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32 | NEWSFOCUS October 9, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Gaming machines and shisha pots set on fire Recent increase in suicide cases within Nairobi is catalysed by drug abuse, says RC BY JOSEPH NG’ANG’A KNA-NAIROBI I llegal gaming machines and shisha pots were set on fire in Nairobi on Friday in a blow to the increasing number of gambling dens. The operation was led by Nairobi Regional Commissioner Kang’ethe Thuku at Jericho grounds in Makadara Constituency, in the city’s Eastlands zone. Thuku termed gambling was a menace to society and called upon the public to work together to remedy the situation. “Gambling and the use of drugs especially shisha amongst the youth has led to insecurity in Nairobi region,” said Thuku. Thuku further added that the recent increase in suicide cases within Nairobi is catalysed by drug abuse and called upon the affected individuals to seek professional assistance from guidance counsellors. “The government is committed to providing rehabilitation services to the reformed youths,” asserted the RC. Thuku called upon the youth to form youth groups so as to access youth fund kitties to help them start business and create job opportunities. In order to enhance security within Nairobi, Thuku called upon the public to use the Mulika Uhalifu Initiative and report criminal cases by sending a text message to 22068. “We assure confidentiality in reporting criminal issues as the short code does not give personal details but just the location of the crimes,” said Thuku. Meanwhile, the registration of tutktuks and their operators in Thika Town to fight insecurity is well in progress, reports George Gachiri. Thika sub-county tuktuk association chairman Mwago Karanja said they have registered 468 out of 630 tuktuks within Thika Town adding that they were committed to register the rest. “With the help of database system, we will be able to collaborate with the police to identify the details of tuktuks involved in criminal activities and will be able to identify the owner, the colour and its numbers,” concluded Karanja. Mr Karanja spoke as the registration deadline came to an end with a forum addressed by Thika West OCPD Paul Karobia Kiriki, who lauded the initiative and hoped other sectors will join soon to enhance security in the area. Kiriki, who addressed the Gambling and drug use especially shisha amongst the youth has led to insecurity in Nairobi region, - Kang’ethe Thuku over 650 tuktuk operators at Starehe gardens who had paraded their newly numbered tuktuks, noted with appreciation the initiative by the association leadership to collaborate with the security apparatus in the area. “Due to cases of thefts recorded by clients ferried by some unscrupulous tuktuk riders, Thika Tuktuk Association came up with an idea of registering all their tuk tuks eight months ago, with an aim of mitigating the problem,” said Kiriki. He pointed out that the exercise had been ongoing for the last eight months and those who have not been captured in the data base were also in the registration pipeline. The OCPD said it will now be easy to track down illegal tuktuk operators in the town as well as beefing up security of the customers. KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Empowering the Public Service Administrative Officers' Examination, November 2018 It is notified for general information that the November 2018 Administrative Officers' Examination, will be held at the Embu and Baringo campuses of Kenya School of Government from Monday November 19, to Friday November 23, 2018. 1. ELIGIBILITY TO REGISTER Candidates for this examination must: a) be holder of the Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university b) be a serving Administrative Officer who has successfully completed the Induction Course; and c) have served in the position of Administrative Officer for a minimum period of nine (9) months. 2. REGISTRATION FEE Each candidate will be required to pay examination registration fees in the amount stipulated in the Public Service Commission Circular Ref. PSC.EXAM/1/VOL.I! / (47) dated May 3, 2018. Thus: Basic Fee: Ksh. 3500 Fee Per Paper: Ksh. 875 (for 7 papers) The fee is non-refundable and should be deposited in the account shown below. Mpesa Paybill No: 976006 Account Name: Examination NB: The Mpesa confirmation sms should be indicated on the completed registration form. 3. REGISTRATION FORMS Copies of a detailed circular on the Examinations, including registration forms may be downloaded from Kenya School of Government website www.ksg.ac.ke. Hard copies have also been sent to The Attorney General, All Principal Secretaries, The Controller of Budget, The Auditor General, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Clerk of the National Assembly, Clerk of the Senate, and All County Commissioners. Duly completed registration forms, indicating Mpesa confirmation code signifying payment of examination registration fees should be sent or submitted to: Director General Kenya School of Government P.O Box 23030-00604-Lower Kabete, Nairobi, so as to reach the School not later than October 12, 2018. Further information may be obtained from the Kenya School of Government Examination Office, Telephone Number: 0704271618. Letters of Authority to sit the examination will be sent to candidates through the Post Office and email. All candidates should therefore provide valid postal and email address during registration. 4. LATE REGISTRATION A late registration fee of Ksh.300/- will be charged on all submissions for registration after October 12, 2018. The deadline for late registration is October 31, 2018. 5. EXAMINATION PAST PAPERS The syllabus, past papers and application forms can also be downloaded from the Kenya School of Government website at www.ksg.ac.ke. NOTE: 1. The examination syllabus and Regulations for Administrative Officers (Revised 2007) will be used for purposes of this examination. 2. The Provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 applicable in the respective subjects of Law; Government Organization, Functions and Practice; and Management of Public Finance and Procurement will be examined. Candidates are therefore advised to familiarize themselves with the provisions as they prepare for the examination. Ludeki Chweya, Ph.D., CBS DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CROP DEVELOPMENT KENYA CEREAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME-CLIMATE RESILIENT AGRICULTURAL LIVELIHOODS WINDOW (KCEP-CRAL) INVITATION TO TENDER Background The Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme-Climate Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods Window (KCEP-CRAL) is a partnership between the Government of Kenya (GOK), European Union (EU) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) through a loan and grant resources from the Adaptation of Smallholder Agricultural Programme (ASAP). The overall development goal of the Programme is to contribute to the reduction of rural poverty and food insecurity of smallholders in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) by developing their economic potential while improving their natural resources management capacity and resilience to climate change in an increasingly fragile ecosystem. The Programme invites interested and eligible firms to participate and submit sealed bids for the purposes of bidding for the tenders below. REFERENCE MOALF/SDCD/KCEP-CRAL/ PROC/015/2018-2019 MOALF/SDCD/KCEP-CRAL/ PROC/017/2018-2019 MOALF/SDCD/KCEP-CRAL/ PROC/024/2018-2019 TENDER DESCRIPTION Tender for Supply and Delivery of Motor Cycles and Accessories for WAOs Tender for Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicles for KCEP-CRAL Programme Provision of Group Medical Services for Programme Staff TENDER ELIGIBILITY Open International Open International Open National CLOSING DATE 20th November 2018 11.00am EAT 20th November 2018 at 9.00am EAT 22nd October 2018 at 10.00am Interested firms may obtain further information from the Programme procurement office tel; 0770 174 188. Email: tenders. kcepcralprogramme@gmail.com on normal working days begininng on the date of advert. A complete set of tender documents and submission details are available for downloading from www.kcepcral.go.ke or www. kilimo.go.ke. and www.devbusiness.com for the International Competitive Bidding documets. ALL Downloaded copies are FREE OF CHARGE. All Bidders who download the document from the above website(s) or purchase it are required to submit their particulars (name & address of the firm, contact person & their mobile number) to the KCEP-CRAL official procurement email address: (tenders.kcepcralprogramme@gmail.com), using their official email addresses. All bidders are also advised to regularly visit the above Programme website, to obtain any additional information/addendum on the tender that may be issued before the closing date. Complete set of registration documents MUST be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked;with each respective category and category reference to the following address: The Principal Secretary, State Department for Crop Development, PO Box 30028-00100, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road, Nairobi Tel: 0770174188 And dropped in the tender box situated at the reception of MOALF & I Ground floor Kilimo House, Cathedral Road so as to reach the above address on or before the dates as indicated above. Tenders will be opened soon after the closing time in the presence of the bidders representatives who choose to attend at the boardroom on 7th floor, Kilimo House. The Principal Secretary - State Department for Crop Development

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