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COMPENSATION PS John Omenge roots for concerted effort in mining PAGE 24 www.mygov.go.ke AGRICULTURE Tissue culture technology used to get high quality potatoes PAGE 12 Wind power assures Lamu families of compensation YOUR WEEKLY REVIEW October 16, 2018 3,206 acres of land in Mpeketoni has been earmarked for the wind power project operated by Kenwind Power PAGE 25 MyGov NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0090 Reach us at: www.mygov.go.ke THE WEEK IN NUMBERS 50 Price, in shillings, at which a 15 kilogram baleof hay was selling. A bale of hay should not cost less than Sh250, according to Nakuru countyexecutive for agriculture Dr. Immaculate Maina 0722 320 111 0722 327 773 ads@mygov.go.ke ads@mygov.go.ke Researchers forecast bumper maize harvest Kenya to establish Film Fund Over 46 million bags are projected to be harvested by maize farmers across the country putting the focus now on preventing post-harvest losses – Story on Page 12 60 Length, in minutes, of ‘Flesh business,’ a documentary film that explores underage prostitution at the Kenyan Coast. The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru presents director Njue Kevin and producer Phoebe Ruguru with awards for their movie 18 hours during the official opening of MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy in Nairobi last week. Story on Page 3 SPONSORED CONTENT

2 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Pastoralists mark peace anniversary Communities from Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia last Friday gathered at Lokiriama near the KenyaUganda border BY PETER GITONGA KNA-TURKANA P astoralist communities from Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia last Friday gathered at Lokiriama near the KenyaUganda border to commemorate the 45th Lokiriama Peace Accord, signed in 1973 to bring to an end the killings and raids conducted between the Turkana of Kenya and Matheniko of Uganda. Turkana County governor Josphat Nanok, Turkana County Commissioner Seif Matata and Uganda minister for Karamoja affairs Moses Kizuge led thousands of participants in the event. Nanok said the event has grown to the level where the national governments of Kenya and Uganda are now engaging with a view to sustaining the peace found along the border. “The government of Kenya and Uganda are in the process of signing an MOU that will secure more resources for water, roads, schools, livestock and other livelihood programmes peace we are enjoying is sustained,” said Nanok. Matata said lasting peace is achieved when the local communities resolve to end raids and own peace initiatives. “What happened at Lokiriama is that warring communities were tired of killings and decided to embrace peace. In areas where we have insecurity challenges let the locals agree to end conflicts and own the peace accords,” said Matata. He added that the accord succeeded because it was not imposed on the communities but it was birthed by them. Matata also directed people in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them to government. Turkana central MP John Lodepe blamed politicians for opposing disarmament. “We must decide as leaders to support disarmament even if it will cost us politically for the sake of achieving lasting to ensure the The government of Kenya and Uganda are in the process of signing an MOU that will secure more resources for water, roads, schools, livestock and other livelihood programmes to ensure the peace we are enjoying is sustained -Josphat Nanok peace,” said Lodepe. The Uganda minister for Karamoja affairs Moses Kizuge said the Ugandan government will continue to support policies of peaceful coexistence. “We have plans to set up a secretariat to follow up on the resolutions of the peace accord,” said Kizuge. He added the Ugandan government is also working to ensure Turkana children arrested in Uganda are released and brought back to Kenya. Under-age children are also involved in cattle rustling that have seen some of them arrested and detained in Uganda. Leaders at the event also discussed the Turkana -West Pokot conflict which has undermined development in the region. “I am doubling every effort to resolve the conflict on the border of Turkana East and Baringo County,” Nanok said. Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa and his Interior and Coordination of Naitonal Government counterpart Fred Matiang’i both sent apologies as they were unable to attend due to other commitments. The youth from Lokiriama ward had earlier in the day barricaded the road over claims that they had not been given casual jobs during the event. It took the intervention of county executive committee member for Agriculture and Pastoral economy Chris Aletia to calm them and have them unblock the road. Meanwhile, science based environmental monitoring will be used to end human wildlife conflict, reports Joseph Ng’ang’a. Climate researchers are banking on science-based detection of diminishing pasture to map out human wildlife conflict hotspots and develop mitigating strategies to check such conflicts in the Greater Horn of Africa (GHC). According to IGAD Climate Prediction & Applications Centre (ICPAC) Program Manager Zachary Atheru, the science based environmental management will assist identify human wildlife conflicts. “When there is no pasture you tend to see animals leaving the protected areas and going to areas where there is farming causing human wildlife conflict arises,” Atheru observed. He said that competition of resources led to encroachment to protected areas adding that if such activities are monitored this information can be used for policy making so that the situation is arrested before eruption of human wildlife conflicts. Speaking on Thursday during the kick off seminar of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) programme in East Africa, Atheru said success lay in early detection of the situation and early warning so that critical decisions can be made. “The problem is that the conflicts are periodic and depend on the season since some places are drier than others, the situation normally occurs during the dry season forcing the animals to go out to look for pasture and thus the need to have a detailed early warning especially for the hotspot areas,” he explained. He said the information will be provided to decision makers to help in the sustainable long term management of natural resources as well as raising awareness to of this information. “Today we are launching GMES and Africa project funded by African Union Commission which is aimed at using Earth observation information for decision making, monitoring and management of environmental resources in our region,” he outlined. Atheru said that the aim of the project is to collect views and needs from the users of the information so that they can develop services for monitoring rangeland and assessment of food and forest security. “The problem in Africa is poor leadership because all the information is availed by the experts but it is not implemented and not used in decision making,” he lamented. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Forest Programme Coordinator Jane Wamboi said information gathered under this project will assist develop strategies to reduce the impact of human wildlife conflict. “The project will be using technology to predict the areas of human wildlife conflict and it is through this information that we will be able to monitor vegetation, fire mapping and analysing the land use in the adjacent areas which will help us in predicting human wildlife conflict hotspots and come up with measures to counter it,” said Wamboi. “KWS has come to a point where this information needs to be disseminated to the protected areas so that once each park manager gets hold of what is happening in their vicinity and implement the intervention strategies we will have minimal human wildlife conflicts,” explained Wamboi.

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 ICT ministry set to Establish Film Fund Kitty will help the youth in development, production, and marketing of Kenyan film content BY DAVID MUKARA PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, MINISTRY OF ICT T he Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology is committed to helping the young people prosper through their talents and is formulating a film policy that will see the establishment of a Film Fund, Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has revealed. Once established, the fund will help the youth in development, production, and marketing of Kenyan film content. The CS noted that creative industries are a source of untapped potential of economic growth across Africa which could also be used to tame high unemployment rates for the youth who are a great majority in the continent and in particular Kenya. He was speaking in Dagoretti during the launch of MultiChoice Talent Academy, which seeks to develop and train young, emerging, passionate film talents through experiential filmmaking. The CS also welcomed the inaugural class of the academy which consists of 20 students selected from various countries in the East African region. The Ministry also donated laptops to the students. He urged the Kenyan youth to tell their own African stories through film, but at the same time avoid eroding their cultural values. To further affirm the ministry’s commitment towards creating jobs for the young people, he cited two projects - Sinema Mashinani and Studio Mashinani - which are being implemented by Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) and Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KCB) respectively. Sinema Mashinani seeks to promote local film productions in vernacular languages to celebrate Kenya’s cultural and linguistic diversity while Studio Mashinani aims at enhancing availability of recording studios and enhancement of self-employment opportunities for artistes across the country. “We have been talking to different partners and there is a chance that we are going to have 47 theatres across Kenya. With the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation we have Studio Mashinani and now we have Sinema Mashinani with the Kenya Film Classification Board and we want to partner with MultiChoice, so that even the Kenya Film School works in collaboration with your Talent Academy,” he said. Other projects implemented by the We have been talking to different partners and there is a chance that we are going to have 47 theatres across Kenya. With the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation we have Studio Mashinani and now we have Sinema Mashinani with the Kenya Film Classification Board and we want to partner with MultiChoice, so that even the Kenya Film School works in collaboration with your Talent Academy -Joe Mucheru 60 Length, in minutes, of ‘Flesh business,’ a documentary film that explores underage prostitution at the Kenyan Coast. It won the best documentary film category Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru tests a student’s laptop donated by the ministry after he officially opened MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy in Nairobi. Looking on is area Member of Parliament John Kiarie. Ministry that target the youth include Presidential Digital Talent Programme, Ajira Digital and Digital Skills for Life. Principal Secretary in the State Department of Broadcasting Mrs Fatuma Hirsi Mohammed urged the inaugural students of the Talent Academy to utilise their talent in film making by combining it with the skills that they will gain in the Academy to produce a diverse of content that can be used by the local broadcasters. Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) thanked MultiChoice for training local talents in the production of local content. He hoped that the Talent Academy will raise the threshold of competition in the local content production. “As CAK, we have prescribed local content quota in our Programming Code which we require the media houses to achieve and this is basically intended to give opportunity to the local film industry not only to showcase, but also to sell their products. ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED The Commission on Administrative Justice Public Notice Fringe Benefit Tax and Deemed Interest Rate Fringe Benefit Tax For the purposes of Section 12B of the Income Tax Act, the Market Interest Rate is 8%. This rate will be applicable for three months i.e. October, November and December 2018. Deemed Interest Rate For purposes of section 16(5), the prescribed rate of interest is 8%. This is applicable for the months of October, November and December 2018. Withholding tax rate of 15% on the deemed interest shall be deducted and paid to the Commissioner by 20th month of computation. 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BOX 20414 CITY SQUARE, 00200 NAIROBI 2ND Applicants will be short listed based on their qualifications and work experience. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. The Commission on Administrative Justice is an Equal Opportunity employer EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Hata Mnyonge ana Haki (Office of The Ombudsman)

4 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Ambassador unveils Sh170M model school German envoy says educationaid is important in advancing socio-economic development BY MILTON ONYANGO KNA-KISUMU S tudents from several informal settlements in Kisumu County have a reason to smile following the official handing over of a Sh170 million model school that has been constructed courtesy of the German government. The German Ambassador to Kenya, Ms. Annette Guntter, officially handed over the newly constructed stateof-the art learning facility, Kasagam Secondary School, in a ceremony graced by Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o. Ambassador Guntter said education-aid was important in advancing socio-economic development and towards realising the Big Four development agenda targeted by the Kenyan government. She described the model schools as ‘an innovative approach to addressing glaring disparities in learning infrastructure across the local schools. She noted that thousands of pupils and students from poor urban neighbourhoods are currently benefit757 Boys and girls, mostly from the neighbouring slums of Manyatta, Nyalenda and Nyamasaria , who are already savouring the benefits of the project ing from model schools that have been built by the German government thereby getting an opportunity to enjoy modern educational facilities just like their counterparts in more developed schools. The Ambassador also hinted at future plans to expand the model schools concept so as to benefit students undertaking Technical and Vocational Educational Training. She further pointed out that a similar approach could be extended to the sector of agriculture to help enhance food security and create more jobs. Governor Nyong’o on his part hailed what he termed as ‘cordial development partnership’ existing between Kisumu county and the government of Germany even as he rooted for continued strengthening of development ties between the two entities. Present at the function also included Deputy Governor Dr. Peter Owili, County Executive Members (CECs) for Education and for Water Environment and Natural Resources Dr. John Obiero Ogone and Salmon Orimba and the area MCA George Olwal among other leaders. Dr. Ogone observed that Kasagam Secondary located in Kolwa, Kisumu East Sub County, now joins five other primary schools and as the first secondary school to benefit under the German government’s Sh1.2 billion model schools’ programme for Kisumu County. The school’s principal Jane Owuor disclosed that some 757 boys and girls, mostly from the neighbouring slums of Manyatta, Nyalenda and Nyamasaria , are already savouring the benefits of the project that started somewhere in 2014 but first opened its doors to business last year. She further revealed that the ultramodern learning facility comprises an administration block, 16 classrooms, four laboratories, a staff-room, library besides a kitchen and a playground. Kesses MP Swarrup Mishra addressing the press at Chebarus primary on Thursday. MP pledges 50 youth scholarships to India Courses will help them secure employment and thus empower them economically BY KIPTANUI CHERONO KNA-ELDORET S The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman) Hata Mnyonge ana Haki RE - ADVERTISEMENT ADDENDUM TENDER NO. CAJ /GI/03/2018-2019 PROVISION OF GENERAL INSURANCE COVER – FOR GPA/ WIBA/GROUP LIFE, MOTOR INSURANCE ,EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND ASSETS COVERS. The Commission wishes to issue an addendum on the above mentioned tender as follows:1) While submitting the tender document, ensure that all pages are properly numbered/ serialized. This is a mandatory requirement. 2) The closing date of the Tender remains as earlier indicated 24th October, 2018 at 12.00 Noon. 3) On page 18 of 65 Instruction to tender reference Particulars of Appendix to instructions to tenderers 2.1 Indicate eligible Tenderers: Insurance Companies Licensed by the IRA to transact brokerage services: it should read :- Indicate eligible Tenderers: Insurance Companies licensed by IRA to transact. 4) On page 18 of 65: 2:12.1 it reads; Particulars of tender security if applicable 10% of the: It should read: -. Sixty Five Thousand Kenya Shillings (65,000) Tender security of the tender price/premium valid for an additional thirty (30) days after the expiry of the tender validity period. 5) All other requirements remain the same as per the tender document. KeNHA invites sealed tenders from eligible original motor vehicle manufacturers, motor vehicle dealers, leasing companies, financial institutions and interested firms for provision of vehicles and transport services for Axle Load Enforcement Highway Unit (ALEHU) operations through Leasing. NO TENDER NO. TENDER DESCRIPTION TENDER CLOSING DATE 1 KeNHA/2100/2018 Leasing of Motor vehicles Wednesday 31st October, 2018 at 11.00am A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non - refundable fee of One Thousand Kenya shillings (Kshs.1,000) in form of banker’s cheque payable to Kenya National Highways Authority. Alternatively, tender documents may be obtained free of charge by downloading from KeNHA website: www.kenha.co.ke or PPIP Procurement portal: www.tenders.go.ke. For detailed information, interested eligible Candidates are requested to visit the KeNHA website Deputy Director-SCM For: DIRECTOR GENERAL Customer Care Hotline : 020 - 2989000 @KeNHAKenya Customer Care customercare@kenha, Reporting Corruption: integrity@kenha.co.ke Web : www.kenha.co.ke Kenya National Highways Authority ome 50 youth from Kesses constituency in Uasin Gishu County are set to benefit from full scholarships for skilled and semi-skilled training in India. Kesses Member of Parliament Swarrup Mishra said the beneficiaries were bright students from very needy families and were carefully picked to ensure gender balance and ethnic representation. Speaking at Cheboror primary school in Tarakwa ward last Thursday, the MP also said 50 local youth would be given full scholarships at driving schools. Mishra said his initiative to offer youth training opportunities in skilled and unskilled fields would help them secure employment and thus empower them economically. The first term MP further said all the wards in his constituency would benefit from the youth empowerment programmes. The MP had visited the Ward ahead of presentation of 2,000 title deeds to members of the Ogiek community. “We are also going to present 100 dairy cows to women from Tarakwa ward alongside the presentation of the title deeds,” he promised.

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 5 THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING REPUBLIC OF KENYA THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING National Bank Building, 11th Floor, Harambee Avenue, P.O BOX 58535-00200, NAIROBI,KENYA. 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 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND ASSET DISPOSAL STANDARD TENDER DOCUMENTS AND FORMATS 2. Invitation to Submit Views/Comments on Draft Standard Tender Documents and Formats The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 (the Act) came into effect on January, 7th 2016. The Act gives effect to Article 227 of the Constitution which provides that public procurement should be conducted in a system that is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective. In order to fully operationalize the Act, the National Treasury is has finalized the Regulations after countrywide stakeholders’ consultation and input. The Regulations are anticipated to be in place as soon as they are approved by Parliament pursuant to Section 180 of Act. Sections 91(f), 58 and 70 of the Act vests the responsibility of developing and issuing of standard bid/tender documents and formats to Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (the Authority). To this end, the Authority with technical support from GIZ has reviewed, updated and developed new standard tender documents and formats while incorporating changes in the Act and international best practices. The aforementioned standard bid/ tender documents and formats will be realigned to the Regulations mentioned in the preceding paragraph. In line with Article 10 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on National Values and Principles of Governance, the Authority hereby invites Public Entities, Suppliers, Members of the public, Professional Bodies/ Associations, Non-State Actors and other interested stakeholders to submit their comments and inputs based on The Draft Standard Bid/Tender Documents and Formats as published on the two websites: www.treasury.go.ke and www.ppra.go.ke and can also be accessed via the link: http://www.ppoa.go.ke/news/221-std-formats The Inputs and Comments Submission Form should be downloaded, filled out in the prescribed format and sent electronically to feedback@ppra.go.ke, and either post or hand delivered to the address indicated below on or before close of business on 2nd November, 2018. The Director General Public Procurement Regulatory Authority National Bank Building, 11th Floor Harambee Avenue NAIROBI P.O. Box 58535-00200 NAIROBI 3. INVITATION TO TENDER The National Treasury invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders: S/No Tender No. Description 1. TNT/017/2018-2019 Proposed two (2) year maintenance of air conditioning system for the National Treasury and Planning data centre at Herufi House for the period 2018 to 2020 TNT/018/2018-2019 Proposed two (2) year maintenance of air conditioning system for the National Treasury and Planning data centre at Treasury Building for the period 2018 to 2020 TNT/019/2018-2019 Proposed two (2) year maintenance of air conditioning system for the National Treasury and Planning offices at Treasury Building for the period 2018 to 2020 Bid Security 300,000.00 350,000.00 120,000.00 REPUBLIC OF KENYA Interested bidders may download detailed tender documents from the website www.treasury.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke and those who download the documents must forward their particulars immediately for recording and any further clarifications and addenda to procurement@treasury.go.ke. Tenders must be accompanied by a bid Security valid for an additional 30 days beyond the tender validity period. There shall be a mandatory site visit on Friday 26th October, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. on 2nd Floor, Treasury Building. Completed tender documents, BOTH TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS IN SEPARATE ENVELOPES, enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender number should be addressed to:The Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, P.O. Box 30007 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya and be deposited in the tender box provided at the Treasury Building, 6th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before Tuesday 6th November, 2018 at 10.00 am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend the opening at The National Treasury, Treasury Building, 6th floor, Conference Room No. 603 on Tuesday 6th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY INVITATION TO TENDER 1. Kenya Power invites tenders from interested bidders for Provision of the following:TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION TENDER COMMENCEMENT DATE KP1/9A.2/OT/13/18-19 Supply of Routers and Fiber Accessories Wednesday 17.10.2018 TENDER CLOSING DATE Wednesday 07.11.2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tender documents detailing the requirements of the above tender may be obtained from the Kenya Power website (www.kplc.co.ke) from the date shown above. EXTENSION OF TENDER CLOSING DATE 2. Kenya Power wishes to inform firms participating in the tenders shown below, that the closing date has been extended as shown to give bidders adequate time to respond appropriately. TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PREVIOUS TENDER CLOSING DATE KP2/9A/NS/OT/02/2018 (Nairobi South) KP10/9A/OT/NER/02/18-19 (North Eastern) KP5/9A/3/2/13/TPT/18-19 (Mt. Kenya) KP8/9BB/OT/021/18-19 (North Rift) KP11/9A/OT/01/18-19 (South Nyanza) KP9/9A/OT/178/18-20 (Western) KP4/9A/OT/01/18-19 (Nairobi West) KP6/7.1/OT/217/18-19 (Coast) KP7/9A/OT/01/18-19 (Central Rift) Provision of Garage Services, Injector Pump Repairs and Suppliers of Vehicles, Plants and Motor Cycle Spares (Spare Parts) - Kenya Power Transport Department Tuesday 23.10.2018 at 11.00 a.m. NEW TENDER CLOSING DATE Tuesday 30.10.2018 at 11.00 a.m. KENYA POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANK ICT Management Trainee – Scale PB 6.2 The Kenya Post Office Savings Bank has excellent career opportunities for Management Trainees to be deployed in its ICT Department. The position will provide an opportunity for the successful candidates to operationalize their skills in Information Technology and further enhance their career with a view to joining the Bank’s dynamic team in the Information Communication and Technology Department after the training period. The training will provide the trainees with an opportunity to: • Gain a comprehensive appreciation of the critical perspectives and challenges in the ICT department with a view to developing innovative solutions to meet the Bank’s business needs. • Monitor system performance activities and manage parameters to provide fast query responses to ‘front end’ users. • Develop and map out the ‘conceptual design’ for planned database in outline. • Gain knowledge on installation and testing new versions of the Database Management Systems (DMS). • Gain knowledge in writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary. • Be exposed to developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans. • Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security. • Obtain knowledge on maintenance of the Bank’s Website and other Web Based applications. • Manage the existing integrations and develop new system interfaces. • Network and security management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. • Should be conversant with: - SQL, Java and preferably Oracle or - Operating Systems i.e. Linux, Windows and preferably orientation to Networking. • Professional qualification on CCNA, CCNP, Cyberoam or a related field. • One-year experience in a busy ICT environment will be an added advantage. The ideal candidates are people who possess a passion for excellence, strong work ethics, and continual improvement and are result oriented. If you meet the above specifications, kindly submit your application, together with the relevant academic and professional training documents to: Addendum 1 and 2 detailing the requirements of the above tenders may be obtained from Kenya Power website www.kplc.co.ke from Tuesday 16th October, 2018. All other terms and conditions remain as per the Principal Tender Document. GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN www.kplc.co.ke Managing Director, Kenya Post Office Savings Bank, P.O. Box 30313-00100 Nairobi. The closing date for receiving applications will be 29th October, 2018.

6 | NEWSFOCUS Verbatim October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke I would like to see media work The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (MoICT) is a crucial docket buzzing with numerous activities, programmes and initiatives whose impact spans the entire breadth of the Government. The ministry has two State Departments; namely, the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications (BT) and the State Department of Information, Communications, Technology and Innovation (ICT). The outgoing Government Advertising Agency Director, Ngari Gituku had occasion to speak to PS Fatuma Hirsi on various matters concerning the State Department she oversees. Being the PS at the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications (BT) in the Information, Communications and Technology Ministry is much like being back where you truly belong. Tell us about your past exploits in this field. As you have rightly put it, I feel quite at home having previously worked in various institutions that exposed and bequeathed me crucial experience to oversee the sub-sectors under my docket. I began the journey of my career at the Kenya Posts & Telecommunications Corporation (KPTC) where I trained as a Postal Controller and worked in the international and public relations department. Along the way, KPTC was restructured to form Telkom Kenya, Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta) and the regulator, Communications Commission of Kenya - now Communications Authority (CA). I was one of about 100 members of staff posted to CCK. I served in the corporate affairs department. I was privileged to be part of the team that built the initial CCK brand. In 2000, I joined Kencell Communications Ltd as Public Relations Group Leader, the first mobile telephony company to be licensed in Kenya. Today the company has changed hands several times to finally become Airtel as at now. Later, I got a chance to set up the corporate affairs department at the leading media house in the region - Nation Media Group where I became the Group Corporate Affairs Manager. Six years later, fully Shariah-compliant banking came to Kenya and I was given the opportunity to Head the Marketing, Corporate Affairs and Customer Service department at Gulf African Bank. My role involved helping to demystify Islamic banking. Thereafter, I ventured into the international arena when I was appointed Head of Cabinet, later serving the African continent as the Regional Coordinator for Africa & Least Developed Countries at the Universal Postal Union. The Union is a specialized agency of the United Nations whose mandate is to serve citizens through propagating socio-economic and financial inclusion by riding the crest of the largest logistics network in the world - the Posts. I feel blessed and that destiny has charted the course and encounters in my career path that have—in very specific ways—prepared me to oversee this particular docket which places telecom, posts and media under my mandate. The only new area is film. Which departments are in your docket and what specific mandate is each of them expected to deliver? The mandates that my State Department is expected to deliver as per the latest Executive Order include: a) Telecommunications policy a) Kenya Broadcasting Corporation b) Communications Authority of Kenya c) Postal Corporation of Kenya d) Media Council of Kenya e) Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board f) Kenya Institute of Mass Communications g) Kenya Film Commission h) Kenya Film Classification Board i) National Communications Secretariat There are numerous new initiatives—and seemingly quite exciting—in your State Department such as Studio Mashinani. Tell us about them. The Studio Mashinani project aims at setting up audio music and creative production studios to record quality music and commercials mainly targeted at helping advance the music careers of talented youth who do not have the financial muscle to use commercial studios. This is in line with the Medium Term Plans and the Big Four Agenda aimed at increasing job creation through industrialisation and production of local content. Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is implementing this programme and we hope to create employment opportunities especially for the youth, encourage talent development in music and create new revenue stream for the Corporation through advertising in the Y254 station dedicated to expose these new talents. Other initiatives include new products for the Kenya Yearbook dedicated to different sectors, more so the Big 4. Posta also have various new products and services such as the MPost (your mobile phone number is your postal address), Posta Mobile Wallet, E-njiwa (virtual postbox), Tunza Nyumba na Posta (shop online and delivery), and b) Broadcasting policy c) Coordination of National Government Advertising services d) Public Communications e) Postal and Courier Services f) Policy on Development of Local Content g) Telecommunications, Postal Services and Electronic Commerce h) Government Telecommunications Services To deliver on this mandate, the State Department of BT has four—actually five—technical departments and nine Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies. The four technical departments are: a) Department of Information b) Department of Public Communication c) Department of Film Services d) Department of Telecommunication Services e) and Government Advertising Agency currently piggybacking on the Department of Public Communications) The following are the Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies under the State Department:

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Verbatim NEWSFOCUS | 7 with Government on Big Four Indeed, the importance of culture and creative industries in generating jobs, wealth and social engagements is increasingly being recognized by governments especially in Africa. Clearly, there is a strong link between investing in creative industries and sustainable development. $2.25 EMS2GO.We also recently set up the Communications & Multimedia Appeals Tribunal (CAMAT) which will allow citizens to send in complaints and appeals in the sector as Media Council of Kenya listens to complaints against the media through the Media Complaints Commission. We are also rolling out Digital Villages to 800 villages across the country hooking them up to satellite TV in community centres and homes to give access to TV and radio stations in unreached parts of the country. Film is squarely back in your Ministry and specifically in your docket. What plans do you have with the sector for the future? When I was PS Tourism, film was an area we really wanted to push because countries get profiled through filming locations – scenery, fauna, flora, people and culture. Creative industries are a source of largely untapped potential of economic growth across Africa. Many governments, Kenya included, are now integrating non-traditional strategies in their national development plans to conquer the high rates of unemployment in the continent. These strategies include tapping into the creative and cultural industries such as fashion, film, television and music among others, which have largely been overlooked as potential and legitimate avenues that can create employment for our youth. Globally, the creative industry is the largest contributor to the economy, with a 2013 UNESCO report showing that it has provided employment to approximately 30 million people which translates to 2.25 trillion US dollars. Indeed, the importance of culture and creative industries in generating jobs, wealth and social engagements is increasingly being recognized by governments especially in Africa. Clearly, there is a strong link between investing in creative industries and sustainable development. At my Ministry, we recognize that the film industry generates an estimated Kshs. 200 billion annually. However, despite this impressive output, the full potential of the sector remains unexploited. The Kenya Film Classification Board has come up with an initiative called Sinema Mashinani - taking film to the grassroots. The project seeks to promote local film productions in vernacular languages to celebrate Kenya’s cultural and linguistic diversity and will be rolled out countrywide. The Kenya Film Commission aims to promote Kenya as a filming destination to the international film producers and capacity build the local film-makers so that local content is constantly being generated and improved. What’s your ministry’s plan for the telecommunications sector? Through the Sector regulator, the Government will implement strategies aimed at but not limited to: • Management of Radio Frequency Spectrum • Foster growth, competition and investment in Telecommunication Sector • Ensure operators compliance with the Act, regulations and licensing conditions • Facilitate universal access and use of ICTs in broadcasting and telecom • Protect the rights of users of these services • Ensure development and formulation of adequate standards for the sector among others Should Kenyans expect more innovations in courier services? E-commerce is the next frontier for posts and Posta isn’t being left behind. The State Department is currently working on the development of National Addressing System to promote ecommerce. In addition, the Government through the State Department is also in discussion with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to establish Kenya as an e-commerce hub leveraging on Kenya’s geographical location and Posta’s widespread infrastructure. This will greatly change enhance the courier services industry. What became of the once much talked about national address initiative? We just put out a tender for this initiative, through the CA, that will help finalise plans to enable us put in place an addressing system which is globally benchmarked so that we can deliver on services to the people and allow emerging economic opportunities like ecommerce take root. We will fast track the implementation of the National Addressing System. Tell us about your State Department’s role in regulating the broadcasting and telecommunications sector. I represent the Ministry in the Board of Directors of the Communications Authority of Kenya which is the independent sector regulator. In addition, the State Department is mandated to formulate and review policies and regulations governing the broadcasting and telecommunications sector so that it is in line with emerging trends in the sector to ensure Kenya keeps its Value, in trillions of dollars, of the global creative industry. It is the largest contributor to the global economy, with a 2013 UNESCO report showing that it has provided employment to approximately 30 million people leading status in the field. How is your State Department supporting the Big Four agenda? The State department will contribute to the attainment of the Big Four Agenda by a) Distribution and e-commerce b) Marketing and Communications c) Job creation and skills development Your parting shot? There’s a Somali saying that goes ‘when given a position, be there and be visible or do not appear at all’ and with my desire to make a difference in people’s lives, I hope I am able to fulfill my desire to make a difference that led me to apply for this PS job in the first place. I would like my legacy to see harmonised government communications structures, through a restructured Kenya News Agency, Government Advertising Agency and Public Communications. When I was chairperson of the Public Relations Society of Kenya, I lobbied the ministry of information to give the Public Communications officers a better positioning in the management structure to professionalize the role of communications within government. This is especially important today, as each MDA has to highlight and create awareness amongst Kenyans of what the government is doing for them more so the Big 4 Agenda. Now that the department is under me, it behoves me to improve things even more. I would also like to see a revamped Kenya Broadcasting Corporation that truly lives up to being the national public broadcaster and a revitalised Postal Corporation of Kenya that leverages on ecommerce and fintech to serve the citizens and make profit in doing so. Lastly, I would like to see that the media and the Government work closely and harmoniously to ensure that Kenyans are informed about the delivery of the Big Four Agenda.

8 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION REPUBLIC OF KENYA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND BASIC EDUCATION RECRUITMENT OF VOLUNTEER GRADUATE ASSISTANTS COHORT FIVE UNDER THE G-UNITED NATIONAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION G-United is a National Volunteer Programme initiated by the Presidency in 2014 and implemented by the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education seeks to recruit a total of 1,600 young Kenyan graduates to join the fifth cohort of Kenya’s G-United National Volunteer Programme. The programme targets recent Kenyan university graduates aged 21 -30 years old to serve as volunteers in communities outside their home counties for a period of 9 months. They will undertake a week-long training which includes professional skills training, and subsequently be deployed to serve in the counties. G-United is looking for self-driven, hardworking and passionate Kenyan graduates to experience life in a new county and become a generation of leaders and change-makers. Volunteers become ‘Education Ambassadors’ who provide remedial education support to young learners in primary schools and contribute to the improvement of the quality of education in Kenya. In addition to this, G-United volunteers are encouraged to initiate social community projects of their choice within the local communities, which helps improve the quality of living. For their upkeep, volunteers receive a monthly stipend Kshs 6,000, along with NHIF cover during the service. The purpose of this letter is to request you to deliver this information to the public through posters, community forums and any other relevant platform. THERE ARE NO APPLICATION FEES CHARGED to take part in this recruitment process. More information can be obtained on the website: www.g-united.or.ke The application deadline is 19th October, 2018 DR. BELIO R. KIPSANG PRINCIPAL SECRETARY INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TENDER ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE The Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Works, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development invites sealed bids from interested Contractors who carry out the following works:WORKS PROGRAM NO. D111/RV/KRO/601 JOB No. 6459D DESCRIPTION Proposed Installation of 4No Lifts at Kericho Ardhi House REGISTRATION WITH NCA NCA 4 and above in Lift Installation LICENCE WITH ERC A2 and above BID BOND KSHS. 300,000 CLOSING DATE 30th October, 2018 Tender documents with detailed specifications shall be downloaded free of charge from Ministry’s website www.transport.go.ke and Treasury portal supplier.treasury.go.ke or be obtained from The Supply Chain Office, 9th Floor Room 915, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development (State Department of Public Works) upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs. 1000. Payments will be made in cash at the Cash Office on ground floor before 4.00pm during normal working days or in banker’s cheque payable to The Principal Secretary, State Department of Public Works, Nairobi. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes, marked tender number on the right hand side corner and bearing no indication of the tenderer should be addressed to:PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS P. O. Box 30743-00100 NAIROBI. and placed in the Tender Box on 9th Floor at the Works Building, Ngong Road, Nairobi or sent by post so as to reach the above address on or before 30th October, 2018 at 10.00am. Submitted bids will be opened publicly in the 5th Floor Boardroom soon after the above stated closing date and time in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Late bids will be returned unopened. Prices quoted must be net inclusive of VAT and all Government Taxes and must remain valid for one hundred twenty (120) days from the opening date of the tender. The Bid Security, which must be from an established bank or from a PPOA accredited insurance companies, shall be valid for one hundred fifty (150) days from tender opening date. The Government reserves the right to reject any tender giving reasons for the rejection and does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY NATIONAL DROUGHT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY VACANCIES The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a State Corporation established under the National Drought Management Authority Act, 2016. The NDMA Act (2016) mandates the Authority to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to drought risk management and to establish mechanisms, either on its own or with stakeholders, that will end drought emergencies in Kenya. Towards realisation of its core mandate, NDMA seeks to recruit various officers as listed below to be based in Nairobi or its various stations in the ASALs. The positions are; Position Ref. No. Position Title NDMA/01/2018 NDMA/02/2018 NDMA/03/2018 NDMA/04/2018 NDMA/05/2018 NDMA/06/2018 Director, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation County Drought Response Officer County Drought Resilience Officer Accounts Assistant County Data Analyst Supply Chain Management Assistants Job Scale NDMA 2 NDMA 4 NDMA 4 NDMA 6 NDMA 6 NDMA 6 Vacancies 1 position 1 position 1 position 1 position 2 positions 2 positions Primary functions of the positions Detailed Terms of Reference for each of the positions are available under the Careers section at www.ndma.go.ke. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should send detailed CVs and testimonials with the reference number and title of the position clearly indicated in the email subject line to hr@ndma.go.ke. Applications may also be delivered by hand at the Authority’s offices located on the 17th floor of Lonrho House, along Standard Street, Nairobi. Applications may also be mailed to; THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NATIONAL DROUGHT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY P.O. BOX 53547-00200 NIROBI, KENYA Deadline for submission of applications is November 02, 2018 while the ideal start date is January 02, 2019. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. NDMA is an equal opportunity employer and does not require applicants to pay money at any stage during the recruitment process. 10010 for payment of System (SM#Permit number), for Import Standardization Mark (ISM#UCR number) or Diamond Mark of Quality (DM#Permit number) and send to 20023 The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO 1. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:NO Tel: 020 6948000/Toll Free Line 1545 /Website: www.kebs.org PUBLIC NOTICE ON PROVISION OF PRE-EXPORT VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY (PVoC) TO STANDARDS The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is a statutory body established under the Standards Act, CAP 496, of the Laws of Kenya. KEBS is mandated to offer among other services, quality inspection of imports based on Kenya Standards or approved specifications. TENDER DESCRIPTION TENDER DESCRIPTION TENDER DESCRIPTION NO1. TENDER DESCRIPTION 1.1. 2. Tender for Provision of Catering Services 3, Tender for Provision of General Insurance Cover Pre-export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) agents contracted by KEBS have been given a responsibility of ensuring that only goods which meet the requirements of Standards are issued with a Certificate of Conformity (CoC). In the past, agents have issued CoC for some goods that did not meet the requirements of the standards contrary to the contractual agreements. 2. 3. 4. 2. 3. Tender for supply, delivery, installation and user training of laboratory equipment. Tender for supply, delivery, installation and user training of laboratory equipment. Provision of General Insurance Services Tender for repair and maintenance of ICT equipment 4. Tender for Provision of Drinking Water- Retender 5. Tender for Provision of Courier Service-Retender 4. 2. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kes.1000. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m or be downloaded from the KEBS website: www.kebs.org. upon payment of non-refundable tender fee of Kshs.1,000.00. All payments shall be made to the KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS Nairobi. Those who choose to download are required to register with procurement before the closing date. ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ KEBS has been reviewing the performance of the PVoC agents. In this regard, KEBS wishes to inform Importers and the General Public that as a result of the ongoing review and in the face of significant non-performance, KEBS has suspended the activities of the following companies in the zones indicated below: Tender for repair and maintenance of ICT equipment 6. Tender for Provision of Inspection, Maintenance and Service of Fire Safety Equipment - Retender Tender for provision of renewal for DELL EMC licence, upgrade, support and backup appliance 5. 6. 5. 6. Tender for Provision of renewal for DELL EMC licence, upgrade, support and backup appliance Tender for provision of web hosting services Provision of Preventive Maintenance and Support for Biometric, Proximity and Pin Based Access Control System and Time and Attendance Recording System Tender for Provision of web hosting services Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org.Those who choose to download are required to register with procurement before the closing date. i. China Certification Inspection Group Company Limited (CCIC) – Zone 2 (China Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mongolia). Tender for Provision of communication support service indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, ii. SGS - Zone 4 (Far East – covering the following countries Japan, Korea South, North Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam and Cambodia). to enable affected companies put in place corrective measures. The suspensions shall be upheld until the corrective measures agreed with KEBS are fully implemented. indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received on or before 10.00 a.m. on, Tuesday 21st August, 2018 East Africa time . KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre, Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. For further clarification, please contact KEBS on telephone +254 20 6948 423 / 456 / 439 / 000 or e-mail: inspections@kebs.org. Bid securityis 2% of the tender amount. Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR AG. MANAGING DIRECTOR KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS Bid security is 2% of the tender amount. Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. MANAGING DIRECTOR Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR Tender opening will be carried out immediately thereafter at the KEBS Centre Conference Room A, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Bid security is 2% of the tender amount: Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. Or be deposited in the Tender Box located at KEBS Centre Main Reception marked “TENDER BOX” so as to be received as indicated above. KEBS Centre Executive Canteen, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Tender opening will be carried out immediately thereafter at the KEBS Centre Executive Canteen, Adm. Block, Ground Floor. Bid security is 2% of the tender amount. Tenderers or their representatives are free to attend the tender opening. Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS, P.O. BOX 54974 - 00200 NAIROBI. All payments shall be made to the Kenya Bureau of Standards, Nairobi. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Procurement Office, KEBS Centre, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, Behind Bellevue Cinema Nairobi, on normal working days between 9.00 a. m and 4.00p.m or be downloaded from KEBS website: www.kebs.org. Those who choose to download are required to register with procurement before closing date October 2018 and have been instituted Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘TENDER NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE TENDER’ indicated on the envelope should be addressed and delivered to: Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked‘TENDE R NUMBE R AN D TITL E O F TH E TENDE R ’ THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KEBS/T013/2018/2019 KEBS/T010/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T010/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th KEBS/T009/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th Tuesday 16th KEBS/T005/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st KEBS/T006/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st September 2018 October, 2018 September 2018 Tender for provision of communication support service KEBS/T012/2019 - 2020 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T012/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 September 2018 KEBS/T011/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T011/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th August, 2018 August, 2018 August, 2018 Importers are therefore advised to use the services of other PVoC agents operating in the zones affected by the suspension (please refer to the PVoC manual on https://www.kebs.org/images/PvOC/PVOC-MANUAL_v7_1st-October-2018.pdf). These suspensions take effect as at 3rd KEBS/T003/2018/2019 - RE-TENDER Tuesday 16 th KEBS/T008/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th KEBS/T002/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st KEBS/T003/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st September 2018 August, 2018 August, 2018 KEBS/T008/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 August, 2018 KEBS/T009/2018 - 2019 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/T004/2018/2018 Tuesday 21st TENDER NOTICE TENDER NO.TENDER NO. TENDER NO. Tender for prequalification of suppliers for goods, works and services Tender for Prequalification of suppliers for goods ,works and services KEBS/T007/2018 - 2020 Tuesday 25th September 2018 KEBS/TOO1/2018/2019 Tuesday 21st KEBS/T007/2018 - 2020 Tuesday 25th TENDER NO. CLOSING DATE September 2018 October, 2018 CLOSING DATE CLOSING DATE CLOSING DATE Tel: 020 6948000 / Mobile: 0722202137 / Website:www.kebs.org / E-Mail: procurement@kebs.org

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 9 TENDER NOTICE P. O. Box 1125 - 30100, Eldoret, Kenya The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications, e-commerce, cyber security, broadcasting and postal/courier services. The CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources as well as protecting interests of users of ICT services CA invites tenders from interested and competent firms to tender for the following; No. Tender Reference Description of Tender CA/PROC/ 1. OT/03/2018- 2019 Tender Name: Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Solar Hybrid Supplementary Power Supply Solution For CA Stations 2. CA/PROC/ OT/05/2018-2019 3. CA/PROC/ OT/06/2018-2019 4. 5. CA/PROC/ OT/07/2018-2019 CA/PROC/ OT/8/2018-2019 6. 7. CA/PROC/ OT/9/2018-2019 CA/PROC/ OT/10/2018-2019 Tender For Branding, Printing and Supply Of Office Stationery- Reserved to Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities Tender for Supply, Installation and Maintenance of an IT Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) System Tender for Supply and Installation of Sealed Battery Backup Solution at CA Centre and Regional Offices Tender for Supply and delivery of Computer Desktops and Printers for Schools- Reserved to Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities Tender for Supply, Installation and maintenance of LAN and internet connectivity services for Schools Tender for Supply, Installation, Configuration and Maintenance of Service for Fire Suppression System at Regional Offices at Nyeri and Kisumu 8. CA/PROC/ OT/12/2018-2019 Tender for Supply, Installation, Configuration and Maintenance of generators at Regional Offices at Nyeri and Kisumu Site Visit Date NA Closing Date 7th November 2018 Tel: 0788232004 | E-mail: vc@uoeld.ac.ke | website: www.uoeld.ac.ke OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC & STUDENTS’ AFFAIRS) ANNOUNCEMENT 6TH GRADUATION CEREMONY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH , 2018 NA 7th November 2018 NA 7th November 2018 NA NA 7th November 2018 7th November 2018 NA Kisumu Regional Office on 24/10/2019 at 11.00 a.m Nyeri Regional Office on 26/10/2018 at 11.00a.m Kisumu Regional Office 24/10/2019 @2.00p.m Nyeri Regional Office 26/10/2018 at 2.00p.m 9. CA/PROC/ OT/13/2018-2019 10. CA/PROC/ OT/15/2018-2019 Tender For Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of Broadcast Loggers At CA Headquarters and Central Regional Office Tender For Provision of Cleaning and Fumigation Services at CA Regional Offices in Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa and Nyeri – Reserved to Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities 11. CA/PROC/ RFP/02/2018-2019 RFP Tender to provide quarterly audience and Industry data NA 7th November 2018 16th-24th October 2018 during normal working hours Nyeri and Eldoret 9th Nov. 2018 Mombasa and Kisumu 13th Nov. 2018 NA 7th November 2018 Eligible bidders may obtain detailed tender documents from the Procurement Division 3rd floor Wing A at the CA Centre along Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, on weekdays during the normal working hours at a fee of Kshs 1,000.00 The tender documents can also be accessed and downloaded from the IFMIS supplier portal http://supplier.treasury.go.ke and the Authority’s website: www.ca.go.ke. Further, firms who download the tender documents must arrange to forward their particulars/ contacts to the Head of Procurement, Communications Authority of Kenya, through the email address tenders@ca.go.ke before the closing date for records and for purposes of receiving clarifications and or addendums, if any. The tender documents will be issued free of charge. Duly completed tender documents should be submitted in a plain, sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender name and reference number to be deposited in the tender box on the ground floor of the CA Centre and tender boxes from CA respective offices, so as to reach on or before the stated dates on the advert at 10.30 a.m. The Director General Communications Authority of Kenya P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 Tel: Website www.ca.go.ke Bids shall be opened soon thereafter at the Authority’s 1st floor meeting room 1 and Regional Offices in the presence of the bidders representative(s) who choose to attend. Note: The above-mentioned information can be accessed at IFMIS Supplier Portal and CA website. Head Office CA Centre P.O.Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 CA Western Regional Office CA Coast Regional Office Central Regional Office 1st Floor KVDA Plaza P.O.Box 2346 Eldoret 30100 Mobile: 0703042000 Mobile: 0703042105 Email: info@ca.go.ke Email: wro@ca.go.ke 3rd Floor, NSSF Building P.O.Box 8041 Mombasa 80100 Mobile: 0703042152 Email: cro@ca.go.ke Nyeri 10100 Mobile : 0703042181 Email : cero@ca.go.ke CA is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001:2013 certified Ground Floor, Advocates Plaza P.O Box 134 Nyanza Regional Office 2nd Floor Lake Basin Mall, P.O Box 2016 Kisumu 40100 Mobile: 0703042130 Email: nro@ca.go.ke For further information please contact: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Students’ Affairs) University of Eldoret P.O. Box 1125-30100 Eldoret – Kenya Tel: 0774 249 552 Email: dvcasa@uoeld.ac.ke Web: www.uoeld.ac.ke University of Eldoret is ISO9001:2015 Certified BANK +254 (020) 4242000 +254 703-042000 +254 736 121515/121414 National Bank, Eldoret Branch ACCOUNT NAME University of Eldoret – Main Account ACCOUNT NUMBER 01 0210 733 42500 7th November 2018 7th November 2018 7th November 2018 THE University of Eldoret wishes to inform ALL students who qualified for the award of various degrees and diplomas at the end of the last academic year (2017/2018) and members of the public, that the 6th Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 30th , 2018 commencing at 8.30 a.m. at the University of Eldoret Main Campus Pavilion. ALL GRADUANDS AND INVITED GUESTS ARE ADVISED TO BE SEATED BY 8.00 A.M. REGISTRATION AND GRADUATION FEES All graduands are expected to register for graduation after confirming their status with the respective schools or by visiting the University of Eldoret website: www.uoeld.ac.ke. The registration will be with the respective Dean’s office. Graduands MUST fill the graduation registration form: UOE/AC/GRAD/02 and submit latest Friday, November 16 th , 2018 NOTE: Graduands should NOT insert new names other than those used during admission into the University. It is the duty of the graduand to ascertain the correctness of the spelling of their names and report any misspelling to the respective Deans of School and copy to the undersigned. All graduands will be required to pay graduation fees as indicated below; Diploma Undergraduate Postgraduate Diploma Masters PhD CONVOCATION FEES Each graduand will be required to pay Kshs 500.00 convocation fees in the bank account indicated below. The Convocation meeting will be held on Thursday, November 29th , 2018 immediately after rehearsal. GRADUATION REGALIA All graduands will be required to be in official academic dress during the ceremony. The academic gowns will be collected from respective Deans of Schools offices on Monday, November 19 th , 2018 upon clearance of the graduation fee. All gowns must be returned to the respective offices by Tuesday, December 4th thereafter a daily penalty of Kshs 1,000.00 will be surcharged. INVITATION CARDS Each graduand will be issued with two (2) invitation cards for two guests. These will be collected from the respective Dean’s of Schools offices. REHEARSAL The rehearsal is an integral part of the Graduation Ceremony. All graduands intending to participate in the ceremony MUST attend the rehearsal at the University Pavillion on Thursday, November 29th , 2018 at 9.00 a.m. ACCOMMODATION All graduands are expected to make their own arrangements for accommodation. ENQUIRIES It is the responsibility of each graduand to confirm his / her examination results, accuracy and order of names and financial status from the respective dean's office. Only those tho meet all the requirements for graduation will be included in the graduation list. Payments can be made at the below bank account: , 2018 Kshs 2,500.00 Kshs 3,000.00 Kshs 6,000.00 Kshs 6,000.00 Kshs 6,000.00

10 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Digital village in kenya Governments of Kenya and China have started a process to roll –out a process to provide STBS and digital TV sets to some 800 villages across Kenya. BY GLORIA GICHERU T he world is actually becoming a ‘global village’ as the Government of Kenya and the Government of Peoples’ Republic of China rolled out a digital village programme for 800 villages in Kenya. Governments of Kenya and China have started a process to roll –out a process to provide STBS and digital TV sets to some 800 villages across Kenya. The project is an off shoot of pledges made by the president of chia xi Jinping during the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa in December 2015. Under the Project, three public facilities including school, chiefs camp, youths centers and other prominent public areas in the identified villages will receive two sets of solar powered TV projectors,1 set of 32” digital TV, satellite dishes and relevant accessories. Further, 20 households within each of the beneficiary village will receive a startimes digital set box. The project aims to enhance citizen’s access to information and promote cultural diversification and people to people exchanges while fostering knowledge transfer and enhancing digital migration. The criteria for selecting households include presence of a functional TV set, permanent source of power, and number of people living in the household, especially those under the age of 18 years, among others. House House hold selection would consider the following, household to have a functional television, household to have a permanent source of power, number of people living in the household especially people under 18 years RESEARCH AND SPONSORED PROJECT OFFICE Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare Telephone: 254 53 2033471/2P.O. BOX 4606, ELDORET Fax: 254 53 2060727 DISPOSAL AND TENDER NOTICE AMPATHPlus, a Program managed by Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) and funded by USAID invites sealed tenders from interested and eligible bidders for the following 1. No 1 2. Provision of General Insurance services Item Description Motor vehicles insurance services Disposal No Item Description 1. 2. 3. 4. Toyota Land Cruiser – Prado- KBL 746 M Re-Advertisement Assorted tyres Assorted furniture Assorted computers Reserve Price (Ksh) 1,700,000.00 - - - Refundable Deposit (Ksh) Tender No. Lot Number 200,000.00 MTRH/T/71 /2018/2019 Lot no 001 - - - MTRH/T/ 72/2018/2019 Lot no 002 MTRH/T/73 /2018/2019 Lot no 003 MTRH/T/74 /2018/2019 Lot no 004 Complete set of Tender documents shall be obtained by interested Bidders free of charge from MTRH official website: www.mtrh.go.ke state tender portal: https/supplier.treasury.go.ke publication. Payment of refundable amount of Kshs. 200,000.00 only can be deposited to Kenya Commercial Bank, Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital Branch, AMPATHPlus Income account; number 1204223815- (For Disposal only). Tender bids in plain sealed envelopes bearing the Tender number (in bold) on the top right hand corner but with no indication of the Tenderer’s name should be placed in the Tender Box “B” situated on the second Floor Left wing of the Main building of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) or Posted to The Chief Executive Officer Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital P.O. Box 3-30100 ELDORET. So as to be received on or before 30th October 2018, 10.00 am. Bids will be opened publicly immediately thereafter in the presence of Bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at AMPATH Centre 1st Floor ATI Hall RM 118. Late bids will not be accepted whatsoever and will be returned unopened. Companies owned by Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to participate. All queries regarding this tender should be directed to the Supply Chain Manager- AMPATHPlus DR. WILSON K. ARUASA, MBS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Bid bond Ksh 50,000.00 Tender No. MTRH/T/70/2018/2019 ADVERT SIZE GOVERNMENT ADVERTISING AGENCY RATE CARD 2017 NEW 2017/2018 RATES FULL PAGE COLOR FULL PAGE BLACK & WHITE 1/2 Size COLOR 1/2 Size BLACK & WHITE I/4 Size COLOR 1/4 Size BLACK & WHITE 1/8 Size COLOR 1/8 Size BLACK & WHITE 20*3 SIZE B/W 25*3 SIZE B/W 25*3 Size Colored 25*4 Size B/W 33*4 SIZE BACK PAGE STRIP COLOR FRONT PAGE STRIP(COLOR) 25*5 FRONT PAGE STRIP(BLACK&WHITE) 25*5 BACK PAGE STRIP COLOR BACK PAGE STRIP B/W 25*5 SUPPLEMENT Full page Half Page Quarter Page 1/8 Page Irregular Sizes Multiplied by (height *width) Note that: 1. 2. 3. Director 551,982 500,364 296,063 263,542 155,480 141,080 70,147.20 63,187 203,560 211,717 217,717 279,484 447,612 38,001.60 178,000 153,360 170,001.60 145,360.45 682,312 347,536 178,984 89,904 3,391.2 The rates quoted above apply for a single placement in MyGov for one newspaper. Please note that the publication of MyGov every Tuesday alternates weekly between The Star/The Standard Daily and Daily Nation/People Daily. The rates are inclusive of VAT These new rates are derived from the average of rates across Daily Nation, Standard Daily, The Star and People Daily less 20%. Government Advertising Agency.

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke hold selection would consider the following, household to have a functional television, household to have a permanent source of power, number of people living in the household especially people under 18 years.. Household with a person or persons living with a disability would also be prioritized. And source of income for the head of the household. (The project’s aim is to benefit those who may have a challenge in buying a decoder or paying subscription fees). First phase of the project has which have already been covered in (300) households; the process is ongoing to cover the remaining 500 households. There is a great impact as more Kenyans are able to access news and relevant information through the project, and it has also created job opportunities to the youth through engagement by Star times (K)limited as maintenance personnel. Through this programme the locals will be in touch with the rest of the world. NEWSFOCUS | 11 www.wasreb.go.ke KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given for public information that the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Licensing of Air Services Committee will hold a public meeting to consider representations and objections with regard to applications for Air Service Licences, particulars of which were published in the Kenya Gazette Notice NO. 9627 of 21st September, 2018. The meeting will take place on Friday, 19th October, 2018 starting from 9.00 a.m. at the East African School of Aviation off Airport North Road, Embakasi. Capt. Gilbert M. Kibe DIRECTOR GENERAL PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING FOR THIKA WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY In line with the requirements of the law for consumer protection in the licensing of Water Service Providers (WSPs), we wish to advise that a public consultation meeting for Thika Water and Sanitation Company, shall be held at the following venue to get consumer concerns on services provided, and those proposed to be provided, by the WSP. Water Service Provider Venue Date and time Thika Water and Sanitation Company Blue Post Hotel Thika town 23rd 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 ISO 9001:2015 Certified NATIONAL OPEN TENDER NOTICE The National Construction Authority (NCA) is a State Corporation established under the National Construction Authority Act No. 41 of 2011, with the responsibility to oversee the construction industry and coordinate its development. The Authority invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders; No Tender No. Description of Tender Eligibility 1. 2. 3. 4. NCA/T/010/ 2018-2019 NCA/T/011/ 2018-2019 NCA/T/012/ 2018-2019 NCA/T/013/ 2018-2019 Provision of Car tracking Services Provision of Backup Solution and Storage Upgrade Provision of General Insurance Provision of Cleaning and Sanitary Services for NCA offices at KCB Towers, Hill Plaza and Supplies Branch Open AGPO Registered firms Open AGPO Registered firms Closing/ Opening Date 31st October, 2018 01st November, 2018 31st October, 2018 01st November, 2018 Interested eligible candidates may download the tender documents free of charge from the Authority’s website; www.nca.go.ke or from the Public Procurement Information portal, www.tenders.go.ke. Bidders who download the tender documents must arrange to register with NCA their contact details at procurement@nca.go.ke for the purposes of receiving any further tender clarifications and/ or addendum if need be. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender number and name and be deposited in the Tender Box at 9th Floor, KCB Towers or be addressed to: The Executive Director, National Construction Authority, KCB Towers, 9th Floor, Kenya Road, P O Box 21046– 00100, NAIROBI. so as to be received on or before 11.00 am on the date indicated against each tender. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenderer’s representatives who choose to attend at NCA Boardroom on 9th Floor KCB Plaza. Manager Supply Chain FOR: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR @ncakenya National Construction Authority info@nca.go.ke +254-709 126 102/172/173 KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY www.kpa.co.ke TENDER NOTICE Kenya Ports Authority invites sealed bids from bidders who are able to demonstrate technical and financial capability to supply the goods, works and services of the nature, complexity and size envisaged in the tenders below: NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. DESCRIPTION KPA/019/2018-19/ICT - Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Servers for GRC Applications. KPA/022/2018-19/MO - Supply and Installation of Peristaltic Pumps KPA/023/2018-19/PSM - Framework Contract for Supply of Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings. KPA/024/2018-19/PSM - Framework Contract for Supply of Wire Ropes. KPA/028/2018-19/PDM - Consultancy for Design of Widening of Port Road from Gantry Workshop to One Stop Centre. KPA/032/2018-19/EE - Framework Contract for Supply of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Spares. KPA/031/2018-19/PSM - Framework Contract for Supply of Medical and Welding gases, Welding Rods and Accessories. KPA/034/2018-19/ADM - Provision of Canteen Services at Block II KPA Headquarters KPA/035/2018-19/CCE - Framework Contract for Supply of Batteries and Accessories. TENDER SECURITY SUBMISSION DEADLINE 200,000.00 Wednesday, 31.10.2018 at 10:00hrs 200,000.00 100,000.00 Thursday, 01.11.2018 at 10:00hrs Friday, 02.11.2018 at 10:00hrs 300,000.00 Tuesday, 06.11.2018 N/A Monday, 12.11.2018 at 10:00hrs 100,000.00 Wednesday, 07.11.2018 at 10:00hrs 100,000.00 50,000.00 100,000.00 Thursday 08.11.2018 at 10:00hrs Monday, 05.11.2018 at 10:00hrs Thursday 08.11.2018 at 14:00hrs There will be MANDATORY BRE-BID SITE VISITS for Tender No. KPA/028/2018-19/PDM and KPA/034/2018-19/ADM. Details are available in the tender documents. The detailed tender documents can be viewed and downloaded from the KPA website www.kpa.co.ke at no fee through the following link https://www.kpa.co.ke/Procurement/Pages/Tenders.aspx and Government of Kenya tenders Portal http://www.tenders.go.ke/. Enquiries can be made via email address: tenders@kpa.co.ke Bidders are advised to regularly visit the KPA website to obtain any additional information/ addendum on the tenders. All addenda/additional information on the tenders shall be posted on the KPA website as they become available. Stephen Chepkangor FOR: HEAD OF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR: AG MANAGING DIRECTOR “KEBS ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization, Cert. No. 087”

12 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Researchers project bumper maize yield Over 46 million bags are projected to be harvested by maize farmers across the country management of the grain as early as now to ensure food security,” she advised adding that that climate change can also affect the productivity prospects of a good year thus the need to pay attention to a possibility of losing a good harvest. Last year the window of maize imports was not restricted affecting inflows,” said Dr Kirimi. Dr. Kirimi warned of masBY WANGARI NDIRANGU KNA-NAIROBI E gerton University’s agricultural policy and development institute (TEGEMEO) is projecting a bumper maize harvest this year. According to a senior research fellow at the institute Dr. Lilian Kirimi over 46 million bags are projected to be harvested by maize farmers across the country. “We need to start developing post-harvest, storage and This project will create a stronger local economy and job opportunities at our county level besides alleviating poverty among our people – Governor Granton Samboja Tissue culture technology used to get quality seeds Shortage of certified seeds has seen farmers opt for low quality seeds that do not yield much sistant potato varieties suited for different climatic zones. Speaking at a Potato Field Day held in Ngobit ward in Laikipia County Thursday, the director encouraged farmers to plant certified seeds that could give up to 50 tonnes of the tubers per hectare. She also revealed that KEPHIS was also using potato cuttings to regenerate in laboratories and the seedlings given to farmers for onward planting. “The current price of a BY MARTIN MUNYI KNA-NANYUKI T he government is employing tissue culture technology in generating certified potato seeds for distribution to farmers across the country. Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services (KEPHIS) Managing Director Dr. Esther Kimani said the move was necessitated by shortage of certified seeds in the country that has seen farmers opt for low quality seeds that do not yield much. Dr. Kimani further added that KEPHIS had developed more than 10 new high yielding disease and pest re50-kilogram bag of potato is selling at between Sh1,700 to Sh3,000 so if our farmers embrace the best farming techniques of planting certified seeds, they stand to reap maximum profits,” Dr. Kimani said. She added that her organisation was also encouraging farmers to grow certified seeds and become seed merchants in order to sell to others as a way of ensuring that maximum yields for food security in the country in line with the Big 4 agenda set by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The director said her organisation was working closely with county governments in distributing the certified seeds and sensitisation on the need to embrace them when growing potatoes. A farmer in the area Joseph Kariuki said that he had discovered that potato farming was profitable after he started using certified seeds on his six-acre farm. “A 50-kilogram sack does A 50-kilogram bag of potato is selling at between Sh1,700 to Sh3,000 not sell below Sh2, 000 and since potatoes mature within two months, I decided to do away with planting other crops such as maize that takes months to mature and most time end up being affected by drought,” he said. sive post-harvest losses if farmer’s storage facilities were not secured and improved. “We estimate 12 percent of post-harvest losses of our total production 5.4 million bags and this is a huge amount that is even higher than what we are thinking we would get from the short rains,” she said. A research fellow at the Institute, Dr. Timothy Njagi, said this year the cost of production of maize, Irish potatoes and rice came down to Sh1,700 per 90kg bag, an improvement from last year’s Sh2,083. The improvement, he said, is attributed to good weather and ample rainfall and also there were no major attacks of pests and disease. Irish potato yields unfortunately declined because of excessive rain which is a particular challenge for tubers. On rice, he said the yield and prices were good but farmers experienced losses especially because of rains dur46m ing the harvest period. Overall, Dr. Njagi said Irish potato and rice are emerging as an important staple food that is highly consumed in urban areas despite some challenges. “We do import Irish potatoes from Tanzania and but if you look at official statistics published by government this is not captured. Cross border trade is not being recorded at customs thus it’s hard to establish how much we are importing,” he said. For rice, Dr. Njagi said, it is Bags of maize projected to be harvested by maize farmers across the country unfortunate that by last year Kenya was still importing and the country currently is importing 90 percent of what is consumed. “This country has the capacity to improve rice production through land under irrigation and promoting upland rice,” he said noting that government is working towards this through improvement in irrigation and infrastructure such as dam construction in order to increase area of rice production that can help farmers do a double crop instead of the currently one crop. New water retention innovation is launched Water and Soils Limited has piloted the technology in Nyangati village in Mwea BY IRUNGU MWANGI KNA- KERUGOYA A Hungarian farm input manufacturing company has introduced a water retention technology for horticultural production in areas with water problems. Water and Soils Limited has piloted the technology in Nyangati village in Mwea which if approved by the government standardisation agencies will be introduced into the local market. KEPHIS Inspector Mellon Kabole, said an inter-government meeting is scheduled for a final meeting either before the end of this year or early next year where the foreign Officials from the Hungary Embassy at Kimbimbi where they had come for the presentation of the Hungarian water retention technology soon to be introduced to farmers in the dry areas company will be issued with the relevant documents. “For now, we can just say the field trials are successful but the final word is yet to come after the inter government agents hold their meeting soon,” Kabole said. The Company’s Managing Director Richard Vatty said the product has no poisonous substances due to its organic nature. Hungarian Deputy Minister for Agriculture said his government was committed to ensuring good agricultural practices were in place in the country. He said Kirinyaga County having been selected for the field trials was enough testimony of the commitment his government has on Kenyan people. Accompanied by the Hungarian Ambassador to Kenya Laszlo Eduard, the minister also said than the trade ties the two countries are bound together by other mutual interests. The product is set for commercial launching once the final certification is done while it will be distributed by Twiga Chemical Industries.

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 13 Government to open international college Students from Somalia and Ethiopia set to gain admission into medical training institute BY DICKSON GITHAIGA KNA-MANDERA T he Kenya Medical Training Board will open up a college in Mandera County next year, with students from Somalia and Ethiopia set to gain admission. The Kenya Medical Training College Director General Michael Kiptoo, while speaking to the press Friday at the site where the college will be constructed said medical courses will now be devolved from the national level to the grassroots. “We will now bring services closer to the people to reduce the burden of area residents traveling to Nairobi and other parts of the country to look for training opportunities,” said Kiptoo. He noted that the college earmarked for operation in March 2019, will address medical needs of the region as every county has its own unique needs. Speaking in the same function, the chairman Kenya Medical Training board of directors Professor Philip Kaloki said it was the government’s commitment to expand medical training in all corners of the republic. 200 Students somalia will send when the college is operational “While on a tour of the region in 2017, President Uhuru Kenyatta promised to open up a medical training college in the region and today we have come to accomplish his promise,” said Kaloki. The chairman said students from Somalia and Ethiopia will be admitted to the college as talks with the two governments have been accomplished. “Somalia will send 200 students when the college is operational which will reduce congestion in our hospitals as many patients we receive daily are from across the border. It will also go a long way in reducing security challenges posed by the Al Shabaab,” he said. Residents benefit from free cancer screening Screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancer aimed at reaching vulnerable communities The beneficiaries mostly from pastoralist communities in the area received free screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancer in a move aimed at curbing cancer among communities rated as least educated and most vulnerable in the county. Baringo County Director of BY JANE NGUGI KNA-NAKURU M ore than 500 needy families in Mogotio, Baringo County, have benefited from free cancer screening services courtesy of Dandelion Africa, a local NGO and the County Government of Baringo. Public Health Dr. Robert Rono said among the services offered at the daylong clinic at Kampi Turkana village was effective use of contraceptives and child spacing as central to healthy families. Dr. Rono noted that high illiteracy and retrogressive cultural practices among beneficiaries have led to a rise of non-communicable diseases, early pregnancies and marriages among girls and these have necessitated the awareness program. The director says as part of a deliberate bid to reach out to communities most at risk in the largely pastoralist county, such initiatives will be rolled out across 30 wards in the region in efforts to make the public aware about controlling cancer and advocating equal rights for children. Dandelion The need for towels has also often lured them into snares of early marriages making school completion rates among girls in the area at an alarming low every year – Harun Karanja Members of Dandelion Africa distribute sanitary towels to pupils of Alice Igham primary school. Africa administrator Harun Karanja said besides cancer screening and awareness, the programme will reach out to public primary schools in the area to donate sanitary towels to girls. Karanja said the personal effects are basic to sustaining girls in school. He said most 500 Needy families that have benefited from free cancer screening cases of girls dropping out from school in the area have been attributed to lack of sanitary pads. “The need for towels has also often lured them into snares of early marriages making school completion rates among girls in the area at an alarming low every year,” he added. A Community starts work on harambee health centre Officials say they took the initiative to curb health service access problems which have dogged the area for more than six years lose lives when they become sick because they lack a place for medication. “Communicable diseases have become a thorn in the flesh of residents. Majority of women have lost their lives during delivery because there’s no hospital,” he added. The residents said that their request to have Homa Bay government help them construct hospital in the area has been delayed. Okumu said the health facility would serve five primary, three secondary schools besides entire community population. He said the nearest health centre in the BY DAVIS LANGAT KNA-HOMA BAY community in Homa Bay County has embarked on constructing a health facility after their efforts to reach county government for assistance failed. The community of Aoch Muga village in Rangwe constituency is constructing a health facility worth Sh17.5million. They said they took the initiative to curb health service access problems which have dogged the area for more than six years. The community construction committee chairman Philip Okumu said most residents have become vulnerable to diseases due to lack of a health facility in the area. Speaking to KNA during the groundbreaking ceremony, Okumu said they have contributed Sh7.5million for the start. “We’re still calling upon Homa Bay government to come in and help us get a medical facility in this area,” Okumu said. The chairman said they have donated a 7.5 acre piece of land for the construction. Okumu argued that a number of residents area is Rangwe sub county hospital which is about 6km away. “We could not wait any longer because that would mean we continue loose more lives. We welcome well-wishers to join us,” Okumu said. Gem West Chief Joel Otieno said they are providing security during and after the construction of the medical facility. “We’re ready to protect and safeguard construction materials and labourers to ensure the work runs smoothly without any threat,” Otieno said. Area MCA Charles Awino said he will petition the county executive to ensure they allocate funds to aid the construction of the facility. Awino said he will also follow the whereabouts of Sh5millon allocated in the previous financial years for construction of a health facility in the area. “Good health is a key pillar in development and it’s unfortunate most residents here can’t achieve it. We should ensure our people get assisted where necessary,” Awino said. But Homa Bay health executive Richard Muga refuted claims they have failed to support the community come up with a health facility in the area.

14 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke LAKE VICTORIA SOUTH WATER SERVICES BOARD P.O Box 3325 – 40100, Lavictor’s House, Off Ring Road Milimani, Kisumu Tel. 057- 2025128, Mobile 0736 202512, 0716 525251 Email: info@lvswaterboard.go.ke Website: www.lvswaterboard.go.ke INVITATION TO TENDER Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB) invites tenders from interested bidders for the following Works: S/ No. 1. Tender No. LVSWSB/T/2/ 2018-19 Description Drilling, Development & Test Pumping of 4No. Boreholes ( Pala, Oloosontui, Getongonya and Chebiribei Boreholes) in Ndhiwa, Transmara West ,Kuria West & Belgut Sub Counties in Homabay, Narok, Migori & Kericho counties 2. LVSWSB/T/3/ 2018-19 Equipping , Civil and Building Works of Uluthe Borehole in Ugunja Sub County, Siaya County 3. LVSWSB/T/4/ 2018-19 Equipping , civil and Building Works for Tunnel Borehole in Kipkelion West Sub County, Kericho County 4. LVSWSB/T/5/ 2018-19 Equipping , Civil and Building Works of Chorwet Primary School Borehole in Kipkelion West Sub County , Kericho County 5. LVSWSB/T/6/ 2018-19 Construction of Kabusure Water Project in Bomet Central Sub County, Bomet County Tender Security (Ksh) 120,000.00 Registration Requirement National Construction Authority -water works (NCA) 4 and above Category Open The Technical University of Kenya is pleased to announce that the 6th Tuesday 18th and Friday 21st December 2018 at 9.00 am. PARTICIPATION: Graduands will participate as follows: No Date of Rehearsal 1 2 Monday 17th Thursday 20th 100,000.00 National Construction Authority-water works (NCA) 6 and above 80,000.00 National Construction Authority -water works (NCA) 7 and above Tender Securing Declaration Form (Mandatory) 160,000.00 National Construction Authority (NCA) 7 and above National Construction Authority (NCA) 5 and above Tender documents may be obtained from the procurement office situated at Lavictors House, Kisumu ( as detailed here below) upon payment on a non – refundable fee of Ksh. 1,000 per tender document OR viewed and downloaded from LVSWSB website (www.lvswaterbosrd. go.ke) or the IFMIS website; supplier.treasury.go.ke free of charge . Upon downloading, bidders MUST immediately send/email their names and contact details (including physical address) to the following email address for recording and issuance of any clarification or addenda; procurement2@lvswaterboard.go.ke Addenda/clarifications will also be posted in the LVSWSB website immediately they become available. Completed Bid documents in plain sealed envelope clearly marked with the “Tender No. and tender description” as more particularly described in the tender document should be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Lake Victoria South Water Services Board P.O Box 3325 – 40100 Kisumu, Kenya Or be deposited in the tender box situated on the 1st floor Lavictors House so as to be received not later than 10.00am on 30th October, 2018. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the Board room B , Lavictors House , Off Ring Road , Milimani, Kisumu in the presence of the tenderers representatives who choose to attend the opening . Reserved for youth , women & persons with disabilities Open Open Open CLEARANCE: Only graduands who will have cleared with the respective departments/units of the University by Wednesday 31st “Application to Graduate Form” available online in the students’ portal through http://www.tukenya.ac.ke; click on Fee Statement link to access your personalised form then proceed as follows: i. Login to your fees portal using your password; ii. You will get a menu that allows you to open the “Application to Graduate Form”; iii. Complete Section One of the “Application to Graduate Form” latest 16th iv. Ensure that you have cleared your fees by 31st the online “Application to Graduate Form”; November 2018; October, 2018 to enable you complete Section Two of v. Upon successful completion of section two, submit the online “Application to Graduate Form” and print a copy which you shall present at your School to enable you hire a graduation attire. This “Application to Graduate Form” must also be presented to Finance Department after returning the hired attire. Be advised that any graduand who fails to clear on time will be omitted from the convocation list. CONFIRMATION OF NAMES Confirmation of names on the “Application to Graduate Form” in Section One is critical for the accurate and speedy processing of academic certificates. Section one of the “Application to Graduate Form” enables graduands to specify the order of their names. The order of names MUST correspond to that in your KCSE certificate. Using drop down selection in the boxes provided, select each name only once. Please note that the University shall not take responsibility for mistakes made by individual graduands in the order of their names in the “Application to Graduate Form” and the University shall not be obligated to replace certificates with errors arising from a graduand’s negligence. FEES PAYABLE FOR CONVOCATION The convocation and academic attire fees will be charged as follows: S/No LEVEL FEES 1 2 3 Certificate and Diploma Bachelor’s Postgraduate Sh5,000 Sh5,000 Sh7,500 ACADEMIC ATTIRE AND REHEARSAL All graduands MUST be dressed in full academic attire to participate in the rehearsal and the graduation ceremony. The academic dress will be available only to graduands who will have successfully printed a final copy of the personalised “Application to Graduate Form” before the deadline. Collection of the academic attire will be from the offices of the respective Directors of Schools between 10th and 17th Upon collection of the academic attire, graduands will be given invitation cards for two guests only. No person below the age of 18 shall be allowed into the Graduation Square. PUNCTUALITY Graduands and guests are advised to be seated not later than 8.30 a.m. No entry shall be permitted to the Graduation Square after the stated time. For the rehearsals, the graduands will be expected to be seated by 10.00 a.m. REGISTRAR ACADEMIC ISO 9001:2008 Certified CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER October 2018 will be allowed to graduate. Clearance requires graduands to complete the December 2018 December 2018 Friday 21st Date of Graduation Tuesday 18th Graduation Group December 2018 TVET (Certificate and Diploma) December 2018 Degree Graduation Ceremony will be held on THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA Education and Training for the Real World 6TH GRADUATION CEREMONY ANNOUNCEMENT December 2018.

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 15 KMTC/QP/17-TAD KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE PREQUALIFICATION NOTICE – DATE: 16TH OCTOBER 2018 PRE-QUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD STARTING 15TH NOVEMBER 2018 – 30TH JUNE 2020. K.M.TC. intends to pre-qualify suppliers and service providers for the provision of goods and services for the financial years 2018 – 2019 and 2019 – 2020. Interested and competent firms specializing in the provision of goods & services mentioned below are invited to apply for pre-qualification. LIST OF GOODS & SERVICES TO BE PROCURED IN THE YEARS 2018 – 2019 AND 2019 – 2020. SUPPLY OF GOODS KMTC/PRQ/1/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/2/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/3/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/4/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/5/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/6/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/7/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/8/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/9/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/10/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/11/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/12/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/13/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/14/2018–2019 CATEGORY DESCRIPTION OF GOODS / SERVICES Supply of Stationery Items Supply of Staff Uniforms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Supply of Chemicals and Laboratory Items Supply of Furniture and Office Equipment Supply of ICT Equipment Related accessories and Consumables Supply of Cleansing Materials Supply of Hardware Items Supply of Electrical Items Supply of Dental Items Supply of Physiotherapy Materials Supply of Occupational Therapy Materials Supply of Orthopaedic Items Supply of Medical Engineering Items Supply of skillslab items /Equipment and consumables KMTC/PRQ/15/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/16/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/17/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/18/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/19/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/20/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/21/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/22/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/23/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/24/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/25/2018–2019 KMTC/PRQ/26/2018–2019 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CONSULTANCY SERVICES Provision of Legal Services Provision of Land Surveying Services Provision of Architectural Services Provision of repairs and service for motor vehicles Provision of ICT Consultancy Services Provision of Asset Valuation Services Provision of Printing Services Repairs, Services and Maintenance of Office Equipment, Fax Machines, Printers and Computers Provision of Air Travel Services Provision of Courier Services Provision of Repair, Service and Maintenance of Teaching/ Medical Equipments Provision of Renovations/Maintenance Works of Building & Stations RESERVATION Youth, PWD & Women Youth, PWD & Women General Youth, PWD & Women Youth, PWD & Women Youth, PWD & Women General Youth, PWD & Women General General General General General General The Kenya medical training College (KMTC) is a state Corporation established for the purpose of providing facilities for the College education under the Ministry of Health. The College has grown to become a premier middle level training institution for medical training in Kenya as well as East and Central Africa region. The KMTC Board seeks to recruit competent, dynamic, visionary and experienced person to fill the following vacant position. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ref: KMTC/QP-12/EAA/1/2018 a) Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Board of directors, the Chief Executive Officer will be the accounting officer and be responsible for the following; I. Be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the College. II. Provide leadership to senior management and staff. III. Prepare the annual budgets and establishing proper internal controls. IV. Be responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies. V. Developing and recommending to the board of directors the annual business plans for the College. VI. Ensure that the College mandate, board polices and resolutions are implemented fully and effectively. VII. Lead teams to high performance and innovations. VIII. Ensure prudent management of resources for the achievement of the College mandate and strategic objectives. IX. Initiate, establish and strengthen inter-institutional collaborations and strategic partnerships for the realization of College mandate. X. Ensure that all Board papers are accurately written, are relevant and are availed to the Board of directors in good time. XI. Ensure that staff remain motivated to discharge their responsibilities effectively and efficiently and in compliance with college statutes. XII. Establish and sustain effective relationship with the board of directors, and other stakeholders. XIII. Being responsible for the achievement of the objectives of the college. XIV. General General General General General General Youth, PWD & Women Youth, PWD & Women Youth, PWD & Women Youth, PWD & Women General General It is expected that invitation to bid for the goods & services will be soon after the prequalification is completed and not before 15th of November 2018. Eligible applicants may obtain the prequalification document from Supplies Department, KMTC Nairobi Campus upon payment of a non refundable fee of Kenya Shillings Five hundred only (Kshs.500.00). Per set of document payable to the Director, Kenya Medical Training College Nairobi, through Bankers cheque or you may download from the KMTC website www.kmtc.ac.ke or http://supplier.tresury.go.ke at no cost. Bidders who download documents from the website should register their tenders at KMTC HQRS Procurement office during normal working hours, and before the closing date and time. Requirements for prequalification are set in the prequalification document. Submissions of application for prequalification must be received in sealed plain envelopes and must be dropped in the Tender Box situated at the entrance of the KMTC Administration Block and be addressed to: - The Director, Kenya Medical Training College, P. O. Box 30195-00100, NAIROBI. so as to reach him on or before 31st October 2018 at 10.00 A.M. The envelopes must not bear the name of the applicant but should be clearly marked with the details of pre-qualification number as follows: - The prequalification documents shall be opened immediately thereafter in the Boardroom in the presence of applicants or their representatives who choose to attend and witness the opening. The college reserves the right to accept or reject any application either in part or in whole and is not bound to give reasons for the decision taken. Prof. Michael K. Kiptoo Ag: Director/CEO Chairperson, KMTC Board of Directors P. 0 Box 30195-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Email : info@kmtc.ac.ke Website: www.kmtc.ac.ke So as to reach not later than, 6th November, 2018 Kenya medical training College is an equal opportunity employer, in this regard, women, persons with disability and youth are encouraged to apply. In addition, a candidate will be required to submit copies of membership association, certificates of clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and provide certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal investigations (DCI) c) Tenure The successful candidate will be engaged for a three (3) year contract renewable once subject to performance evaluated by the Board of Directors. d) Performance Management The successful candidate will sign a contract on terms of employment with the Chairperson, Board of directors Applicants whose backgrounds and competencies match the specifications are invited to send their applications, quoting the vacancy position and enclosing updated curriculum Vitae, copies of Academic and professional Certificates, National Identity card and day time telephone, to: XV. Providing regular, thorough and prompt communication to the board of directors on key technical, financial and administrative matters. Be responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the College. XVI. Perform any other responsibility as determined and deemed necessary by the board of directors. b) Requirements For appointment to this grade, a candidate must; I. Hold at least a postgraduate masters or doctorate qualification from a recognized university/ institution. II. Have at least ten years knowledge and experience in the relevant field. III. Have served in senior management position for a period of at least five (5) years in a reputable organization. IV. V. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Have knowledge and experience in project reviews, monitoring and evaluation. VI. Have knowledge in higher learning institutions with versed network and experience in training and programs. VII. Have Evidence of involvement in Research, Consultancy and results based performance. VIII. Demonstrate compliance to chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and National values and principles of public service. IX. Have undergone Strategic Leadership, Management and Development Program/course. KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE KMTC is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution VACANCY

16 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke KENYA MEDICAL SUPPLIES AUTHORITY (KEMSA) KEMSA is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament, with the mandate to procure, warehouse and distribute drugs and medical supplies for prescribed public health programs, the national strategic stock reserve, prescribed essential health packages and national referral hospitals. As a result of business growth and the need to enhance organizational efficiency for effective service delivery, we would like to fill the following positions: 1. SALES & MARKETING OFFICER/SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES DIVISION (SSD) – REF. SMO-SSD/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT The position holder will report to the Head/SSD and will be responsible for managing the sales and marketing function within a specified allocated region across Kenya; covering several SSD customers. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The position holder will be charged with the following responsibilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. To ensure Sales targets are achieved To follow up on payments for sales already made (debt collection) To identify customer unmet needs. To conduct and obtain market intelligence on competitor products To relay relevant quality related information to the quality assurance department To analyze and evaluate results on a monthly and quarterly basis, and take the necessary corrective action in order to achieve desired sales To detail specialized products to medical professions To establish and maintain good relationships with the entire clientele. 10. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Suitable candidates should possess the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Key Competencies: 1. 2. 2. Bachelors’ Degree in Sciences from a recognized institution. Diploma in Sales and Marketing or equivalent from a recognized institution. Proficiency in use of MS Office applications and ERP platform. Two (2) years’ experience in pharmaceutical sales/marketing function. Demonstrable understanding of how the public health sector supply chain operates. Possess a clean, valid Driving Licence free from any endorsements. Excellent presentation and communication skills Team Management skills COUNTY SALES & MARKETING OFFICER – REF. CSMO/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT Reporting to the Regional Sales & Marketing Executive, the County Sales and Marketing Officer will be responsible for managing the sales and marketing function within specified/allocated Counties, where they will also be deployed. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that KEMSA’s client requirements and requests within the specified Counties are met and also market and sell commodities to these counties. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The position holder will be charged with the following responsibilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. To follow up on payments for sales already made. To obtain and respond to feedback from Health Care personnel involved in drug management at County, Sub-County and Rural Health Facilities on product requirements/performances and service levels. To conduct and obtain market intelligence and penetration of new/emerging markets To relay relevant quality related information to QA Manager. To obtain monthly receipts, usage and stock holding for the health facilities. To analyze and evaluate results on a monthly and quarterly basis, and take the necessary corrective action in order to achieve desired profit levels To provide the relevant accurate input into the sales forecasting process to ensure optimal inventory availability at all times. 10. To ensure that the correct mix of stock is maintained at customer facilities to meet patient needs. 11. To establish and maintain good relationships with the entire clientele 12. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Suitable candidates should possess the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Key Competencies: 1. 2. Bachelors’ Degree from a recognized institution. Diploma or equivalent qualifications in Sales and Marketing from a recognized institution. Proficiency in use of MS Office applications and ERP platform. Two (2) years’ experience in sales/marketing function. Demonstrable understanding of how the public health sector supply chain operates. Possess a clean, valid Driving Licence free from any endorsements. Excellent presentation and communication skills Team Management skills 2. 3. 4. 5. To develop, implement and execute sales and marketing strategies within the County. To liaise with the respective County Administration and Health teams on medical supply matters to ensure continued supply of commodities. To develop, implement and execute sales and marketing strategies within the allocated region / territory 3. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER/PHARMACIST – REF. QAO/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT Reporting to Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Assurance Officer will ensure that commodities meet the specified quality requirements during receipt and that quality and form are maintained during storage and distribution in line with medical supplies good practice. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and systems, record forms and other documentation related to all areas of procurement, inventory control, storage, security, drug information monitoring and evaluation. Maintain ISO 9001:2008 by coordinating both internal and external ISO audits Inspection of products prior to their receipt into KEMSA’s stores. Receive, Investigate and respond to customers’ complaints relating to poor quality products and manage recalls. Regular random sampling and quality checks on products supplied to KEMSA and distributed by KEMSA; analyze results from the quality checks and identify ways to ensure maintenance of high quality. Conduct supplier audits and post-distribution surveillance Implement safe disposal of expired and obsolete medical commodities Maintain the stock master file Monitoring QA aspects of warehousing practices for compliance with good warehousing practice. Implementing recall procedures if necessary Carry out technical evaluation of bids Review the quality of the results obtained from the Quality Control Lab. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Possess of a Bachelor of Degree in Pharmacy from a university recognized in Kenya. Those with Master’s Degree in similar field will have added advantage. Must have six (6) years’ experience in a similar position, with 3 years at the level of Senior Pharmacist. Must have working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with good analytical, numerical and communication skills. Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Must be a member of a professional body for Pharmacists in good standing. Key Competencies: 1. 2. Excellent presentation and communication skills Team Management skills 4. WAREHOUSE PHARMACIST – REF. WHPH/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT Reporting to Warehousing Manager, the Warehousing Pharmacist will ensure that commodities meet the specified quality requirements during the entire supply chain process in line with good practice in the management of medical supplies. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ensuring that the medical commodities in the Warehouse are stored in line with Good Warehousing Practices (GWP). The Pharmacist will be directly responsible for the control and distribution of all stocks of drugs. Liaise with Quality Assurance department on any quality issues affecting commodities especially during receipt, storage and dispatch and along the supply chain. Review and monitor the efficacy of medical supplies during storage. Liaise and co-ordinate with Quality Assurance department on the release for storage the medical commodities held under quarantine. Monitor and report on temperature control of cold storage items. Ensure proper management of controlled and dangerous drugs in line with the existing regulations. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 1. Possess of a Bachelor of Degree in Pharmacy from a university recognized in Kenya. Those with Master’s Degree in similar field will have added advantage. Must have six (6) years’ experience in a similar position, with 3 years at the level of Senior Pharmacist. Must have working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with good analytical, numerical and communication skills. Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Must be a member of a professional body for Pharmacists in good standing. Key Competencies: 1. 2. Excellent presentation and communication skills Team Management skills

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 17 5. LEGAL OFFICER – REF. LO/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT Reporting to the Corporation Secretary/Director Legal Services, the Legal Officer will be responsible for supporting the Department handle legal matters. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Supporting the management of legal issues within the department. Liaise with the Director Legal Services on court matters. Support in co-ordinating contract management process. Liaise with external Advocates to follow up on matters affecting KEMSA. Support in following up court rulings, hearings etc. Attend courts as a follow up on matters affecting KEMSA. Ensuring the organization is complying with the relevant regulations and best practice in relation to risk management. Undertaking capacity building and awareness to the Board, and its Committees, Management and Staff on Enterprise Risk Management. Any other duties assigned. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Bachelors’ Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University. Postgraduate Diploma in Law/Legal Studies Three (3) years working experience, Be a registered member of Law Society of Kenya and in good standing. Must have ICT competency. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. Must adhere to the LSK code of ethics i.e. integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and due competence / professionalism Team player and interpersonal skills Communication skills (both oral and written) Good planning, organization skills and analytical skills RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER – REF. RMO/HR/2018 PURPOSE STATEMENT The Records Management Officer will manage the organization’s records in line with the requisite legal provisions, KEMSA requirements and the internationally recognized Records Management best practices as envisioned by the ISO:15489 standards. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The jobholder will have the following principal accountabilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Ensuring complete and accurate records that demonstrate integrity and authenticity for purposes of supporting business and admissibility during audits. Assisting the organization by ensuring efficient contract administration between KEMSA and suppliers through sound records management and bring-ups. Ensuring safe custody of KEMSA records thus ensuring compliance security and reliability of records and information therein at all times. Digitization of records and establishing a functional Electronic Records Management System (ERMS). Conducting records inventory, retrieval and dissemination of information to action officers on a needto-know basis Ensuring that the Records Management functionality adheres to KEMSA’s Records Management Policies, standards and is in accordance with all legal requirements as well as the international best practices. Assisting in the administrative duties of the Operations Directorate by conducting follow-ups on supplier queries complaints Managing all records for the downstream supply chain functions. Conduct risk analysis, advise on key elements and mitigation measures within the function. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. PUBLIC NOTICE Bachelor’s Degree in Information Sciences, Archives or Records Management. Three (3) years’ experience in a busy records management function in public or private sector. Have professional qualifications from the Kenya Library Association or other recognized professional body. Must be a registered member of a professional body for Records Management in good standing. Excellent ICT skills to enable automation and sharing of information in a collaborative environment. Key Competencies: 1. 2. 3. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Team Management skills. Leadership skills Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 which includes the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau. Applications, quoting the job reference number, accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of ID card, certificates and testimonials should be sent by post to the address below to be received not later than 2nd November, 2018 Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Medical Supplies Authority, 13 Commercial Street, Industrial Area, P.O Box 47715-00100, Nairobi. Note that any form of direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. ‘The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer’. NOTIFICATION OF REGULATORY IMPACT STATEMENT The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) is a statutory body established under Section 3 (1) of the Engineers Act 2011 and is responsible for the registration of engineers and engineering firms, regulation of engineering professional services, setting of standards, development and general practice of engineering. Section 58 of the Engineers Act, 2011 provides that the Board may, with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary make rules generally for the better carrying into effect the provisions of the Act. The Board in consultation with the office of the Attorney General has finalized the Engineers Rules 2018 and the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works has approved. Pursuant to Section 8 of the Statutory Instruments Act No. 23 of 2013, the Board has prepared a regulatory impact statement for the Engineers Rules, 2018. The policy objective sought to be achieved by the Engineers Rules 2018 is to ensure effective enforcement of the provisions of the Engineers Act, 2011. The proposed legislation and copies of the regulatory impact statement may be obtained or inspected at Engineers Board of Kenya Offices Transcom House Annex during working hours, or downloaded from EBK Website: http://ebk.or.ke/downloads/ Comments and further consultations on the statement may be channelled through the email address engineerslegal@ gmail.com or legal@ebk.or.ke . TAKE NOTICE that the public is hereby invited to give comments on the statement within fourteen (14) days of publication of this notice. REGISTRAR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ENGINEERS BOARD OF KENYA KARATINA UNIVERSITY TEL: +254 0716135171/0723683150 P.O. Box 1957-10101, KARATINA GRADUATION NOTICE Karatina University is pleased to announce the 6th Graduation Ceremony to be held on Friday, 2nd November, 2018 at 9.00 a.m. The Ceremony will be held at Karatina University Main Campus at Kagochi. All graduands are advised to take note of the following pertinent information: Confirmation of Results and Names: The list of graduands is available on KarU website: www.karu.ac.ke from Friday 12th October 2018. Confirmation of examination results, accuracy and order of names SHOULD be made with the respective Deans of Schools latest by Friday 19th October, 2018 to allow for production of certificates. Clearance: Only graduands who will have cleared with the respective departments of the University by Friday 19th October, 2018 will be allowed to graduate. Graduation Fees: Graduands are required to pay Alumni fees of ksh1000 in addition to hire of gowns and convocation fee as follows: i) Diploma –KES 4500.00; ii) Undergraduate- KES 5,500.00; iii) Masters–KES 6,500.00; PhD-KES 8,500.00. Payments should be made to any of the following Karatina University Bank Accounts: Equity Bank: Account Number: 0040298291603 (Karatina Branch) or Cooperative Bank: Account Number: 01129059776700 (Karatina Branch). Academic Attire: All graduands will be required to be in full academic attire during the rehearsal and graduation ceremonies. The attire shall be issued from respective schools from Monday, 29th October 2018 (during working hours) upon full clearance and payment of graduation fees. Rehearsal: The rehearsal is an integral part of the graduation ceremony and as such all graduands intending to participate in the ceremony must attend the rehearsal on Thursday, 1st November 2018 from 11.00 am. Return of Gowns: All graduands are expected to return the academic attire by Friday, 9th November 2018. A penalty of KES.500.00 per day shall be levied for any attire returned after the deadline. Invitation Cards: Graduands shall be issued with two (2) invitation cards from the respective schools as they collect the gowns. For more details call: 0716135171/0723683150 Email: registrararsa@karu.ac.ke REGISTRAR (ACADEMIC, RESEARCH & STUDENTS AFFAIRS)

18 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke ADDENDUM KISUMU BOYS HIGH SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE EASTERN AFRICA REGIONAL TRANSPORT, TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION PROJECT (EARTTDFP), CREDIT NO: 5638-KE CONTRACT TITLE: UPGRADING OF LOKICHAR-LOICHANGAMATAK ROAD (A1), 40KM – TENDER NO KeNHA/1979/2018. ADDENDUM NO. 1 This advertisement follows the invitation of Bids for Eastern Africa Regional Transport, Trade and Development Facilitation Project (EARTTDFP), CREDIT NO: 5638-KE: Upgrading of Lokichar - Loichangamatak road (A1) that appeared in MYGOV of 4th & 5th September, 2018. The bidders May obtain Addendum No. 1 and Minutes of the Pre-Tender Site Visit & Conference with the clarifications for the tender from Kenya National Highways Authority website: www.kenha.co.ke. Alternatively, bidders may obtain them from:Kenya National Highways Authority Blueshield Towers, Upper Hill, ground floor, Procurement Office Hospital Road, P.O. Box 49712-00100, NAIROBI, KENYA Pursuant to ITB Clause 22.2, the deadline for bid submission has been extended to Tuesday, 6th 2018. November, All other details remain as per the invitation of Bids that appeared in MYGOV of 4th & 5th September, 2018 Deputy Director (Supply Chain Management) FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL Customer Care Hotline : 020 - 2989000 @KeNHAKenya Customer Care customercare@kenha, Reporting Corruption: integrity@kenha.co.ke Web : www.kenha.co.ke Kenya National Highways Authority Kisumu Boys High School is a public Secondary School in Market-Milimani ward of Kisumu Central Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of one classroom. 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 K. B.H.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of one classroom 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: 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 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 form of tender. 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) e) f) g) h) Audited accounts for the last three years. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bank statement). Works of similar magnitude and complexity undertaken in the last three years. Litigation history of the company (Both court and arbitration cases). Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt Completed set of tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the respective Tender Number, description and bearing the name and addressed to: Kisumu Boys High School P.O. Box 1973-40100 Kisumu The Principal Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 30th The Principal Kisumu Boys High School 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. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY TENDER NOTICE: South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) invites Bids from eligible tenderers for the under listed goods and services; S /NO Tender No. Description 1 SEKU/PROC/ONT/001/2018/2019 2 SEKU/PROC/ONT/025/2018/2019 3 Supply and delivery of meat and meat products (Re–advertised) Supply and delivery of Laboratory Chemicals, Reagents and Materials for Research projects SEKU/PROC/ONT/026/2018/2019 Provision of Sanitary Bin Services 1,000/= 1,000/= 1,000/= Tender Fee Closing Date 31/10/2018 31/10/2018 31/10/2018 Interested firms may obtain tender documents from the Procurement Office at SEKU’s Main Campus in Kitui during normal working hours upon payment of a non-refundable tender fee stated above. Payments can be made at National Bank of Kenya SEKU branch A/C No. 0102153129100 and bank slip presented to SEKU Finance Office during normal working hours. The tender documents can also be downloaded free of charge from the University Website: www.seku.ac.ke. Bidders who download the tender documents from the website should immediately e-mail their name and contact details (cellphone number, e-mail, and company name) to: procurement@seku.ac.ke for records and communication of any tender clarifications and addenda. The tender is open to all firms wishing to bid and they are required to show authenticated evidence that they have recently satisfactorily carried out works similar to those proposed above. Only firms that demonstrate their previous experience will have their tender considered. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes, bearing the tender number on the right hand side corner and with no indication of the tenderer should be addressed to: The Vice Chancellor South Eastern Kenya University, P. O. Box 170-90200, Tel 0717066706, KITUI and dropped in the Tender Box at the Tuition and Office Block1, Kitui Main Campus, or sent by post so as to reach the above address not later than 31st October 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Submitted bids will be opened publicly half an hour after the closing time in the Board Room in Research and Office Block, in the presence of the tenderers, or their representatives, who choose to attend. Late bids will be returned unopened. Price quoted must remain valid for 120 (One Hundred and Twenty) days from the opening date of the tender. Tender Security, which must be from an established bank, or PPRA approved Insurance Company, shall be valid for 120 (One Hundred and Twenty) days from tender opening date. Arid To Green ……………………………………………………….……………………………………………….Transforming Lives ISO 9001 : 2015 CERTIFIED National Oil is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and Gender Equity Career Opportunities National Oil Corporation of Kenya is mandated, by the Government of Kenya, to participate in all aspects of the oil and gas sector, covering the up-stream sector (oil and gas exploration), mid-stream (petroleum and gas infrastructure development) and down-stream (sales and marketing of petroleum products). The Corporation is desirous of recruiting qualified professional to fill the following positions:MANAGER, MARKETING Reporting to the General Manager - Downstream Operations, the ideal candidate will be responsible for developing & implementing marketing & advertising strategies for the Corporation in line with the Corporate objectives in order to build brand awareness & increase sales. ASSISTANT MANAGER, RETAIL Reporting to the Manager, Retail, the ideal candidate will be responsible for growing the retail network in sales volumes to meet corporate objectives and strategic targets. Applicants should either email to ceo@nockenya.co.ke or send the hard copies indicating the position being applied for on the envelope and addressed to: Physical Address National Oil Corporation Kawi Complex, South C, Red Cross Road, Off Popo Road, Behind Boma Hotel For more information, applicants can access advertisement and application details on National Oil website www.nationaloil.co.ke. In addition, please attach curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening phone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Applications should reach us not later than 1700 hours on Monday 29th October 2018. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to disqualification.

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 19 Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Email: haki@knchr.org 1st Floor, CVS Plaza, Lenana Road, P. O. Box 74359 - 00200, Nairobi - Kenya. Tel: 254-20-2717908/2717928/27172664, Fax: 254-20-2716160 VACANCY The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is a Constitutional Commission established by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and operationalised through the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011 (Revised 2012) and the United Nations Paris Principles. KNCHR’s mandate includes promoting a culture of human rights, protection against and accountability for human rights and freedoms, advise and ensure observance of human rights by both the Government and private institutions. KNCHR fulfils its mandate through five (5) directorates; Complaints and Investigations, Legal Services, Research, Advocacy and Outreach, Regional Services and Corporate Services. The Commission’s head office is located in Nairobi City County with five (5) Regional Offices based in Wajir, Trans Nzoia (Kitale), Mombasa, Kisumu and Laikipia (Nyahururu) Counties. KNCHR hereby invites applications for the following position: MEMBER OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE (1 POST) REF: KNCHR/ADM/ ACM /01/2018 REF NO: POSITION For detailed Job Profiles, please visit the KNCHR website: www.knchr.org All applications should be received on or before Tuesday 30th The Commission Secretary, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor P. O. Box 74359-00200 NAIROBI S/No. Position 1. 2. Assistant Director, Finance & Planning PA to Commissioner/ Program officer II Job Grade No. of Vacancies NGEC 3 NGEC 6 1 2 Vacancy Ref. No. NGEC/HR/11/2018 NGEC/HR/12/2018 October, 2018 Interested and eligible candidates may obtain detailed information on the job descriptions and specifications from our website: www.ngeckenya.org Persons with Disabilities, Youth, and people from the Marginalized groups and Minority Communities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. Deadline: 29TH NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. OCTOBER 2018 THE NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION OUR VISION A society free from all forms of inequality and discrimination OUR MISSION To promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination for all persons in Kenya JOB VACANCIES The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is an independent government body entrenched in Article 59(1) of the constitution of Kenya (2010) and subsequently established under an act of parliament, National Gender and Equality Act of 2011.The Commission’s core mandate is to promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination in accordance with Article 27 of the Constitution. The Commission seeks to recruit self-motivated, dynamic and results oriented persons to fill the following vacancies: MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND CO-OPERATIVES OFFICE OF THE CABINET SECRETARY CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF CHIEF OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND THE EXECUTIVE SUPPORT OFFICER AT COMESA SECRETARIAT The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional grouping of 21 African States which have agreed to promote regional integration through trade development and transport facilitation. More information can be obtained from the COMESA website www.comesa.int. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan professionals for the following positions: S/NO NAME OF VACANT POST 1 2 Executive Support Officer For further information, interested and qualified persons are requested to access a detailed advert and COMESA APPLICATION FORM at the website: http://www.comesa.int/ Note: • • You MUST use the official COMESA application format to make your applications for any vacant post. No application will be considered if it is not in the official COMESA application format. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. The Completed application form, together with certified copies of certificates should reach: THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY TRADE AND COOPERATIVES STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TRADE P. O Box 30430- 00100 NAIROBI OR hand delivery to Telposta towers, Kenyatta Avenue, 14th floor, HRM Registry, on or before 19th October 2018. HON. PETER MUNYA, MGH CABINET SECRETARY Wang’ombe Kariuki DIRECTOR GENERAL Chief of Human Resources and Management Services GRADE P4 P3 NO. OF POSTS 1 1 TENDER NOTICE The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) 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. In furtherance of the aforementioned Mandate, the Authority hereby invites tenders from interested bidders as follows; DESCRIPTION No TENDER REFERENCE 1. CAK/TEND/001/2018-2019 Provision for the Redesigning, Development, Commissioning, Hosting and Maintenance of Website 2. CAK/TEND/002/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, configuration and Commissioning of Server, Heavy Duty Scanner, Firewall, Voltage Stabiliser and Server software. 3. CAK/TEND/003/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning of E-Board System 4. CAK/TEND/004/2018-2019 Provision for Email Server Reworks, training and maintenance 5. CAK/TEND/005/2018-2019 Provision for ICT Maintenance of hardware and networking equipment. 6. CAK/TEND/006/2018-2019 Provision of Consultancy Service for Forensic Investigations Training TENDER SECURITY Ksh. 50,000 Ksh. 100,000 Ksh. 100,000 Ksh. 50,000 Ksh. 50,000 Ksh. 100,000 CLOSING DATE & TIME Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 at 12:00 pm Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 at 12:00 pm Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 at 12:00 pm Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 at 12:00 pm Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 at 12:00 pm Tuesday, 30th October, 2018 at 12:00 pm To access the advertisement notice and respective tender documents containing detailed terms of reference, specifications of goods and services required and the instructions on the closing date, please visit www.cak.go.ke and/or the Public Procurement Information Portal: www.tenders.go.ke Interested eligible candidates may download the tender document free of charge from the CAK website www.cak.go.ke, the Public Procurement Information Portal: www.tenders.go.ke and E-procurement portal; https://procurement.cak. go.ke:803/ to register your Company details before closing date. Interested bidders should submit their completed set of tender documents to the: Director General Competition Authority of Kenya Kenya Railways Building Hqs Block “D” Ground Floor, Workshop Road P. O. Box 36265-00200 NAIROBI Tel. 020-2628233 info@cak.go.ke

20 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Children’s cabinet takes over Siaya county affairs BY PHILIP ONYANGO, KNA, SIAYA T he county children’s cabinet today took over the affairs of the Siaya county government briefly as part of the celebrations to mark the international day of the girl child. Siaya governor, Cornel Rasanga flanked by his cabinet and senior county government officials surrendered his seat of power to the children’s governor, Beatrice Atieno who was equally flanked by her cabinet. After a stint at the seat of power, Atieno retired to the boardroom where she addressed her cabinet and members of the media, calling for commitment among stakeholders to the issues affecting children. The children’s governor who is a pupil at Gunda Sigomre primary school in Bondo Sub County urged the government to improve the education sector so as to make learning easy for children. “We need more learning materials and resources,” she said adding that as children, they were still waiting for lap tops and other digital learning materials from the government. Atieno equally called for Police Arrest 2 Veterinary Quacks Vacinating Cows REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING TENDER No: MTIHUD/HUD/CSHS/03/2018-2019 ADDENDUM NO. 1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR DESIGN, BUILD AND FINANCE OF THE PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS PARK ROAD, NAIROBI BY DANIEL MUGO KNA, THIKA P olice in Thika East arrested two veterinary quacks who were going round Gatuanyaga village vaccinating cows and goats. They recovered fake identification cards, old thermometer, injectable animal drugs, needles, syringes and 2Kgs of Norlick superlik salt. The two Esther Wambui Nzioka alias Esther Nzioka Syekoyo (39), and Joel Mwangi Karanja alias Naftali Murage Wahome (29) were nabbed as they tried to vaccinate cows and goats at the home of Kamau Kuru claiming they had been dispatched at the area by the government following a disease outbreak on domestic animals. Kamau’s daughter is a veterinary officer and when she saw how they were dressed and the things they carried, she became suspicious and gestured to her father who called the police. The police led by Thika East DAPC Mumina Yusuf responded swiftly and arrested the two who were taken to Ngoliba police station awaiting to be charged with the offence. Salome Wanjira Ngugi who is a victim of the two said the two vaccinated her 3 goats and parted with Ksh 1,000 before vaccinating her neigbour’s goat that eventually died. The suspect Esther Wambui however said the goat she vaccinated was so feeble and was almost dying even before she treated it. She said she was told by the owner that it had been treated by so many Veterinary officers but all in vain. She said she has been doing that job for over 3 years and sometimes she even led her customers. ‘If I was a bad person I could not have operated for those three years, sometimes doing my services and coming for the money at a later day”. Claimed Wambui. Salome Wanjira said they fell into the trap following an earlier announcement in Churches that Veterinary officers would come on last Tuesday at Gatuanyaga cattle dip to treat their animals following an outbreak. But the quacks came a day earlier claiming to have been send from Kabete to start helping the small scale farmers before the D-Day. Thika East OCPD Julius Kyumbule cautioned the area residents to take prior precautions as he said they suspected the suspects were spies who rather than treating the cows had another interior motive. If I was a bad person I could not have operated for those three years, sometimes doing my services and coming for the money at a later day - Esther Wambui Notice is hereby given to all tenderers who wish to tender for the works which appeared in The Daily Nation on Friday, 14th Tuesday, 18th September, 2018 on page 11. Kindly note the following: 1. The tender opening has been extended by 14 days, from 29th November, 2018 at 12 Noon on 6th Road, Boardroom. October 2018 to 12th Floor - Ardhi House, 1st Ngong Avenue off Ngong 2. The commitment fee has been revised from 10% of the value of the bid price to KShs. 50,000,000/= (Kenya Shillings Fifty Million) within 14 days from the date of notification of award by the Employer 3. The Technical Proposal has been revised to allow for bidders to demonstrate use of Alternative Building Technologies (ABT) and or Industrialized Building Systems (IBS) as well as incorporate the use of ABT and or IBS to save on time. Necessary adjustments have been made to the scoring plan on the Technical Evaluation Criteria. 4. The Evaluation Criteria will now include a scoring component for the Financial bids. This has been outlined in the Revised Technical Proposal and in the Revised Financial Proposal. 5. The earlier issued Technical and Financial Request for Proposal has been revised and is reissued. Bidders who have already downloaded the documents are requested to download the Revised Technical and Financial Proposals dated “12th October 2018”. Bidders who have paid and obtained hard copies are requested to download or collect the documents free of charge from our offices on the 6th House Building. All other conditions remain as earlier advertised. Head Supply Chain Management Services For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY floor of Ardhi September, 2018 on page 27 and The Standard on improvement of classrooms, most of which she said were in pathetic conditions. She called for strengthening of environment clubs and activities in schools as a way of inculcating environmental awareness among children at a tender age. “We need to strengthen 4K clubs and establish tree nurseries in each school to teach our children how to care for the environment at an early age,” she said. Welcoming the children’s cabinet, Rasanga said his government was working closely with other stakeholders to improve the welfare of the children. Between 10-15 percent of the world’s population suffer from depression BY KIMANI TIRUS EMBU A s the world celebrates World Mental Health Day statistics from World Health Organization (WHO) shows that 10- 15 percent of world population, inclusive of all the ages suffer from depression. In Kenya, those suffering from depression stand at 1.8 million, hence one of the countries with highest number of people suffering from the menace. A psychiatrist nurse at the Embu Level Five Hospital Lucy Nyaga, speaking in Embu Stadium Thursday during occasion to mark the World Mental Health Day, said economic instability especially among the youth is one of the leading

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 21 causes of depression. “With persistence of joblessness among the young people, the number of those suffering depression is on the rise,” Nyaga noted. Another cause of depression in the society is dysfunctional family set up, which could be caused by alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse. According to the psychiatrist, other triggers of depression include rape, death of a close friend, relative, spouse or a child. She said depression could affect any one at any given time and the condition should not be associated with witchcraft or curse. Nyaga observed that sudden change of behaviour, lack of tidiness, absence from work and unexplained withdrawal from others can be an indicator of a depressed person. “At the Embu level five hospital we have ready staff who can offer counseling services to patients suffering from depression,” she added. The psychiatrist urged residents to avoid abuse of alcohol, miraa and other drugs because in the long run, they lead to depression, which mostly causes suicidal tendencies. Meanwhile, in an effort to curb the menace, the government has established The Kenya Mental Health Policy 2015-2030, which provides for a framework on interventions for securing mental health systems reforms in the county. At the Embu level five hospital we have ready staff who can offer counseling services to patients suffering from depression - Lucy Nyaga KENYA FORESTRY COLLEGE college@kenyaforestryservice.org P.O. BOX 8 -20203, Londiani Tel .No.0202349901 TENDER REF: KFC/001/2018—2019 TENDER NOTICE TENDER NAME:REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS & SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 FINANCIAL YEARS Kenya Forest College (KFC) invites applications from interested and eligible bidders for the Prequalification/ registration of suppliers/service providers for supply of goods and services, for the under listed categories of goods and service during the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 financial years. A) SUPPLY OF GOODS CATEGORY NO KENYA FORESTRY COLLEGE college@kenyaforestryservice.org P.O. BOX 8 -20203, Londiani Tel .No.0202349901 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A9 A10 APPLICATION FOR TRAINING PROGRAMMES 2018/2019 TENDER NOTICE Applications are invited for the following training programmes to be offered at Kenya Forestry College, Londiani commencing on the given dates. S/n Programme 1 Diploma in Forestry 2 Certificate in Forestry 3 Artisan Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Tree Nursery Management Basic Computer Applications Sawmilling Technology Saw Doctoring Basic Logging Operations Honey and Beekeeping Technology Landscaping Technology Managing Climate Change Agroforestry and Community Development Commercial Tree Growing Basic literacy Basic Literacy 2 Weeks 3 Weeks Continuous Continuous Entry Requirements Certificate in forestry with Credit or a Pass with 2years post qualification experience KCSE D+ aggregate with C- in Sciences, Cin languages and D+ in Maths KCPE Duration Commencement Date 1 Year Jan, 2019 Total Cost (Ksh) Ksh.100,000 (Residential) Ksh. 68,000.00 (Nonresidential) Application fees Ksh.1,000 2 Years Jan, 2019 Ksh.150,000 (Residential) Ksh. 86,000 ( Nonresidential) Application fees Ksh.1,000 3 Months Continuous Ksh.40,000 (Residential) Ksh. 28,500 (Nonresidential) Application fees Ksh.500 Basic literacy 2 Weeks KCSE D plain aggregate 8 Weeks Basic literacy Basic literacy Basic literacy Basic literacy Basic literacy Basic literacy 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 2 Weeks 2 Weeks Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.10,000 (Non- residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.40,500 (Residential) Ksh.58,500 (Residential) Written applications accompanied with copies of relevant academic records and National Identity cards should be sent to: The Principal, Kenya Forestry College, P.O. BOX 8-20203 Londiani. Kenya Forestry College is an equal opportunity organization and therefore female students are encouraged to apply. Applicantsshould include their personal telephone contacts. Application for Certificate and Diploma in Forestry must be received by 30th November, 2018 Where applicable, the application fee should be paid by depositing money into account no 1112223479 at any KCB and attach the slip to the application letter. Online application forms are also available at www.kenyaforestservice.org. B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 A18 A19 A20 A21 ITEM DESCRIPTION Supply and delivery of vegetables and fruits Supply and delivery of Dry foods Supply and delivery of cereals e.g. Maize, Beans, Rice, Green Grams, Maize flour etc. Supply and delivery of powder milk and fresh milk Supply and delivery of bread and other bread products Supply and delivery of meat or bones & meat products Supply and delivery of General Office Stationery and Supplies Supply and delivery of Computers, Printers and Photocopier consumables, related accessories and supplies Supply and delivery of General office equipment Supply and delivery of Audio Equipment, Public Address System and Related Equipment such as microphones, Recorder, Control Units etc. Supply and fitting of Motor Vehicle Spare tyres, tubes/Airbridge Tyres, Batteries, Tyre Repairs, Wheel alignment and balancing Supply and Delivery of Sports Uniform, Footwear, Clothing, Linen,, Equipment and Accessories Supply and Delivery of Electrical Items and Related Accessories Supply and Delivery of Hardware Items and Related Equipment Supply and Delivery of Sanitary, Cleaning Materials and Detergents Supply and Delivery of Livestock Products Supply and Delivery of Computer, Laptops, Printers, Tablets and Related Computer and Printer Accessories Supply and delivery of Tree Nursery Biodegradable Tubes Supply and delivery of daily newspapers B: PROVISION OF SERVICES B1 Provision of Service and Maintenance of Computers, Printers, UPS, Related Accessories and Networks Provision of Office Refurbishment and furnishing e.g. Curtains and Carpet, Vertical Blinds, Sheers, Window Films etc. Provision of Repair and Maintenance of Electrical Appliance Fittings (Relevant ERC Registration Required) Provision of Printing services Provision of Sanitary disposal services and toilet bins Provision of tents and chair services Provision of student insurance services & motor vehicle Provision of Motor vehicle repairs Note: 1) Reserved group refers to Youth, Women and People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) 2) Current providers are required to reapply. Registration documents may be downloaded from the Kenya Forest Service website: www.kenyaforestservice.org. Or from the IFMIS Suppliers Portal www.supplier.treasury.go.ke free of charge. Completed Registration documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked TENDER NO KFC/001/2018-2019 “REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS & SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR 2018/2019 -2019/2020 FINANCIAL YEARS” Category No.………………………………………………….. Category description………………………………………………. Should be addressed to: The Principal Kenya Forestry College P.O. Box 8 Londiani Tel. 020-2439901/0721-411352 Email:college@kenyaforestservice.org and be deposited in the tender box located at the Administration block, Kenya Forestry College Londiani, so as to be received on/or before 25.10.2018at 11.00 a.m. Tenders submitted later than the indicated closing date and time shall automatically be disqualified. Tenders will be opened immediately after the closing date and time in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend the opening at the Principal’s conference hall. Principal Kenya Forestry College TARGET GROUP Reserved Open Open Open Open Open Reserved Reserved Reserved Open Open Open Reserved Open Reserved Open Open Open Open Open Reserved Open Reserved Open Reserved Open Open

22 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke HOSTS THE: DRAGS & GYMKHANA TT-2018 AT MASINGA DAM : TARDA AIRSTRIP 20TH//21ST OCTOBER 0728 054 584, 0720 918 627, 0791 246 777 PITCHING TENT @ 800/= (PAYABLE AT THE RECEPTION) info@masingadamresort.co.ke www.masingadamresort.co.ke TANA AND ATHI RIVERS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TARDA) Catchment Conservation Programme Tree & Fruit Seedlings For Sale Certified Nurseries Mukima Mukuyu Zambarau Passion Fruit Avocado rootstock - Ruiru - Masinga Bombax Jatropa Croton ....more varieties - 0745 560 806 - 0745 560 807 - Kiambere - 0745 560 808 - Tana Bridge - 0745 560 809 Grafted Hass Avocados www.tarda.co.ke - Machakos - 0745 560 810 - Makueni - 0745 560 811 - Kinangop - 0745 560 812 - Head Office - 020 3341 787 Mango rootstock Mukinduri Pawpaw Mukuria hungu Bamboo Pears Eucalyptus Bounganvillea Acaccia Jacaranda Apples Loquarts Grivellea Macadamia

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 23 REPUBLIC OF KENYA KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY GOK/KfW ROADS 2000 WESTERN KENYA PROGRAMME BATCH 3 TENDER NOTICE ADDENDUM No. 1 Reference is made to an advertisement notice in the Daily Nation newspaper issue of 21st September, 2018 and MyGov publication issue of 25th September, 2018 regarding the above programme. The Authority wishes to make the following clarifications; 1. Amendments have been made to the bid documents for the above tenders. 2. The amended bid documents are available on the Authorties Website (www.kerra.go.ke) 3. The submission date is therefore revised from Friday 12th October, 2018 to Tuesday 23rd October, 2018 at 11.00am. Tenders shall be opened immediately thereafter at the venues given in the initial advert. All other particulars remain unchanged. PROCUREMENT MANAGER For: DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY GODOWNS TO LET KNTC has godown spaces to let in Nairobi, Mombasa and Eldoret towns. The Corporation invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from eligible bidders for lease of the following godowns. (DETAILS OF THE AVAILABLE GODOWNS) Location 1 Nairobi (CW NO 9) Along Nanyuki Rd, Ind Area Size 36,000 Sq/ft 2 Nairobi (CW NO 11A) Along Nanyuki Rd, Ind Area 18,000 Sq/ft 3 Nairobi (CW NO 11B) Along Nanyuki Rd, Ind Area 18,000 Sq/ft 4 Nairobi (CW NO 12A) Along Nanyuki Rd, Ind Area 18,000 Sq/ft 5 Mombasa Along refinery road , Changamwe 6 Eldoret Along Arap Kitonga Road,Opposite Kenya Power Depot 11,080Sq/ft 2,336 Sq/ft Bidders are requested to view and download more details on the expression of interest from the Corporation’s website www.kntcl.com. EOI must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked ‘EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR LEASING GODOWN’ and be deposited in the Tender Box at KNTC Head Office, 2nd Floor, Yarrow Road Complex, Off Nanyuki Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi on or before 30th October, 2018 at 11:00 am, addressed to: The Managing Director Kenya National Trading Corporation P.O. Box 30587-00100 NAIROBI TENDER NOTICE This is to bring to the attention of the general public that an invitation for the following tenders has been uploaded on the PUBLIC PROCUREMENT INFORMATION PORTAL and KENYA URBAN ROADS AUTHORITY’S WEBSITE. TENDER NUMBERS KURA/RMLF/WE/024-026 & 028-039/ 2018-2019 KURA/RMLF/CE/077- 090/2018-2019 KURA/RMLF/UE/119 -135 & 162/2018-2019 TENDER DESCRIPTION ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN WESTERN REGION ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN CENTRAL REGION ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN UPPER EASTERN REGION KURA/RMLF/LE/136, 138 -141, 143-152/2018-2019 ROUTINE/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN LOWER EASTERN REGION KURA/RMLF/NE/153 -159 /2018-2019 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN NORTH EASTERN REGION Bidders are requested to visit KURA’s Website at www.kura.go.ke/tenders or www.tenders.go.ke . for more information. Deputy Director, SCM For: Director General The authority is ISO 9001:2015 certified 5 POSTAL CORPORATION OF KENYA OPEN TENDER NOTICE National Oil Corporation of Kenya (National Oil) hereby invites sealed tenders from interested and eligible candidates to tender for the below listed tenders. Tender Ref. No. Tender Name Eligibility Bid Security from reputable Bank or Insurance firm (Kshs) NOCK/PRC/03(1422) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1441) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1446) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1447) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1448) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1449) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1450) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1452) 2018-2019 NOCK/PRC/03(1453) 2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of LPG Camping and Compact Valves for LPG cylinders Provision of Fuel Card Software Support and Maintenance Services Provision of Security Guard Services Provision of Transportation Services for Petroleum Products - Framework Agreement Provision of Environment Impact Assessment /Initial Environment Audit Services Provision of Assets Verification, Tagging and Valuation Services Completion of Construction of Exploration Laboratory at National Oil Offices at Kawi House, South C Request for Proposal(RFP) for Provision of Regional Energy Strategy for Kenya - Individual Consultant Request for Proposal (RFP) for Consultancy for Provision of Compliance Services Open National Open National Open National Open International Open National N/A Kshs 100,000.00 Kshs 200,000.00 2nd November 2018 at 1000hrs 1st November 2018 at 1000hrs Kshs 1,400,000.00 31st October 2018 at 1000hrs N/A 9th November 2018 at 1000hrs 2nd November 2018 at 1000hrs Interested bidders may obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000.00 per each tender. This payment should be made in the Corporation’s account specified in the tender document. Bids submitted shall be valid for 150 days on submission. Bidders are required to provide the following statutory registration documents for all tenders among others i.e. Copies of PIN, VAT Reg., Cert. of Incorporation/Reg and valid tax clearance certificate. Bidders can also download free of charge the same tender documents from National Oil Corporation of Kenya website: www.nationaloil.co.ke or IFMIS supplier portal: www.supplier.treasury.go.ke . They should immediately forward their particulars for records and/or for the purposes of receiving any further clarifications/addenda to tenders@nockenya.co.ke. Tenders in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the relevant “Tender Name and Reference Number with the instructions “Do not open before the closing date & time” (relevant for each tender), should be addressed to:Chief Executive Officer National Oil Corporation of Kenya Kawi House, South C, Red Cross Road off Popo Road P.O Box 58567 – 00200, NAIROBI Or be deposited in the tender box located at the reception area of National Oil Corporation of Kenya, Kawi Complex, Popo Lane, Off Red Cross Road, South C so as to be received on or before the dates indicated above. Tenders shall be opened in the Meeting Room situated on Ground Floor immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders who may wish to witness the opening. Chief Executive Officer Postal Corporation of Kenya, Posta House, Kenyatta Avenue. P.O. BOX 34567 GPO- 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254 719 072 600 Fax:020 240374 www: posta.co.ke Open International Open International Open National Open National USD 495 or Kshs 50,000.00 USD 1,980.00 or Kshs 200,000.00 Kshs 500,000.00 Kshs 500,000.00 Closing Date & Time (East Africa Time) 8th November 2018 at 1000hrs 7th November 2018 at 1000hrs 6th November 2018 at 1000hrs 5th November 2018 at 1000hrs Postal Corporation of Kenya was established by an Act of Parliament (PCK Act 1998) and operates as a Commercial Public Enterprise. The Corporation’s mandate includes provision of accessible, affordable and reliable Postal Services to all parts of Kenya as the designated Public Postal Licensee, where communications through the Post Office is a basic human right as enshrined in the 1948 United Nations Charter. The Postal Corporation of Kenya invites sealed Tenders from interested Eligible Bidders as indicated below:No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Reference Number PCK/PROC/05/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/06/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/07/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/08/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/09/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/11/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/12/2018/2019 Description Tender for the Provision of Medical Insurance Services for Directors and Last Expense for the Period 2018/2020 Tender for the Provision of General Insurance Services for the Period 2018/2020 Tender Provision of Security and Guarding Services for the Period 2018/2020 Tender for Supply and Delivery of Security Printed Stationery Tender For The Provision of Medical Insurance Services for the Postmaster General/CEO for the Period 2018/2020 Pre-qualification of suppliers for the provision of Land Surveyors and Valuers for the period 2018/2020 Pre-qualification of suppliers for the provision of Transport Logistics for the period 2018/2020 Target Group Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Tender Charge Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Complete tender documents can be downloaded FREE OF CHARGE from PCK website: www.posta.co.ke or from the IFMIS supplier portal: https://supplier.treasury.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke The Completed tender documents in a plain sealed envelope indicating Tender Number and Description as described in the tender document will be deposited in the Tender Box provided at Posta House, Mezzanine Floor, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, and be addressed to;The Postmaster General, Postal Corporation of Kenya, P. O. Box 34567- 00100, Nairobi. so as to reach us on or before FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER, 2018 AT 11.00 A.M. The bid documents will be opened immediately thereafter and bidders or their representative(s) who choose to attend will be welcome to witness the opening at the Posta House Boardroom 7th floor. POSTMASTER GENERAL

24 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Nakuru pledges support for cattle feed growers Ways being sought to export the feed to neighbouring dry countries such as Djibouti BY VERONICA BOSIBORI KNA-NAKURU T he national and Nakuru County governments are seeking for a hay market due to a glut of the commodity that has seen prices plummet to as low as Sh50 per 15 kg bale. The Nakuru County Executive for Agriculture Dr. Immaculate Maina assured farmers that they were exploring and even seeking for possibilities of exporting the hay to neighbouring dry countries such as Djibouti. She was speaking during a training forum for farmers in the region last week. “We want to assure our farmers that their sweat will not go to waste. We are here Price at which a 15 kilogram baleof hay was selling. A bale of hay should not cost less than Sh250, according to Nakuru countyexecutive for agriculture Dr. Immaculate Maina to ensure that farmers earn profits from whichever venture they choose to invest in,” she noted. Dr. Maina acknowledged that the current glut of hay in the county was due to the mismanagement sh50 of the maize purchasing process by the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), which almost forced farmers to abandon the crop for hay. She said they were also negotiating with semi-arid counties such as Samburu, Turkana and Garissa to buy the hay from farmers in bulk to reduce the glut adding a bale of hay should not cost less than Sh250. However, she urged farmers not to despair because the glut of Ndengu in Kitui and now of hay in Nakuru were signs the agricultural sector is picking up well after a long slumber. Dr Maina assured farmers that the counties which have chosen to invest more in the sector would unlock the great potential that their farmers had as far as agriculture was concerned. Rift Valley Hay Farmers Chairman Noah Cheruiyot said they were very shocked that a bale of 15 kilograms of hay was selling at Sh50 and advised farmers to hold on to their grass until prices increase. PS roots for concerted effort in mining sector If fully exploited, Kenya’s mineral wealth would uplift the national economic development of the nation, he says GRACE OWITTI STATE DEPARTMENT FOR MINING C oncerted effort by different stakeholders are required if Kenya is to fully explore and exploit her mineral potential, Mr. John Omenge, the Principal Secretary, State for Department for Mining, Ministry of Petroleum and Mining has underscored. He said that Kenya was endowed with great mineral wealth that if fully exploited would promote the national economic development of the nation. Mr Omenge was speaking when he officiated at the opening of a three-day, “Inaugural National Mining, Oil & Gas Conference” at a Nairobi Hotel. The conference drew over 250 stakeholders and miners from 11 mining counties, faith-based organisations, CBOs and CSOs nationally. The conference was convened by Haki Madini and the Kenya Land Alliance. The PS reiterated the need for key stakeholders in mining and development to work together harmoniously for the country to realise positive results from the development of the God-given resources. “The mining sector can be a game changer to the economy of this great nation when fully exploited.” He said the State Department was participating in the Conference to provide a platform for engagement with mining experts in an attempt to iron out issues affecting the sector. He said the State Department has the sole mandate provide rules and regulations to govern the sector and to ensure the sustainable exploitation and development. The State Department has put various mining related strategies in place to further support the sector. These include the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Strategy, which is in draft form awaiting stakeholder consultation as well as a 20-year Mining Strategy draft awaiting full review and development into a full strategy. He said that although the development of mineral resources, oil, and gas was not a devolved function, the State Department continues to decentralise and upgrade regional offices for competent and efficient service delivery. It is therefore necessary to Although the development of mineral resources, oil, and gas is not a devolved function, the State Department continues to decentralise and upgrade regional offices for competent and efficient service delivery - Mr. John Omenge point out that the role of overseeing the management of mineral resources is a mandate of the State Department. Mr. Omenge called on local communities to support large mining companies to promote the sector and to support their corporate social responsibilities that seeks to enhance the socio-economic wellbeing of the respective communities. The PS called on investors, both large and small scale, and artisanal miners to embrace sustainable exploitation, utilization, management and conservation of natural resources and to also ensure equitable sharing of the accrued benefits, as provided for in Artcile69 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. On local content, Mr. Omenge reminded the Mineral Rights Holders and Product Sharing Contract Holders to adhere to the approved plans for local content that compels them to employ and train locals. In addition the investors are to ensure they procure goods and services from the locals, urging them to operate within the confines of the law. The PS highlighted the revenue sharing according to the Mining Act 2016 that provides for the sharing of royalties in rations as national, county governments and the community as 70%, 20% and 10% respectively. On accrued royalties, Mr. Omenge informed the conference that the National Treasury and Planning working in collaboration with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining will develop a framework to facilitate the disbursement of the revenue in accordance with the law. Standards Day to spotlight fourth industrial revolution The convergence of technologies holds immense opportunities, but also presents an array of ethical, economic and scientific challenges BY PHOEBE GITUKU KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS K enya will mark this year’s World Standards Day 2018 on Tuesday this week. This year, the World Standards Day is dedicated to International Standards and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Fourth Industrial Revolution affects almost every industry in every country as innovative cyber-physical systems evolve. The convergence of technologies holds immense opportunities, but also presents an array of ethical, economic and scientific challenges. The rapid pace of change has no historical precedent and society cannot help but question the issues related to long-term sustainability. Standards can help shape our future. Not only do standards support the development of tailor-made solutions for all industries, they are also the tools to spread best practices, knowledge and innovation globally. Standards have always had a pivotal role in enabling the smooth adoption of technologies. In the same way that standards were crucial during the First Industrial Revolution, supporting the specialized mass production of manufactured goods, they will continue to play a critical role in this new era. Standards will ensure compatibility and interoperability around the globe, helping society to adopt technologies seamlessly as they emerge in the future. Each year, under the banner of the World Standards Cooperation (WSC), IEC joins the International Standards Organization (ISO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in celebrating the collaborative efforts of the thousands of experts worldwide who develop International Standards. The convergence of technologies holds immense opportunities, but also presents an array of ethical, economic and scientific challenges

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 25 Power firm assures Lamu families of compensation 3,206 acres of land in Baharini area of Mpeketoni has been earmarked for the wind power project operated by Kenwind Power BY AMENYA OCHIENG LAMU-KNA A wind power generation company has dismissed claims being peddled by a section of local leaders in Lamu county that it plans to swindle over 600 farmers awaiting compensation for land following project delays. The 3,206-acre piece of land in Baharini area of Mpeketoni has been earmarked for the wind power project operated by Kenwind Power that is expected to generate 90 megawatts of electricity upon completion. The power project will be funded under the auspices of the Baharini Wind Power Project, a consortium of Elicio, a Belgium company working with a Kenyan entity, Kenwind Holdings Limited. Kenwind Power Project coordinator Susan Nandwa spoke to KNA on phone following a series of acrimonious meetings held recently between the energy company, Baharini area locals and a section of leaders where those affected demanded immediate compensation. Nandwa further denied allegations that she was acquiring land illegally in a bid to avoid compensating the locals affected saying that the claims are unsubstantiated citing Kenwind Energy’s adherence to transparency since the project was conceptualised. “Kenwind was vindicated by a High Court ruling earlier this year in May when it was found that we meet all the requirements necessary to set up wind energy project in Baharini,” Nandwa added. There are fears that a section of local leaders have resorted to politicising the Sh21 billion Kenwind was vindicated by a High Court ruling earlier this year in May when it was found that we meet all the requirements necessary to set up wind energy project in Baharini - Susan Nandwa wind power project. This is despite the project having the support of both the land owners, Ministry of Energy, Lamu County government and the County Assembly. She revealed that the current hold up in compensation was due to the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) that the energy company had been formulating in conjunction with the national and county governments for the 600 farmers and their families. She assured the farmers that once the RAP process in which a team of government and independent valuers will carry out the process is over those affected will be compensated fairly. The process begins on October 20. The same sentiments were echoed by Lamu County commissioner Joseph Kanyiri who warned Lamu residents and politicians against politicising the compensation and resettlement of the people who will be affected by the wind power project in Mpeketoni during the ongoing mapping process to establish the area and boundaries of the project area. Kanyiri who also spoke to KNA in an exclusive interview assured residents that the national government and Lamu county government are working with the investor for the best interest of the farmers who will pave way for the project and nobody will be victimised during the process. He dismissed earlier reports circulating on social media that the investor was acquiring land illegally without involving the locals through proper compensation mechanism warning that the government was monitoring every move and all the affected persons will be considered and the ongoing process to map out the project area is the first process to establish the boundaries and establish the number of affected people. Kanyiri however expressed 90 Megawatts of electricity that the wind power project operated by Kenwind Power is expected to generate upon completion. 600 Farmers and their families to benefit from a resettlement action plan (RAP) confidence that the energy company has established proper mechanisms to compensate those who will pave way for the project after carrying out proper Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) that meets international standards that will involve land for money or land for land after assessing the project area. The commissioner also said the delay of the project has been occasioned by the clearance procedures involved where the investor had to be cleared by key government institutions before commencing the implementation of the project that is aimed at transforming the area saying that Lamu county is the least developed hence the need to appreciate key investments in the area that will create jobs and transform the economy. Lamu county Lands CEC Fahima Arafat also confirmed that the county government had deployed surveyors to map the area that will be used to establish the RAP saying those accusing the investor had ill intentions of seeing the project fail. She stated that the county government was fully backing the project as it will help provide employment opportunities for Lamu residents once it is complete. The project is one among a triad of energy generation projects set to be established in Lamu with the Amu Power Coal plant expected to generate 1,050 megawatts while Zarara Oil and Gas Company is expected to strike gas reserves that add between 50-200 Megawatts to the national grid. BY MARGARET KIRERA KNA-NANYUKI L aikipia County Development Authority Board has been inaugurated with its chairman James Mworia promising to eliminate barriers that hinder large capital investments in the area. Mworia, who is Centum Investment CEO, said the board has been mandated to advise the County government on appropriate policies, regulation and plans required for development in the region. Other objectives of the board include sourcing local or international resources required to finance the county’s planned projects and promotion of households’ economic empowerment initiative. “The Board will identify priority areas for sustainable development through resource mobilisation, and package prospective investment facilitation,’’ Mworia added. Laikipia County development board finally inaugurated Chairman James Mworia promises to eliminate barriers that hinder large capital investments in the area The chairman added that the board is focused on ensuring that ordinary residents are able to make a daily income of Sh600 and the governor’s agenda of creating 30,000 jobs annually is achieved. Mworia was speaking after inauguration of the board by Laikipia County Governor Ndiritu Muriithi, which took place at the Governor’s office boardroom in Nanyuki town Wednesday. He said the board will ensure that investors are not delayed due to bureaucratic processes after their investment plans are approved. The Laikipia development Authority Board has borrowed the model of Singapore and Rwanda boards which have proved to be very successful. During his vetting by Laikipia County Assembly in July this year, Mworia said he will is focused on serving the County in the capacity and will sacrifice his salary to students who are unable to pay their school fees. The Governor said he was optimistic that with the chairmanship of Mworia, the Board will mobilise resources for sustainable development in Laikipia County. Other board’s members include Borana Ranch Manager Michael Dyer, Faith Waigua, Joseph Ngugi, Margaret Lesuda and Joseph Ngugi.

26 | NEWSFOCUS October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Scientist whose passion is increasing the number of women pursuing sciences Professor Mabel Imbuga is a renowned scientist by profession and an advocate for women in the Sciences. She is the current Vice Chancellor of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), and the third Kenyan woman to head a university.. 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 rofessor Mabel Imbuga’s affinity for nature and the sciences started at an early age. Passing her A Levels meant that she could pursue university education. Unlike most of her classmates at Alliance Girls High School who chose to study cooking and needlework, Imbuga opted for mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics. “Excelling in these subjects mapped my career path,” she says. It is for this reason that she encourages the youth to embrace what they are passionate about. She credits her success in academia to her parents. “My mother and father wanted to give their children a good education,” says Imbuga who is one of Kenya’s pioneer female scientists. She began her schooling at Bunyore Primary - a girls-only school. After passing her CPE, she went to Alliance Girls High School where she completed her ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels. She then joined the University of Nairobi where she did her bachelors, masters and PhD all in Biochemistry. “I am one of University of Nairobi’s few alumni who has pursued all my three degrees under the same roof,” she says. With such a strong inclination to the sciences, it was only natural that Imbuga pursues a career in academia. She began her journey at her alma mater – University of Nairobi, rising through the ranks from a graduate assistant, to a tutorial fellow then later as a lecturer. After serving as a lecturer, she took a break from academia and ventured into research. “I went on sabbatical leave and later a leave of absence from the University of Nairobi and joined International Centre for Insect Physiology (ICIPE).” She was at ICIPE for five years, during which she undertook her postdoctoral studies and then become a research scientist. She then returned to the University of Nairobi as a senior lecturer. In 1997, Imbuga got the opportunity to become an associate professor at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). “When I came to JKUAT they had just introduced biochemistry studies, so I came to start the department.” She was the chair of the biochemistry department and within two years she was elected dean Faculty of Science. When her first term as dean ended, she went in unopposed for a second term. After serving for two terms as dean, Imbuga was appointed the director of the Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases. The Institute, later renamed to the College of Health Sciences, trains students at the postgraduate level in the area of health sciences. “It was during this time that JKUAT advertised for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVC AA),” she says. Imbuga got the job in 2005, a position she held for three years. Imbuga’s journey to the top did not end there. In 2008 the position of vice chancellor of JKUAT became vacant. Never one to shy from opportunity, she applied for the top post successfully. She admits it wasn’t easy getting there. “Have initiative, vision and be prepared,” are the three principles she applied during her pursuit for success in the world of science and aca

October 16, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 27 demia. “I knew I wanted to rise up to the highest level and I worked towards it.” She prepared herself to be the ideal candidate for the position of vice chancellor by doing a Master’s in Business Administration at the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) while she was the DVC AA. “My MBA gave me invaluable skills in management which have been useful in my position as vice chancellor,” she says. Imbuga became the third Kenyan woman to hold the position of vice chancellor of a public university, an accomplishment she is proud of. Since joining JKUAT, Imbuga has been instrumental in growing the university. She introduced parallel programmes beginning with the Faculty of Science during her tenure as dean, a venture that has reduced reliance on government funding. As at mid 2013, parallel programs formed 70 per cent of JKUAT’s revenue, she says. The institution has also initiated other sources of generating income such as “involving staff in consultancies.” Under her leadership, JKUAT has concentrated on becoming a university of global standards through research and entrepreneurship. “For us to achieve that vision we need to have enough technology and technological know-how. We are building capacity in the areas of engineering, science and technology, research and innovation.” The university has also introduced programmes aligned to Kenya’s development agenda. These include degrees in mining and mineral processing engineering, marine engineering and petroleum engineering, as well as programmes that encourage technology in agriculture. JKUAT has also developed a botanical garden on its Juja campus, where rare plants are grown. Laboratories attached to the garden aid in bioscience research. In conjunction with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, JKUAT has also developed the Nairobi Industrial and Technology Park, which nurtures research and innovation through incubation and training, to support start-up SME factories. In 2016, JKUAT and a Japanese company Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd under a public private partnership broke ground to build a factory that WORDS OF WISDOM Panda Miti, Penda Kenya Through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Government has launched a million indigenous tree planting drive in the County. The Government plans to increase the forest cover in the country to 10 per cent before 2022. Tunakuhimiza upande Mti mmoja leo • Cultivate what is inborn, while learning new skills along the way • Never give up hope of achieving your dreams • Enjoy each step to success and give yourself credit for every achievement. It will give you the will and drive to tackle the next step • Maintain integrity in all you do • Get as well as give support to family and friends, because you shouldn’t be in a position where you always receive support but don’t reciprocate • Women need to support each other to succeed. Avoid being the one who make the other females fall will produce Nissin Noodles domesticated to the Kenyan market. The noodles will be exported within the African region beginning with neighbouring countries. “This will be a good business venture for both JKUAT and the country at large because of the use of Kenyan produce as the raw products and the factory will be run by Kenyans,” Imbuga says. As a woman trying to succeed in a male dominated field, Imbuga says that, “you have to fight your way up and you also have to fight to get what is owed to you.” It is therefore not surprising that above all her accomplishments, Imbuga’s most important mission to date has been as a gender advocate for women in the sciences. It is her experiences to the top in a male dominated field that led her and a group of other accomplished women in the sciences to form African Women in Science and Engineering (AWSE). The organisation’s core functions are to encourage, empower and mentor He would babysit our children after school while I was at the lab in Chiromo and would wait for me to come home before he left to see his friends. It was that support that helped me prosper and lightened my load both at home and at work. young ladies, so that they can undertake science and engineering courses. AWSE arranges exchange programmes, workshops and mentorships through which women pursuing sciences can get training and exposure. Gender advocacy has also been a priority in her role as VC. “We are working hard to ensure that females form at least 30 per cent of our staff and student numbers.” By mid-2013, female student admissions had gone up by 17 per cent, but Imbuga felt the university has room to improve particularly in some programmes such as engineering, architecture and building sciences. “In an area like basic sciences especially physics, there is still a very low number of female students and there is also only one female member of staff who teaches these units.” She describes her leadership style as that of a servant leader. “I like bringing people up, increasing their knowledge and bettering them. I believe in leaving a person better than you found them.” She is driven by the urge to see herself as well as those around her reach their full potential. “Until you reach a point of self actualisation, you can never really be satisfied with yourself,” she says. On maintaining work life balance Imbuga says, “you really need your family’s support to achieve your goals at work.” 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.

October 16, 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. 0090 Telephone: (+254) 4920000 / 1 E-Mail: info@information.go.ke Tiny fruit with huge potential and many nutritional benefits The gooseberry may become the next big thing after it was selected as one of the 100 crops for commercialisation under the Big 4 Agenda. Stories like these are covered in an upcoming book on Agro-Innovation by the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board. Agro-Innovation Transforming agriculture toward sustainable development BY KYEB O n the Nakuru-Eldoret highway, between Mau Summit and Londiani, scores of young people hawk tiny bright orange fruits in plastic bags. They are called Chimbunwe among the Bukusu, Chelolo (Kipsigis), Ngava (Kamba) Nathii (Kikuyu), Chinsobosobo (Kisii) and Nyamtonglo (Luo). In English, they are called Gooseberries. Experts at Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) say this fruit may have first come to Kenya through bird migratory corridors from Europe and South America. It grows in the wild in forest areas of Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon, Timboroa, Kakamega, Koibatek and at the Coast. In 2010, KALRO classified it as an underutilized fruit in Kenya. It was ranked by stakeholders as the 7th most important underutilized fruit, according to a paper by Lusike Wasilwa, Vincent Ochieng, Francis Wayua, Anthony Nyaga, Stephen Mwanzia, Fatuma Omari and Paul Omolo. But it may become the next big thing after it was selected as one of the 100 crops for commercialization in the Big 4 Agenda. Between 2004 and 2006, it was grown on large-scale in Kibwezi and was processed by Delmonte to make jam. Some supermarkets also import the fresh fruit from Europe and South America for sale. It is a nutrition-rich fruit packed with Vitamin A, B, C and iron thus a good source of ascorbic acid and carotenes. It also contains carotenoid, alkaloids and flavonoids. Although it is mostly eaten fresh, the fruit has many value addition opportunities. It can be used to process juice, wine, jam, jelly, cakes, cobblers’ pastries, fruit or vegetable salad, or sun-dried to make raisins. The leaves of gooseberry are Gooseberry seeds take 7 to 15 days to germinate after planting also utilized as medicinal teas. KALRO is currently promoting gooseberry crumb cake, cape gooseberry cake, gooseberry juice, gooseberry jam and gooseberry wine to promote utilization of this fruit in homes, restaurants, hotels and food processing industry. Cape gooseberry is commercially propagated by seed and stem cuttings. For seed collection, squeeze fresh fruits contents on an absorbent paper or cloth. The juice will soak in the absorbent material and leave small seeds on the surface. Dry the seeds under shade for one to three days and then plant or store them in a paper bag, in a cool dry place. The common practice of gooseberry propagation is through seed that is used to produce seedlings. The seeds are hardy with a high germination percentage (85% - 90%). They germinate 7 to 15 days after planting when day temperatures range between 22 to 28°C, and night temperatures between 7 to 13°C. For seed propagation, sprinkle the seed on seed bed made by mixing loam soil, sand and farm yard manure at a ratio of 3:2:1. Seeds are sawn in raised seed beds that are a meterwide and 10 inches deep. Ensure that the surface is flat. The edge of the seed-bed can be supported with wood or bricks. Seeds are sparsely placed on the surface of soil in rows 2 inches apart. Sprinkle a thin layer of soil and gently water with mist or a very light sprinkle. Seed can also be planted in pots on finely cut moist cocopeat at least four inches thick. If practicing rain-fed agriculture, begin raising seedlings in the seed-bed mid-February for field planting end of March or allow for six weeks. When propagating using stem cuttings, sections with 3 to 4 nodes are used. The young stem sections are cut late in the afternoon and dipped in a rooting hormone. They are then planted in soil prepared as described above at a depth of an inch. Seedlings propagated using Soil pH that is suitable for gooseberries ranges between 5.5 – 6.5 stem-cuttings tend to flower earlier and provide good yields although less vigorous than those propagated from seed. It is recommended to plant in a sunny location, sheltered from strong winds. A wind break using trees and hedges LAYOUT, DESIGN AND EDITING OF MYGOV WEEKLY BY THE KENYA YEARBOOK EDITORIAL BOARD www.kenyayearbook.co.ke 0202715390 / 0711944538 NHIF Building , 4th Floor @Kenyayearbook 90% Germination Percentage of the seeds. They germinate 7 to 15 days after planting when day temperatures range between 22 to 28°C, and night temperatures between 7 to 13°C can be used to shelter the plants. Although gooseberry can be planted on unhealthy degraded soils, it is recommended that green-manure legume crops (cowpeas, desmodium and beans) are periodically incorporated to improve the soil. Cape gooseberry grows well on well-drained loam soils enriched with sufficient organic matter from humus and well decomposed farm yard manure (cattle and chicken) at least 10 to 20 tonnes per hectare. This plant is hardy and can also grow on sandy soils. Farmers should take soil samples for testing to confirm the soil pH that is suitable for this crop that ranges between 5.5 – 6.5. Plough the field by harrowing to a fine tilth thus avoiding big clumps of soil. Use a spacing of 3-4 feet within the row and 5-6 feet between rows. Gooseberry seedlings are transplanted when they attain 10 to 20 cm tall. Transplant directly into a hole previously preloaded with farm yard manure and wetted with water. Insert a one-meter stake to mark the P.O. Box 34035-00100 Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board plant to avoid losses during weeding. The plants should be watered regularly to avoid moisture stress. Under dry/ drought conditions, the plants become dormant and abort all the flowers. The fruit is harvested 60 to 100 days after flowering or when the calyx has a tan (drygrass) or light-brown colour, or fruit drop down. The harvest season lasts for 3 to 4 months. Because of bimodal rainfall in Kenya, gooseberries can be harvested twice a year. First season from July to September and second one from December to March. The colour of the fruit changes to yellow-orange when ripe. Gooseberry may also be harvested when the fruit has a green-yellow colour and allowed to ripen. The average yield observed in Kenya is 4 to 6 tonnes per hectare but under optimal management, this crop can yield up to 10 tonnes per hectare. Some varieties in Kenya bear 6 to 7 months of the year. Fruits are sold at farmgate, on the road side, village markets and grocery shops, supermarkets, Agriculture Training Centres and KALRO centres. info@kenyayearbook.go.ke

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