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

2 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke 1, 300 containers arrive at the port daily with about 800 being loaded to the cargo trains bound for the Nairobi Inland Container Deport (ICD) BY HUSSEIN ABDULLAHI KNA-MOMBASA T he Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) acting Managing Director Dr. Daniel Manduku says the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) freight operations have boosted cargo transportation and enhanced efficiency at the port of Mombasa. Mombasa port remains the most connected in the region, with at least 33 shipping lines calling and providing direct connectivity to more than 80 ports worldwide. The MD observed that the 472 km SGR line from Mombasa to Nairobi has helped lower conventional cargo and ship congestion, besides enhancing Mombasa’s image as a regional logistics hub. Dr.Manduku said the SGR has helped decongest Mombasa port by hastening the offloading of cargo from ships SGR freight services have reduced 472km for onward transportation to Nairobi and other hinterland destinations via the modern high-speed rail network. “The movement of cargo by the modern rails has helped ease the cost of doing business in Mombasa and its environs,” he noted adding that it has also eased vehicular traffic on the port access roads. Some 1, 300 containers arrive at the port daily with about 800 being loaded to the cargo trains bound for the Nairobi Inland Container Deport (ICD). He said KPA ICD Nairobi works 24 hours and they encourage clients to be clearing their cargo throughout even the weekends as all services are available round the clock. He acknowledged that the SGR commercial services have affected the multi-billion shilling Container Freight Stations (CSFs) businesses in Mombasa. He said KPA is aware that the SGR operations have not gone down well with CFS operators and transporters as they feared being driven out of business by the trains. The MD said the speed trains that started commercial operations in January 2018 have steadily been reducing cargo dwell time at the Kilindini harbour. ‘The CFSs were initially created to handle transit cargo, ease congestion and allow the port to handle more transhipment,” he observed. “For us, SGR is improving cargo evacuation at the port, creating space at the hitherto congested container stacking yards and is speeding up trade along the northern corridor,” he said. Dr. Manduku said the Kenya set to mark World Maritime Day Kenya is set to join the rest of the international maritime community in commemorating this year’s World Maritime Day on Thursday BY MYGOV WRITER T his year’s theme “IMO 70: Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future” provides the opportunity for maritime nations to remember their maritime histories, laud the progress made so far and to address current and future challenges for maritime transport. The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development, Mr. James Macharia, and the Principal Secretary, Shipping & Maritime, Mrs. Nancy Karigithu, will flag off the event. Organised by the Kenya Maritime Authority, the event will be held at the Mama Ngina grounds in Mombasa. The World Maritime Day celebration will also bring together stakeholders in the maritime industry, students and the general public to learn about recent trends in the sector, recognise challenges and find solutions, increase awareness and participation in the maritime sector and the Blue economy. During the event, the public will also be treated to a variety of educative exhibitions from various agencies and institutions such as the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), the Kenya Ports Authority(KPA), the Kenya National Shipping Line, the Kenya Ferry, Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) Bandari College, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Express Shipping and Logistics, Kenya Bureau of Standards and Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research InstiThe Kenyan maritime sector and Blue economy has great economic potential that still remains untapped tute among many others. This year’s World Maritime day comes at an opportune time when the country is keen to implement the Government’s Big 4 agenda as well as position itself to develop and reap big from the nation’s blue economy. The Kenyan maritime sector and Blue economy has great economic potential that still remains untapped and can be a key driver for both sustainable growth in the economy and employment to millions of Kenyans if well harnessed. Every year, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) sets aside a week in September for the international community to celebrate achievements made in the maritime industry towards shipping safety, maritime security, maritime education and training, the marine environment and to emphasize a particular aspect of IMO’s work. Kenya became a member of IMO in 1973 and is currently a council member under Category ‘C’, which consists of countries which have special interests in maritime transport or navigation, having first been elected in 2001 and re-elected in 2017. Length of SGR line from Mombasa to Nairobi, which has helped lower conventional cargo and ship congestion 33 Shipping lines that call Mombasa port, which provides direct connectivity to more than 80 ports worldwide

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 port congestion job opportunities for Kenyans instead of forever bemoaning the SGR operations,” he said. He recalled CFSs started operations in Mombasa in 2007 to ease congestion at the Mombasa port, which saw ships charged demurrage fees for delayed cargo deliveries. Since SGR freight services began hauling cargo, many CFS operators have been forced to relocate their logistics and transportation business to Nairobi. Dr. Manduku says the SGR freight services between Mombasa and Nairobi has streamlined and fast-tracked movement of cargo besides boosting value addition of Kenyan exports. Addressing the press at freight station operators in Mombasa could diversify their business and turn their storage yards into value addition or transshipment centres. “CFS operators should diversify their logistic services to remain in business and create the Pride Inn Paradise Beach Hotel, Dr. Manduku said the SGR line is fully operational and that cargo delivery to various destinations has become a lot easier and faster. The port MD stated that movement of goods by revamped rails would also help Acting Managing Director Kenya Ports Authority, Dr Daniel Manduku (left) shakes hands with Alfred Masha, general manager Infrastructure and Development, on the sidelines of a Kenya Ports Authority stakeholders’ luncheon at Villa Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi, last week. The luncheon was convened to review the port’s performance and the supporting infrastructure in order to deliver to its users and the economy. Looking on were KPA chairman Gen Joseph Kibwana (left) and Principal Secretary State Department of Transport, Esther Koimet. O O Y T I S Y reduce freight costs and by extension reduce prices of commodities. He said while cargo trucks took days to reach Nairobi, the fast-moving freight trains were taking eight hours. He noted the freight trains on the SGR line were able to haul 4,000 tons of containerised cargo per trip and 22 million tons per annum. He said most of the cargo handled at the port of Mombasa is destined for Nairobi and that it is uneconomical to move huge cargo volumes by road. “Moving cargo by train will translate to less wear and tear on the tarmac roads and will significantly contribute to economic growth,” he said. Meanwhile, the KPA MD said plans to construct the ambitious special economic zones in Dongo Kundu near the Mombasa port is closer to reality, following the completion of the feasibility study by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). He said the Sh30 billion Dongo Kundu free port project is set to boost Kenya’s economy by opening up trade and bring about ‘unprecedented surge in logistics and business by 2022’. Dr. Manduku said building of a 24-hour free trade zone would help open up the region for business besides creating employment for hordes of jobless youth. ICT exhibition set for next month CS urges individuals and institutions to showcase their technologies and innovations BY DENSON MUTUTO KNA-NAIROBI T he Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology is set to display the country’s stock of technologies and innovations at an expo next month. Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru appealed to individuals and institutions who would like to showcase their technologies and innovations to contact the ICT Authority. Preparations for the exhibition set to be held at Bomas of Kenya are well advanced, with Telkom Kenya the main sponsor spearheading the preparations. The CS said the ICT authority has created a platform known as Y Box for the public to send their innovations and ideals to the government. “We need to use technology in everything we do, may it be in field of agriculture, manufacturing, marketing among others for efficiency and effective results. It also creates jobs and solves problems fast and effectively,” said the CS. He underscored that use of technology had proved to be very effective in transforming livelihoods of people, saying that M-pesa technology has so far attracted over 37 million Kenyans who depend on the technology to transfer cash. The CS further noted that use of technology demonstrated transparency in business transactions. “Government is currently doing its procurement online to ensure transparency and accountability in tendering and procurement of government goods and services,” said Mr Mucheru, adding that 67 percent of Kenyans have so far expressed their support on the government online procurement. On privacy and data protection, the CS said that his ministry is working on a bill to address the concern. However, he noted that the bill will undergo public participation before is taken to Parliament for debate and approval. Principal Secretary, State Department of ICT and Innovation Jerome Ochieng underscored support from private sector in the growth of ICT in the country. We need to use technology in everything we do, may it be in field of agriculture, manufacturing, marketing among others for efficiency and effective results. It also creates jobs and solves problems fast and effectively - Joe Mucheru UNIVERSITY OF EMBU PUBLIC NOTICE DISCLAIMER It has been brought to the attention of the University of Embu that a number of people have been defrauded of money by a person purporting to be Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Embu. The conman is an imposter who has been using Facebook account in the name Daniel Mugendi Njiru to solicit funds from the public with the promise of job opportunities with NGO, Plan International. He has been requesting the public to send money directly to the employer’s telephone number, to pay for the requisite insurance, after which they will be sent forms to fill-in so that they can take up the jobs. The purported employer’s telephone number is 0728534857 which belongs to Moses Kariuki Thitiri. We urge the general public to note the following: 1. That imposters and conmen / women are targeting gullible members of the public. Do not fall victim of their maneuvers. 2. That the University of Embu and her employees DO NOT ask for payment, bribes or any facilitation for employment opportunities. 3. That whereas Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru is the Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu, the fraudster, who has been contacting the public is NOT an employee of the University of Embu. 4. That before anyone pays money purportedly for insurance or anything else regarding a job placement, they should first check with the University of Embu, e-mail: vc@embuni.ac.ke or Tel: +254 20244136; +254 727933950; +254 788199505. 5. The University of Embu is not liable for any business and / or transactions conducted between the imposter and his / her victims. 6. Through due diligence, members of the public should confirm the legitimacy of social media text messages or phone calls purported to be from University of Embu Vice-Chancellor or other University employees. PROF. DANIEL MUGENDI NJIRU, Ph.D VICE-CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF EMBU. www.embuni.ac.ke Knowledge Transforms ISO 27001:2013 Certified ISO 9001:2015 Certified T I S CAREER OPPORTUNITIES YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMME – FIVE (5) POSITIONS The Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority) is a Statutory Agency established under the Competition Act No.12 of 2010. The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct. The Authority runs a one (1) year Young Professional Programme (YPP) to expose the participants to the Competition Policy and Law Enforcement with the objective of motivating and thereof deepening interest and capacity in this field. In view of this, the Authority wishes to invite suitably qualified applicants for the Young Professional Programme for the Calendar year 2019. Interested candidates may access detailed job information and requirements for the program from our website www.cak.go.ke. The Competition Authority of Kenya is “An Equal Opportunity Employer” Women, Youth and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply CANCELLATION OF TENDERS Kenya Power wishes to inform firms participating in the tenders below, that the tenders have been CANCELLED. TENDER NO. 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4 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke No police service arm to be dissolved, clarifies Boinnet Law does not provide for the collapse of any one unit of the Police Service to merge with the other, he says BY KIPTANUI CHERONO KNA-ELDORET T he Administration Police service is not being collapsed to totally merge with the Kenya Police Service contrary to news reports, the Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has reiterated. Boinnet said the law does not provide for the collapse of any one unit of the National Police Service formation to merge with the other. “The constitution is very clear about the structure of the National Police Service which consists of the Kenya Police Service and the Administration Police Service. The NPS Act provides for the formation of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations,” he explained. Addressing the press after briefing senior police officers drawn from five counties in the north rift region on the ongoing police reforms, Boinnet said what has been done was to re-organise the service into various units and formations as obligated by the law. The transformation programme he added is to collapse the parallel command structures that existed from the police headquarters to the lowest units at the counties. “We will now have one strong general police structure starting from the deputy inspector general of police, the regional commander, county commander to the sub county commanders and officers in charge of police stations,” said Boinnet. Video of ‘bribe taking’ traffic policemen played in court Eight officers allegedly filmed in the act of soliciting and receiving bribes face charges BY ANNE MWALE AND CHRISTINE ZAWADI KNA-NAKURU A video recording of eight traffic police officers in the alleged act of soliciting and receiving bribes from motorists on a busy highway was played in court on Friday. Chief Magistrate Josephat Kalo heard that Sh15,000 in cash was recovered from the officers during a sting operation conducted by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in 2014. Senior investigating officer at EACC Mr Charles Simiji was testifying in a case where police constables Maryanne Ng’ombe, Berding Kemboi, David Kentei and Esther Wandia have pleaded not guilty to charges of receiving bribes from Public Service Vehicle operators. Their other co-accused include police constables John Ekurumi, Laban Gekoni, Peter Gachehi and Mohammed Halima. The prosecution led by Joyce IG Joseph Boinnet (foreground, right), while addressing the press in Eldoret last Friday Serling alleges that the officers committed the offence on October 21st 2014 on the NakuruEldoret highway at Eveready. The witness, who presented before court audio-visual recordings of the traffic police officers allegedly collecting bribes, testified that preliminary investigations had established that the law enforcement agents had also neglected their duties. The policemen, who are represented by lawyer David Mongeri, are out on bond We had received numerous complaints about notorious extortion carried out by police officers. Commuter service vehicle drivers were instrumental in assisting us to set up the trap where we caught the culprits in the act - Rodgers Ekaki after pleading not guilty to the charges. Assistant Operations Officer at EACC Rodgers Ekaki testified before court that the accused persons were escorted and locked up at Railways police station following their arrest. “We had received numerous complaints about notorious extortion carried out by police officers. Commuter service vehicle drivers were instrumental in assisting us to set up the trap where we caught the culprits in the act,” testified Ekaki. Mr Kalo ordered the hearing to resume on October 24th this year. Rift Valley Fever alert ahead of seasonal rains Enhanced rainfall expected in the North-eastern, North-western, Western, Central and the Coastal regions of Kenya BY WANGARI NDIRANGU KNA-NAIROBI T he government has issued an alert on Rift Valley Fever in the impending October rainy season. The Director of Veterinary Services Charles Ochodo said the short rains from October to December season constituted an important rainfall season in Kenya. “It is expected that most parts of the country will experience enhanced rainfall that will also be well distributed both in time and space in the North-eastern, Northwestern, Western, Central and the Coastal regions of Kenya,” said Ochodo. Consequently, the director noted that there was bound to be outbreaks of the Rift Valley Fever disease, hence the need for all the county directors of veterinary service to be on high alert. He said in order to avoid the recurrence of the March-July of the outbreak of the disease in some counties, county officers were required to place early warning systems on high alert and bring the situation to the attention of the field staff, public health, administration and local community leaders. “They should also vaccinate in high risk areas as a preventive measure, step up passive surveillance and all reports of abortion and deaths, especially in young animals should be thoroughly investigated and blood samples sent to Center for Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) Kabete,” said Ochodo in a press release Friday. Field officers, he added, were also required to carry out weather monitoring activities and the report should capture changes in the level of precipitation and any events of flooding. “Officers should commence public awareness on diseases reporting, personal hygiene and discourage bare-hand handling of animal carcasses. In addition, disease control committees should be activated with immediate effect,” he said. Ochodo added that early detection of the disease is important in order to minimise the effects to both human and livestock and also reduce the cost of controlling the disease. According to the October, Officers should commence public awareness on diseases reporting, personal hygiene and discourage bare-hand handling of animal carcasses. In addition, disease control committees should be activated with immediate effect - Charles Ochodo November and December weather outlook provided by the meteorological department, Busia, Vihiga, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, Nyamira, Kisii, Meru, Embu and Tharaka counties would receive enhanced rainfall. Counties in Central Kenya, North Rift, North Western, Coastal and North Eastern Counties will receive above normal rains.

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6 | NEWSFOCUS Verbatim SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Post Office adopts technology to Few gave Postal Corporation of Kenya much of a chance to thrive when it was split from the more profitable telecommunications arm in 1999 and as the digital communication became all the rage. But nearly 20 years later the corporation – affectionately known in the past as just Posta – is still going strong thanks to innovation. PCK Postmaster General Dan Kagwe spoke to Ngari Gituku, the Government Advertising Agency (GAA) director on the corporation’s battle to not just survive but thrive. What is Postal Corporation of Kenya’s mandate and obligations? The Postal Corporation of Kenya was established by an Act of Parliament and operates as a commercial public enterprise. Its mandate includes provision of accessible, affordable and reliable postal services to all parts of Kenya as the designated Public Postal Licensee. Under this role, we have the monopoly to offer Post Office letter box services, issues postage stamps and conveyance of letters below 350 grams. The Postal Corporation of Kenya Act empowers us to provide and operate; • Postal services, and perform incidental services relating to the receiving, collecting, sending, dispatching and delivery of postal articles and electronic mail; • Postal financial services, incidental services relating to the issuing, receiving, mobile payments, general electronic agency services, registration & delivery of newspapers and periodicals, collection of bills, virtual saving services and GIRO services, and; • Electronic retail transfer and the National Payment system Our mission is to provide innovative communication, distribution and financial solutions to our customers and create value for stakeholders at all times. What is your network reach and product range? The Post Office operates a vast national network of postal outlets totalling 625 with a distribution of at least two post offices in each of the 47 counties. The population served per post office is over 70,000. Our overall goal is to improve penetration levels by expanding the postal network to meet the Universal Service Obligation which requires that 6,000 persons are served by one post office. We are proud that the Post Office provides the much-needed brick and mortar for the National Government. We are currently providing existing infrastructure that hosts over half of the Huduma service centres countrywide. Our network also offers a partnership with private banking institutions to provide financial services. Together with Kenya Commercial Bank, Barclays Bank of Kenya, Cooperative Bank of Kenya, Diamond Trust Bank, National bank of Kenya and Equity Bank among others, we not only provide agency banking services but much needed physical presence through the existing postal outlets countrywide. We envision to boost the role and capacity of the postal network as an enabler of e-commerce, notably by establishing last mile hubs, as partners to the government, citizens and enterprises that are excluded from e-commerce. This will include, especially, small and medium enterprises, young people and women who are marginalised and lack affordable access to e-commerce platforms, payment options and delivery possibilities for cross-border e-commerce. How is the Post Office finding relevance in this era of electronic mail? Yes, of course the Post Office is still very relevant under our mission being to provide innovative communication, distribution and financial or payments solutions to our customers. Allow me to highlight three aspects anchored on the mission statement: The first is mail and communication service. Notwithstanding the digital disruption today, corporate mail and private letters boxes contribute to 70% of our annual turnover. Correspondences that requires physical delivery that only the Post Office can provide includes legal documents from the Judiciary, admission letters, bank statements, certificate of incorporation, vital documents such as log books, title deeds, driving licences and academic certificates. Regarding international mail, the main flow of cross-border letter posts have historically been between developed countries. However, with an increasing share of citizens in developing countries shopping at online market places, the flow of cross border letter mail is increasing. Therefore, this has reversed the trend in the recent decline in mail volumes. We currently have over 500,000 boxes installed countrywide with capacity utilisation at 90%. The post office box (PLB) is not only a legal requirement for company incorporation and a delivery point for mail items, but it provides an identity and a sense of belonging to all citizens. The corporation has adopted mobile technology to enhance the private letter boxes by introducing the virtual box, where the customer can access the postal services via mobile phone (USSD) and Website. The second aspect is courier and distribution services. The Post Office is at the core of last mile delivery, a concept that has proven challenging to retailers and institutions with customers spread all across the country. We deliver to Wajir, Mandera, Lamu, Lokichoggio, Lunga Lunga, Isebania, Mt.Elgon, Kacheliba, Turkana among others which are situated in topographically challenging terrains. The Post Office, having identified the need for a seamless importation process, provides clearing and forwarding services and full logistic solutions to customers, importing items through Posta Cargo services. Finally, our relevance is reinforced anchored in payment and financial services. The Corporation supports the unbanked population through agency banking by partnering with banks. So far, we have acquired and installed one hundred (100) points of sale devices in four hundred and seventy (470) postal outlets out of 625 offices. We offer infrastructure to micro finance institutions as a pay point for collection and disbursement of funds. We are also mandated by law to act as the Na

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Verbatim NEWSFOCUS | 7 remain relevant in 21st century What is the general financial performance of the corporation in the last financial year. We note with appreciation that Postal Corporation of Kenya has never been given any subsidy by the National Government since the split from the Kenya Posts and Telecommunication (KPTC) on 1st July 1999. The Corporation has been financing its operations and capital investments from internally generated funds. In the Financial Year 2013/14, we posted a profit of Kshs. 173 Million and thus declared a dividend to the National Treasury of Kshs. 17.3 Million. In the Financial Year 2016/17 we incurred a loss of about Kshs. 1 Billion, but in the Year 2017/18, our performance in revenue improved, recording an annual turnover of Kshs. 4.1 Billion. This reduced the loss to a marginal figure of less than Kshs. 80 Million against our yearly operating expenditure. The Corporation has an opportunity to imThe future of the post in e-commerce and financial inclusion in providtional Payment Gateway where the Government should channel all payments through the Post Office, which includes Social Protection Funds. We are at an advanced stage of partnership with Equity Bank to provide, among other services, disbursement of funds to Older Persons dubbed the Inua Jamii programme. Having explained all these three aspects, you realise that a great number of institutions have appreciated the significance of the robust and resilient postal network infrastructure, our capacity for last mile delivery (e-commerce) and support for financial inclusion to the marginalised and unbanked population. Comment on the emerging trends of the Postal transformation in the world arena. The future of the post in e-commerce and financial inclusion in providing logistical solutions for last mile delivery cannot be understated. It is interesting to note that 1.5 billion people worldwide are already using the financial services offered through the Post Office. Kenya is a member of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a United Nations specialised agency on postal matters. As a specialised agency of the UN, the UPU helps its 192 member countries to work towards achieving development of economies, societies and electronic trade, and in narrowing the digital divide. The global Postal network of over 600,000 outlets worldwide is a huge infrastructure which has the power to spur on e-commerce and financial & social inclusion. What are the main achievements of Posta Kenya since you took over as the Postmaster General in July 2016? I can list numerous achievements. These include clearing, forwarding and distribution to all election materials for 290 constituencies of the election materials for 2017 General and repeat elections for the Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission. We distributed books to schools nationally in January and February 2018 for the Ministry of Education and Kenya Literature Bureau. We also rolled out agency banking with Kenya Commercial Bank, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Diamond Trust Bank, Barclays and National Bank of Kenya. The integration of Family Bank and Equity Bank among others, are ing logistical solutions for last mile delivery cannot be understated. It is interesting to note that 1.5 billion people worldwide are already using the financial services offered through the Post Office in the final phase and we look forward for operationalisation before the end of the year. Two other important construction projects are scheduled to be completed and operational on or before 31st December 2018. The first is the construction and relocation of EMS Centre/Hub from Posta House to Machakos Road in Nairobi’s Industrial Area. The other is Kisumu GPO. Both are geared towards facilitating growth, penetration of e-commerce and warehousing. The relocation will reduce on the operational costs and enhance access of EMS Centre/Hub by customers and other stakeholders. In partnership with Easy Coach Limited, we have improved the delivery of International Parcels and last mile delivery of Parcels to Coast Region of Kenya. Finally, through our Corporate Social Responsibility initiative we have contructed the Kenyatta National Hospital paediatric care services waiting bay in May this year. What are some of your new innovations riding on ICT? The Corporation has very attractive innovative services. These innovations include; Tunza Nyumba na Posta- Linking retailers and consumers of basic household commodities through e-commerce which is a value add to our EMS service. EMS2GO- is an android mobile application fully loaded with all of postal services and products as a new focal point for engaging with its customers. The service will engage over 25,000 motor bike riders, when it is fully operational Postal Digital Parcel locker - the latest innovations for e-fulfillment, adding value to the traditional parcel delivery methods Mpost- an innovative product that enables any mobile phone user to use his/her phone to receive letters. It allows you to make your mobile number to be a formal postal address Posta Mobile Wallet- development is ongoing for integration of postal products to a payment platform centered on convenience and relevance in digital space. E-njiwa-provides for registration of virtual rental boxes running serially over & above the installed physical capacity for continuation of Posta’s Rental Box Addresses besides creation of e-Stamps (based on QR Code Technology). Global partnership on e-commerce with Jersey Post and Amazon Web Services. What is the role of the Post Office as a hub for e-commerce? In recent times, growth in e-commerce has outstripped growth in the posts’ parcel volumes. The key role of the Post in the e-commerce chain is last mile delivery to the customer, and in the face of growing competition in the delivery sector, we are also providing a payment platform as other ways to profit from e-commerce. We are providing space in our interactive website for customers, which is a powerful tool for online advertising and marketing by the online retail shops both locally and international. We shall, therefore, facilitate small producers and retailers to start selling online, and in the process make commissions on sales while growing parcel volumes. The Corporation is exploring partnering with Amazon Web Services and Alibaba Group Holding Limited to help local traders and retailers import into the country through our platform and benefit from the last mile delivery logistical services. In addition, we are leveraging on technology to provide value added services such as track and trace of the shipment thus offering the local customer end to end visibility which is geared towards building trust. Our postal networks are extensive, with Post Offices located in every county and most importantly in remote areas. With this in mind, we are piloting digital parcel lockers dubbed Swipbox for a “click and collect” solution for e-commerce, where customer’s items are deposited directly to their Digital box of choice to await collection. This gives certainty to the customer and removes the risk of a failed first-time delivery. More interesting is the concept of setting up hubs at strategic and convenient locations for temporary storage of consignments before collection by the customer. We also intend to reduce on the waiting time between placing an order, shipment and delivery by storing nonperishable items manufactured by big brands in the local stores, for prompt delivery upon successful on-line shopping by the customer. prove its business performance if it can be supported by the National Government, who is the sole shareholder, through being mandated as the preferred logistics and financial services provider to Public Agencies. Posta Kenya has also been operating in commercially non-viable areas towards meeting the Universal Service Obligation that all citizens have a right to communicate. In view of this, we qualify for subsidy either from Universal Service Fund or from the National Treasury to meet our obligations as per the PCK Act (1998). How is Posta Kenya contributing towards the Government’s Big 4 Agenda? The Government plans to create 1.3 million manufacturing jobs by 2022 and achieve 100 per cent affordable health care coverage for every citizen. Other key pillars are affordable and decent housing and food and nutritional security. Employment Creation through Manufacturing-The Corporation has purchased 22 vehicles locally assembled at General Motors and DT Dobie to enhance sales and service delivery. This is in line with Government policy of supporting local manufacturers to create employment. Affordable Universal Health Care-We provide distribution and logistical solution to pharmaceutical companies, Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) and other suppliers. Through our EMS Courier service Pharmaceutical drugs are distributed throughout the vast network countrywide. The Corporation has already migrated the entire workforce of 3,000 employees NHIF super cover that was effected 1st July 2017. Food and Nutritional Security –In order to boost food security, we distribute through our Postal Network of agricultural inputs to farmers countrywide. We also facilitate third party payments to farmers particularly in Western Kenya and Rift Valley Regions. Affordable and Decent Housing –Through our Postapesa product we are able to provide payment solutions to real estate firms, contractors and other beneficiaries. Comment on the Posta Kenya role in the national addressing system We note and appreciate that Postal Corporation of Kenya is a direct beneficiary of the National Addressing system currently being developed by the Government. The Government has put in place a committee of key stakeholders driven by Ministry of ICT and Communication Authority of Kenya to develop the ideal National Addressing System in Kenya. Posta Kenya will be a key beneficiary of the addressing system upon completion, for door to door delivery, thus enhancing e-commerce growth in urban areas.

8 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL VACANCIES The Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions: No Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Re-advertisement: Medical Specialist II, Internal Medicine (Haematology-Oncology) Medical Specialist II, Dermatology Re-advertisement: Deputy Quality Assurance Manager Re-advertisement: Deputy Chief Registered Clinical Officer (Ophthalmology) Re-advertisement: Quality Assurance Coordinator Medical Physicist II Radiation Safety Officer II Nursing Officer III/I Re-advertisement: Public Health Officer I Orthopaedic Plaster Technician III Method of Application Those interested in applying for the declared vacancies and meet the job specifications are required to apply online and MUST submit a hard copy of the Hospital application form available in the website with copies of certificates and testimonials on or before 12th October 2018 to the address below: The Chief Executive Officer Kenyatta National Hospital P.O Box 20723-00202 NAIROBI “Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”. Please visit our website www.knh.or.ke for full profile of all the advertised positions and the Hospital application form and also the link to apply online. NB:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and must present the following documents during the interview:• A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service • EACC Clearance • Credit Reference Bureau Clearance • HELB Compliance • KRA Tax Compliance Job Group K4 K4 K5 K5 K7 K8 K8 K10/8 K8 K10 No. of positions 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 11 1 1 OPEN NATIONAL TENDERS Kenyatta National Hospital wishes to invite sealed tenders for the items listed below from eligible candidates NO. TENDER NO. DESCRIPTION OPEN TENDERS 1 KNH/T/67/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Enterprise Resource Planning System and Support Ict Infrastructure 2 KNH/T/68/2017-2018 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Theatre Capital Items 11/10/2018 11/10/2018 Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the Tender Documents at the Supply Chain Management Department Room No.6, Administration Block from Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 4:00pm. Tender documents with detailed Specifications and Conditions can be downloaded free of charge from the KNH Website (www.knh.or.ke) ,https//supplier.treasury.go.ke, IFMIS Portal and on the Public Procurement Information Portal (www.tenders.go.ke). Hard copies can be obtained from the office of the Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management located at the Hospital’s Main Administration Block Room 6 from Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000.00 per tender document via Mpesa pay bill No.626088, Account Number –Name of Supplier and obtain an official receipt from Cash Office ( Administration Block) or bankers Cheque made payable to Kenyatta Hospital. National Bidders who choose to download the tender documents from the website free of charge should immediately email their name and contact details (cell phone number, email, and company name) to: procurementknh@ gmail.com for records and communication of any tender clarifications and addenda. There shall be a Mandatory Site Visit on 4th of October, 2018 at 10:30am at Kenyatta National Hospital for Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System and Support ICT Infrastructure .All bidders MUST fill the site visit certificate attached in the tender document and should be signed by authorized staff of Kenyatta National Hospital. Completed tender documents must be returned as specified in the tender document and deposited in the Tender Box situated at the Kenyatta National Hospital Administration Block, Supply Chain Department entrance before or at 10.00am and be addressed to: THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER –KNH CLOSING DATE REPUBLIC OF KENYA INVITATION TO TENDER GOK/KfW ROADS 2000 WESTERN KENYA PROGRAMME The Government of Kenya has received financial support from the Government of Germany through KfW (German Development Bank) towards the cost of the Programme for Improvement of Rural Roads and Market Infrastructure in Western Kenya, and intends to use part of the funds for the rehabilitation of rural roads to gravel standards in the Counties of Kakamega and Vihiga. Kenya Rural Roads Authority will be the implementing Agency. In this connection, Kenya Rural Roads Authority in conjunction with respective County Governments now invites Tenders from Contractors registered with the National Construction Authority in Category NCA 7 only (Roads) for the improvement of the following roads to gravel standard:REGION / COUNTY TENDER NO. KeRRA/011/39/8/2018-2019 KeRRA/011/39/9/2018-2019 KAKAMEGA KeRRA/011/39/10/2018-2019 KeRRA/011/39/11/2018-2019 ROAD NO. AND NAME E389 JN D260 (Musoli - Mwiseshe) Uncl. Road Koyonzo - NamamaliRiver Sio E328 Kona Mbaya - St. Henry Saisi Wabuge Sec. School E328 St. Henry Saisi Wabuge Boys Sec School - River Nzoia Bridge KeRRA/011/39/12/2018-2019 Uncl. Shikumu - Kakmahero KeRRA/011/39/13/2018-2019 R2 Isulu - Shikumu VIHIGA KeRRA/011/39/14/2018-2019 E1266 JN A1 (Tigoi) - Gilwatsi KeRRA/011/39/15/2018-2019 R42 Chagenda Area - JN C38 Mahanga KeRRA/011/39/16/2018-2019 R42 JN C38 Gavalagi - Chagenda Area LENGTH (KM) 5.1 6.5 6.0 5.0 4.0 5.1 0.8 4.0 4.5 DATE OF PRETENDER SITE VISIT 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 2/10/2018 Tender documents may be obtained from Regional Manager’s Offices in Kakamega and Vihiga as listed above from 21st September, 2018 during normal working hours upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000 per tender in the form of a banker’s cheque payable to Kenya Rural Roads Authority. Tender Documents can also be downloaded FOR FREE from KeRRA website –www.kerra.go.ke and the IFMIS supplier Portal-supplier.treasury.go.ke. Closing date for Tenders is on 12th RESPECTIVE KeRRA REGIONAL MANAGER’S OFFICES. More details pertaining to eligibility can be down loaded from KeRRA website-www.kerra.go.ke OR the IFMIS Supplier Portal- supplier.treasury.go.ke. Regional Manager- Kakamega Kenya Rural Roads Authority P.O. Box 477-50100 KAKAMEGA PROCUREMENT MANAGER FOR: Ag. DIRECTOR GENERAL Regional Manager- Vihiga Kenya Rural Roads Authority P.O. Box 1251-50300 MARAGOLI October, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. TENDER OPENING WILL BE DONE IMMEDIATELY AT THE ICDC YOUTH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FY 2018/2019 Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation, is a Development Finance Institution (DFI) with over 60 years of experience in promoting projects that create wealth and jobs for Kenyans in diverse sectors of the economy. ICDC supports projects in Manufacturing, Agro-processing, ICT infrastructure & Software development and Energy sectors. OBJECTIVE OF YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The objective of the ICDC youth internship program is to provide the youth an opportunity for on-the -job experience so as to develop their ability to successfully take up substantive job opportunities in future. THE AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES ICDC intends to engage five interns; one for each of the following fields: 1. Human Resource Management 2. Marketing 3. Supply Chain Management 4. Finance & Accounts 5. Records Management BASIC REQUIREMENTS i. Application letter; ii. Degree certificate in the relevant field of internship from a recognized university iii. Professional certification in the relevant field will be added advantage iv. Copies of academic transcripts v. Be a Kenyan citizen youth vi. Copy of National identification card vii. A valid certificate of good conduct viii. Two (2) colored passport size photographs ix. Personal accident insurance cover for personal risks to cover the internship period x. Registration with NHIF & NSSF xi. A copy of PIN certificate Interested applicants must meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya If you meet the above requirements please forward your application letter, copies of academic and professional certificates, CV and testimonials including 3 referees and a day time telephone number to hr@icdc.co.ke before the close of business on 21st September 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. NB: The Corporation will not offer employment after completion of the program. ICDC is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing directly or indirectly will lead to disqualification.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 9 TENDER NOTICE COMMISSION ON REVENUE ALLOCATION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS Promoting an Equitable Society The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya. Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of and financial management by county governments. The Commission seeks to recruit experienced, qualified and competent persons to fill the following positions: 1. Deputy Director Fiscal Affairs (Re – Advertisement) 2. Senior Analyst, Revenue Allocation and Budget Analysis (Re – Advertisement) 3. Manager Communications (Contract) For more details on the positions, requirements and application procedures and guidelines please visit our website at: http://www.crakenya.org/ NATIONAL OPEN TENDERS: The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority invites sealed bids from interested and eligible firms for the following tenders. NO TENDER NUMBER TITLE OF TENDER 1 2 3 KCAA/002/2018- 2019 Provision of drinking water and dispensing services for two years KCAA/003/2018- 2019 Provision of internet services of 100MPS at KCAA Headquarters KCAA/004/2018- 2019 Supply, installation, configuration & commissioning of radar to control tower radio link at Moi International Airport Eligibility Mandatory/site visit pre-bid meetings Open Open Open N/A N/A Monday 1st October 2018 at 11:00am at KCAA Office in Mombasa International Airport For more information on the various tenders, bidders may view and download the bidding document from KCAA website: www.kcaa.or.ke or supplier. treasury.go.ke and immediately forward their particulars for records and for the purposes of receiving any further tender clarifications and/or addendums to procurement@kcaa.or.ke. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender reference number and be deposited in the Tender Box at the ground floor Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or be addressed to: The Director General, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, P.O Box 30163-00100, Nairobi So as to be received on or before Wednesday 10th October 2018 at 11:00am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at KCAA Auditorium on the ground floor, Aviation House, JKIA, Nairobi. Manager Procurement FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL INVITATION TO TENDER KISII UNIVERSITY NO. TENDER NO. DESCRIPTION 1. KGNSEC-04-2018 Prequalification of suppliers for the provision of security services 2018-2020 (for category A). 2. KGN-SEC-05-2018 Prequalification of suppliers for the provision of security services 2018-2020(For category B) 3. KGN-SEC-06-2018 Prequalification of suppliers for the provision of security services 2018-2020(For category C) ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE Open National Open National Open National 8th october 2018 at 10.00 a.m. 8th october 2018 at 10.00 a.m. 9th October 2018 at 10:00 a.m Interested firms may obtain further information from the office of the Supply Chain Director, Tel: (254) (020) 3666230, Email: tenders@kengen.co.ke; on the date of advertisement. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the KenGen E- Procurement Portal (https://eprocurement.kengen.co.ke:50001/irj/portal) found on KenGen’s website (www.kengen.co.ke) Tenders must be submitted online on or before the dates indicated on the advert. Unless otherwise stated, tenders MUST be accompanied by a SECURITY /SECURING DECLARATION FORM where applicable in the format and amount specified in the tender documents. The original security/bid bond must be dropped at Supply Chain office Ground Floor Stima Plaza Phase III before the submission deadline. Bidders are advised to refer to the website and E-Procurement Portal regularly for any additional information /clarifications/addenda. Tenders will be opened soon after the closing time in the presence of the candidates’ representatives who choose to attend at KenGen Pension Plaza 2, Tender opening room, Ground floor. N/B: KenGen adheres to high standards of integrity in its business operations. Report any unethical behavior immediately to the provided anonymous hotline service. 1) Call Toll Free: 0800722626 2) Free Fax: 00800 007788 3) Email: kengen@tip-offs.com 4) Website: www.tip-offs.com Ag. SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR JOB ADVERTISEMENT Kisii University, a leading public institution situated in south-western Kenya obtained its Charter in 2013 under the universities’ Act 2012. To give the institution a dynamic and strategic leadership, the University Council invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent credentials to fill the following position: REGISTRAR (ADMINISTRATION) - REF. NO: KSU/RA/06/2018 i. Be a holder of a Masters degree in Social Sciences preferably in Human Resource Management or related field with over 10 years work experience, preferably in a University setting. ii. Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management. iii. Must have served as Deputy Registrar Administration for a minimum of 5years, preferably in a University setting or similar position in related institutions. iv. v. Should be conversant with modern management techniques including Information Technology as relates to Human Resource Management. Be familiar with all matters in human resource, planning and finance as applicable in a University setting. vi. Manifest ability and leadership skills to effectively co-ordinate the administrative functions of University vii. Have a demonstrated evidence of good interpersonal relations, communication and negotiation skills viii. Be of highest ethical standards, integrity, accountability and professionalism and should comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. MODE OF APPLICATION Applicants must submit ten (10) copies of application giving details of age, educational and professional qualifications, detailed work experience, present job and salary, telephone number and e-mail address. Enclose certified copies of certificates and testimonials giving names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and areas of specialization, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a copy of most recent letter of appointment. Applicants should request their referees to write directly to the undersigned. The application and information from referees should reach the undersigned not later than 16th October, 2018. Kindly indicate the Reference Number on the face of the envelope. THE CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL, KISII UNIVERSITY, P. O. BOX 408-40200 KISII For details about the job requirements, job descriptions and Terms of Service, kindly visit our website www.kisiiuniversity.ac.ke Kisii University is an equal opportunity employer KISII UNIVERSITY IS ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED

10 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Muslim clerics condemn terror attacks on M Nowhere in the Holy book is the killing of anybody because of his or her faith sanctioned, they say BY JACOB SONGOK KNA- GARISSA uslim clerics from Garissa have come out to strongly condemn acts of terrorism perpetrated by the Somali based Al-Shabaab terror group saying that Islam forbids taking away of human life. The clerics said Islam like many religions holds human life with high regard and believes it is only God who can take it away. Speaking at Garissa primary playground last Friday, during the International Peace Day, the clerics quoted extensively from the Quran to emphasize that nowhere in the Holy book is the killing of anybody because of his or her faith sanctioned. The leaders, who included SUPKEM national organising secretary Sheikh AbdulSUPKEM national organising escretary Sheikh Abdullahi speaking at Garissa primary school grounds during this year’s International Peace Day. lahi and Sheikh Hassan Abdi (treasurer Garissa branch) were referring to last week’s incident where Al-Shabaab militants killed two nonMuslims after ordering them MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Project Name: Project ID: Reference No.: Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) Credit No.: IDA 6260-KE Assignment Title: DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY-STARTUP LINKAGE PROGRAM KE-SDII-71145-CS-QBS The Government of Kenya has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP). The KIEP endeavors to increase innovation and productivity in select private sector firms in Kenya and will be implemented over six (6) years beginning in 2018. In part, the financing will be used to procure consulting services to implement the Project’s various sub-components. The consulting services (“the Services”) required under this request for expression of interest entail implementing part of the KIEP’s subcomponent 1b2: linkage program (Co-creation platform) between startups and large corporations in Kenya. This subcomponent aims to increase technology absorption and innovation capacity in large firms in Kenya through facilitating commercial relationships between startups and corporates, ideally focused on (but not limited to) models of open innovation and co-creation. More detailed terms of reference are to be found in Annex 1A. available on www.industrialization.go.ke The State Department for Industrialization now invites eligible organizations (“Consultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information as prescribed in Annex 1A1 demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: 1. The Consultants should have a proven track record of at least three (3) projects of similar nature (i.e. open innovation programs with corporates, engagement with corporates in emerging markets, catalyzing startup growth and client service, etc.) during the last five (5) years, ideally with a contract value or budget of $1 million or more. a. Experience in hands-on, operational management of open innovation programs for corporates, ideally in an emerging markets context, in the last 5 years. b. At least 5 years of experience supporting startups in engagements with large corporates; provide support demonstrated ability to provide mentorship, capacity development support and consultative guidance to several startups at one time. c. Prior experience working with Kenyan entrepreneurs and or corporate entities in Kenya. Joint ventures or subcontracts with Kenyan stakeholders would be considered as part of this requirement. For Consultants that are registered in Kenya, a current Kenyan tax compliance certificates must be provided (copies must be attached). Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture (JV) or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. However, the experience of sub-consultant will not be considered while short-listing. In case of JV or sub-consultancy the lead consultant must be specified in the expression of interest and the roles for additional partners must be specified. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment. Bank Consultants engaged in preparations for the KIEP are disqualified from being hired under this assignment as per paragraph 3.14 of World Bank Procurement Regulations. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Based Selection Method set out in the Bank Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours but not later than seven (7) days to date of opening the EOI’s. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 11th October, 2018, 1000 hours. The Principal Secretary Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives State Department for Industrialization Attn: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Experience working with SMEs in an advisory capacity for the last five years; Prior experience working with Kenyan SMEs including networking with business associations, financial institutions and other industry players; Strong understanding of the shortcomings and opportunities within the operating and business environment of the SME ecosystem in Kenya, in the region or in similar markets; Around 10 years of experience undertaking consulting engagements focused on organizational capacity development and formulating performance plans focused on business operations, ideally with SMEs; Experience assessing SME performance and business plans through diagnostics, due diligences, or advisory work; Experience managing long-term (at least 2 years ) projects including disbursement, management and monitoring of funds through at least 3 prior assignments; Experience negotiating and managing performance-based funding in addition to the aforementioned; if not, experience managing performance-based funding, experience managing complex contract negotiation processes through at least 2 prior assignments; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts. Joint ventures or subcontracts with Kenyan stakeholders would be considered as part of this requirement. For Consultants that are registered in Kenya, a current Kenyan tax compliance certificates must be provided (copies must be attached). Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture (JV) or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. However, the experience of sub-consultant will not be considered while short-listing. In case of JV or sub-consultancy the lead consultant must be specified in the expression of interest and the roles for additional partners must be specified. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to the paragraph 3.14 of the Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016) (Procurement Regulations) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest and is open to all eligible firms as defined in the Procurement Regulations In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment. Bank Consultants engaged in preparations for the KIEP are disqualified from being hired under this assignment as per paragraph 3.14 of World Bank Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours but not later than seven (7) days to date of opening the EOI’s. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 11th October, 2018, 1000 hours. Head / Supply Chain Management Services NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 16th Floor P. O. Box 30418-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-(0)20-2731531/2-4 , E-mail: kiep.industry@gmail.com Fax: +254-(0)20-2731511 The Principal Secretary Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives State Department for Industrialization Attn: The Government of Kenya has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP). The KIEP endeavors to increase innovation and productivity in select private sector firms in Kenya and will be implemented over six (6) years beginning in 2018. In part, the financing will be used to procure consulting services to implement the Project’s various sub-components. The consulting services (“the Services”) will implement one of KIEP’s sub-components, which focuses on strengthening the local supply chains and productivity by Kenyan Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) to large companies. The Project will primarily target SMEs with a US$0.5million to US$10 million annual turnover. The program would like to increase the productivity and internal capabilities for innovation of select SMEs in order to significantly increase their competitiveness. The approach includes the use of a diagnostic tools and subsequent competitively-awarded performance contracts to build the capacity of SMEs to offer better quality services and more soundly pursue their own individual performance plans and operational objectives. More detailed terms of reference are to be found in Annex 1B available on www.industrialization.go.ke The State Department for Industrialization now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information as prescribed in Annex 1B1 demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: The consultant should have a proven track record of at least three projects of similar nature (i.e. organizational capacity assessment, SME strategy, performance-based contracting, or grant management for SMEs) during the last five years, ideally with a contract value of $1 million or more. The Consultant should have: Project Name: Credit No. : MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) IDA 6260-KE Assignment Title: Reference No.: MANAGEMENT OF SUPPORT TO SMEs THROUGH CAPACITY ASSESSMENT AND PERFORMANCE BASED FUNDING KE-SDII-61548-CS-QBS Head / Supply Chain Management Services NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 16th Floor P. O. Box 30418-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-(0)20-2731531/2-4, Fax: +254-(0)20-2731511, E-mail: kiep.industry@gmail.com CANCELLED CANCELLED

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 11 innocent civilians in north-eastern region out from a Garissa bound bus. During the incident the 7 militants, who spoke fluent Kiswahili, flagged down the bus that was travelling from Hulugho at Sangailu and ordered everybody out. They then asked everyone to produce their ID cards that they used to separate Muslims from Christians. Three of the occupants were non-Muslims. However, one of them, a teacher was spared after he successfully managed to recite Suratul Fatiha. The other two were tied to a tree and shot dead. Sheikh Salat while condemning the incident said they will rally Muslims faithful like they have done before to reject the ideologies being perpetuated by the terror group. “As clerics who understand what Islam stands for, we feel so pained when a section of misguided individuals misinterpret the Quran to advance their selfish cause,” Salat said. “We cannot really continue keeping quiet as innocent Kenyans out to eke a living are massacred in broad day light,” he added. On his part, Hassan called on the local leadership to closely work with security apparatus and the religious leaders to foster peace among different faiths. “Muslims are living in areas dominated by Christians and other religion and if we allow this to continue it might create bad blood between Muslims and other religions,” Hassan said. In most of the attacks that have been carried out by the militants among them the Garissa university attack and the Mandera Bus attack, the militants have targeted other faiths whose main agenda is to create bad blood between Muslims and other religions. APPLICATION FOR PRE-BAR EXAMINATIONS – NOVEMBER 2018 - CAREER OPPORTUNITIES –REPLACEMENTS (EXTERNAL) Pursuant to the provisions of the Kenya School of Law Act, 2012, the Kenya School of Law (Training Programmes) Regulations, 2015, the Council of Legal Education (Kenya School of Law) Regulations, 2009 and various decisions of the High Court of Kenya, the Kenya School of Law hereby invites eligible persons who wish to be considered for admission into the 2019 Advocates Training Programme to apply for the November, 2018 Examinations. 1. i) ELIGIBILITY: Category A: Graduates of Foreign Universities who were admitted into the LL.B programme AFTER 8th ii) Category B: Graduates of local and foreign universities admitted into the LL.B BEFORE 8th 2. i) TIMETABLES: CATEGORY A - KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW ACT, 2012 The examination shall be held on WEDNESDAY, 7TH NOVEMBER 2018 at the Kenya School of Law, Lang’ata South Road, Karen. The examination shall test an applicant’s mastery of general principles of law, legal techniques, language of the law and proficiency in English. DATE 09.00 A.M. – 1 PM 7TH NOVEMBER 2018 ONE CONSOLIDATED PAPER COMPRISING OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: • • • • • Legal Systems and Methods; the General Principles of Constitutional Law; the Law of Tort; the Law of Contract; and Criminal Law ii) CATEGORY B - COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW REGULATIONS) 2009 The examination shall be held on WEDNESDAY, 7TH NOVEMBER 2018 THROUGH TO FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2018 at the Kenya School of Law, Lang’ata South Road, Karen. The examination shall test the mastery of basic legal techniques, legal writing and substantive legal principles at the degree subject level. It will also test applicants’ proficiency in English language. DATE 7TH 8TH 9TH 09.00 A.M. – 12 NOON NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER 2018 PRB 001 – LEGAL METHODS, SYSTEMS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PRB 003 – LAW OF TORTS PRB 005 – FAMILY LAW AND SUCCESSION 3. MODE OF APPLICATION: Application forms are available from the Kenya School of Law - Academic Services office, upon payment of a non-refundable Examination fee of Kshs. 5,000.00 (CATEGORY A), and Kshs. 5000.00 PER SUBJECT (CATEGORY B) The forms can also be downloaded from the School’s website: www.ksl.ac.ke Payment of fees shall be made by bankers cheque payable to The Kenya School of Law OR cash deposit only payable to The Kenya School of Law A/C No. Account No: 01129706350500: Cooperative Bank of Kenya, Karen Branch (or any other branch of the Co-operative Bank countrywide), and receipted at the Kenya School of Law - Finance office. NB. Personal cheques and cash shall not be received by the School. The application form must be returned together with: a) b) c) d) e) f) A copy of the university admission letter; A copy of the KCSE certificate or its equivalent; A copy of the applicant’s LL.B degree certificate, or proof of eligibility for conferment of the LL.B degree; Copies of academic transcripts; A copy of the national identity card or valid passport. Two passport size colour photographs; g) Copy of payment receipt issued by the Cash office, Kenya School of Law. All applications should be addressed to: The Director/CEO Kenya School of Law P.O. Box 30369-00100 NAIROBI Telephone 020-2699581/2/3/4/5 or dropped at Dropping Zone Box 141 located at Embassy House, ground floor, Harambee Avenue, opposite Harambee Annex, Nairobi, so as to reach on or before 26th October 2018. Only applications that meet all the stipulated requirements and received on or before the closing date shall be considered. DR. HENRY K. MUTAI - DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2.00 PM – 5.00 P.M. PRB 002 – LAW OF CONTRACT PRB 004 – LAND LAW PRB 006 – COMMERCIAL LAW VENUE KSL KAREN CAMPUS 4 KSL KAREN CAMPUS KSL KAREN CAMPUS Temporary Electrical Artisan 1 None 3 Temporary Driver 2 None 2 Office Administrative Assistant- Legal (Re-advertisement) 1 9 VENUE KSL KAREN CAMPUS 1 Assistant Manager Corporate Communications (Re-advertisement) 1 4 NO POSITION No. of Posts JG Qualifications Masters Degree in Communications/ International Relations/International Business or equivalent from a recognized Institution; Bachelors degree in relevant field; Post-graduate Diploma in Public Relations as an added advantage Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies from KNEC or Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law and typing skills KCSE Mean grade D Plain Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement; Occupational Trade Test Grade III for drivers; KCSE Mean grade D Plain Government Trade Test Grade II/ Artisan Course / Craft II (KNEC)/ in Electrical & Electronics (power option). Job Ref .No Terms of service December 2014; December, 2014 and who fall under paragraph 5(d), Part A: II of the 1st Schedule to the Council of Legal Education (Kenya School of Law) Regulations, 2009. Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament – the Export Processing Zones Act (Cap 517 of the Laws of Kenya) for the promotion and facilitation of export oriented investment and for the development of an enabling environment for such investments. Pursuant to this objective, the Authority is seeking to recruit highly motivated visionary, dynamic and results oriented candidates to fill the undermentioned positions: EPZA/09/2018 4 year Contract EPZA/10/2018 P&P EPZA/11/2018 2 year contract EPZA/12/2018 2 year contract APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Candidates interested in these positions are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Specifically, those applying for positions listed above must obtain and submit with their application, recent copies of the following; 1. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. 2. Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) 3. Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority 4. Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC) 5. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence using the Job Application Form (as attached) indicating the Job Reference Number on the Job Application Form and send to epza.jobadverts@epzakenya.com attaching copies of certificates, relevant testimonial, National ID and requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. All applications should be sent online in pdf format and should be received not later than 15 th October, 2018 at midnight East Africa Time. Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Please note that onl y shortliste d candidate s wil l b e contacted . An y for m o f canvassin g wil l lea d t o automati c disqualification. The job description and Specifications for the advertised positions and the Job application form can be accessed at www.epzakenya.com/careers

12 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke CS praises investments trusts for backing affordable housing plan The newly launched Real Estate Investments Trusts Association of Kenya to stimulate the development of decent and affordable housing across the country asset classes and pressing developments in the real estate sector in Kenya. “The launch of REITs AssoBY VIONA JOY/WAMBUI MORAA, KNA A ccording to Transport, Infr astru ctur e, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet secretary James Macharia, consolidated investment in real estate provides a solution to bridging the huge affordable housing deficit, which has so far accumulated to 1.85million housing units. He said Real Estate Investments Trusts (REITs) will help Kenya realise its housing agenda that seeks to put 200,000 units into the market annually. This he said during the inaugural REITs conference that brought together at least 250 delegates to discuss investment opportunities, ciation of Kenya’s annual conference is timely as it coming when the government is focused on closing the annual gap of 200,000 housing deficit across the country; through the 500,000 affordable housing programme,’’ Macharia said. He added that REITs brings a raft of new and regulated opportunities into the sector and diverse innovative programs that will be all inclusive, to allow small investors in Kenya to own property. REITs are regulated investment vehicles that enable collective investment in real estate, where investors pool their funds and invest in a trust with the intention of earning profits or income from real estate, as beneficiaries of the trust. They source funds to build or acquire real estate assets which they sell or rent to generate income. The income generated is then distributed to the shareholders at the end The conference has created an opportunity for key players in the real estate sector to be appraised on the potential and opportunity presented by REITs as a viable investment vehicle - Geoffrey Odundo Machakos County no longer on relief Ambitious plans by the Machakos government has improvised a quarter acre farming model designed to give a farmer multiple crop varieties which when well executed, the farmer would have continuous farm production and harvest throughout the year farmers to harvest maximally. He noted that agriculture forms the main economic activity, source of livelihoods and employs 87% of the popuM BY JOSEPH KAMOLO, KNA achakos County lation in Machakos. “As the key driver of the is food secure and no longer in the list of counties receiving relief food, thanks to the uptake of innovation and modern farming technologies employed by farmers through the support of both the county and national governments. Speaking during a two days farmers training at Machakos ATC Friday, the county executive for agriculture and food security Urbanus Musyoka said the county government has laid meticulous plans since 2013 which have enabled county’s economy, the government has put in place good agricultural policies and encouraged farmers to adopt modern farming technologies which continue to yield good results,” added Musyoka. Ambitious plans by the Machakos government has improvised a quarter acre farming model designed to give a farmer multiple crop varieties which when well executed, the farmer would have continuous farm production and harvest throughout the year. The quarter acre farming model for income is an effective and simple model of income generation with an ecosystem dam, capsicum garden, 10 beehives, a dairy unit and chicken where all the four make around Sh63, 000 per month. The county executive said the government would select model farmers in each ward in two months for demonstration saying account opening would be mandatory for the farmers to benefit and for accountability purposes. He said the county government would promote the quarter-acre model to farmers as a start-up then expand to large scale when the farmers gain experience after starting small. As an example, Musyoka said if a farmer plants coriander (dhania), black night shade (managu), capsicum (hoho), ginger (tangawizi), garlic (kitunguu saumu), he would have revolving crops for the market throughout the year. In the first month after planting, coriander is ready for the market while black night shade matures in two months with capsicum coming in three months. of a financial year. REITs Association of Kenya chairman Edward Kirathe thanked the government for developing framework for the establishment of REITs in Kenya. “REITs will enable investors diversify income streams as well as grow through professional management and economies of scale that allow them to transcend individual circumstances in continuing to generate wealth,” Kirathe said. “The conference has created an opportunity for key players in the real estate sector to be appraised on the potential and opportunity presented by REITs as a viable investment vehicle through which local and international investors can tap into the booming real estate 200,000 Housing deficit across the country. The government is focused on closing the deficit through the 500,000 affordable housing programme recording Sh108 million in profits for the year ended 2016; no other investor has joined the segment since then. The Secretary Housing Patrick Bucha while addressing the same conference at the panelists’ discussion said that the government ambitious affordable housing programme will improve citizens’ living standards since the plan will stimulate economic growth and trigger industrial growth, while creating massive job opportunities and better decent affordable housing for all. “Land occupied by slums across the country are high in value hence the need for Government to improve livelihoods of Kenya occupying the land through provision of better housing. The 500,000 affordable sector in Kenya,’’ NSE chief executive Geoffrey Odundo said. The Nairobi Securities Exchange became the fourth African bourse to launch the Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs) market in what coincided with the opening of the Stanlib Fahari I-REIT public offer in October 2015. Although Stanlib Fahari was well received at the bourse, housing will bring to an end the issue of slum tourism in our country, “said Mr. Bucha. Other countries that have REITs at their stock exchanges in Africa includes: Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa. The launch was organized by the Nairobi Stock Exchange and it came at a time when the government is engaging in finding solutions for sustainable financing for affordable housing. 87% Percentage of population that agriculture employs in machakos, being the main economic activity and source of livelihoods

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 13 Farmers hold conference The partnership will further create a platform for Africa agro producers to export agricultural products to the large scales market large scales market. Speaking during the meet the farmers’ conference in Nairobi Friday, Trade Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo said that there was a huge potential for increasing Kenyans exports to UAE by increasing the export volumes of the current products and diversifying to new products. “The conference has created a platform for African agro producers to meet top buyers and investors from both countries to promote the industrialization of agricultural based business in intra and extra African trade,” Kiptoo added. The PS, in a speech read on BY VIONA JOY/WAMBUI MORAA, KNA K enya and Dubai United Arab Emirates (UAE) have partnered to create opportunities, exchange knowledge and innovation in the agricultural sector. The two countries have joined hands to venture into new markets and raise the level of trade through the exportation of Kenyan agricultural products. The partnership will further create a platform for Africa agro producers to export agricultural products to the his behalf by the Trade Secretary Peter Njoroge, explained that over years, trade relations between the two countries has grown tremendously. According to 2017 statistics, UAE is ranked third after China and India as an important source of Kenyans imports, while it is seventh in exports as important destination for domestic exports. Government invites tech companies to to strengthen export trade invest in the Big Four If found viable, the White Box would be commercialised and adopted by the government BY CHERUIYOT KORIR, KNA I Kiptoo encouraged UAE business persons to carry out trade visits and establish joint ventures with Kenya, adding that the government is committed to undertaking reforms leading to sound economic policies and stable political environment. He promised that Kenya would supply UAE with the bulk of its food requirements and they were hoping that partnerships created would lead to wider agricultural The conference has created a platform for African agro producers to meet buyers and investors from both countries - Dr. Chris Kiptoo supplies beyond the current narrow export base. The Kenya/Dubai commerce chamber person Michael Gathu said that they were strengthening relationship with UAE through business and key strategic missions in agriculture. “We export black tea, pyrethrum, horticulture, coffee and fresh fruits to UAE and we expect to increase our agricultural products through this partnership to improve our economy,” said Gathu. The theme of this year’s conference is centered on the future of agribusiness to collate all partakers in conjunction with five different cities including Accra, Kigali, Nairobi, Abuja and Dubai. nformation Cabinet Secretary Mr. Mucheru has disclosed the government’s plans to open a digital platform, White box, where citizens with innovative solutions will be depositing their innovative ideas. Muc h eru said Information Technology experts together with innovators would subject the white box idea to research to ascertain its viability. He noted that if found viable, the White Box would be commercialised and adopted by the government to facilitate delivery of services to the public. He was speaking at the Windsor Golf Country Club during a Huawei Redington Partnership Summit for ICT investors. Mucheru said the government was ready Joe to provide incentives to private investors to attract investments in micro and macro ICT enterprises. “Technology can be deployed to provide financial solutions, boost agri-business and big data necessary for technological transformations,” he said. In this regard, he invited technology companies in the country for a public private partnership in the implementation of the Big Four Agenda. The CS asked ICT companies to consider venturing into Public Private Partnerships in the government grand agenda to provide affordable housing, promotion of manufacturing, provision of accessible and affordable health care and food security. He added that the government had taken drastic measures to clean up the public sector through arrests and prosecution of corrupt officers in an effort to shore up public and investor confidence in government institutions. He added that the private sector was also required to understand and abide by the public procurement rules and regulations. Kenya set to improve product value Principal Secretary Industrialization, in the Ministry of Trade and Cooperatives, Ms Betty Maina said the programs and interventions will be undertaken in the textile, leather, agro-processing, and beef, dairy, coffee, tea and fish sectors Maina said the programs BY BINTI MWALIMU/ MOHAMED ALI T he State Department of Industrialization is putting in place transformative programs and interventions to optimize the potential of the value chain in the manufacturing sector. Principal Secretary Industrialization, in the Ministry of Trade and Cooperatives, Ms Betty and interventions will be undertaken in the textile, leather, agro-processing, and beef, dairy, coffee, tea and fish sectors. She said the interventions are aimed at creating an enabling environment for business growth, investment promotion, micro, small and medium enterprises development and development of special economic zones among others. The PS made the remarks yesterday in a speech read on her behalf by the Director of Industries Mr. Julius Kirima during the Third Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) festival held at the University of Nairobi. The two-day event has brought together entrepreneurs, policy makers, investors and industry leaders to network and share on growth opportunities. She said according to the 2016 Economic Survey, the Kenya Industrial Transformation Program identified SMEs as the fastest growing business segment and a key pillar to Kenya’s economy, contributing close to 25 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product and over 50 percent employment opportunities, while the informal sector contributed over 80 percent of jobs. “We will focus on transforming Kenya into a primary industrial hub of Africa, delivering the country from the current situation of unemployment, poverty, low value exports, negative balance of trade and low economic development,” said Maina. The PS noted that Kenya was ranked the third most improved economy globally in The introduction of one-stop facility through Huduma Centre has further reduced the information gap and information asymmetry on business procedures and requirements hence boosting the country’s economy - Principal Secretary Industrialization Betty Maina the World Bank Ease of Doing Business Reports, as well as moved 56 places in the last three years from position 136 to 80. On ease of doing business, the PS announced that the country’s economy picked up through a collaborative approach within the government in the last three years making an unprecedented business reforms both at the National and County levels. “The introduction of onestop facility through Huduma Centre has further reduced the information gap and information asymmetry on business procedures and requirements hence boosting the country’s economy,” she added. She said the automation of most business regulations and services, introduction of electronic payment systems and consolidating of business costs have increased the ease and speed of doing business. The PS Maina also disclosed that the government through her ministry has also put in place many initiatives targeting the SME sector with a view of facilitating their conception, emergence, growth and graduation to medium and large enterprises. “I am confident that SMEs will be the key enablers of growth in the manufacturing sector in the Big Four Agenda because they form the bedrock for Industrial development and are the backbone of the economy,” added the PS. Dr. Muthoni Ngatia, the Chief Executive Officer of Open Business Africa said that the Vision 2030 pillar has set out strategies that will strengthen the SMEs sector to grow and innovate. The SMEs Fest 2018 Conference is set to inspire and challenge the entrepreneurs for the Big Four Agenda and to create an opportunity for manufacturing in the agribusiness and agro-industry sector.

14 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION TENDER NOTICE INVITATION TO TENDER The Council of Legal Education is established by the Legal Educations Act No. 27 of 2012 Laws of Kenya (hereinafter the Council). The core functions of the Council are to regulate Legal Education and training, licence and supervise Legal Education providers, recognize and approve foreign qualifications, conduct the Bar Examination and to advise the Government on matters relating to Legal education and training. In order to effectively and efficiently deliver its core mandates, the Council invites qualified consultants for the following consultancy: TENDER REFERENCE NO. TENDER NO. CLE /02/2018-2019 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTANCY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION STRATEGIC PLAN 2019-2023 ITEM DESCRIPTION ELIGIBILTY CLOSING DATE AND TIME OPEN 10th October 2018 AT 1200 Noon 2. KP1/9A.1A/OT/ 005/18-19 Detailed information is available on the Council’s website www.cle.or.ke or IFMIS portal http://supplier.treasury.go.ke Dr. J.K. Gakeri SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION Kenya Power invites tenders from interested bidders for Provision of the following:NO. TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION 1. KP3/9A/OT/02/ 18-19 Supply of Motor Fuels & Lubricants through The Bidders Retail Distribution Networks Supply of Transformer Winding Copper Wire TENDER COMMENCEMENT DATE Wednesday 26.09.2018 PRE-BID MEETING / SITE VISIT Wednesday 03.10.2018 at 10.00 a.m. (Procurement Complex) Wednesday 26.09.2018 N/A Wednesday 17.10.2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tender documents detailing the requirements of the above tenders may be obtained from the Kenya Power website (www.kplc.co.ke) from the dates shown above. GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN www.kplc.co.ke TENDER CLOSING DATE Friday 12.10.2018 at 10.00 a.m. NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION MINISTRY OF HEALTH INVITATION TO OPEN TENDER TENDER NO: NPSC/T02/2018-2019 The National Police Service Commission Invites applications from interested and eligible bidders for open tender for leasing of suitable premises for National Police Service Commission Headquarters and NPSC Counseling Centre. Interested and eligible bidders may obtain the tender documents from the Supply Chain Management offices situated on 2nd Floor of Skypark Plaza Building, Westlands upon payment of a non refundable fee of Ksh.1000 per set. The tender documents may also be downloaded free of charge from the Commissions Website: www.npsc.go.ke Category A: Specifications for a suitable premise for National Police Service Commission Headquarters. S/NO 1 2 3 4 DESCRIPTION Not more than a radius of 10KMS from the Nairobi CDB and preferably around Upperhill or Kilimani areas. It should have a lettable space of 25,000 to 35,000 square feet. Exclusive use or single tenant premise preferred. Be easily accessible, and not more than 100-150 meters from the main road and should be easily accessible by public transportation 5 6 S/NO 1 2 3 Easy to secure. It should have a provision for between 75-105 vehicle parking bays. Category B: Specifications for a suitable premise for the NPSC Counseling Centre DESCRIPTION Should be out of town centre but within a radius of 21KMs from the Central Business District of Nairobi. A stand- alone building with its own compound and located in a safe, secure and serene environment. Should have space to accommodate: • At least five to six Administration offices • Three consultation rooms. • 25-35 separate residential rooms within the compound. 4 5 6 Be easily accessible, and not more than 100-150 meters from the main road and should be easily accessible by public transportation. The road leading to the premise should be in good condition. Tarmac or paved access roads will be highly preferred Adequate space/open field not less than one (1) acre for recreational facilities among other amenities. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender number and Category for Premise applied for should be addressed to: THE CS/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER P.O. BOX 47363-00100 NAIROBI. And deposited in the tender box, situated on the 2nd floor Reception, Skypark Plaza building, or posted to the above address so as to be received on or before 10th October, 2018 at 10.00AM. Applications will be opened immediately thereafter, in the presence of bidders and/or their to attend. CS/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION representatives, who choose 2. SUPPORT FOR EAST AFRICA’S CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE FOR SKILLS AND TERTIARY EDUCATION IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES – THE EAKI PROJECT. REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS DATE: Loan No. Project ID No: Tender No: 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 2100150031997 P – Z1 – IB0 – 23 MOH/EAKIP/EOI/001/2018-2019 MOH/EAKIP/EOI/002/2018-2019 The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received a loan from the African Development Fund (ADF) for a Project establishing the East Africa’s Centre of Excellence in Nephrology and Urology Sciences called the East African Kidney Institute (EAKI). It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under consultancy services. In light of the above function, the Ministry of Health intends to engage an individual consultant for each of the following assignments: S/No Assignment 1. Reference No. Consultancy for Bio Medical Engineering services Consultancy Services to develop a Nephrology and Urology Health Information System. Expert Input MOH/EAKIP/ EOI/001/2018-2019 305 Days MOH/EAKIP/ EOI/002/2018-2019 Four (4) Months. The Ministry of Health, now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, etc.). The selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Rules and Procedures for the use of Consultants, 2008 Revised July 2012, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Interested consultants may obtain the Terms of Reference at Ministry of Health Headquarters, P.O Box 3001600100 Nairobi located at Afya House Cathedral Road Off Ngong’ Road, Supply Chain Management Office, East African Kidney Institute Project, ADB Prefabricated Block during normal working hours (8.00am1.00pm and 2.00pm -5.00pm {EAT}) or from the website www.health.go.ke. Complete Expression of Interest documents in plain sealed envelopes with consultancy reference number and name clearly marked on top should be placed in the tender box at the Ministry of Health, Headquarters on 1st floor by 10th P. O. Box 30016 – 00100 NAIROBI. The EOI will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of Bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at GTZ Prefabricated Block Board Room, Afya House, Cathedral Road Off Ngong’ Road on Wednesday 10th October, 2018 at 10.00 A.M (EAT). Head, Supply Chain Management Services For: Principal Secretary October, 2018 at 10.00 A.M (EAT) addressed to, The Principal Secretary Ministry of Health

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 15 MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY STATE DEPARTMENT OF ICT REPUBLIC OF KENYA PRE-QUALIFICATION NOTICE The Principal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology, State Department of ICT invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for Pre-qualifications to provide ICT related goods and services to Government Ministries/Departments & Institutions for the period of two (2) years commencing on the date of signed contract as below NO TENDER NUMBER 1 MOICT/ SDICT&I/054/2018-2019 SPECIALIZED SERVICES (PREQUALIFICATION) Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and Maintenance of Data Centre 2 MOICT/ SDICT&I/055/2018-2019 Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and maintenance of Cloud Services 3 MOICT/ SDICT&I/056/2018-2019 4 MOICT/ SDICT&I/057/2018-2019 5 MOICT/ SDICT&I/058/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and Maintenance of Local Area Networks - Tier 3 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and Maintenance of Local Area Networks - Tier 2 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and Maintenance of Local Area Networks - Tier 1 6 MOICT/ SDICT&I/059/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and Maintenance of Last Mile, Metro and Wide Area Network Cabling Solutions to Government Network. 7 MOICT/ SDICT&I/060/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, installation, configuration and commissioning and maintenance of Surveillance and Access Control Systems 8 MOICT/ SDICT&I/061/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, installation, configuration and commissioning and maintenance of Unified Communication Systems - UCS (Voice Services, Video Conferencing) 9 MOICT/ SDICT&I/062/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, Development, installation, configuration and commissioning of Enterprise Business Systems ( including ERP, CRM, Electronic Document Management, Electronic Payment Solutions , Enterprise Email/ collaboration) - Tier 3 10 MOICT/ SDICT&I/063/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, Development, installation, configuration and commissioning of Enterprise Business Systems (including ERP, CRM, Electronic Document Management, Electronic Payment Solutions, Enterprise Email/ collaboration) - Tier 2 11 MOICT/ SDICT&I/064/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, Development, installation, configuration and commissioning of Enterprise Business Systems ( Including ERP, CRM, Electronic Document Management, Electronic Payment Solutions, Enterprise email/ collaboration) - Tier 1 12 MOICT/ SDICT&I/065/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, installation, configuration and commissioning and maintenance of Air conditioners 13 MOICT/ SDICT&I/066/2018-2019 Supply, delivery, installation, configuration and commissioning and maintenance of Physical Security Solutions including Access control and Surveillance solutions. 14 MOICT/ SDICT&I/067/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning and Maintenance of Network and Systems Security solutions including Enterprise Endpoint Security and Antivirus solutions, Content Filtering, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, and Monitoring systems. ELIGIBILITY TENDER CLOSING TIME /DATE 15 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 16 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 17 RESERVED -REGIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 18 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 MOICT/ SDICT&I/069/2018-2019 MOICT/ SDICT&I/070/2018-2019 MOICT/ SDICT&I/071/2018-2019 19 MOICT/ SDICT&I/072/2018-2019 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 20 MOICT/ SDICT&I/073/2018-2019 21 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 MOICT/ SDICT&I/074/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and MOICT/ SDICT&I/068/2018-2019 Commissioning and Maintenance of Mobile Applications including USSD, Bulk SMS systems, Short Codes, Mobile Apps (including Android, IoS etc.). Repair and Maintenance of Photocopiers, Printers and Scanners. Repair and Maintenance of ICT Equipment. Lease of ICT Equipment including Computers, Laptops, Photocopiers, Printers, Scanners, Audio Visual Equipment, Networking Equipment etc. Design, Implementation and Commissioning and Maintenance of Web Applications and Portals. Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning of ISP services. Repair and Maintenance of Power Systems (including UPS, Rectifies, Inverters and Generators). Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 22 MOICT/ SDICT&I/075/2018-2019 Commissioning, Repair and Maintenance of Enterprise Infrastructure including (Servers, Storage Systems, Network Systems etc.) OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 23 MOICT/ SDICT&I/076/2018-2019 Provision of ICT Professional Services (including ICT Advisory/ Consultancy, Compliance and Security Audit, Certifications of ICT Infrastructure) - FIRMS RESERVED -REGIONAL 10:00AM 9 OCT 2018 24 MOICT/ SDICT&I/077/2018-2019 Provision of ICT Professional Services (including ICT Advisory/ Consultancy, Compliance and Security Audit, Certifications of ICT Infrastructure) - INDIVIDUALS 25 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 26 MOICT/ SDICT&I/079/2018-2019 MOICT/ SDICT&I/078/2018-2019 Design, Supply, Installation, Configuration and Maintenance of Records Digitisation Solutions. Provision of Task Outsourcing Services through an online work marketplace. OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL RESERVED - NATIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 RESERVED -REGIONAL RESERVED -REGIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 RESERVED -REGIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 RESERVED - REGIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 11 OCT 2018 Interested applicants may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents from the Supply Chain Management Services Office Teleposta Towers, 8th floor and office no. K8-3 during normal working hours except for weekends and public holidays. Interested applicants are requested to download the tender documents from the Ministry’s website www.ict.go.ke. RESERVED -REGIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 Tender bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly labeled with the tender number, tender name and deposited in the tender box located on the 8th floor corridor or be addressed to: The Principal Secretary, State Department of ICT & Innovation P.O. BOX 30025-00100 NAIROBI, so as to be received on or before the closing dates and time. Bulky or large bid documents which cannot go through the slot of the Tender Box must be delivered to the office of Head Supply Chain Management, Teleposta Towers, 8th floor. OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 Tenders will be opened immediately in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend in the 9th floor boardroom at Teleposta Towers. OPEN - NATIONAL 10:00AM 10 OCT 2018 All candidates whose applications will have been received before the closing date and time will be advised in due course, of the results of their applications. Bidders are advised to the regularly visit the Ministry’s website for updates. Head/Supply chain Management Services For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

16 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke WORLD HABITAT DAY Municipal Solid Waste Management Global Observance of World Habitat Day Date: Monday 1 October 2018 | Venue: UNON, Gigiri, Nairobi Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Transport Infrastructure Housing Urban Development & Public Works James Macharia Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure Housing and Urban Development This year, Kenya is privileged to host the global observance of World Habitat Day, 14 years since the last one that Kenya hosted in 2004. The State Department for Housing and Urban Development in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works being the national focal point on housing and human settlements matters coordinates stakeholders in the observance of this World Habitat day. Kenya Government has made remarkable milestones in addressing matters related to this year’s theme. Under the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development and Public Works. The Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) under the big four agenda targets to deliver 500,000 units in the next five years. The programme is comprehensive and is planned to include provision of infrastructure and sanitation which includes solid waste management. This will address the challenge of solid waste given that a big percentage of waste emanates from households. The Government has formulated Policies, legislation and strategies under the relevant Ministries of Environment and Forestry and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Some of these include the ban on manufacture, use and importation of plastic carrier bags by the Government which took effect from 28th August 2017. The ban has yielded impressive results with a success of about 85% and largely contribute to a cleaner environment. In July 2018, we signed the Habitat Country Programme Document (HCPD 20182021) to guide UN-Habitats activities in Kenya. Kisii County is an example of our collaboration with UN-Habitat under the HCPD whereby a solid waste management strategy has been developed with the aim of creating employment opportunities for the youth through recycling of waste. Other counties undertaking serious solid waste management programs include Nairobi, Nakuru, Kitui, Marsabit, and Murang’a. Other organizations have also complemented Government efforts and include Kenya Association of Manufacturers, who have committed to undertake measures to encourage recycling and re-use of plastic bottles across the country to promote effective management of plastic bottles; The Flip Floppy innovators based in Lamu County, have an innovative initiative of constructing boats using plastic waste. I commend all partners who have contributed in addressing the solid waste menace in Kenya. All these innovations need to be documented and scaled up for replication countrywide, for better results. Principal Secretary, State Department for Housing & Urban Development one of the member states of the United Nations. Other Member states are expected to observe the day in their respective countries. Charles Hinga Mwaura The Principal Secretary State Department for Housing and Urban Development World Habitat Day (WHD) is an international day observed on the first Monday of October every year. This Day was designated by Resolution 40/202 A of 17th December 1985 of the United Nations General Assembly. The day is commemorated annually, with a global observance taking place in Observance of the day provides a platform for all United Nations member states to reflect and take stock of the status of housing and human settlements, share best practices and together identify practical solutions to challenges encountered in their efforts to provide shelter, related basic services and improvement of human settlements matters in general. This year’s theme is a reminder that poorly managed solid waste poses a lot of negative effects to our environment. Failure to properly manage solid waste is one of the largest contributors to environmental degradation in urban areas across the Country. Contrary to this, proper waste management results in positive impacts that include high aesthetic value of land and environment, wealth creation and improved livelihoods, crime reduction; improved drainage, improved health conditions, and housing conditions among others. We take note of the initiatives by all stakeholders in addressing solid waste management and thank all who putting in efforts in making World Habitat day a success as we look forward to continued collaboration on this and other endeavors. United Nations Executive Director Each Year on the first Monday of October, the world celebrates World Habitat Day. This is the day for each of us to examine the state of our cities, towns and villages, to see how we can make our lives better, as a community. UN-Habitat as the United Nations agency for cities and human settlements is mandated to improve the quality of life of people, in their communities. I am delighted that this year, Kenya, the host country for UN-Habitat headquarters, will be co-hosting the Global Observance of World Habitat Day with us. The theme of World Habitat Day 2018 is Municipal Solid Waste Management – a global issue that affects everyone. The amount of rubbish and waste produced by individuals, communities, factories, businesses, markets and institutions grows daily. Every year, two billion tonnes of solid waste is produced. The rate of waste generation is expected to double by 2025. Waste needs to be disposed off properly, to protect the environment and people’s health. But it is extremely expensive to dispose off rubbish and other waste. As a former mayor, I know that local authorities sometimes spend over half of their budgets doing so. This is money, which can be spent on other, equally important services. Equally worrying is the fact that two billion people – nearly one out of every three in the world – do not receive regular waste collection services. This means the rubbish they produce is burned, or dumped in the streets, on land that could be used for other public spaces, or into drains and rivers. This discarded rubbish can cause flooding, pollution and health hazards. Uncontrolled dumpsites become breeding grounds for insects and animals, which transmit diseases. Burning rubbish causes respiratory diseases and pollution. We need a change in public attitude urgently, in order to reduce the amount of waste that we produce. We must be more aware of the effect of using disposable plastic cups and utensils at a picnic, or throw out items that we no longer use. We must take responsibility for what we consume, and for what we throw out. Let us use our own bottles and cups instead of disposable ones, and reuse, repair or share items instead of throwing them away. Cities and National Governments, the public and private sector should work together, with community based organizations, to reduce waste and expand recycling as well as ensure waste is collected and disposed of properly. Cities with growing economies should ensure public services such as waste collection and disposal is financially sustainable, by charging users or through taxes. This will facilitate the growth of a greener economy, reducing and reusing waste and creating jobs. Our solutions to waste management must be inclusive, remembering also the effects on the poorest communities, and most vulnerable citizens. Authorities must work with informal waste-pickers who make a living out of collecting and selling waste materials that they can find in dumpsites and rubbish heaps. This would be a win-win for both sides. Globally, there are several international frameworks on solid waste management: the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agenda, and the New Urban Agenda all recognize the importance of this issue. Here in Kenya, UN-Habitat, with support from the Italian Government, is working in Kajiado County with the Government to develop an innovative waste-to-energy Maimunah Mohd Sharif General and Executive Director, UN-Habitat plant. In Kisii, UN-Habitat has supported a project providing employment for young people who make innovative articles from waste. Under the Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation initiative, we have supported towns in building their capacity for better waste management. UN-Habitat looks forward to supporting cities in Kenya to improve their waste management situation. Under the German International Climate Initiative, we will complement our efforts on capacity building and with the “African Clean Cities Platform” established by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, we will support cities in developing their strategies and plans for better waste management. UN-Habitat and partners are launching a global campaign to reduce waste and increase effective management to improve people’s lives. The Waste-Wise Cities campaign will encourage local and national authorities to sign up to a Nairobi Declaration, to commit themselves to carrying out a set of actions based on sound principles for effective waste management. During this period, we will look to facilitating the exchange of good practices and solutions that have worked between cities across the world.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 17 WORLD HABITAT DAY Municipal Solid Waste Management Chairperson, Council of Governors committee on water forestry and mining solid waste management chain from waste generation, minimization and transportation to disposal. Mike Mbuvi Sonko H.E. the Governor Nairobi City County Government Nairobi, an economic hub of Kenya and the rest of East and Central African region is like many cities in Africa experiencing rapid population growth. Its high population of visitors and inhabitants with varied lifestyles are producing increasing quantity and complexities of waste. In order to mitigate the negative impacts of the resultant waste, My Government came into power and has resolved allinclusive approach to solving the challenges of solid waste. With the current dispensation that entrenches public participation in our Constitution, the City County government is determined to involve all stakeholders particularly in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s municipal solid wastes management on a sustainable basis. The overarching objective is to promote best practices and attitudes at all stages of the Similarly, in the spirit of cooperation Nairobi City County Government is working closely with the National Government in a time bound face-lifting initiative dubbed ‘Nairobi Regeneration Programme’. It brings together the comparative competencies and resources of the two governments and their agencies to ensure that all glaring acts and effects of omissions and commissions are addressed. This will particularly set tempo for the two governments and their agencies as they revert to exercising their roles in protecting the shared environment by clearing solid waste accumulations both on land and in riparian areas. The City’s cleanliness is set to be maintained by advocating for individual responsibility through participation in community clean-ups. In fact, I launched the Monthly ward-based clean-ups that are conducted on every first Saturday themed ‘My Waste My Responsibility’ on 7th July 2018. For the first time in history, Nairobians came out in all the 85 wards to cleanup their environment. Among our sustainable achievements thanks to collaboration with stakeholders in the clearing of illegal dumps and reclaiming of the open spaces. This entails Secretary Housing, State Department for Housing and Urban Development The State department for Housing and Urban Development which hosts the National Secretariat on human settlements work through the National Habitat Committee (NHC) on matters that requires participation if stakeholders in the area of housing and human settlement such as organising for the world habitat day, Kenyan participation in UN Habitat Governing Council, World Urban Forum etc. The committee is broad based and draws its membership from relevant Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, private sector, civil societies, Institutions of higher learning and UN-Habitat amongst others. The committee held several preparatory meetings to steer the successful observance of World Habitat. Forthcoming observance is a culmination of several activities that have been running since September 2018, and will continue in the entire month of October deemed ‘’Urban October ‘’. Some of these activities include Social Media Campaigns, Television Talk Shows, News Features and Clean up exercises among others. Some of the major activities of the day will include UN Habitat Scroll of Honour Award to five winners, one of whom is a Kenyan, unveil the community artwork on municipal solid waste management and launch of a global campaign on Waste wise Cities. beautification with greenery and amusement facilities. Kangemi Memorial Park is a great success and you should look out for more sustainable initiatives coming up across the City. Modernization of the Final Solid Waste Disposal facility is underway and very soon open controlled dumping synonymous with Dandora will be a thing of the past. Nairobi City has the biggest slums in the region accommodating the urban poor. Great efforts have been made to improve sanitation, housing and access to better Solid Waste Management services in these residential areas. We appreciate the Community Based Organisations (CBOs) that are mainly comprised of youth who are key players in provision of solid waste services in these settlements. It is now time to streamline the engagement of CBOs so that we can increase waste collection service coverage, eradicate illegal dumping and promote resource recovery. This we shall achieve by building their capacity supported by our stakeholders. I have a dedicated team with the zeal to serve the populace. Let everyone play their respective roles in the care of our shared environment for a better future of us all. As we embrace the spirit of ‘My Waste is My Responsibility’ slogan, Nairobi will in a record time become a City of choice to invest, work and live in. The Council of Governors joins the global fraternity in celebrating the World Habitat Day. We hope that in marking this day, County Governments will engage, address challenges and find sustainable solutions of managing their solid waste. This day calls for forward thinking with regard to future solid waste management because, without question, our greatest accomplishments still lie ahead of us. In Kenya, rapid urbanization is a major contributor to municipal solid waste. The unexpected rural to urban migration has caused burgeoning of slums and the growth of squatters and informal housing all around the rapidly expanding towns and cities in the Counties. This growth in most of our Counties has overwhelmed the capacity of County Government to provide for proper solid waste management solutions. Solid Waste Management which is already a mammoth task in counties is going to be more complicated with the increase in urbanization especially in Nairobi and its larger metropolitan area, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret among other major towns and market centers. County Governments are in the process of putting in place frameworks, policies and infrastructure for the control of municipal solid waste management within their respective jurisdictions. A periodic report by the National Environmental Complaints Committee released on August 24 (2017) reveals a major increase in waste generation and an improvement waste management. For instance, there has been a 50 percent reduction on the generation of solid waste in almost all counties following the ban on plastic bags; this is a clear testimony that a green environment is within reach and also a sign of commitment of the County Governments to deliver on solid waste management. However, there is still so much that needs to be done by the counties including increasing capacity in solid waste management, creating awareness, developing the right laws and policies, obtaining real time data on municipal solid waste and buying the relevant equipment. There is also need for coordination between the National and County Governments to cascade policies from the national level to address the environmental issues. Counties must take responsibility of ensuring participation of all their stakeholders in solid waste management, allocation of adequate financial resources Global Observance of World Habitat Day Date: Monday 1 October 2018 | Venue: UNON, Gigiri, Nairobi Nairobi City County Government on Municipal Solid Waste Management Hon Kiraitu Murungi EGH. Chairperson, Council of Governors committee on water forestry and mining for the same and compliance of rules and regulations governing solid waste management. We call upon County Governments to embrace public-private partnership in environmental management enterprises and accelerate deployment of innovative technologies to combat municipal solid waste and build on emerging efforts. We commit therefore to collaborate with the National Government and key stakeholders in investing and managing solid waste at the Counties. And in addressing these gaps we also call upon the international community to partner with County governments in addressing this great challenge. We take this opportunity to wish you fruitful celebrations during the World Habitat. Patrick Bucha Housing Secretary State Department for Housing and Urban Development We welcome all partners to share their achievements in this and other areas as we celebrate this global observance.

18 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINIStRy OF tRANSpORt, INFRAStRUctURE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEvELOpMENt State Department for Housing and Urban Development AFFORDABLE HOUSING REPUBLIC OF KENYA www.housingandurban.go.ke The Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) is part of the Big 4 agenda; the presidential promise to deliver transformation across four development areas, including food security, manufacturing, affordable healthcare, and affordable housing. Affordable housing program principles • Allow every Kenyan to own property • Decent housing built to modern standards • Monthly cost of home ownership to be equivalent to rental cost. Target • 500,000 units owned by Kenyans. Implementation • The State Department for Housing and Urban Development (SDHUD) has the mandate of implementing housing developments across the country. Background • It is estimated that Kenya has an annual housing demand of 250,000 annually, with the estimated supply of 50,000 p.a. (80% deficit), mainly targeting the high end market. • In 2010, the demand for urban housing was estimated at around 80,000 units a year, with demand projected to increase to nearly 300,000 units a year by 2050. By comparison, in 2013 only 15,000 housing construction permits were issued in Nairobi, where most demand exists and most of these were for high-income apartments. • Only 2% of formally constructed houses are targeted to the lower income segments of the market, which account for the largest share of demand. • Furthermore, estimates of housing demand are for new housing only and do not speak to the high qualitative housing deficit in Kenya, estimated at 1.85 mn. • The high cost of formal housing means that home ownership is out of reach for most urban Kenyans, with vast majority of this population finding housing through rental markets (91% in Nairobi). • Kenya has an estimated 25,000 mortgages. The Principal Secretary State Department for Housing, Charles Hinga Mwaura and Governor Siaya County, Mr. Cornel Rasanga Amoth signing the Affordable Housing MoU Affordable Housing Programme Not a Pipe Dream Financing Framework AHP Stakeholders workshop in Kenya School of Monetary Studies with Financial Institutions. Annual housing supply vs demand country wide At National Urban Mobility Forum,Crown Plaza Hotel. SOURCE: State Department for Housing and Urban Development, World Bank AHP has defined four levels of housing types with only three (3) being the focus of the program To enhance program segmentation we have defined four levels of housing types with only three (3) being the focus of the program Middle to High Income (This segment will be supported by KMRC and Funded by lower interest rates over a longer repayment period) Mortgage Gap Income Range: KES 50,000 – KES 99,999 ▪ Share of Formally Employed: 22.62% Low cost Income Range: KES 15,000 – KES 49,999 ▪ Share of Formally Employed: 71.82%% Social Income Range: KES 0 – KES 14,999 ▪ Share of Formally Employed: 2.62% Meeting with Kisumu Governor to discuss affordable housing . Income Range: KES 100,000 + ▪ Share of Formally Employed: 2.85% ▪ Funding to be supported by the KMRC ▪ Low interest rates over a longer repayment period will apply

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 19 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT State Department for Housing and Urban Development AFFORDABLE HOUSING REPUBLIC OF KENYA www.housingandurban.go.ke Impact of AHP on the economy   These have faced various challenges including: • • • • the government exchequer • There will be a The underlying philosophy of the AHP under the Big 4 agenda is to stakeholders involved in delivering the same. This will include:         to the economy of Ksh3 for every shilling invested private-sector led Government will provide state-owned land for free/low-cost The state will to reduce project delays Price capping: Housing units will be provided at agreed upon , including A house buyer’s guidance on the ownership process. to limit risk as much as possible, thereby ensuring costs are kept at a minimum and How AHP will be funded AHP’s success will be based on a unique funding model, which will aim to ease the burden on government. Key features will include:        from employees and employers to the Rental revenue from the current available stock of housing provided by the State Department of Housing and Urban Development Returns from NHDF’s investments and capital Other equity investors. Main features of the National Housing Development Fund and contributions houses in bulk from developers for purposes of the AHP. These units NGOs + (i) Employers will contribute 1.5% of monthly basic salary from each employee and remit to the NHDF (ii) Employees will contribute 1.5% of monthly basic salary (iii) Ksh5,000 per month. (iv) (v) (vi) dependants or pension funds of choice. the fund management. Manufacturers @PSCharlesHinga and @HousingUrbanKE AHP Financiers For more updates on AHP visit www.housingandurban.go.ke, follow Development Signing MOU with Nyandarua County. Signing MOU with Vihiga County. Signing MOU with Kiambu County. JOB CREATION There will be at least 5 jobs created for each unit built WEALTH CREATION Enhancing local capacity to incorporate - ing materials and technology Partnering with local TVET TVET will be labour intensive ABTM GDP Investment over 4 years will contribute close to 6% of GDP 47 Houses to be built in ALL 47 Impact of AHP at County level Private sector players KEPSA, AAK, KPDA, SACCOs Government Parliament, • AHP’s success will greatly depend on the unstakeholder groups and categories. • These stakeholders will to a large extent deterand sustained over the next 3 – 4 years. • holders to ensure AHP is a success. -

20 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Registration of births and deaths automated in Nairobi All records of births and deaths received from hospitals are first digitised ready for certification BY MUTISO MBITHI KNA-NAIROBI N airobi Regional Civil Registration Office has automated all births and deaths applications and cascaded its services to Huduma centres in the city. The automation has helped to decongest its headquarters at the ACK Bishops Garden Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi, the Regional Coordinator for Civil Registration Services, Paul Mwangi Kagiri, said during an exclusive interview. Kagiri said the automation of all business processes for registration information storage and transmission exercise, which commenced in June this year entails processing all applications for birth and death certificates online. The coordinator recalled that since the inception of the National Education Management System (NEMIS) exercise early this year which made it mandatory for children joining primary school to have birth certificates, Nairobi County has issued over one million new birth certificates. This exercise, the coordinator said, exposed the Civil Registration offices at the Nairobi headquarters to a lot of congestion. This new system has removed brokers and middle men who con the public of their hard earned money while processing the documents for them - Paul Mwangi Kagiri Kagiri said that through the automation exercise, all records of births and deaths received from hospitals are first digitised ready for certification. “After cascading services to all Huduma centres in the city of Nairobi, applicants with notification slips for births and deaths are now able to present them to our registration officers in respective Huduma centres for issuance of respective documents instead of www.wasreb.go.ke MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES State Department For Industrialization REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) LICENSE FEES THE WATER ACT - (No. 43 of 2016) The Water Act 2016 Sections 89(1)(2) and 130 confers to Water Services Regulatory Board (Wasreb) powers to prescribe license fees payable by various licensees on issuance of the license and at prescribed intervals thereafter. Pursuant to Section 139 of the Act, Wasreb hereby gives notice to the general public that the fees specified in the following schedule has been prescribed by the Board as the amounts payable by the categories of licensees respectively, specified effective 1st November 2018. SCHEDULE OF FEES S/N Description-Category of licence fees Amount (Kshs) 1 Licence application fees: a) b) 2 3 4 5 6 Notes 1. 2. 3. 4. Issuance of Licence: Licence fees License Operation Fee (Regulatory Levy) Access to information/data fees Lodging of complaints and appeal Penalty for non-compliance Small and Medium WSPs Large and Very Large WSPs 75,000 100,000 0.1% of the Annual turnover (last audited accounts) 4% of WSPs turnover Monthly 1,000 1,000 2,000 Per set of information Per set of complaints and appeal Per day per item The purpose of the fees specified in the schedule is to facilitate the protection of the interest and rights of consumers in the provision of water and sanitation services. This will be achieved through setting of national standards for water service provision and asset development, licensing, monitoring compliance and enforcement of licence conditions. Each Water Service Provider shall on or before the fifteenth day of each month, have remitted to Wasreb the monthly licence fees in respect of the immediately preceding month. The manner of remittance of the once off fees shall be by way of payment in advance and monthly fees shall be by way of a standing order into an account of Wasreb established for the purpose in accordance with instructions issued by Wasreb. Where the Water Service Provider fails to remit any amount due and payable by way of monthly license fees on or before the date specified in the license, a penalty of Kshs. 2,000 per day shall be added to the amount due for each month or part thereof during which it remains unpaid. The public is invited to review the proposed license fees within the next thirty (30) days and submit written comments. Written comments should be addressed by letter or email to: Chief Executive Officer, Water Services Regulatory Board, P.O. Box 41621 – 00100 Nairobi. e-mail: tariffs@wasreb.go.ke or info@wasreb.go.ke The closing date for such comments shall be on 25th Chief Executive Officer Water Services Regulatory Board P.O Box 41621 - 00100 Nairobi Water Services for All October 2018. The shortlisting criteria are: 1. Proven track record of at least three assignments of similar nature and complexity (that is, organizational capacity assessment, SME strategy, performance-based contracting, or grant management for SMEs) during the last five years, ideally with a contract value of $1 million or more; 2. Minimum of 10 years’ experience undertaking consulting engagements focused on organizational capacity development, formulating performance plans focused on business operations, negotiating and managing performance based funding ideally with SMEs; 3. 4. Experience working with SMEs in an advisory capacity including networking with business associations, financial institutions and other industry players in the last five years; Experience in assessing SME performance and business plans through diagnostics, due diligences, or advisory work; and 5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government counterparts. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 and revised in November 2017 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultan t wil l b e selecte d i n accordanc e wit h th e Qualit y Base d Selectio n (QBS ) metho d se t ou t i n th e Procuremen t Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 11th October, 2018, 1000 hours. The Principal Secretary Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives State Department for Industrialization Attn: Head / Supply Chain Management Services NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 16th Floor P. O. Box 30547-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-(0)20-2731531/2-4 Fax: +254-(0)20-2731511 E-mail: kiep.industry@gmail.com Frequency On application On issuance Project Name: Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) Credit No.: IDA 6260-KE Assignment Title: MANAGEMENT OF SUPPORT TO SMEs THROUGH CAPACITY ASSESSMENT AND PERFORMANCE BASED FUNDING Reference No.: KE-SDII-61548-CS-QBS The Government of Kenya has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include strengthening the local supply chains and productivity for Kenyan Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) to large companies through the use of diagnostic tools and subsequent competitively-awarded performance contracts to build their capacity to offer better quality services and more soundly pursue their own individual performance plans and operational objectives. The Project will primarily target SMEs with an annual turnover of between US$0.5 million to US$10 million. The program would like to increase the productivity and internal capabilities for innovation of select SMEs to significantly increase their competitiveness. The Project will be implemented over a period of six (6) years. The detailed terms of reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found in the following website: www.industrialization.go.ke The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, State Department for Industrialization now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. congesting the headquarters,” said the coordinator. He said rolling out the registration exercise to Huduma centres has helped applicants to minimise costs and the distance covered to travel to the Upper Hill registration of deaths and births hub. “By rolling out the automated registration system, we have been able to quicken the pace of issuing these vital documents while at the same expediting to capture all pending applications for the same documents,” said Kagiri. He further said the automation of registration services has helped to minimise the loss of vital records, hastened the process of sharing information between government agencies, streamlined record keeping, while facilitating customers to apply for birth and death certificates from any civil registration point expeditiously. This new system, Kagiri said, will enable applicants to apply for these vital documents personally instead of using brokers and middlemen. “This new system has removed brokers and middle men who con the public of their hard earned money while processing the documents for them”, said the coordinator. Meanwhile, to avoid inconveniences, Kagiri urged the public to ensure that they register all births taking place and obtain notification slips to expedite the online registration exercise.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 21 KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE INVITATION TO TENDER Kenya Wildlife Service wishes to invite interested and eligible national candidates to tender for the following;Item No 1. Tender Reference No. KWS/OT/ LEA/06/ 2018-2019 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FRESH AND DRY FOOD STUFF FOR KWS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY 2. KWS/OT/ LEA/07/ 2018-2019 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FRESH AND DRY FOOD STUFF FOR KWS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY Tender Name Bid Security (Ksh) 50,000 ELIGIBILITY Closing Date Open to All 10TH OCTOBER 2018 Item No 1. NIL RESERVED FOR YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY 10TH OCTOBER 2018 Tender Reference No. KWS/USAID/EOI/ 02/2018-2019 REVENUE COLLECTION SYSTEM ( RE-ADVERTISEMENT ) Tender Name ELIGIBILITY Closing Date Open to All 9TH OCTOBER 2018 Interested and eligible candidates may download the tender documents and obtain further information from the KWS website www.kws.go.ke. Tender documents containing detailed specifications can be downloaded for free at our website; www.kws.go.ke. Communication in regard to the tender must be in writing through email address: hps@kws.go.ke. All clarifications and/or amendments will be published in KWS website and tenderers are required to check for any addendums or amendments in the course of the bidding period prior to the closing date Bids must remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of tender opening. The completed bids in plain sealed envelope marked with tender reference number and tender name, shall be deposited into the Tender Box located at the entrance of Main Reception, KWS Headquarters, Langata Road P.O. Box 40241, Nairobi on or before 10TH Communication in regard to any tender must be in writing through email address: hps@kws.go.ke. All clarifications and/or amendments will be published in KWS website www.kws.go.ke and tenderers are required to check for any addendums or amendments in the course of the bidding period prior to the closing date. The completed bids in plain sealed envelope clearly marked with tender reference number and tender description, shall be addressed to the Director General, KWS and deposited into the Tender Box located at the entrance of KWS Headquarters Main Reception not later than 12:00 Noon on respective closing date indicated here-above. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers who choose to attend at KWS Vet Board Room. OCTOBER 2018, 12:00 Noon. The received tenders shall be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders representatives who wish to attend at KWS Vet Board Room. HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL Further information is available at www.kws.go.ke. HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AUTHORITY INVITATION TO TENDER Kenya Wildlife Service has received funding from the USAID under the Kenya Wildlife Protection and Conservation Programme and plans to use some of the funds to procure a new revenue system. Toward the stated objectives, Kenya Wildlife Service wishes to invite interested and eligible national candidates to tender for the following;CANCELLATION OF TENDERS The Rural Electrification Authority wishes to inform all bidders and or interested bidders that the following tenders which were advertised on the dates indicated in the table below have been canceled. No Tender/RFX No. 1) Items Description 1000000071 Supply and Delivery of Tools and Equipment for Operations and Research. 2) 1000000121 Supply and Delivery and Installation CCTV Cameras at REA offices. Date the Tender was Advertised. 29th May, 2018 4th September 2018 Bidders who had submitted bid securities may pick the same from the Procurement office on working days. MINISTRY OF WATER AND SANITATION RIFT VALLEY WATER SERVICES BOARD (On behalf of Lake Victoria South Water Services Board) PROGRAMME: KENYA TOWNS SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROGRAM DESIGN AND BUILD WORKS FOR NANDI HILLS WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT Date: 25th September 2018 Loan No.: 200200000501 IFB No.: RVWSB/ LVS/ AfDB/ KTSWSSP/W/PACKAGE 4 - NANDI HILLS/ 2017-18 ADDENDUM No. 1 AND EXTENSION OF BID SUBMISSION DATE, BID OPENING DATE AND DEADLINE FOR REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS To All Bidders, This is to notify all Bidders that the Bid submission date for the above Works has been extended from 4th October, 2018 to 25th October 2018 at 12.00pm East African Time. Bidders are advised to collect Addendum No. 1 from Rift Valley Water Services Board offices located at the address below: Rift Valley Water Services Board, Maji Plaza, Prisons Road, Off Nakuru - Eldama Ravine Highway - NAKURU, KENYA Tel: +254 718313557 E-Mail: info@rvwsb.go.ke CONTENTS OF ADDENDUM No. 1 Attachment No. 1: Attachment No. 2: Summary of Modifications to Bidding Documents Updated Bidding Documents Vol I, Vol II & Vol III 1.1 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK TENDER No. MOALF&I/SDL/KLIP/02/2018-19 PROVISION OF LIVESTOCK INSURANCE SERVICES FOR THE KENYA LIVESTOCK INSURANCE PROGRAM The State Department for Livestock invites sealed tenders from eligible underwriters for the Provision of Livestock Insurance Services for the Kenya Livestock Insurance Program for a period of 12 months’ renewable for a maximum of 36 months. 1.2 Eligible Insurance Underwriters may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents from Supply Chain Office situated at Hill Plaza 7th from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. Floor, Procurement Office, Room 718 during working hours 1.3 A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested bidders upon payment of a non - refundable fee of Kenya Shillings 1,000/= (One Thousand Shillings Only) in form of a bankers cheque payable to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock. 1.4 MINISTRY OF WATER AND SANITATION RIFT VALLEY WATER SERVICES BOARD (On behalf of Lake Victoria South Water Services Board) PROGRAMME: KENYA TOWNS SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROGRAM DESIGN AND BUILD WORKS FOR KILGORIS AND LOLGORIAN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT Date: 25th September 2018 Loan No.: 200200000501 IFB No.: RVWSB/ LVS/ AfDB/ KTSWSSP/ W/ PACKAGE 5 – KILGORIS/LOLGORIAN/ 2017-18 ADDENDUM No. 1 AND EXTENSION OF BID SUBMISSION DATE, BID OPENING DATE AND DEADLINE FOR REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS ADDENDUM No. 1 AND EXTENSION OF BID SUBMISSION DATE, BID OPENING DATE AND DEADLINE FOR REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS To All Bidders, This is to notify all Bidders that the Bid submission date for the above Works has been extended from 5th October, 2018 to 25th 1.9 Maji Plaza, Prisons Road, Off Nakuru – Eldama Ravine Highway, NAKURU, KENYA Tel: +254 51 2213557 / 71 8313557, CONTENTS OF ADDENDUM No. 1 Attachment No. 1 : Attachment No. 2 : E-Mail: info@rvwsb.go.ke Summary of Modifications to Bidding Documents Updated Bidding Documents Vol I, Vol II & Vol III October 2018 at 12.00pm East African Time. Bidders are advised to collect Addendum No. 1 from Rift Valley Water Services Board offices located at the address below: Rift Valley Water Services Board, 1.8 The document may also be downloaded from the IFMIS suppliers’ portal: supplier.treasury.go.ke and/ or the State Department of Livestock’s website: www.kilimo.go.ke free of charge. Bidders who download the tender document must arrange to register with the Procurement Office the company name, postal, physical, email and telephone address for the purposes of receiving any further tender clarifications and/or addendums if need be. 1.5 Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes, and delivery costs, must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for (120) days from the closing date of the tender. 1.6 A Bid Security of Two (2) Million Kenya Shillings shall be enclosed in the Technical Proposal. 1.7 The Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Irrigation Address: P. O. Box 34188-00100 Nairobi, Kenya The document must be deposited in the Tender Box clearly marked ‘State Department for Livestock provided at Kilimo House located on Cathedral Road, Main reception on Ground floor to be received on or before 9th October, 2018 at 10.00 am (East African Time), Cathedral Road. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates representatives who choose to attend at Kilimo House, 6th Boardroom, Cathedral Road, Nairobi at 10.00 a.m East African Time. The Government of the Republic of Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any tender without assigning reasons for its decision thereof. Head; Supply Chain Management Services For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK The completed and sealed tenders enclosed in plain sealed envelope and clearly marked TENDER NO. MOALF&I/SDL/KLIP/02/2018-19 For Provision of Livestock Insurance Services for the Kenya Livestock Insurance Program must be addressed to:Floor

22 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION PUBLIC NOTICE ESTABLISHMENT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE IN THE COMMISSION. A. INTRODUCTION Pursuant to section 73(5) and 155(5) of the PFM Act, 2012 and PFM Regulations, 2015 and the guidelines for establishment of Audit Committees in all public entities vide Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVIII No. 40 of 15th April, 2016, the Commission is seeking to recruit persons as Chairperson and Members of the Audit Committee. B. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT CHAIRPERSON To be appointed as the Chairperson of the Audit Committee, one must have the following: 1. A Degree from a recognized University. 2. Knowledge and experience of not less than 7 years in Audit and/ or Financial Management/ Accounting. 3. Be a member of a professional body and in good standing. 4. Knowledge and experience in Risk Management. 5. Be a person of integrity and in compliance with requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. MEMBERS 1. A Degree from a recognized University. 2. Working experience of not less than 5 years. 3. Be a member of a professional body and in good standing. 4. Knowledge in Public service/Government operations. 5. Be a person of integrity and in compliance with requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Refer to Regulations, 174 PFM 2015 for details. APPLICATION PROCESS: All interested applicants who meet the requirements in (B) above should submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, and National identity card in a sealed envelope and addressed as below: CS/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NATIONAL POLICE SERVICECOMMISSION SKYPARKPLAZA, 5thFLOOR WESTLANDS,NAIROBI P.O. BOX 47363–00100NAIROBI. Deadline for receipt of application is 24 th October, 2018. Commission avails equal engagement opportunities to all Kenyans. Women, persons living with disabilities, the marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. TENDER REF NO. NTSA/NCB-003/2018-2019 The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament; Act Number 33 of 26th October, 2012. The Authority is mandated with effectively managing the road transport sub-sector and minimizing road traffic accidents and loss of lives resulting therefrom. As indicated in the Tender No SENIOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT - REF: NTSA/03/2018/02 MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD SEARCH The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the below listed tenders; No. TENDER NAME Supply and Delivery of e-Sticker Printers , e- Sticker Readers and Consumables Item Description 1. Pursuant to this mandate, the Authority seeks to recruit a highly motivated and results oriented candidate to fill the above mentioned position: The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has migrated Motor Vehicle Record Search from the E- Citizen Platform to the TRANSPORT INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TIMS). In order to access this service, one is required to REGISTER an ACCOUNT on TIMS. The Senior Deputy Director, Procurement will report to the Director General and is responsible for provision of strategic direction of the procurement activities in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015. A detailed job description is available on the NTSA website (www.ntsa.go.ke) No 2. 1. 2. Candidates interested in the above position are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Candidates must therefore, obtain and submit the following documents together with their applications: 1. Clearance Certificate from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID); 2. Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); 3. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); 4. Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and 5. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB). 3. 3. A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates from Procurement office on 3rd Floor Hill Park Plaza, Upper hill Road, during normal working hours upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KES.1, 000.00 in bankers Cheque payable to National Transport and Safety Authority or download from our website www.ntsa.go.ke or http://supplier.treasury.go.ke free of charge. 3. Click on Register Account and enter your National Identification Serial Number, one of your Mother’s Name and KRA PIN Number. 4. Log in into your account and change your password. NTSA/NCB/005/ 2018-2019 4. NTSA/NCB/006/ 2018-2019 NTSA/NCB007/2017-2018 NTSA/NCB008/2017-2018 Supply, Delivery and Fitting of Assorted Motor Vehicle Tyres for a Period of One year on Framework contract Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information from and inspect the tender documents at the National Transport and Safety Authority, Procurement Office, 3rd Floor, Hill Park Building during normal working hours. HOW TO SEARCH MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS 1. Log-in access your account 2. Click on online search and select motor vehicle search 3. Choose to either undertake the search using the Registration Number or Chassis Number of the motor vehicle Supp ly and Delivery of Desktop Computers, Laptops , Ipads , Telephone sets and Accessories (Framework Contract) Open Provision for Accommodation and Conference Facilities on Framework contract (Framework Contract) Open Supp ly and Delivery of Fargo HDP8500 Printer Consumables and Accessories 14th February, 2018 10.00 A.M 17/10/2018 10:00a.m Qualified candidates should apply in confidence indicating the Job Ref. No. on both the application and envelope to the address below, enclosing CVs with full details of educational background and professional qualifications. guidelines should be d ownloaded f rom our website at http://www.ntsa.go.ke http://supplier.treasury.go.ke DIRECTOR GENERAL The application should also have copies of certificates, relevant testimonials and the National ID. Applications may be deposited at the Authority’s Head Office, Hill Park Plaza, Ground Floor, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi in the application box or posted to; must forward their particulars immediate ly to procurement@ntsa.go.ke 6. Click on go back and view the vehicle details 7. A copy of records will be generated, with an option to print The Director General attachments. - Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes and delivery costs, and must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Bidders must ensure that each bid submitted must be serialized from the first to the last page including any attachments. So as to be be received on or before Thursday 6th September ,2018 at 10.00am Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes and delivery costs and must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender number and be deposited in the tender box on Ground Floor, National Transport & Safety Authority’s Headquarters, Hill Park Building, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi or to be addressed to the Director General, Box 3602-00506 Nairobi so as to be received on or before the date and time indicated in the table above. NOTE - When registering or assisted to register your TIMS account, ensure the information provided (National Identification Number, KRA PIN certificate number and mobile phone number) belongs to you, the owner of the account. NTSA shall not be liable for any transaction within your account NATIONAL TRANSPORT AND SAFETY AUTHORITY HILL PARK PLAZA, UPPER HILL ROAD P.O. BOX. 3602 - 00506 NAIROBI Before purchasing a motor vehicle it is prudent the buyer undertakes a search to ascertain the ownership details. If the information on the logbook do not match those on the copy of records, report to the nearest NTSA office. National Transport and Safety Authority Hill Park Plaza, Upper Hill Road P.O. Box, 3602 -00506 NAIROBI. All applications should be received not later than 5:00pm on 29th May, 2018 NTSA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Youth, Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. DIRECTOR GENERAL DIRECTOR GENERAL Any canvassing or giving of false information will lead to automatic disqualification. DIRECTOR GENERAL Enquiries should be sent to tims.support@ntsa.go.ke or reach us through the free NTSA App available for download on Google Play Store and Apple store. DIRECTOR GENERAL Floor, Hill Park Plaza. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at the Chui Boardroom, located on 3rd Floor, Hill Park Building. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the applicants or their representatives who choose to attend at the Chui Conference Room on 3rd A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates from Procurement office on 3rd Floor Hill Park Plaza, Upper hill Road, during normal working hours upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KES.1,000/= in bankers Cheque payable to National Transport and Safety Authority or download from our website at http://www.ntsa.go.ke or http://tenders.go.ke free of charge. Bidders who download the tender document must forward their particulars immediately to procurement@ntsa.go.ke for record and communication of any tender clarifications. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender number and to be deposited in the tender box provided at the reception, Hill Park Plaza, Upper Hill Road addressed to: 4. Choose payment method from the provided list. An invoice of Ksh.550 shall be generated by the system to enable you to make the payment online. 5. Upon confirmation of payment click on complete button. An invoice will be generated, click on print. or free of charg e. Interested bidders who download the documents for record and 10:00a.m Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents at the National Transport and Safety Authority, Procurement office, Hill Park Plaza 3rd REFERENCE NTSA/NCB006/2017-2018 floor. DESCRIPTION Bidding Document HOW TO REGISTER AN ACCOUNT 1. Go to www.ntsa.go.ke and Click on the TIMS logo 2. Click on subscribe to receive an sms and enter your registered phone number. This will enable account owner receive notifications ( codes, password and messages) in connection to any processes in the account CLOSING DATE TIME NTSA/NCB/004/ 2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Various Toners and Assorted Stationery for a Period of One year on Framework contract Supp ly and Delivery of Rugged Tablets Reserved for Youth, Women & PLWD 14th February, 2018 10.00 A.M 17/10/2018 10:00a.m 14th February, 2018 10.00 A.M 17/10/2018 The National Transport and Safety Authority invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the Supply and Delivery of e-Sticker Printers, e- Sticker Readers and e- Sticker printer Ribbons on Framework Contract basis for a period of one (1) year. Closing Date Continuous Time NTSA/NCB/0XX/ 2018-2020 Registration of Suppliers and Service Providers for Goods, Works, Services and Consultancies IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE Eligibility INVITATION TO TENDER JOB ADVERTISEMENT ARDHI HOUSE, 1st NGONG AVENUE, OFF NGONG ROAD, P.O. BOX 44417-00100, NAIROBI, TELEPHONE: 2718050 PUBLIC NOTICE INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS OF PUBLIC LAND IN NAIROBI AND KILIFI COUNTIES – CORRIGENDUM. The National Land Commission is established under Article 67 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Its functions include managing public land on behalf of the National and County Governments among others. Pursuant to Section 6(1), (2), (3) of the National Land Commission Act, 2012, the Commission placed a public notice on 18th October 2018 for public hearings in Nairobi and Kilifi Counties respectively. However the Commission wishes to make the following changes. MILITARY LAND-PHASE 1 VENUE BISHOP GARDEN ANNEX BUILDING, 7TH FLOOR (NAIROBI COUNTY ) PREVIOUS DATE NEW DATE 4TH OCTOBER 2018 2ND OCTOBER 2018 INTERESTED PARTIES MINISTRY OF DEFENCE PROPERTIES TIME L.R N0; 26824,26828, 26829,26831, 26382,26833, 26834,26835, 226836,26837 26838,26839, 268340 KILIFI/KIJIPWA AND KILIFI/JIMBA SETTLEMENT SCHEMES – CHANGE OF VENUE NEW VENUE DATE WATAMU CDF HALL, WATAMU (KILIFI COUNTY) Other details remain as per our earlier public notice. Abigael Mbagaya Mukolwe(Mrs) Ag. Chairperson National Land Commission Website: www.landcommission.go.ke 10:00 AM INTERNATIONAL TENDER NATIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR PARTNERSHIP AND PROJECT FINANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING - TENDER NO. NHC/EOI/009/18-19 National Housing Corporation (N.H.C) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, the Housing Act, Cap 117 laws of Kenya. The Corporation’s primary mandate is to play a principal role in implementing Government’s Housing Policies and Programs. As part of the Corporation’s five year housing development program, N.H.C intends to develop affordable housing units spread across the Country specifically targeting the middle and low income segments of the population. The Corporation has conducted feasibility studies and has designs of project ready for implementation. N.H.C is therefore seeking Expression of Interest (E.O.I) from both local and international organizations under a partnership framework to facilitate delivery of affordable housing projects. The units will be offered to the target market on specific terms based on the prevailing market fundamentals where the project is located. The three models of delivery include Tenant Purchase (Rent to Buy), Rental or Outright Sale. Interested candidates may obtain bid documents from the Procurement Office, N.H.C House, Aga Khan Walk, 9th Floor, free of charge between 8.00a.m to 1.00p.m and 2.00p.m to 4.00p.m. The bid document can also be viewed and downloaded free of charge from the N.H.C website www.nhckenya.co.ke or the Government Portal: www.tenders.go.ke. Enquiries can be made via email address: info@nhckenya.co.ke. Any addenda/additional information on the tenders shall be posted on the N.H.C website. Duly completed bid documents shall be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the “Tender Number” and “Tender Description” and addressed to:TIME 8TH-12TH OCTOBER 2018 8:30 AM The Managing Director, National Housing Corporation, P. O. BOX 30257 – 00100, NAIROBI - KENYA. And be deposited in the Tender Box located on Ground Floor of N.H.C House, so as to be received on or before 16th October, 2018 at 11.00a.m and shall be valid for a period of 120 days after bid submission. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the Conference Room located on 10th Floor of N.H.C House in the presence of bidders and/or their representatives who choose to attend. Late bids will be rejected. Managing Director

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 23 National Bank Building, 11th Floor, Harambee Avenue, P.O BOX 58535-00200, NAIROBI,KENYA. NYAYO TEA ZONES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION JOB ADVERTISEMENT Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation (NTZDC) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, whose overall mandate is the promotion of forest conservation through the creation of buffer zones of tea along the gazetted forests to check against human encroachment. The Corporation’s operations are spread over nineteen (19) zones and two factories across Kenya, in the East and West of Rift Valley. The Corporation’s major activities are in tea growing, tea factory operations and local sales distribution of value added teas. The Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following positions: 1. Legal Officer 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Plant Technician Strategy & Corporate Performance Manager Production Supervisor Factory Mechanic (Plant) Green Leaf Logistics Coordinator Factory Electrician Plant Operator Lathe Operator (Roller Sharpener) Welder/Fabricator Motor Vehicle Mechanic Personal Assistant to Managing Director Internships Candidates interested in these positions should visit our website at www.teazones.co.ke for more detailed job description and application procedure. The deadline for submission of applications is 9th October 2018. Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 14 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS BOARD TENDER NOTICE This is to bring to the attention of Potential Bidders that the Tender for the Supply of an Enhanced Staff & Director Medical Cover for Financial year 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 has been uploaded on the IFMIS KENYA SUPPLIERS PORTAL and PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS BOARD WEBSITE. Closing/Opening on 10th EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Pest Control Products Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following positions:1. 2. 3. Internal Auditor I (1 post, Nairobi Office) - PCB 7 Administrative Officer I (1 post, Nairobi Office) - PCB 7 Senior Laboratory Technologist (1 post, Nairobi Office) - PCB 7 - Re - advertised 4. Personal Secretary I (1 post, Nairobi Office) - PCB 9 - Re- advertised Applicants meeting the above qualifications should send their applications by hard copy giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone number, detailed C.V., copies of certificates, national ID and testimonials and addresses of three referees The applications should be addressed to:The Chief Executive Officer/ Secretary P.O.Box13794-00800 NAIROBI Applications should be received on or before 10th October, 2018. Pest Control Products Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, those from marginalized and minority communities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Those who applied earlier for the posts of Senior Laboratory Technologist and Personal Secretary I need not apply again. For further details on requirements and how to apply for the positions, please visit our website www.pcpb.or.ke Chief Executive Officer/Secretary October, 2018 at 10.00am. Bidders are requested to visit web: www.pcpb.or.ke and supplier.treasury.go.ke for more information 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Telephone No. +254 (020) 3244000, 2213106, 2213107, Fax: +254 (020) 2213105, 3244399, 3244277, e-mail: info@ppra.go.ke; feedback@ppra.go.ke, website: www.ppra.go.ke TENDER NOTICE REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority invites sealed bids from eligible and competent candidates for the PPRA Registration of suppliers and service Providers as detailed in the bid document. Interested suppliers & Service Providers may download the Tender document from the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority website; www.ppra.go.ke or Public Procurement Information portal: htts://tenders.go.ke. Below are the categories for goods, works and services ITEM REGISTRATION NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ITEM DESCRIPTION PPRA/REG/001/2018-19 Supply and delivery of Computers, servers, laptops, printers, scanners, Toners and other related ICT Equipments PPRA/REG/003/2018-19 Supply and delivery of general office Stationery PPRA/REG/004/2018-19 Supply and delivery of general office equipments (Metal filing cabinets, etc) PPRA/REG/005/2018-19 Supply of Air time PPRA/REG/006/2018-19 Supply and Delivery of Assorted Electrical Fittings and Lighting Materials PPRA/REG/007/2018-19 Office repair/ maintenance PPRA/REG/008/2018-19 Supply/Repair /maintenance and Servicing of Air conditions PPRA/REG/010/2018-19 Supply of Staff Uniforms and protective Clothing PPRA/REG/011/2018-19 Provision of Air Travel Ticketing Services PPRA/REG/012/2018-19 Installation and Maintenance Services for Local Area Network PPRA/REG/013/2018-19 Provision of Medical & Group Personal Accident Insurance Services (underwriters only) PPRA/REG/014/2018-19 Provision of General Insurance Services (underwriters only) PPRA/REG/015/2018-19 Provision and Maintenance of office equipment (photocopiers, computers printers, laptops etc PPRA/REG/016/2018-19 Provision of Baseline Survey and related Consultancy Services on Employee satisfaction, work environment, customer satisfaction and other Performance Contract related consultancies TARGET GROUP Citizen Contractors Reserved Groups Citizen Contractors Reserved Groups Reserved Groups Reserved Groups Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Reserved Groups Citizen Contractors PPRA/REG/017/2018-19 Provision of Group Life Insurance Services (underwriters only) Citizen Contractors PPRA/REG/018/2018-19 General Building and Renovators PPRA/REG/019/2018-19 Provision of Security and Guarding Services PPRA/REG/020/2018-19 Provision of ICT training and consultancy services PPRA/REG/021/2018-19 Provision of Transport - Taxi & Car Hire Services PPRA/REG/022/2018-19 Provision of Cleaning Services, Disinfectants & Toiletries PPRA/REG/023/2018-19 Supply of Motor Vehicles Tyres, Batteries & other accessories Citizen Contractors PPRA/REG/024/2018-19 Supply of Newspapers, Periodicals, legal Materials PPRA/REG/025/2018-19 Design, Branding and production of Promotional Materials/ Items PPRA/REG/026/2018-19 Design and Printing of Cards, Diaries, Corporate Newsletter, Stickers, Signage, Fliers, Brochures,Booklets PPRA/REG/027/2018-19 Provision of Event Management and Entertainment Services PPRA/REG/028/2018-19 Provision of Legal Services PPRA/REG/029/2018-19 Supply, delivery ,Maintenance/ Repair of Office furniture. PPRA/REG/030/2018-19 Design and Refurbishment of trade Fair stands PPRA/REG/031/2018-19 Supply and Delivery of Office Window Blinders and curtains PPRA/REG/032/2018-19 General building Contractors & Building Renovators PPRA/REG/033/2018-19 Supply and Delivery of General Hardware and Plumbing Materials PPRA/REG/034/2018-19 Supply, Delivery & Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipments PPRA/REG/035/2018-19 Provision of Catering Services Reserved Groups Reserved Groups Reserved Groups Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Reserved Groups Citizen Contractors Reserved Groups Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Duly completed tender documents should be submitted in plain sealed outer envelope enclosing separately sealed envelopes (in “Original” and “Copy”) clearly marked Tender No. TENDER NO. PPRA/005/2018- 2020, PPRA Registered list of suppliers & service providers and shall be addressed to:The Director General Public Procurement Regulatory Authority P.O. Box 58535- 00200 Nairobi. And be deposited in the Tender Box located on the 10th Floor, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Head Office, National Bank Building along Harambee Avenue - Nairobi, so as to be received on or before Thursday 11th October,2018 at 10.00 a.m. Opening of tenders/bids will take place immediately thereafter at the 10th Floor Conference Room, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, Head Office in the presence of tenderers / representatives who wish to attend. The tender document should be downloaded from the PPRA website www.ppra.go.ke or Public procurement information portal: https://tenders.go.ke . PPRA reserves the right to accept or reject any tender and may annul the tendering process and reject all tenders at any time without thereby incurring any liability to the affected tenderer or tenderers. DIRECTOR GENERAL PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATORY AUTHORITY Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Citizen Contractors Detergents, Soaps, Reserved Groups

24 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Absenteeism has dropped drastically, lessons are regularly attended and any lost ones recovered, says TSC director Nyeri county to hold marathon in honour of Governor T BY SAMUEL WAITITU KNA-NYERI he county government of Nyeri has announced plans to hold a halfmarathon event in honour of the late governor, Dr. Wahome Gakuru, who died in a road accident in November last year. The marathon, dubbed “Dr. Gakuru Half Marathon” according to Education and Sports CEC, Margaret Macharia, will be held on Sunday, November 11 and will start and end at Ruring’u stadium. The CEC said the race, which will become an annual event, will serve as a worthy reminder of what he stood for - growth, accountability and transparency. Dr Gakuru, the former Vision 2030 director general letes are expected to take part in the inaugural race organISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED Executive Recruitment Commissioner of Customs & Border Control INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Kenya Revenue Authority is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya, with the primary goal of delivering Kenya to financial self-sufficiency through effective tax revenue mobilization. In pursuit of our goal, we seek to recruit a Commissioner responsible for Customs & Border Control whose key mandates among others, are to: • Implement strategies to effectively control cross border movement of goods and to interdict trafficking in illicit and harmful products. • Implement strategies to promote efficient cross border movement of goods in line with Kenya’s stated international trade goals. • Implement strategies to effectively collect revenue due from cross border trading activities and to counter possible tax evasion. • Manage departmental resources and budgets. • Manage and motivate staff to deliver high impact performance. Candidate Profile Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications: • University Degree in Security Management, Business, Economics, Fiscal Management, Law or related fields. • Fifteen (15) years experience in Customs or Security Management operations, at least ten (10) of which must be in middle and senior management levels. • Strong appreciation of Customs practice and operations. • Knowledge of National Security management strategies and requirements. • Masters Degree in the relevant fields shall confer added advantage. • Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, team building and communication skills. This is a key position open to persons with the relevant exposure and experience. It should interest those with a passion for success and who aspire to make discernible change that positively impacts Kenya and its people. Successful applicants will be required to undergo corruption and security background vetting in accordance with KRA and Government procedures. Candidates interested in the position should apply in the prescribed format on or before Wednesday, 3rd October 2018. Only applications made through KRA’s electronic portal qualify for admission. To apply, log onto https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and follow the instructions provided, detailing the application process. In case of difficulty accessing or completing the application, applicants may send email queries to isupporthr@kra.go.ke Candidates are advised against any form of canvassing as this will lead to automatic disqualification. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), Email: cic@kra.go.ke @KRACare Kenya Revenue Authority Kenya Revenue Authority Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee! TENDER NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS WEIGHBRIDGES The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 with the responsibility for Management, Development, Rehabilitation and Maintenance of National Roads. KeNHA intends to procure Management, Operation and Maintenance of all Overloading Control Centres (Weighbridges) on major trunk roads. The Authority hereby invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the contract for Management, Operation and Maintenance of various Weighbridges for a three (3) year performance Contract for various weighbridges as specified in the detailed Tender notice. There shall be mandatory Pre-Tender Site Visits as specified in the detailed Tender notice available in the KeNHA website and Public Procurement Information Portal. A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested tenderers from the Kenya National Highways Authority website: www.kenha.co.ke or PPI Portal: www.tenders.go.ke free of charge or from KeNHA Head Office, Procurement Office, Ground Floor during normal working hours upon payment of a non – refundable fee of Kshs.1,000 (One Thousand Shillings only) in form of a banker’s cheque only payable to Kenya National Highways Authority. The tender closing date will be on Tuesday 23rd October 2018 at 11.00 a.m Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management For: DIRECTOR GENERAL Customer Care: customercare@kenha.co.ke, Reporting Corruption: integrity@kenha.co.ke Web: www.kenha.co.ke @KeNHAKenya @KeNHAKenya Customer Care Hotline: 020 - 2989000 Web: www.kenha.co.ke KeNHA is committed towards the achievement of Kenya Vision 2030 Kenya National Highways Authority Kenya National Highways Authority Tourism Finance Corporation (TFC) is the leading Development Financial Institution (DFI) providing affordable and accessible financial facilities and advisory services to the Tourism industry. TFC’s mission is to develop and diversify Kenya’s Tourism industry by providing a range of advisory and financial services to investors in tourism related enterprises. The Corporation has declared six (6) internship opportunities. For details, please visit the Corporation’s Website: TOURISM FINANCE CORPORATION died in a grisly road accident barely three months after being elected Nyeri Governor on a Jubilee ticket. Ms. Macharia in a press statement said the marathon will include 21 km course, 10 km open race, five km corporate race and two km fan race for those aged 35 and above. She said close to 2,000 ath

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 25 Wahome Gakuru ised under the theme of “Promoting Fitness and Cohesion through Sports”. The CEC said the race would be used to reawaken the athletic spirit in the county even as they look forward to turning it into an international event. “We look forward to the birth of new champions and revival of the Nyeri half marathon that was once the pride of Nyeri,” the CEC said She further said five committees had been formed to prepare for the race with registration expected to commence early next month with a promise of lucrative prizes and gifts for winners. According to her, the winner of the 21 km race will take home a Sh250,000 cash token, while the second and third best will receive Sh100,000 and Sh50,000 respectively. 1. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CROPS DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR SUPPLY OF GOODS AND PROVISION OF WORKS AND SERVICES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS 2018-2019 AND 2019-2020 The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, State Department for Crops Development intends to update its register of suppliers for the provision of various Goods, Works and Services for the financial years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 ending on 30th June 2020. Interested eligible suppliers are invited to apply for registration, indicating the category of goods, works or services they wish to apply for. Suppliers currently in the State Department’s database who wish to be retained are required to apply and submit up to date information required in the registration of suppliers document as follows: A. CATEGORY NO. SDCD 01 KENYA INDUSTRIAL ESTATES LIMITED STAFF REPLACEMENTS Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) was established in 1967 with the mandate of promoting industrialization through the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. The company plans to replace the following positions to enable it discharge on its mandate:• Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) Limited is a State Corporation established with a major role of promoting indigenous entrepreneurship by financing and developing Small Scale and Micro Enterprises. The Company wishes to invite eligible bidders for:GENERAL TENDERS NO • • • • • • • •1. • • 2. Manager, Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Manager, Credit /Risk Management Assistant Manager, Credit /Risk Management Assistant Manager, Human Resources Assistant Manager, Internal Audit Assistant Manager, Industrial Estates & Incubation Services (IEDIS) Senior Officer, Research & Planning, Senior Officer, Digital Communications DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Credit Officers Credit Assistants Drivers Provision of Security Services Details relating to each vacancy are available on the KIE Website (www.kie.co.ke) Provision of General Insurance Services KIE/RFP/03 /2018-2019 Tuesday, 07.08.2018 at 11:00 a.m. NB: 1. All eligible bidders must register with us before the tender closure date and time indicated. 3. Payments shall be made in Cash Only at the KIE LTD cash office on normal working hours/days payable before the closing date(s) and time(s). The Tenders shall be opened in public at KIE Limited Head Office’s Conference Room. October 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MANAGING DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR KENYA INDUSTRIAL ESTATES LTD, P.O. Box 78029-00507, NAIROBI. Email: admin@kie.co.ke. SDCD 13 SDCD 14 SDCD 15 SDCD 16 SDCD 17 Brand Kenya Board is a State Corporation established in 2008 and mandated to ensure that an integrated national brand is created, harnessed and sustained in the long term. In pursuit of our vision, the Board seeks to strengthen its management team by hiring valued talent to fill the following critical position: SDCD 20 SDCD 18 SDCD 19 2. Interested eligible bidders may obtain the detailed tender adverts and respective tender document by visiting our Website: www.kie.co.ke and IFMIS Kenya Suppliers Portal: supplier@treasury.go.ke upon payment of the non-refundable fee(s) prescribed in the detailed tender document as may be applicable. How to apply:Applications must be accompanied by current curriculum vitae, giving details of educational and professional qualifications and addressed to the undersigned. Applicants Must also indicate their current and expected salaries. The applications should be received not later than 9th NB – KIE is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and Gender Equity. TENDER NO KIE/RFP/02 /2018-2019 CLOSURE DATE Tuesday, 07.08.2018 at 10:00 a.m. SDCD 08 SDCD 09 SDCD 02 SDCD 03 SDCD 04 SDCD 05 SDCD 06 SDCD 07 SUPPLY OF GOODS ITEM DESCRIPTION Supply of general office stationery and equipment Supply of office furniture, office equipment, furnishings and fittings Supply of computer accessories and consumables Supply of uniforms, protective gear, foot wear(including CMT charges) Supply of motor vehicle tubes ,tyres and batteries Supply of pre-paid air time cards Production & Supply of promotional materials, branded t-shirts, banners, posters, flyers exhibition stands and related services Supply, delivery and installation of Computer, Software and Hardware. Supply of Post-Harvest equipment, hermetic bags, tarpaulin, moisture meter, weighing balances, pallets, manual sieves. SDCD 10 Supply of Value addition and processing equipment: Thresher, Shellers and de-stoners and packaging materials and sealing Equipment. SDCD 11 SDCD 12 Supply of cleaning detergents and toiletries Supply of Farm machinery and equipment Supply of farm inputs including seeds, cuttings, foliar feeds and Knapsack sprayers. Supply of newspapers and periodicals Supply of pesticides and fungicides Supply of mineral bottled water Supply of laboratory equipment and related accessories Supply of laboratory chemicals and reagents Supply of educational aids and related equipment Supply of Livestock (Fish Fingerlings, Dairy Goats, Galla Goats and improved indigenous chicken) CORPORATION SECRETARY - REF: BKB/CS/01/2018 (L3) – (1 post ) If you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the set criteria for the above position, please visit our Website; www.brandkenya.go.ke download and complete the Application Bio-data Form. Shortlisted candidates would be required to provide copies of clearance certificates from the following institutions; The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidates. All duly completed Bio-data Forms should be submitted to hr@brandkenya.go.ke not later than Friday 5th , October, 2018 at 5.00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing for above position will lead to automatic disqualification. Please indicate the reference number on the application letter and Bio-data Form. Please note that Brand Kenya Board is an equal opportunity employer Persons living with HIV/AIDs, disabilities and women are encouraged to apply. We are ISO 9001:2008 certified 3. 4. 2. B. REMARKS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS SDCD 27 OPEN FOR ALL SDCD 28 OPEN FOR ALL SDCD 29 OPEN FOR ALL SDCD 30 RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL SDCD 18 OPEN FOR ALL SDCD 19 OPEN FOR ALL SDCD 20 SDCD 32 SDCD 33 SDCD 34 SDCD 35 SDCD 36 SDCD 37 SDCD 31 CATEGORY NO. SDCD 21 SDCD 22 SDCD 23 SDCD 24 SDCD 25 SDCD 26 PROVISION OF SERVICES ITEM DESCRIPTION Provision of day conference facilities Provision of Travel Ticketing services (IATA registered firms only) Hire of helicopter services Provision for cleaning, sanitary & fumigation services Supply of fresh cut-flowers, potted flowers and maintenance of indoor plants Repair and servicing of motor vehicles (firms must be registered with Chief Mechanical & Transport Engineer) Repair and servicing of office equipment Repair, maintenance and servicing of plant machinery and equipment including lifts. Provision of Research consultancy services e.g Customer Satisfaction, Perception Survey, Media monitoring, Employee Satisfaction and Work environmental survey. Repair and maintenance of ICT equipment Minor Maintenance, Plumbing and Electrical Maintenance Provision of Catering Services Provision of Security Services Provision of Internet Services Provision of Development, hosting and maintenance of website Provision of Management consultancy services e.g Training, Recruitment and Selection Services. Provision of Consultancy Services on value addition and processing of pulses and millet. Supply of laboratory chemicals and reagents Supply of educational aids and related equipment Supply of Livestock (Fish Fingerlings, Dairy Goats, Galla Goats and improved indigenous chicken) OPEN FOR ALL REMARKS OPEN FOR ALL RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL RESERVED FOR AGPO REGISTERED FIRMS OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL OPEN FOR ALL Interested and eligible firms may view the detailed tender advert, respective registration of suppliers’ document and further details regarding the registration submission from the Ministry website www.kilimo.go.ke or IFMIS portal www.supplier.treasury.go.ke. Downloadable documents from the website are free of charge while hard copies from the Ministry will cost a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000 payable at the cash office situated at Kilimo House, lower ground floor either in cash or Bankers Cheque. Youth, Women and Persons with Disability who have been duly registered with the National Treasury (Directorate of Procurement) MUST show proof of registration by providing the valid certificate of registration. Completed registration documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “Tender No: MOALF&I/SDCD/REG/01/2018-2019, respective category and item description and addressed to; The Principal Secretary State Department for Crops Development Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries& Irrigation P.O Box 30028-00100 NAIROBI Should be deposited in the Tender Box clearly marked ‘State Department for Agriculture’ provided at Kilimo House located on Cathedral Road, Main reception on Ground floor to be received on or before 10th October, 2018 at 11.00 am (East African Time), Cathedral Road. The Registration documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates representatives who choose to attend at ASCU Committee room on upper floor, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road, Nairobi at 11.00 a.m East African Time. Electronic submission of documents shall not be accepted. Late submission of tender documents will be rejected. Head, Supply Chain Management Services For: Principal Secretary

26 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke African groups outline climate change priorities Civil society organisations fall under the umbrella of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) BY STEVE INGABO C ivil society organisations from Africa have outlined the salient climate change issues they want addressed by the continent’s governments in the next one year. The organisations position was contained in a communiqué presented to the 7th special session of the African ministerial conference on the environment (AMCEN) held at the UNEP headquarters in Nairobi between 15 - 21 September 2018. The civil society organisations fall under the umbrella of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). PACJA CEO Mwenda Mithika challenged African environment policy shapers to refrain from only consuming solutions but be part of the conversation that heralds solutions. “It’s a high time we stopped this top-bottom approach and embraced bottom-top approaches in solving environmental issues bedevilling the continent,” he observed. The one-week AMCEN was attended by ministers of environment from 54 African countries, climate change experts, researchers and representatives of African environment civil society groups. The outcomes of the conference will shape Africa’s position to the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA- 4) that will take place next year. The Conference ran under the theme “turning environmental policies into action through innovative solutions”. They organisations noted that for Africa to implement sustainable development goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement and UN agenda 2063, it required integrated approaches of all sectors of government working in collaboration with non-state actors, the media, the private sector and civil societies. “We urge governments to link agriculture policies to land tenure systems, farmer cooperatives, extension and advisory services and adopt policies that allow small scale farmers to get easy access to farmland integrating policies for national security e.g. export policies, energy policy, water policy, seed policy, post-harvest wastage, health of soils and organic methods Deaths caused by air pollution , which accounts for 16% of all deaths globally - and especially linked to inefficient waste management formal policies and laws. “We further urge the governments to integrate sound waste management practices at school curricula and integrate these into education policies to encourage attitude change,” they said. Noting that African countries were net importers of chemicals, the CSOs called for development of a cost-effective way of protecting Africans from chemical hazards in the imported goods. The majority of these chemicals, they noted, were currently unregulated by conventions. “To regulate such, we urge such as Agro ecology,” they said in the communique. They also urged governments to promote publicprivate partnerships and platforms in marketing of agricultural products among government ministries. In ensuring life cycle approaches to resource and waste management, the organisations urged African ministers to integrate informal sector, such as waste collectors, into African ministers to support the establishment of a new global framework for plastic pollution and nominate African experts to the ad-hoc expert working group on marine litter and micro plastics mandated by UNEA 4,” they said. Recognising that air pollution contributed to over 9 million premature deaths - 16% of all deaths globally - and especially linked to inefficient waste management such Kenya PS decries illicit Great Lakes gold trade Besides robbing member states of revenue, the trade is used to finance armed groups that perpetuate crimes against humanity BY MYGOV WRITER T he persistent illegal exploitation of natural resources in the Great Lakes region and its linkages with the proliferation of small arms is of great concern to the member states, Principal Secretary for Mining John Omenge has said. The PS said that besides robbing member states of revenue, the financing of armed groups and perpetuation of crimes against humanity further impede the growth of trade in gold in the region. Mr Omenge was speaking when he officially opened a two-day meeting for Artisanal and SmallScale Miners (ASM) and gold exporters from the member countries assembled in Nairobi to agree the ASM Strategy that seeks to curb illicit trade. He said the objective of the meeting was to finalise the ASM Gold Strategy, which was part of the implementation process of the Heads of States Declaration at the International Conference Lakes Region on the Great (ICGLR), signed in Lusaka, Zambia, on 15th December 2010. The PS said that declaration approved six tools to curb illegal exploitation of natural resources that include regional certification mechanisms, harmonisation of national legislation and regional database on mineral flows. Other tools are formalisation of artisanal mining sector, promotion of Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) and whistle blowing among others. “I am delighted to mention that the State department for Mining has embarked on the formalisation and registration of ASM nationally to facilitate benefit from the government economic empowerment initiatives namely the Women Enterprise Fund, UWEZO, National Youth Fund and the National Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities,” I am delighted to mention that the State department for Mining has embarked on the formalisation and registration of ASM nationally to facilitate benefit from the government economic empowerment initiatives - John Omenge said Mr Omenge. The implementation of “It is against this ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanisms (RCM), one of the six tools of the RINR, has contributed significantly to the reduction of illegal trafficking of the 3T (tantalum, tin and tungsten) mineral, however no positive steps have been made in the case of gold, Mr. Omenge noted. He expressed concern that most of the gold produced in the Great Lakes Region, particularly from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues to cross the borders illegally without clearance in spite of various pilot gold traceability systems under implementation. background that the ICGLR Secretariat and GIZ funded this meeting after comprehensive consultations among member states to collect information relevant for the development of the Regional Due Diligence Strategy for the artisanal gold. It is envisaged that the Strategy once implemented will curb illicit exploitation of natural resources, gold in particular,” the PS added. The PS informed the meeting that Kenya is endowed with mineral wealth and significant potential in gold especially along the western belt and that the country has been mining gold since pre-independence days. as open burning, they urged leaders at all levels to elevate air pollution control to a high priority within their agenda. They also asked for integration of pollution control into development planning, to actively engage in pollution monitoring, health surveillance, transparent reporting, planning and prioritisation and to link prevention of pollution with SDG commitments in order to slow the pace of climate change and to control non-communicable diseases. The organisations also urged the governments to honour their commitments and pledges to the Central Business District Trust Fund (CBD) and ensure enhanced participation of the African negotiators in the CBD process while at the same time encouraging UN environment, African Union (AUC), New Partnerships on African Development (NEPAD) and other partners to support implementation of programmes to combat land degradation and enhance ecosystem restoration in Africa. 9m

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 27 www.wasreb.go.ke NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND TURKANA NORTH CONSTITUENCY, PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETINGS FOR WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS WATER ACT 2016 Section 139 to the public notice that appeared in My.Gov of 28th August 2018, and in line with the requirements of the law for consumer protection in the licensing of Water Service Providers (WSPs), we wish to advise that public consultation meetings shall be held at the following venues to get consumer concerns on services provided, and those proposed to be provided, by respective WSPs. Further Water Service Provider Venue Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company Nyahururu Water and Sanitation Company Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Company Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Kiambere Mwingi Water and Sanitation Company Oloolaiser Water and Sewerage Company Equator Catholic Parish Nyahururu Sports Club Othaya CDF Hall Sirikwa Hotel Summer Spring Hotel Clarence Matheny Leadership Training Center, Nkoroi Date and time Nyahururu town 27th September 2018 10.00am Nyahururu town 28th September 2018 10.00am Othaya town Eldoret town Mwingi town Ongata-Rongai town 4th October 2018 10.00am 12th October 2018 10.00am 18th October 2018 10.00am 25th October 2018 10.00am Participants should be seated by 10.00am. Members of the public in respective areas are invited to make oral and written submissions and ask any questions that may relate to the provision of water services in their areas. Personal identification of participants will be required. Chief Executive Officer Water Services Regulatory Board P.O Box 41621 - 00100 Nairobi Water Services for All MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES State Department For Industrialization ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED Public Notice Public Forums on the Finance Act 2018 Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) wishes to notify the public of the changes contained in the Finance Act 2018. The changes affect the following sectors; finance, petroleum, telecommunication, betting, lotteries and gaming and sugar confectioners and property owners among other stakeholders. In this regard, KRA invites members of the public and interested stakeholders to attend the forums as follows; Date 28th Town September 2018 2nd October 2018 Nairobi Nyeri Mombasa Kisumu Nakuru Embu 3rd 5th October 2018 Eldoret October 2018 Machakos Venue 5th Floor Convention Centre, Times Tower Greenhills Hotel Kenya School of Government Kisumu Hotel Waterbuck Hotel Kenya School of Government Sirikwa Hotel Machakos University Hotel & Conference Centre Please confirm your attendance and participation through; Email: stakeholder.engagement@kra.go.ke or call Tel No: 020 2812045 Commissioner for Domestic Taxes Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), Email: cic@kra.go.ke Tulipe Ushuru Tujitegemee! Time 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am 9.00am Project Name: Credit No.: Assignment Title: Reference No.: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION) Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) IDA 6260-KE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY-STARTUP LINKAGE PROGRAM KE-SDII-71145-CS-QBS The Government of Kenya has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Industry and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include the use of models of open innovation and co-creation to increase technology absorption and innovation capacity in large firms in Kenya through the facilitation of commercial relationships between startups and corporates. The project will be implemented over a period of 6 years. The detailed terms of reference (TOR) can be found in the following website: www.industrialization.go.ke The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, State Department for Industrialization now invites eligible consulting firms (“Con - sultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: - 1. Have undertaken at least three (3) assignments of similar nature and complexity (i.e. open innovation programs with corporates, engagement with corporates in emerging markets, catalyzing startup growth and client service, etc.) during the last five (5) years, ideally with a contract value or budget of $1 million or more. 2. 3. 4. Experience in hands-on, operational management of open innovation programs for corporates, ideally in an emerging markets context, in the last 5 years. At least 5 years of experience supporting startups in engagements with large corporates; providing support; demonstrated ability to provide mentorship, capacity development support and consultative guidance to several startups at the same time; Prior experience working with Kenyan entrepreneurs and or corporate entities in Kenya will be an added advantage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017 (“Procurement Regulations”) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in form of a joint venture and/or sub-consultancy. In case of JV all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Based Selection (QBS) Method set out in the Bank Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, by mail or by e-mail) 11th October, 2018, 1000 hours. The Principal Secretary State Department for Industrialization Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives Attn: Head / Supply Chain Management Services NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 16th Floor P. O. Box 30547-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254-(0)20-2731531/2-4 Fax: +254-(0)20-2731511 E-mail: kiep.industry@gmail.com PUBLIC OPEN - TENDER ADVERTISEMENT TENDER NO. TNC/NG-CDF/STRGPLAN/2018 – 2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Turkana North National Government Constituency Development Fund Committee wishes to invite interested and competent bidders from reputable firms, to participate in the expression of interest for Provision of Consultancy Services for Development of a five year Turkana North Constituency Strategic Plan that will include, preparation/ compilation of detailed information n, printing and launching. Bidders must attach the following documents: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A copy of Valid KRA PIN Registration Certificate A copy of Valid Tax Compliance Certificate for the Firm A copy of Certificate of Incorporation A detailed Company/Business profile A detailed budget with plan of activities Evidence of similar works done for the last 3 years N/B all submitted bids must be serialized by the bidder Tender documents with detailed specifications and tendering conditions can be obtained from Turkana North NGCDF office during the normal working hours upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000/= in cash at the NG-CDF satellite offices , Lodwar per set of documents. Prices quoted must be NET i.e. inclusive of all government taxes applicable and must remain valid for 90 days from the date of closing of Tenders. Complete Request for Proposal documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes marked Tender Name and Tender No. and addressed and posted to: Fund Account Manager Turkana North Constituency P.O. Box 1 – 30504 LOKITAUNG And be deposited in the Tender box situated at the NG- CDF Office so as to reach on or before 9th October, 2018 at 11.00 am. Submitted RFP documents will be opened soon after the closing time in presence of bidders or their representative who choose to attend. The National Government Constituency Development Fund reserves the right to accept or reject in part or in whole any Tender without giving reasons and does not bind itself to accept the lowest bidder or any other. JAMES EMURIA ECHWA FUND ACCOUNT MANAGER

28 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Criminal Procedure Bench Book a milestone in criminal trials, says CJ The criminal procedure bench book is a quick reference for judges and magistrates presiding over criminal proceedings providing guidance on statutes, judicial authorities and policy directions. BY HEMPSTONE OMONDI AND DENNIS WAFULA KNA-NAIROBI C hief Justice David Maraga over the weekend launched the Criminal Procedure Bench Book in a move aimed at enhancing dispensation of dispensation. The criminal procedure bench book is a quick reference for judges and magistrates presiding over criminal proceedings providing guidance on statutes, judicial authorities and policy directions. “This bench book will help achieve uniformity, efficiency and speed up criminal trials,” confirmed Maraga. According to Maraga the Bench Book will not only be used by judges and magistrates but also other players in the criminal justice systems such as prosecutors, defence counsel, accused persons and academics. Maraga emphasized that the book incorporates international laws and standards and captures practices emerging from criminal proceedings. The 183-page book is viewed as an important tool through which justice will be enhanced by improving jurisprudence and well explained laid out court processes. It is also an improvement in which the courts will dispense justice in the criminal proceedings and underlines commitments in the Judiciary transformation agenda. “The journey to realisation of the Bench Book began in 10th November 2015 where a committee with members drawn from the Judiciary, civil society, National Police Service, Director of Public Prosecution and Law Society The journey to realisation of the Bench Book began in 10th November 2015 where a committee with members drawn from the Judiciary, civil society, National Police Service, Director of Public Prosecution and Law Society was constituted - Hannah Okwengu Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court, David Maraga (second right) holds a copy of the Criminal Procedure Bench Book during the launch of the book at a Nairobi Hotel on Friday. With him is Court of Appeal president Justice William Ouko (second left), Judiciary Deputy Chief Registrar Paul Ndemo (left) and Lady Justice Hannah Okwengu. was constituted,” said the chairperson of the Bench Book committee Lady Justice Hannah Okwengu. The president of Court of Appeal Justice William Ouko who demonstrated the applicability of the digital version of the book called upon judges to utilise hyperlinks provided to retrieve judicial authorities in criminal proceedings. “Knowledge of judicial officers and perception is what matters in the dispensation of justice; therefore the Bench Book is a major development in the justice system,” asserted the Deputy Chief Registrar Paul Ndemo. A list of cases at the end of the print version gives the internet address for every case mentioned in the bench book. MOI UNIVERSITY RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CHANCELLOR Moi University wishes to declare a vacancy for the position of Chancellor, and calls for nomination of candidates. Moi University is located in Eldoret, 310 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, the Capital City of Kenya. It was established as the second University in Kenya by an Act of Parliament, the Moi University Act of 1984. The first cohort of 83 students was admitted in 1984 through a transfer from the Department of Forestry, University of Nairobi. The University currently operates three (3) Campuses, four (4) Satellite Campuses, and two (2) Constituent Colleges, with a total student and staff population of 35,245 and 2,980 respectively. The vision of the University is to be recognized nationally and internationally as the University of Choice in nurturing innovation and talent in science, technology and development. The mission of the University is to preserve, create and disseminate knowledge, conserve and develop scientific, technological and cultural heritage through quality teaching and research; to create conducive work and learning environment; and to work with stakeholders for the betterment of society. We are a unique education provider, offering innovative and internationally renowned programmes at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Manufacturing The Government has opened up local production by creating an enabling environment for private sector-led industrial development and a business climate capable of attracting local and foreign investments. Moi University is inviting members of the Public, Senate and the Alumni Association to nominate suitable persons for the position of Chancellor for a five-year term. Duties and Functions The Chancellor:a. Shall be the titular head of the University and shall, b. in the name of the University, confer degrees and grant diplomas, certificates and other awards of the University. c. May from time to time recommend to the Cabinet d. Secretary a visitation of the University. e. May from time to time give advice to the Council which the f. g. Shall enjoy such powers and privileges and perform such h. other functions as may be provided in the charter. Nominees will be subjected to the due selection process as per the Universities’ Act No. 42 of 2012, the Moi University Charter and Statutes. A person shall only be appointed as a Chancellor where the person is of high moral character and integrity in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution. The submission of nominations, including the contact details (email and mobile number) and profile (including: Educational level, leadership role, resource mobilization capability) of the nominees, should be sent to the address below to be received on or before Tuesday ,9th October 2018 and addressed to the undersigned. The Vice Chancellor Moi University P. O. Box 3900-30100 ELDORET Email:vcmu@mu.ac.ke or vc@mu.ac.ke N/B:Those who had sent nominations need not to resend. Chancellor considers necessary for the betterment of the University.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 29 MACHONGO PAG SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE KENYA UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES CENTRAL PLACEMENT SERVICE Tel: 0723 954 927, 0734 879 662 Email: info@kuccps.ac.ke P.O. Box 105166-00101, NAIROBI TENDER RE-ADVERTISEMENT The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service invites interested eligible bidders for the following tender as per the instructions provided hereunder. Tender No. KUCCPS/ONT/01/ 2018-2019 Description Tender for Supply, Installation, Configuration and Implementation of a Human Resource Management Information System Tender Security (Ksh) 200,000.00 Closing Date at 10:00am 17/10/2018 Machongo PAG Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Boochi Tendere ward of Bomachoge Chache Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 4 ground floor classrooms block. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings One Thousand (1,000/-) only, either in bankers cheque or cash payable to school Office during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description M.P.S.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 4 ground floor classrooms block Target group Open Interested tenderers who meet the following mandatory requirements supported by certified copies of requisite documents at submission will be considered for further evaluation: The tender documents can be viewed and downloaded free of charge from the Placement Service website www.kuccps.ac.ke. Bidders who download the documents are required to forward their particulars to: supplies@kuccps.ac.ke for record purposes. Hard copies of the same are obtainable from the Supply Chain office upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000.00 where applicable in the form of cash or banker’s cheque made payable to: Account Name Bank Name and Branch : Kenya Commercial Bank, University Way Account Number Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service P.O. Box 105166-00101, Nairobi and be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Placement Service reception so as to be received on or before the dates shown above at 10.00am. Opening of submissions will be conducted thereafter in the Boardroom and bidders or their representatives are free to attend. Prices quoted should be in Kenya Shillings inclusive of taxes and applicable duties, transport and other incidental expenses and MUST remain valid for 90 days from the date of opening. Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service : Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service : 1151285021 Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the relevant tender number and description should be addressed to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provide certificate of incorporation. Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide PIN/VAT registration certificate. Provide valid tax compliance certificate Duly filled form of tender. Must provide a bid bond of Kshs. 80,000 of the bid price which must remain valid for 120 days (After the expiry of tender validity period) in form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR12 from the Registrar of Companies In addition, interested bidders must show proof of the following; a) b) c) d) Audited accounts for the last three years. g) h) Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. e) Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. f) Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Machongo PAG Secondary School P.O. Box 2217-40200 Kisii The Principal Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 9th October, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Principal Kiangua Secondary School Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: Export Promotion Council Export Promotion Council TENDER NOTICE Export Promotion Council invites tedders from interested, eligible, capable Tenders for the Tender below NO TENDER NO DESCRIPTION Export Promotion Council invites tedders from interested, eligible, capable Tenders for the Tender below No TENDER NO DESCRIPTION 1. 1. EPC/PROC/03 /2018-2019 EPC/PROC/02 /2018-2019 Tender for Provision of Comprehensive Cleaning and Fumigation Services SUBMISSION DATE The Tender document containing submission information, detailed terms and conditions may be downloaded free of charge from EPC website www.epc.go.ke or the Public Procurement Information Portal: www.tenders.go.ke Tender for Provision of Comprehensive Insurance Cover for Export Promotion Council Staff 04.09.2018 At 10.30 Am The Tender document containing submission information, detailed terms and conditions may be downloaded free of charge from EPC website www.epc.go.ke or the Public Procurement Information Portal www.tenders.go.ke Completed Tender Documents with all pages serialized shall be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the relevant Tender Number and Name and should be deposited in the tender Box provided at EPC office on 16th floor, Anniversary Towers, University way, Nairobi and addressed to Completed Tender Documents with all pages serialized shall be enclosed Export Promotion Council Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer P. O BOX 40247 00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya. Export Promotion Council P. O BOX 40247 00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya. So as to be received on or before Wednesday, 10th So as to be received on or before Tuesday, 19th October 2018 at 12.00 Noon Tenders will be opened September ,2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenderer’s representative who chose to attend the opening at the boardroom on the 16th floor Anniversary Towers, University way. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL The Export Promotion Council is a state corporation established on 19th August,1992 by the Government through a Legal NoticeNo.4342, with the mandate of developing and promoting Kenyan export with its Headquarters in Nairobi and two regional offices in Eldoret and Mombasa. VACANCIES VACANCIES The council wishes to recruit dynamic, result oriented and self- driven professional to fill the vacant position below: Job Ref: EPC/2018/003 - Driver EPC Grade 9 2. Please visit our website www.epc.go.ke for the detailed job profile and how to apply. All applications should be received not later than 5.00pm on Wednesday 10th Chief Manager, Product, Market development and Promotion EPC Grade 2 Senior Product, Market Development and Promotion Officer EPC Grade 5 Please visit our website www.epc.go.ke for the detailed job profile and how to apply . All applications should be received not later than 5.00pm on Tuesday 18th October 2018. Export Promotion Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Applications without the relevant qualification, copies of the required documents will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. September, 2018. Export Promotion Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Applications without the relevant qualification, copies of the required documents will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification. The council wishes to recruit dynamic, result oriented and self- driven professionals to fill the vacant positions below: 1. thereafter in the presence of the tenders representative who chose to attend the opening at the boardroom on the 16th floor Anniversary Towers, University way. plain sealed envelopes marked with the relevant Tender Number and Name and should be deposited in the tender Box provided at EPC office on 16th floor, Anniversary Towers, University way, Nairobi and addressed to 10.10.2018 at 12.00 Noon SUBMISSION DATE Open ELEGIBILITY ELEGIBILITY AGPO (Women Only) Export Promotion Council invites tedders from interested, eligible, capable Tenders for the Tender below No TENDER NO The Export Promotion Council (EPC) in partnership with the Kenya Institute for Management (KIM) invites you to participate in the Inaugural Kenya Exporter of the Year Award 2018 (KEYA 2018) to be held on 2nd CALL FOR PARTICIPATION DESCRIPTION 1. ber 2018 at the Serena Hotel, Nairobi. The KEYA 2018 seeks to recognize excellence and remarkable achievements in the export sector in Kenya by honouring and celebrating the nation’s top exporters. The award categories shall be as follows: RECOGNITION AWARD: i. Spear of the nation award - Outstanding sector commendation ii. Forex award - Exemplary contributor to foreign exchange iii. Innovators award - Novelty, innovation, diversification and value addition iv. Rising stars award - Small and medium enterprise award v. The eagles award - Upcoming export performer vi. Solid rock commendation - Lifetime achievement EPC/PROC/02 /2018-2019 Tender for Provision of Comprehensive Insurance Cover for Export Promotion Council Staff 04.09.2018 At 10.30 Am P. O BOX 40247 00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya. So as to be received on or before Tuesday, 19th September ,2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenders representative who chose to attend the opening at the boardroom on the 16th floor Anniversary Towers, University way. VACANCIES EXCELLENCE AWARD: The excellence-based awards shall be based on 7 key determinants: Leadership & Management; Human Resource Focus; Marketing and Customer Focus; Financial Management (results); Quality/Productivity; CSR environment focus; and, ICT. 2. Chief Manager, Product, Market development and Promotion EPC Grade 2 Senior Product, Market Development and Promotion Officer EPC Grade 5 Please visit our website www.epc.go.ke for the detailed job profile and how to apply . All applications should be received not later than 5.00pm on Tuesday 18th Registration deadline: 30th For more information and further details on registration, kindly contact: Mr. Samuel Matonda via email on SMatonda@epc.or.ke or chiefexe@epc.or.ke Tel :- 0722205875 , 0734228534. Visit our website www.epc.go.ke September 2018. September, 2018. Export Promotion Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Applications without the relevant qualification, copies of the required documents will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Export Promotion Council is a state corporation established on 19th August,1992 by the Government through a Legal NoticeNo.4342, with the mandate of developing and promoting Kenyan export with its Headquarters in Nairobi and two regional offices in Eldoret and Mombasa. The council wishes to recruit dynamic, result oriented and self- driven professionals to fill the vacant positions below: 1. SUBMISSION DATE ELEGIBILITY Open NovemThe Tender document containing submission information, detailed terms and conditions may be downloaded free of charge from EPC website www.epc.go.ke or the Public Procurement Information Portal www.tenders.go.ke Completed Tender Documents with all pages serialized shall be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the relevant Tender Number and Name and should be deposited in the tender Box provided at EPC office on 16th floor, Anniversary Towers, University way, Nairobi and addressed to Chief Executive Officer Export Promotion Council

30 | NEWSFOCUS SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke A political veteran with heart firmly in the grassroots Phoebe Asiyo is a veteran politician with a golden heart and a special. She was the first female superintendent of prison. She successfully vied for Karachuonyo MP in 1979 and held on until 1997 when she opted not to run. Although she has retired from politics, she is still actively involved in the developmental affairs of the people of Karachuonyo and Kenya at large. She is the recipient of honorary doctorates from the University of York, Canada in 2003, and Leigh High University in Pennsylvania, USA in 2007. Her story is excerpted from a forthcoming book, Pioneers &Transformers: The Journeys of Top Achieving Women in Kenya, published by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board Pioneers & Transformers Journeys of top achieving women in Kenya BY KYEB P hoebe Muga Asiyo’s journey in leadership and the women’s movement has been exciting through and through. The octogenarian exudes confidence, optimism and hope for Kenya’s future. Phoebe was born in Kendu Bay in the Homa Bay County in 1934 to a family of five children. Her father was a Seventh-day Adventist pastor. He encouraged Phoebe, the lastborn of the family, to work hard and excel in school. This she did, and on completion of her primary and secondary education, she joined the Embu Teachers Training College. After completing her studies, she got married and moved to Nairobi, where she taught at Pumwani School. Later, the teacher joined the City Council of Nairobi as a social worker. It was during that period that the state of emergency was declared by the British colonial government in its attempts to suppress the struggle for independence. Thousands of Kenyans were arrested and held in detention camps where they were tortured and killed. Others simply disappeared, leaving many children orphaned or abandoned. “I was moved by the plight of destitute children. I picked them and took them to Edelvale Home, the only children’s home in Nairobi at that time,” Phoebe says. She also fostered two children, whom she brought up as her own. “The emergency period left an indelible mark on me. It opened my eyes to the injustices committed by the colonial government.” While the exact number of deaths due to the struggle for independence is unknown, it was during that period that Phoebe became conscious of human rights issues. The state of emergency created social challenges in communities and as a result, affluent white women in East Africa (then Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika, today’s Tanzania) formed Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation in 1956. Maendeleo’s agenda was to reach out to African women and provide them with social welfare. “I joined the organisation in 1957 and was appalled by the open prejudice by white women towards African women, whose ideas they ignored,” Phoebe recalls. “With time, African women realised that the organisation’s objectives were irrelevant to them.” Coincidentally, the panAfrican women movement was taking root in Kenya and Margaret Kenyatta (daughter of Kenya’s first president Jomo Kenyatta) led it to take a more active role. In 1959, Maendeleo Ya Wanawake held elections. Phoebe was elected the first African chairperson of the organisation. She mobilised women into a consensus on what issues to focus on, and they identified agriculture, food security and family planning. “We laid down structures from national to sub-location levels, making Maendeleo Ya Wanawake the best structured organisation in Kenya. Through our activities, we improved women’s health and achieved food security, nutrition and hygiene.” Women were also empowered on democratic tenets and were encouraged to elect their own leaders. Corruption was unheard of in those days, according to Phoebe, who hastens to add that tension was, however, rife in the country as independence was approach1 1. Hon Phoebe Asiyo speaking at side event. The session honored her as Eminent Woman as critical in safeguarding peace and national unity. She will launch her book on 23rd March titled “It is possible.” 2. Prof. Amb. Maria Nzomo, Mr. Barasa Nyukuri, Senator Martha Wangari, Hon. Dr. Phoebe Asiyo, moderated by Ms. Daisy Amdany. 3. Hon Phoebe Asiyo, UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador with Julian Tisi, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Windsor, signing up to Concern’s Women Can’t Wait Campaign.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 31 and prone to severe drought, a factor that prompted Phoebe to start cottage industries, which entailed training women on the mechanics of spinning and weaving of cotton, pottery, poultry rearing and vegetable farming. “I also built schools for children with special needs,” says Phoebe, who adds that the constituents worked well with her, signalling faith in her leadership. After introduction of multiparty politics in 1992, she was re-elected area MP on a FordKenya party ticket. Although she decided not to run in the 1997 elections, she continues serving Karachuonyo people outside Parliament. She encourages former MPs to do likewise, even if they are not re-elected, because it’s all about service to the people. Phoebe speaks fondly of her relationship with her nuclear family of five children, and about her husband’s family, which, she says has always supported her. Her in-laws once sold cattle to finance her election campaigns. The family always comes first for Phoebe. She encouring. Priscilla Abwao, who in 1961 was the first woman to be nominated to the Legislative Council (Legco, today’s Parliament), sought permission from Governor Patrick Renison to visit Jomo Kenyatta, who was detained in Lodwar. “I led the women’s delegation. We wanted to know what role women would play in independent Kenya,” says Phoebe. “Kenyatta paid a keen interest in what we had to say and he assured us that he would work to safeguard the interests of women.” The women took flowers and vegetables to Kenyatta, a gesture that took him by surprise. “He was elated and said no-one had ever brought him such unique gifts.” The visit bore fruit and consequently, the first KANU manifesto stated that the government would work with women. Phoebe recalls that after independence in 1963, Kenyans identified themselves as such, and not by their tribes. There was a great sense of nationhood and tribalism was frowned upon. “As I look back, I feel saddened that children are growing up in a very tribal society. I envy Tanzania because it has maintained nationhood and does not promote tribalism.” Phoebe asserts that Kenya has to deliberately develop programmes that will make people feel as one, with a renewed sense of belonging. When she was appointed head of Women’s Prisons in 1962, Phoebe relinquished leadership of Maendeleo Ya Wanawake. She became not just the first woman superintendent of prisons, but had to There were male prison guards of lower rank, who openly said they could not salute me because I was a woman. I learned to change direction to spare them the embarrassment - Phoebe Asiyo contend with the challenges that accompanied the position, notably male chauvinism. guards of “There were male prison lower rank, who openly said they could not salute me because I was a woman. I learned to change direction to spare them the embarrassment,” says the holder of a diploma in Sociology and Prisons from Wakefield College in England and a similar qualification in Community Development and Social Work from Mount Carmel College in Israel. Lack of sanitary towels for prisoners was another issue Phoebe had to address. She pushed for and secured provision of free sanitary towels for inmates. “The service is still there to-date,” Phoebe notes with a sense of accomplishment. “At Prisons, I also realised that most women were sentenced for petty offences because they lacked confidence to articulate themselves in court,” says Phoebe. She recalls a case, she says she will never forget. A woman had been sentenced to death for killing her husband and Phoebe followed up on the case, perusing the convict’s records. “I found that it was actually the woman’s 15-year-old son, who had killed his father because he had been physically abusing his mother,” she recalls. Because the mother didn’t want her son arrested, she reported the incident to the police, implicating herself. Although she had pleaded guilty to murder, Phoebe pushed for commuting of the death sentence to life imprisonment. “I’m glad that the woman was later released because of good conduct.” The incident made Phoebe a crusader against the death penalty. In 1970, Phoebe was appointed head of the Child Welfare Society of Kenya. The NUGGETS OF WISDOM • Women are supposed to be three times more knowledgeable than men for them to excel in any field. They have to rise up to the task because nothing in life comes easy. • Women should always aim to give servant leadership. You can never go wrong when you meet the needs of the people and assure them that you are there for them. • Girls should take education seriously because education is the game changer. • There is need to create cordial working partnerships between men and women so that we can succeed. • As a leader, family should always come first because it is the cornerstone of society. • “Women should never retire; they continue to play crucial roles in their families and communities.” country had stringent laws, which did not allow unmarried people to adopt children. President Kenyatta set up a commission to seek public views on the issue. Phoebe was part of the commission, which collected views from different parts of the country. The commission’s recommendations resulted in the progressive child adoption law that we have today. In 1979, Phoebe decided to join politics. She chose to vie for Member of Parliament for Karachuonyo Constituency. “It was a tough race because I was running against the incumbent, who was the ruling party KANU’s chairman,” Phoebe narrates. “The campaigns were intense because people were not accustomed to women leaders. I soldiered on and eventually won with a landslide.” As an MP, Phoebe was actively involved in women development activities and got a lot of support from the donor community. Karachuonyo is semi-arid ages women leaders to give their families as much attention as they do their work. She believes it is possible to have a healthy balance between the two. The political veteran is passionate about giving back to the community. She mentors many upcoming women leaders at the county and national level. She is also involved in community activities and helps local women’s groups. The high level of youth unemployment is potentially catastrophic, she says, and should be addressed. Phoebe urges the government to invest in youth because they drive the economy. Although the current (Uhuru Kenyatta) leadership has started well, it could achieve more if it deliberately dealt with political polarisation in the country. Devolution, if well-implemented, could benefit wananchi and accelerate growth in areas, which previous regimes marginalised, she says. Phoebe was a member of the Constitution of Kenya Review Commission, whose outcome, the 2010 Constitution, brought devolution. A strong advocate for the women’s cause, Phoebe was the Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations Development Fund for Women in Africa between 2002 and 2013. The fund has since been renamed UN Women. She is impressed by the current crop of Kenyan women leaders, whom she considers products of the affirmative action struggle. Now in her 80s, Phoebe says no African woman should retire since a woman remains relevant to her family and society throughout her life. She spends most of her time at her Karachuonyo home. Her regular day begins at 5am where she heads straight for the farm to check on her fish ponds, poultry and tree seedlings. At daytime, she consults with community leaders, who call in for advice. Funded by the Allen & Overy law firm, Phoebe launched ‘the Phoebe Asiyo Legal Aid Clinic’ at the Lang’ata Women’s Prison in July 2016.

September 25, 2018 A PUBLICATION OF Government Advertising Agency Telposta Towers, Kenyatta Ave/ Koinange Street P.O Box 30025-00100, Nairobi Kenya NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0087 Telephone: (+254) 4920000 / 1 E-Mail: info@information.go.ke Oil, wine, mulch and more: The many uses of coconut tree Stella Katini, a Research Scientist at Kenya Agriculture and Research Organisation (Kalro’s) Crop Research Institute in Mtwapa, takes us through a ‘surgery’ of the coconut tree and its products. Stories like these are covered in an upcoming book on AgroInnovation by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board. Agro-Innovation Transforming agriculture toward sustainable development BY KYEB T he mention of a coconut brings various thoughts in one’s mind. There is the imagination of the massively tall tree, coconut oil or a cold coconut drink. Well, just as these thoughts, there is so much that can come from a coconut tree. We sought from Kalro experts on various ways that the coconut products can be processed to make various end products for economic development. Seemingly, there is almost nothing that should be counted as waste from this tree. The possibilities are as high as its height. After planting a coconut tree, the maturity age is dependent on which variety you plant. The shorter variety also known as the dwarf coconut tree, matures at three years. The taller, also known as the East African Tall variety, takes two years longer, to mature at five years. Stella Katini, a Research Scientist at Kenya Agriculture and Research Organisation (Kalro’s) Crop Research Institute in Mtwapa, takes us through a ‘surgery’ of the coconut tree and its products. At the flowering stage, you can simply cut the bud, and tap its liquid content. The content is then fermented to make traditional coconut wine, commonly known as ‘mnazi’. Mnazi drink is especially common in Coastal Kenya and is an integral part of many traditional ceremonies. If you do not want to associate yourself with wining, worry not. You simply wait for the second flowering, when the fruits’ shape starts to form. At this stage harvest your fruits and sell as coconut water, commonly known as madafu for a refreshing and nutritional non-alcoholic drink. The other alternative is to harvest mature nuts. And you do not have to sell them. A single coconut tree can bear between 75-150 fruits annually, depending on orchard management and rainfall or availability of water. You can specialise in seedlings production. To produce seedlings, simply cut the coconut fruit’s head After planting a coconut tree, the maturity age is dependent on which variety you plant. The shorter variety also known as the dwarf coconut tree, matures at three years. and put it under the soil to germinate. This should be done without removing the husks. However, seedlings production is recommended from trees that have certain characteristics such as those that are mature; aged 30 years and above. The mother trees should be of high yield, high growth vigour and resistant or tolerant to pests and diseases. Coconuts can be sold as fruits at this stage. However, as a farmer, take time to dehusk your fruits. You have an opportunity to earn from both the husk and the fruits. The husk is used for mulching especially in flower farms. Besides, it also helps in improving soil fertility. Coconut husk fibre is also used in making things like door mats, ropes among others. And although you may, you do not have to sell the fruits. There are various ways to add value to your coconut fruits. You can crack it, and sell the liquid inside as coconut water. Remove the white meat of the coconut, also referred to as copra and grate it to process Fruits that a single coconut tree can bear annually, depending on orchard management and rainfall or availability of water. 75-150 coconut oil, or coconut milk. After pressing, sell the granules as coconut powder or process it further to make coconut bars for consumption. The shells too are a source of money, if value addition is done. These shells can be used to make various products such as jewellery, home decors, toys among others. This means that if a farmer has several LAYOUT, DESIGN AND EDITING OF MYGOV WEEKLY BY THE KENYA YEARBOOK EDITORIAL BOARD www.kenyayearbook.co.ke 0202715390 / 0711944538 NHIF Building , 4th Floor @Kenyayearbook coconut trees, he can then specialise in production at each stage, meaning the trees can earn him money all year round. Small holder farmers are however better off working in groups in order to be able to produce in large quantities. This way, they can be able to satisfy their markets and bargain for better prices. If coastal communities especially the youth would therefore get involved in value addition at any of the stages, then this would go a long way in creating employment and P.O. Box 34035-00100 Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board economic empowerment. And you do not have to exclusively grow coconut plants in your farm. It is a great idea to intercrop with other crops like beans, peas, bananas, pineapples or vegetables. Legumes are particularly great as they fix nitrogen in the soil. By intercropping, a farmer can still make more money from selling the produce he harvests even as he awaits to earn from coconut trees. Besides, intercropping provides more food for the family, thus boosting food security. info@kenyayearbook.go.ke

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