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.
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