10 | NEWSFOCUS MyGov Briefs October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke County Connectivity Project and National Fibre Optic Back-bone reaches Vihiga Digital literacy helping the society to best deal with emerging issues, says ICT official BY DANIEL MUGO KNA-THIKA D The ICT ministry has officially kicked off the expansion of County Connectivity Project and National Fibre Optic Backbone Infrastructure in Vihiga County. This will cover Vihiga, Luanda, Emuhaya and Sabatia sub-counties. This will enable Audio and Video recording of all proceedings in court. The courts will use both software & human transcriptions using freelancers working under the Ajira Digital programme igital literacy has revolutionised Kenya into a digital economy facilitating advanced education, high-tech surgical operations and modern innovations thereby helping the society to best deal with emerging issues, Dr Katherine Getao, the strategic head of ICT in the Ministry of ICT has said. Speaking during the 5th International Interdisciplinary Research Conference 2018 held by Mount Kenya University in collaboration with Kyambogo University (Uganda), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (Nigeria) and University of Eldoret (Kenya), Getao urged universities to enhance digital literacy to spur economic growth. “We must use digital literacy for positive initiatives that transform the world around us,” she told delegates at the conference. Getao urged universities to partner with industrialists to develop solutions to national concerns in a bid to improve livelihoods. She also rooted for true education that not only transforms but makes learners active and positive influencers. The officer cautioned Kenyans against consuming fake news urging them to instead use digital technology for educaWe must use digital literacy for positive initiatives that transform the world around us - Dr Katherine Getao tion, development and transformation. She reiterated that the presence of fake news has been there ever since but should not detract the modern society insisting on the need for consumers to test information relayed to them before consumption. The conference chairman who is also the Vice ChairMOI UNIVERSITY ISO 9001 : 2015 Certified Institution TENDER NOTICE The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) is a statutory institution established under the Kenya Deposit Insurance Act, 2012 whose mandate is to provide a deposit insurance scheme for customers of member institutions and provide incentives for sound risk management and generally promote the stability of the financial system. KDIC hereby invites tenders from interested bidders to submit bids for the PARTITIONING & ASSOCIATED WORKS FOR KENYA DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (KDIC) OFFICES AT UAP OLD MUTUAL TOWERS IN UPPERHILL ON 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th & 25th FLOORS. NO TENDER NO. 1a 1b KDIC/TEND/002/ 2018-2019 KDIC/TEND/003/ 2018-2019 DESCRIPTION Main Works Supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of Sprinkler system, Sanitary fittings, Internal Plumbing & Drainage Installation works 1c KDIC/TEND/004/ 2018-2019 Supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of Air conditioning and Mechanical ventilation works 1d 1e KDIC/TEND/005/ 2018-2019 KDIC/TEND/006/ 2018-2019 1f KDIC/TEND/007/ 2018-2019 Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Installation Works Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of CCTV and Access Control Works Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Structured Cabling and setting up of a Data Centre. CATEGORY TENDER FEE (KES) NCA 3 and above NCA 4 and above BID BOND (KES) KSHS. 1000/- 150,000.00 CLOSING DATE & TIME KSHS. 1000/- 2,000,000.00 6/11/2018 at 11.00am 6/11/2018 at 11.00am COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICS POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME PROGRAMME Master of Science (Health Informatics) REQUIREMENTS a) b) c) NCA 5 and above KSHS. 1000/- 300,000.00 6/11/2018 at 11.00am d) NCA 5 and above NCA 6 and above NCA 5 and above KSHS. 1000/- 300,000.00 KSHS. 1000/- 200,000.00 6/11/2018 at 11.00am 6/11/2018 at 11.00am KSHS. 1000/- 400,000.00 6/11/2018 at 11.00am Notes: 1. A Pre-Bid site meeting for the above listed tenders will be held on 29th October, 2018 from 10.00am to 12.00pm at the proposed offices-UAP Towers. Bidders are encouraged to attend. Eligible Tenderers may obtain complete tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KES. 1,000.00 (One thousand shillings only). Additionally, complete tender documents may be viewed on the PPIP portal: www.tenders.go.ke Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender number should be deposited in the Tender box at Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC), 1st Floor, CBK Pension House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi and addressed to: The CEO Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation P.O Box 45983-00100, Kenya Telephone: +254 20 66 77 000, +254 709 043 000 so as to be received not later than 6th November, 2018 at 11.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of Bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at the KDIC Boardroom located on 1st floor of CBK Pension house along Harambee Avenue. Late tenders will not be accepted. Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualificatrion. Chief Executive Officer KENYA DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2. e) f) MODE OF STUDY Meet the common Moi University College of Health Sciences entry requirements as they refer to Master of Science Programmes. A Bachelor’s Degree in the Health Sciences from Moi University or its equivalent from other institutions approved by Moi University Senate. OR A Bachelor’s Degree in Computing or Information Science from Moi University or its equivalent from other institutions approved by Moi University Senate. OR A Bachelor’s Degree in any other field from Institutions approved by Moi University Senate plus a Diploma from Kenya Medical Training College (and experience practicing in the Health field) If from foreign countries, show evidence of proficiency in English language. Pass admission interviews as determined by the Institute of Biomedical Informatics Post-graduate Committee. Mode of study: Full Time (Evening and Weekend Classes only) Venue: Moi University – Nairobi Campus, Nairobi(Bazaar Plaza) & Eldoret Commencing: January 2019 Deadline : November 30 2018 Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Application forms can be obtained from the Directors office, Institute of Biomedical Informatics or downloaded from Moi University website. (www.mu.ac.ke) 3. Application forms should be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 2,000/= in form of Banker’s cheques or Orders payable to Moi University. Foreign applicants to pay US$ 40 4. NB: Students should arrange to pay for their own accommodation, living expenses, transport, textbooks and stationery. Applications/ Inquiries addressed to The Ag. Director, Institute of Biomedical Informatics College of Health Sciences Moi University P.O. Box 4606 – 30100 Eldoret, KENYA Email Address ibmi@mu.ac.ke The Ag. Director, Institute of Biomedical Informatics Moi University, Nairobi Campus P O BOX 63056-00200 NAIROBI.
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