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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. Bidders who intend to bid and have dealt with REA in the past are advised to send filled and Scanned SAP Vendor Details Update/Modification Form available in our website to registration@rea.co.ke Bidders who have never dealt with REA in the past are advised to register their companies via a link available on the REA website. 4. Completed Tenders are to be saved as PDF documents marked with the Tender Number 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. 5. 6. 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. 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. Those who fail to verify the information NOTICE TO ALL UNIVERSITY LOAN BENEFICIARIES Notice is hereby given to ALL UNIVERSITY GRADUANDS who have fully repaid their loans and have not collected their clearance certi�icates to do so within 14 days from the date of this notice. We have further uploaded a list of graduands on our website www.helb.co.ke/loanees-portal whom we request to get in touch with HELB for this purpose. It is a moral obligation for HELB loan bene�iciaries to repay their loans to help another needy Kenyan pursuing higher education to realize his/her dreams. To this end, you are requested to furnish the Board with the necessary information to facilitate compliance and clearance certi�icates. For ef�icient communication and service delivery please provide your name as used in the university; National ID number, University registration Number, email addresses and mobile telephone numbers on www.helb.co.ke/loanees-portal. For further information contact us on 0711052000, Email: contactcentre@helb.co.ke, Twitter & Facebook: @HELBpage or visit the following Huduma Centres: 1. Nairobi GPO 2. Nakuru 3. Mombasa 4. Narok 5. Kisii 6. Migori 7. Kisumu 8. Kakamega 9. Bungoma 10. Kitale 11. Eldoret 12. Kapsabet 13. Kericho 14. Thika 15. Meru 16. Embu 17. Nyeri 18. Murang’a 19. Chuka 20. Kili�i 21. Turkana 22. Garissa 23. Machakos 24. Kitui 25. Taita Taveta You may also use HELB Certi�icate Checker on *642# to con�irm validity of any HELB Compliance or Clearance Certi�icate at your convenience! USSD Self Serve *642#

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.

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