with the Department of Examinations prior to the commencement of the examination for any assistance they may require. The Examination Timetable is as below: DAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY DATE 15TH NOVEMBER 2018 16TH NOVEMBER 2018 19TH NOVEMBER 2018 20TH NOVEMBER 2018 21ST NOVEMBER 2018 22ND NOVEMBER 2018 23RD NOVEMBER 2018 26TH NOVEMBER 2018 27TH NOVEMBER 2018 Dr. J. K. Gakeri Secretary/Chief Executive Officer Council of Legal Education MORNING (9 A.M. TO 12 NOON) ATP 100 CIVIL LITIGATION ATP 106 LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ATP 107 CONVEYANCING ATP 102 PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION ATP 103 LEGAL WRITING AND DRAFTING ATP 105 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ATP 101 CRIMINAL LITIGATION ATP 108 COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS ATP 104 TRIAL ADVOCACY November to November 2018 commencing on each day at 9.00am at the Kenya School of Law, Bomas of Kenya and Jomo Note: Those who had applied for the positions of Inspector II and Driver II advertised on 9th October 2018 need not to apply. Executive Director Anti-counterfeit agency 3rd floor, National Water Plaza Dunga Road, Industrial Area PO BOX 47771-00100 Nairobi Anti-counterfeit Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Persons living with disability, from marginalized communities and female candidates who meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MANAGER LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER INTERNAL AUDIT LEGAL OFFICER I ANTI-COUNTERFEIT INSPECTORS (II) DRIVER II JOB REFERENCE NO. REQUIRED ACA/MLS/3 ACA/MIA/3 ACA/LO/7 ACA/AI/8 1 1 4 ACA/DS/10 27 4 For full details of the Job descriptions and submission of application please visit https://www.aca.go.ke. Any attempt to directly or indirectly canvas shall lead to automatic disqualification. All applicants MUST fill the bio data form and the online form. The bio data form should be attached to the testimonials and sent to the undersigned on or before 6th November, 2018. All application envelopes must be referenced as per the position applied for. November

18 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Migori MCAs vent their anger on education office Earlier in the day, they interrupted assembly proceedings citing massive corruption at the executive offices BY GEORGE AGIMBA KNA-MIGORI D rama unfolded on Thursday in Migori town when members of the Migori County Assembly stormed the local County Education offices demanding the release of bursary cheques. The MCAs led by the assembly Majority leader Mallan Ogega had earlier in the day interrupted assembly proceedings citing massive corruption at the executive offices. After the melee at the assembly they marched to the education offices where they went about pursuing the senior officers with junior officers forced to run for their dear lives. The education officers who were in offices at that time found themselves in a tough situation trying to explain where the bursaries for the financial year 207/2018 and 2018/2019 were. Some of the MCAs who suspected mischief in the way the matter was being handled broke open office cabinets looking for files and cheques. The MCAs later took off with heaps of files to the assembly premises where they swore to table a motion to impeach the County Executive Committee member in charge of education who was not in office during the chaos. The MCAs claimed that there has been favouritism and discrimination County Public Administrator Mr. Domnic Akugo however dismissed the claims of favouritism saying there was delay in the release of funds from the national government. KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL NATIONAL OPEN TENDERS Kenyatta National Hospital wishes to invite sealed tenders from eligible candidates for goods, services and works and also extend closing date of the earlier advertised tenders as shown below: NO. TENDER NO. DESCRIPTION 1 KNH/T/74/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Digital Radio Communication 2 KNH/T/75/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning Of Dump Waiters Electric Traction Elevators 3 KNH/T/76/2018-2019 Framework Contract for Supply and Delivery of Orthopedic Implants 4 KNH/T/77/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Cutlery and Crockery (Reserved for Special Groups) 5 KNH/T/78/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Cleansing Materials (Reserved for Special Groups) 6 KNH/T/79/2018-2019 Procurement of Works for Proposed Surface and Drainage Improvement at Boiler Tanks Ground 7 KNH/T/80/2018-2019 Procurement of Consultancy Services to carry out Energy on Investment Grade Audit 8 KNH/T/81/2018-2019 Procurement of Insurance Brokerage Services 9 KNH/T/82/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Endoscopy Equipment CLOSING DATE 13/11/2018 13/11/2018 13/11/2018 13/11/2018 13/11/2018 14/11/2018 14/11/2018 14/11/2018 14/11/2018 The interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect Tender Documents at the Supply Chain Management Department Room No.6, Administration Block from Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 4:00pm. Tender documents with detailed Specifications and Conditions can be downloaded free of charge from the KNH Website (www.knh.or.ke) and on the Public Procurement Information Portal (www.tenders.go.ke). Hard copies can be obtained from the office of the Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management located at the Hospital’s Main Administration Block Room 6 from Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000.00 per tender document via Mpesa pay bill No.626088, Account Number –Name of Supplier and obtain an official receipt from Cash Office (Administration Block). Bidders who choose to download the tender documents from the website free of charge should immediately email their name and contact details (cell phone number, email, and company name) to: procurementknh@gmail.com for records and communication of any tender clarifications and addenda. There shall be Mandatory Site Visits on 30th and 31st October 2018 at 10:30am at Kenyatta National Hospital for Tender No. KNH/T/74/2018-2019- Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Digital Radio Communication, Tender No.KNH/T/75/2018-2019- Supply, Delivery, Install, Test And Commissioning Of Dump Waiters Electric Traction Elevators, Tender No. KNH/T/79/2018-2019- Procurement of Works for Proposed Surface and Drainage Improvement at Boiler Tanks Ground and Tender No. KNH/T/80/2018-2019Procurement of Consultancy Services to carry out Energy on Investment Grade Audit. All bidders MUST fill the site visit certificates attached in the tender documents and the certificates should be signed by authorized staff of the Hospital. Completed tender documents must be returned as specified in the tender document and deposited in the Tender Box situated at the Kenyatta National Hospital Administration Block, Supply Chain Management Department entrance before or at 10.00am and be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer –KNH in the issuance of the bursaries saying cronies of the governor had received cheques at the beginning of the year. County Public Administrator Mr. Domnic Akugo however dismissed the claims of favouritism saying there was delay in the release of funds from the national government. Mr. Akugo at the same appealed to the MCAs to return the files they had carted away from the education offices saying they are required by the relevant ministry for record purposes. County communication director Nicholas Anyuor said the county was about to release the cheques as they were just waiting for funds. National Drought Management Authority TENDER NOTICE CASH TRANSFER PROGRAMME - PROVISION OF PAYMENT SERVICES The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Act, 2016. The Act gives the NDMA the mandate to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to drought management including implementation of policies and programmes relating to drought management. Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) is a cash transfer programme managed by the NDMA under the Ministry of Devolution and ASALs. The programme is implemented in the four arid counties of Turkana, Wajir, Mandera and Marsabit. In 2019/20 Financial Year, the programme will expand to Isiolo, Samburu, Garissa and Tana River counties subject to availability of funding. HSNP is one of the four flagship cash transfer programmes under the National Safety Net Programme (NSNP) under the Social Pillar of Kenya’s Vision 2030. The Authority seeks to engage services of a “Payment Services Provider (s) [PSPs] for its HSNP cash transfer programme. 1.1 Tender Number Tender Description NDMA/ONT/001/2018-2019 Provision of Payment Services for Consolidated Cash Transfer Programmes- Hunger Safety Net Programme 1.2 Pre-Bid meeting will be held on 30th 17th Floor at 11.am Interested eligible firms may obtain further information from and inspect the tender document at the Supply Chain Management Department at NDMA Headquarters, Lonrho House, Standard Street, 8th Floor, P.O. Box 53547 – 00200, Nairobi, Tel. 020 – 2301354 / 0722200656 during official working hours. Complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs. 1,000 in Bankers Cheque or cash deposited in the National Drought Management Authority Bank Account, Kenya Commercial Bank – KICC Branch, Account Number 1136140255, and submit the deposit slip at the cash office at NDMA Headquarters located on 8th Floor, Lornho House, situated along Standard Street, Nairobi. Prospective bidders may also download the Tender Document free of charge from the website www.ndma.go.ke or from the IFMIS Suppliers Portal: https://supplier.treasury.go.ke. Those who download the tender document and intend to submit a bid are required to submit their particulars in the format provided in the tender document to the Supply Chain Department’s Office for record and for the purpose of receiving any further clarifications and or addendums via the email supplychain@ndma.go.ke. Completed serialized / paginated tender documents in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the TENDER NUMBER and TENDER DESCRIPTION should be addressed to: Chief Executive Officer National Drought Management Authority Lonrho House, Standard Street, 8th Floor P.O. Box 53547 – 00200, NAIROBI and deposited in the tender box situated at the NDMA Reception, Lonrho House, Standard Street 8th Floor so as to be received on or before 14th November, 2018 at 11:30a.m. Tender Documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the Boardroom on 17th Street, Nairobi in the presence of Tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. JAMES ODUOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Floor, Lonrho House, Standard Closing Date 14th November, 2018 at 11:30am October, 2018 at NDMA Headquarters, Lonrho House, Standard Street, The National Drought Management Authority invites eligible candidates for Provision of Payment Services for Hunger Safety Net Programme as follows: October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 19 Chinese charged with illegally engaging in business 300,000 The five are accused of engaging in employment as directors of Loong Security Chinese Company BY LYDIA SHIROYA KNA-KIAMBU F ive Chinese Nationals who had been remanded at the Gigiri police station on suspicion of engaging in subversive activities were today charged with engaging in business without work permits. Ms. Aixia, Dong Xiyuan, Nie Xiaolin, Zhang Haiyu and Li Shenghui appeared before Kiambu Senior Principal Magistrate Ms. Stella Atambo and pleaded not guilty to the charge. The foreigners, a woman and four men were charged that on October 5, 2018 at Njumbi Villas Lavington, Nairobi without being authorised to do so by a work permit engaged in employment as directors of Loong Security Chinese Company. Ms. Atambo released them on a Sh300,000 bond with two Kenyan sureties after Mr. Ochieng who is representing them pleaded for lenient bond terms. He asserted that his clients were not a flight risk as their passports had been confiscated by the Immigration department. The accused had been arraigned in court earlier in a miscellaneous application in which the investigating officer Sergent James Ochola told Kiambu chief Magistrate Mrs. Patricia Gichohi that some equipment recovered from the foreigners were yet to be subjected to ballistic examination. At the time of arrest, the accused were found in possession of communication gadgets which included pocket phones, US/German uniforms, laptops, security boots, infrared detectors, alarm switches, intruder detectors, and remote control systems among others. Ochola further stated in the miscellaneous application no 371 of 2018 that the communication gadgets and laptops in question were yet to be verified by cybercrime forensic examiners and the exercise was vital prior to charging them in court. He told the court that the suspects had been arrested on October 5, 2018 at 5.00 p.m and were arraigned in court on Monday morning in line with the constitution which comPrincipal magistrate released the five accused on a Sh300,000 bond with two Kenyan sureties after Mr. Ochieng who is representing them pleaded for lenient bond terms pelled him to apply to court to grant him five days within which he believe he would complete his investigations. Their initial production in court was halted after it was found that the Chinese Embassy could not provide an interpreter. This brought on board a Chinese friend of the accused whom the court allowed to do translation for them after four of them said they did not understand English and needed an interpreter. The court noted that Mr. Xia Xiaoteng will also be paid for his services of interpreting to the accused persons. Their case will be heard on November 21, 2018. It will however be mentioned on October 30. At the time of arrest, the accused were found in possession of communication gadgets which included pocket phones, US/German uniforms, laptops, security boots, infrared detectors, alarm switches, intruder detectors, and remote control systems among others. NATURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY INITIATIVE FOR KENYA TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY CONSULTANCY Client: National Museums of Kenya - Natural Products Industry (NPI) Secretariat Duration: Three (3) months Purpose of the consultancy: The National Museums of Kenya through the Natural Products Industry (NPI) Secretariat seeks a consultant to undertake a feasibility study to investigate and provide an in-depth analysis of the viability of commercialization of aloe in Kenya. The study will focus on identifying the key elements in the aloe value chain. The study report will guide interventions targeted at fully operationalizing this value chain into a viable business venture. Overarching goal: The “Natural Products Industry (NPI) Initiative for Kenya” is one of the flagship projects in the Kenya Vision 2030 development blueprint. This project seeks to fully harness the natural products subsector and thereby build it into a vibrant industry that will significantly contribute to national development priorities including employment and wealth creation, poverty alleviation, improved biodiversity management and attainment of double-digit GDP growth. Hitherto, local initiatives on aloe operate in the informal realm of the economy and, therefore, there is lack of data defining the role that they can play in the economy. The overall goal of the feasibility study is to provide evidence-based information on the potential of aloe commercialization and the investment required to fully harness and mainstream this value chain into the economy. The proposed Aloe commercial venture The proposed venture aims at bulk production of quality aloe that will serve as raw material for development of a range of finished products in the international market. This will involve setting up of vast aloe plantations, basic processing facilities for extraction of aloe sap and gel, cold storage warehouses and delivery to identified markets. It is proposed to produce and market sap and gel from two (2) local and two (2) exotic species of aloe, respectively. This venture will initially cover the North Rift Valley region and eventually extend to other regions of the country. It is planned to initiate this venture as a pilot scheme in Baringo County and later extend to the other counties in the North Rift Valley region. Objectives of the feasibility study Herewith, objectives are outlined to guide the conduct and output(s) of the feasibility study. The Overall objective The overall objective is to assess the viability of commercialization of aloe in the North Rift Valley region starting with Baringo County. Specific objectives 1. To define the key elements of commercialization of aloe value chain 2. To determine the requirements of each key element of the value chain 3. To provide estimated costs of the requirements of the key elements in the value chain 4. To identify the nature and size of markets (existing and emerging) locally and internationally 5. To define the appropriate investment model for the proposed venture 6. To identify issues critical to assuring the sustainability of this venture The consultant: The consultant will be an expert in value chain analysis with at least a master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 5-10 years progressive working experience and proven skills in conducting elaborate feasibility study and development of business plans. Clear evidence of successful execution of similar assignments will be an advantage. How to apply: Interested and suitably qualified persons should submit four (4) copies each of the technical and financial proposals. Applicants should also include curriculum vitae outlining their professional background, profiles and technical team. Deadline: Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to: Director General National Museums of Kenya PO Box 40658-00100 NAIROBI Tender number NMK/NPI/A/10/2018 and deposited in tender box located at Earth Sciences Building reception area by Thursday 8th November 2018. NATURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY INITIATIVE FOR KENYA TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY CONSULTANCY Client: National Museums of Kenya - Natural Products Industry (NPI) Secretariat Duration: Three (3) months Purpose of the consultancy: The National Museums of Kenya through the Natural Products Industry (NPI) Secretariat seeks a consultant to undertake a feasibility study to investigate and provide an in-depth analysis of the commercial viability of African indigenous vegetables (AIV) in Kenya. The study will focus on identifying the key elements in the AIV value chain. The study report will guide interventions targeted at fully operationalizing this value chain into a viable business venture. Overarching goal: The “Natural Products Industry (NPI) Initiative for Kenya” is one of the flagship projects in the Kenya Vision 2030 development blueprint. This project seeks to fully harness the natural products subsector and thereby build it into a vibrant industry that will significantly contribute to national development priorities including employment and wealth creation, poverty alleviation, improved biodiversity management and attainment of double-digit GDP growth. Hitherto, local initiatives on the African indigenous vegetables operate in the informal realm of the economy and, therefore, there is lack of data defining the role that they can play in the economy. The overall goal of the feasibility study is to provide evidence-based information on the potential of the African indigenous vegetables commercialization and the investment required to fully harness and mainstream this value chain into the economy. The proposed African indigenous vegetables commercial venture The proposed venture will involve bulk production of freshly produced AIVs, setting up of collection centres and pack houses with in-built cold storage and delivery to identified markets. It is proposed to produce and market five (5) varieties of AIVs including Black Nightshade (Managu), Spiderplant (Saga), Amaranth (Terere), Cowpeas (Kunde) and Jute Mallow (Murenda). This venture will initially cover the Western Kenya region and eventually extend to other regions of the country. It is planned to initiate this venture as a pilot scheme in Vihiga County and later extend to the other counties in the Western Kenya region. Objectives of the feasibility study Herewith, objectives are outlined to guide the conduct and output(s) of the feasibility study. The Overall objective The overall objective is to assess the viability of commercialization of African indigenous vegetables in the Western Kenya region starting with Vihiga County. Specific objectives 1. To define the key elements of commercialization of African indigenous vegetables value chain 2. To determine the requirements of each key element of the value chain 3. To provide estimated costs of the requirements of the key elements in the value chain 4. 5. To define the appropriate investment model for the proposed venture 6. To identify issues critical to assuring the sustainability of this venture The consultant: The consultant will be an expert in value chain analysis with at least a master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 5-10 years progressive working experience and proven skills in conducting elaborate feasibility study and development of business plans. Clear evidence of successful execution of similar assignments will be an advantage. How to apply: Interested and suitably qualified persons should submit four (4) copies each of the technical and financial proposals. Applicants should also include curriculum vitae outlining their professional background, profiles and technical team. Deadline: Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to: Director General National Museums of Kenya PO Box 40658-00100 NAIROBI Tender number NMK/NPI/AIV/10/2018 and deposited in tender box located at Earth Sciences Building reception area by Thursday 8th November 2018. To identify the nature and size of markets (existing and emerging) domestic to the Western Kenya region and those in far flung areas including in major urban centres

20 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke KENYA RAILWAYS TENDER NOTICE Kenya Railways (KR) invites applications from interested and eligible Service Providers for the below tenders:NO. LEADERS IN INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME - 2018 Innovation Leadership Programme is a collaborative programme between the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA), the National Research Fund (NRF) – Kenya, and the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng)-UK. The programme is implemented under the umbrella of Kenya-UK Newton Fund Programme. The purpose of the programme is to nurture Kenyan technological innovators and support commercialization of innovations. The programme is a platform for developing capacity on entrepreneurship and commercialization of research outputs including intellectual property right issues. KENIA is therefore inviting researchers with technological innovations and have developed or are in the process of developing business proposition for their innovations to apply for the Leaders in Innovation fellowship Programme – 2018. To apply for the Programme, innovators need to meet the following selection criteria. i. Be a Kenyan citizen; ii. Have a technological innovation based on research, from a technological field not limited to engineering but including: agricultural technology, biotechnology, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, ICT, materials science, mechanical engineering, chemical and Biological sciences, and medical engineering. iii. iv. v. Be attached to an institution - either a research institution, a university or an innovation/ incubation Centre; Have a technological Innovation with expected benefit(s) to Kenya’s National development Agenda; The primary application of the innovation must NOT be in defense or military sector Selected candidates will be invited to attend a two-week residential capacity building Programme in the UK sponsored by RAEng under the Newton Fund. After the capacity building programme, the innovators will be required within one week to submit to KENIA a copy of their innovation business plan. Those with the most viable business plans will be selected and granted a commercialization grant of up to a maximum of up to Kenya Shillings Five Million (KSh. 5,000,000.00). Interested persons should submit their applications online on KENIA website: www.innovationagency.go.ke . Terms and conditions apply. i. For any questions Contact: The Secretariat Email: secretariat@innovationagency.go.ke Kenya National Innovation Agency 9th Floor, Utalii House NAIROBI All applicants MUST register the innovation first, then proceed to apply. ii. The Closing Date for Applications is Wednesday, 14th November, 2018 at 5.00pm Kenyan time. 4 KRC/PLM/001/ 2018-2019 1 2 3 ITEM DESCRIPTION KRC/PLM/003/ 2018-2019 KRC/PLM/021/ 2018-2019 KRC/PLM/023/ 2018-2019 Provision of Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising Agency (Re-Tender) Provision of Maintenance Services for KR Integrated Security Management Systems & Equipments Provision of Consultancy: Study on Livelihood Restoration of Fisher-folks affected by the development of Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railways (Re-Tender) Proposed Construction of Boundary Wall, Ablution block at Nairobi Railway Museum (Re-Tender) 1,000.00 Reserved - Youth 12th November, 2018 10:00am Candidates are encouraged to peruse the Tender Document from KR website: www.krc.co.ke, www.tenders. go.ke and www.supplier.treasury.go.ke or from office of The Procurement Manager, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor, Nairobi prior to purchase. Interested bidders may obtain the Tender Documents from the office of the Procurement Manager, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor upon payment of nonrefundable fee of Kshs. 1,000.00 or download the document from KR website at NO Charge. Bidders who download the Tender Document must register their interest immediately by sending an emailto procure@krc.co.ke stating their names, email, postal & telephone address and tender details. Completed Tender Documents (accompanied by a tender security in the amount and form specified in the tender document) in plain sealed envelopes must be clearly marked with the ‘Tender No.’ and the ‘Description of the Tender’ and shall be addressed to: The Managing Director Kenya Railways P.O. Box 30121-00100 NAIROBI And be deposited in the Tender box situated at the Reception Area, Ground Floor, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C on or before the closing date and time. Tenders will be opened in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend at The Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor, and Conference Room. Procurement Manager FOR: MANAGING DIRECTOR 1,000.00 Open to all ITEM DESCRIPTION TENDER COST ELIGIBILITY 1,000.00 Open to all 1,000.00 Open to all CLOSING DATE/TIME 7th November, 2018 10:00am 8th November, 2018 10:00am 9th November, 2018 10:00am THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING NATIONAL IRRIGATION BOARD (NIB) NATIONAL OPEN TENDER ISO 9001:2008 Certified The National Irrigation Board (hereinafter referred to as “Board”) is a Government parastatal, under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, established in 1966 by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 347 of the Laws of Kenya, and whose mandate is the development, promotion and management of all national irrigation schemes in the country. In line with this mandate, the Board is currently managing seven national irrigation schemes and four research stations in various regions of the country while undertaking the implementation of new irrigation and drainage infrastructural projects in other parts of the country. The Board now invites sealed tenders for the following: S.NO. TENDER NO. 1. NIB/T/044/2018-2019 TENDER NAME Tender for Provision of Maintenance & Repair Services for National Irrigation Board’s Motor Vehicles (Registered Garages With MTCE) Framework Contract for one Years (Renewable) 2. NIB/T/045/2018-2019 Auctioneering Services for Disposal of the NIB’s Unserviceable, Obsolete or Surplus Stores & Equipment in the 2018/2019 Financial Year TENDER SUBMISSION DEADLINE 16th November 2018 at 1200 hours local time 3. 16th November 2018 at 1200 hours local time Detailed tender document that include mandatory preliminary requirements, technical and financial evaluation criteria may be viewed and obtained by interested and eligible tenderers free of charge from the Board’s website: http://www.nib.or.ke/tenders or GoK’s e-procurement portal, http://www.supplier.treasury.go.ke from 23rd 2018. Tenderers who intend to submit their tenders MUST promptly submit their names and contact details to: purchasing@nib.or.ke or enquiries@nib.or.ke for communication of any clarification(s) and addendum (s) during the tendering process. All tenders, each clearly marked with tender no. and name as indicated above and serialized, must be delivered to the Tender Box at the address below on or before tender submission deadline as indicated above. Tenders will be opened physically in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend in person in the Nile Basin Board Room, NIB (Board’s) Compound, Lenana Road, Nairobi, Kenya at the address below immediately after the tender submission deadline. The address referred to above is: Physical Address: General Manager/CEO National Irrigation Board (NIB) Unyunyizi House, First Floor, Room 309 Lenana Road, Hurlingham Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-20-2711380/468 Fax: +254-20-2722821/2711347 E-mail: enquiries@nib.or.ke, purchasing@nib.or.ke GENERAL MANAGER/CEO NATIONAL IRRIGATION BOARD HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY Interested bidders may download detailed tender documents from the website www.treasury.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke and those who download the documents must forward their particulars immediately for recording and any further clarifications and addenda to procurement@treasury.go.ke. October Tenders must be accompanied by a bid Security valid for an additional 30 days beyond the tender validity period. There shall be a mandatory site visit on Friday 26th October, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. on 2nd Floor, Treasury Building. Completed tender documents, BOTH TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS IN SEPARATE ENVELOPES, enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender number should be addressed to:The Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, P.O. Box 30007 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya and be deposited in the tender box provided at the Treasury Building, 6th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before Tuesday 6th November, 2018 at 10.00 am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend the opening at The National Treasury, Treasury Building, 6th floor, Conference Room No. 603 on Tuesday 6th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. REPUBLIC OF KENYA INVITATION TO TENDER The National Treasury invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders: S/No Tender No. Description 1. 2. TNT/017/2018-2019 Proposed two (2) year maintenance of air conditioning system for the National Treasury and Planning data centre at Herufi House for the period 2018 to 2020 TNT/018/2018-2019 Proposed two (2) year maintenance of air conditioning system for the National Treasury and Planning data centre at Treasury Building for the period 2018 to 2020 TNT/019/2018-2019 Proposed two (2) year maintenance of air conditioning system for the National Treasury and Planning offices at Treasury Building for the period 2018 to 2020 Bid Security 300,000.00 350,000.00 120,000.00 October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 21 ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED Tender Notice The Kenya Revenue Authority invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders: REFERENCE INVITATION TO TENDER The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) invites tenders from eligible firms for the following tender: - No Tender No. Tender Description 1. 2. 3. ERC/PROC/4/3/18-19/065 Provision of Consultancy for Regulatory Impact study of the energy (Solar Photovoltaic Systems) Regulations 2012 ERC/PROC/4/3/18-19/066 Provision of Consultancy for Energy Management Regulatory Impact Study ERC/PROC/4/3/18-19/067 Provision of Consultancy to Undertake Business Process Review (BPR) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Open Open Open KRA/HQS/ICB-020/2018-2019: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CUSTOMS ELECTRONIC SEALS. Eligibility Closing Date 7/11/2018 at 11.30 am 7/11/2018 at 11.30 am 7/11/2018 at 11.30 am Tender documents may be obtained by downloading from the ERC website: https://portal.erc.go.ke:8447 at no fee or https://tenders.go.ke/website/tenders/Index Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked Tender No and Description should be addressed to: The Director General, Energy Regulatory Commission, 3rd floor, Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 42681-00100, Nairobi Telephone: +254-20-2847000/200; Fax: +254-20-2717603 Cell phone: 0722200947/0734414333 Email: info@erc.go.ke Website: http//www.erc.go.ke The sealed envelopes should be deposited in the Tender Box situated on 1st Floor, Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi or sent by post. Tenders will be opened immediately after the stipulated time on the closing date in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend the opening meeting to be held at ERC’s Hearing Room situated on 1st Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi. Floor, DIRECTOR GENERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION KRA/HQS/NCB-021/2018-2019: PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE POWER BACKUP EQUIPMENT. KRA/HQS/NCB-022/2018-2019: PROVISION OF BRANDING AND SIGNAGE SERVICES. OPEN ELIGIBILITY PREBID DATE AND TIME 6th November, 2018 10.00 AM 1st OPEN YOUTH & WOMEN November, 2018 10.00 AM 1st November, 2018 10.00 AM CLOSING DATE AND TIME 20th November, 2018 11.00 A.M 13th November, 2018 11.00 A.M 13th November, 2018 11.00 A.M Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents with detailed requirements at the office of the: Deputy Commissioner - Supply Chain Management Times Tower Building, 25th Floor, P.O Box 48240– 00100 GPO, Tel. +254 020 2810000, Fax No. +254 020 215 809 Nairobi, Kenya. website: www.kra.go.ke Email: eprocurement@kra.go.ke Tender documents can be downloaded from the KRA website: www.kra.go.ke and www. tenders.go.ke. Tender Documents submitted after the said date and time shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances. Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), Email: cic@kra.go.ke Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee! KENYA UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES CENTRAL PLACEMENT SERVICE KENYA UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES CENTRAL PLACEMENT SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS/2018 KCSE EXAMINATION CENTRES APPLICATION TO UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service is a State corporation established under the Universities Act, 2012 to coordinate the placement of Government-sponsored students to universities and colleges, among other functions. The Placement Service is pleased to announce that the online application portal is now open to all school principals to upload course choices submitted by the 2018 KCSE examination candidates in their respective institutions/centres. The portal may be accessed by all schools/examination centres with registered 2018 KCSE candidates who wish to apply for degree, diploma, certificate and artisan certificate courses in universities and colleges under Government sponsorship. School principals are urged to ensure that each of their KCSE candidates submits their choices of courses in the various categories (degree, diploma, craft certificate and artisan certificate). The minimum requirement for admission to diploma and certificate courses are a mean grade of C – (minus) and D plain respectively. The school/centre application system will close on December 31, 2018. For the application procedure, please visit the Placement Service website www.kuccps.ac.ke. Enquiries may sent by email to info@kuccps.ac.ke or by calling 0723 954 927, 0734 879 662 or 0205137400. Please note the application deadline. The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service takes this opportunity to wish all the 2018 KCSE examination candidates success. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER www.kuccps.ac.ke VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service is a State corporation established under the Universities Act, 2012 to coordinate the placement of Government-sponsored students to universities and colleges, among other functions. The Placement Service invites applications for the following positions. S. No. Position Grade 1 2 3 4 5 Senior Assistant Placement Coordination/Career Services Officer Strategy & Planning Officer Risk and Compliance Officer Senior Assistant Supply Chain Management Officer Senior Assistant Corporate Communication Officer – Creative Design & Digital A detailed description of the positions and application instructions are available on the Placement Service website www.kuccps.ac.ke. Applications MUST be submitted online through the Placement Service careers portal www.careers.kuccps.net. Interested applicants are required to create a profile and attach copies of their CV, academic certificates, clearance certificates and testimonials before applying. The application deadline is November 13, 2018 at 5.00pm. The Placement Service is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities, women and applicants from marginalised regions are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. KUCCPS 7 KUCCPS 6 KUCCPS 6 KUCCPS 7 KUCCPS 7 Ref. Code No. of Vacancies KUCCPS 036/18 10 KUCCPS 037/18 1 KUCCPS 038/18 1 KUCCPS 039/18 1 KUCCPS 040/18 1 3rd Floor, ACK Garden House, 1st Ngong Avenue, Community Area, Nairobi P.O. Box 105166-00101 Tel.: 0723954927/0734879662 /020 5137400 Website: www.kuccps.ac.ke

22 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke No Man’s Land, where dreams are T BY CYRILLA BARASA KNA-NAIROBI hey came in bent over with loaded sacks on their backs. Some staggered as though the steps they were making could be their last but still managed another step. With bottles of glue in their hands they sniffed in deeply with every step they made. One could confuse the sniffing with a sip of water to quench a dry throat in the scorching sun. Their destination was no man’s land at Busia border point located between Kenya and Uganda. This is where Rudi Foundation, a youth-run foundation saw it fit to restore the confidence of street children and give them a fresh breath to life. This day was a special day. It was a “birthday” specially made for the street children. It was the second Sunday of the month when they gathered under the shade of a mango tree for a sumptuous lunch provided by the Rudi MINISTRY OF EDUCATION THE KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL SECONDARY EDUCATION QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (SEQIP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Credit No Title Contract No : 6138-KE : CONSULTANCY FOR CAPACITY BUILDING ON COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF ASSESSMENT TOOLS 1 : MOE/KNEC/SEQIP/RFP01/2018-2019 The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP) and Kenya National Examinations Council as one of the implementing agencies, intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include provision of technical skills on development and roll out of a Competency Based Assessment and Development of assessment tools and development of an Item writing portal and Item Banking system. The assignment will commence immediately after signing of contract and as per the implementation schedule indicated in the detailed Terms of Reference. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.knec.ac.ke KNEC invites eligible consulting firms (“consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualification and relevant experience to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.) Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The short listing criteria are: i. Must be registered as a legal entity. ii. Possess valid Tax Compliance certificate. iii. Audited financial statements for the last three years. iv. Information about firm’s capacity and number of years in offering related similar capacity building and support. v. Technical and managerial organization of the firm. vi. General qualification and experience of the firm and number of key staff. vii. Specific Experience in relation to similar assignments conducted in the past under World Bank funded program. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III , paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 30th November 2018 at 11.00am. Chief Executive Officer Kenya National Examinations Council P.O. Box: 73598 00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Head Office National Housing Corporation (NHC) House, Aga Khan Walk, Tel:+254 020 3317412 / 3317413 / 3317419 / 3317427 / 3341027 3341050 / 3341071 / 3341098 / 3341113 / 2213381 Fax: +254-020- 2226032 Mobile:0720741001/0732333860 Email address: ceo@knec.ac.ke Foundation. The founder of “Rudi”, Kiswahili for “go back”, Eugene Buluma and Micheal Khasindu, Khasindu were touched by the children’s plight. At the no man’s land, they gave them food and water every second Sunday of the month. “We were touched by the children’s plight and how the society has neglected them. One does not have to be rich to share,” Eugene and Michael said. Mike, as his friends call him, was the brain behind the foundation. Having lived in Busia town since he was a small boy he had seen how little girls and boys from poor backgrounds struggled to stay in school due to lack of school fees. Some would go without dinner and would not marshal the energy to walk to school the next day. “There would be absenteeism and when they appeared two or three days after, all they could say was, ‘we slept hungry at home. There wasn’t even a morsel of food to cool the pangs of hunger,” Mike said. Founded in 2012, the group was registered in 2015 with 10 members comprising of youths aged below 35 years. The group has three main objectives. The first is “one bread, a thousand smiles” that focuses on feeding street children and in so doing, creating an avenue where the street children can open up and share their problems. “We preferred the feeding programme because this is where we can sit down with the 50 children we cater for and chat. It is at this hour they open up about their background and how they came to the street. We create confidence just by a mere meal. Through sharing we are able to know how to help them,” Buluma said. He said they had partnered with the Hope Foundation that provides the children with counselling services and in this way some have been able to either go back to their families or return to school or engage in constructive work that has changed their lives such as horticultural farming and carpentry. We were touched by the children’s plight and how the society has neglected them. One does not have to be rich to share.. There would be absenteeism and when they appeared two or three days after, all they could say was, ‘we slept hungry at home. There wasn’t even a morsel of food to cool the pangs of hunger - Micheal Khasindu “Counselling has greatly assisted in bringing the family members on board. The children bond with the parents they had left or guardians who could be step-parents, aunts or some other relatives,” Buluma said. Kibaba, a street boy and one of the beneficiaries of Rudi Foundation, said he was grateful to the youth group for the monthly meal sessions pointing out that on such days the street children have a decent meal. “On Sundays such as this one we do not go out to rummage in the dustbins to look for food. We do not bear the humiliation born upon us by security guards outside the hotels,” Kibaba said as he munched a chapati that he had been served. The second is Rudi system that focuses on providing sanitary towels to rural girls and thus keeps them in school. Some of the girls may have dropped out of school due to early pregnancies or they thought they had matured and therefore felt odd to be This is where Rudi Foundation, a youth-run foundation saw it fit to restore the confidence of street children and give them a fresh breath to life October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 23 rekindled MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY RECRUITMENT OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLORS Maasai Mara University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies: i. Deputy Vice - Chancellor, Administration, Finance and Planning. ii. Deputy Vice - Chancellor, Academic and Students Affairs. REF: MMU/DVC/03/2018 – DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND PLANNING) – GRADE 17 (1 POST) JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS For appointment to this position an applicant must: 2 (i) Have an earned PHD; (ii) Be a Professor or Associate Professor or an Associate Research Professor/Fellow, be well published and should be academic leader in his/her area of specialization; (iii) Have at least eight (8) years progressive experience in University leadership/management positions or its equivalent; (iv) Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by referred journals, publications, University education level books as well as project grants and awards; (v) Have demonstrated competence in Research and Innovations for at least six (6) years; (vi) Have excellent understanding and broad awareness of the current trends and developments in University Education and Training in Kenya and globally; (vii) Have ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate the Administrative, Finance and Planning functions of the University; (viii) Have excellent knowledge of structural, legislative and regulations that govern the administration of University Education in Kenya; (ix) Have good understanding of government financial and fiscal policies, strategic planning and vision 2030; (x) Have a demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization; (xi) Have a proven track record in Management of Change, Transformative and Strategic leadership; and (xii) Meet requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya. CORE COMPETENCIES i) Ability to portray and uphold positive National image and work in a multi- cultural and multi- ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect to diversity; ii) Be a visionary and result oriented thinker; iii) Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines; iv) Have firm, fair and transparent management style; and v) Have demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning), as the In-charge of Administration, Finance and Planning division of the University and will: • Provide innovative and creative leadership in the area of planning, human resource management, financial and physical resource management; • Management of Finance, Assets and Development Plans; • Oversee the implementation of all procurement, fiscal, human resources, administrative policies and appropriate procedures to ensure efficient performance and delivery of services in the University in line with the strategic plan; • Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the university budget and preparation of financial statements and management reports; • Coordinate the design, implementation, maintenance and development of appropriate human resources policies, procedures and systems that attract, develop and retain competent human resources; 3 • In charge of designing, modeling and managing long-term financial and physical plans; • In charge of optimal utilization and investments of the University’s finances and assets; • In charge of annual budgeting, planning, monitoring and management strategies; • Oversee the maintenance of the University buildings and property including furniture, equipment, etc., and all other property of the University; • Monitor and ensure that all security measures for the University are adequate; • Responsible for provision of accurate and current financial information to support decision making; • Shall be responsible for appropriate Finance and Administration Management Policies and procedures in conformity with the relevant laws, guidelines and frameworks in Kenya; • Maintain efficiency and good order of the University and ensure proper enforcement of the statutes and regulations; and • Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice- Chancellor. REF: MMU/DVC/04/2018 – DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENTS AFFAIRS) – GRADE 17 (1 POST) JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS For appointment to this position an applicant must: 4 1. RUDI Foundation members at a tree planting event at Munongo. 2. Eugene in a white cap, serves the street children at No man’s land at Busia border. 3. Rudi Foundation members donating sanitary towels to Esirisia secondary school in Busia 4. Eugene ( left) and Khasindu ( far right) donate a cheque of Sh20,420 to Buland Primary school pupils towards setting up a community library. still in primary. Mike said, “these girls imagine they cannot go back to school after giving birth. They imagine other pupils or students will mock them. In this case the girls go through counseling and thereafter they propose a school they would like to join. We then talk to the school administration to readmit them.” The group’s third agenda focuses on conservation that aims at planting trees and improving the environment. The Rudi Foundation funding came from member contributions most employed in various institutions in the country. “Not all of us are employed. Being a volunteer does not require money. Some of us volunteer to cook and wash clothes as a way of giving contribution,” Juliet and Alex who are both Rudi members said. Whereas the youths said it was not easy alleviating the street children menace they hoped that through their efforts the government and other organisations will be able to take the plight of street children seriously and come up with a way to accommodate them in future programmes. They observed that given a chance, street children could reform and make a positive impact in economic development of the country. The group members challenged the society to take parental responsibility seriously and reduce street children menace. (i) Have an earned PHD; (ii) Be a Professor or Associate Professor or an Associate Research Professor/Fellow and be well published and an academic leader in his/her area of specialization; (iii) Have at least eight (8) years progressive experience in University leadership/ management positions or its equivalent; (iv) Be accomplished scholar with a proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and mentoring Masters and PhD students; (v) Be a recognized scholar as evidenced by referred journals, publications, University education level books as well as project grants and awards; (vi) Have demonstrated competence in Research and Innovations for at least six (6) years; (vii) Have excellent understanding and broad awareness of the current trends and developments in University education and training in Kenya and globally; (viii) Have proven capacity in crafting and managing sustainable academic linkages/collaborations programs with reputable academic institutions; (ix) Have proven ability to attract and effectively manage research funding to make Maasai Mara University the first among equals; (x) Demonstrate highly developed ability to diversify and enrich student’s life and activities to mould proactive community of students to participate fully in national development; and (xi) Meet requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya. CORE COMPETENCIES i) Ability to portray and uphold positive National image and work in a multi- cultural and multi- ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect to diversity; ii) Be a visionary and result oriented thinker; iii) Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines; iv) Have firm, fair and transparent management style; and v) Have demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Responsibilities of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Students Affairs) shall be as follows: • Head and provide leadership in the division; • Set the University Academic Agenda in line with the Strategic Plan and Vision 2030; • Provide leadership in the management of Academic Affairs to enhance high academic standards; • Oversee the preparation and implementation of academic programmes and regulations; • Coordinate teaching, research and academic support for all academic programmes; • Coordinate the management of examinations, post-graduate studies and research; development of library, and the admissions of students; • Maintain collaboration and linkages with both local and international institutions of higher learning for academic research and innovations programmes; • • Attract, retain and develop the very best human resource in academics; • Increase trust in academically led environment (intellectual property rights); • • Promote learning and innovations within the institution; • Create, build and enhance strategic partnerships and collaborations; • Promote cultural diversity; and • Ensure the University constantly adopts innovative and modern systems for delivery of academic programmes including e-learning and distance education; • Provide integrated approach to enterprise that promotes creativity, innovation and impact to the University and community; Provide integrated support to schools for inter activities such as student recruitment, partnership and innovation; • Increase international reach by ensuring the impact of education and alumni community at international events; • Support commercialization of innovations from the University; • • Promote community service and outreach. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package, including house allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government public service guidelines. The appointment will be for a contractual period of five (5) years renewable for a further period of five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance. APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION Applications in ten copies, should be submitted together with a detailed curriculum vitae detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, publications/awards/scholarships/funding, membership of professional associations, linkages and community service; copies of relevant certificates, email address and telephone contacts. Must obtain clearance from Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, certificate of Good Conduct and Credit Reference Bureau Certificate. Applicants are required to give names, addresses and contacts of three (3) referees and should indicate on the envelope the Reference number and the position applied for so as to reach the Chairman of Council on the address indicated below on or before 5.00 pm on 12th November, 2018. The Chairman of Council, Maasai Mara University P. O. Box 861-20500 Email: chairmarauni@mmarau.ac.ke Maasai Mara University is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification. Maasai Mara University is ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution Ensure that the University Senate is properly advised in the development of programmes in conformity to national and international standards and legally recognized profession bodies; Co-ordination of the student welfare activities;

24 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke kasneb Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill, P O Box 41362 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel. (020) 4923000, Cell phone numbers: 0722 -201214, 0734-600624 E-mail: info@kasneb.or.ke Website: www.kasneb.or.ke INTERNATIONAL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) PROVISION OF EXAMINATION TESTING SERVICES ON A COMPUTER-BASED PLATFORM ON PILOT BASIS REFERENCE NO: KAS/EOI/001/2018/2019 1. Introduction 1.1 Legal framework The Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (kasneb) was established as a state corporation under the National Treasury by the Government of Kenya on 24 July 1969. The establishment and operations of kasneb are governed by the following main Acts: (a) The Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 (which repealed the Accountants Act, Cap 531 of 1977). (b) The Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534 of 1988. (c) The Investment and Financial Analysts Act, No.13 of 2015. 1.2 Mandate The mandate of kasneb is the development of syllabuses, conduct of professional, diploma and certificate examinations and certification of candidates in finance, accountancy, credit, governance and management, information technology and related disciplines, promotion of its qualifications nationally and internationally and the accreditation of relevant training institutions. 1.3 Vision Global leader in examination and certification of business professionals. 1.4 Mission Empowering professionals globally by offering quality examinations and undertaking research and innovation. 1.5 Qualifications kasneb currently offers five (5) professional examinations, three (3) diploma examinations and one (1) certificate examination that lead to the following qualifications: 1.5.1 Professional qualifications (i) Certified Public Accountants (CPA). (ii) Certified Secretaries (CS). (iii) Certified Information Communication Technologists (CICT). (iv) Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA). (v) Certified Credit Professionals (CCP). 1.5.2 Diploma qualifications (i) Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD). (ii) Diploma in Information Communication Technology (DICT). (iii) Diploma in Credit Management (DCM). 1.5.3 Certificate qualification Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS). The above examinations are administered twice a year in May and November to kasneb students based both in Kenya and outside Kenya. 2. Brief on the project kasneb has predominantly used paper-based testing in the administration of its examinations. With the advancements in technology supporting computer-based examinations (CBE), kasneb is keen to further enhance the integrity, efficiency and flexibility of its examination administration systems through adoption of CBE. In this regard, kasneb wishes to partner with an established provider of computer-based testing services to guide the planned transition to CBE. The partnership will involve the selected firm administering one or more kasneb examinations on a computer-based platform on pilot basis pending full transition to CBE. kasneb envisages partnering with a firm with demonstrable experience in offering computer-based testing services to professional examination bodies whose operations are similar or related to those of kasneb. 3. Scope of services The scope of services shall include, but not limited to the following: (a) Carrying out an internal and external analysis of the technical and other requirements for a successful transition by kasneb to CBE, including the requirements for examination centres. (b) Training test developers and moderators on examinations development in a computer-based testing environment. (c) Administering the computer-based tests in the specified examinations and facilitating automated marking of candidates’ responses in the relevant papers. (d) Advising on test data banks. (e) Processing and analysing results for the computer-based examinations. (f) Ensuring the safety, integrity and continuity of the computer-based examinations. (g) Ensuring adequate technical support and back-up systems to facilitate the successful administration of computer-based examinations. (h) Undertaking appropriate skills and knowledge transfer on CBE to kasneb as part of capacity building. 4. Eligibility kasneb invites eligible firms to express their interest in the above project. Interested firms must provide the following in the English language/English language translation: (a) Company profile. (b) Copy of certificate of registration/incorporation or its equivalent. (c) Copy of valid tax compliance certificate or its equivalent. (d) Copy of personal identification number (PIN) and value added tax (VAT) certificates or their equivalent. (e) Evidence of financial ability to undertake the assignment. In this connection, the firm should attach audited financial statements for the last three (3) years. (f) Technical capability to undertake the assignment. Demonstrate through a formal proposal, in-depth understanding and capacity to undertake the scope of work including the following: (i) Description of assignments and experience in administering computer-based examinations at national and/or international levels within the last five years (attach letters of recommendation from current/past clients as applicable). (ii) Description of the management/organisation structure, list of key staff relevant to the assignment and their curriculum vitae. (iii) Demonstration of the firm’s ability to administer CBE globally. (iv) Infrastructural capacity. (g) Proposed implementation plan including the estimated project duration, project cost and post-implementation support. (h) Information regarding any current litigation involving the firm. (i) (j) Any other relevant information and documentation. 5. Submission procedure Expressions of Interest must be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the EOI Name and Reference Number and be deposited in the Tender Box situated at kasneb Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi and be addressed to: The Secretary and Chief Executive Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (kasneb) kasneb Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill P.O. Box 41362-00100 Nairobi KENYA so as to be received on or before Tuesday, 27 November 2018 at 11.00 a.m. East Africa time. The Expressions of Interest may also be sent by secure mode to the above address. The bids will be opened immediately in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. 6. Criteria for evaluation Only those companies that will meet the eligibility criteria will be prequalified and issued with the Request for Proposal (RFP) document. 7. Clarifications Interested parties may request for clarification on this Expression of Interest for up to seven (7) days before the submission deadline date. Any such requests for clarification must be sent in writing by paper mail or electronic mail to: Head of Supply Chain Management kasneb kasneb Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill P.O. Box 41362-00100 Nairobi KENYA Email: procurement@kasneb.or.ke SECRETARY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE Tuesday, 23 October 2018 Certification by relevant professional bodies, regulatory and quality assurance bodies. October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 25 LAKE VICTORIA SOUTH WATER SERVICES BOARD KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT INVITATION TO TENDER The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders: 1. 2. TENDER NO KICD/07/2018-2019 ON PROVISION OF ASSET TAGGING AND VALUATION SERVICES TENDER NO KICD/08/2018-2019 ON DISPOSAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER OBSOLETE ITEMS on ‘as is where is’ basis. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be downloaded from the KICD website www.kicd.ac.ke free of charge. Upon downloading the document, bidders are required to immediately email their Company names and contact details to procurement@kicd.ac.ke The Vehicles and other obsolete items may be viewed at KICD compound upon arrangement with KICD procurement office. Completed tender documents in a plain sealed envelope and marked TENDER NO….. and TENDER NAME….. should be addressed to: The Director/Chief Executive officer Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development P.O. Box 30231-00100 NAIROBI and deposited in the Tender Box located at the reception of KICD NACECE RESOURCE CENTRE so as to be received on or before 7th November 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders representatives who choose to attend. Late bids shall be returned unopened. LVSWSB is an equal opportunity employer: Persons with disability, women, minority and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply. We are committed to the eradication of all forms of corruption in the Board. P. O. BOX 3325- 40100, KISUMUTEL: 057- 2025128/0202157233 Email: info@lvswaterboard.go.ke Website: www.lvwswaterboard.go.ke EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB) wishes to recruit self-driven, result oriented and highly motivated and qualified individuals to fill the following posts. 1. POST OF CHIEF MANAGER CORPORATE PLANNING ( READVERTISED) 2. ELECTRO / MECHANICAL ENGINEER For key responsibilities and requirements for appointment, please visit the Board’s website at www.lvwswaterboard.go.ke If you meet the requirements for the above post, please send your application attaching a detailed CV, copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials stating your current position, remuneration and telephone contact by 13th November 2018, to the Chief Executive Officer Lake Victoria South Water Services Board, Lavictors House Off-Ring Road Milimani, P. O. Box 3325 - 40100 Kisumu. The Commonwealth Commission in the United Kingdom is offering thirty two (32) full scholarships for postgraduate students for Kenyan students tenable in UK institutions of Higher Learning starting in October 2018. Thirteen (13) of the scholarships are for PhD while the remaining nineteen (19) are for Master Degrees. The awards are tenable at any approved UK University or higher education institution with which the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission has a part- funding agreement. The details of these scholarships and application procedures are available on the Ministry website: http://www.education.go.ke/. The deadline for applications is 16th November, 2018 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION State Department for University Education& Research COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS TENABLE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 2018/ 2019 MINISTRY OF DEFENCE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION STATE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND BASIC EDUCATION REPUBLIC OF KENYA ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANT POSTS (CIVILIAN STAFF) Applications are invited for the following posts in the Ministry of Defence. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by completing ONE application form PSC2 (Revised 2016) and submit the same together with copies of the required certificates. The application form may be downloaded from Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke Requirements and other detailed information for each of the posts is available on the Ministry’s website www.mod.go.ke and on www.my.govt.go.ke Completed application forms should reach the Cabinet Secretary’s office- Ministry of Defence, P.O. Box 40668 - 00100, NAIROBI or hand delivered to Ulinzi House gate off Lenana Road, on or before 12th November, 2018. S/No Designation 1 2 (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Supply Chain Management Assistant Artisan Plumber III Artisan Spray painter III Artisan Panel beater III Artisan Welder III Artisan Electrician (Building) III Artisan Carpenter III Artisan III Mason Artisan III Sign writer Artisan Machinist Artisan III Upholstery Artisan III Sheet Metal Motor Vehicle Mechanic Motor Vehicle Electrician Tailor III Housekeeping Assistant III Cook III Waiter III Mortuary Attendant III Plant Operator III/ Rigger Safety Equipment Technician Aircraft Surface Technician LEONARD NGOTHO For: Principal Secretary Job Group Vacancies Advert No. 16/2018 17/2018 18/2018 19/2018 20/2018 21/2018 22/2018 23/2018 24/2018 25/2018 26/2018 27/2018 28/2018 29/2018 30/2018 31/2018 32/2018 33/2018 34/2018 35/2018 36/2018 37/2018 G E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E D D G G 38 4 11 14 10 9 5 5 5 5 5 5 43 22 16 2 36 15 2 5 3 3 KENYA PRIMARY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (PRIEDE) PROJECT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST PROJECT ID 146797 GRANT NO 018863 CONSULTANCY FOR CARRYING OUT AN ENDLINE STUDY ON THE EARLY GRADE MATHEMATICS COMPETENCY LEVELS AMONG CLASS 2 PUPILS IN KENYA. REFERENCE NO MOE/GPE/CQS/01/2018-2019 SELECTION BASED ON CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATION (CQS) (1) (2) The Ministry of Education (MOE), received a grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to support development of primary education sub-sector in Kenya under the supervision of the World Bank. The ministry intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consulting Services. The objectives of the EGMA End line Study are to: a. b. c. d. e. f. Determine the Early Grade Mathematics (EGM) competencies among Class 2 pupils disaggregated by gender, region, rural-urban and public and private schools; Assess the current pedagogy for teaching Mathematics in early primary grades; Assess current teaching-learning practices e.g. use of Mathematics syllabi, preparation of lesson plans, lesson delivery, classroom, homework and assessment practices; Assess teachers’ competencies to teach Mathematics in early grades; Assess the current strategies for building Mathematics competencies in early grades; Identify issues and areas for improvement and suggest necessary interventions required at various levels. (3) The Ministry now invites eligible consulting firms (Consultants). The Consultant shall have sufficient professionals with at least a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in research studies. The shortlisting criteria are:a. Consulting firm’s profile, Incorporation, organization structure, address and staffing b. Consulting firm’s capacity and experience in similar assignments c. Proposed team of professionals with relevant qualification and experience in similar assignments (To be used as criteria of evaluation at Request for Proposals (RFP) Stage). (7) Terms of reference with more details on the scope and tasks of the assignment, roles and responsibilities, Key deliverables and timelines, qualification and eligibility requirements for the Consultant has been posted/uploaded in the Ministry Website www.education.go.ke. Any clarification in connection with the consultancy will be clarified in the same website. (8) Expressions of Interest must be submitted in plain sealed envelope clearly marked with the consultancy reference number and title and be addressed to:The Principal Secretary State Department of Early Learning and Basic Education and be deposited in the tender box located at the reception area of Jogoo House B Harambee Avenue on or before 5th November, 2018 at 11.00 am EAT (9) The address referred above is: Physical Address: Jogoo House B, Harambee Avenue, Ground Floor, Room 014 Attn: Head of Supply Chain Management, State Department of Early Learning and Basic Education Postal Address: Code: P.O. Box 30040, Nairobi, Kenya 00100 City: Zip code: Tel: Fax: Email: Web site: Nairobi +254 (0)20 318581 Ext.30413 254-020-318581 ppo@education.go.ke www.education.go.ke and http://supplier.treasury.go.ke/site/tenders.go/index.php/

26 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Busia board approves Sh64m for 13,000 bursary applicants Busia County Education Support Scheme Board (CESSB) has approved an allocation of Sh.64 million for bursary applicants in the financial year 2016/2017 BY MELECHEZEDECK EJAKAIT, KNA-BUSIA T his comes as a relief to about 12,930 applicants drawn from the 35 wards in the county some whom have had their documents withheld by their respective institutions pending fee clearance. Addressing the press after the Board’s meeting at Amagoro in Teso North constituency on Wednesday, Busia County Assembly Education Committee chair Novena Ndaliro disclosed that the board members unanimously approved the names of all applicants recommended by ward committees. According to Ndaliro, who was flanked by Chief Officers Daniel Mogoria and Lydia Nabwire, the approval would now pave way for the controllerof budget to disburse the funds to respective beneficiaries. “Today is a happy day because we have started seeing light in the subject of bursary applications and disbursement of funds to needy students in From left Busia County Assembly Education Committee chair Novena Ndaliro, Chief Officers Daniel Mogoria, Lydia Nabwire and Assembly Education committee member Linus Asiba. secondary schools, colleges and universities. This is big stride in our county’s education sector,” she said. She attributed the delay in the release of the funds to the lengthy process involved in making regulations to control disbursement of bursaries. “It is a requirement by law that every county must have a well constituted board and regulations that control matters related to bursaries before effecting disbursement,” noted Ndaliro. “As a county, we did not have one until September 15, 2018 when the Governor appointed the nine-member committee,” she explained. MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND MINING REPUBLIC OF KENYA KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY _______Opening up Rural Kenya_______ TENDER NOTICE: ADDENDUM NO.1 LOW VOLUME SEAL ROADS (LVSR): PHASE 1 – BATCH 2K LOT 1 ROADS 10,000 PROGRAMME: INVITATION TOTENDER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 10,000 KMS OF ROADS SUPPORTING PRIMARY GROWTH SECTORS TENDER NUMBER: KERRA/RD10,000/LVSR/02/2017-18 UPGRADING TO BITUMEN STANDARD AND PERFORMANCE BASED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF ROADS UNDER BATCH 2K LOT 1 Pursuant to Clause 11 and 22 of the Instruction to Bidders , the Authority wishes to make changes to the Tender Notice that appeared in My Gov on Tuesday 2nd October, 2018 as follows:S/No. Rwc No. Road Name 1.0 RWC 554 Upgrading to Bitumen Standard And Maintenance of Silibwet – Merigi – Kaparuso – Tegat – Chemaner – Kimuchul – Matecha/ Longisa – Kembu – Chemaner/ Mulot – Kapkimolwa – Kembu – Kaparuso, Matecha - Mugoiywet Road 2.0 RWC 555 Upgrading to Bitumen Standard And Maintenance of Endarasha – Charity – Gakanga- Embaringo – Kimunyuru – Jnct D447, Mweiga – Amboni – Bondeni – Riiru – Karandi – Jn D446, Issaco Camp – Mahiga – Sangare And; B5, Solio – Kabati – Gitegi Honi River(B5)-Wendiga Shopping Centre-Mairo(D446) Roads 3.0 RWC 556 Riosiri - Ensoko Retender 10 Retender 67 Changes in the Bid Document 8th November, 2018 Status Retender Length ( Kms) 75 Revisions Date of Submission STATE DEPARTMENT FOR MINING CONSULTANCY SERVICES REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GRANITE PROCESSING PLANT IN EMUHAYA, VIHIGA COUNTY: TENDER NO. SDM/EOI/001/2018-2019 The Principal Secretary, State Department for Mining, invites sealed Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from eligible and qualified Consultant firms for provision of consultancy services for the Feasibility Study on the establishment of a Granite Processing Plant in Emuhaya, Vihiga County. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, and availability of appropriate skills). The purpose of this study is to provide the terms of reference that will guide a comprehensive feasibility study on the socio-economic viability of the establishment of a granite processing facility in Emuhaya, Vihiga County, for the production of dimension stone. The aim of the project is to improve the livelihoods of the beneficiary community and the economy of the region and that of Kenya as a whole through direct and indirect job creation, and also to provide easy access to dimension stones, import substitution and hence improve quality of housing and business. Objectives of the Granite Processing Plant i. ii. iii. iv. v. To produce dimension stone for the construction industry Import substitution of the related products. To create jobs for the local community To improve socio-economic status of the community To increase revenues for the National and County Governments Terms of Reference The Terms of Reference for the study are as follows: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Review existing geological information and current use of granite in Vihiga county. Undertake analysis of granite potential i.e raw materials locally, regionally and internationally. Analyze the commercial, economic and social viability of the granite processing plant. Review options of the implementation framework Define human resource, equipment and any other needs for the success of the project Define an implementation timeline for the project vii. Define project risk and mitigation measures viii. Recommend organizational structure and management after commissioning ix. x. Undertake an overview of dimension stone market Identify potential sources of funding for sustainability of the project xi. xii. xv. Define the extent to which the project will benefit the youth, women and people with disability Review the infrastructure, security and utility requirements xiii. Undertake market study/analysis/outlook and competitiveness (demand, cost and competitiveness analysis). xiv. Analyze technological considerations in dimension stone production Analyze by-product use and waste management/utilization xvi. Undertake PESTEL analysis of the project xvii. Determine Investment requirement – capital outlay xviii. Local content analysis – affirmative action xix. xx. Determine investment incentives available locally Determine international positioning and strategies employed Change in Opening date The Pre-bid Site Visit is open BUT MANDATORY and bidders are free to visit the site but with prior arrangement with the KeRRA Regional Manager of the various County where the project is located. Bidders must ensure the Site Visit Certificate is signed by the Regional Manager. The list of contract details for the Regional Manager is availed on the Authority’s Website. Detailed information on the tender will be available for downloading FREE of CHARGE on the Authority’s Website www.kerra.go.ke with effect from 23rd October, 2018. The sealed bids MUST be submitted to the address below located on 6th floor Blue Shield Towers or deposited in the Tender Box on or before 8th November, 2018 at 10.00a.m.Thereafter, opening of the bids will take place at the same venue starting from 10:15am. Bids not received at the submission venue by the closing time will not be accepted for opening and will be rejected and returned unopened. Bidders may obtain further information from the Procurement Unit of KeRRA at the address below during working hours from 09:00 to 16:00 hrs local time Monday to Friday. Manager (Procurement)Kenya Rural Roads Authority, Blue Shield Towers, 6th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill, P.O Box 48151 – 00100, NAIROBI, KENYA. Email Addresses: kerra@kerra.go.ke, dgkerra@kerra.go.ke Tel: +254(20)8013846/2710451, Mobile: +254 724 735 568 Procurement Manager FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY KeRRA is ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED Opening Up Rural Kenya xxi. Determine trading potential and value chain analysis The consultant will be expected to finish the study and deliver the report in thirty (30) days. To be eligible the firms must meet the following minimum criteria: Provide elaborate background and structure of the companies including relevant statutory incorporation/registration documents, physical address and correspondence details. The mandatory statutory documents are: a. Copy of Tax Payer Registration (PIN/VAT), b. c. d. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Other Requirements 1. Copy of Certificate of Incorporation/Registration Valid Tax Compliance Certificate Ensure that the tenderers’ submission is serialized i.e. with page numbers. Provide evidence of minimum two (2) successfully completed contracts of similar nature within the last five years Demonstrate financial and organizational strength by attaching audited accounts for the last three (3) years Provide company profile with firm’s background, physical address, telephone contacts, facilities, organizational structure, directors and key staff to include experience and qualifications, products and services provided Provide reference letters and contact details of two (2) corporate clients Demonstrate the ability, capacity and experience to undertake the assignment Provide signed curriculum Vitae of at least 5 key personnel with software and hardware skills relevant to the project. The 5 must have participated in some of the references indicated Interested Consultants may seek clarification in writing, and the same to be received, at least seven (7) working days before date of closing the REOI advertisement, to the following address- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Mining P.O. Box 30009 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Expressions of Interest must be deposited by 8th November, 2018 at 11.00 am Local time, in the Tender Box located at Works Building 2nd Floor, Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya. The packages should be clearly marked: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GRANITE PROCESSING PLANT IN EMUHAYA, VIHIGA COUNTY TENDER NO. SDM/EOI/001/2018-2019; Addressed to: The Principal Secretary, State Department for Mining Ministry of Petroleum and Mining, Works Building 2nd floor, Ngong Road, P.O Box 30009-00100, NAIROBI, KENYA HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 27 Governor seeks support for health partnership Dr Kuti regrets that some politicians were opposed to a move intended to improve health services KNA -ISOILO I siolo governor Dr. Mohamed Kuti has urged politicians to embrace the proposed public, private, partnership (PPP) in the county’s health sector and stop inciting residents against the collaboration. Dr. Kuti regretted that some politicians were opposed to the move, intended to improve provision of the health services to the local population. “We have received several letters from various government agencies, cluding summons b Senate health co mittee but as a medi there is no way we can jeopardise lives of th people,” said the governor as he displayed some of MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND MINING REPUBLIC OF KENYA STATE DEPARTMENT FOR MINING CONSULTANCY SERVICES REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOAPSTONE VALUE ADDITION CENTER IN KISII COUNTY: TENDER NO. SDM/EOI/003/2018-2019 The Principal Secretary, State Department for Mining, invites sealed Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from eligible and qualified Consultant firms for provision of consultancy services for the Feasibility Study on the establishment of a Soapstone Value Addition Center in Kisii County. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, and availability of appropriate skills). The purpose of this study is to provide the terms of reference that will guide a comprehensive feasibility study on the socio-economic viability of the establishment of a Soapstone Value Addition Centre in Kisii County. The aim of the project is to improve the livelihoods of the beneficiary community, regional economy and that of Kenya as a whole, and creation of direct and indirect jobs through value addition and diversification of soapstone products. Objectives of the Soapstone Value Addition Centre i. To provide value addition and diversification of soapstone products ii. To create jobs for the Kenyans iii. To improve socio-economic status of the community iv. To increase revenues for the National and County Governments Terms of Reference The Terms of Reference for the study are as follows: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. x. xi. xii. xv. xvi. REPUBLIC OF KENYA the letters. Dr.Kuti was speaking in Isiolo town on Saturday during the commemoration of Mashujaa day. He said that an International NGO – ‘Living Good’ which operates in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, if accepted in the county, would only carry out activities in the remote parts of the county and not at the referral Hospitals. r said the as noble and transformty’s health r particuarly helping healthcare seekers. He said the proposed (PPP) is an attempt to streamline healthcare service delivery through more astute management of the county referral hospital and two sub-county hospitals at Garbatula and Merti for a contract period of four years. The contract can only be renewed if services are satisfactory to the relevant stakeholders. Kuti said contrary to the rupoor mours being peddled, the proposed partnership would not increase the cost of healthcare services in county facilities but rather build sustainable, low cost impact healthcare solutions including engagement of trained community health workers at village level. “It will also incorporate the best technological apparatus to help in improving service delivery especially in maternal and child healthcare,” he added. Isiolo County Commissioner Mr. John Ondego said that security agencies in the area will soon disallow boda-boda riders from operating beyond set time to be agreed upon by all stakeholders, because some were risking lives by working even past midnight. Ondego said incidents of riders being killed and their motorbikes stolen should be investigated thoroughly so that such cases could be eliminated both in the area and the neighbouring Meru County. MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND MINING STATE DEPARTMENT FOR MINING CONSULTANCY SERVICES REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GOLD REFINERY IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY: TENDER NO. SDM/EOI/002/2018-2019 The Principal Secretary, State Department for Mining, invites sealed Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from eligible and qualified Consultant firms for provision of consultancy services for the Feasibility Study on the establishment of a Gold refinery plant in Kakamega County. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, and availability of appropriate skills). The purpose of this study is to provide the terms of reference that will guide a comprehensive feasibility study on the socio-economic viability of the establishment of a Gold Refinery in Kakamega County The aim of the project is to improve the livelihoods of the beneficiary community, regional economy and that of Kenya as a whole, and creation of direct and indirect jobs through refining of gold to international standards. Objectives of the Gold Refinery i. ii. iii. iv. To provide refinery services to vulnerable Artisanal and Small Scale Miners (ASMs) and other gold producers locally and in the region to achieve high beneficiation level for their gold To create jobs for the Kenyans To improve socio-economic status of the community To increase revenues for the National and County Governments Terms of Reference The Terms of Reference for the study are as follows: Review existing geological information and current soapstone production in the region. Undertake analysis of soapstone potential and production i.e raw materials locally, regionally and internationally. Analyze the commercial, economic and social viability of the Soapstone Value Addition Centre. Review options of the implementation framework Define human resource, equipment and any other needs for the success of the project Define an implementation timeline for the project Define project risk and mitigation measures viii. Recommend organizational structure and management after commissioning ix. Undertake an overview of soapstone production and marketing Identify potential sources of funding for sustainability of the project Define the extent to which the project will benefit the youth, women and people with disability Review the infrastructure, security and utility requirements xiii. Undertake market study/analysis/outlook and competitiveness (demand, cost and competitiveness analysis). xiv. Analyze technological considerations in soapstone product diversification Analyze by-product use and waste management/utilization Carry out PESTEL analysis of the project xvii. Determine Investment requirement – capital outlay xviii. Local content analysis – affirmative action xix. xx. Determine investment incentives available locally Determine international positioning and strategies employed xxi. Carry out trading potential and value chain analysis The consultant will be expected to finish the study and deliver the report in thirty (30) days. To be eligible the firms must meet the following minimum criteria: Provide elaborate background and structure of the companies including relevant statutory incorporation/registration documents, physical address and correspondence details. The mandatory statutory documents are: 1. 2. 3. 4. Copy of Tax Payer Registration (PIN/VAT), Copy of Certificate of Incorporation/Registration Valid Tax Compliance Certificate Ensure that the tenderers’ submission is serialized i.e. with page numbers. Other Requirements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Provide evidence of minimum two (2) successfully completed contracts of similar nature within the last five years Demonstrate financial and organizational strength by attaching audited accounts for the last three (3) years Provide company profile with firm’s background, physical address, telephone contacts, facilities, organizational structure, directors and key staff to include experience and qualifications, products and services provided Provide reference letters and contact details of two (2) corporate clients Demonstrate the ability, capacity and experience to undertake the assignment Provide signed curriculum Vitae of at least 5 key personnel with software and hardware skills relevant to the project. The 5 must have participated in some of the references indicated Interested Consultants may seek clarification in writing, and the same to be received, at least seven (7) working days before date of closing the REOI advertisement, to the following address- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Mining P.O. Box 30009 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Expressions of Interest must be deposited by 8th November, 2018 at 11.00 am Local time, in the Tender Box located at Works Building 2nd Floor, Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya. The packages should be clearly marked: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SOAPSTONE VALUE ADDITION CENTRE IN KISII COUNTY TENDER NO. SDM/EOI/003/2018-2019; Addressed to: The Principal Secretary, State Department for Mining Ministry of Petroleum and Mining, Works Building 2nd floor, Ngong Road, P.O Box 30009-00100, NAIROBI, KENYA HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY i. ii. iii. iv. v. Review existing geological information and current gold Production in the region. Undertake analysis of gold potential and production i.e raw materials locally, regionally and internationally. Analyze the commercial, economic and social viability of the gold refinery. Review options of the implementation framework Define human resource, equipment and any other needs for the success of the project vi. Define an implementation timeline for the project vii. Define project risk and mitigation measures viii. Recommend organizational structure and management after commissioning ix. x. Undertake an overview of gold trading Identify potential sources of funding for sustainability of the project xi. xii. xv. Define the extent to which the project will benefit the youth, women and people with disability Review the infrastructure, security and utility requirements xiii. Undertake market study/analysis/outlook and competitiveness (demand, cost and competitiveness analysis. xiv. Analyze technological considerations in gold refining Analyze by-product use and waste management xvi. Carry out PESTEL analysis of the project xvii. Determine Investment requirement – capital outlay xviii. Local content analysis – affirmative action xix. Determine Investment incentives available locally xx. Determine International positioning and strategies employed xxi. Carry out Trading potentiality and value chain analysis The consultant will be expected to finish the study and deliver the report in thirty (30) days. To be eligible the firms must meet the following minimum criteria: Provide elaborate background and structure of the companies including relevant statutory incorporation/registration documents, physical address and correspondence details. The mandatory statutory documents are: 1. Copy of Tax Payer Registration (PIN/VAT), 2. 3. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate 4. Other Requirements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Copy of Certificate of Incorporation/Registration Ensure that the tenderers’ submission is serialized i.e. with page numbers. Provide evidence of minimum two (2) successfully completed contracts of similar nature within the last five years Demonstrate financial and organizational strength by attaching audited accounts for the last three (3) years Provide company profile with firm’s background, physical address, telephone contacts, facilities, organizational structure, directors and key staff to include experience and qualifications, products and services provided Provide reference letters and contact details of two (2) corporate clients Demonstrate the ability, capacity and experience to undertake the assignment Provide signed curriculum Vitae of at least 5 key personnel with software and hardware skills relevant to the project. The 5 must have participated in some of the references indicated Interested Consultants may seek clarification in writing, and the same to be received, at least seven (7) working days before date of closing the REOI advertisement, to the following address- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Mining P.O. Box 30009 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Expressions of Interest must be deposited by 8th November, 2018 at 11.00 am Local time, in the Tender Box located at Works Building 2nd Floor, Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya. The packages should be clearly marked: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GOLD REFINERY IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY TENDER NO. SDM/EOI/002/2018-2019; Addressed to: The Principal Secretary, State Department for Mining Ministry of Petroleum and Mining, Works Building 2nd floor, Ngong Road, P.O Box 30009-00100, NAIROBI, KENYA

28 | NEWSFOCUS MyGov Briefs October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Security tight ahead of national exams BY KIAMAH WAMUTITU KNA-NYERI Elaborate security measures have been put in place to secure all national examinations centres in Nyeri County to stem cases of cheating. Area County Commissioner Fredrick Shisia said Thursday that security agencies would work round the clock to safeguard the integrity of the national examinations by identifying and sealing loopholes through which unscrupulous people may be tempted to exploit and compromise the exercise. The administrator said the county has in the recent past been able to conduct national examinations without any major hiccup and vowed to ensure that the trend is upheld this year while warning those bent on disrupting the exercise to expect tougher response. Shisia told heads of national government departments attending a service delivery committee meeting that all examinations centres where 19,070 candidates will seat their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and 17,692 for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations have been secured. He added that the containers holding examination materials were also under heavy guard to eliminate chances of mischief. He said the government was using a multiagency approach in securing the examinations and called on the heads to be proactive and report any suspected cases of malpractices for appropriate action to be taken. “As major stakeholders in the examinations process and also as responsible parents, feel duty bound to report any acts that may blemish the national exercise,” said the County administrator. THE PRESIDENCY MINISTRY OF INTERIOR & CO-ORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT REPUBLIC OF KENYA STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES TENDER NOTICE The Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government (State Department for Correctional Services) invites eligible bidders for supply and delivery of goods and services for the period ending 30th June, 2020. CATEGORY A - RESERVED FOR YOUTH, WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES NO TENDER NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 National Transport and Safety Authority STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION FORUMS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORUMS ON DRIVING SCHOOL AND INSTRUCTOR’S RULES AND THE HIGHWAY CODE The National Transport and Safety Authority is mandated to establish systems and procedures for, and oversee the training testing and licensing of drivers and formulate and review the curriculum of driving schools vide section 4(2)i and j of the National Transport and Safety Authority Act, 2012 . In carrying out this mandate the Authority has developed the draft Driving School and Instructor’s Rules and the Highway Code so as to improve the efficiency of the service. In the spirit of public participation as envisaged in the constitution, the Authority hereby invites members of the public to participate in the following public forums listed below. Sign language interpreter will be provided. S/ NO 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. DATE REGION 29th Oct 2018 Kiambu & Muranga Counties 30th Oct 2018 1st Nov 2018 2nd Nov 2018 6th Nov 2018 7th Nov 2018 9th Nov 2018 12th Nov 2018 13th Nov 2018 10. 14th Nov 2018 Nyeri & Laikipia Counties Meru, Tharaka Nthi, Isiolo & Marsabit Counties VENUE Shuhan Hotel , Thika The Nyeri National Polytechnic National Government – North Imenti Constituency Development Fund Hall in Meru Town Embu & Kirinyaga Counties Prime Hotel , Embu NITA , Kisumu KIBT , Kisii Kakamega, Bungoma & Busia Counties Eldoret, Uasin Gishu,Nandi, Trans zoia, WestPokot and Turkana Counties Kericho County Nakuru, Baringo, Narok, Nyandarua County 11. 19th Nov 2018 Mombasa and Taita Taveta County 12. 20th Nov 2018 Kwale County 13. 22nd Nov 2018 Kilifi, Lamu & Tana River Counties 14. 27th Nov 2018 Machakos, Kitui & Makueni Counties Nairobi Western Hotel , Kakamega County Hall Uasin Gishu Kericho County Commissioner’s Board Room , Kericho Nuru Hotel , Nakuru Red Cross Hall , Mombasa Kombani Public Hall (Ukunda and Kwale Junction) , South Coast Malindi County Hall , Malindi Kelvian Hotel, Makueni (Wote) 15. 29th Nov 2018 Garissa. Wajir and Mandera Almon Hotel , Garissa 16. 30th Nov 2018 Kisumu, Siaya & Homa Bay Counties Kisii, Nyamira & Migori Counties 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M Likoni Inspection Centre – Industrial Area 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M Views and comments on the above may also be sent to drivingrules@ntsa.go.ke or via a letter addressed to the Director General, NTSA within 14 days from the date of publication of this notice. DIRECTOR GENERAL Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at the boardroom located on 13th floor Teleposta Tower Nairobi. The Government of the Republic of Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject/ terminate any tender without assigning reasons thereof. www.ntsa.go.ke HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN Prices quoted should be inclusive of all Government of Kenya taxes and delivery costs to stations within Nairobi Area. Tenders should be accompanied by Bid Security as specified in the tender document (where applicable). Interested eligible candidates should download the document from our website www.correctional.go.ke or, from IFMIS Kenya suppliers portal: www.supplier.treasury.go.ke and or www.mygov.go.ke Any further information may be obtained from Head of Supply Chain Management Services, Teleposta Tower 13th Floor during normal working hours (8.00 to 1.00 pm and from 2.00 to 5.00 pm). All tender documents should be registered in supply chain office at Teleposta towers 13th floor upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000/= (one thousand only) in cash or bankers cheque addressed to the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government (State Department for Correctional Services) in the cash office on 3rd floor Teleposta Towers, before depositing the document in the tender box. A copy of the receipt should be attached to the tender document. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender reference number and be deposited in the Tender Box on 13th Floor at Teleposta Tower Nairobi be addressed to: The Principal Secretary, State Department for Correctional Services, P.O. Box 30478-00100, Nairobi. So as to be received on or before 6th November, 2018, at 10.00am STARTING TIME 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M 9.00 A.M 10 11 12 Tender No. SDC/4/2018-2020 Tender No. SDC/5/2018-2020 Tender No. SDC/7/2018-2020 Tender No. SDC/8/2018-2020 Tender No. SDC/9/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Stationery Supply and Delivery of Upholstery, Carpentry Materials Supply and Delivery of Sanitary Items Supply and Delivery of Building Materials Provision of Professional Cleaning Services Tender No. SDC/10/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Horse Feeds, Dog meal and Accessories Tender No. SDC/11/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Prime Grade Timber (Softwood) Tender No. SDC/12/2018-2020 Supply and delivery of Airtime Tender No. SDC/13/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Beddings Tender No.SDC/28/2018-2019 Tender No.SDC/26/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Soap Ingredients Materials Tender No.SDC/43/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Dietary Flour (Ujimix) For PLHIV CATEGORY B - OPEN TENDERS 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Tender No. SDC/6/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Farm Tools and Inputs Tender No. SDC/14/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Prime Grade Timber (Hardwood) Tender No. SDC/15/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Household and Institutional Appliances Tender No. SDC/16/2018-2020 Supply of Wood-fuel Tender No. SDC/17/2018-2020 Supply of Tyres, Tubes and Batteries Tender No. SDC/18/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Carpentry Tools and Machinery Tender No. SDC/19/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of security locks Tender No. SDC/20/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicle Service Parts, lubricants Tender No. SDC/21/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Telecommunication Items Tender No. SDC/22/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Photographic Materials Tender No. SDC/23/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Prison Staff and Prisoners Uniform Material Tender No. SDC/24/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Staff Uniform, Insignia and miscellaneous Tender No. SDC/25/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Reagents, Specialized Equipment and Dental Consumables Tender No.SDC/27/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Empowerment Tools CATEGORY C - OPEN TENDER - PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR SUPPLY OF GOODS, SERVICES AND WORKS 27 Tender No.SDC/29/2018-2020 Provisions of Air Ticketing 28 29 Tender No. SDC/30/2018-2020 Repair and Maintenance of Motor vehicles Tender No.SDC/34/2018-2020 Provision of Security service to Probation stations CATEGORY D - RESERVED FOR YOUTH, WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 30 31 32 CATEGORY E – PROJECTS / OPEN TENDERS ( Preference will be given to locals ) 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Tender No.SDC/35/2018-2019 Tender No.SDC/36/2018-2019 Tender No.SDC/37/2018-2019 Tender No.SDC/38/2018-2019 Tender No.SDC/39/2018-2019 Tender No.SDC/40/2018-2019 Tender No.SDC/41/2018-2019 Tender No.SDC/42/2018-2019 Tender No.SDC/31/2018-2020 Hire of Tents, Tables, Chairs and Accessories (e.g Décor) Tender No.SDC/32/2018-2020 Provision of Outside Catering Tender No.SDC/33/2018-2020 Maintenance of Computers, Equipment Servers, Routers, Printers, Scanners, Telephone Lines, Heads and Photocopiers Construction of Phase 3 Perimeter Wall at PSTC Ruiru Construction of Phase 2 Perimeter Wall at Shimo Maximum Prison, Mombasa Construction of septic tank at Migori main prison Construction of Septic Tank at Kaloleni Prison, Mombasa Construction of probation office block at Kandara (Sub County) Construction of probation office block for sub County, County and Regional Probation at Kakamega Construction of probation Office Block at Vihiga Construction of Kitchen and Catering Demonstration Facility at Nakuru Girls Probation Hostel TENDER DESCRIPTION Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicle Workshop Tools and Equipment October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 29 Elgeyo Marakwet listed under ASAL REPUBLIC OF KENYA Governor Alex Tolgos said this was in addition to the admission of the county to the Frontiers Counties Development Council (FCDC) KNA, ITEN E lgeyo Marakwet County has officially been listed under the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) as part of the efforts by the national government to develop the Kerio Valley. Governor Alex Tolgos said this was in addition to the admission of the county to the Frontiers Counties Development Council (FCDC) which brings together counties which were previously marginalised in development. Speaking on Saturday during celebrations to mark Mashusaying under the union, member counties are allowed to join other mutually beneficial partnerships. He therefore called on communities living in the Kerio Valley to embrace peace so that the initiatives can bear fruits saying no investor will put money in an area characterised by violence. Addressing the insecurity issue, Keiyo North Deputy county commissioner Joseph Chepkwony said the government will not relent until peace is restored in the Kerio Valley. “The government has deployed enough security personnel including the AntiStock Theft Unit (ASTU) to ensure it protects the lives and property of the residents The government has deployed enough security personjaa Day at Iten sports ground, the governor said the county will now start receiving support from development partners such as the World Bank, European Union and the national government among others to ensure the county catches up with the rest of the country in development. “These partnerships will help us unlock the immense potential in Kerio Valley in horticultural farming, exploitation of minerals and also spur infrastructural development,” he said. However, Tolgos said the county’s inclusion to FCDC and ASAL does not mean that it has abandoned the North Rift Economic Bloc (NOREB) nel including the AntiStock Theft Unit (ASTU) to ensure it protects the lives and property of the residents of Kerio Valley - Joseph Chepkwony of Kerio Valley, “ he said, after reading the presidential speech on behalf of the county commissioner who is indisposed. As part of its contribution to the Big Four agenda, the governor said the county had adequately equipped health centres saying recently Tambach sub-county hospital had its first surgery conducted by one of the Cuban doctors. He added that the county was piloting a strategy which will see the elderly and vulnerable residents registered in health centres where the county will cater for their hospital bills. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MOICT/SDBTG/003/2018-2019 MOICT/SDBTG/004/2018-2019 MOICT/SDBTG/005/2018-2019 MOICT/SDBTG/006/2018-2019 MOICT/SDBTG/007/2018-2019 MOICT/SDBTG/008/2018-2019 MOICT/SDBTG/009/2018-2019 S/NO TENDER NUMBER 1 2 MOICT/SDBTG/001/2018-2019 MOICT/SDBTG/002/2018-2019 MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY STATE DEPARTMENT OF BROADCASTING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS GOVERNMENT ADVERTISING AGENCY A. TENDER INVITATION NOTICE The Government of Kenya consolidated its advertising activities with the establishment of the Government Advertising Agency (GAA) in 2015 and required all Ministries, State Corporations, Universities and Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) to conduct their advertising activities through GAA. In this regard, GAA invites qualified service providers to submit applications for framework agreements, for financial year 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 to provide media and advertising services in the categories listed below. DESCRIPTION BID BOND (KSH) Tender for print media services 200,000 Tender for National Television services Tender for Television services (regional/niche market) Tender for National Radio services Tender for Radio services (regional/niche market) Tender for Online Digital Platform services Tender for Outdoor Advertising services Tender for Media Monitoring services Tender for Journal/ Magazine/ Inhouse publication 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,00 200,00 ELIGIBILITY Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open CLOSING/ OPENING DATE & TIME 6th November 2018 11:00AM 6th November 2018 11:00AM 6th November 2018 11:00AM 6th 6th November 2018 11:00AM November 2018 11:00AM 6th November 2018 11:00AM 6th November 2018 11:00AM 6th 11:00AM 6th 11:00AM Interested applicants may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents from the Supply Chain Management Services Office Teleposta Towers, 11th floor, during normal working hours. Interested applicants are requested to download the tender documents from the Ministry’s website www.ict.go.ke. and immediately forward their particulars for records and for the purpose of receiving any further tender clarifications and /or addendums to info@mygov.go.ke. The bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly labeled with the tender number, tender name and addressed to: The Principal Secretary, State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications, P.O. BOX 30025-00100 NAIROBI, and deposited in the tender box located on the 11th floor in Teleposta Towers so as to be received on or before the closing dates and time as indicated in the table.. Bulky or large bid documents which cannot go through the slot of the Tender Box must be delivered to the office of Head Supply Chain Mangement, Teleposta Towers, 11th floor. B. PRE-QUALIFICATION OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2018-2019 & 2019 -2020 GAA invites qualified service providers to submit applications for pre qualification for the services listed below S/NO TENDER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 MOICT/SDBTGP/001/2018-2019 Provision of advertising creative and production services MOICT/SDBTGP/002/2018-2019 Provision of Public Relations services MOICT/SDBTGP/003/2018-2019 Provision of Events Management services MOICT/SDBTGP/004/2018-2019 Provision of Roadshow services MOICT/SDBTGP/005/2018-2019 Provision of Digital Advertsing services MOICT/SDBTGP/006/2018-2019 Provision of Opinion Polling services ELIGIBILITY Open Open Open Open Open Open CLOSING/ OPENING DATE 7th November 2018 11:00AM 7th 11:00AM 7th 11:00AM 7th 11:00AM 7th 11:00AM 7th 11:00AM Interested applicants may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents from the Supply Chain Management Services Office, Teleposta Towers, 11th floor during normal working hours. Interested applicants are requested to download the tender documents from the Ministry’s website www.ict.go.ke. Tenders will be opened immediately in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend in the 9th room at Teleposta Towers. Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos fetes Mzee Joseph Chemjor, the first senator of the county during the colonial era, during Mashujaa Day. Bidders are advised to regularly visit the Ministry’s website for updates. Head/Supply Chain Management Services For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY floor boardNovember 2018 November 2018 November 2018 November 2018 November 2018 November 2018 November 2018

30 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND KENYA FERRY SERVICE TENDER NOTICE Kenya Ferry Services Ltd (KFS) invites sealed bids from capable and duly eligible firms for the following tenders No Tender No. 1. 2. Description KFS/MP/02/10/2018 Supply and Delivery of Marine Paints (Framework Contract) KFS/BE/03/10/2018 Supply and Delivery of outboard engines Tender Security Eligibility Kshs. 100,000 Kshs.30,000 Open to all bidders Open to all bidders Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents at the office of the Procurement & Supplies Manager during normal office working hours. Soft copies of bid documents can be downloaded from the company website www.kenyaferry.co.ke or be obtained upon request sent to procurement@kenyaferry.co.ke. Hard copies are available upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000.00 per set of tender document in cash or in Bankers cheque payable at KFS cash office. All bidders who obtain tender document shall register with Kenya Ferry Services as candidates by sending an email to procurement@kenyaferry.co.ke and submit information including name of tenderer, tender number, email address, telephone number and contact person. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender number and indicated: “DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 10.00 A.M ON WEDNESDAY 31st OCTOBER 2018” Addressed to: Procurement & Supplies Manager, Kenya Ferry Services Ltd P.O. Box 96242 - 80110 LIKONI, MOMBASA Shall be deposited in the tender box located at the reception of the KFS headquarters at Peleleza Likoni Mainland South so as to be received on or before 1000 HOURS ON WEDNESDAY 31st OCTOBER 2018. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter at the Kenya Ferry Services Ltd headquarters. Tenderers or their representatives who wish to attend are invited. Procurement and Supplies Manager FOR: MANAGING DIRECTOR KILIFI SOUTH NG-CDF P.O Box 1368 – 80108 Kilifi REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE PREPARATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN. The Kilifi South National Government Development Fund (NG- CDF) intends to develop a five (5) years strategic plan 2018-2022 as a framework within which integrated community development can be focused, implemented , monitored and evaluated. We therefore invite proposal from interested eligible firms to provide consultancy services to develop the five year strategic plan for this period. The consultants should meet the following criteria:1. 2. 3. 4. Excellent facilitation skills and resources. Demonstrate ability to undertake the assignment. This should include copies of relevant documentary evidence of past similar service in at least three (3) institutions; one (1) should be a public institution with appropriate references and contacts. The Director or the Deputy Director must at least have Master degree in Project Manage - ment, Economics, Strategic Planning, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications. The consultancy firm or individual must have a proven track record. Interested and eligible bidders may obtain tender document with the details of the required information from Kilifi South NG-CDF offices upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000. Tenderers must; 1. 2. 3. Attach a copy of certificate of registration/incorporation Attach a copy of pin certificate Attach a copy of Tax Compliance Certificate. And place in the tender box on the NG – CDF office Kilifi South or send by Posta so as to reach the above address not later than 10:00 am 5th November 2018 The Fund Account Manager Kilifi South NG-CDF P.O. Box 1368, Kilifi. Email: kirengagirls@yahoo.com KIRENGA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL P.O.BOX 190 MATATHIA TENDER ADVITISEMENT NOTICE Kirenga Girls High School invites bids from interested and eligible bidders for the proposed construction of school Administration Block. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of the tender document at the schools’ secretary’s office upon payment of non – refundable fee of Ksh 1000. (one thousand only) in cash payable at Schools Accounts Clerk Office during normal working hours from 8am to 4pm local time, Monday to Friday except lunch time between 1pm and 2pm and on public holidays. S/NO. TENDER NO. 1 DESCRIPTION KGHS/ADM/BLK/T/01/2018 – 2019 Proposed Construction of School Administration Block at Kirenga Girls High School CATEGORY OPEN Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. Provide a copy of certificate of business registration / certificate of incorporation 2. Provide a copy of KRA PIN registration certificate 3. Provide a copy of valid tax compliance certificate 4. Provide a copy of registration certificate with National Construction Authority (NCA) 5. Duly filled form of tender 6. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire 7. Must provide a bid bond of 1% of bid price not including youth, women and persons living with disability who should provide a copy of access to government procurement opportunities certificate. In addition, interested bidders must show prove of the following: (a) Prove of adequate equipment and key personnel. (b Prove of similar works. (c) Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. (d) A copy of payment receipt. The Completed set of the tender document should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number addressed to: THE PRINCIPAL / BOM SECRETARY KIRENGA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL P.O. BOX 190 – 00221 MATATHIA And should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the school secretary’s office, ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2018 AT 11:00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the School Boardroom in the presence of tenderers and / or their representatives who choose to attend. Late submissions will automatically be rejected. HAMISI MARY M PRINCIPAL / BOM SECRETARY KIRENGA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Tel: 0726 399263 KENYA Website: www.kirengagirls.kbo.co.ke Join our team and contribute to our efforts of making education more accessible to Kenyans. HIGHER EDUCATION LOANS BOARD JOB ADVERTISEMENT The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) was established in 1995 through an Act of Parliament CAP 213A of the laws of Kenya. The mandate of HELB is to source for funds and provide �inancing (through loans, scholarships and bursaries) to Kenyans pursuing higher education in institutions of higher learning in and outside Kenya as recognized by Commission for University Education (CUE) and Technical, Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and recover funds loaned to create a National Revolving Fund. Vacancies have arisen for the following positions: 1) Head of Human Resource Management 2) Senior Of�icer, Finance & Operations Audit 3) IT Audit & Forensic Services Of�icer 4) Management Accountant The Board is looking for highly competent, passionate, dedicated and self-driven individuals of high integrity who are able to demonstrate strong technical and/or leadership skills to �ill the above positions. Candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be expected to ful�il the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting copies of clearance certi�icates from the following organizations during the interview: i. Kenya Revenue Authority; ii. Higher Education Loans Board; iii. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; iv. v. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certi�icate of Good Conduct) and; Credit Reference Bureau. For more details on the jobs, visit our website: http://www.helb.co.ke/careers/ If you believe, you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the listed criteria, please send your application, detailed CV, relevant copies of testimonials certi�icates, your date time contact, and contacts of three referees, to reach the of�ice of Chief Executive Of�icer on the contact below and not later than 6th November, 2018. Chief Executive Of�icer & Board Secretary Higher Education Loans Board P.O. Box 69489-00400 NAIROBI. Or Email Address: recruitment@helb.co.ke HELB is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Only successful candidates will be contacted. EMPOWERING DREAMS Exciting Career Opportunity October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 31 THETA POLICE POST TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Theta police post is located in Theta ward of Juja Constituency. The bids invites for Construction and equipping of 7 unit office block. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description T.P.P/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 7 unit office block Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Audited accounts for the last three years. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: The Chief Theta Police Post P.O. Box 140 Ruiru Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 6th November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Chief Theta Police Post Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. KISABEI MIXED DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Kisabei Mixed Day Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Rongena ward of Sotik Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 3 classrooms. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description K.M.S.S/01//2016/2017 Proposed Construction and equipping of 3 classrooms Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Audited accounts for the last three years. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: Kisabei Mixed Day Secondary School P.O. Box 405 -20406 Sotik The Principal Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 6th November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Principal Kisabei Mixed Day Secondary School Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. NSSF Building, Block A 10th Floor, Eastern Wing, P.O. Box 30406-00100 (GPO) Nairobi’ Telephone: 310559/341302, Mobile: 0733-521438, 0722-573432, Email: info@kdb.co.ke www.kdb.co.ke KENYA ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES CENTRE For Superior Kenyan Animal Genetics For Superior EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO OPERATIONALIZE THE NATIONAL DAIRY REGULATORY LABORATORY RE-ADVERTISEMENT EOI NO: KDB/EOI/2/2018/19 Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) is a statutory body established through an Act of Parliament, The Dairy Industry Act Cap 336 of the Laws of Kenya. The Board is in the process of establishing a National Dairy Regulatory Laboratory in Nairobi that will offer testing facilities in the dairy value chain to ensure compliance of milk and milk products to quality and safety requirements. KDB invites competent and qualified consultants to express interest in providing Consultancy Services to operationalize the National Regulatory Dairy Laboratory. The expression of interest intends to shortlist firms/individuals with proven technical and financial capabilities who will be invited for the bidding process. To be eligible the firms must provide the following minimum criteria: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Provide mandatory statutory documents and requirements i.e. Copies of Tax Payer Registration (PIN/VAT), Certificate of Incorporation/Registration, CR12 for Limited Companies, Valid Tax compliance certificate and ensure that the documents submitted is serialized i.e. with page numbers. Provide company profile with firm’s background, physical address, telephone contacts, facilities, organizational structure, directors and products and services provided. Provide evidence of minimum (3) three successfully completed contracts of similar nature within the last five years. Provide reference letters and contact details of 5 (five) corporate clients. Demonstrate financial and organizational strength by attaching audited accounts for the last (3) three years. Provide signed curriculum vitae of at least 3 key personnel with appropriate skills relevant to the proposed assignment. Interested candidates may obtain further information from Kenya Dairy Board Head office, NSSF Building, Block A, 10TH Floor, Eastern wing, P.O. Box 30406 00100 Nairobi, Tel: 310559/341302, Mobile:0722573432/0733521438, Email: procurement@kdb.co.ke. Complete expression of interest (EOI) documents, (one (1) original copy) enclosed in plain sealed envelope, bearing the name and EOI number addressed to: The Managing Director Kenya Dairy Board P. O. Box 30406-0010 Nairobi, Kenya shall be deposited in the tender box provided at Kenya Dairy Board, NSSF Building, Block A Eastern Wing, 10th floor, so as to be received on or before 6th November, 2018 at 10:00am. The expression of interest (EOI) will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or representatives who choose to attend at the KDB Boardroom located at 11th floor, NSSF Building Block A, Eastern Wing. MANAGING DIRECTOR P.O. Box 23070-00604, Lower Kabete, Nairobi, Kenya. Cell Phone: 0728899767/ 0737540670, Landline: 020-2064018, 4181325/6 DL: 020-4180024, Fax: 4181328/2064017 Email: info@kagrc.co.ke, Web: www.kagrc.co.ke “Let’s all help to achieve a safe and sustainable environment” ISO 9001:2008 QMS Certified TENDER NO. KAGRC 001/2018/2019 TENDER NAME: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TWO SEMEN STORAGE TANKS. The Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture, livestock Fisheries and Irrigation mandated to produce, preserve, conserve and distribute animal genetic materials. The Centre invites eligible bidders for Provision of two (2) semen storage tanks for the storage of semen in our laboratory, specifications are in the tender document. Interested candidates may obtain the tender documents with the complete qualification criteria from the Centre’s Revenue office located at the administration block A, on Kapenguria road, off Lower Kabete road upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000.00 in cash or Bankers cheque payable to Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre during normal working hours on week days. Tender documents may also be downloaded from our website www.kagrc.co.ke and www.tenders.go.ke free of charge. Completed bid documents in plain sealed envelopes, marked only with the tender number and tender name and bearing no indication of the tenderer should be addressed to: Managing Director Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre P.O Box 23070-00604 Lower Kabete, Nairobi and be deposited in the tender box situated at the reception area of the administration block A not later than 12th November 2018, at 10.00am. Late bids will be rejected and returned unopened. Opening of the tenders will take place immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. MANAGING DIRECTOR TENDER NOTICE

32 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Renewed polio vaccination drive under way in county Campaign targets young children who did not get vaccinated since the initiative started KNA-LAMU T he Lamu County government will target 24,000 children during the 4th polio vaccination for children under 5 years. County public health promotion officer Mohamed Muhsin said the campaign which runs from 20-24th of this month will target the young children who did not get vaccinated since the campaign started. Muhsin said Lamu is among the 11 counties where the campaign is ongoing. Others are Garissa, Isiolo, Kajiado, Kiambu, Kitui, Machakos, Mandera, Meru, Nairobi, Tana River and Wajir. He said community health workers will be moving from house to house during the vaccination campaign. Children reached in Lamu under the the 4th polio vaccination for children under 5 years 75% ‘Since we started the campaign we have at least managed to reach 75% we need to work on the 25% so as to reach the 95% target expected,” said Muhsin. “We are striving to ensure that Lamu is well covered during the polio campaign, and our goal now is 24,000 children across the county. Elsewhere, in Ijara, sub county, the polio vaccination campaign programme was finalised last week with various stakeholders targeting 11,904 children under 5yrs. Kajiado County Commissioner David Kipkemei tours the Kisamis Huduma Centre during his familiarisation tour. Work as a team, top county official advises Civil servants warned over any form of laxity while executing their mandate BY NELLY KOSGEY KNA-KAJIADO C THE SACCO SOCIETIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SASRA) TENDER NOTICE The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) is a state corporation established under the Sacco Societies Act 2008 (Cap 490B) of the Laws of Kenya to regulate and supervise deposit taking sacco societies. 1. The Authority invites sealed bids from eligible Insurance Brokerage firms for the Provision of various Insurance Covers as follows; No. DESCRIPTION OF BROKERAGE SERVICES Provision of Medical Insurance a. b. c. d. 2. Provision of Workmen Injury Benefits Act Cover (WIBA) Provision of Group Personal Accident (GPA) Provision of Group Life Cover (GLC) TENDER NO. SASRA/06/2018-2019 SASRA/07/2018-2019 SASRA/08/2018-2019 SASRA/09/2018-2019 Interested eligible firms may obtain, download the tender documents or view the tender document from SASRA website: www.sasra.go.ke. All bidders who download the document should send names of the firm, tender interested, email address and telephone number to procurement@sasra.go.ke. 3. A complete set of tender document may be obtained from the Procurement Office upon payment of non-refundable fees of Kshs 1,000.00 or freely downloaded in our website. The method of payment will be cash deposited at the SASRA Bank Account: Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Upper Hill Branch, Account No. 01120161308700. The payment slip will then be submitted to the Finance Office in order to obtain an official receipt, 19th Floor UAP/Old Mutual Tower. 4. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with TENDER NO…... and PROVISION OF…….. and be deposited in the Tender Box situated at the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority offices and be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority 19th Floor: UAP/Old Mutual Tower, Upper Hill, Upper Hill Road P.O. 25089 – 00100 NAIROBI, KENYA So as to be received on or before 12th 5. 6. November 2018 at 10.30 A.M Tenders will be opened at SASRA’s 19th Floor Board Room immediately after the close of tender in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders either in whole or in part and is bound to give reasons thereof. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Audited accounts for the last three years. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: Pate Girls Secondary School P.O. Box 20 Faza The Principal Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 6th November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Principal Pate Girls Secondary School Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. ivil servants in Kajiado County have been urged to work as a team in order to enhance service delivery to the citizenry. You can’t afford to work in isolation or as you wish since as government workers, our core mandate is to discharge services to the people - County Commissioner David Kipkemei County Commissioner David Kipkemei has cautioned government employees working in the region against any form of laxity, while executing their mandate to members of the public. Addressing Kajiado West sub-county heads of departments, security officials and chiefs at Kisamis, Kajiado County last Wednesday, Kipkemei urged the officers to work together and ensure residents were satisfied with services rendered in government offices. “You can’t afford to work in isolation or as you wish since as government workers, our core mandate is to discharge services to the people,” said the county Commissioner.” Kipkemei also reminded civil servants to discharge their duties as guided by the code of regulations from the Public Service Commission. He told heads of departments to manage officers working under them and address issues of absenteeism and other forms of indiscipline without delay to ensure efficient services to the public. He directed Deputy County Commissioners to schedule monthly meetings with the heads of departments in order to strategise on how to work as a team for faster development in the area. Kipkemei noted with satisfaction that Kajiado County PATE GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Pate Girls Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Faza ward of Lamu East Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of a dining hall and kitchen. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description P.G.S.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of a dining hall and kitchen Target group Open October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 33 Ngilu welcomes microfinance institutions to set up in county They offer an opportunity to access finances to drive and promote their businesses, she says BY YOBESH ONWONG’A K itui Governor Charity Ngilu has invited more microfinance institutions to extend their investment services into the county. Speaking in Kitui town last Wednesday during the opening of Faulu Micro Finance, which is under UAP Old Mutual group, Ngilu appealed to local businesses and individuals to support money lending institutions across the county that continue to be a source of capital for many emerging and successful businesses. The Governor said the presence of Faulu and other microfinance institutions gives county residents an opportunity to access finances to drive and promote their businesses. She added that micro finance groups like Faulu played a key role in providing capital, through which many people increase productivity and lift themselves out of poverty. “I note that Faulu offers a unique blend of banking and insurance services under one roof,” she noted. The Governor observed that over the years, Faulu and UAP Old Mutual Group have facilitated financing of premiums MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY REPUBLIC OF KENYA OFFICE OF THE CABINET SECRETARY ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITIONS OF CHAIRPERSON, ONE (1) POST AND FOUR (4) POSTS OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND ( THE TRUST FUND) A. INTRODUCTION The Ministry is mandated to manage forest development policy which entails among other things the Conservation and rational utilization of all forest resources for social economic development of the Country. To undertake this mandate, section 27(1) of the Forest Conservation and Management Act, 2016 establishes a Trust Fund to be managed by a Board of Trustees. This Ministry is seeking to recruit persons to be appointed as Chairperson and members of the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund. B. OBJECTIVES OF THE TRUST FUND The objective of the Trust Fund shall be to nurture, promote and support innovations and best practices in forest conservation and development including the support of – a) community forestry programmes; b) reforestation and afforestation programmes; c) forestry extension programmes; d) apprenticeships and vocational training; and e) programmes of payment for ecosystem services. C. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT A person shall be qualified for appointment as chairperson or member of the Board of Trustees if such persona) holds at least a post graduate degree from a university recognized in Kenya; b) has knowledge and experience of at least ten (10) years in matters relating to any of the followingi. management of natural resources; ii. forest conservation and management; iii. public administration and planning; iv. finance, accounting or economics; v. environmental law; or vi. environmental science c) satisfies the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution. D. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The duties shall include:i. Determine the amounts of money payable in respect of any purpose for which the Fund is established and formulate the conditions for disbursement; ii. Make necessary investments from the Fund for the realisation of the Fund’s objectives, in securities approved from time to time by the National Treasury; and iii. 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Eligibility Open AGPO Registered firms AGPO Registered firms Open Closing/Opening Date 07th November,2018 02nd November,2018 07th November,2018 07th November,2018 80,000 Households in Kitui registered under universal health care. for medical covers and rehabilitation of health facilities that has boosted the quality of service. “The opening of the Kitui and Mwingi branches is both strategic and timely for all of us,” she added. Faulu Board of Directors’ chairperson Dr. Catherine Kimura extended her gratitude for the exemplary support that they continually got from Kitui residents and promised to support the governor in her several development frontiers, among them universal health care which has registered over 80,000 households now. Dr. Kimura termed the envisaged garment making factory to be opened at Syongila as a top income generating plant and a profitable venture for the county. Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu signs a visitor’s book during the official opening of Faulu Micro Finance Branch in Kitui town last Wednesday. Interested eligible candidates may downloaded the tender documents free of charge from the Authority’s website; www.nca.go.ke or from the Public Procurement Information portal, www.tenders.go.ke. Bidders who download the tender documents must arrange to register with NCA their contact details at procurement@nca.go.ke for the purposes of receiving any further tender clarifications and/ or addendum if need be. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender number and name and be deposited in the Tender Box at 9th Floor, KCB Towers or be addressed to: The Executive Director, National Construction Authority, KCB Towers, 9th Floor, Kenya Road, P O Box 21046– 00100, NAIROBI.

34 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Bringing culinary delights to For over two decades, Alice Taabu hosted the landmark Mke Nyumbani cooking show that aired on the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation; she also authored a cookbook named after the show, which took first prize in a category of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in 2002. Her story is excerpted from a forthcoming book, Pioneers & Transformers: The Journeys of Top Achieving Women in Kenya, published by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board Pioneers & Transformers Journeys of top achieving women in Kenya A lice Taabu has lived by the advice she received from her grandmother, who once told her that she had a gift for cooking and should share it with as many people as she could. And that she did. For more than 20 years, Taabu hosted the popular live cooking show Mke Nyumbani which aired on Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) television. Her cookbook, also titled Mke Nyumbani, was a winner in its category at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in 2002. The book covers a selection of recipes she showcased on her show. During the life of the TV show that aired every Sunday, Taabu was able to impart invaluable culinary skills to millions of Kenyans nationwide. Despite the vast cooking knowledge she demonstrated on screen with ease and practicality, this was not the original career path she set out to follow. Before her culinary fame, Taabu had an eight-month stint working as a nurse at the Coast General Hospital. Growing up at the coast, the sixty-something mother of two daughters attended Ribe Primary School. But she didn’t go further than Standard Seven. “We were eight children and my parents felt that we should all get the chance to go to school regardless of the level we reached,” she explains. She always enjoyed watching her grandmother cook. “My grandmother and mother were the cooks in the family. I spent a lot of time with my grandmother and eventually learned to cook from her,” she shares. After primary school, she attended Ribe Intermediate, where she trained as a nurse but practised the profession for under a year. “I guess I wasn’t cut out to be a nurse. I had to go back to my first love, which is cooking,” she says. She joined the Young Women’s Christian Association in Nairobi (YWCA) where she studied home craft and home science for two years. In 1967, she was approached by Kenya Power, then known as East African Power and Lighting, with a job offer. They wanted someone who could cook and who spoke fluent English and Kiswahili. The selected person was supposed to give cooking classes as well as teach people how to use electricity and electrical equipment in the proper way. Taabu started the job and trained for four months, thereafter relocating to Mombasa to start public demonstrations; a job she went on to do for 37 years. “I loved it. Those were exciting times. I met a lot of people and I learned a lot,” she says. Despite her knack for cooking, she confesses that there were good times and also hard times. Taabu recalls with a laugh how she had serious issues with making bread. The first time she tried to bake bread she missed a crucial step – she did not add yeast. It came out funny and her instructor made her repeat the process eight times before she got it right. Her instructor insisted that she get it right before demonstrating it to people, she recalls. Her instructors always encouraged her to be patient, accurate and relaxed. She took this advice to heart, and with those virtues she succeeded. Then came her big break in 1976. She was approached by the national broadcaster Voice of Kenya (VoK) to take over from Maggie Gona who was about to retire as host of Mke Nyumbani. Taabu was not nervous about hosting the show since she was now used to cooking in front of a large audience. “It’s just the floodlights that were a bit uncomfortable in the beginning,” she admits. She juggled hosting the show and doing the demonstrations for Kenya Power, which was also sponsoring Mke NyumWORDS OF WISDOM The inspiration for the cookbook came when people started asking me for recipes. I used to publish my recipes in the newspaper and people would ask, ‘Why not just do a book - Alice Taabu • Never give up on your dreams. If you’re persistently pursuing them and things are not looking up, keep on trying. • Be patient. It all doesn’t happen at once. • Always remember to pray. bani. Every day was full of happy moments, but there were also embarrassing ones. “There was a time when I didn’t cork the lid of the salt shaker well. While attempting to add salt to the stew, the whole lot of it went into the stew,” she recalls. Luckily she did not panic. Instead, she took that as an opportunity to demonstrate October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 35 the TV screen NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS TENDER REF.NO.KFS/01/2018-2019 TENDER NAME:PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SUPPLY/PROVISION OF GOODS,SERVICES AND WORKS FOR THE F/Y 2018-2019/2019-2020 Notice is hereby given that the prequalification exercise for the above mentioned tender has been completed. The RESULTS have been posted in the KFS website www.kenyaforestservice.org (under the ‘Tenders’ tab). Please note that this notification is the final communication to both the successful and unsuccessful applicants. Ag. Chief Conservator of Forests TENDER NOTICE The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications, e-commerce, cyber security, broadcasting and postal/courier services. The Authority is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources as well as protecting interests of users of ICT services. to the audience what to do if such a thing happened. She simply scooped as much stew as she could from the sufuria, added raw potatoes and then removed them. “That way, the potatoes absorbed most of the salt and I was good to proceed,” she explains. The show’s popularity was hinged on its simplicity: it was all about affordable dishes explained in a clear and simple way. Despite her soaring popularity, the show was not without a few challenges. Sometimes lack of co-ordination meant that she would prepare ingredients and then later find that the theatre had not been booked. Recordings first took place at the KBC studios in Mombasa and later at the Kenya Power offices. They overcame this challenge with proper planning. “I also managed to strike a balance between taking care of my children (now adults) and running two jobs,” she says. She also learned a lot from her years hosting Mke Nyumbani. “First, to succeed in anything, you must be patient, disciplined and timeconscious. You must also plan well. If you don’t have all these qualities, you won’t go very far,” says Taabu, who names her mother and grandmother as her greatest inspirations. Her greatest achievement, however, has been as an author. “The inspiration for the cookbook came when people started asking me for recipes. I used to publish my recipes in the newspaper and people would ask, ‘Why not just do a book?’” With the support of family and friends, she compiled some 500 recipes and finally published a book. Although she retired from hosting Mke Nyumbani in 1999, people still recognise her on the streets and ask her why she never went back to TV. “People say I taught them a lot but their children don’t know how to cook. They still stop me on the streets to ask for recipes or cooking tips,” she says. She is always happy to share her knowledge as she considers it a gift. Does she miss the show and being on TV? “Yes, sometimes I do. But right now I’m retired, I just want to rest,” she laughs. Nevertheless, she stills offers cooking lessons at Mombasa’s Methodist Church of Kenya where she worships. She is also a member of the Board at Ribe Girls’ Secondary School in Kilifi. Although the Kenyan TV industry has improved in terms of quality and diversity, she would love to see more local shows. “We have a very rich pool of local talent, which if we could tap, would improve the economy and give these local, talented youths a way of life,” she says. On a countrywide level, she would love to see a safe, peaceful, corruption-free country. “Every Kenyan should love one another regardless of tribe. Let us also teach our children how to cook so that they grow up to be responsible people.” Now that she’s retired, she says her days are rather uneventful. “I wake up, read the Bible and maybe go shopping,” she says. She spends her leisure time reading, but what she really loves to do is entertain. “I love to cook for my guests. My favourite meal is biryani.” She has a simple piece of advice for aspiring chefs: “Know what you want to cook, organise yourself, and plan properly. In other words, plan your schedule in advance.” She also encourages chefs to buy their ingredients early enough so as not to waste time and energy looking for things. “Then, of course, follow the recipe,” she concludes. 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October 23, 2018 A PUBLICATION OF Government Advertising Agency Telposta Towers, Kenyatta Ave/ Koinange Street P.O Box 30025-00100, Nairobi Kenya NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0091 Telephone: (+254) 4920000 / 1 E-Mail: info@information.go.ke Flour, jam, juice and chips: The many ways of adding value The mention of sweet potatoes sends thoughts of a hot cup of tea and a piece of the tuber in boiled form. Typically, this is not only a common breakfast meal locally, but also one of the meals that are considered healthy. This is especially lately as people are becoming more keen on eating healthy and whole meal indigenous foods.. Stories like these are covered in an upcoming book on AgroInnovation by the Kenya Yearook Editorial Board. Agro-Innovation Transforming agriculture toward sustainable development BY KYEB B ut sweet potato tubers are not only for your usual boiled breakfast snack. As we discovered, there is so much that can be done in terms of value addition and diversifying the use of this food. After all farmers or other stakeholders along this value chain can explore these ways to make more money and diversify their clientele. Rosemary Cheboswony, a nutritionist at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro), explains on some of the possibilities of sweet potatoes. Mill it for Sweet Potato Flour To make sweet potato flour, peel a mature sweet potato tuber, then grate it, just like carrots. Dry the granules under the sun, then take them to a posho mill where they are sifted into fine flour. This flour can be used in making several dishes. For Example, the flour can be added to maize flour to add nutrients and be used to cook a more nutritious maize meal, commonly known as ugali. Additionally, the flour can be mixed with wheat flour and be used to make meals such as chapati, cakes, pancakes, ban among others. Sweet Potato Jam Many people are used to using fruit jam. However, sweet potato would not only offer a healthy, but also naturally sweeter option. To make sweet potato jam, boil the tubers, then mash them well, add a little water to make a paste. Add some lemon to taste and apply the paste as jam to your bread. Sweet Potato Juice So you want to have a glass If farmers aggregated their produce or part of it, then decided on which way to process it, they definitely will win the demand from the market and make more money - Geoffrey Kahuho of a sweet, nutritious drink? Well, you do not have to look for the fruits that are in season at the moment. Get your boiled sweet potatoes, slice them, put the slices in a blender, add some water and blend. Sieve it to get the desired puree. Add some sugar and lemon juice to taste. This nutritional drink is best taken chilled. It is not only refreshing, but also filling and will leave you loaded with energy. Enjoy! Sweet Potato Chips There is a common casual saying that chips ni viazi (chips are just but Irish potatoes). But a sweet potatoes chips meal demystifies this saying over all. Chips are not just made from Irish potatoes. In fact, the ones from sweet potatoes LAYOUT, DESIGN AND EDITING OF MYGOV WEEKLY BY THE KENYA YEARBOOK EDITORIAL BOARD www.kenyayearbook.co.ke 0202715390 / 0711944538 NHIF Building , 4th Floor @Kenyayearbook Rosemary Cheboswony, a nutritionist from Kalro, shows off some sweet potato products. are much sweeter and attractive to the eyes. To make sweet potato chips, peel your tubers and chop into desired shapes and sizes. Deep fry in hot oil. Alternatively, garnish them with your preferred spices like ginger and garlic, and bake them in the oven. Other delicacies that can be made from sweet potatoes include; sweet potato fruiters, mashed sweet potatoes, sweet potato krakies, bread, biscuits among others. Besides, sweet potatoes can be used to make soups as well as an addition to stews just as Irish potatoes are used, while the leaves of sweet potato vines are delicious vegetables. The Kenspot-1 sweet potato variety, which is a production of Kalro, is particularly good for value addition owing to its rich yellow colour and wealth in nutrition. It is rich in karotin and vitamins, especially vitamin A. It is therefore nutritious and recommendable especially for children and other nutritionally-needy persons. P.O. Box 34035-00100 Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board ers must According to experts, farmlook beyond the usual way of doing things if they have to maximize on their income from produce. Geoffrey Kahuho, a Programs Manager at Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM Kenya), says if farmers got creative through value addition, they would be able to control the prices of their produce. “If farmers aggregated their produce or part of it, then decided on which way to process it, they definitely will win the demand from the market and make more money,” says Kahuho. Besides, he adds, people are currently more aware of their health and would be ready to fortify their own food, for example by adding sweet potato flour to maize of wheat flour before cooking. Relevant agencies should therefore step in and create awareness on the need for players along the sweet potato and other value chains to up their game and process produce to fit diverse markets. info@kenyayearbook.go.ke

BLUE ECONOMY Kenya set to commemorate World Maritime Day PAGE 2 www.mygov.go.ke FOOD SECURITY Machakos County no longer dependent on relief food PAGE 12 Registration of births and deaths automated in Nairobi YOUR WEEKLY REVIEW September 25, 2018 MyGov NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0087 THE WEEK IN NUMBERS 1 Millions of birth certificates in Nairobi alone since early it became a mandatory requirement to enter school 9 Millions of premature deaths – representing 16% of all deaths globally – that are linked to air pollution CS launches Kazi Connect Kiosk 250,000 Top prize in shillings for the winner of inaugural Nyeri marathon in honour of the late Wahome Gakuru ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru cuts the ribbon to commission Kazi Connect Kiosk at the University of Nairobi last week after addressing students and administration staff and launching the university’s Ajira Digital Club. Present were the University Chancellor Dr Vijoo Rattansi (left) and Vice Chancellor Prof. Peter Mbithi (right). See also Page 3 Reach us at: www.mygov.go.ke 0722 320 111 0722 327 773 ads@mygov.go.ke ads@mygov.go.ke All records of births and deaths received from hospitals are first digitised ready for certification PAGE. 20 SGR freight services ease port congestion The 472 km SGR line from Mombasa to Nairobi has helped lower conventional cargo and ship congestion, besides enhancing port’s image as a regional logistics hub. Story on Pages 2-3 SPONSORED CONTENT

2 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke 1, 300 containers arrive at the port daily with about 800 being loaded to the cargo trains bound for the Nairobi Inland Container Deport (ICD) BY HUSSEIN ABDULLAHI KNA-MOMBASA T he Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) acting Managing Director Dr. Daniel Manduku says the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) freight operations have boosted cargo transportation and enhanced efficiency at the port of Mombasa. Mombasa port remains the most connected in the region, with at least 33 shipping lines calling and providing direct connectivity to more than 80 ports worldwide. The MD observed that the 472 km SGR line from Mombasa to Nairobi has helped lower conventional cargo and ship congestion, besides enhancing Mombasa’s image as a regional logistics hub. Dr.Manduku said the SGR has helped decongest Mombasa port by hastening the offloading of cargo from ships SGR freight services have reduced 472km for onward transportation to Nairobi and other hinterland destinations via the modern high-speed rail network. “The movement of cargo by the modern rails has helped ease the cost of doing business in Mombasa and its environs,” he noted adding that it has also eased vehicular traffic on the port access roads. Some 1, 300 containers arrive at the port daily with about 800 being loaded to the cargo trains bound for the Nairobi Inland Container Deport (ICD). He said KPA ICD Nairobi works 24 hours and they encourage clients to be clearing their cargo throughout even the weekends as all services are available round the clock. He acknowledged that the SGR commercial services have affected the multi-billion shilling Container Freight Stations (CSFs) businesses in Mombasa. He said KPA is aware that the SGR operations have not gone down well with CFS operators and transporters as they feared being driven out of business by the trains. The MD said the speed trains that started commercial operations in January 2018 have steadily been reducing cargo dwell time at the Kilindini harbour. ‘The CFSs were initially created to handle transit cargo, ease congestion and allow the port to handle more transhipment,” he observed. “For us, SGR is improving cargo evacuation at the port, creating space at the hitherto congested container stacking yards and is speeding up trade along the northern corridor,” he said. Dr. Manduku said the Kenya set to mark World Maritime Day Kenya is set to join the rest of the international maritime community in commemorating this year’s World Maritime Day on Thursday BY MYGOV WRITER T his year’s theme “IMO 70: Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future” provides the opportunity for maritime nations to remember their maritime histories, laud the progress made so far and to address current and future challenges for maritime transport. The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development, Mr. James Macharia, and the Principal Secretary, Shipping & Maritime, Mrs. Nancy Karigithu, will flag off the event. Organised by the Kenya Maritime Authority, the event will be held at the Mama Ngina grounds in Mombasa. The World Maritime Day celebration will also bring together stakeholders in the maritime industry, students and the general public to learn about recent trends in the sector, recognise challenges and find solutions, increase awareness and participation in the maritime sector and the Blue economy. During the event, the public will also be treated to a variety of educative exhibitions from various agencies and institutions such as the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), the Kenya Ports Authority(KPA), the Kenya National Shipping Line, the Kenya Ferry, Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) Bandari College, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Express Shipping and Logistics, Kenya Bureau of Standards and Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research InstiThe Kenyan maritime sector and Blue economy has great economic potential that still remains untapped tute among many others. This year’s World Maritime day comes at an opportune time when the country is keen to implement the Government’s Big 4 agenda as well as position itself to develop and reap big from the nation’s blue economy. The Kenyan maritime sector and Blue economy has great economic potential that still remains untapped and can be a key driver for both sustainable growth in the economy and employment to millions of Kenyans if well harnessed. Every year, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) sets aside a week in September for the international community to celebrate achievements made in the maritime industry towards shipping safety, maritime security, maritime education and training, the marine environment and to emphasize a particular aspect of IMO’s work. Kenya became a member of IMO in 1973 and is currently a council member under Category ‘C’, which consists of countries which have special interests in maritime transport or navigation, having first been elected in 2001 and re-elected in 2017. Length of SGR line from Mombasa to Nairobi, which has helped lower conventional cargo and ship congestion 33 Shipping lines that call Mombasa port, which provides direct connectivity to more than 80 ports worldwide SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 port congestion job opportunities for Kenyans instead of forever bemoaning the SGR operations,” he said. He recalled CFSs started operations in Mombasa in 2007 to ease congestion at the Mombasa port, which saw ships charged demurrage fees for delayed cargo deliveries. Since SGR freight services began hauling cargo, many CFS operators have been forced to relocate their logistics and transportation business to Nairobi. Dr. Manduku says the SGR freight services between Mombasa and Nairobi has streamlined and fast-tracked movement of cargo besides boosting value addition of Kenyan exports. Addressing the press at freight station operators in Mombasa could diversify their business and turn their storage yards into value addition or transshipment centres. “CFS operators should diversify their logistic services to remain in business and create the Pride Inn Paradise Beach Hotel, Dr. Manduku said the SGR line is fully operational and that cargo delivery to various destinations has become a lot easier and faster. The port MD stated that movement of goods by revamped rails would also help Acting Managing Director Kenya Ports Authority, Dr Daniel Manduku (left) shakes hands with Alfred Masha, general manager Infrastructure and Development, on the sidelines of a Kenya Ports Authority stakeholders’ luncheon at Villa Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi, last week. The luncheon was convened to review the port’s performance and the supporting infrastructure in order to deliver to its users and the economy. Looking on were KPA chairman Gen Joseph Kibwana (left) and Principal Secretary State Department of Transport, Esther Koimet. O O Y T I S Y reduce freight costs and by extension reduce prices of commodities. He said while cargo trucks took days to reach Nairobi, the fast-moving freight trains were taking eight hours. He noted the freight trains on the SGR line were able to haul 4,000 tons of containerised cargo per trip and 22 million tons per annum. He said most of the cargo handled at the port of Mombasa is destined for Nairobi and that it is uneconomical to move huge cargo volumes by road. “Moving cargo by train will translate to less wear and tear on the tarmac roads and will significantly contribute to economic growth,” he said. Meanwhile, the KPA MD said plans to construct the ambitious special economic zones in Dongo Kundu near the Mombasa port is closer to reality, following the completion of the feasibility study by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). He said the Sh30 billion Dongo Kundu free port project is set to boost Kenya’s economy by opening up trade and bring about ‘unprecedented surge in logistics and business by 2022’. Dr. Manduku said building of a 24-hour free trade zone would help open up the region for business besides creating employment for hordes of jobless youth. ICT exhibition set for next month CS urges individuals and institutions to showcase their technologies and innovations BY DENSON MUTUTO KNA-NAIROBI T he Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology is set to display the country’s stock of technologies and innovations at an expo next month. Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru appealed to individuals and institutions who would like to showcase their technologies and innovations to contact the ICT Authority. Preparations for the exhibition set to be held at Bomas of Kenya are well advanced, with Telkom Kenya the main sponsor spearheading the preparations. The CS said the ICT authority has created a platform known as Y Box for the public to send their innovations and ideals to the government. “We need to use technology in everything we do, may it be in field of agriculture, manufacturing, marketing among others for efficiency and effective results. It also creates jobs and solves problems fast and effectively,” said the CS. He underscored that use of technology had proved to be very effective in transforming livelihoods of people, saying that M-pesa technology has so far attracted over 37 million Kenyans who depend on the technology to transfer cash. The CS further noted that use of technology demonstrated transparency in business transactions. “Government is currently doing its procurement online to ensure transparency and accountability in tendering and procurement of government goods and services,” said Mr Mucheru, adding that 67 percent of Kenyans have so far expressed their support on the government online procurement. On privacy and data protection, the CS said that his ministry is working on a bill to address the concern. However, he noted that the bill will undergo public participation before is taken to Parliament for debate and approval. Principal Secretary, State Department of ICT and Innovation Jerome Ochieng underscored support from private sector in the growth of ICT in the country. We need to use technology in everything we do, may it be in field of agriculture, manufacturing, marketing among others for efficiency and effective results. It also creates jobs and solves problems fast and effectively - Joe Mucheru UNIVERSITY OF EMBU PUBLIC NOTICE DISCLAIMER It has been brought to the attention of the University of Embu that a number of people have been defrauded of money by a person purporting to be Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Embu. The conman is an imposter who has been using Facebook account in the name Daniel Mugendi Njiru to solicit funds from the public with the promise of job opportunities with NGO, Plan International. He has been requesting the public to send money directly to the employer’s telephone number, to pay for the requisite insurance, after which they will be sent forms to fill-in so that they can take up the jobs. The purported employer’s telephone number is 0728534857 which belongs to Moses Kariuki Thitiri. We urge the general public to note the following: 1. That imposters and conmen / women are targeting gullible members of the public. Do not fall victim of their maneuvers. 2. That the University of Embu and her employees DO NOT ask for payment, bribes or any facilitation for employment opportunities. 3. That whereas Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru is the Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu, the fraudster, who has been contacting the public is NOT an employee of the University of Embu. 4. That before anyone pays money purportedly for insurance or anything else regarding a job placement, they should first check with the University of Embu, e-mail: vc@embuni.ac.ke or Tel: +254 20244136; +254 727933950; +254 788199505. 5. The University of Embu is not liable for any business and / or transactions conducted between the imposter and his / her victims. 6. Through due diligence, members of the public should confirm the legitimacy of social media text messages or phone calls purported to be from University of Embu Vice-Chancellor or other University employees. PROF. DANIEL MUGENDI NJIRU, Ph.D VICE-CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF EMBU. www.embuni.ac.ke Knowledge Transforms ISO 27001:2013 Certified ISO 9001:2015 Certified T I S CAREER OPPORTUNITIES YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMME – FIVE (5) POSITIONS The Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority) is a Statutory Agency established under the Competition Act No.12 of 2010. The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct. The Authority runs a one (1) year Young Professional Programme (YPP) to expose the participants to the Competition Policy and Law Enforcement with the objective of motivating and thereof deepening interest and capacity in this field. In view of this, the Authority wishes to invite suitably qualified applicants for the Young Professional Programme for the Calendar year 2019. Interested candidates may access detailed job information and requirements for the program from our website www.cak.go.ke. The Competition Authority of Kenya is “An Equal Opportunity Employer” Women, Youth and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply CANCELLATION OF TENDERS Kenya Power wishes to inform firms participating in the tenders below, that the tenders have been CANCELLED. TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 KP1/9A.2/OT/05/18-19 Provision of Labour & Transport Construction Services 2 KP1/9A.2/OT/07/18-19 Provision of Roads/ Pavement Opening/ Cutting, Ducting and Reinstatement Services CANCELLED STATUS CANCELLED The addenda can be obtained on the KPLC portal and website. Any inconvenience caused is highly regretted. GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN www.kplc.co.ke F F R E R E M E M E V I V I U B B U N U N U

4 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke No police service arm to be dissolved, clarifies Boinnet Law does not provide for the collapse of any one unit of the Police Service to merge with the other, he says BY KIPTANUI CHERONO KNA-ELDORET T he Administration Police service is not being collapsed to totally merge with the Kenya Police Service contrary to news reports, the Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has reiterated. Boinnet said the law does not provide for the collapse of any one unit of the National Police Service formation to merge with the other. “The constitution is very clear about the structure of the National Police Service which consists of the Kenya Police Service and the Administration Police Service. The NPS Act provides for the formation of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations,” he explained. Addressing the press after briefing senior police officers drawn from five counties in the north rift region on the ongoing police reforms, Boinnet said what has been done was to re-organise the service into various units and formations as obligated by the law. The transformation programme he added is to collapse the parallel command structures that existed from the police headquarters to the lowest units at the counties. “We will now have one strong general police structure starting from the deputy inspector general of police, the regional commander, county commander to the sub county commanders and officers in charge of police stations,” said Boinnet. Video of ‘bribe taking’ traffic policemen played in court Eight officers allegedly filmed in the act of soliciting and receiving bribes face charges BY ANNE MWALE AND CHRISTINE ZAWADI KNA-NAKURU A video recording of eight traffic police officers in the alleged act of soliciting and receiving bribes from motorists on a busy highway was played in court on Friday. Chief Magistrate Josephat Kalo heard that Sh15,000 in cash was recovered from the officers during a sting operation conducted by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in 2014. Senior investigating officer at EACC Mr Charles Simiji was testifying in a case where police constables Maryanne Ng’ombe, Berding Kemboi, David Kentei and Esther Wandia have pleaded not guilty to charges of receiving bribes from Public Service Vehicle operators. Their other co-accused include police constables John Ekurumi, Laban Gekoni, Peter Gachehi and Mohammed Halima. The prosecution led by Joyce IG Joseph Boinnet (foreground, right), while addressing the press in Eldoret last Friday Serling alleges that the officers committed the offence on October 21st 2014 on the NakuruEldoret highway at Eveready. The witness, who presented before court audio-visual recordings of the traffic police officers allegedly collecting bribes, testified that preliminary investigations had established that the law enforcement agents had also neglected their duties. The policemen, who are represented by lawyer David Mongeri, are out on bond We had received numerous complaints about notorious extortion carried out by police officers. Commuter service vehicle drivers were instrumental in assisting us to set up the trap where we caught the culprits in the act - Rodgers Ekaki after pleading not guilty to the charges. Assistant Operations Officer at EACC Rodgers Ekaki testified before court that the accused persons were escorted and locked up at Railways police station following their arrest. “We had received numerous complaints about notorious extortion carried out by police officers. Commuter service vehicle drivers were instrumental in assisting us to set up the trap where we caught the culprits in the act,” testified Ekaki. Mr Kalo ordered the hearing to resume on October 24th this year. Rift Valley Fever alert ahead of seasonal rains Enhanced rainfall expected in the North-eastern, North-western, Western, Central and the Coastal regions of Kenya BY WANGARI NDIRANGU KNA-NAIROBI T he government has issued an alert on Rift Valley Fever in the impending October rainy season. The Director of Veterinary Services Charles Ochodo said the short rains from October to December season constituted an important rainfall season in Kenya. “It is expected that most parts of the country will experience enhanced rainfall that will also be well distributed both in time and space in the North-eastern, Northwestern, Western, Central and the Coastal regions of Kenya,” said Ochodo. Consequently, the director noted that there was bound to be outbreaks of the Rift Valley Fever disease, hence the need for all the county directors of veterinary service to be on high alert. He said in order to avoid the recurrence of the March-July of the outbreak of the disease in some counties, county officers were required to place early warning systems on high alert and bring the situation to the attention of the field staff, public health, administration and local community leaders. “They should also vaccinate in high risk areas as a preventive measure, step up passive surveillance and all reports of abortion and deaths, especially in young animals should be thoroughly investigated and blood samples sent to Center for Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) Kabete,” said Ochodo in a press release Friday. Field officers, he added, were also required to carry out weather monitoring activities and the report should capture changes in the level of precipitation and any events of flooding. “Officers should commence public awareness on diseases reporting, personal hygiene and discourage bare-hand handling of animal carcasses. In addition, disease control committees should be activated with immediate effect,” he said. Ochodo added that early detection of the disease is important in order to minimise the effects to both human and livestock and also reduce the cost of controlling the disease. According to the October, Officers should commence public awareness on diseases reporting, personal hygiene and discourage bare-hand handling of animal carcasses. In addition, disease control committees should be activated with immediate effect - Charles Ochodo November and December weather outlook provided by the meteorological department, Busia, Vihiga, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, Nyamira, Kisii, Meru, Embu and Tharaka counties would receive enhanced rainfall. Counties in Central Kenya, North Rift, North Western, Coastal and North Eastern Counties will receive above normal rains. SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 5 KENYA REINSURANCE CORPORATION LTD VACANT PREMISES AT ANNIVERSARY TOWERS, REINSURANCE PLAZA NAIROBI AND KISUMU BUILDING Reinsurance Plaza Kisumu PREMISE Shop area: Common area: Shop area: Common area: Shop area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: Office area: AREA SQ. FEET 927 sq.ft 292.sq.ft 927 sq.ft 292.sq.ft 780 sq.ft 82 sq.ft 1100 sq.ft 74 sq.ft 780 sq.ft 82 sq.ft 2638 sq.ft 264 sq.ft 528 sq.ft 77 sq.ft 1717 sq.ft 395 sq.ft 638 sq.ft 133 sq.ft 301 sq.ft 69 sq.ft 3649 sq.ft 262 sq.ft 818 sq.ft 241 sq.ft 922 sq.ft 345 sq.ft 694 sq.ft 160 sq.ft 1094 sq.ft 252 sq.ft 1214 sq.ft 280 sq.ft 1321 sq.ft FLOOR Shop Unit One Shop Unit Two Shop Unit Two 1 Above Shop Unit One Above Shop Unit Two Above Shop Unit Three Above Shop Unit Three 1st floor (wing B) 3 2nd floor (Wing A) 2nd floor (Wing A) 2nd floor (Wing B) 3rd floor (wing A) 4th floor (wing B) 5th floor (wing B) 6th floor (wing A) 6 7th floor (wing A) Penthouse The office charges are kshs87.92 (inclusive of service charge) per sq ft per month and ½ rate for the common area. The shop charges are Kshs120.39 (inclusive of service charge) per sq ft per month and ½ rate for the mezzanine floor. BUILDING Reinsurance Plaza Nairobi PREMISE Office area: Common area: Office area: Common area: AREA SQ. FEET 1140 sq.ft 134 sq.ft 258 sq.ft 48 sq.ft FLOOR Podium floor 1st floor The office charges are kshs146.30 (inclusive of service charge) per sq.ft per month and ½ rate for the common area. 8 BUILDING Kenya RE Towers PREMISE 0ffice space: Mezzanine: Common area: AREA SQ. FEET 1231 sq ft 153sq ft 317 sq ft FLOOR Ground Floor Office rate-kshs120.40 per sq ft per month,Mezzanine rate-kshs60.20 per sq ft per month,Common area ratekshs60.20 per sq ft per month,Service charge is kshs42.00, Annual Escalation is 10% 9 BUILDING PREMISE Anniversary Towers Nairobi Shop area: Common area: Shop area: Common area: Shop area: Common area: Shop area: Common area: Shop area: Office 14th Floor Common area: Office 14th Common area: Floor AREA SQ. FEET 785 sq.ft 85 sq.ft 646 sq.ft 70 sq.ft 383 sq.ft 81 sq.ft 383 sq.ft 81 sq.ft 719 sq.ft 577 Sq.Ft 91 Sq.Ft 1606 Sq.Ft 107 Sq.Ft FLOOR Ground floor Mezzanine 1 Mezzanine 1 Mezzanine 1 Mezzanine 1 Mezzanine 1 Mezzanine 1 The GF shop charges are kshs193.19 (inclusive of service charge) per Sq.Ft per month and ½ rate for the common area. The Mezzanine shop charges are Kshs171 (inclusive of service charge) per sq. ft. per month and ½ rate for the common area. Office charges are Kshs 142.80 (inclusive of service charge) per sq. ft. per month and ½ rate for the common area (where applicable) Please contact the Property Manager for viewing during working hours on week days on telephone number 0703 083000 or 0202202000 Ext Nos. • 371,372, 374,392 for Anniversary Towers • 358, 353, 395 for Reinsurance Plaza Kisumu • 371, 373 for Reinsurance Plaza Nairobi. • 371, 375 for Kenya RE Towers. Application forms are available in our respective management offices in each building. Niko Fiti na Kenya RE ABILITY BEYOND DISABILITY KRC/PLM/017/ 2018-19 7 KRC/PLM/016/ 2018-19 KRC/PLM/FRC/006/ 2018-2019 Printing and Delivery of Printed Security Materials (Consignment Notes, Commuter Tickets and Parking Tickets). Provision of Planned Maintenance Services - Preventive and breakdown maintenance of Fourteen (14 No.) Standby Generators (SBGs) Located at Various KR Stations. Repairs and Servicing of Air Conditioner (AC) Units at Kenya Railways Headquarters and Various Stations Provision of KRC/PLM/018/ 2018-19 Cleaning, Sanitary, Gardening, Garbage collection and Sewer Exhaustion Services for KR Estates and Premises 1000.00 Reserved Special GroupsWomen Only 22nd October, 2018 10:00 a.m. 1,000.00 Open to All 19th October, 2018 10.00 a.m. 1,000.00 Open to All 18th October, 2018 10.00 a.m. 1,000.00 Open to All 17th October,2018 10:00 am 5 KRC/PLM/FRC/005/ 2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Dry Food Stuff to Railway Training Institute 1,000.00 Reserved Special Group 16th October,2018 10:00 am 4 KRC/PLM/FRC/004/ 2018-2019 KRC/PLM/FRC/003/ 2018-2019 2 KRC/PLM/FRC/002/ 2018-2019 Kenya Railways (KR) invites applications from interested and eligible Service Providers for Tenders as follows:No TENDER NUMBER KRC/PLM/FRC/001/ 2018-2019 ITEM DESCRIPTION Supply and Delivery Of General Office Stationery Supply and Delivery of Cleaning Materials, Detergents and Toiletries to Railway Training Institute Supply and Delivery of Vegetables and Fresh Fruits to Railway Training Institute Supply and Delivery of Meats and Meat Products to Railway Training Institute 1,000.00 TENDER COST 1,000.00 ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE/TIME Reserved Special Group 1,000.00 Reserved Special Group 10th October, 2018 10:00 am KENYA RAILWAYS TENDER NOTICE 11th October,2018 10:00 am 1,000.00 Reserved Special Group Reserved Special Group 12th October,2018 10:00 am 15th October,2018 10:00 am Candidates are encouraged to peruse the Tender Document from KR website: www.krc.co.ke, www.tenders.go.ke and www.supplier.treasury.go.ke or from office of The Procurement Manager, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor, Nairobi prior to purchase. Interested bidders may obtain the Tender Documents from the office of the Procurement Manager, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000.00 or download the document from KR website at NO Charge. Bidders who download the Tender Document must register their interest immediately by sending an email to procure@krc.co.ke stating their names, email, postal & telephone address and tender details. Completed Tender Documents (accompanied by a tender security in the amount and form specified in the tender document) in plain sealed envelopes must be clearly marked with the ‘Tender No.’ and the ‘Description of the Tender’ and shall be addressed to: The Managing Director Kenya Railways P.O. Box 30121-00100 Nairobi And be deposited in the Tender box situated at the Reception Area, Ground Floor, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C on or before the closing date and time. Tenders will be opened in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend at The Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor, Sattima Conference Room. Procurement Manager FOR: Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR

6 | NEWSFOCUS Verbatim SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Post Office adopts technology to Few gave Postal Corporation of Kenya much of a chance to thrive when it was split from the more profitable telecommunications arm in 1999 and as the digital communication became all the rage. But nearly 20 years later the corporation – affectionately known in the past as just Posta – is still going strong thanks to innovation. PCK Postmaster General Dan Kagwe spoke to Ngari Gituku, the Government Advertising Agency (GAA) director on the corporation’s battle to not just survive but thrive. What is Postal Corporation of Kenya’s mandate and obligations? The Postal Corporation of Kenya was established by an Act of Parliament and operates as a commercial public enterprise. Its mandate includes provision of accessible, affordable and reliable postal services to all parts of Kenya as the designated Public Postal Licensee. Under this role, we have the monopoly to offer Post Office letter box services, issues postage stamps and conveyance of letters below 350 grams. The Postal Corporation of Kenya Act empowers us to provide and operate; • Postal services, and perform incidental services relating to the receiving, collecting, sending, dispatching and delivery of postal articles and electronic mail; • Postal financial services, incidental services relating to the issuing, receiving, mobile payments, general electronic agency services, registration & delivery of newspapers and periodicals, collection of bills, virtual saving services and GIRO services, and; • Electronic retail transfer and the National Payment system Our mission is to provide innovative communication, distribution and financial solutions to our customers and create value for stakeholders at all times. What is your network reach and product range? The Post Office operates a vast national network of postal outlets totalling 625 with a distribution of at least two post offices in each of the 47 counties. The population served per post office is over 70,000. Our overall goal is to improve penetration levels by expanding the postal network to meet the Universal Service Obligation which requires that 6,000 persons are served by one post office. We are proud that the Post Office provides the much-needed brick and mortar for the National Government. We are currently providing existing infrastructure that hosts over half of the Huduma service centres countrywide. Our network also offers a partnership with private banking institutions to provide financial services. Together with Kenya Commercial Bank, Barclays Bank of Kenya, Cooperative Bank of Kenya, Diamond Trust Bank, National bank of Kenya and Equity Bank among others, we not only provide agency banking services but much needed physical presence through the existing postal outlets countrywide. We envision to boost the role and capacity of the postal network as an enabler of e-commerce, notably by establishing last mile hubs, as partners to the government, citizens and enterprises that are excluded from e-commerce. This will include, especially, small and medium enterprises, young people and women who are marginalised and lack affordable access to e-commerce platforms, payment options and delivery possibilities for cross-border e-commerce. How is the Post Office finding relevance in this era of electronic mail? Yes, of course the Post Office is still very relevant under our mission being to provide innovative communication, distribution and financial or payments solutions to our customers. Allow me to highlight three aspects anchored on the mission statement: The first is mail and communication service. Notwithstanding the digital disruption today, corporate mail and private letters boxes contribute to 70% of our annual turnover. Correspondences that requires physical delivery that only the Post Office can provide includes legal documents from the Judiciary, admission letters, bank statements, certificate of incorporation, vital documents such as log books, title deeds, driving licences and academic certificates. Regarding international mail, the main flow of cross-border letter posts have historically been between developed countries. However, with an increasing share of citizens in developing countries shopping at online market places, the flow of cross border letter mail is increasing. Therefore, this has reversed the trend in the recent decline in mail volumes. We currently have over 500,000 boxes installed countrywide with capacity utilisation at 90%. The post office box (PLB) is not only a legal requirement for company incorporation and a delivery point for mail items, but it provides an identity and a sense of belonging to all citizens. The corporation has adopted mobile technology to enhance the private letter boxes by introducing the virtual box, where the customer can access the postal services via mobile phone (USSD) and Website. The second aspect is courier and distribution services. The Post Office is at the core of last mile delivery, a concept that has proven challenging to retailers and institutions with customers spread all across the country. We deliver to Wajir, Mandera, Lamu, Lokichoggio, Lunga Lunga, Isebania, Mt.Elgon, Kacheliba, Turkana among others which are situated in topographically challenging terrains. The Post Office, having identified the need for a seamless importation process, provides clearing and forwarding services and full logistic solutions to customers, importing items through Posta Cargo services. Finally, our relevance is reinforced anchored in payment and financial services. The Corporation supports the unbanked population through agency banking by partnering with banks. So far, we have acquired and installed one hundred (100) points of sale devices in four hundred and seventy (470) postal outlets out of 625 offices. We offer infrastructure to micro finance institutions as a pay point for collection and disbursement of funds. We are also mandated by law to act as the NaSEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Verbatim NEWSFOCUS | 7 remain relevant in 21st century What is the general financial performance of the corporation in the last financial year. We note with appreciation that Postal Corporation of Kenya has never been given any subsidy by the National Government since the split from the Kenya Posts and Telecommunication (KPTC) on 1st July 1999. The Corporation has been financing its operations and capital investments from internally generated funds. In the Financial Year 2013/14, we posted a profit of Kshs. 173 Million and thus declared a dividend to the National Treasury of Kshs. 17.3 Million. In the Financial Year 2016/17 we incurred a loss of about Kshs. 1 Billion, but in the Year 2017/18, our performance in revenue improved, recording an annual turnover of Kshs. 4.1 Billion. This reduced the loss to a marginal figure of less than Kshs. 80 Million against our yearly operating expenditure. The Corporation has an opportunity to imThe future of the post in e-commerce and financial inclusion in providtional Payment Gateway where the Government should channel all payments through the Post Office, which includes Social Protection Funds. We are at an advanced stage of partnership with Equity Bank to provide, among other services, disbursement of funds to Older Persons dubbed the Inua Jamii programme. Having explained all these three aspects, you realise that a great number of institutions have appreciated the significance of the robust and resilient postal network infrastructure, our capacity for last mile delivery (e-commerce) and support for financial inclusion to the marginalised and unbanked population. Comment on the emerging trends of the Postal transformation in the world arena. The future of the post in e-commerce and financial inclusion in providing logistical solutions for last mile delivery cannot be understated. It is interesting to note that 1.5 billion people worldwide are already using the financial services offered through the Post Office. Kenya is a member of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a United Nations specialised agency on postal matters. As a specialised agency of the UN, the UPU helps its 192 member countries to work towards achieving development of economies, societies and electronic trade, and in narrowing the digital divide. The global Postal network of over 600,000 outlets worldwide is a huge infrastructure which has the power to spur on e-commerce and financial & social inclusion. What are the main achievements of Posta Kenya since you took over as the Postmaster General in July 2016? I can list numerous achievements. These include clearing, forwarding and distribution to all election materials for 290 constituencies of the election materials for 2017 General and repeat elections for the Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission. We distributed books to schools nationally in January and February 2018 for the Ministry of Education and Kenya Literature Bureau. We also rolled out agency banking with Kenya Commercial Bank, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Diamond Trust Bank, Barclays and National Bank of Kenya. The integration of Family Bank and Equity Bank among others, are ing logistical solutions for last mile delivery cannot be understated. It is interesting to note that 1.5 billion people worldwide are already using the financial services offered through the Post Office in the final phase and we look forward for operationalisation before the end of the year. Two other important construction projects are scheduled to be completed and operational on or before 31st December 2018. The first is the construction and relocation of EMS Centre/Hub from Posta House to Machakos Road in Nairobi’s Industrial Area. The other is Kisumu GPO. Both are geared towards facilitating growth, penetration of e-commerce and warehousing. The relocation will reduce on the operational costs and enhance access of EMS Centre/Hub by customers and other stakeholders. In partnership with Easy Coach Limited, we have improved the delivery of International Parcels and last mile delivery of Parcels to Coast Region of Kenya. Finally, through our Corporate Social Responsibility initiative we have contructed the Kenyatta National Hospital paediatric care services waiting bay in May this year. What are some of your new innovations riding on ICT? The Corporation has very attractive innovative services. These innovations include; Tunza Nyumba na Posta- Linking retailers and consumers of basic household commodities through e-commerce which is a value add to our EMS service. EMS2GO- is an android mobile application fully loaded with all of postal services and products as a new focal point for engaging with its customers. The service will engage over 25,000 motor bike riders, when it is fully operational Postal Digital Parcel locker - the latest innovations for e-fulfillment, adding value to the traditional parcel delivery methods Mpost- an innovative product that enables any mobile phone user to use his/her phone to receive letters. It allows you to make your mobile number to be a formal postal address Posta Mobile Wallet- development is ongoing for integration of postal products to a payment platform centered on convenience and relevance in digital space. E-njiwa-provides for registration of virtual rental boxes running serially over & above the installed physical capacity for continuation of Posta’s Rental Box Addresses besides creation of e-Stamps (based on QR Code Technology). Global partnership on e-commerce with Jersey Post and Amazon Web Services. What is the role of the Post Office as a hub for e-commerce? In recent times, growth in e-commerce has outstripped growth in the posts’ parcel volumes. The key role of the Post in the e-commerce chain is last mile delivery to the customer, and in the face of growing competition in the delivery sector, we are also providing a payment platform as other ways to profit from e-commerce. We are providing space in our interactive website for customers, which is a powerful tool for online advertising and marketing by the online retail shops both locally and international. We shall, therefore, facilitate small producers and retailers to start selling online, and in the process make commissions on sales while growing parcel volumes. The Corporation is exploring partnering with Amazon Web Services and Alibaba Group Holding Limited to help local traders and retailers import into the country through our platform and benefit from the last mile delivery logistical services. In addition, we are leveraging on technology to provide value added services such as track and trace of the shipment thus offering the local customer end to end visibility which is geared towards building trust. Our postal networks are extensive, with Post Offices located in every county and most importantly in remote areas. With this in mind, we are piloting digital parcel lockers dubbed Swipbox for a “click and collect” solution for e-commerce, where customer’s items are deposited directly to their Digital box of choice to await collection. This gives certainty to the customer and removes the risk of a failed first-time delivery. More interesting is the concept of setting up hubs at strategic and convenient locations for temporary storage of consignments before collection by the customer. We also intend to reduce on the waiting time between placing an order, shipment and delivery by storing nonperishable items manufactured by big brands in the local stores, for prompt delivery upon successful on-line shopping by the customer. prove its business performance if it can be supported by the National Government, who is the sole shareholder, through being mandated as the preferred logistics and financial services provider to Public Agencies. Posta Kenya has also been operating in commercially non-viable areas towards meeting the Universal Service Obligation that all citizens have a right to communicate. In view of this, we qualify for subsidy either from Universal Service Fund or from the National Treasury to meet our obligations as per the PCK Act (1998). How is Posta Kenya contributing towards the Government’s Big 4 Agenda? The Government plans to create 1.3 million manufacturing jobs by 2022 and achieve 100 per cent affordable health care coverage for every citizen. Other key pillars are affordable and decent housing and food and nutritional security. Employment Creation through Manufacturing-The Corporation has purchased 22 vehicles locally assembled at General Motors and DT Dobie to enhance sales and service delivery. This is in line with Government policy of supporting local manufacturers to create employment. Affordable Universal Health Care-We provide distribution and logistical solution to pharmaceutical companies, Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) and other suppliers. Through our EMS Courier service Pharmaceutical drugs are distributed throughout the vast network countrywide. The Corporation has already migrated the entire workforce of 3,000 employees NHIF super cover that was effected 1st July 2017. Food and Nutritional Security –In order to boost food security, we distribute through our Postal Network of agricultural inputs to farmers countrywide. We also facilitate third party payments to farmers particularly in Western Kenya and Rift Valley Regions. Affordable and Decent Housing –Through our Postapesa product we are able to provide payment solutions to real estate firms, contractors and other beneficiaries. Comment on the Posta Kenya role in the national addressing system We note and appreciate that Postal Corporation of Kenya is a direct beneficiary of the National Addressing system currently being developed by the Government. The Government has put in place a committee of key stakeholders driven by Ministry of ICT and Communication Authority of Kenya to develop the ideal National Addressing System in Kenya. Posta Kenya will be a key beneficiary of the addressing system upon completion, for door to door delivery, thus enhancing e-commerce growth in urban areas.

8 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL VACANCIES The Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions: No Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Re-advertisement: Medical Specialist II, Internal Medicine (Haematology-Oncology) Medical Specialist II, Dermatology Re-advertisement: Deputy Quality Assurance Manager Re-advertisement: Deputy Chief Registered Clinical Officer (Ophthalmology) Re-advertisement: Quality Assurance Coordinator Medical Physicist II Radiation Safety Officer II Nursing Officer III/I Re-advertisement: Public Health Officer I Orthopaedic Plaster Technician III Method of Application Those interested in applying for the declared vacancies and meet the job specifications are required to apply online and MUST submit a hard copy of the Hospital application form available in the website with copies of certificates and testimonials on or before 12th October 2018 to the address below: The Chief Executive Officer Kenyatta National Hospital P.O Box 20723-00202 NAIROBI “Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”. Please visit our website www.knh.or.ke for full profile of all the advertised positions and the Hospital application form and also the link to apply online. NB:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must present the following documents during the interview:• A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service • EACC Clearance • Credit Reference Bureau Clearance • HELB Compliance • KRA Tax Compliance Job Group K4 K4 K5 K5 K7 K8 K8 K10/8 K8 K10 No. of positions 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 11 1 1 OPEN NATIONAL TENDERS Kenyatta National Hospital wishes to invite sealed tenders for the items listed below from eligible candidates NO. TENDER NO. DESCRIPTION OPEN TENDERS 1 KNH/T/67/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Enterprise Resource Planning System and Support Ict Infrastructure 2 KNH/T/68/2017-2018 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Theatre Capital Items 11/10/2018 11/10/2018 Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the Tender Documents at the Supply Chain Management Department Room No.6, Administration Block from Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 4:00pm. Tender documents with detailed Specifications and Conditions can be downloaded free of charge from the KNH Website (www.knh.or.ke) ,https//supplier.treasury.go.ke, IFMIS Portal and on the Public Procurement Information Portal (www.tenders.go.ke). Hard copies can be obtained from the office of the Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management located at the Hospital’s Main Administration Block Room 6 from Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000.00 per tender document via Mpesa pay bill No.626088, Account Number –Name of Supplier and obtain an official receipt from Cash Office ( Administration Block) or bankers Cheque made payable to Kenyatta Hospital. National Bidders who choose to download the tender documents from the website free of charge should immediately email their name and contact details (cell phone number, email, and company name) to: procurementknh@ gmail.com for records and communication of any tender clarifications and addenda. There shall be a Mandatory Site Visit on 4th of October, 2018 at 10:30am at Kenyatta National Hospital for Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System and Support ICT Infrastructure .All bidders MUST fill the site visit certificate attached in the tender document and should be signed by authorized staff of Kenyatta National Hospital. Completed tender documents must be returned as specified in the tender document and deposited in the Tender Box situated at the Kenyatta National Hospital Administration Block, Supply Chain Department entrance before or at 10.00am and be addressed to: THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER –KNH CLOSING DATE REPUBLIC OF KENYA INVITATION TO TENDER GOK/KfW ROADS 2000 WESTERN KENYA PROGRAMME The Government of Kenya has received financial support from the Government of Germany through KfW (German Development Bank) towards the cost of the Programme for Improvement of Rural Roads and Market Infrastructure in Western Kenya, and intends to use part of the funds for the rehabilitation of rural roads to gravel standards in the Counties of Kakamega and Vihiga. Kenya Rural Roads Authority will be the implementing Agency. In this connection, Kenya Rural Roads Authority in conjunction with respective County Governments now invites Tenders from Contractors registered with the National Construction Authority in Category NCA 7 only (Roads) for the improvement of the following roads to gravel standard:REGION / COUNTY TENDER NO. KeRRA/011/39/8/2018-2019 KeRRA/011/39/9/2018-2019 KAKAMEGA KeRRA/011/39/10/2018-2019 KeRRA/011/39/11/2018-2019 ROAD NO. AND NAME E389 JN D260 (Musoli - Mwiseshe) Uncl. Road Koyonzo - NamamaliRiver Sio E328 Kona Mbaya - St. Henry Saisi Wabuge Sec. School E328 St. Henry Saisi Wabuge Boys Sec School - River Nzoia Bridge KeRRA/011/39/12/2018-2019 Uncl. Shikumu - Kakmahero KeRRA/011/39/13/2018-2019 R2 Isulu - Shikumu VIHIGA KeRRA/011/39/14/2018-2019 E1266 JN A1 (Tigoi) - Gilwatsi KeRRA/011/39/15/2018-2019 R42 Chagenda Area - JN C38 Mahanga KeRRA/011/39/16/2018-2019 R42 JN C38 Gavalagi - Chagenda Area LENGTH (KM) 5.1 6.5 6.0 5.0 4.0 5.1 0.8 4.0 4.5 DATE OF PRETENDER SITE VISIT 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 Tender documents may be obtained from Regional Manager’s Offices in Kakamega and Vihiga as listed above from 21st September, 2018 during normal working hours upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000 per tender in the form of a banker’s cheque payable to Kenya Rural Roads Authority. Tender Documents can also be downloaded FOR FREE from KeRRA website –www.kerra.go.ke and the IFMIS supplier Portal-supplier.treasury.go.ke. Closing date for Tenders is on 12th RESPECTIVE KeRRA REGIONAL MANAGER’S OFFICES. More details pertaining to eligibility can be down loaded from KeRRA website-www.kerra.go.ke OR the IFMIS Supplier Portal- supplier.treasury.go.ke. Regional Manager- Kakamega Kenya Rural Roads Authority P.O. Box 477-50100 KAKAMEGA PROCUREMENT MANAGER FOR: Ag. DIRECTOR GENERAL Regional Manager- Vihiga Kenya Rural Roads Authority P.O. Box 1251-50300 MARAGOLI October, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. TENDER OPENING WILL BE DONE IMMEDIATELY AT THE ICDC YOUTH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FY 2018/2019 Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation, is a Development Finance Institution (DFI) with over 60 years of experience in promoting projects that create wealth and jobs for Kenyans in diverse sectors of the economy. ICDC supports projects in Manufacturing, Agro-processing, ICT infrastructure & Software development and Energy sectors. OBJECTIVE OF YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The objective of the ICDC youth internship program is to provide the youth an opportunity for on-the -job experience so as to develop their ability to successfully take up substantive job opportunities in future. THE AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES ICDC intends to engage five interns; one for each of the following fields: 1. Human Resource Management 2. Marketing 3. Supply Chain Management 4. Finance & Accounts 5. Records Management BASIC REQUIREMENTS i. Application letter; ii. Degree certificate in the relevant field of internship from a recognized university iii. Professional certification in the relevant field will be added advantage iv. Copies of academic transcripts v. Be a Kenyan citizen youth vi. Copy of National identification card vii. A valid certificate of good conduct viii. Two (2) colored passport size photographs ix. Personal accident insurance cover for personal risks to cover the internship period x. Registration with NHIF & NSSF xi. A copy of PIN certificate Interested applicants must meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya If you meet the above requirements please forward your application letter, copies of academic and professional certificates, CV and testimonials including 3 referees and a day time telephone number to hr@icdc.co.ke before the close of business on 21st September 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. NB: The Corporation will not offer employment after completion of the program. ICDC is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing directly or indirectly will lead to disqualification. SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 9 TENDER NOTICE COMMISSION ON REVENUE ALLOCATION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS Promoting an Equitable Society The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya. Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of and financial management by county governments. The Commission seeks to recruit experienced, qualified and competent persons to fill the following positions: 1. Deputy Director Fiscal Affairs (Re – Advertisement) 2. Senior Analyst, Revenue Allocation and Budget Analysis (Re – Advertisement) 3. Manager Communications (Contract) For more details on the positions, requirements and application procedures and guidelines please visit our website at: http://www.crakenya.org/ NATIONAL OPEN TENDERS: The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority invites sealed bids from interested and eligible firms for the following tenders. NO TENDER NUMBER TITLE OF TENDER 1 2 3 KCAA/002/2018- 2019 Provision of drinking water and dispensing services for two years KCAA/003/2018- 2019 Provision of internet services of 100MPS at KCAA Headquarters KCAA/004/2018- 2019 Supply, installation, configuration & commissioning of radar to control tower radio link at Moi International Airport Eligibility Mandatory/site visit pre-bid meetings Open Open Open N/A N/A Monday 1st October 2018 at 11:00am at KCAA Office in Mombasa International Airport For more information on the various tenders, bidders may view and download the bidding document from KCAA website: www.kcaa.or.ke or supplier. treasury.go.ke and immediately forward their particulars for records and for the purposes of receiving any further tender clarifications and/or addendums to procurement@kcaa.or.ke. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender reference number and be deposited in the Tender Box at the ground floor Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or be addressed to: The Director General, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, P.O Box 30163-00100, Nairobi So as to be received on or before Wednesday 10th October 2018 at 11:00am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at KCAA Auditorium on the ground floor, Aviation House, JKIA, Nairobi. Manager Procurement FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL INVITATION TO TENDER KISII UNIVERSITY NO. TENDER NO. DESCRIPTION 1. KGNSEC-04-2018 Prequalification of suppliers for the provision of security services 2018-2020 (for category A). 2. KGN-SEC-05-2018 Prequalification of suppliers for the provision of security services 2018-2020(For category B) 3. KGN-SEC-06-2018 Prequalification of suppliers for the provision of security services 2018-2020(For category C) ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE Open National Open National Open National 8th october 2018 at 10.00 a.m. 8th october 2018 at 10.00 a.m. 9th October 2018 at 10:00 a.m Interested firms may obtain further information from the office of the Supply Chain Director, Tel: (254) (020) 3666230, Email: tenders@kengen.co.ke; on the date of advertisement. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the KenGen E- Procurement Portal (https://eprocurement.kengen.co.ke:50001/irj/portal) found on KenGen’s website (www.kengen.co.ke) Tenders must be submitted online on or before the dates indicated on the advert. Unless otherwise stated, tenders MUST be accompanied by a SECURITY /SECURING DECLARATION FORM where applicable in the format and amount specified in the tender documents. The original security/bid bond must be dropped at Supply Chain office Ground Floor Stima Plaza Phase III before the submission deadline. Bidders are advised to refer to the website and E-Procurement Portal regularly for any additional information /clarifications/addenda. Tenders will be opened soon after the closing time in the presence of the candidates’ representatives who choose to attend at KenGen Pension Plaza 2, Tender opening room, Ground floor. N/B: KenGen adheres to high standards of integrity in its business operations. Report any unethical behavior immediately to the provided anonymous hotline service. 1) Call Toll Free: 0800722626 2) Free Fax: 00800 007788 3) Email: kengen@tip-offs.com 4) Website: www.tip-offs.com Ag. SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR JOB ADVERTISEMENT Kisii University, a leading public institution situated in south-western Kenya obtained its Charter in 2013 under the universities’ Act 2012. To give the institution a dynamic and strategic leadership, the University Council invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials to fill the following position: REGISTRAR (ADMINISTRATION) - REF. NO: KSU/RA/06/2018 i. Be a holder of a Masters degree in Social Sciences preferably in Human Resource Management or related field with over 10 years work experience, preferably in a University setting. ii. Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management. iii. Must have served as Deputy Registrar Administration for a minimum of 5years, preferably in a University setting or similar position in related institutions. iv. v. Should be conversant with modern management techniques including Information Technology as relates to Human Resource Management. Be familiar with all matters in human resource, planning and finance as applicable in a University setting. vi. Manifest ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate the administrative functions of University vii. Have a demonstrated evidence of good interpersonal relations, communication and negotiation skills viii. Be of highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism and should comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. MODE OF APPLICATION Applicants must submit ten (10) copies of application giving details of age, educational and professional qualifications, detailed work experience, present job and salary, telephone number and e-mail address. Enclose certified copies of certificates and testimonials giving names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and areas of specialization, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a copy of most recent letter of appointment. Applicants should request their referees to write directly to the undersigned. The application and information from referees should reach the undersigned not later than 16th October, 2018. Kindly indicate the Reference Number on the face of the envelope. THE CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL, KISII UNIVERSITY, P. O. BOX 408-40200 KISII For details about the job requirements, job descriptions and Terms of Service, kindly visit our website www.kisiiuniversity.ac.ke Kisii University is an equal opportunity employer KISII UNIVERSITY IS ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED

10 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Muslim clerics condemn terror attacks on M Nowhere in the Holy book is the killing of anybody because of his or her faith sanctioned, they say BY JACOB SONGOK KNA- GARISSA uslim clerics from Garissa have come out to strongly condemn acts of terrorism perpetrated by the Somali based Al-Shabaab terror group saying that Islam forbids taking away of human life. The clerics said Islam like many religions holds human life with high regard and believes it is only God who can take it away. Speaking at Garissa primary playground last Friday, during the International Peace Day, the clerics quoted extensively from the Quran to emphasize that nowhere in the Holy book is the killing of anybody because of his or her faith sanctioned. The leaders, who included SUPKEM national organising secretary Sheikh AbdulSUPKEM national organising escretary Sheikh Abdullahi speaking at Garissa primary school grounds during this year’s International Peace Day. lahi and Sheikh Hassan Abdi (treasurer Garissa branch) were referring to last week’s incident where Al-Shabaab militants killed two nonMuslims after ordering them MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project Name: Project ID: Reference No.: Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) Credit No.: IDA 6260-KE Assignment Title: DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY-STARTUP LINKAGE PROGRAM KE-SDII-71145-CS-QBS The Government of Kenya has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP). The KIEP endeavors to increase innovation and productivity in select private sector firms in Kenya and will be implemented over six (6) years beginning in 2018. In part, the financing will be used to procure consulting services to implement the Project’s various sub-components. The consulting services (“the Services”) required under this request for expression of interest entail implementing part of the KIEP’s subcomponent 1b2: linkage program (Co-creation platform) between startups and large corporations in Kenya. This subcomponent aims to increase technology absorption and innovation capacity in large firms in Kenya through facilitating commercial relationships between startups and corporates, ideally focused on (but not limited to) models of open innovation and co-creation. More detailed terms of reference are to be found in Annex 1A. available on www.industrialization.go.ke The State Department for Industrialization now invites eligible organizations (“Consultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information as prescribed in Annex 1A1 demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: 1. The Consultants should have a proven track record of at least three (3) projects of similar nature (i.e. open innovation programs with corporates, engagement with corporates in emerging markets, catalyzing startup growth and client service, etc.) during the last five (5) years, ideally with a contract value or budget of $1 million or more. a. Experience in hands-on, operational management of open innovation programs for corporates, ideally in an emerging markets context, in the last 5 years. b. At least 5 years of experience supporting startups in engagements with large corporates; provide support demonstrated ability to provide mentorship, capacity development support and consultative guidance to several startups at one time. c. Prior experience working with Kenyan entrepreneurs and or corporate entities in Kenya. Joint ventures or subcontracts with Kenyan stakeholders would be considered as part of this requirement. For Consultants that are registered in Kenya, a current Kenyan tax compliance certificates must be provided (copies must be attached). Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture (JV) or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. However, the experience of sub-consultant will not be considered while short-listing. In case of JV or sub-consultancy the lead consultant must be specified in the expression of interest and the roles for additional partners must be specified. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment. Bank Consultants engaged in preparations for the KIEP are disqualified from being hired under this assignment as per paragraph 3.14 of World Bank Procurement Regulations. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Based Selection Method set out in the Bank Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours but not later than seven (7) days to date of opening the EOI’s. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 11th October, 2018, 1000 hours. The Principal Secretary Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives State Department for Industrialization Attn: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Experience working with SMEs in an advisory capacity for the last five years; Prior experience working with Kenyan SMEs including networking with business associations, financial institutions and other industry players; Strong understanding of the shortcomings and opportunities within the operating and business environment of the SME ecosystem in Kenya, in the region or in similar markets; Around 10 years of experience undertaking consulting engagements focused on organizational capacity development and formulating performance plans focused on business operations, ideally with SMEs; Experience assessing SME performance and business plans through diagnostics, due diligences, or advisory work; Experience managing long-term (at least 2 years ) projects including disbursement, management and monitoring of funds through at least 3 prior assignments; Experience negotiating and managing performance-based funding in addition to the aforementioned; if not, experience managing performance-based funding, experience managing complex contract negotiation processes through at least 2 prior assignments; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts. Joint ventures or subcontracts with Kenyan stakeholders would be considered as part of this requirement. For Consultants that are registered in Kenya, a current Kenyan tax compliance certificates must be provided (copies must be attached). Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture (JV) or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. However, the experience of sub-consultant will not be considered while short-listing. In case of JV or sub-consultancy the lead consultant must be specified in the expression of interest and the roles for additional partners must be specified. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to the paragraph 3.14 of the Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016) (Procurement Regulations) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest and is open to all eligible firms as defined in the Procurement Regulations In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment. Bank Consultants engaged in preparations for the KIEP are disqualified from being hired under this assignment as per paragraph 3.14 of World Bank Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours but not later than seven (7) days to date of opening the EOI’s. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 11th October, 2018, 1000 hours. Head / Supply Chain Management Services NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 16th Floor P. O. Box 30418-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-(0)20-2731531/2-4 , E-mail: kiep.industry@gmail.com Fax: +254-(0)20-2731511 The Principal Secretary Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives State Department for Industrialization Attn: The Government of Kenya has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP). The KIEP endeavors to increase innovation and productivity in select private sector firms in Kenya and will be implemented over six (6) years beginning in 2018. In part, the financing will be used to procure consulting services to implement the Project’s various sub-components. The consulting services (“the Services”) will implement one of KIEP’s sub-components, which focuses on strengthening the local supply chains and productivity by Kenyan Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) to large companies. The Project will primarily target SMEs with a US$0.5million to US$10 million annual turnover. The program would like to increase the productivity and internal capabilities for innovation of select SMEs in order to significantly increase their competitiveness. The approach includes the use of a diagnostic tools and subsequent competitively-awarded performance contracts to build the capacity of SMEs to offer better quality services and more soundly pursue their own individual performance plans and operational objectives. More detailed terms of reference are to be found in Annex 1B available on www.industrialization.go.ke The State Department for Industrialization now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information as prescribed in Annex 1B1 demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: The consultant should have a proven track record of at least three projects of similar nature (i.e. organizational capacity assessment, SME strategy, performance-based contracting, or grant management for SMEs) during the last five years, ideally with a contract value of $1 million or more. The Consultant should have: Project Name: Credit No. : MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) IDA 6260-KE Assignment Title: Reference No.: MANAGEMENT OF SUPPORT TO SMEs THROUGH CAPACITY ASSESSMENT AND PERFORMANCE BASED FUNDING KE-SDII-61548-CS-QBS Head / Supply Chain Management Services NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 16th Floor P. O. Box 30418-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-(0)20-2731531/2-4, Fax: +254-(0)20-2731511, E-mail: kiep.industry@gmail.com CANCELLED CANCELLED SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 11 innocent civilians in north-eastern region out from a Garissa bound bus. During the incident the 7 militants, who spoke fluent Kiswahili, flagged down the bus that was travelling from Hulugho at Sangailu and ordered everybody out. They then asked everyone to produce their ID cards that they used to separate Muslims from Christians. Three of the occupants were non-Muslims. However, one of them, a teacher was spared after he successfully managed to recite Suratul Fatiha. The other two were tied to a tree and shot dead. Sheikh Salat while condemning the incident said they will rally Muslims faithful like they have done before to reject the ideologies being perpetuated by the terror group. “As clerics who understand what Islam stands for, we feel so pained when a section of misguided individuals misinterpret the Quran to advance their selfish cause,” Salat said. “We cannot really continue keeping quiet as innocent Kenyans out to eke a living are massacred in broad day light,” he added. On his part, Hassan called on the local leadership to closely work with security apparatus and the religious leaders to foster peace among different faiths. “Muslims are living in areas dominated by Christians and other religion and if we allow this to continue it might create bad blood between Muslims and other religions,” Hassan said. In most of the attacks that have been carried out by the militants among them the Garissa university attack and the Mandera Bus attack, the militants have targeted other faiths whose main agenda is to create bad blood between Muslims and other religions. APPLICATION FOR PRE-BAR EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER 2018 - CAREER OPPORTUNITIES –REPLACEMENTS (EXTERNAL) Pursuant to the provisions of the Kenya School of Law Act, 2012, the Kenya School of Law (Training Programmes) Regulations, 2015, the Council of Legal Education (Kenya School of Law) Regulations, 2009 and various decisions of the High Court of Kenya, the Kenya School of Law hereby invites eligible persons who wish to be considered for admission into the 2019 Advocates Training Programme to apply for the November, 2018 Examinations. 1. i) ELIGIBILITY: Category A: Graduates of Foreign Universities who were admitted into the LL.B programme AFTER 8th ii) Category B: Graduates of local and foreign universities admitted into the LL.B BEFORE 8th 2. i) TIMETABLES: CATEGORY A - KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW ACT, 2012 The examination shall be held on WEDNESDAY, 7TH NOVEMBER 2018 at the Kenya School of Law, Lang’ata South Road, Karen. The examination shall test an applicant’s mastery of general principles of law, legal techniques, language of the law and proficiency in English. DATE 09.00 A.M. – 1 PM 7TH NOVEMBER 2018 ONE CONSOLIDATED PAPER COMPRISING OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: • • • • • Legal Systems and Methods; the General Principles of Constitutional Law; the Law of Tort; the Law of Contract; and Criminal Law ii) CATEGORY B - COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW REGULATIONS) 2009 The examination shall be held on WEDNESDAY, 7TH NOVEMBER 2018 THROUGH TO FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2018 at the Kenya School of Law, Lang’ata South Road, Karen. The examination shall test the mastery of basic legal techniques, legal writing and substantive legal principles at the degree subject level. It will also test applicants’ proficiency in English language. DATE 7TH 8TH 9TH 09.00 A.M. – 12 NOON NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER 2018 PRB 001 – LEGAL METHODS, SYSTEMS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PRB 003 – LAW OF TORTS PRB 005 – FAMILY LAW AND SUCCESSION 3. MODE OF APPLICATION: Application forms are available from the Kenya School of Law - Academic Services office, upon payment of a non-refundable Examination fee of Kshs. 5,000.00 (CATEGORY A), and Kshs. 5000.00 PER SUBJECT (CATEGORY B) The forms can also be downloaded from the School’s website: www.ksl.ac.ke Payment of fees shall be made by bankers cheque payable to The Kenya School of Law OR cash deposit only payable to The Kenya School of Law A/C No. Account No: 01129706350500: Cooperative Bank of Kenya, Karen Branch (or any other branch of the Co-operative Bank countrywide), and receipted at the Kenya School of Law - Finance office. NB. Personal cheques and cash shall not be received by the School. The application form must be returned together with: a) b) c) d) e) f) A copy of the university admission letter; A copy of the KCSE certificate or its equivalent; A copy of the applicant’s LL.B degree certificate, or proof of eligibility for conferment of the LL.B degree; Copies of academic transcripts; A copy of the national identity card or valid passport. Two passport size colour photographs; g) Copy of payment receipt issued by the Cash office, Kenya School of Law. All applications should be addressed to: The Director/CEO Kenya School of Law P.O. Box 30369-00100 NAIROBI Telephone 020-2699581/2/3/4/5 or dropped at Dropping Zone Box 141 located at Embassy House, ground floor, Harambee Avenue, opposite Harambee Annex, Nairobi, so as to reach on or before 26th October 2018. Only applications that meet all the stipulated requirements and received on or before the closing date shall be considered. DR. HENRY K. MUTAI - DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2.00 PM – 5.00 P.M. PRB 002 – LAW OF CONTRACT PRB 004 – LAND LAW PRB 006 – COMMERCIAL LAW VENUE KSL KAREN CAMPUS 4 KSL KAREN CAMPUS KSL KAREN CAMPUS Temporary Electrical Artisan 1 None 3 Temporary Driver 2 None 2 Office Administrative Assistant- Legal (Re-advertisement) 1 9 VENUE KSL KAREN CAMPUS 1 Assistant Manager Corporate Communications (Re-advertisement) 1 4 NO POSITION No. of Posts JG Qualifications Masters Degree in Communications/ International Relations/International Business or equivalent from a recognized Institution; Bachelors degree in relevant field; Post-graduate Diploma in Public Relations as an added advantage Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies from KNEC or Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law and typing skills KCSE Mean grade D Plain Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement; Occupational Trade Test Grade III for drivers; KCSE Mean grade D Plain Government Trade Test Grade II/ Artisan Course / Craft II (KNEC)/ in Electrical & Electronics (power option). Job Ref .No Terms of service December 2014; December, 2014 and who fall under paragraph 5(d), Part A: II of the 1st Schedule to the Council of Legal Education (Kenya School of Law) Regulations, 2009. Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament – the Export Processing Zones Act (Cap 517 of the Laws of Kenya) for the promotion and facilitation of export oriented investment and for the development of an enabling environment for such investments. Pursuant to this objective, the Authority is seeking to recruit highly motivated visionary, dynamic and results oriented candidates to fill the undermentioned positions: EPZA/09/2018 4 year Contract EPZA/10/2018 P&P EPZA/11/2018 2 year contract EPZA/12/2018 2 year contract APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Candidates interested in these positions are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Specifically, those applying for positions listed above must obtain and submit with their application, recent copies of the following; 1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. 2. Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) 3. Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority 4. Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC) 5. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence using the Job Application Form (as attached) indicating the Job Reference Number on the Job Application Form and send to epza.jobadverts@epzakenya.com attaching copies of certificates, relevant testimonial, National ID and requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. All applications should be sent online in pdf format and should be received not later than 15 th October, 2018 at midnight East Africa Time. Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Please note that onl y shortliste d candidate s wil l b e contacted . An y for m o f canvassin g wil l lea d t o automati c disqualification. The job description and Specifications for the advertised positions and the Job application form can be accessed at www.epzakenya.com/careers

12 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke CS praises investments trusts for backing affordable housing plan The newly launched Real Estate Investments Trusts Association of Kenya to stimulate the development of decent and affordable housing across the country asset classes and pressing developments in the real estate sector in Kenya. “The launch of REITs AssoBY VIONA JOY/WAMBUI MORAA, KNA A ccording to Transport, Infr astru ctur e, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet secretary James Macharia, consolidated investment in real estate provides a solution to bridging the huge affordable housing deficit, which has so far accumulated to 1.85million housing units. He said Real Estate Investments Trusts (REITs) will help Kenya realise its housing agenda that seeks to put 200,000 units into the market annually. This he said during the inaugural REITs conference that brought together at least 250 delegates to discuss investment opportunities, ciation of Kenya’s annual conference is timely as it coming when the government is focused on closing the annual gap of 200,000 housing deficit across the country; through the 500,000 affordable housing programme,’’ Macharia said. He added that REITs brings a raft of new and regulated opportunities into the sector and diverse innovative programs that will be all inclusive, to allow small investors in Kenya to own property. REITs are regulated investment vehicles that enable collective investment in real estate, where investors pool their funds and invest in a trust with the intention of earning profits or income from real estate, as beneficiaries of the trust. They source funds to build or acquire real estate assets which they sell or rent to generate income. The income generated is then distributed to the shareholders at the end The conference has created an opportunity for key players in the real estate sector to be appraised on the potential and opportunity presented by REITs as a viable investment vehicle - Geoffrey Odundo Machakos County no longer on relief Ambitious plans by the Machakos government has improvised a quarter acre farming model designed to give a farmer multiple crop varieties which when well executed, the farmer would have continuous farm production and harvest throughout the year farmers to harvest maximally. He noted that agriculture forms the main economic activity, source of livelihoods and employs 87% of the popuM BY JOSEPH KAMOLO, KNA achakos County lation in Machakos. “As the key driver of the is food secure and no longer in the list of counties receiving relief food, thanks to the uptake of innovation and modern farming technologies employed by farmers through the support of both the county and national governments. Speaking during a two days farmers training at Machakos ATC Friday, the county executive for agriculture and food security Urbanus Musyoka said the county government has laid meticulous plans since 2013 which have enabled county’s economy, the government has put in place good agricultural policies and encouraged farmers to adopt modern farming technologies which continue to yield good results,” added Musyoka. Ambitious plans by the Machakos government has improvised a quarter acre farming model designed to give a farmer multiple crop varieties which when well executed, the farmer would have continuous farm production and harvest throughout the year. The quarter acre farming model for income is an effective and simple model of income generation with an ecosystem dam, capsicum garden, 10 beehives, a dairy unit and chicken where all the four make around Sh63, 000 per month. The county executive said the government would select model farmers in each ward in two months for demonstration saying account opening would be mandatory for the farmers to benefit and for accountability purposes. He said the county government would promote the quarter-acre model to farmers as a start-up then expand to large scale when the farmers gain experience after starting small. As an example, Musyoka said if a farmer plants coriander (dhania), black night shade (managu), capsicum (hoho), ginger (tangawizi), garlic (kitunguu saumu), he would have revolving crops for the market throughout the year. In the first month after planting, coriander is ready for the market while black night shade matures in two months with capsicum coming in three months. of a financial year. REITs Association of Kenya chairman Edward Kirathe thanked the government for developing framework for the establishment of REITs in Kenya. “REITs will enable investors diversify income streams as well as grow through professional management and economies of scale that allow them to transcend individual circumstances in continuing to generate wealth,” Kirathe said. “The conference has created an opportunity for key players in the real estate sector to be appraised on the potential and opportunity presented by REITs as a viable investment vehicle through which local and international investors can tap into the booming real estate 200,000 Housing deficit across the country. The government is focused on closing the deficit through the 500,000 affordable housing programme recording Sh108 million in profits for the year ended 2016; no other investor has joined the segment since then. The Secretary Housing Patrick Bucha while addressing the same conference at the panelists’ discussion said that the government ambitious affordable housing programme will improve citizens’ living standards since the plan will stimulate economic growth and trigger industrial growth, while creating massive job opportunities and better decent affordable housing for all. “Land occupied by slums across the country are high in value hence the need for Government to improve livelihoods of Kenya occupying the land through provision of better housing. The 500,000 affordable sector in Kenya,’’ NSE chief executive Geoffrey Odundo said. The Nairobi Securities Exchange became the fourth African bourse to launch the Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs) market in what coincided with the opening of the Stanlib Fahari I-REIT public offer in October 2015. Although Stanlib Fahari was well received at the bourse, housing will bring to an end the issue of slum tourism in our country, “said Mr. Bucha. Other countries that have REITs at their stock exchanges in Africa includes: Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa. The launch was organized by the Nairobi Stock Exchange and it came at a time when the government is engaging in finding solutions for sustainable financing for affordable housing. 87% Percentage of population that agriculture employs in machakos, being the main economic activity and source of livelihoods SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 13 Farmers hold conference The partnership will further create a platform for Africa agro producers to export agricultural products to the large scales market large scales market. Speaking during the meet the farmers’ conference in Nairobi Friday, Trade Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo said that there was a huge potential for increasing Kenyans exports to UAE by increasing the export volumes of the current products and diversifying to new products. “The conference has created a platform for African agro producers to meet top buyers and investors from both countries to promote the industrialization of agricultural based business in intra and extra African trade,” Kiptoo added. The PS, in a speech read on BY VIONA JOY/WAMBUI MORAA, KNA K enya and Dubai United Arab Emirates (UAE) have partnered to create opportunities, exchange knowledge and innovation in the agricultural sector. The two countries have joined hands to venture into new markets and raise the level of trade through the exportation of Kenyan agricultural products. The partnership will further create a platform for Africa agro producers to export agricultural products to the his behalf by the Trade Secretary Peter Njoroge, explained that over years, trade relations between the two countries has grown tremendously. According to 2017 statistics, UAE is ranked third after China and India as an important source of Kenyans imports, while it is seventh in exports as important destination for domestic exports. Government invites tech companies to to strengthen export trade invest in the Big Four If found viable, the White Box would be commercialised and adopted by the government BY CHERUIYOT KORIR, KNA I Kiptoo encouraged UAE business persons to carry out trade visits and establish joint ventures with Kenya, adding that the government is committed to undertaking reforms leading to sound economic policies and stable political environment. He promised that Kenya would supply UAE with the bulk of its food requirements and they were hoping that partnerships created would lead to wider agricultural The conference has created a platform for African agro producers to meet buyers and investors from both countries - Dr. Chris Kiptoo supplies beyond the current narrow export base. The Kenya/Dubai commerce chamber person Michael Gathu said that they were strengthening relationship with UAE through business and key strategic missions in agriculture. “We export black tea, pyrethrum, horticulture, coffee and fresh fruits to UAE and we expect to increase our agricultural products through this partnership to improve our economy,” said Gathu. The theme of this year’s conference is centered on the future of agribusiness to collate all partakers in conjunction with five different cities including Accra, Kigali, Nairobi, Abuja and Dubai. nformation Cabinet Secretary Mr. Mucheru has disclosed the government’s plans to open a digital platform, White box, where citizens with innovative solutions will be depositing their innovative ideas. Muc h eru said Information Technology experts together with innovators would subject the white box idea to research to ascertain its viability. He noted that if found viable, the White Box would be commercialised and adopted by the government to facilitate delivery of services to the public. He was speaking at the Windsor Golf Country Club during a Huawei Redington Partnership Summit for ICT investors. Mucheru said the government was ready Joe to provide incentives to private investors to attract investments in micro and macro ICT enterprises. “Technology can be deployed to provide financial solutions, boost agri-business and big data necessary for technological transformations,” he said. In this regard, he invited technology companies in the country for a public private partnership in the implementation of the Big Four Agenda. The CS asked ICT companies to consider venturing into Public Private Partnerships in the government grand agenda to provide affordable housing, promotion of manufacturing, provision of accessible and affordable health care and food security. He added that the government had taken drastic measures to clean up the public sector through arrests and prosecution of corrupt officers in an effort to shore up public and investor confidence in government institutions. He added that the private sector was also required to understand and abide by the public procurement rules and regulations. Kenya set to improve product value Principal Secretary Industrialization, in the Ministry of Trade and Cooperatives, Ms Betty Maina said the programs and interventions will be undertaken in the textile, leather, agro-processing, and beef, dairy, coffee, tea and fish sectors Maina said the programs BY BINTI MWALIMU/ MOHAMED ALI T he State Department of Industrialization is putting in place transformative programs and interventions to optimize the potential of the value chain in the manufacturing sector. Principal Secretary Industrialization, in the Ministry of Trade and Cooperatives, Ms Betty and interventions will be undertaken in the textile, leather, agro-processing, and beef, dairy, coffee, tea and fish sectors. She said the interventions are aimed at creating an enabling environment for business growth, investment promotion, micro, small and medium enterprises development and development of special economic zones among others. The PS made the remarks yesterday in a speech read on her behalf by the Director of Industries Mr. Julius Kirima during the Third Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) festival held at the University of Nairobi. The two-day event has brought together entrepreneurs, policy makers, investors and industry leaders to network and share on growth opportunities. She said according to the 2016 Economic Survey, the Kenya Industrial Transformation Program identified SMEs as the fastest growing business segment and a key pillar to Kenya’s economy, contributing close to 25 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product and over 50 percent employment opportunities, while the informal sector contributed over 80 percent of jobs. “We will focus on transforming Kenya into a primary industrial hub of Africa, delivering the country from the current situation of unemployment, poverty, low value exports, negative balance of trade and low economic development,” said Maina. The PS noted that Kenya was ranked the third most improved economy globally in The introduction of one-stop facility through Huduma Centre has further reduced the information gap and information asymmetry on business procedures and requirements hence boosting the country’s economy - Principal Secretary Industrialization Betty Maina the World Bank Ease of Doing Business Reports, as well as moved 56 places in the last three years from position 136 to 80. On ease of doing business, the PS announced that the country’s economy picked up through a collaborative approach within the government in the last three years making an unprecedented business reforms both at the National and County levels. “The introduction of onestop facility through Huduma Centre has further reduced the information gap and information asymmetry on business procedures and requirements hence boosting the country’s economy,” she added. She said the automation of most business regulations and services, introduction of electronic payment systems and consolidating of business costs have increased the ease and speed of doing business. The PS Maina also disclosed that the government through her ministry has also put in place many initiatives targeting the SME sector with a view of facilitating their conception, emergence, growth and graduation to medium and large enterprises. “I am confident that SMEs will be the key enablers of growth in the manufacturing sector in the Big Four Agenda because they form the bedrock for Industrial development and are the backbone of the economy,” added the PS. Dr. Muthoni Ngatia, the Chief Executive Officer of Open Business Africa said that the Vision 2030 pillar has set out strategies that will strengthen the SMEs sector to grow and innovate. The SMEs Fest 2018 Conference is set to inspire and challenge the entrepreneurs for the Big Four Agenda and to create an opportunity for manufacturing in the agribusiness and agro-industry sector.

14 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION TENDER NOTICE INVITATION TO TENDER The Council of Legal Education is established by the Legal Educations Act No. 27 of 2012 Laws of Kenya (hereinafter the Council). The core functions of the Council are to regulate Legal Education and training, licence and supervise Legal Education providers, recognize and approve foreign qualifications, conduct the Bar Examination and to advise the Government on matters relating to Legal education and training. In order to effectively and efficiently deliver its core mandates, the Council invites qualified consultants for the following consultancy: TENDER REFERENCE NO. TENDER NO. CLE /02/2018-2019 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTANCY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION STRATEGIC PLAN 2019-2023 ITEM DESCRIPTION ELIGIBILTY CLOSING DATE AND TIME OPEN 10th October 2018 AT 1200 Noon 2. KP1/9A.1A/OT/ 005/18-19 Detailed information is available on the Council’s website www.cle.or.ke or IFMIS portal http://supplier.treasury.go.ke Dr. J.K. Gakeri SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION Kenya Power invites tenders from interested bidders for Provision of the following:NO. TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION 1. KP3/9A/OT/02/ 18-19 Supply of Motor Fuels & Lubricants through The Bidders Retail Distribution Networks Supply of Transformer Winding Copper Wire TENDER COMMENCEMENT DATE Wednesday 26.09.2018 PRE-BID MEETING / SITE VISIT Wednesday 03.10.2018 at 10.00 a.m. (Procurement Complex) Wednesday 26.09.2018 N/A Wednesday 17.10.2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tender documents detailing the requirements of the above tenders may be obtained from the Kenya Power website (www.kplc.co.ke) from the dates shown above. GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN www.kplc.co.ke TENDER CLOSING DATE Friday 12.10.2018 at 10.00 a.m. NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION MINISTRY OF HEALTH INVITATION TO OPEN TENDER TENDER NO: NPSC/T02/2018-2019 The National Police Service Commission Invites applications from interested and eligible bidders for open tender for leasing of suitable premises for National Police Service Commission Headquarters and NPSC Counseling Centre. Interested and eligible bidders may obtain the tender documents from the Supply Chain Management offices situated on 2nd Floor of Skypark Plaza Building, Westlands upon payment of a non refundable fee of Ksh.1000 per set. The tender documents may also be downloaded free of charge from the Commissions Website: www.npsc.go.ke Category A: Specifications for a suitable premise for National Police Service Commission Headquarters. S/NO 1 2 3 4 DESCRIPTION Not more than a radius of 10KMS from the Nairobi CDB and preferably around Upperhill or Kilimani areas. It should have a lettable space of 25,000 to 35,000 square feet. Exclusive use or single tenant premise preferred. Be easily accessible, and not more than 100-150 meters from the main road and should be easily accessible by public transportation 5 6 S/NO 1 2 3 Easy to secure. It should have a provision for between 75-105 vehicle parking bays. Category B: Specifications for a suitable premise for the NPSC Counseling Centre DESCRIPTION Should be out of town centre but within a radius of 21KMs from the Central Business District of Nairobi. A stand- alone building with its own compound and located in a safe, secure and serene environment. Should have space to accommodate: • At least five to six Administration offices • Three consultation rooms. • 25-35 separate residential rooms within the compound. 4 5 6 Be easily accessible, and not more than 100-150 meters from the main road and should be easily accessible by public transportation. The road leading to the premise should be in good condition. Tarmac or paved access roads will be highly preferred Adequate space/open field not less than one (1) acre for recreational facilities among other amenities. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender number and Category for Premise applied for should be addressed to: THE CS/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER P.O. BOX 47363-00100 NAIROBI. And deposited in the tender box, situated on the 2nd floor Reception, Skypark Plaza building, or posted to the above address so as to be received on or before 10th October, 2018 at 10.00AM. Applications will be opened immediately thereafter, in the presence of bidders and/or their to attend. CS/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION representatives, who choose 2. SUPPORT FOR EAST AFRICA’S CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE FOR SKILLS AND TERTIARY EDUCATION IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES – THE EAKI PROJECT. REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS DATE: Loan No. Project ID No: Tender No: 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 2100150031997 P – Z1 – IB0 – 23 MOH/EAKIP/EOI/001/2018-2019 MOH/EAKIP/EOI/002/2018-2019 The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received a loan from the African Development Fund (ADF) for a Project establishing the East Africa’s Centre of Excellence in Nephrology and Urology Sciences called the East African Kidney Institute (EAKI). It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under consultancy services. In light of the above function, the Ministry of Health intends to engage an individual consultant for each of the following assignments: S/No Assignment 1. Reference No. Consultancy for Bio Medical Engineering services Consultancy Services to develop a Nephrology and Urology Health Information System. Expert Input MOH/EAKIP/ EOI/001/2018-2019 305 Days MOH/EAKIP/ EOI/002/2018-2019 Four (4) Months. The Ministry of Health, now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, etc.). The selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Rules and Procedures for the use of Consultants, 2008 Revised July 2012, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Interested consultants may obtain the Terms of Reference at Ministry of Health Headquarters, P.O Box 3001600100 Nairobi located at Afya House Cathedral Road Off Ngong’ Road, Supply Chain Management Office, East African Kidney Institute Project, ADB Prefabricated Block during normal working hours (8.00am1.00pm and 2.00pm -5.00pm {EAT}) or from the website www.health.go.ke. Complete Expression of Interest documents in plain sealed envelopes with consultancy reference number and name clearly marked on top should be placed in the tender box at the Ministry of Health, Headquarters on 1st floor by 10th P. O. Box 30016 – 00100 NAIROBI. The EOI will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of Bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at GTZ Prefabricated Block Board Room, Afya House, Cathedral Road Off Ngong’ Road on Wednesday 10th October, 2018 at 10.00 A.M (EAT). Head, Supply Chain Management Services For: Principal Secretary October, 2018 at 10.00 A.M (EAT) addressed to, The Principal Secretary Ministry of Health SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 15 MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY STATE DEPARTMENT OF ICT REPUBLIC OF KENYA PRE-QUALIFICATION NOTICE The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology, State Department of ICT invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for Pre-qualifications to provide ICT related goods and services to Government Ministries/Departments & Institutions for the period of two (2) years commencing on the date of signed contract as below NO TENDER NUMBER 1 MOICT/ SDICT&I/054/2018-2019 SPECIALIZED SERVICES (PREQUALIFICATION) Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and Maintenance of Data Centre 2 MOICT/ SDICT&I/055/2018-2019 Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and maintenance of Cloud Services 3 MOICT/ SDICT&I/056/2018-2019 4 MOICT/ SDICT&I/057/2018-2019 5 MOICT/ SDICT&I/058/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and Maintenance of Local Area Networks - Tier 3 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and Maintenance of Local Area Networks - Tier 2 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and Maintenance of Local Area Networks - Tier 1 6 MOICT/ SDICT&I/059/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and Maintenance of Last Mile, Metro and Wide Area Network Cabling Solutions to Government Network. 7 MOICT/ SDICT&I/060/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, installation, configuration and commissioning and maintenance of Surveillance and Access Control Systems 8 MOICT/ SDICT&I/061/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, installation, configuration and commissioning and maintenance of Unified Communication Systems - UCS (Voice Services, Video Conferencing) 9 MOICT/ SDICT&I/062/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, Development, installation, configuration and commissioning of Enterprise Business Systems ( including ERP, CRM, Electronic Document Management, Electronic Payment Solutions , Enterprise Email/ collaboration) - Tier 3 10 MOICT/ SDICT&I/063/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, Development, installation, configuration and commissioning of Enterprise Business Systems (including ERP, CRM, Electronic Document Management, Electronic Payment Solutions, Enterprise Email/ collaboration) - Tier 2 11 MOICT/ SDICT&I/064/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, Development, installation, configuration and commissioning of Enterprise Business Systems ( Including ERP, CRM, Electronic Document Management, Electronic Payment Solutions, Enterprise email/ collaboration) - Tier 1 12 MOICT/ SDICT&I/065/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, installation, configuration and commissioning and maintenance of Air conditioners 13 MOICT/ SDICT&I/066/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, installation, configuration and commissioning and maintenance of Physical Security Solutions including Access control and Surveillance solutions. 14 MOICT/ SDICT&I/067/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and Maintenance of Network and Systems Security solutions including Enterprise Endpoint Security and Antivirus solutions, Content Filtering, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, and Monitoring systems. ELIGIBILITY TENDER CLOSING TIME /DATE 15 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 16 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 17 RESERVED -REGIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 18 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 MOICT/ SDICT&I/069/2018-2019 MOICT/ SDICT&I/070/2018-2019 MOICT/ SDICT&I/071/2018-2019 19 MOICT/ SDICT&I/072/2018-2019 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 20 MOICT/ SDICT&I/073/2018-2019 21 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 MOICT/ SDICT&I/074/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and MOICT/ SDICT&I/068/2018-2019 Commissioning and Maintenance of Mobile Applications including USSD, Bulk SMS systems, Short Codes, Mobile Apps (including Android, IoS etc.). Repair and Maintenance of Photocopiers, Printers and Scanners. Repair and Maintenance of ICT Equipment. Lease of ICT Equipment including Computers, Laptops, Photocopiers, Printers, Scanners, Audio Visual Equipment, Networking Equipment etc. Design, Implementation and Commissioning and Maintenance of Web Applications and Portals. Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning of ISP services. Repair and Maintenance of Power Systems (including UPS, Rectifies, Inverters and Generators). Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 22 MOICT/ SDICT&I/075/2018-2019 Commissioning, Repair and Maintenance of Enterprise Infrastructure including (Servers, Storage Systems, Network Systems etc.) OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 23 MOICT/ SDICT&I/076/2018-2019 Provision of ICT Professional Services (including ICT Advisory/ Consultancy, Compliance and Security Audit, Certifications of ICT Infrastructure) - FIRMS RESERVED -REGIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 24 MOICT/ SDICT&I/077/2018-2019 Provision of ICT Professional Services (including ICT Advisory/ Consultancy, Compliance and Security Audit, Certifications of ICT Infrastructure) - INDIVIDUALS 25 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 26 MOICT/ SDICT&I/079/2018-2019 MOICT/ SDICT&I/078/2018-2019 Design, Supply, Installation, Configuration and Maintenance of Records Digitisation Solutions. Provision of Task Outsourcing Services through an online work marketplace. OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL RESERVED - NATIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 RESERVED -REGIONAL RESERVED -REGIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 RESERVED -REGIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 RESERVED - REGIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 Interested applicants may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents from the Supply Chain Management Services Office Teleposta Towers, 8th floor and office no. K8-3 during normal working hours except for weekends and public holidays. Interested applicants are requested to download the tender documents from the Ministry’s website www.ict.go.ke. RESERVED -REGIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 Tender bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly labeled with the tender number, tender name and deposited in the tender box located on the 8th floor corridor or be addressed to: The Principal Secretary, State Department of ICT & Innovation P.O. BOX 30025-00100 NAIROBI, so as to be received on or before the closing dates and time. Bulky or large bid documents which cannot go through the slot of the Tender Box must be delivered to the office of Head Supply Chain Management, Teleposta Towers, 8th floor. OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 Tenders will be opened immediately in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend in the 9th floor boardroom at Teleposta Towers. OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 All candidates whose applications will have been received before the closing date and time will be advised in due course, of the results of their applications. Bidders are advised to the regularly visit the Ministry’s website for updates. Head/Supply chain Management Services For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

16 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke WORLD HABITAT DAY Municipal Solid Waste Management Global Observance of World Habitat Day Date: Monday 1 October 2018 | Venue: UNON, Gigiri, Nairobi Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Transport Infrastructure Housing Urban Development & Public Works James Macharia Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure Housing and Urban Development This year, Kenya is privileged to host the global observance of World Habitat Day, 14 years since the last one that Kenya hosted in 2004. The State Department for Housing and Urban Development in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works being the national focal point on housing and human settlements matters coordinates stakeholders in the observance of this World Habitat day. Kenya Government has made remarkable milestones in addressing matters related to this year’s theme. Under the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development and Public Works. The Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) under the big four agenda targets to deliver 500,000 units in the next five years. The programme is comprehensive and is planned to include provision of infrastructure and sanitation which includes solid waste management. This will address the challenge of solid waste given that a big percentage of waste emanates from households. The Government has formulated Policies, legislation and strategies under the relevant Ministries of Environment and Forestry and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Some of these include the ban on manufacture, use and importation of plastic carrier bags by the Government which took effect from 28th August 2017. The ban has yielded impressive results with a success of about 85% and largely contribute to a cleaner environment. In July 2018, we signed the Habitat Country Programme Document (HCPD 20182021) to guide UN-Habitats activities in Kenya. Kisii County is an example of our collaboration with UN-Habitat under the HCPD whereby a solid waste management strategy has been developed with the aim of creating employment opportunities for the youth through recycling of waste. Other counties undertaking serious solid waste management programs include Nairobi, Nakuru, Kitui, Marsabit, and Murang’a. Other organizations have also complemented Government efforts and include Kenya Association of Manufacturers, who have committed to undertake measures to encourage recycling and re-use of plastic bottles across the country to promote effective management of plastic bottles; The Flip Floppy innovators based in Lamu County, have an innovative initiative of constructing boats using plastic waste. I commend all partners who have contributed in addressing the solid waste menace in Kenya. All these innovations need to be documented and scaled up for replication countrywide, for better results. Principal Secretary, State Department for Housing & Urban Development one of the member states of the United Nations. Other Member states are expected to observe the day in their respective countries. Charles Hinga Mwaura The Principal Secretary State Department for Housing and Urban Development World Habitat Day (WHD) is an international day observed on the first Monday of October every year. This Day was designated by Resolution 40/202 A of 17th December 1985 of the United Nations General Assembly. The day is commemorated annually, with a global observance taking place in Observance of the day provides a platform for all United Nations member states to reflect and take stock of the status of housing and human settlements, share best practices and together identify practical solutions to challenges encountered in their efforts to provide shelter, related basic services and improvement of human settlements matters in general. This year’s theme is a reminder that poorly managed solid waste poses a lot of negative effects to our environment. Failure to properly manage solid waste is one of the largest contributors to environmental degradation in urban areas across the Country. Contrary to this, proper waste management results in positive impacts that include high aesthetic value of land and environment, wealth creation and improved livelihoods, crime reduction; improved drainage, improved health conditions, and housing conditions among others. We take note of the initiatives by all stakeholders in addressing solid waste management and thank all who putting in efforts in making World Habitat day a success as we look forward to continued collaboration on this and other endeavors. United Nations Executive Director Each Year on the first Monday of October, the world celebrates World Habitat Day. This is the day for each of us to examine the state of our cities, towns and villages, to see how we can make our lives better, as a community. UN-Habitat as the United Nations agency for cities and human settlements is mandated to improve the quality of life of people, in their communities. I am delighted that this year, Kenya, the host country for UN-Habitat headquarters, will be co-hosting the Global Observance of World Habitat Day with us. The theme of World Habitat Day 2018 is Municipal Solid Waste Management – a global issue that affects everyone. The amount of rubbish and waste produced by individuals, communities, factories, businesses, markets and institutions grows daily. Every year, two billion tonnes of solid waste is produced. The rate of waste generation is expected to double by 2025. Waste needs to be disposed off properly, to protect the environment and people’s health. But it is extremely expensive to dispose off rubbish and other waste. As a former mayor, I know that local authorities sometimes spend over half of their budgets doing so. This is money, which can be spent on other, equally important services. Equally worrying is the fact that two billion people – nearly one out of every three in the world – do not receive regular waste collection services. This means the rubbish they produce is burned, or dumped in the streets, on land that could be used for other public spaces, or into drains and rivers. This discarded rubbish can cause flooding, pollution and health hazards. Uncontrolled dumpsites become breeding grounds for insects and animals, which transmit diseases. Burning rubbish causes respiratory diseases and pollution. We need a change in public attitude urgently, in order to reduce the amount of waste that we produce. We must be more aware of the effect of using disposable plastic cups and utensils at a picnic, or throw out items that we no longer use. We must take responsibility for what we consume, and for what we throw out. Let us use our own bottles and cups instead of disposable ones, and reuse, repair or share items instead of throwing them away. Cities and National Governments, the public and private sector should work together, with community based organizations, to reduce waste and expand recycling as well as ensure waste is collected and disposed of properly. Cities with growing economies should ensure public services such as waste collection and disposal is financially sustainable, by charging users or through taxes. This will facilitate the growth of a greener economy, reducing and reusing waste and creating jobs. Our solutions to waste management must be inclusive, remembering also the effects on the poorest communities, and most vulnerable citizens. Authorities must work with informal waste-pickers who make a living out of collecting and selling waste materials that they can find in dumpsites and rubbish heaps. This would be a win-win for both sides. Globally, there are several international frameworks on solid waste management: the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agenda, and the New Urban Agenda all recognize the importance of this issue. Here in Kenya, UN-Habitat, with support from the Italian Government, is working in Kajiado County with the Government to develop an innovative waste-to-energy Maimunah Mohd Sharif General and Executive Director, UN-Habitat plant. In Kisii, UN-Habitat has supported a project providing employment for young people who make innovative articles from waste. Under the Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation initiative, we have supported towns in building their capacity for better waste management. UN-Habitat looks forward to supporting cities in Kenya to improve their waste management situation. Under the German International Climate Initiative, we will complement our efforts on capacity building and with the “African Clean Cities Platform” established by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, we will support cities in developing their strategies and plans for better waste management. UN-Habitat and partners are launching a global campaign to reduce waste and increase effective management to improve people’s lives. The Waste-Wise Cities campaign will encourage local and national authorities to sign up to a Nairobi Declaration, to commit themselves to carrying out a set of actions based on sound principles for effective waste management. During this period, we will look to facilitating the exchange of good practices and solutions that have worked between cities across the world. SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 17 WORLD HABITAT DAY Municipal Solid Waste Management Chairperson, Council of Governors committee on water forestry and mining solid waste management chain from waste generation, minimization and transportation to disposal. Mike Mbuvi Sonko H.E. the Governor Nairobi City County Government Nairobi, an economic hub of Kenya and the rest of East and Central African region is like many cities in Africa experiencing rapid population growth. Its high population of visitors and inhabitants with varied lifestyles are producing increasing quantity and complexities of waste. In order to mitigate the negative impacts of the resultant waste, My Government came into power and has resolved allinclusive approach to solving the challenges of solid waste. With the current dispensation that entrenches public participation in our Constitution, the City County government is determined to involve all stakeholders particularly in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s municipal solid wastes management on a sustainable basis. The overarching objective is to promote best practices and attitudes at all stages of the Similarly, in the spirit of cooperation Nairobi City County Government is working closely with the National Government in a time bound face-lifting initiative dubbed ‘Nairobi Regeneration Programme’. It brings together the comparative competencies and resources of the two governments and their agencies to ensure that all glaring acts and effects of omissions and commissions are addressed. This will particularly set tempo for the two governments and their agencies as they revert to exercising their roles in protecting the shared environment by clearing solid waste accumulations both on land and in riparian areas. The City’s cleanliness is set to be maintained by advocating for individual responsibility through participation in community clean-ups. In fact, I launched the Monthly ward-based clean-ups that are conducted on every first Saturday themed ‘My Waste My Responsibility’ on 7th July 2018. For the first time in history, Nairobians came out in all the 85 wards to cleanup their environment. Among our sustainable achievements thanks to collaboration with stakeholders in the clearing of illegal dumps and reclaiming of the open spaces. This entails Secretary Housing, State Department for Housing and Urban Development The State department for Housing and Urban Development which hosts the National Secretariat on human settlements work through the National Habitat Committee (NHC) on matters that requires participation if stakeholders in the area of housing and human settlement such as organising for the world habitat day, Kenyan participation in UN Habitat Governing Council, World Urban Forum etc. The committee is broad based and draws its membership from relevant Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, private sector, civil societies, Institutions of higher learning and UN-Habitat amongst others. The committee held several preparatory meetings to steer the successful observance of World Habitat. Forthcoming observance is a culmination of several activities that have been running since September 2018, and will continue in the entire month of October deemed ‘’Urban October ‘’. Some of these activities include Social Media Campaigns, Television Talk Shows, News Features and Clean up exercises among others. Some of the major activities of the day will include UN Habitat Scroll of Honour Award to five winners, one of whom is a Kenyan, unveil the community artwork on municipal solid waste management and launch of a global campaign on Waste wise Cities. beautification with greenery and amusement facilities. Kangemi Memorial Park is a great success and you should look out for more sustainable initiatives coming up across the City. Modernization of the Final Solid Waste Disposal facility is underway and very soon open controlled dumping synonymous with Dandora will be a thing of the past. Nairobi City has the biggest slums in the region accommodating the urban poor. Great efforts have been made to improve sanitation, housing and access to better Solid Waste Management services in these residential areas. We appreciate the Community Based Organisations (CBOs) that are mainly comprised of youth who are key players in provision of solid waste services in these settlements. It is now time to streamline the engagement of CBOs so that we can increase waste collection service coverage, eradicate illegal dumping and promote resource recovery. This we shall achieve by building their capacity supported by our stakeholders. I have a dedicated team with the zeal to serve the populace. Let everyone play their respective roles in the care of our shared environment for a better future of us all. As we embrace the spirit of ‘My Waste is My Responsibility’ slogan, Nairobi will in a record time become a City of choice to invest, work and live in. The Council of Governors joins the global fraternity in celebrating the World Habitat Day. We hope that in marking this day, County Governments will engage, address challenges and find sustainable solutions of managing their solid waste. This day calls for forward thinking with regard to future solid waste management because, without question, our greatest accomplishments still lie ahead of us. In Kenya, rapid urbanization is a major contributor to municipal solid waste. The unexpected rural to urban migration has caused burgeoning of slums and the growth of squatters and informal housing all around the rapidly expanding towns and cities in the Counties. This growth in most of our Counties has overwhelmed the capacity of County Government to provide for proper solid waste management solutions. Solid Waste Management which is already a mammoth task in counties is going to be more complicated with the increase in urbanization especially in Nairobi and its larger metropolitan area, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret among other major towns and market centers. County Governments are in the process of putting in place frameworks, policies and infrastructure for the control of municipal solid waste management within their respective jurisdictions. A periodic report by the National Environmental Complaints Committee released on August 24 (2017) reveals a major increase in waste generation and an improvement waste management. For instance, there has been a 50 percent reduction on the generation of solid waste in almost all counties following the ban on plastic bags; this is a clear testimony that a green environment is within reach and also a sign of commitment of the County Governments to deliver on solid waste management. However, there is still so much that needs to be done by the counties including increasing capacity in solid waste management, creating awareness, developing the right laws and policies, obtaining real time data on municipal solid waste and buying the relevant equipment. There is also need for coordination between the National and County Governments to cascade policies from the national level to address the environmental issues. Counties must take responsibility of ensuring participation of all their stakeholders in solid waste management, allocation of adequate financial resources Global Observance of World Habitat Day Date: Monday 1 October 2018 | Venue: UNON, Gigiri, Nairobi Nairobi City County Government on Municipal Solid Waste Management Hon Kiraitu Murungi EGH. Chairperson, Council of Governors committee on water forestry and mining for the same and compliance of rules and regulations governing solid waste management. We call upon County Governments to embrace public-private partnership in environmental management enterprises and accelerate deployment of innovative technologies to combat municipal solid waste and build on emerging efforts. We commit therefore to collaborate with the National Government and key stakeholders in investing and managing solid waste at the Counties. And in addressing these gaps we also call upon the international community to partner with County governments in addressing this great challenge. We take this opportunity to wish you fruitful celebrations during the World Habitat. Patrick Bucha Housing Secretary State Department for Housing and Urban Development We welcome all partners to share their achievements in this and other areas as we celebrate this global observance.

18 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINIStRy OF tRANSpORt, INFRAStRUctURE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEvELOpMENt State Department for Housing and Urban Development AFFORDABLE HOUSING REPUBLIC OF KENYA www.housingandurban.go.ke The Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) is part of the Big 4 agenda; the presidential promise to deliver transformation across four development areas, including food security, manufacturing, affordable healthcare, and affordable housing. Affordable housing program principles • Allow every Kenyan to own property • Decent housing built to modern standards • Monthly cost of home ownership to be equivalent to rental cost. Target • 500,000 units owned by Kenyans. Implementation • The State Department for Housing and Urban Development (SDHUD) has the mandate of implementing housing developments across the country. Background • It is estimated that Kenya has an annual housing demand of 250,000 annually, with the estimated supply of 50,000 p.a. (80% deficit), mainly targeting the high end market. • In 2010, the demand for urban housing was estimated at around 80,000 units a year, with demand projected to increase to nearly 300,000 units a year by 2050. By comparison, in 2013 only 15,000 housing construction permits were issued in Nairobi, where most demand exists and most of these were for high-income apartments. • Only 2% of formally constructed houses are targeted to the lower income segments of the market, which account for the largest share of demand. • Furthermore, estimates of housing demand are for new housing only and do not speak to the high qualitative housing deficit in Kenya, estimated at 1.85 mn. • The high cost of formal housing means that home ownership is out of reach for most urban Kenyans, with vast majority of this population finding housing through rental markets (91% in Nairobi). • Kenya has an estimated 25,000 mortgages. The Principal Secretary State Department for Housing, Charles Hinga Mwaura and Governor Siaya County, Mr. Cornel Rasanga Amoth signing the Affordable Housing MoU Affordable Housing Programme Not a Pipe Dream Financing Framework AHP Stakeholders workshop in Kenya School of Monetary Studies with Financial Institutions. Annual housing supply vs demand country wide At National Urban Mobility Forum,Crown Plaza Hotel. SOURCE: State Department for Housing and Urban Development, World Bank AHP has defined four levels of housing types with only three (3) being the focus of the program To enhance program segmentation we have defined four levels of housing types with only three (3) being the focus of the program Middle to High Income (This segment will be supported by KMRC and Funded by lower interest rates over a longer repayment period) Mortgage Gap Income Range: KES 50,000 – KES 99,999 ▪ Share of Formally Employed: 22.62% Low cost Income Range: KES 15,000 – KES 49,999 ▪ Share of Formally Employed: 71.82%% Social Income Range: KES 0 – KES 14,999 ▪ Share of Formally Employed: 2.62% Meeting with Kisumu Governor to discuss affordable housing . Income Range: KES 100,000 + ▪ Share of Formally Employed: 2.85% ▪ Funding to be supported by the KMRC ▪ Low interest rates over a longer repayment period will apply SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 19 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT State Department for Housing and Urban Development AFFORDABLE HOUSING REPUBLIC OF KENYA www.housingandurban.go.ke Impact of AHP on the economy   These have faced various challenges including: • • • • the government exchequer • There will be a The underlying philosophy of the AHP under the Big 4 agenda is to stakeholders involved in delivering the same. This will include:         to the economy of Ksh3 for every shilling invested private-sector led Government will provide state-owned land for free/low-cost The state will to reduce project delays Price capping: Housing units will be provided at agreed upon , including A house buyer’s guidance on the ownership process. to limit risk as much as possible, thereby ensuring costs are kept at a minimum and How AHP will be funded AHP’s success will be based on a unique funding model, which will aim to ease the burden on government. Key features will include:        from employees and employers to the Rental revenue from the current available stock of housing provided by the State Department of Housing and Urban Development Returns from NHDF’s investments and capital Other equity investors. Main features of the National Housing Development Fund and contributions houses in bulk from developers for purposes of the AHP. These units NGOs + (i) Employers will contribute 1.5% of monthly basic salary from each employee and remit to the NHDF (ii) Employees will contribute 1.5% of monthly basic salary (iii) Ksh5,000 per month. (iv) (v) (vi) dependants or pension funds of choice. the fund management. Manufacturers @PSCharlesHinga and @HousingUrbanKE AHP Financiers For more updates on AHP visit www.housingandurban.go.ke, follow Development Signing MOU with Nyandarua County. Signing MOU with Vihiga County. Signing MOU with Kiambu County. JOB CREATION There will be at least 5 jobs created for each unit built WEALTH CREATION Enhancing local capacity to incorporate - ing materials and technology Partnering with local TVET TVET will be labour intensive ABTM GDP Investment over 4 years will contribute close to 6% of GDP 47 Houses to be built in ALL 47 Impact of AHP at County level Private sector players KEPSA, AAK, KPDA, SACCOs Government Parliament, • AHP’s success will greatly depend on the unstakeholder groups and categories. • These stakeholders will to a large extent deterand sustained over the next 3 – 4 years. • holders to ensure AHP is a success. -

20 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Registration of births and deaths automated in Nairobi All records of births and deaths received from hospitals are first digitised ready for certification BY MUTISO MBITHI KNA-NAIROBI N airobi Regional Civil Registration Office has automated all births and deaths applications and cascaded its services to Huduma centres in the city. The automation has helped to decongest its headquarters at the ACK Bishops Garden Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi, the Regional Coordinator for Civil Registration Services, Paul Mwangi Kagiri, said during an exclusive interview. Kagiri said the automation of all business processes for registration information storage and transmission exercise, which commenced in June this year entails processing all applications for birth and death certificates online. The coordinator recalled that since the inception of the National Education Management System (NEMIS) exercise early this year which made it mandatory for children joining primary school to have birth certificates, Nairobi County has issued over one million new birth certificates. This exercise, the coordinator said, exposed the Civil Registration offices at the Nairobi headquarters to a lot of congestion. This new system has removed brokers and middle men who con the public of their hard earned money while processing the documents for them - Paul Mwangi Kagiri Kagiri said that through the automation exercise, all records of births and deaths received from hospitals are first digitised ready for certification. “After cascading services to all Huduma centres in the city of Nairobi, applicants with notification slips for births and deaths are now able to present them to our registration officers in respective Huduma centres for issuance of respective documents instead of www.wasreb.go.ke MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES State Department For Industrialization REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) LICENSE FEES THE WATER ACT - (No. 43 of 2016) The Water Act 2016 Sections 89(1)(2) and 130 confers to Water Services Regulatory Board (Wasreb) powers to prescribe license fees payable by various licensees on issuance of the license and at prescribed intervals thereafter. Pursuant to Section 139 of the Act, Wasreb hereby gives notice to the general public that the fees specified in the following schedule has been prescribed by the Board as the amounts payable by the categories of licensees respectively, specified effective 1st November 2018. SCHEDULE OF FEES S/N Description-Category of licence fees Amount (Kshs) 1 Licence application fees: a) b) 2 3 4 5 6 Notes 1. 2. 3. 4. Issuance of Licence: Licence fees License Operation Fee (Regulatory Levy) Access to information/data fees Lodging of complaints and appeal Penalty for non-compliance Small and Medium WSPs Large and Very Large WSPs 75,000 100,000 0.1% of the Annual turnover (last audited accounts) 4% of WSPs turnover Monthly 1,000 1,000 2,000 Per set of information Per set of complaints and appeal Per day per item The purpose of the fees specified in the schedule is to facilitate the protection of the interest and rights of consumers in the provision of water and sanitation services. This will be achieved through setting of national standards for water service provision and asset development, licensing, monitoring compliance and enforcement of licence conditions. Each Water Service Provider shall on or before the fifteenth day of each month, have remitted to Wasreb the monthly licence fees in respect of the immediately preceding month. The manner of remittance of the once off fees shall be by way of payment in advance and monthly fees shall be by way of a standing order into an account of Wasreb established for the purpose in accordance with instructions issued by Wasreb. Where the Water Service Provider fails to remit any amount due and payable by way of monthly license fees on or before the date specified in the license, a penalty of Kshs. 2,000 per day shall be added to the amount due for each month or part thereof during which it remains unpaid. The public is invited to review the proposed license fees within the next thirty (30) days and submit written comments. Written comments should be addressed by letter or email to: Chief Executive Officer, Water Services Regulatory Board, P.O. Box 41621 – 00100 Nairobi. e-mail: tariffs@wasreb.go.ke or info@wasreb.go.ke The closing date for such comments shall be on 25th Chief Executive Officer Water Services Regulatory Board P.O Box 41621 - 00100 Nairobi Water Services for All October 2018. The shortlisting criteria are: 1. Proven track record of at least three assignments of similar nature and complexity (that is, organizational capacity assessment, SME strategy, performance-based contracting, or grant management for SMEs) during the last five years, ideally with a contract value of $1 million or more; 2. Minimum of 10 years’ experience undertaking consulting engagements focused on organizational capacity development, formulating performance plans focused on business operations, negotiating and managing performance based funding ideally with SMEs; 3. 4. Experience working with SMEs in an advisory capacity including networking with business associations, financial institutions and other industry players in the last five years; Experience in assessing SME performance and business plans through diagnostics, due diligences, or advisory work; and 5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 and revised in November 2017 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultan t wil l b e selecte d i n accordanc e wit h th e Qualit y Base d Selectio n (QBS ) metho d se t ou t i n th e Procuremen t Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 11th October, 2018, 1000 hours. The Principal Secretary Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives State Department for Industrialization Attn: Head / Supply Chain Management Services NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 16th Floor P. O. Box 30547-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-(0)20-2731531/2-4 Fax: +254-(0)20-2731511 E-mail: kiep.industry@gmail.com Frequency On application On issuance Project Name: Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) Credit No.: IDA 6260-KE Assignment Title: MANAGEMENT OF SUPPORT TO SMEs THROUGH CAPACITY ASSESSMENT AND PERFORMANCE BASED FUNDING Reference No.: KE-SDII-61548-CS-QBS The Government of Kenya has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include strengthening the local supply chains and productivity for Kenyan Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) to large companies through the use of diagnostic tools and subsequent competitively-awarded performance contracts to build their capacity to offer better quality services and more soundly pursue their own individual performance plans and operational objectives. The Project will primarily target SMEs with an annual turnover of between US$0.5 million to US$10 million. The program would like to increase the productivity and internal capabilities for innovation of select SMEs to significantly increase their competitiveness. The Project will be implemented over a period of six (6) years. The detailed terms of reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found in the following website: www.industrialization.go.ke The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, State Department for Industrialization now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. congesting the headquarters,” said the coordinator. He said rolling out the registration exercise to Huduma centres has helped applicants to minimise costs and the distance covered to travel to the Upper Hill registration of deaths and births hub. “By rolling out the automated registration system, we have been able to quicken the pace of issuing these vital documents while at the same expediting to capture all pending applications for the same documents,” said Kagiri. He further said the automation of registration services has helped to minimise the loss of vital records, hastened the process of sharing information between government agencies, streamlined record keeping, while facilitating customers to apply for birth and death certificates from any civil registration point expeditiously. This new system, Kagiri said, will enable applicants to apply for these vital documents personally instead of using brokers and middlemen. “This new system has removed brokers and middle men who con the public of their hard earned money while processing the documents for them”, said the coordinator. Meanwhile, to avoid inconveniences, Kagiri urged the public to ensure that they register all births taking place and obtain notification slips to expedite the online registration exercise. SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 21 KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE INVITATION TO TENDER Kenya Wildlife Service wishes to invite interested and eligible national candidates to tender for the following;Item No 1. Tender Reference No. KWS/OT/ LEA/06/ 2018-2019 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FRESH AND DRY FOOD STUFF FOR KWS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY 2. KWS/OT/ LEA/07/ 2018-2019 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FRESH AND DRY FOOD STUFF FOR KWS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY Tender Name Bid Security (Ksh) 50,000 ELIGIBILITY Closing Date Open to All 10TH OCTOBER 2018 Item No 1. NIL RESERVED FOR YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY 10TH OCTOBER 2018 Tender Reference No. KWS/USAID/EOI/ 02/2018-2019 REVENUE COLLECTION SYSTEM ( RE-ADVERTISEMENT ) Tender Name ELIGIBILITY Closing Date Open to All 9TH OCTOBER 2018 Interested and eligible candidates may download the tender documents and obtain further information from the KWS website www.kws.go.ke. Tender documents containing detailed specifications can be downloaded for free at our website; www.kws.go.ke. Communication in regard to the tender must be in writing through email address: hps@kws.go.ke. All clarifications and/or amendments will be published in KWS website and tenderers are required to check for any addendums or amendments in the course of the bidding period prior to the closing date Bids must remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of tender opening. The completed bids in plain sealed envelope marked with tender reference number and tender name, shall be deposited into the Tender Box located at the entrance of Main Reception, KWS Headquarters, Langata Road P.O. Box 40241, Nairobi on or before 10TH Communication in regard to any tender must be in writing through email address: hps@kws.go.ke. All clarifications and/or amendments will be published in KWS website www.kws.go.ke and tenderers are required to check for any addendums or amendments in the course of the bidding period prior to the closing date. The completed bids in plain sealed envelope clearly marked with tender reference number and tender description, shall be addressed to the Director General, KWS and deposited into the Tender Box located at the entrance of KWS Headquarters Main Reception not later than 12:00 Noon on respective closing date indicated here-above. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers who choose to attend at KWS Vet Board Room. OCTOBER 2018, 12:00 Noon. The received tenders shall be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders representatives who wish to attend at KWS Vet Board Room. HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL Further information is available at www.kws.go.ke. HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AUTHORITY INVITATION TO TENDER Kenya Wildlife Service has received funding from the USAID under the Kenya Wildlife Protection and Conservation Programme and plans to use some of the funds to procure a new revenue system. Toward the stated objectives, Kenya Wildlife Service wishes to invite interested and eligible national candidates to tender for the following;CANCELLATION OF TENDERS The Rural Electrification Authority wishes to inform all bidders and or interested bidders that the following tenders which were advertised on the dates indicated in the table below have been canceled. No Tender/RFX No. 1) Items Description 1000000071 Supply and Delivery of Tools and Equipment for Operations and Research. 2) 1000000121 Supply and Delivery and Installation CCTV Cameras at REA offices. Date the Tender was Advertised. 29th May, 2018 4th September 2018 Bidders who had submitted bid securities may pick the same from the Procurement office on working days. MINISTRY OF WATER AND SANITATION RIFT VALLEY WATER SERVICES BOARD (On behalf of Lake Victoria South Water Services Board) PROGRAMME: KENYA TOWNS SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROGRAM DESIGN AND BUILD WORKS FOR NANDI HILLS WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT Date: 25th September 2018 Loan No.: 200200000501 IFB No.: RVWSB/ LVS/ AfDB/ KTSWSSP/W/PACKAGE 4 - NANDI HILLS/ 2017-18 ADDENDUM No. 1 AND EXTENSION OF BID SUBMISSION DATE, BID OPENING DATE AND DEADLINE FOR REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS To All Bidders, This is to notify all Bidders that the Bid submission date for the above Works has been extended from 4th October, 2018 to 25th October 2018 at 12.00pm East African Time. Bidders are advised to collect Addendum No. 1 from Rift Valley Water Services Board offices located at the address below: Rift Valley Water Services Board, Maji Plaza, Prisons Road, Off Nakuru - Eldama Ravine Highway - NAKURU, KENYA Tel: +254 718313557 E-Mail: info@rvwsb.go.ke CONTENTS OF ADDENDUM No. 1 Attachment No. 1: Attachment No. 2: Summary of Modifications to Bidding Documents Updated Bidding Documents Vol I, Vol II & Vol III 1.1 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK TENDER No. MOALF&I/SDL/KLIP/02/2018-19 PROVISION OF LIVESTOCK INSURANCE SERVICES FOR THE KENYA LIVESTOCK INSURANCE PROGRAM The State Department for Livestock invites sealed tenders from eligible underwriters for the Provision of Livestock Insurance Services for the Kenya Livestock Insurance Program for a period of 12 months’ renewable for a maximum of 36 months. 1.2 Eligible Insurance Underwriters may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents from Supply Chain Office situated at Hill Plaza 7th from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. Floor, Procurement Office, Room 718 during working hours 1.3 A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested bidders upon payment of a non - refundable fee of Kenya Shillings 1,000/= (One Thousand Shillings Only) in form of a bankers cheque payable to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock. 1.4 MINISTRY OF WATER AND SANITATION RIFT VALLEY WATER SERVICES BOARD (On behalf of Lake Victoria South Water Services Board) PROGRAMME: KENYA TOWNS SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROGRAM DESIGN AND BUILD WORKS FOR KILGORIS AND LOLGORIAN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT Date: 25th September 2018 Loan No.: 200200000501 IFB No.: RVWSB/ LVS/ AfDB/ KTSWSSP/ W/ PACKAGE 5 – KILGORIS/LOLGORIAN/ 2017-18 ADDENDUM No. 1 AND EXTENSION OF BID SUBMISSION DATE, BID OPENING DATE AND DEADLINE FOR REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS ADDENDUM No. 1 AND EXTENSION OF BID SUBMISSION DATE, BID OPENING DATE AND DEADLINE FOR REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS To All Bidders, This is to notify all Bidders that the Bid submission date for the above Works has been extended from 5th October, 2018 to 25th 1.9 Maji Plaza, Prisons Road, Off Nakuru – Eldama Ravine Highway, NAKURU, KENYA Tel: +254 51 2213557 / 71 8313557, CONTENTS OF ADDENDUM No. 1 Attachment No. 1 : Attachment No. 2 : E-Mail: info@rvwsb.go.ke Summary of Modifications to Bidding Documents Updated Bidding Documents Vol I, Vol II & Vol III October 2018 at 12.00pm East African Time. Bidders are advised to collect Addendum No. 1 from Rift Valley Water Services Board offices located at the address below: Rift Valley Water Services Board, 1.8 The document may also be downloaded from the IFMIS suppliers’ portal: supplier.treasury.go.ke and/ or the State Department of Livestock’s website: www.kilimo.go.ke free of charge. Bidders who download the tender document must arrange to register with the Procurement Office the company name, postal, physical, email and telephone address for the purposes of receiving any further tender clarifications and/or addendums if need be. 1.5 Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes, and delivery costs, must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for (120) days from the closing date of the tender. 1.6 A Bid Security of Two (2) Million Kenya Shillings shall be enclosed in the Technical Proposal. 1.7 The Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Irrigation Address: P. O. Box 34188-00100 Nairobi, Kenya The document must be deposited in the Tender Box clearly marked ‘State Department for Livestock provided at Kilimo House located on Cathedral Road, Main reception on Ground floor to be received on or before 9th October, 2018 at 10.00 am (East African Time), Cathedral Road. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates representatives who choose to attend at Kilimo House, 6th Boardroom, Cathedral Road, Nairobi at 10.00 a.m East African Time. The Government of the Republic of Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any tender without assigning reasons for its decision thereof. Head; Supply Chain Management Services For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK The completed and sealed tenders enclosed in plain sealed envelope and clearly marked TENDER NO. MOALF&I/SDL/KLIP/02/2018-19 For Provision of Livestock Insurance Services for the Kenya Livestock Insurance Program must be addressed to:Floor

22 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE ESTABLISHMENT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE IN THE COMMISSION. A. INTRODUCTION Pursuant to section 73(5) and 155(5) of the PFM Act, 2012 and PFM Regulations, 2015 and the guidelines for establishment of Audit Committees in all public entities vide Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVIII No. 40 of 15th April, 2016, the Commission is seeking to recruit persons as Chairperson and Members of the Audit Committee. B. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT CHAIRPERSON To be appointed as the Chairperson of the Audit Committee, one must have the following: 1. A Degree from a recognized University. 2. Knowledge and experience of not less than 7 years in Audit and/ or Financial Management/ Accounting. 3. Be a member of a professional body and in good standing. 4. Knowledge and experience in Risk Management. 5. Be a person of integrity and in compliance with requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. MEMBERS 1. A Degree from a recognized University. 2. Working experience of not less than 5 years. 3. Be a member of a professional body and in good standing. 4. Knowledge in Public service/Government operations. 5. Be a person of integrity and in compliance with requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Refer to Regulations, 174 PFM 2015 for details. APPLICATION PROCESS: All interested applicants who meet the requirements in (B) above should submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, and National identity card in a sealed envelope and addressed as below: CS/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NATIONAL POLICE SERVICECOMMISSION SKYPARKPLAZA, 5thFLOOR WESTLANDS,NAIROBI P.O. BOX 47363–00100NAIROBI. Deadline for receipt of application is 24 th October, 2018. Commission avails equal engagement opportunities to all Kenyans. Women, persons living with disabilities, the marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. TENDER REF NO. NTSA/NCB-003/2018-2019 The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament; Act Number 33 of 26th October, 2012. The Authority is mandated with effectively managing the road transport sub-sector and minimizing road traffic accidents and loss of lives resulting therefrom. As indicated in the Tender No SENIOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT - REF: NTSA/03/2018/02 MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD SEARCH The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the below listed tenders; No. TENDER NAME Supply and Delivery of e-Sticker Printers , e- Sticker Readers and Consumables Item Description 1. Pursuant to this mandate, the Authority seeks to recruit a highly motivated and results oriented candidate to fill the above mentioned position: The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has migrated Motor Vehicle Record Search from the E- Citizen Platform to the TRANSPORT INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TIMS). In order to access this service, one is required to REGISTER an ACCOUNT on TIMS. The Senior Deputy Director, Procurement will report to the Director General and is responsible for provision of strategic direction of the procurement activities in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015. A detailed job description is available on the NTSA website (www.ntsa.go.ke) No 2. 1. 2. Candidates interested in the above position are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates must therefore, obtain and submit the following documents together with their applications: 1. Clearance Certificate from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID); 2. Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); 3. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); 4. Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and 5. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB). 3. 3. A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates from Procurement office on 3rd Floor Hill Park Plaza, Upper hill Road, during normal working hours upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KES.1, 000.00 in bankers Cheque payable to National Transport and Safety Authority or download from our website www.ntsa.go.ke or http://supplier.treasury.go.ke free of charge. 3. Click on Register Account and enter your National Identification Serial Number, one of your Mother’s Name and KRA PIN Number. 4. Log in into your account and change your password. NTSA/NCB/005/ 2018-2019 4. NTSA/NCB/006/ 2018-2019 NTSA/NCB007/2017-2018 NTSA/NCB008/2017-2018 Supply, Delivery and Fitting of Assorted Motor Vehicle Tyres for a Period of One year on Framework contract Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information from and inspect the tender documents at the National Transport and Safety Authority, Procurement Office, 3rd Floor, Hill Park Building during normal working hours. HOW TO SEARCH MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS 1. Log-in access your account 2. Click on online search and select motor vehicle search 3. Choose to either undertake the search using the Registration Number or Chassis Number of the motor vehicle Supp ly and Delivery of Desktop Computers, Laptops , Ipads , Telephone sets and Accessories (Framework Contract) Open Provision for Accommodation and Conference Facilities on Framework contract (Framework Contract) Open Supp ly and Delivery of Fargo HDP8500 Printer Consumables and Accessories 14th February, 2018 10.00 A.M 17/10/2018 10:00a.m Qualified candidates should apply in confidence indicating the Job Ref. No. on both the application and envelope to the address below, enclosing CVs with full details of educational background and professional qualifications. guidelines should be d ownloaded f rom our website at http://www.ntsa.go.ke http://supplier.treasury.go.ke DIRECTOR GENERAL The application should also have copies of certificates, relevant testimonials and the National ID. Applications may be deposited at the Authority’s Head Office, Hill Park Plaza, Ground Floor, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi in the application box or posted to; must forward their particulars immediate ly to procurement@ntsa.go.ke 6. Click on go back and view the vehicle details 7. A copy of records will be generated, with an option to print The Director General attachments. - Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes and delivery costs, and must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Bidders must ensure that each bid submitted must be serialized from the first to the last page including any attachments. So as to be be received on or before Thursday 6th September ,2018 at 10.00am Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes and delivery costs and must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender number and be deposited in the tender box on Ground Floor, National Transport & Safety Authority’s Headquarters, Hill Park Building, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi or to be addressed to the Director General, Box 3602-00506 Nairobi so as to be received on or before the date and time indicated in the table above. NOTE - When registering or assisted to register your TIMS account, ensure the information provided (National Identification Number, KRA PIN certificate number and mobile phone number) belongs to you, the owner of the account. NTSA shall not be liable for any transaction within your account NATIONAL TRANSPORT AND SAFETY AUTHORITY HILL PARK PLAZA, UPPER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX. 3602 - 00506 NAIROBI Before purchasing a motor vehicle it is prudent the buyer undertakes a search to ascertain the ownership details. If the information on the logbook do not match those on the copy of records, report to the nearest NTSA office. National Transport and Safety Authority Hill Park Plaza, Upper Hill Road P.O. Box, 3602 -00506 NAIROBI. All applications should be received not later than 5:00pm on 29th May, 2018 NTSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Youth, Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. DIRECTOR GENERAL DIRECTOR GENERAL Any canvassing or giving of false information will lead to automatic disqualification. DIRECTOR GENERAL Enquiries should be sent to tims.support@ntsa.go.ke or reach us through the free NTSA App available for download on Google Play Store and Apple store. DIRECTOR GENERAL Floor, Hill Park Plaza. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at the Chui Boardroom, located on 3rd Floor, Hill Park Building. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the applicants or their representatives who choose to attend at the Chui Conference Room on 3rd A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates from Procurement office on 3rd Floor Hill Park Plaza, Upper hill Road, during normal working hours upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KES.1,000/= in bankers Cheque payable to National Transport and Safety Authority or download from our website at http://www.ntsa.go.ke or http://tenders.go.ke free of charge. Bidders who download the tender document must forward their particulars immediately to procurement@ntsa.go.ke for record and communication of any tender clarifications. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender number and to be deposited in the tender box provided at the reception, Hill Park Plaza, Upper Hill Road addressed to: 4. Choose payment method from the provided list. An invoice of Ksh.550 shall be generated by the system to enable you to make the payment online. 5. Upon confirmation of payment click on complete button. An invoice will be generated, click on print. or free of charg e. Interested bidders who download the documents for record and 10:00a.m Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents at the National Transport and Safety Authority, Procurement office, Hill Park Plaza 3rd REFERENCE NTSA/NCB006/2017-2018 floor. DESCRIPTION Bidding Document HOW TO REGISTER AN ACCOUNT 1. Go to www.ntsa.go.ke and Click on the TIMS logo 2. Click on subscribe to receive an sms and enter your registered phone number. This will enable account owner receive notifications ( codes, password and messages) in connection to any processes in the account CLOSING DATE TIME NTSA/NCB/004/ 2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Various Toners and Assorted Stationery for a Period of One year on Framework contract Supp ly and Delivery of Rugged Tablets Reserved for Youth, Women & PLWD 14th February, 2018 10.00 A.M 17/10/2018 10:00a.m 14th February, 2018 10.00 A.M 17/10/2018 The National Transport and Safety Authority invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the Supply and Delivery of e-Sticker Printers, e- Sticker Readers and e- Sticker printer Ribbons on Framework Contract basis for a period of one (1) year. Closing Date Continuous Time NTSA/NCB/0XX/ 2018-2020 Registration of Suppliers and Service Providers for Goods, Works, Services and Consultancies IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE Eligibility INVITATION TO TENDER JOB ADVERTISEMENT ARDHI HOUSE, 1st NGONG AVENUE, OFF NGONG ROAD, P.O. BOX 44417-00100, NAIROBI, TELEPHONE: 2718050 PUBLIC NOTICE INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS OF PUBLIC LAND IN NAIROBI AND KILIFI COUNTIES – CORRIGENDUM. The National Land Commission is established under Article 67 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Its functions include managing public land on behalf of the National and County Governments among others. Pursuant to Section 6(1), (2), (3) of the National Land Commission Act, 2012, the Commission placed a public notice on 18th October 2018 for public hearings in Nairobi and Kilifi Counties respectively. However the Commission wishes to make the following changes. MILITARY LAND-PHASE 1 VENUE BISHOP GARDEN ANNEX BUILDING, 7TH FLOOR (NAIROBI COUNTY ) PREVIOUS DATE NEW DATE 4TH OCTOBER 2018 2ND OCTOBER 2018 INTERESTED PARTIES MINISTRY OF DEFENCE PROPERTIES TIME L.R N0; 26824,26828, 26829,26831, 26382,26833, 26834,26835, 226836,26837 26838,26839, 268340 KILIFI/KIJIPWA AND KILIFI/JIMBA SETTLEMENT SCHEMES – CHANGE OF VENUE NEW VENUE DATE WATAMU CDF HALL, WATAMU (KILIFI COUNTY) Other details remain as per our earlier public notice. Abigael Mbagaya Mukolwe(Mrs) Ag. Chairperson National Land Commission Website: www.landcommission.go.ke 10:00 AM INTERNATIONAL TENDER NATIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR PARTNERSHIP AND PROJECT FINANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING - TENDER NO. NHC/EOI/009/18-19 National Housing Corporation (N.H.C) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, the Housing Act, Cap 117 laws of Kenya. The Corporation’s primary mandate is to play a principal role in implementing Government’s Housing Policies and Programs. As part of the Corporation’s five year housing development program, N.H.C intends to develop affordable housing units spread across the Country specifically targeting the middle and low income segments of the population. The Corporation has conducted feasibility studies and has designs of project ready for implementation. N.H.C is therefore seeking Expression of Interest (E.O.I) from both local and international organizations under a partnership framework to facilitate delivery of affordable housing projects. The units will be offered to the target market on specific terms based on the prevailing market fundamentals where the project is located. The three models of delivery include Tenant Purchase (Rent to Buy), Rental or Outright Sale. Interested candidates may obtain bid documents from the Procurement Office, N.H.C House, Aga Khan Walk, 9th Floor, free of charge between 8.00a.m to 1.00p.m and 2.00p.m to 4.00p.m. The bid document can also be viewed and downloaded free of charge from the N.H.C website www.nhckenya.co.ke or the Government Portal: www.tenders.go.ke. Enquiries can be made via email address: info@nhckenya.co.ke. Any addenda/additional information on the tenders shall be posted on the N.H.C website. Duly completed bid documents shall be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the “Tender Number” and “Tender Description” and addressed to:TIME 8TH-12TH OCTOBER 2018 8:30 AM The Managing Director, National Housing Corporation, P. O. BOX 30257 – 00100, NAIROBI - KENYA. And be deposited in the Tender Box located on Ground Floor of N.H.C House, so as to be received on or before 16th October, 2018 at 11.00a.m and shall be valid for a period of 120 days after bid submission. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the Conference Room located on 10th Floor of N.H.C House in the presence of bidders and/or their representatives who choose to attend. Late bids will be rejected. Managing Director SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 23 National Bank Building, 11th Floor, Harambee Avenue, P.O BOX 58535-00200, NAIROBI,KENYA. NYAYO TEA ZONES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION JOB ADVERTISEMENT Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation (NTZDC) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, whose overall mandate is the promotion of forest conservation through the creation of buffer zones of tea along the gazetted forests to check against human encroachment. The Corporation’s operations are spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories across Kenya, in the East and West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major activities are in tea growing, tea factory operations and local sales distribution of value added teas. The Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following positions: 1. Legal Officer 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Plant Technician Strategy & Corporate Performance Manager Production Supervisor Factory Mechanic (Plant) Green Leaf Logistics Coordinator Factory Electrician Plant Operator Lathe Operator (Roller Sharpener) Welder/Fabricator Motor Vehicle Mechanic Personal Assistant to Managing Director Internships Candidates interested in these positions should visit our website at www.teazones.co.ke for more detailed job description and application procedure. The deadline for submission of applications is 9th October 2018. Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 14 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS BOARD TENDER NOTICE This is to bring to the attention of Potential Bidders that the Tender for the Supply of an Enhanced Staff & Director Medical Cover for Financial year 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 has been uploaded on the IFMIS KENYA SUPPLIERS PORTAL and PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS BOARD WEBSITE. Closing/Opening on 10th EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Pest Control Products Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:1. 2. 3. Internal Auditor I (1 post, Nairobi Office) - PCB 7 Administrative Officer I (1 post, Nairobi Office) - PCB 7 Senior Laboratory Technologist (1 post, Nairobi Office) - PCB 7 - Re - advertised 4. Personal Secretary I (1 post, Nairobi Office) - PCB 9 - Re- advertised Applicants meeting the above qualifications should send their applications by hard copy giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone number, detailed C.V., copies of certificates, national ID and testimonials and addresses of three referees The applications should be addressed to:The Chief Executive Officer/ Secretary P.O.Box13794-00800 NAIROBI Applications should be received on or before 10th October, 2018. Pest Control Products Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, those from marginalized and minority communities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Those who applied earlier for the posts of Senior Laboratory Technologist and Personal Secretary I need not apply again. For further details on requirements and how to apply for the positions, please visit our website www.pcpb.or.ke Chief Executive Officer/Secretary October, 2018 at 10.00am. Bidders are requested to visit web: www.pcpb.or.ke and supplier.treasury.go.ke for more information 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Telephone No. +254 (020) 3244000, 2213106, 2213107, Fax: +254 (020) 2213105, 3244399, 3244277, e-mail: info@ppra.go.ke; feedback@ppra.go.ke, website: www.ppra.go.ke TENDER NOTICE REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority invites sealed bids from eligible and competent candidates for the PPRA Registration of suppliers and service Providers as detailed in the bid document. Interested suppliers & Service Providers may download the Tender document from the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority website; www.ppra.go.ke or Public Procurement Information portal: htts://tenders.go.ke. Below are the categories for goods, works and services ITEM REGISTRATION NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ITEM DESCRIPTION PPRA/REG/001/2018-19 Supply and delivery of Computers, servers, laptops, printers, scanners, Toners and other related ICT Equipments PPRA/REG/003/2018-19 Supply and delivery of general office Stationery PPRA/REG/004/2018-19 Supply and delivery of general office equipments (Metal filing cabinets, etc) PPRA/REG/005/2018-19 Supply of Air time PPRA/REG/006/2018-19 Supply and Delivery of Assorted Electrical Fittings and Lighting Materials PPRA/REG/007/2018-19 Office repair/ maintenance PPRA/REG/008/2018-19 Supply/Repair /maintenance and Servicing of Air conditions PPRA/REG/010/2018-19 Supply of Staff Uniforms and protective Clothing PPRA/REG/011/2018-19 Provision of Air Travel Ticketing Services PPRA/REG/012/2018-19 Installation and Maintenance Services for Local Area Network PPRA/REG/013/2018-19 Provision of Medical & Group Personal Accident Insurance Services (underwriters only) PPRA/REG/014/2018-19 Provision of General Insurance Services (underwriters only) PPRA/REG/015/2018-19 Provision and Maintenance of office equipment (photocopiers, computers printers, laptops etc PPRA/REG/016/2018-19 Provision of Baseline Survey and related Consultancy Services on Employee satisfaction, work environment, customer satisfaction and other Performance Contract related consultancies TARGET GROUP Citizen Contractors Reserved Groups Citizen Contractors Reserved Groups Reserved Groups Reserved Groups Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Reserved Groups Citizen Contractors PPRA/REG/017/2018-19 Provision of Group Life Insurance Services (underwriters only) Citizen Contractors PPRA/REG/018/2018-19 General Building and Renovators PPRA/REG/019/2018-19 Provision of Security and Guarding Services PPRA/REG/020/2018-19 Provision of ICT training and consultancy services PPRA/REG/021/2018-19 Provision of Transport - Taxi & Car Hire Services PPRA/REG/022/2018-19 Provision of Cleaning Services, Disinfectants & Toiletries PPRA/REG/023/2018-19 Supply of Motor Vehicles Tyres, Batteries & other accessories Citizen Contractors PPRA/REG/024/2018-19 Supply of Newspapers, Periodicals, legal Materials PPRA/REG/025/2018-19 Design, Branding and production of Promotional Materials/ Items PPRA/REG/026/2018-19 Design and Printing of Cards, Diaries, Corporate Newsletter, Stickers, Signage, Fliers, Brochures,Booklets PPRA/REG/027/2018-19 Provision of Event Management and Entertainment Services PPRA/REG/028/2018-19 Provision of Legal Services PPRA/REG/029/2018-19 Supply, delivery ,Maintenance/ Repair of Office furniture. PPRA/REG/030/2018-19 Design and Refurbishment of trade Fair stands PPRA/REG/031/2018-19 Supply and Delivery of Office Window Blinders and curtains PPRA/REG/032/2018-19 General building Contractors & Building Renovators PPRA/REG/033/2018-19 Supply and Delivery of General Hardware and Plumbing Materials PPRA/REG/034/2018-19 Supply, Delivery & Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipments PPRA/REG/035/2018-19 Provision of Catering Services Reserved Groups Reserved Groups Reserved Groups Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Reserved Groups Citizen Contractors Reserved Groups Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Duly completed tender documents should be submitted in plain sealed outer envelope enclosing separately sealed envelopes (in “Original” and “Copy”) clearly marked Tender No. TENDER NO. PPRA/005/2018- 2020, PPRA Registered list of suppliers & service providers and shall be addressed to:The Director General Public Procurement Regulatory Authority P.O. Box 58535- 00200 Nairobi. And be deposited in the Tender Box located on the 10th Floor, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Head Office, National Bank Building along Harambee Avenue - Nairobi, so as to be received on or before Thursday 11th October,2018 at 10.00 a.m. Opening of tenders/bids will take place immediately thereafter at the 10th Floor Conference Room, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, Head Office in the presence of tenderers / representatives who wish to attend. The tender document should be downloaded from the PPRA website www.ppra.go.ke or Public procurement information portal: https://tenders.go.ke . PPRA reserves the right to accept or reject any tender and may annul the tendering process and reject all tenders at any time without thereby incurring any liability to the affected tenderer or tenderers. DIRECTOR GENERAL PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATORY AUTHORITY Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Detergents, Soaps, Reserved Groups

24 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Absenteeism has dropped drastically, lessons are regularly attended and any lost ones recovered, says TSC director Nyeri county to hold marathon in honour of Governor T BY SAMUEL WAITITU KNA-NYERI he county government of Nyeri has announced plans to hold a halfmarathon event in honour of the late governor, Dr. Wahome Gakuru, who died in a road accident in November last year. The marathon, dubbed “Dr. Gakuru Half Marathon” according to Education and Sports CEC, Margaret Macharia, will be held on Sunday, November 11 and will start and end at Ruring’u stadium. The CEC said the race, which will become an annual event, will serve as a worthy reminder of what he stood for - growth, accountability and transparency. Dr Gakuru, the former Vision 2030 director general letes are expected to take part in the inaugural race organISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED Executive Recruitment Commissioner of Customs & Border Control INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Kenya Revenue Authority is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya, with the primary goal of delivering Kenya to financial self-sufficiency through effective tax revenue mobilization. In pursuit of our goal, we seek to recruit a Commissioner responsible for Customs & Border Control whose key mandates among others, are to: • Implement strategies to effectively control cross border movement of goods and to interdict trafficking in illicit and harmful products. • Implement strategies to promote efficient cross border movement of goods in line with Kenya’s stated international trade goals. • Implement strategies to effectively collect revenue due from cross border trading activities and to counter possible tax evasion. • Manage departmental resources and budgets. • Manage and motivate staff to deliver high impact performance. Candidate Profile Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications: • University Degree in Security Management, Business, Economics, Fiscal Management, Law or related fields. • Fifteen (15) years experience in Customs or Security Management operations, at least ten (10) of which must be in middle and senior management levels. • Strong appreciation of Customs practice and operations. • Knowledge of National Security management strategies and requirements. • Masters Degree in the relevant fields shall confer added advantage. • Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, team building and communication skills. This is a key position open to persons with the relevant exposure and experience. It should interest those with a passion for success and who aspire to make discernible change that positively impacts Kenya and its people. Successful applicants will be required to undergo corruption and security background vetting in accordance with KRA and Government procedures. Candidates interested in the position should apply in the prescribed format on or before Wednesday, 3rd October 2018. Only applications made through KRA’s electronic portal qualify for admission. To apply, log onto https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and follow the instructions provided, detailing the application process. In case of difficulty accessing or completing the application, applicants may send email queries to isupporthr@kra.go.ke Candidates are advised against any form of canvassing as this will lead to automatic disqualification. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), Email: cic@kra.go.ke @KRACare Kenya Revenue Authority Kenya Revenue Authority Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee! TENDER NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS WEIGHBRIDGES The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 with the responsibility for Management, Development, Rehabilitation and Maintenance of National Roads. KeNHA intends to procure Management, Operation and Maintenance of all Overloading Control Centres (Weighbridges) on major trunk roads. The Authority hereby invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the contract for Management, Operation and Maintenance of various Weighbridges for a three (3) year performance Contract for various weighbridges as specified in the detailed Tender notice. There shall be mandatory Pre-Tender Site Visits as specified in the detailed Tender notice available in the KeNHA website and Public Procurement Information Portal. A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested tenderers from the Kenya National Highways Authority website: www.kenha.co.ke or PPI Portal: www.tenders.go.ke free of charge or from KeNHA Head Office, Procurement Office, Ground Floor during normal working hours upon payment of a non – refundable fee of Kshs.1,000 (One Thousand Shillings only) in form of a banker’s cheque only payable to Kenya National Highways Authority. The tender closing date will be on Tuesday 23rd October 2018 at 11.00 a.m Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management For: DIRECTOR GENERAL Customer Care: customercare@kenha.co.ke, Reporting Corruption: integrity@kenha.co.ke Web: www.kenha.co.ke @KeNHAKenya @KeNHAKenya Customer Care Hotline: 020 - 2989000 Web: www.kenha.co.ke KeNHA is committed towards the achievement of Kenya Vision 2030 Kenya National Highways Authority Kenya National Highways Authority Tourism Finance Corporation (TFC) is the leading Development Financial Institution (DFI) providing affordable and accessible financial facilities and advisory services to the Tourism industry. TFC’s mission is to develop and diversify Kenya’s Tourism industry by providing a range of advisory and financial services to investors in tourism related enterprises. The Corporation has declared six (6) internship opportunities. For details, please visit the Corporation’s Website: TOURISM FINANCE CORPORATION died in a grisly road accident barely three months after being elected Nyeri Governor on a Jubilee ticket. Ms. Macharia in a press statement said the marathon will include 21 km course, 10 km open race, five km corporate race and two km fan race for those aged 35 and above. She said close to 2,000 athSEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 25 Wahome Gakuru ised under the theme of “Promoting Fitness and Cohesion through Sports”. The CEC said the race would be used to reawaken the athletic spirit in the county even as they look forward to turning it into an international event. “We look forward to the birth of new champions and revival of the Nyeri half marathon that was once the pride of Nyeri,” the CEC said She further said five committees had been formed to prepare for the race with registration expected to commence early next month with a promise of lucrative prizes and gifts for winners. According to her, the winner of the 21 km race will take home a Sh250,000 cash token, while the second and third best will receive Sh100,000 and Sh50,000 respectively. 1. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CROPS DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR SUPPLY OF GOODS AND PROVISION OF WORKS AND SERVICES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS 2018-2019 AND 2019-2020 The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, State Department for Crops Development intends to update its register of suppliers for the provision of various Goods, Works and Services for the financial years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 ending on 30th June 2020. Interested eligible suppliers are invited to apply for registration, indicating the category of goods, works or services they wish to apply for. Suppliers currently in the State Department’s database who wish to be retained are required to apply and submit up to date information required in the registration of suppliers document as follows: A. CATEGORY NO. SDCD 01 KENYA INDUSTRIAL ESTATES LIMITED STAFF REPLACEMENTS Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) was established in 1967 with the mandate of promoting industrialization through the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. The company plans to replace the following positions to enable it discharge on its mandate:• Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) Limited is a State Corporation established with a major role of promoting indigenous entrepreneurship by financing and developing Small Scale and Micro Enterprises. The Company wishes to invite eligible bidders for:GENERAL TENDERS NO • • • • • • • •1. • • 2. Manager, Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Manager, Credit /Risk Management Assistant Manager, Credit /Risk Management Assistant Manager, Human Resources Assistant Manager, Internal Audit Assistant Manager, Industrial Estates & Incubation Services (IEDIS) Senior Officer, Research & Planning, Senior Officer, Digital Communications DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Credit Officers Credit Assistants Drivers Provision of Security Services Details relating to each vacancy are available on the KIE Website (www.kie.co.ke) Provision of General Insurance Services KIE/RFP/03 /2018-2019 Tuesday, 07.08.2018 at 11:00 a.m. NB: 1. All eligible bidders must register with us before the tender closure date and time indicated. 3. Payments shall be made in Cash Only at the KIE LTD cash office on normal working hours/days payable before the closing date(s) and time(s). The Tenders shall be opened in public at KIE Limited Head Office’s Conference Room. October 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MANAGING DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR KENYA INDUSTRIAL ESTATES LTD, P.O. Box 78029-00507, NAIROBI. Email: admin@kie.co.ke. SDCD 13 SDCD 14 SDCD 15 SDCD 16 SDCD 17 Brand Kenya Board is a State Corporation established in 2008 and mandated to ensure that an integrated national brand is created, harnessed and sustained in the long term. In pursuit of our vision, the Board seeks to strengthen its management team by hiring valued talent to fill the following critical position: SDCD 20 SDCD 18 SDCD 19 2. Interested eligible bidders may obtain the detailed tender adverts and respective tender document by visiting our Website: www.kie.co.ke and IFMIS Kenya Suppliers Portal: supplier@treasury.go.ke upon payment of the non-refundable fee(s) prescribed in the detailed tender document as may be applicable. How to apply:Applications must be accompanied by current curriculum vitae, giving details of educational and professional qualifications and addressed to the undersigned. Applicants Must also indicate their current and expected salaries. The applications should be received not later than 9th NB – KIE is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and Gender Equity. TENDER NO KIE/RFP/02 /2018-2019 CLOSURE DATE Tuesday, 07.08.2018 at 10:00 a.m. SDCD 08 SDCD 09 SDCD 02 SDCD 03 SDCD 04 SDCD 05 SDCD 06 SDCD 07 SUPPLY OF GOODS ITEM DESCRIPTION Supply of general office stationery and equipment Supply of office furniture, office equipment, furnishings and fittings Supply of computer accessories and consumables Supply of uniforms, protective gear, foot wear(including CMT charges) Supply of motor vehicle tubes ,tyres and batteries Supply of pre-paid air time cards Production & Supply of promotional materials, branded t-shirts, banners, posters, flyers exhibition stands and related services Supply, delivery and installation of Computer, Software and Hardware. Supply of Post-Harvest equipment, hermetic bags, tarpaulin, moisture meter, weighing balances, pallets, manual sieves. SDCD 10 Supply of Value addition and processing equipment: Thresher, Shellers and de-stoners and packaging materials and sealing Equipment. SDCD 11 SDCD 12 Supply of cleaning detergents and toiletries Supply of Farm machinery and equipment Supply of farm inputs including seeds, cuttings, foliar feeds and Knapsack sprayers. Supply of newspapers and periodicals Supply of pesticides and fungicides Supply of mineral bottled water Supply of laboratory equipment and related accessories Supply of laboratory chemicals and reagents Supply of educational aids and related equipment Supply of Livestock (Fish Fingerlings, Dairy Goats, Galla Goats and improved indigenous chicken) CORPORATION SECRETARY - REF: BKB/CS/01/2018 (L3) – (1 post ) If you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the set criteria for the above position, please visit our Website; www.brandkenya.go.ke download and complete the Application Bio-data Form. Shortlisted candidates would be required to provide copies of clearance certificates from the following institutions; The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidates. All duly completed Bio-data Forms should be submitted to hr@brandkenya.go.ke not later than Friday 5th , October, 2018 at 5.00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing for above position will lead to automatic disqualification. Please indicate the reference number on the application letter and Bio-data Form. Please note that Brand Kenya Board is an equal opportunity employer Persons living with HIV/AIDs, disabilities and women are encouraged to apply. We are ISO 9001:2008 certified 3. 4. 2. B. REMARKS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS SDCD 27 OPEN FOR ALL SDCD 28 OPEN FOR ALL SDCD 29 OPEN FOR ALL SDCD 30 RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL SDCD 18 OPEN FOR ALL SDCD 19 OPEN FOR ALL SDCD 20 SDCD 32 SDCD 33 SDCD 34 SDCD 35 SDCD 36 SDCD 37 SDCD 31 CATEGORY NO. SDCD 21 SDCD 22 SDCD 23 SDCD 24 SDCD 25 SDCD 26 PROVISION OF SERVICES ITEM DESCRIPTION Provision of day conference facilities Provision of Travel Ticketing services (IATA registered firms only) Hire of helicopter services Provision for cleaning, sanitary & fumigation services Supply of fresh cut-flowers, potted flowers and maintenance of indoor plants Repair and servicing of motor vehicles (firms must be registered with Chief Mechanical & Transport Engineer) Repair and servicing of office equipment Repair, maintenance and servicing of plant machinery and equipment including lifts. Provision of Research consultancy services e.g Customer Satisfaction, Perception Survey, Media monitoring, Employee Satisfaction and Work environmental survey. Repair and maintenance of ICT equipment Minor Maintenance, Plumbing and Electrical Maintenance Provision of Catering Services Provision of Security Services Provision of Internet Services Provision of Development, hosting and maintenance of website Provision of Management consultancy services e.g Training, Recruitment and Selection Services. Provision of Consultancy Services on value addition and processing of pulses and millet. Supply of laboratory chemicals and reagents Supply of educational aids and related equipment Supply of Livestock (Fish Fingerlings, Dairy Goats, Galla Goats and improved indigenous chicken) OPEN FOR ALL REMARKS OPEN FOR ALL RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL Interested and eligible firms may view the detailed tender advert, respective registration of suppliers’ document and further details regarding the registration submission from the Ministry website www.kilimo.go.ke or IFMIS portal www.supplier.treasury.go.ke. Downloadable documents from the website are free of charge while hard copies from the Ministry will cost a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000 payable at the cash office situated at Kilimo House, lower ground floor either in cash or Bankers Cheque. Youth, Women and Persons with Disability who have been duly registered with the National Treasury (Directorate of Procurement) MUST show proof of registration by providing the valid certificate of registration. Completed registration documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “Tender No: MOALF&I/SDCD/REG/01/2018-2019, respective category and item description and addressed to; The Principal Secretary State Department for Crops Development Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries& Irrigation P.O Box 30028-00100 NAIROBI Should be deposited in the Tender Box clearly marked ‘State Department for Agriculture’ provided at Kilimo House located on Cathedral Road, Main reception on Ground floor to be received on or before 10th October, 2018 at 11.00 am (East African Time), Cathedral Road. The Registration documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates representatives who choose to attend at ASCU Committee room on upper floor, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road, Nairobi at 11.00 a.m East African Time. Electronic submission of documents shall not be accepted. Late submission of tender documents will be rejected. Head, Supply Chain Management Services For: Principal Secretary

26 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke African groups outline climate change priorities Civil society organisations fall under the umbrella of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) BY STEVE INGABO C ivil society organisations from Africa have outlined the salient climate change issues they want addressed by the continent’s governments in the next one year. The organisations position was contained in a communiqué presented to the 7th special session of the African ministerial conference on the environment (AMCEN) held at the UNEP headquarters in Nairobi between 15 - 21 September 2018. The civil society organisations fall under the umbrella of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). PACJA CEO Mwenda Mithika challenged African environment policy shapers to refrain from only consuming solutions but be part of the conversation that heralds solutions. “It’s a high time we stopped this top-bottom approach and embraced bottom-top approaches in solving environmental issues bedevilling the continent,” he observed. The one-week AMCEN was attended by ministers of environment from 54 African countries, climate change experts, researchers and representatives of African environment civil society groups. The outcomes of the conference will shape Africa’s position to the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA- 4) that will take place next year. The Conference ran under the theme “turning environmental policies into action through innovative solutions”. They organisations noted that for Africa to implement sustainable development goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement and UN agenda 2063, it required integrated approaches of all sectors of government working in collaboration with non-state actors, the media, the private sector and civil societies. “We urge governments to link agriculture policies to land tenure systems, farmer cooperatives, extension and advisory services and adopt policies that allow small scale farmers to get easy access to farmland integrating policies for national security e.g. export policies, energy policy, water policy, seed policy, post-harvest wastage, health of soils and organic methods Deaths caused by air pollution , which accounts for 16% of all deaths globally - and especially linked to inefficient waste management formal policies and laws. “We further urge the governments to integrate sound waste management practices at school curricula and integrate these into education policies to encourage attitude change,” they said. Noting that African countries were net importers of chemicals, the CSOs called for development of a cost-effective way of protecting Africans from chemical hazards in the imported goods. The majority of these chemicals, they noted, were currently unregulated by conventions. “To regulate such, we urge such as Agro ecology,” they said in the communique. They also urged governments to promote publicprivate partnerships and platforms in marketing of agricultural products among government ministries. In ensuring life cycle approaches to resource and waste management, the organisations urged African ministers to integrate informal sector, such as waste collectors, into African ministers to support the establishment of a new global framework for plastic pollution and nominate African experts to the ad-hoc expert working group on marine litter and micro plastics mandated by UNEA 4,” they said. Recognising that air pollution contributed to over 9 million premature deaths - 16% of all deaths globally - and especially linked to inefficient waste management such Kenya PS decries illicit Great Lakes gold trade Besides robbing member states of revenue, the trade is used to finance armed groups that perpetuate crimes against humanity BY MYGOV WRITER T he persistent illegal exploitation of natural resources in the Great Lakes region and its linkages with the proliferation of small arms is of great concern to the member states, Principal Secretary for Mining John Omenge has said. The PS said that besides robbing member states of revenue, the financing of armed groups and perpetuation of crimes against humanity further impede the growth of trade in gold in the region. Mr Omenge was speaking when he officially opened a two-day meeting for Artisanal and SmallScale Miners (ASM) and gold exporters from the member countries assembled in Nairobi to agree the ASM Strategy that seeks to curb illicit trade. He said the objective of the meeting was to finalise the ASM Gold Strategy, which was part of the implementation process of the Heads of States Declaration at the International Conference Lakes Region on the Great (ICGLR), signed in Lusaka, Zambia, on 15th December 2010. The PS said that declaration approved six tools to curb illegal exploitation of natural resources that include regional certification mechanisms, harmonisation of national legislation and regional database on mineral flows. Other tools are formalisation of artisanal mining sector, promotion of Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) and whistle blowing among others. “I am delighted to mention that the State department for Mining has embarked on the formalisation and registration of ASM nationally to facilitate benefit from the government economic empowerment initiatives namely the Women Enterprise Fund, UWEZO, National Youth Fund and the National Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities,” I am delighted to mention that the State department for Mining has embarked on the formalisation and registration of ASM nationally to facilitate benefit from the government economic empowerment initiatives - John Omenge said Mr Omenge. The implementation of “It is against this ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanisms (RCM), one of the six tools of the RINR, has contributed significantly to the reduction of illegal trafficking of the 3T (tantalum, tin and tungsten) mineral, however no positive steps have been made in the case of gold, Mr. Omenge noted. He expressed concern that most of the gold produced in the Great Lakes Region, particularly from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues to cross the borders illegally without clearance in spite of various pilot gold traceability systems under implementation. background that the ICGLR Secretariat and GIZ funded this meeting after comprehensive consultations among member states to collect information relevant for the development of the Regional Due Diligence Strategy for the artisanal gold. It is envisaged that the Strategy once implemented will curb illicit exploitation of natural resources, gold in particular,” the PS added. The PS informed the meeting that Kenya is endowed with mineral wealth and significant potential in gold especially along the western belt and that the country has been mining gold since pre-independence days. as open burning, they urged leaders at all levels to elevate air pollution control to a high priority within their agenda. They also asked for integration of pollution control into development planning, to actively engage in pollution monitoring, health surveillance, transparent reporting, planning and prioritisation and to link prevention of pollution with SDG commitments in order to slow the pace of climate change and to control non-communicable diseases. The organisations also urged the governments to honour their commitments and pledges to the Central Business District Trust Fund (CBD) and ensure enhanced participation of the African negotiators in the CBD process while at the same time encouraging UN environment, African Union (AUC), New Partnerships on African Development (NEPAD) and other partners to support implementation of programmes to combat land degradation and enhance ecosystem restoration in Africa. 9m SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 27 www.wasreb.go.ke NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND TURKANA NORTH CONSTITUENCY, PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETINGS FOR WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS WATER ACT 2016 Section 139 to the public notice that appeared in My.Gov of 28th August 2018, and in line with the requirements of the law for consumer protection in the licensing of Water Service Providers (WSPs), we wish to advise that public consultation meetings shall be held at the following venues to get consumer concerns on services provided, and those proposed to be provided, by respective WSPs. Further Water Service Provider Venue Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company Nyahururu Water and Sanitation Company Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Company Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Kiambere Mwingi Water and Sanitation Company Oloolaiser Water and Sewerage Company Equator Catholic Parish Nyahururu Sports Club Othaya CDF Hall Sirikwa Hotel Summer Spring Hotel Clarence Matheny Leadership Training Center, Nkoroi Date and time Nyahururu town 27th September 2018 10.00am Nyahururu town 28th September 2018 10.00am Othaya town Eldoret town Mwingi town Ongata-Rongai town 4th October 2018 10.00am 12th October 2018 10.00am 18th October 2018 10.00am 25th October 2018 10.00am Participants should be seated by 10.00am. Members of the public in respective areas are invited to make oral and written submissions and ask any questions that may relate to the provision of water services in their areas. Personal identification of participants will be required. Chief Executive Officer Water Services Regulatory Board P.O Box 41621 - 00100 Nairobi Water Services for All MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES State Department For Industrialization ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED Public Notice Public Forums on the Finance Act 2018 Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) wishes to notify the public of the changes contained in the Finance Act 2018. The changes affect the following sectors; finance, petroleum, telecommunication, betting, lotteries and gaming and sugar confectioners and property owners among other stakeholders. In this regard, KRA invites members of the public and interested stakeholders to attend the forums as follows; Date 28th Town September 2018 2nd October 2018 Nairobi Nyeri Mombasa Kisumu Nakuru Embu 3rd 5th October 2018 Eldoret October 2018 Machakos Venue 5th Floor Convention Centre, Times Tower Greenhills Hotel Kenya School of Government Kisumu Hotel Waterbuck Hotel Kenya School of Government Sirikwa Hotel Machakos University Hotel & Conference Centre Please confirm your attendance and participation through; Email: stakeholder.engagement@kra.go.ke or call Tel No: 020 2812045 Commissioner for Domestic Taxes Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), Email: cic@kra.go.ke Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee! Time 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am Project Name: Credit No.: Assignment Title: Reference No.: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) IDA 6260-KE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY-STARTUP LINKAGE PROGRAM KE-SDII-71145-CS-QBS The Government of Kenya has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include the use of models of open innovation and co-creation to increase technology absorption and innovation capacity in large firms in Kenya through the facilitation of commercial relationships between startups and corporates. The project will be implemented over a period of 6 years. The detailed terms of reference (TOR) can be found in the following website: www.industrialization.go.ke The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, State Department for Industrialization now invites eligible consulting firms (“Con - sultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: - 1. Have undertaken at least three (3) assignments of similar nature and complexity (i.e. open innovation programs with corporates, engagement with corporates in emerging markets, catalyzing startup growth and client service, etc.) during the last five (5) years, ideally with a contract value or budget of $1 million or more. 2. 3. 4. Experience in hands-on, operational management of open innovation programs for corporates, ideally in an emerging markets context, in the last 5 years. At least 5 years of experience supporting startups in engagements with large corporates; providing support; demonstrated ability to provide mentorship, capacity development support and consultative guidance to several startups at the same time; Prior experience working with Kenyan entrepreneurs and or corporate entities in Kenya will be an added advantage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 (“Procurement Regulations”) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in form of a joint venture and/or sub-consultancy. In case of JV all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Based Selection (QBS) Method set out in the Bank Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, by mail or by e-mail) 11th October, 2018, 1000 hours. The Principal Secretary State Department for Industrialization Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives Attn: Head / Supply Chain Management Services NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 16th Floor P. O. Box 30547-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-(0)20-2731531/2-4 Fax: +254-(0)20-2731511 E-mail: kiep.industry@gmail.com PUBLIC OPEN - TENDER ADVERTISEMENT TENDER NO. TNC/NG-CDF/STRGPLAN/2018 – 2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Turkana North National Government Constituency Development Fund Committee wishes to invite interested and competent bidders from reputable firms, to participate in the expression of interest for Provision of Consultancy Services for Development of a five year Turkana North Constituency Strategic Plan that will include, preparation/ compilation of detailed information n, printing and launching. Bidders must attach the following documents: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A copy of Valid KRA PIN Registration Certificate A copy of Valid Tax Compliance Certificate for the Firm A copy of Certificate of Incorporation A detailed Company/Business profile A detailed budget with plan of activities Evidence of similar works done for the last 3 years N/B all submitted bids must be serialized by the bidder Tender documents with detailed specifications and tendering conditions can be obtained from Turkana North NGCDF office during the normal working hours upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000/= in cash at the NG-CDF satellite offices , Lodwar per set of documents. Prices quoted must be NET i.e. inclusive of all government taxes applicable and must remain valid for 90 days from the date of closing of Tenders. Complete Request for Proposal documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes marked Tender Name and Tender No. and addressed and posted to: Fund Account Manager Turkana North Constituency P.O. Box 1 – 30504 LOKITAUNG And be deposited in the Tender box situated at the NG- CDF Office so as to reach on or before 9th October, 2018 at 11.00 am. Submitted RFP documents will be opened soon after the closing time in presence of bidders or their representative who choose to attend. The National Government Constituency Development Fund reserves the right to accept or reject in part or in whole any Tender without giving reasons and does not bind itself to accept the lowest bidder or any other. JAMES EMURIA ECHWA FUND ACCOUNT MANAGER

28 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Criminal Procedure Bench Book a milestone in criminal trials, says CJ The criminal procedure bench book is a quick reference for judges and magistrates presiding over criminal proceedings providing guidance on statutes, judicial authorities and policy directions. BY HEMPSTONE OMONDI AND DENNIS WAFULA KNA-NAIROBI C hief Justice David Maraga over the weekend launched the Criminal Procedure Bench Book in a move aimed at enhancing dispensation of dispensation. The criminal procedure bench book is a quick reference for judges and magistrates presiding over criminal proceedings providing guidance on statutes, judicial authorities and policy directions. “This bench book will help achieve uniformity, efficiency and speed up criminal trials,” confirmed Maraga. According to Maraga the Bench Book will not only be used by judges and magistrates but also other players in the criminal justice systems such as prosecutors, defence counsel, accused persons and academics. Maraga emphasized that the book incorporates international laws and standards and captures practices emerging from criminal proceedings. The 183-page book is viewed as an important tool through which justice will be enhanced by improving jurisprudence and well explained laid out court processes. It is also an improvement in which the courts will dispense justice in the criminal proceedings and underlines commitments in the Judiciary transformation agenda. “The journey to realisation of the Bench Book began in 10th November 2015 where a committee with members drawn from the Judiciary, civil society, National Police Service, Director of Public Prosecution and Law Society The journey to realisation of the Bench Book began in 10th November 2015 where a committee with members drawn from the Judiciary, civil society, National Police Service, Director of Public Prosecution and Law Society was constituted - Hannah Okwengu Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court, David Maraga (second right) holds a copy of the Criminal Procedure Bench Book during the launch of the book at a Nairobi Hotel on Friday. With him is Court of Appeal president Justice William Ouko (second left), Judiciary Deputy Chief Registrar Paul Ndemo (left) and Lady Justice Hannah Okwengu. was constituted,” said the chairperson of the Bench Book committee Lady Justice Hannah Okwengu. The president of Court of Appeal Justice William Ouko who demonstrated the applicability of the digital version of the book called upon judges to utilise hyperlinks provided to retrieve judicial authorities in criminal proceedings. “Knowledge of judicial officers and perception is what matters in the dispensation of justice; therefore the Bench Book is a major development in the justice system,” asserted the Deputy Chief Registrar Paul Ndemo. A list of cases at the end of the print version gives the internet address for every case mentioned in the bench book. MOI UNIVERSITY RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CHANCELLOR Moi University wishes to declare a vacancy for the position of Chancellor, and calls for nomination of candidates. Moi University is located in Eldoret, 310 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, the Capital City of Kenya. It was established as the second University in Kenya by an Act of Parliament, the Moi University Act of 1984. The first cohort of 83 students was admitted in 1984 through a transfer from the Department of Forestry, University of Nairobi. The University currently operates three (3) Campuses, four (4) Satellite Campuses, and two (2) Constituent Colleges, with a total student and staff population of 35,245 and 2,980 respectively. The vision of the University is to be recognized nationally and internationally as the University of Choice in nurturing innovation and talent in science, technology and development. The mission of the University is to preserve, create and disseminate knowledge, conserve and develop scientific, technological and cultural heritage through quality teaching and research; to create conducive work and learning environment; and to work with stakeholders for the betterment of society. We are a unique education provider, offering innovative and internationally renowned programmes at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Manufacturing The Government has opened up local production by creating an enabling environment for private sector-led industrial development and a business climate capable of attracting local and foreign investments. Moi University is inviting members of the Public, Senate and the Alumni Association to nominate suitable persons for the position of Chancellor for a five-year term. Duties and Functions The Chancellor:a. Shall be the titular head of the University and shall, b. in the name of the University, confer degrees and grant diplomas, certificates and other awards of the University. c. May from time to time recommend to the Cabinet d. Secretary a visitation of the University. e. May from time to time give advice to the Council which the f. g. Shall enjoy such powers and privileges and perform such h. other functions as may be provided in the charter. Nominees will be subjected to the due selection process as per the Universities’ Act No. 42 of 2012, the Moi University Charter and Statutes. A person shall only be appointed as a Chancellor where the person is of high moral character and integrity in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution. The submission of nominations, including the contact details (email and mobile number) and profile (including: Educational level, leadership role, resource mobilization capability) of the nominees, should be sent to the address below to be received on or before Tuesday ,9th October 2018 and addressed to the undersigned. The Vice Chancellor Moi University P. O. Box 3900-30100 ELDORET Email:vcmu@mu.ac.ke or vc@mu.ac.ke N/B:Those who had sent nominations need not to resend. Chancellor considers necessary for the betterment of the University. SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 29 MACHONGO PAG SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE KENYA UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES CENTRAL PLACEMENT SERVICE Tel: 0723 954 927, 0734 879 662 Email: info@kuccps.ac.ke P.O. Box 105166-00101, NAIROBI TENDER RE-ADVERTISEMENT The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service invites interested eligible bidders for the following tender as per the instructions provided hereunder. Tender No. KUCCPS/ONT/01/ 2018-2019 Description Tender for Supply, Installation, Configuration and Implementation of a Human Resource Management Information System Tender Security (Ksh) 200,000.00 Closing Date at 10:00am 17/10/2018 Machongo PAG Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Boochi Tendere ward of Bomachoge Chache Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 4 ground floor classrooms block. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description M.P.S.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 4 ground floor classrooms block Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: The tender documents can be viewed and downloaded free of charge from the Placement Service website www.kuccps.ac.ke. Bidders who download the documents are required to forward their particulars to: supplies@kuccps.ac.ke for record purposes. Hard copies of the same are obtainable from the Supply Chain office upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000.00 where applicable in the form of cash or banker’s cheque made payable to: Account Name Bank Name and Branch : Kenya Commercial Bank, University Way Account Number Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service P.O. Box 105166-00101, Nairobi and be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Placement Service reception so as to be received on or before the dates shown above at 10.00am. Opening of submissions will be conducted thereafter in the Boardroom and bidders or their representatives are free to attend. Prices quoted should be in Kenya Shillings inclusive of taxes and applicable duties, transport and other incidental expenses and MUST remain valid for 90 days from the date of opening. Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service : Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service : 1151285021 Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the relevant tender number and description should be addressed to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Duly filled form of tender. Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) Audited accounts for the last three years. g) h) Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. e) Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. f) Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Machongo PAG Secondary School P.O. Box 2217-40200 Kisii The Principal Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 9th October, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Principal Kiangua Secondary School Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: Export Promotion Council Export Promotion Council TENDER NOTICE Export Promotion Council invites tedders from interested, eligible, capable Tenders for the Tender below NO TENDER NO DESCRIPTION Export Promotion Council invites tedders from interested, eligible, capable Tenders for the Tender below No TENDER NO DESCRIPTION 1. 1. EPC/PROC/03 /2018-2019 EPC/PROC/02 /2018-2019 Tender for Provision of Comprehensive Cleaning and Fumigation Services SUBMISSION DATE The Tender document containing submission information, detailed terms and conditions may be downloaded free of charge from EPC website www.epc.go.ke or the Public Procurement Information Portal: www.tenders.go.ke Tender for Provision of Comprehensive Insurance Cover for Export Promotion Council Staff 04.09.2018 At 10.30 Am The Tender document containing submission information, detailed terms and conditions may be downloaded free of charge from EPC website www.epc.go.ke or the Public Procurement Information Portal www.tenders.go.ke Completed Tender Documents with all pages serialized shall be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the relevant Tender Number and Name and should be deposited in the tender Box provided at EPC office on 16th floor, Anniversary Towers, University way, Nairobi and addressed to Completed Tender Documents with all pages serialized shall be enclosed Export Promotion Council Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer P. O BOX 40247 00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya. Export Promotion Council P. O BOX 40247 00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya. So as to be received on or before Wednesday, 10th So as to be received on or before Tuesday, 19th October 2018 at 12.00 Noon Tenders will be opened September ,2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenderer’s representative who chose to attend the opening at the boardroom on the 16th floor Anniversary Towers, University way. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL The Export Promotion Council is a state corporation established on 19th August,1992 by the Government through a Legal NoticeNo.4342, with the mandate of developing and promoting Kenyan export with its Headquarters in Nairobi and two regional offices in Eldoret and Mombasa. VACANCIES VACANCIES The council wishes to recruit dynamic, result oriented and self- driven professional to fill the vacant position below: Job Ref: EPC/2018/003 - Driver EPC Grade 9 2. Please visit our website www.epc.go.ke for the detailed job profile and how to apply. All applications should be received not later than 5.00pm on Wednesday 10th Chief Manager, Product, Market development and Promotion EPC Grade 2 Senior Product, Market Development and Promotion Officer EPC Grade 5 Please visit our website www.epc.go.ke for the detailed job profile and how to apply . All applications should be received not later than 5.00pm on Tuesday 18th October 2018. Export Promotion Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Applications without the relevant qualification, copies of the required documents will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. September, 2018. Export Promotion Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Applications without the relevant qualification, copies of the required documents will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification. The council wishes to recruit dynamic, result oriented and self- driven professionals to fill the vacant positions below: 1. thereafter in the presence of the tenders representative who chose to attend the opening at the boardroom on the 16th floor Anniversary Towers, University way. plain sealed envelopes marked with the relevant Tender Number and Name and should be deposited in the tender Box provided at EPC office on 16th floor, Anniversary Towers, University way, Nairobi and addressed to 10.10.2018 at 12.00 Noon SUBMISSION DATE Open ELEGIBILITY ELEGIBILITY AGPO (Women Only) Export Promotion Council invites tedders from interested, eligible, capable Tenders for the Tender below No TENDER NO The Export Promotion Council (EPC) in partnership with the Kenya Institute for Management (KIM) invites you to participate in the Inaugural Kenya Exporter of the Year Award 2018 (KEYA 2018) to be held on 2nd CALL FOR PARTICIPATION DESCRIPTION 1. ber 2018 at the Serena Hotel, Nairobi. The KEYA 2018 seeks to recognize excellence and remarkable achievements in the export sector in Kenya by honouring and celebrating the nation’s top exporters. The award categories shall be as follows: RECOGNITION AWARD: i. Spear of the nation award - Outstanding sector commendation ii. Forex award - Exemplary contributor to foreign exchange iii. Innovators award - Novelty, innovation, diversification and value addition iv. Rising stars award - Small and medium enterprise award v. The eagles award - Upcoming export performer vi. Solid rock commendation - Lifetime achievement EPC/PROC/02 /2018-2019 Tender for Provision of Comprehensive Insurance Cover for Export Promotion Council Staff 04.09.2018 At 10.30 Am P. O BOX 40247 00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya. So as to be received on or before Tuesday, 19th September ,2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenders representative who chose to attend the opening at the boardroom on the 16th floor Anniversary Towers, University way. VACANCIES EXCELLENCE AWARD: The excellence-based awards shall be based on 7 key determinants: Leadership & Management; Human Resource Focus; Marketing and Customer Focus; Financial Management (results); Quality/Productivity; CSR environment focus; and, ICT. 2. Chief Manager, Product, Market development and Promotion EPC Grade 2 Senior Product, Market Development and Promotion Officer EPC Grade 5 Please visit our website www.epc.go.ke for the detailed job profile and how to apply . All applications should be received not later than 5.00pm on Tuesday 18th Registration deadline: 30th For more information and further details on registration, kindly contact: Mr. Samuel Matonda via email on SMatonda@epc.or.ke or chiefexe@epc.or.ke Tel :- 0722205875 , 0734228534. Visit our website www.epc.go.ke September 2018. September, 2018. Export Promotion Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Applications without the relevant qualification, copies of the required documents will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Export Promotion Council is a state corporation established on 19th August,1992 by the Government through a Legal NoticeNo.4342, with the mandate of developing and promoting Kenyan export with its Headquarters in Nairobi and two regional offices in Eldoret and Mombasa. The council wishes to recruit dynamic, result oriented and self- driven professionals to fill the vacant positions below: 1. 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30 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke A political veteran with heart firmly in the grassroots Phoebe Asiyo is a veteran politician with a golden heart and a special. She was the first female superintendent of prison. She successfully vied for Karachuonyo MP in 1979 and held on until 1997 when she opted not to run. Although she has retired from politics, she is still actively involved in the developmental affairs of the people of Karachuonyo and Kenya at large. She is the recipient of honorary doctorates from the University of York, Canada in 2003, and Leigh High University in Pennsylvania, USA in 2007. Her story is excerpted from a forthcoming book, Pioneers &Transformers: The Journeys of Top Achieving Women in Kenya, published by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board Pioneers & Transformers Journeys of top achieving women in Kenya BY KYEB P hoebe Muga Asiyo’s journey in leadership and the women’s movement has been exciting through and through. The octogenarian exudes confidence, optimism and hope for Kenya’s future. Phoebe was born in Kendu Bay in the Homa Bay County in 1934 to a family of five children. Her father was a Seventh-day Adventist pastor. He encouraged Phoebe, the lastborn of the family, to work hard and excel in school. This she did, and on completion of her primary and secondary education, she joined the Embu Teachers Training College. After completing her studies, she got married and moved to Nairobi, where she taught at Pumwani School. Later, the teacher joined the City Council of Nairobi as a social worker. It was during that period that the state of emergency was declared by the British colonial government in its attempts to suppress the struggle for independence. Thousands of Kenyans were arrested and held in detention camps where they were tortured and killed. Others simply disappeared, leaving many children orphaned or abandoned. “I was moved by the plight of destitute children. I picked them and took them to Edelvale Home, the only children’s home in Nairobi at that time,” Phoebe says. She also fostered two children, whom she brought up as her own. “The emergency period left an indelible mark on me. It opened my eyes to the injustices committed by the colonial government.” While the exact number of deaths due to the struggle for independence is unknown, it was during that period that Phoebe became conscious of human rights issues. The state of emergency created social challenges in communities and as a result, affluent white women in East Africa (then Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika, today’s Tanzania) formed Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation in 1956. Maendeleo’s agenda was to reach out to African women and provide them with social welfare. “I joined the organisation in 1957 and was appalled by the open prejudice by white women towards African women, whose ideas they ignored,” Phoebe recalls. “With time, African women realised that the organisation’s objectives were irrelevant to them.” Coincidentally, the panAfrican women movement was taking root in Kenya and Margaret Kenyatta (daughter of Kenya’s first president Jomo Kenyatta) led it to take a more active role. In 1959, Maendeleo Ya Wanawake held elections. Phoebe was elected the first African chairperson of the organisation. She mobilised women into a consensus on what issues to focus on, and they identified agriculture, food security and family planning. “We laid down structures from national to sub-location levels, making Maendeleo Ya Wanawake the best structured organisation in Kenya. Through our activities, we improved women’s health and achieved food security, nutrition and hygiene.” Women were also empowered on democratic tenets and were encouraged to elect their own leaders. Corruption was unheard of in those days, according to Phoebe, who hastens to add that tension was, however, rife in the country as independence was approach1 1. Hon Phoebe Asiyo speaking at side event. The session honored her as Eminent Woman as critical in safeguarding peace and national unity. She will launch her book on 23rd March titled “It is possible.” 2. Prof. Amb. Maria Nzomo, Mr. Barasa Nyukuri, Senator Martha Wangari, Hon. Dr. Phoebe Asiyo, moderated by Ms. Daisy Amdany. 3. Hon Phoebe Asiyo, UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador with Julian Tisi, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Windsor, signing up to Concern’s Women Can’t Wait Campaign. SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 31 and prone to severe drought, a factor that prompted Phoebe to start cottage industries, which entailed training women on the mechanics of spinning and weaving of cotton, pottery, poultry rearing and vegetable farming. “I also built schools for children with special needs,” says Phoebe, who adds that the constituents worked well with her, signalling faith in her leadership. After introduction of multiparty politics in 1992, she was re-elected area MP on a FordKenya party ticket. Although she decided not to run in the 1997 elections, she continues serving Karachuonyo people outside Parliament. She encourages former MPs to do likewise, even if they are not re-elected, because it’s all about service to the people. Phoebe speaks fondly of her relationship with her nuclear family of five children, and about her husband’s family, which, she says has always supported her. Her in-laws once sold cattle to finance her election campaigns. The family always comes first for Phoebe. She encouring. Priscilla Abwao, who in 1961 was the first woman to be nominated to the Legislative Council (Legco, today’s Parliament), sought permission from Governor Patrick Renison to visit Jomo Kenyatta, who was detained in Lodwar. “I led the women’s delegation. We wanted to know what role women would play in independent Kenya,” says Phoebe. “Kenyatta paid a keen interest in what we had to say and he assured us that he would work to safeguard the interests of women.” The women took flowers and vegetables to Kenyatta, a gesture that took him by surprise. “He was elated and said no-one had ever brought him such unique gifts.” The visit bore fruit and consequently, the first KANU manifesto stated that the government would work with women. Phoebe recalls that after independence in 1963, Kenyans identified themselves as such, and not by their tribes. There was a great sense of nationhood and tribalism was frowned upon. “As I look back, I feel saddened that children are growing up in a very tribal society. I envy Tanzania because it has maintained nationhood and does not promote tribalism.” Phoebe asserts that Kenya has to deliberately develop programmes that will make people feel as one, with a renewed sense of belonging. When she was appointed head of Women’s Prisons in 1962, Phoebe relinquished leadership of Maendeleo Ya Wanawake. She became not just the first woman superintendent of prisons, but had to There were male prison guards of lower rank, who openly said they could not salute me because I was a woman. I learned to change direction to spare them the embarrassment - Phoebe Asiyo contend with the challenges that accompanied the position, notably male chauvinism. guards of “There were male prison lower rank, who openly said they could not salute me because I was a woman. I learned to change direction to spare them the embarrassment,” says the holder of a diploma in Sociology and Prisons from Wakefield College in England and a similar qualification in Community Development and Social Work from Mount Carmel College in Israel. Lack of sanitary towels for prisoners was another issue Phoebe had to address. She pushed for and secured provision of free sanitary towels for inmates. “The service is still there to-date,” Phoebe notes with a sense of accomplishment. “At Prisons, I also realised that most women were sentenced for petty offences because they lacked confidence to articulate themselves in court,” says Phoebe. She recalls a case, she says she will never forget. A woman had been sentenced to death for killing her husband and Phoebe followed up on the case, perusing the convict’s records. “I found that it was actually the woman’s 15-year-old son, who had killed his father because he had been physically abusing his mother,” she recalls. Because the mother didn’t want her son arrested, she reported the incident to the police, implicating herself. Although she had pleaded guilty to murder, Phoebe pushed for commuting of the death sentence to life imprisonment. “I’m glad that the woman was later released because of good conduct.” The incident made Phoebe a crusader against the death penalty. In 1970, Phoebe was appointed head of the Child Welfare Society of Kenya. The NUGGETS OF WISDOM • Women are supposed to be three times more knowledgeable than men for them to excel in any field. They have to rise up to the task because nothing in life comes easy. • Women should always aim to give servant leadership. You can never go wrong when you meet the needs of the people and assure them that you are there for them. • Girls should take education seriously because education is the game changer. • There is need to create cordial working partnerships between men and women so that we can succeed. • As a leader, family should always come first because it is the cornerstone of society. • “Women should never retire; they continue to play crucial roles in their families and communities.” country had stringent laws, which did not allow unmarried people to adopt children. President Kenyatta set up a commission to seek public views on the issue. Phoebe was part of the commission, which collected views from different parts of the country. The commission’s recommendations resulted in the progressive child adoption law that we have today. In 1979, Phoebe decided to join politics. She chose to vie for Member of Parliament for Karachuonyo Constituency. “It was a tough race because I was running against the incumbent, who was the ruling party KANU’s chairman,” Phoebe narrates. “The campaigns were intense because people were not accustomed to women leaders. I soldiered on and eventually won with a landslide.” As an MP, Phoebe was actively involved in women development activities and got a lot of support from the donor community. Karachuonyo is semi-arid ages women leaders to give their families as much attention as they do their work. She believes it is possible to have a healthy balance between the two. The political veteran is passionate about giving back to the community. She mentors many upcoming women leaders at the county and national level. She is also involved in community activities and helps local women’s groups. The high level of youth unemployment is potentially catastrophic, she says, and should be addressed. Phoebe urges the government to invest in youth because they drive the economy. Although the current (Uhuru Kenyatta) leadership has started well, it could achieve more if it deliberately dealt with political polarisation in the country. Devolution, if well-implemented, could benefit wananchi and accelerate growth in areas, which previous regimes marginalised, she says. Phoebe was a member of the Constitution of Kenya Review Commission, whose outcome, the 2010 Constitution, brought devolution. A strong advocate for the women’s cause, Phoebe was the Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations Development Fund for Women in Africa between 2002 and 2013. The fund has since been renamed UN Women. She is impressed by the current crop of Kenyan women leaders, whom she considers products of the affirmative action struggle. Now in her 80s, Phoebe says no African woman should retire since a woman remains relevant to her family and society throughout her life. She spends most of her time at her Karachuonyo home. Her regular day begins at 5am where she heads straight for the farm to check on her fish ponds, poultry and tree seedlings. At daytime, she consults with community leaders, who call in for advice. Funded by the Allen & Overy law firm, Phoebe launched ‘the Phoebe Asiyo Legal Aid Clinic’ at the Lang’ata Women’s Prison in July 2016.

September 25, 2018 A PUBLICATION OF Government Advertising Agency Telposta Towers, Kenyatta Ave/ Koinange Street P.O Box 30025-00100, Nairobi Kenya NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0087 Telephone: (+254) 4920000 / 1 E-Mail: info@information.go.ke Oil, wine, mulch and more: The many uses of coconut tree Stella Katini, a Research Scientist at Kenya Agriculture and Research Organisation (Kalro’s) Crop Research Institute in Mtwapa, takes us through a ‘surgery’ of the coconut tree and its products. Stories like these are covered in an upcoming book on AgroInnovation by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board. Agro-Innovation Transforming agriculture toward sustainable development BY KYEB T he mention of a coconut brings various thoughts in one’s mind. There is the imagination of the massively tall tree, coconut oil or a cold coconut drink. Well, just as these thoughts, there is so much that can come from a coconut tree. We sought from Kalro experts on various ways that the coconut products can be processed to make various end products for economic development. Seemingly, there is almost nothing that should be counted as waste from this tree. The possibilities are as high as its height. After planting a coconut tree, the maturity age is dependent on which variety you plant. The shorter variety also known as the dwarf coconut tree, matures at three years. The taller, also known as the East African Tall variety, takes two years longer, to mature at five years. Stella Katini, a Research Scientist at Kenya Agriculture and Research Organisation (Kalro’s) Crop Research Institute in Mtwapa, takes us through a ‘surgery’ of the coconut tree and its products. At the flowering stage, you can simply cut the bud, and tap its liquid content. The content is then fermented to make traditional coconut wine, commonly known as ‘mnazi’. Mnazi drink is especially common in Coastal Kenya and is an integral part of many traditional ceremonies. If you do not want to associate yourself with wining, worry not. You simply wait for the second flowering, when the fruits’ shape starts to form. At this stage harvest your fruits and sell as coconut water, commonly known as madafu for a refreshing and nutritional non-alcoholic drink. The other alternative is to harvest mature nuts. And you do not have to sell them. A single coconut tree can bear between 75-150 fruits annually, depending on orchard management and rainfall or availability of water. You can specialise in seedlings production. To produce seedlings, simply cut the coconut fruit’s head After planting a coconut tree, the maturity age is dependent on which variety you plant. The shorter variety also known as the dwarf coconut tree, matures at three years. and put it under the soil to germinate. This should be done without removing the husks. However, seedlings production is recommended from trees that have certain characteristics such as those that are mature; aged 30 years and above. The mother trees should be of high yield, high growth vigour and resistant or tolerant to pests and diseases. Coconuts can be sold as fruits at this stage. However, as a farmer, take time to dehusk your fruits. You have an opportunity to earn from both the husk and the fruits. The husk is used for mulching especially in flower farms. Besides, it also helps in improving soil fertility. Coconut husk fibre is also used in making things like door mats, ropes among others. And although you may, you do not have to sell the fruits. There are various ways to add value to your coconut fruits. You can crack it, and sell the liquid inside as coconut water. Remove the white meat of the coconut, also referred to as copra and grate it to process Fruits that a single coconut tree can bear annually, depending on orchard management and rainfall or availability of water. 75-150 coconut oil, or coconut milk. After pressing, sell the granules as coconut powder or process it further to make coconut bars for consumption. The shells too are a source of money, if value addition is done. These shells can be used to make various products such as jewellery, home decors, toys among others. This means that if a farmer has several LAYOUT, DESIGN AND EDITING OF MYGOV WEEKLY BY THE KENYA YEARBOOK EDITORIAL BOARD www.kenyayearbook.co.ke 0202715390 / 0711944538 NHIF Building , 4th Floor @Kenyayearbook coconut trees, he can then specialise in production at each stage, meaning the trees can earn him money all year round. Small holder farmers are however better off working in groups in order to be able to produce in large quantities. 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2 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Pastoralists mark peace anniversary Communities from Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia last Friday gathered at Lokiriama near the KenyaUganda border BY PETER GITONGA KNA-TURKANA P astoralist communities from Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia last Friday gathered at Lokiriama near the KenyaUganda border to commemorate the 45th Lokiriama Peace Accord, signed in 1973 to bring to an end the killings and raids conducted between the Turkana of Kenya and Matheniko of Uganda. Turkana County governor Josphat Nanok, Turkana County Commissioner Seif Matata and Uganda minister for Karamoja affairs Moses Kizuge led thousands of participants in the event. Nanok said the event has grown to the level where the national governments of Kenya and Uganda are now engaging with a view to sustaining the peace found along the border. “The government of Kenya and Uganda are in the process of signing an MOU that will secure more resources for water, roads, schools, livestock and other livelihood programmes peace we are enjoying is sustained,” said Nanok. Matata said lasting peace is achieved when the local communities resolve to end raids and own peace initiatives. “What happened at Lokiriama is that warring communities were tired of killings and decided to embrace peace. In areas where we have insecurity challenges let the locals agree to end conflicts and own the peace accords,” said Matata. He added that the accord succeeded because it was not imposed on the communities but it was birthed by them. Matata also directed people in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them to government. Turkana central MP John Lodepe blamed politicians for opposing disarmament. “We must decide as leaders to support disarmament even if it will cost us politically for the sake of achieving lasting to ensure the The government of Kenya and Uganda are in the process of signing an MOU that will secure more resources for water, roads, schools, livestock and other livelihood programmes to ensure the peace we are enjoying is sustained -Josphat Nanok peace,” said Lodepe. The Uganda minister for Karamoja affairs Moses Kizuge said the Ugandan government will continue to support policies of peaceful coexistence. “We have plans to set up a secretariat to follow up on the resolutions of the peace accord,” said Kizuge. He added the Ugandan government is also working to ensure Turkana children arrested in Uganda are released and brought back to Kenya. Under-age children are also involved in cattle rustling that have seen some of them arrested and detained in Uganda. Leaders at the event also discussed the Turkana -West Pokot conflict which has undermined development in the region. “I am doubling every effort to resolve the conflict on the border of Turkana East and Baringo County,” Nanok said. Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa and his Interior and Coordination of Naitonal Government counterpart Fred Matiang’i both sent apologies as they were unable to attend due to other commitments. The youth from Lokiriama ward had earlier in the day barricaded the road over claims that they had not been given casual jobs during the event. It took the intervention of county executive committee member for Agriculture and Pastoral economy Chris Aletia to calm them and have them unblock the road. Meanwhile, science based environmental monitoring will be used to end human wildlife conflict, reports Joseph Ng’ang’a. Climate researchers are banking on science-based detection of diminishing pasture to map out human wildlife conflict hotspots and develop mitigating strategies to check such conflicts in the Greater Horn of Africa (GHC). According to IGAD Climate Prediction & Applications Centre (ICPAC) Program Manager Zachary Atheru, the science based environmental management will assist identify human wildlife conflicts. “When there is no pasture you tend to see animals leaving the protected areas and going to areas where there is farming causing human wildlife conflict arises,” Atheru observed. He said that competition of resources led to encroachment to protected areas adding that if such activities are monitored this information can be used for policy making so that the situation is arrested before eruption of human wildlife conflicts. Speaking on Thursday during the kick off seminar of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) programme in East Africa, Atheru said success lay in early detection of the situation and early warning so that critical decisions can be made. “The problem is that the conflicts are periodic and depend on the season since some places are drier than others, the situation normally occurs during the dry season forcing the animals to go out to look for pasture and thus the need to have a detailed early warning especially for the hotspot areas,” he explained. He said the information will be provided to decision makers to help in the sustainable long term management of natural resources as well as raising awareness to of this information. “Today we are launching GMES and Africa project funded by African Union Commission which is aimed at using Earth observation information for decision making, monitoring and management of environmental resources in our region,” he outlined. Atheru said that the aim of the project is to collect views and needs from the users of the information so that they can develop services for monitoring rangeland and assessment of food and forest security. “The problem in Africa is poor leadership because all the information is availed by the experts but it is not implemented and not used in decision making,” he lamented. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Forest Programme Coordinator Jane Wamboi said information gathered under this project will assist develop strategies to reduce the impact of human wildlife conflict. “The project will be using technology to predict the areas of human wildlife conflict and it is through this information that we will be able to monitor vegetation, fire mapping and analysing the land use in the adjacent areas which will help us in predicting human wildlife conflict hotspots and come up with measures to counter it,” said Wamboi. “KWS has come to a point where this information needs to be disseminated to the protected areas so that once each park manager gets hold of what is happening in their vicinity and implement the intervention strategies we will have minimal human wildlife conflicts,” explained Wamboi. October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 ICT ministry set to Establish Film Fund Kitty will help the youth in development, production, and marketing of Kenyan film content BY DAVID MUKARA PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, MINISTRY OF ICT T he Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology is committed to helping the young people prosper through their talents and is formulating a film policy that will see the establishment of a Film Fund, Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has revealed. Once established, the fund will help the youth in development, production, and marketing of Kenyan film content. The CS noted that creative industries are a source of untapped potential of economic growth across Africa which could also be used to tame high unemployment rates for the youth who are a great majority in the continent and in particular Kenya. He was speaking in Dagoretti during the launch of MultiChoice Talent Academy, which seeks to develop and train young, emerging, passionate film talents through experiential filmmaking. The CS also welcomed the inaugural class of the academy which consists of 20 students selected from various countries in the East African region. The Ministry also donated laptops to the students. He urged the Kenyan youth to tell their own African stories through film, but at the same time avoid eroding their cultural values. To further affirm the ministry’s commitment towards creating jobs for the young people, he cited two projects - Sinema Mashinani and Studio Mashinani - which are being implemented by Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) and Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KCB) respectively. Sinema Mashinani seeks to promote local film productions in vernacular languages to celebrate Kenya’s cultural and linguistic diversity while Studio Mashinani aims at enhancing availability of recording studios and enhancement of self-employment opportunities for artistes across the country. “We have been talking to different partners and there is a chance that we are going to have 47 theatres across Kenya. With the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation we have Studio Mashinani and now we have Sinema Mashinani with the Kenya Film Classification Board and we want to partner with MultiChoice, so that even the Kenya Film School works in collaboration with your Talent Academy,” he said. Other projects implemented by the We have been talking to different partners and there is a chance that we are going to have 47 theatres across Kenya. With the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation we have Studio Mashinani and now we have Sinema Mashinani with the Kenya Film Classification Board and we want to partner with MultiChoice, so that even the Kenya Film School works in collaboration with your Talent Academy -Joe Mucheru 60 Length, in minutes, of ‘Flesh business,’ a documentary film that explores underage prostitution at the Kenyan Coast. It won the best documentary film category Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru tests a student’s laptop donated by the ministry after he officially opened MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy in Nairobi. Looking on is area Member of Parliament John Kiarie. Ministry that target the youth include Presidential Digital Talent Programme, Ajira Digital and Digital Skills for Life. Principal Secretary in the State Department of Broadcasting Mrs Fatuma Hirsi Mohammed urged the inaugural students of the Talent Academy to utilise their talent in film making by combining it with the skills that they will gain in the Academy to produce a diverse of content that can be used by the local broadcasters. Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) thanked MultiChoice for training local talents in the production of local content. He hoped that the Talent Academy will raise the threshold of competition in the local content production. “As CAK, we have prescribed local content quota in our Programming Code which we require the media houses to achieve and this is basically intended to give opportunity to the local film industry not only to showcase, but also to sell their products. ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED The Commission on Administrative Justice Public Notice Fringe Benefit Tax and Deemed Interest Rate Fringe Benefit Tax For the purposes of Section 12B of the Income Tax Act, the Market Interest Rate is 8%. This rate will be applicable for three months i.e. October, November and December 2018. Deemed Interest Rate For purposes of section 16(5), the prescribed rate of interest is 8%. This is applicable for the months of October, November and December 2018. Withholding tax rate of 15% on the deemed interest shall be deducted and paid to the Commissioner by 20th month of computation. Commissioner of Domestic Taxes Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), Email: cic@kra.go.ke Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee! MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Tel, 0572505222/3 or 0733120020/2 or 0702597360, P.O. BOX 190 – 50100 Kakamega, Kenya Email: vc@mmust.ac.ke Website: www.mmust.ac.ke TENDER NOTICE Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology invite bids from competent suppliers, Contractors and Service Providers for the following services and Works N/ NO 1. TENDER NUMBER MMUST/EST/09/ 18-19 TENDER DESCRIPTION Proposed Perimeter Wall And Associated Works BID BOND 2% ELIGIBILITY Open Detailed tender documents may be obtained from Procurement Office during normal working hours upon payment of non-refundable fee of KShs. 1000/= (Kenya Shillings One Thousand) only, payable at KCB Kakamega Branch, MMUST deposit. A/C No. 1101811269 OR downloaded FREE of charge from the University website: www.mmust.ac.ke or IFMIS supplier’s portal. Duly completed bid documents in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with category number and category name bearing no other mark, name or indication of the applicant shall be send to; of the month following the Vice Chancellor Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology- MMUST P. O. Box 190-50100 Kakamega Or, dropped in the Tender Box outside the Vice Chancellor’s Office at MMUST main campus in Kakamega so as to reach the University not late than 10:00am on 2nd November, 2018. Opening of the bid documents will be done immediately thereafter in the presence of applicants or their representatives who choose to attend. The University reserves the right to accept or reject any bid in whole or part and does not bind itself to the lowest bid. The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman) is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 59 (4) and Chapter Fifteen of the Constitution, and the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011. The Commission also has an inter alia mandate on Access to Information. CAJ seeks to fill the position of: - AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER Details of the position are available on our website: www.ombudsman.go.ke The closing date is on 6th November’ 2018 at 4:30 pm. The applications should be addressed to: THE COMMISSION SECRETARY COMMISSION ON ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE, FLOOR, WEST END TOWERS - WAIYAKI WAY P.O. BOX 20414 CITY SQUARE, 00200 NAIROBI 2ND Applicants will be short listed based on their qualifications and work experience. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. The Commission on Administrative Justice is an Equal Opportunity employer EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Hata Mnyonge ana Haki (Office of The Ombudsman)

4 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Ambassador unveils Sh170M model school German envoy says educationaid is important in advancing socio-economic development BY MILTON ONYANGO KNA-KISUMU S tudents from several informal settlements in Kisumu County have a reason to smile following the official handing over of a Sh170 million model school that has been constructed courtesy of the German government. The German Ambassador to Kenya, Ms. Annette Guntter, officially handed over the newly constructed stateof-the art learning facility, Kasagam Secondary School, in a ceremony graced by Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o. Ambassador Guntter said education-aid was important in advancing socio-economic development and towards realising the Big Four development agenda targeted by the Kenyan government. She described the model schools as ‘an innovative approach to addressing glaring disparities in learning infrastructure across the local schools. She noted that thousands of pupils and students from poor urban neighbourhoods are currently benefit757 Boys and girls, mostly from the neighbouring slums of Manyatta, Nyalenda and Nyamasaria , who are already savouring the benefits of the project ing from model schools that have been built by the German government thereby getting an opportunity to enjoy modern educational facilities just like their counterparts in more developed schools. The Ambassador also hinted at future plans to expand the model schools concept so as to benefit students undertaking Technical and Vocational Educational Training. She further pointed out that a similar approach could be extended to the sector of agriculture to help enhance food security and create more jobs. Governor Nyong’o on his part hailed what he termed as ‘cordial development partnership’ existing between Kisumu county and the government of Germany even as he rooted for continued strengthening of development ties between the two entities. Present at the function also included Deputy Governor Dr. Peter Owili, County Executive Members (CECs) for Education and for Water Environment and Natural Resources Dr. John Obiero Ogone and Salmon Orimba and the area MCA George Olwal among other leaders. Dr. Ogone observed that Kasagam Secondary located in Kolwa, Kisumu East Sub County, now joins five other primary schools and as the first secondary school to benefit under the German government’s Sh1.2 billion model schools’ programme for Kisumu County. The school’s principal Jane Owuor disclosed that some 757 boys and girls, mostly from the neighbouring slums of Manyatta, Nyalenda and Nyamasaria , are already savouring the benefits of the project that started somewhere in 2014 but first opened its doors to business last year. She further revealed that the ultramodern learning facility comprises an administration block, 16 classrooms, four laboratories, a staff-room, library besides a kitchen and a playground. Kesses MP Swarrup Mishra addressing the press at Chebarus primary on Thursday. MP pledges 50 youth scholarships to India Courses will help them secure employment and thus empower them economically BY KIPTANUI CHERONO KNA-ELDORET S The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman) Hata Mnyonge ana Haki RE - ADVERTISEMENT ADDENDUM TENDER NO. CAJ /GI/03/2018-2019 PROVISION OF GENERAL INSURANCE COVER – FOR GPA/ WIBA/GROUP LIFE, MOTOR INSURANCE ,EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND ASSETS COVERS. The Commission wishes to issue an addendum on the above mentioned tender as follows:1) While submitting the tender document, ensure that all pages are properly numbered/ serialized. This is a mandatory requirement. 2) The closing date of the Tender remains as earlier indicated 24th October, 2018 at 12.00 Noon. 3) On page 18 of 65 Instruction to tender reference Particulars of Appendix to instructions to tenderers 2.1 Indicate eligible Tenderers: Insurance Companies Licensed by the IRA to transact brokerage services: it should read :- Indicate eligible Tenderers: Insurance Companies licensed by IRA to transact. 4) On page 18 of 65: 2:12.1 it reads; Particulars of tender security if applicable 10% of the: It should read: -. Sixty Five Thousand Kenya Shillings (65,000) Tender security of the tender price/premium valid for an additional thirty (30) days after the expiry of the tender validity period. 5) All other requirements remain the same as per the tender document. KeNHA invites sealed tenders from eligible original motor vehicle manufacturers, motor vehicle dealers, leasing companies, financial institutions and interested firms for provision of vehicles and transport services for Axle Load Enforcement Highway Unit (ALEHU) operations through Leasing. NO TENDER NO. TENDER DESCRIPTION TENDER CLOSING DATE 1 KeNHA/2100/2018 Leasing of Motor vehicles Wednesday 31st October, 2018 at 11.00am A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non - refundable fee of One Thousand Kenya shillings (Kshs.1,000) in form of banker’s cheque payable to Kenya National Highways Authority. Alternatively, tender documents may be obtained free of charge by downloading from KeNHA website: www.kenha.co.ke or PPIP Procurement portal: www.tenders.go.ke. For detailed information, interested eligible Candidates are requested to visit the KeNHA website Deputy Director-SCM For: DIRECTOR GENERAL Customer Care Hotline : 020 - 2989000 @KeNHAKenya Customer Care customercare@kenha, Reporting Corruption: integrity@kenha.co.ke Web : www.kenha.co.ke Kenya National Highways Authority ome 50 youth from Kesses constituency in Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from full scholarships for skilled and semi-skilled training in India. Kesses Member of Parliament Swarrup Mishra said the beneficiaries were bright students from very needy families and were carefully picked to ensure gender balance and ethnic representation. Speaking at Cheboror primary school in Tarakwa ward last Thursday, the MP also said 50 local youth would be given full scholarships at driving schools. Mishra said his initiative to offer youth training opportunities in skilled and unskilled fields would help them secure employment and thus empower them economically. The first term MP further said all the wards in his constituency would benefit from the youth empowerment programmes. The MP had visited the Ward ahead of presentation of 2,000 title deeds to members of the Ogiek community. “We are also going to present 100 dairy cows to women from Tarakwa ward alongside the presentation of the title deeds,” he promised. October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 5 THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING REPUBLIC OF KENYA THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING National Bank Building, 11th Floor, Harambee Avenue, P.O BOX 58535-00200, NAIROBI,KENYA. Telephone No. +254 (020) 3244000, 2213106, 2213107, Fax: +254 (020) 2213105, 3244399, 3244277, e-mail: info@ppra.go.ke; feedback@ppra.go.ke, website: www.ppra.go.ke PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND ASSET DISPOSAL STANDARD TENDER DOCUMENTS AND FORMATS 2. Invitation to Submit Views/Comments on Draft Standard Tender Documents and Formats The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 (the Act) came into effect on January, 7th 2016. The Act gives effect to Article 227 of the Constitution which provides that public procurement should be conducted in a system that is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective. In order to fully operationalize the Act, the National Treasury is has finalized the Regulations after countrywide stakeholders’ consultation and input. The Regulations are anticipated to be in place as soon as they are approved by Parliament pursuant to Section 180 of Act. Sections 91(f), 58 and 70 of the Act vests the responsibility of developing and issuing of standard bid/tender documents and formats to Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (the Authority). To this end, the Authority with technical support from GIZ has reviewed, updated and developed new standard tender documents and formats while incorporating changes in the Act and international best practices. The aforementioned standard bid/ tender documents and formats will be realigned to the Regulations mentioned in the preceding paragraph. In line with Article 10 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on National Values and Principles of Governance, the Authority hereby invites Public Entities, Suppliers, Members of the public, Professional Bodies/ Associations, Non-State Actors and other interested stakeholders to submit their comments and inputs based on The Draft Standard Bid/Tender Documents and Formats as published on the two websites: www.treasury.go.ke and www.ppra.go.ke and can also be accessed via the link: http://www.ppoa.go.ke/news/221-std-formats The Inputs and Comments Submission Form should be downloaded, filled out in the prescribed format and sent electronically to feedback@ppra.go.ke, and either post or hand delivered to the address indicated below on or before close of business on 2nd November, 2018. The Director General Public Procurement Regulatory Authority National Bank Building, 11th Floor Harambee Avenue NAIROBI P.O. Box 58535-00200 NAIROBI 3. INVITATION TO TENDER The National Treasury invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders: S/No Tender No. Description 1. TNT/017/2018-2019 Proposed two (2) year maintenance of air conditioning system for the National Treasury and Planning data centre at Herufi House for the period 2018 to 2020 TNT/018/2018-2019 Proposed two (2) year maintenance of air conditioning system for the National Treasury and Planning data centre at Treasury Building for the period 2018 to 2020 TNT/019/2018-2019 Proposed two (2) year maintenance of air conditioning system for the National Treasury and Planning offices at Treasury Building for the period 2018 to 2020 Bid Security 300,000.00 350,000.00 120,000.00 REPUBLIC OF KENYA Interested bidders may download detailed tender documents from the website www.treasury.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke and those who download the documents must forward their particulars immediately for recording and any further clarifications and addenda to procurement@treasury.go.ke. Tenders must be accompanied by a bid Security valid for an additional 30 days beyond the tender validity period. There shall be a mandatory site visit on Friday 26th October, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. on 2nd Floor, Treasury Building. Completed tender documents, BOTH TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS IN SEPARATE ENVELOPES, enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender number should be addressed to:The Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, P.O. Box 30007 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya and be deposited in the tender box provided at the Treasury Building, 6th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before Tuesday 6th November, 2018 at 10.00 am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend the opening at The National Treasury, Treasury Building, 6th floor, Conference Room No. 603 on Tuesday 6th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY INVITATION TO TENDER 1. Kenya Power invites tenders from interested bidders for Provision of the following:TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION TENDER COMMENCEMENT DATE KP1/9A.2/OT/13/18-19 Supply of Routers and Fiber Accessories Wednesday 17.10.2018 TENDER CLOSING DATE Wednesday 07.11.2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tender documents detailing the requirements of the above tender may be obtained from the Kenya Power website (www.kplc.co.ke) from the date shown above. EXTENSION OF TENDER CLOSING DATE 2. Kenya Power wishes to inform firms participating in the tenders shown below, that the closing date has been extended as shown to give bidders adequate time to respond appropriately. TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PREVIOUS TENDER CLOSING DATE KP2/9A/NS/OT/02/2018 (Nairobi South) KP10/9A/OT/NER/02/18-19 (North Eastern) KP5/9A/3/2/13/TPT/18-19 (Mt. Kenya) KP8/9BB/OT/021/18-19 (North Rift) KP11/9A/OT/01/18-19 (South Nyanza) KP9/9A/OT/178/18-20 (Western) KP4/9A/OT/01/18-19 (Nairobi West) KP6/7.1/OT/217/18-19 (Coast) KP7/9A/OT/01/18-19 (Central Rift) Provision of Garage Services, Injector Pump Repairs and Suppliers of Vehicles, Plants and Motor Cycle Spares (Spare Parts) - Kenya Power Transport Department Tuesday 23.10.2018 at 11.00 a.m. NEW TENDER CLOSING DATE Tuesday 30.10.2018 at 11.00 a.m. KENYA POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANK ICT Management Trainee – Scale PB 6.2 The Kenya Post Office Savings Bank has excellent career opportunities for Management Trainees to be deployed in its ICT Department. The position will provide an opportunity for the successful candidates to operationalize their skills in Information Technology and further enhance their career with a view to joining the Bank’s dynamic team in the Information Communication and Technology Department after the training period. The training will provide the trainees with an opportunity to: • Gain a comprehensive appreciation of the critical perspectives and challenges in the ICT department with a view to developing innovative solutions to meet the Bank’s business needs. • Monitor system performance activities and manage parameters to provide fast query responses to ‘front end’ users. • Develop and map out the ‘conceptual design’ for planned database in outline. • Gain knowledge on installation and testing new versions of the Database Management Systems (DMS). • Gain knowledge in writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary. • Be exposed to developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans. • Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security. • Obtain knowledge on maintenance of the Bank’s Website and other Web Based applications. • Manage the existing integrations and develop new system interfaces. • Network and security management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. • Should be conversant with: - SQL, Java and preferably Oracle or - Operating Systems i.e. Linux, Windows and preferably orientation to Networking. • Professional qualification on CCNA, CCNP, Cyberoam or a related field. • One-year experience in a busy ICT environment will be an added advantage. The ideal candidates are people who possess a passion for excellence, strong work ethics, and continual improvement and are result oriented. If you meet the above specifications, kindly submit your application, together with the relevant academic and professional training documents to: Addendum 1 and 2 detailing the requirements of the above tenders may be obtained from Kenya Power website www.kplc.co.ke from Tuesday 16th October, 2018. All other terms and conditions remain as per the Principal Tender Document. GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN www.kplc.co.ke Managing Director, Kenya Post Office Savings Bank, P.O. Box 30313-00100 Nairobi. The closing date for receiving applications will be 29th October, 2018.

6 | NEWSFOCUS Verbatim October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke I would like to see media work The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (MoICT) is a crucial docket buzzing with numerous activities, programmes and initiatives whose impact spans the entire breadth of the Government. The ministry has two State Departments; namely, the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications (BT) and the State Department of Information, Communications, Technology and Innovation (ICT). The outgoing Government Advertising Agency Director, Ngari Gituku had occasion to speak to PS Fatuma Hirsi on various matters concerning the State Department she oversees. Being the PS at the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications (BT) in the Information, Communications and Technology Ministry is much like being back where you truly belong. Tell us about your past exploits in this field. As you have rightly put it, I feel quite at home having previously worked in various institutions that exposed and bequeathed me crucial experience to oversee the sub-sectors under my docket. I began the journey of my career at the Kenya Posts & Telecommunications Corporation (KPTC) where I trained as a Postal Controller and worked in the international and public relations department. Along the way, KPTC was restructured to form Telkom Kenya, Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta) and the regulator, Communications Commission of Kenya - now Communications Authority (CA). I was one of about 100 members of staff posted to CCK. I served in the corporate affairs department. I was privileged to be part of the team that built the initial CCK brand. In 2000, I joined Kencell Communications Ltd as Public Relations Group Leader, the first mobile telephony company to be licensed in Kenya. Today the company has changed hands several times to finally become Airtel as at now. Later, I got a chance to set up the corporate affairs department at the leading media house in the region - Nation Media Group where I became the Group Corporate Affairs Manager. Six years later, fully Shariah-compliant banking came to Kenya and I was given the opportunity to Head the Marketing, Corporate Affairs and Customer Service department at Gulf African Bank. My role involved helping to demystify Islamic banking. Thereafter, I ventured into the international arena when I was appointed Head of Cabinet, later serving the African continent as the Regional Coordinator for Africa & Least Developed Countries at the Universal Postal Union. The Union is a specialized agency of the United Nations whose mandate is to serve citizens through propagating socio-economic and financial inclusion by riding the crest of the largest logistics network in the world - the Posts. I feel blessed and that destiny has charted the course and encounters in my career path that have—in very specific ways—prepared me to oversee this particular docket which places telecom, posts and media under my mandate. The only new area is film. Which departments are in your docket and what specific mandate is each of them expected to deliver? The mandates that my State Department is expected to deliver as per the latest Executive Order include: a) Telecommunications policy a) Kenya Broadcasting Corporation b) Communications Authority of Kenya c) Postal Corporation of Kenya d) Media Council of Kenya e) Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board f) Kenya Institute of Mass Communications g) Kenya Film Commission h) Kenya Film Classification Board i) National Communications Secretariat There are numerous new initiatives—and seemingly quite exciting—in your State Department such as Studio Mashinani. Tell us about them. The Studio Mashinani project aims at setting up audio music and creative production studios to record quality music and commercials mainly targeted at helping advance the music careers of talented youth who do not have the financial muscle to use commercial studios. This is in line with the Medium Term Plans and the Big Four Agenda aimed at increasing job creation through industrialisation and production of local content. Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is implementing this programme and we hope to create employment opportunities especially for the youth, encourage talent development in music and create new revenue stream for the Corporation through advertising in the Y254 station dedicated to expose these new talents. Other initiatives include new products for the Kenya Yearbook dedicated to different sectors, more so the Big 4. Posta also have various new products and services such as the MPost (your mobile phone number is your postal address), Posta Mobile Wallet, E-njiwa (virtual postbox), Tunza Nyumba na Posta (shop online and delivery), and b) Broadcasting policy c) Coordination of National Government Advertising services d) Public Communications e) Postal and Courier Services f) Policy on Development of Local Content g) Telecommunications, Postal Services and Electronic Commerce h) Government Telecommunications Services To deliver on this mandate, the State Department of BT has four—actually five—technical departments and nine Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies. The four technical departments are: a) Department of Information b) Department of Public Communication c) Department of Film Services d) Department of Telecommunication Services e) and Government Advertising Agency currently piggybacking on the Department of Public Communications) The following are the Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies under the State Department: October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Verbatim NEWSFOCUS | 7 with Government on Big Four Indeed, the importance of culture and creative industries in generating jobs, wealth and social engagements is increasingly being recognized by governments especially in Africa. Clearly, there is a strong link between investing in creative industries and sustainable development. $2.25 EMS2GO.We also recently set up the Communications & Multimedia Appeals Tribunal (CAMAT) which will allow citizens to send in complaints and appeals in the sector as Media Council of Kenya listens to complaints against the media through the Media Complaints Commission. We are also rolling out Digital Villages to 800 villages across the country hooking them up to satellite TV in community centres and homes to give access to TV and radio stations in unreached parts of the country. Film is squarely back in your Ministry and specifically in your docket. What plans do you have with the sector for the future? When I was PS Tourism, film was an area we really wanted to push because countries get profiled through filming locations – scenery, fauna, flora, people and culture. Creative industries are a source of largely untapped potential of economic growth across Africa. Many governments, Kenya included, are now integrating non-traditional strategies in their national development plans to conquer the high rates of unemployment in the continent. These strategies include tapping into the creative and cultural industries such as fashion, film, television and music among others, which have largely been overlooked as potential and legitimate avenues that can create employment for our youth. Globally, the creative industry is the largest contributor to the economy, with a 2013 UNESCO report showing that it has provided employment to approximately 30 million people which translates to 2.25 trillion US dollars. Indeed, the importance of culture and creative industries in generating jobs, wealth and social engagements is increasingly being recognized by governments especially in Africa. Clearly, there is a strong link between investing in creative industries and sustainable development. At my Ministry, we recognize that the film industry generates an estimated Kshs. 200 billion annually. However, despite this impressive output, the full potential of the sector remains unexploited. The Kenya Film Classification Board has come up with an initiative called Sinema Mashinani - taking film to the grassroots. The project seeks to promote local film productions in vernacular languages to celebrate Kenya’s cultural and linguistic diversity and will be rolled out countrywide. The Kenya Film Commission aims to promote Kenya as a filming destination to the international film producers and capacity build the local film-makers so that local content is constantly being generated and improved. What’s your ministry’s plan for the telecommunications sector? Through the Sector regulator, the Government will implement strategies aimed at but not limited to: • Management of Radio Frequency Spectrum • Foster growth, competition and investment in Telecommunication Sector • Ensure operators compliance with the Act, regulations and licensing conditions • Facilitate universal access and use of ICTs in broadcasting and telecom • Protect the rights of users of these services • Ensure development and formulation of adequate standards for the sector among others Should Kenyans expect more innovations in courier services? E-commerce is the next frontier for posts and Posta isn’t being left behind. The State Department is currently working on the development of National Addressing System to promote ecommerce. In addition, the Government through the State Department is also in discussion with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to establish Kenya as an e-commerce hub leveraging on Kenya’s geographical location and Posta’s widespread infrastructure. This will greatly change enhance the courier services industry. What became of the once much talked about national address initiative? We just put out a tender for this initiative, through the CA, that will help finalise plans to enable us put in place an addressing system which is globally benchmarked so that we can deliver on services to the people and allow emerging economic opportunities like ecommerce take root. We will fast track the implementation of the National Addressing System. Tell us about your State Department’s role in regulating the broadcasting and telecommunications sector. I represent the Ministry in the Board of Directors of the Communications Authority of Kenya which is the independent sector regulator. In addition, the State Department is mandated to formulate and review policies and regulations governing the broadcasting and telecommunications sector so that it is in line with emerging trends in the sector to ensure Kenya keeps its Value, in trillions of dollars, of the global creative industry. It is the largest contributor to the global economy, with a 2013 UNESCO report showing that it has provided employment to approximately 30 million people leading status in the field. How is your State Department supporting the Big Four agenda? The State department will contribute to the attainment of the Big Four Agenda by a) Distribution and e-commerce b) Marketing and Communications c) Job creation and skills development Your parting shot? There’s a Somali saying that goes ‘when given a position, be there and be visible or do not appear at all’ and with my desire to make a difference in people’s lives, I hope I am able to fulfill my desire to make a difference that led me to apply for this PS job in the first place. I would like my legacy to see harmonised government communications structures, through a restructured Kenya News Agency, Government Advertising Agency and Public Communications. When I was chairperson of the Public Relations Society of Kenya, I lobbied the ministry of information to give the Public Communications officers a better positioning in the management structure to professionalize the role of communications within government. This is especially important today, as each MDA has to highlight and create awareness amongst Kenyans of what the government is doing for them more so the Big 4 Agenda. Now that the department is under me, it behoves me to improve things even more. I would also like to see a revamped Kenya Broadcasting Corporation that truly lives up to being the national public broadcaster and a revitalised Postal Corporation of Kenya that leverages on ecommerce and fintech to serve the citizens and make profit in doing so. Lastly, I would like to see that the media and the Government work closely and harmoniously to ensure that Kenyans are informed about the delivery of the Big Four Agenda.

8 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION REPUBLIC OF KENYA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND BASIC EDUCATION RECRUITMENT OF VOLUNTEER GRADUATE ASSISTANTS COHORT FIVE UNDER THE G-UNITED NATIONAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION G-United is a National Volunteer Programme initiated by the Presidency in 2014 and implemented by the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education seeks to recruit a total of 1,600 young Kenyan graduates to join the fifth cohort of Kenya’s G-United National Volunteer Programme. The programme targets recent Kenyan university graduates aged 21 -30 years old to serve as volunteers in communities outside their home counties for a period of 9 months. They will undertake a week-long training which includes professional skills training, and subsequently be deployed to serve in the counties. G-United is looking for self-driven, hardworking and passionate Kenyan graduates to experience life in a new county and become a generation of leaders and change-makers. Volunteers become ‘Education Ambassadors’ who provide remedial education support to young learners in primary schools and contribute to the improvement of the quality of education in Kenya. In addition to this, G-United volunteers are encouraged to initiate social community projects of their choice within the local communities, which helps improve the quality of living. For their upkeep, volunteers receive a monthly stipend Kshs 6,000, along with NHIF cover during the service. The purpose of this letter is to request you to deliver this information to the public through posters, community forums and any other relevant platform. THERE ARE NO APPLICATION FEES CHARGED to take part in this recruitment process. More information can be obtained on the website: www.g-united.or.ke The application deadline is 19th October, 2018 DR. BELIO R. KIPSANG PRINCIPAL SECRETARY INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TENDER ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE The Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Works, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development invites sealed bids from interested Contractors who carry out the following works:WORKS PROGRAM NO. D111/RV/KRO/601 JOB No. 6459D DESCRIPTION Proposed Installation of 4No Lifts at Kericho Ardhi House REGISTRATION WITH NCA NCA 4 and above in Lift Installation LICENCE WITH ERC A2 and above BID BOND KSHS. 300,000 CLOSING DATE 30th October, 2018 Tender documents with detailed specifications shall be downloaded free of charge from Ministry’s website www.transport.go.ke and Treasury portal supplier.treasury.go.ke or be obtained from The Supply Chain Office, 9th Floor Room 915, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development (State Department of Public Works) upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs. 1000. Payments will be made in cash at the Cash Office on ground floor before 4.00pm during normal working days or in banker’s cheque payable to The Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Works, Nairobi. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes, marked tender number on the right hand side corner and bearing no indication of the tenderer should be addressed to:PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS P. O. Box 30743-00100 NAIROBI. and placed in the Tender Box on 9th Floor at the Works Building, Ngong Road, Nairobi or sent by post so as to reach the above address on or before 30th October, 2018 at 10.00am. Submitted bids will be opened publicly in the 5th Floor Boardroom soon after the above stated closing date and time in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Late bids will be returned unopened. Prices quoted must be net inclusive of VAT and all Government Taxes and must remain valid for one hundred twenty (120) days from the opening date of the tender. The Bid Security, which must be from an established bank or from a PPOA accredited insurance companies, shall be valid for one hundred fifty (150) days from tender opening date. The Government reserves the right to reject any tender giving reasons for the rejection and does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY NATIONAL DROUGHT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY VACANCIES The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a State Corporation established under the National Drought Management Authority Act, 2016. The NDMA Act (2016) mandates the Authority to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to drought risk management and to establish mechanisms, either on its own or with stakeholders, that will end drought emergencies in Kenya. Towards realisation of its core mandate, NDMA seeks to recruit various officers as listed below to be based in Nairobi or its various stations in the ASALs. The positions are; Position Ref. No. Position Title NDMA/01/2018 NDMA/02/2018 NDMA/03/2018 NDMA/04/2018 NDMA/05/2018 NDMA/06/2018 Director, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation County Drought Response Officer County Drought Resilience Officer Accounts Assistant County Data Analyst Supply Chain Management Assistants Job Scale NDMA 2 NDMA 4 NDMA 4 NDMA 6 NDMA 6 NDMA 6 Vacancies 1 position 1 position 1 position 1 position 2 positions 2 positions Primary functions of the positions Detailed Terms of Reference for each of the positions are available under the Careers section at www.ndma.go.ke. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should send detailed CVs and testimonials with the reference number and title of the position clearly indicated in the email subject line to hr@ndma.go.ke. Applications may also be delivered by hand at the Authority’s offices located on the 17th floor of Lonrho House, along Standard Street, Nairobi. Applications may also be mailed to; THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NATIONAL DROUGHT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY P.O. BOX 53547-00200 NIROBI, KENYA Deadline for submission of applications is November 02, 2018 while the ideal start date is January 02, 2019. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. NDMA is an equal opportunity employer and does not require applicants to pay money at any stage during the recruitment process. 10010 for payment of System (SM#Permit number), for Import Standardization Mark (ISM#UCR number) or Diamond Mark of Quality (DM#Permit number) and send to 20023 The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO 1. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO Tel: 020 6948000/Toll Free Line 1545 /Website: www.kebs.org PUBLIC NOTICE ON PROVISION OF PRE-EXPORT VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY (PVoC) TO STANDARDS The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is a statutory body established under the Standards Act, CAP 496, of the Laws of Kenya. KEBS is mandated to offer among other services, quality inspection of imports based on Kenya Standards or approved specifications. TENDER DESCRIPTION TENDER DESCRIPTION TENDER DESCRIPTION NO1. TENDER DESCRIPTION 1.1. 2. Tender for Provision of Catering Services 3, Tender for Provision of General Insurance Cover Pre-export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) agents contracted by KEBS have been given a responsibility of ensuring that only goods which meet the requirements of Standards are issued with a Certificate of Conformity (CoC). In the past, agents have issued CoC for some goods that did not meet the requirements of the standards contrary to the contractual agreements. 2. 3. 4. 2. 3. Tender for supply, delivery, installation and user training of laboratory equipment. Tender for supply, delivery, installation and user training of laboratory equipment. Provision of General Insurance Services Tender for repair and maintenance of ICT equipment 4. Tender for Provision of Drinking Water- Retender 5. Tender for Provision of Courier Service-Retender 4. 2. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kes.1000. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m or be downloaded from the KEBS website: www.kebs.org. upon payment of non-refundable tender fee of Kshs.1,000.00. All payments shall be made to the KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS Nairobi. Those who choose to download are required to register with procurement before the closing date. ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ KEBS has been reviewing the performance of the PVoC agents. In this regard, KEBS wishes to inform Importers and the General Public that as a result of the ongoing review and in the face of significant non-performance, KEBS has suspended the activities of the following companies in the zones indicated below: Tender for repair and maintenance of ICT equipment 6. Tender for Provision of Inspection, Maintenance and Service of Fire Safety Equipment - Retender Tender for provision of renewal for DELL EMC licence, upgrade, support and backup appliance 5. 6. 5. 6. Tender for Provision of renewal for DELL EMC licence, upgrade, support and backup appliance Tender for provision of web hosting services Provision of Preventive Maintenance and Support for Biometric, Proximity and Pin Based Access Control System and Time and Attendance Recording System Tender for Provision of web hosting services Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org.Those who choose to download are required to register with procurement before the closing date. i. China Certification Inspection Group Company Limited (CCIC) – Zone 2 (China Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mongolia). Tender for Provision of communication support service indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ii. SGS - Zone 4 (Far East – covering the following countries Japan, Korea South, North Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam and Cambodia). to enable affected companies put in place corrective measures. The suspensions shall be upheld until the corrective measures agreed with KEBS are fully implemented. indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received on or before 10.00 a.m. on, Tuesday 21st August, 2018 East Africa time . KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre, Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. For further clarification, please contact KEBS on telephone +254 20 6948 423 / 456 / 439 / 000 or e-mail: inspections@kebs.org. Bid securityis 2% of the tender amount. Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR AG. MANAGING DIRECTOR KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS Bid security is 2% of the tender amount. Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. MANAGING DIRECTOR Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR Tender opening will be carried out immediately thereafter at the KEBS Centre Conference Room A, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Bid security is 2% of the tender amount: Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. KEBS Centre Executive Canteen, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Tender opening will be carried out immediately thereafter at the KEBS Centre Executive Canteen, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Bid security is 2% of the tender amount. Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. All payments shall be made to the Kenya Bureau of Standards, Nairobi. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Behind Bellevue Cinema Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a. m and 4.00p.m or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org. Those who choose to download are required to register with procurement before closing date October 2018 and have been instituted Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked‘TENDE R NUMBE R AN D TITL E O F TH E TENDE R ’ THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KEBS/T013/2018/2019 KEBS/T010/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T010/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th KEBS/T009/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th Tuesday 16th KEBS/T005/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st KEBS/T006/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st September 2018 October, 2018 September 2018 Tender for provision of communication support service KEBS/T012/2019 - 2020 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T012/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 September 2018 KEBS/T011/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T011/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th August, 2018 August, 2018 August, 2018 Importers are therefore advised to use the services of other PVoC agents operating in the zones affected by the suspension (please refer to the PVoC manual on https://www.kebs.org/images/PvOC/PVOC-MANUAL_v7_1st-October-2018.pdf). These suspensions take effect as at 3rd KEBS/T003/2018/2019 - RE-TENDER Tuesday 16 th KEBS/T008/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th KEBS/T002/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st KEBS/T003/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st September 2018 August, 2018 August, 2018 KEBS/T008/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 August, 2018 KEBS/T009/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T004/2018/2018 Tuesday 21st TENDER NOTICE TENDER NO.TENDER NO. TENDER NO. Tender for prequalification of suppliers for goods, works and services Tender for Prequalification of suppliers for goods ,works and services KEBS/T007/2018 - 2020 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/TOO1/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st KEBS/T007/2018 - 2020 Tuesday 25th TENDER NO. CLOSING DATE September 2018 October, 2018 CLOSING DATE CLOSING DATE CLOSING DATE Tel: 020 6948000 / Mobile: 0722202137 / Website:www.kebs.org / E-Mail: procurement@kebs.org October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 9 TENDER NOTICE P. O. Box 1125 - 30100, Eldoret, Kenya The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications, e-commerce, cyber security, broadcasting and postal/courier services. The CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources as well as protecting interests of users of ICT services CA invites tenders from interested and competent firms to tender for the following; No. Tender Reference Description of Tender CA/PROC/ 1. OT/03/2018- 2019 Tender Name: Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Solar Hybrid Supplementary Power Supply Solution For CA Stations 2. CA/PROC/ OT/05/2018-2019 3. CA/PROC/ OT/06/2018-2019 4. 5. CA/PROC/ OT/07/2018-2019 CA/PROC/ OT/8/2018-2019 6. 7. CA/PROC/ OT/9/2018-2019 CA/PROC/ OT/10/2018-2019 Tender For Branding, Printing and Supply Of Office Stationery- Reserved to Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities Tender for Supply, Installation and Maintenance of an IT Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) System Tender for Supply and Installation of Sealed Battery Backup Solution at CA Centre and Regional Offices Tender for Supply and delivery of Computer Desktops and Printers for Schools- Reserved to Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities Tender for Supply, Installation and maintenance of LAN and internet connectivity services for Schools Tender for Supply, Installation, Configuration and Maintenance of Service for Fire Suppression System at Regional Offices at Nyeri and Kisumu 8. CA/PROC/ OT/12/2018-2019 Tender for Supply, Installation, Configuration and Maintenance of generators at Regional Offices at Nyeri and Kisumu Site Visit Date NA Closing Date 7th November 2018 Tel: 0788232004 | E-mail: vc@uoeld.ac.ke | website: www.uoeld.ac.ke OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC & STUDENTS’ AFFAIRS) ANNOUNCEMENT 6TH GRADUATION CEREMONY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH , 2018 NA 7th November 2018 NA 7th November 2018 NA NA 7th November 2018 7th November 2018 NA Kisumu Regional Office on 24/10/2019 at 11.00 a.m Nyeri Regional Office on 26/10/2018 at 11.00a.m Kisumu Regional Office 24/10/2019 @2.00p.m Nyeri Regional Office 26/10/2018 at 2.00p.m 9. CA/PROC/ OT/13/2018-2019 10. CA/PROC/ OT/15/2018-2019 Tender For Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of Broadcast Loggers At CA Headquarters and Central Regional Office Tender For Provision of Cleaning and Fumigation Services at CA Regional Offices in Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa and Nyeri – Reserved to Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities 11. CA/PROC/ RFP/02/2018-2019 RFP Tender to provide quarterly audience and Industry data NA 7th November 2018 16th-24th October 2018 during normal working hours Nyeri and Eldoret 9th Nov. 2018 Mombasa and Kisumu 13th Nov. 2018 NA 7th November 2018 Eligible bidders may obtain detailed tender documents from the Procurement Division 3rd floor Wing A at the CA Centre along Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, on weekdays during the normal working hours at a fee of Kshs 1,000.00 The tender documents can also be accessed and downloaded from the IFMIS supplier portal http://supplier.treasury.go.ke and the Authority’s website: www.ca.go.ke. Further, firms who download the tender documents must arrange to forward their particulars/ contacts to the Head of Procurement, Communications Authority of Kenya, through the email address tenders@ca.go.ke before the closing date for records and for purposes of receiving clarifications and or addendums, if any. The tender documents will be issued free of charge. Duly completed tender documents should be submitted in a plain, sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender name and reference number to be deposited in the tender box on the ground floor of the CA Centre and tender boxes from CA respective offices, so as to reach on or before the stated dates on the advert at 10.30 a.m. The Director General Communications Authority of Kenya P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Tel: Website www.ca.go.ke Bids shall be opened soon thereafter at the Authority’s 1st floor meeting room 1 and Regional Offices in the presence of the bidders representative(s) who choose to attend. Note: The above-mentioned information can be accessed at IFMIS Supplier Portal and CA website. Head Office CA Centre P.O.Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 CA Western Regional Office CA Coast Regional Office Central Regional Office 1st Floor KVDA Plaza P.O.Box 2346 Eldoret 30100 Mobile: 0703042000 Mobile: 0703042105 Email: info@ca.go.ke Email: wro@ca.go.ke 3rd Floor, NSSF Building P.O.Box 8041 Mombasa 80100 Mobile: 0703042152 Email: cro@ca.go.ke Nyeri 10100 Mobile : 0703042181 Email : cero@ca.go.ke CA is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001:2013 certified Ground Floor, Advocates Plaza P.O Box 134 Nyanza Regional Office 2nd Floor Lake Basin Mall, P.O Box 2016 Kisumu 40100 Mobile: 0703042130 Email: nro@ca.go.ke For further information please contact: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Students’ Affairs) University of Eldoret P.O. Box 1125-30100 Eldoret – Kenya Tel: 0774 249 552 Email: dvcasa@uoeld.ac.ke Web: www.uoeld.ac.ke University of Eldoret is ISO9001:2015 Certified BANK +254 (020) 4242000 +254 703-042000 +254 736 121515/121414 National Bank, Eldoret Branch ACCOUNT NAME University of Eldoret – Main Account ACCOUNT NUMBER 01 0210 733 42500 7th November 2018 7th November 2018 7th November 2018 THE University of Eldoret wishes to inform ALL students who qualified for the award of various degrees and diplomas at the end of the last academic year (2017/2018) and members of the public, that the 6th Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 30th , 2018 commencing at 8.30 a.m. at the University of Eldoret Main Campus Pavilion. ALL GRADUANDS AND INVITED GUESTS ARE ADVISED TO BE SEATED BY 8.00 A.M. REGISTRATION AND GRADUATION FEES All graduands are expected to register for graduation after confirming their status with the respective schools or by visiting the University of Eldoret website: www.uoeld.ac.ke. The registration will be with the respective Dean’s office. Graduands MUST fill the graduation registration form: UOE/AC/GRAD/02 and submit latest Friday, November 16 th , 2018 NOTE: Graduands should NOT insert new names other than those used during admission into the University. It is the duty of the graduand to ascertain the correctness of the spelling of their names and report any misspelling to the respective Deans of School and copy to the undersigned. All graduands will be required to pay graduation fees as indicated below; Diploma Undergraduate Postgraduate Diploma Masters PhD CONVOCATION FEES Each graduand will be required to pay Kshs 500.00 convocation fees in the bank account indicated below. The Convocation meeting will be held on Thursday, November 29th , 2018 immediately after rehearsal. GRADUATION REGALIA All graduands will be required to be in official academic dress during the ceremony. The academic gowns will be collected from respective Deans of Schools offices on Monday, November 19 th , 2018 upon clearance of the graduation fee. All gowns must be returned to the respective offices by Tuesday, December 4th thereafter a daily penalty of Kshs 1,000.00 will be surcharged. INVITATION CARDS Each graduand will be issued with two (2) invitation cards for two guests. These will be collected from the respective Dean’s of Schools offices. REHEARSAL The rehearsal is an integral part of the Graduation Ceremony. All graduands intending to participate in the ceremony MUST attend the rehearsal at the University Pavillion on Thursday, November 29th , 2018 at 9.00 a.m. ACCOMMODATION All graduands are expected to make their own arrangements for accommodation. ENQUIRIES It is the responsibility of each graduand to confirm his / her examination results, accuracy and order of names and financial status from the respective dean's office. Only those tho meet all the requirements for graduation will be included in the graduation list. Payments can be made at the below bank account: , 2018 Kshs 2,500.00 Kshs 3,000.00 Kshs 6,000.00 Kshs 6,000.00 Kshs 6,000.00

10 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Digital village in kenya Governments of Kenya and China have started a process to roll –out a process to provide STBS and digital TV sets to some 800 villages across Kenya. BY GLORIA GICHERU T he world is actually becoming a ‘global village’ as the Government of Kenya and the Government of Peoples’ Republic of China rolled out a digital village programme for 800 villages in Kenya. Governments of Kenya and China have started a process to roll –out a process to provide STBS and digital TV sets to some 800 villages across Kenya. The project is an off shoot of pledges made by the president of chia xi Jinping during the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa in December 2015. Under the Project, three public facilities including school, chiefs camp, youths centers and other prominent public areas in the identified villages will receive two sets of solar powered TV projectors,1 set of 32” digital TV, satellite dishes and relevant accessories. Further, 20 households within each of the beneficiary village will receive a startimes digital set box. The project aims to enhance citizen’s access to information and promote cultural diversification and people to people exchanges while fostering knowledge transfer and enhancing digital migration. The criteria for selecting households include presence of a functional TV set, permanent source of power, and number of people living in the household, especially those under the age of 18 years, among others. House House hold selection would consider the following, household to have a functional television, household to have a permanent source of power, number of people living in the household especially people under 18 years RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROJECT OFFICE Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare Telephone: 254 53 2033471/2P.O. BOX 4606, ELDORET Fax: 254 53 2060727 DISPOSAL AND TENDER NOTICE AMPATHPlus, a Program managed by Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) and funded by USAID invites sealed tenders from interested and eligible bidders for the following 1. No 1 2. Provision of General Insurance services Item Description Motor vehicles insurance services Disposal No Item Description 1. 2. 3. 4. Toyota Land Cruiser – Prado- KBL 746 M Re-Advertisement Assorted tyres Assorted furniture Assorted computers Reserve Price (Ksh) 1,700,000.00 - - - Refundable Deposit (Ksh) Tender No. Lot Number 200,000.00 MTRH/T/71 /2018/2019 Lot no 001 - - - MTRH/T/ 72/2018/2019 Lot no 002 MTRH/T/73 /2018/2019 Lot no 003 MTRH/T/74 /2018/2019 Lot no 004 Complete set of Tender documents shall be obtained by interested Bidders free of charge from MTRH official website: www.mtrh.go.ke state tender portal: https/supplier.treasury.go.ke publication. Payment of refundable amount of Kshs. 200,000.00 only can be deposited to Kenya Commercial Bank, Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital Branch, AMPATHPlus Income account; number 1204223815- (For Disposal only). Tender bids in plain sealed envelopes bearing the Tender number (in bold) on the top right hand corner but with no indication of the Tenderer’s name should be placed in the Tender Box “B” situated on the second Floor Left wing of the Main building of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) or Posted to The Chief Executive Officer Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital P.O. Box 3-30100 ELDORET. So as to be received on or before 30th October 2018, 10.00 am. Bids will be opened publicly immediately thereafter in the presence of Bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at AMPATH Centre 1st Floor ATI Hall RM 118. Late bids will not be accepted whatsoever and will be returned unopened. Companies owned by Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to participate. All queries regarding this tender should be directed to the Supply Chain Manager- AMPATHPlus DR. WILSON K. ARUASA, MBS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Bid bond Ksh 50,000.00 Tender No. MTRH/T/70/2018/2019 ADVERT SIZE GOVERNMENT ADVERTISING AGENCY RATE CARD 2017 NEW 2017/2018 RATES FULL PAGE COLOR FULL PAGE BLACK & WHITE 1/2 Size COLOR 1/2 Size BLACK & WHITE I/4 Size COLOR 1/4 Size BLACK & WHITE 1/8 Size COLOR 1/8 Size BLACK & WHITE 20*3 SIZE B/W 25*3 SIZE B/W 25*3 Size Colored 25*4 Size B/W 33*4 SIZE BACK PAGE STRIP COLOR FRONT PAGE STRIP(COLOR) 25*5 FRONT PAGE STRIP(BLACK&WHITE) 25*5 BACK PAGE STRIP COLOR BACK PAGE STRIP B/W 25*5 SUPPLEMENT Full page Half Page Quarter Page 1/8 Page Irregular Sizes Multiplied by (height *width) Note that: 1. 2. 3. Director 551,982 500,364 296,063 263,542 155,480 141,080 70,147.20 63,187 203,560 211,717 217,717 279,484 447,612 38,001.60 178,000 153,360 170,001.60 145,360.45 682,312 347,536 178,984 89,904 3,391.2 The rates quoted above apply for a single placement in MyGov for one newspaper. Please note that the publication of MyGov every Tuesday alternates weekly between The Star/The Standard Daily and Daily Nation/People Daily. The rates are inclusive of VAT These new rates are derived from the average of rates across Daily Nation, Standard Daily, The Star and People Daily less 20%. Government Advertising Agency. October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke hold selection would consider the following, household to have a functional television, household to have a permanent source of power, number of people living in the household especially people under 18 years.. Household with a person or persons living with a disability would also be prioritized. And source of income for the head of the household. (The project’s aim is to benefit those who may have a challenge in buying a decoder or paying subscription fees). First phase of the project has which have already been covered in (300) households; the process is ongoing to cover the remaining 500 households. There is a great impact as more Kenyans are able to access news and relevant information through the project, and it has also created job opportunities to the youth through engagement by Star times (K)limited as maintenance personnel. Through this programme the locals will be in touch with the rest of the world. NEWSFOCUS | 11 www.wasreb.go.ke KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given for public information that the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Licensing of Air Services Committee will hold a public meeting to consider representations and objections with regard to applications for Air Service Licences, particulars of which were published in the Kenya Gazette Notice NO. 9627 of 21st September, 2018. The meeting will take place on Friday, 19th October, 2018 starting from 9.00 a.m. at the East African School of Aviation off Airport North Road, Embakasi. Capt. Gilbert M. Kibe DIRECTOR GENERAL PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING FOR THIKA WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY In line with the requirements of the law for consumer protection in the licensing of Water Service Providers (WSPs), we wish to advise that a public consultation meeting for Thika Water and Sanitation Company, shall be held at the following venue to get consumer concerns on services provided, and those proposed to be provided, by the WSP. Water Service Provider Venue Date and time Thika Water and Sanitation Company Blue Post Hotel Thika town 23rd October 2018 10.00am Participants should be seated by 10.00am. Members of the public in respective areas are invited to make oral and written submissions and ask any questions that may relate to the provision of water services in their areas. Personal identification of participants will be required. Chief Executive Officer, Water Services Regulatory Board, P.O BOX 41621-00100, NAIROBI Water Services for All ISO 9001:2015 Certified NATIONAL OPEN TENDER NOTICE The National Construction Authority (NCA) is a State Corporation established under the National Construction Authority Act No. 41 of 2011, with the responsibility to oversee the construction industry and coordinate its development. The Authority invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders; No Tender No. Description of Tender Eligibility 1. 2. 3. 4. NCA/T/010/ 2018-2019 NCA/T/011/ 2018-2019 NCA/T/012/ 2018-2019 NCA/T/013/ 2018-2019 Provision of Car tracking Services Provision of Backup Solution and Storage Upgrade Provision of General Insurance Provision of Cleaning and Sanitary Services for NCA offices at KCB Towers, Hill Plaza and Supplies Branch Open AGPO Registered firms Open AGPO Registered firms Closing/ Opening Date 31st October, 2018 01st November, 2018 31st October, 2018 01st November, 2018 Interested eligible candidates may download the tender documents free of charge from the Authority’s website; www.nca.go.ke or from the Public Procurement Information portal, www.tenders.go.ke. Bidders who download the tender documents must arrange to register with NCA their contact details at procurement@nca.go.ke for the purposes of receiving any further tender clarifications and/ or addendum if need be. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender number and name and be deposited in the Tender Box at 9th Floor, KCB Towers or be addressed to: The Executive Director, National Construction Authority, KCB Towers, 9th Floor, Kenya Road, P O Box 21046– 00100, NAIROBI. so as to be received on or before 11.00 am on the date indicated against each tender. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenderer’s representatives who choose to attend at NCA Boardroom on 9th Floor KCB Plaza. Manager Supply Chain FOR: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR @ncakenya National Construction Authority info@nca.go.ke +254-709 126 102/172/173 KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY www.kpa.co.ke TENDER NOTICE Kenya Ports Authority invites sealed bids from bidders who are able to demonstrate technical and financial capability to supply the goods, works and services of the nature, complexity and size envisaged in the tenders below: NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. DESCRIPTION KPA/019/2018-19/ICT - Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Servers for GRC Applications. KPA/022/2018-19/MO - Supply and Installation of Peristaltic Pumps KPA/023/2018-19/PSM - Framework Contract for Supply of Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings. KPA/024/2018-19/PSM - Framework Contract for Supply of Wire Ropes. KPA/028/2018-19/PDM - Consultancy for Design of Widening of Port Road from Gantry Workshop to One Stop Centre. KPA/032/2018-19/EE - Framework Contract for Supply of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Spares. KPA/031/2018-19/PSM - Framework Contract for Supply of Medical and Welding gases, Welding Rods and Accessories. KPA/034/2018-19/ADM - Provision of Canteen Services at Block II KPA Headquarters KPA/035/2018-19/CCE - Framework Contract for Supply of Batteries and Accessories. TENDER SECURITY SUBMISSION DEADLINE 200,000.00 Wednesday, 31.10.2018 at 10:00hrs 200,000.00 100,000.00 Thursday, 01.11.2018 at 10:00hrs Friday, 02.11.2018 at 10:00hrs 300,000.00 Tuesday, 06.11.2018 N/A Monday, 12.11.2018 at 10:00hrs 100,000.00 Wednesday, 07.11.2018 at 10:00hrs 100,000.00 50,000.00 100,000.00 Thursday 08.11.2018 at 10:00hrs Monday, 05.11.2018 at 10:00hrs Thursday 08.11.2018 at 14:00hrs There will be MANDATORY BRE-BID SITE VISITS for Tender No. KPA/028/2018-19/PDM and KPA/034/2018-19/ADM. Details are available in the tender documents. The detailed tender documents can be viewed and downloaded from the KPA website www.kpa.co.ke at no fee through the following link https://www.kpa.co.ke/Procurement/Pages/Tenders.aspx and Government of Kenya tenders Portal http://www.tenders.go.ke/. Enquiries can be made via email address: tenders@kpa.co.ke Bidders are advised to regularly visit the KPA website to obtain any additional information/ addendum on the tenders. All addenda/additional information on the tenders shall be posted on the KPA website as they become available. Stephen Chepkangor FOR: HEAD OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR: AG MANAGING DIRECTOR “KEBS ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization, Cert. No. 087”

12 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Researchers project bumper maize yield Over 46 million bags are projected to be harvested by maize farmers across the country management of the grain as early as now to ensure food security,” she advised adding that that climate change can also affect the productivity prospects of a good year thus the need to pay attention to a possibility of losing a good harvest. Last year the window of maize imports was not restricted affecting inflows,” said Dr Kirimi. Dr. Kirimi warned of masBY WANGARI NDIRANGU KNA-NAIROBI E gerton University’s agricultural policy and development institute (TEGEMEO) is projecting a bumper maize harvest this year. According to a senior research fellow at the institute Dr. Lilian Kirimi over 46 million bags are projected to be harvested by maize farmers across the country. “We need to start developing post-harvest, storage and This project will create a stronger local economy and job opportunities at our county level besides alleviating poverty among our people – Governor Granton Samboja Tissue culture technology used to get quality seeds Shortage of certified seeds has seen farmers opt for low quality seeds that do not yield much sistant potato varieties suited for different climatic zones. Speaking at a Potato Field Day held in Ngobit ward in Laikipia County Thursday, the director encouraged farmers to plant certified seeds that could give up to 50 tonnes of the tubers per hectare. She also revealed that KEPHIS was also using potato cuttings to regenerate in laboratories and the seedlings given to farmers for onward planting. “The current price of a BY MARTIN MUNYI KNA-NANYUKI T he government is employing tissue culture technology in generating certified potato seeds for distribution to farmers across the country. Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services (KEPHIS) Managing Director Dr. Esther Kimani said the move was necessitated by shortage of certified seeds in the country that has seen farmers opt for low quality seeds that do not yield much. Dr. Kimani further added that KEPHIS had developed more than 10 new high yielding disease and pest re50-kilogram bag of potato is selling at between Sh1,700 to Sh3,000 so if our farmers embrace the best farming techniques of planting certified seeds, they stand to reap maximum profits,” Dr. Kimani said. She added that her organisation was also encouraging farmers to grow certified seeds and become seed merchants in order to sell to others as a way of ensuring that maximum yields for food security in the country in line with the Big 4 agenda set by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The director said her organisation was working closely with county governments in distributing the certified seeds and sensitisation on the need to embrace them when growing potatoes. A farmer in the area Joseph Kariuki said that he had discovered that potato farming was profitable after he started using certified seeds on his six-acre farm. “A 50-kilogram sack does A 50-kilogram bag of potato is selling at between Sh1,700 to Sh3,000 not sell below Sh2, 000 and since potatoes mature within two months, I decided to do away with planting other crops such as maize that takes months to mature and most time end up being affected by drought,” he said. sive post-harvest losses if farmer’s storage facilities were not secured and improved. “We estimate 12 percent of post-harvest losses of our total production 5.4 million bags and this is a huge amount that is even higher than what we are thinking we would get from the short rains,” she said. A research fellow at the Institute, Dr. Timothy Njagi, said this year the cost of production of maize, Irish potatoes and rice came down to Sh1,700 per 90kg bag, an improvement from last year’s Sh2,083. The improvement, he said, is attributed to good weather and ample rainfall and also there were no major attacks of pests and disease. Irish potato yields unfortunately declined because of excessive rain which is a particular challenge for tubers. On rice, he said the yield and prices were good but farmers experienced losses especially because of rains dur46m ing the harvest period. Overall, Dr. Njagi said Irish potato and rice are emerging as an important staple food that is highly consumed in urban areas despite some challenges. “We do import Irish potatoes from Tanzania and but if you look at official statistics published by government this is not captured. Cross border trade is not being recorded at customs thus it’s hard to establish how much we are importing,” he said. For rice, Dr. Njagi said, it is Bags of maize projected to be harvested by maize farmers across the country unfortunate that by last year Kenya was still importing and the country currently is importing 90 percent of what is consumed. “This country has the capacity to improve rice production through land under irrigation and promoting upland rice,” he said noting that government is working towards this through improvement in irrigation and infrastructure such as dam construction in order to increase area of rice production that can help farmers do a double crop instead of the currently one crop. New water retention innovation is launched Water and Soils Limited has piloted the technology in Nyangati village in Mwea BY IRUNGU MWANGI KNA- KERUGOYA A Hungarian farm input manufacturing company has introduced a water retention technology for horticultural production in areas with water problems. Water and Soils Limited has piloted the technology in Nyangati village in Mwea which if approved by the government standardisation agencies will be introduced into the local market. KEPHIS Inspector Mellon Kabole, said an inter-government meeting is scheduled for a final meeting either before the end of this year or early next year where the foreign Officials from the Hungary Embassy at Kimbimbi where they had come for the presentation of the Hungarian water retention technology soon to be introduced to farmers in the dry areas company will be issued with the relevant documents. “For now, we can just say the field trials are successful but the final word is yet to come after the inter government agents hold their meeting soon,” Kabole said. The Company’s Managing Director Richard Vatty said the product has no poisonous substances due to its organic nature. Hungarian Deputy Minister for Agriculture said his government was committed to ensuring good agricultural practices were in place in the country. He said Kirinyaga County having been selected for the field trials was enough testimony of the commitment his government has on Kenyan people. Accompanied by the Hungarian Ambassador to Kenya Laszlo Eduard, the minister also said than the trade ties the two countries are bound together by other mutual interests. The product is set for commercial launching once the final certification is done while it will be distributed by Twiga Chemical Industries. October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 13 Government to open international college Students from Somalia and Ethiopia set to gain admission into medical training institute BY DICKSON GITHAIGA KNA-MANDERA T he Kenya Medical Training Board will open up a college in Mandera County next year, with students from Somalia and Ethiopia set to gain admission. The Kenya Medical Training College Director General Michael Kiptoo, while speaking to the press Friday at the site where the college will be constructed said medical courses will now be devolved from the national level to the grassroots. “We will now bring services closer to the people to reduce the burden of area residents traveling to Nairobi and other parts of the country to look for training opportunities,” said Kiptoo. He noted that the college earmarked for operation in March 2019, will address medical needs of the region as every county has its own unique needs. Speaking in the same function, the chairman Kenya Medical Training board of directors Professor Philip Kaloki said it was the government’s commitment to expand medical training in all corners of the republic. 200 Students somalia will send when the college is operational “While on a tour of the region in 2017, President Uhuru Kenyatta promised to open up a medical training college in the region and today we have come to accomplish his promise,” said Kaloki. The chairman said students from Somalia and Ethiopia will be admitted to the college as talks with the two governments have been accomplished. “Somalia will send 200 students when the college is operational which will reduce congestion in our hospitals as many patients we receive daily are from across the border. It will also go a long way in reducing security challenges posed by the Al Shabaab,” he said. Residents benefit from free cancer screening Screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancer aimed at reaching vulnerable communities The beneficiaries mostly from pastoralist communities in the area received free screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancer in a move aimed at curbing cancer among communities rated as least educated and most vulnerable in the county. Baringo County Director of BY JANE NGUGI KNA-NAKURU M ore than 500 needy families in Mogotio, Baringo County, have benefited from free cancer screening services courtesy of Dandelion Africa, a local NGO and the County Government of Baringo. Public Health Dr. Robert Rono said among the services offered at the daylong clinic at Kampi Turkana village was effective use of contraceptives and child spacing as central to healthy families. Dr. Rono noted that high illiteracy and retrogressive cultural practices among beneficiaries have led to a rise of non-communicable diseases, early pregnancies and marriages among girls and these have necessitated the awareness program. The director says as part of a deliberate bid to reach out to communities most at risk in the largely pastoralist county, such initiatives will be rolled out across 30 wards in the region in efforts to make the public aware about controlling cancer and advocating equal rights for children. Dandelion The need for towels has also often lured them into snares of early marriages making school completion rates among girls in the area at an alarming low every year – Harun Karanja Members of Dandelion Africa distribute sanitary towels to pupils of Alice Igham primary school. Africa administrator Harun Karanja said besides cancer screening and awareness, the programme will reach out to public primary schools in the area to donate sanitary towels to girls. Karanja said the personal effects are basic to sustaining girls in school. He said most 500 Needy families that have benefited from free cancer screening cases of girls dropping out from school in the area have been attributed to lack of sanitary pads. “The need for towels has also often lured them into snares of early marriages making school completion rates among girls in the area at an alarming low every year,” he added. A Community starts work on harambee health centre Officials say they took the initiative to curb health service access problems which have dogged the area for more than six years lose lives when they become sick because they lack a place for medication. “Communicable diseases have become a thorn in the flesh of residents. Majority of women have lost their lives during delivery because there’s no hospital,” he added. The residents said that their request to have Homa Bay government help them construct hospital in the area has been delayed. Okumu said the health facility would serve five primary, three secondary schools besides entire community population. He said the nearest health centre in the BY DAVIS LANGAT KNA-HOMA BAY community in Homa Bay County has embarked on constructing a health facility after their efforts to reach county government for assistance failed. The community of Aoch Muga village in Rangwe constituency is constructing a health facility worth Sh17.5million. They said they took the initiative to curb health service access problems which have dogged the area for more than six years. The community construction committee chairman Philip Okumu said most residents have become vulnerable to diseases due to lack of a health facility in the area. Speaking to KNA during the groundbreaking ceremony, Okumu said they have contributed Sh7.5million for the start. “We’re still calling upon Homa Bay government to come in and help us get a medical facility in this area,” Okumu said. The chairman said they have donated a 7.5 acre piece of land for the construction. Okumu argued that a number of residents area is Rangwe sub county hospital which is about 6km away. “We could not wait any longer because that would mean we continue loose more lives. We welcome well-wishers to join us,” Okumu said. Gem West Chief Joel Otieno said they are providing security during and after the construction of the medical facility. “We’re ready to protect and safeguard construction materials and labourers to ensure the work runs smoothly without any threat,” Otieno said. Area MCA Charles Awino said he will petition the county executive to ensure they allocate funds to aid the construction of the facility. Awino said he will also follow the whereabouts of Sh5millon allocated in the previous financial years for construction of a health facility in the area. “Good health is a key pillar in development and it’s unfortunate most residents here can’t achieve it. We should ensure our people get assisted where necessary,” Awino said. But Homa Bay health executive Richard Muga refuted claims they have failed to support the community come up with a health facility in the area.

14 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke LAKE VICTORIA SOUTH WATER SERVICES BOARD P.O Box 3325 – 40100, Lavictor’s House, Off Ring Road Milimani, Kisumu Tel. 057- 2025128, Mobile 0736 202512, 0716 525251 Email: info@lvswaterboard.go.ke Website: www.lvswaterboard.go.ke INVITATION TO TENDER Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB) invites tenders from interested bidders for the following Works: S/ No. 1. Tender No. LVSWSB/T/2/ 2018-19 Description Drilling, Development & Test Pumping of 4No. Boreholes ( Pala, Oloosontui, Getongonya and Chebiribei Boreholes) in Ndhiwa, Transmara West ,Kuria West & Belgut Sub Counties in Homabay, Narok, Migori & Kericho counties 2. LVSWSB/T/3/ 2018-19 Equipping , Civil and Building Works of Uluthe Borehole in Ugunja Sub County, Siaya County 3. LVSWSB/T/4/ 2018-19 Equipping , civil and Building Works for Tunnel Borehole in Kipkelion West Sub County, Kericho County 4. LVSWSB/T/5/ 2018-19 Equipping , Civil and Building Works of Chorwet Primary School Borehole in Kipkelion West Sub County , Kericho County 5. LVSWSB/T/6/ 2018-19 Construction of Kabusure Water Project in Bomet Central Sub County, Bomet County Tender Security (Ksh) 120,000.00 Registration Requirement National Construction Authority -water works (NCA) 4 and above Category Open The Technical University of Kenya is pleased to announce that the 6th Tuesday 18th and Friday 21st December 2018 at 9.00 am. PARTICIPATION: Graduands will participate as follows: No Date of Rehearsal 1 2 Monday 17th Thursday 20th 100,000.00 National Construction Authority-water works (NCA) 6 and above 80,000.00 National Construction Authority -water works (NCA) 7 and above Tender Securing Declaration Form (Mandatory) 160,000.00 National Construction Authority (NCA) 7 and above National Construction Authority (NCA) 5 and above Tender documents may be obtained from the procurement office situated at Lavictors House, Kisumu ( as detailed here below) upon payment on a non – refundable fee of Ksh. 1,000 per tender document OR viewed and downloaded from LVSWSB website (www.lvswaterbosrd. go.ke) or the IFMIS website; supplier.treasury.go.ke free of charge . Upon downloading, bidders MUST immediately send/email their names and contact details (including physical address) to the following email address for recording and issuance of any clarification or addenda; procurement2@lvswaterboard.go.ke Addenda/clarifications will also be posted in the LVSWSB website immediately they become available. Completed Bid documents in plain sealed envelope clearly marked with the “Tender No. and tender description” as more particularly described in the tender document should be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Lake Victoria South Water Services Board P.O Box 3325 – 40100 Kisumu, Kenya Or be deposited in the tender box situated on the 1st floor Lavictors House so as to be received not later than 10.00am on 30th October, 2018. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the Board room B , Lavictors House , Off Ring Road , Milimani, Kisumu in the presence of the tenderers representatives who choose to attend the opening . Reserved for youth , women & persons with disabilities Open Open Open CLEARANCE: Only graduands who will have cleared with the respective departments/units of the University by Wednesday 31st “Application to Graduate Form” available online in the students’ portal through http://www.tukenya.ac.ke; click on Fee Statement link to access your personalised form then proceed as follows: i. Login to your fees portal using your password; ii. You will get a menu that allows you to open the “Application to Graduate Form”; iii. Complete Section One of the “Application to Graduate Form” latest 16th iv. Ensure that you have cleared your fees by 31st the online “Application to Graduate Form”; November 2018; October, 2018 to enable you complete Section Two of v. Upon successful completion of section two, submit the online “Application to Graduate Form” and print a copy which you shall present at your School to enable you hire a graduation attire. This “Application to Graduate Form” must also be presented to Finance Department after returning the hired attire. Be advised that any graduand who fails to clear on time will be omitted from the convocation list. CONFIRMATION OF NAMES Confirmation of names on the “Application to Graduate Form” in Section One is critical for the accurate and speedy processing of academic certificates. Section one of the “Application to Graduate Form” enables graduands to specify the order of their names. The order of names MUST correspond to that in your KCSE certificate. Using drop down selection in the boxes provided, select each name only once. Please note that the University shall not take responsibility for mistakes made by individual graduands in the order of their names in the “Application to Graduate Form” and the University shall not be obligated to replace certificates with errors arising from a graduand’s negligence. FEES PAYABLE FOR CONVOCATION The convocation and academic attire fees will be charged as follows: S/No LEVEL FEES 1 2 3 Certificate and Diploma Bachelor’s Postgraduate Sh5,000 Sh5,000 Sh7,500 ACADEMIC ATTIRE AND REHEARSAL All graduands MUST be dressed in full academic attire to participate in the rehearsal and the graduation ceremony. The academic dress will be available only to graduands who will have successfully printed a final copy of the personalised “Application to Graduate Form” before the deadline. Collection of the academic attire will be from the offices of the respective Directors of Schools between 10th and 17th Upon collection of the academic attire, graduands will be given invitation cards for two guests only. No person below the age of 18 shall be allowed into the Graduation Square. PUNCTUALITY Graduands and guests are advised to be seated not later than 8.30 a.m. No entry shall be permitted to the Graduation Square after the stated time. For the rehearsals, the graduands will be expected to be seated by 10.00 a.m. REGISTRAR ACADEMIC ISO 9001:2008 Certified CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER October 2018 will be allowed to graduate. Clearance requires graduands to complete the December 2018 December 2018 Friday 21st Date of Graduation Tuesday 18th Graduation Group December 2018 TVET (Certificate and Diploma) December 2018 Degree Graduation Ceremony will be held on THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA Education and Training for the Real World 6TH GRADUATION CEREMONY ANNOUNCEMENT December 2018. October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 15 KMTC/QP/17-TAD KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE PREQUALIFICATION NOTICE – DATE: 16TH OCTOBER 2018 PRE-QUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD STARTING 15TH NOVEMBER 2018 – 30TH JUNE 2020. K.M.TC. intends to pre-qualify suppliers and service providers for the provision of goods and services for the financial years 2018 – 2019 and 2019 – 2020. Interested and competent firms specializing in the provision of goods & services mentioned below are invited to apply for pre-qualification. LIST OF GOODS & SERVICES TO BE PROCURED IN THE YEARS 2018 – 2019 AND 2019 – 2020. SUPPLY OF GOODS KMTC/PRQ/1/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/2/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/3/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/4/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/5/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/6/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/7/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/8/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/9/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/10/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/11/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/12/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/13/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/14/2018–2019 CATEGORY DESCRIPTION OF GOODS / SERVICES Supply of Stationery Items Supply of Staff Uniforms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Supply of Chemicals and Laboratory Items Supply of Furniture and Office Equipment Supply of ICT Equipment Related accessories and Consumables Supply of Cleansing Materials Supply of Hardware Items Supply of Electrical Items Supply of Dental Items Supply of Physiotherapy Materials Supply of Occupational Therapy Materials Supply of Orthopaedic Items Supply of Medical Engineering Items Supply of skillslab items /Equipment and consumables KMTC/PRQ/15/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/16/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/17/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/18/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/19/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/20/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/21/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/22/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/23/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/24/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/25/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/26/2018–2019 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONSULTANCY SERVICES Provision of Legal Services Provision of Land Surveying Services Provision of Architectural Services Provision of repairs and service for motor vehicles Provision of ICT Consultancy Services Provision of Asset Valuation Services Provision of Printing Services Repairs, Services and Maintenance of Office Equipment, Fax Machines, Printers and Computers Provision of Air Travel Services Provision of Courier Services Provision of Repair, Service and Maintenance of Teaching/ Medical Equipments Provision of Renovations/Maintenance Works of Building & Stations RESERVATION Youth, PWD & Women Youth, PWD & Women General Youth, PWD & Women Youth, PWD & Women Youth, PWD & Women General Youth, PWD & Women General General General General General General The Kenya medical training College (KMTC) is a state Corporation established for the purpose of providing facilities for the College education under the Ministry of Health. The College has grown to become a premier middle level training institution for medical training in Kenya as well as East and Central Africa region. The KMTC Board seeks to recruit competent, dynamic, visionary and experienced person to fill the following vacant position. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ref: KMTC/QP-12/EAA/1/2018 a) Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Board of directors, the Chief Executive Officer will be the accounting officer and be responsible for the following; I. Be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the College. II. Provide leadership to senior management and staff. III. Prepare the annual budgets and establishing proper internal controls. IV. Be responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies. V. Developing and recommending to the board of directors the annual business plans for the College. VI. Ensure that the College mandate, board polices and resolutions are implemented fully and effectively. VII. Lead teams to high performance and innovations. VIII. Ensure prudent management of resources for the achievement of the College mandate and strategic objectives. IX. Initiate, establish and strengthen inter-institutional collaborations and strategic partnerships for the realization of College mandate. X. Ensure that all Board papers are accurately written, are relevant and are availed to the Board of directors in good time. XI. Ensure that staff remain motivated to discharge their responsibilities effectively and efficiently and in compliance with college statutes. XII. Establish and sustain effective relationship with the board of directors, and other stakeholders. XIII. Being responsible for the achievement of the objectives of the college. XIV. General General General General General General Youth, PWD & Women Youth, PWD & Women Youth, PWD & Women Youth, PWD & Women General General It is expected that invitation to bid for the goods & services will be soon after the prequalification is completed and not before 15th of November 2018. Eligible applicants may obtain the prequalification document from Supplies Department, KMTC Nairobi Campus upon payment of a non refundable fee of Kenya Shillings Five hundred only (Kshs.500.00). Per set of document payable to the Director, Kenya Medical Training College Nairobi, through Bankers cheque or you may download from the KMTC website www.kmtc.ac.ke or http://supplier.tresury.go.ke at no cost. Bidders who download documents from the website should register their tenders at KMTC HQRS Procurement office during normal working hours, and before the closing date and time. Requirements for prequalification are set in the prequalification document. Submissions of application for prequalification must be received in sealed plain envelopes and must be dropped in the Tender Box situated at the entrance of the KMTC Administration Block and be addressed to: - The Director, Kenya Medical Training College, P. O. Box 30195-00100, NAIROBI. so as to reach him on or before 31st October 2018 at 10.00 A.M. The envelopes must not bear the name of the applicant but should be clearly marked with the details of pre-qualification number as follows: - The prequalification documents shall be opened immediately thereafter in the Boardroom in the presence of applicants or their representatives who choose to attend and witness the opening. The college reserves the right to accept or reject any application either in part or in whole and is not bound to give reasons for the decision taken. Prof. Michael K. Kiptoo Ag: Director/CEO Chairperson, KMTC Board of Directors P. 0 Box 30195-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Email : info@kmtc.ac.ke Website: www.kmtc.ac.ke So as to reach not later than, 6th November, 2018 Kenya medical training College is an equal opportunity employer, in this regard, women, persons with disability and youth are encouraged to apply. In addition, a candidate will be required to submit copies of membership association, certificates of clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and provide certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal investigations (DCI) c) Tenure The successful candidate will be engaged for a three (3) year contract renewable once subject to performance evaluated by the Board of Directors. d) Performance Management The successful candidate will sign a contract on terms of employment with the Chairperson, Board of directors Applicants whose backgrounds and competencies match the specifications are invited to send their applications, quoting the vacancy position and enclosing updated curriculum Vitae, copies of Academic and professional Certificates, National Identity card and day time telephone, to: XV. Providing regular, thorough and prompt communication to the board of directors on key technical, financial and administrative matters. Be responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the College. XVI. Perform any other responsibility as determined and deemed necessary by the board of directors. b) Requirements For appointment to this grade, a candidate must; I. Hold at least a postgraduate masters or doctorate qualification from a recognized university/ institution. II. Have at least ten years knowledge and experience in the relevant field. III. Have served in senior management position for a period of at least five (5) years in a reputable organization. IV. V. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Have knowledge and experience in project reviews, monitoring and evaluation. VI. Have knowledge in higher learning institutions with versed network and experience in training and programs. VII. Have Evidence of involvement in Research, Consultancy and results based performance. VIII. Demonstrate compliance to chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and National values and principles of public service. IX. Have undergone Strategic Leadership, Management and Development Program/course. KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE KMTC is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution VACANCY

16 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke KENYA MEDICAL SUPPLIES AUTHORITY (KEMSA) KEMSA is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament, with the mandate to procure, warehouse and distribute drugs and medical supplies for prescribed public health programs, the national strategic stock reserve, prescribed essential health packages and national referral hospitals. As a result of business growth and the need to enhance organizational efficiency for effective service delivery, we would like to fill the following positions: 1. SALES & MARKETING OFFICER/SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES DIVISION (SSD) – REF. SMO-SSD/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT The position holder will report to the Head/SSD and will be responsible for managing the sales and marketing function within a specified allocated region across Kenya; covering several SSD customers. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The position holder will be charged with the following responsibilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. To ensure Sales targets are achieved To follow up on payments for sales already made (debt collection) To identify customer unmet needs. To conduct and obtain market intelligence on competitor products To relay relevant quality related information to the quality assurance department To analyze and evaluate results on a monthly and quarterly basis, and take the necessary corrective action in order to achieve desired sales To detail specialized products to medical professions To establish and maintain good relationships with the entire clientele. 10. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Suitable candidates should possess the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Key Competencies: 1. 2. 2. Bachelors’ Degree in Sciences from a recognized institution. Diploma in Sales and Marketing or equivalent from a recognized institution. Proficiency in use of MS Office applications and ERP platform. Two (2) years’ experience in pharmaceutical sales/marketing function. Demonstrable understanding of how the public health sector supply chain operates. Possess a clean, valid Driving Licence free from any endorsements. Excellent presentation and communication skills Team Management skills COUNTY SALES & MARKETING OFFICER – REF. CSMO/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT Reporting to the Regional Sales & Marketing Executive, the County Sales and Marketing Officer will be responsible for managing the sales and marketing function within specified/allocated Counties, where they will also be deployed. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that KEMSA’s client requirements and requests within the specified Counties are met and also market and sell commodities to these counties. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The position holder will be charged with the following responsibilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. To follow up on payments for sales already made. To obtain and respond to feedback from Health Care personnel involved in drug management at County, Sub-County and Rural Health Facilities on product requirements/performances and service levels. To conduct and obtain market intelligence and penetration of new/emerging markets To relay relevant quality related information to QA Manager. To obtain monthly receipts, usage and stock holding for the health facilities. To analyze and evaluate results on a monthly and quarterly basis, and take the necessary corrective action in order to achieve desired profit levels To provide the relevant accurate input into the sales forecasting process to ensure optimal inventory availability at all times. 10. To ensure that the correct mix of stock is maintained at customer facilities to meet patient needs. 11. To establish and maintain good relationships with the entire clientele 12. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Suitable candidates should possess the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Key Competencies: 1. 2. Bachelors’ Degree from a recognized institution. Diploma or equivalent qualifications in Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution. Proficiency in use of MS Office applications and ERP platform. Two (2) years’ experience in sales/marketing function. Demonstrable understanding of how the public health sector supply chain operates. Possess a clean, valid Driving Licence free from any endorsements. Excellent presentation and communication skills Team Management skills 2. 3. 4. 5. To develop, implement and execute sales and marketing strategies within the County. To liaise with the respective County Administration and Health teams on medical supply matters to ensure continued supply of commodities. To develop, implement and execute sales and marketing strategies within the allocated region / territory 3. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER/PHARMACIST – REF. QAO/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT Reporting to Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance Officer will ensure that commodities meet the specified quality requirements during receipt and that quality and form are maintained during storage and distribution in line with medical supplies good practice. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and systems, record forms and other documentation related to all areas of procurement, inventory control, storage, security, drug information monitoring and evaluation. Maintain ISO 9001:2008 by coordinating both internal and external ISO audits Inspection of products prior to their receipt into KEMSA’s stores. Receive, Investigate and respond to customers’ complaints relating to poor quality products and manage recalls. Regular random sampling and quality checks on products supplied to KEMSA and distributed by KEMSA; analyze results from the quality checks and identify ways to ensure maintenance of high quality. Conduct supplier audits and post-distribution surveillance Implement safe disposal of expired and obsolete medical commodities Maintain the stock master file Monitoring QA aspects of warehousing practices for compliance with good warehousing practice. Implementing recall procedures if necessary Carry out technical evaluation of bids Review the quality of the results obtained from the Quality Control Lab. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Possess of a Bachelor of Degree in Pharmacy from a university recognized in Kenya. Those with Master’s Degree in similar field will have added advantage. Must have six (6) years’ experience in a similar position, with 3 years at the level of Senior Pharmacist. Must have working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with good analytical, numerical and communication skills. Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Must be a member of a professional body for Pharmacists in good standing. Key Competencies: 1. 2. Excellent presentation and communication skills Team Management skills 4. WAREHOUSE PHARMACIST – REF. WHPH/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT Reporting to Warehousing Manager, the Warehousing Pharmacist will ensure that commodities meet the specified quality requirements during the entire supply chain process in line with good practice in the management of medical supplies. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ensuring that the medical commodities in the Warehouse are stored in line with Good Warehousing Practices (GWP). The Pharmacist will be directly responsible for the control and distribution of all stocks of drugs. Liaise with Quality Assurance department on any quality issues affecting commodities especially during receipt, storage and dispatch and along the supply chain. Review and monitor the efficacy of medical supplies during storage. Liaise and co-ordinate with Quality Assurance department on the release for storage the medical commodities held under quarantine. Monitor and report on temperature control of cold storage items. Ensure proper management of controlled and dangerous drugs in line with the existing regulations. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 1. Possess of a Bachelor of Degree in Pharmacy from a university recognized in Kenya. Those with Master’s Degree in similar field will have added advantage. Must have six (6) years’ experience in a similar position, with 3 years at the level of Senior Pharmacist. Must have working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with good analytical, numerical and communication skills. Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Must be a member of a professional body for Pharmacists in good standing. Key Competencies: 1. 2. Excellent presentation and communication skills Team Management skills October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 17 5. LEGAL OFFICER – REF. LO/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT Reporting to the Corporation Secretary/Director Legal Services, the Legal Officer will be responsible for supporting the Department handle legal matters. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Supporting the management of legal issues within the department. Liaise with the Director Legal Services on court matters. Support in co-ordinating contract management process. Liaise with external Advocates to follow up on matters affecting KEMSA. Support in following up court rulings, hearings etc. Attend courts as a follow up on matters affecting KEMSA. Ensuring the organization is complying with the relevant regulations and best practice in relation to risk management. Undertaking capacity building and awareness to the Board, and its Committees, Management and Staff on Enterprise Risk Management. Any other duties assigned. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Bachelors’ Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University. Postgraduate Diploma in Law/Legal Studies Three (3) years working experience, Be a registered member of Law Society of Kenya and in good standing. Must have ICT competency. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. Must adhere to the LSK code of ethics i.e. integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and due competence / professionalism Team player and interpersonal skills Communication skills (both oral and written) Good planning, organization skills and analytical skills RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER – REF. RMO/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT The Records Management Officer will manage the organization’s records in line with the requisite legal provisions, KEMSA requirements and the internationally recognized Records Management best practices as envisioned by the ISO:15489 standards. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The jobholder will have the following principal accountabilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Ensuring complete and accurate records that demonstrate integrity and authenticity for purposes of supporting business and admissibility during audits. Assisting the organization by ensuring efficient contract administration between KEMSA and suppliers through sound records management and bring-ups. Ensuring safe custody of KEMSA records thus ensuring compliance security and reliability of records and information therein at all times. Digitization of records and establishing a functional Electronic Records Management System (ERMS). Conducting records inventory, retrieval and dissemination of information to action officers on a needto-know basis Ensuring that the Records Management functionality adheres to KEMSA’s Records Management Policies, standards and is in accordance with all legal requirements as well as the international best practices. Assisting in the administrative duties of the Operations Directorate by conducting follow-ups on supplier queries complaints Managing all records for the downstream supply chain functions. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. PUBLIC NOTICE Bachelor’s Degree in Information Sciences, Archives or Records Management. Three (3) years’ experience in a busy records management function in public or private sector. Have professional qualifications from the Kenya Library Association or other recognized professional body. Must be a registered member of a professional body for Records Management in good standing. Excellent ICT skills to enable automation and sharing of information in a collaborative environment. Key Competencies: 1. 2. 3. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Team Management skills. Leadership skills Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 which includes the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau. Applications, quoting the job reference number, accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of ID card, certificates and testimonials should be sent by post to the address below to be received not later than 2nd November, 2018 Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Medical Supplies Authority, 13 Commercial Street, Industrial Area, P.O Box 47715-00100, Nairobi. Note that any form of direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. ‘The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer’. NOTIFICATION OF REGULATORY IMPACT STATEMENT The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) is a statutory body established under Section 3 (1) of the Engineers Act 2011 and is responsible for the registration of engineers and engineering firms, regulation of engineering professional services, setting of standards, development and general practice of engineering. Section 58 of the Engineers Act, 2011 provides that the Board may, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary make rules generally for the better carrying into effect the provisions of the Act. The Board in consultation with the office of the Attorney General has finalized the Engineers Rules 2018 and the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works has approved. Pursuant to Section 8 of the Statutory Instruments Act No. 23 of 2013, the Board has prepared a regulatory impact statement for the Engineers Rules, 2018. The policy objective sought to be achieved by the Engineers Rules 2018 is to ensure effective enforcement of the provisions of the Engineers Act, 2011. The proposed legislation and copies of the regulatory impact statement may be obtained or inspected at Engineers Board of Kenya Offices Transcom House Annex during working hours, or downloaded from EBK Website: http://ebk.or.ke/downloads/ Comments and further consultations on the statement may be channelled through the email address engineerslegal@ gmail.com or legal@ebk.or.ke . TAKE NOTICE that the public is hereby invited to give comments on the statement within fourteen (14) days of publication of this notice. REGISTRAR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ENGINEERS BOARD OF KENYA KARATINA UNIVERSITY TEL: +254 0716135171/0723683150 P.O. Box 1957-10101, KARATINA GRADUATION NOTICE Karatina University is pleased to announce the 6th Graduation Ceremony to be held on Friday, 2nd November, 2018 at 9.00 a.m. The Ceremony will be held at Karatina University Main Campus at Kagochi. All graduands are advised to take note of the following pertinent information: Confirmation of Results and Names: The list of graduands is available on KarU website: www.karu.ac.ke from Friday 12th October 2018. Confirmation of examination results, accuracy and order of names SHOULD be made with the respective Deans of Schools latest by Friday 19th October, 2018 to allow for production of certificates. Clearance: Only graduands who will have cleared with the respective departments of the University by Friday 19th October, 2018 will be allowed to graduate. Graduation Fees: Graduands are required to pay Alumni fees of ksh1000 in addition to hire of gowns and convocation fee as follows: i) Diploma –KES 4500.00; ii) Undergraduate- KES 5,500.00; iii) Masters–KES 6,500.00; PhD-KES 8,500.00. Payments should be made to any of the following Karatina University Bank Accounts: Equity Bank: Account Number: 0040298291603 (Karatina Branch) or Cooperative Bank: Account Number: 01129059776700 (Karatina Branch). Academic Attire: All graduands will be required to be in full academic attire during the rehearsal and graduation ceremonies. The attire shall be issued from respective schools from Monday, 29th October 2018 (during working hours) upon full clearance and payment of graduation fees. Rehearsal: The rehearsal is an integral part of the graduation ceremony and as such all graduands intending to participate in the ceremony must attend the rehearsal on Thursday, 1st November 2018 from 11.00 am. Return of Gowns: All graduands are expected to return the academic attire by Friday, 9th November 2018. A penalty of KES.500.00 per day shall be levied for any attire returned after the deadline. Invitation Cards: Graduands shall be issued with two (2) invitation cards from the respective schools as they collect the gowns. For more details call: 0716135171/0723683150 Email: registrararsa@karu.ac.ke REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC, RESEARCH & STUDENTS AFFAIRS)

18 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke ADDENDUM KISUMU BOYS HIGH SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE EASTERN AFRICA REGIONAL TRANSPORT, TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION PROJECT (EARTTDFP), CREDIT NO: 5638-KE CONTRACT TITLE: UPGRADING OF LOKICHAR-LOICHANGAMATAK ROAD (A1), 40KM – TENDER NO KeNHA/1979/2018. ADDENDUM NO. 1 This advertisement follows the invitation of Bids for Eastern Africa Regional Transport, Trade and Development Facilitation Project (EARTTDFP), CREDIT NO: 5638-KE: Upgrading of Lokichar - Loichangamatak road (A1) that appeared in MYGOV of 4th & 5th September, 2018. The bidders May obtain Addendum No. 1 and Minutes of the Pre-Tender Site Visit & Conference with the clarifications for the tender from Kenya National Highways Authority website: www.kenha.co.ke. Alternatively, bidders may obtain them from:Kenya National Highways Authority Blueshield Towers, Upper Hill, ground floor, Procurement Office Hospital Road, P.O. Box 49712-00100, NAIROBI, KENYA Pursuant to ITB Clause 22.2, the deadline for bid submission has been extended to Tuesday, 6th 2018. November, All other details remain as per the invitation of Bids that appeared in MYGOV of 4th & 5th September, 2018 Deputy Director (Supply Chain Management) FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL Customer Care Hotline : 020 - 2989000 @KeNHAKenya Customer Care customercare@kenha, Reporting Corruption: integrity@kenha.co.ke Web : www.kenha.co.ke Kenya National Highways Authority Kisumu Boys High School is a public Secondary School in Market-Milimani ward of Kisumu Central Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of one classroom. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description K. B.H.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of one classroom Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Audited accounts for the last three years. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: Kisumu Boys High School P.O. Box 1973-40100 Kisumu The Principal Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 30th The Principal Kisumu Boys High School October, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY TENDER NOTICE: South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) invites Bids from eligible tenderers for the under listed goods and services; S /NO Tender No. Description 1 SEKU/PROC/ONT/001/2018/2019 2 SEKU/PROC/ONT/025/2018/2019 3 Supply and delivery of meat and meat products (Re–advertised) Supply and delivery of Laboratory Chemicals, Reagents and Materials for Research projects SEKU/PROC/ONT/026/2018/2019 Provision of Sanitary Bin Services 1,000/= 1,000/= 1,000/= Tender Fee Closing Date 31/10/2018 31/10/2018 31/10/2018 Interested firms may obtain tender documents from the Procurement Office at SEKU’s Main Campus in Kitui during normal working hours upon payment of a non-refundable tender fee stated above. Payments can be made at National Bank of Kenya SEKU branch A/C No. 0102153129100 and bank slip presented to SEKU Finance Office during normal working hours. The tender documents can also be downloaded free of charge from the University Website: www.seku.ac.ke. Bidders who download the tender documents from the website should immediately e-mail their name and contact details (cellphone number, e-mail, and company name) to: procurement@seku.ac.ke for records and communication of any tender clarifications and addenda. The tender is open to all firms wishing to bid and they are required to show authenticated evidence that they have recently satisfactorily carried out works similar to those proposed above. Only firms that demonstrate their previous experience will have their tender considered. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes, bearing the tender number on the right hand side corner and with no indication of the tenderer should be addressed to: The Vice Chancellor South Eastern Kenya University, P. O. Box 170-90200, Tel 0717066706, KITUI and dropped in the Tender Box at the Tuition and Office Block1, Kitui Main Campus, or sent by post so as to reach the above address not later than 31st October 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Submitted bids will be opened publicly half an hour after the closing time in the Board Room in Research and Office Block, in the presence of the tenderers, or their representatives, who choose to attend. Late bids will be returned unopened. Price quoted must remain valid for 120 (One Hundred and Twenty) days from the opening date of the tender. Tender Security, which must be from an established bank, or PPRA approved Insurance Company, shall be valid for 120 (One Hundred and Twenty) days from tender opening date. Arid To Green ……………………………………………………….……………………………………………….Transforming Lives ISO 9001 : 2015 CERTIFIED National Oil is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and Gender Equity Career Opportunities National Oil Corporation of Kenya is mandated, by the Government of Kenya, to participate in all aspects of the oil and gas sector, covering the up-stream sector (oil and gas exploration), mid-stream (petroleum and gas infrastructure development) and down-stream (sales and marketing of petroleum products). The Corporation is desirous of recruiting qualified professional to fill the following positions:MANAGER, MARKETING Reporting to the General Manager - Downstream Operations, the ideal candidate will be responsible for developing & implementing marketing & advertising strategies for the Corporation in line with the Corporate objectives in order to build brand awareness & increase sales. ASSISTANT MANAGER, RETAIL Reporting to the Manager, Retail, the ideal candidate will be responsible for growing the retail network in sales volumes to meet corporate objectives and strategic targets. Applicants should either email to ceo@nockenya.co.ke or send the hard copies indicating the position being applied for on the envelope and addressed to: Physical Address National Oil Corporation Kawi Complex, South C, Red Cross Road, Off Popo Road, Behind Boma Hotel For more information, applicants can access advertisement and application details on National Oil website www.nationaloil.co.ke. In addition, please attach curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening phone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Applications should reach us not later than 1700 hours on Monday 29th October 2018. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to disqualification. October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 19 Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Email: haki@knchr.org 1st Floor, CVS Plaza, Lenana Road, P. O. Box 74359 - 00200, Nairobi - Kenya. Tel: 254-20-2717908/2717928/27172664, Fax: 254-20-2716160 VACANCY The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is a Constitutional Commission established by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and operationalised through the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011 (Revised 2012) and the United Nations Paris Principles. KNCHR’s mandate includes promoting a culture of human rights, protection against and accountability for human rights and freedoms, advise and ensure observance of human rights by both the Government and private institutions. KNCHR fulfils its mandate through five (5) directorates; Complaints and Investigations, Legal Services, Research, Advocacy and Outreach, Regional Services and Corporate Services. The Commission’s head office is located in Nairobi City County with five (5) Regional Offices based in Wajir, Trans Nzoia (Kitale), Mombasa, Kisumu and Laikipia (Nyahururu) Counties. KNCHR hereby invites applications for the following position: MEMBER OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE (1 POST) REF: KNCHR/ADM/ ACM /01/2018 REF NO: POSITION For detailed Job Profiles, please visit the KNCHR website: www.knchr.org All applications should be received on or before Tuesday 30th The Commission Secretary, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor P. O. Box 74359-00200 NAIROBI S/No. Position 1. 2. Assistant Director, Finance & Planning PA to Commissioner/ Program officer II Job Grade No. of Vacancies NGEC 3 NGEC 6 1 2 Vacancy Ref. No. NGEC/HR/11/2018 NGEC/HR/12/2018 October, 2018 Interested and eligible candidates may obtain detailed information on the job descriptions and specifications from our website: www.ngeckenya.org Persons with Disabilities, Youth, and people from the Marginalized groups and Minority Communities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. Deadline: 29TH NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. OCTOBER 2018 THE NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION OUR VISION A society free from all forms of inequality and discrimination OUR MISSION To promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination for all persons in Kenya JOB VACANCIES The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is an independent government body entrenched in Article 59(1) of the constitution of Kenya (2010) and subsequently established under an act of parliament, National Gender and Equality Act of 2011.The Commission’s core mandate is to promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination in accordance with Article 27 of the Constitution. The Commission seeks to recruit self-motivated, dynamic and results oriented persons to fill the following vacancies: MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND CO-OPERATIVES OFFICE OF THE CABINET SECRETARY CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF CHIEF OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND THE EXECUTIVE SUPPORT OFFICER AT COMESA SECRETARIAT The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional grouping of 21 African States which have agreed to promote regional integration through trade development and transport facilitation. More information can be obtained from the COMESA website www.comesa.int. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan professionals for the following positions: S/NO NAME OF VACANT POST 1 2 Executive Support Officer For further information, interested and qualified persons are requested to access a detailed advert and COMESA APPLICATION FORM at the website: http://www.comesa.int/ Note: • • You MUST use the official COMESA application format to make your applications for any vacant post. No application will be considered if it is not in the official COMESA application format. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. The Completed application form, together with certified copies of certificates should reach: THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY TRADE AND COOPERATIVES STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TRADE P. O Box 30430- 00100 NAIROBI OR hand delivery to Telposta towers, Kenyatta Avenue, 14th floor, HRM Registry, on or before 19th October 2018. HON. PETER MUNYA, MGH CABINET SECRETARY Wang’ombe Kariuki DIRECTOR GENERAL Chief of Human Resources and Management Services GRADE P4 P3 NO. OF POSTS 1 1 TENDER NOTICE The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is a Statutory Agency established under the Competition Act No. 12 of 2010. The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct. In furtherance of the aforementioned Mandate, the Authority hereby invites tenders from interested bidders as follows; DESCRIPTION No TENDER REFERENCE 1. CAK/TEND/001/2018-2019 Provision for the Redesigning, Development, Commissioning, Hosting and Maintenance of Website 2. CAK/TEND/002/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, configuration and Commissioning of Server, Heavy Duty Scanner, Firewall, Voltage Stabiliser and Server software. 3. CAK/TEND/003/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning of E-Board System 4. CAK/TEND/004/2018-2019 Provision for Email Server Reworks, training and maintenance 5. CAK/TEND/005/2018-2019 Provision for ICT Maintenance of hardware and networking equipment. 6. CAK/TEND/006/2018-2019 Provision of Consultancy Service for Forensic Investigations Training TENDER SECURITY Ksh. 50,000 Ksh. 100,000 Ksh. 100,000 Ksh. 50,000 Ksh. 50,000 Ksh. 100,000 CLOSING DATE & TIME Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 at 12:00 pm Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 at 12:00 pm Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 at 12:00 pm Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 at 12:00 pm Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 at 12:00 pm Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 at 12:00 pm To access the advertisement notice and respective tender documents containing detailed terms of reference, specifications of goods and services required and the instructions on the closing date, please visit www.cak.go.ke and/or the Public Procurement Information Portal: www.tenders.go.ke Interested eligible candidates may download the tender document free of charge from the CAK website www.cak.go.ke, the Public Procurement Information Portal: www.tenders.go.ke and E-procurement portal; https://procurement.cak. go.ke:803/ to register your Company details before closing date. Interested bidders should submit their completed set of tender documents to the: Director General Competition Authority of Kenya Kenya Railways Building Hqs Block “D” Ground Floor, Workshop Road P. O. Box 36265-00200 NAIROBI Tel. 020-2628233 info@cak.go.ke

20 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Children’s cabinet takes over Siaya county affairs BY PHILIP ONYANGO, KNA, SIAYA T he county children’s cabinet today took over the affairs of the Siaya county government briefly as part of the celebrations to mark the international day of the girl child. Siaya governor, Cornel Rasanga flanked by his cabinet and senior county government officials surrendered his seat of power to the children’s governor, Beatrice Atieno who was equally flanked by her cabinet. After a stint at the seat of power, Atieno retired to the boardroom where she addressed her cabinet and members of the media, calling for commitment among stakeholders to the issues affecting children. The children’s governor who is a pupil at Gunda Sigomre primary school in Bondo Sub County urged the government to improve the education sector so as to make learning easy for children. “We need more learning materials and resources,” she said adding that as children, they were still waiting for lap tops and other digital learning materials from the government. Atieno equally called for Police Arrest 2 Veterinary Quacks Vacinating Cows REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING TENDER No: MTIHUD/HUD/CSHS/03/2018-2019 ADDENDUM NO. 1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR DESIGN, BUILD AND FINANCE OF THE PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS PARK ROAD, NAIROBI BY DANIEL MUGO KNA, THIKA P olice in Thika East arrested two veterinary quacks who were going round Gatuanyaga village vaccinating cows and goats. They recovered fake identification cards, old thermometer, injectable animal drugs, needles, syringes and 2Kgs of Norlick superlik salt. The two Esther Wambui Nzioka alias Esther Nzioka Syekoyo (39), and Joel Mwangi Karanja alias Naftali Murage Wahome (29) were nabbed as they tried to vaccinate cows and goats at the home of Kamau Kuru claiming they had been dispatched at the area by the government following a disease outbreak on domestic animals. Kamau’s daughter is a veterinary officer and when she saw how they were dressed and the things they carried, she became suspicious and gestured to her father who called the police. The police led by Thika East DAPC Mumina Yusuf responded swiftly and arrested the two who were taken to Ngoliba police station awaiting to be charged with the offence. Salome Wanjira Ngugi who is a victim of the two said the two vaccinated her 3 goats and parted with Ksh 1,000 before vaccinating her neigbour’s goat that eventually died. The suspect Esther Wambui however said the goat she vaccinated was so feeble and was almost dying even before she treated it. She said she was told by the owner that it had been treated by so many Veterinary officers but all in vain. She said she has been doing that job for over 3 years and sometimes she even led her customers. ‘If I was a bad person I could not have operated for those three years, sometimes doing my services and coming for the money at a later day”. Claimed Wambui. Salome Wanjira said they fell into the trap following an earlier announcement in Churches that Veterinary officers would come on last Tuesday at Gatuanyaga cattle dip to treat their animals following an outbreak. But the quacks came a day earlier claiming to have been send from Kabete to start helping the small scale farmers before the D-Day. Thika East OCPD Julius Kyumbule cautioned the area residents to take prior precautions as he said they suspected the suspects were spies who rather than treating the cows had another interior motive. If I was a bad person I could not have operated for those three years, sometimes doing my services and coming for the money at a later day - Esther Wambui Notice is hereby given to all tenderers who wish to tender for the works which appeared in The Daily Nation on Friday, 14th Tuesday, 18th September, 2018 on page 11. Kindly note the following: 1. The tender opening has been extended by 14 days, from 29th November, 2018 at 12 Noon on 6th Road, Boardroom. October 2018 to 12th Floor - Ardhi House, 1st Ngong Avenue off Ngong 2. The commitment fee has been revised from 10% of the value of the bid price to KShs. 50,000,000/= (Kenya Shillings Fifty Million) within 14 days from the date of notification of award by the Employer 3. The Technical Proposal has been revised to allow for bidders to demonstrate use of Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) and or Industrialized Building Systems (IBS) as well as incorporate the use of ABT and or IBS to save on time. Necessary adjustments have been made to the scoring plan on the Technical Evaluation Criteria. 4. The Evaluation Criteria will now include a scoring component for the Financial bids. This has been outlined in the Revised Technical Proposal and in the Revised Financial Proposal. 5. The earlier issued Technical and Financial Request for Proposal has been revised and is reissued. Bidders who have already downloaded the documents are requested to download the Revised Technical and Financial Proposals dated “12th October 2018”. Bidders who have paid and obtained hard copies are requested to download or collect the documents free of charge from our offices on the 6th House Building. All other conditions remain as earlier advertised. Head Supply Chain Management Services For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY floor of Ardhi September, 2018 on page 27 and The Standard on improvement of classrooms, most of which she said were in pathetic conditions. She called for strengthening of environment clubs and activities in schools as a way of inculcating environmental awareness among children at a tender age. “We need to strengthen 4K clubs and establish tree nurseries in each school to teach our children how to care for the environment at an early age,” she said. Welcoming the children’s cabinet, Rasanga said his government was working closely with other stakeholders to improve the welfare of the children. Between 10-15 percent of the world’s population suffer from depression BY KIMANI TIRUS EMBU A s the world celebrates World Mental Health Day statistics from World Health Organization (WHO) shows that 10- 15 percent of world population, inclusive of all the ages suffer from depression. In Kenya, those suffering from depression stand at 1.8 million, hence one of the countries with highest number of people suffering from the menace. A psychiatrist nurse at the Embu Level Five Hospital Lucy Nyaga, speaking in Embu Stadium Thursday during occasion to mark the World Mental Health Day, said economic instability especially among the youth is one of the leading October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 21 causes of depression. “With persistence of joblessness among the young people, the number of those suffering depression is on the rise,” Nyaga noted. Another cause of depression in the society is dysfunctional family set up, which could be caused by alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse. According to the psychiatrist, other triggers of depression include rape, death of a close friend, relative, spouse or a child. She said depression could affect any one at any given time and the condition should not be associated with witchcraft or curse. Nyaga observed that sudden change of behaviour, lack of tidiness, absence from work and unexplained withdrawal from others can be an indicator of a depressed person. “At the Embu level five hospital we have ready staff who can offer counseling services to patients suffering from depression,” she added. The psychiatrist urged residents to avoid abuse of alcohol, miraa and other drugs because in the long run, they lead to depression, which mostly causes suicidal tendencies. Meanwhile, in an effort to curb the menace, the government has established The Kenya Mental Health Policy 2015-2030, which provides for a framework on interventions for securing mental health systems reforms in the county. At the Embu level five hospital we have ready staff who can offer counseling services to patients suffering from depression - Lucy Nyaga KENYA FORESTRY COLLEGE college@kenyaforestryservice.org P.O. BOX 8 -20203, Londiani Tel .No.0202349901 TENDER REF: KFC/001/2018—2019 TENDER NOTICE TENDER NAME:REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS & SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 FINANCIAL YEARS Kenya Forest College (KFC) invites applications from interested and eligible bidders for the Prequalification/ registration of suppliers/service providers for supply of goods and services, for the under listed categories of goods and service during the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 financial years. A) SUPPLY OF GOODS CATEGORY NO KENYA FORESTRY COLLEGE college@kenyaforestryservice.org P.O. BOX 8 -20203, Londiani Tel .No.0202349901 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A9 A10 APPLICATION FOR TRAINING PROGRAMMES 2018/2019 TENDER NOTICE Applications are invited for the following training programmes to be offered at Kenya Forestry College, Londiani commencing on the given dates. S/n Programme 1 Diploma in Forestry 2 Certificate in Forestry 3 Artisan Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Tree Nursery Management Basic Computer Applications Sawmilling Technology Saw Doctoring Basic Logging Operations Honey and Beekeeping Technology Landscaping Technology Managing Climate Change Agroforestry and Community Development Commercial Tree Growing Basic literacy Basic Literacy 2 Weeks 3 Weeks Continuous Continuous Entry Requirements Certificate in forestry with Credit or a Pass with 2years post qualification experience KCSE D+ aggregate with C- in Sciences, Cin languages and D+ in Maths KCPE Duration Commencement Date 1 Year Jan, 2019 Total Cost (Ksh) Ksh.100,000 (Residential) Ksh. 68,000.00 (Nonresidential) Application fees Ksh.1,000 2 Years Jan, 2019 Ksh.150,000 (Residential) Ksh. 86,000 ( Nonresidential) Application fees Ksh.1,000 3 Months Continuous Ksh.40,000 (Residential) Ksh. 28,500 (Nonresidential) Application fees Ksh.500 Basic literacy 2 Weeks KCSE D plain aggregate 8 Weeks Basic literacy Basic literacy Basic literacy Basic literacy Basic literacy Basic literacy 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 2 Weeks Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.10,000 (Non- residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.58,500 (Residential) Written applications accompanied with copies of relevant academic records and National Identity cards should be sent to: The Principal, Kenya Forestry College, P.O. BOX 8-20203 Londiani. Kenya Forestry College is an equal opportunity organization and therefore female students are encouraged to apply. Applicantsshould include their personal telephone contacts. Application for Certificate and Diploma in Forestry must be received by 30th November, 2018 Where applicable, the application fee should be paid by depositing money into account no 1112223479 at any KCB and attach the slip to the application letter. Online application forms are also available at www.kenyaforestservice.org. B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 A18 A19 A20 A21 ITEM DESCRIPTION Supply and delivery of vegetables and fruits Supply and delivery of Dry foods Supply and delivery of cereals e.g. Maize, Beans, Rice, Green Grams, Maize flour etc. Supply and delivery of powder milk and fresh milk Supply and delivery of bread and other bread products Supply and delivery of meat or bones & meat products Supply and delivery of General Office Stationery and Supplies Supply and delivery of Computers, Printers and Photocopier consumables, related accessories and supplies Supply and delivery of General office equipment Supply and delivery of Audio Equipment, Public Address System and Related Equipment such as microphones, Recorder, Control Units etc. Supply and fitting of Motor Vehicle Spare tyres, tubes/Airbridge Tyres, Batteries, Tyre Repairs, Wheel alignment and balancing Supply and Delivery of Sports Uniform, Footwear, Clothing, Linen,, Equipment and Accessories Supply and Delivery of Electrical Items and Related Accessories Supply and Delivery of Hardware Items and Related Equipment Supply and Delivery of Sanitary, Cleaning Materials and Detergents Supply and Delivery of Livestock Products Supply and Delivery of Computer, Laptops, Printers, Tablets and Related Computer and Printer Accessories Supply and delivery of Tree Nursery Biodegradable Tubes Supply and delivery of daily newspapers B: PROVISION OF SERVICES B1 Provision of Service and Maintenance of Computers, Printers, UPS, Related Accessories and Networks Provision of Office Refurbishment and furnishing e.g. Curtains and Carpet, Vertical Blinds, Sheers, Window Films etc. Provision of Repair and Maintenance of Electrical Appliance Fittings (Relevant ERC Registration Required) Provision of Printing services Provision of Sanitary disposal services and toilet bins Provision of tents and chair services Provision of student insurance services & motor vehicle Provision of Motor vehicle repairs Note: 1) Reserved group refers to Youth, Women and People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) 2) Current providers are required to reapply. Registration documents may be downloaded from the Kenya Forest Service website: www.kenyaforestservice.org. Or from the IFMIS Suppliers Portal www.supplier.treasury.go.ke free of charge. Completed Registration documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked TENDER NO KFC/001/2018-2019 “REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS & SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR 2018/2019 -2019/2020 FINANCIAL YEARS” Category No.………………………………………………….. Category description………………………………………………. Should be addressed to: The Principal Kenya Forestry College P.O. Box 8 Londiani Tel. 020-2439901/0721-411352 Email:college@kenyaforestservice.org and be deposited in the tender box located at the Administration block, Kenya Forestry College Londiani, so as to be received on/or before 25.10.2018at 11.00 a.m. Tenders submitted later than the indicated closing date and time shall automatically be disqualified. Tenders will be opened immediately after the closing date and time in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend the opening at the Principal’s conference hall. Principal Kenya Forestry College TARGET GROUP Reserved Open Open Open Open Open Reserved Reserved Reserved Open Open Open Reserved Open Reserved Open Open Open Open Open Reserved Open Reserved Open Reserved Open Open

22 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke HOSTS THE: DRAGS & GYMKHANA TT-2018 AT MASINGA DAM : TARDA AIRSTRIP 20TH//21ST OCTOBER 0728 054 584, 0720 918 627, 0791 246 777 PITCHING TENT @ 800/= (PAYABLE AT THE RECEPTION) info@masingadamresort.co.ke www.masingadamresort.co.ke TANA AND ATHI RIVERS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TARDA) Catchment Conservation Programme Tree & Fruit Seedlings For Sale Certified Nurseries Mukima Mukuyu Zambarau Passion Fruit Avocado rootstock - Ruiru - Masinga Bombax Jatropa Croton ....more varieties - 0745 560 806 - 0745 560 807 - Kiambere - 0745 560 808 - Tana Bridge - 0745 560 809 Grafted Hass Avocados www.tarda.co.ke - Machakos - 0745 560 810 - Makueni - 0745 560 811 - Kinangop - 0745 560 812 - Head Office - 020 3341 787 Mango rootstock Mukinduri Pawpaw Mukuria hungu Bamboo Pears Eucalyptus Bounganvillea Acaccia Jacaranda Apples Loquarts Grivellea Macadamia October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 23 REPUBLIC OF KENYA KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY GOK/KfW ROADS 2000 WESTERN KENYA PROGRAMME BATCH 3 TENDER NOTICE ADDENDUM No. 1 Reference is made to an advertisement notice in the Daily Nation newspaper issue of 21st September, 2018 and MyGov publication issue of 25th September, 2018 regarding the above programme. The Authority wishes to make the following clarifications; 1. Amendments have been made to the bid documents for the above tenders. 2. The amended bid documents are available on the Authorties Website (www.kerra.go.ke) 3. The submission date is therefore revised from Friday 12th October, 2018 to Tuesday 23rd October, 2018 at 11.00am. Tenders shall be opened immediately thereafter at the venues given in the initial advert. All other particulars remain unchanged. PROCUREMENT MANAGER For: DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY GODOWNS TO LET KNTC has godown spaces to let in Nairobi, Mombasa and Eldoret towns. The Corporation invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from eligible bidders for lease of the following godowns. (DETAILS OF THE AVAILABLE GODOWNS) Location 1 Nairobi (CW NO 9) Along Nanyuki Rd, Ind Area Size 36,000 Sq/ft 2 Nairobi (CW NO 11A) Along Nanyuki Rd, Ind Area 18,000 Sq/ft 3 Nairobi (CW NO 11B) Along Nanyuki Rd, Ind Area 18,000 Sq/ft 4 Nairobi (CW NO 12A) Along Nanyuki Rd, Ind Area 18,000 Sq/ft 5 Mombasa Along refinery road , Changamwe 6 Eldoret Along Arap Kitonga Road,Opposite Kenya Power Depot 11,080Sq/ft 2,336 Sq/ft Bidders are requested to view and download more details on the expression of interest from the Corporation’s website www.kntcl.com. EOI must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked ‘EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR LEASING GODOWN’ and be deposited in the Tender Box at KNTC Head Office, 2nd Floor, Yarrow Road Complex, Off Nanyuki Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi on or before 30th October, 2018 at 11:00 am, addressed to: The Managing Director Kenya National Trading Corporation P.O. Box 30587-00100 NAIROBI TENDER NOTICE This is to bring to the attention of the general public that an invitation for the following tenders has been uploaded on the PUBLIC PROCUREMENT INFORMATION PORTAL and KENYA URBAN ROADS AUTHORITY’S WEBSITE. TENDER NUMBERS KURA/RMLF/WE/024-026 & 028-039/ 2018-2019 KURA/RMLF/CE/077- 090/2018-2019 KURA/RMLF/UE/119 -135 & 162/2018-2019 TENDER DESCRIPTION ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN WESTERN REGION ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN CENTRAL REGION ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN UPPER EASTERN REGION KURA/RMLF/LE/136, 138 -141, 143-152/2018-2019 ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN LOWER EASTERN REGION KURA/RMLF/NE/153 -159 /2018-2019 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN NORTH EASTERN REGION Bidders are requested to visit KURA’s Website at www.kura.go.ke/tenders or www.tenders.go.ke . for more information. Deputy Director, SCM For: Director General The authority is ISO 9001:2015 certified 5 POSTAL CORPORATION OF KENYA OPEN TENDER NOTICE National Oil Corporation of Kenya (National Oil) hereby invites sealed tenders from interested and eligible candidates to tender for the below listed tenders. Tender Ref. No. Tender Name Eligibility Bid Security from reputable Bank or Insurance firm (Kshs) NOCK/PRC/03(1422) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1441) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1446) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1447) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1448) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1449) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1450) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1452) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1453) 2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of LPG Camping and Compact Valves for LPG cylinders Provision of Fuel Card Software Support and Maintenance Services Provision of Security Guard Services Provision of Transportation Services for Petroleum Products - Framework Agreement Provision of Environment Impact Assessment /Initial Environment Audit Services Provision of Assets Verification, Tagging and Valuation Services Completion of Construction of Exploration Laboratory at National Oil Offices at Kawi House, South C Request for Proposal(RFP) for Provision of Regional Energy Strategy for Kenya - Individual Consultant Request for Proposal (RFP) for Consultancy for Provision of Compliance Services Open National Open National Open National Open International Open National N/A Kshs 100,000.00 Kshs 200,000.00 2nd November 2018 at 1000hrs 1st November 2018 at 1000hrs Kshs 1,400,000.00 31st October 2018 at 1000hrs N/A 9th November 2018 at 1000hrs 2nd November 2018 at 1000hrs Interested bidders may obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000.00 per each tender. This payment should be made in the Corporation’s account specified in the tender document. Bids submitted shall be valid for 150 days on submission. Bidders are required to provide the following statutory registration documents for all tenders among others i.e. Copies of PIN, VAT Reg., Cert. of Incorporation/Reg and valid tax clearance certificate. Bidders can also download free of charge the same tender documents from National Oil Corporation of Kenya website: www.nationaloil.co.ke or IFMIS supplier portal: www.supplier.treasury.go.ke . They should immediately forward their particulars for records and/or for the purposes of receiving any further clarifications/addenda to tenders@nockenya.co.ke. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the relevant “Tender Name and Reference Number with the instructions “Do not open before the closing date & time” (relevant for each tender), should be addressed to:Chief Executive Officer National Oil Corporation of Kenya Kawi House, South C, Red Cross Road off Popo Road P.O Box 58567 – 00200, NAIROBI Or be deposited in the tender box located at the reception area of National Oil Corporation of Kenya, Kawi Complex, Popo Lane, Off Red Cross Road, South C so as to be received on or before the dates indicated above. Tenders shall be opened in the Meeting Room situated on Ground Floor immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders who may wish to witness the opening. Chief Executive Officer Postal Corporation of Kenya, Posta House, Kenyatta Avenue. P.O. BOX 34567 GPO- 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254 719 072 600 Fax:020 240374 www: posta.co.ke Open International Open International Open National Open National USD 495 or Kshs 50,000.00 USD 1,980.00 or Kshs 200,000.00 Kshs 500,000.00 Kshs 500,000.00 Closing Date & Time (East Africa Time) 8th November 2018 at 1000hrs 7th November 2018 at 1000hrs 6th November 2018 at 1000hrs 5th November 2018 at 1000hrs Postal Corporation of Kenya was established by an Act of Parliament (PCK Act 1998) and operates as a Commercial Public Enterprise. The Corporation’s mandate includes provision of accessible, affordable and reliable Postal Services to all parts of Kenya as the designated Public Postal Licensee, where communications through the Post Office is a basic human right as enshrined in the 1948 United Nations Charter. The Postal Corporation of Kenya invites sealed Tenders from interested Eligible Bidders as indicated below:No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Reference Number PCK/PROC/05/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/06/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/07/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/08/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/09/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/11/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/12/2018/2019 Description Tender for the Provision of Medical Insurance Services for Directors and Last Expense for the Period 2018/2020 Tender for the Provision of General Insurance Services for the Period 2018/2020 Tender Provision of Security and Guarding Services for the Period 2018/2020 Tender for Supply and Delivery of Security Printed Stationery Tender For The Provision of Medical Insurance Services for the Postmaster General/CEO for the Period 2018/2020 Pre-qualification of suppliers for the provision of Land Surveyors and Valuers for the period 2018/2020 Pre-qualification of suppliers for the provision of Transport Logistics for the period 2018/2020 Target Group Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Tender Charge Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Complete tender documents can be downloaded FREE OF CHARGE from PCK website: www.posta.co.ke or from the IFMIS supplier portal: https://supplier.treasury.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke The Completed tender documents in a plain sealed envelope indicating Tender Number and Description as described in the tender document will be deposited in the Tender Box provided at Posta House, Mezzanine Floor, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, and be addressed to;The Postmaster General, Postal Corporation of Kenya, P. O. Box 34567- 00100, Nairobi. so as to reach us on or before FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER, 2018 AT 11.00 A.M. The bid documents will be opened immediately thereafter and bidders or their representative(s) who choose to attend will be welcome to witness the opening at the Posta House Boardroom 7th floor. POSTMASTER GENERAL

24 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Nakuru pledges support for cattle feed growers Ways being sought to export the feed to neighbouring dry countries such as Djibouti BY VERONICA BOSIBORI KNA-NAKURU T he national and Nakuru County governments are seeking for a hay market due to a glut of the commodity that has seen prices plummet to as low as Sh50 per 15 kg bale. The Nakuru County Executive for Agriculture Dr. Immaculate Maina assured farmers that they were exploring and even seeking for possibilities of exporting the hay to neighbouring dry countries such as Djibouti. She was speaking during a training forum for farmers in the region last week. “We want to assure our farmers that their sweat will not go to waste. We are here Price at which a 15 kilogram baleof hay was selling. A bale of hay should not cost less than Sh250, according to Nakuru countyexecutive for agriculture Dr. Immaculate Maina to ensure that farmers earn profits from whichever venture they choose to invest in,” she noted. Dr. Maina acknowledged that the current glut of hay in the county was due to the mismanagement sh50 of the maize purchasing process by the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), which almost forced farmers to abandon the crop for hay. She said they were also negotiating with semi-arid counties such as Samburu, Turkana and Garissa to buy the hay from farmers in bulk to reduce the glut adding a bale of hay should not cost less than Sh250. However, she urged farmers not to despair because the glut of Ndengu in Kitui and now of hay in Nakuru were signs the agricultural sector is picking up well after a long slumber. Dr Maina assured farmers that the counties which have chosen to invest more in the sector would unlock the great potential that their farmers had as far as agriculture was concerned. Rift Valley Hay Farmers Chairman Noah Cheruiyot said they were very shocked that a bale of 15 kilograms of hay was selling at Sh50 and advised farmers to hold on to their grass until prices increase. PS roots for concerted effort in mining sector If fully exploited, Kenya’s mineral wealth would uplift the national economic development of the nation, he says GRACE OWITTI STATE DEPARTMENT FOR MINING C oncerted effort by different stakeholders are required if Kenya is to fully explore and exploit her mineral potential, Mr. John Omenge, the Principal Secretary, State for Department for Mining, Ministry of Petroleum and Mining has underscored. He said that Kenya was endowed with great mineral wealth that if fully exploited would promote the national economic development of the nation. Mr Omenge was speaking when he officiated at the opening of a three-day, “Inaugural National Mining, Oil & Gas Conference” at a Nairobi Hotel. The conference drew over 250 stakeholders and miners from 11 mining counties, faith-based organisations, CBOs and CSOs nationally. The conference was convened by Haki Madini and the Kenya Land Alliance. The PS reiterated the need for key stakeholders in mining and development to work together harmoniously for the country to realise positive results from the development of the God-given resources. “The mining sector can be a game changer to the economy of this great nation when fully exploited.” He said the State Department was participating in the Conference to provide a platform for engagement with mining experts in an attempt to iron out issues affecting the sector. He said the State Department has the sole mandate provide rules and regulations to govern the sector and to ensure the sustainable exploitation and development. The State Department has put various mining related strategies in place to further support the sector. These include the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Strategy, which is in draft form awaiting stakeholder consultation as well as a 20-year Mining Strategy draft awaiting full review and development into a full strategy. He said that although the development of mineral resources, oil, and gas was not a devolved function, the State Department continues to decentralise and upgrade regional offices for competent and efficient service delivery. It is therefore necessary to Although the development of mineral resources, oil, and gas is not a devolved function, the State Department continues to decentralise and upgrade regional offices for competent and efficient service delivery - Mr. John Omenge point out that the role of overseeing the management of mineral resources is a mandate of the State Department. Mr. Omenge called on local communities to support large mining companies to promote the sector and to support their corporate social responsibilities that seeks to enhance the socio-economic wellbeing of the respective communities. The PS called on investors, both large and small scale, and artisanal miners to embrace sustainable exploitation, utilization, management and conservation of natural resources and to also ensure equitable sharing of the accrued benefits, as provided for in Artcile69 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. On local content, Mr. Omenge reminded the Mineral Rights Holders and Product Sharing Contract Holders to adhere to the approved plans for local content that compels them to employ and train locals. In addition the investors are to ensure they procure goods and services from the locals, urging them to operate within the confines of the law. The PS highlighted the revenue sharing according to the Mining Act 2016 that provides for the sharing of royalties in rations as national, county governments and the community as 70%, 20% and 10% respectively. On accrued royalties, Mr. Omenge informed the conference that the National Treasury and Planning working in collaboration with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining will develop a framework to facilitate the disbursement of the revenue in accordance with the law. Standards Day to spotlight fourth industrial revolution The convergence of technologies holds immense opportunities, but also presents an array of ethical, economic and scientific challenges BY PHOEBE GITUKU KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS K enya will mark this year’s World Standards Day 2018 on Tuesday this week. This year, the World Standards Day is dedicated to International Standards and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Fourth Industrial Revolution affects almost every industry in every country as innovative cyber-physical systems evolve. The convergence of technologies holds immense opportunities, but also presents an array of ethical, economic and scientific challenges. The rapid pace of change has no historical precedent and society cannot help but question the issues related to long-term sustainability. Standards can help shape our future. Not only do standards support the development of tailor-made solutions for all industries, they are also the tools to spread best practices, knowledge and innovation globally. Standards have always had a pivotal role in enabling the smooth adoption of technologies. In the same way that standards were crucial during the First Industrial Revolution, supporting the specialized mass production of manufactured goods, they will continue to play a critical role in this new era. Standards will ensure compatibility and interoperability around the globe, helping society to adopt technologies seamlessly as they emerge in the future. Each year, under the banner of the World Standards Cooperation (WSC), IEC joins the International Standards Organization (ISO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in celebrating the collaborative efforts of the thousands of experts worldwide who develop International Standards. The convergence of technologies holds immense opportunities, but also presents an array of ethical, economic and scientific challenges October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 25 Power firm assures Lamu families of compensation 3,206 acres of land in Baharini area of Mpeketoni has been earmarked for the wind power project operated by Kenwind Power BY AMENYA OCHIENG LAMU-KNA A wind power generation company has dismissed claims being peddled by a section of local leaders in Lamu county that it plans to swindle over 600 farmers awaiting compensation for land following project delays. The 3,206-acre piece of land in Baharini area of Mpeketoni has been earmarked for the wind power project operated by Kenwind Power that is expected to generate 90 megawatts of electricity upon completion. The power project will be funded under the auspices of the Baharini Wind Power Project, a consortium of Elicio, a Belgium company working with a Kenyan entity, Kenwind Holdings Limited. Kenwind Power Project coordinator Susan Nandwa spoke to KNA on phone following a series of acrimonious meetings held recently between the energy company, Baharini area locals and a section of leaders where those affected demanded immediate compensation. Nandwa further denied allegations that she was acquiring land illegally in a bid to avoid compensating the locals affected saying that the claims are unsubstantiated citing Kenwind Energy’s adherence to transparency since the project was conceptualised. “Kenwind was vindicated by a High Court ruling earlier this year in May when it was found that we meet all the requirements necessary to set up wind energy project in Baharini,” Nandwa added. There are fears that a section of local leaders have resorted to politicising the Sh21 billion Kenwind was vindicated by a High Court ruling earlier this year in May when it was found that we meet all the requirements necessary to set up wind energy project in Baharini - Susan Nandwa wind power project. This is despite the project having the support of both the land owners, Ministry of Energy, Lamu County government and the County Assembly. She revealed that the current hold up in compensation was due to the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) that the energy company had been formulating in conjunction with the national and county governments for the 600 farmers and their families. She assured the farmers that once the RAP process in which a team of government and independent valuers will carry out the process is over those affected will be compensated fairly. The process begins on October 20. The same sentiments were echoed by Lamu County commissioner Joseph Kanyiri who warned Lamu residents and politicians against politicising the compensation and resettlement of the people who will be affected by the wind power project in Mpeketoni during the ongoing mapping process to establish the area and boundaries of the project area. Kanyiri who also spoke to KNA in an exclusive interview assured residents that the national government and Lamu county government are working with the investor for the best interest of the farmers who will pave way for the project and nobody will be victimised during the process. He dismissed earlier reports circulating on social media that the investor was acquiring land illegally without involving the locals through proper compensation mechanism warning that the government was monitoring every move and all the affected persons will be considered and the ongoing process to map out the project area is the first process to establish the boundaries and establish the number of affected people. Kanyiri however expressed 90 Megawatts of electricity that the wind power project operated by Kenwind Power is expected to generate upon completion. 600 Farmers and their families to benefit from a resettlement action plan (RAP) confidence that the energy company has established proper mechanisms to compensate those who will pave way for the project after carrying out proper Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) that meets international standards that will involve land for money or land for land after assessing the project area. The commissioner also said the delay of the project has been occasioned by the clearance procedures involved where the investor had to be cleared by key government institutions before commencing the implementation of the project that is aimed at transforming the area saying that Lamu county is the least developed hence the need to appreciate key investments in the area that will create jobs and transform the economy. Lamu county Lands CEC Fahima Arafat also confirmed that the county government had deployed surveyors to map the area that will be used to establish the RAP saying those accusing the investor had ill intentions of seeing the project fail. She stated that the county government was fully backing the project as it will help provide employment opportunities for Lamu residents once it is complete. The project is one among a triad of energy generation projects set to be established in Lamu with the Amu Power Coal plant expected to generate 1,050 megawatts while Zarara Oil and Gas Company is expected to strike gas reserves that add between 50-200 Megawatts to the national grid. BY MARGARET KIRERA KNA-NANYUKI L aikipia County Development Authority Board has been inaugurated with its chairman James Mworia promising to eliminate barriers that hinder large capital investments in the area. Mworia, who is Centum Investment CEO, said the board has been mandated to advise the County government on appropriate policies, regulation and plans required for development in the region. Other objectives of the board include sourcing local or international resources required to finance the county’s planned projects and promotion of households’ economic empowerment initiative. “The Board will identify priority areas for sustainable development through resource mobilisation, and package prospective investment facilitation,’’ Mworia added. Laikipia County development board finally inaugurated Chairman James Mworia promises to eliminate barriers that hinder large capital investments in the area The chairman added that the board is focused on ensuring that ordinary residents are able to make a daily income of Sh600 and the governor’s agenda of creating 30,000 jobs annually is achieved. Mworia was speaking after inauguration of the board by Laikipia County Governor Ndiritu Muriithi, which took place at the Governor’s office boardroom in Nanyuki town Wednesday. He said the board will ensure that investors are not delayed due to bureaucratic processes after their investment plans are approved. The Laikipia development Authority Board has borrowed the model of Singapore and Rwanda boards which have proved to be very successful. During his vetting by Laikipia County Assembly in July this year, Mworia said he will is focused on serving the County in the capacity and will sacrifice his salary to students who are unable to pay their school fees. The Governor said he was optimistic that with the chairmanship of Mworia, the Board will mobilise resources for sustainable development in Laikipia County. Other board’s members include Borana Ranch Manager Michael Dyer, Faith Waigua, Joseph Ngugi, Margaret Lesuda and Joseph Ngugi.

26 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Scientist whose passion is increasing the number of women pursuing sciences Professor Mabel Imbuga is a renowned scientist by profession and an advocate for women in the Sciences. She is the current Vice Chancellor of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), and the third Kenyan woman to head a university.. Her story is excerpted from a forthcoming book, Pioneers &Transformers: The Journeys of Top Achieving Women in Kenya, published by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board Pioneers & Transformers Journeys of top achieving women in Kenya BY KYEB P rofessor Mabel Imbuga’s affinity for nature and the sciences started at an early age. Passing her A Levels meant that she could pursue university education. Unlike most of her classmates at Alliance Girls High School who chose to study cooking and needlework, Imbuga opted for mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics. “Excelling in these subjects mapped my career path,” she says. It is for this reason that she encourages the youth to embrace what they are passionate about. She credits her success in academia to her parents. “My mother and father wanted to give their children a good education,” says Imbuga who is one of Kenya’s pioneer female scientists. She began her schooling at Bunyore Primary - a girls-only school. After passing her CPE, she went to Alliance Girls High School where she completed her ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels. She then joined the University of Nairobi where she did her bachelors, masters and PhD all in Biochemistry. “I am one of University of Nairobi’s few alumni who has pursued all my three degrees under the same roof,” she says. With such a strong inclination to the sciences, it was only natural that Imbuga pursues a career in academia. She began her journey at her alma mater – University of Nairobi, rising through the ranks from a graduate assistant, to a tutorial fellow then later as a lecturer. After serving as a lecturer, she took a break from academia and ventured into research. “I went on sabbatical leave and later a leave of absence from the University of Nairobi and joined International Centre for Insect Physiology (ICIPE).” She was at ICIPE for five years, during which she undertook her postdoctoral studies and then become a research scientist. She then returned to the University of Nairobi as a senior lecturer. In 1997, Imbuga got the opportunity to become an associate professor at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). “When I came to JKUAT they had just introduced biochemistry studies, so I came to start the department.” She was the chair of the biochemistry department and within two years she was elected dean Faculty of Science. When her first term as dean ended, she went in unopposed for a second term. After serving for two terms as dean, Imbuga was appointed the director of the Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases. The Institute, later renamed to the College of Health Sciences, trains students at the postgraduate level in the area of health sciences. “It was during this time that JKUAT advertised for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVC AA),” she says. Imbuga got the job in 2005, a position she held for three years. Imbuga’s journey to the top did not end there. In 2008 the position of vice chancellor of JKUAT became vacant. Never one to shy from opportunity, she applied for the top post successfully. She admits it wasn’t easy getting there. “Have initiative, vision and be prepared,” are the three principles she applied during her pursuit for success in the world of science and acaOctober 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 27 demia. “I knew I wanted to rise up to the highest level and I worked towards it.” She prepared herself to be the ideal candidate for the position of vice chancellor by doing a Master’s in Business Administration at the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) while she was the DVC AA. “My MBA gave me invaluable skills in management which have been useful in my position as vice chancellor,” she says. Imbuga became the third Kenyan woman to hold the position of vice chancellor of a public university, an accomplishment she is proud of. Since joining JKUAT, Imbuga has been instrumental in growing the university. She introduced parallel programmes beginning with the Faculty of Science during her tenure as dean, a venture that has reduced reliance on government funding. As at mid 2013, parallel programs formed 70 per cent of JKUAT’s revenue, she says. The institution has also initiated other sources of generating income such as “involving staff in consultancies.” Under her leadership, JKUAT has concentrated on becoming a university of global standards through research and entrepreneurship. “For us to achieve that vision we need to have enough technology and technological know-how. We are building capacity in the areas of engineering, science and technology, research and innovation.” The university has also introduced programmes aligned to Kenya’s development agenda. These include degrees in mining and mineral processing engineering, marine engineering and petroleum engineering, as well as programmes that encourage technology in agriculture. JKUAT has also developed a botanical garden on its Juja campus, where rare plants are grown. Laboratories attached to the garden aid in bioscience research. In conjunction with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, JKUAT has also developed the Nairobi Industrial and Technology Park, which nurtures research and innovation through incubation and training, to support start-up SME factories. In 2016, JKUAT and a Japanese company Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd under a public private partnership broke ground to build a factory that WORDS OF WISDOM Panda Miti, Penda Kenya Through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Government has launched a million indigenous tree planting drive in the County. The Government plans to increase the forest cover in the country to 10 per cent before 2022. Tunakuhimiza upande Mti mmoja leo • Cultivate what is inborn, while learning new skills along the way • Never give up hope of achieving your dreams • Enjoy each step to success and give yourself credit for every achievement. It will give you the will and drive to tackle the next step • Maintain integrity in all you do • Get as well as give support to family and friends, because you shouldn’t be in a position where you always receive support but don’t reciprocate • Women need to support each other to succeed. Avoid being the one who make the other females fall will produce Nissin Noodles domesticated to the Kenyan market. The noodles will be exported within the African region beginning with neighbouring countries. “This will be a good business venture for both JKUAT and the country at large because of the use of Kenyan produce as the raw products and the factory will be run by Kenyans,” Imbuga says. As a woman trying to succeed in a male dominated field, Imbuga says that, “you have to fight your way up and you also have to fight to get what is owed to you.” It is therefore not surprising that above all her accomplishments, Imbuga’s most important mission to date has been as a gender advocate for women in the sciences. It is her experiences to the top in a male dominated field that led her and a group of other accomplished women in the sciences to form African Women in Science and Engineering (AWSE). The organisation’s core functions are to encourage, empower and mentor He would babysit our children after school while I was at the lab in Chiromo and would wait for me to come home before he left to see his friends. It was that support that helped me prosper and lightened my load both at home and at work. young ladies, so that they can undertake science and engineering courses. AWSE arranges exchange programmes, workshops and mentorships through which women pursuing sciences can get training and exposure. Gender advocacy has also been a priority in her role as VC. “We are working hard to ensure that females form at least 30 per cent of our staff and student numbers.” By mid-2013, female student admissions had gone up by 17 per cent, but Imbuga felt the university has room to improve particularly in some programmes such as engineering, architecture and building sciences. “In an area like basic sciences especially physics, there is still a very low number of female students and there is also only one female member of staff who teaches these units.” She describes her leadership style as that of a servant leader. “I like bringing people up, increasing their knowledge and bettering them. I believe in leaving a person better than you found them.” She is driven by the urge to see herself as well as those around her reach their full potential. “Until you reach a point of self actualisation, you can never really be satisfied with yourself,” she says. On maintaining work life balance Imbuga says, “you really need your family’s support to achieve your goals at work.” Manufacturing The Government has opened up local production by creating an enabling environment for private sector-led industrial development and a business climate capable of attracting local and foreign investments.

October 16, 2018 A PUBLICATION OF Government Advertising Agency Telposta Towers, Kenyatta Ave/ Koinange Street P.O Box 30025-00100, Nairobi Kenya NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0090 Telephone: (+254) 4920000 / 1 E-Mail: info@information.go.ke Tiny fruit with huge potential and many nutritional benefits The gooseberry may become the next big thing after it was selected as one of the 100 crops for commercialisation under the Big 4 Agenda. Stories like these are covered in an upcoming book on Agro-Innovation by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board. Agro-Innovation Transforming agriculture toward sustainable development BY KYEB O n the Nakuru-Eldoret highway, between Mau Summit and Londiani, scores of young people hawk tiny bright orange fruits in plastic bags. They are called Chimbunwe among the Bukusu, Chelolo (Kipsigis), Ngava (Kamba) Nathii (Kikuyu), Chinsobosobo (Kisii) and Nyamtonglo (Luo). In English, they are called Gooseberries. Experts at Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) say this fruit may have first come to Kenya through bird migratory corridors from Europe and South America. It grows in the wild in forest areas of Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon, Timboroa, Kakamega, Koibatek and at the Coast. In 2010, KALRO classified it as an underutilized fruit in Kenya. It was ranked by stakeholders as the 7th most important underutilized fruit, according to a paper by Lusike Wasilwa, Vincent Ochieng, Francis Wayua, Anthony Nyaga, Stephen Mwanzia, Fatuma Omari and Paul Omolo. But it may become the next big thing after it was selected as one of the 100 crops for commercialization in the Big 4 Agenda. Between 2004 and 2006, it was grown on large-scale in Kibwezi and was processed by Delmonte to make jam. Some supermarkets also import the fresh fruit from Europe and South America for sale. It is a nutrition-rich fruit packed with Vitamin A, B, C and iron thus a good source of ascorbic acid and carotenes. It also contains carotenoid, alkaloids and flavonoids. Although it is mostly eaten fresh, the fruit has many value addition opportunities. It can be used to process juice, wine, jam, jelly, cakes, cobblers’ pastries, fruit or vegetable salad, or sun-dried to make raisins. The leaves of gooseberry are Gooseberry seeds take 7 to 15 days to germinate after planting also utilized as medicinal teas. KALRO is currently promoting gooseberry crumb cake, cape gooseberry cake, gooseberry juice, gooseberry jam and gooseberry wine to promote utilization of this fruit in homes, restaurants, hotels and food processing industry. Cape gooseberry is commercially propagated by seed and stem cuttings. For seed collection, squeeze fresh fruits contents on an absorbent paper or cloth. The juice will soak in the absorbent material and leave small seeds on the surface. Dry the seeds under shade for one to three days and then plant or store them in a paper bag, in a cool dry place. The common practice of gooseberry propagation is through seed that is used to produce seedlings. The seeds are hardy with a high germination percentage (85% - 90%). They germinate 7 to 15 days after planting when day temperatures range between 22 to 28°C, and night temperatures between 7 to 13°C. For seed propagation, sprinkle the seed on seed bed made by mixing loam soil, sand and farm yard manure at a ratio of 3:2:1. Seeds are sawn in raised seed beds that are a meterwide and 10 inches deep. Ensure that the surface is flat. The edge of the seed-bed can be supported with wood or bricks. Seeds are sparsely placed on the surface of soil in rows 2 inches apart. Sprinkle a thin layer of soil and gently water with mist or a very light sprinkle. Seed can also be planted in pots on finely cut moist cocopeat at least four inches thick. If practicing rain-fed agriculture, begin raising seedlings in the seed-bed mid-February for field planting end of March or allow for six weeks. When propagating using stem cuttings, sections with 3 to 4 nodes are used. The young stem sections are cut late in the afternoon and dipped in a rooting hormone. They are then planted in soil prepared as described above at a depth of an inch. Seedlings propagated using Soil pH that is suitable for gooseberries ranges between 5.5 – 6.5 stem-cuttings tend to flower earlier and provide good yields although less vigorous than those propagated from seed. It is recommended to plant in a sunny location, sheltered from strong winds. A wind break using trees and hedges LAYOUT, DESIGN AND EDITING OF MYGOV WEEKLY BY THE KENYA YEARBOOK EDITORIAL BOARD www.kenyayearbook.co.ke 0202715390 / 0711944538 NHIF Building , 4th Floor @Kenyayearbook 90% Germination Percentage of the seeds. They germinate 7 to 15 days after planting when day temperatures range between 22 to 28°C, and night temperatures between 7 to 13°C can be used to shelter the plants. Although gooseberry can be planted on unhealthy degraded soils, it is recommended that green-manure legume crops (cowpeas, desmodium and beans) are periodically incorporated to improve the soil. Cape gooseberry grows well on well-drained loam soils enriched with sufficient organic matter from humus and well decomposed farm yard manure (cattle and chicken) at least 10 to 20 tonnes per hectare. This plant is hardy and can also grow on sandy soils. Farmers should take soil samples for testing to confirm the soil pH that is suitable for this crop that ranges between 5.5 – 6.5. Plough the field by harrowing to a fine tilth thus avoiding big clumps of soil. Use a spacing of 3-4 feet within the row and 5-6 feet between rows. Gooseberry seedlings are transplanted when they attain 10 to 20 cm tall. Transplant directly into a hole previously preloaded with farm yard manure and wetted with water. Insert a one-meter stake to mark the P.O. Box 34035-00100 Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board plant to avoid losses during weeding. The plants should be watered regularly to avoid moisture stress. Under dry/ drought conditions, the plants become dormant and abort all the flowers. The fruit is harvested 60 to 100 days after flowering or when the calyx has a tan (drygrass) or light-brown colour, or fruit drop down. The harvest season lasts for 3 to 4 months. Because of bimodal rainfall in Kenya, gooseberries can be harvested twice a year. First season from July to September and second one from December to March. The colour of the fruit changes to yellow-orange when ripe. Gooseberry may also be harvested when the fruit has a green-yellow colour and allowed to ripen. The average yield observed in Kenya is 4 to 6 tonnes per hectare but under optimal management, this crop can yield up to 10 tonnes per hectare. Some varieties in Kenya bear 6 to 7 months of the year. Fruits are sold at farmgate, on the road side, village markets and grocery shops, supermarkets, Agriculture Training Centres and KALRO centres. info@kenyayearbook.go.ke

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2 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke KRA embarks on tax base expansion programmes to net Sh60 billion more T An additional 9 million Kenyans to be connected by 2022 BY DAVID KIMANI he Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is in the process of rolling out an elaborate tax base expansion programme aimed at yielding more than Sh60 billion in the current financial year. The programme targets to recruit over 500,000 new taxpayers who have been out of the tax bracket. Speaking during the launch of the 2018 Taxpayers’ Month on 1st October, 2018 at KRA headquarters in Nairobi, KRA Commissioner General John Njiraini said that the programme seeks to identify Kenyans involved in gainful business who ought to be paying taxes but are not. Mr Njiraini indicated that the tax base expansion strategy targets to acquire information for tax base expansion purposes through access to key databases in both the private and public sectors. “Data obtained in this manner is thereafter utilised to assess the compliance status of the taxpayers identified, with appropriate action then being taken to assure their compliance,” Mr Njiraini said. Mr Njiraini further said that some of the databases KRA has targeted in the first stages include those on mobile money payments and those maintained by regulatory and professional bodies. “We are also sourcing data from major private players including key public infrastructure contractors and hospitality service providers including major hospitals,” he noted. In a bid to enhance service delivery in tax administration, the Commissioner General observed that KRA has been leveraging on modern technology in the past few years. Some of the technologies which he said have transformed the way the tax agency works include the popular iTax platform, the Customer Relationship Management Solution (CRMS) and the Regional Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) among others. “We have also through technology investments sought to provide taxpayers with easy mechanisms for tax payment and accessing KRA services. Our iTax system which is now in its 4th year has eliminated major bottlenecks that taxpayers used to endure while interacting with KRA,” Mr Njiraini said. He added that as KRA marks the taxpayers’ month this year, the agency will launch more key technological initiatives geared towards improving customer service delivery which include the introduction of scanners at the JKIA passenger arrivals terminal. “The introduction of passage baggage scanning at JKIA is an important milestone that will greatly help in addressing customer concerns about previous haphazard stripping of passenger personal effects,” he said adding that a similar approach is being adopted at Moi International Airport in Mombasa and at key border entry points such as Namanga, Malaba and Busia. The introduction of scanner technology at key entries, Mr Njiraini said, will not only improve both Customs detection capacity but also remove inconveniences for arriving passengers. In order to provide transparency in the resolution of disputes, KRA has restructured its dispute resolution processes. The restructuring, according to Mr Njiraini, has been realised through the revamped Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programme. “Our revamped ADR framework will provide taxpayers with credible, transparent and customer friendly process that removes perception about unfairness and underhand dealings in the resolution of tax disputes,” Mr Njiraini said. He added that the new framework will also provide We have also through technology investments sought to provide taxpayers with easy mechanisms for tax payment and accessing KRA services. Our iTax system which is now in its 4th year has eliminated major bottlenecks that taxpayers used to endure while interacting with KRA - Henry Rotich 60b Amount the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) aims to yield in the current financial year through an elaborate tax base expansion programme National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich (2nd L) launches helium balloons to mark the launch of the 2018 taxpayers month. Looking on are KRA Chairman Amb Francis Muthaura (left) and KRA Commissioner General John Njiraini National CS Henry Rotich is received at Times Tower by Members of the KRA Board of Diector. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich (right) and KRA Chairman Amb Francis Muthaura arrive at Times Tower, KRA headquarters, for the launch of the 2018 Taxpayers’ Month. standardisation in the approach to dispute resolution besides ensuring speedy resolutions. KRA hopes to substantially reduce the number of tax disputes finding their way into the judicial system and at the same time resolve at least 80 per cent of tax disputes internally. Speaking at the same event, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich reaffirmed the government’s commitment in enhancing tax compliance and expanding the tax base. He said that the government has over the years initiated a number of reforms both legal and administrative targeting the expansion of the tax base as well as enhancing tax compliance. “One of the key reforms is the passing of appropriate tax legislations aimed at simplifying and modernising our tax laws. In this pursuit, most of the tax statutes have been reviewed,” he said. Mr Rotich, who was the chief guest at the launch, noted that the government has already simplified and modernised the Value Added Tax (VAT), Tax Procedures and Tax Appeals Tribunal legislations as well as having a fully operational Excise Tax Act. The CS further revealed that the process of overhauling the Income Tax Act is underway. In this regard, he said that the Attorney General is already preparing a draft Income Tax Bill after undergoing public participation in accordance with the Constitutional requirement. Mr Rotich indicated that review of the Income Tax Act was informed by the need to simplify and modernise the Act, expand the tax base as well as incorporate international taxation principles including transfer pricing. Additionally, the CS noted that his ministry in partnership with KRA has enhanced use of technology as a key driver in the improvement of tax administration and collection. “Kenya is among the first countries in the world to aggressively build an IT ecosystem in order to ease tax administration while at the same time enable taxpayers to comply. Use of technology has facilitated the collection and assessment of taxpayer data, enabling quick and targeted responses to taxpayers for enhanced compliance,” Mr Rotich said. During the same event, KRA unveiled the former Chief Justice Dr Willy Mutunga as the KRA Tax Ambassador. The launch of the 2018 Taxpayers’ Month also saw KRA launch its new look website which aims at refining and broadening the agency’s interactions with citizens to improve customer experience. The Taxpayers’ Month is an annual fete observed by KRA in October with the aim of celebrating tax compliant taxpayers from all parts of the country. KRA marks the month through various activities such as visiting selected taxpayers, corporate social responsibility initiatives, a tax summit and a presidential launch at the end of the month where distinguished taxpayers are awarded. This year’s fete is anchored on the theme “expanding the tax base to enable the big four agenda. October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 Service improvements in public sector on right track In the near future, service seekers will not be able to draw a distinction between service levels at a State-run and a privately-run organisation BY GRACE WANDERA P ublic-run agencies the world over have not been known to make it to the list of the best service providers for the citizenry. Rather, the public has often described the service provision in terms such as unfriendly and inefficient. Corruption is also a word that often comes up. In his article, The changing face of the public sector, published on Quinyx.com in May, 2016, Tommy Tonkins notes that the public sector has been perceived as being resistant to change, one of the aspects that have made the sector to be rated low in terms of service delivery. He, however, notes that the trend is changing as more public-run organisations endeavour to align to the conventionally accepted best practices. According to numerous studies, the image of the public sector has been dented by the monopolised nature of services offered. This has meant that the public have no alternative but to contend with whatever services and treatment they are subjected to so long as they get the service they are seeking. Unfortunately, it had reached to the levels of bora huduma. On the other hand, the private sector is more developed in terms of service delivery hence more efficient. Unlike the monopolistic nature of public sector services, the clientele of the private sector has a wide range of options to choose from. This sets in competition whose ripple effect is a race to enhance delivery with a view to outdo other competitors. But the public’s expectations are changing, and they are demanding improved and effective services. The Kenya Revenue Authority is alive to this fact and has been revolutionising its mode of service delivery through various initiatives and measures. Technology has been one of the tools that has enhanced the agency’s mode of service delivery. For example, Customer Relationship Management System Solution (CRMS) is one of the technologies that have substantively changed the way KRA interacts and handles customer issues. This has seen KRA’s customer experience improve from a satisfaction index of 65 per cent in the 2013/2014 financial year to 71.9 per cent in the 2016/2017 financial year. This significant improvement was released in a span of less than five years. KRA believes that a person who feels appreciated will always do more than expected. It is for this reason that over the years, KRA has been dedicating an entire month to celebrate compliance among According to numerous studies, the image of the public sector has been dented by the monopolised nature of services offered. This has meant that the public have no alternative but to contend with whatever services and treatment they are subjected to so long as they get the service they are seeking. Unfortunately, it had reached to the levels of bora huduma. National Treasury CS Henry Rotich (right) congratulates the former Chief Justice Dr Willy Mutunga after he was unveiled a KRA Tax Ambassador during the launch of the 2018 Taxpayers’ Month. Looking on is KRA CG John Njiraini taxpayers in a fete dubbed the “Taxpayers’ Month” held every October. The month-long drive is characterised by a series of activities ranging from visiting various taxpayers at their places of work to a tax summit to corporate social responsibility initiatives among others. The culmination of the taxpayers’ month is marked by a presidential award ceremony organised in the honour of distinguished taxpayers. This year’s Taxpayers’ Month kicked off on 1st October, while the Presidential Award ceremony is slated for 31st October. Additionally, every year, KRA joins corporate bodies world over to mark the Customer Service Week, a weeklong initiative dedicated to strengthening and cementing the essentials of customer experience. This year’s theme, “Excellence happens here”, aptly resonates with the changing face of the service delivery in the public sector. With such activities tailored to celebrate service delivery, the future of service delivery within the public sector is without a doubt very rosy. Bora huduma is now changing to Huduma bora. Phillip Kotler, a renowned American marketing author and consultant, once said that the best advertising is done by satisfied customers. Although the saying was primarily coined with profit-making entities in mind, the public sector has notably been borrowing a leaf from this saying. I therefore foresee a situation in the near future where service seekers shall not be able to draw a distinction between service delivery at a State-run organisation and a privately-run company. The future of service delivery in the public sector is very rosy. The writer is the Head of Marketing and Communication at Kenya Revenue Authority. Grace.wandera@kra.go.ke NATIONAL IRRIGATION BOARD (NIB) ISO 9001:2008 Certified CANCELLATION OF TENDERS Kenya Power wishes to inform firms participating in the tenders below, that the tenders have been CANCELLED. NO TENDER NO. 1 ITEM DESCRIPTION KP1/9A.2/OT/010-ID/18-19 Provision of Survey Services 2 KP1/9A.2/OT/11-ID/18-19 3 KP1/9A.2/OT/12-ID/18-19 Provision of Design Services Provision of Wayleaves Services CANCELLED CANCELLED CANCELLED STATUS ADDENDUM ON TENDERS TENDER NO: K/T/05/2018-19 (RESERVED) TENDER NO: K/T/06/2018-19 (RESERVED) TENDER NO: K/T/07/2018-19 (OPEN) Following the tenders advertisement in the local dailies on 18th 2018 at 1200 noon. Any inconvenience caused is highly regretted. GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN Where expressly amended by the terms of this addendum, the principal tender document shall continue to be in force. The provision of this addendum shall be deemed to have been incorporated in and shall be read as part of the principle tender document. www.kplc.co.ke Prospective bidders are invited to our website www.kephis.org to download the addendum. MANAGING DIRECTOR, KENYA PLANT HEALTH INSPECTORATE SERVICE. September 2018, KEPHIS wishes to inform interested bidders that corrections have been made. Subsequently, the tender opening day has by this notice been extended to Thursday 18th October, OPEN NATIONAL TENDER CLARIFICATION NO. 1 TENDER NAME: CONSULTANCY SERVICE ON FORMULATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2022 TENDER NO. : NIB/T/028/2018-19 Further to the publication of Open National Tender for the above tender done in My Gov on 18th September, 2018 and Boards website: http://www.nib. or.ke/tenders/ or GoK’s e-procurement portal, http://www.supplier.treasury.go.ke. In accordance with Sec 96 (4) of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act (PPADA) 2015, the procuring entity, National Irrigation Board would like to clarify that the CORRECT tender name is CONSULTANCY SERVICE ON FORMULATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2022 and NOT Consultancy Service on Formulation of Strategic Plan 2018/2019 Please incorporate the clarification in preparation and submission of your proposals. The other details, terms and conditions remain the same. General Manager/CEO National Irrigation Board (NIB) Unyunyizi House, First Floor, Room 309 Lenana Road, Hurlingham Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-20-2711380/468 Fax: +254-20-2722821/2711347 E-mail: purchasing@nib.or.ke GENERAL MANAGER/CEO NATIONAL IRRIGATION BOARD.

4 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke KENYA RAILWAYS TENDER NOTICE Kenya Railways (KR) invites application from interested and eligible Service Providers for tenders as follows:No. 1 ITEM DESCRIPTION KRC/PLM/019/ 2018-2019 Provision of Last Mile Transportation Services for Standard Gauge Railway from Nairobi Inland Container Depot (ICD) - Framework Agreement/ Prequalification Re-Tender 2 KRC/PLM/020/ 2018-2019 Provision of Integrated Parking Management System for KENRAIL Towers, Westlands (Re-Tender) and Kenya Railways Passenger Stations ITEM DESCRIPTION TENDER COST 1,000.00 ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE/TIME Open to All 23rd October, 2018 10:00 a.m. KENYA UTALII COLLEGE Gateway to International Careers in Hospitality & Tourism NOTICE ON THE 43RD GRADUATION CEREMONY This is to notify ALL graduands that Kenya Utalii College will hold its 43rd Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday 24th October, 2018 at 9:00 am at the College Library grounds, along Thika Super Highway. ACADEMIC ATTIRE ALL graduands will be required to be in full academic attire during the ceremony. The attire will be issued at the Laundry Department on Monday 22nd October, 2018 during working hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm). RETURN OF GOWNS 1,000.00 Open to All 24th October 2018 10:00 a.m. ALL graduands are required to return the gowns latest by 4.00 pm, Tuesday 30th October, 2018, failure to which a fine of Kshs200 per day shall be levied for any attire returned after the said deadline. Candidates are encouraged to peruse the Tender Document from KR website: www.krc.co.ke and www.supplier.treasury.go.ke or from office of The Procurement Manager, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor, Nairobi prior to purchase. Interested bidders may obtain the Tender Documents from the office of the Procurement Manager, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor upon payment of nonrefundable fee of Kshs. 1,000.00 or download the document from KR website at NO Charge. Bidders who download the Tender Document must register their interest immediately by sending an email to procure@krc.co.ke stating their names, email, postal & telephone address and tender details. Completed Tender Documents (accompanied by a tender security in the amount and form specified in the tender document) in plain sealed envelopes must be clearly marked with the ‘Tender No.’ and the ‘Description of the Tender’ and shall be addressed to: The Managing Director Kenya Railways P.O. Box 30121-00100 Nairobi And be deposited in the Tender box situated at the Reception Area, Ground Floor, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C on or before the closing date and time. Tenders will be opened in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend at The Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor, and Conference Room Procurement Manager FOR: MANAGING DIRECTOR REHEARSAL It is MANDATORY that ALL graduands attend the rehearsal at the Library Grounds on Tuesday 23rd October, 2018 at 9:00 am. Graduands should be seated by 8:30 am. GRADUATION FEES The Graduation fee is Kshs. 3,500 inclusive of Kshs 500 for the Kenya Utalii College Alumni Association (KUCAA) membership. All graduands are required to pay the non-refundable graduation fee into the College Fees Account No. 01129070937100, Co-operative Bank, Stima Plaza Branch by Thursday 18th October, 2018. Graduands will be required to produce bank slips to the College cashier for issuance of receipts by the aforementioned date. Cash payments will not be accepted. Note: Only those students who have fully paid the College fees, graduation fees, and cleared with the examinations office will be eligible for graduation. For any enquiries on examinations please contact the Examinations office through email: examinations@utalii.ac.ke. PROGRAMS OFFERED AT KENYA UTALII COLLEGE The College offers 3 year Diploma Courses; One and a half year Certificate Courses; Self-Sponsored Full-Time/PartTime Courses of varied durations; Degree Programs in collaboration with the University of Nairobi; Management Development Programs; Refresher Courses and in addition, Local and international consultancy services. For more information on the graduation ceremony and Courses offered, please log on to our College website; www.utalii.ac.ke @KenyaUtalii Kenya Utalii College TURNING IDEAS INTO WEALTH PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORUMS INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TENDER NOTICE The Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC) is a statutory body established through an Act of Parliament in 1954 to steer economic growth through provision of various financial services. The Corporation invites sealed bids from eligible candidates to tender for the provision of the following services Ref. Number RFT/ICDC/952/2018 -2019 Tender Name Provision of Security Services to Uchumi House and ICDC projects in Mombasa and Eldoret Closing Date 30th October 2018 at 10.00 am Eligibility Open Interested eligible candidates may obtain the tender documents at the Supply Chain Office located at Uchumi House, Aga Khan Walk, 17th Floor during normal working hours upon payment of a non-refundable tender fee of Ksh. 1,000.00 per set or downloaded free of charge from the IFMIS Portal at http/:supplier.treasury.go.ke and the Corporation’s website: www.icdc.co.ke. All the candidates who download the tender document must register with the Supply Chain office by sending an email to: tender@icdc.co.ke. Completed Tender documents shall be sealed in a plain envelope, clearly marked as stated above showing the reference and title of the tender and addressed to:The Executive Director Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC) 17th Floor, Uchumi House, Aga Khan Walk P.O. Box 45519-00100, Nairobi Completed documents shall be deposited in the Tender box located at the reception area on 17th Floor, Uchumi House Aga Khan Walk, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before the closing date indicated. Bid documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the boardroom in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who wish to witness. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Retirement Benefits Authority is established under the Retirement Benefits Act, Cap 197 to regulate and supervise the establishment and management of retirement benefits schemes. Pursuant to Section 55(3) of the Retirement Benefits Act, the Retirement Benefits Authority has drafted a Guideline on Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) and hereby invites the members of the public and more particularly, the stakeholders in the retirement benefits sector to attend and participate in the public forums and submit their views as scheduled hereunder;COUNTY Nyeri Nakuru Mombasa Kisumu Nairobi Nairobi Outspan Hotel Hotel Waterbuck Sarova White Sands Beach Resort & Spa Imperial Hotel Sarova Panafric Hotel Sarova Panafric Hotel VENUE DATE 29th October 2018 30th October 2018 31st October 2018 1st November 2018 5th November 2018 6th November 2018 The draft Guideline can be downloaded from the Authority’s website (www.rba.go.ke) or by following the link https://tinyurl.com/ybwvdpet All meetings are scheduled to take place from 9 am to 4 pm. Members of the public and interested stakeholders are invited to participate in the forums; or forward their written submissions to nkoome@rba.go.ke on or before 9th November 2018 For queries regarding the Retirement Benefits Industry or your pension scheme please call RBA on toll free number: 0800720300 or just dial *870# for free and follow the prompts. For more industry updates, follow us on: twitter: @RBA_Kenya Instagram: rbakenya facebook: @RetirementBenefitsAuthorityKE YouTube: Retirement Benefits Authority Email: info@rba.go.ke Website: www.rba.go.ke RETIREMENT BENEFITS AUTHORITY Rahimtulla Tower, 13th Floor, Upper Hill Road, P.O. Box 57733-00200 Nairobi Tel: 2809000 Mobile: 0726600001-5 or 0735339132 Fax: 2710330 Retirement Benefits Authority is ISO 9001:2015 certified Google plus: Retirement Benefits Authority linkedin: Retirement Benefits Authority Kenya October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 5 RE – ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ON TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES The Privatization Commission is a State Corporation established under the Privatization Act, 2005 to formulate, manage and implement Kenya’s Privatization Programme. INTRODUCTION As part of the implementation of the Programme, the Commission requires Transaction Advisory Services to carry out the services as per the Terms of Reference. Accordingly, the Privatization Commission invites proposals for the provision of consultancy services as below: S/No. 1. 2. 3. Tender Number PC/005/2018-2019 PC/006/2018-2019 PC/007/2018-2019 Tender description Privatization of Agro Chemical and Food Company Limited Privatization of Kenya Wine Agencies Limited Privatization of Kenya Meat Commission A complete set of bidding documents for each of the four transactions can be obtained from the Privatization Commission Offices at Extelcoms House, 11th Floor upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KES 1,000.00 payable to the Privatization Commission or downloaded free of charge from the Commission’s website www.pc.go.ke or www.supplier.treasury.go.ke. Those who download the document should inform the Commission immediately via info@pc.go.ke. Complete proposal documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender reference number and addressed to ED/CEO Privatization Commission and either:www.pc.go.ke (i) deposited in the Tender Box on 11th Floor, Reception Area, Extelcoms House, Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi or (ii) dropped in the Procurement Office on 11th Floor, Extelcoms House, Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi so as to be received on or before Wednesday 7th November 2018 at 10.00a.m. Technical proposals will be opened immediately thereafter at the Main Boardroom on 11th Floor, Extelcoms House in the presence of consultants or their representatives who choose to attend. Prices quoted must be inclusive of all applicable taxes and delivery must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender Interested Consultants are invited to a pre-bid conference scheduled for Wednesday 17th October 2018 at 10.00 am. Consultants with ongoing transaction advisory contracts with the Commission are not eligible to participate. Note: Prospective bidders are not allowed to bid for more than one tender. Janerose Omondi Ag. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO The Executive Director/CEO, Privatization Commission, 11th loor, Extelcoms House, Haile Selassie Avenue, P. O. Box 34542-00100, Nairobi. Tel.: 2212346/7/8 Fax: 2212237 Email: ed.ceo@pc.go.ke Privatizatio n Commission Board Room, 11th Floor, Extelcoms House, Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya in the Janerose Omondi Ag. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO www.supplier.treasury. go.ke “Provision of Consultancy Services for on Privatization and Government Divestiture” 24th October 2018 at 10.00a.m. and addressed to: rovision of Consultancy Services for ndertaking esearch on Privatization and Government Divestiture. SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT THE SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT ENTAILS: i. ii. iii. iv. TENDER DOCUMENTS CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR UNDERTAKING RESEARCH ON PRIVATIZATION AND GOVERNMENT DIVESTITURE TENDER NO.: PC/004/2018-2019 NATIONAL COHESION AND INTEGRATION COMMISSION NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT Chancery Building, Valley Road, P. O. Box 48994-00100, NAIROBI, Telephone: 254-20-2711711/2711600/1, Website: www.ncpd.go.ke TENDER NOTICE 1.1 The National Cohesion & Integration Commission (NCIC) hereby invites sealed tenders from eligible candidates for Provision of the services listed below; S/NO TENDER NO 1. 2 3 TENDER DESCRIPTION NCIC/NT/01/2018/2019 Provision of Medical, Life, Group Personal Accident(GPA) Insurance Covers NCIC/NT/02/2018/2019 Provision of Motor Vehicle Insurance Covers NCIC/NT/03/2018/2019 (FRAMEWORK CONTRACT) Provision of Motor Vehicle Repairs And Maintenance Services ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE Underwriters Only Underwriters Only Open Monday 22nd October 2018 at 12:00PM Monday 22nd October 2018 at 12:00PM Monday 22nd October 2018 at 12:00PM 1.2 Tender documents with detailed specifications may be downloaded from our website: www.cohesion.or.ke or IFMIS portal http://supplier.treasury.go.ke FREE of charge. 1.3 Hard copies of the Tender Documents can be obtained from our offices upon payment of a non-refundable fee of one thousand shillings (Ksh 1,000/-) only during normal working hours. 1.4 Interested bidders MUST register with the Procurement Office or notify the office using our email:tenders@ cohesion.or.ke indicating the following details; Tender No., Tender name, the bidder details and contacts for purposes of receiving any clarifications and/or addendums. 1.5 Duly Completed Tender documents shall be enclosed in plain sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number as stated in the tender documents and be deposited in the Tender box provided at the office HQs, KMA Centre, 6th Floor, Mara Road, Upper hill, Nairobi or addressed to: The Commission Secretary/CEO, National Cohesion and Integration Commission, KMA Centre, 6th Floor, Mara Road, Upper hill P.O Box 7055 - 00100 NAIROBI so as to be received on or before Monday 22nd October 2018 at 12:00PM 1.6 The applications will be opened immediately thereafter, at the NCIC’s Boardroom on7th Floor Boardroom in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. Late tenders will not be accepted. COMMISSION SECRETARY/CEO One People, One Nation, One Destiny JOB ADVERTISEMENT-REPLACEMENT The National Council for Population and Development is a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency in the National Treasury and Ministry of Planning. The Council seeks to fill the following vacant position: ADVERT NO.11/2018: INTERNAL AUDITOR, NCPD 6 (1 POST) The jobholder will report to the Chief Internal Auditor Job purpose The jobholder will be responsible for auditing work of limited scope and complexity by reviewing processes, policies, procedures and highlighting areas of weakness, risk implication and offering recommendations on how to improve internal controls. Specific Duties and Responsibilities i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. Collect data for all audit assignments. Verify and analyze data before reports are drafted. Review previous recommendations for any assignment. Discuss the draft report with the Senior Internal Auditor. Participate in special assignments. Assist in developing Audit manual, detailing Audit procedures and standards. Follow up on adopted audit recommendations Minimum Qualifications and Experience i. ii. iii. iv. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Finance/Accounting options) or equivalent qualification from a recognized university and passed CPA II or three parts of Certified Internal Auditor Exams ; Membership to a relevant professional body ; At least four(4) years’ experience in internal Audit and; Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. METHOD OF APPLICATION Applicants who meet the above requirements should send their application letter together with detailed CV indicating three (3) names of references, current position/grade and daytime telephone numbers, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and a copy of National Identity Card/Passport. The application should reach the undersigned NOT LATER than 26th October, 2018 The Director General National Council for Population and Development P. O. Box 48994-00100 NAIROBI – KENYA Hand – Delivered applications can be delivered to National Council for Population and Development head office situated at the Chancery Building, 4th floor, Valley Road. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. NCPD is an equal opportunity employer; persons with disabilities and people from marginalized groups with requisite qualification are encouraged to apply.

6 | NEWSFOCUS Verbatim Telkom Kenya, now jointly owned by the Government of Kenya and Helios Investment Partners, has been an integral part from the start of the mobile telephony industry, which continues to revolutionise all facets of life in Kenya. The CEO of Telkom Kenya, Aldo Mareuse, spoke to Ngari Gituku, the Director of the Government Advertising Agency on the firm’s contribution and the industry to the country’s development; as well as its evolution into the future. How has the mobile industry in Kenya evolved since its introduction? The mobile industry has progressively grown since the turn of the millennium. Before then, calls were mainly made through fixed lines. Today, mobile phones rule the space. Mobile penetration has grown exponentially across Kenya. The Communications Authority estimates mobile penetration at 95.1 per cent. This has created opportunities for the mobile phone to be applied in addressing pertinent socio-economic challenges in the country. The other change in the mobile industry has been its functionality. When it first came, the mobile phone was mainly used for making, receiving calls and exchanging text messages – now you also can send/ receive money or even bank, browse the Internet. The phone has become a part of our lifestyle. The rise of mobile money has had a significant impact on enhancing financial inclusion, consequently availing financial services that were long before a reserve of only a few. Kenya, is in many ways, considered the cradle of mobile money, significantly leapfrogging the rest of the world. The other area that has significantly evolved in the industry regards Internet penetration. The mobile phone has enabled Kenyans access fast, reliable Internet on their palms, one no longer has to go to cyber cafes to access the Internet. Through Internet-connected mobile phones, many apps are transforming lives. What has been Telkom Kenya’s contribution to this growth of Kenya’s telecommunication industry? It is 18 years since Telkom was established as a telecommunications operator in Kenya. Our heritage however dates back to pre-Independence days – the 1940s and 1950s, when the country’s telecommunication network was managed as part of the East African region before the collapse of the regional bloc. It is then that the Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation was formed, before it was eventually split into three: Telkom Kenya, Postal Corporation of Kenya and the Communications Commission of Kenya now Communications Authority. The entire mobile telecommunication industry today was once housed within Telkom. Today, Telkom Kenya holds 10 per cent market share of the country’s mobile subscription. It is an integrated mobile services company offering voice, SMS, data and mobile money services. It caters for individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, corporates, national and county government, departments and agencies. We have physical presence across the country through our 48 retail outlets, which we continue to increase as part of our ongoing expansion of the sales and distribution footprint. We are committed to consistently deliver value to our growing customer base that has already crossed the 4 million mark. Our objective is to transform Telkom into a business with a reputation for excellence in network quality and reliability. What is the role of the mobile industry in driving Kenya’s development? The mobile industry is a critical infrastructure that facilitates connectivity in the country. It is a major enabler in catapulting the country towards its long-term development aspirations as outlined under Vision 2030. The mobile industry has, since the turn of the millennium, facilitated efforts to interconnect different parts of the country. In many ways, it has been an enabler, powering different sectors of the economy, sustaining livelihoods of many Kenyans, enhancing business processes and generally delivering a better quality of life. Even for the Big Four agenda, the mobile industry plays an important enabling role. For housing, agriculture, manufacturing and health sectors to thrive, it requires technology, and this includes mobile technology. The mobile industry has contributed towards Kenya’s development with the provision of call and text message services, data and mobile money services. By interconnection, the industry is enabling trade, attracting investment and opening up the entire country. How has mobile money impacted on the economy? Mobile money service has been pivotal in driving Kenya’s financial inclusion agenda. Through mobile money, many Kenyans that were previously excluded from the formal financial systems can now enjoy the service. Telkom launched T-kash in March, 2018 to enable subscribers to send, receive money, as well as make payments. Today, 70 per cent of Kenyans have access to mobile money. In order to enable mobile money subscribers to fully enjoy its benefits, the industry came together to integrate the mobile money ecosystem through mobile money interoperability. This currently facilitates seamless transfer of money from one network to another at no extra cost. We have just completed integrating our mobile money platform with Safaricom and are working towards doing the same with Airtel. The onus is on the industry to work together in unlocking the full benefits of mobile money interoperability to capture agency interop and merchant payments. In addition to this, there is need for the industry to continuously innovate to ensure that the mobile money service, for which Kenya is globally acclaimed, continues to deliver benefits to the economy. This is the reason we continue to innovate and ensure that T-kash is at the cutting edge of technology in terms of functionality and security. How is Telkom, and the rest of the mobile industry, facilitating devolution? Telkom has a robust infrastructure and network across the country. With infrastructure already rolled out across all 47 counties, we are enabling automation and self-service of important government services such as the County Connectivity Project that has seen us connect county Government offices to the internet and promote email and teleconferencing.Through connectivity infrastructure, we are able to bring together data that previously existed in isolation to meaningful use through the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS). With this data, county and the national government can derive trends and insights to inform decision-making. Moreover, this interconnectedness of systems and processes brings simplicity and control thus reducing the risk associated with financial transactions. The network infrastructure we have rolled out is only of use if utilised by Kenyans and with access to a reliable mobile phone signal, counties can engage, collaborate and synergise. By powering the Huduma centres, we have enhanced service delivery and processing of crucial documents such as Birth Certificates and National IDs, by providing collaborative access to the national data registries - enabling faster processing of crucial documentation and faster service delivery. How is Telkom supporting Kenyan enterprises? Telkom supports Kenyan businesses – from SMEs to large corporates – through our recently repositioned enterprise solutions. Our corWhat has been Telkom Kenya’s role in providing connectivity to the rest of the world through cable? Telkom Kenya’s terrestrial backbone runs October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke How Kenya’s Mobile industry is 3 porate business, Telkom Enterprise, leverages on Telkom’s position as the only far-reaching enterprise solutions provider with the widest coverage across the country both on voice and data channels. We are also working to connect buildings to high-speed fibre Internet to power businesses. Today’s businesses are driven by the relationships between infrastructure, people and economic value. For Telkom, our driver is to be an ICT solutions provider. It simply is no longer about only delivering connectivity but economic value with ICT as an enabler. Telkom is therefore moving from simply developing architecture to building business strategies powered by technology. In addition to the provision of business processes and capabilities, we are an enabler of business vision. This is in recognition of the fact that the economy cannot grow without thriving enterprises. Telkom is committed to supporting businesses, in order to create jobs and unlock other economic benefits. October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Verbatim NEWSFOCUS | 7 powering Kenya’s development 1.Telkom CEO, Aldo Mareuse, and CS Information, Communication and Technology, Joe Mucheru 2.The official opening of Telkom’s Mombasa shop. Ped quatius ciusamusam, cus. Hendis a cone mo eum ne verum fugiatis quis vent offictotam, que idel inum eiciatus quam nima namuscit lam exerum que pra quaturSinissum lant endani nima que idescilicae velestem autentinte quiae raerro modions enimus aut que laudici 3.Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o (Kisumu County) and Prof. Kivutha Kibwana (Makueni County), Kisumu County Deputy Governor, Dr. Mathew Owili and Kisumu County’s First Lady, Dorothy Nyong’o join Telkom CEO, Aldo Mareuse in cutting cake to mark the launch of Telkom’s new retail outlet in Kisumu. The retail shop opening is part of the telco’s strategy to grow its regional footprint through customer centric product and service offerings. 1 4.KRU secures Telkom’s partnership for Sevens Tourney we have the task of delivering this future. The world is moving towards advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, among others that run on connectivity. In Kenya today, majority of data subscriptions are on mobile. This means that as the digital future continues to become apparent, the industry will need to make sure that as many Kenyans as possible can connect to the Internet by enhancing access physically, by expanding and densifying the network; and from a cost point of view to make sure that it is affordable. This is the reason we continue to invest in 4 6000km across the country, connecting all 47 counties and the neighbouring countries of Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, Tanzania and Sudan. Through our partners, we have seamless connectivity to multiple international networks, which provide a stable, secure and redundant network for connecting to today’s converging world. In 2009, Telkom was part of the team that realised the landing of the country’s first submarine cable and has shareholding in TEAMS (The East African Marine System) and LION II (Lower Indian Ocean Network II). We continue to invest in these cables, guided by the growth in traffic to further strengthen Kenya’s position as an ICT hub in the data traffic ecosystem. We are ready to interconnect new regions of the world while building the country’s resilience. What was Telkom’s recently announced partnership with Loon about? The strategic partnership by Telkom with Loon Inc., a sister company of Google, aims to deliver the Internet in hard-to-reach areas of the country. Under this partnership, we aim to extend 4G/ LTE coverage to rural and suburban areas that ordinarily would either be hard to reach or those that would not make economic sense. This balloon-powered Internet will facilitate the provision of high-quality and reliable service to larger parts of the country, than would have been deemed impossible, earlier, where access to service is hampered by mountainous and inaccessible terrain. It also includes areas with lower population densities. By way of highaltitude balloons operating 60,000 feet above sea level, well above air traffic and far removed from the interference of weather events. These balloons will act as floating cell towers, transmitting service directly to a subscriber’s existing 4G/ LTE phone on the ground below. It is an exciting development because it will be Loon’s first commercial service in Africa and the world, expected to be deployed in 2019. How does the future of the mobile industry look, and how is Telkom preparing for it? The mobile industry in Kenya still has huge potential. The future is digital and as an industry our network and the rest of the business operations. Our investment in network covers the entire spectrum of 2G, 3G and 4G technology. Our long-term goal is to build a holistic network that provides higher speeds, capacity, quality and reliability. For our 4G network, we aim to cover all the 76 urban centres in the country seeing as 55 per cent of Nairobi’s population is already served with a signal reasonable enough to provide indoor coverage. Telkom has recently signed an agreement with the American Tower Company to acquire The mobile industry in Kenya still has huge potential. The future is digital and as an industry we have the task of delivering this future. The world is moving towards advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, among others that run on connectivity. In Kenya today, majority of data subscriptions are on mobile 2 up to 723 towers. This will enable us focus on our core business – the provision of quality services to our customers, in addition to releasing capital for further investment in the business and enhancing services. However, for us to effectively deliver on all this, a progressive regulatory environment is needed to foster competition and growth. We continue to engage the regulator and other stakeholders in this regard. What investments are you making towards managing data? Businesses are today investing heavily in data server space, in carrier neutral data centres for cloud services, back up their data, intersperse to other companies and provide secure, convenient services to their customers. We recently launched a KSh150 million data centre to improve on network quality, collocation and hosting services, Internet connectivity and local loop connectivity. The modernised open access facility is part of Telkom’s network infrastructure expansion programme and is capable of hosting local and international clients at the site. This latest investment is meant to leverage rising demand for cloud-based services for Kenyan and regional businesses, scalable to a customer’s requirements. The new infrastructure provides access to the national fibre backbone and metro capacities across the country whilst offering turnkey solution support for public and private cloud deployment and multi-channel access to services. What about concerns regarding data security and cybercrime? Security is an important consideration in delivering all our products and services. We have in place measures to safeguard data from internal and external compromise. In recent days, there have been several cyber threats locally and internationally, leading to losses by individuals and organizations. We continue to invest in initiatives, tools and resources that safeguard our customer data to match the ever-evolving cyber threats to ensure business continuity.

8 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NATIONAL IRRIGATION BOARD (NIB) ISO 9001:2008 Certified NATIONAL OPEN TENDER RE-ADVERTISEMENT TENDER FOR LEASE OF RESTAURANT – NMK/R/10/2018 The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) invites sealed bids from competent restaurant service providers for the leasing of restaurant located at the Nairobi National Museums on Museum Hill. Interested firms are expected to cater for International and local customers, school populations, colleges and NMK staff – preferably a lifestyle eatery. The premise to be let and managed under this tender will be as follows: A space of 132sqm with 85squre meters open terrace area. The tender document may be obtained from the Procurement Office upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh.1,000 in cash payable at the Cash Office – Heritage Centre Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. The document can also be downloaded from the NMK Website – www.museums.or.ke free of charge. All prospective bidders are advised to visit the website regularly to check any updates or addendum that may be issued. Interested firms may visit and examine the premises and obtain information that they deem necessary for preparing and submitting the tender. Site visits will be facilitated between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Responses should be submitted in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender reference Number and addressed to: Director General, National Museums of Kenya, P O Box 40658, 00100, Nairobi. and deposited in the Tender Box located at Earth Sciences Building reception area on or before 24th of representatives of firms that may choose to attend at the NMK old Board Room. Director General. October, 2018 at 12.00 p.m. Responses will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence The National Irrigation Board is constructing irrigation water storage facilities with the aim of enhancing crop production and bolster food security interventions. It now invites sealed applications for the following tenders: S. No. 1. 2. From NIB/T/005/2018-2019 to NIB/T/012/2018-2019 From NIB/T/013/2018-2019 to NIB/T/016/2018-2019 Rehabilitation of existing water pans and small dams Rehabilitation of existing water pans and small dams TENDER NO. BRIEF DESCRIPTION TENDER SUBMISION DEADLINE 5th 5th November, 2018 at 12.00 noon local time November, 2018 at 12.00 noon local time TARGET GROUP ALL Youth, Women & Persons with Disability NB: Details of the Tender Names for the tender numbers and the tender document above can be found on the procurement entity’s website and Public Procurement Information Portal Detailed tender document may be viewed and obtained by interested and eligible tenderers free of charge from the Board’s website: http://www.nib.or.ke/tenders or GoK’s Public Procurement Information Portal, https://www.tenders.go.ke from 12th October, 2018. Tenderers who intend to submit their tenders MUST promptly submit their names and contact details to: purchasing@nib.or.ke for communication of any clarification(s) and addendum (s) during the tendering process. All tenders must submit their tender documents, each clearly marked with tender no. and name as indicated above and serialized in the form of page X of Y & must be delivered to the Tender Box at the address below on or before tender submission deadline as indicated above. Tenders will be opened physically in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend in person in the Nile Basin Board Room, NIB (Board’s) Compound, Lenana Road, Nairobi, Kenya at the address below immediately after the tender submission deadline. The address referred to above is: Physical Address: General Manager/CEO National Irrigation Board (NIB) Unyunyizi House, First Floor, Room 309 Lenana Road, Hurlingham Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-20-2711380/468 Fax: +254-20-2722821/2711347 E-mail: enquiries@nib.or.ke, purchasing@nib.or.ke GENERAL MANAGER/CEO NATIONAL IRRIGATION BOARD. Career Opportunity National Oil Corporation of Kenya is mandated, by the Government of Kenya, to participate in all aspects of the oil and gas sector, covering the up-stream sector (oil and gas exploration), mid-stream (petroleum and gas infrastructure development) and down-stream (sales and marketing of petroleum products). The Corporation is desirous of recruiting qualified professional to fill the following positions:GENERAL MANAGER, FINANCE, TREASURY AND TRADE Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the ideal candidate will take overall charge of the management of all Financial, Treasury, and Trade matters in the Corporation. MANAGER, SECURITY, SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the management and delivery of round-the-clock companywide physical and personnel security requirements and ensure compliance to Environment, Health and Safety standards and quality regulations as well as total compliance of ISO procedures. For more information, applicants can access advertisement and application details on National Oil website www.nationaloil.co.ke. Applicants should either email to chairman@nockenya.co.ke or send their application and detailed CV with copies of certificates, indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, current remuneration, names of at least three (3) professional referees and day time telephone through the address given below: Postal Address The Chairman, Board of Directors National Oil Corporation P.O. Box 58567-00200 Nairobi Physical Address National Oil Corporation Kawi Complex, South C, Red Cross Road, Off Popo Road, Behind Boma Hotel Applications should reach us not later than 1700 hours on Monday 15th October 2018. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to disqualification. National Oil is an equal opportunity employer. INVITATION TO TENDER Kenya Forest Service invites interested and eligible aviation underwriting insurance firms to tender for the following:TENDER REF. NO. TENDER NAME KFS/03/2018-2019 PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE COVER FOR AIRCRAFT, PASSENGERS AND CREW (HELICOPTER -5Y FSK) CLOSING DATE AND TIME 24.10.2018 at 11.00 a.m BID SECURITY (BANK GUARANTEE ) 2% of the bid offer price Tender document may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000.00 payable in cash or bankers cheque to Kenya Forest Service. Bidders can also download the same from our website; www.kenyaforestservice.org or from the IFMIS Supplier Portal; www.supplier.treasury.go.ke. free of charge. Bidders who download the document from the website and intend to submit their tender must register with supply chain department at KFS Headquarters prior to submission. Completed bid documents in plain sealed envelope marked with tender reference number and name, should be deposited in the Tender Box located at the reception area, KFS Headquarters, Karura , Off Kiambu Road on or before 24th October , 2018 at 11 00 a.m. Tenders shall be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders’ representatives who wish to attend the opening. Bidders are required to serialize their documents. Monica N. Kalenda Ag Chief Conservator of Forests October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 9 THE PRESIDENCY STATE HOUSE REPUBLIC OF KENYA REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL REFERENCE : RFP NO. SH/RFP/OFL/001/2018-2019 RE Reference : CONSULTANCY TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIRST LADY’S PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES The State House invites sealed proposals from interested eligible consultants for the provision of consultancy services to support the implementation of the First Lady’s Programmes and Initiatives. The programmes include and are not limited to Beyond Zero Initiative, Cancer awareness, Preventive Programmes and First Lady’s Half-Marathon. The overall objective of this assignment will be provision of technical advice and support towards implementation of the First Lady’s Strategic Framework, (which involves engagement in HIV Control and Promotion of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) as per the terms of reference. Interested eligible candidate MUST demonstrate expertise in the following key areas: Research analysis and report writing, Community mobilization, Communication strategy development, Message development and media management, Strategy visioning, institutional building, Conference organizing and events management, advocacy and lobbying for charitable causes, resource mobilization and fund raising, special needs and disability involvement. A complete set of request for proposal (RFP) documents may be obtained by interested candidates free of charge from State House website www.president.go.ke and IFMIS portal at supplier.treasury.go.ke. All the candidates who download the RFQ document MUST register with the procurement office on or before the opening date. Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes and delivery cost and must be expressed in Kenya shillings and shall remain valid for a period of 90 days from the closing date of the tender. Bids shall be accompanied by bid security of Kshs. 50,000 .00. Companies belonging to youth, women and persons living with disabilities will not be required to submit bid security. However, they will be required to sign a bid security declaration form provided in the proposal document. Completed Request for Proposal documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the proposal number and be deposited in the tender box located at the Supply Chain Management Office, State House Nairobi, or be addressed and posted to: The Comptroller of State House, P. O. Box 40530 - 00100 Nairobi. So as to reach him on or before Tuesday 23rd , October, 2018 at 10.30 a.m. Request for Proposals will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates representatives who choose to attend at the boardroom. Head Supply Chain Management Services FOR: COMPTROLLER STATE HOUSE : Tender name : REPUBLIC OF KENYA INVITATION TO TENDER SH/01/2018-2019 SALE OF BOARDED MOTOR VEHICLES State House invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for sale of boarded motor vehicles whose specifications are detailed in the Tender Document. These boarded motor vehicles can be viewed during the normal working hours from 9am to 4pm. Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender document from the Office of the Supply Chain Management, State House Nairobi during normal working hours. A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000 in cash or banker’s cheque payable to the “Comptroller, State House” at the Cash Office located at State House, Nairobi. Bidders will be required to pay in advance a refundable deposit of Ksh.10,000 per vehicle. The deposit will be refunded to the unsuccessful bidders. Completed bid documents in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender number can be deposited in the Tender Box located outside Supply Chain Management Office or be addressed to: The Comptroller State House P.O. Box 40530-00100 NAIROBI so as to be received on or before Tuesday 23rd October, 2018 at 10.30 a.m. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the bidder representatives who choose to attend at the Administration Block, Conference room No.1. Late bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. All successful bidders will be required to pay for and collect their items within 14 days from the date of notification failure to which they will lose the offer. The sale is subject to reserve prices. Head, Supply Chain Management, For: Comptroller of State House THE PRESIDENCY STATE HOUSE VACANCIES Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. Ten (10) copies of applications should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant; age, marital status, academic and professional qualification, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied should be clearly indicated. All applications to be addressed to: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance) University of Kabianga P. O. BOX 2030 - 20200 KERICHO So as to reach him not later than Wednesday 24th October, 2018. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of the advertisement. N/B: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. University of Kabianga is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of either gender or persons with disability are encouraged to apply. A. OFFICE OF THE VICE–CHANCELLOR INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT Internal Auditor Grade 12 -One (1) Position - UOK/ADM/1/09/18 Audit Assistant Grade 5/6 - Two (2) Positions - UOK/ADM/2/09/18 B. ACADEMIC & STUDENTS AFFAIRS i. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCE & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE MANAGEMENT Lecturer - Grade 12 - One (1) Position - UOK/AC/1/09/18 ii. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE & BIOTECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL BIOSYSTEMS & ECONOMICS Lecturer - Grade 12 - Two (2) Positions iii. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES Lecturer - Grade 12 - One (1) Position - UOK/AC/4/09/18 iv. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING & MANAGEMENT Lecturer (Psychology) - Grade 12 - One (1) Position Tutorial Fellow (Psychology) - Grade 11 - One (1) Position - UOK/AC/5/09/18 - UOK/AC//09/18 Interested applicants should visit the University of Kabianga Website on page http://www.kabianga.ac.ke/vacancies.htm to view detailed requirements. UNCLAIMED FINANCIAL ASSETS AUTHORITY INVITATION TO TENDER The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) invites interested and eligible firms to tender for the following: Tender Ref. No. Tender Name UFAA/IS/010/2018-2019 PROVISION OF INFORMATION SECURITY CONSULTANCY SERVICES UFAA/BCP/011/2018-2019 PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN FOR UNCLAIMED FINANCIAL ASSETS AUTHORITY UFAA/DS/012/2018-2019 UFAA/PR/013/2018-2019 PROVISION OF DISASTER RECOVERY (DR) SITE AND CO-LOCATION SERVICES PROVISION OF PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANCY SERVICES UFAA/NET/014/2018-2019 SUPPLY OF NETWORK AND STORAGE ACCESSORIES UFAA/TS/015/2018-2019 PROVISION OF TAXI AND CAR HIRE SERVICES Closing Date/Time 24.10.2018 10:30 AM 24.10.2018 10:30 AM 24.10.2018 10:30 AM 24.10.2018 10:30 AM 24.10.2018 10:30 AM 24.10.2018 10:30 AM Type of Tender National Open Tender National Open Tender National Open Tender National Open Tender Reserved for Youth National Open Tender - UOK/AC/2/09/18 Tutorial Fellow - Grade 11 One (1) Position1 - UOK/AC/3/09/18 A complete set of Request for Proposal (RFP) documents may be obtained by interested tenderers upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000.00 per tender in the cash office situated at UFAA offices, payable in cash or bankers cheque to the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority. Financial Proposals submitted shall be valid for 120 days on submission. Bidders can also download free of charge the RFP documents from Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority website: www.ufaa.go.ke or IFMIS supplier portal: supplier.treasury.go.ke and immediately forward their particulars for records and/or for the purposes of receiving any further clarifications to procurement@ufaa.go.ke The complete bid documents in plain sealed envelope marked with respective tender reference number and tender name, should be addressed to:The Chief Executive Officer Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority P.O. Box 28235-00200 Nairobi Tel. +254-4343440/0706866984 www.ufaa.go.ke ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED INSTITUTION And be deposited in the tender box located at the reception area of Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority, Pacis Center, 2nd Floor, Slip Road off Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before the 24th October, 2018 at 10.30 AM. Tenders shall be opened in the Boardroom immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders who may wish to witness the opening.

10 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Trades warned over sale of sub-standard farm seeds Some have stocked uncertified seeds which are likely to hurt farm yields along with compromising economic welfare in the community BY MAKAA MARGARET KNA-MERU A grovet traders in Meru County have been cautioned against selling sub-standard products to farmers ahead of the OctoberDecember rains. Speaking during a rainfed farmers’ education day at Kaguru training centre, area sub-county agricultural officer, Joseph Mugambi said traders had an obligation to ensure what they sold to farmers is recommended by the relevant experts in the sector. Mugambi was informed by reports from farmers that some traders had stocked substandard seeds in their outlets which were likely to affect farm yields along with compromising economic growth in the larger community. He urged farmers to embrace the culture of testing their soils in consultation with agricultural experts in the region to be guided on where to buy recommended planting seeds for their respective soil types. The agricultural officer assured farmers of increased yields if only they were willing to closely work with the experts for purposes of being protected from greedy traders who have ventured into the business of packing low quality seeds from their own farms. Mugambi however, urged farmers to bring forth information on any trader suspected to be cheating on innocent farmers as they embarked on planting for the end of year season. Several farm ers claimed to have incurr ed losses after buying the sub-standard seed maize from local outlets. The farmers cited the need for the department of agriculture to be more proactive and establish how the greedy traders were acquiring branded bags to pack the sub-standard seeds else it would remain business as usual at the expense of helpless farmers. A farmer, Jacinta Muthamia, said she had planted maize on a half-acre portion under irrigation during the dry spell expecting to harvest at least 10 bags but to her frustration she only realised seven bags after spending a lot of money for farm inputs. Muthamia appealed to the agricultural department to intervene in time so as to safeguard farmers from losing money to greedy traders who had started pitching tent in almost every shopping centre. The farmer cited the need for professional services to be brought down to the villages saying some farmers were left at the mercy of the traders for not being able to access professional advice and guidance from the sub-county and county offices. She challenged the county officials to ensure the greedy traders did not continue enjoying impunity as they exploited farmers along with jeopardising their income. DECLARATION OF VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AFFAIRS) DECLARATION OF VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (FINANCE, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) The University of Nairobi continues to undergo a purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change. This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education and leading with excellence. The University is now seeking to appoint a Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) who, under the direction of the ViceChancellor, shall be the Head of the Academic Division of the University. Requirements: For appointment to the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs), a person shall: 1. Be a Professor or Associate Professor and a holder of an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; 2. Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University Education in Kenya; 3. Have at least five years hands-on experience at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and strategic people management; 4. Be an accomplished scholar with a proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and mentoring Masters and PhD students; 5. Have a proven track record of research and publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books; 6. Have demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization; 7. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and 8. Have a demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership. Core Competencies: The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs): 1. Ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity; 2. Being a visionary and results oriented thinker; 3. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; 4. Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines; and 5. Firm, fair and with transparent management style. Duties and Responsibilities: As per the Charter and Statutes of the University of Nairobi, the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) shall be: 1. Preparation of syllabus and regulations; 2. Co-ordination of examinations; 3. Coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate studies; 4. Co-ordination of admissions; 5. Academic staff training; 6. Shall be the Chairman of the Lectureship Appointments Committee; 7. Shall be the Chairman of the Senior Lectureship Appointments Committee; 8. Shall be in the absence of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Human Resource and Administration) or on account of other exigencies of service, Chairman of the Appointments Committee indicated under Statute VB, 5(i) and 5(ii); 9. Perform any other functions pertaining to Academic Affairs; and 10. Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor. Appointment: As per the Universities Act 2012, University of Nairobi Charter and Statutes the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) shall hold office for a duration of five (5) years with the possibility of one time renewal for a further term of five years subject to a positive appraisal by the Council. How to apply: 1. Each application shall be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents. 2. Applicants should submit ten (10) hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked “Application for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs). 3. Applications must be submitted on or before Monday, October 22, 2018. 4. Applications should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi, P.O. BOX 30197, 00100 NAIROBI. Note: The University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. (This advertisement cancels and supersedes the advertisement for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) that appeared in the Daily Nation of Monday, October 01, 2018 page 34). The University of Nairobi continues to undergo a purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change. This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education and leading with excellence. The University is now seeking to appoint a Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development) who, under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor, shall be the Head of Finance, Planning and Development Division in the University. Requirements: For appointment to the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development), a person shall: 1. Be a Professor or Associate Professor and a holder of an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; 2. Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University Education in Kenya; 3. Have at least five years hands-on experience at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and strategic people management; 4. Be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and mentoring Masters and PhD students; 5. Have a proven track record of research and publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books; 6. Have demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization; 7. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and 8. Have a demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership. Core Competencies: The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development): 1. Ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity; 2. Being a visionary and results oriented thinker; 3. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; 4. Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines; and 5. Firm, fair and with transparent management style. Duties and Responsibilities: As per the Charter and Statutes of the University of Nairobi, the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development) shall be: 1. Management of Finance, Assets and Development Plans; 2. In charge of designing, modeling and managing long-term financial and physical plans; 3. In charge of optimal utilization and investments of the University’s finances and assets; 4. In charge of annual budgeting, planning, monitoring and management strategies; 5. Responsible for provision of accurate and current financial information to support decision making; 6. Shall be responsible for appropriate Finance Management Policies and procedures in conformity with the Constitution of Kenya and relevant laws; 7. Perform any other functions pertaining to Finance, Planning and Development; and 8. Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor. Appointment: As per the Universities Act 2012, University of Nairobi Charter and Statutes the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development) shall hold office for a duration of five (5) years with the possibility of one time renewal for a further term of five years subject to a positive appraisal by the Council. How to apply: 1. Each application shall be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents. 2. Applicants should submit ten (10) hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked “Application for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning & Development). 3. Applications must be submitted on or before Monday, October 22, 2018. 4. Applications should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi, P.O. BOX 30197, 00100 NAIROBI. Note: The University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. This advertisement cancels and supersedes the advertisement for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development) that appeared in the Daily Nation of Monday, October 01, 2018 page 35. October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 11 Female students challenged to take up science courses Only nine girls pursued science and engineering courses, out of the 842 graduands of Nyeri National Polytechnic BY MWANGI GAITHA KNA-NYERI F emale students have been challenged to enroll in science and engineering courses perceived to be the preserve of men to centrally promote the Big Four agenda. Nyeri National Polytechnic chief principal Anne Mwangi on Friday urged the society to encourage girls to enroll in science, engineering and technology courses adding that the competencies were needed for industrialisation and in the realisation of the Big Four agenda. Mrs Mwangi was speaking at the institution’s grounds during its 2nd graduation ceremony. “Out of the 842 graduands, only nine girls have pursued science and engineering courses,” said the chief principal, adding that the polytechnic was striving to achieve gender parity. The graduands, comprising of 379 male and 463 female qualified for the award of higher diploma, diGraduands during Nyeri National Polytechnic’s 2nd graduation ceremony. Only nine girls have pursued science and engineering courses 842 ploma, certificate and artisan certificates. The principal re-affirmed the institution’s commitment to offer quality, relevant and accessible training and called for support from all stakeholders. Mrs Mwangi noted that Nyeri National Polytechnic was elevated to national status in June 2016 and its trainee population has grown fourfold in two years -from 1,020 in 2016 to 4,432 in 2018. With 2,625 male and 1,807 female students, that translates to 3:2 male-female ration which the institution is striving to improve to 1:1 ratio. She praised the reforms instituted by the Ministry of Education in vocational and technical training (TVET) that aim to respond to the market needs and industrialisation of the country. The principal added that the polytechnic is partnering with Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and has developed a curriculum in the dairy processing. “We have developed this curriculum together with the milk industry and we shall roll out this course in January 2019,” she said. Mrs Mwangi pointed out that dairy farming is a major economic activity in the region adding that the skills attained in the course will enhance value addition in the milk that will increase incomes for farmers. DECLARATION OF VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION) DECLARATION OF VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH, PRODUCTION AND EXTENSION) The University of Nairobi continues to undergo a purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change. This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education and leading with excellence. The University is now seeking to appoint a Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Human Resource and Administration) who, under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor, shall be the Head of the Human Resource and Administration Division in the University. Requirements: For appointment to the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Human Resource and Administration), a person shall: 1. Be a Professor or Associate Professor and a holder of an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; 2. Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University Education in Kenya; 3. Have at least five years hands-on experience at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and strategic people management; 4. Be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and mentoring Masters and PhD students; 5. Have a proven track record of research and publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books; 6. Have demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization; 7. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and 8. Have a demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership. Core Competencies: The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Human Resource and Administration): 1. Ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity; 2. Being a visionary and results oriented thinker; 3. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; 4. Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines; and 5. Firm, fair and with transparent management style. Duties and Responsibilities: As per the Charter and Statutes of the University of Nairobi, the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Human Resource and Administration) shall be: 1. Management of Human Resource and General Administration matters; 2. Shall be the Chairperson of Appointments Committee for non-academic staff within the University’s Central Administration up to the level of grade thirteen (13); 3. Shall be the Chairperson of Appointments Committee for non-teaching staff in the rest of the University at the level of grade eleven (11), twelve (12) and thirteen (13); 4. Shall be, in the absence of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) or on account of other exigencies of services, Chairperson of the Appointments Committee indicated in Statute IVA, 5(i) and (ii); 5. May sit in all Appointment Committees and his/her endorsement, with reference to the Vice Chancellor and University Council, shall be sought for all appointments within respective Colleges. 6. Shall be responsible for appropriate Human Resource Management Policies and Procedures in conformity with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the Universities Act, the Charter and any other written laws in Kenya. 7. Perform any other functions pertaining to Human Resource and Administration; and 8. Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor. Appointment: As per the Universities Act 2012, University of Nairobi Charter and Statutes the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Human Resource and Administration) shall hold office for a duration of five (5) years with the possibility of one time renewal for a further term of five years subject to a positive appraisal by the Council. How to apply: 1. Each application shall be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents. 2. Applicants should submit ten (10) hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked “Application for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Human Resource and Administration). 3. Applications must be submitted on or before Monday, October 22, 2018. 4. Applications should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi, P.O. BOX 30197, 00100 NAIROBI. Note: The University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. ((This advertisement cancels and supersedes the advertisement for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Human Resource and Administration) that appeared in the Daily Nation of Monday, October 01, 2018 page 35) The University of Nairobi continues to undergo a purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change. This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education and leading with excellence. The University is now seeking to appoint a Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension) who, under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor, shall be the Head of the Research, Production and Extension Division of the University. Requirements: For appointment to the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension), a person shall: 1. Be a Professor or Associate Professor and a holder of an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; 2. Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University Education in Kenya; 3. Have at least five years hands-on experience at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with demonstrable leadership and management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and strategic people management; 4. Be an accomplished scholar with a proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and mentoring Masters and PhD students; 5. Have a proven track record of research and publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books; 6. Have demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization; 7. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and 8. Have a demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership. Core Competencies: The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension): 1. Ability to portray and uphold positive national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity; 2. Being a visionary and results oriented thinker; 3. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; 4. Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines; and 5. Firm, fair and with transparent management style. Duties and Responsibilities: As per the Charter and Statutes of the University of Nairobi, the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension) shall be: 1. Development and formulation of appropriate policies to promote research infrastructure; 2. Research planning, coordination, administration, logistical support for research at all levels; 3. Coordinating and sourcing of research funds; 4. Protection of Intellectual Assets, commercialization, dissemination and publication of research output; 5. Development of strategic alliances with Government, industry, local and international research institutes; 6. Management of Research Libraries and Archives; 7. Branding of research, setting standards, quality assurance/control and capacity building; 8. Coordination of relevant seminars, consultancies, workshops, conferences and symposia; 9. Benchmarking research and coordination of exchange of scholars; 10. Negotiation and management of research contracts and consultancies; 11. Internationalization of the University; 12. Shall be the Chairman of the Research and Development Advisory Board of the University; 13. Perform any other functions pertaining to Research, Production and Extension; and 14. Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor. Appointment: As per the Universities Act 2012, University of Nairobi Charter and Statutes the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension) shall hold office for a duration of five (5) years with the possibility of one time renewal for a further term of five years subject to a positive appraisal by the Council. How to apply: 1. 2. 3. 4. Each application shall be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents. Applicants should submit ten (10) hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked “Application for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension). Applications must be submitted on or before Monday, October 22, 2018. Applications should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi, P.O. BOX 30197, 00100 NAIROBI. Note: The University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. (This advertisement cancels and supersedes the advertisement for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension) that appeared in the Daily Nation of Monday, October 01, 2018 page 34)

12 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke THE PRESIDENCY EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT REPUBLIC OF KENYA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PRESIDENT’S DELIVERY UNIT, KENYA PRESIDENT’S DELIVERY UNIT Financing Agreement reference: GRANT NUMBER 5500155012902 The President’s Delivery Unit (PDU) has received financing from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Technical Assistance to The PDU, and intends to apply part of the agreed amount of this grant to payments under the contract for individual consultancy services. The services included under this project are: A. This will include: 1. 2. Improving coordination across all relevant stakeholders and the tracking of flagship programs focusing on key enablers and drivers of the selected pillars. Creation of robust data quality and validation mechanisms to enhance transparency and accountability. Key outputs under this outcome will include: • Delivery action plans and trajectories for the Big 4, updated periodically • Clear KPIs for delivery tracking • A revamped executive dashboard for delivery tracking and visualization of complex information in an easily digestible way for decision-making; • Customized tools and templates for data collection, validation and reporting • Training (delivery labs), coaching and mentoring in delivery tracking and in specialized areas of the selected Big 4. • High-level stock-takes to enable speedy decision-making and corrective action in case of any slippages. B. Improve knowledge-sharing and communication: Key outputs under this outcome will include: • Exchange of experiences with other delivery outfits in Africa and beyond • Showcasing the PDU as model to facilitate replication of effective delivery approaches in other RMCs in the region • Regular communication pieces to correct any communication gaps and highlight achievements made under the B4 for accountability and enhancing ownership from key stakeholders and the general public. The grant covers the project period of 20 months, and the services sought shall be primarily based in Nairobi. The PDU now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (curriculum vitae, description of similar assignments, experience in similar assignments, etc) Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Rules and Procedures for the use of Consultants”, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Interested consultants may obtain further information on the various criteria of consultancy services sought from www.delivery. go.ke. The PDU is under no obligation to shortlist any consultant who expresses interest. Only consultants shortlisted will be contacted, and any canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Written Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the address below by 24th October, 2018 at 1200hrs. Attn: President’s Delivery Unit Secretary, Presidents Delivery Unit , P.O. Box 40530-00100, Tel: +254 (20) 2217773/4 Relevant laws and policies will lead to the realisation of the aspirations of the Big Four Agenda, says CEO BY JAMES MUCHAI KNA-KWALE T he Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has challenged Parliament to formulate legislation and policies that will spur business and economic growth in the country. KEPSA Chief Executive Officer Carole Kariuki said legislators had an important role of sustaining the country’s economy through relevant laws and policy formulation that will also lead to the realisation of the aspirations of the Big Four Agenda. “Legislators need to put in place laws and policies that will make it easier to do busiChallenges facing farmers in quest for food security Overstocking and overgrazing of livestock have led to serious soil erosion in these counties, leaving the land bare and largely unproductive BY VERONICA BOSIBORI KNA-NAKURU A ccording to the agricultural statistics, the average age of a Kenyan farmer is 60. Most of these farmers still depend on traditional farming methods; they do not apply fertilizer or pesticides and have not mechanised either due to poverty or ignorance. The result is low food yields. Nakuru County Executive member for Agriculture Dr. Immaculate Maina attributes frequent food shortages to poor land-use and agricultural practices. Overstocking and overgrazing of livestock have led to serious soil erosion in these counties, leaving the land bare and largely unproductive. During an interview with KNA, Dr. Maina said adverse weather conditions such as floods and droughts affected food production as it is heavily dependent on rain-fed agriculture. Strengthen the delivery-tracking and advisory support function of the PDU. ness in Kenya,” she said. Ms. Kariuki was speaking on Friday at Leisure Lodge in Kwale County during the first Speaker’s Roundtable of the 12th Parliament to define the role of the National Assembly in the Big Four Agenda. She said members of the alliance consider the legislature as part and parcel of their efforts to improve business in Kenya. The CEO outlined issues that were a drawback to the growth of the local business sector as illicit trade, influx of cheap imports, and delayed payment of government suppliers, among others. Other issues that dominated the meeting included the fight against corruption, reducing over-borrowing and cutting government expenditure. Speaking at the two-day forum, the National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi underscored the need for the private sector to liaise with legislators to revive the business sector. “Legislators are key stakeholders in economic development of any country and contribute majorly to the national development,” said Muturi. He added that the meeting had come at a critical time when Kenya was going through political and socialeconomic transformation. Muturi said the private sector was a critical agent of economic growth and urged Parliamentarians to ensure they support the sector if the country was to realise any meaningful development. During the forum, roles of the National Assembly in ensuring the Big Four Agenda is achieved will clearly come out. Our legislators will also familiarise themselves with laws that will change our economy as a country and attract more investors - Justin Muturi Other natural calamities include locusts and armyworm invasions, and the latest addition of quelea birds, which are currently wreaking havoc on wheat and barley in the Rift Valley. An agronomist based in Nakuru Simon Gachagua said the drying up of formerly arable land has a negative effect on food production. This effect of climate change is likely to cause more clashes than previously anticipated. He attributed recent land clashes at Nessuit to scramble over resources and added that the country was likely to see more of such fights with negative impact on agriculture. He added that the water wars between Murang’a and Nairobi County were just an indication of resource allocation concerns, where communities will demand compensation due to scarcity. Dr. Maina said at independence, the country made a mistake of over-emphasizing on cash crop farming, and many families concentrated on that at the expense of food production. This emphasis goes back to the colonial policy of driving production of raw materials for their industries abroad. She gave an example of the fertile Kericho and Nandi hills land, which is covered by tea. To date, farmers continue to concentrate on cash crops at the expense of food crops. Elsewhere, large farms concentrate on flower farming. Consequently, food farming is largely for subsistence and can only sustain individual households. However, she said, this year, the country was projected to harvest 54 million bags of maize, and yet there was still a lot of maize in the National Cereal Board silos. She attributed the good fortunes to subsidies which have been extended to smallholders since the devolution of agriculture sector. She said many farmers lacked funds to purchase required farm inputs such as fertilizer, pesticides, and to hire labour. Emerging crop diseases and pests are thus poorly controlled and where the land is productive, little is done to improve soil quality. Even at the subsistence level, many people plant what they could easily sell and ignore nutritional crops, in order to meet their pressing needs. She stated that due to the pressing financial needs, many communities have abandoned the indigenous drought-resistant crops such as cassava and millet due to misconceived attitudes towards such crops. In the process, artificial shortages of specific food crops develop. This has led to the saying “Africa eats what she does not grow and grows what she does not eat”. An example of this is the new obsession of herbs farming in Bahati Sub-County, which are exported to the Arabic countries. KEPSA calls for laws that will spur economic growth October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 13 County pledges land to build 2,000 housing units Taita-Taveta County Lands executive says the process of identifying suitable land for the Big Four project is under way housing project. Taita-Taveta is set to get 2,000 units to improve the housing conditions of the residents out of the 1 million housing units the government intends to construct by 2022. Ms. Mnyambo however noted it was still too early to give specifics on the size of land required but hinted that it would not be located in one place. “The 2,000 units might require land parcels in more than one area. We are in the process of identifying land where the units will be built,” she said. In the Agenda 4 blueprint, BY WAGEMA MWANGI KNA-VOI T aita-Taveta County is set to donate land to the national government for construction of 2,000 lowcost housing units as part of inter-governmental partnership in the implementation of the Big 4 agenda. County Executive Member for Lands in Taita-Taveta County Clarise Mnyambo said the county had started the process of identifying suitable land for the project. During his last visit to the region on this October 1 to launch CT Scan Imaging Centre at the Moi County Referral Hospital in Voi town, Deputy President William Ruto had requested the county government to allocate land for the the government plans to build one million homes comprising 800,000 affordable units and an extra 200,000 social units. The National Treasury will directly inject 10 per cent of the budget into the project with private funding and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributing 60 percent and 30 percent respectively. County housing officer Mr. John Kariuki said the county has a shortage of houses and the project would take pressure from the already existing units in the region. “We currently have around 680 units and we need over double that number to take pressure off the existing houses,” he said. Taita-Taveta has seven categories of housing. The largest category is under government group house pool of 242 units. Due to the pressing financial needs, many communities have abandoned the indigenous drought-resistant crops such as cassava and millet due to misconceived attitudes towards such crops - Dr. Maina Dr Maina said another serious challenge was poor and inadequate storage facilities. Agricultural researchers at KARLO and Egerton University have confirmed that a great amount of food harvested in the country goes to waste due to poor storage. KARLO reported that by 2001, the country was losing up to nine million bags of grain per year as a result of poor storage. Recently, there were unconfirmed reports that some of the maize at the NCPB silos has turned yellow, due to high moisture content. That means they are also infested with aflatoxin which is attracted by moisture in cereals. Institutional houses for police service are 138 while Ministry of Health has 163 units. Prisons department and department of agriculture have 30 units and 46 units respectively. Meteorological has 11while customs department holds 50 housing units. Mr. Kariuki said the 2,000unit project would greatly supplement the government houses already in the region. However, as plans picked up for the new project, the fate of two multi-million housing projects that have remained stalled for over 15 years remains unknown. The Mwakingali Voi Government Housing Pool project and a similar project at Kariokor area are incomplete despite the government spending over Sh500 million from the 1990s to date on the construction of the houses. The Voi Pool Houses at Mwakingali is 70 per cent complete with the only issues pending being construction of drainage and installation of electricity. However, there are fears that more works are required to be done to restore the buildings to their original status. The project has 11 bungalows each with a servant quarters; 36 units of three-bedroomed houses and 60 two-bedroom houses. The Kariokor housing project was abandoned after wrangles over land ownership 2000 Housing units TaitaTaveta is set to get to improve the housing conditions of residents Public works officials during a tour of the incomplete Voi Government Pool Housing Project in Mwakingali. The government has spent over Sh500 million from the 1990s to date on the construction of the houses. erupted between the community and the government. In a July directive to all ministerial accounting officers, President Kenyatta ordered that no new project should be launched until the existing ones were completed. This was to avoid wastage 800,000 Affordable units and an extra 200,000 social units the government plans to build under Agenda 4 of resources and put a stop to ministries abandoning old projects and starting new ones. The only projects exempted from the presidential directive will be the ones directly related to the Big 4 Agenda. When contacted, the county quantity surveyor Mr. James Kamau said if well-funded, the contractor could be able to complete the project by June 2019. He added that insufficient funding was the biggest challenge to the completion of the project. “The works have slowed down due to insufficient funding. If we can be well-funded, this project could be done by mid-2019,” said Mr. Kamau. In other areas, the government has identified several areas where the housing project would be implemented. In Kisumu, 1,000-acres of land will be used while Eldoret and Nakuru will each give 800 acres. Nairobi will be the biggest contributor with 3,000 acres while Mombasa County will give 1,200 acres. She said in the past, there was over-reliance on food aid or foreign relief food and other forms of aid, which created a dependencesyndrome in some communities. This resulted in some areas becoming complacent and lethargic about looking for a permanent solution to their food problems. She said that poor economic planning on the part of the government because a lot of emphasizes was put on other development projects at the expense of agriculture and food production. An example is the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) which was mainly used for sand and mortar, even in areas where children slept hungry. She added that the other major challenge was exhaustion of land due to overuse and the aid burden. Many developing countries depend on loans from rich countries such as the USA and Western Europe, as well as from donors and lending agencies such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. This debt burden hampers the efforts of governments to invest in agricultural research and infrastructure as the loans, which have very high interest rates, have to be repaid. However, she said despite the challenges, the country has carried out extensive research, which has led to the production of hybrid maize, such as katumani which grows in drier areas of the country.

14 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Leveraging on innovation and diversification to keep the Post relevant The Post: Delivering good to the world | 144TH Theme WORLD POST DAY October 9, 2018 Message from Mr Joe Mucheru, EGH, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology I am delighted to join the postal and courier fraternity as we mark this year’s World Post Day. We are proud to have a universal network that provides modern products and services with rules for international mail exchange among its members. This is a solid foundation for the operation of the Post worldwide. Today, we are witnessing the fusion of the mail sector with technology; a phenomenon that has boostDigital transformation has become a strategic priority for the Post to maintain its relevance. Postal and courier operators worldwide are implementing new technologies to adapt to customer demands for electronic services (e-services), including online track and trace, e-post, hybrid mail, services such as digital identities, mobile applications and website integration. The World Post Day theme this year, The Post: , Delivering good to world is certainly in tandem is equally applicable to our local postal sector, as it targets to build a seamless network that is connected both virtually and physically. The theme reminds us to strive for full integration, which calls for the involvement of all players in the postal supply chain, including customs and transport as well as the facilitation of cross-border e-commerce. The UPU is building a comprehensive framework for e-commerce, which enables everyone to share in the emerging opportunities. Kenya has been selected by the Union as one of the countries to roll out the regional e-commerce hubs in East Africa, leveraging on the extensive postal outlets in the region. This initiative, together with the ongoing National Addressing System (NAS), will greatly boost local and regional e-commerce and enable Kenya to tap into the opportunity whose global value is estimatMr. Joe Mucheru ,EGH ed to rise to USD2.36 Trillion by 2022. The National Addressing System provides for, among others, the naming, numbering and coding of streets and properties to The goal is to ensure that every person in the country has an address to be reached when necessary. We also envisage to have digitized maps for use in the management of settlements and urban communities. My Ministry, in collaboration with all stakeholders, is committed to deliver the in place, the NAS will ease the delivery of goods and services and reduce costs reliability. The success of the Post is highly dependent upon the ability to respond to fast-changing consumer needs and adaptation to new technologies. This will enable the development of suitable last-mile delivery networks, which are - ital inclusion. The responsibility lies on our local postal sector to diversify products and services as the main area for growth. This will also help diversify revenues. We can learn from postal entities in other parts of the world that have broken the traditional barriers and gone ahead to launch their own networks, including mobile virtual network services. They also have smartphone applications that connect services of the municipalities to local businesses and populations and many other innovations that are revolutionizing the manner in which the Post operates. As we also recognise and celebrate the winners of the 47th UPU International Letter Writing Competition, Kenya Chapter, I laud the Postal Corporation of Kenya for investing in creative writing as a way of exposing talent that has potential to make a - ners and encourage the participation of many more young people next year. I wish all Kenyans a Happy World Post Day. I t gives me great pleasure to join the local and global postal community in marking this year’s World Post Day. can continually position the postal and courier industry to better suit the dynamic consumer demands and realities of our times. Even though the sector continues to face constraints, occasioned by emerging technologies globally, there have been This is greatly pushing the industry to innovate as witnessed by the sustained rollout of new products and services that have opened up new business opportunities for the post, especially within the context of the diminishing traditional postal business. This year’s theme, The Post: Delivering good to the world, is in line withthe Istanbul World Postal Strategy for the 2017-2020 cycle. It is also aligned with the regional priorities identified during the UPU 2015 Regional Strategy Conferences, namely operational efficiency; postal financial services; and postal sector development and diversification. The local postal and courier sector must therefore put in place measures that will enable us attain the priorities that the Africa I wish to assure the industry that the Authority is alive to the realities of technological convergence in the wider ICT industry and therefore taking all measure to put in place enabling regulatory tools to facilitate all the players to innovate and thrive. As we gear up to fully embrace e-commerce, the need for continued investment in ICT infrastructure, Cyber Security and fostering of a competitive industry landscape cannot be overemphaKenya has been selected by UPU as one of the countries to roll out the regional e-commerce hubs in East Africa mobile money transfer services, to enable users pay for goods and services online. - - thority’s latest Sector Statistics, by March 2018, mobile money transfer transactions stood at 663.7 billion and were valued at Kenya shillings 1.8 trillion. In the same period, there were 474.5 billion mobile commerce transactions valued at Kenya shillings 1.29 trillion. Kenya’s e-commerce outlook therefore, remains promising. Mr. Francis W. Wangusi, MBS - vice consumers, the Authority has also developed security guidelines for postal and courier transmissions. The Authority has equally developed a white paper on e-Commerce to help create better understanding on this subject matter. Other supporting initiatives that are underway include the development of; a National Addressing System (NAS), an e-commerce implementation framework and the national e-commerce master plan - ers in the postal and courier ecosystem. A national steering committee comprising all the relevant stakeholders has been established to oversee this process. The committee is at an advanced stage of delivering on the NAS implementation framework and related policy and legislative documents. Besides catalyzing the growth and adoption of e-commerce by providing every Kenyan a physical address, a robust NAS infrastructure will be critical in enhancing security and rapid response in handling of emergencies. As we celebrate the World Post Day, let us seize the moment to contemplate how we can leverage on technology to boost the postal and courier business in Kenya. Message by Principal Secretary, State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mrs Fatuma Hirsi Mohammed, CBS E reliable communication services to all, the Post is delivering good to the world. The more than 600,000 postal outlets globally are used by private citizens and businesses to send letters, parcels and remittances, and also to conworld’s remotest places. Communities everywhere rely on the Post’s unparalleled physical delivery network for its traditional services and to achieve their broad development goals. Driven by its universal service obligation, the Post promotes social inclusion by striving to ensure that all citizens have access to its communication services, including people living in remote places, on isolated islands, the Post is the only channel for vital education, health and security information. In the current digital age, the Post has positioned itself as a major player in global ecommerce. Its “one global network” approach makes the Post an obvious delivery partner for businesses selling online. Customers choose to do business with the Post based on its track record of being trustSmall and medium-sized businesses seeking to expand into international With a resilient supply chain that incorporates cross-border security and - Amb. Bishar A. Hussein, ence. Even for the big e-commerce integrators, the Post is the best partner for last-mile delivery services. This is because the Post not only has the largest physical network even within individual countries, but is also the only reliable service for delivery to remote and marginalized communities. The Post is a true partner for all. To mark World Post Day this year, we have chosen the theme ‘The Post: Delivering good to the world.” We encourage everyone to take a moment to appreciate our gallant postmen and postwomen, whose daily dedication is a testament to the mission of the Universal Postal Union: delivering universal postal services for all in order to facilitate communication between all citizens. The Post has delivered good to the world for centuries – through the trusted postmen and postwomen in each community. As we mark World Post Day today, let us celebrate trust, reliability and security as the hallmark of postal services worldwide. I wish you successful World Post Day celebrations. T he World Post Day, celebrated annually, accords the postal community an appropriate mechanisms of ensuring the growth of this strategic sub-sector of the fast-growing ICT industry. This year’s event takes place at a time when the local Post is grappling with unprecedented threats from increased competition from the private sector as well as from technological disruptions. The changing postal environment and the emergence of new commercial challenges call for sound strategy to weather the emerging storm. The Post must therefore embrace strategies that leverage on technology and innovation to remain aligned with changing consumer preferences and demands. It is gratifying to note that the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) is taking boost its revenue streams. The postal sector is now recognized as an enabler of inclusive development and an essential component of the national and global economy. Besides fainclusion. Closer home, the Post is playing a critical role in provision of e-government serpopulation, particularly those living in rural and remote areas, the Post remains the only reliable means of communication. For the Post to hold its own in the midst of shrinking letter mail business, it must move with speed to capitalize on the new frontier of e-commerce. Indeed, going forward e-commerce holds the key to a sustainable and thriving Post. The on-going National Addressing System initiative, once fully implemented, will ensure that the Post fully harnesses the opportunities presented by e-commerce. The Ministry of ICT shall continue to provide an enabling policy and legal framework to ensure the continued growth of the postal/courier sector. In addition, we shall join hands with stakeholders to leverage on global partnerships that World Post Day Mrs.Fatuma Hirsi Mohammed, CBS Ecom@Africa programme, spearheaded by the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which will create new business opportunities for the Post. Kenya has won global recognition and acclaim as one of the most thriving ICT innovation hubs. This unique position, coupled with the increased adoption of person-to-person mobile payments, will fundamentally transform Kenya’s e-commerce landscape. I call upon all stakeholders to work hand in hand to realize this goal. Happy World Post Day. October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 15 144TH WORLD POST DAY Theme The Post: Delivering good to the world | October 9, 2018 How Posta Kenya is re-inventing itself Corporation of Kenya tions include Mpost, Tunza Nyumba na Posta, EMS2GO, the Postal Digital Parcel locker and E-njiwa. The Corporation is also working toward a global partnership on e-commerce with Jersey Post and Amazon Web Services, to be signed before the end of 2018. is rooted in providing logistics solutions for last mile delivery. Consequently, the Corporation recently commissioned 22 new motor vehicles consisting of Isuzu DMAX TRF for service delivery and VW Polo to facilitate sales. These motor vehiMr Daniel Kagwe O n behalf of Postal Corporation of Kenya, I am pleased to join the entire postal fraternity in marking the 144th World Post - al Congress in Tokyo as a means to mark the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) creation in 1874. The World Post Day brings awareness to the Post’s role in the everyday lives of people and businesses. The Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta Kenya) was established by an Act of Parliament (PCK Act 1998) and operates as a commercial public enterprise. The Corporation’s mandate includes as the designated public postal licensee in Kenya. Posta Kenya operates a vast network of postal outlets totalling county. The Corporation is re-inventing itself, taking advantage of ICT to create attractive innovative services. These innovaoperations countrywide. Our overall objective is to deepen penetration levels of our postal services in order to meet the Universal Service Obligation standards. Posta Kenya has the capacity to provide excellent distribution and logistics services to both public and private institutions. We invite all to make the Corporation the preferred we are moving forward in our quest to remain a leading comthe industry. We wish to congratulate the winners of the 2018 International Letter Writing Competition for Young People as organised by the UPU International Bureau and the respective postal administrations worldwide. The topic for the UPU 2019 International Letter Writing Competition for Young People aged 15 years and below is: “Write a letter about your hero.” Wishing everyone a happy 2018 World Post Day. On Behalf of the Postal and courier operators in Kenya it is my pleasure to join the Universal Postal Union (UPU) community in celebrating the 144th World Post Day since its establishment of ) in 1874. Going by the line with this year’s World Post Day Theme “The Post : Delivering good to the World” Kenyan Postal and mail operators must embrace these key pillars to remain relevant in the fast changing communication landscape and market environment. We are privy to dynamics of the postal sector and the light mail industry in particular the enormous changes in recent years largely brought about by deregulation and globalization. This has led to growing competition, changing customer demands and the more widespread use of new information and communication technologies. The ability for any operator to create and sustain a competitive edge over the long term will depend largely on how well the operator deals with changes in its environment and manages to exhibit innovative behavior in this era of innovation. It is only through innovation that we increase our productivity and have a cutting edge to meet customer's growing expectations in this digital era. In order to grow and build sustainable competitive advantages; What courier operators in Kenya must do to remain competitive. Message from Chairman of Courier Industry Association postal operators must continue to reinvent themselves to respond to the emerging threats and exploit opportunities. On this occasion our recognition goes to our operators who have embraced innovation to offer excellent customer service by use of technology that enhances in timely delivery, building customer trust, and transparency through their networks. The road ahead calls for heightened effective integration of postal and courier networks not only in the country but across borders in order to fasten the growth we are witnessing in the sector. This will go a long way in overcoming trade and tariff barriers while promoting customer value creation by optimizing each link in the supply chain. Our customers will experience improved delivery lead times for cross-border orders and for domestic destinations. This will simultaneously go with reliable end-to-end delivery times; track and trace; simple return solutions; delivery choice, and improved customer service processes. . Postal and courier networks have a vast national footprint of over 2,000 outlets across the country, the sector remains a strategic pillar and driver in the realization of the Government’s “Big 4 Agenda” and the overall country’s economic growth. We are the strategic direct and indirect job providers to Millions of people who are struggling to liſt themselves out of poverty and exclusivity. Our role in the economy touches on the social, commercial, financial, and digital sectors of the economy through wide range of services we offer to the country. We commit to have continual improvement of our services by using best practice that compare to any global standards. We need to move fast in the courier sector and develop industry standards and regulations for our association that will bring sanity in the sector. We can only innovate and engage in a heathy competition if we have licensed operators who operate on same wavelength of rules and regulations. With those few remarks, I wish you all a happy World Post Day. Kenya gets ready for e-commerce project launch an e-commerce hub for East Africa, bringing together the region’s national Posts. T he e-commerce hub will serve, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. This is part of the Ecom@Africa initiative that was launched in November 2016 to position the postal network as a key enabler and facilitator of e-commerce. It is being spearheaded by Universal Postal Union (UPU). The initiative will see other African countries such as South Africa, Ethiopia Nigeria and Senegal set up similar e-hubs. In Kenya, the industry regulator, Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has committed the initial funding for the project . The initiative aims at establishing an integrated, inclusive and innovative e-commerce ecosystem provided by postal operators through online e-commerce platforms. These platforms use the postal network and products for cross-border logistics, deliveries, returns and payments. Francis Wangusi, Director General, Communications Authority of Kenya CA , notes that the Posts have one of the largest networks across the global and is trusted both by the public and private entities. - cation, as well as having the busiest international airport and deep seaport that serves the East Africa region, too, has one of the highest uptakes of internet and mobile telecommunication infrastructure, which are key to the development of e-commerce,” Mr Wangusi said. Mr Wangusi adds that the Post must not only be a player in e-commerce, but also contribute to the development of e-commerce A joint 2016 National ICT Survey between the Authority and the - growing e commerce volumes, and later to connect and integrate with other platforms in the region and globally. e-commerce. While sector statistics by CA indicates that mobile commerce transactions were recorded at 474.5 billion and were valued at Kenya shillings 1.29 trillion between January to March 2018. World Post Day The initiative begins with an assessment of the country’s e-commerce conditions and the postal operator’s operational readiness. The public postal operators are charged with the responsibility of establishing a facility to serve as a regional clearinghouse for international packages. The facility comprises a warehouse, sorting and dispatch center as well as customs services. The distribution of packages is then done through the public postal operators’ netWINNERS OF THE UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION INTERNATIONAL LETTER WRITING COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE- 2018 Home to more than one billion people, Africa remains a largely untapped market for e-commerce services. The region faces several key challenges in successfully implementing e-commerce, namely, non-existent or unreliable electricity supply, lack of addressing systems, low connectivity and knowledge gaps. While the traditional letter mail still remains an important income source for the postal operators, the E-commerce takes the place of one of the main drivers for the delivery business in the postal In Kenya for instance, the numbers of letters posted locally reduced marginally to 16.00 million in the three months to March 2018 from 16.03 million letters recorded in the previous quarter. The Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) in conjunction with Universal Postal Union- International Bureau, is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 International Letter Writing Competition for Young People aged 15 years and below, Kenya Chapter. The topic of the composition was: “Imagine you are a letter travelling through time. What message do you wish to convey to your readers?”. The winners are as follows: POSITION NAME 1st Winner 2nd 3rd 3rd Winner Dhara Shah - 9 Years Winner Yash Patel - 12 Years 3rd Winner Larus Mateu - 14 Years scheduled for Tuesday 9th The topic of the 48th Brenda Wambui Mwangi- 13 Years Gathiru Primary School, Kikuyu, Kiambu County Winner Linda Chepkoech Sang - 13 Years Moi Tea Girl’s Secondary, Kericho County SCHOOL . Braeburn Kisumu International School, Kisumu County Visa Oshwal Primary, Nairobi County Moi Tea Girls’ Secondary, Kericho County PRIZE Kshs. 100,000 Kshs. 50,000 Kshs. 30,000 Kshs. 30,000 Kshs. 30,000 October 2018 and presided over by the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Information Communication & Technology (MoICT). edition of the International Letter Writing Competition for Young People aged 15 years and below (2019) is: “Write a letter about your hero” The competition rules are as follows: 1. The composition MUST be presented in the form of a letter. 2. The composition MUST well as gender of the participant. 3. The composition should not exceed 1000 words. 4. The participant should indicate both private and school addresses for ease of communication. The telephone number of the school and parents/ guardians should be included. 5. Parents/Guardians and Teachers should NOT assist in the composition writing. 6. The compositions must be submitted to the address below on or before 31st March 2019. 7. All compositions must be sent by Post to the address given below. 8. Only one entry will be allowed in each envelope posted. All entries should be sent to: The Postmaster General Postal Corporation of Kenya P. O. Box 34567, GPO, 00100 Nairobi The prizes for the top three winners are as follows: 1. First prize : Kshs. 100,000 2. Second prize: Kshs. 50, 000 3. Third prize: Kshs. 30, 000 INTERNATIONAL LETTER WRITING COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE-2018 ‘Imagine you are a letter travelling through time what message do you wish to convey to your readers’ Telephone: 020 324 2600. Website: www.posta.co.ke Fax: 2246156

16 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MWAMGUNGA GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Mwamgunga Girls Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Tsimba Golini ward of Matuga Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of hostel block and laboratory block. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description M.G.S.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of hostel block and Laboratory block Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Duly filled form of tender. Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) Audited accounts for the last three years. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: Mwamgunga Girls Secondary School P.O. Box 53-80403 Kwale The Principal Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 23rd October,2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Principal Mwamgunga Girls Secondary School Kisumu Day & Boarding High School is a public Secondary School in Market-Milimani ward of Kisumu Central Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of one classroom. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description K.D.B.H.S/02//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of one classroom Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. b) d) g) h) Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Duly filled form of tender. Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) c) e) f) Audited accounts for the last three years. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: Kisumu Day & Boarding High School P.O. Box 809-40100 Kisumu The Principal Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 23rd October,2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Principal Kisumu Day & Boarding High School KISUMU DAY & BOARDING HIGH SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE SIDIKHO SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE TOROSO S.A HIGH SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Sidikho Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Bunyala west ward of Navkholo Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 4 classrooms (storey). Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description S.S.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 4 classrooms Storey block Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. b) d) g) h) Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Duly filled form of tender. Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) c) e) f) Audited accounts for the last three years. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: Sidikho Secondary School P.O. Box 20-50127 Nambacha The Principal Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 23rd October,2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Principal Sidikho Secondary School Toroso S.A High School is a public Secondary School in Cheptais ward of Mt. Elgon Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of a dormitory Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description S.S.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 128 capacity dormitory Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Duly filled form of tender. Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) Audited accounts for the last three years. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: P.O. Box 236-50201 Cheptais Toroso S.A High School The Principal Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 23rd October,2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Principal Toroso S.A High School October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 17 WARDEI GOGA PRIMARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Wardei Goga Primary School is a public primary School in Ijara ward of Ijara Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 2no. classrooms. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description B.P.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 2no. Classrooms Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Duly filled form of tender. Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) Audited accounts for the last three years. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: The Head Teacher Wardei Goga Primary School P. O. Box 4-70105 Masalani Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 23rd The Head Teacher Wardei Goga Primary School October,2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. Ag. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 4.0 3.0 ADVERTISEMENT FOR ONLINE INVITATION OF ALL KCPE AND KCSE EXAMINERS FOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 MARKING EXERCISE 1.0 2.0 The Kenya National Examinations Council shall invite the existing and qualified newly trained Examiners for the 2018 marking exercise online. The site shall be accessible as follows: 2.1 KCPE Examiners 2.2 KCSE Examiners 10th 15th October to 31st October to 10th October, 2018; November, 2018. Examiners concerned are required to do the following: 3.1 3.2 access KNEC Contracted Professionals Website (www.knec.ac.ke/cp); go to Examiners portal; and log in using Identity (ID) card number as username TSC number as password to access, and download, print and read the invitation letters and the Marking Instructions. Further instructions on acceptance and rejection of marking offer are given in the invitation letter. For further details contact any of the following: 4.1 4.2 Telephone numbers: 0720 741003, 0732 333530, 0775 471980, 0775 471997; Email addresses: sefa@knec.ac.ke and fa@knec.ac.ke. KENYA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL AMARIBA DEB PRIMARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE BOTHAI PRIMARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Amariba DEB Primary School is a public primary School in Kiogoro ward of Nyaribari Chache Constituency. The school The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of modern storey administration block. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description M.G.S.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of modern storey administration block Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Duly filled form of tender. Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) Audited accounts for the last three years. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: The Head Teacher Amariba DEB Primary School P.O. Box 1108-40200 Kisii Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 23rd October,2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Head Teacher Amariba DEB Primary School Bothai Primary School is a public primary School in Ijara ward of Ijara Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 4no. classrooms. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description B.P.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 4no. classrooms Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Duly filled form of tender. Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) Audited accounts for the last three years. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: P. O. Box 66-70105 Masalani The Head Teacher Bothai Primary School Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 23rd October,2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Head Teacher Wardei Goga Primary School

18 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke THE CO-OPERATIVE UNIVERSITY OF KENYA (CUK) P. O. Box 24814-00502. KAREN, NAIROBI; TELEPHONE: (020)-2430127/2679456/8891401. Fax (020)-8891410; Email: vc@cuk.ac.ke Website: www.cuk.ac.ke TENDER NAME: SUPPLY, DELIVERY, FITTING & FIXING OF LECTURE THEATRE SEATS TENDER NO: CUK/07/SF/2018-2019 The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) invites sealed bids for tender of supply, delivery, fitting & fixing of lecture theatre seats. Interested and eligible firms may inspect and obtain Tender Documents from Procurement Office, during official working hours, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1, 000.00 per set of tender documents, payable in cash to the cashier, at The Co-operative University of Kenya or download free of charge from our website: www.cuk.ac.ke Completed tender documents must be submitted in One (1) Original and one (1) copy in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “Tender for supply, delivery, fitting & fixing of lecture theatre seats. ‘Tender No.CUK/07/SF/18-19” NB: one (1) copy of Financial sealed separately indicating ‘’Do not open with the Tender Document’’ and to be addressed to: The Vice Chancellor The Co-operative University of Kenya P. O. Box 24814-00502. KAREN, NAIROBI; TELEPHONE: (020)-2430127/2679456, + 254 724 311 606; Email: vc@cuk.ac.ke Or be placed in the tender box at the University Administration Block, So as to be received on or before Monday, 29th October, 2018 at 2.00pm Tender documents will be opened at 2.00 pm the same day in presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Documents received after the due date and time shall be rejected and returned unopened. Vice Chancellor The Co-operative University of Kenya @CoopVarsityKE COOP_UNIVERSITY CUK is ISO 9001:2015 Certified www.cuk.ac.ke THE CO-OPERATIVE UNIVERSITY OF KENYA (CUK) P. O. Box 24814-00502. KAREN, NAIROBI; TELEPHONE: (020)-2430127/2679456/8891401. Fax (020)-8891410; Email: vc@cuk.ac.ke Website: www.cuk.ac.ke OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR FINANCE, PLANNING &ADMINISTRATION CUCK/A/160D 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 VACANCIES The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) is a State owned University established by the Government of Kenya under the Universities Act 2012.CUK invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials to fill the listed vacant positions; SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SBE) a. Senior Lecturer, Catering and Hospitality Management/Tourism and Travel Management - Grade 13 (CUK/AA/SBE/DEE/SL/9/18 (1) b. Lecturer, Catering and Hospitality Management/Tourism and Travel Management (CUK/AA/SBE/DEE/L/9/18 (1) - Grade 12 SCHOOL OF CO-OPERATIVES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (SCCD ) a. Senior Lecturer, Community Development - Grade 13 (CUK/AA/ SCCD /C&EM /SL/9/18 (1) b. Lecturer, Community Development -Grade 12(CUK/AA/ SCCD /C&EM /L/9/18 (1) c. Senior Lecturer, Cooperative Management - Grade 13 (CUK/AA/SCCD/C&AM)/SL/9/18 (1) d. Lecturer, Cooperative Management - Grade 12 (CUK/AA/SCCD/C&AM)/L/9/18 (1) DIRECTORATE OF COMPUTING & E- LEARNING (DCeL) a. Senior Lecturer, Information Technology - Grade 13 CUK/AA /DCeL)/SL/9/18 (1) b. Lecturer, Information Technology - Grade 12CUK/AA /DCeL)/ L/9/18 (1) How to apply: For additional information on the job requirements and application procedure, interested applicants are requested to visit the University website: www.cuk.ac.ke Note: The Co-operative University of Kenya is an Equal opportunity employer; Female applicants, persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply The Co-operative University of Kenya @CoopVarsityKE COOP_UNIVERSITY CUK is ISO 9001:2015 Certified www.cuk.ac.ke KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE(KAFUCO) (A Constituent College of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology) JOB ADVERTISEMENT INVITATION TO TENDER Kaimosi Friends University College invites sealed bids from interested and eligible firms for the following tenders: S/N TENDER NUMBER 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. 7 8 9 KAFUCO/ICT/ T03/2018-19 KAFUCO/ICT/ T04/2018-19 KAFUCO/ICT/ T05/2018-19 KAFUCO/EST/ 01/18-19 KAFUCO/EST/ 02/18-19 KAFUCO/ EST/03/18-19 KAFUCO/ DN/01/18-19 KAFUCO/ HOS/01/18-19 KAFUCO/ EST/05/18-19 TENDER NAME Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Fiber Backbone Infrastructure, Structured Cabling, Data Center, with Associated LAN Active Devices for Offices and Classes at Kaimosi Friends University College Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Biometric Kits in Classes at Kaimosi Friends University College Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Interactive White Boards with the Associated Devices for Classes at Kaimosi Friends University College Proposed Renovations And Branding Works At Kaimosi Friends University College – Lot I Proposed Renovations And Branding Works At Kaimosi Friends University College – Lot II Proposed Renovations And Branding Works At Kaimosi Friends University College – Lot III Supply Installation and testing of liquefied petroleum gas system Provision and Supply of fumigation and Sanitary services Expression of Interest for Development of Land use Master Plan for Kaimosi Friends University College. BID BOND 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% RESERVATIONS Open Open Reserved Groups Reserved Groups Open Open open Reserved Groups Open Detailed tender document may be obtained from Procurement Office during normal working hours upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1000/= (Kenya Shillings One Thousand) only, payable at KCB Mbale A/C No. 1203735065 OR downloaded FREE of charge from the University website: www.kafuco.ac.ke/index.php/tenders or IFMIS supplier’s portal. Duly completed bid documents in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with category number and category description bearing no other mark, name or indication of the applicant shall be send to: The Principal Kaimosi Friends University College P. O. BOX 385-50309 Kaimosi Or dropped in the tender Box outside the Principals Office at Kaimosi and not any other place, box, office or campus, so as to reach the University not later than 1200 hours on Tuesday 23rd October 2018. Opening of the bid documents will be done immediately thereafter in the presence of applicants or their representatives who choose to attend. For full details of the jobs descriptions and submission of application please visit http://www.aca.go.ke. Any attempt to directly or indirectly canvas shall lead to automatic disqualification .All applicants MUST fill the bio data form and attach to the testimonials and other relevant documents which should be sent to the undersigned on or before 23rd October,2018. Executive director Anti-counterfeit agency 3rd floor, National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation Building Dunga road, Industrial Area PO BOX 47771-00100 Nairobi Anti-counterfeit Agency is an equal opportunity employer .Persons with disabilities, persons from marginalized communities and female candidates who meet the job specifications are encouraged to apply .Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Anti-Counterfeit Agency was established under the Anti-Counterfeit Act 2008 as a State Corporation with the mandates to enlighten and inform the public on matters relating to counterfeiting, combat counterfeiting, trade and other dealings in counterfeit goods, devise and promote training programs to combat counterfeiting and co-ordinate with national, regional or international organizations involved in combating counterfeiting. The Agency seeks to competitively recruit qualified and competent staff for the following positions: S/NO JOB TITLE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. MANAGER – HR & ADMINSTRATION: MANAGER FINANCE & ACCOUNTS SENIOR ACCOUNTANT SENIOR ANTI-COUNTERFEIT INSPECTORS ANTI-COUNTERFEIT INSPECTORS (1) ANTI-COUNTERFEIT INSPECTORS (II) INTERNAL AUDITOR II DRIVER II JOB REFERENCE NO. REQUIRED ACA/MHRA/3 ACA/MFA/3 ACA/SA/6 ACA/SAI/6 ACA/AI/7 ACA/AI/8 ACA/IA/8 ACA/DS/10 1 1 1 3 8 5 1 1 October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 19 REPUBLIC OF KENYA REPUBLIC OF KENYA COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF BOMET COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF BOMET DEPARTMENT OF LANDS & URBAN DEVELOPMENT Telegram: PHYSICAL PLANNING SECTION When replying please quote: REF NO: BC/LHUD/P.P.D/BMT/VOL.11/018 Lands, Housing and Urban Development P O Box 19 - 20400, BOMET 9th October, 2018 PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT CAP 286 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF PART DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSED SITE FOR: THE KENYA POWER & LIGHTING CO. LTD. DISTRIBUTION POINT IN BOMET COUNTY ON PART DEVELOPMENT NO. R/336/2010/05 NOTICE is hereby given that preparation of above part Development Plan was on 28th 2010 completed. The Part Development Plan (PDP) relates to land situated in Bomet Township. Copies of the plans have been deposited for public inspection at the Department of Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Bomet and County Physical Planning Office - Bomet and available for inspection free of charge between 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. during working days. Any interested person(s) who wishes to make representation in connection with or objection to the named PDP may send such representation or objections in writing to be received by the County Physical Planning Office Bomet, P O Box 19 – 20400, Bomet within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice and such representations shall state the ground on which it is made. SARAH KERUBO FOR DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANNING NAIROBI Dated: 9th October, 2018 June, DEPARTMENT OF LANDS & URBAN DEVELOPMENT Telegram: PHYSICAL PLANNING SECTION When replying please quote: REF NO: BC/LHUD/P.P.D/BMT/VOL.11/018 Lands, Housing and Urban Development P O Box 19 - 20400, BOMET 9th October, 2018 MIPANGO YA UCHORAJI WA RAMANI ZA MIJI NA MATUMIZI YA ARDHI - KATIKA KIFUNGU CHA SHERIA (NAMBARI 286) ILANI YA KUKAMILIKA KWA MIPANGO YA UCHORAJI WA RAMANI YA SEHEMU YA USTAWI ENEO LILILOPENDEKEZWA LA: KAMPUNI YA NISHATI NA UMEME YA KENYA (KPLC) SEHEMU YA USAMBAZAJI KATIKA KAUNTI YA BOMET KUHUSU SEHEMU YA MAENDELEO NAMBARI: ILANI hii inatolewa kuelezea kuwa maandalizi ya Mpango/Ramani ya Maendeleo uliotajwa hapo juu yalikamilika tarehe 28 Juni, 2010. Sehemu hii ya Mpango/Ramani wa Maendeleo (PDP) (SMM) inahusiana na ardhi iliyoko katika Mji wa Bomet. Nakala za Mipango/Ramani hii zimewekezwa kwa ajili ya ukaguzi na kupokea maoni kutoka kwa umma katika Idara/Wizara ya Ardhi, Makazi na Maendeleo ya Mji katika Bomet na Ofisi ya Upangaji wa Kiuhalisia ya Kaunti – Bomet, zinapatikana kwa ajili ya ukaguzi bila malipo kati ya 8.00 asubuhi hadi 5.00 jioni wakati wa siku za kazi. Mtu/Watu wowote ambao wana haja na wangependa kuandaa uwasilishaji kuhusiana na, au makatalio kwa sehemu ya Mpango/Ramani ya Maendeleo (PDP) (SMM) uliotajwa hapo juu, wanaweza kutuma uwasilishaji kama huo au makatalio katika maandishi ili kupokelewe na Ofisi ya Upangaji wa Maendeleo ya Kiuhalisia ya Kaunti ya Bomet, SLP 19 - 20400, Bomet kati ya siku sitini (60) tangu tarehe ya uchapishaji waa taarifu hii na uwasilishaji kama huo uelezee ni kwa misingi gani unaandaliwa. SARAH KERUBO KWA NIABA YA MKURUGENZI WA UPANGAJI WA MAENDELEO YA KIUHALISIA - NAIROBI Tarehe: 9 Octoba, 2018 The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman) Hata Mnyonge ana Haki STATUTORY NOTICE INVITATION TO TENDER Notice is hereby given to the owners, operators and/or agents of the under listed aircraft, which the Authority has ascertained are junk/unserviceable aircraft occupying prime parking space, to remove the same from Wilson Airport, Nairobi, within 30 days of this Notice, failure to which the Authority shall proceed to dispose of the aircraft via Public Auction. Aircraft Registration Marks S2-ADL 5Y-SJB 5Y-ROH 5Y-BMJ 5Y-BPD 5X-FFD 5Y-AUS 5Y-BPJ 5Y-NBB 5H-SKT 5Y-NCF 5Y-BTD 9Q-CIY 5Y-PEA 5H-KLA JONNY ANDERSEN MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO Type HS 748 B200-KINGAIR PA-31-350 DHC-7-102 DHC-7-102 F27-500RFC BE55 BARON B200-KINGAIR BEECH C90 PA-31-350 AERO COMMANDER 560F F27-M300 LET 410 BARON E58 Owner IAP Group Australia Capital Airline Transworld Safaris Air Kenya Express Air Kenya Express Fly 540 Queensway Air Services Ltd/Arvin Phwa Knight Aviation Neils. B Brvel C/o Air Traffic Phoenix John J. Hessel Profile Investment Safe Air Company-SAC Superior Aviation ‘Hulanda Islander’ BN2B-20 Tandrill Ltd Should be deposited in the tender box at Commission on Administrative Justice Offices, westend Towers on Waiyaki way 2nd Floor, Nairobi so as to be received on or before 24th received after 12.00 noon shall be rejected. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at the CAJ’S Haki Centre at 12.00 Noon. Leonard Ngaluma Commission Secretary/CEO CAJ October,2018 at 12.00 P.M (noon). Bids TENDER NO. CAJ /SMC/02/2018-2019 FOR PROVISION OF A COMPREHENSIVE STAFF MEDICAL INSURANCE. The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) invites sealed tenders from eligible and competent Underwriters firms for the provision of a Comprehensive Staff Medical Insurance cover for a period of one year renewable for another one year subject to satisfactory performance. Interested bidders may download the tender documents from CAJ Website; www.ombudsman.go.ke or IFMIS Supplier Portal supplier.treasury.go.ke) at no cost. The document can also be purchased upon payment of a non-refundable fee of (kes,1000) in cash or bankers cheque at the Commission on Administrative Justice Procurement Office, at Westend Towers, 2nd Floor, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, during normal working hours (8 A.M - 5 P.M.) Bidders who download the tender document from the websites will be required to register the Tender at the Commission’s Head office before the submission date, to facilitate communication in case of a clarification. Interested eligible bidders may inspect the tender document from Commission on Administrative Justice Offices, westend Towers on Waiyaki way 2nd Floor, Nairobi during normal working hours. (8 A.M - 5 P.M.) Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes, and levies, must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of Kenya Shillings Three Hundred thousand (KES 300,000) from a reputable financial institution, Insurance Company or a banker’s cheque payable to the Commission on Administrative Justice, and must be valid for 150 days after bid submission deadline. The Commission Secretary, Commission on Administrative Justice Westend Towers on Waiyaki way 2nd Floor, Nairobi

20 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke PROPERTIES FOR SALE & TO LET NHC KANYAKWAR COURT – KISUMU Now on sale on Tenant Purchase terms NHC LANG’ATA VI – NAIROBI Now on sale on Tenant Purchase terms. No. of units 38 3 No. of BR’s 2 3 Area in m2 70 105 Sale Pri ce in Kshs. 5.1M 8 6.9M 1 Apartments located in Kisumu off the Kisumu – Vihiga highway, 3.5 Km from Kisumu CBD, 3.5 km from Kisumu International Airport and 0.5 Km from the Lake Basin Mega Shopping Mall. SALIENT FEATURES Spacious rooms - master en-suite|Large Windows | High quality built – in cabinets and wardrobes | Cabro car parking| Breath taking panoramic view of Lake Victoria to the South and Nandi escarpment to the North TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Sale is open to Members of the Public on tenant purchase terms. 1. Allocation is strictly on a first come first served basis and on fulfillment of the conditions herein. 2. Applicants are required to apply online and pay the minimum deposit of 20% of the selling price. 3. The balance of the selling price will be paid on tenant purchase terms over a period of eighteen (18) years at a revisable annual interest rate of thirteen (13) percent. 4. Only Applicants who will have paid the requisite 20% deposit will be considered depending on the availability of units. 5. Deposit is payable to National Housing Corporation by Bankers cheque or direct bank transfer. 6. Applicants are required to provide a credit status report from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau. 7. Unsuccessful applicants will be refunded their deposit without interest. “Particulars not warranted” Apartments located in the Lang’ata area off Southern Bypass approximately 10 km from Nairobi CBD. SALIENT FEATURES High quality finishes | Perimeter boundary wall | Cabro paved car parking and driveways |Green / landscaped / open areas | Colored Ceramic wall and floor tiles | Built-in cabinets and worktops 2 68 The unit is situated in Kisii (Nyanchwa area). SALIENT FEATURES Perimeter boundary wall | Ceramic tiles | Cabro paved car parking and driveways | Green, landscaped open areas | Built in cabinets and Kitchen worktops. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Sale is open to Members of the Public on purchase terms. 2. Allocation is strictly on a first come first served basis and on fulfillment of the conditions herein. 3. Applicants are required to apply online and pay the minimum deposit of 10% of the selling price within two weeks of this advert. 4. The balance of the selling price will be paid on tenant purchase terms over a period of eleven (18) years at a revisable annual interest rate of thirteen (13) percent. 5. Only Applicants who will have paid the requisite 10% deposit will be considered depending on the availability of units. 6. Deposit is payable to National Housing Corporation by Bankers cheque or direct bank transfer. 7. Applicants are required to provide a credit status report from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau. 8. Unsuccessful applicants will be refunded their deposit without interest. “Particulars not warranted” tenan t 2 65 6M 4.28M on sale ‘as-is –where –is’ 1 3 102 No. of units No. of BR’s Area in m2 Sale Pri ce in Kshs. KISII PHASE II – KISII Now on sale on Tenant Purchase terms. No. of units No. of BR’s Area in m2 Sale Price in Kshs. LIKONI BUBUBU – MOMBASA Now on sale on Tenant Purchase terms. No. of units 2 No. of BR’s 2 Area in m2 Sale Pri ce in Kshs. 70 3M on sale ‘as-is –where –is’ 4M on sale ‘as-is –where –is’ Semi-detached 3 and 2 bedroom Bungalow master en-suite sitting on approx. 0.0683 acre, plot, located in Likoni-Bububu, 6 km to Southwest of Mombasa’s Business District. SALIENT FEATURES Privacy (own compound) | Borehole water |Murram access road TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Sale is open to Members of the Public on tenant purchase terms. 2. Allocation is strictly on a first come first served basis and on fulfillment of the conditions. 3. Applicants are required to apply online and pay the minimum deposit of 10% of the selling price within two weeks of this advert. 4. Th e balanc e o f th e sellin g pric e wil l b e pai d o n tenan t purchase terms over a period of seven (7) years at a revisable annual interest rate of thirteen (13) percent. 5. Only Applicants who will have paid the requisite 10% deposit will be considered depending on the availability of units. 6. Deposit is payable to National Housing Corporation yb Bankers cheque or direct bank transfer. 7. Applicants are required to provide a credit status report from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau. 8. Unsuccessfu l applicant s wil l b e refunde d thei r deposit s without interest. “Particulars not warranted” 1& 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOWS – NYERI Now on sale on Tenant Purchase terms. NYERI MIXED DEVELOPMENT Now on sale on Outright Purchase terms. No. of units 3 1 No. of BR’s 1 2 Area in m2 42 54 Sale Pri ce in Kshs. No. of units Unit Type 3.15M on sale ‘as-is –where –is’ 3.95M on sale ‘as-is – where –is’ The units are situated in Kangemi Area near the Nyeri Provincial General Hospital. SALIENT FEATURES Ample Parking | Privacy (own compound) | Flexible design expandable from one to three bedrooms| Serene quiet environment| TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Sale is open to Members of the Public on tenant purchase terms. 2. Allocation is strictly on a first come first served basis and on fulfillment of the conditions herein. 3. Applicants are required to apply online and pay the minimum deposit of 10% of the sale price within two weeks of this advert. 4. The balance of the selling price will be paid on tenant purchase terms over a period of eighteen (18) years at a revisable annual interest rate of thirteen (13) percent. 5. Only Applicants who will have paid the requisite 10% deposit will be considered depending on the availability of units. 6. Deposit is payable to National Housing Corporation by Bankers cheque or direct bank transfer. 7. Applicants are required to provide a credit status report from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau. 8. Unsuccessful applicants will be refunded their deposit without interest. “Particulars not warranted” 11 1 72 Shops Restaurant 2 BR Area in m2 64.31 85.25 67.56 Provisional Sale Pri ce in Kshs. 4.83M 7.3M 5.06M Located within Nyeri town, along Kimathi street and adjacent to AP lines. It is comprised of Commercial and residential units. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Sale is open to members of the public on Outright sale terms i.e. down payment of 20% of the purchase price and balance thereof within 90 (ninety) days from the date of letter of offer. 2. Sale is strictly on a first come first served basis and on fulfillment of the conditions herein. 3. Applicants are required to apply online and pay the requisite 20% deposit of the purchase price. 4. Deposit is payable to National Housing Corporation by Bankers cheque or direct bank transfer. 5. Only Applicants who will have paid the requisite 20% deposit will be considered depending on the availability of units. 6. Unsuccessful applicants will be refunded their deposit without interest. “Particulars not warranted’’ 12 40 23 Type A-4BR Type B-4BR Type C-4BR NHC STONI ATHI VIEW Now on sale on Outright Purchase terms. No. of units No. of BR’s Area in m2 Sale Pri ce in Kshs. 153 139 164 8.85M 8.75M 9.75M The units are located off Nairobi-Mombasa Highway: 1 km from Kenya Meat Commission in Athi River, 20 km from JKIA, 3 KM from EPZ and multiple manufacturing facilities. SALIENT FEATURES Spacious rooms | Master en-suite | High quality built-in cabinets and wardrobes|Large windows|Cabro car parking| Borehole|Breath taking panoramic view| TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Sale is open to members of the public on Outright sale terms i.e. down payment of 20% of the purchase price and balance thereof within 90 (ninety) days from the date of offer letter 2. Sale is strictly on a first come first served basis and on fulfillment of the conditions herein. 3. Applicants are required to apply online and pay the requisite 20% deposit of the purchase price. 4. Deposit is payable to National Housing Corporation by Bankers cheque or direct bank transfer. 5. Only Applicants who will have paid the requisite 20% deposit will be considered depending on the availability of units. 6. Unsuccessful applicants will be refunded their deposit without interest. “Particulars not warranted’’ NHC STONI ATHI VIEW - ECONOMY For rental No. of units 30 20 10 No. of BR’s Bedsitter 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Area in m2 35 45 55 Provisional exclusive rent in Kshs. 9,000 11,500 16,500 The units are located off Nairobi-Mombasa Highway: 1 km from Kenya Meat Commission in Athi River, 20 KM from JKIA, 3 km from EPZ and multiple manufacturing facilities. SALIENT FEATURES Ample Parking |Internet infrastructure|Common aerial| Paving Slabs walkways | WHB and WC| Spacious rooms TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Applications are invited from members of the public. 2. Allocation will strictly be on first come first served basis and on fulfillment of conditions herein. 3. Applicant s ar e require d t o fil l a renta l applicatio n for m online within 21 days from the date of this advertisement. 4. The units are rented unfurnished. October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 21 NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND NG-CDF CHESUMEI A. CHESUMEI CONSTITUENCY P.O Box 40-30300, Kapsabet, Kenya. Mobile no: 0721524086 TENDER INVITATION NOTICE CHESUMEI NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND STRATEGIC PLAN (2018-2022) Chesumei NG-CDF committee intends to develop a 5- year strategic plan as a framework within which integrated Constituency Development can be focused, implemented as well as monitored and evaluated to facilitate a participatory and inclusive development. Therefore the NG-CDFC CHESUMEI invites consulting individuals or firms who have the requisite expertise to apply and should have the following; 1. NHC OLYMPIC VIEW KIBERA Now on sale on Outright Purchase terms. Residential Spaces No. of Units 24 8 62 3 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Over five years experience in research and strategic planning. Extensive knowledge and workings on NG-CDF operations Proof of previous work experience especially on constituency strategic plans High organizational and facilitation skills and ability to handle complex tasks with tight deadlines. Have an excellent command of English and Kiswahili spoken and written Valid copies of KRA certificate and certificate of business registration Interested individual consultant(s) should collect the tender proposal document from NG-CDF Chesumei office upon payment of non refundable fee of Ksh 1,000 to the Chesumei Sub-county Treasury. Dully filled technical, No. of BR’s 1BR Flat 1BR Corner Flat 2BR master en-suite flat. 3BR master en-suite flat. Area in M2 41 45 67 86 The apartments are located off Kibera Drive, 15 Minutes from Nairobi CBD. SALIENT FEATURES Internet Infrastructure | Excellent Finishes |Ample Parking| Cabro Paved Driveways| Provisional Sale Price in Kshs. 4.25M 4.5M 6.8M 8.75M Chesumei National Government Constituency Development Fund Committee (NG-CDFC) invite applications from interested suppliers, contractors and consultant firms/companies for pre-qualification for supply and provision of listed goods, works and services S/NO Prequalification No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NHC LANGATA COMMERCIAL CENTRE Now on sale on Outright Purchase terms. Residential Spaces No. of Units 19 44 12 No. of BR’s 1BR Flat 2BR master en-suite flat. 3BR master en-suite flat. Area in M2 54 79 110 Provisional Sale Price in Kshs. 5.5M 7.5M 10M The apartments are located off within NHC Langata Court, off the Southern Bypass and 10 minutes from Nairobi CBD. SALIENT FEATURES Borehole| Internet Infrastructure | Excellent Finishes |Ample Parking| Cabro Paved Driveways| TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 10 11 12 13. 14. 15. 16 Description CHESUMEI/NG-CDF/01/2018-2019 CHESUMEI/NG-CDF /02/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/ 03/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/ 04/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/05/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/06/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/07/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/08/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/09/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/10/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/11/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/12/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/13/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/14/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/15/2018-2019 CHESUMEI /NG-CDF/16/2018-2019 Supply of refined fuel and Lubricants Supply and delivery of computers and accessories Supply of curtains and curtain robs Supply and delivery of furniture and equipments Supply and delivery of Sports items Supply and delivery of newspapers and magazines provision of consultancy and training services Supply and delivery of hardware and building materials Supply and delivery of tree seedlings provision of internet services, networking and development of website Supply and delivery Gas piping , electrical installation and mechanical services Supply and installation of CCTV cameras Supply and delivery of ordinary desks, Lockers, tables and chairs for schools Provision of construction services for buildings and related works(contractors) Maintenance of computers and accessories Eligibility Open Supply and delivery of general office stationary Youth/PWD/Women Youth/PWD/Women Youth/women Open Youth/women Open Open Open Youth/women Open Open Open Open Open Youth/PWD Interested and eligible bidders may obtain Prequalification/Registration documents at NG-CDFC office during the normal working hours (Monday – Friday 8.00 am to 5:00pm). Sale is open to members of the public on Outright sale terms i.e. down payment of 20% of the purchase price and balance thereof within 90 (ninety) days from the date of offer letter. Sale is strictly on a first come first served basis and on fulfillment of the conditions herein. Applicants are required to apply online and pay the requisite 20% deposit of the purchase price. Deposit is payable to National Housing Corporation by Bankers cheque or direct bank transfer. Only Applicants who will have paid the requisite 20% deposit will be considered depending on the availability of units. Unsuccessful applicants will be refunded their deposit without interest. “Particulars not warranted” Complete documents should be submitted in a clear marked envelop to the following address or hand delivered and dropped in the tender box at NG-CDFC office (CITC, Kapsabet) on or before 10.00am on 26/10/2018 and opened immediately thereafter in the presence of respondents or their representatives who choose to attend at the NG-CDF Chesumei board room. Applicants wishing to participate must attach the following documents. • Copy of KRA pin registration certificate for firm • • • • For more information please contact Dorcas or Ochieng on 0706191919| Eric or Anne on 0792202020 |Email: info@nhckenya.co.ke • Copy of certificate of business registration/incorporation Copy of registration with National Construction Authority(N.C.A) for contractors C.V detailing on past assignments and experience AGPO certificate for youths • K RA Compliance Certificate • Registration certificate for PWD Prove of financial capacity for construction works The Fund Account Manager, CHESUMEI NG-CDF P.O Box 40-30300 KAPSABET. financial proposals and references/CVs documents should be deposited in a tender box at NG-CDF office at CITC compound (Kapsabet) on or before 26/10/2018 10.00am and opened immediately thereafter in the presence of respondents or their representatives who choose to attend at NG-CDF boardroom. B. REGISTRATION/PRE-QUALIFICFATION OF SUPPLIERS, CONTRACTORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND CONSULTANTS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2018/2019 &2019/2020 Minimum of post graduate qualifications in any of the following fields: strategic management, Statistics, economics, Project management, monitoring and evaluation or any other relevant field indicated on the proposal.

22 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MPANGILIO WA KWANZA SHERIA YA MIPANGO YA USTAWISHAJI (KIFUNGU 286) FORM P.P.A 3 r.3 (3) TANGAZO LA KUKAMILISHA KWA MPANGO WA USTAWISHAJI Hadi ya Ramani ya Ustawishaji: makao ya Polisi: nambari ya Kumbukumbu No.42/28/2016/01; iliyopo Mjini Nairobi. Ilani iantolewa kufamisha umma Kwa mpango ya ustawishaji iliyotajwa hapo juu imekamilika Julai 20, 2018. Mipango hii inahusu ardhi iliyopo katika mji wa Nairobi. Nakala ya mipango kama ilivyotayarishwa iko tayari kukaguliwa na umma katika ya Afisi ya Mgurugenzi wa Taifa wa Mipango ya Ustawishaji, Nairobi. Nakala hili itakaguliwa na umma bila malipo na yeyote anayehusika na mradi huu katika anwani iliyotajwa hapo juu, kati ya saa mbili asubuhi na saa kumi na moja jioni siku za kazi. Yeyote ambaye angependa kutoa maoni kuhusu mpango hili la ustawishaji, pingamizi au mlalamishi anaweza kumuandikia Mgurugenzi wa Taifa wa Mipango ya Ustawishaji, Nairobi, S.L.P 45025-00100 ili yamfikie kabla ya Septemba 20, 2018. Maoni au malalamishi hayo sharti yaeleze bayana sababu. Ilitolewa tarehe Julai 18, 2018 Augustine K. Masinde, EBS Mgurugenzi wa Taifa wa mipango ya ustawishaji FIRST SCHEDULE MINISTRY OF LANDS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING THE PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT (Cap 286) FORM P.P.A 3 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN Title of the Development Plan; Existing Site for Police Housing (Depot) Reference No.42/28/2016/01; Nairobi Notice is hereby given that preparation of the above Development Plan was completed on 20th July, 2018. The Development Plans relate to the land situated within Nairobi County. Copies of the development plan as prepared have been deposited for public inspection at the office of the National Director of Physical Planning, 5th floor, Ardhi House, Nairobi. The copies so deposited are available for inspection free of charge by all persons interested at the above mentioned address between the hours of 8.00a.m and 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Any interested person(s) who wishes to make any representation in connection with or objection to the above Development Plan may send such representations in writing to be received by the National Director of Physical Planning, P.O. Box 45025-00100, Nairobi not later than 20th September, 2018 and any such representation or objection shall state the grounds on which it is made. Dated the 18th July, 2018 Augustine K. Masinde, EBS NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANNING TENDER REF. MOPM/SDP/OT/01/2018-2019. TENDER NAME SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY THOUSAND (330,000) EMPTY DOMESTIC 6KG LPG CYLINDERS FITTED WITH UNIFIED VALVES AND TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND (200,000) BURNERS AND GRILLS. Notice is hereby given to all the participants of the tender cancellation. HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY r.3 (3) MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND MINING State Department For Petroleum CANCELLATION OF TENDER. The Kenya School of Law is a public legal education provider responsible for the provision of professional legal training as an agent of the Government. The School is run under the auspices of the Kenya School of Law Act No. 26 of 2012 of the Laws of Kenya. The core functions of the School as currently constituted includes provision of the following services: - CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE a) b) c) d) e) f) Train persons to be advocates under the Advocates Act; Ensure continuing professional development for all cadres of the legal profession; Provide para-legal training; Provide other specialized training in the legal sector; Develop curricular, training manuals, conduct examinations and confer academic awards; and Undertake projects, research and consultancies. In order to effectively meet these expanded functions, the School wishes to recruit committed, dynamic and result oriented persons who will join the existing strong team of staff to help it realize its vision of being “A preferred centre of excellence in legal education and training in the Eastern Africa region and beyond”. We are looking for independent, visionary, strategic thinkers who are customer oriented, and would effectively participate in initiating organizational transformation. Specifically, we seek to recruit: - CAREER OPPORTUNITIES POST 1. 2. 3. 4. LECTURER, CPD, PROJECTS AND RESEARCH ACCOUNTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR - SYSTEMS ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT KSL SCALE REF. NO KSL 6 KSL 6 KSL 6 KSL 8 KSL/HRO1/2018 KSL/HRO2/2018 KSL/HRO3/2018 KSL/HRO4/2018 NO. OF VACANCIES 2 1 1 1 PART-TIME TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES IN LEGAL EDUCATION In order to effectively discharge its mandate, the School wishes to recruit part-time high calibre personnel who will join the existing strong team of staff to inculcate practical training in the School’s programme. 1 2 TRAINING PROGRAMME ADVOCATES TRAINING PROGRAMME PARALEGAL STUDIES REQUIRED EXPERTISE AS PER AREA OF SPECIALIZATION AS PER AREA OF SPECIALIZATION For a detailed description and how to apply for the jobs visit www.ksl.ac.ke All applications should include the job reference number, a reliable email address, and day-time telephone contact and must be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates. Send your application to:The Director Kenya School of Law P. O. Box 30369-00100 Nairobi. The application should reach this office on or before 30th October 2018. The School is an equal opportunity employer, Women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. Reference is made to below mentioned public notice that appeared on MyGov on 19th June 2018 in the Daily Nation and People Daily Newspaper. The Government of Kenya centralised its media buying activities in order to harmonise and standardise advertising, dissemination of public announcements and hosting of classified adverts. All Ministries, State Corporations, Universities and Semi Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) were therefore directed to make bookings through the Government Advertising Agency under the Ministry of information, Communications, and Technology effective 1st July, 2015. The Government Advertising Agency (GAA) now intends to assemble a comprehensive database of providers of the full range of advertising-related media and support services as we seek to expand the both the impact and range of channels through which the Government can best reach targeted audiences. Firms, individuals and organisations that provide media and advertising-related services and attendant logistical/technical support are therefore invited to avail information that will enable GAA to identify partners who are well placed to provide services and/or support in the underlisted categories indicating their current Rate (a) • • • • (b) • • (c) • • • Print Media Daily newspapers Journals and periodicals Magazines Regional, continental and international publications Broadcast Media TV stations Radio stations Online/Digital Media Advertising Online Avertising Social marketing Mobile advertising (d) Out of Home (OOH) & Display Advertising • Billboards. • • • • • Point-of-sale/public space displays. Street furniture (bus shelters, kiosks, etc.) Transit advertising and wraps (taxis, buses, train, etc.) Mobile billboards. Road show services • • • (e) • • • • • • • Production & Related Services Creative TV ads production Creative Radio ads production Podcasts production Blogging/Vlogging experts Voiceover artists Illustrators, cartoonists /caricaturists Creatives (copywriters/TV & Radio ad concept developers) Jingle producers Documentary producers Translators (English –Kiswahili/Other Kenyan Languages) All media houses that wish to be considered for inclusion in the GAA database should outline verifiable details of their reach/circulation, target audiences (current and projected) and range of channels they are able to display ads on. The rate cards/cost schedules addressed and delivered in sealed envelopes (or registered mail) should reach the Director, Government Advertising Agency (GAA) on the 11th July 2018. floor of Telposta Towers [P.O. Box 30025 (00100) Nairobi] on Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, on or before 6th Note : GAA is NOT Prequalifying for now. What we are assembling is a repository/databank of suppliers and service providers. DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT ADVERTISING AGENCY (GAA) (f) • • • • • • Other Services Media monitoring & evaluation Debt collection Courier services. • Writers • Regional/representative agencies Researchers & data analysts Graphic Designers Copy editors PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES & PROVIDERS OF VARIOUS MASS MEDIA, MARKETING AND ADVERTISING-RELATED SERVICES CANCELLED October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 23 KENYA UTALII COLLEGE Gateway to International Careers in Hospitality & Tourism KENYA MEDICAL SUPPLIES AUTHORITY (KEMSA) Tel No: 254 719033000, WITNESS PROTECTION AGENCY PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GOODS AND SERVICES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2018/19 – 2019/20 The Witness Protection Agency wishes to inform you that the prequalification exercise for the Financial Year 2018/19 – 2019/20 has since been concluded and the results of successful suppliers can be accessed from our website www.wpa.go.ke or at our Liaison Office – Milimani Law Courts 4th Floor, Room No. 413. Kindly note that this will serve as the final notification and no individual letters will be done. DEPUTY DIRECTOR, CORPORATE AFFAIRS WITNESS PROTECTION AGENCY An ISO Certified Organization. KEMSA: YOUR PARTNER IN HEALTHCARE www.kemsa.co.ke Email: info@kemsa.co.ke Commercial Street, Industrial Area P.O. Box 47715-00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya TENDER EXTENSION NOTICE Interested bidders are notified that the closing date for the tender below, earlier advertised has been extended as follows; Tender No. Description Initial Tender KEMSA/OIT01/ 2018-2019 Supply of Anti-TB Medicines 10th October 2018 New Tender Closing Closing Date Date 11th October 2018 The closing time remains the same and the earlier terms and conditions apply. PUBLIC AUCTION TENDER NO. KUC/75/2018-2019- FOR SALE OF ASSET, EQUIPMENT & VEHICLE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Kenya Utalii College invites interested, competent and eligible bidders for sale by Public Auction of Motor Vehicle, Office Furniture and Equipment’s, Kitchen Equipment and House Hold Goods at the main campus on Thika Super Highway. The auction shall be conducted by M/S ZACK - MAK AUCTIONEERS of P.O. Box 12160-00100, Nairobi. - 0721 902092 CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. The catalogue containing all the detailed information will be available at non-re fundable fee ksh. 500.00 obtained from the Procurement Department and deposit as per catalogue. 2. Prospective bidders will be allowed to view the items and verify the details/ conditions of the items during normal morning working hours and the items are sold “as is where is” basis. 3. The Auction will take place on Friday 19th October, 2018 at 10.00 am. 4. Declared winner must electronically deposit 25% of purchase price instantly and the balance within 2 days from date of auction failure to which the deposit shall be forfeited. For more auction queries/information you can contact Kenya Utalii College Procurement Department at email: purchasing@utalii.ac.ke or 0721 443460. @KenyaUtalii PRINCIPAL & CHIEF EXECUTIE OFFICER KENYA UTALII COLLEGE Kenya Utalii College TENDER NOTICE : NATIONAL OPEN TENDERS The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority invites sealed bids from interested and eligible firms for the following tenders. NO TENDER NUMBER TITLE OF TENDER 1. KCAA/006/2018- 2019 Supply and delivery of computers, photocopier, printers, touch screen and other accessories. 2. KCAA/007/2018- 2019 The proposed installation, configuration, testing, training & commissioning of KCAA network & patch management systems. 3. KCAA/008/2018- 2019 Supply, delivery, installation of 30 KVA UPS at KCAA Headquarters. 4. KCAA/009/2018- 2019 Provision of internet and WAN links services for the remote disaster recovery site in Mombasa. 5. KCAA/010/2018- 2019 Proposed design, development and commissioning of a new KCAA website. 6. KCAA/012/2018- 2019 Supply, delivery and installation of assorted office furniture for East African School of Aviation in Embakasi. 7. KCAA/013/2018- 2019 Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of water treatment unit for EASA borehole. ELIGIBILITY MANDATORY/SITE PRE-BID MEETINGS Open Open N/A Monday 15th October 2018 at 10:00am at Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Open Tuesday 16th October 2018 at 11:00am at Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Open Tuesday 16th October 2018 at 11:00am at KCAA Office in Mombasa International Airport Open Monday 15th October 2018 at 12:00pm at Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Women firms under YAGPO Open N/A VISIT TENDER NO. CAJ /GI/03/2018-2019 FOR PROVISION OF GENERAL INSURANCE COVER – UNDERWRITERS FOR GPA/ WIBA/GROUP LIFE,MOTOR INSURANCE AND EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND ASSETS COVERS. The Commission On Administrative Justice (CAJ) Invites Sealed Tenders From Eligible underwriters For The Provision Of General Insurance Cover – GPA/WIBA/GROUP LIFE, Motor Insurance and Equipment Machinery and Assets Covers. a period of one year renewable for another one year subject to satisfactory performance. Interested bidders may download the tender documents from CAJ Website; www.ombudsman.go.ke or IFMIS Supplier Portal supplier.treasury.go.ke) at no cost. The document can also be purchased upon payment of a non-refundable fee of (kes,1000) in cash or bankers cheque at the Commission on Administrative Justice Procurement Office, at Westend Towers, 2nd Floor, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, during normal working hours (8 A.M - 5 P.M.) Bidders who download the tender document from the websites will be required to register the Tender at the Commission’s Head office before the submission date, to facilitate communication in case of a clarification. Interested eligible bidders may inspect the tender document from Commission on Administrative Justice Offices, westend Towers on Waiyaki way 2nd Floor, Nairobi during normal working hours. (8 A.M - 5 P.M.) Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes, and levies, must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Tuesday 16th October 2018 at 11:00am at School of Aviation in Embakasi For more information on the various tenders, bidders may view and download the bidding document from KCAA website: www.kcaa.or.ke or supplier. treasury.go.ke and immediately forward their particulars for records and for the purposes of receiving any further tender clarifications and/or addendums to procurement@kcaa.or.ke. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender reference number and be deposited in the Tender Box at the ground floor Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or be addressed to: The Director General, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, P.O Box 30163-00100, Nairobi So as to be received on or before Wednesday 24th October 2018 at 11:00am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at KCAA Auditorium on the ground floor, Aviation House, JKIA, Nairobi. Ag. Manager Procurement FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL East African All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of Kenya Shillings Sixty five thousand shillings (KES 65,000) from a reputable financial institution, Insurance Company or a banker’s cheque payable to the Commission on Administrative Justice, and must be valid for 150 days after bid submission deadline. Completed Tender documents in a plain sealed outer envelope enclosing separately sealed envelopes (in “Original” and “Copy”) all clearly marked Tender No. CAJ /GI/03/2018-2019 – The Provision Of General Insurance Cover – GPA/WIBA/GROUP LIFE, Motor Insurance and Equipment Machinery and Assets Covers ) Years 2018-2019 as per instructions in the tender documents and addressed to: The Commission Secretary, Commission on Administrative Justice Westend Towers on Waiyaki way 2nd Floor, Nairobi Should be deposited in the tender box at Commission on Administrative Justice Offices, westend Towers on Waiyaki way 2nd Floor, Nairobi so as to be received on or before 24th Bids received after 12.00 noon shall be rejected. October,2018 at 12.00 P.M (noon). Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at the CAJ’S Haki Centre at 12.00 Noon. Leonard Ngaluma Commission Secretary/CEO CAJ Hata Mnyonge ana Haki The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman) INVITATION TO TENDER

24 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke County’s Huduma Centre attracts over 6,000 clients 52 officers provide county and national government services which include provision of birth and death certificates BY KIMANI TIRUS KNA-EMBU O ver 6,000 customers visit Huduma Centre, Embu Branch weekly for various government related services. According to the manager Jane Theuri, the centre with 52 officers provides county and national government services which include provision of birth and death certificates, national identity card registration and certificates of good conduct among others. “However, there are services that we do not provide, for instance, we do not offer internship programmes because of limited space,” Theuri observed. She also noted that they have no space for a sign language interpreter to cater for the hearing-impaired customers. The manager, who was speaking to KNA in her office during customer service week, however noted that two members of the Huduma Centre staff had been trained in sign language and are now assisting in interpreting for the hearing-impaired clients. Customer 6,000 Customers who visit Huduma Centre, Embu Branch weekly for various government related services Ms. Jane Theuri (centre) together with another Huduma Centre staff advise a client during Customer Service Week Service Week which was established by International Customer Service Association (ICSA) in 1984 is held in the first week of October aimed at bringing awareness of services offered by institutions and companies to their clients and boosting morale, motivation and build teamwork among the staff. Concerning the threemonth shift pilot programme going on at GPO and City Square centres to guide on how to work on shifts from 6:30 in the morning to 7:30 in the evening, Theuri said the programme will be beneficial to the ever busy Huduma centres, with steady flow of customers within those hours. She noted that in Embu they prefer opening at normal hours from 8am and then extend to slightly after 5pm depending on the flow of customers. Theuri appreciated the introduction of the one stop service centres saying they have helped improve services to customers. “Customers are appreciating the centres as they are able to receive multiple services from the same place hence saving time,” she added. TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) KENYA SECONDARY EDUCATION QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Loan No./Credit No./Grant No: P160083 Assignment Title: CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SCHOOL BASED TEACHER SUPPORT SYSTEM (SBTSS) FOR ENGLISH SUBJECT Reference No: TSC/SEQIP/EOI/001/2018-2019 The Government of Kenya has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQIP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include enhancement of continuous Teacher Professional Development (TPD) and the consultancy is intended to provide technical support to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to develop and implement a School Based Teacher Support System (SBTSS) for the English subject of two years with an expected start date of January 2019. The Commission now invites eligible institutions to express their interest in providing the services. Objectives of the assignment: 1. Collaborate with TSC to develop and implement a School Based Teacher Support System for Teachers of English in targeted sub-counties [1] 2. As part of the SBTSS, develop and implement a professional development training program aimed at enhancing teachers’ mastery of subject matter content and pedagogic matter content knowledge in English and improve pedagogic skills of English teachers in targeted subcounties. Support TSC in monitoring and evaluation of these activities including data collection, analysis and preparation of reports. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.tsc.go.ke or can be obtained at the address given below. The Teachers Service Commission now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Interested institutions should demonstrate requisite qualifications and experience in rendering the services required. Additionally, the consultants are required to demonstrate that they meet the following requirements: 3. Institution’s background, governance structure, and registration: International bidders are encouraged to partner with local organization. 4. Have a minimum of five years’ experience in conducting similar assignments or experience in developing and implementing school based teacher professional development. Familiarity with the use of digital contents for teacher professional development is preferable. Attach relevant documentation as evidence. 5. Have a minimum of five years’ professional experience in collecting and analyzing data, documenting findings, and creating and presenting reports. 6. Provide evidence of successful implementation of similar assignments with relevant national and international organizations. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information may be obtained from the Procurement Office, 2nd Floor, Podium Wing, TSC House, and Kilimanjaro Road during the official working hours. Expression of Interest documents (One original and a copy) must be delivered in written form to the address below in person or by mail by 31st October, 2018 at 11.00 a.m The Secretary/Chief Executive Teachers Service Commission, Attn: Head of Supply Chain Management Services Private Bag, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254202892000 Email: ddprocurement@tsc.go.ke OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT TENDER INVITATION NOTICE The Government of Kenya through the Office of the Deputy President invites tenders for the following air charter services:a) Helicopter-ODP/001/ONT/2018-2019 b) Fixed wing air craft-ODP/002/ONT/2018-2019 Interested service providers who are registered in relevant trades and categories, (proof of registration required) may obtain Tender Documents from Harambee House Annex 1st Floor, room 1B12/13, in person, or against written application. The non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000 is to be paid in cash at the Cash Office before 4.00pm on normal working days or in banker’s cheque payable to the Principal Administrative Secretary, Office of the Deputy President. Interested bidders should note that only those meeting the criteria indicated below as a minimum, supported by relevant documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation. The Bid Bond must be in form of Bank Guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance company. 1. 2. Valid Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from KCAA. 3. 4. 5. 6. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate. Bank statements indicating sound financial standing and adequate access to bank credit line. Litigation History of the Company (both court and arbitration cases). Confidential Business Questionnaire. There shall be a pre-bid conference meeting on the 16th October 2018 at Harambee House Annex 4th floor boardroom at 10.00 am. One original and one copy of the tenders in plain sealed envelopes, marked tender number on the right hand side corner and bearing no indication of the tenderer should be addressed to:Principal Administrative Secretary, Office of the Deputy President, P. O. Box 74434 – 00200, Nairobi. and placed in the Tender Box on ground floor, Harambee House Annex or sent by post so as to reach the above address not later than 23rd October, 2018 at 10.00am. Submitted bids will be opened publicly in the 4th floor Board Room of Harambee House Annex soon after the above stated closing date and time in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Late bids will be returned unopened. Prices quoted must remain valid for one hundred twenty (120) days from the opening date of the tender. The Bid Security of Kshs. 500,000, which must be from an established bank, or approved Insurance Company, shall be valid for one hundred fifty (150) days from tender opening date. The Government reserves the right to reject any tender and does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT For: PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 25 MyGov Briefs . FKF pleads for funding ahead of Ethiopia match BY SAMIRA KIBACHA KNA-NAIROBI Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Nick Mwendwa has requested the Ministry of Sports to allocate more funds to the national team to pay its players. Mwendwa said the team was now out of residential camp due to lack of funds. “Since July 1, we have requested for Sh68 million yet we have only received Sh12 million,” Mwendwa said. However, the FKF president noted that on average, the federation needs around Sh15 million per match, which the federation is unable to raise due to current financial situation. The Sh15 million can cater for the players in a friendly environment and to pay them allowances among other costs. Speaking on Friday at a presser in Nairobi, Mwendwa said they were grateful that the government had been supportive in most of their matches but the reality now is that they need the government more than ever. “Taking away of sponsorship has affected most of our activities, the last sponsor we had walked away because of issues about taxes,” Mwendwa said. He noted that according to the Sports Act, national team assignments fall under the government through the ministry of sports; thus they need to be allocated money. EAST AFRICAN PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY LTD. TENDER NOTICE This is to bring to the attention of the general public that an invitation for the following tenders has been uploaded on the PUBLIC PROCUREMENT INFORMATION PORTAL and KENYA URBAN ROADS AUTHORITY’S WEBSITE. TENDER NUMBERS KURA/RMLF/NR/004-022/ 2018-2019 KURA/RMLF/COR/040-062/ 2018-2019 KURA/RMLF/SR/065-076/ 2018-2019 KURA/RMLF/NZ/091-104/ 106-114 &116/2018-2019 TENDER DESCRIPTION ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN NORTH RIFT REGION ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN COAST REGION ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN SOUTH RIFT REGION ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN NYANZA REGION Bidders are requested to visit KURA’s Website at www.kura.go.ke/tenders or www.tenders.go.ke. for more information. Deputy Director –SCM For: Director General The authority is ISO 9001:2015 certified 4. 3. EAPCC/OT/ 171/2018 EAPCC/OT/ 164/2018 The following invitation to tender is available in our Website and INVITATION TO TENDER INVITATION TO TENDER The following invitation to tender is available in our Website and IFMIS Portal. S/N IFMIS Portal. S/N 1. 1. 2. 3.2. TENDER NO. TENDER NO. EAPCC/DISP/ 168/2018 EAPCC/OT/ 169/2018 EAPCC/OT/ 170/2018 EAPCC/DISP 163/2018 EAPCC/OT/ 162/2018 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Disposal of motor vehicles (Retender) Outsourcing of Bissil quarry Mining operations.(Retender) Hire of transport services for limestone from Bissil Quarry to Athi River factory. (Retender) Hire of transport services from kunkur quarry to the factory. Disposal of motor vehicles Outsourcing of kunkur quarry Mining operations (Mining, screening and transportationRetender) Outsourcing of cleaning services ( reserved for YWPD) CLOSING DATE CLOSING DATE 21st September 2018 at 12:00 Noon. 17th October 2018 at 12:00 Noon. 23rd October 2018 at 12:00 Noon. 21st September 2018 at 12:00 Noon. 23rd October 2018 at 12:00Noon. 21st September 2018 at 12:00 Noon. 23rd October 2018 at 12:00Noon. Detailed information and various Addenda on the above tenders are available on the company website, www.eastafricanportland.com or IFMIS portal (https://supplier.treasury.go.ke) East African Portland Cement Company Ltd P.O. Box 20-00204, Off Namanga Road Athi River, Kenya, Tel +254 709 855 000 Email: customercare@eapcc.co.ke Website: www.eastafricanportland.com East African Portland Cement Company Ltd P.O. Box 20-00204, Off Namanga Road Athi River, Kenya, Tel +254 709 855 000 Email: customercare@eapcc.co.ke The Managing Director The Managing Director Website: www.eastafricanportland.com Detailed information and various Addenda on the above tenders are available on the company website, www.eastafricanportland.com or IFMIS portal (https://supplier.treasury.go.ke) SALE OF BOARDED VEHICLES – TENDER NO. NMK/S/BV/10/2018 The National Museums of Kenya invites tenders from interested persons/firms for purchase of boarded vehicles as indicated No. Vehicle Reg. No. Engine Rating 1. 2. 3. 4. KAC 023G KAB 378V KAP 837Z KBN 512E CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. 2600cc 2664cc 2488cc Year of Manufacture 1992 1991 2002 2010 Name Toyota Hilux Pickup Mitsubishi 4G54 S/Wagon Nissan Terrano S/Wagon Nissan Navara Pickup Location Kisumu NMK Hq NMK Hq NMK Hq Country Project title Project ID SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE : Kenya : Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (KYEOP) : P151831 Credit Number : IDA-5812 Contract Title : Supply and Delivery of 2 No Lots Branded Motor Vehicles Tender No : KE-NITA-77034-GO-RFB The Government of Kenya has received Financing from the International Development Association (IDA), toward the cost of the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (KYEOP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicles. National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Supply and Delivery of 2 No Lots Branded Motor Vehicles as provided. NO Bidders can view and verify the vehicles from 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. from Monday – Friday in the locations indicated. 2. Vehicles sold on `as-is-where-is-basis’ and are subject to reserve price. 3. 5. Bidders shall pay a non-refundable fee of Sh.1000/= per set of bid documents. 4. Bidders will be required to pay Sh. 5000/= per vehicle in cash. The deposit will be refunded to the unsuccessful bidder. Deposit shall be credited to the successful bidder. Successful bidders will be required to pay and collect the vehicles within fourteen (14) days upon date of notification failure to which they will lose the offer and vehicle sold to the next highest bidder. 6. Price quoted should include duty where applicable which should be confirmed from Procurement Office. 7. Upon payment the vehicles must be removed from the station yard within seven (7) days failure to which the bidder shall be liable for demurrage charges of Kenya Shillings Two Hundred (Ksh.200) only per day. Detailed tender documents can be obtained from Principal Procurement Officer’s office upon payment of amount stated at the Cash Office between 9.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Alternatively, the tender documents may be downloaded free of charge from the NMK Website – www.museums.or.ke. All prospective bidders are advised to visit the website regularly to check any updates or addendum that may be issued. Complete tender documents should be enclosed in Plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the tender reference Number and addressed to: Director General, National Museums of Kenya, P. O. Box 40658, 00100, Nairobi. and deposited in the Tender Box located at the Earth Sciences Building reception area so as to reach us on or before 24th are invited to attend the opening. Director General. October, 2018 at 12.00 p.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter and tenderers 6. 2. 3. 4. Lot 1 Lot 2 1. MOTOR VEHICLE DESCRIPTION Heavy Duty, Utility Passenger Vehicle, 4x4, L.W.B, 2200-2500cc, Diesel Double Cab Pick Up 4x4, L.W.B., 2200-2500cc., Diesel QUANTITY 1 No 9 No Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement of goods and Non-Consulting Services IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011, Revised July 2014 (“Procurement Guidelines”), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Guidelines. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information at the address below during office hours i.e. 09.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. or by emailing nitakyeop@nita.go.ke . A complete set of bidding documents in English may be accessed and downloaded from the National Industrial Training Authority’s website www.nita.go.ke . A bids security must accompany all bids as follows: (i) Lot 1 : Kshs 200,000.00 (Kenya Shillings Two Hundred Thousand) (ii) Lot 2: Kshs 400,000.00 (Kenya shillings Four Hundred Thousand) 5. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes, marked Tender No. KE-NITA-77034-GO-RFB , Lot No. 1 or 2 should be addressed to; The Director General National Industrial Training Authority P.O. Box 74494-00200 Nairobi, Kenya. Bids must be delivered and deposited at the Tender Box situated on the First floor of the main Administration Block B, at the reception on or before Tuesday 6th November, 2018 at 12.00 Noon local Kenyan Time. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend. The opening will take place in the KYEOP Boardroom on 2th Floor Block A. DIRECTOR GENERAL

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28 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Use of technology spurs revenue More than 23,000 members of the sacco have registered with Amicash platform with 3,404 of them having received emergency loans through their mobile phones BY BERNARD MUNYAO KNA-MURANG’A E mbracing technology, such as the use of mobile money transfer services, has helped a Murang’a-based sacco to increase revenues in the first half of 2018. Amica Sacco, whose members are mainly farmers, last year introduced mobile phone applications to reduce the costs of operations and to improve efficiency. By end of August this year the application, dubbed Amicash, had helped the sacco to generate revenue totalling Sh8 million. 23,000 Members of the sacco who have registered with the platform Currently more than 23,000 members of the sacco have registered with the platform with 3,404 of them having received emergency loans through their mobile phones. Speaking during this year’s special delegates meeting held in Murang’a town on Friday, chief executive officer of the sacco James Mbui said the mobile application has helped the sacco to reduce its costs of operations as the service has assisted its members to apply for loans through their mobile phones. “With the Amicash loan application, members are able to access emergency loans from the comfort of their homes. The loan facility is credited to the member’s account immediately after approval,” added Mbui “Amicash loan portfolio stands at Sh12.6 million for 3,404 processed applications over the last eight months since the product was introduced.” The sacco is awaiting approval from Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) so as to roll out agency banking which will enable members to deposit or withdraw cash from the Amicash agents near them. “The management is targeting to roll out this service by end of October this year,” said Mbui. “The agents will increase our visibility and accessibility by increasing our delivery channels around the country by creating easy access and convenience to our financial services.” On the newly introduced tax on money transfers, Mbui said it will not negatively impact the performance of the sacco adding that the newly imposed 0.05 percent tax on MINISTRY OF HEALTH SUPPORT FOR EAST AFRICA’S CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE FOR SKILLS AND TERTIARY EDUCATION IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES–THE EAKI PROJECT. SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (ICB) DATE: Loan No. 9TH OCTOBER, 2018 2100150031997 Project ID No: P – Z1 – IB0 – 23 Tender Ref No: MOH/EAKIP/ICB/004/2018-2019 Tender Name: PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF EAST AFRICA’S KIDNEY INSTITUTE (EAKI) COMPLEX 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. This Specific Procurement Notice follows the General Procurement Notice for this project, which appeared in Development Business Issue No AfDB 675-10/14 Published on October 10 2014. The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received a loan from the African Development Fund in various currencies towards the cost of Support for EAST AFRICA’S CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE FOR SKILLS AND TERTIARY EDUCATION IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES -PHASE 1. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for Construction of East Africa’s Kidney Institute (EAKI) Complex within Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Grounds, Nairobi, Kenya. The Ministry of Health, now invites sealed tenders from eligible Bidders for the proposed Construction of East Africa’s Kidney Institute (EAKI) Complex, tender No: MOH/EAKIP/ ICB/004/2018-2019. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents at Ministry of Health Headquarters, P.O Box 30016-00100 Nairobi located at Afya House Cathedral Road Off Ngong’ Road, Supply Chain Management Office, East African Kidney Institute Project ADB Prefabricated Block during normal working hours ( 8.00am-1.00pm and 2.00pm -5.00pm {EAT}) or view it in the Ministry Website; www.health. go.ke 6. A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested Bidders upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (KES 1,000.00) at Cash office situated at 2nd floor, Ministry of Health, Afya House or Bankers Cheque payable to Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health or downloaded free of charge from the Ministry of Health Website; www.health.go.ke NB: Bidders who download the document from the website MUST register their details in the Supply Chain Management Office (Room No 11), East African Kidney Institute Project ADB Prefabricated Block during normal working hours or email to procurement514health@gmail.com. 7. Interested Bidders or their representatives are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting on Tuesday 23rd October, 2018 at the School of Medicine Boardroom, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi next to Kenyatta National Hospital at 10.00 a.m. A site visit will be conducted immediately after the pre – bid meeting. 8. 9. The provisions in the Instructions to bidders and General Conditions of contract contained in the bidding documents are the provisions of the African Development Bank’s Standard Bidding Documents for the Procurement of Works (September 2010, Revised July 2012). Complete tender documents enclosed with plain sealed envelopes, marked with tender name and reference number (Original and Copy) should be delivered to the office of the Head, Supply Chain Management Services, on 5th floor Room 514, at Ministry of Health, Afya House, Cathedral Road, off Ngong’ Road so as to be received on or before Wednesday 21st November, 2018 at 10.00 A.M (EAT). 10. Bidders should provide Tender Security of Kenya Shillings Twenty Five Million (KES. 25,000,000.00), or equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency, from a reputable bank and should be valid for 180 days from the date of tender opening. The beneficiary for the security shall be The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health, P. O. Box 30016 – 00100 Nairobi. 11. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of Bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at GTZ Prefabricated Block Board Room, Afya House, Cathedral Road Off Ngong’ Road on Wednesday 21st November, 2018 at 10.00 A.M (EAT). Head Supply Chain Management Services For: Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health TENDER NOTICE PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR SUPPLY OF GOODS, WORKS AND SERVICES Rural Electrification Authority (REA) is a state corporation in Kenya. REA is in the process of preparing and maintaining a register for suppliers of various goods, works and services for period 2018-2020. Interested applicants are invited to apply for pre-qualification, indicating the category of goods, works or services they wish to be prequalified. Registered youth, Women and Persons with Disability firms are encouraged to apply. RFX No. ITEM DESCRIPTION 1000000131 Suppliers of bottled clean drinking water – with dispensers for all the regions 1000000132 Suppliers of Stationeries and Office Supplies 1000000133 Suppliers of Branded Promotional Items Small works – Electrical Works/Services 1000000130 Small works – Plumbing Works/Services. Small works – Carpentry, furniture, fabrications and Office repairs. 1000000128 Motor vehicle repairs and maintenance (Garages and Body works), Motor Vehicle Spares and Supply of Lubricants, Batteries & Accessories. 1000000129 Repair of Forklifts, Teleloggers, Generator Maintenance, Spares, Parts and Supply of Lubricants, Batteries & Accessories. 1000000125 Car Hire and Taxi Services 1000000124 Provision of Transport Services 1000000127 Provision of Labour and Transport Services 1000000123 Provision of Survey Services 26.10.2018 26.10.2018 02.11.2018 01.11.2018 31.10.2018 30.10.2018 OCTOBER, 2018. 29.10.2018 CLOSING/ OPENING DATE 24.10.2018 25.10.2018 05.11.2018 CATEGORY OPEN Youth, Women & PWD Youth, Women & PWD Youth, Women & PWD Youth, Women & PWD Youth, Women & PWD OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN Tender documents detailing the requirements may be viewed at REA E- Procurement Web Portal found on the REA website (www.rea.co.ke) beginning on 10th Completed Tenders are to be saved as PDF documents marked with prequalification numbers and description, to be submitted in the REA E-Procurement Web Portal found on the REA website (www.rea.co.ke) so as to be received on or before dates indicated above. There will be a Pre-bid meeting to be held on dates and venues indicated in each Prequalification/RFX document. Prequalification bids will be opened electronically promptly thereafter in the presence of the Tenderer’s or their representatives who choose to attend in REA Procurement Office Ground Floor. NOTE Physical bid documents shall not be admissible. All bids shall be submitted electronically through the portal. PETER K. MBUGUA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 29 growth for Murang’a-based Sacco With the Amicash loan application, members are able to access emergency loans from the comfort of their homes. - James Mbui cash transfers will still remain cheaper than physical transactions. Meanwhile the chairman Hiram Mwaniki announced that the sacco asset base has registered a 6 percent growth in the last eight months of 2018 having grown from Sh2.8 billion in December 2017 to Sh3.6 billion as at August 31, 2018. “The Sacco registered a gross income of Sh426.9 million as at August 2018, registering a 47 percent growth compared to Sh289 million during similar period in 2017,” added Mwaniki. Murang’a county execuChief executive officer of Amica Sacco James Mbui with Murang’a county executive member for cooperative Edward Muiruri (right) addressing journalists in Murang’a on Friday 426.9m Gross income t he Sacco registered as at August 2018 tive officer for cooperatives Edward Muiruri underscored the contribution of saccos in growth of economy of the county. Muiruri noted that since start of devolution in 2013, Murang’a County has registered immense growth of cooperatives cutting across all sectors of the economy. “County administration will continue to support growth of cooperatives as they are helping our people to save and initiate various income generating projects which have also created employment opportunities,” he added. DECLARATION OF A VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES REQUEST FOR EXPESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) RE-ADVERTISEMENT The University of Nairobi continues to undergo a purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change. This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education and leading with excellence. The University is now seeking to appoint a Principal for the College of Health Sciences who, under the direction of the ViceChancellor, shall be the Academic and Administrative Head of the College. Requirements: For appointment to the position of Principal, a person shall: 1. Be a Professor or Associate Professor of the University of Nairobi serving on permanent and pensionable terms and a holder of an earned Doctorate degree or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; 2. Have thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory framework for administering University Education in Kenya; 3. Have at least five years hands-on experience at a senior level in a University or equivalent institution with demonstrable leadership, and management capacity including knowledge of public financial management and strategic people management; 4. Be an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and supervising and mentoring Masters students and PhD students; 5. Have a proven track record of research and publications in peer reviewed journals, monographs and books; 6. Have demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising and resource mobilization; 7. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and 8. Have a demonstrable experience in transformative and strategic leadership. Core Competencies: The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position of the Principal: 1. Ability to portray and uphold a positive national image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity 2. Being a visionary and results oriented thinker 3. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and 4. Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and 5. Firm, fair and transparent management style. Duties and Responsibilities: As per the Charter and Statutes of the University of Nairobi, the Principal: 1. Shall be the Academic and Administrative Head of the College and as such shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for maintaining and promoting efficient management of the College. 2. Shall be responsible for strategic planning, performance contracting and quality management system in the College. 3. Shall be Chairman of appointments of: i) Staff on Grades I-IV ii) Technical and Administrative Staff on Grade A - F iii) Academic Staff up to Graduate Assistant and Tutorial Fellow 4. May assign or delegate any of his/her duties to a committee or a member of the university staff and may withdraw any such assignment or delegation at any time. 5. Shall have any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor. Appointment: As per the Universities Act 2012, University of Nairobi Charter and Statutes, the Principal shall hold office for duration of five (5) years with the possibility of one time renewal for a further term of five years subject to a positive appraisal by the Council. How to apply: 1. Each application shall be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents. 2. Applicants should submit ten (10) hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked “Application for the position of Principal, College of Health Sciences. 3. Applications must be submitted on or before Monday, October 22, 2018. 4. Applications should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi, P.O. BOX 30197, 00100 NAIROBI. Note: The University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. (This advertisement cancels and supersedes the advertisement for the position of Principal, College of Health Sciences that appeared in the Daily Nation of Monday, October 01, 2018 page 36) 3.0 Tender Reference Name: Consultancy Services for Launching and Enhancing Visibility of the National Employment Authority Tender/Reference Number: NEA/EOI/004/2018/2019 1.0 General Background The National Employment Authority (hereafter referred to as “NEA” or the “Authority”) was established in April 2016 by an Act of Parliament, the National Employment Authority Act (2016)—which effectively provided the legal framework and mandates for its operations. The Authority was created out of the then National Employment Bureau (NEB) which was one of the Departments in the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services. The Act therefore provided for the transitioning of the Bureau into the National Employment Authority. It provides for a comprehensive institutional framework for: employment management; enhancement of employment promotion interventions; and increasing access to employment by the youth, minorities and marginalized groups and for connected purposes. 2.0 Scope of Work I. II. III. The consultant shall design and produce pre-launch and launch materials “brand tool kit”, Participate in the pre-launch and manage the launch activities, and advise on Sustainability of visibility of NEA after the launch. More specifically, the consultant will be expected to: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) Study and Familiarize themselves with the NEA Strategic Plan; the NEA Act (2016), the Employment Act (2007), the Labour Institutions Act (2007), relevant International Conventions and standards on public employment services and other relevant materials on the NEA. Research and draw experiences of related organizations in other countries which have successfully provided services similar to the mandate of NEA. Develop a Communication Strategy for NEA. Provide a detailed roadmap on how NEA can be successfully launched. Design and produce branded materials for the official launch of NEA. Design and produce NEA resource packs. Design and produce materials for branding NEA. Advise on effective profiling of NEA for sustained visibility after the official launch. Present all the developed materials to the NEA Board for validation. Produce and deliver the finalized launch copies of all the materials to the Director General of NEA. Participate and manage launch of NEA Funding of the Consultancy The funding will be from GOK grant to the Authority. 4.0 Expression of Interest The Authority hereby invites sealed expression of interest from eligible and qualified firms to carry out detailed design and implementation of the launch 5.0 Short listing /Selection Criteria Interested firms must meet the provided requirements as indicated in the TOR which can be obtained by downloading from the NEA website (www.nea.com, www.laboursp.go.ke or obtain a hardcopy from the NEA Procurement Office. The short listed consultants will be consulted to give a financial Quote for further evaluation. 6.0 Submission of Expression Completed Expression of Interest and testimonials should be submitted in three (3) copies; - One (1) clearly marked original and the other two (2) marked copies which must be in English language. Consultancy Services for Launching and Enhancing Visibility of the National Employment Authority and be deposited in the tender box provided on the 1st floor NEA building located in Kasarani, DCC’s compound or mailed on or before 17th October 2018 at 10.00 hrs (East African Time) to: The Ag Director General – National Employment Authority Ministry of, Labour and Social Protection P. O. Box 25780 – 00100, Nairobi Kenya Tel: 020-7855747/6 dg@nea.go.ke or info@nea.go.ke Late EOI documents will not be accepted. The Tender opening will take place immediately after closure in the presence of the firm’s representatives who may choose to attend at the Authority’s boardroom located in Kasarani – seasons, DCC’s compound Supply Chain Management Services For Ag Director General - National Employment Authority.

30 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF “NEMA GREEN POINTS’’ NEMA intends to construct three Green Point building’s in Nyandarua, Marsabit and Nandi counties to accommodate Green Exhibition area, office meeting rooms and associated facilities. The Authority therefore invites Request for Proposal (RFP) from qualified competent and registered firms, forming a consortium, to participate in an Architectural Designs for the Green Points. The Consortium should comprise of Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects, Quantity Surveyors and registered Environmental Experts. Interested qualified consortia comprising the above disciplines are invited to apply, indicating the consortia’s respective areas of competency, qualifications and experience by submission of the requirements as per Terms of Reference (TOR’s). For more information, download the detailed Terms of Reference from http://www.nema.go.ke. and the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents in plain sealed envelopes marked “Request for Proposal for Architectural Designs of “NEMA Green Points” Should be submitted to: DIRECTOR GENERAL NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY P.O. BOX 67839-00200 NAIROBI, KENYA The Request for Proposal (RFP) Documents must be placed inside the Tender Box at the Reception Area, Eland House-Popo Road South “C” by 11:00 am on or before 24th October 2018. Opening will be done immediately thereafter in the Main Board Room in the presence of Consortia representatives who choose to attend. Late submissions will be rejected. National Environment Management Authority-Kenya @Nema Kenya NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – 2018/2019 The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) CAP 387 Laws of Kenya, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment. NEMA intends to run the internship program to enable youth gain knowledge, skills and practical experience on the job for a period of three (3) months. The program will begin from October 2018 to June 2019 in three cohorts as follows October – December 2018, January to March 2019, April – June 2019. Requirements; 1. Be unemployed youth aged between twenty one (21) and thirty four (34) years of age; 2. A copy of National ID; 3. Must be a graduate with a relevant first degree or diploma in the following fields, Environmental, Accounting/Finance, Procurement, ICT/GIS, Public Relations, Law, Record management and Human re source management, Business administration, obtained from a recognized institution within the last three (3) years. The candidate must be in procession of the relevant certificate; 4. Copies of academic transcripts; 5. A valid certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation; 6. Personal accident insurance cover for personal risks and; 7. Medical insurance cover by the National Hospital insurance fund (NHIF) or any other reputable medical insurance firm; 8. Must not have benefit from the program before. Candidates who meet the requirements outlined above should apply through the online portal https://erp.nema.go.ke:8081/ and submit their application and copies of their certificates and testimonial by 22nd October 2018. Attachments should not exceed 10MB. Please Note i) NEMA will not offer employment after completion of the program. ii) Incomplete applications will not be considered. iii) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. NB: NEMA is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates living with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply. National Environment Management Authority-Kenya @Nema Kenya ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY VACANCIES The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) CAP 387 Laws of Kenya, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment. The Authority is looking for highly competent, dedicated and self-driven individuals of high integrity who are able to demonstrate strong technical/or leadership skills to fill the following vacant positions; No. Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chief Environmental Planning Officer Principal Wetlands Officer Senior Legal Officer Internal Auditor II Personal Secretary Driver III Records Management Assistant III Office Assistant Grade E4 E5 E6 E8 E8 E12 E9 E13 Ref HR/1/2018 HR/2/2018 HR/3/2018 HR/4/2018 HR/5/2018 HR/6/2018 HR/7/2018 HR/8/2018 No. Required 1 1 2 1 1 4 1 1 Terms of service All the above positions are on permanent and pensionable terms of service except for the position of Internal Audit Auditor II which is on a four (4) years contract, renewable. How to apply For more information on the jobs and application procedure, please visit our on-line recruitment portal https://erp.nema.go.ke:8081/ and submit your application and a detailed curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, current position/grade, expecte d salar y an d daytim e telephon e contact . Kindl y sen d a har d cop y o f th e applicatio n accompanie d b y copie s o f certificates , testimonials, detailed Curriculum Vitae, Quoting the reference No. on the envelope to the address below by 29th October 2018, The Director General Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road P. O. Box 67839 – 00200 NAIROBI NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be expected to fulfill the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya by submitting copies of clearance certificates from the following organizations during interviews; i. Kenya Revenue Authority ii. Higher Education Loans Board iii. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission iv. v. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (certificate of good conduct) and; Credit Reference Bureau NEMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification. National Environment Management Authority-Kenya Our Environment, Our Life, Our Responsibility. @NemaKenya Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), Email: cic@kra.go.ke Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee! Tender Notice Kenya Revenue Authority invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders: - Description KRA/HQS/NCB-018/20182019: SUPPLY,DELIVERY AND COMMISSIONING OF WEB-BASED INTELLIGENCE GATHERING SYSTEM KRA/HQS/NCB-019/20182019: CONSTRUCTION OF CARGO SCANNER HOUSING AT MALABA -OSBP OPEN N/A Eligibility Pre-Bid 16TH OPEN OCTOBER, 2018 10.00 AM Closing Date and Time 31ST OCTOBER, 2018 11.00AM 24TH OCTOBER, 2018 11.00 AM Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender document with detailed requirements at the office of the: Deputy Commissioner – Supply Chain Management Times Tower Building, 25th Floor, P.O Box 48240– 00100 GPO, Tel. +254 020 2810000, Fax No. +254 020 215809 Nairobi, Kenya. Website: www.kra.go.ke, Email: eprocurement@kra.go.ke Tender documents can be downloaded from the KRA website: www.kra.go.ke and Government of Kenya tender portal. Tender Documents submitted after the said date and time shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances. October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 31 National Housing Corporation VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT Our client, National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 117 whose mandate is to play a principal role in the implementation of the Government’s Housing Policies and Programmes. NHC is seeking to recruit results driven and highly motivated individuals to fill exciting and challenging positions; General Manager Finance Ref: NHC/GMF/07/2018 (1 Position) Reporting to the Managing Director, The General Manager Finance shall be responsible for advising the Managing Director and the Board on all financial management aspects. Key Responsibilities Leadership to the Finance Division as Head of the division; Management of Corporation’s finances, systems and operational procedures; Overseeing the implementation of NHC Financial Management system, accounting processes and internal controls; Development and implementation of the Corporation’s short and long-term operation plans; Ensuring compliance with both internal and external reporting requirements; Budgeting and ensuring effective and optimal utilization of the Corporation’s finances; Sourcing and procurement of funds for the Corporation’s operations; and overseeing investment. Person Specifications • Be a holder of Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting / Finance option) or equivalent from a recognized university; • Be holder of a Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized university; • A fully qualified CPA III (K) or ACCA (Final); • A registered accountant for a period of eight (8) years and a member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya; and • Possess fourteen (14) years financial / accounting experience, eight (8) of which must have been served at a Senior Management level. General Manager Estates Ref: NHC/GME/07/2018 (1 Position) Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager Estates will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the Estates Division within the Corporation. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the formulation and implementation of NHC Estate Management policies and programmes; Provide leadership in the Estates Division and advise the Managing Director and the Board on all Property Management related matters; Carry out valuations of Corporation’s properties; Undertake Estates administration, leasing, letting, and advising on property trends and prices, enforcing rent collections, repairs and maintenance of NHC buildings and Estates; Marketing and sales of developed projects; and undertaking user reaction surveys. Person Specifications • Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics, Real Estate or equivalent from a recognized University; • Be a holder of a Master’s degree in Land Economics, Real Estate, Property Management or equivalent; • Be registered as a Full member in good standing of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) for a minimum period of eight (8) years; • Have fourteen (14) years’ work experience in Real Estate, Housing or Property Management, eight (8) of which should have been served at the Senior Management level; and • Demonstrate practical knowledge in prevailing Property laws and Real estate management. General Manager Technical Services Ref: NHC/GMT/07/2018 (1 Position) Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager Technical will be responsible for coordinating all aspects related to the execution of housing development projects in the Corporation. Key Responsibilities Provide overall strategic leadership for the technical operations in the Architectural, Quantity Surveying, Land Surveying and Engineering sections; responsible for the design, supervision and administration of construction projects; Develop and review operating policies and procedures; Manage costs and completion schedules and quality assurance of projects; Prepare budgets for the technical services; Provide professional advice to the Managing Director and the Board on the preparation and implementation of projects. Person Specifications • Be a holder of a Bachelors Degree in Engineering (any option), Building Economics, Architecture, Land Surveying, or an equivalent; • Be a holder of a Masters Degree in any of the above disciplines, or an MBA; • Be registered with a relevant professional body for a minimum • period of 8 years; • Have fourteen (14) years’ work experience, eight (8) of which should have been served at a Senior Management level; and • Possess Project Management skills. Corporation Secretary Ref: NHC/CS/07/2018 (1 Position) Reporting to the Managing Director, the Corporation Secretary will be responsible for provision of Board secretarial services, Board Charter, work plan and advising the Managing Director on legal implications of all decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead, oversee and coordinate the delivery of effective Board secretarial services, Advise the Board and Management on all legal, governance and compliance matters; Act as the legal custodian of the Corporation seal and legal documents; Provide legal advisory The positions are on a three (3) year renewable contract basis and candidates shall be subject to performance contracting. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for any of the roles above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, copies as evidence of having met the Chapter Six Constitutional requirements, (including: Kenya Revenue Authority, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Criminal investigation Department and Credit Reference Bureau), e-mail and telephone contacts of three referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience and quoting the respective reference number on your application letter. To be considered, your application must be received by Tuesday, 30 October 2018 addressed to: The Director, Executive Selection Division Deloitte Consulting Limited Deloitte Place Waiyaki Way Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms. © 2018 Deloitte Consulting Limited services and support research on corporate, environment, tax, and real estate, matters; Ensure all Corporation contracts and agreements safeguard the interests of Corporation; and prepare briefs on policy proposals. Person Specifications • Be a holder of a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a recognized university; • A Masters of Law or MBA from a recognized university is an added advantage; • Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Member in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya; and • Have fourteen (14) years’ work experience as a Legal Officer or Advocate, eight (8) of which should have been served at a Senior Management level. Internal Audit Manager Ref: NHC/IAM/07/2018 (1 Position) Reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board functionally and administratively to the Managing Director, the Internal Audit Manager will head the Internal Audit Unit of the Corporation in risk based planning, executing, reporting and follow up of routine and adhoc/ investigative audits. Key Responsibilities Formulate, implement and periodically review the Internal Audit policies and guidelines; Identify and critically evaluate elements of governance and risk management; Design, implement and continually improve appropriate risk management framework; Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with the law, the International Professional Practices Framework and guidelines issued by the Public Sector Accounting Standards Board(PSASB); Review audit findings with internal and external auditors, appraise the management and report to the Audit Committee of the Board; Follow-up on implementation of recommendations from external auditors and the Audit Committee; Prepare audit reports for presentation to the management and to the Audit Committee of the Board; Carry out investigative audits; and act as Secretary to the Audit Committee of the Board. Person Specifications • Be a holder of a Bachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent from a recognized university; • Be a holder of a Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting, MBA or equivalent from a recognized university; • A fully qualified CPA III (K) or ACCA (Final); • Have fourteen (14) years’ work experience as an auditor, eight (8) of which should have been served at a Senior Management level; • Be a registered Internal Auditor/Accountant for eight (8) years; • Possess Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) certification or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA); and • Member in good standing of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

32 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Gaming machines and shisha pots set on fire Recent increase in suicide cases within Nairobi is catalysed by drug abuse, says RC BY JOSEPH NG’ANG’A KNA-NAIROBI I llegal gaming machines and shisha pots were set on fire in Nairobi on Friday in a blow to the increasing number of gambling dens. The operation was led by Nairobi Regional Commissioner Kang’ethe Thuku at Jericho grounds in Makadara Constituency, in the city’s Eastlands zone. Thuku termed gambling was a menace to society and called upon the public to work together to remedy the situation. “Gambling and the use of drugs especially shisha amongst the youth has led to insecurity in Nairobi region,” said Thuku. Thuku further added that the recent increase in suicide cases within Nairobi is catalysed by drug abuse and called upon the affected individuals to seek professional assistance from guidance counsellors. “The government is committed to providing rehabilitation services to the reformed youths,” asserted the RC. Thuku called upon the youth to form youth groups so as to access youth fund kitties to help them start business and create job opportunities. In order to enhance security within Nairobi, Thuku called upon the public to use the Mulika Uhalifu Initiative and report criminal cases by sending a text message to 22068. “We assure confidentiality in reporting criminal issues as the short code does not give personal details but just the location of the crimes,” said Thuku. Meanwhile, the registration of tutktuks and their operators in Thika Town to fight insecurity is well in progress, reports George Gachiri. Thika sub-county tuktuk association chairman Mwago Karanja said they have registered 468 out of 630 tuktuks within Thika Town adding that they were committed to register the rest. “With the help of database system, we will be able to collaborate with the police to identify the details of tuktuks involved in criminal activities and will be able to identify the owner, the colour and its numbers,” concluded Karanja. Mr Karanja spoke as the registration deadline came to an end with a forum addressed by Thika West OCPD Paul Karobia Kiriki, who lauded the initiative and hoped other sectors will join soon to enhance security in the area. Kiriki, who addressed the Gambling and drug use especially shisha amongst the youth has led to insecurity in Nairobi region, - Kang’ethe Thuku over 650 tuktuk operators at Starehe gardens who had paraded their newly numbered tuktuks, noted with appreciation the initiative by the association leadership to collaborate with the security apparatus in the area. “Due to cases of thefts recorded by clients ferried by some unscrupulous tuktuk riders, Thika Tuktuk Association came up with an idea of registering all their tuk tuks eight months ago, with an aim of mitigating the problem,” said Kiriki. He pointed out that the exercise had been ongoing for the last eight months and those who have not been captured in the data base were also in the registration pipeline. The OCPD said it will now be easy to track down illegal tuktuk operators in the town as well as beefing up security of the customers. KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Empowering the Public Service Administrative Officers' Examination, November 2018 It is notified for general information that the November 2018 Administrative Officers' Examination, will be held at the Embu and Baringo campuses of Kenya School of Government from Monday November 19, to Friday November 23, 2018. 1. ELIGIBILITY TO REGISTER Candidates for this examination must: a) be holder of the Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university b) be a serving Administrative Officer who has successfully completed the Induction Course; and c) have served in the position of Administrative Officer for a minimum period of nine (9) months. 2. REGISTRATION FEE Each candidate will be required to pay examination registration fees in the amount stipulated in the Public Service Commission Circular Ref. PSC.EXAM/1/VOL.I! / (47) dated May 3, 2018. Thus: Basic Fee: Ksh. 3500 Fee Per Paper: Ksh. 875 (for 7 papers) The fee is non-refundable and should be deposited in the account shown below. Mpesa Paybill No: 976006 Account Name: Examination NB: The Mpesa confirmation sms should be indicated on the completed registration form. 3. REGISTRATION FORMS Copies of a detailed circular on the Examinations, including registration forms may be downloaded from Kenya School of Government website www.ksg.ac.ke. Hard copies have also been sent to The Attorney General, All Principal Secretaries, The Controller of Budget, The Auditor General, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Clerk of the National Assembly, Clerk of the Senate, and All County Commissioners. Duly completed registration forms, indicating Mpesa confirmation code signifying payment of examination registration fees should be sent or submitted to: Director General Kenya School of Government P.O Box 23030-00604-Lower Kabete, Nairobi, so as to reach the School not later than October 12, 2018. Further information may be obtained from the Kenya School of Government Examination Office, Telephone Number: 0704271618. Letters of Authority to sit the examination will be sent to candidates through the Post Office and email. All candidates should therefore provide valid postal and email address during registration. 4. LATE REGISTRATION A late registration fee of Ksh.300/- will be charged on all submissions for registration after October 12, 2018. The deadline for late registration is October 31, 2018. 5. EXAMINATION PAST PAPERS The syllabus, past papers and application forms can also be downloaded from the Kenya School of Government website at www.ksg.ac.ke. NOTE: 1. The examination syllabus and Regulations for Administrative Officers (Revised 2007) will be used for purposes of this examination. 2. The Provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 applicable in the respective subjects of Law; Government Organization, Functions and Practice; and Management of Public Finance and Procurement will be examined. Candidates are therefore advised to familiarize themselves with the provisions as they prepare for the examination. Ludeki Chweya, Ph.D., CBS DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CROP DEVELOPMENT KENYA CEREAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME-CLIMATE RESILIENT AGRICULTURAL LIVELIHOODS WINDOW (KCEP-CRAL) INVITATION TO TENDER Background The Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme-Climate Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods Window (KCEP-CRAL) is a partnership between the Government of Kenya (GOK), European Union (EU) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) through a loan and grant resources from the Adaptation of Smallholder Agricultural Programme (ASAP). The overall development goal of the Programme is to contribute to the reduction of rural poverty and food insecurity of smallholders in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) by developing their economic potential while improving their natural resources management capacity and resilience to climate change in an increasingly fragile ecosystem. The Programme invites interested and eligible firms to participate and submit sealed bids for the purposes of bidding for the tenders below. REFERENCE MOALF/SDCD/KCEP-CRAL/ PROC/015/2018-2019 MOALF/SDCD/KCEP-CRAL/ PROC/017/2018-2019 MOALF/SDCD/KCEP-CRAL/ PROC/024/2018-2019 TENDER DESCRIPTION Tender for Supply and Delivery of Motor Cycles and Accessories for WAOs Tender for Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicles for KCEP-CRAL Programme Provision of Group Medical Services for Programme Staff TENDER ELIGIBILITY Open International Open International Open National CLOSING DATE 20th November 2018 11.00am EAT 20th November 2018 at 9.00am EAT 22nd October 2018 at 10.00am Interested firms may obtain further information from the Programme procurement office tel; 0770 174 188. Email: tenders. kcepcralprogramme@gmail.com on normal working days begininng on the date of advert. A complete set of tender documents and submission details are available for downloading from www.kcepcral.go.ke or www. kilimo.go.ke. and www.devbusiness.com for the International Competitive Bidding documets. ALL Downloaded copies are FREE OF CHARGE. All Bidders who download the document from the above website(s) or purchase it are required to submit their particulars (name & address of the firm, contact person & their mobile number) to the KCEP-CRAL official procurement email address: (tenders.kcepcralprogramme@gmail.com), using their official email addresses. All bidders are also advised to regularly visit the above Programme website, to obtain any additional information/addendum on the tender that may be issued before the closing date. Complete set of registration documents MUST be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked;with each respective category and category reference to the following address: The Principal Secretary, State Department for Crop Development, PO Box 30028-00100, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road, Nairobi Tel: 0770174188 And dropped in the tender box situated at the reception of MOALF & I Ground floor Kilimo House, Cathedral Road so as to reach the above address on or before the dates as indicated above. Tenders will be opened soon after the closing time in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the boardroom on 7th floor, Kilimo House. The Principal Secretary - State Department for Crop Development October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 33 KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL NATIONAL OPEN TENDERS Kenyatta National Hospital wishes to invite sealed tenders from eligible candidates for goods, services and works and also extend closing date of the earlier advertised tenders as shown below: NO. 1 2 3 4 5 TENDER NO. KNH/T/69/2018-2019 KNH/T/70/2018-2019 KNH/T/71/2018-2019 KNH/T/72/2018-2019 KNH/T/73/2018-2019 DESCRIPTION Supply and Delivery of Hospital Linen Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Dental Chairs Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Transient Power Surge Suppression Devices Procurement of Works for Servicing of HV/LV Substations Switch Gears and Distribution Transformers Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Vitreoretinal Machine EXTENSION OF TENDER CLOSING DATE NO. TENDER NO. 1 2 3 4 KNH/T/63/2018-2019 KNH/T/64/2018-2020 KNH/T/65/2018-2019 KNH/T/66/2018-2019 CLOSING DATE 30/10/2018 30/10/2018 30/10/2018 30/10/2018 30/10/2018 ESTABLISHMENT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE A. INTRODUCTION Pursuant to Section 73(5) and 155(5) of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2012 and PFM Regulations, 2015 and the guidelines for establishement of Audit Committees in all public entities Vide Kenya Gazette Notice Vol. CXVIII No. 40 of 15th recruit persons as Chairperson and Members of Audit Committee. DESCRIPTION Supply and Delivery of Biomedical Spare Parts Supply and Delivery of Orthopedic Technology Materials Procurement of Services for Annual Monitoring Statutory Inspection and Certification for Boiler No.2 Supply and Delivery of Medical Gases OLD CLOSING DATE 10/10/2018 10/10/2018 10/10/2018 10/10/2018 NEW CLOSING DATE 11/10/2018 11/10/2018 11/10/2018 11/10/2018 The interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect Tender Documents at the Supply Chain Management Department Room No.6, Administration Block from Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 4:00pm.Tender documents with detailed Specifications and Conditions can be downloaded free of charge from the KNH Website (www.knh.or.ke) and on the Public Procurement Information Portal (www.tenders.go.ke). Hard copies can be obtained from the office of the Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management located at the Hospital’s Main Administration Block Room 6 from Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000.00 per tender document via Mpesa pay bill No.626088, Account Number –Name of Supplier and obtain an official receipt from Cash Office (Administration Block). Bidders who choose to download the tender documents from the website free of charge should immediately email their name and contact details (cell phone number, email, and company name) to: procurementknh@gmail.com for records and communication of any tender clarifications and addenda. There shall be Mandatory Site Visits on 16th and 17th October 2018 at 10:30am at Kenyatta National Hospital for Tender No. KNH/T/70/2018-2019- Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Dental Chairs and Tender No. KNH/T/72/2018-2019- Procurement of Works for Servicing of HV/LV Substations Switch Gears and Distribution Transformers. All bidders MUST fill the site visit certificates attached in the tender documents and the certificates should be signed by authorized staff of the Hospital. Completed tender documents must be returned as specified in the tender document and deposited in the Tender Box situated at the Kenyatta National Hospital Administration Block, Supply Chain Management Department entrance before or at 10.00am and be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer –KNH April, 2016; The Ministry is seeking to B. REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT Chairperson To be appointed as the Chairperson of the Audit Committee,one must have the following:1. Degree from a recognized University 2. Knowledge and experience of not less than 7 years in Audit and /or Finance Management / Accounting 3. Be a member of a professional body and in good standing 4. Knowledge and experience in Risk Management 5. Be a person of Integrity and in compliance with requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 Members 1. A Degree from a recognized University 2. Working experience of not less than 5 years 3. Be a member of aprofessional body and in good standing 4. Knowledge in Public Service/ Government operations. 5. Be a person of integrity and in compliance with requirements of Chapter Six of The Constitution of Kenya 2010. Refer Regulations 174 PFM Regulations 2015 for details. All interested applicants who meet the requirements in (B) above should submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials and national identity cards in a sealed envelope and addressed to Cabinet Secretary Minstry of East African Community & Regional Development. Deadline for receipt of applications is 30th October, 2018 If within two (2) months from the date of the deadline, applicants do not hear from the Ministry they should consider their applicantions not successful. MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY & REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY OF HEALTH ISO 9001:2015 Certified Hospital REPUBLIC OF KENYA TENDER NOTICE TENDER REF NO. : MOH/DSHP/NASCOP/001/2018-2019 TENDER NAME : PROVISION OF PRINTING SERVICES FOR HIV M&E DATA REPORTING TOOLS 1.1 1.2 1.3 This tender is eligible ONLY to bidders under AGPO category. The Ministry of Health, through NASCOP, invites sealed bids from eligible candidates For Provision of Printing Services For HIV M&E Data Reporting Tools Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information from and inspect the sample documents at the Ministry of Health, Afya Annex Building (KNH Grounds), Nairobi (Room No. 304) during normal working hours. 1.4 A complete set of tender documents and soft copies of tools to be printed should be downloaded from the Ministry of Health Website (www.health.go.ke) OR NASCOP website (nascop.or.ke) by interested candidates. 1.5 Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender reference number and be deposited in the Tender Box at the First Floor, Afya Annex Building, KNH Grounds, Nairobi or be addressed to The National AIDS & STI Control Program (NASCOP), Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 19361-00202, Nairobi so as to be received on or before 23rd OCTOBER at 10.00 A.M. Local Time. 1.6 1.7 Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes and delivery must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at Afya Annex Building, KNH Grounds, Room 302. HEAD, NATIONAL AIDS & STI CONTROL PROGRAM For:PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF HEALTH MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL TENDER NOTICE Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) invite sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders. AMPATH-RSPO TENDERS No. Tender No. 2 MTRH/T/040/2018-19 Tender Description 1 MTRH/T/075/2018-2019 Tender for supply, delivery and installation of cytotoxic safety cabinet for ampath oncology. Tender for supply, delivery and installation of biobank freezer.(Re-tender) Eligibility Closing date Open Open 23rd October 2018 23rd October 2018 The eligible bidders shall be required to provide authenticated evidence that they have recently satisfactorily carried out similar assignment and prior to award, they will be given an opportunity to demonstrate how they intend to discharge their subsequent contractual obligations upon award. Tender documents with detailed specifications and conditions are obtainable from Supply chain Department, MTRH, P.O. Box 3-30100 Eldoret from Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. upon payment of non-refundable fee of kshs 1000/- per each bidding document. Tenders can also be downloaded FREE OF CHARGE from both Hospital’s website www.mtrh.go.ke under tenders portal or state tender portal: https/supplier.treasury.go.ke Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes should be deposited in tender box number “B” SITUATED AT 2nd floor, left wing of the main building of MTRH (Eldoret) or posted to: THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital P.O.Box 3-30100 ELDORET So as to be received on or before Tuesday 23rd October, 2018 at 10.00 am. Opening of the bidding documents will be conducted publicly immediately thereafter at a venue to be advised by Tender Opening Committee CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL

34 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke PS launches National Optic Fiber project for Kisumu County revises performance contract for workers Governor James Ongwae says contract had been improved and urges the workers to deliver on their services BY CHRISPHINE OTIENO AND JANE NAITORE, KNA-KISII K isii County has revised workers’ performance contracting as area governor James Ongwae cautioned workers that the new contract will demand physical outcomes. Launching the annual event on Friday governor James Ongwae said the contract had been improved and urged the workers to deliver on their services. Ongwae cited the County Department of Water where the public officers are required to do nine water schemes per subcounty with one additional borehole in each of the 45 wards during the year in question. This comes even as residents castigated the county officers for giving great emphasis to procedures of public projects which eventually failed to be completed by the end of the year under evaluation. Noting that the tools for measuring the public servants’ service delivery were near completion for rolling out, Ongwae noted that the strategy’s assessment would include rewards for performers. Ongwae introduced a public service delivery manual which spelt out policies and processes in service delivery. He said all performing ministries will be rewarded at a public forum and urged those willing to peruse the manual to do so as it will be placed within the precincts of the county assembly. On the recent head count of civil servants at the County Government, Ongwae revealed that details will be released any time from now. County Commissioner Godfrey Kigochi applauded the County government for efforts to ensure efficient service delivery to wananchi saying performance contracting ensures public officers are well managed. He said the annual exercise enables innovativeness on the worker to reach the required target. All 47 counties and their subcounties will get connected over the next three to five years BY JOSEPH OUMA KNA-KISUMU T he National Optic Fiber Backbone Infrastructure (NOFBI) connection commenced in Kisumu County on Saturday with seven sub-counties earmarked for connectivity. Principal Secretary for Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Jerome Ochieng disclosed that NOFBI, which is a national government project, had Sh10 billion dedicated to it by the government. The amount, Ochieng noted, will ensure that all counties and sub-counties get connected over the next three to five years in what is anticipated to greatly transform service delivery to the public. He was speaking when he launched the project at the Nyanza Regional Commissioner’s office grounds on Saturday morning. The PS said by extending NOFBI from county to all subcounties the ability to prepare an ICT infrastructure to be used across the country will be greatly enhanced. “As the foundation of eGovernment programmes, including NOFBI which is done in phases together with the county connectivity projects aimed at achieving universal connectivity, we are moving into the future where the 4th industrial revolution will be driven by technology,” he explained. The PS noted that only several decades ago, four out of the five top corporations in the world were energy-based and only one was ICT related. But in recent years ICT-related corporations have turned the tables to go top of the list. Today one cannot afford to leave behind their mobile phone, he noted, since we all greatly depend on technology for almost every aspect of our lives and so no one should be left behind by this global push. “Laying down the fiber optic cables across the country will help us achieve many things. ICT drives such successful initiatives like the M-PESA which we depend on,” he said. The PS announced that his team was in Kisumu to connect Nyando, Muhoroni, Seme, Kisumu East, Kisumu West, and Kisumu Central sub-counties. Having applications running on the fiber infrastructure such as the IFMIS used to pay or distribute funds through the National and County governments, the people in subcounties will connect directly to the IFMIS and so save more time. Ochieng said through the last mile initiative, the government will connect all hospitals and now that Kisumu Amount, in Kenya shillings, dedicated to the National Optic Fiber Backbone Infrastructure (NOFBI), which is a national government project Principal Secretary Jerome Ochieng testing the Unified Communic ation System of the County Connectivity Project in Kisumu on Saturday. With him is the representative of Nyanza Regional Commissio ner, John Cheruiyot (left) and Kisumu County ICT Officer, Jowi Seif Ouma. Laying down the fiber optic cables across the country will help us achieve many things. ICT drives such successful initiatives like the M-PESA which we depend on - PS Jerome Ochieng the Universal Health Coverage (UHC), local residents and counties should maximise on the opportunity. He explained that the country will also be able to facilitate tele-medicine which will reduce the number of patients travelling long distances to have X-rays interpreted and lab result analysis done in farflung health facilities as was the norm in the past. “Such information can easily be obtained through the internet,” he said. The other aspect, he said, was security which remains crucial; what with the installation of CCTV cameras along the roads, to facilitate surveillance by police officers. “Since the 4th industrial revolution will be based on technology, we are building our internal human capacty. This is by ensuring t ICT is embedded in ur education curriculum hrough Digital Literacy Programs (DLPs),” the PS said. Ochieng said constituency and wards should adopt technology by building the Constituency vation Hubs where young people can come up with ideas or innovations that would transform their lives. “President Uhuru Kenyatta has been identified as the UN Global Youth Champion in charge of 1.8 billion global youths. As such, the Constituency innovation and Ajira programme which creates massive online jobs must be facilitated,” he argued. The PS said technology is disruptive since it changes the way we do things with one outstanding aspect being that we have moved from working within certain confines to doing so online as opposed to office hour regime. He said innovation can actually be transformative citing Uber which he argued was not a taxi company and do not own any taxi but controls millions of taxis and so handles billions of shillings, just like M-PESA, helping other people to make money. Speaking at the forum, the representative of Nyanza Regional Commissioner John Cheruiyot, disclosed that the DLP programme had already covered 488 primary schools out of 610 in Kisumu County, while 35 youths have benefited through the Ajira programme. 10m October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 35 Kenya’s Golden Girl of Paralympics Disabled at six years, Mary Nakhumicha found that sports gave her a much-needed pillar of strength that also thrust her into the limelight that comes with success. She is Kenya’s most celebrated Paralympian, having won her first gold medal when she was only 13. She was honoured with the Kenyan Sports Personality of the Year Award in 2008 and also won the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. Her story is excerpted from a forthcoming book, Pioneers &Transformers: The Journeys of Top Achieving Women in Kenya, published by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board Pioneers & Transformers Journeys of top achieving women in Kenya BY KYEB M ary Nakhumicha was a playful child. As a little girl growing up in Western Kenya, she enjoyed running around the fields and rural paths with her playmates. Then illness struck and the resulting medical treatment changed her life. Her right leg failed, and her running and jumping were halted. Her joints degenerated and the muscles wasted away. The bubbly six-year-old was reduced to crawling to and from the playground, crippled by a wrongly administered injection to treat pneumonia. Her parents were crushed, resigned to the fate of caring for their suddenly disabled daughter. A few years later, some Catholic nuns on missionary work in western Kenya took Nakhumicha to neighbouring Uganda where there was a free medical camp. A year and three operations later, the 10-year-old stood tall, thanks to a caliper – a metal leg brace strapped around her knee. The joy of walking again warmed her heart, but she was more thrilled at being able to resume school, to play and take part in physical education classes. “With my limited motion, I used sticks as my javelin and threw them as far as I could,” she says, adding that she was the school’s best javelin, shot put and discus thrower. Her parents were very supportive of her athletic pursuits. “They would often take me to the local paraplegic games to compete,” she says. Days off school meant more practice time and before the family knew it, the teenager was picked for a junior competition in the Netherlands, where she proved her worth by winning a bronze medal. At 13, she made her debut at the 1992 Paralympics. She was the youngest member of the team that represented the country in Barcelona, Spain. She believes that taking part in the 1992 games was pivotal in shaping her lengthy and illustrious sporting career. Nakhumicha participated in the women’s discus, shot put and javelin events. She won a gold medal in the javelin competition with a throw of 21.50m, setting a new world record. But her rebirth faced a jolt when her father died and left the huge burden of fending for the family to her stay-athome mum. “My father died in 2002 so I couldn’t continue with my education after primary school. My mother could not afford the school fees,” she says of the still-painful memory. She finds comfort in the fact that her father, Zakayo, had revelled in her achievements, including the three gold medals she won in javelin, shot put and discus at the All Africa Games in Johannesburg, South Africa – a momentous achievement for Kenyan Paralympics. “The All Africa Games in 1999 were amazing! Winning three medals at one event was special. Even today when I look at them (medals) I am overjoyed.” The 14th of 16 children found refuge in sports and decided to move to Nairobi and become a professional athlete to help educate her siblings. Even as a young girl, she had no qualms about wading into completely uncharted territory. “I am the only one who pursued sports in my family. My father was an ardent sports fan even though he never played competitively,” says the tenacious athlete who has always considered sports a career like any other. But it was not easy going into full-time sports because she could not live off it as a semi-professional. Commuting to the Nyayo National Stadium for training sessions was another hassle. But she would not relent. “For me, disability is not a challenge to bear but a challenge I work towards overcoming every day,” she explains, although she does admit that using public transport is not easy. “Our public transport system does not factor in the physically disabled.” She also points out that the disabled often face discrimination in the workplace. Nakhumicha competes in the F57 – a classification for field competitors who have partial trunk and leg function. At the Atlanta Paralympics in 1996, she bagged a silver medal in the javelin and followed it up with a double in Sydney Paralympic Games four years later, retaining her silver in javelin and winning bronze in the shot put. In between the games, Nakhumicha won several gold and silver medals at continental events as part of her preparations for the Beijing Paralympics, where she impressively retained the silver in the javelin. The 2012 games in London offered up a mixed bag of fortunes. She captained the Kenya team – a responsibility she embraced and took very seriously – and set out to play a leading role to reclaim the gold that had eluded her for two decades, despite a difficult training period prior to the games. But London turned out to be one of her worst From my allowances and award payments I have built a house for my mum. I also knit hats after training and sell second-hand clothes..I don’t wait to be helped; I am always chasing opportunities - Mary Nakhumicha WORDS OF WISDOM • Do not be afraid to pioneer in completely uncharted territory. • Possibilities are always boundless, impossible is possible. • Our success has created opportunities for us but more importantly, helped to change the perceptions towards people with disabilities in a positive way. • I don’t wait to be helped. I always chase opportunities. competitions on the field. Her throwing hand hurt and all her lurches fell short, way below even her training performances. For the first time, she was staring at the possibility of leaving the Paralympics without a medal after a similar dry spell in Athens, Greece, in 2004. Her hopes of beating her role model, Paralympic javelin champion Nassima Saifi of Algeria, fell flat. “Prior to London I had a bad experience with an inexperienced masseuse that left me with sore muscles on my throwing hand just weeks to the games,” she recalls. She normally threw 23m, but could barely manage 16m in the javelin. “I felt really bad. I had failed my country on the grand stage,” she says of the disappointment and frustration she felt at the London games. Hours to the close of the games, she was informed that she had been shortlisted for a special award by the International Paralympics Committee (IPC) alongside three other athletes. She did not realise the magnitude of the award until her name was read out as the winner of the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award alongside Ireland’s Michael McKillop. The IPC selected Nakhumicha in recognition of her role in changing the face of Paralympic sports in Africa. According to the sports governing body, her participation over 20 years had exemplified the best spirit of the Paralympic Games and awarded her a gold medal that boosted Kenya’s seven-medal haul from London. “To be recognised as the best player in the world was great! I felt it was a chance to redeem myself, my nation.” The recognition earned her another award when she got back home. She was decorated with the 2012 Kenyan Sports Personality of the Year Award for athletes with disability. This was the second time she was being celebrated after a 2008 ceremony that accorded her a chance to meet her local sporting heroes. “There are two people I really admire. I would like to be like Tegla Loroupe and Paul Tergat. Tegla uses sports to uplift people and spread peace,” she says, adding that Tergat was the founder of the awards that provided the first platform on which Kenyan sportsmen and women could be celebrated. Her awards have come mainly from her prowess on the field but Nakhumicha also plays wheelchair table tennis and is a member of the sitting volleyball and the women’s wheelchair basketball teams. She has also ventured into powerlifting, a form of competitive weightlifting in which contestants attempt to lift three types of weights in a set sequence while seated, because she wanted to compete at the Commonwealth Games, which organise only a limited number of para-sports events. A regular day for Nakhumicha begins with intensive gym sessions lasting about four hours. When competitions are approaching, she includes throwing practice sessions at the stadium. “Before a competition, I train for about 12 months to two years,” she says, explaining that the sacrifice is necessary as the athletes are up against sportsmen and women who are full-time professionals. “The only way to beat them is to train as much as you can.” For Nakhumicha possibilities are always boundless, and the impossible is possible. “From my allowances and award payments I have built a house for my mum. I also knit hats after training and sell second-hand clothes,” she says, adding, “I don’t wait to be helped; I am always chasing opportunities.” She is now taking on a new task – coaching – that she began under the auspices of a local non-government organisation, Action Network for the Disabled, which uses sports to empower disabled people. She believes her experience makes her a good trainer and could make her a top coach in future. She is already a certified Paralympics coach and has worked with about 100 athletes, including the field athletes who competed at the 2011 African Paralympics Championships. Her aim is to find several other Nakhumichas to take her place when she finally quits active competition. She is happy that her success has in some way spurred people with disabilities, especially women, to take up not just athletics but also wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball. “Our success has created opportunities for us but more importantly, helped to change the perceptions towards people with disabilities in a positive way,” she says.

October 09, 2018 A PUBLICATION OF Government Advertising Agency Telposta Towers, Kenyatta Ave/ Koinange Street P.O Box 30025-00100, Nairobi Kenya NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0089 Telephone: (+254) 4920000 / 1 E-Mail: info@information.go.ke Simple lessons in pork value addition from an Italian city Triza Ngugi first saw what looked like coconut fruits but quickly changed her view and thought they were sweet potatoes. She was wrong - what she was looking at was yet another type of preserved pork. Success stories like these are covered in an upcoming book on Agro-Innovation by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board. Agro-Innovation Transforming agriculture toward sustainable development BY KYEB O n entering the first exhibition stand at the Terra Madre, Salone Gusto (Mother Nature, Exhibition of Taste) show, in Turin, one is met by a whole, wellcooked pig thigh. This immediately whets your appetite for what would be a possible local cuisine, perhaps of roasted pork, ugali and kachumbari. However, it seems a mystery how a pork thigh is preserved and eaten after more than six months. We sought to borrow this technology, which may be customized to fit the Kenyan market as a way of value-addition that can boost earnings from this sector. This is especially because pork is highly perishable and most farmers are forced to ‘dispose’ it as fast as possible to avoid making losses. The process, as we learn is simple, but requires patience and caution, so that the pork is free from any bacteria and other microorganisms. Locally known as ‘prosciotto’, the delicacy’s process of production starts with pork breeding. “This particular ham is from a cross-breed of black and white breeds of pig,” explains Davide Oxalande, a marketing officer at Prosciutte del Casentino, one of the exhibiting Italian companies. However, it can be obtained from other pig breeds as well. The pigs are reared under the free range system for two years before they are ready for slaughter. After slaughtering a mature pig, he says, the meat is left to cool for 24 hours. The thighs are then trimmed and well rubbed with a mixture of salt, garlic and spices such as pepper, chilli pepper and nutmeg. After seven days, the residual salt is then eliminated, and the thighs are massaged for a second time, ushering in the second salting stage. The thigh is salted and massaged for two weeks before eliminating excess salt. After this stage, the thighs are kept to cure over a period of between 40-60 days after which they can be smoked under wood fire. The pork is then left to cure for no less than 18 months before it is ready for the market. Regulators, producers and breeders of this product are in the process of finalizing standards that will require longer curing time, thus optimizing the taste. When Triza Ngugi first saw what looked like coconut fruits, she was surprised to find ‘pumpkins’ in Italy. But again, she changed her view and thought they were sweet potatoes. Bus she was wrong; this was yet another preserved type of pork.If made locally, salame would qualify as mutura (traditional sausage) from pork, only that it lasts long and is seasoned using different spices. “Salame is prepared by mixing minced pork with olive oil, garlic and wine,” explained Guido Salini, a farm manager at Salini Fratelli. The mixture is then stuffed into pieces of the large intestines of a pig and tied with a sisal LAYOUT, DESIGN AND EDITING OF MYGOV WEEKLY BY THE KENYA YEARBOOK EDITORIAL BOARD www.kenyayearbook.co.ke 0202715390 / 0711944538 40 Days the thighs are kept to cure after which they can be smoked under wood fire string all round. It is then preserved under temperature of 25-30 degrees centigrade and humidity of 17 hygrometers. For six months, there is control of both temperature and humidity at different levels, after which the salame is ready for sale. Usually, Salini says, the salame can last for over one year, and refrigeration is only required after the consumer/ NHIF Building , 4th Floor @Kenyayearbook P.O. Box 34035-00100 Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board A Kenyan delegate tastes Italian pork dubbed prosciotto. seller slices it.Samson Kiiru, who lived in Italy for three years, wishes this technology was available in Kenya. According to him this creative technology would not only help in promoting the pork value chain, but also offer a delicacy for people like him, who have tasted and liked it. “I am still thinking of venturing into pig farming so that I can produce a combination of Kenya-Italian value addition technologies,” said Kiiru, as he tasted a piece of salame. These technologies were showcased during the 2018 edition of Terra Madre, Salone Gusto, an event that happens in Italy every two years. Kenya had a representation of close to 40 delegates who included various stakeholders along the agriculture and food value chain. The event is a brainchild of Slow Food International, an organization that promotes good, clean and fair food. info@kenyayearbook.go.ke

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2 | NEWSFOCUS October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Posta rakes in Sh 4 billion thanks to innovation drive The new frontier for the postal services are e-commerce and financial technology, says PS BY JOSEPH NG’ANG’A KNA-NAIROBI T he Postal Corporation of Kenya raked in a turnover of Sh4.1 billion last financial year after weathering the storm of new and emerging technologies which threatened its existence. Speaking while officially flagging off 11 pickups bought by the corporation, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Fatma Hirsi attributed the success to new innovative products that the corporation has come up with. The PS said the new frontier for the postal services was ecommerce and financial technology (fintech). “In the wake of the changing technology, the corporation has been able to come up with innovative products like the Mpost which enables every mobile phone user to use their phones to receive letters by connecting their mobile numbers to a formal postal address,” explained the PS. Other products that Posta has introduced are the mobile wallet which seeks to integrate postal products with various payment platforms and the Tunza Nyumba na Posta which links retailers and consumers of basic household commodities through e-commerce. “We have to ensure that we have safe, timely and efficient delivery to our customers by optimising the fleet that we have. We are therefore tasked with the duty of providing innovative products to our customers, and to be able to compete effectively, we must prioritise the modernization of our fleet,” said the PS. She said that she will make sure government ministries and agencies use Posta in all their services. Postmaster General Dan Kagwe said that they are working to create a seamless logistic approach to business where they will do clearing and forwarding and bring imported products to the door steps of their customers. Kagwe said they have ventured into clearing and forwarding and have so far worked with National Oil Corporation, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and other entities including car importers and have recorded tremendous results. We have to ensure that we have safe, timely and efficient delivery to our customers by optimising the fleet that we have - Principal Secretary Fatma Hirsi History made as Machakos says yes to lactation booths Motion received unanimous support from both female and male legislators in the Assembly BY JUSTUS KEESI KNA- MACHAKOS I n a historic move, the Machakos County Assembly has passed a motion that will require the county offices to have special breastfeeding chambers for new mothers. A motion passed last week by the Assembly noted that it was pertinent for the county government to conform to Article 53(1) (c) of the constitution that provides for basic nutrition as a right of children. Further, the provisions of the motion are in compliance with World Health Organisation (WHO) Recommendations and Health Act 2017. Moved by nominated MCA Ms. Pauline Munguti the motion received unanimous support from both female and male legislators in the Assembly who cited the requirement for exclusive breastfeeding to reduce infant mortality RE-ADVERTISEMENT ON CHANGE OF VENUE FOR PUBLIC HEARING/RECEIPT OF MEMORANDA caused by common childhood illnesses and quicker recovery during illness. “I have walked around and no single department has space for breastfeeding and yet the child has a right to breastfeed, while all working mothers have to return to work from maternity leave after three months thus disrupting the recommended six-month exclusive breastfeeding post-natal period,” said Matuu MCA Judas Ndawa. He told the House that such mothers who resume duties after the three-month maternity leave do not get special places to express their milk or breast feed the babies but share offices with their colleagues. “They have no place to express milk and thereby compromise the rights of their babies,” he added. Nominated MCA Angela Munyasya expressed concern that lack of such lactation stations made the female personnel resuming duty from maternity less productive as all their thoughts were with their young babies at home. The sitting was chaired by Assembly Speaker Florence Mwangangi. They have no place to express milk and thereby compromise the rights of their babies - Matuu MCA Judas Ndawa Lack of Data protection laws in the country poses a threat to individuals, institutions as well as to national security, especially in the advent of the digital age. Consequently, there is need to protect individual’s right to privacy and particularly Personal Data. The Cabinet Secretary vide Gazette Notice Number 4367 of 11th Deputy Governor lauds hospital equipment plan Dialysis machines purchased by the National Government for the Lodwar County Referral Hospital under a lease agreement are saving time and money BY PETER GITONGA KNA-TURKANA T he dialysis machines purchased by the National Government for the Lodwar County Referral Hospital under a lease agreement are saving patients and the county government money and time spent on the roads in referrals cases. Speaking when he toured the Lodwar hospital’s renal dialysis unit, Deputy Governor Peter Lotethiro and health county executive committee member Jane Ajele said the county government used to spend Sh25,000 for every referral to Mo Teaching and Referral Hospital in doret. The hospital is currently offering the services free of charge but pl to start charging a fee at a later d Those who have the NHIF insuran will be charged for inpatient bed services at a subsidised rate that the hospital management is yet to establish as a shared cost. “The five dialysis machines have saved the county government money and also saved patients the Sh6,500 they used to pay for every dialysis session,” said Lotethiro. “I want to say we are grateful to the National Government for giving us five dialysis machines under the lease arrangement to help our people who have been travelling more than 400 kilometres to seek for such services either in Eldoret or other neighuring towns,” said the deputy Govng the five dialysis machines, e will entirely be for isolation cases er for patients with hepatitis cations and the four will be for dney complications. May 2018 constituted a Taskforce to develop the Policy and Regulatory Framework for Privacy and Data Protection in Kenya. The Taskforce’s engagements have culminated in the development of a draft Privacy and Data Protection Policy and Bill. The instruments are proposed to ensure the development of an enabling regulatory framework for Privacy and Data protection in Kenya. The Ministry, in accordance with the national values and the values of public service enshrined in the Constitution, now invites interested members of the public to submit any representations that they may have on the Data Protection Policy and Bill. The representations may be made orally or by submissions of written memoranda in the following manner : 1. The Public Hearing shall be held on 3rd October 2018 at the Kenya National Museum, Nairobi – Louis Leakey Auditorium from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, instead of the earlier proposed venue-Hilton Hotel. 2. Written Memoranda may be forwarded to the Principal Secretary, State Department of ICT and Innovation, Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology, Teleposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue, Koinange Street, P. O. Box 30025-00100, Nairobi, or emailed to pdp@information.go.ke or pdp@ca.go.ke to be received on or before 2nd October, 2018 at 5:00pm. The proposed instruments may be accessed on the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology and Communications Authority of Kenya’s websites through the following links: 1. http://www.ict.go.ke/request-for-comments-on-the-proposed-privacy-and-data-protection-policy-andbill-2018/ 2. https://ca.go.ke/request-for-comments-on-the-proposed-privacy-and-data-protection-policy-andbill-2018/                  Telephone Number 0703 042 556 / 0703 042 530. Joe Mucheru, EGH Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 Kenyan elected to head global standards body Njoroge becomes the fi rst African to head the global standards organization BY PHOEBE GITUKU KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS K enyan Edward Njoroge has been elected president of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), becoming the first African to head the global standards organisation. Mr Njoroge was elected to the position during the 41st ISO General Assembly meeting in Geneva, Switzerland last week. Mr Njoroge has more than 40 years’ experience working in business and industry in Kenya and Africa, where he has held top corporate leadership and board positions such as Chairman, Director, Chief Executive Offi cer and Managing Director. Ms. Betty Maina, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Industry, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, was among the fi rst to congratulate him on the fete. “I congratulate Eddy on his election to this international role,” said Ms Maina. “I have no doubt that he will dedicate his time, energy, skills and experience to ensure ISO’s governance remains sound, solid and refl ects the current best practice.” Mr. Edward Njoroge will continue with his role as Director, National Standards Council of the Kenya Bureau of Standards while he assumes this additional responsibility. He will serve as ISO President-elect in 2019 and becomes ISO President eff ective January 1st, 2020, for a twoyear term. The ISO story began in 1946 when delegates from 25 countries met at the Institute of Civil Engineers in London and decided to create a new international organisation “to facilitate the international coordination and unifi cation of industrial standards”. On 23rd February 1947 the new organisation, ISO, officially began operations. Below are excerpts from his acceptance speech: “I know that this is not the time to articulate my objectives or plans of action because I am only the President-elect. It reminds me of my high school days when I went to be a freshman or form 1 (as we call it in my country) and we were told that ‘form ones are here to be seen not to be heard. Th at said, I feel that I must but briefl y share with you how I see my role as ISO President over the coming years.” “I am well aware that the ISO President represents all members and I am fully committed to the tenet of inclusivity. I also know that a signifi cant majority I know that this is not the time to articulate my objectives or plans of action because I am only the President-elect. It reminds me of my high school days when I went to be a freshman or form 1 and we were told that ‘form ones are here to be seen not to be heard. Th at said, I feel that I must but briefl y share with you how I see my role as ISO President over the coming years. - Eddie Njoroge 1946 Year ISO was formed, when delegates from 25 countries met at the Institute of Civil Engineers in London and decided to create a new international organisation to facilitate international coordination and unification of industrial standards of ISO members are from developing countries and they have specifi c needs and great expectations from their participation in ISO. As a person from a developing country myself, I am eager to provide this perspective to the ISO leadership and to strengthen ISO’s attention and eff orts for its developing country membership.” o s i v e t s e m “ s S e c c t “I would also like to emphasize that a primary target of our efforts should concern Small and Medium Enterprises, which have a catalytic role in most economies and especially in the developing countries. SMEs must be encouraged to use Standards as a strategic tool to strengthen their businesses and to support the harmonious development of markets economies and societies. For SMEs to succeed, it is also fundamentally critical that we start tackling one of the greatest menace we have to their success - illicit trade.” “I know that as an ISO President I will be expected to contribute to defi ning the strategic direction of the organisation. Before the current ISO Strategic Plan comes to an end in 2020 and as we begin the journey towards a new strategy, I am keen to be involved in this process and I hope that the outcome will clearly highlight, in concrete and actionable ways, the role of international standardisation in support of the Sustainable Development Goals” GODOWNS TO LET KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY Opening up Rural Kenya TENDER NOTICE KNTC has Godown spaces to let in Nairobi, Mombasa and Eldoret towns. Interested parties are requested to quote and drop their bids in the Tender Box at KNTC Head Office, 2nd Floor, Yarrow Road Complex, Off Nanyuki Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi on or before 28th August, 2018at 11:00am, addressed to: The Managing Director Kenya National Trading Corporation P.O. Box 30587-00100 NAIROBI (DETAILS OF THE AVAILABLE GODOWNS) Location Size 1. Nairobi (CW NO 9) Along Nanyuki Rd, Ind Area 2. Nairobi (CW NO 11A) Along Nanyuki Rd, Ind Area 3. Nairobi (CW NO 11B) Along Nanyuki Rd, Ind Area 4. Nairobi (CW NO 12) Along Nanyuki Rd, Ind Area 5. Mombasa - Along refinery road 6. Eldoret - Along Kitondo street, Opposite Kenya Power Depot 36,000 Sq/ft 18,000 Sq/ft 18,000 Sq/ft 18,000 Sq/ft 11,080 Sq/ft 2,336 Sq/ft For more information and viewing, please contact KNTC: 020-2430861 or 0714563911 UPGRADING OF GILGIL – MACHINERY ROAD PROJECT MINUTES OF PRETENDER SITE VISIT AND ADDENDUM NO. 1 Reference is made to the Invitation for Bids which appeared in the Newspaper Advertisement on MyGov on 4th and 5th of September 2018 for the Upgrading of Gilgil – Machinery Road Project. Pursuant to provisions of subclauses 7.1 and 8.1 of Instruction to Bidders, clarifications and amendments have been made to the bidding documents and are available as Addendum No.1. The Minutes and Addendum No.1 are available from our website www.kerra.go.ke The bid submission date has been revised from 5th 2018 to 12th October 2018 at 11.00am. The venue for submission and opening remains as communicated in the Invitation for Bids. Director General KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY KeRRA is ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED October GOVERNMENT OF THE SULTANATE OF OMAN SCHOLARSHIPS 2018/2019 The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has offered two (2) full scholarships at undergraduate level. The areas of study are: • Engineering specialties of all kinds • Management specialties and information systems • Language specialization and literature Further information is available on the Ministry of Education’s Website: www.education.go.ke Deadline for application is 10th October, 2018. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

4 | NEWSFOCUS October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke For special schools, digital learning is both a blessing and a challenge Tablets have become an important tool for not only learning but also teaching – but more could be done BY ALICE WANJIRU KNA-ITEN W hen the government introduced digital learning in schools, the main aim was to align integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) into teaching and learning for lower primary pupils in all schools. However, to special needs learners, that is, children living with disabilities, the programme was more than just integration of ICT, the tablets have become an important tool for not only learning but also teaching. This is what KNA learnt when we visited the Iten School for the deaf. According to Stanley Kaibei the teacher in charge of ICT at the school, the school received 7 tablets in 2016 which according to him were a blessing. “The tablets are being used not just by class one to three pupils as envisaged when they were brought but by the whole school as a major tool for learning,” Kaibei said. According to Kaibei, teachers dealing with deaf pupils strive to create an object of the various concepts they are teaching in the learners’ mind as the pupils imagination is limited and due to the time taken to enable them comprehend, many are the times they don’t complete the syllabus. This is a fact corroborated by his colleague Isaiah Waundo, “These are visual learners so they need to see in order to understand and this is where the tablets have come in handy,” he said. For instance, Kaibei said when a teacher wants to teach them about a forest, it becomes very hard to make them understand what a forest is but once they are shown the picThe tablets are being used not just by class one to three pupils as envisaged when they were brought but by the whole school as a major tool for learning - Stanley Kaibei tures in the tablet, they get the concept. Due to the integral role it plays in learning, Kaibei says, he is often forced to set up the gadgets in the school hall so that more teachers can access it when teaching different subjects. The visual learning is not just important for the pupils with hearing disability but also for other ordinary pupils as witnessed at the neighbouring Iten day primary school. According to one of the teachers Margaret Yatich, who uses the gadgets to emphasize on what was taught in class, it becomes quite easy for the children to understand what they learnt in class once they see it. “I was teaching them about a cockroach and when they saw it on the tablet quite a number told me they often see them at home,” she said. The school’s headmaster Abraham Chumba says he also uses the tablets to help in revision for class seven and eight saying they find it fun to revise and in the process understand more when using the tablets. He however says they need to have two teachers in class especially with the lower classes since some will deviate to even play games. “Our children are computer literate and so they have learnt to manipulate the gadgets to other uses and therefore the need to monitor them,” he said. However, despite the success of the programme, there are several challenges which the teachers would want the government to address to enhance the programme. One of the main challenges according to Kaibei is lack of content for special learners. “For instance, the tablets we received are the same as those used by ordinary pupils and thereby they don’t address our special needs,” he said. According to Kaibei, when the pupils are being enrolled in school, they come without a uniform language and therefore the first task they do is to teach them sign language so that they can be able to communicate. “Since most parents and siblings do not know sign language, each of the pupils comes with their own way of communicating depending on how they have been communicating at home,” he said. “For example, when the child needs food they bring a plate and the parent/sibling will understand. So our main task is to teach them sign language so that we can communicate,” he said. He therefore says there is need to equip the tablets with sign language adding the ones being used instead have English and Kiswahili languages which the deaf pupils don’t use. He added that none of the songs and poems therein are in sign language. Kaibei says he has often been forced to download sign language material to be used in learning. “As teachers dealing in sign language we are lucky because we have formed a WhatsApp group where we share any material which can assist us,” he said. His concern is shared by the head teacher Chepsigot primary school Michael Kangogo. He says while the ordinary pupils benefit from the digital programme, the situation is different for the pupils in the visually impaired unit in the school. “Our visually impaired students would benefit so much to have tablets specifically for them as they require those which have audio lessons,” he said. Another challenge which cuts across is the huge electricity bills incurred when charging amid the little funds allocated for the same. Chumba (Iten primary) called for the Kenya Power to consider giving special rates to schools to enable them to break even. “We strain to ensure that the programme does not stall just because of nonpayment of electricity bills and especially when funds are yet to be released by the government,” he said. Kaibei also called on the government to consider connecting schools next to the fiber optic cables to internet. “This will enable us save on expenses on bundles which we use when downloading what we feel is key for the pupils,” he said. Following the austerity measures put in by the government to contain spending, one of the programmes afStudents at Thika Primary School for the Visually Impaired in Kenya reading accessible storybooks using eKitabu’s e-reader app fected was the digital learning. Chumba therefore called on well-wishers to come in and contribute to the programme through buying of more gadgets given their major input in learning. Kaibei emphasized that special schools required more of the gadgets citing the school which has only 7 against a population of 63 pupils. He said if all had the gadgets it would be easier for them to teach and also clear the syllabus on time. “As parents get sensitised on the need to take their children with special needs to school, we continue enrolling more and therefore the need to have more tablets,” he said. October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 5 UNCLAIMED FINANCIAL ASSETS AUTHORITY NOTICE OF NO OBJECTION Chief Executive Officer Notice is issued pursuant to regulation 12 of the Unclaimed Financial Assets Regulations, 2016 that the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority has received claims for unclaimed assets from the following persons claiming as administrators of the estates of deceased persons and agents of the original owners. Further take notice that if no objection has been lodged at the offices of the Authority at the address below within thirty (30) days of the date of publication of this notice, payment will be made to the aforementioned persons. No Claimant’s Name/Administrator 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mariam Hamisi Shaaban Mwamzali Shiribwa Deputy County Commissioner - Isiolo Florence Betty Malonza Shobhna Keshavlal Shah 6. Waweru Mathai, Muta Mathai & Wanjira Mathai 7. 8. Benrogers Mati Nguuku & Stephen Kitheka Kamuti Stanley Eshikhoto Alwala 9. Simon Waweru Kimani & Daniel Githiora Kimani 10. Sharifa Jamil Parkar 11. Jane Njeri Kamau & Davis Kamande Kimani 12. Eugine Masai Boge 13. Cecilia Wanjiru Ndungú & Magdalene Wanjiku Ndungú 14. George Wandeto Kabogo & Edith Gathoni Kabogo 15. Bancy Wamarua Njanja 16. Maalin Atieno Ogaja 17. Philiph Kipkering Choge 18. Emilio Kanyari Ngotho 19 John Opalla 20. Stephen Muema Ngumbi & Kenneth Ngumbi Muema 21. 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No 1. Claimant’s Name Nicholas Muriithi Nyaga 2. Maalin Atieno Ogaja 3. Gaudencia Akoth Oludhe 4. Stephen Mwaura Kanyara 5. Johnson Njumwa Mwamburi 6. Kathurima Maingi Policy No & Name of Policy Holder Nicholas Muriithi Nyaga - 20113027 Florence Agola Ogaja & Peter Okello Ogaja – 0279083 & 3574500 Gaudencia Akoth Oludhe – 3540163 & 3578951 Stephen Mwaura Kanyara - 3559697 Name of Issuing Insurance Company Britam Life Assurance Co. Ltd Kenya National Assurance & Liberty Life Assurance Liberty Life Assurance Co. Ltd Liberty Life Assurance Co. Ltd Johnson Njumwa Mwamburi - 1919691 Britam Life Assurance Co. Ltd Kathurima Maingi - 20128416 Britam Life Assurance Co. Ltd Further notice is given that unless objection to the claims is lodged at the offices of the Authority at the address below within thirty (30) days from the date hereof, payment will be made to the aforementioned persons on the evidence of the sworn affidavit for lost original policy document and any liability on the lost policy document will immediately cease. Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority, Pacis Centre, 2nd Floor, off Waiyaki Way, P. O. Box 28235 – 00200, Nairobi. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER kasneb is an equal opportunity employer and canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification. Please also note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Board of kasneb is seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer to succeed the current job holder who is retiring from service having attained the mandatory retirement age. kasneb seeks to recruit a visionary, dynamic and innovative leader with high professional and ethical standards to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of kasneb, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, driving business growth in a high integrity and ethical environment, promoting corporate reputation and visibility and ensuring operational effectiveness and efficiency. Key Responsibilities • Develop and recommend to the Board the long term corporate strategy, business plans and annual operating budgets; • Implement the corporate strategy and other Board policies and resolutions; • Coordinate the development of syllabuses, examinations; preparation, administration and management of • Promote the qualifications of kasneb nationally, regionally and internationally through effective marketing, communication and other appropriate strategies; • Ensure prudent management of assets and financial resources and accountability through proper monitoring and effective internal control measures; • Provide leadership in the day to day business and ensure a competent, efficient and motivated human capital for enhanced productivity and performance; • Promote an effective risk management culture and ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and policy frameworks; • Coach, mentor and develop the senior management team to ensure excellence in performance and effective succession management; • Foster a corporate culture that promotes sound ethical and good governance practices; • Manage relationships, networks and engagement with stakeholders including government agencies, local and international business partners; and • Enhance the corporate reputation and image of kasneb. Person Specifications • Possess a Bachelors and Masters degree in any of the following disciplines; Finance, Accounting, Commerce or business related field from a university recognised in Kenya; • A PhD qualification from a university recognised in Kenya will be an added advantage; • Be a holder of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and/or Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA) qualification administered by kasneb and be a member in good standing of either the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and/or the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) and/or the Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA); • Have knowledge and experience of not less than fifteen (15) years’ in the relevant field with at least seven (7) years served in a senior management level position; • Have thorough knowledge and understanding of management of examinations and in particular professional examinations; and • Has undergone Corporate Governance and/or Leadership Training and is certified. Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including: • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; • Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and • Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role above, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, current remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience. To be considered, your application must be received by not later than 19 October 2018 addressed to: The Director, Executive Selection Division Deloitte Consulting Limited Deloitte Place Waiyaki Way Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke For more details on kasneb and the job description for this role, please log on to https://kasneb.or.ke/ careers/ Our client, Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (kasneb) is a state corporation under The National Treasury. kasneb was established in 1969 with the mandate to develop syllabuses, conduct professional, diploma and certificate examinations; certify candidates in accountancy, finance, credit, governance and management, information communication technology and related disciplines. kasneb is also mandated to promote its qualifications globally and accredit relevant training institutions in liaison with the ministry in charge of education. This mandate is drawn from the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 (which replaced the Accountants Act, Cap.531 of 1977), the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap.534 of 1988 and the Investment and Financial Analysts Act, No.13 of 2015.

6 | NEWSFOCUS Verbatim On July 7, 2000, the original partner states of Kenya, Uganda and United Republic of Tanzania ratified the EAC treaty establishing the East African Community. That singular move rekindled a dream by the region’s founding fathers. The Republics of Rwanda and Burundi acceded to the treaty in 2007 while the Republic of South Sudan acceded in 2016. The ultimate goal is to create of a political federation - the East African Federation. Over the last 18 years, steps have been made towards that goal, including signing a common market protocol and a monetary union protocol. The Cabinet Secretary for East African Community & Regional Development, Adan Mohamed, spoke to Ngari Gituku, Director of Government Advertising Agency (GAA) on the journey towards integration, the gains made so far and a raft of other related and ongoing efforts. What is the update on the journey towards East African integration? The journey towards an East African Federation started about 18 years ago with the coming into force of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community (EAC). The EAC regional bloc brings together over 150 million people from the six-member states – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. The treaty provides for deepening and widening cooperation among partner states in political, economic, social and cultural fields, as well as research and technology, defence, security, legal and judicial affairs. So far, the EAC Customs Union Protocol, EAC Common Market Protocol and the EAC Monetary Union Protocol have been signed and ratified. The EAC Customs Union Protocol that came into force in 2002 provides for harmonised internal tariffs and common external tariffs. So far all intra-EAC tariffs have been eliminated. We are also implementing common rules of origin and common external tariff that guides our trade with third parties. Currently we are a fully-fledged Customs Union and we are implementing the Single Customs Territory where all intra-EAC goods are being cleared at the port of entry. The EAC Common Market Protocol provides for free movement of persons, labour, capital and services, as well as the right of services, establishment and residence. Currently, Kenya, alongside the other member states, is harmonising relevant laws to ensure that they conform to the EAC Common Market Protocol. The EAC Monetary Union Protocol intends to introduce a common currency by the year 2024. Under the anticipated single currency, partner states stand to benefit in a variety of ways, including: reduction in transaction costs associated with the exchange of currency by firms involved in import and export trade. A single currency will also facilitate faster transactions free from foreign exchange rate risks that currently exist amongst partner states. Multiple currencies discourage trade and investments among the partner states owing to uncertainties about exchange rates, and resultant transaction costs. Overall, the journey towards EAC integration is moving at a steady pace, as demonstrated by the volume of intra-EAC trade and investments. What measures have been put in place to support and fast track integration? Regional integration centres have been established in Namanga, Lungalunga and Busia to act as reference points for Kenyans on the whole spectrum of regional integration issues. We have operationalised four One-Stop Border posts in Taveta, Namanga, Busia and Malaba with a view to reducing border clearance times. We have also facilitated the removal of nine non-tariff barriers in form of road blocks located at MtitoAndei, Emali, Kibwezi, Salama, Machakos junction, Naivasha, Eldoret, Webuye and Amagoro. We have developed an operational framework for sustained engagement between the National Assembly, East African Legislative Assembly - Kenya Chapter, Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and Non-State Actors. Training workshops for cross border trade associations continue to be held in border towns, most recently in Malaba, Busia, Isebania, Namanga, Lungalunga and Taveta. We are also holding sensitisation forums on customs union, common market, monetary union and political federation with various stakeholders with a view of informing them of the available opportunities. The sensitisation workshops target the business community, border communities, youth, women, disadvantaged groups; focal point officers in MDAs; policy makers and other professionals; Members of County Assemblies and Chief Executive Committee. In addition, we are running a social media campaign dubbed ‘Ushirikiano digital’ targeting university students to provide a platform for them to interact, network and more importantly understand the commitments, obligations opportunities, projects and programmes under the EAC. The ministry is popularising the EAC anthem following Cabinet approval for hoisting of the EAC Flag in all Government offices and public institutions and singing of the EAC anthem during public functions. Sensitisation meetings are being held in various counties, schools and colleges to popularise the anthem. EAC Clubs have also been launched in 55 secondary schools in 11 counties and 38 universities and colleges to enhance interest of the youth in school on EAC integration, promote continuous dialogue, encourage advocacy on regional integration initiatives and engagement in peer sensitisation. The EAC Youth Ambassadors Platform (Kenya Chapter) has been institutionalised to enhance the participation of university students in the EAC integration process. What benefits have accrued from regional integration? The biggest benefit has been growth in intraEAC trade. The value of Kenya’s exports to EAC countries has increased from KSh64.1 billion in 2007 to KSh114.83 billion in 2017. The highest OCTOBER 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Unlocking the benefits of East export flows were in 2011 and 2012, at KSh137.2 billion and KSh135 billion respectively before declining, occasioned by competition of products from Asian countries and import substitution where Partner States are establishing manufacturing plants to produce similar products initially exported by Kenya. Imports from within the EAC have grown too from goods valued at KSh12.9 billion in 2007 to KSh60.9 billion in 2017. The increasing trade volumes and value relate to facilitation of trade through establishment of a Single Customs Territory in EAC for faster clearance and movement of cargo from the port of entry to the destination. Under this arrangement Partner States using the ports of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam have stationed customs officers at the ports to clear cargo. The Single Customs Territory is aimed at reducing the cost of doing business by eliminating duplication of processes as well as reducing the administrative costs and regulatory requirements. Today, all intra-regional traded goods between Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania are cleared under this scheme; as well as all goods to Rwanda through Dar es Salaam Port with a turnaround of 3 to 4 days on this corridor in tandem with the reduction in turnaround time earlier realised on northern corridor. The flexibility in deployment of customs officers has further eased clearance of goods such that goods move directly from points of dispatch in a partner state to the owner’s premises in another partner state without going through further customs checks. A single declaration under Single Customs Territory is made electronically, processed and released by the authorities from the country of destination prior to loading of goods and release from the port. This has reduced documentation currently used to release goods up to destination by 80%, hence reducing the administrative burden. Real time sharing of customs information upon arrival of goods at the port has lessened internal border controls. Turnaround time of trucks from Mombasa to Kampala has reduced from 18 days to 4 days and to Kigali has reduced from 21 days to 6 days. Under the auspices of EAC, partner states have been undertaking joint development of infrastructure that act as vessels through which goods and people move within the region. Kenya has benefited through the East African Roads Network Project where the Athi River -Namanga road was rehabilitated while the Voi – Taveta road was upgraded to bitumen status to effectively reduce the cost of doing business. It has been assumed that the EAC talks towards a political federation stalled. Is anything happening? Dialogue and work towards the East African Federation are on course, alongside operationalisation of the initial pillars, namely EAC Common Market Protocol and the EAC Monetary OCTOBER 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Verbatim NEWSFOCUS | 7 African community integration been amended or repealed with new legislation enacted. This has considerably improved the liberalisation of trade within Kenya in the EAC context. Harmonisation of national laws to conform to the Monetary Union Protocol is ongoing at the regional level. Legislation to be harmonised has already been identified and a matrix prepared with a road map on the harmonisation process. The Ministry developed a policy on Harmonisation of Kenya’s national laws to conform to EAC laws. The Harmonization policy will support the implementation of the regional integration agenda. The policy proposes to establish a Harmonitant to sustain momentum of the journey towards integration. Since 2016, the ministry has institutionalised the EAC Stakeholder’s Roundtable as an annual forum that brings together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, civil society and non-governmental organisations and other interest groups to dialogue and define and harmonise strategies for deepening and widening the integration process. The forum provides a platform for stakeholders to monitor and evaluate the EAC integration progress, and share views on how the process can be enriched. How does EAC relate to lives of ordinary Kenyans? Why is it important, particularly to Kenyans at the grassroots? Regional integration touches all facets of life. The coming together of EAC countries into one bloc with about 150 million people makes it more attractive for investment by providing a larger market. Increased investment into the region means more jobs for all citizens of partner states, including Kenya. The free movement of labour, capital and people also unlock increased opportunities for Kenyans and other East Africans across the region. Increased intra-EAC trade means market for goods, allowing entrepreneurs to thrive. All this means that integration is good for the country and all Kenyans, and needs to be supported to succeed. There have been issues particularly around KenyaTanzanian trade. What is the ministry doing about it? The ministry continues to constantly engage at different levels to ensure that trade between Kenya and other EAC countries thrive. We are also working, together with Tanzania and other member states to address the issues of non-tariff barriers to trade. Union Protocol. Kenya continues to participate actively in integration efforts through the relevant organs and institutions. The establishment of the ministry to coordinate EAC integration bears testimony to the fact that Kenya remains committed to this process. The ministry’s functions include implementation of the EAC treaty, policy on East African community, Co-ordination of implementation of EAC Regional programmes and projects and promotion and fast tracking of EAC integration. There are regular forums for engagement spearheaded by the EAC secretariat that bring together different interest groups from each of the member states. The groups include private sector organisations, civil society organisations, professional bodies, academia, media, EAC organs and institutions, development partners, among others. This kind of dialogue is imporOpportunity for Kenyans to take up job opportunities in the region is one of the benefits of regional integration. What is the government doing to make it a reality? Access to employment opportunities has increased with the implementation of the EAC Common Market provisions on free movement of labour and workers. In addition, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda have waived work permit fees for the citizens of East Africa. The initiatives are aimed at enabling workers to provide services in the other Partner States. Such initiatives include: harmonisation of procedures for issuance of work permits for uniformity and reduction in issuance lead-time; signing of mutual recognition agreements by various professional bodies to facilitate free movement of professionals across the region; as well as harThe ministry continues to constantly engage at different levels to ensure that trade between Kenya and other EAC countries thrive. We are also working, together with Tanzania and other member states to address the issues of nontariff barriers to trade monised curricula and education frameworks, at secondary schools and university levels to facilitate movement of students and exchange of lecturers. Mutual recognition agreements have been signed and operationalised for Accountants, Architects, Engineers and Veterinarians. Similar agreements for Land Surveyors and Advocates were concluded in 2017 and are awaiting signature; whereas negotiation of agreement for Pharmacists has commenced. The EAC Summit, in March 2016 adopted the implementation of an EAC e-passport and set out January 2018 as the commencement date for issuance. Kenya commenced issuance of the e-passport in September 2017. The e-passport meets the international requirements for a more secure travel document and will therefore ease the travel within East African and across the world. The Republics of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda have adopted the use of national Identity Cards as travel documents to ease cross-border movements. How far have we gone with harmonisation of laws and policies in the region? According to the Treaty, all partner states are required to amend their laws to conform to its requirements. Kenya set up an Inter- Ministerial Taskforce to audit the Common Market Protocol in 2010 and proposed amendments to 27 pieces of national legislation that were found to be inconsistent with the Common Market Protocol. Since then, most of the legislation proposed by the taskforce were drawn from various sectors and are being implemented by different stakeholders. They included Immigration laws, Commercial and Investment laws, and Professional and Financial services laws, amongst others. Some of the legislation has already zation Committee as a Multi-Agency Standing Committee comprising of representatives from the key ministries, departments and agencies in the harmonisation process. The Harmonisation Committee will be tasked to identify and recommend legislative proposals for harmonisation of national laws to EAC laws monitor and oversee the implementation of the harmonisation process. The Harmonisation Committee will be coordinated by the State Department. The policy is expected to be validated and operational before the end of 2018. Related to the harmonisation of laws, has been harmonisation of tax policies and laws on domestic taxes by partner states with a view to removing tax distortions in order to facilitate the free movement of goods, services, and capital, and the promotion of investments within the Community. Frameworks for Policy for Harmonisation of Income Taxes and the Policy for Harmonisation of VAT & Excise duties have been developed, as well as the EAC Model Tax Treaty that has also been adopted and is under implementation to guide negotiations of Tax treaties with the 3rd parties. Harmonisation of standards has also been a key area of focus to make it easy for these products to access EAC Market with a lot of ease. EAC has harmonised a total 1,428 standards of which five hundred and seven (507) are indigenous, designated as East African Standards and the Nine hundred and twenty-one (921) are international standards agreed upon and endorsed for adoption by the Partner States. Kenya as at June 2017 had adopted 1,062 out of the total harmonized EAC standards. NTBs remain a major hindrance to regional trade. What does the score card look like when it comes to eliminating them? The prevalence of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) frustrates trade within the community. Such NTBs manifest themselves in form of prolonged clearance procedures, delays at the ports of entry/exit, delays at weighbridges and numerous road blocks; delays in restrictions on ferrying of cargo by transit vehicles; non-recognition of EAC certificates of origin; non-recognition of quality marks issued by EAC Bureau of Standards; retesting of products; delays by statutory boards in releasing the results of analysis of sample and issuance of import licenses; among others. To address NTBs, the Community has put in place mechanisms, including national and regional committees to identify and monitor their elimination. In addition, the EAC Elimination of NTBs Act, 2017, was assented by all EAC Partner States’ Heads of State in April 2017 and is in the process of being operationalised. As at October 2017, 122 NTBs had been cumulatively resolved since 2009. Despite the various efforts made towards the elimination of NTBs, the NTBs remain a major impediment to the growth of the Intra-EAC Trade. The declining value of Kenyan exports to the EAC region in the past five (5) years could be as result of NTBs.

8 | NEWSFOCUS October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke KENYA SAFARI LODGES & HOTELS LTD TENDER NOTICE NATIONAL IRRIGATION BOARD (NIB) ISO 9001:2008 Certified REGISTRATON OF SUPPLIERS FOR SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF GOODS,WORKS AND SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD 2018-2021 Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd invites interested, competent and eligible bidders to submit applications in order to be considered for registration as suppliers of goods and services under various categories for the period 2018 -2021. Registration/tender documents with detailed information may be viewed and downloaded from Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd company website (www.safari-hotels.com ) free of charge, while hard copies will cost a nun-refundable fee of Ksh 1,000.00 payable to KSLH Ltd. Inquiries may be made at the Procurement Department, during official working hours, 8.00am – 5.00pm from Monday to Friday or send an email to tenders@kenya-safari.co.ke or call 041-471861-5. Completed registration Documents should be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the Title of the Tender, Category Name and Ref. Code and be deposited in the TENDER BOX provided at the Front Office Lobby adjacent to the Porters’ Desk within Mombasa Beach Hotel, situated off Links Road, Nyali Estate, Mombasa or be addressed and mailed to: Ag. General Manager Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd P O Box 90414-80100 GP0 MOMBASA So as to be received on or before Tuesday 23rd October 2018 at 10:00am. The applications will be opened immediately thereafter at the Mombasa Beach Hotel Conference Room in the presence of the applicants or their representatives who choose to attend. NB. Youth, Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply under the categories stipulated in the registration Document. Acting General Manager Kenya Safari Lodges & Hotels Ltd S. No. 1. TENDER NO. NIB/T/028/2018-19. OPEN NATIONAL TENDER REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The National Irrigation Board (hereinafter referred to as “Board”) is a Government parastatal under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation hereby invites sealed proposals from eligible and qualified firms to provide the following consulting services: BRIEF DESCRIPTION CONSULTANCY SERVICE ON FORMULATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN 2018/19 TENDER SUBMISION DEADLINE 22nd October, 2018 TARGET GROUP ALL Detailed tender document that include mandatory preliminary requirements, technical and financial evaluation criteria may be viewed and obtained by interested and eligible tenderers free of charge from the Board’s website: http://www.nib.or.ke/tenders or GoK’s e-procurement portal, http://www.supplier.treasury.go.ke from 18th September, 2018. Tenderers who intend to submit their tenders MUST promptly submit their names and contact details to purchasing@nib.or.ke for communication of any clarification(s) and addendum (s) during the tendering process. All tenders, each clearly marked with tender no. and name as indicated above and serialized in the form of page X of Y, must be delivered to the Tender Box at the address below on or before tender submission deadline as indicated above. Tenders will be opened physically in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend in person in the Nile Basin Board Room, NIB (Board’s) Compound, Lenana Road, Nairobi, Kenya at the address below immediately after the tender submission deadline. The address referred to above is: Physical Address: General Manager/CEO National Irrigation Board (NIB) Unyunyizi House, First Floor, Room 309 Lenana Road, Hurlingham Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-20-2711380/468 Fax: +254-20-2722821/2711347 E-mail: enquiries@nib.or.ke, purchasing@nib.or.ke GENERAL MANAGER/CEO NATIONAL IRRIGATION BOARD. Tel: 020 6948000/Toll Free Line 1545 /E-Mail: procurement@kebs.org/Website: www.kebs.org Tel: 020 6948000 / Mobile: 0722202137 / Website:www.kebs.org / E-Mail: procurement@kebs.org ICDC YOUTH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FY 2018/2019 ICDC YOUTH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FY 2018/2019 The Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC) is a statutory body established through an Act of Parliament in 1954 to steer economic growth through provision of various financial services. The Corporation invites sealed bids from eligible candidates to tender for the provision of the following services: Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation, is a Development Finance Institution (DFI) with over 60 years of experience in promoting projects that create wealth and jobs for Kenyans in diverse sectors of the economy. ICDC supports projects in Manufacturing, Agro-processing, ICT infrastructure & Software development and Energy sectors. Ref. Number RFT/ OBJECTIVE OF YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The objective of the ICDC youth internship program is to provide the youth an opportunity for on-the -job experience so as to develop their ability to successfully take up substantive job opportunities in future. Tender Name THE AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES ICDC/937/18 Interested eligible candidates may obtain the tender documents from the Supply Chain Office located at Uchumi House, Aga Khan Walk, 17th Floor during normal working hours upon payment of a non-refundable tender fee of Ksh.1,000.00 per set or download the same free of charge from the IFMIS Portal at http/:supplier.treasury.go.ke or ICDC’s website: www.icdc.co.ke. All the candidates who download the tender document must register with the Supply Chain office by sending an email to: tender@icdc.co.ke. ICDC intends to engage five interns; one for each of the following fields: 1. Human Resource Management 2. Marketing 3. Supply Chain Management 4. Finance & Accounts 5. Records Management Provision of cleaning and sanitary disposal services 1st February 2018 at 10.00 am BASIC REQUIREMENTS i. Application letter; Completed Tender documents shall be sealed in a plain envelope, clearly marked as stated above showing the reference number RFT/ICDC/937/18 and title of the tender and addressed to:The Executive Director ii. Degree certificate in the relevant field of internship from a recognized university iii. Professional certification in the relevant field will be added advantage iv. Copies of academic transcripts v. Be a Kenyan citizen youth vi. Copy of National identification card vii. A valid certificate of good conduct viii. Two (2) colored passport size photographs ix. Personal accident insurance cover for personal risks to cover the internship period x. Registration with NHIF & NSSF xi. A copy of PIN certificate Interested applicants must meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC) 17th Floor, Uchumi House, Aga Khan Walk P.O. Box 45519-00100, Nairobi Completed documents shall be deposited in the Tender box located at the reception area on 17th Floor, Uchumi House Aga Khan Walk, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before the closing date indicated. Bid documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the boardroom in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who wish to witness. If you meet the above requirements please forward your application letter, copies of academic and professional certificates, CV and testimonials including 3 referees and a day time telephone number to hr@icdc.co.ke before the close of business on 16th October 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION NB: The Corporation will not offer employment after completion of the program. ICDC is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing directly or indirectly will lead to disqualification. (SM#Permit number), for Import Standardization Mark (ISM#UCR number) or Diamond Mark of Quality (DM#Permit number) and send to 20023 10010 for payment of System Site Visit (Mandatory) Closing Date 12th February 2018 at 10.00 am Eligibility AGPO registered Disadvantaged Groups The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO 1. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO TENDER DESCRIPTION TENDER DESCRIPTION TENDER DESCRIPTION NO1. TENDER DESCRIPTION 1.1. 2. Tender for Provision of Catering Services 3, Tender for Provision of General Insurance Cover 2. 2. 3. 4. 3. Tender for supply, delivery, installation and user training of laboratory equipment. Tender for supply, delivery, installation and user training of laboratory equipment. Provision of General Insurance Services Tender for repair and maintenance of ICT equipment 4. Tender for Provision of Drinking Water- Retender 5. Tender for Provision of Courier Service-Retender 4. 2. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kes.1000. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m or be downloaded from the KEBS website: www.kebs.org. upon payment of non-refundable tender fee of Kshs.1,000.00. All payments shall be made to the KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS Nairobi. Those who choose to download are required to register with procurement before the closing date. ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ 5. 6. 5. 6. Tender for Provision of web hosting services Tender for provision of communication support service KEBS/T012/2019 - 2020 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T012/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org.Those who choose to download are required to register with procurement before the closing date. Tender for Provision of communication support service All payments shall be made to the Kenya Bureau of Standards, Nairobi. indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received on or before 10.00 a.m. on, Tuesday 21st August, 2018 East Africa time . KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. Bid securityis 2% of the tender amount. Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre, Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. Bid security is 2% of the tender amount. Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. MANAGING DIRECTOR Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR Tender opening will be carried out immediately thereafter at the KEBS Centre Conference Room A, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Bid security is 2% of the tender amount. Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. KEBS Centre Executive Canteen, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Tender opening will be carried out immediately thereafter at the KEBS Centre Executive Canteen, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Bid security is 2% of the tender amount. Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Behind Bellevue Cinema Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a. m and 4.00p.m or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org. Those who choose to download are required to register with procurement before closing date Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked‘TENDE R NUMBE R AN D TITL E O F TH E TENDE R ’ THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, September 2018 September 2018 KEBS/T011/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T011/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th Tender for repair and maintenance of ICT equipment 6. Tender for Provision of Inspection, Maintenance and Service of Fire Safety Equipment - Retender Tender for provision of renewal for DELL EMC licence, upgrade, support and backup appliance Tender for Provision of renewal for DELL EMC licence, upgrade, support and backup appliance Tender for provision of web hosting services Provision of Preventive Maintenance and Support for Biometric, Proximity and Pin Based Access Control System and Time and Attendance Recording System TENDER NOTICE TENDER NO.TENDER NO. TENDER NO. Tender for prequalification of suppliers for goods, works and services Tender for Prequalification of suppliers for goods ,works and services KEBS/T003/2018/2019 - RE-TENDER Tuesday 16 th KEBS/T008/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th KEBS/T013/2018/2019 KEBS/T009/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th Tuesday 16th KEBS/T007/2018 - 2020 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/TOO1/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st KEBS/T007/2018 - 2020 Tuesday 25th TENDER NO. CLOSING DATE KEBS/T002/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st KEBS/T003/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st KEBS/T010/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T010/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th KEBS/T005/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st KEBS/T006/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st September 2018 October, 2018 September 2018 September 2018 October, 2018 September 2018 CLOSING DATE CLOSING DATE August, 2018 August, 2018 CLOSING DATE KEBS/T008/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 August, 2018 KEBS/T009/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T004/2018/2018 Tuesday 21st August, 2018 August, 2018 August, 2018 October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 9 KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY Opening up Rural Kenya TENDER NOTICE REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT (EA) STUDIES FOR VARIOUS ROAD PROJECTS UNDER BATCH 1 EA TENDER NUMBERS: KeRRA/011/38/01/2018/2019 TO KeRRA/011/38/07/2018/2019 INVITATION TO TENDER The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) invites tenders from eligible firms for the following tender: - No Tender No. Tender Description 1. ERC/PROC/4/3/18-19/059 Provision of Petroleum Fuels Marking and Monitoring Services Eligibility Closing Date Open 25/10/2018 at 1130hrs 4. Tender documents may be obtained by downloading from the ERC website: https://portal.erc.go.ke:8447 at no fee or https://tenders.go.ke/website. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked Tender No and Description should be addressed to: The Director General, Energy Regulatory Commission, 3rd floor, Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 42681-00100, Nairobi Telephone: +254-20-2847000/200; Fax: +254-20-2717603 Cell phone: 0722200947/0734414333 Email: info@erc.go.ke Website: http//www.erc.go.ke The sealed envelopes should be deposited in the Tender Box situated on 1st Floor, Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi or sent by post. Tenders will be opened immediately after the stipulated time on the closing date in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend the opening meeting to be held at ERC’s Hearing Room situated on 1st Floor, Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi. DIRECTOR GENERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION PROCUREMENT MANAGER FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY KeRRA is ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED 5. 1. The Government of the Republic of Kenya through the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development represented by Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Authority’) is upgrading and constructing various Roads. 2. 3. The Authority seeks to procure Consulting Firms with adequate capacity to undertake Environmental Audit (EA) Studies for various Road Projects under Batch 1 EA. Request For Proposals are therefore invited from eligible Environmental Impact Assessment/Environmental Audit (EIA/EA) Consulting Firms registered with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visits for the Projects shall be held between 8th Authority’s Website. a. and 17th October, 2018 as per the schedule in the Interested bidders can access the following information from our website www.kerra.go.ke:List of Tenders and Pre-Bid Site Visit Schedule. b. Request For Proposals Documents. More details are provided in the Request for Proposals Documents. 6. Completed and Sequentially Serialized Proposals shall be submitted to the Authority in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the description: “Request for Proposals for Consultancy Services for Environmental Audit Study of…………… (Road Project Name), Tender Number:…………………” as the case may be, and addressed to: Director General Kenya Rural Roads Authority Blue Shield Towers, 6th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill P.O. Box 48151-00100 NAIROBI Or deposited in the Tender Box located on 6th Floor, Blue Shield Towers on or before 30th the Bids will take place immediately thereafter at the Authority’s Board Room on 6th Upperhill in the presence of Tenderer’s or their Representatives who wish to attend. 7. Kenya Rural Roads Authority 5th Floor, BlueShield Towers P.O. Box 48151-00100 NAIROBI, KENYA Email Address: kerra@kerra.go.ke dgkerra@kerra.go.ke Tel: +254(20)8013846/2710451, Mobile: +254 724 735 568 October, 2018 at 11.00 am. Opening of Floor, Blue Shield Towers, Hospital Road, Interested bidders may also obtain further information from the Procurement Department of the Authority at the address below during official working hours from 0800 to 1700 hours (local time), Mondays to Fridays: Manager (Procurement) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BOMET UNIVERSITY COLLEGE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT TENDER NO.: PC/ 003/2018-2019 INTRODUCTION Risk Management. SCOPE OF WORK The scope of the assignment entails: a) Review of the Commission’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework whilst: ii. coordinating the development of the revised ERM framework, policy, tools, procedures and other relevant templates; b) Review the Commission Risk Management Charters; c) Review the Commission’s Business Continuity Plan (including the ICT disaster recovery plan); and d) Train the Commission members and management on ERM. QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRM its responsibilities with due professional care. continuity planning services. to development and execution of the services. personnel who would be dedicated and available to the Commission. TENDER DOCUMENTS Floor, Extelcoms House, Haile Selassie Avenue upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs.1,000.00 only in cash or Bankers Cheque or be downloaded free of charge from the Commission’s website www.pc.go.ke and the Treasury Supplier Portal: www. supplier.treasury. go.ke Tenders must be submitted in plain sealed envelope clearly marked “Consultancy Service for Enterprise Risk Management” and deposited in the Commission’s Tender Box on or before 17th October 2018 at 11.00 a.m. and addressed to: The Executive Director/CEO, Privatization Commission, Haile Selassie Avenue, P. O. Box 34542-00100, Nairobi. Tel.: 2212346/7/8 Fax: 2212237 Email: ed.ceo@pc.go.ke Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter on the closing date shown above in the Privatization Commission Board Room, 11th Floor, Extelcom House, Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya in the presence of the Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend. Janerose Omondi Ag. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO 2. BUC/ICT/ RFP/06 / 2018-2019 (A Constituent College of Moi University) OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL P. O. BOX 701 – 20400, BOMET, Kenya Email: principal@buc.ac.ke TENDER NOTICE Bome t Universit y Colleg e wishe s t o invit e intereste d an d eligibl e nationa l candidate s fo r th e following provision of services for the Financial Year 2018/2019: ITEM NO TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION 1. BUC/ADM/RFP/05/ 2018-2019 Request for Proposal for Bomet Solar Project under Public Private Partnership (PPP) for Training Research and Captive Use. Request for Proposal for Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of an Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System for Bomet University College. ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE Open to All 15th October 2018 Open to All 15th October 2018 Interested eligible bidders who wish to apply may obtain Tender Document with detailed requirements and conditions from the Procurement Office at non–refundable fee of Ksh.1,000 per set between 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on working days, or download from the University website: www.buc.ac.ke, complete and submit Tender Document in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked “Tender No” (Quoting the item number and description) addressed to: The Ag. Principal, Bomet University College, P.O Box 701-20400, Bomet. O r deposite d i n th e Tende r Bo x a t Bome t Universit y Colleg e Receptio n i n th e Administratio n Office, so as to be received on or before: 15th immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representative who choose to attend. AG. PRINCIPAL BOMET UNIVERSITY COLLEGE October, 2018, at 10:00 am. Tenders will be opened

10 | NEWSFOCUS October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Court told how estranged husband sends Sh100 monthly for upkeep Mother of three seeks orders compelling former husband to take responsibility for their three sons BY VERONICA BOSIBORI KNA, NAKURU A Nakuru court was stunned to hear that a stonemason had been sending his estranged wife Sh100 for monthly upkeep. The mother of three has moved to the children’s court seeking orders compelling her former husband to take responsibility for their three sons. Through her counsel Joyce Maganda, the complainant informed Principal Magistrate Daisy Mosse that her ex-husband had deserted their matrimonial home from January this year, and ever since had Donkey endangered species in Kitui County, says top vet TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION S/NO TENDER NO; S/NO TENDER NO; 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 If donkey welfare actors do not respond, the animal will be wiped out in the next decade, says veterinary doctor BY YOBESH ONWONG’A KNA, MWINGI D onkey owners have decried the surge in theft of the animals across Kitui County associated with illegal demand for their skin in China’s black market. The beasts of burden are often smuggled out of the county and killed to feed the rising export of donkey skins which is carried out in collusion with unscrupulous skin traders in Kenya. Speaking to Kenya News Agency in Mwingi last Thursday, Dr Joseph Kamwonzo, Kitui County veterinary officer said if donkey welfare actors do not respond, the animal will be wiped out in the next decade. Meanwhile, Mwingi Central Donkey Owners chairman Samwel Mulonzya condemned the proposed commissioning of the Kithyoko donkey abattoir on the Mwingi-Garissa highway, which is in Machakos but close to Kitui county. Mulonzya observed that allowing the construction will fuel illegal skinning, smuggling and theft of donkeys across county borders. The concerns coincide with a policy blueprint on donkey ownership is currently before the Kitui County Assembly for debate. The policy aims at providing appropriate legislation to protect the welfare of the beast of burden from abuse. “The construction of a donkey abattoir in Kithyoko, which falls under Machakos County, is a sure indication that the slaughter house is targeting donkeys from Kitui County as its catchment area,” said the Veterinary Officer. Commenting on the economic importance of donkeys, Esther Mutua, a donkey owner from Kyuso said the slaughter house will destroy their livelihoods. “They receive least consideration in comparison to other species of livestock and their welfare is often quite neglected because they are usually the cheapest, often the only affordable working animal and therefore tend to be associated with the poor,” said Mrs Mutua. Slaughter house is targeting donkeys from Kitui County as its catchment area - Dr Joseph Kamwonzo 10 10 11 11 12 12 INVITATION TO NATIONAL TENDER TENDER DESCRIPTION TENDER DESCRIPTION TSC/T/01/2018-2019 TSC/T/01/2018-2019 Comprehensive Maintenance & servicing of TSC Headquarters CCTV system PROVISION OF SERVICES PROVISION OF SERVICES TSC/T/02/2018-2019 TSC/T/02/2018-2019 Comprehensive Maintenance & servicing of TSC Headquarters CCTV system TSC/T/03/2018-2019 TSC/T/03/2018-2019 Provision of Garbage Collection Provision of Garbage Collection TSC/T/04/2018-2019 TSC/T/04/2018-2019 TSC/T/05/2018-2019 TSC/T/05/2018-2019 TSC/T/06/2018-2019 TSC/T/06/2018-2019 TSC/T/08/2018-2019 TSC/T/08/2018-2019 TSC/T/09/2018-2019 TSC/T/09/2018-2019 TSC/T/10/2018-2019 TSC/T/10/2018-2019 TSC/T/11/2018-2019 TSC/T/11/2018-2019 Provision of Comprehensive Cleaning Services Provision of Comprehensive Cleaning Services Provision of Group Life Cover for TSC Commissioners and Secretariat Staff Provision of Group Life Cover for TSC Commissioners and Secretariat Staff BID SECURITY (KSHS) BID SECURITY (KSHS) N/A N/A N/A N/A Provision of Exterior Window Cleaning Services Maintenance of computers, laptops and printers Maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment’s and alarm systems N/A N/A Provision of Exterior Window Cleaning Services Maintenance of computers, laptops and printers Maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment’s and alarm systems Maintenance of Electric Fence and Alarm System over the perimeter wall at TSC House N/A N/A N/A N/A 2% of the tender sum 2% of tender sum 2% of tender sum N/A Maintenance of Electric Fence and Alarm System over the perimeter wall at TSC House SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GOODS Supply and Delivery of Airtime N/A Provision of TSC Fire Risk Audit Services 2% of Provision of TSC Fire Risk Audit Services 2% of TSC/T/12/2018-2019 TSC/T/12/2018-2019 TSC/T/13/2018-2019 TSC/T/13/2018-2019 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GOODS Supply and Delivery of Airtime N/A N/A tender sum tender sum CATEGORY CATEGORY Reserved for Youth Reserved for Women Reserved for Youth Reserved for Women Reserved for Women Reserved Groups Reserved for Youth Reserved Groups 2% of the tender sum Open Open Reserved for Youth Open Open Reserved for Youth Reserved for Youth Open Open Reserved for Youth Reserved Groups Reserved for PWD Reserved for Women been dispatching the measly Sh100 through MPESA mobile phone money platform. “We are unable to meet basic needs. Children have dropped out of school. He insists that he does his part every month by sending us Sh100. He is a man who is able to take his responsibility, but he has deliberately neglected his family,” submitted Maganda. The mother of three further informed the court that the estranged husband was withholding vital identification documents of the children including birth certificates which he had refused to surrender. She informed the court that the matter had been reported to Bondeni Police Station in Nakuru town. The court directed that the estranged husband appears before the court on October 11 this year failure to which a warrant of arrest will be issued. The complainant who resides within Bahati subcounty further wants the court to order that the man return the identification documents. We are unable to meet basic needs. Children have dropped out of school. He insists that he does his part every month by sending us Sh. 100 Supply and Delivery of printed stationery N/A Supply and Delivery of printed stationery N/A Supply and Delivery of general stationery N/A Supply and Delivery of general stationery N/A TSC/RFP/05/2018-2019 Consultancy on development of Information Security Management (ISMS) for Teachers Service Commission PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES Detailed Tender documents may be obtained from Supply Chain Management Services Division, the TSC House 2nd TSC/RFP/05/2018-2019 Consultancy on development of Information Security Management (ISMS) for Teachers Service Commission Detailed Tender documents may be obtained from Supply Chain Management Services Division, the TSC House 2nd floor Podium Wing, Kilimanjaro Road, during normal working floor Podium Wing, Kilimanjaro Road, during normal working hours upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000.00 (One Thousand Shillings) per set payable in cash or Bankers cheque at the Cash Office. Interested bidders may also download free of charge the same tender documents from TSC website: www.tsc.go.ke and forward their particulars for records to ddprocurement@tsc.go.ke. The particulars should include: Name of the firm, the address and Tender Name and Number. TSC House, Upper Hill, Kilimanjaro Road Private Bag, 00100 NAIROBI Teachers Service CommissionTeachers Service Commission The SecretaryThe Secretary TSC House, Upper Hill, Kilimanjaro Road Private Bag, 00100 NAIROBI and be deposited in the Tender Box located on 3rd Floor, Podium Wing on or before 16th COMMISSION SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE COMMISSION SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE and be deposited in the Tender Box located on 3rd Floor, Podium Wing on or before 16th October, 2018 at October, 2018 at 11.00am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter at the same venue in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. 11.00am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter at the same venue in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. hours upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000.00 (One Thousand Shillings) per set payable in cash or Bankers cheque at the Cash Office. Interested bidders may also download free of charge the same tender documents from TSC website: www.tsc.go.ke and forward their particulars for records to ddprocurement@tsc.go.ke. The particulars should include: Name of the firm, the address and Tender Name and Number. The complete bid documents in plain sealed envelope marked with tender name and reference number should be addressed to: The complete bid documents in plain sealed envelope marked with tender name and reference number should be addressed to: 2% 2% Reserved for Youth Reserved Groups Reserved for PWD Open Open October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 11 How bypass construction is changing Meru’s fortunes Motorists will have options to ply to various destinations without necessarily passing through the congested CBD BY DAMARIS NJERI AND RICHARD MUHAMBE KNA-MERU A tremendous transformation is under way in Meru Town and its environs with the construction of Sh2 billion World Bank funded bypasses expected to ease the heavy traffic jams synonymous with the county headquarters. The Eastern and Western bypasses, whose construction is about 60 percent complete, almost encircles Meru Town giving motorists options to ply to various destinations without necessarily passing through the congested CBD. In addition to decongesting the town, other benefi ts have come with the construction among them being handsome compensation packages to those whose portions of land were hived off to pave way for the project. Th e bypass of course will impact on the miraa business since a lot of time is usually lost when ferrying the highly perishable product to Nairobi Kenya News Agency established that affected persons were being paid amounts running into several millions which have consequently changed their lifestyles. Many invested the cash in decent homes and rentals that have changed the elegance of the town’s outskirts. Th e bypass stretches on the Western side from Gitoro near Meru National Polytechnic joining the Meru-Nanyuki Highway to Gikumene area linking up with the MeruNairobi Highway. Th e Eastern bypass will give motorists who wish to get to the Northern parts of the county from Nairobi to branch at Gikumene where traffic snarl ups that are usually experienced within the Meru town CBD begin. “Th e bypass of course will impact on the miraa business since a lot of time is usually lost when ferrying the highly perishable product to Nairobi,” Mbaabu Murunga one of the residents said of the road which is expected to be completed in October. However, those who wish to invest in the area have decried the spiralling cost of land that the two projects have introduced in the area. “It is cheaper to buy a plot in Nairobi than in Meru owing to the fast-growth of the town especially in areas that have been opened up by the bypass,” says Stephen Mwenda. Mwenda recalls that barely a decade ago one would secure a plot with less than Sh1million. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY TENDER NOTICE: LOW VOLUME SEAL ROADS (LVSR): PHASE 1 – BATCH 2K LOT 1 ROADS 10,000 PROGRAMME: INVITATION TOTENDER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 10,000 KMS OF ROADS SUPPORTING PRIMARY GROWTH SECTORS TENDER NUMBER: KERRA/RD10,000/LVSR/02/2017-18 UPGRADING TO BITUMEN STANDARD AND PERFORMANCE BASED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF ROADS UNDER BATCH 2K LOT 1 The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) is a state corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act 2007, with the responsibility of management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of Rural Roads. The Authority hereby invites bids from eligible construction companies on behalf of the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing and Urban Development to bid for the Upgrading to Bitumen Standard and Performance Based Routine Maintenance of Roads in Batch 2K Lot 1 as shown below under the Low Volume Seal Roads Programme to be financed by the Government of Kenya through the Development Vote. S/No. RWC No. Road Name 1.0 RWC 554 Upgrading to Bitumen Standard And Maintenance of Silibwet – Merigi – Kaparuso – Tegat – Chemaner – Kimuchul – Matecha/ Longisa – Kembu – Chemaner/ Mulot – Kapkimolwa – Kembu – Kaparuso, Matecha - Mugoiywet Road. 2.0 RWC 555 Upgrading to Bitumen Standard And Maintenance of Endarasha – Charity – Gakanga-Embaringo – Kimunyuru – Jnct D447, Mweiga – Amboni – Bondeni – Riiru – Karandi – Jn D446, Issaco Camp – Mahiga – Sangare And; B5, Solio – Kabati – Gitegi Honi River(B5)-Wendiga Shopping Centre-Mairo(D446) Roads. 3.0 RWC 556 Riosiri - Ensoko Status Length ( Kms) Total Date of Submission 4. Retender 75 5. 6. 7. 3 Retender 65 25th October, 2018 1. 2. 3. Retender 10 The scope of works involves Upgrading to Bitumen Standard and Performance Based Routine Maintenance of the roads as detailed in the bid documents. The mandatory requirements for bidding are contained in the bidding documents. Pre-bid site visits shall be open BUT MANDATORY and bidders are free to visit the sites with prior arrangements with the KeRRA Regional Managers for Bomet and Nyeri regions respectively. Detailed information on the various tenders will be available for downloading FREE of CHARGE on the Authority’s Website www.kerra.go.ke with effect from 3rd October, 2018. Completed and Sequentially Serialized bids enclosed in sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the RWC No. and Tender Name shall be submitted to the address below or deposited in the Tender Box located on 6th floor Blue Shield Towers on or before 25th October, 2018 at 11.00a.m. Opening of the bids shall take place immediately thereafter at the same venue in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. Bids not received at the submission venue by the closing time will not be accepted for opening and will be rejected and returned unopened. Bidders may obtain further information from the Procurement Unit of KeRRA during working hours from 09:00 to 17:00 hrs local time Monday to Friday. Director General Kenya Rural Roads Authority, Blue Shield Towers, 6th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill, P.O Box 48151 – 00100, NAIROBI, KENYA. Email Addresses: kerra@kerra.go.ke, dgkerra@kerra.go.ke Tel: +254(20)8013846/2710451, Mobile: +254 724 735 568 Procurement Manager FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY KeRRA is ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED Opening Up Rural Kenya 4. 5. 6. 7. SDI/PREQ/A/004/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/A/005/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/A/006/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/A/007/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/B/001/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/B/002/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/B/003/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/B/004/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/B/005/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/B/006/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/007/2018-2019 TENDERS FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS, 2018-2019 AND 2019-2020 State Department of Irrigation which is mandated among other activities, National Irrigation policy and management, Mapping , designating and Developing Areas Ideal for Irrigation schemes, Water Harvesting and storage for irrigation as in the revised Executive Order June, /2018 invites interested and qualified bidders to submit document for the following Pre-qualification. No. Tender Number 1. 2. 3. SDI/PREQ/A/001/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/A/002/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/A/003/2018-2019 Item Description of goods and services CATEGORY A: PREQUALIFICATION FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GOODS Supply and Delivery of General Office stationery and supplies Supply and Delivery of computer consumables and its related Accessories Supply and Delivery of office equipment’s, Furniture and fittings Design and supply of branded Promotional materials.uniforms, protective gears and foot wears Supply of Newspapers and Periodicals Supply, delivery and installation of Software and hardware Supply and delivery of spares and consumables for copiers CATEGORY B: PREQUALIFICATION FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES Provision of Air Travel Agency services. Service and Maintenance of Computers, Printers and UPS, Photocopiers, Telephones and Fax machines Provision of consultancy services I.e Environmental Impact assessment services, GIS & Geomatics Services, AUTO-CARD &Civil 3D Services, LADA and Hydrological Assessment Services Supply of Airtime. Supply and delivery of motor vehicle tyres and tubes Cleaning services. Include supply of cleaning detergents and toiletries provision of fumigation and pesticides Eligibility Special group Special group Special group Special group Special group Open Open Open Open Open Special group Open Special group Special group The documents containing detailed information on the supply and services to be provided as well as the requirements to be submitted to state department for irrigation on or before 16th October, 2018.This advert can be down loaded from the Ministry website www.kilimo.go.ke or www.supplier.treasury.go.ke The interested candidate should submit the following document which will be used as evaluation criteria 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Valid Tax compliance Certificate Registration certificate AGPO Certificate PIN and VAT certificate IATA Certificate in case of Air travel tickets NEMA Certificates In case of environmental Impact services WRAMA Certificate In case of hydrological Assessments services ISK certificate in case of GIS and Geomatics Authorization letter from IDEATE in case of AUTO-CARD and 3D Services Completed documents enclosed in plain sealed envelope marked tender NO shall be addressed to:The Principal Secretary, State Department of Irrigation Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and irrigation P.O, BOX 30028 – 00100 Maji House, Nairobi. And be deposited in room 147, 1st floor of Maji House, Nairobi so as to be received on or before 16th October, 2018. Documents will be opened on 6th floor MAJI HOUSE immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representative who choose to attend. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY STATE DEPARTMENT OF IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT OF IRRIGATION

12 | NEWSFOCUS October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Why project oversight is key to aff ordable housing 1.85m play a signifi cant role in the abandonment of projects and in project failure in Kenya that this strategic plan would boost the delivery of aff ordable housing. Last year, audit fi rm Deloitte BY LYDIA SHIROYA KNA – KIAMBU P ublic projects in Kenya stretch long past the set project periods and budgets due to oversights in the role of competent project management, Housing Secretary Patrick Bucha has said. “The number of major capital projects that are over budget, late or both, in Kenya is alarming. Cost and time overruns are the major culprits of project abandonment and failure in Kenya but we do not seem to be doing enough to change the tide. Infusing strategic, transparent, accountable and well thought out processes into any project sets it up for success,” said Mr Bucha. The Secretary was speaking during the launch of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Kenya chapter strategic plan at Radisson Blu Hotel, which seeks to infl uence the legislation of project management in the laws of Kenya by engaging eff ectively with other project management stakeholders. He noted raised the red flag over the number of major public and private infrastructure projects that are delayed and lead to cost overruns owing to ineffective management. The Africa Construction Cost Trends Report highlighted cost and time overruns as playing a signifi cant role in the abandonment of projects and in project failure in Kenya. “Approximately 48% of projects report a cost overrun and 87% of projects have a time overrun. Th is is largely attributed to inadequate initial contract periods that do not consider all factors resulting in time delays,” said the report. Formed in 1969, the Project Management Institute is the leading global organisation for project management professionals, with more than 283 chartered Chapters from 207 countries. Th e Kenyan chapter of PMI was registered in Kenya under Section 10 of the Societies Act in 2012 and was chartered by PMI in 2014. With over 350 members, the PMI-Kenya Chapter has grown to become one of the largest chapters in Africa. PMI Kenya’s strategic plan clarifi es and widens the mandate to include advocacy for the enactment of legislation and education curricula regarding planning and management of large capital projects in the country. Th e operationalisation of the straCumulative backlog of housing units, resulting from a deficit of about 200,000 housing units per year f success. We have found that most times, when stakeholders have a clear understanding of the problem around a project, and are consulted and involved, the cost of the intervention tends to come down tremendously,” said Kitetu. During President Uhuru tegic plan will help the country embrace project management best practices and principles that will help reduce project costs and schedule overruns and enable organisations do more with less by ensuring accountability throughout the lifetime of a project and connecting the right people to the right projects. PMI Kenya president Clement Kitetu said the institute intends to infl uence the fasttracking of the enactment of a bill to establish the legal and regulatory framework for the Project Management profession in Kenya. Th is will make project management a national competence in Kenya. “Th e single most important thing should be to help stakeholders understand the “why” behind the project for them to champion and propel it to PS stresses role of ICT as Big Four plan enabler Ministry will partner with players in the private sector to fi nd the best solutions, says Ochieng Agenda as it plays a critical role in Kenya’s socio-economic development. He said the ministry will BY DAVID MUKARA PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, ICT P rincipal Secretary in the state Department of ICT Mr Jerome Ochieng has re-emphasized the role of ICT as an enabler of the Big Four partner with ICT players in the private sector to fi nd the best solutions to implement the Big Four and develop policies and laws to create enabling environment for the industry players to operate in. He was speaking last week at a Nairobi hotel during the launch of Huawei’s Kenya’s sustainability report. He also flagged off nine students to the Peoples’ Republic of China. The students are this year’s benefi ciaries of Seeds of the future programme. He thanked Huawei for their continued partnership in programmes such as the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) and National Optic Fibre Backbone (NOFBI) implemented through the ICT Authority. The PS also congratulated the President for his endorsement as the United Nation’s Young People Agenda Global Champion. “Clearly, that is an indication that the world has seen what His Excellency the PresPrincipal Secretary for ICT Jerome Ochieng congratulates Eunea Bosire, one of the 9 Students who will study in China courtesy of Huawei Kenya. Looking on (centre) is the chargé d’affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Kenya Li Xuhang. ident has done for the youth. From us, you are all aware of the Presidential Digital Talent Programme which focuses on the youth,” he said. ICT Authority’s director of partnerships Eunice Kariuki lauded Huawei for the value placed on sustainability and cited the long partnership, both commercial and non-commercial, between the company and Ministry through ICT Authority. Kenyatta’s second inauguration at Kasarani Stadium, notably aff ordable housing was outlined as one of the Big Four development agenda that aims to cement his legacy by 2022. Th e simple defi nition of the statement of aff ordable housing was being able to acquire a decent and aff ordable house with the same amount of rent that you are currently paying through a given period of time. Th is ambitious and auspicious housing agenda will be spearheaded by the Department for Housing and Urban Development that has been mandated alongside line govInfusing strategic, transparent, accountable and well thought out processes into any project sets it up for success - Housing Secretary Patrick Bucha Housing Secretary Patrick Bucha (left) during the launch of Project Management Institute’s first strategic plan for Kenya. With him is PMI Kenya president Clement Kitetu. ernment agencies and ministries to draw the roadmap for the development of 500,000 housing units. “This calls for change in how projects are implemented given that Kenya, like any other developing country, continues to grapple with housing defi cit especially in low- and middle-income brackets,” said Bucha. According to World Bank report of 2016, the demand for housing units in urban areas is estimated at 250,000 units against an estimated supply of 50,000 housing units annually. Th is means that there is a defi cit of about 200,000 housing units per year and a cumulative backlog of 1.85 million housing units. Article 43 (1) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya emphasizes the right of every Kenyan to accessible and adequate housing and reasonable standards of sanitation. Under this agenda, the aff ordable housing pillar is a huge opportunity for Kenya to provide decent and aff ordable housing, stimulate economic growth, spur industrial growth, and create employment while uplifting the standards of the low income and vulnerable groups from the vicious cycle of poverty. She particularly cited the Digital skills for life, another programme that focuses on youth who were not fortunate to join university. It has already been piloted and plans are under way to proceed to phase one of implementation. Also present during the event were ICT Authority CEO Mr John Sergon, Huawei Kenya CEO Mr Stone He and acting Chinese Ambassador Mr. Li Xuhang. ICT Authority CEO Mr John Sergon called upon exhibitors and citizens to turn up in large numbers during the Connected Summit, which takes place at Bomas of Kenya next month. Acting Chinese ambassador to Kenya praised the country for ICT related innovations such as mobile money transfer Mpesa which he equated to China’s Alipay owned by ecommerce giant, Alibaba. Cost and time overruns October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 13 Taita Taveta county to construct banana processing factory 1000 lion to ensure that the plant stood on its feet. Th e governor added that the suff ering of the banana farmers at the hands of middlemen would a thing of the past as the players would be taking their produce straight to the plant. “Surplus production of baBY FATUMA JUMEAH KNA- WUNDANYI T he signing of a Sh110 million memorandum of understanding between the Taita Taveta County government and the European Union (EU) two weeks ago sets the stage for the construction of the long-awaited banana processing plant in Taveta sub-county. An excited governor Granton Samboja, who signed for the grant, revealed that once the factory was operational, more than 3,000 job opportunities would be created in the agriculturally rich border town region of Taveta. “This project will create a stronger local economy and job opportunities at our county level besides alleviating poverty among our people,” said Samboja. He said Taita Taveta county is fl ooded with bananas, a fact that makes value-addition viable, with an assured supply of raw material adding that in the said facility banana pulp and banana fl our, crisps and chips would be manufactured. Other products that would be churned out at the proposed factory are cakes, juice, jam, banana wine and canned banana, among other fi nished items. The governor noted that the project will go a long way in ensuring that farmers get a ready market for their produce as well as reducing losses incurred when bananas go to waste due to lack of a ready market. He promised that his administration would chip in with the additional Sh6.5 milnanas especially in Taveta has exposed farmers to brokers, who know that farmers have no choice but to sell to them at low rates,” said the county boss. “Th rough this project, these e farmers will enjoy their sweat which at the moment they felt that it was going to waste. y e. d e said when he addressed the business community who had converged in Wundanyi town recently. Samboja noted that it was hurting to see farmers especially in the border town of Taveta toiling in the shambas day in day out tending their bananas only to be sell them at throwaway prices in Kongowea market in Mombasa and beyond. “To add salt to injury, our produce is at times smuggled to the neighbouring country hence denying our county the much-needed revenue,” he said. He disclosed that the processing plant will be supported by a model demonstration farm on 5,000 acres at Kimondia, which will serve as a technology transfer centre and also irrigation schemes such as Challa and Kimala in Taveta sub-county, Taita Hills in Wundanyi and along Voi River in both in Taita and Voi sub-counties respectively. Taveta has more than 1,000 hectares of land for quality banana production compared to other sub-counties. Taita Taveta is among other 15 counties that will benefi t from the European Union fi - nancial support that is meant to facilitate the implementation of Local Economic Development (LED) projects. Other counties that have This project will create a stronger local economy and job opportunities at our county level besides alleviating poverty among our people – Governor Granton Samboja benefi ted from the grant include Makueni, Nyandarua, Uasin Gishu, West Pokot, Wajir, Kwale, Kisii, Kisumu, Samburu, Baringo, Marsabit, Tana-River, Laikipia, and Migori. Among other issues agreed upon with the EU include the improvement of quality bananas, infrastructure development and reviving of the existing banana cooperative societies. Farmers among them the former governor John Mruttu who was interviewed welcomed the plant saying that it should have been constructed as early as yesterday. They lamented that they were tired of unscrupulous middlemen who had exploited them for a very long time not to mention thieves who have been having a fi eld day in their farms. To protect her farm from such vice, Julita Ndoro who owns the Kisembia farm near Njoro springs had taken to branding her bananas as a form of identifi cation. Ndoro who entirely depends on banana farming as an income generating activity said that with the advent of the factory, theft would be a thing of the past as she would be delivering her produce there. Mruttu observed that the border town of Taveta was regarded as the bread basket of the Coast region but farmers’ eff orts are being frustrated by uncontrolled stealing of farm produce and exploitation by middlemen despite the good roads leading there. “Th e bulk of banana produce sold at the Kongowea wholesale market in Mombasa TOP: The Taita Taveta deputy governor Ms Majala Mlagui admires a big banana bunch which one of the farmers had brought during a recent farmers field day in Taveta. ABOVE: Former Taita Taveta governor John Mruttu who is now an agribusiness farmer displays a banana which is ready to be harvested in his nine acre farm in Kimala in the outskirts of the border town of Taveta. comes from Taveta and even in the capital city of Nairobi which is rather expensive for a common farmer but now the plant would reduce such costs,” said the former county boss who is now solely engaged in agribusiness whereby he also grows tomatoes apart from the bananas. Th e former county boss observed that Taveta has a lot of potential for wealth creation through agribusiness which could go a long way in improving the living standards of farmers and Kenya’s economic growth as a whole, thanks to the manufacturing plant. “In order to save our bananas whose types are grand Nain, Williams small and giant Cavendish we have formed committees across our four locations of Chengoni, Mboghoni, Njoro and Kimala whose work is to ensure that our bananas are not stolen,” said Mruttu when asked to comment on the theft. Th e former county chief executive offi cer has a nine-acre farm under bananas in Kimala village on the outskirts of Taveta town. He also grows paw paws, watermelon, lemon, oranges and also tomatoes. He also keeps dairy cattle, poultry, and rabbits not to mention two fi sh ponds. Our economic status would defi nitely go up through the value addition and processing of our bananas,” Samboja Hectares of land available in Taita Taveta for quality banana production More than 3,000 job opportunities will be created under joint EUcounty project

14 | NEWSFOCUS October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke INTERNSHIP POSITIONS OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS OUR MISSION The NCIA is seeking to identify and recruit self-motivated, dynamic and result oriented Interns to fill the following positions S/No. Internship area of specialization (department) No. of Posts Duration 1 2 3 Business Development Department Corporate Support Services Department Case Management Department 2 1 3 6 months 6 months 6 months Please visit our website www.ncia.or.ke for detailed profiles of the advertised internship positions and instructions on how to apply. The applications should reach Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA) on or before Tuesday 16th October, 2018 and should be addressed to; Registrar/ CEO, Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration, P.O. 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GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN www.kplc.co.ke October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 15 National Police Service Commission NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Together we transform the police service for effective service delivery NPSC INAUGURAL COMMISSIONERS (3RD National Police Service Commission Commissioners’ Exit Parting Shots OCTOBER 2012 TO 2ND 5th Floor Skypark Plaza, P.O. Box 47363-00100, Westlands, Nairobi. Email info@npsc.go.ke Tel: 0709-099-000 Website: www.npsc.go.ke Social Media Platforms Facebook/NPSC Kenya Twitter @NPSC_KE OCTOBER 2018) The tenure for four Commissioners of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) comes to an end on October 2nd 2018. Chairman Johnston Kavuludi, Commissioners Mary Owuor, Ronald Musengi and Murshid Mohamed were sworn into office on 5th October 2012 through a Gazette Notice No. 95 of 3rd October 2012. They have thus served their six-year term as stipulated in law. “As Chairman of the Commission am glad to report the achievements the Commission has made in defining the processes and procedures in the development of human resource functions as part of deepening ongoing reforms in the National Police Service (NPS). Another highlight has been the vetting of police officers to determine their suitability and competence for retention or removal from the Service. The results of the vetting process also formed the basis upon which critical human capital management decisions were made, especially on the promotion of officers to higher ranks and their suitable placements. In conclusion let me take this opportunity, to thank sincerely the President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, for giving us the opportunity to serve in his government, giving us the encouragement and support and the motivation to continue serving the National Police Service.” CHAIRPERSON JOHNSTON KAVULUDI, EBS, HSC COMMISSIONER MARY OWUOR, MSc, FSyl, DCO COMMISSIONER MURSHID MOHAMED “As I leave the Commission, I am very happy with the achievements that we made during the short period of time despite the challenges that we faced. We leave a strong secretariat that will guide the incoming commissioners. We also leave behind regulations and policies that will work towards guiding the work of the police officers.” “For the first time again in the Service, we managed to put up a Scheme of Service. The Scheme of Service helped in the manner in which promotions are done. We even went deeper and generated policies and manuals that would guide the Service in selecting personnel for promotional courses.” Commissioners from the National Police Service We expect to have a seamless change of guard as the new Commissioners are appointed at the appropriate time and call upon all the staff to give them the much needed support. To the departing Commissioners, I wish them well in their endeavours in whichever area they will be as they continue playing their role in the development of this Country. Key achievements attributed to the Commissioners include the following: - INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPUTY INSPECTOR JOSEPH PCHCHR BO SC (AU) DEPUTY INSPECTOR 2. Competitive appointments of the Country’s first ever IG, the two DIGs and DCI. Establishment of a Secretariat which to-date has over 200 members of staff. 3. Recruitment of 37,000 police constables which has resulted in bringing the current police to citizens ration to 1:380; which surpasses the UN recommended ratio of 1:450. 4. The Commission has processed appointments to various ranks and renewal of contracts for over 12,000 officers both at NPSC and NPS. 5. Development of policies for the National Police Service including: raining, • Welfare, • Housing, • Counselling, • Chaplaincy, • Conflict of Interest and Engagement of Police in Business. 6. Vetting of 6,000 police officers, ranging from the rank of Chief Inspector of Police to the former Commissioner of Police as well as all the officers in Traffic function and the internal affairs unit. 7. The approval and operationalisation of new ranks in the National Police Service. Finalisation, Publication, launching and publicisation of the Career Progression Guidelines (Schemes of Service) for the National Police Service. 9. Development of Human Resource Management regulations to guide the functions of :• Recruitment and Appointment • Promotions • Transfers and Deployment • Disciplinary Control • Vetting of police officers 10. Establishment of an internship programme in the NPSC. DIRECTOR OF CRIMINAL COMMISSIONER RONALD MUSENGI “Finally, my hope and my prayer is that as we leave the office and the new Commissioners come in, they will be in a position to implement all these policies. I believe the new policies on training, housing, counselling and chaplaincy which we have just finalized will help change the lives of Police officers.” JOSEPH VINCENT ONYANGO, COMMISSION SECRETARY / CEO I joined the Commission as the CS/ CEO in June 2017 and have enjoyed working with the exiting team of Commissioners. It has been a memorable and exciting experience and I must thank the team for giving me and the Secretariat at large the much needed support which has seen us deliver on our mandate.

16 | NEWSFOCUS October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT State Department for Housing and Urban Development AFFORDABLE HOUSING REPUBLIC OF KENYA www.housingandurban.go.ke four development areas, including food Not a Pipe Dream • Allow every Kenyan to own property • Decent housing built to modern standards • Monthly cost of home ownership to be equivalent to rental cost. Target • 500,000 units owned by Kenyans. • The State Department for Housing and Urban Development (SDHUD) has the developments across the country. Background • housing demand of 250,000 annually, end market. • In 2010, the demand for urban housing year, with demand projected to increase to nearly 300,000 units a year by 2050. By comparison, in 2013 only 15,000 in Nairobi, where most demand exists and most of these were for high-income apartments. • Only 2% of formally constructed houses are targeted to the lower income segments of the market, which account for the largest share of demand. • demand are for new housing only and do To enhance program segmenta�on we have defined four levels of housing types with only three (3) being the focus of the program • The high cost of formal housing means that home ownership is out of reach for most urban Kenyans, with vast majority of rental markets (91% in Nairobi). • Low cost mortgages. Social Income Range: KES 0 – KES 14,999  Share of Formally Employed: 2.62% Meeting with Kisumu Governor to Income Range: KES 15,000 – KES 49,999  Share of Formally Employed: 71.82%% Middle to High Income (This segment will be supported by KMRC and Funded by lower interest rates over a longer repayment period) Mortgage Gap Income Range: KES 50,000 – KES 99,999  Share of Formally Employed: 22.62% Financing Framework AHP Stakeholders workshop in Kenya School of Monetary Studies with Financial Institutions. Annual housing supply vs demand country wide At National Urban Mobility Forum,Crown Plaza Hotel. The Principal Secretary State Department for Housing, Charles Hinga Mwaura and Governor Siaya County, Mr. Cornel Rasanga SOURCE: State Department for Housing and Urban Development, World Bank Income Range: KES 100,000 +  Share of Formally Employed: 2.85%  Funding to be supported by the KMRC  Low interest rates over a longer repayment period will apply October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 17 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT State Department for Housing and Urban Development AFFORDABLE HOUSING REPUBLIC OF KENYA www.housingandurban.go.ke Impact of AHP on the economy   These have faced various challenges including: • • • • the government exchequer • There will be a The underlying philosophy of the AHP under the Big 4 agenda is to stakeholders involved in delivering the same. This will include:         to the economy of Ksh3 for every shilling invested private-sector led Government will provide state-owned land for free/low-cost The state will to reduce project delays Price capping: Housing units will be provided at agreed upon , including A house buyer’s guidance on the ownership process. to limit risk as much as possible, thereby ensuring costs are kept at a minimum and How AHP will be funded AHP’s success will be based on a unique funding model, which will aim to ease the burden on government. Key features will include:        from employees and employers to the Rental revenue from the current available stock of housing provided by the State Department of Housing and Urban Development Returns from NHDF’s investments and capital Other equity investors. Main features of the National Housing Development Fund and contributions houses in bulk from developers for purposes of the AHP. These units NGOs + (i) Employers will contribute 1.5% of monthly basic salary from each employee and remit to the NHDF (ii) Employees will contribute 1.5% of monthly basic salary (iii) Ksh5,000 per month. (iv) (v) (vi) dependants or pension funds of choice. the fund management. Manufacturers @PSCharlesHinga and @HousingUrbanKE AHP Financiers For more updates on AHP visit www.housingandurban.go.ke, follow Development Signing MOU with Nyandarua County. Signing MOU with Vihiga County. Signing MOU with Kiambu County. JOB CREATION There will be at least 5 jobs created for each unit built WEALTH CREATION Enhancing local capacity to incorporate - ing materials and technology Partnering with local TVET TVET will be labour intensive ABTM GDP Investment over 4 years will contribute close to 6% of GDP 47 Houses to be built in ALL 47 Impact of AHP at County level Private sector players KEPSA, AAK, KPDA, SACCOs Government Parliament, • AHP’s success will greatly depend on the unstakeholder groups and categories. • These stakeholders will to a large extent deterand sustained over the next 3 – 4 years. • holders to ensure AHP is a success. -

18 | NEWSFOCUS October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Suspension of Mwea resettlement extended Underlying issues together with court cases must fi rst be resolved before lifting any ban, says CS BY MUOKI CHARLES KNA-EMBU T he Government has extended the suspension of the resettlement exercise at the Mwea settlement scheme until lasting a solution to the dispute is found. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said the government was receiving much pressure by some people to lift the suspension but will not be in a hurry to endorse a process that could cause security nightmares. Speaking in Embu town after meeting Eastern regional national government administrators, the CS said the Interior and Lands ministries, and the offi ce of Attorney General have set up a team that is working to resolve the matter. He said the land has several underlyEmbu council of elders chairman Andrew Ireri addressing Mwea residents on issues surrounding the settlement scheme ing issues revolving around its adjudication, together with court cases that must fi rst be resolved before lifting any ban. He said government will bring on board all the political leaders from Embu and discuss on the way forward in resolving the issue. “Th e suspension on resettlement in Mwea land stays until the underlying issues are resolved. Let us not pretend that there aren’t issues. Th e way the adjudication was done, it has to Let us not pretend that there aren’t issues. Th e way the adjudication was done, it has to be discussed and worked on - CS Fred Matiang’i be discussed and worked on. We don’t want to wake up in the morning and be told people have been killed,” he said. The resettlement was stopped in April after one person died and about a dozen were injured as residents resisted attempts to have new benefi ciaries shown their parcels of land in the 44,000 acres of land. Most of those who resisted the resettlement claimed that they missed out during the allocation exercise where 7,232 title deeds were issued. Embu and Mbeere elders welcomed the CS’s remarks saying a new allocation exercise should be initiated where all elders are involved. Th ey said lifting the suspension without resolving the underlying issues would lead to bloodshed and should ensure that all residents receive land. “Most of those who were allocated land are wealthy politicians and government offi cials. Deserving residents were overlooked and this was the cause of the bloody confrontations. We ask the government to start the process afresh,” said Embu council of elders’ chairperson, Andrew Ireri. Th e issues surrounding the land dates for years when Embu and Kirinyaga Counties were one, with the two county governments claiming ownership of the land. Construction of Sh100m Mwala dam under way Reservoir will have a capacity of 60 million cubic litres and will be suffi cient for the residents and its environs BY JOSEPH KAMOLO KNA, MWALA T he County Government of Machakos will spend Sh100 million on the Ikalaasa dam to ensure that the people of Kibauni ward in Mwala have enough water for their households and farms. Speaking at the dam si the weekend, Machak ernor Alfred Mutua sai complete, the dam will h a capacity of 60 milli litres and will be suffi c the residents and its en rons. During his tour of Kibauni Ward, Mutua also spoke on the Machakos universal health coverage that will be piloting from November in collaboration with the World Bank and National government. “This health cover will ensure every family member is covered and can access health care from anywhere across the county. I urged them to register and benefi t from this great programme once rolled out,” said Mutua On youth and employment, the governor announced that Maendeleo Chap Chap Party will soon sponsor bills in Parliament to ensure that the National government builds a factory in each Constituency in Kenya, so as to create employment for the youth. While issuing 2,000 e deeds to the people of Kibauni, he said the title eeds will empower the ple and allow them to ccess credit facilities for business and personal growth. Pedestrians worst aff ected as crash toll rises to 2,214 Government intensifi es public education to counter rising number of accidents BY MERCY KIHUGU KNA-NAIVASHA S ome 2,214 Kenyans have lost their lives through accidents from January to September this year up from 2,053 in the same period last year. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) director for road safety Njeri Waithaka said pedestrians and motorcycle operators were the most aff ected adding that reckless driving was identifi ed as the major cause of accidents involving public service vehicles. She said the government has intensifi ed public education on road safety to counter rising cases of accidents in the country. Waithaka regretted that many people were losing lives through accidents which she attributed to among other factors irresponsible behaviour such as people crossing roads at undesignated areas without due care. She said NTSA had embarked on periodic public education and awareness campaigns as a means of reducing the fatalities adding that majority of the accidents occurred on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Waithaka, who was speaking at Eserian Hotel in Naivasha during a stakeholders meeting on Nairobi County traffi c decongestion plan, revealed that NTSA had suspended operations of 12 SACCOS and deregistered fi ve others who were found fl outing traffi c rules. “We have deregistered Silver Agencies, Mathome Water Gate, Mega Rider Management Limited, Giwa and Kidatho SACCOS for fl outing rules set out in the NTSA act,” she said. She further said Gakanago, Mbukinya Success, Molo Classic Shuttle, Nairobi Kitu Line Services, Narok Safari Services and Molo Shuttle SACCOS among others had been suspended over continued fl outing of traffi c rules and were under investigation. The chairman, Association of Matatu Pperators in Nairobi Jamal Ibrahim said the county had 257 registered SACCOs with fl eets of vehicles hence the need to reduce them to be able to fi t in the limited spaces allocated in the Central Business District. KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WILD Keny a Wildlif e Servic e invite s prospectiv e an d eligibl e firm s t o submi t proposal s fo r developin g an d operatin g touris t accommodatio n facilitie s AN D adventur e activitie s i n th e following identified sites among others: TENDER NO KWS/RFP/M&BD/08/2018-2019 Construction, Operation & Management of Ecotourism Facilities & Adventure Activities in KWS Parks TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT LOCATION Ecolodges, tented camps, Fishing camps, cafeterias, information & cultural centres Adventure activities including teambuilding sports sites, underwater aquarium, Children’s playgrounds Various National Parks country wide. Most are open vacant sites with no existing facilities Various National Parks countrywide. These are open vacant sites with no existing facilities. TENDER NO KWS/RFP/M&BD/09/2018-2019 Renovation & Management of Rangers Restaurant – Nairobi National Park TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT Rangers Restaurant LOCATION Nairobi National Parks PRE BID MEETING/BRIEFING@10AM 30TH OCTOBER 2018 A more detailed prospectus and the request for proposal (RFP) guidelines, can be downloaded for free at our website; www.kws.go.ke. Communication in regard to the tender must be in writing through email address: hps@kws.go.ke. All clarifications and/or amendments will be published in KWS website and developers are required to check for any addendums or amendments in the course of the bidding period prior to the closing dates indicated above Completed RFP documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with RFP reference number and tender name, shall be returned and deposited into the Tender Box located at the entrance of Main Reception, KWS Headquarters, Langata Road P.O. Box 40241, Nairobi on or before 30th November 2018 at 12.00 noon The received proposals shall be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of developers or their representatives who wish to attend at KWS Vet Board Room. Firms will be will be required to provide detailed technical proposal (s) for their site(s) of interest in the format to be provided in the guidelines. DIRECTOR GENERAL PRE-BID MEETING/BRIEFING@10AM 23RD OCTOBER 2018 23RD OCTOBER 2018 October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 19 E In Search of Better Health KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE INVITATION TO TENDER M INVITATION FOR TENDER (IFT) NOTICE 1. The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has set aside funds for use in the procurement of medical commodities during the Financial Years 2018-2020. It is intended that part of the proceeds of the funds will be used to cover eligible payments under contracts for Supply of these items. 2. KEMSA now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the following tenders: Tender No. Tender Description KEMSA/OIT2/ 2018-2020 Supply of Laboratory Consumables KEMSA/OIT3/ 2018-2020 Supply of Laboratory Devices and Reagents KEMSA/OIT4/ 2018-2020 Supply of Laboratory Test Kits KEMSA/OIT5/ 2018-2020 Supply of Dental Items KEMSA/OIT6/ 2018-2020 Supply of X-Ray Consumables Disposal: KEMSA-DISP-ONT 1/ 2018-2019 3. 4. Disposal of Old / Unserviceable Motor Vehicles 18th October 2018 Open to all local citizens Bidding will be conducted through the procedures specified in the Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) 2015 and will be eligible to bidders as indicated above. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Documents at the Procurement office situated at: Kenya Medical Supplies Authority, Commercial Street P.O. Box 47715-00100 Nairobi Tel No: 254 20 3922000/ 0719033000/ 0733606600 Fax No: 254 20 3922400 Email: procure@kemsa.co.ke On normal working days on Monday to Friday between 0900hrs and 1600hrs except on Public Holidays or download at the PPIP Portal: tenders.go.ke or KEMSA website http:// www.kemsa.co.ke/tenders/. Documents downloaded are free of charge and bidders are advised to register at the Procurement Office or via email at procure@kemsa.co.ke. (Refer to registration form in the tender document) 5. A complete set of Bidding Document(s) in English may be purchased by interested Bidders on the submission of a written application to the address given under paragraph 4 above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings 1,000. The method of payment is i) cash or by banker’s cheque payable to “Kenya Medical Supplies Authority” KEMSA and ii) By direct deposit to the following account; Kenya Shillings Account Account Name Bank Name and Branch Account Number 6. : Kenya Medical Supplies Authority : National Bank of Kenya, Harambee Avenue : 01003-009125-00 Completed serialized/paginated Bidding Documents; one original and a copy in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked on top with the Tender Number and Description and accompanied by a Bid Security of an amount as indicated in the respective Tender Documents from Commercial Banks or Insurance Companies (Approved by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority) and should be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Kenya Medical Supplies Authority Commercial Street P.O Box 47715-00100 Nairobi. and must be deposited in the Tender Box No. 1 marked GOK/ World Bank at the Reception on the Ground Floor KEMSA’s Commercial Street Office in Nairobi on or before on the date indicated against each tender. Bulky tenders can be handed over to KEMSA Procurement Director’s office for registration and safe keeping till the tender opening date. 7. Bids will be opened promptly in public and in the presence of Bidders’ and/ or representatives who choose to attend the opening of bids at KEMSA’s conference Hall on the dates indicated against each tender. 8. Late bids, portion of bids shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of circumstances. KEMRI/ HQ/009/2018-2019 KEMRI/ HQ/010/2018-2019 KEMRI/ HQ/011/2018-2019 KEMRI/ HQ/012/2018-2019 KEMRI/ HQ/013/2018-2019 KEMRI/ HQ/014/2018-2019 Tender Closing / Opening Date 1st November 2018 6th November 2018 Eligibility KEMRI/ Open to all Open to all 30th October 2018 Open to all 24th October 2018 Open to all Open to all 8th November 2018 KEMRI/ HQ/005/2018-2019 KEMRI/ HQ/006/2018-2019 KEMRI/ HQ/007/2018-2019 KEMRI/ HQ/008/2018-2019 HQ/004/2018-2019 The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation, established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979. Its mandate is to conduct research in human health. KEMRI wishes to procure the following; TENDER NUMBER TENDER DESCRIPTION KEMRI/ HQ/002/2018-2019 Provision of Security Services for KEMRI stations in Kisumu, Busia, Kwale, Malindi and Siaya KEMRI/ HQ/003/2018-2019 Tender for Provision of Group Life Assurance scheme: (Under writers only) Tender for provision of Group Personal Accident (GPA for staff, BOM) Work injury benefit (WIBA) and public liability schemes. (Under writers only) Tender for provision of insurance against Burglary, fire and peril (Under writers only) Tender for supply and delivery of toners and general office stationery Tender for supply and delivery of lab consumables Provision of motor vehicle insurance - Comprehensive (under writers only) Provision of clearing and forwarding services Provision of air travel ticketing services Provision of motor vehicle repair, servicing and maintenance Provision of maintenance/servicing of firefighting equipment Provision of catering services Provision of maintenance/servicing of photocopiers, computers, printers and laptops Interested eligible and qualified tenderers with relevant experience in similar undertakings are invited to submit their bids. The tender documents may be obtained from the procurement department, KEMRI , headquarters off, Mbagathi way, , P. O. Box 54840 - 00200 Nairobi during normal working hours upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh.1,000.00 per set of documents to be deposited in:Bank: Branch: Name: Kenya Commercial Bank, Kipande House, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Main Account Account Number: 1104161362 Alternatively, Tender documents can be downloaded free of charge from our website www. kemri.org However candidates who choose to download the documents must notify the procurement office immediately for record purposes by email: procurement@kemri.org Those who buy the tenders are advised to take the banking slip to Kenya Medical Research Institute, cashiers office situated on 1st floor KEMRI headquarters and be issued with an official receipt before collecting the tender documents. Instructions to tenderers are in the respective tender documents. The envelope containing the tender document, bearing no indication of the bidder and clearly marked as indicated in the table above, should be deposited in the tender box at the Reception Area, Ground Floor, KEMRI Headquarters or sent by post to:The Director/CEO Kenya Medical Research Institute P. O. Box 54840- 00200 Nairobi so as to reach not later than the indicated dates in the table above. Interested bidders or their representatives are invited to witness the opening of the bids, to be held at the Conference Hall, Main Administration Block at KEMRI Headquarters on the same day at 10.30am. KEMRI may terminate the procurement proceedings prior to entering into a contract and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders, without being bound to give reasons for its decision or incurring any liability. The Institute is also not obligated to award to the firm that offers the lowest price. DIRECTOR/CEO, KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Not applicable Not applicable Open Open 17th 17th October, 2018 at 10.30am October, 2018 at 10.30am BID BOND AMOUNT(Kshs) 100,000 ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE/TIME open 16th October, 2018 at 10:30 am 50,000 open 16th October, 2018 at 10:30 am open 16th 50,000 October, 2018 at 10:30 am 50,000 open 16th October, 2018 at 10:30 am Not applicable Youth 16th October, 2018 at 10:30 am Not applicable Women 50,000 Open 16th October, 2018 at 10:30 am 16th October, 2018 at 10:30 am PREQUALIFICATION Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable open 17th October, 2018 at 10.30am Open Open Open 17th 17th October, 2018 at 10.30am October, 2018 at 10.30am 17th October, 2018 at 10.30am K T E N I Y T A M I E D I C R A A L R R S E E K I C H N S T U E

20 | NEWSFOCUS October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Police boss warns over mobile money fraudsters Con men approach mobile money transfer agents with requests to withdraw as little as Sh250 BY KIMANI TIRUS KNA-EMBU P were olice have put out an alert over increasing cases of fraud targeting mobile money agents in Embu town. A separate warning was issued last week over a scam involving “cancer-treatment” seeds. Embu West Officer police commander Julius Meli noted that an average of four mobile money fraud cases were reported every week. He explained that fraudsters approaching mobile money transfer agents with requests to withdraw as little as Sh250. Typically, a fraudster pretends to make a withdrawal but in fact does not use the agent number displayed. Claiming that the transaction is not going through, the fraudster then requests the agent to speak to “Safaricom” about the problem on the fraudster’s phone. If the agent is not properly trained, he or she unknowingly speaks to the thieves’ accomplices who issue instructions to transfer all the agent’s money to their accounts. Before the agent can realise what is happening, the fraudster disappears and withdraws the money immediately elsewhere. “I would urge all agents operating these mobile money transfer outlets to be transacting using their own phone to avoid being conned,” Meli urged. Last week Meli warned resi250 Amount fraudsters were requesting mobile money transfer agents to withdraw. They pretend to make a withdrawal but do not use the agent number displayed dents to be wary of conmen -- purporting to work for research institutions – who were promoting the sale of wild seeds purportedly for treatment of cancer. Th e con men are using an old trick. Person 1 approaches you with a novel product that sells for a high price and is in short supply, in this case Sh3,500 for a kilo of wild seeds. Before you know it, Person 2 appears on the scene with a huge supply of the same product but selling for much less, in this case Sh2,000. The clear invitation is for you to buy at Sh2,000 to sell at a tidy profi t. “It is only after the victims buy and bring the seeds that they learn they have been conned as the fraudsters are nowhere to be seen,” said Meli. Hifadhi Maji. Boresha Maisha INVITATION TO TENDER Tender REF No . NWHSA/004/2018/2019 Tender Name : PROVISION OF MEDICAL INSURANCE COVER. National Water Harvesting & Storage Authority (NWHSA), a parastatal under the Ministry of Water and Sanitation of the Republic of Kenya (hereafter called “The Client”) now invites sealed bids from eligible national candidates, for provision of the aforementioned services for a period of two years. 1.1 1.2 1.3 Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information from and inspect the tender documents from NWHSA website: http://waterauthority.go.ke A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by any interested supplier from the same portal or in soft copy from the Chief Procurement Office at no fee; Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain separately sealed Technical and Financial envelopes marked with tender reference number and be deposited in the Tender Box 1 or 2 at NWHSA Forth Floor or be addressed to the Chief Executive Office, NWHSA, P.O. Box 30173-00100 Nairobi so as to be received on or before 18th October, 2018 at 10.30 A.M; 1.4 1.5 Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes and must be expressed in Kenya shillings and shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Tenderers shall furnish, as part of their application a tender security of Ksh 500,000.00 in the form of an authorized arrangement/ institution by PPRA &/or PPADA, 2015. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at NWHSA Conference Room. 1.6 The criteria stated in the appendix to instruction to tenderers will be used to evaluate the tenderers responsiveness thereby obtaining the lowest evaluated bidder; Eng. Sammy M. Mburu Ag. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – NWHSA NATIONAL WATER HARVESTING & STORAGE AUTHORITY IRA 2018/2019 ACTUARIAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP BENEFICIARIES IRA 2018/2019 ACTUARIAL SCHOLARSHIP BENEFICIARIES Kihiu Francis Karua Age: 24 County: Nyandarua “I am indeed honored to have been awarded this scholarship by the IRA. Upon completion of my Masters degree in Actuarial management, I look forward to promoting a fair and transparent insurance industry.” Odhiambo Margaret Amondi Age: 25 County: Siaya “I am truly humbled and grateful to the IRA for selecting me as one of the recipients of their competitive actuarial scholarship programme. I look forward to finishing my studies at the Cass Business School, City University of London and joining progressive forces in improving the insurance industry and related institutions.” rent insurance industry.” www.ira.go.ke “I am very grateful for the opportunity presented to me by the Insurance Regulatory Authority to pursue my MSc. Actuarial Management at the Cass Business School, City University of London. The chance to study under qualified actuaries and the exposure that this opportunity brings with it will indeed help me better my actuarial skills and expertise.” "It is with a great deal of excitement and humility that I receive the IRA Actuarial Scholarship to study at the Cass Business School, City University of London. After completing my MSc. in Actuarial management, I intend to incorporate knowledge learnt towards the betterment of the insurance industry in Kenya.” “I would like to sincerely thank the IRA for giving me this golden opportunity to study at the Cass Business School, City University of London. It’s indeed a dream come true! I promise to work hard in my studies and gain the relevant skills and knowledge required to contribute to Kenya's health insurance industry and in totality help in the actualization of the Universal Health Coverage by 2022. “I would like to convey my deepest gratitude to the IRA for giving me this scholarship opportunity. This chance will not only help in the advancement of my career but also provide me with skills needed to help in the growth of our society. I look forward to using my experience to motivate the youth to strive to achieve their dreams. “I feel humbled and deeply grateful to the Authority for awarding me this scholarship opportunity. I am very much motivated to prove my worthiness to the IRA and the actuarial profession as a whole. I commit to using knowledge learnt to help with the growth of the Actuarial profession and providing perspective to other aspiring students.” . The IRA Actuarial Scholarship Programme was launched in 2012. To date, a total of 38 have benefitted from the Programme. In the award of the scholarships, consideration is made to gender and county representation Ondieki Dennis Osoro Age: 26 County:Nyamira Ndoria Eric Muya Age: 25 Mungai Joan Wanja Age: 26 County:Nyeri County:Kiambu Were Donald Wafula Age: 23 County:Busia Edward Mwangi Ngotho Age: 26 County:Nyandarua ISO 9001:2015 October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 21 CAREER OPPORTUNITY KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Kenya Power is a leading power utility Company in Africa. The Company is committed to provision of reliable and affordable power to the nation. Part of its mandate is to significantly enhance electricity access in the nation within the next few years. In line with its vision, ‘‘to provide world class power that delights our customers’’, Kenya Power seeks to recruit top talent to team up with innovative and transformative team to deliver on key milestones of service delivery for the nation and the region. To this end, the Company is seeking to fill the following position: PRINCIPAL PILOT (I POST) HOW TO APPLY Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/940 Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on http://www.kplc.co.ke. Applications should be received not later than Friday, 19th October 2018. While applying quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your day time telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and names and addresses of three (3) referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer www.kplc.co.ke The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) wishes to recruit a qualified professional for the under listed vacant position. Interested candidates should visit www.kicd.ac.ke for details on job requirements and qualifications. NO. ADVERT 1. Assistant Director, Legal Services KICD SCALE POST 12 1 Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 16th The Director/Chief Executive, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, P.O. Box 30231-00100 NAIROBI And info@kicd.ac.ke for online applications NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development is an equal opportunity employer and Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. October, 2018. All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers, email address as well as names and addresses of two referees. ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED Career Opportunity Kenya Revenue Authority is the principle revenue collector for the Government of Kenya, with the primary goal of delivering Kenya to financial self-suffiiciency through effective tax revenue mobilization. Our Vision is: “To Facilitate Kenya’s Transformation through Innovative, Professional and Customer Focused Tax Administration”. KRA is seeking result-oriented, self-driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following vacant position: Department Transformation Leadership Office Post Assistant Manager – Process Engineer Grade KRA ‘5’ Job TLO-AM-09-18 Note: 1. All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below. 2. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 3. All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 9th October, 2018. 4. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. 5. KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process. Registration: 1. Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process. 2. After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration. Log on: 1. After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login. 2. Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account. 3. After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’. Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail): 1. On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’. 2. Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile. 3. Follow the instructions to complete your profile. 4. The process will end by clicking the tab ‘Overview and Release’. 5. Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile. Application process: 1. To view the open job postings click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page. 2. Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies. 3. Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position. 4. To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page. 5. Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application. 6. Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed. 7. To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’. In case of any challenge or issues, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke. Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Corruption Reporting: +254 (0726) 984 668, Email: corruptionreporting@kra.go.ke. Short Messaging Services (SMS): Dial (*572#) or Text to 22572. Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0732) 149 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke. Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), +254 (0) 20 281 7800 (Hotline), +254 (0) 20 281 7800 (Hotline), +254(0) 20 343 342, Fax +254 (0) 20 341 342, Email: cic@kra.go.ke KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Empowering the Public Service Administrative Officers' Examination, November 2018 It is notified for general information that the November 2018 Administrative Officers' Examination, will be held at the Embu and Baringo campuses of Kenya School of Government from Monday November 19, to Friday November 23, 2018. 1. ELIGIBILITY TO REGISTER Candidates for this examination must: a) be holder of the Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university b) be a serving Administrative Officer who has successfully completed the Induction Course; and c) have served in the position of Administrative Officer for a minimum period of nine (9) months. 2. REGISTRATION FEE Each candidate will be required to pay examination registration fees in the amount stipulated in the Public Service Commission Circular Ref. PSC.EXAM/1/VOL.I! / (47) dated May 3, 2018. Thus: Basic Fee: Ksh. 3500 Fee Per Paper: Ksh. 875 (for 7 papers) The fee is non-refundable and should be deposited in the account shown below. Mpesa Paybill No: 976006 Account Name: Examination NB: The Mpesa confirmation sms should be indicated on the completed registration form. 3. REGISTRATION FORMS Copies of a detailed circular on the Examinations, including registration forms may be downloaded from Kenya School of Government website www.ksg.ac.ke. Hard copies have also been sent to The Attorney General, All Principal Secretaries, The Controller of Budget, The Auditor General, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Clerk of the National Assembly, Clerk of the Senate, and All County Commissioners. Duly completed registration forms, indicating Mpesa confirmation code signifying payment of examination registration fees should be sent or submitted to: Director General Kenya School of Government P.O Box 23030-00604-Lower Kabete, Nairobi, so as to reach the School not later than October 12, 2018. Further information may be obtained from the Kenya School of Government Examination Office, Telephone Number: 0704271618. Letters of Authority to sit the examination will be sent to candidates through the Post Office and email. All candidates should therefore provide valid postal and email address during registration. 4. LATE REGISTRATION A late registration fee of Ksh.300/- will be charged on all submissions for registration after October 12, 2018. The deadline for late registration is October 31, 2018. 5. EXAMINATION PAST PAPERS The syllabus, past papers and application forms can also be downloaded from the Kenya School of Government website at www.ksg.ac.ke. NOTE: 1. The examination syllabus and Regulations for Administrative Officers (Revised 2007) will be used for purposes of this examination. 2. The Provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 applicable in the respective subjects of Law; Government Organization, Functions and Practice; and Management of Public Finance and Procurement will be examined. Candidates are therefore advised to familiarize themselves with the provisions as they prepare for the examination. ase a Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee! Ludeki Chweya, Ph.D., CBS DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

22 | NEWSFOCUS October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINISTRY OF HEALTH EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRAFT NATIONAL ADDRESSING SYSTEM (NAS) FRAMEWORK AND E-COMMERCE IN KENYA CA/PROC/EOI/ 01/2018-2019. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the National Regulatory Agency (NRA) for the ICT sector in Kenya and whose scope includes regulating telecommunications, e-commerce, broadcasting and postal/courier services. CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources as well as protecting interests of users of ICT services. CA has been charged with the responsibility to develop National Addressing (NAS) Policies, the Legal framework and Standards to guide Counties to put in place an intergrated national addressing system. This will not only facilitate implementation of the addressing system but will ultimately contribute to national development efforts since it will facilitate better service delivery to people and business. A National Addressing System is a framework that provides for among others the systematic naming & numbering of streets, roads, properties, etc. and coding of the same to facilitate easy identification and location of such places on the ground. It also involves the development of digitized maps for use say in the management of settlements and urban communities among others. So far draft NAS instruments have been developed and await adoption through a validation exercise that will be followed by implementation. These include a draft policy and bills based on the said policy, NAS Standards, data management framework and financing model. This draft framework has already been subjected to initial buy-in at technical level in counties but awaits further engagements at higher levels both at counties and the general public. CA is therefore seeking the services of a consultant who shall:3. 1. Undertake mapping of the key stakeholders and their roles. 2. Review the above mentioned said draft NAS policy documents and develop a framework for final stakeholder sensitization and engagement 3. Undertake a review of other existing addressing initiatives and provide recommendations on appropriate treatment and/or harmonization of the same including related data into the NAS framework. 4. Identify and analyze stakeholder and public engagement on the draft NAS framework. Update the proposed NAS framework incorporating feedback and input from the stakeholder sensitization and public engagement. 5. Undertake a validation of the updated NAS framework above through a NAS Stakeholders’ Validation Workshop. 6. Facilitate the adoption and enactment of the NAS framework. 7. Undertake the development and implementation of new postcodes systems based on draft framework for the country that will be cascaded to the lowest administrative units in the country and integration of these in spatial maps in Kenya. 8. Undertake pilot projects in formal, informal, ASAL, Mt. Kenya region, Lake Region and Coastal Region (including water bodies) on NAS. 9. Develop a Communications strategy for NAS. 10. Develop an E-Commerce elements for preparation of National Master plan 11. Facilitate development of Policy, Legal and Institutional framework and reforms necessary for ECommerce growth. 12. Develop a monitoring and Evaluation framework (Develop indicators and targets necessary for monitoring Implementation. The Authority, therefore, invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified consultancy firms to undertake implementation of national addressing system (NAS) and E-Commerce in Kenya. Firms participating in the EOI are required to submit the following documents and/or copies of the same:1. Company profile (Company history, contacts i.e. email, telephone, postal address, physical address, and services). Also state the County of Operation 2. Attach a copy of a valid Certificate of business incorporation/registration 3. Attach a copy of a valid tax compliance certificate 4. Attach a copy of a valid PIN certificate 5. Attach copy of a valid Business permit/License 6. Provide CR12 or a certified list of shareholders/partners and the Directors with their contact details. 7. Two (2) copies of the expression of interest (EOI) documents (original and a copy) 8. Demonstration of financial capability in carrying out the required consultancy services by attaching certified copies of the firm’s audited accounts for the last three year (2015, 2016 and 2017) with an average Annual Turnover of at least Kshs.10 million. Provide evidence of Practical experience in undertaking NAS and E-commerce engagement. Provide details of at least one (1) NAS and E-commerce projects undertaken in the last 5 years. 10. Provide a summary of the proposed methodology and plan to be used once awarded the tender 9. EOI should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked CA/PROC/EOI/01/2018- 2019 “THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRAFT NATIONAL ADDRESSING SYSTEM (NAS) FRAMEWORK AND E-COMMERCE IN KENYA”. The documents should be deposited in the Tender Box at the ground floor of CA Centre, Waiyaki Way and addressed as shown below so as to reach CA on or before 17th October 2018 at 2.30 p.m. The Head of Procurement, Communications Authority of Kenya, P.O. Box 14448, Nairobi 00800. Tel: 4242000/0703-042000 Website: www.ca.go.ke Bids shall be opened soon thereafter at the Authority’s 1st floor meeting room 2 in the presence of the bidders representative(s) who choose to attend. Note: the above mentioned information can be accessed at IFMIS Supplier Portal and CA website Head Office CA Centre P.O.Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 CA Western Regional Office CA Coast Regional Office Central Regional Office 1st Floor KVDA Plaza P.O.Box 2346 Eldoret 30100 Mobile: 0703042000 Mobile: 0703042105 Email: info@ca.go.ke Email: wro@ca.go.ke 3rd Floor, NSSF Building P.O.Box 8041 Mombasa 80100 Mobile: 0703042152 Email: cro@ca.go.ke Nyeri 10100 Mobile : 0703042181 Email : cero@ca.go.ke CA is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001:2013 certified Ground Floor, Advocates Plaza P.O Box 134 Nyanza Regional Office 2nd Floor Lake Basin Mall, P.O Box 2016 Kisumu 40100 Mobile: 0703042130 Email: nro@ca.go.ke Lot I II III 8. 6. 5. 4. The Ministry of Health, now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply, delivery and installation which will involve but not limited to: LOT I. Reagents and Accessories LOT II. Items for HLA Typing and Antibody detection LOT III. CRRT machine consumables CLOSING DATE: 14TH NOVEMBER,2018 Bidders may bid for one or more lots but for those who submit bids for more than one lot, their aggregate capability to deliver the equipment on the number of lots that they bid for will be taken into account during evaluation. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents at Ministry of Health Headquarters, P.O Box 30016-00100 Nairobi located at Afya House Cathedral Road Off Ngong’ Road, Supply Chain Management Office, East Africa’s Centre of Excellence Project ADB Prefabricated Block during normal working hours ( 8.00am-1.00pm and 2.00pm -5.00pm {EAT}) or view it in the Ministry Website; www.health.go.ke A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested Bidders upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (KES 1,000.00) per lot at Cash office situated at 2nd floor, Ministry of Health, Afya House or Bankers Cheque payable to Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health or downloaded free of charge from the Ministry of Health Website; www. health.go.ke NB: Bidders who download the document from the website MUST register their details in the Supply Chain Management Office (Room No 11), East African Kidney Institute Project ADB Prefabricated Block during normal working hours or email to procurement514health@gmail.com. The provisions in the Instructions to bidders and General Conditions of contract contained in the bidding documents are the provisions of the African Development Bank’s Standard Bidding Documents for the Procurement of Goods. 7. Complete tender documents enclosed with plain sealed envelopes, marked with tender name and reference number (Original and Copy) should be placed in the tender box at the Ministry of Health, Headquarters on 1st floor by Wednesday 14th November, 2018 at 10.00 A.M (EAT) addressed to, The Principal Secretary Ministry of Health P. O. Box 30016 – 00100 Nairobi and must be accompanied by a bid security as per the table below. The bid security shall be in the form of a bank guarantee, from a reputable bank and should be valid for 180 days from the date of Tender Opening. The beneficiary for the security shall be The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health, and P. O. Box 30016 – 00100 Nairobi. NB: Bulky documents should be delivered to the office of the Head, Supply Chain Management Services, on 5th floor Room 514, at Ministry of Health, Afya House, Cathedral Road, off Ngong’ Road. Description Reagents and Accessories Items for HLA Typing and Antibody detection CRRT machine consumables Amount of Bid Security (Kenya Shillings) 400,000/= 400,000/= 400,000/= Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of Bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at GTZ Prefabricated Block Board Room, Afya House, Cathedral Road Off Ngong’ Road on Wednesday 14th November, 2018 at 10.00 A.M (EAT). Head Supply Chain Management Services For: Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health DATE: Loan No. Project ID No: Tender No: 1. 2. SUPPORT FOR EAST AFRICA’S CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE FOR SKILLS AND TERTIARY EDUCATION IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES–THE EAKI PROJECT. SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (ICB) 2nd October, 2018 2100150031997 P – Z1 – IB0 – 23 MOH/EAKIP/ICB/003/2018-2019 This Specific Procurement Notice follows the General Procurement Notice for this project, which appeared in Development Business Issue No AfDB675-10/14 Published on October 10 2014. The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received a loan from the African Development Fund in various currencies towards the cost of Support for EAST AFRICA’S CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE FOR SKILLS AND TERTIARY EDUCATION IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES -PHASE 1. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under contracts for Procurement of HLA Molecular Laboratory Instruments and Reagents and CRRT machine consumables. October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 23 For this Harvard alumna, striking first is a given To say Julia Ojiambo is a woman of firsts would be putting it mildly. Not only was she the first African woman to join the University of Nairobi, she was also the first African woman to be enrolled at the prestigious Harvard University and the first woman to be appointed assistant minister in Kenya. In 2003, she was awarded the Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) in recognition of her contribution towards empowering women and children. Her story is excerpted from a forthcoming book, Pioneers &Transformers: The Journeys of Top Achieving Women in Kenya, published by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board Pioneers & Transformers Journeys of top achieving women in Kenya BY KYEB T he petite frame of Kenya’s first woman assistant minister belies her gargantuan stature in academics and politics. The sixth child of pioneering western Kenya Anglican clergyman Rev Saulo Okelo Majale and evangelist Tesera Were, Professor Julia Auma Ojiambo’s middle name might as well have been ‘Number One’. Ojiambo was in the first class of eight girls at the African Girls’ High School (today’s Alliance Girls’ High School). She was also the first Kenyan woman to study at the prestigious Harvard University in the United States, and the first female lecturer and first woman PhD holder at the University of Nairobi (UoN). Ojiambo was also Kenya’s first woman assistant minister at just 38 years. She credits her siblings for who she is. She regards her eldest sister, Ruth Auma Vuyiya, the first woman superintendent of Kenya Prisons, as her role model, and her brother, David Majale, as “exemplary”. She describes her other sisters, Esther, Priscilla and Rose, as “accomplished teachers”. With only Perpetua and Edward born after her, she says she really had no playmates after the eighth-born, Agnes, died aged three years. Ojiambo wanted to be like Ruth, the perfectionist, David, the hands-on man, and her “outgoing and powerful” mother, Tesera, who “brought practically everybody home – from battered women to the disabled”. Home was a beehive of activity; it was where the church choir practised, pre-school children played and young people did sports. “We grew cotton to raise money for our school fees,” says Ojiambo who, at five, was already tilling the land to help her father. In her spare time, she wrote in the soil with her finger or scribbled with charcoal on the walls. Her keenness to learn and above-average intelligence saw her skip two lower primary classes to catch up with Rose, the fifth child. She excelled in her primary school examinations to clinch a place as a pioneer at Alliance Girls’ alongside seven other girls seJULIA’S TIMELINE 1968 1974 1976 lected nationally. She recalls her time at Alliance fondly. “We were like precious gold; we were like the torch on a hill. We were brilliant and everyone knew about us. We were the crème de la crème of the nation.” Her time at Alliance coincided with the politicallyvolatile state of emergency. In Form Two, they had to be spirited away to Machakos Hills under the cover of darkness to escape raids from Mau Mau freedom fighters. They only returned to prepare for their Kenya Junior Secondary Education exams. After Form Four, she was sent to work at Vihiga Women Teachers Training College, although she was untrained. She was later posted to Friends School Kamusinga in today’s Bungoma County. In 1956, she became the first African woman to join UoN, then known as the Royal Technical College, to study Domestic Science. She married Hillary Ojiambo in 1961, and joined him in Kampala, Uganda, where he was a medical registrar at Mulago Hospital. She worked as the Makerere University guesthouse manager and as a research assistant at the hospital’s infant nutrition unit. Kwashiorkor (protein deficiency) and marasmus (under-nourishment) were widespread in East Africa at the time, causing many deaths among children aged under five years. Ojiambo joined two paediatricians to develop a high-protein biscuit that was used to treat the two disorders. In 1962, her husband was Applied and gained admission to the Harvard School of Public Health in 1968, becoming the first African woman at the prestigious institution. Vied for the Busia Central parliamentary seat. She managed to trounce the incumbent, Arthur Ochwada, in a rough campaign that saw her husband slashed on the head with machetes and left for dead. awarded a Commonwealth scholarship for post-graduate studies in medicine at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Coincidentally, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and the United Nations Children’s Fund awarded her a fellowship to study Community Nutrition at the University of London in the same year. Until then, the United KingRe-launched the Labour Party of Kenya as a political platform together with politician Ababu Namwamba and journalist David Makali, and served as the chairperson. dom allowed only women accompanying their husbands to take short courses. Even then, her studies were only possible because Minister for Health David Otiende prevailed on the Ministry of Education ministry. “He signed my paWORDS OF WISDOM • Do things you like without being pushed and be at peace with your life • Set your goals and follow them through to succeed in life.” • Don’t be afraid to consult about what works and what doesn’t • Life is dynamic. Sometimes the environment can frustrate the achievement of your initial vision but don’t lose hope; look for an alternative pers of release, arguing that Kenya was building its manpower.” In England, Ojiambo worked hard and passed her exams after taking parallel courses at the University of London’s Queen Elizabeth College. She enrolled for a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and studied with pre-clinical medical students as well as post-graduate nurses. As she wound up her studies, the Ministry of Education and the Royal Technical College (UoN) came knocking. They offered her an assistant lecturer’s job in Home Science in the Faculty of Education. During this time, she became the first African woman warden of the Women’s Halls of Residence at a time when most students were either Europeans or Asians. Ojiambo taught Home Management and Nutrition, key subjects at a time when goitre was prevalent. However, promoting iodised salt was tough amid rumours that the micro-nutrient caused infertility. She also researched on anaemia among pre-school children in Karai, Kiambu, which led to a school-feeding programme. She later applied and gained admission to the Harvard School of Public Health in 1968, becoming the first African woman at the prestigious institution. She had won a World Health Organization (WHO) fellowship to facilitate her studies at Harvard. It covered all her needs, including laboratory fees, housing and clothing, over and above a Kenya Government education loan, which her mentor, Dr Gikonyo Kiano, guaranteed. As fate would have it, her husband secured another Commonwealth fellowship for post-doctoral research studies at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She had three children at the time – Josephine, Tess and Jack, who was only three weeks old when they left for the US. “People thought I was crazy, but I was determined and focused,” she says. She was allowed to take a househelp, Beatrice, whom she describes as “our mother who made sure everything was in order,” she recalls.

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Today, many people who had never used taxis before are dialing their phones for instant access to Uber, a service that guarantees them aff ordable rates, a comfortable ride, professionalism and security. But this ease of doing things is not being experienced only in the towns or limited to Uber. In the rural areas, another trend is catching on – Tinga, a tractor for rent or hire scheme. And it comes complete with its own mobile and web-based application, the Tinga app. For many farmers, getting their land tilled can be a nightmare. Though owning a tractor and its accessories makes life on the farm easier, it remains a dream for many. Tractors are expensive and for some it makes no sense to own one, since they have small pieces of land. Many resort to contract farming or hiring of equipment. But this, too, has its fair share of challenges. First, where to get a tractor can be a challenge, with not even a single one within miles from one’s farm. Most farmers then return to the good old hoe, an implement whose time has passed. (According to research about 30 per cent of land in Kenya is tilled using motorised power, 20 per cent animal and 50 per cent human power.) And when you do get a tractor you are likely to be slapped with exorbitant fees, or get a rickety one prone to breakdowns. You will also most probably get a substandard or poor quality till, unless you have a very keen eye or are experienced in these matters. But things are now taking a turn for the better, with innovative and comprehensive solutions. Just dial, and you do not need to worry about where or who will provide these services. Alternatively, log into Tinga App or SMS Tinga to 22150 and your problems will be solved. TINGA, East Africa’s largest network of tractors and equipment, created by Impact Lease a subsidiary of Vehicle and Equipment Leasing Limited (Vaell) is an individual and community mechanisation concept that enables farmers to jointly access farm equipment such as tractors, ploughs, planters, combine harvesters and sprayers among others. Farmers come together either as an NGO, SACCO, Church, Cooperative society or Chama and Tinga provides equipment for farming use at the community level. Farmers can access farm mechanisation services through a Short Message Service (SMS) and mobile based application from which they d can choose a host of services ranging from chiselling, ploughing to harvesting. Th e equipment on Tinga app - , p - platform are available in different hubs across the coun- 30% - u , try. With the Tinga app, yo can request for: harrowing, planting, harvesting, spraying, chiseling, ploughing and seeding services and the solution will be delivered right to your doorstep, or simply dial the SMS number and you will be connected to a professional tiller at very competitive prices. d - t y u - - “With Tinga, farmers are able to contact us, book a service or make their own payments. As you register, you are asked about your location, acreage, and the services you require,” says Mr Paul Njeru, the managing director of Vaell. “We want to make it easy , u , for farmers so that they do not have to go far looking for tractors, or wait in long queues but can just click on the app and make their bookings. Most farmers are stuck in With Tinga, farmers are able to contact us, book a service or make their own payments. As you register, you are asked about your location, acreage, and the services you require - Paul Njeru 0202715390 / 0711944538 subsistence farming due to the few tractors available and we want to break this trend,” he adds. According to the director, the tractors are new and well-maintained and come with well-trained and professional operators. “To ensure that the company upholds these standards, you can always rate us for the quality of the job done on your farm,” he said. COMMUNITY TRACTORS But the Tinga app is just the beginning because, with the Impact Leasing LAYOUT, DESIGN AND EDITING OF MYGOV WEEKLY BY THE KENYA YEARBOOK EDITORIAL BOARD www.kenyayearbook.co.ke initiative, NHIF Building , 4th Floor @Kenyayearbook Percentage of land in Kenya tilled using motorised power, according to research. 20 per cent is tilled by animals and 50 per cent by human power you can also become a tractor owner (though, with other members of your community). m Y t h m m a c f You could co-own the tractor through purchase or lease and have it brought to your community where each registered member can use it at aff ordable charges. “We are working with communities to make these machines accessible to more farmers,” says Mr Njeru. “If people get together and say they need a tractor, we bring p t i it. Th at’s what we did in Namanga last year in December. m Th t Th ey have been getting tractors from Tanzania because there are only two tractors across the whole region, which are consistently booked.” Where land sizes are fi ve to 10 acres, Mr Njeru encourages farmers to get together as a community to get the services. “A community can be made up of 30 people or more. You can join as church members or a chama. Our target is at least 100 acres and we bring to you a tractor that will be there until the work is done.” When leasing or hiring a tractor which is accompanied by implement desired, a community should be registered as a group and appoint a comP.O. Box 34035-00100 Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board munity leader who will liaise with the company for the equipment and keep track on who the tractor should off er service to. “We won’t mind if the group also provides an operator. Farmers will then make their requests individually, especially through the community leader or Tinga app, which they will also use to pay for services. Where there is Tinga equipment hub, money can also be paid through pay bill.” Tinga is encouraging communities to consider owning tractors and has partnered with fi nancial institutions to make this possible. Th e company also supports the community by hiring idle tractors from those who own tractors in the community. One of the benefi ciaries is a Maasai community in a little village known as Ol ngarua in Namanga, Kajiado County. For this community, Christmas came early last year, when a team from Tinga delivered their fi rst communally operated tractor. The brand-new tractor gleamed in the sunshine, as its driver got ready to give a demonstration to the farmers. info@kenyayearbook.go.ke