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. HON MWANGI KIUNJURI, EGH, MGH Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation The EOI shall be opened immediately after the deadline in the main boardroom located at 4th floor Kawi Complex , wing “C” in the presence of applicants who may choose to attend. Late bids shall not be accepted.
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