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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 port congestion job opportunities for Kenyans instead of forever bemoaning the SGR operations,” he said. He recalled CFSs started operations in Mombasa in 2007 to ease congestion at the Mombasa port, which saw ships charged demurrage fees for delayed cargo deliveries. Since SGR freight services began hauling cargo, many CFS operators have been forced to relocate their logistics and transportation business to Nairobi. Dr. Manduku says the SGR freight services between Mombasa and Nairobi has streamlined and fast-tracked movement of cargo besides boosting value addition of Kenyan exports. Addressing the press at freight station operators in Mombasa could diversify their business and turn their storage yards into value addition or transshipment centres. “CFS operators should diversify their logistic services to remain in business and create the Pride Inn Paradise Beach Hotel, Dr. Manduku said the SGR line is fully operational and that cargo delivery to various destinations has become a lot easier and faster. The port MD stated that movement of goods by revamped rails would also help Acting Managing Director Kenya Ports Authority, Dr Daniel Manduku (left) shakes hands with Alfred Masha, general manager Infrastructure and Development, on the sidelines of a Kenya Ports Authority stakeholders’ luncheon at Villa Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi, last week. The luncheon was convened to review the port’s performance and the supporting infrastructure in order to deliver to its users and the economy. Looking on were KPA chairman Gen Joseph Kibwana (left) and Principal Secretary State Department of Transport, Esther Koimet. O O Y T I S Y reduce freight costs and by extension reduce prices of commodities. He said while cargo trucks took days to reach Nairobi, the fast-moving freight trains were taking eight hours. He noted the freight trains on the SGR line were able to haul 4,000 tons of containerised cargo per trip and 22 million tons per annum. He said most of the cargo handled at the port of Mombasa is destined for Nairobi and that it is uneconomical to move huge cargo volumes by road. “Moving cargo by train will translate to less wear and tear on the tarmac roads and will significantly contribute to economic growth,” he said. Meanwhile, the KPA MD said plans to construct the ambitious special economic zones in Dongo Kundu near the Mombasa port is closer to reality, following the completion of the feasibility study by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). He said the Sh30 billion Dongo Kundu free port project is set to boost Kenya’s economy by opening up trade and bring about ‘unprecedented surge in logistics and business by 2022’. Dr. Manduku said building of a 24-hour free trade zone would help open up the region for business besides creating employment for hordes of jobless youth. ICT exhibition set for next month CS urges individuals and institutions to showcase their technologies and innovations BY DENSON MUTUTO KNA-NAIROBI T he Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology is set to display the country’s stock of technologies and innovations at an expo next month. Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru appealed to individuals and institutions who would like to showcase their technologies and innovations to contact the ICT Authority. Preparations for the exhibition set to be held at Bomas of Kenya are well advanced, with Telkom Kenya the main sponsor spearheading the preparations. The CS said the ICT authority has created a platform known as Y Box for the public to send their innovations and ideals to the government. “We need to use technology in everything we do, may it be in field of agriculture, manufacturing, marketing among others for efficiency and effective results. It also creates jobs and solves problems fast and effectively,” said the CS. He underscored that use of technology had proved to be very effective in transforming livelihoods of people, saying that M-pesa technology has so far attracted over 37 million Kenyans who depend on the technology to transfer cash. The CS further noted that use of technology demonstrated transparency in business transactions. “Government is currently doing its procurement online to ensure transparency and accountability in tendering and procurement of government goods and services,” said Mr Mucheru, adding that 67 percent of Kenyans have so far expressed their support on the government online procurement. On privacy and data protection, the CS said that his ministry is working on a bill to address the concern. However, he noted that the bill will undergo public participation before is taken to Parliament for debate and approval. Principal Secretary, State Department of ICT and Innovation Jerome Ochieng underscored support from private sector in the growth of ICT in the country. We need to use technology in everything we do, may it be in field of agriculture, manufacturing, marketing among others for efficiency and effective results. It also creates jobs and solves problems fast and effectively - Joe Mucheru UNIVERSITY OF EMBU PUBLIC NOTICE DISCLAIMER It has been brought to the attention of the University of Embu that a number of people have been defrauded of money by a person purporting to be Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Embu. The conman is an imposter who has been using Facebook account in the name Daniel Mugendi Njiru to solicit funds from the public with the promise of job opportunities with NGO, Plan International. He has been requesting the public to send money directly to the employer’s telephone number, to pay for the requisite insurance, after which they will be sent forms to fill-in so that they can take up the jobs. The purported employer’s telephone number is 0728534857 which belongs to Moses Kariuki Thitiri. We urge the general public to note the following: 1. That imposters and conmen / women are targeting gullible members of the public. Do not fall victim of their maneuvers. 2. That the University of Embu and her employees DO NOT ask for payment, bribes or any facilitation for employment opportunities. 3. That whereas Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru is the Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu, the fraudster, who has been contacting the public is NOT an employee of the University of Embu. 4. That before anyone pays money purportedly for insurance or anything else regarding a job placement, they should first check with the University of Embu, e-mail: vc@embuni.ac.ke or Tel: +254 20244136; +254 727933950; +254 788199505. 5. The University of Embu is not liable for any business and / or transactions conducted between the imposter and his / her victims. 6. Through due diligence, members of the public should confirm the legitimacy of social media text messages or phone calls purported to be from University of Embu Vice-Chancellor or other University employees. PROF. DANIEL MUGENDI NJIRU, Ph.D VICE-CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF EMBU. www.embuni.ac.ke Knowledge Transforms ISO 27001:2013 Certified ISO 9001:2015 Certified T I S CAREER OPPORTUNITIES YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMME – FIVE (5) POSITIONS The Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority) is a Statutory Agency established under the Competition Act No.12 of 2010. The Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct. The Authority runs a one (1) year Young Professional Programme (YPP) to expose the participants to the Competition Policy and Law Enforcement with the objective of motivating and thereof deepening interest and capacity in this field. In view of this, the Authority wishes to invite suitably qualified applicants for the Young Professional Programme for the Calendar year 2019. Interested candidates may access detailed job information and requirements for the program from our website www.cak.go.ke. The Competition Authority of Kenya is “An Equal Opportunity Employer” Women, Youth and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply CANCELLATION OF TENDERS Kenya Power wishes to inform firms participating in the tenders below, that the tenders have been CANCELLED. TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 KP1/9A.2/OT/05/18-19 Provision of Labour & Transport Construction Services 2 KP1/9A.2/OT/07/18-19 Provision of Roads/ Pavement Opening/ Cutting, Ducting and Reinstatement Services CANCELLED STATUS CANCELLED The addenda can be obtained on the KPLC portal and website. Any inconvenience caused is highly regretted. GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN www.kplc.co.ke F F R E R E M E M E V I V I U B B U N U N U

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