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.
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