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ECONOMY Kenya Power signs MoU to light up Lamu towns PAGE 26 www.mygov.go.ke AGRICULTURE DP pledges Sh2.1 billion payments to maize farmers this week PAGE 16 How former agriculture officer is leading by example YOUR WEEKLY REVIEW November 06, 2018 MyGov NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0093 18 THE WEEK IN NUMBERS Targeted percentage of forest cover in Murang’a County under new Kenya Forest Service programme 200 Millions of shillings injected by the World Bank in county to improve value addition practices 18,000 Sugar can farmers who will benefit directly from Busia Sugar Industries along with 1,500 employees Small scale miners seek support to enhance the sector Twenty-nine-year-old Catherine Wakesho prospects for precious stones at Kamtonga mine in Taita Taveta County, which is endowed with many mineral resources such as green garnets, ruby, sapphire, tsavorite, yellow and green garnets, limestone and tourmaline among others (inset). Wakesho is a member of a community-based organisation that is improving the informal trade. See story on Pages 24-25 Reach us at: www.mygov.go.ke 0722 320 111 0722 327 773 ads@mygov.go.ke ads@mygov.go.ke Jackson Muia Kusenga has transformed once idle ground into a model demonstration plot that has hosted big names such as former Bomet governor Isaac Ruto PAGE 12 200m Amount each of the 14 counties in the LREB will contribute to establish a regional commercial bank Team to formulate law on county blocs set up Devolution and ASAL Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa says newly-launched Inter Agency Committee has less than three months to ensure regional economic blocs are anchored in law – Story Pg 2 SPONSORED CONTENT

2 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Team to formulate regional economic blocs law launched Inter-Agency Committee named to formulate policy and legal framework to guide formation on Regional Economic Blocs BY WANGARI NDIRANGU KNA-NAIROBI T he government has established an InterAgency Committee that will come up with a policy and legal framework to guide formation on Regional Economic Blocs (REB). The formation and operationalisation of the REBs that are currently in place are not guided by any policy framework or regulation thus compromising their effectiveness. Speaking during the launch of the committee, Devolution and ASAL Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa said the committee will by next year ensure that the REB are anchored in law. “This team will now proceed and ensure the policy is developed, ensure the legal frameworks is in place by January 31, 2019,” the CS said. He explained that the country has already formed six REBs namely Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), North Rift Economic Bloc (NREB), Jumuia ya Kaunti za Pwani Bloc, Mount Kenya and Aberdares Bloc, The Frontier Counties Development Council Bloc (FCDC) and South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc (SEKEB). Wamalwa said the LREB has the highest number of counties and brings together over 14 million Kenyans together, NREB has 8 counties, Jumuia ya County from Coast has six counties, Mt Kenya and Aberdares has 10 counties, FCDC has seven counties while SEKEB has three counties. “We still have three more counties namely Kajiado , Narok and Nairobi that have These counties have already developed the necessary legal framework for them to engage and has attracted Sh100bn from World Bank - Eugene Wamalwa not joined any bloc and we want to encourage them to join one in order to reap the benefits and enhance partnership of counties as investment magnets and also so that we have all the 47 counties joining the bloc,” Wamalwa said. The CS noted that standing alone as a county normally attracts less investment but those coming together will enjoy economies of scale in terms of projects across the counties as it will be easier to even mobilise resources. Wamalwa lauded LREB whose 14 counties are coming together and contributing each Sh200 million to open up and establish of a regional commercial bank. He also named the Pwani bloc who will be holding a major conference on blue economy at the end of this month saying through building the potential they have partnered with European Union who have committed Sh2.9 billion to the counties to host the conference. He further congratulated the FCDC bloc from Frontier area of Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Isiolo, Marsabi, Tana River and Lamu who are way ahead of the other five blocs in terms of development. “These counties have already developed the necessary legal framework for them Kwale signs partnership deal with French envoy France had so far supported various projects in the county including rehabilitation of the Marare/ Mombasa water pipeline BY JAMES MUCHAI KNA-KWALE K wale County government has entered into a partnership with France, which will see the region’s residents benefit from various projects in the tourism, fisheries and water sectors. Governor Salim Mvurya hosted France Ambassador to Kenya Ms. Aline Kuster at his office where the two discussed several areas of cooperation. Mr. Mvurya said the government of France had so far supported various projects in the county including rehabilitation of the Marare/Mombasa water pipeline. He added that water treatment works at the proposed multibillion Mwache Multipurpose Dam in Kinango subcounty, will also be funded by France through its development agency, Agency Francaise de Development (AFD). The Governor lauded the government of France for its continued support in form of loans and grants towards priority areas of development in the county. “We have warm relationship with the government of France and we are glad the partnership has been rewarding in terms of implementation of projects in various sectors in the county,” he said. Mr. Mvurya said the Mwache project will boost domestic water supply and sanitation besides improving food security through its irrigation component. The project is expected to address the perennial water shortage in the Coastal region mainly in Kwale and Mombasa counties. According to the Governor, France will also fund other Amount each of the 14 counties in the LREB will contribute to establish a regional commercial bank. to engage and has attracted Sh100 billion from World Bank to work on flagships projects such as water and infrastructure,” he said. The CS confirmed that the law allows counties to work together but necessary legal and policy framework have to be in place 200m Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and ASAL Eugene Wamalwa (centre) with Devolution PS Charles Sunkuli (on his immediate right) and Simeon ole Kirgotty, Secretary Devolution and Inter-Governmental Relations (to his left) pose for a group photo with the Ministry’s Inter-Agency Committee members. to allow counties to work on joint projects “Apart from policy and legal framework we will amend several laws including Public Private Partnership (PPP) to enable counties to embrace PPP investments in their counties. He acknowledged that this has been a challenge and that very few Private Partnerships have been successful. “As we develop the regional bloc we need to ensure PPP framework is strengthened to make it easier for counties to attract private investments,” he said. The CS urged the technical committee that involves Council of Governors, AG office, Law Review Commission and representatives from other government bodies to hit the road running since they only have a short time to ensure that the policy is ready to be presented to cabinet and then to parliament by end of January 2019. In order for the process to be successful, Wamlawa however said counties should adopt effective public participation approaches that genuinely engage citizens as it is a constitutional requirement. President Uhuru Kenyatta during the inaugural investment conference the Lake Region Economic Bloc in Bomet town supported the formation of county regional blocs to tackle common problems. The President said the government will support the performance of regional blocs and that regional development authorities will be streamlined to fit into the new economic dynamics of the country while supporting regional economic blocs. projects, including investing in the blue economy. He said a delegation from France will visit the county to discuss the modalities of implementing the projects after the first global Blue Economy Conference that will be held in Nairobi from November 26-28, this year. “Immediately after the conference, we will host a delegation from France to discuss the possibilities of improving the exploitation of marine resources that will benefit local residents,” he said. Mr. Mvurya said the partnership will also facilitate the introduction of French language courses at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), Kwale Campus. Ms. Kuster said France was committed to supporting the county’s priority development areas. “We are ready and happy to partner with the county on various initiatives to better the lives of the local people,” she said.

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 3 After Digital Literacy Programme rollout, ‘smart classroom’ This will enable collaborative learning, creativity and practical skills as witnessed in other parts of the world leading in this space BY LILIAN KIMETO D uring the recently concluded Connected Summit, on 22-24th October 2018 at the Bomas of Kenya, stakeholders in the country’s ICT and education sector agreed that greatest challenge facing the adoption of technology in education is the lack of right content/ competency-based curriculum and inadequate digital learning devices. Other issues that were noted were internet connectivity to public primary schools for accessing online learning materials and inaccessible regions in country due to bad weather and the need to train teachers first then the special groups in handling the digital devices. Another key issue identified was the need for correct setting of guidelines to avoid confusing parents when introducing something new. It is for this reason that there is need to crack how ICT can be used to enable the successful delivery of digital schooling in Kenya. It noteworthy that investment in technology by business entrepreneurs is no longer about the cost and immediate outcome but rather the risk of not investing in it which is a big threat to their survival. Kenya is seen globally as the most responsive state when it comes to development of human capital for the 21st century digital economy through the massive investment in Digital Literacy Programme (DLP). The main objective of DLP is to integrate technology in teaching and learning as early as primary schools level. What is the ‘Kenya Approach’? The Kenya approach is a Multi Agency approach where all stakeholders involved in the Programme came together under one coordinating agency (ICT Authority) in charge of technology. The main agencies driving the Programme being Ministry of Education (the user), Ministry of ICT (Lead Coordinator), Ministry of Energy (for electrification of schools), Ministry of Industrialisation (for development of local electronic assembly plants) ICT Authority (main implementer), Teacher Service Commission (for teacher capacity), Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (for content development) and The National Treasury. The Programme is among the very few programmes which is seen to have brought equity and fairness to the country when it comes to education. This will also ensure that the country get the required skills for the 21st digital economy. The 10 Programme Success points The size and complexity of the Programme called for thorough checks at each critical stage in order to ensure that over 21,731 Primary schools are served well with over 1,083,827 digital devices as contracted and delivered. To guard the programme against project failure and financial lost due to quality and quantity of devices, Ten critical check points were instituted as follows; a) Equipment Lab Test: Two test labs were established in Kenya to test each of the proposed devices before manufacturing. b) Factory Acceptance Checks: A technical committee was sent to inspect and verify the devices at 21,731 Primary schools in the programme served with digital devices the Chinese factory before shipment and a comprehensive report was prepared c) Equipment Pre-shipment Testing; An internally recognized firm was hired to inspect and verify the equipment before shipment or airlifting to Kenya. d) Warehouse Inspection and Verification; A technical team was on standby to inspect and verify the devices in the warehouse before they were released to schools e) Schools-Contractor Inspection and Acceptance Tests: A pre-inspection and verification exercise was carried out by the teachers and contractor to ascertain the functionality, quantities and any defects before the school headmasters signed delivery notes and inspection sheets. f) Technical device inspections and Acceptance; An Inspection and Acceptance Committee was constituted for each school comprising Head teacher, Sub County Director of Education, ICT Teacher and ICTA Officer. g) Inspection and Verification by CDE; Each CDE will verify each schools inspections certificates within the county and signed a final inspection certificates and forwarded to ICTA. h) Inspection and Verifications by Tender Processing Committee; All final inspections and Acceptance certificates were signed by a multi-agency Inspection and Acceptance Committee and filed at ICTA before processing of payments for commissioning. i) Monitoring and Evaluations: A multi-agency monitoring and Evaluation team was constituted to carry out quarterly assessment on performance of the programme Current Status of the Programme Within a period of two years all the 1,083,827 contracted digital devices have been received inspected, tested, distributed and installed in 19,666 public primary schools across the Country. All the 1,100 curriculum support officers have been trained in addition to 92,344 teachers with 22,675 schools connected with electricity. Two local assembly plants have been constructed and operational each producing over 1200 devices daily in double shift. The programme has had other major outcomes such as electricity has been extended to rural homes, creation of over 12,000 jobs and a big market has been created for innovators in digital content development. Next Phase The programme is moving into the next phase where development of ‘Smart Classrooms’ will be adopted to enable collaborative learning, creativity and practical skills as witnessed in other parts of the world leading in this space The Author is the Head of Communications at the ICT Authority 5 POSTAL CORPORATION OF KENYA NATIONAL PUBLIC TENDER NOTICE 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. Reference Number PCK/PROC/13/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/RFP/14/2018 /2019 PCK/PROC/15/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/16/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/17/2018/2019 PCK/PROC/18/2018/2019 Description Request For Proposal For An E-Commerce Partnership Request For Proposal For ERP Forensic Audit. Tender For the Provision of an Integrated Communications, Public Relations, Marketing & Advertising Agency. Printing and supply of barcodes Supply of photocopy papers Supply of various cartridges Target Group Open Open Open Open Open Women Tender Charge Free Free Free Free Free Free 1,088,827 Digital devices contracted and delivered under the programme 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 - GPO 00100, Nairobi 92,344 Teachers trained under the new curriculum to use the gadgets 22,675 Schools connected to the electricity grid to aid in the use of the devices so as to reach us on or before FRIDAY 23rd NOVEMBER, 2018 AT 11.00 A.M. The bid documents will be opened immediately thereafter, and bidders or their representative who choose to attend will be welcome to witness the opening at the Posta House Boardroom 7th floor. POSTMASTER GENERAL . 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

4 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC WORKS,HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS Republic Of Kenya ADDENDUM SUPPLIES BRANCH The Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Works, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development issues an addendum on the following tenders advertised on Tuesday, 30th TENDER NO. SB/9/2019-2021 TENDER NAME Supply of Microbus, Diesel SB/19/2019-2021 Supply of Graders SB/37/2019-2021 Supply of Expanded Poly-Styrene Panels or Structural & Thermal Insulated panels SB/41/2019-2021 Supply and Provisions of Foodstuffs (Processed Food) SB/44/2019-2021 Supply of Building and construction materials SB/60/2019-2021 Supply and Provisions of Food Supplements SB/65/2019-2021 Supply of Cleaning Services SB/67/2019-2021 Supply of Locally Manufactured Building and construction materials Document Name Corrected Specifications Corrected Specifications Corrected Document Name Corrected Additional Items Complete set of detailed Tender documents may be obtained by downloading it free of charge from the Ministry’s website www.transport.go.ke and Public Procurement Information portal www.tenders.go.ke and not supplier. treasury.go.ke as earlier indicated, or from the Procurement Office. The documents will be availed upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000/= (Kenya Shillings One Thousand only) per set, payable at the Supplies Branch Cash Office, Likoni Road, Opposite Motor Vehicles’ Inspection Unit, Industrial Area, Nairobi during Official Working Hours (8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.) All supplies branch tenders, SB/1/2019-2021 – SB/66/2019-2021 will close on 20th not 13th November, 2018 as earlier indicated. Prof. Arch. Paul M. Maringa (PhD), CBS, Corp. Arch. Maak, Mkip PRINCIPAL SECRETARY November, 2018 at 10.00 am; ADDENDUM Open to all Categories Open to all Categories October, 2018. MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY OF KENYA 5TH Riding on Technology, Inspiring Innovation GRADUATION CEREMONY FRIDAY, 23RD NOVEMBER 2018 Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) wishes to inform all candidates who qualified for the conferment of degrees and award of diplomas during the 2017/2018 Academic Year, that the 5th Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, 23rd November, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. at the Main Campus - Along Magadi Road, Off Langata Road. All prospective graduands should note the following: Clearance All qualified candidates are requested to clear with the University prior to confirmation of inclusion of their names in the 2018 graduation list with their respective Faculty Deans. Application All students must apply for Graduation through the MMU Student Portal found at www.mmu.ac.ke. Only those students who have fully cleared with relevant sections will be able to apply for graduation. Graduation Fees A mandatory non-refundable graduation fee is payable for the various categories of graduands as follows: Diploma Bachelors Degree All payments should be made before Friday, 9th Commercial Bank Equity Bank - A/c No. 110 451 3447 and - A/c No. 0610262187946 Verification of Names Ensure your name is correctly spelt and is in the right order as you would like it to appear on the Certificate. Verification will be done through the respective Faculties during clearance by Friday, 9th November, 2018. For more information, contact The Registrar, Academic Affairs - P.O BOX 15653- 00503 Nairobi, Kenya Telephone: 020 7252000/ 020 2071247. Email: registraraa@mmu.ac.ke Website: www.mmu.ac.ke JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION) P.O. BOX 62000-00200, City Square, Nairobi, Tel: (067)-5870001-5 Website: www.jkuat.ac.ke Discover JKUAT @DiscoverJKUAT TENDER NOTICE TENDER ADVERT NOTICE 1.1 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology invites Sealed Tenders from eligible bidders indicated below. NO TENDER NAME 1. 2. 3. TENDER DISCRIPTION JKUAT/61/2018-2019 Proposed Multi-Purpose Medical Bio Waste Incinerator for JKUAT. JKUAT/62/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of 900,000 pieces of Examination Booklets. JKUAT/67/2018-2019 Supply Delivery, Installation and Commissioning Next Generation firewall (NGFW) to the main Campus and satellite Campuses. ELIGIBILITY Open Open Open 1.3 Interested and eligible candidates may inspect and obtain Tender Document from the University’s Department of Procurement at JKUAT –Main Campus or download documents from our website: www.jkuat.ac.ke free of charge or IFMIS supplier portal: supplier.treasury.go.ke. Those who choose to have hard copies will pay ksh.1,000 per document in cash or bankers cheque. 1.4 NB: Tender No. JKUAT/62/2018-2019 - Women, Youth and PWDs must be registered with the National Treasury/County Government and other relevant bodies (attach a copy of CR 12 form, AGPO certificate and IDs Current NEMA Certificate). Sealed Tenders must be accompanied by duly completed forms as specified in the Bid Documents and addressed to: Vice Chancellor, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 62000 - 00200, Nairobi. and placed in the Tender Box at the Department of Procurement JKUAT Main Campus. The documents should be in plain sealed envelopes indicating the Tender Number, without identifying the sender so as to reach the University not later than Tuesday 20th November 2018 at 11:30 a.m Bids will be opened immediately thereafter at the Procurement Department in the presence of bidders/their representatives who wish to attend. Setting Trends in Higher Education, Research and Innovation Director, Supply Chain Management FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL, KALRO 1.5 The Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization invites sealed bids from interested qualified bidders for the Provision of General Insurance cover (Underwriters Only). TENDER DESCRIPTION KALRO/04/HQTS/ONT/2018-19: Provision of General Insurance cover for – Burglary, Fidelity Guarantee, Money, All Risks, Fire & Special Perils, Travel and Employers’ Liability (Common Law) 1.2 TARGET Open CLOSING DATE 20th November, 2018 at 11.00 a.m. Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information from and inspect the tender documents at the office of the Director, Supply Chain Management KALRO Headquarters, Kaptagat road, Loresho. P O Box 57811-00200, Nairobi off Waiyaki Way room 151, during normal office working hours. A complete tender document may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of a non- refundable fee of KES 1,000 in cash or bankers cheque payable to Director General, KALRO. The document may also be obtained free of charge from KALRO website www.kalro.org or Treasury portal suppliers@treasury.go.ke. Those who download the tender document and intend to submit a bid are required to register their details at the office of the Director, Supply Chain Management so as to be able to receive necessary clarifications and addenda. Completed tender documents are to be submitted in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender number and name and be deposited in the Tender Box at the reception area or Room 151 for large documents that cannot fit in the tender box slot. Documents are to be addressed to: The Director General, Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization Kaptagat Road, Loresho, P O Box 57811-00200, NAIROBI, So as to be received on or before 20th November, 2018 at 11.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates representatives who choose to attend. - - 3,500/4,500/November 2018, through: Kenya KENYA AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK RESEARCH ORGANIZATION

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 5 POSTPONEMENT OF THE PRE-BAR 2018 EXAMINATIONS It is notified for the general information of all Pre-Bar 2018 Examination candidates that due to circumstances beyond the control of the School, the Pre-Bar Examinations which had been scheduled to take place from 7th November 2018 – 9th November 2018 have been postponed. The new examination dates are as follows: TIMETABLES: i) CATEGORY A - KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW ACT, 2012 The examination shall be held on TUESDAY, 8THJANUARY 2019 at the Kenya School of Law, Lang’ata South Road, Karen. The examination shall test an applicant’s mastery of general principles of law, legal techniques, language of the law and proficiency in English. DATE 09.00 A.M. – 1 PM 8TH JANUARY 2019 ONE CONSOLIDATED PAPER COMPRISING OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: • Legal Systems and Methods; • the General Principles of Constitutional Law; • the Law of Tort; • the Law of Contract; and • Criminal Law VENUE KSL KAREN CAMPUS fsd ii) CATEGORY B - COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW REGULATIONS) 2009 The examination shall be held on TUESDAY, 8TH JANUARY 2019 THROUGH TO THURSDAY 10TH JANUARY 2019 at the Kenya School of Law, Lang’ata South Road, Karen. The examination shall test the mastery of basic legal techniques, legal writing and substantive legal principles at the degree subject level. It will also test applicants’ proficiency in English language. DATE 09.00 A.M. – 12 NOON 8TH JANUARY 2019 PRB 001 – LEGAL METHODS, SYSTEMS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 9TH JANUARY 2019 PRB 003 – LAW OF TORTS 10TH JANUARY 2019 PRB 005 – FAMILY LAW AND SUCCESSION DR. HENRY K. MUTAI DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Kenya School of Law is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organization 2.00 PM – 5.00 P.M. PRB 002 – LAW OF CONTRACT PRB 004 – LAND LAW PRB 006 – COMMERCIAL LAW VENUE KSL KAREN CAMPUS KSL KAREN CAMPUS KSL KAREN CAMPUS ETHICS AND ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION VACANCY RE-ADVERTISEMENT The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is established under Section 3 of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act No. 22 of 2011, pursuant to article 79 of the Constitution of Kenya. The mandate of the Commission is to combat and prevent corruption through law enforcement, preventive measures, education and promotion of standards and best practices of Integrity, Ethics and Anti-Corruption. The Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of the Chairperson of the Risk and Audit Committee of EACC. The detailed advert can be accessed from the EACC website www.eacc.go.ke. Interested candidates who meet the set criteria should complete EACC Form 1 online from https://jobs.integrity.go.ke and attach copies of ID, CV, academic/ professional certificates, clearances and testimonials. All applications must be made online and will be acknowledged via an email. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further guidance. To be considered applications should be received not later than 27th 2018 at 5.00pm Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification. HALAKHE D. WAQO, CBS, MCIArb SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER November, NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY PUBLIC NOTICE STAKEHOLDERS MEETINGS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON DRAFT ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION (TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS 2018 The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has finalized the development of the Environment Management and Coordination (Toxic and Hazardous Industrial Chemicals and Materials Management) Regulations 2018. The regulations will provide for sustainable management of chemicals in Kenya, specifically, labeling, classification, registration, manufacture, storage, transport (road, air and sea), distribution, handling, import, export, chemical use in mining, substances in articles / chemicals in products, polluter release and transfer register, restrictions and banning, incidents, liabilities, waste disposal and offences of toxic and hazardous chemicals and materials. The Authority invites comments from the relevant stakeholders and the public on the draft chemical management regulations within 30 days from 6th November, 2018. The stakeholder meetings and the national validation meetings shall be held in the following towns as outlined in the schedule below: Date 07.11.2018 08.11.2018 09.11.2018 13.11.2018 14.11.2018 15.11.2018 06.12.2018 City / Town Nakuru Thika Mombasa Kisumu Kakamega Eldoret Nairobi Venue Bontana Hotel Eton Hotel Mombasa Beach Hotel Sunset Hotel Golf Hotel Kakamega Hotel Goshen To be communicated The meetings will start at 8.30 am. The draft regulations and the comments template format can be obtained from NEMA website www.nema.go.ke and submission of comments can be sent to dgnema@nema.go.ke and chemicalsregulations@nema.go.ke For further clarifications, please contact: DIRECTOR GENERAL, NEMA Popo Road, off Mombasa P.O. Box 67839-00200, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254,020) 2183718, 010 210370, 0723 363010, 0735 013046 Report incidents and complaints on: 0786 101 100 / 0741 101 100 Our Environment, Our Life, Our Responsibility National Environment Management Authority-Kenya @Nema Kenya

6 | NEWSFOCUS NOVEMBER 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Appropriate Professional Practice The desks of Prof. Arch. Paul M. Maringa (PhD) the Principal Secretary & Eng Francis K. Mbiti the Ag. Chief Engineer Electrical at the State Department of Public Works. W hen we say, “professional practice”, what do we actually mean? This refers to the conduct and work of someone from a given line of profession. Appropriate professional practice focuses on achieving a safe and comfortable indoor or outdoor environment while minimizing negative environmental impacts. Often, professionalism has not been conceptualized appropriately and ends up being associated with unethical conduct. All professions are governed by professional bodies that accredit both educational institutions and qualified professionals. Qualification may be organized by various designations such as; ‘certified’, ‘fellow’, ’chartered member’, ‘member of...’, and many more. All professions have specific Prof. Paul M. Maringa set out practices well stipulated in a code of conduct. In the built environment, there are some generally agreed upon principles (only to mention but a few) that may be common to most professionals: • Act with integrity; • An ethical approach to service provision; • Undertake work for which there is appropriate competence; • Provide high working standards; • Have appropriate insurance; • Ensure clarity of appointment terms; • Promote trust in the profession; Eng Francis K. Mbiti • Do not bring the profession to disrepute; Appropriate conduct and professionalism should be inseparable. It may be uncomfortable and even against the immediate interests but if professionals don’t do what’s right then they can also get into trouble. • Do not discriminate against parties on any grounds. Appropriate conduct and professionalism should be inseparable. It may be uncomfortable and even against the immediate interests but if professionals don’t do what’s right then they can also get into trouble. This brings us to the discussion on ‘Ethics’. Well, just a recap on the definition of this commonly used word; this is a branch of moral philosophy involving the guiding principles and recommended behaviors and conduct. It’s essentially what guides our conscience on what’s good and what’s not, what’s just and what’s not, and so on. An individual that is not guided by ethical conduct or ignorantly acts to this fact is a total failure as well as a disgrace to the profession. Again, we cannot be oblivious to the fact that ethical failure has a leadership implication in it. Leadership must promote requisite ethical professional practices since the moral conduct of a person becomes subsumed in the blatant disregard of professional ethics. This discussion can’t be complete without highlighting the key principles of ethical practice:• Integrity: Consideration of the interests of the public; • Accountability: Provide relevant and appropriate information to enhance effective necessary action; • Honesty: Avoid deceptive conduct that may affect others directly or indirectly; • Reliability: Provide services and skills within the areas of competence. • Fairness: Avoid treating others unfairly directly or indirectly with the aim of obtaining benefits; • Objectivity: Discern potential areas of conflict of interest and share this information with the parties to be adversely affected by such action. • Fair reward: Avoid any kind of action that will deprive others of fair reward for their good work;

NOVEMBER 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 7 AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR ALL Healthcare Millions of Kenyan have access to free medical services offered by the government through the NHIF pool. Every mwananchi is assured of access to this universal health cover, which continues to insure their greatest wealth-their health.

8 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke THE PRESIDENCY MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND CO-ORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT REPUBLIC OF KENYA THE COMMISSIONING OF THE NEW INTERNAL AFFAIRS UNIT (IAU) OFFICES AT KCB TOWERS-UPPER HILL BY THE CABINET SECRETARY MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND COORDINATION OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT DR. FRED MATIANG’I, PhD, EGH MESSAGE FROM THE CABINET SECRETARY National Security is one of the key pillars of the Kenyan economy. Today, Kenya is faced with complex security challenges. We therefore need a Police Service that is well equipped to make it more capable to deal with the challenges, and emerging crime trends. The National Police Transformation agenda is on course. This has been a long process and is geared towards having in place professional Police Officers who are well equipped to deliver on their mandate. Dr. Fred Matiang’i, PhD, EGH Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government The government remains committed to equipping the police and ensuring that their welfare is well taken care of. The Jubilee government has made great strides in providing an enabling infrastructure in terms of modernisation of the police facilities. On police welfare, a lot has been done to improve their terms and conditions of service which include a comprehensive insurance cover. More considerations are ongoing with the development of a welfare policy by the National Police Service Commission. The ongoing police re-organization will equally see a more revamped and motivated Service. We commend the contribution made by our development partners towards realization of Police Reforms. Specifically, we appreciate the UNODC and Transparency International for supporting and funding the establishment of the Anonymous Reporting and Information System (ARIS). This system which will be launched on the same day will encourage our citizenry to report cases of misconduct anonymously. I also recognize other partners including the US Embassy, International Justice Mission and the Independent Medico Legal Unit (IMLU) for their support in capacity building. As all this is done, the police have to take note of the high standards of professionalism that are expected from them. We serve an empowered citizenry who are aware of their constitutional rights. Gone are the days when a police officer was law unto himself. There are many institutions who oversee the work of the police. I encourage that the approach that we use should be one of collaboration rather than accusatory. The Internal Affairs Unit, which is an internal accountability institution, provides the police service with an opportunity to manage complaints professionally and ensure that uniform standards of discipline are observed and maintained. The National Police Service strives to ensure that allegations of misconduct against police officers are properly investigated and that appropriate steps are taken against those who fail to observe proper standards in their conduct. It is my pleasure to Commission the IAU offices on 8th November, 2018. This is a clear indication of the government’s commitment to implementing the wide-ranging reforms promised by the Constitution and laws. We are indeed in a new era of accountability. MESSAGE FROM THE INSPECTOR GENERAL On 8th November, 2018 we will mark a milestone as we Commission the IAU offices. I am happy to note that by doing this, we will be acting in accordance with the provisions of the National Police Service Act, 2011 section 87(7), that provides that the Unit should be in separate offices from the rest of any police premises. Every Police officer must realize that they have a responsibility to strive to work professionally and with accountability. Whereas we celebrate our moment of success, and probably bask in the glory of what we have already achieved, a lot more needs to be done to achieve our goals as mandated in law. The contribution made by our development partners is a major boost to the overall Police Reforms Agenda. My office particularly appreciates the following donors who have specifically supported the IAU in capacity building. I recognize UNODC and Transparency International for supporting and funding the establishment of the Anonymous Reporting and Information System (ARIS). I also recognize the US Embassy and the International Justice Mission and the Independent Medico Legal Unit (IMLU) for availing training opportunities to IAU investigators and availing of technical equipment to aid in investigations. We look forward to continued collaboration and invite other partners to complement government efforts in various reform and capacity building areas in the National Police Service. This kind of support is also a challenge to us in the National Police Service not to relent in exploiting all avenues that will lead to the restoration of public trust in the police. Incumbent upon all commanders with the oversight of IAU is the responsibility to ensure that our Police Officers are transparent and accountable to the people of Kenya. Officers must observe fidelity to the law and comply with Constitutional standards of human rights and accountability such that ultimately, trust between the police and the public improves. We are committed to having a Police Service that demonstrates respect for the people, brings honour to the nation and inspires confidence in the public. Joseph Kipchirchir Boinet MGH, NSC (AU) Inspector-General, National Police Service KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS VACANCIES Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is a corporate body established under the Statistics Act (2006). It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody. It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System. Kenya National Bureau of Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:JOB TITLE & REFERENCE MANAGER, LIBRARY SERVICES KNBS/ MLS /5/2018 ASSISTANT MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT. KNBS/ AMIA /6/2018 SENIOR OFFICER, FINANCE KNBS /SOF/7/2018 SENIOR OFFICER, MACROECONOMIC STATISTICS KNBS /SOMS/8/2018 KNBS NO. OF POSTS Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 6 1 1 1 2 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Permanent and Pensionable Permanent and Pensionable Permanent and Pensionable Permanent and Pensionable MONTHLY REMUNERATION Basic Salary - Kshs. 133,260- Kshs. 189,960 House allowance – Kshs. 40,000 Commuter allowance: Kshs. 16,000 Basic Salary - Kshs. 103,860 - Kshs. 150,480 House allowance – Kshs. 30,000 Commuter allowance: Kshs. 14,000 Basic Salary - House allowance – House allowance – Commuter allowance: Kshs. 12,000 Basic Salary - Commuter allowance: Kshs. 12,000 Applicants should fill and submit hard copies of the employment application form Ref. 93-1-6, which is available on the KNBS website www.knbs.or.ke accompanied by copies of academic, professional and other relevant certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number for the post applied for should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to: The Director General Kenya National Bureau of Statistics P. O. Box 30266 – 00100 Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 102 NAIROBI Applications must be received not later than 19th November,2018 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MINORITIES AND MARGINALIZED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY DIRECTOR GENERAL Kshs. 80,400 - Kshs. 117,720 Kshs. 20,000 Kshs. 80,400 - Kshs. 117,720 Kshs. 20,000 Food Security. Through livestock insurance & fertilizer subsidies, the Government has lowered the cost of production. More Kenyans have subsequently taken up agriculture, boosting the country’s GDP.

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 9 MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Telegrams: “DEFENCE”, Nairobi Telephone: Nairobi 721100/9 Website: www.mod.go.ke Email: public affairs @ mod.go.ke MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ULINZI HOUSE P O BOX 40668 -00100 NAIROBI TENDER NOTICE 1. Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of the under listed items to Kenya Defence Forces: TENDERS TENDER NO: MOD/423(07012)2018/2019 MOD/423(07013)2018/2019 MOD/423(07014)2018/2019 MOD/423(07015)2018/2019 MOD/423(07016)2018/2019 MOD/423(07017)2018/2019 MOD/423(07018)2018/2019 MOD/423(07019)2018/2019 MOD/423(07020)2018/2019 MOD/423(07021)2018/2019 MOD/423(07022)2018/2019 MOD/423(07023)2018/2019 MOD/423(07024)2018/2019 MOD/423(07025)2018/2019 MOD/423(07026)2018/2019 MOD/423(07027)2018/2019 MOD/423(07028)2018/2019 MOD/42 (07030) 2018/2019 MOD/423(07031)2018/2019 MOD/423(07032)2018/2019 MOD/423(07033)2018/2019 MOD/423(07034)2018/2019 MOD/423(07035)2018/2019 MOD/423(07036)2018/2019 MOD/423(07037)2018/2019 MOD/423(07038)2018/2019 MOD/423(07039)2018/2019 MOD/423(07040)2018/2019 MOD/423(07041)2018/2019 MOD/423(07042)2018/2019 MOD/423(07043)2018/2019 MOD/423(07044)2018/2019 MOD/423(01003)2018/2019 MOD/423(01008)2018/2019 MOD/423(010010)2018/2019 MOD/423(010011)2018/2019 MOD/423(010012)2018/2019 MOD/423(010014)2018/2019 MOD/423(010015)2018/2019 MOD/423(010016)2018/2019 MOD/423(010017)2018/2019 MOD/423(010018)2018/2019 MOD/423(010019)2018/2019 ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPPLY OF VEHICLE BATTERIES TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF KIT BAG UNIVERSAL TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF TOWELS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCE SUPPLY OF BED SHEETS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF BRUSH CLOTH, POLISH AND BLACKENING TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF VEST COTTON GREEN TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF MESS TINS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF CAP FORAGE VARIOUS RANKS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF JERSEY PULLOVER BLUE FOR KENYA NAVY SUPPLY OF WHITE COTTON TWIL MATERIAL KENYA NAVY SUPPLY OF VEST PT WHITE AND RED TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SOCKS WORSTED WOOL TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF UN UNIVERSAL BAGS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SLEEPING BAGS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF CEREMONIAL MATERIAL KENYA ARMY SUPPLY OF THREE (3) LITRE PORCH CAMEL PACK TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF FIELD DRESSING TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF CAMP BEDS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF PT SHORT BLUE TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SHOE POLISH BLACK 40ML TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF HOUSEWIFE SEWING KIT COMPLETE TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SOLDIER BOX TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCE PROVISION OF BINDING OF OLD FILES TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF CLOTH FLANNELLETTE TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF SD CAPS FOR KENYA ARMY SUPPLY OF LIGHT BLUE MATERIAL AWD KENYA NAVY SUPPLY OF MILITARY DRESS BELT TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCE SUPPLY OF TENTS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF KNIFE CLASP WITH LANYARD TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES (ROAD TRAVEL WARRANT) TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPLY OF WATER BOTTLES TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES SUPPY OF FILING CABINETS ASSORTED TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR AML TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE OF SALOON CARS, TRUCKS AND OVERHAUL OF MAJOR AND MINOR ASSEMBLIES FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENTS PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE / OVERHAUL OF GAS AND ELECTRICAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE OF VEHECLE RADIATORS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/OVERHAUL / MAINTENANCE OF STANDBY GENERATORS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/OVERHAUL / MAINTENANCE OF PHOTOCOPIER MACHINE FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/OVERHAUL / MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLIES OF COLD ROOMS AND AIR CONDITIONING PLANT FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY/ REPAIRMARINE PROPULSION ENGINE COMPONENT FOR KENYA NAVY PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/ OVERHAUL/ MAINTENANCE OF BORE HOLE EQUIPMENT PUMPS, SEWAGE PUMPS AND SWIMMING POOLS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/SERVICING OF UNDERGROUND FUEL TANKS AND FUEL DISPENSING MACHINES FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/SERVICING OF PRINTERS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES CATEGORY ALL YOUTH WOMEN ALL YOUTH WOMEN YOUTH ALL ALL ALL WOMEN ALL ALL ALL ALL PWD ALL PWD ALL YOUTH ALL ALL PWD ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL PWD ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL c. ALL d. PWD ALL ALL PWD ALL 5. NB: Tenderers wishing to witness the opening may do so at HQ KA Officers’ Mess at 1000hrs (10 am) on the closing/opening dates. Samples where required must be delivered on or before the closing date properly marked and with a delivery note as indicated in the tender documents. ALL Head, Supply Chain Management Services For Principal Secretary 3. For Prequalification/Registration Tender No. MOD/423(01001)2018/2019 TO MOD/423(010031)2018/2019. The tender documents can be down loaded from our website www.mod.go.ke. 4. The Ministry of Defence reserves the right to accept or reject any tender either wholly or in PARTS and does not bind itself to accept the lowest quotes. e. f. g. MOD/423(010028)2018/2019 MOD/423(010029)2018/2019 MOD/423(010030)2018/2019 MOD/423(010031)2018/2019 MOD/423(010020)2018/2019 PREQUALIFICATION OF FIRMS FOR THE REPAIR/MAINTENANCE / OVERHAUL OF ENGINEERING BDE PLANTS EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION MOD/423(01001)2018/2019 MOD/423(01002)2018/2019 MOD/423(01004)2018/2019 MOD/423(01005)2018/2019 MOD/423(01006)2018/2019 MOD/423(01007)2018/2019 MOD/423(01009)2018/2019 MOD/423(010013)2018/2019 MOD/423(010021)2018/2019 MOD/423(010022)2018/2019 MOD/423(010023)2018/2019 MOD/423(010024)2018/2019 MOD/423(010025)2018/2019 MOD/423(010026)2018/2019 MOD/423(010027)2018/2019 REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR ISUZU, AND STEYR TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR TOYOTA LAND CRUISER TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR LAND ROVERS 110 TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR PEUGEOT CARS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR MACK TRUCKS, UD BUSES, NISSAN URVAN, ACMAT, MANN, MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS AND MAHINDRA SCORPION TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR EARTH MOVERS TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLE SPARE PARTS FOR MERCEDES BENZ TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF TELEVISION SETS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY COMMON USER ITEMS FOR GILGIL, LANET AND ELDORET BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF CURTAINS AND CURTAINS SHEERS ASSORTED FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY COMMON USER ITEMS FOR NAIROBI BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY COMMON USER ITEMS FOR NANYUKI/ISIOLO BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY COMMON USER ITEMS FOR MOMBASA BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY TRAINING AIDS FOR NAIROBI BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY TRAINING AIDS FOR GILGIL, LANET AND ELDORET BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY TRAINING AIDS FOR MOMBASA BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF STATIONERY TRAINING AIDS FOR NANYUKI/ISIOLO BASED UNITS REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS EQUIPMENTS AND FITTINGS FOR KENYA DEFENCE FORCES REGISTRATION OF FIRMS FOR THE SUPPLY OF PHOTOCOPYING MACHINES ASSORTED TO KENYA DEFENCE FORCES ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL YOUTH WOMEN WOMEN YOUTH WOMEN YOUTH YOUTH WOMEN YOUTH WOMEN PWD PWD ALL Tender documents with detailed specifications of each tender can be obtained at a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1000 per tender from the office of COL SUP/MAINT’ Ulinzi House, P 0 Box 40668 Nairobi. NB: Groups classified under Access to Government Procurement opportunities (AGPO) are encouraged to apply. Timings for selling the tender document is from 1000 hrs to 1630 hrs during normal working days (Monday to Friday).-= 2. Completed original, orderly filled and bound tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender numbers shown above and then be addressed to:PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ULINZI HOUSE, LENANA ROAD P O BOX 40668 - 00100 NAIROBI Or be deposited in THE TENDER BOX NOT A QUOTATION BOX at Ulinzi House Main gate along Lenana Road so as to reach on or before the dates shown below: a. From Tender No. MOD/423(07012)2018/2019 to MOD/423(07021)2018/2019 on 14 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). b. From Tender No. MOD/423(07022)2018/2019 to MOD/423(07031)2018/2019 on 15 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(07032)2018/2019 to MOD/423(07041)2018/2019 on 16 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(07042)2018/2019 to MOD/423(01007)2018/2019 on 20 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(01008)2018/2019 to MOD/423(010017)2018/2019 on 21 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(010018)2018/2019 to MOD/423(010027)2018/2019 on 22 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am). From Tender No. MOD/423(010028)2018/2019 to MOD/423(010031)2018/2019 on 23 November, 2018 at 1000Hrs (10am).

10 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke VACANCIES The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is one of the independent Constitutional Commissions established by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, under Article 230 with the mandate to: i. Set and regularly review the remuneration and benefits of all state officers; and ii. Advise the National and County Governments on the remuneration and benefits of all other public officers. The Commission requires personnel with requisite skills and knowledge to perform its functions, and invites applications from suitable candidates for the following positions: 1. Chairperson of the SRC Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (One Position) 2. Member of the SRC Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (One Position) For detailed Job profiles, visit our website www.src.go.ke All applications should be received on/or before 16th November, 2018 and addressed to: The Commission Secretary Salaries and Remuneration Commission 4th Ngong Avenue, Williamson House, 6th Floor P.O. Box 43126 – 00100 NAIROBI KENYA INSTITUTE OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT VACANY The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) wishes to recruit a qualified professional for the under listed vacant position. Interested candidates should visit www.kicd.ac.ke for details on job requirements and qualifications. NO. ADVERT 1 Curriculum Development Officer, (Hearing Impairment) KICD SCALE POST 1 6 Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 20th November, 2018. All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers, email address as well as names and addresses of two referees. The Director/Chief Executive, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, P.O. Box 30231-00100 NAIROBI And info@kicd.ac.ke for online applications NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development is an equal opportunity employer and Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Interested eligible tenderers may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents from Procurement Office, Blue Shield Towers 5th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill Nairobi during normal office working hours (08:00 to 17:00 hours Mondays to Fridays) Completed tender documents duly serialized and enclosed in separate plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with specific tender number and tender name, should be deposited in the Tender Box located at Blue Shield Towers, 6th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill Nairobi or be addressed and sent to: Director General Kenya Rural Roads Authority P.O. Box 48151 – 00100 6th Floor Blue Shield Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill NAIROBI. so as to be received on or before 28th November, 2018 at 11.00 am local time. Late bids will be rejected. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend Procurement Manager For DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY _______Opening up Rural Kenya_______ TENDER NOTICE TENDER NO. KeRRA/011/38/17/2018-2019 PROVISION OF INSURANCE SERVICES FOR GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT, GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE & WORK INJURY BENEFITS Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) invites sealed tenders from eligible Insurance firms for provision of Insurance services for Group Life, Group Personal Accident and Work Injury benefits for a period of one-year renewable for another 12 months subject to satisfactory performance. Detailed information and tender documents can be downloaded free of charge from our website www.Kerra.go.ke and/or www. tenders.go.ke. UNIVERSITY OF KABIANGA (UOK) OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC AND STUDENTS AFFAIRS) ANNOUNCEMENT 6TH 1. GRADUATION CEREMONY ON FRIDAY 7TH Date DECEMBER, 2018 University of Kabianga wishes to inform ALL candidates who qualified for the conferment of various Degrees and award of Diplomas of University of Kabianga during the 2017/2018 academic year, parents/Guardians stakeholders and the general public that the graduation ceremony will take place on Friday 7th December, 2018 starting at 9.00 a.m. at the Main Campus Graduation Pavilion. 2. Confirmation of Graduation and Registration It is the duty and responsibility of each graduand to confirm his/her examination result and the accuracy and order of names from the respective School on or before 26th November, 2018. Prospective graduands are informed that those who will not have met all the requirements for graduation, including clearance of fees and other levies by 26th November, 2018 will not be included in the graduation list. 3. Rehearsal All graduands who wish to participate in the graduation ceremony MUST attend the rehearsal on 6thDecember, 2018 at 9.00 a.m at the graduation pavilion. Each graduand will be issued with three (3) invitation card for their guests. The cards will be collected from respective Deans of Schools’ Offices on or before 5th December, 2018. Persons without invitation cards will not be allowed into the Graduation Pavilion. 4. Graduation /Convocation Fee Each graduand will be required to pay a compulsory Graduation/convocation fee of Ksh. 500. meeting will be held immediately after the rehearsal on 6th December, 2018. 5. Graduation Attire All graduands will be required to be in academic regalia during the ceremony. The academic gowns will be available for hire and issue from 19th to 21st November 2018 at Ksh. 3,500 for diploma, Ksh. 4,000 for Masters and Ksh. 6,000 for PhD graduands. The graduation regalia will be obtained from the respective Schools. 6. Return of Gowns All hired gowns must be returned by 18th Accommodation Payment December, 2018. Academic attire returned after the deadline shall attract a penalty fee of Ksh. 1,000 per day including weekends. 7. All graduands will be expected to make their own accommodation arrangement. 8. All payments should be made to University of Kabianga, Co-operative Bank Kericho Branch - Account number 01129046214700. 9. 10. Punctuality On the material day, graduands and their guests will be expected to have taken their seats by 8.00 a.m. Those arriving late will not be allowed into the Graduation Pavilion. Enquires For further information, please contact the office below. REGISTRAR ACADEMIC TEL 020-2008087/0772-048578 ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED INSTITUTION for Bachelors, Ksh. 4,500 Those who download the documents and intend to submit tenders are required to submit their particulars to procurement office at proc@jooust.ac.ke for purposes of receiving further clarifications or addendum. Duly completed Tender Documents (Original and Copy) in plain sealed envelope with Tender Reference No. and clearly marked with Tender Name and Number and bearing no identification of the bidder’s details MUST be placed inside the tender box in the administration block and should be addressed to: The Vice Chancellor, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, P.O Box 210-40601, Bondo. so as to be received on or before closing dates detailed above at 10.00 a.m. Opening will be done immediately thereafter at EACII in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Late submissions will be rejected and returned unopened immediately at the tenderer’s cost. The University reserves the right to reject any tender application in whole or part. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The convocation S/NO TENDER NO 1. TENDER DESCRIPTION JOOUST/ONT/ WB/001/20182019 SUPPLY ,DELIVERY ,TESTING, INSTALLATION AND COMISSIONING OF LAB EQUIPMENT RESERVATIONS BID SECURITY CLOSING DATE OPEN 200,000.00 20TH November 2018 Tender documents with detailed specifications may be obtained from the Procurement Office, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, during normal working hours from Monday to Friday between 8.00am to 5.00pm upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000.00/= (One thousand shillings) only, deposited in the JOOUST Account No. 1113046066 Kenya Commercial Bank – Bondo Branch or downloaded for free from the University website www.jooust.ac.ke. JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TENDER NOTICE Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, situated along Bondo Usenge Road, in Bondo invites interested and eligible firms for The Supply and Delivery of the under-listed:

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 11 Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) VACANT POSITIONS The Insurance Regulatory Authority is a State Corporation established under the Insurance Act, Cap 487 of the Laws of Kenya with the mandate to regulate, supervise and promote development of the insurance industry in Kenya. The Authority is seeking applications for the following vacant positions: 1. HEAD, SUPERVISION (1 position): REF HS/01 2. SENIOR SUPERVISION OFFICER (1 position): REF SSO/02 3. SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER (1 position): REF SLO/03 The details of the positions may be accessed by visiting the IRA website, www.ira.go.ke. TERMS OF OFFER An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate. If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the job requirements given, please submit your application (clearly stating the job title and reference number for the position) with a detailed CV, stating your position, current remuneration, qualifications, experience, names and addresses of three referees, email and telephone contacts together with copies of your certificates and testimonials by 5.00pm on 26th November 2018 to: The Ag. Chief Executive Officer Insurance Regulatory Authority Zep-Re Place P.O Box 43505-00100 Nairobi OR Email: commins@ira.go.ke IRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Persons With Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Note: please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (Re-advertisement) The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) is a State Corporation under the National Treasury whose mandate is to implement, operationalize and manage the Kenya TradeNet (Single Window) System as well as Trade Facilitation. To fulfil our mandate, we wish to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution for the following positions; 1. Webmaster KTNA 7 (1 Post) 2. Product and Application Development Officer KTNA 7 (1 Post) 3. Customer Service Assistant KTNA 9 (1 Post) Details of the vacancies and application requirements are available on our website - www.kentrade.go.ke Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post or hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than November 26, 2018. The Chief Executive Officer Kenya Trade Network Agency 1st Floor, Embankment Plaza Longonot Rd - Upperhill P.O. Box 36943-00200 NAIROBI Email: vacancies@kentrade.go.ke KenTrade is an Equal Opportunity Employer – women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Simplifying Trade Processes for Kenya’s Competitiveness KENYA NUCLEAR ELECTRICITY BOARD TENDER NOTICE Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board invites bids as follows. No Tender Number 1 TENDER NO KNEB/ DHRA/ OT/1/ 18-19 Item Description PROVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE GARAGE SERVICES, INJECTOR PUMP REPAIRS AND SUPPLY OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SPARES PARTS. Commencement Date 6th November 2018 Closing Date 23rd November 2018 10;00am Documents detailing the requirements of the above bid may be obtained from the Kenya Nuclear electricity Board website (www.nuclear.co.ke) from the date shown above. HEAD OF PROCUREMENT MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE AND THE BLUE ECONOMY Republic of Kenya KENYA FISHERIES SERVICE TENDERS ADVERTISEMENT The State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and The Blue Economy intends to invite eligible and registered contractors, by National Construction Authority (NCA) Category 6 and above, under Building works, Mechanical/Plumbing -specialized works and Electrical works (Category 7 above), for the refurbishment of fish landing facilities at the following beaches: No Tender No 1 MOALF/SDF&BE/1A/2018-2019 2 MOALF/SDF&BE/1B/2018-2019 3 MOALF/SDF&BE/1C/2018-2019 4 MOALF/SDF&BE/2A/2018-2019 5 MOALF/SDF&BE/2B/2018-2019 6 MOALF/SDF&BE/2C/2018-2019 7 MOALF/SDF&BE/3A/2018-2019 8 MOALF/SDF&BE/3B/2018-2019 9 MOALF/SDF&BE/3C/2018-2019 10 MOALF/SDF&BE/4A/2018-2019 11 MOALF/SDF&BE/4B/2018-2019 12 MOALF/SDF&BE/4C/2018-2019 Type Of Works (As Per Specification In The Tender Document) Building Works Electrical Works Mechanical/Plumbing Works Building Works Electrical Works Mechanical/Plumbing Works Building Works Electrical Works Mechanical/Plumbing Works Building Works Electrical Works Mechanical/Plumbing Works Interested bidders to obtain Tender document from, Head of Procurement office, located at Maji House 3rd Floor Room 343 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1000.00 payable at our cash office Fisheries, Account Unit, Maji House or to download the Tender Document (free) from the www.kilimo.go.ke. Tenders in sealed envelopes must be dropped in the Tender Box located at Maji House 3rd Floor on or before 20th November, 2018 at 11.00am and should be addressed to: Principal Secretary State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and The Blue Economy P.O Box 58187-00200 NAIROBI Interested bidders should meet the following requirements: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Registered by NCA under building works, category NCA 6 and above Registered by NCA under specialized works (plumbing, drainage etc.) category NCA 6 and above Registered by NCA under electrical works category NCA 7 and above/to possess ERC license class B Certificate of Incorporation Bid bond of 2% of tender value in the form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance company Confidential business questionnaire Valid tax compliance certificate The tender shall be opened on the same day at Maji House, 6th floor Boardroom and bidders or their representative are free to attend. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Request for proposal documents will be opened in the presence of firm’s representatives who choose to attend at 11.00am, East African time on 20th November, 2018 at at ASDSP Office, 6th Nairobi whose address is shown below: The Principal Secretary State Department for Crops Development ASDSP P.O BOX 30028-00100 NAIROBI. Tel. 254 - (0) 2- 2718870 Fax 254 - (0) 42711149/2710808 Email: pc@asdsp.co.ke Interested bidders can also access the above information from the ministry website www.kilimo.go.ke and Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDSP) website: www.asdsp.co.ke. Project Coordinator ASDSP FOR: THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY floor, Hill Plaza Building, Ngong Road, OGAL KISUMU Completed Request for Proposal documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked 1. “RFP FOR PROVISION OF AUDIT SERVICES TO ASDSP II” and DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 11.00am 20th November, 2018. 2. “RFP FOR PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO ASDSP II” and DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 11.00am 20th November, 2018. The completed tender documents should be posted to reach the address shown below on or before 20th 2018 at 11.00am, East African time or placed in the tender Box marked ‘ASDSP Tender Box on 6th floor, Hill Plaza Building, Ngong Road, Nairobi on or before the said date and time. November, 2. MULUKHOBA BUSIA MOALF&I/SDCD/ASDSP/ RFP/002/2018-2019 Beach Facilities County SORI BEACH MIGORI 1. LUANDA KOTIENO SIAYA MOALF&I/SDCD/ASDSP/ RFP/001/2018-2019 F Request For Proposal (Rfp) For Provision Of Audit Services To Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (Asdsp) Phase Ii Request For Proposal (Rfp) For Provision Of Technical Assistance Services For Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (Asdsp) Phase Ii All other details remain unchanged INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (ICB) The Ministry wishes to inform firms participating in the tender below, which were advertised in my Gov pull out on Tuesday 30th October 2018, that extension have been deemed necessary, calling for addendum 001 to the tenders. The closing dates have therefore been extended as shown below to give bidders adequate time to respond appropriately. NO TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION OLD CLOSING DATE AND TIME 13th November, 2018 At 11:00Am 13th November, 2018 At 11:00Am NEW CLOSING DATE AND TIME 20th November, 2018 At 11:00Am 20th November, 2018 At 11:00Am STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CROPS DEVELOPMENT ADDENDUM 001

12 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke How veteran former agriculture officer is leading by example Jackson Muia Kusenga has transformed once idle ground into a model demonstration plot that has hosted big names such as former Bomet governor Isaac Ruto BY SAMUEL MAINA KNA- MACHAKOS A t his age, Jackson Muia Kusenga has perhaps attained much more than many of us will ever do in a lifetime. Born some 74 years in Upper Kiandani village, Mumbuni location, Machakos County, Kusenga’s story succinctly echoes the famous words of Roman ruler and war genius Julius Caesar; Veni, vidi, vici (“I came; I saw; I conquered”). The celebrated emperor is said to have used the phrase in a letter to the Roman Senate around 47 BC after a lightning victory against Pharnaces 11 of Pontus at the Battle of Zera. Today the Latin phrase is used when referring to a swift, conclusive victory. And like Julius, Kusenga’s success story is more of a long enduring journey of somebody who has vowed never to be cowed by prevailing circumstances in the pursuit for excellence. When we visited his 10acre fruit farm located in the wooded hills of Iveti, Mutitu village, Kathiani Sub County, we found the magnanimous old man together with two of his friends eagerly waiting for us. After the usual pleasantries, he began by explaining how he ventured into farming. “I first became interested in farming after joining the Agriculture ministry in 1956 under the then British government. My experience since then until I finally retired from the civil service in 1994 has shaped me to what I am today,” began the father of six children. According to him, it was during his 34 years stint in the civil service that Kusenga despite having no formal training in crop and animal husbandry decided to put into practice what he had learned upon his retirement. While working for the colonial government, he was trained to instruct others by doing, a methodology he still uses today while teaching the dozens of people who flock into his farm to tap into his skills. He told KNA that unlike the theoretical learning that modern institutions of learning major on, his education was born out of putting theoretical skills into practice. He similarly said he had from the beginning resolved never to beg for food or money throughout his lifetime but employ his hands to better not only his life but that of others in his locality. “After I left the civil service in 1994, I resolved to be self-employed and to produce enough food for my family. Without food, money is useless whether you have little or much. Those who work in offices must eventually go to those selling food since they can’t find it (food) in their offices,” explains Kusenaga. In 2007, and armed only with zeal to transform his life to the better, Kusenga went ahead and purchased several tracts of derelict land at Mutitu village whose owners had all but given up on them due to the poor nature of the soils. In fact the owners were more than willing to dispose of the pieces of land owing to the fact that they thought they were not worth the pieces of title deeds they were typed on. Unknowingly to the farmers, they were throwing away a priceless treasure which would soon become an admirable spectacle of singing wood of fruit trees. After consolidating the pieces of land, Kusenga immediately set out in reclaiming the farms by clearing the bushes, tilling the soils and adding farm manure. Due to the steep state of the farm, he set about building of terraces to plant his fruit terraces and to prevent soil being carried away during the rains. With the help of hired skilled men, he afterwards embarked on preparing giant water ducts for harvesting storm waters from the adjacent hills with the intention of using the harvested rain waters to water the farm during the dry spell. Today, any one visiting the farm is usually taken back with awe at 3 what Kusenga has managed to achieve after transforming the once idle ground into a model demonstration plot that has hosted big names such as former Bomet governor Isaac Ruto and Mohmoud Refaat, an Egyptian agricultural entrepreneur who visited the place last year. He has a total of 2,380 fruit trees ranging from apples, tree tomatoes, grapes, peaches, loquats, plums, mangoes, goose berries, avocadoes and mulberry. He also rears enough cows, goats and chicken to ensure his family is well supplied with milk, eggs and meat. As a group committed in promoting organic farming in Machakos in particular, we want to continue using this farm as our learning platform - Anthony Musili And in indeed these efforts have not been in vain. Apart from using his farm as a demonstration class for the various self-help groups in the area, Kusenga has travelled far and wide. His recent journey was in April this year when he joined members of the Machakos Farmers Ambassadors Group for an exchange programme on best farming practices in Uganda, a journey which eventually took him to the eastern side of the Democratic Republic of Congo. “My love for learning new things and getting acquainted with new crops has taken me all the 2,380 1 Total number of fruit trees on Jackson’s farm, ranging from apples, tree tomatoes, grapes, peaches, loquats, plums, mangoes, goose berries, avocadoes and mulberry 2 1. The former civil servant shows one of the many varieties of grape vines in his farm. 2. Kusenga with a friend at one of the seven apple varieties grown in his farm. 3. Kusenga shows one of the giant water canals that harvests rain water for use in his expansive fruit farm. way to Rift Valley, Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.In all these outings, my main objective is to put into practice whatever I learn in my farm. My clarion call is always to try until it succeeds,” he added while taking us through his expansive farm. Anthony Musili, a member of Biovison Africa Trust says the farm has become a critical place in promotion of farming and improved crop husbandry skills . He terms Kusenga’s sacrifice and zeal as astounding and worth emulating for any upcoming farmer in the Lower Eastern Region where water is a perennial challenge. “As a group committed in promoting organic farming in Africa and in Machakos in particular, we want to continue using this farm as our learning platform.

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 13 Sh200 million injected to boost county farming Funding will help farmers to venture into best agricultural practices thus increasing profit from their produce BY BERNARD MUNYAO KNA- MURANG’A W orld Bank will inject Sh200 million to help farmers in Murang’a County improve on their produce and venture into value addition practices. The money, to be channeled through National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP) will help farmers to venture into best agricultural practices thus increasing profit from their produce. The county chief officer for agriculture Peter Njangi says the money will be given to established farmer groups which have attempted various agricultural projects. Njangi said in the first phase Sh50 million will be given to farmers from five sub counties, while the remaining three will be factored in the second phase. The first five sub counties earmarked to benefit from the funds include Mathioya, Kiharu, Kigumo, Maragua and Kandara. Funding to farmers from Kangema, Kahuro and Gatanga will be done during second phase expected to start after two years’ time. The groups will get grants ranging from Sh50,000 to Sh500,000 with best performing groups standing a chance to get additional funding from the kitty. Njangi who was speaking recently when he met interior administrators drawn from the areas earmarked to benefit from the initiative, observed that poor farming methods had occasioned low food production saying some parts of the county in the recent past have been relying on relief foods. This funding, he added, will help the groups explore on ways of adding value to their produce, leading to more income. Among agricultural sectors being targeted to get funding include poultry, dairy, tissue culture banana and fish farming among others. “The programme aims at helping farmers improve on their production and venture in value addition and this will consequently increase their income,” stated Njangi. He further said the 5-year programme will also help farmers identify markets for their produce, noting that currently farmers are at the mercy of exploitative middle men. “The grant will go a long way to save rural farmers from losing their money through transactions with middlemen,” noted the chief officer. Njangi said agricultural extension officers will help farmers in employing best practices and in prudent utilisation of the funds. “The money has been given to the Kenyan government as a loan but to farmers the money is given as grants. There is a need to ensure the funds are utilised for the intended purpose,” he added. NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCIES DEVELOPMENT FUND MASINGA CONSTITUENCY NG-CDF OFFICE TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Masinga Constituency is in Masinga district in Machakos County and was created in 2009 from the larger yatta District. The NG-CDF office is situated within Masinga Central ward in Masinga town. Masinga NG-CDF invites bids from interested and Eligible bidders/firms for construction and equiping of office. Tenderers may inspect and obtain a complete set of tender documents upon payment of non-refundale fee of kenya shillings One thousand(1,000) only,either in bankers’cheque or cash payable to NG-CDF during normal working hours.the details of the tender are as follows: S/ NO TENDER NO. 1. MSG NG CDF/PR/05/2018/2019 DESCRIPTION Proposed construction and supply of furniture to office block TARGET GROUP Open Interested tenderes 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. b. c. d. g. Provide certificate of incorporation Provide valid National Construction Authority (NCA) Certificate under categories NCA 7 and above. Provide valid 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 insu - arance by public Procurement Regulatory Authority. Duly filled form of tender. Duly filled confidential business questionnaire. Valid CR 12 from the Registrar of Companies. In addition ,interested bidders must show proof of the following; a. Audited accounts for the last three years. e. Works of similar magnitude and comlexity undertaken by the firm in the last 3 years f. Bank account in the name of the company (Attach six month’s bamk statement) Evidence of sound financial standing and access to bank credit line. Copy of receipt of tender document Completed set tender documents,plain sealed envelops ,clearly marked with the respective Tender Number,description and bearing the name and addressed to: Masinga NG-CDF Office FUND ACCOUNT MANAGER P.O BOX 121-90141 Masinga Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the NG-CDF Office Masinga Town on or before 26/11/2018 at 11.00am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderes and or their representatives who choose to attend. Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged PRESS STATEMENT CBS ON BENEFITS OF KENYA AIRWAYS DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM KENYA TO USA KQ commenced daily flights between Nairobi and New York on 28th at JFK Airport was on 29th October 2018. On my own behalf and on behalf of the State Department for Trade, I wish to join the business fraternity in the country in celebrating maiden direct flights from Kenya to the USA. With the advent of direct flights between Kenya and the USA: Kenya looks forward to: • • • • • Cost & time savings between the two destinations for up to 7 Hours; It will connect Africa and the Americas; Direct & indirect jobs will be created; It will boost trade between Kenya and the U.S. in terms of services & goods especially cut-flowers, vegetables, nuts, coffee, tea and apparel among others. Increased human traffic and interactions between the two countries i.e. tourists, business people, professionals, students, among others Getting Category One status is a big milestone for Kenya. In Africa, this status is only enjoyed by South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde and Ethiopia. Our inclusion means more business for airlines using the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as a hub. I wish to take this opportunity to urge the business fraternity in Kenya to take advantage of the Direct flights to increase exports to the expansive US market at this time when AGOA protocol still favours developing countries. Dr. Chris Kiptoo PS for Trade. October 2018. First landing County hosts free cancer screening Low turnout has been attributed to lack of education and awareness in the remote parts of the County where cases of the disease are rampant BY HARRISON YERI KNA-KILIFI F ew people showed up for a free cancer screening exercise at Karisa Maitha grounds in Kilifi town. The exercise was organised by Mulika Saratani Organisation which was founded in August 2006. The low turnout has been attributed to lack of education and awareness in the remote parts of the County where cases of the disease are rampant. The organisation partnered with African Cancer Foundation and Kilifi County government to assist locals in the area where between two or three cancer related cases are reported every week. Speaking during the exercise, County executive member for health Dr. Anisa Omar urged people to be visiting health facilities for regular check-ups noting that the disease had become alarming especially to women. She said through diagnosis, it had been established that cervical canA section of the people who turned up for cancer screening organised by the Mulika Saratani orgnisation. cer remains a big threat and revealed that a cancer unit will be established at the County hospital next year. “We get at least two to three cases related to cancer every week at the County hospital. These cases are referred from our rural health facilities where we suspect there are many more unreported cases, hence action is desirable,” she said. She said the County’s health department had organised to purchase 12 therapy machines for emergency responses at the new complex which will be open by September 2019. Founder of African Cancer Foundation who is wife to Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, Dorothy Nyong’o said she had screened 20,000 people for breast, cervical and prostate cancer through her organisation since it started. She donated Sh300,000 to support Mulika Saratani organisation and pledged to partner with them and the county government. MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND COOPERATIVES STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TRADE

14 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Kenya Industrial Estates Ltd STAFF REPLACEMENTS Kenya Industrial Estates is a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises established with the mandate of promoting industrialization through indigenous enterprise development in the country. The company plans to fill the following positions:• • Senior ICT Officer Legal Officers • ICT Officer • Legal Assistant Details relating to each vacancy are available on the KIE Website (www.kie.co.ke) How to apply:Applications must be accompanied by current curriculum vitae, giving details of educational and professional qualifications and indicate their current and expected salaries. In addition, all applicants Must download and fill Form 1A attached and forward them to the address or email given below. The applications should be received not later than 20th November, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. NB – KIE is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and Gender Equity.. MANAGING DIRECTOR, KENYA INDUSTRIAL ESTATES LTD, P.O. Box 78029-00507, NAIROBI. Email :( talent@kie.co.ke) • ICT Assistant MINISTRY OF LANDS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING REPUBLIC OF KENYA TENDER NOTICE 1.1 The Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning invites tenders from eligible bidders for the following tenders: S/ NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LOT NO IFMIS TENDER NO. ITEM LOT 1 696010-2018-2019 Supply and delivery Tonners. LOT 2 696011-2018-2019 Supply and delivery Tonners. LOT 3 696012-2018-2019 Supply and delivery Tonners. LOT 4 696013-2018-2019 Supply and delivery Tonners. LOT 5 696014-2018-2019 Supply and delivery Tonners. LOT 6 696015-2018-2019 Supply and delivery Tonners. LOT 7 696016-2018-2019 Supply and delivery of filing racks LOT 7 696017-2018-2019 Supply and delivery photocopying papers A4. 1.2 AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A REMARKS Reserved for Youth Reserved for Youth Reserved for PWDs Reserved for Women Reserved for Women Reserved for Women Reserved for Youth Reserved for Women Interested eligible candidates may obtain a complete set of tender documents at the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning website: www.ardhi.go.ke and also at the IFMIS portal: supplier. treasury.go.ke and search using the unique IFMIS Tender Number provided against the tenders above. Candidates are advised to download, free of charge, and print the attached documents to enable them access all the pages of the tender documents. 1.3 1.4 Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes, must be in Kenya shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Completed tender documents to be submitted through the IFMIS SUPPLIER PORTAL: www.supplier.treasury.go.ke as per the requirements contained in the Tender so as to be received on or before 23rd November, 2018 at 10.am. East African time NOTE: • Bidders who may experience challenges in accessing and uploading their tenders in the IFMIS tender portal should contact the IFMIS Department in Treasury for assistance. • MANUAL SUBMISSIONS will not be accepted. All tenders must be submitted online. • For each category in Lot 1 to 6, you are allowed to participate in only one lot. Failure to comply with this will lead to automatic disqualification. 1.5 Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents at the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, Ardhi House, 1st Ngong Avenue, Ngong Road 10th floor wing B, room 1018. 1.6 Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, Ardhi House 7th floor, Wing C, ICT Training Room Principal Secretary Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning 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. Through livestock insurance & Fertilizer subsidies,the government has lowered the cost of production. More Kenyans has subsequently taken up agriculture, boosting the country’s GDP.

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 15 KFS to increase county forest cover to 18% under new project Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has initiated various tree planting programmes which will see forest cover in Murang’a County rise to 18 percent by 2020. BY BERNARD MUNYAO KNA- MURANG’A T he County Ecosystem Conservator Muchiri Mathenji has said KFS has launched a campaign to increase forest cover in the county which currently stands at 14.5 percent. Speaking during launching of 2018 short rains tree planting season at Murang’a Teachers’ College, Mathenji said KFS will engage residents in the exercise of planting more trees especially in their farms. He said they are educating residents on the best seedlings to plant and on how to nurture them to maturity. Tree seedlings, he said, usually vary thus the need for one to be careful of the type of trees to plant which will adapt well to local climatic and ecological conditions. “KFS nurseries have seedlings which are ready to give out to residents to plant in their farms and we have also contracted individuals to bring up nurseries,” he noted. Mathenji added that they are targeting to plant more trees in learning institutions 14.5% Forest cover in Murang’a county. Since the beginning of this year, KFS have planted more than 200,000 seedlings within the county. which have big chunks of land in a programme dubbed school greening. “Our department has identified some learning institutions which have idle land so as to support planting of trees. In Murang’a Teachers’ College there is more than six thousand acres of land and we will plant 10,000 seedlings,” he observed. Since the beginning of this year, he said they have planted more than 200,000 seedlings within the county. “By end of the short rains, in Murang’a we will have planted more than one million seedlings and planting of the trees had already started in upper parts of the county,” added the conservator. Meanwhile Mathenji said public forests in the county are intact with the ongoing ban on cutting of trees. He says more trees will be planted in areas which have degraded. Speaking during the same occasion, Director in charge of ecosystem assessment, planning and audit with Kenya Water Towers Agency Dr. Winne Musila said Aberdares water tower in Murang’a is in need of rehabilitation after parts of the forest was degraded. She said they will establish eight mega tree nurseries in the region to help provision of seedlings to be planted in the forests. Murang’a is a main source of water to neighbouring counties including Nairobi, Machakos, and Kitui as the county hosts permanent rivers. TENDER NOTICE THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA Education and Training for the Real World The Communication Authority of Kenya is the regulatory authority for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications- commerce, broadcasting and postal/courier services. 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 1. CA/PROC/ OT/16/2018-2019 2. CA/PROC/ OT/19/2018-2019 Tender for supply, delivery, configuration of Storage Area Network(SAN) Switches Framework Contract for supply and delivery of furniture 3. CA/PROC/ RFP/06/2018-2019 Tender for consultancy to facilitate the development and implementation of a Business Continuity Management and Disaster Recovery Plan 4. CA/PROC/ OT/17/2018-2019 5. CA/PROC/ OT/18/2018-2019 Tender for Repair Works at CA Centre Tender for Repair Works at CA Village Site Visit Date NA Open to all Closing Date 28th November 2018 at 10.30 am NA Reserved for Youth, Women and Persons with NA Disabilities Open to all 28th November 2018 at 10.30 am 28th November 2018 at 10.30 am GRADUATION CEREMONY ANNOUNCEMENT (EXTENTION OF CLEARANCE DEADLINES) The Technical University of Kenya is pleased to announce that the 6th 6TH Graduation Ceremony will be held on 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 December 2018 December 2018 Friday 21st Date of Graduation Tuesday 18th Graduation Group December 2018 TVET (Certificate and Diploma) December 2018 Degree CLEARANCE: Only graduands who will have cleared with the respective departments/units of the University by Friday 16th November 2018 will be allowed to graduate. Clearance requires graduands to complete the “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 30th iv. Ensure that you have cleared your fees by 16th the online “Application to Graduate Form”; 15th November 2018 10:0011:00 am 15th November 2018 11:3012:30 pm Reserved for Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities Reserved for Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities 28th November 2018 at 10.30 am 28th November 2018 at 10.30 am 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 Wednesday 28th November 2018 at 10.30 am. 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 +254 (020) 4242000 +254 703-042000 +254 736 121515/121414 November 2018; November 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 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 December 2018. 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.

16 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke DP pledges Sh2.1 billion payments to maize farmers by NCPB this week He reveals that NCPB has also been directed to start buying maize that is being harvested BY DPPS T he Government will week start paying maize farmers Sh2.1 billion for their deliveries to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) this week, Deputy President William Ruto has said. Mr Ruto said the Government was committed to addressing challenges facing maize farmers in the country. Speaking at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Eldoret town, during the first anniversary of the late Bishop Cornelius Korir, Mr Ruto said NCPB has also been directed to start buying maize that is being harvested. “Farmers will be paid the Sh2.1 billion for their deliveries from next week. We have had challenges with the sector but we have put in place measures so as not to make another mistake as recently witnessed at the NCPB,” said Mr Ruto. The Deputy President, at the same time, said the NCPB has been directed to formally communicate to farmers on how their fresh produce that is being harvested would be purchased and the prices. He said only maize farm18,000 ers from the country would have their produce purchased by NCPB, saying no outsiders, businessmen, middlemen, brokers or merchants would benefit from the payment. “We have directed NCPB to formally communicate to maize farmers on how they are going to purchase their produce being harvested now and at what price. This will only benefit local farmers and not brokers, businessmen or merchants,” said Mr Ruto. “We want to deal directly with the farmers,” added the Deputy President. The Deputy President urged communities in the North Rift to embrace peace among themselves and with their neighbours as the only way to honour efforts by the late Bishop Korir in the search for peace in the region. “Bishop Korir was our faFarmers will be paid the Sh2.1 billion for their deliveries from next week. We have had challenges with the sector but we have put in place measures so as not to make another mistake as recently witnessed at the NCPB ENNDA EWASO NGIRO NORTH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) MANAGEMENT CONTRACT TO OPERATE AND MANAGE EWASO NG’IRO NORTH GUMS AND RESINS PROCESSING FACTORY. REFERENCE NO.ENNDA/EOI/ 002/2018-2019 Ewaso Ng’iro North River Basin Development Authority (ENNDA) is a Government Parastatal established in 1989 through an Act of Parliament cap 448 with the mandate of promoting development in the Ewaso Ng’iro North River Basin. The Authority covers Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Samburu, Laikipia, Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Nyeri and Nyandarua Counties and it’s headquartered in Isiolo. The Authority has established a Gums and Resins Processing Factory in Wajir County, which is in line with the National Government vision and Development agenda to promote manufacturing and medium size enterprises for job creation and the “Big 4 Agenda”’. The objective of the factory is to provide opportunity for value addition for the Gums and Resins, generate revenues, create employment and economically empower local communities. The factory has an installed capacity to process 500Kgs of Gum Resins per for 8 hours batch to produce essential oils from all species of Gum and Resins Including Myrrh (Commiphora Myrrh), Frankincense (Boswelia Neglecta) and Opoponax (Commiphora Holtiziana). ENNDA therefore invites ‘Expressions of Interest” (EOI) from interested and qualified firms to manage and operate the factory on a Management Contract Basis. It is intended that the interested firm will be responsible for coordinating, managing and expansion of the factory for a minimum contractual period of 3 years as per agreed terms. The objective of the expressions of interest is to seek applications from potential investors that will be considered for an RFP. The Firms may form associations/joint ventures/consortiums in order to enhance relevant experience required for qualification; in such cases, EOI submissions should clearly identify one lead firm that would take up the primary responsibility of assignment delivery. Eligibility criteria 1. 2. KENYA MARITIME AUTHORITY EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT Vision: To be a leading Maritime Authority transforming Kenya into a globally competitive nation. Mission: To ensure sustainable, safe, secure, clean and efficient water transport for the benefit of stakeholders. The Authority wishes to acquire the services of a short-term expert to guide in accelerating formulation and implementation of maritime education training & certification programs for Kenyan seafarers DESIGNATION: REPORTS TO: LOCATION/REGION: TERM OF SERVICE: Maritime Education and Training Expert Director General KMA head office, Mombasa Six (6) months to a maximum of one (1) year (contract) PURPOSE: Responsible for overseeing and accelerating formulation and implementation of maritime education training & certification programs for Kenyan seafarers in accordance with national legislation and IMO Conventions as ratified by the Republic of Kenya. Role descriptions • • • • • Firms duly registered with at least 5 years relevant experience in management of similar outfits. Firms with a positive net worth. Minimum Net worth should be 1.5 times of proposed investment in the running of the factory by the applicant. Interested firms are required to submit their profile which should include the following mandatory requirements: 1. Certificate of incorporation 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Valid Certificate of VAT compliance A three (3) year audited financial statements Evidence of experience in operating similar outfits in Similar Conditions i.e. in a The firm should be profitable entity with minimum annual profit of 5million US Dollars Should be able to raise 2 million US Dollars working capital Must be able to mobilize finances for the project expansion up to 4 million USDollars Submission of Expression of interest (EOI) Interested eligible Firms/Companies may obtain further information from Procurement Office ENNDA Headquarter, Hospital Road Isiolo. During normal working days between 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. Expression of interest (EOI) must be submitted in one (1) original and two (2) copies in sealed envelopes clearly marked EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO OPERATE AND MANAGE EWASO NG’IRO NORTH GUMS AND RESINS PROCESSING FACTORY and must be posted to: The Managing Director Ewaso Ng’iro North Development Authority. P. O. Box 203-60300Isiolo. Kenya. Tel: 064-5352002/7/8 Email: ewasonorth14@hotmail.com info@ennda.go.ke Website: www.ennda@go.ke Or be deposited in the tender box situated at Ewaso Ng’iro North Development Authority, Headquarter Office on or before 20th November 2018 at 10: am. Opening will be done on the same day thereafter in the boardroom in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who chose to attend November, 2018 at 5p.m. Professional qualifications • • Class 1 certificate of competency with neither area limitation nor tonnage limitation which are issued in accordance with Regulation II/2 of STCW 78 as amended; or Higher National Diploma or Bachelor in Science in Nautical Science from a recognized Maritime College or University. Experience • • At least 10 years experience in international maritime convention development and maritime policy formulation and implementation on matters of education, safety, security. Experience maritime education & training maritime training and maritime certification will be an added advantage. Prospective candidates should send both soft and hard copy applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, names and addresses of three referees and indicating their current and expected remuneration. Applications should be addressed to:DIRECTOR GENERAL Kenya Maritime Authority P.O. Box 95076 – 80104 Mombasa Or drop the application at the KMA, White House, 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue, near MSC Building, Mombasa not later than Monday 26th developing country. Academic qualifications • • Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering / Nautical Sciences; or Master of Science Degree in Maritime Affairs with Marine Engineering or Nautical Science option Role specification • • Spearhead development of strategic interventions to guide the implementation of the training and certification projects; Spearhead international audit of Kenya maritime education and training; Identify training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses and translate requirements into training that will groom Kenyan seafarers for the next step of their career path; Evaluate ongoing programs to ensure that they conform to international maritime conventions; Advise and report to the Director General on all matters arising and connected with the implementation of the projects; Coordinate and oversee the implementation of adopted strategies; and, Liaise with national maritime training institutes, development partners, Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Kenya Technical Training Colleges, Kenya National Examination Council and any other relevant institute in curriculum development and research for maritime education & training in Kenya. - John Njiraini Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) is a State Corporation whose mandate is to regulate, coordinate and oversee maritime affairs guided by the Kenya Maritime Act, Cap 370 and the Merchant Shipping Act, Cap 389.

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 17 ther in faith and hero for unity and peace in our nation. As an honour to what he was doing to bring us together, I ask each one of us to emulate the late Bishop by preaching peace, unity and build bridges in respect of the late Bishop Korir,” said Mr Ruto. He said the late Bishop worked with all leaders in ensuring different ethnic communities living in the region were united and embraced peaceful co-existence. Present were Governor Jackson Mandago, MPs Oscar Sudi (Kapseret), Caleb Kositany (Soy) and William Chepkut (Ainabkoi), Kitale Catholic Diocese Bishop Maurice Anthony Crowley who is also Amount the Government will start paying maize farmers for their deliveries to the National Cereals and Produce Board 2.1b acting Bishop, Eldoret Catholic Diocese and his Lodwar counterpart Dominic Kimengich among others. Bishop Kimengich said the late Bishop Korir played a bigger role in the search for peace in the region. “Bishop Korir was commonly referred to as ambassador of peace,” said Bishop Kimengich. Later in Busia County, the Deputy President said a taskforce would be formed next week to establish how to pay sugarcane farmers who have been waiting for their pay cheques for years. He said the Government is committed and focused on supporting sugar farming and production, saying the demand for sugar has been on the rise. Mr Ruto also inspected the Busia Sugar Industries Limited accompanied by Busia Governor Sospeter Ojamoong and Budalang’i MP Raphael Wanjala. He said the Government supports the operationalisation of the factory to enable local farmers to earn a living. “The Government supports manufacturing as a pillar of the Big Four agenda. This factory will support 18,000 farmers and employ 1,500,” he said. The leaders complained that the factory had not started operations because of interference. The factory constructed at Sh5 billion will crush 3,500 tons of cane per day and over 1 million per year. TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES- FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Name of Project: KENYA Kenya Youth Employment Opportunities Project (KYEOP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 5812-KE Assignment Title: Reference No.: Consultancy services for Delivery of Job Specific Training in the Formal Sector, Cycle 3 and 4 Counties; (Bungoma, Nyandarua, Kilifi, Mandera, Machakos, Wajir, Kisii & Kakamega) KE-NITA-80104-CS-FBS The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) is for the DELIVERY OF JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS TRAINING IN THE FORMAL SECTOR which comprises of short term vocational classroom training and Internship/apprenticeship with private employers. KYEOP Component 1 concerned with increasing youth employability through job specific training a work placement in formal and informal sector will be implemented by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA). KYEOP Component 1 is divided into two sub-components; Sub-component 1 is provision of training and internship in the formal sector. Under this sub-component, NITA will engage private training providers and employers to provide job specific training and internship. Sub-component 2 is provision of training and internship in the informal sector. Under this Sub-component, Master Craftsmen will be engaged to offer training and internship through the traditional apprenticeship. This intervention addresses concerns by employers that youth who come out of schools; tertiary educational facilities and training centers frequently lack the relevant work experience and competencies needed for employment. The training will cover 17 counties staggered in 4 phases over a period of four years. The first phase will cover 5 counties, expanding by an additional 4 counties in each subsequent phase. Training providers will be expected to partner with employers to provide skills training demanded by the employer. Training providers will be contracted on a cycle/s-based system to ensure training is tailored to skills demand from employers in specific counties. The NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AUTHORITY (NITA) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: 1) 2) 3) 4) Cover letter for EOI indicating trades and counties in the training cycle applied for; Relevant experiences and technical capacity with a background in vocational training and a minimum of 2 years direct relevant experience; Undertaken a minimum of 2 training assignments of similar nature and scope in the past five years; and Demonstrated ability to partner with employers to identify demanded skills and internship opportunities; in specific trade or trades for which training will be delivered. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011 Revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: 1.9 (d) of Consultant Guidelines. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Fixed Budget Selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below and should be deposited in the Tender Box situated on the first floor Reception of the main Administration Block B (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 21st November, 2018 at 10:00am. The Director General National Industrial Training Authority P.O. Box 74494-00200 Nairobi, Kenya email: nitakyeop@nita.go.ke DIRECTOR GENERAL The Teachers Service Commission is a Constitutional Commission established under article 237 of the Constitution. Pursuant to its mandate, the Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant posts of Director (CEMASTEA) and Principals (Teacher Training Colleges, National and Extra County Schools). Interested candidates, who meet the required qualifications, should make their applications online through the TSC Web – www.teachersonline.go.ke so as to be received on or before 21st November 2018. 1. Advert No. 21/2018: Director - CEMASTEA – 1 Post 2. 3. 4. b. c. d. e. Advert No. 22/2018: Chief Principal – Teacher Training Colleges – 4 Posts Advert No. 23/2018: Chief Principal - National Schools – 2 Posts Advert No. 24/2018: Chief Principal - Extra County Schools – 9 Posts NB: Shortlisted Candidates for all the adverts will be required to present the following documents during interviews: a. Certificate of Good Conduct. Clearance Certificate by Higher Education Loans Board. Clearance Application from EACC. Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau. KRA Tax Compliance Certificate For details on the Job Description, Requirements for Appointment and Duties and Responsibilities, applicants are asked to refer to the TSC Web – www.teachersonline.go.ke DR. NANCY NJERI MACHARIA, CBS SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE VACANCIES FOR DIRECTOR (CEMASTEA) AND CHIEF PRINCIPAL (TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES, NATIONAL AND EXTRA COUNTY SCHOOLS) JOB ADVERTISEMENT 1. SECRETARIAT VACANCIES The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) seeks to recruit results-oriented and self-driven experienced professionals to join its team in the following vacant positions on a five (5) year renewable contract. S/No Job Title 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Senior Deputy Director Deputy Director Assistant Deputy Director Senior Deputy Director Deputy Director TSC Scale Number of Posts Advert Number Teacher Management 13 12 11 11 14 145 Supply Chain Management Services 13 Assistant Deputy Director Senior Deputy Director 12 11 1 2 3 Information Communication Technology (ICT) 13 Deputy Director (Systems Innovations and Development) 9. 10. 11. Senior Deputy Director Senior Deputy Director (HRM) Senior Deputy Director (HRD) 12 Internal Audit 13 1 1 10/2018 11/2018 12/2018 13/2018 14/2018 15/2018 16/2018 17/2018 1 18/2018 Human Resource Management and Development 13 13 2 1 19/2018 20/2018 For more information on a particular job role, please visit the secretariat recruitment portal on our website www.tsc.go.ke Qualified candidates should apply through the portal provided. No manual application will be considered for ALL the advertised positions. The online application for the above adverts will be closed on Wednesday, 21st November 2018 at 5.00pm. 2. TEACHING VACANCIES

18 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS STATE DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Republic Of Kenya SALE OF HOUSES CONSTRUCTED UNDER CIVIL SERVANTS HOUSING SCHEME FUND The Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development offers for sale to serving civil servants a few remaining housing units out of the two hundred and ten (210) residential housing units in Kisumu that were initially offered for sale on 20th February 2017. The remaining houses will be sold on ‘First come first served basis.’ The houses are completed and ready for occupation. Provisional selling prices for completed units are as follows: Location Shauri Moyo, Kisumu Accommodation One bedroom Two bedroom Plinth Area (M2) Provisional Selling Price per unit (Kshs.) 37 68 Three bed room with master en-suite. 95 Artistic impression of the completed project Impacts Environmental Degradation Proposed mitigation measures • Isolate through fencing the camp sites from access by the public for their safety • Preferably to be located on land already cleared land wherever possible • The Contractor’s Camp layout shall take into account availability of access for deliveries and services and any future works. • Utilize to the extent possible the existing public roads to avoid social and economic disruption • Ensure road safety measures for the construction vehicles to the extent possible by observing all traffic regulations Air Pollution • Workers shall be trained on management of air pollution from vehicles and machinery • The removal of vegetation shall be avoided until such time as clearance is required and exposed surfaces shall be re-vegetated or stabilised as soon as practically possible • The contractor shall not carry out dust generating activities (excavation, handling and transport of soils) during times of strong winds • Water sprays shall be used on all earthworks areas within 200metres of human settlement. Vegetation Cover destruction Salient Features The houses are strategically located in a secure neighbourhood near the city centre with adequate social amenities like schools, shopping malls, ample parking, manicured lawns and soft landscaping, masonry boundary wall and eco-green features such as solar water heating. Interested serving civil servants are invited to apply for the few remaining houses commensurate with their grades and within their capacity to repay. The application forms and other details of the houses are available at the Civil Servants Housing Scheme Secretariat offices in Ardhi House, Ground Floor Wing ‘A’, in the State Department for Housing and Urban Development offices along Otieno Oyoo Street in Kisumu located on 1st Floor, Customs Service Building and in the Ministry website www.housingandurban.go.ke Interested applicants are required to pay at least 10% of the sale price and the balance will be payable on Tenant Purchase. The purchaser will meet other charges including transfer charges such as stamp duty, insurance premiums, service charge, land rent and land rates. The sale is governed by Legal Notice No. 98 of 15th September 2004 which established the Civil Servants Housing Scheme Fund and Amendment Regulation of 2015. The applicant will be required to meet the following conditions: (i) be a serving civil servant (ii) pay a deposit of at least 10% of the purchase price in banker’s cheque payable to the Administrator, Civil Servants Housing Scheme Fund (CSHSF), Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development or deposit directly to the account at KCB Milimani Branch A/C No. 1108696325, A/C Name: Civil Servants Housing Scheme Fund. (iii) Pay a non-refundable application fee of Kshs.1, 000/- to the Secretariat on issuance of an application form or on return of the form for those who download from the Ministry’s website. (iv) Other charges that will be met by the purchaser include:o o o o o Stamp duty and other transfer charges Insurance on fire and related perils Mortgage Protection Insurance Cover for the Principal Loanee Service Charge Land rents and Local Authority rates. Completed application forms should be returned to Civil Servants Housing Scheme Fund (CSHSF) Secretariat offices located in Nairobi, Ardhi House, Ground Floor Wing ‘A’ or to the State Department for Housing and Urban Development offices along Otieno Oyoo Street in Kisumu located on 1st Floor, Customs Service Building. The following conditions must be met by the applicants: (i) Must be serving civil servants (ii) (iii) (iv) Must pay a minimum deposit of 10% of the purchase price in banker’s cheque payable to the Administrator Civil Servants Housing Scheme Fund (CSHSF), Ministry of Transport, and Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development or deposit directly to our account at KCB Milimani Branch A/C No. 1108696325, A/C Name: Civil Servants Housing Scheme Fund. A non-refundable application fee of Kshs.1, 000/- will also be paid to the Secretariat on issuance of an applica tion form or on return for those who download the form from the Ministry’s website. Ability to repay the mortgage. Other charges that will be met by the purchaser include:o o o o o Stamp duty and other transfer charges Insurance on fire and related perils Mortgage Protection Insurance Cover for the Principal Loanee Service Charge Land rents and Local Authority rates Completed application forms should be returned to Ardhi House, CSHSF Secretariat offices, Ground Floor Wing ‘A’. FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT : The Principal Secretary, State Department for Housing and Urban Development P.O. Box 30119-00100, NAIROBI Email : ps@housingandurban.go.ke Website: www.housingandurban.go.ke NEMA invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice to the Director General, NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decision-making process for this project. Kindly quote ref. no. NEMA/EIA/5/2/1504 Comments can also be e-mailed to dgnema@nema.go.ke PROF. GEOFF REY WAHUNGU DIRECTOR GENERAL Traffic management on site Occupational Health and Safety Pollution of water resources • Generation of solid and liquid waste Soil Erosion Impacts • Construction activities will be limited to Project sites / routes which already exist therefore limited destruction to vegetation cover, • Compensatory planting of trees i.e. plant at least twice the number of trees, about 900 in total either on farmers land or in public land within the project area. • Earthworks should be controlled so that land that is not required for the Project works is not disturbed; • Wherever possible, earthworks should be carried out during the dry season to prevent soil from being washed away by the rain. • Excavated materials and excess earth should be kept at appropriate sites approved by the Supervising Engineer. • The contractor should adhere to specified cut and fill gradients and planting embankments with shrubs and grass to reduce erosion. The Contractor must adhere to Noise Prevention and Control Rules of April 2005 • The contractor shall develop a comprehensive Waste Management Plan (WMP) prior to commencement of works • Properly labelled and strategically placed waste disposal containers shall be provided at all places of work • Litter bins should have secured lids to prevent animals and birds from scavenging • All personnel shall be instructed to dispose of all waste in a proper manner • Water containing pollutants such as concrete or chemicals should be directed to a con servancy tank for removal from the site where applicable • Potential pollutants of any kind and form shall be kept, stored and used in such a manner that any escape can be contained • Wash areas shall be placed and constructed in such a manner so as to ensure that the surrounding areas including groundwater are not polluted. • No grey water runoff or uncontrolled discharges from the site/working areas to adjacent laggas and River Enkare Narok shall be permitted; • Water containing such pollutants as cements, concrete, lime, chemicals and fuels shall be discharged into a conservancy tank for removal from site where applicable • The Contractor shall also prevent runoff loaded with sediment from the site/working areas from discharging to River Enkare Narok. • Strict use of warning signage and tapes where the trenches are open & active sites • Employ and train road safety Marshalls who will be responsible for management of traffic on site. • Contractor to provide a traffic management plan during construction to be approved by the resident engineer • Notify public the intent to cut sections of the road for safety precautions • Provide signage and safety information in all work areas • Ensure compliance by workers with safety safeguards including the OHS, provision of safety gear and enforcement of application The full report of the proposed project is available for inspection during working hours at: 1. Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, NHIF Building, 12th Floor, Ragati Road, Upper Hill, P.O. BOX: 30126-00100, NAIROBI 2. Director General, NEMA Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, P.O. BOX 67839-00200, NAIROBI 3. County Director of Environment NAROK COUNTY A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke 2,700,000/= 4,300,000/= 6,100,000/= Pursuant to Regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project. The Proponent, Rift Valley Water Services Board, is proposing to undertake an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Study Report for the proposed Narok Town Sewerage Project which entails the construction of Secondary and trunk Sewers,and a sewage treatment works. The project area is designed to cover 33Ha of land at Intumot Village, Narok county. The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures: NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY Popo Road, off Mombasa Road P.O. BOX 67839-00200, Nairobii, Kenya T el: (254 020) 6005522, 6001945, Fax: (254 020) 6008997) E-mail: dgnema@nema.go.ke Website: www.nema.go.ke NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION OF THE PROPOSED NAROK TOWN SEWERAGE PROJECT

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 19 TURKANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (A Constituent College of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology) OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL PREQUALIFICATION NOTICE P. O. Box 69, Lodwar – 30500, Kenya, Tel: 0789 399 781 ; 0733120020/2; 0702597361/0, E-mail: http://www.tuc.ac.ke/ Turkana University College -TUC- a constituent college of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology invites bids from competent suppliers for prequalification for the following goods works and services. REGISTRATION/PREQUALIFICATION OF GOODS, SERVICES AND WORKS S/N CATEGORY NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 CATEGORY DESCRIPTION A. FRAME WORK CONTRACTS TUC/001/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Beef, Mutton and Allied products TUC/002/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of vegetables and fruits TUC/003/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of dry cereals TUC/004/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of Dry Grocery TUC/005/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of firewood and charcoal TUC/006/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of chicken fish and allied products TUC/007/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of stationery TUC/008/2018-2019 Provision of Maintenance and servicing of Motor vehicles TUC/009/2018-2019 Provision of Air travel Services (IATA Registered) TUC/010/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of tonners and cartridges. TUC/011/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of Human Drugs, Surgical Equipment, Materials and related products. TUC/012/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Fuel and Lubricants. TUC/013/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery and Servicing of Teaching Laboratory Equipment, Chemicals, Glassware and Reagents TUC/014/2018-2019 TUC/015/2018-2019 Provision of legal services Provision of Accommodation and Catering services CATEGORY A: PROVISSION OF GOODS TUC/016/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of Sports Ware, Equipment and Related Materials. TUC/017/2018-2019 Supply Delivery and Servicing of Photocopiers and Accessories TUC/018/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of building materials. TUC/019/2018-2019 Supply Delivery and Servicing of Fire Fighting Equipment. TUC/020/2018-2019 Supply, Delivery and Servicing of Computers, Printers ,LCD Projector Machines ,Scanners and related products TUC/021/2018-2019 Supply Delivery and servicing of medical Equipment and Related Materials TUC/022/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of Electrical Fittings and Materials TUC/023/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of Hardware Materials TUC/024/2018-2019 Supply and delivery of Cleaning Materials Soaps and Detergents TUC/025/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Office and Student Furniture CATEGORY B: PROVISION OF SERVICES TUC/026/2018-2019 Provision of creative designing and printing services TUC/027/2018-2019 Provision of hire of vehicles and transport services TUC/028/2018-2019 Provision of Promotional materials (T-shirts, caps and other branded materials) TUC/029/2018-2019 Provision of Internal Designing services TUC/030/2018-2019 Provision for cleaning services TUC/031/2018-2019 Provision of fumigation & sanitary services CATEGORY C: WORKS TUC/032/2018-2019 Contractors for General Building, repairs & maintenance TUC/033/2018-2019 Contractors for CCTV and other related Security systems Open Special group Special group Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Special group Open Special group open Special group open open open Open Open 20,000/= N/A N/A 20,000/= 20,000/= 20,000/= 20,000/= 50,000/= 50,000/= 20,000/= 100,000/= 50,000/= 100,000/= 20,000/= 100,000/= N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Detailed tender document may be obtained from procurement office in TUC during normal working hours upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs 1000/= {Kenya shillings one thousand} only, payable at KCB Lodwar branch. A/C NO 1218868899 OR downloaded FREE of charge from the TUC website: www.tuc.ac.ke or IFMIS suppliers’ portal. The special group consists of Youths Women and People with Disability who are registered with National Treasury rectorate of Procurement}. {DiDully completed bid document in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with category number and category description bearing no other mark, name or indication of the applicant shall be sent to: PRINCIPAL TURKANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE PO BOX 69-30500 LODWAR. Or dropped in the tender box outside the Principals office at TUC main campus in Lodwar and not any other place, box office or campus so as to reach the TURKANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE not later than 10:00am on 16th November 2018. Opening of the bid document will be done immediately thereafter in the presence of applicants or their representatives who choose to attend. The University College reserves the right to accept or reject any bid in whole or part and does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid. ELIGIBILITY TENDER SECURITY

20 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke CHEBUNYINYI SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Chebunyinyi Secondary School is a public Secondary School in chwele ward of Kabuchai Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 4 classrooms. 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 C.S.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 4 classrooms. 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: The Principal Chebunyinyi Secondary School P.O. Box 430 Chwele Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 20th The Principal November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. Chebunyinyi Secondary School Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. KACHIURU POLICE POST TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Kachiuru police post is located in Amwathi ward of Igembe North Constituency. The bids are invited for Construction and equipping of office blocks and septic tank. 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 Igembe North NGCDF 0ffice during normal working hours. The details of the tender are as follows: S/No. Tender No. 1. Description K.P.P/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of office blocks and septic tank 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: The Fund Account Manager Igembe North NGCDF P.O. Box 71-60601 Amwathi Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the Igembe North NGCDF office on or before Tuesday 20th November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. The Fund Account Manager Igembe North NGCDF Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. MOI UNIVERSITY An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution Citation on Dr. Maganlal Motichand Chandaria Nominee for the Award of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by Moi University On 20th December, 2018 humble background, he dropped out of primary school and started working at his uncle’s shop with a monthly salary of Kes. 250. At the age of 23, he established his own retail shop and ventured into business of transportation, wholesale and clearing and forwarding agency. In 1952, he ventured into the manufacturing business of drinking straws with an investment of only Kes. 20,000. Thereafter, he started manufacturing paper and toilet rolls. He also has interest in Banking, Real Estate and Petroleum businesses. Dr. Maganlal Chandaria owns Chandaria Group of Companies. The Chandaria Group controls 70% of the paper industry in Kenya and employs over 3,000 people directly. Dr. Maganlal Chandaria established The Magan Chandaria Charitable Trust to provide assistance to needy people. He has had an unchequered career in public service having been the Trustee of Hindu Council of Kenya, Chairman and Trustee of Visa Oshwal Community both at Mombasa and Nairobi, Kenya. He has been a member of Kenya Ports Authority, Director of Deposit Protection Fund (now Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation) which is connected to Central Bank of Kenya. In 1998, he established an informal Group of Small and Medium Size Commercial Banks in Kenya. This was after the major banking crisis when a number of Private Sector Banks collapsed and he remained the Chairman of the Group until 2017. During this period, he contributed immense service to the Group. At the age of 95, Dr. Maganlal Chandaria is very active in business and social activities. Despite his limited formal education, he is a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the United Graduate College based in the United States of America. He was honored with “Life Time Achievement Award” by “Think Business” in the Banking Industry. He was also honored by Visa Oshwal Community with “Life Time Achievement Award”. Dr. Maganlal Motichand Chandaria Honorary Doctorate Degree, United Graduate College, US Awarded Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) Republic of Kenya, 2016 DR. MAGANLAL MOTICHAND CHANDARIA Dr. Maganlal Motichand Chandaria (MM) was born in Ravalsar, India on 22nd June 1924. He came to Kenya in 1933 at the age of nine years. Due to his family’s In 2016, Dr. Maganlal Chandaria was a recipient of the ‘Order of the Grand Warrior’ (OGW) from His Excellency the President Muigai Kenyatta. SERVICE IN GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE SECTOR AND CIVIL SOCIETY Dr. Maganlal Chandaria has served in the following boards: i. Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation; of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru ii. Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry- Vice Chairman Mombasa Branch; iii. Kenya Printers and Converters Association – Trustee and; iv. Visa Oshwal Community and Youth League Chairman Nairobi and Mombasa Branch. SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE SOCIETY Dr. Maganlal Chandaria facilitated drilling of boreholes to many vulnerable communities in Kenya in villages and schools. These contributions will have a profound impact on the lives of Kenyans for decades to come. DR. MAGANLAL MOTICHAND CHANDARIA AS QUOTED IN THE MEDIA “However, philanthropy is Chandaria’s most notable contribution to the society. Over the years, he has strived to ameliorate the suffering of the less fortunate in the society through various charity initiatives. He has played a commendable role in poverty reduction, education, health” Think Business. “If Chandaria were a precious trading metal, he would be solid gold. Single minded and persistent, he has opened profitable lines of business, ploughed back profits, and weathered many a storm” EA report on Trade and Industry. “As in business, Chandaria’s scorecard on the social scene also makes impressive reading’’ Financial Review. It is in recognition of his outstanding contribution made towards philanthropy in community service, religious activities, public service, education, social activities, innovation and invention and humanitarian outreach that are beneficial to society that Moi University is honoured and privileged to award Dr. Maganlal Motichand Chandaria, the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa. Any concerns about his nomination should be submitted to the Vice-Chancellor within two weeks through the following emails: vcmoi2009@gmail.com or info@mu.ac.ke.

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 21 KANTHUNI SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Kanthuni Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Mavindini ward of Makueni Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of a dining hall. 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.P.P/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of office blocks and septic tank 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: The Principal Kanthuni Secondary School P.O. Box 21 Mavindini Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 20th The Principal November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. Kanthuni Secondary School Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. RANGWE MIXED SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Rangwe mixed Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Kaksingri ward of Suba south Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 50 capacity girls dormitory. 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 R.M.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 50 capacity girls dormitory. 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: The Principal Rangwe Mixed Secondary School P.O. Box 48-40308 Sindo Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 20th The Principal Rangwe Mixed Secondary School. November, 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. SABASABA SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE SANANDIKI GIRLS FRIENDS SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE Sabasaba Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Kamahuha ward of Maragua Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of multipurpose hall. 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 S.S.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of multipurpose hall. 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: The Principal Sabasaba Secondary School P.O. Box 188-10208 Sabasaba Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 20th The Principal November, 2018 at 10.00 AM. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers and/ or their representatives who choose to attend. Sabasaba Secondary School Adequate equipment holding for the specified type of work. Key technical staff to be engaged. Sanandiki Girls Friends Secondary School is a public Secondary School in chwele ward of Kabuchai Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 4 classrooms. 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 S.G.F.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 4 classrooms. 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: The Principal Sanandiki Girls Friends Secondary School P.O. Box 141 Chwele Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 20th The Principal Sanandiki Girls Friends Secondary School November, 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.

22 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke ST. CHARLES WIGA SECONDARY SCHOOL TENDER INVITATION NOTICE St. Charles Wiga Secondary School is a public Secondary School in Gwassi South ward of Suba south Constituency. The school invites bids from Interested and Eligible bidders/Firms for Construction and equipping of 50 capacity girls dormitory. 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 S.C.W.S/01//2017/2018 Proposed Construction and equipping of 50 capacity girls dormitory. 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: The Principal St. Charles Wiga Secondary School P.O. Box 10-40307 Magunga Should be deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of the School on or before Tuesday 20th The Principal St. Charles Wiga Secondary School. November, 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. TENDER NOTICE Rongo University wishes to invite sealed bids from eligible Building Construction companies registered by National Construction Authority Building works Class NCA 1(one) or 2 (Two) for the Proposed Library Block (Main Campus); TENDER NO RU/OT/LIB/01/20182022 TENDER NAME Proposed Library Block (Main Campus) TENDER SECURITY (KSHS) Kshs. 21,000,000. CLOSING DATE 27th November, 2018 Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents from the Procurement Office, Rongo University, Main Campus located off Kisii – Migori Highway, 2.0 km from Kanga junction during normal working hours between 9.00am and 4.00pm on working days. The tender documents may be downloaded free of charge from Rongo University website www.ru.ac. ke or IFMIS Supplier`s portal supplier.treasury.go.ke. The bidders who pick the tender documents from the Procurement Office are required to pay a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000 (Kenya Shillings One Thousand only) in cash deposit or Bankers Cheque payable to Rongo University at Co-operative Bank, Rongo Branch, A/C No. 01129477027400. Tenderers who have paid are required to obtain an official receipt from the cash office at Rongo University Main Campus. Those who download the Tender document should send an email giving the details of their firm, contact person, telephone numbers and email addresses to procurement@rongovarsity.ac.ke. Completed Tender documents must be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with tender name and tender number and be deposited in the Tender Box situated at The Administration Block or be addressed to: The Vice Chancellor Rongo University P.O. Box 103-40404 Rongo, Kenya To be received on or before Tuesday, 27th November, 2018 at 12.00 Noon. Tender documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend in the University lower Boardroom. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT ON INFRASTRUCTURE Republic Of Kenya S/ NO. TENDER NUMBER 2. MOTIHUD/02/2018-2019 TENDER NOTICE TENDER NAME 1. MOTIHUD/ADM/01/2018-2019 Provision of Cleaning Services Provision of Sanitary Services INVITATION TO TENDER CLOSING DATE REMARKS 21/11/2018 Open to all Categories 21/11/2018 Open to all Categories The State Department of Infrastructure invites sealed Tenders from Eligible candidates for provision of above services. 1.1 The Tender documents containing full detail and conditions of Tendering have been uploaded on the IFMIS Kenya Suppliers portal (supplier.treasury.go.ke) and Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development website (www.transport.go.ke) 1.2 A complete set of tender document may be downloaded free of charge. Those who download the document should immediately send their particulars to procurement@infrastructure.go.ke for registration and purpose of receiving any further clarification and addendums if any. 1.3 Tenders must be accompanied by a Bid security of 2% of the tender price from a reputable bank or Insurance Company approved by (PPRA) Public Procurement Regulatory Authority valid for an additional 30 days beyond the Tender Validity period. 1.4 Complete tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender reference number, tender name, and deposited in Tender Box provided at Ministry Headquarter, Ground floor, Works Building, opposite Office No.48 or addressed to Principal Secretary, State Department of Infrastructure, P. O. Box 30260-00100, NAIROBI so as to be received on or before 21st 10.00a.m. 1.5 Prices quoted should be net. Must be in Kenyan Shillings and shall remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representatives who may choose to attend the opening at 9th floor boardroom, Works Building, Ngong Road. Head Supply Chain Management Services FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY STATE DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO now invite sealed bids from interested and eligible Insurance Company for the provision of Medical, Life and Group Personal Insurance scheme Covers. No TENDER NAME 1 Tender for Provision of Medical, Life and Group Personal Insurance Scheme Covers TENDER NO. KNCU/01/SMIC/ 2018 - 2019 TENDER SECURITY Bid Security of 2% of The Tender Sum from a Reputable Financial Institution or in a Form of Bankers Cheque Tender documents containing detailed specifications can be down loaded free of charge from our website www.unesco.go.ke or obtained from the Procurement Office on 14th floor upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh. 1000.00. Completed Tender Documents, enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with Tender No. and Tender Name should be deposited in the Tender Box provided at the 14th floor Reception of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue before the closing date and time, and shall be addressed to:The Secretary General/ CEO November 2018 at Kenya National Commission for UNESCO National Bank Building Harabee Avenue P.O. Box 72107 – 00200 NAIROBI So as to be received on or before 19th November, 2018 at 10.00 am. Tender shall be opened at the KNATCOM Boardroom 14th Floor immediately after closing time in the presence of Tenders or their representatives who may choose to attend. Secretary General/CEO KENYA NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE Open 19/11/2018

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 23 THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING REPUBLIC OF KENYA INVITATION TO TENDER PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CARRY OUT GAP ANALYSIS AND IDENTIFICATION OF STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES, INCENTIVES AND DEVELOPMENT OF NIFC REGULATIONS FOR THE NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE (NIFC) TENDER NO. TNT/026/2018-2019 The National Treasury invites Request for Proposals (RFP) from interested consultants for provision of consultancy services to carry out gap analysis, identification of strategic activities, incentives and development of NIFC regulations for the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC). A complete set of request for proposal documents may be downloaded by interested candidates free of charge at www.treasury.go.ke or www.tender.go.ke and those who have downloaded the document from the website must forward their particulars immediately for recording and any further clarifications and addenda to procurement@treasury.go.ke. Completed Request for Proposal documents, enclosed in plain sealed envelope, marked with RFP No. and title shall be addressed to: The Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, PO 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 27th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. 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 27th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY 1. 2. REPUBLIC OF KENYA INVITATION TO TENDER The National Treasury invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders: S/No Tender No. Description TNT/023/2018-2019 Provision of onsite support and improvement of IFMIS application: Oracle E-Business Suite Financial , Purchasing, Budgeting and Business Intelligence TNT/024/2018-2019 Provision of onsite support for National Treasury IFMIS Security Infrastructure Bid Security 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 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 pre-bid meeting on Friday 9th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. on 5th Floor, IFMIS Boardroom at Treasury Building. Completed tender documents, TOGETHER WITH 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 20th 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, 20th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING MESSAGE FROM DR. ESTHER KIMANI, MANAGING DIRECTOR, KEPHIS, TO KENYAN FARMERS DURING THE SHORT RAINS PLANTING SEASON The short rains season that will run between October and December 2018 requires that farmers prepare their farming inputs well. KEPHIS is the government institution in Kenya, whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce, certifying seeds of all crop varieties to ensure that only seed of highest quality is sold to farmers. The result is increased and enhanced harvests leading to food security and sufficiency in the country. 1. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ABOUT CERTIFIED SEED What is certified seed and its benefits to Kenyan farmers? Certified seed is seed that has met the minimum national set quality standards after undergoing field inspection(s), laboratory tests and post control tests by KEPHIS as per The Seeds and Plant Varieties Act (Cap 326) of the laws of Kenya. The use of certified seed guarantees the following: • Certified seed does not cost, it pays; it results in high yields, quality crop produce and better returns when all other factors of crop production and agricultural practices are optimal (i.e. good soil fertility, conducive climatic conditions, adequate soil and irrigation and proper water/fertilizer usage). Farmers are advised to confirm the quality of agricultural inputs (fertilizer, manures, pesticides, water and soil) used through laboratory tests conducted by reputable laboratories such as the KEPHIS Analytical Testing Laboratory (ACL) which has offices at KEPHS headquarters, Nairobi and Kitale regional office. • • In certified seed, a farmer is getting guaranteed quality assurance; offers better deals in crop insurance/financing of the crop; traceability of certified seed is easy; in certified seed a farmer is getting access to premium market(s); Less insect and disease problems; quality seed responds better to applied fertilizers; uniformity in plant population and maturity; good seed prolongs life of a variety; yield prediction is easy; handling in post-harvest operation is easy; high produce value and their marketability 2. How can a farmer identify certified seeds? Certified seeds are packed in containers or packets which are clearly labeled and contain the following information: a. a) Weight of the seeds b) c) d) e) Packaging date Seed lot numbers to allow for easy traceability of seed lot in the event of crop failure Name of the crop species and variety Seed merchant/company Labeling and sealing of the containers or packets is done in such a way that seeds cannot be removed without damaging the seal or label. New feature: A sticker label in all seed packaging of 5kg and below. The farmer will scratch and send the serial number to 1393 through an SMS, then receive feedback on the validity of the seedlot. 3. • • • • Farmers can avoid fake seeds by: Purchasing seed(s) from seed stockists who are licensed by KEPHIS and prominently display their seed seller’s license. Purchase seeds early enough and avoid last minute rush. Buying seeds packed in official company packets containing Variety Name and Lot Number; DO NOT PURCHASE SEEDS FROM OPEN CONTAINERS. After planting, keep the packet and receipt as these may be required as evidence in case you suspect fake seed. Not exposing seed(s) to extreme weather conditions, e.g. heat, moisture, direct contact with fertilizer otherwise the quality of the seed will be compromised. NOTE: Report all cases of suspect seed(s) at the nearest police station, nearest KEPHIS offices or the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation 4. Plant recommended seed varieties for your area Farmers are advised to purchase and plant recommended seed varieties for their particular areas. For more information, please contact: The Managing Director Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) PO Box 49592-00100 NAIROBI Email: director@kephis.org www.kephis.org Facebook.com/kephispage Twitter:@KEPHISke KEPHIS countrywide offices Nairobi (headquarters) | Plant Quarantine and Biosafety Station, Muguga | Plant Inspection Unit - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi | Mombasa | Nakuru | Kitale | Kisumu | Embu | Naivasha | Eldoret Airport | Malaba Border Office | Busia Border Office| Isebania Border Office | Namanga Border Office| Loitokitok Border Office | Taveta Border Office | Lungalunga Border Office | Moyale Border Office | Bura Office | Timau Office |

24 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Wanawake watafuta riziki katika migodi ya Taita Taveta ni mojawapo ya kaunti chache hapa nchini ambazo zina utajiri wa madini yenye thamani kubwa NA MOHAMED HASSAN KNA-MOMBASA L icha ya kuwa na utajiri mkubwa wa madini aina mbali mbali, wengi wa wakaazi wa Kaunti ya Taita Taveta wanaishi katika hali ya uchochole. Hata hivyo, hali hii inaweza kubadilika iwapo wananchi wa sehemu hii wanaweza kuelimishwa na kusaidiwa ili wamudu mbinu za kushiriki katika sekta ya madini kama njia ya kuimarisha hali ya maisha yao. Taita Taveta ni mojawapo ya kaunti chache hapa nchini ambazo zina utajiri wa madini yenye thamani kubwa. Mifano ya madini haya ni kama vile Yakuti (Ruby), Chokaa (Limestone) na Kijani Garnet, almaarufu Yellow Garnet. Kwa muda mrefu sasa makampuni kadhaa na mabwanyenye fulani wamekuwa wakipapia jasho la wachimbaji madini wanyonge kujinufaisha. Kwa sasa, baadhi ya wakaazi wa Kaunti ya Taita Taveta wakiwemo wananwake wameamua kuchuma mapato yatokanayo na uchimbaji wa madini. Dhana kwamba kazi ngumu na hatari ya kutafuta madini ni himaya ya wanaume imepitwa na wakati, kwani yamkinika akina mama wamejitosa katika ulingo wa uchimbaji madini kwa wingi na kwa umakinifu mwingi. Hofu ya unyanyasaji wa kijinsia ni baadhi ya sababu ambayo imewafanya wanawake wengi kuogopa kujihusisha na uchimbaji wa madini. Hata hivyo wakati Shirika la Habari la Kenya (KNA) lilipotembelea sehemu ya uchimbaji madini ya Kamtonga katika Kaunti-Ndogo ya Mwatate, ilikutana na akina mama wawili wakiwa machimboni wakisaka ‘raslimali’ hiyo adhimu inayoleta mapato makubwa. Catherine Wakesho na mwenzake Patience Maghube ni miongoni mwa wanachama wa kikundi cha Chawia (CBO) kilichobuniwa mwaka wa 2014 ili kujihusisha na uchimbaji wa madini kwa lengo la kujitafutia riziki. Kikundi hicho kinaongozwa na Senja Changanya ambaye ana ujuzi wa miaka mingi katika uchimbaji madini. Changanya amefundisha wananfunzi kutoka vyuo mbali Wanachama wa kikundi cha Chawia (CBO) Senje Changanya (kushoto), Patience Maghube na Catherine Wakesho wakionyesha jiwe la thamani walilopata katika chimbo ya Kamtonga, Kaunti ya Taita Taveta. MINISTRY OF HEALTH MINISTRY OF HEALTH REPUBLIC OF KENYA SUPPORT FOR EAST AFRICA’S CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE FOR SKILLS AND TERTIARY EDUCATION IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES–THE EAKI PROJECT. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF EAST AFRICA’S KIDNEY INSTITUTE (EAKI) COMPLEX TENDER NO: MOH/EAKIP/ ICB/004/2018-2019 TENDER NOTICE ADDENDUM 1 Reference is made to an advertisement notice in MyGov publication issue on 9th October, 2018 regarding the above project. This was also published in the UNDB online and the AfDB website. TENDER REF.NUMBER TENDER DESCRIPTION The Ministry of Health wishes to inform all interested/participating prospective bidders that amendments have been done to the sections listed below: S/NO VOLUME VOL. I 1. 2. 3. SECTION AFFECTED Grand summary Specific Experience Key Activities Standard concrete work-1.8 Reinforcement General preliminaries VOL. 2 Section Hospital Building- Structural works Bill no.2 Architectural works 4. VOL. 3.2 Day works and schedule of rates Volume 2-Summary Cover page Page no. 3-223 1-42 2-153 2-253 to 2-255 2-264 2-285 to 2-287 2-421 to 2-423 2-429 to 2-430 Cover page Copies of the amended pages should be collected at Supply Chain Management Office, East African Kidney Institute Project ADB Prefabricated Block located at Ministry of Health Headquarters, Nairobi Afya House ,Cathedral Road, Off Ngong’ Road, during normal working hours ( 8.00am-1.00pm and 2.00pm -5.00pm {EAT}) or be downloaded from the Ministry Website; www.health.go.ke. Bidders to note that the date of submission remains 21st and conditions remain unchanged. November 2018 at 10.00 am EAT. All other parts, terms MOH/CGU/ONT/01/2018-2019 PRINTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF IMPLEMENTATION MANUALS, CLINICAL NUTRITION AND GUIDELINES FOR WORKPLACE SUPPORT FOR WOMEN UNDER FREE MATERNITY PROGRAMME TENDER CLOSING/ OPENING DATE 22ND NOVEMBER,2018 TENDER INVITATION NOTICE TENDER REF NO. : MOH/CGU/ONT/01/2018-2019 TENDER NAME : PRINTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF IMPLEMENTATION MANUALS, CLINICAL NUTRITION AND GUIDELINES FOR WORKPLACE SUPPORT FOR WOMEN UNDER FREE MATERNITY PROGRAMME The Ministry of Health invites interested and eligible tenderers in the AGPO category to participate in the following Open National Tender; For further information, Interested and eligible tenderers may download the tender document from the Ministry’s websites on: www.health.go.ke or a Tender document with detailed information may be obtained from Supply Chain Management Services Office situated on 5th Floor, Afya House Room513 during normal working hours. Tender document will be issued free of charge. Interested and eligible tenderers who download the tender document from the Ministry’s websites shall register with Supply Chain Management Services Office situated on 5th Floor, Afya House Room513 during normal working hours. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender Number: MOH/CGU/ONT/01/2018-2019 and Tender Name: PRINTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF IMPLEMENTATION MANUALS, CLINICAL NUTRITION AND GUIDELINES FOR WORKPLACE SUPPORT FOR WOMEN UNDER FREE MATERNITY PROGRAMME and must be deposited in the Tender Box at Afya House, 1st Floor or sent to THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF HEALTH 6TH FLOOR, AFYA HOUSE, P.O BOX 30016-00100, NAIROBI. so as to be received on or before 22nd NOVEMBER, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter at the GTZ Boardroom Afya House in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. Late submission will not be accepted. Any canvassing will lead to disqualification of tenderer (s). Head Supply Chain Management Services For: Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES For PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 25 madini Taita Taveta mbali maarifa ya uchimbaji madini. “Uchimbaji madini umetupatia matumaini katika maisha na nawahimiza wanawake wenzangu kujihusisha na kazi hi ili kuboresha maisha yao”, alisihi Wakesho. Wakesho ambaye ana umri wa miaka ishirini na tisa (29) na mama wa mtoto mmoja alisema a uchimbaji madini umewapa fursa nadra kina mama kuinua hali yao ya maisha pamoja na jamii zao. “Ni kazi ngumu kweli lakini ukiwa makini na kujitolea utafanikiwa kutimiza malengo yako katika maisha. Ni bora kuliko kutegema wengine wakusaidie” alisema. Alisifu kikundi cha CBO kwa kawapatia akina mama nafasi sawa bila kuwabagua au kuwanyanyasa kijinsia, jambo ambalo asema limewatia moyo sana akina mama.“Hapa sisi tunaishi katika kambi na tunafanya kazi kama jamii moja, jambo ambalo limetutia moyo sana, alidokeza Wakesho huku akitabasamu. Hata hivyo Wakesho alisema kuwa mbali na mafanikio madogo waliyopata, bado wanakabiliwa na changamoto kadhaa kama vile ukosefu wa vifaa mwafaka vya kuchimbia na soko nzuri linalotegemeka la kuuzia bidhaa zao. Kwa upande wake, Changanya alisema Ni kazi ngumu kweli lakini ukiwa makini na kujitolea utafanikiwa kutimiza malengo yako katika Maisha waliamua kuunda kikundi chao kuendesha shughuli za uchimbaji na uuzaji wa madini ili kuepuka kunyanyaswa na kudhulimwa na mabepari. “Tunashukuru tunapata mapato ya kiasi cha haja kutuwezesha kujisamamia wenyewe na hata pia kusaidia miradi kadha ya kijamii na kuwapatia ajira vijana”, alisema Changanya ambae pia ni msemaji wa kikundi hicho cha Chawia. Changanya ambaye alianza kazi ya uchimbaji katika miaka ya 70 alisisitiza umuhimu wa Serikali Kuu na ile ya Kaunti kuboresha maslahi ya wachimba madini ili kuimarisha sekta hii. Msemaji huyu alieleza furaha yake kwa kujihusisha kwa akina mama na vijana katika uchimbaji wa madini, taswira ambayo imeleta matumaini na mwamko mpya katika Kaunti ya Taita Taveta. President launches KRA’s new integrated electronic command Scanners have enabled KRA to have a real-time view of operations at all points of entry BY DAVID KIMANI P resident Uhuru Kenyatta launched KRA’s Integrated Electronic Command Centre at Times Tower during the annual taxpayers’ award ceremony held last Wednesday. The command centre consists of the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) and the Integrated Scanner Solution Command Centres. These two are among the major technologies that KRA has put in place in the Customs and Border Control Department to facilitate tax KRA CG John Njiraini shows His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta around the Integrated Electronic Command Centre administration. KRA Commissioner General, Mr John Njiraini said that integration of the scanners has enabled KRA to have a realtime view of the scanning operations at all points of entry thereby enhancing efficiency of the process. “Before the integration of the scanners, we did not have real-time view of what was happening at points of entry. This integration has now revolutionised the scanning process,” Mr Njiraini said. The Commissioner General indicated that KRA is in the process of providing a link to the National Police Service and CONTINUED ON PAGE 32 THE PRESIDENCY MINISTRY OF HEALTH REPUBLIC OF KENYA REPUBLIC OF KENYA PRINTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION OF MALARIA IN KENYA AND JOB AIDS The Ministry of Health invites interested and eligible tenderers in the AGPO category to participate in the following Open National Tender; TENDER REF.NUMBER TENDER DESCRIPTION MOH/DPPH/NMCP/003/GF/ ONT/2018-2019 PRINTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR DIAGNOSIS,TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF MALARIA IN KENYA ,PARTICIPANTS MANUALS FOR DAIGNOSIS MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION OF MALARIA AND ASSORTED JOB AIDS TENDER CLOSING/ OPENING DATE 21ST NOVEMBER,2018 MINISTRY OF INTERIOR & CO-ORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT COUNTY COMMISSION- KWALE COUNTY TENDER NOTICE Suppliers/Contractors are invited for the supply and delivery of office stationary, dry foods, and sale of boarded vehicles to National Government Departments/Constituency Development Funds-Kwale County on as and when required basis for the period ending 30th June, 2020. F/Y 2018-2020 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT NO TENDER NO: 2. 3 DESCRIPTION 1. KWL/01/2018-2020 supply and delivery of office stationery KWL/02/2018-2020 Supply and delivery of dry foodstuffs KWL/03/2018-2020 Sale of boarded government vehicle GKY821 SUZUKI MARUTI TARGETED GROUP Youth/women/disabled open open Interested bidders should attach the following documents at submission to be considered for further evaluation for tender nos. KWL/01/2018-2020 and KWL/02/2018-2020. 1. Copies of business registration, VAT/PIN and Compliance certificates. 2. Copy of registration certificate from national treasury for firms belonging to youth women and persons with disability for tender KWL/01/2018-2020. For further information, Interested and eligible tenderers may download the tender document from the Ministry’s websites on: www.health.go.ke or a Tender document with detailed information may be obtained from Supply Chain Management Services Office situated on ground floor National Malaria Control Program situated at the Kenyatta National Hospital Ground next to NASCOP, during normal working hours. Tender document will be issued free of charge. Interested and eligible tenderers who download the tender document from the Ministry’s websites shall register with Supply Chain Management Services Office situated on ground floor National Malaria Control Program situated at the Kenyatta National Hospital Ground next to NASCOP, during normal working hours. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the tender Number: MOH/DPPH/NMCP/003/GF/ONT/2018-2019 and Tender Name: PRINTING, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION OF MALARIA IN KENYA AND JOB AIDS and must be deposited in the Tender Box at National Malaria Control Program Office , Ground Floor situated at Kenyatta National Hospital grounds next to NASCOP or sent to THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF HEALTH 6TH FLOOR, AFYA HOUSE, P.O BOX 30016-00100, NAIROBI. so as to be received on or before 21ST NOVEMBER, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter at the National Malaria Control Program Boardroom in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. Late submission will not be accepted. Any canvassing will lead to disqualification of tenderer (s). HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES For PRINCIPAL SECRETARY 3. Confidential Business Questionnaire must be fully filled and signed by authority person(s) with full names of directors/owners(s) 4. form of tender fully filled and singed 5. single business permit Interested bidders for the above frame work can obtain tender documents from sub county supply chain management office Matuga Sub County – P O Box 1-80403 Kwale upon payment of kshs 1,000 non refundable, kshs 5000 deposit for tender no. kwl/03/2018-2020 refundable for unsuccessful bidder (attach a deposit receipt from sub county accounts officer kwale) Completed tender document(s) enclosed in plain sealed envelopes and marked with tender number and item description should be addressed to:MATUGA SUB COUNTY DEPUTY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, KWALE COUNTY P O BOX 1-80403, KWALE Or deposited in the tender box situated at the Deputy County Commissioner’s office on or before 20th November 2018 Tender submitted after closing date and time shall not be accepted. Tenders shall be opened publicly immediately thereafter at the deputy county commissioner’s boardroom in the presence of participating bidder or their representatives who choose to attend. Women, youth and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT UNIT FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER KWALE COUNTY

26 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Kenya Power signs MoU to light up Lamu towns Governor says projects will transform the Lamu archipelago into an attractive destination for investment and tourism BY HUSSEIN ABDULLAHI KNA-MOMBASA I n a bid to promote economic development and improve the well-being of the people of Lamu, Kenya Power last week signed an agreement with the County Government for installation and maintenance of street and public lighting within the county. The agreement signed in Mombasa was witnessed by Lamu Governor Fahim Twaha and Kenya Power acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eng. Jared Otieno. The two institutions will also co-operate in other areas such as construction, operation and maintenance of electricity infrastructure, trading in electricity, policy formulation in the electric energy sector, human resource and capacity development energy efficiency and conservation. Governor Twaha noted the power initiative championed by the national government will transform the Lamu archipelago into an attractive destination for investment and tourism. The county boss said the street lighting project will improve security and access and encourage commerce besides increasing the residents and visitors’ safety and security at night. 17 Counties that have signed agreements with Kenya Power for street and public lighting with the aim of improving security and enhancing a 24 hour economy Eng. Otieno said Lamu County joins 16 other counties that have signed agreements with Kenya Power for street and public lighting with the aim of improving security and enhancing a 24 hour economy. The power utility firm boss said Lamu seafront, Mokowe, Mpeketoni and Witu market centres will be lit. “We are also cognizant of the fact that power provision is key in the success of the big four agenda of food security and nutrition, universal healthcare, manufacturing and affordable housing,” said Eng. Otieno. The street lighting project started in 2014 mainly to rehabilitate street lights within Nairobi County and later spread to other main towns like Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Eldoret, Nakuru and Machakos among others. The Kenya Power CEO said so far 500 towns, market centres and county headquarters have been covered. The national government has funded most of the schemes while some counties have funded some schemes from their budgets. KENYA NUCLEAR ELECTRICITY BOARD REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT AND ON THE DRAFT CROPS (IRISH POTATO) REGULATIONS, 2018 The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation is in the process of promulgating Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations, 2018 as provided under section 40 of the Crops Act. In compliance with the provisions of the Crops Act and the Statutory Instruments Act (No. 23 of 2013), the Ministry announces to the public the availability of draft Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations, 2018 and the draft Regulatory Impact Statement. The main objective of the draft Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations, 2018 is to provide for the regulation, promotion and development of the Irish Potatoes value chain in Kenya. The Regulatory Impact Statement contains detailed information on the Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations, 2018. The Constitution, the Crops Act and the Statutory Instruments Act provides that the public participates in the decision making-process through submission of comments to the Ministry. It is in this spirit that we request the public to participate by submitting their comments to the Ministry through the provided address. All interested persons should submit written comments on the draft Crops (Irish Potatoes) Regulations, 2018 and the draft Regulatory Impact Statement using the prescribed public comments form, to reach the undersigned not later than fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice. The draft Crops (Irish Potatoes) Regulations, 2018 and the draft regulatory impact statement as well as public comments form can be accessed through the following websites: www.agricultureauthority.go.ke; www.kilimo. go.ke. The draft Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations, 2018 and the regulatory impact statement are also available on request at the Agriculture and Food Authority offices, Tea House Office, Naivasha Road, off Ngong Road during normal working hours. There shall be a public forum on 21st November 2018 starting from 8.30 am to discuss the draft Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations, 2018 and the Regulatory Impact statement and comments received to be held at Kenya Livestock and Agricultural Organisation (KALRO), Headquarters, Loresho. Send your written comments to either: The Principal Secretary State Department for Crops Development Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Irrigation Kilimo House, Cathedral Road Box 30028 Nairobi Or by e-mail: psagriculture@kilimo.go.ke OR INTERNATIONAL TENDER NOTICE REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DEVELOPMENT OF TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF SITES FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS IN KENYA. (TENDER NO: KNEB/EOI/DTA/01/2018/2019) Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board (KNEB) is established under the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board Order 2012 pursuant to the provisions of the State Corporations Act, Cap 446 of the Laws of Kenya. KNEB’s primary function is to promote and expedite the development of nuclear electricity in Kenya. One of the functions of the board is to identify appropriate sites in Kenya for the construction of nuclear power plants and related amenities. The Board has already identified potential sites for Nuclear Power plants in Kenya and is moving to the next stage of site characterization. The Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board herein referred to as KNEB is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitable Consultancy to develop Terms of Reference (TORs) for Site Characterization for Nuclear Power Plants in Kenya in accordance with the relevant national and international codes, regulations and standards. The scope of work for this consultancy shall include: i. Develop terms of reference for site characterization of Nuclear Power Plants in Kenya. ii. Populate a comprehensive description of all activities to be undertaken during site characterization The Consultancy team is expected to comprise a multidisciplinary team of experts who have expertise in, but not limited to; Earth Sciences, Civil/Geotechnical/Nuclear engineers, Environmental specialists and Meteorology experts registered by the relevant accredited professional bodies’ .The expected outputs of this assignment shall include development of Inception Report, Draft and Final Term of References Reports. The Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board now invites eligible Consultants to express their interest in providing the above services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff etc). Consultants may constitute joint - ventures to enhance their chances of qualification. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015. More details on the consultancy can be obtained from a document named “Requirements, Expression of Interest of Tender for development of terms of reference for characterization of sites for nuclear power plants in Kenya” found on our website: www.nuclear.co.ke. Interested consultants may obtain further information from kanakoli@nuclear.co.ke during office hours, between 0900 to 1200 and 1400 to 1630 hours (East Africa time). Submission of Tender Documents and closing date The Director General, Agriculture and Food Authority Tea House, Naivasha Road off Ngong Road, P.O. Box 37962-00100, Nairobi Or by e-mail: info@agricultureauthority.go.ke Completed tender documents should be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes bearing no identification of the Tenderer and clearly marked only as:- “Tender No: TENDER NO: KNEB/EOI/DTA/01/2018/2019 - EOI for Consultancy Services for Development of Terms of Reference for Characterization of Nuclear Power Plant Site(s) in Kenya” with the instructions “Do not open before 29.11.2018 at 10.30 a.m. and addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer, The Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board., Kawi complex, off Red Cross road P O Box 26374-00100 NAIROBI – KENYA. and dropped into the Tender Box located at the main reception of Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board on 2nd Floor Kawi Complex , wing “C” so as to reach the office on or before the closing date on 29.11.2018 at 10.30 a.m. (East African time).Tenders will be opened shortly after the deadline. 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November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 27 Retired champion of public health is proud of life’s work What started as a childhood passion — ensuring basic hygiene was observed — gradually evolved into a life-long career. From her days as a high school teacher to her stint at the United Nations, Professor Miriam Were has been at the forefront of the war against preventable diseases. She has also championed youth empowerment through Uzima Foundation, making a difference in the lives of many. 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 Prof. Miriam Were Pioneers & Transformers Journeys of top achieving women in Kenya P oise and grace are the defining features of Professor Miriam Khamadi Were. Her trademark long kitenge, trim figure and matching turban belie her mid-70s age. Were’s life and work are strongly influenced by biblical principles, learnt in the Quaker Friends Church as she was growing up. The church emphasised communal living, simplicity, temperance, hygiene and peace with no domestic violence. The church-appointed Afya Bora (public health) personnel made sure every family in the village where she was raised dug a pit latrine, drank water from protected springs, and washed and sun-dried their dishes. This hygienic living greatly contributed to community health within her village, unlike in neighbouring villages, where many children died. Were’s first experience with death in her village was when she was 15, she says. Self-effacing, Were attributes her success not so much to her abilities but to the opportunities she had. “My two older sisters were very bright, but there were no high schools for girls, so they could not further their education,” she says. Her dream of becoming a doctor stalled because the high school she attended had no laboratories for chemistry and physics which she needed to qualify for medical school. However, she would volunteer to wash children’s feet and faces during church camps and the missionaries determined she would make a good health worker. They therefore organised a scholarship for her to study sciences. Were became the first African to attend a premedical programme at the William Penn College in Iowa, in the US. She found basic terminology in physics and chemistry confusing. When the professor realised she had not studied the subjects in high school, he gave her textbooks to help her catch up. She ended up being the top student in her Bachelor of Science class. After graduating, she started a degree in medicine, but homesickness prompted her to abandon the course and return home in 1965. Her mother had died earlier. “I feared my father would also die,” she says. Although she wanted to study medicine at Makerere University in Uganda, the government needed more science teachers so she took up education. She reported to her first teaching post just after the mock exams. The girls had failed the chemistry and biology papers. “We are going to pass,” she assured them. Three months later, they all passed their final exams. Were debunks the myth that girls are weak in sciences. “If the teacher is a man who dismisses women as not understanding science, what do you expect?” She personally enjoyed teaching CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 Academic Model Providing Access To Healthcare KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Empowering the Public Service TENDER NOTICE The Kenya School of Government invites sealed tenders from eligible bidders for the tenders below. Interested tenderers may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents at our Lower Kabete Campus procurement offices during working hours or at the School website www.ksg.ac.ke or www.tenders.go.ke portal. Tender No. Tender Description KSG/77/2018-2020 Provision of General Insurance KSG/78/2018-2020 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Kitchen Equipment KSG/79/2018-2020 Reburbishment and expansion of a car park. KSG/80/2018-2020 Refurbishment and coversion of Adminstration block parking Bay into a reception and customer care office. KSG/81/2018-2020 Civil Works for Completion of Gate and Gate House KSG/82/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of ICT Hardware KSG/83/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Air Conditioners KSG/84/2018-2020 Provision of Service, Repair and Maintenance of ICT Equipment KSG/85/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Staff Uniform & Protective Clothing KSG/86/2018-2020 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Laundry Equipment KSG/87/2018-2020 Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Elevated Steel Water Tank Eligibility Location Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Mombasa Mombasa Bid Security Lower Kabete Kshs 100,000 Lower Kabete Kshs 100,000 Kshs 100,000 Kshs 100,000 Lower Kabete Kshs 100,000 All Campuses Kshs 100,000 All Campuses Kshs 100,000 All Campuses Kshs 100,000 Lower Kabete Kshs 100,000 Baringo, Matuga Baringo Kshs 100,000 Kshs 100,000 Tender documents may be obtained upon payment of non-refundable fees of Kshs. 1,000 or down loaded without charge from the School website: www.ksg.ac.ke or www.tenders.go.ke portal. All payments should be made at the cash office, at the respective campus. Price must be quoted in Kenya Shillings and should be inclusive of all taxes and delivery costs, and shall remain valid for a period of 180 days from the closing date of tender. Duly completed tender documents in a plain sealed envelope bearing the tender number should be posted to the address shown below or deposited in the tender box at the respective Campus so as to be received on or before November 21, 2018 at 10.30am. Tenders will be opened immediately after the closing time in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend the opening at the respective Campus boardroom. The Director General Kenya School of Government P. O. Box 23030-00604, Nairobi Tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of Kshs. 100,000 in form of a guarantee from a reputable bank or from an insurance company approved by PPRA payable to the Director General, Kenya School of Government. There will be a pre-bid Conference on November 9, 2018 at 11.00am at the respective Campuses. All interested bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference. Ag. Supply Chain Manager FOR: DIRECTOR-GENERAL 12 13 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 No Tender Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Supply and delivery of Computers such as HP Supply and delivery of Laptops such as HP Supply and delivery of UPS such as APC or BPC Supply and delivery of Tablets and Ipads Supply and delivery of Mobile Phones Supply and delivery of Toners and Cartridges such as HP Supply and delivery of Printers such as HP Provision of Design and printing services Provision of Car Hire services Provision of Air Ticketing services Provision of hospitality services –Conference and outside catering services Supply and delivery of medical equipment Supply and delivery of tyres and tubes Eligibility Tender Number Opening dates MTRH/T/77/2018 Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open MTRH/T/78/2018 MTRH/T/79/2018 MTRH/T/80/2018 MTRH/T/81/2018 MTRH/T/82/2018 MTRH/T/83/2018 MTRH/T/84/2018 MTRH/T/85/2018 MTRH/T/86/2018 MTRH/T/87/2018 MTRH/T/88/2018 MTRH/T/89/2018 Open 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 20th November, 2018 Complete set of Tender documents shall be obtained by interested Bidders free of charge from MTRH official website: www.mrth.go.ke, state tender portal: https/supplier.treasuary.go.ke publication. Tender bids in plain sealed envelopes bearing the tender number (in bold) on the top right hand corner but with no indication of tenderer’s name should be placed in 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 20th November, 2018 at 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 Room 118. Late bids will not be accepted whatsoever and shall 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 Telephone: 254 53 2033471/2P.O. BOX 4606, ELDORET Fax: 254 53 2060727 TENDER NOTICE

28 | NEWSFOCUS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke WORDS OF WISDOM the sciences and physical education. She remains physically active, taking regular walks with her husband. While teaching at a boys’ secondary school, Were noticed that many students were often too sick to learn. She would send them to City Council clinics where they were always prescribed aspirin. Tired of seeing sick children treated so casually, Were quit teaching and enrolled for medicine at the University of Nairobi. Balancing family life and study would have been a challenge, but for her experience in preparing lessons. • For Kenya to survive and thrive there must be willingness to sacrifice for somebody’s well-being. • We have to build both our men and women so we don’t have disempowered people. • The main obstacle to companionship and happy marriages is disempowered partners. • I hope we can raise a generation of young people who understand that when you give, God does not forget you. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION STATE DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (NCB) The Government has identified a goal to facilitate the growth of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in line with Vision 2030. The overall goal of the Ministry of Education (MOE) is to provide equal access to quality education irrespective of socio-economic status. This is in recognition that education has a critical role in preparation of Kenyans to meet requirements of a middle income knowledge-based economy by the year 2030. The Government of the Republic of Kenya has therefore established a budget line towards construction of 30 proposed Technical and Vocational Colleges (TVCs) in 3rd phase. It is intended that part of the proceeds of these funds will be applied to eligible payments under contracts for construction of 15 proposed TVCs in Kenya in the 1st batch. The Ministry of Education, now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the construction of 15 proposed TVCs in Kenya as follows:NO TENDER NO. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. MOE-VTT/TVET/1/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT/TVET/2/ 2018-2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/3/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/4/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/5/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/6/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/7/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/8/ 2018 -2019 MOE-VTT /TVET/9/ 2018 -2019 10. MOE-VTT /TVET/10/ 2018 -2019 11. MOE-VTT /TVET/11/ 2018 -2019 12. MOE-VTT /TVET/12/ 2018 -2019 13. MOE-VTT /TVET/13/ 2018 -2019 14. MOE-VTT /TVET/14/ 2018 -2019 15. MOE-VTT /TVET/15/ 2018 -2019 TENDER DESCRIPTION Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Khwisero Technical and Vocational College– Kakamega County (Khwisero Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Mt. Elgon Technical and Vocational College – Bungoma County (Mt. Elgon Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Githunguri Technical and Vocational College – Kiambu County (Githunguri Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Ruiru Technical and Vocational College – Kiambu County (Ruiru Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Gilgil Technical and Vocational College – Nakuru County (Gilgil Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Lafey Technical and Vocational College – Mandera County (Lafey Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Kitui East Technical and Vocational College – Kitui County (Kitui East Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Kigumo Technical and Vocational College – Murang’a County (Kigumo Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Rarieda Technical and Vocational College – Siaya County (Rarieda Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Eldas Technical and Vocational College –Wajir County (Eldas Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Ol’Kalou Technical and Vocational College – Nyandarua County (Ol’Kalou Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Mbeere North Technical and Vocational College – Embu County (Mbeere North Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Kacheliba Technical and Vocational College – West Pokot County (Kacheliba Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Kitutu Chache South Technical and Vocational College – Kisii County (Kitutu Chache South Constituency) Proposed erection and completion of twin workshop, classrooms and offices block (2-storey) for the proposed Yatta Technical and Vocational College – Machakos County (Yatta Constituency) MENTORING INSTITUTION Bumbe TTI Kisiwa TTI Kabete National Polytechnic Kabete National Polytechnic Nairobi TTI Mandera TTI Wote TTI Michuki TTI Kisumu National Polytechnic Mandera TTI Nairobi TTI Rwika TTI Ziwa TTI Kisii National Polytechnic Machakos TTI Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at the office of the Head of Supply Chain Management Services, of the respective Mentoring Institutions. A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested bidders upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KES 1,000.00 to the Respective Mentoring institutions, Cash Offices, and collect the bidding documents at the respective Mentoring institutions as from Tuesday, 6th may be collected by bidders in soft copy only from respective Mentoring institutions where necessary. Bids must be delivered to the office of the Head of the respective Mentoring Institutions on or before 27th November 2018 at 10.00 a.m. (Local Time) and must be accompanied by a bid security of one million Kenya shillings (KES 1,000,000.00). Note that :• • • • The bid security shall be in the form of a bank guarantee or an insurance guarantee from the insurance firms approved by PPRA, valid for 150 days. Youth, Women and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. Funding: Government of Kenya (Phase 3). This procurement shall be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and its Regulations. Bids shall be opened in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend on 27th November 2018 at 10.00 a.m. (Local Time) at the respective Mentoring Institutions. Head Supply Chain Management Services For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY November, 2018. Design drawings KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY _______Opening up Rural Kenya_______ TENDER NOTICE TENDER NO. KeRRA/011/38/17/2018-2019 PROVISION OF INSURANCE SERVICES FOR GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT, GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE & WORK INJURY BENEFITS Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) invites sealed tenders from eligible Insurance firms for provision of Insurance services for Group Life, Group Personal Accident and Work Injury benefits for a period of one-year renewable for another 12 months subject to satisfactory performance. Detailed information and tender documents can be downloaded free of charge from our website www.Kerra.go.ke and/or www. tenders.go.ke. Interested eligible tenderers may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents from Procurement Office, Blue Shield Towers 5th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill Nairobi during normal office working hours (08:00 to 17:00 hours Mondays to Fridays) Bidders are allowed to bid for several sites, however only a maximum of 2 sites shall be awarded to a bidder and must be registered as a building contractor at NCA 5 and above. (Electrical and mechanical sub contractors must meet the minimum qualification as provided in the document.) Provide agreements with the subcontractors for purpose of this tender. Completed tender documents duly serialized and enclosed in separate plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked with specific tender number and tender name, should be deposited in the Tender Box located at Blue Shield Towers, 6th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill Nairobi or be addressed and sent to: Director General Kenya Rural Roads Authority P.O. Box 48151 – 00100 6th Floor Blue Shield Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill NAIROBI. so as to be received on or before 28th November, 2018 at 11.00 am local time. Late bids will be rejected. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend Procurement Manager For DIRECTOR GENERAL Medical school was not as difficult as her first degree, she says. When she became Dr Were after graduating, she realised that doctors were overwhelmed with work. They were too few to meet patient demand. She wept for each patient that died. Every morning at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (today’s Mbagathi District Hospital), she had to sign death certificates of five or six children who had died during the night. She was distressed that most deaths were from preventable diseases like diarrhoea and malaria. Tired of signing death certificates, she decided to promote public health. She embarked on postgraduate studies in this field in the US. It helped that she had been the best student in medical school. However, public health was frowned upon in the medical fraternity as not academically challenging, not prestigious and not lucrative. “People feel you’re wasting your life on malaria and diarrhoea.” Her response to this outlook is that she did not mind wasting her life if it kept children alive. She graduated and returned to Kenya where she initiated the first Master of Public Health programme at the University of Nairobi; the first class graduated in 1985. She rose to become the head of the department of community medicine at the university. An unexpected opportunity then arose. Her efforts to improve community health had been noticed by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) boss, who recruited her as soon as her first class had graduated. “I explained to him that I was married with five young children. He then offered my husband a position in their nutrition department.” The couple was posted to Ethiopia. Were describes the UNICEF jobs as providential. Their firstborn had just finished her A-levels and they were wondering how to finance her university education. As civil servants, they had no savings and often took bank overdrafts to pay school fees. As UN staff, they were now eligible for education grants, which saw their children through their undergraduate studies. She always believed in giving even when the family was experiencing hardship. With her qualifications, her salary was hefty, but her priority was to uplift others through better health and education rather than indulge their children. Were and her husband used savings from their UN engagement to found Uzima Foundation in the 1990s out of concern for disadvantaged youth, many with zero access to education.

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 29 The amount was “princely” and could have bought three or four mansions back then. She shares that they neither felt deprived nor did they hesitate to spend their savings on educating youth in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, health and sanitation and conflict resolution. The Ford Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation pitched in to help. When the Ministry of Youth was established, the couple thought the government would leverage on their successful model to do its duty towards the youth. However, she says, “It has been disheartening that interest in youth work has been very little.” Still, Uzima has successfully worked with more than 100,000 youth in Nairobi, Nyanza, Western and Mombasa. But it has not been without its challenges. Were recounts how they were low on funds and discouraged by lack of support and pondered shutting down in 2007. The tenacity paid off. In January 2008, post-election violence erupted. Someone phoned Were to ask if she had read the newspaper. It turned out that in Nairobi, an Uzima girl, was applying her conflict resolution skills to help stop the post-poll vioing let’s make it official, the government finally sat up and took notice.” They began by creating a national curriculum for the training of trainers, who would, in turn, train at the county, sub-county, and village level. Village health workers would then educate men and women in disease prevention. They would also be qualified to treat certain acute illnesses on the ground. “Eighty per cent of our children die from diarrhoea and pneumonia. Nurses practising in villages can easily administer antibiotics,” she reckons. With her communitybased healthcare background, Were’s professional journey has been to support the implementation of the adage, ‘prevention is better than cure’, by focusing on reducing the incidence of illness and death in the grassroots. She says that these measures have proved cheaper and eased pressure on health centres, enabling them to treat more complex, noncommunicable diseases. She shares that “overstretched doctors tend to prioritise children in the queue, suffering from diarrhoea or vomit, yet these are highly preventable illnesses. It’s easy to overlook the It’s easy to overlook the child with undiagnosed congenital heart disease or leukaemia because 400 patients are waiting, and you can only give two minutes to each patient. - Miriam Khamadi Were lence. The scenario was replicated. “In different parts of the country, Uzima youth would stand in front of these wild, fellow youths and say, ‘Let’s talk. Please put out the flames.’” Were believes that youth have great potential, if nurtured. When she retired from the UN in 2000, Were chaired Kenya’s National AIDS Control Council (NACC) and the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) for some years. Meanwhile, although the Ministry of Health had steadily increased funding for hospitals and clinics, mothers and children were still dying. Baffled, the ministry formalised the Community Health Strategy, which she and fellow colleagues had been advocating for. It was now time for Were to support the government by applying her expertise for the health and well-being of Kenyans. It is for this reason that Were considers 2006 one of her best years. “After 30 years of saychild with undiagnosed congenital heart disease or leukaemia because 400 patients are waiting, and you can only give two minutes to each patient.” She feels that as long as medical practitioners are preoccupied with the preventable diseases, they can barely treat the non-communicable diseases.” Women are a key solution to solving this health challenge, she says, as they are the custodians of families and villages. She adds that, as primary caregivers, they are responsible for keeping families healthy. As a mother, wife, educator and community health advocate, she says: “We mustn’t underrate ourselves. We can be who we want to be.” Her husband has been a strong source of support for the champion health practitioner. She favours cooperation over confrontation and shows her husband deep respect through consultation. Teamwork in financial matters has kept their marriage strong, she says. The don cautions on the pitfalls of women-empowerment approaches that humiliate men. During her visits to the village, Were would notice that men always held back and thought they were either lazy or disinterested. Talking to them, she found they were KENYA RAILWAYS TENDER NOTICE REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR 2018-2020 Kenya Railways invites sealed bids from eligible and competent candidates for Registration of Suppliers as detailed in the Tender Document as follows; NO. CATEGORY 1 PARTICULARS KRC/PLM/REG/001/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Computers, Printers, Scanners, Servers, Shredders , UPS and other ICT Related Equipment 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KRC/PLM/REG/002/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of General Office Stationery KRC/PLM/REG/003/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Uniforms, Protective Clothing’s and Corporate Wears KRC/PLM/REG/004/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Office Furniture, Fittings and General Equipments KRC/PLM/REG/005/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of General Hardware, Electrical and Plumbing Materials & Tools KRC/PLM/REG/006/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of General Building Materials KRC/PLM/REG/007/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicle Spare Parts, Tyres, Tubes and Batteries KRC/PLM/REG/008/2018-2020 Supply and delivery of Textbooks to Railway Training Institute KRC/PLM/REG/009/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Cutlery Crockery and Kitchen Equipment to Railway Training Institute 10 KRC/PLM/REG/010/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Bottled Water, Water Dispensers and Disposable Cups 11 KRC/PLM/REG/011/2018-2019 Supply and Delivery of Printer Consumables – Toners, Maintenance Kits and General Accessories 12 KRC/PLM/REG/012/2018-2020 Design, Printing, Supply and Delivery of Branded Promotional Materials, Creative Designs and other Printing Materials 13 KRC/PLM/REG/013/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Firewood & Charcoal to Railway Training Institute 14 KRC/PLM/REG/014/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery and Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Protection and Training Services 15 KRC/PLM/REG/015/2018-2020 Supply of Fresh Cut-Flowers, potted flowers and maintenance of indoor plants 16 KRC/PLM/REG/016/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Newspapers, Magazines and Periodicals 17 KRC/PLM/REG/017/2018-2020 Supply and Delivery of Safety Equipments - Boots, Gloves, Overall, Goggles etc. 18 KRC/PLM/REG/018/2018-2020 Provision and Maintenance of IP based on Public Address System (Radio Communication), Equipment and Spare Parts 19 KRC/PLM/REG/019/2018-2020 Provision of Website Development and Management Services 20 KRC/PLM/REG/020/2018-2020 Provision of Indoor and Outdoor signage, Displays, Billboards and Exterior Branding Services 21 KRC/PLM/REG/021/2018-2020 Provision of Building and Construction Services – NCA Registered Firms Only 22 KRC/PLM/REG/022/2018-2020 Provision of Electrical/ Mechanical Repairs and Maintenance Works – NCA Registered Firms Only 23 KRC/PLM/REG/023/2018-2020 Provision of Environmental Site Assessment Services – NEMA Registered Firms Only 24 KRC/PLM/REG/024/2018-2020 Provision of Auctioneering Services – Licensed Auctioneers Only 25 KRC/PLM/REG/025/2018-2020 Provision of Consultancy Services – Training Services – Must be NITA Registered Firms 26 KRC/PLM/REG/026/2018-2020 Provision of Consultancy Services – General Professional Services (Customer Satisfaction, Perception Surveys, Media Training & Monitoring, Employee Satisfaction and Work Environment Surveys among others) 27 KRC/PLM/REG/027/2018-2020 Provision of Health and Safety Consultancy Services and Training 28 KRC/PLM/REG/028/2018-2020 Provision of Internet Connectivity Services, Short Code SMS Services 29 KRC/PLM/REG/029/2018-2019 Supply Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Security Surveillance System and Access Control Systems 30 KRC/PLM/REG/030/2018- 2020 Provision of Tents, Chairs, Tables, Mobile Toilets and Public Address Systems, Interior Décor, Lighting for hire and event Management (Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu and Naivasha) 31 KRC/PLM/REG/031/2018-2020 Provision of Conference Facilities, Catering and Accommodation Services in Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu and Naivasha 32 KRC/PLM/REG/032/2018-2020 Hire of Office Furniture and Equipment – Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu and Naivasha 33 KRC/PLM/REG/033/2018-2020 Hire of Cranes, forklifts, Jacks and Earth Moving Equipments ELIGIBILITY Open to all Reserved – Special Group Reserved-Special Group Reserved – Special Group Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Reserved – Special Group Reserved – Special Group Reserved – Special Group Reserved – Special Group Open to all Reserved – Special Group Reserved – Special Group Reserved – Special Group Open to all Reserved – Special Group Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Open to all Reserved – Special Group Open to all Reserved – Special Group Open to all Interested Suppliers and Service Providers are encouraged to peruse the Tender Document from KR website: www.krc.co.ke, www.tenders.go.ke and www.supplier.treasury.go.ke or from office of The Procurement Manager, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor, Nairobi prior to purchase. Interested bidders may obtain the Tender Documents from the office of the Procurement Manager, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000.00 or download the document from KR website at NO Charge. Bidders who download the Tender Document must register their interest immediately by sending an email to procure@krc.co.ke stating their names, email, postal & telephone address and tender details. Completed Tender Documents in plain sealed envelopes must be clearly marked with the ‘Tender No.’ and the ‘Description of the Tender’ and shall be addressed to: The Managing Director Kenya Railways P.O. Box 30121-00100 Nairobi And be deposited in the Tender box situated at the Reception Area, Ground Floor, Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C on or before Wednesday November 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Tenders will be opened in the presence of the tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend at The Kenya Railways Headquarters, Block C, First Floor, Sattima Conference Room. Procurement Manager FOR: Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR

30 | NEWSFOCUS November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE AND THE BLUE ECONOMY TENDER NOTICE National Housing Corporation invites sealed bids from bidders who are able to demonstrate technical and financial capability for the following tenders; TENDER NUMBER NHC/EPS/BDS/009/18-19 NHC/EPS/GSW/010/18-19 TENDER DESCRIPTION Tender for Supply and Delivery of EPS Beads under Framework Contract to NHC EPS Factory Mavoko. Tender for Supply and Delivery of Galvanized Steel Wire under Framework Contract to NHC EPS Factory Mavoko. Interested eligible bidders may obtain bid documents from the Procurement Office, NHC House, Aga Khan Walk, 9th Floor, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000 (One Thousand Only) at the Co-operative Bank, Co-op House Branch A/c No. 01136006210301 and the bank slip submitted to the Cash Office situated on the Ground Floor NHC House for issuance of an official receipt between 8.00a.m to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.00p.m. The tender document can also be viewed and downloaded free of charge from the NHC website www.nhckenya. co.ke or the Government IFMIS Portal: www.tenders.go.ke. Enquiries can be made via email address: info@nhckenya.co.ke. Any addenda/additional information on the tenders shall be posted on the N.H.C website. Duly completed bid documents shall be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the “Tender Number” and “Tender Description” and addressed to:The Managing Director, National Housing Corporation, Aga Khan Walk off Harambee Avenue, P. O. BOX 30257 – 00100, NAIROBI - KENYA. And be deposited in the tender box located on Ground Floor of N.H.C house so as to be received on or before 20th November 2018 at 1100 Hours East African Time and shall be valid for a period of 120 days after bid submission. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders and/or their representatives who choose to attend in the Conference Room located on 10th Floor of N.H.C House. Late bids will be rejected. Managing Director CLOSING DATE & TIME 20th November 2018 at 1100 Hours East African Time Republic of Kenya KENYA FISHERIES SERVICE TENDER ADVERTISEMENT The State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Blue Economy intend to invite eligible and registered contractors, by National Construction Authority (NCA) Category 6 and above, for construction of Public Washrooms, Boundary Wall, Police Sentry, Kitchen and Dining Hall at Shimoni Jetty: Tender No Site MOALF/SDFA&BE/5/2018-2019 Shimoni Jetty - Mombasa Type of Works (As per Specification in the tender Document) Construction of Public Washrooms, Boundary Wall, Police Sentry, Kitchen and Dining Hall at Shimoni Jetty Interested bidders to obtain Tender documents from, Head of Procurement office located at Maji House 3rd Floor Room 343 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000.00 payable at our cash office Fisheries, Account Unit Maji House or to download the Tender Document (free) from the www.kilimo.go.ke Tenders in sealed envelopes must be dropped in the Tender Box located at Maji House 3rd 20th November, 2018 at 11.00am and should be addressed to: Principal Secretary State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and The Blue Economy P.O Box 58187-00200 NAIROBI Interested bidders should meet the following requirements: a. b. c. d. e. Confidential business questionnaire Valid tax compliance certificate The tender shall be opened on the same day at Maji House, 6th floor Boardroom and bidders or their representative are free to attend. Registered by NCA under building, Civil and Electrical Works, category NCA 6 and above Certificate of Incorporation Bid bond of 2% of tender value in the form of a bank guarantee from a reputable bank or approved insurance company Floor on or before HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND MINISTRY OF PLANNING REPUBLIC OF KENYA NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FUND MERU COUNTY INVITATION TO TENDER National Government Affirmative Action Fund, County Coordinator, Meru invites eligible contractors for the following; NO TENDER NO 1. MRU/CNTY/ NGAAF/001/ 2018-2019 2. MRU/CNTY/ NGAAF/002/ 2018-2019 Interested TENDER DESCRIPTION PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF DORMITORY AT THE PROPOSED REHABILITATION AND RESCUE CENTER INTIGANIA WEST SUB COUNTY PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPURPOSE HALL AND KITCHEN AT THE PROPOSED REHABILITATION AND RESCUE CENTRE IN TIG/\NIA WEST SUB COUNTY room No.55 Meru County Headquarters’ (National Government) during normal working hours at Kshs. 1000 fee. Payment eligible bidders can obtain will be made to cashier The tender price should be net inclusive at ground floor in cash or bankers cheque. of taxes, must be in Kenya shillings closing/opening date. Bidder shall submit an “Original” and “Copy” of the Tender Documents. Complete set of tender document should be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with the relevant tender name, tender number and be addressed to: National Government Affirmative Action fund Coordinator P.O Box 327·60200 MERU. Be deposited at the tender box located at the main entrance of County Commissioner Office block (HQ) so as to be received on or before 21st November 2018 at 10.00a.m. Tender documents shall be opened immediately who chose to attend. thereafter J.K MIGWI HEAD OF SUPPLIES CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR: NGAAF COORDINATOR in the presence of bidders or their representative and be firm for 120 days after tender documents including CATEGORY OF REGISTRATION NCA 5 AND ABOVE NCA 5 AND ABOVE TENDER SECURITY 2% OF THE TENDER SUM 2% OF THE TENDER SUM details from procurement Open ELIGIBILITY NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION ACT CAP, 387. INVITATION FOR NATIONAL STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOPS ON FINALISATION OF THE PLASTICS MANAGEMENT REGULATION 2017 IN ADHERENCE TO STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS ACT, 2013. This is to bring to the attention of all stakeholders and members of the public that the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), pursuant to the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, Cap 387 and in adherence to Statutory Instruments Act, 2013 has developed draft regulations on management and use of Plastic Carrier and flat bags. Open All stakeholders and members of the public who may wish to submit oral or written comments on the draft regulations are invited to do so as well as attend various regional stakeholder forums organized by the Authority as per the schedule below:REGION Coastal region office, 2nd floor, Western/Nyanza Region Rift Valley Region North Eastern/Eastern/Central Nairobi Region VENUE Mombasa White Rhino Hotel Kisumu Hotel Perch Eldoret Hotel Baron Isiolo Silver Bells Hotel Utalii Hotel DATE 13th November 2018 13th November 2018 20th November 2018 20th November 2018 23rd November 2018 The National stakeholder validation workshop will take place in Nairobi, Utalii Hotel on 5th December 2018. All workshops will begin at 9.00 am. Please send your written submissions to: plasticregulations@nema. go.ke. The draft regulations can be obtained from NEMA website: www.nema.go.ke. Director General National Environment Management Authority Popo Road, off Mombasa Road P.O. Box 67839- 00200, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254) 020 2183718, 020 2101370, 0723 363010, 0735 013046. Report incidences and complaints: Incident line: 0786 101100, 0741 101100 Email: dgnema@nema.go.ke Our Environment, Our life, Our Responsibility. National Environment Management Authority-Kenya @Nema Kenya

November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 31 OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF BUDGET NOTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF REGISTRATION EXERCISE TO ALL ALPPLICANTS REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTORS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2020. Code No. Description Tender No. KeNHA/1918/2018 Registration Of Suppliers for Supply and Delivery of Various Goods And Services For the Period Ending 30th September, 2020. Tender No. KeNHA/2002/2018 Registration of contractors for the Period ending 30th September, 2020. Continuous Registration Continuous Registration of suppliers and contractors for the Period ending 30th September, 2020. Notice is hereby given that the registration exercise for the above tenders has been completed and suppliers/contractors who submitted documents for continuous registration as at September, 2018 as also been finalised. The results of the above exercise have been posted on the authority’s website (www.kenha.co.ke) and Notice Board at KeNHA Head office, Blue Shield Towers, 1st Floor and all Regional Office’s Notice Boards. Please note that this communication is final as there will be no letters of notification to individual applicants. Deputy Director-SCM For: DIRECTOR GENERAL B KeNHA is Commited towards the achievement of Kenya Vision 2013 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 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. TENDER NOTICE The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, with the responsibility for the management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of national roads. KeNHA invites sealed tenders from eligible Suppliers/service providers/ Contractors as indicated in the table below; NO TENDER NO. 1 2 3 KeNHA/2112/2018 KeNHA/2113/2018 KeNHA/2114/2018 TENDER DESCRIPTION PRE-TENDER/ SITE VISIT /PRE-BID MEETING/ DATE/VENUE /TIME Supply and Delivery of Desktop Computers, Laptop Computers and Server Supply and Delivery of Office Stationery under Framework Contract for one (1) year Consultancy Services for Supervision of Construction of Link Road to new Lamu Port from Junction of Lamu-Garsen road (A7) 4 KeNHA/2115/2018 Construction of Link Road to new Lamu Port from Junction of Lamu-Garsen road (A7) N/A N/A Wednesday14th November, 2018 at 11.00 am at the Mokowe Jetty along Garsen – Witu – Lamu Road (A7). Tuesday 13th November, 2018 at 11.00am at the Mokowe Jetty along Garsen – Witu – Lamu Road (A7) TENDER CLOSING DATE Wednesday 21st November, 2018 at 11.00am Wednesday 21st November, 2018 at 11.00am Friday, 30th November, 2018 at 11:00AM Friday, 30th November, 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 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 KeNHA is Commited towards the achievement of Kenya Vision 2013 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 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR SUPPLY OF GOODS, SERVICES AND CONSULTANCIES FOR FINANCIAL YEARS 2018/2019, 2019/2020 The Office of the Controller of Budget invites applications from interested, eligible and competent Suppliers, Service Providers and Consultants for supply of under listed goods, services and Consultancy Services for the financial years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 A CATEGORY NO. SUPPLY OF GOODS ITEM DESCRIPTION Supply of General Office Stationery. TARGET GROUP Special Groups Supply of Computers, Laptops, UPS, Printers, Scanners and Mobile Devices. Open Supply of Servers and Networking Equipment Supply of Computer Software and Licenses, Software Development and Implementation. Supply of IT Consumables and Accessories Supply of Office Furniture, Fittings and Equipment. Supply of Motor Vehicle Tyres, Tubes and Batteries. Supply of Newspapers , Magazines and Periodicals Supply of Calling Cards (Mobile Phones and Wireless Lines). Supply of Uniforms CATEGORY NO. PROVISION OF SERVICES ITEM DESCRIPTION Provision of Travel and Air Ticketing Services. Provision of Event Management Services. Provision of Catering Services. Provision of Asset Tagging and Engraving Services. Provision of Insurance Brokerage Services. Provision of Design, Artwork, Colour Separation and Printing of Promotional, Communication and Advertising Materials. Provision of General Printing Services Provision of Repairs and Maintenance of Computers, Laptops, Printers, Scaners, UPS and Mobile Devices. Provision of Repairs and Maintenance of Servers and Networking Equipment. Provision of Internet Services, Website Development and Maintenance Provision of Editing Services. Provision of Photography Video graphics, Public Address System and related services. Provision of Consultancy Services in Monitoring and Evaluation. Provision of Consultancy Services in Auditing and Accountancy. Provision of Consultancy Services in Research Provision of Consultancy Services in ICT Provision of Consultancy Services in Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction, Work Environment, Baseline Surveys and Strategic Plan Development Provision of Consultancy Services in Training and Manpower Development Provision of Consultancy Services in Recruitment Provision of Legal Services Provision of Public Relations and Media Management Services Provision of Maintenance of Office, Furniture, Office Equipment and Fire Fighting and Safety Equipment Open Open Special Groups Open Open Open Special Groups Open TARGET GROUP Open Open Open Special Groups Open Open Special Groups Special Groups Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Detailed Registration of Suppliers documents may be inspected and or obtained from the Procurement Office, Office of the Controller of Budget, situated on 9th floor, Bima House, Harambee Avenue during working hours (8.00am-1.00pm and 2.00pm-5.00pm) or the organization’s website www.cob.go.ke free of charge. Completed Registration documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked Registration of Suppliers 2018-2019, 2019/2020 indicating the category and item description as indicated should be addressed to: THE CONTROLLER OF BUDGET BIMA HOUSE, 12TH FLOOR P. O. Box 35616-00100 NAIROBI. Tel: 020-318939, Email: info@cob.go.ke These should be deposited in the Tender Box on 12th floor, Bima House, Harambee Avenue so as to be received on or before 27th Nov 2018 by 10.00am. Registration documents will be opened immediately after the closing time in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at the Office of the Controller of Budget Boardroom on 9th floor, Bima House. Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

November 06, 2018 NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 0093 School where youngsters enjoy soiling their hands The front view of the beautiful compound boasts flower gardens and storied classroom buildings. Only the chosen few allowed to go beyond the buildings know the secret behind them. Stories like these are covered in an upcoming book on AgroInnovation by the Kenya Yearook Editorial Board. Agro-Innovation Transforming agriculture toward sustainable development BY KYEB A t St Teresa Kanyange Academy in Othaya, Nyeri County, the pupils always wish that every day was a Tuesday afternoon. This is a school where children, most of whom had never seen a hoe or had any physical contact with livestock, are moulded into prospective farmers. And the spirit of teamwork between teachers and these pupils is amazing. As some are digging and making trenches, others are watering plants, and transporting manure, while others mix it with soil. The presence of teachers, also wielding hoes, machetes and other farming implements creates a picture of one big happy family tiling their land. The front view of the beautiful compound boasts flower gardens and storied classroom buildings. Only the chosen few allowed to go beyond the buildings know the secret behind them – a well-tended, weeds-free garden, flourishing with vegetable crops that include carrots, radishes, cabbages, kales, spinach and fruit trees. There are also avocadoes and tree tomatoes. Across the blocks, the school has dairy and beef cows and some pigs. The animals are the schools’ source of meat, pork and milk. “The first thing we tell newcomers is that pigs are not goats and that some of them can be violent if provoked. We then train them on how to handle and relate with the LAYOUT, DESIGN AND EDITING OF MYGOV WEEKLY BY THE KENYA YEARBOOK EDITORIAL BOARD www.kenyayearbook.co.ke 0202715390 / 0711944538 NHIF Building , 4th Floor @Kenyayearbook animals, which they later find to be fun to interact with,” says Mr David Macharia, the teacher in charge of the piggery. Tuesdays are club days; the only day the students have a real long break from the long hours in class. The school, with a population of more than 1,000 children, has drama, Red Cross, scouts, and environment clubs, among others. However, there is one club that patrons are reluctant to admit more members into – the Young Farmers Society (YFS), as every pupil wants to join. YFS patron Mesheck Mwangi says: “We have more than 150 pupils, most of them from towns. Many knew nothing about farming before they joined the club.” Master Edwin Macharia, a Standard Seven pupil, cannot hide his joy as he explains how he employs the skills he learns in school while back home. This has endeared him to his mother, he says. His family lives in a rented house with a small compound in 150 Membership of the Young Farmers’ Society (YFS) in the school town. During the last school holidays, he converted the compound into a kitchen garden. “We never buy vegetables from the market anymore. Ours are fresh unlike those in the markets, which are hard and sometimes bitter. I also encouraged my mother to rear chickens, which give us eggs and enough manure for the garden,” says Edwin. The farming project started in May, but has become more popular with the children than other ventures. “We wanted to train the town dwellers on farming and to help break the monotony of class work. In the short time that we have been farming, we have been able to supplement the diets given to our pupils, not to mention that we are guaranteed quality. The school is also able to make savings that would have gone into purchase of vegetables and meat,” says the patron. The trial period is over, and soon, the school will open its gates to potential farmers who wish to study about modern practices. When we visited the school, the vegetable garden had more than 1,000 pieces of cabbages ready for harvest, while more than 5,000 seedlings were ready for transplanting. Mr Macharia, who is in charge of the pig project, says they specialise in the large white species, which are bigger in size. “The cost of production is very minimal because we feed them on leftovers; giving them as much as they can eat since we have enough. The pigs are slaughtered for the pupils, who eat pork at least twice a week,” says the teacher. Ms Rahab Nyaguthii, a teacher, says education and proper feeding go hand-inhand. “You cannot teach a hungry child or one with malnutrition and expect good results. With proper feeding, children are able to concentrate in class. These children are also growing and in their adolescence, they require proper diets. Good diets are needed for hormone development and the changes they are experiencing. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 the National Intelligence Service for further collaboration. “We will also escalate this to other law enforcement agencies so that they can also access real-time view from their premises,” Mr Njiraini said. He noted that apart from the scanned images, there are other documents that KRA receives at the command centre such as Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) inspection documents. This, he noted, enables KRA image analysts to check the consistency of the scanned images with the documents presented. KRA Commissioner for Customs and Border Control Mr Julius Musyoki indicated that use of the various technologies in the Customs and Border Control Department has significantly enhanced efficiency. He said that the integration of the scanners has been imperative in trade facilitation as it now allows for faster verification and clearance of goods, transparency of the scanning process, and quick access to scanned images as well as lowering the cost of doing business. The Commissioner noted that the system also helps in protection of the society as it ensures that there is a secure supply chain, enables detection of concealments and contributes immensely in curbing illicit trade. Mr Musyoki further said that use of the integrated scanners has significantly reduced concealment incidences at the ports of entry. During the commissioning of the facility, he showcased three tyres, neatly stuck into one, which were successfully intercepted during the scanning process. The Commissioner said that We will also escalate this to other law enforcement agencies so that they can also access real-time view from their premises - Mr. John Njiraini the intention of the importer was to cheat the system and evade tax payment. “To an ordinary eye, this might look like a single tyre. Through our elaborate scanning technology, we have successfully managed to intercept such cases of concealment,” Mr Musyoki remarked. He added that the technologies are key in KRA’s support of the Government’s development plan under the Big Four Agenda umbrella. “Through these technologies, KRA will support the Big Four Agenda by improving business climate through faster clearance of cargo which reduces human interventions, detection of concealments and illicit trade thus promoting legitimate trade,” he said. The Commissioner further noted that the cargo tracking technology employed by KRA, the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) has seen a significant reduction in cases of diversion of transit goods, exports and excisable goods. Apart from putting checks on the aforementioned cargo related malpractices, Mr Musyoki said that use of RECTS has seen significant reduction in transit time along the northern corridor. RECTS is run by KRA and counterpart tax administrations in Uganda and Rwanda. P.O. Box 34035-00100 Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board info@kenyayearbook.go.ke

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