NHIF introduces 'fee for service' plan for lower level civil servants

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400,000Tons of fish that Kenya

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plants in the country with Baringo county alone

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3,000Bags of rice and beans

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distributed as relief food to drought stricken

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BY KITANUI CHERONO (KNA)

Civil servants on job groups A to K (Grade 17 to 10) covered under

the National Hospital Insur-ance Fund (NHIF) managed comprehensive medical in-surance cover for civil serv-ants will be shifted from the capitation model to fee- for- service.

Officers on this cadre who were initially restricted to selected health facilities will now receive services from any NHIF accredited health

facility, though with annual expenditure limits.

A manager with NHIF in charge of the scheme Andrew Kutto said, this was a major shift from the initial cover where it was mandatory for civil servants in Grades 17 to 10 to choose a health facility for outpatient services and in-patient treatment on a re-ferral basis.

“It will no longer be man-datory for officers in these grades to choose a health facility to access treatment when in need. They can now

access treatment from any NHIF accredited health facil-ity that have been identified to manage the limits,” said Kutto during a sensitization exercise on the provision of CMISCS for the financial year 2021/2022 held in an Eldoret hotel.

The shift, he said, was

meant to truly benefit the principal member and their dependents since they would have the freedom to choose the health facility they pre-ferred. He however hastened to add that the beneficiaries must exercise prudence to maximally utilize their limits.

Kutto advised health fa-cilities to carefully study the contract they entered with NHIF to provide services to the civil servants saying there was no co-payment or co-charging of patients after treatment.

“We have received com-plaints that some health facil-ities charge more than what NHIF has approved and re-quire their patients to top up the balance which should not be the case since the contract does not have room for co-

payment or co-charging,” he said.

He also challenged the beneficiaries to ensure they carefully interrogate their hospital bills before signing for payment. “This is not free money from NHIF, it is your money and must be utilized prudently,” he cautioned.

During the meeting, the civil servants were advised to also utilize the annual medi-cal check-up provided for in the scheme.

This is the only way that early diagnosis could be done in case of any disease. Early diagnosis would go a long way in ensuring diseases, including chronic illnesses could be treated and man-aged instead of waiting until it was too late, the officers were advised.

This is a major shift from the initial cover where it was mandatory for civil servants in Grades 17 to 10 to choose a health facility for medical services on a referral basis

BY MOHAMED HASSAN (KNA)

Tourism stakeholders in the Coast region have welcomed the lift-

ing of the nationwide night curfew imposed 18 months ago to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

Mombasa and other coastal areas are the preferred holiday destina-tions for many Kenyans and foreign visitors who savor their beautiful sandy beaches stretched out from the South to the North coast and tropical ambience.

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday lifted a nationwide dusk to dawn curfew, which has been in place since March last year to con-tain the spread of the coronavirus, with immediate effect.

The global health emergency has been the biggest unforeseen disas-ter to strike the world economy in decades.

With business and holiday travel virtually grinding to a halt, most hotels in the country had to contend with drastic drop in bed occupancy.

In Mombasa, many businesses, especially hotels, first responded to the pandemic by completely shut-ting their doors.

Many tourist establishments in the seaside city closed indefinitely as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak leading to many employees finding themselves without work.

Kenya Association of Hotel Own-ers and Caterers (KAHC) said the lifting of the curfew would facili-tate the revival of the multi-billion tourism sector which has been in

doldrums since the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic.

“The restriction of movement and novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has borne bad news for

the hotel industry, “said KAHC Chief Executive

Officer Coast Branch Sam Ikwae.

Speaking to KNA in Mombasa, Ikwae noted that lifting of

the curfew was a big re-lief to the hotels and en-

tertainment sectors saying, they had suffered the most due

to the reduced operating hours. “Even as the economy begun to

open, curfew made it difficult to get visitors because no one wants to travel for holiday in a restricted en-vironment,” added KAHC official.

He said it was illogical for hotels to follow government Covid protocols while other sectors and politicians either ignored or totally disregarded restrictions put in place.

A Mombasa hotelier, Janet Mirobi said the lifting of the curfew was a big boost to the industry as it came at time hotels were preparing for the holiday season.

She said during the height of the pandemic she was the ‘only person’ remaining to manage her 40 rooms’ establishment after sending all her 29 hotel employees home.

Tourism stakeholders celebrate lifting of 18- month curfew

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International tourists arrive at the Moi International Airport, Mombasa to a warm welcome. INSET: Mombasa Hotelier Janet Mirobi who lauded the lifting of the curfew during an interview with KNA at her Jawambe Hotel. PHOTOS: MOHAMED HASSAN (KNA)

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Government distributes relief food and livestock feeds as drought bites

BY ABDUBAMAMO AND DAVID NDURO

The national govern-ment has distributed 3,000 bags of 50kg rice

and 1500 bags of beans as re-lief food to drought stricken families and orphan homes in Isiolo County.

Devolution Chief Admin-istrative Secretary Mr. Abdul Bahari launched the distri-bution exercise at Mwangaza chief’s camp, Isiolo town where 1,000 bags of rice and 500 bags of beans were given to the elderly and orphans on Friday.

Bahari said the current drought situation which has severely affected 10 counties across the country calls for the government and donors to support the residents of the region who, alongside their livestock, the main economic mainstay, are faced with hunger.

Mr. Bahari added that water trucking was ongoing in Modogashe, Garbatulla Sub-County and other areas where the national govern-ment has invested a lot of re-sources to save human lives and livestock threatened by the drought.

The CAS said that 8,400 bales of hay were being dis-tributed to herders in the County to support the weak animals until the expected October – December rain

sets in.He also said that 4000 li-

tres of diesel was given out to residents using five bore-holes in Merti and Garbatulla sub-counties hence avert

the hustle of trekking for long distances to get water.

Mr. Bahari said the gov-ernment has allocated Sh2 billion to drought affected counties where every effort would be done so that Ken-yans would not die of hun-ger.

The Devolution CAS who was accompanied by Isiolo Deputy County Commis-sioner Mr. KephaMarube

said more food would be required if the drought con-tinues.

The former Isiolo South MP urged wananchi to regis-ter as voters and make their rightful choice in order to support good governance in future.

The deputy county com-missioner asked chiefs and the NyumbaKumi elders to monitor the food distribu-tion exercise to ensure the vulnerable residents were assisted.

Marube warned that relief food was meant for the poor and the orphans, adding that those who will be found en-gaging in biasness and nepo-tism while distributing food would be disciplined in ac-cordance with the law.

Over 350 bags of rice and 136 bags of beans were dis-tributed in four centres where the Victor’s Home for Orphans also benefited.

Residents led by former Bulapesa Ward Representa-tive Mr. Moses Mwongera welcomed the government’s move with gratitude and called for additional sup-ply since the number of the needy people was more than those listed for support.

Devolution Chief Administrative Secretary Mr. Abdul Bahari (Right bending) while launching relief distribution exercise at Mwangaza chief’s camp, Isiolo town where 1,000 bags of rice and500 bags of beans were given to the elderly and orphans

Those engaging in acts of nepotism while distributing relief food meant for the poor should be warned that

they will be punished- DCC-Marube

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INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN NORTHERN KENYA

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications, e-commerce, broadcasting and postal/courier services. CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources, admin-istering the Universal Service Fund (USF) as well as safeguarding the interests of users of ICT services.

The Authority is mandated under the Kenya Information and Communication Act (KICA), 1998, (as amended) to manage and administer the Universal Service Fund (USF) whose primary objective is to ensure universal access to and use of ICTs by all Kenyans. In line with this objective, the Authority embarked on the implementation of the Cellular Mobile Network Infrastructure and Services Projects that seek to connect the unserved and underserved populations in Kenya, to cellular mobile network services.

The effective attainment of this objective of universal access to ICTs has however been slowed down, by security related challenges.

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Copies of the following documents/information must accompany expression of Interest (EOI) from interested and eligible consultants/consultancy fi rms;1. Company and/or individual profi le (company/personal history, contacts, services and affi liations)2. Certifi cate of business incorporation/registration3. Current CR12 from the Registrar of Companies (for Limited Companies) or relevant registration

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certifi ed copies of the fi rm’s audited accounts for the last two (2) years (i.e. 2019 and 2020): and9. A proposed methodology to be used in carrying out the assignment with a plan and schedule of

implementation clearly indicating the timelines and deliverables

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GUSII WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY LTD (GWASCO)

JOB VACANCY

Position: Managing Director

Reporting to: The Board of Directors

Executive summaryGusii Water and Sanitation Company Ltd (GWASCO) was established on 12 June 2006 following the water sector reforms under the Water Act 2002 to provide water and sewerage services through Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWWDA). The Company is now wholly owned by the County Governments of Kisii and Nyamira under the new Water Act 2016.

The Successful Candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the company positioning it for rapid growth and leading cultural transformation. The appointed person shall lead the management team and shall oversee the Company’s functions and operations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the incumbent will ensure implementation of the Board’s decisions as well as es-tablish long term goals, strategies, plans and policies that are aimed at improving performance, service delivery, attaining growth and improving operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities:• Developing, reviewing and implementing the company’s strategic plan.• Developing and implementing policies and procedures aimed at giving the utility competitive advantage while

adhering to all statutory and regulatory guidelines.• Coordinating the development and implantation of the annual business plans, budget and procurement plans for

approval by the Board.• Leading a cultural transformation and organizational restricting to enhance growth (productivity).• Ensuring regulatory compliance and implementation of high standards of internal controls and procedures.• Identifying, nurturing and developing appropriate human resource to deliver exceptional customer service, achieve

targets and effectively deliver on the company’s business plans.• Identifying and developing innovative solutions to increase water and sanitation coverage.• To constantly identify sources of revenue for the company.• Managing resources effectively and efficiently to achieve the company’s objectives and responsible for the day to

day running of the Company and developing business plans for the future running of the organization.• Secretary to the Board.• Any other duties assigned by the Board of Directors.

Requirements• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.• Masters’ Degree is added advantage • Be registered with relevant professional body and be a member of good standing in the current year.• Possess a minimum of Fifteen (15) years’ experience in management, five years of which should be in senior

management.• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with highly demonstrable competencies in strategy formulation and

implementation, building shared vision, championing customer focus and managing people in multi-cultural envi-ronment.

• Should possess good knowledge on ethics, governance, and Boards’ operations.• Excellent knowledge of IT system.• Knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal Act, procurement rules and guidelines • Training in corporate governance.• Must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity through

provision of: -(i) Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department.(ii) Current Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA.(iii) A clean and current report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).(iv) Clearance from Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC)(v) Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)(vi) Must be a dedicated person with a proven track record.

Terms of EmploymentThe appointment will be for a period of (3 (three) years renewable to satisfactory performance evidenced by continuous achievement of performance targets.

Interested persons who meet the requirements are advised to submit their applications enclosing some detailed curric-ulum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonies. The CV must have the applicant’s Email address, day time telephone numbers, details of current employer and name of contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional background and experience.

Applicants may be deposited at Company’s Bobaracho offices situated along Kisii-Keroka Road Bobaracho Market or sent by post to be received on or before 3rd November 2021 to:

The Board Chairman Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited

P.O BOX 3880-40200 Kisii Email: [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

BY SAMMUEL WAITITU (KNA)

The Government has underlined its commit-ment to promote fish

farming as part of its efforts to enhance food and nutri-tion security, household in-comes as well as meeting the country’s fish demand under the auspices of the Aquacul-ture Business Development Prgramme(ABDB).

Principal Secretary (PS) State Department of Fish-eries, Aquaculture and Blue Economy, Dr. Francis

Owino, said under the Aq-uaculture Business Devel-opment Program (ABDB), the Government had put in place initiatives for the de-velopment of the aquaculture sector to enable the country meet its annual fish demand of 600, 000 tons.

Dr. Owino said currently, the country was only able to produce up to 400, 000 tons of fish annually amid dwin-dling production attributable to pressure brought about by competition in the blue economy.

The PS therefore noted that the opportunity to bridge the gap lay in encouraging farm-ers to embrace aquaculture as an economic activity to meet the country’s demand as well as produce surplus for export.

Dr. Owino said the ABDB program being implemented in 15 counties was started to jumpstart the aquaculture program initiated by the gov-ernment in 2013 under the Economic Stimulus Pack-age (ESP) to help the strug-gling economy then. He was

speaking at Kiritiri Market in Mbeere South Constituency, Embu, when he oversaw dis-tribution of fish farming in-puts to farmers including pod

liners, predator nets as well as extension service equip-ment such as motorbikes and laptops. The PS said fisheries and aquaculture sub-sectors

played a critical role in the social economic develop-ment of the country. He said the sub-sector economically supported about a million people directly and indi-rectly besides providing food and efforts must be made to continue developing it in at-tainment of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Big Four Agenda on Food Security and Nutri-tion.

“Successful implemen-tation of this program will contribute to the overall goal of increased annual fish production, consumption as well as good nutrition by overcoming two key con-straints, that is, low avail-ability and unaffordability of fish,” the PS said.

‘State keen on aquaculture to meet country’s fish demand’

Principal Secretary (PS) State Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Blue Economy, Dr. Francis Owino flagging one of the motorcycles donated to fish farmers in Mbeere South Constituency for extension services.

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BY WANGARI NDIRANGU

Farmers from Kiambu, Murang’a, Nakuru and

Kirinyaga counties last week came together to showcase and share knowledge about indigenous food.

Over 100 farmers met in Gitwe-Githunguri sub coun-try under the theme ‘Com-munity sharing towards safe foods for healthy life’, in the backdrop of growing demand for indigenous food as a result of the prevailing COVID 19 pandemic, in-creased lifestyle diseases and cancer cases.

Speaking during the event organized by PELUM Kenya,

a 57-member organiza-tion that promotes Ecologi-

cal Land Use Management, Moses Kuria the Githun-guri Ward Agricultural Of-ficer said Kiambu county is working on various projects to promote growth of indig-enous farm produce.

“Our emphasis is mostly on indigenous vegetables such as terere, managu, sa-getti and thafai which are healthy foods”, he said adding that consumption of indigenous vegetables in Githunguri Sub County is setting a platform in the growth of the vegetables to be consumed both in the

County, and nationally but also with an eye on exports.

Kuria explained that through a UN Food Agricul-ture Organization (FAO) pro-ject based in Kiambu for the growth of indigenous veg-etables and marketing, they are working on providing solar driers to dry vegetables to the farmers which will see farmers benefit a lot as their excess produce will not go to waste.

Kuria also urged farmers to register for agribusiness loans that is available as this would aid them in facilitat-

ing additional value projects such as purchasing solar dri-ers.

George GathuruMburu , member of County Assembly for Kamburu Ward, Kiambu County said indigenous knowledge is of importance as no synthetic fertilizers are required and helps in terms of taking care of our health, ecosystem and environment

Mburu said that Kiambu County has formulated Kiambu County Climate Change Act which will help in protecting the farmers es-pecially organic farmers.

Ulinzi HouseP.O. Box 40668 - 00100

Telegram: “DEFENCE”, Nairobi Telephone: Nairobi 2721100Mobile : 0779726287

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

1. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) will sell by Public Auction Casted Vehicles, Equipment and Boarded General stores through the following tenders: -

MOD/423(0706) 2021/22 – 23 OCC Lanet (Nakuru Region).MOD/423(0707) 2021/22 – 43 OCC (Nanyuki Region).MOD/423(0708) 2021/22 – KNB Mtongwe (Mombasa Region)MOD/423(0709) 2021/22 – DEFOD Kahawa (Nairobi Region).

2. The goods will be sold on ‘as – is – where – is’ basis.

3. The vehicles/equipment and general stores can be viewed from 02 November 2021 during working days only (Monday to Friday) except on public holidays at Defence Forces Ordnance Depot (DEFOD) at Kahawa, 23 OCC Lanet Nakuru, 43 OCC Nanyuki, and Coastal Region (Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe and Mariakani Garrison) starting from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm after purchasing the catalogue as follows:

AUCTION NOTICE

Tender No Viewing Locations Viewing Dates Auctioneer’s Name

MOD/423(0706) 2021/22 23 OCC Lanet 02 Nov to 19 Nov 21 M/S Valley Auctioneers

MOD/423(0707) 2021/22 43 OCC Nanyuki 02 Nov to 19 Nov 21 M/S View Line Auctioneers

MOD/423(0708) 2021/22 KNB Mtongwe 02 Nov to 19 Nov 21 M/S Garam Auctioneers

MOD/423(0709) 2021/22 DEFOD Kahawa 02 Nov to 19 Nov 21 M/S Leakey’s Auctioneers

4. Catalogues giving full details of items to be sold may be obtained on viewing days from the following offices upon payment of a non – refundable fee of Kshs 1,000.00 per set:

a. Ulinzi house along Lenana road at the main gate.b. 23 OCC Lanet.c. 43 OCC Nanyuki.d. KNB Mtongwe.e. DEFOD Kahawa.

5. Interested bidders will be required to pay a refundable bid number deposit of Kshs 30,000.00 in cash payable to Ministry of Defence before the last day of Viewing. The receipt will be presented at the entry gate of the sale yard on the day of the auction for one to be issued with a bid number. No one without a bid number will be allowed to participate in the auction.

6. Original catalogue and receipts for both the catalogue and bid number deposits will be presented at the entrance for one to be allowed entry to the auction sale yards. The Public Auction will be undertaken in the following sale yards on the dates indicated against each:

a. MOD/423(0706) 2021/22 – 23 OCC Lanet – 23 Nov 2021 at 10:00 am.b. MOD/423(0707) 2021/22 – 43 OCC Nanyuki – 30 Nov 2021 at 10:00 am.c. MOD/423(0708) 2021/22 – KNB Mtongwe – 07 Dec 2021 at 10:00 am. d. MOD/423(0709) 2021/22 – DEFOD Kahawa– 13 Dec 2021 at 10:00 am.

7. All successful bidders will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the bid at the fall of hammer and the remaining balance within 21 days after the auction, failure to which the award will be cancelled and the deposit forfeited.

8. Unsuccessful bidders will be refunded the bid number deposits on presentation of original receipts for the bid number deposit and the catalogue after the auction.

9. Successful bidders tender deposit will be credited to his/her price so that it forms part of the amount of the bid and the bidder will be required to pay the bid price less the deposit security.

10. Bidders will be required to collect the items they have paid for within thirty (30) days after making the payment failure to which the purchaser shall be liable to pay storage charges of 1% of bid offer per day up to a maximum of three months failure to which the item/items and the amount paid will be forfeited.

11. Successful bidders will be responsible for payment of duty, VAT and other related charges, where applicable, as established under Government regulations.

12. The sale is subject to a reserve price.

13. Ministry of Defence reserves the right to reject any bid below the reserve price and does not bind itself to give the reasons for the rejection.

14. Bidders who purchase motor vehicle will be required to ensure that the vehicles are painted with a different colour before being allowed on the road.

15. No EX – Military vehicle should be seen on the road with EX – KA/KAF/KN number plate and the civil police are instructed to impound them immediately.

Head of Supply Chain Management for Principal Secretary

State Department for Crops Development and Agricultural Research KENYA CEREAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME-CLIMATE RESILIENT AGRICULTURAL LIVELIHOODS

WINDOW (KCEP-CRAL)

P.O.BOX 30028-00100 Nairobi; Telephone 0770 174 188; Email: [email protected]

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIESAND COOPERATIVES

INVITATION TO TENDER Background

1. The Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme-Climate Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods Window (KCEP-CRAL) is a part-nership between the Government of Kenya (GOK), European Union (EU) and International Fund for Agricultural Devel-opment (IFAD) through a loan, and grant resources from the Adaptation of Smallholder Agricultural Programme (ASAP). The overall development goal of the Programme is to contribute to the reduction of rural poverty and food insecurity of smallholders in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) by developing their economic potential while improving their natural resources management capacity and resilience to climate change.

2. The Programme invites interested and eligible firms legally registered and Licensed with the National Construction Authority (NCA) Category 6, 7 and 8 ONLY to participate and submit sealed bids for the purposes of bidding for the National Shopping tenders for Spot Improvement of Works leading to various farmer owned warehouses.

3. These procurements are reserved under the AGPO- Women Category. The procurement procedures and guidelines shall be as prescribed in the IFAD Procurement Guidelines and IFAD procurement Handbook and have been uploaded in

4. Interested firms may obtain further information from the Programme procurement office tel; 0770 174 188. Email: [email protected] on normal working days beginning on the date of advert.

5. The complete set bid documents and drawings shall be downloaded FREE OF CHARGE from the Ministry’s website:www.kilimo.go.ke under “tender’’ links or from the Programme Website www.kcepcral.go.ke

6. Eligible bidders who download the document from the above website(s) are required to submit their particulars (name & address of the firm, contact person & their mobile number) to the KCEP-CRAL official procurement email address; ([email protected]), using their official email addresses.

7. All bidders are also advised to regularly visit the above Programme website, to obtain any additional information/adden-dum on the tender that may be issued before the closing date. Complete set of tender documents MUST be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with tender reference number to the following address:

The Principal Secretary, State Department for Crop Development & Agricultural Research,

PO Box 30028-00100, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road, Nairobi

Tel: 0770174188

8. And dropped in the Tender Box situated at the reception of MOALF&C Ground floor Kilimo House, Cathedral Road so as to reach the above address on or before 10th November 2021 at 10.00am EAT as indicated above.

9. Due to the Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, the following measures shall be adhered to during the Bid Opening of this tenders.

a) Where bidders or their representatives choose to attend the bid opening, the Procuring entity shall ensure the opening venue is spacious and observe a social distance of at least 1.5meteres away from each other.

b) Screening of the attendees shall take placec) Failure by bidders to attend any bid opening shall not invalidate the process.d) The results of the bid opening shall be communicated by email within 7days from the date of the tender open-

ing. Bidders should therefore submit their registration details via [email protected]

10. Eligibility:

a) To enhance equity, bidders shall bid for only one (1) bid under the published Tender Notice. Each Bidder shall submit only one Bid, either individually or as a partner in a joint venture. A Bidder who sub-

mits or participates in more than one Bid shall be disqualified. Partners in a joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the execution of the Contract

b) Director (s) bidding under different companies for the same tender shall be disqualifiedc) Only those bidders registered in the Categories as indicated in the tender document shall bid for the respective

tendersd) Bidders with Ongoing / Incomplete works projects with KCEP-CRAL Programme are not eligible to bid and shall

be disqualifiede) Any form of Canvassing will lead to disqualification

The Principal Secretary, State Department for Crop Development & Agricultural Research.

Experts rally communities to grow and consume indigenous foods

participants who included farmers, government agencies and NGOs sharing knowledge on indigenous foods at Gitwe, Kiambu.

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APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT TO DEVELOP AND REVIEW DETAILED SYLLABUSES

CONTENT FOR QUALITY PRACTITIONERS

1. INTRODUCTION

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (kasneb), both statutory organizations of the Government of Kenya have entered into a collaboration to entrench a culture of quality. This will be attained through the development and implementation of a competency-based certi� cation programme inculcating the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to mould quality profes-sionals. In this regard, KEBS/kasneb hereby invites applications from quali� ed persons including professionals from industry and academia to develop and review the detailed syllabuses content aligned with the recently developed competence framework for quality practitioners.

The syllabuses will be developed for each paper under the following core competence areas/subject areas:

No. Core Competence Area Subject Area

1. Quality Management Systems Quality management and Standardization

Communication Skills and Customer relations

Documentation and Records Management

2. Governance, Leadership and Ethics Governance and Management

3. Quality Planning, Risk and Opportunities Management

Quality Planning, Risk and Opportunities Management

4. Quality Assurance and Control Quality Assurance and Control

5. Quality Performance Management Quality Performance Management

Quantitative Skills and Data Analytics

Project Management

6. Quality Improvement and Innovation Innovation, Knowledge Management and Quality Improvement

Research and Industrial Attachment

2. PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS

The minimum requirements for application as a Subject Matter Expert are found in the Terms of Reference available on the KEBS website www.kebs.org under the careers page.

Interested and quali� ed applicants should submit their application online through the KEBS website in so� (electronic), PDF format under the subject “APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT” as guided by the online application form. The application should comprise a forwarding letter addressed to the undersigned, detailed curriculum vitae including names and contacts of three (3) referees, copies of academic and professional certi� cates and national identi� cation card/passport to be received on or before Tuesday, 9th November 2021.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

i. Upon successful upload and submission of the application, the applicant will receive a system-generated email noti� cation that the application details have been successfully submitted.

ii. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disquali� cation. iii. This engagement is on a temporary basis and speci� c to the assignment. iv. KEBS implements an Anti-Bribery Policy accessible from the website. v. KEBS DOES NOT charge any fee in the recruitment process.vi. KEBS is an equal opportunity employer.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Railway Training Institute as the Centre of Excellence in the Railway Sector for the region shall offer train-ing in six Railway programmes to transfer skills and develop human capacity for the Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) Operations and Maintenance.

RAILWAY TRAINING INSTITUTE

ANNOUNCES TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREERS IN THE RAILWAY SECTOR IN 2021

Course Minimum Requirements Duration Fees

Locomotive Driving

i) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant/Automotive) or Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Mechatronics Engi-neering and related professions from a recognized Institu-tion and above

ii) A certificate of good conduct

6 Months Ksh.212,000/=

Locomotive Inspection & Maintenance

i) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant / Automotive) or Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Mechatronics Engi-neering and related professions from a recognized Institu-tion and above

ii) Not more than 35 years of ageiii) A certificate of good conduct


Railway Signaling

i) Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication/Instrumentation) or related profession from a recognized Institution

ii) ICT certification and experience will be an added advantageiii) Not more than 35 years of age. iv) A certificate of good conduct

3 Months Ksh. 112,000/=

Crane Opera-tors (Riggers)

i) Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Plant/Automo-tive) or Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Plant opera-tors/Motor vehicle mechanic (NITA Grade 1) and related professions from a recognized Institution and above

ii) Not more than 35 years of age iii) A certificate of good conduct iv) Experience in transportation industry as added advantage

3 months Ksh.112,000/=

Railway Track Maintenance

i) Diploma in Construction related field (Civil Engineering, Building Construction) and related professions from a rec-ognized Institution


6 months Ksh.112,000/=

Machinist i) Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive/Plant/Production, General fitter/Turner (NITA

Grade 1 ) and related professions from a recognized Institutionii) Not more than 35 years of ageiii) A certificate of good conduct


Specialized Welding

i) Arc Welder/Gas welder Grade 1 or Craft certificate in Me-chanical Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or related profession from a recognized Institution



Mode of study Regular classes from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm from Monday to Friday and 6 months internship.

Accommoda-tion

Accommodation is optional and available at the institute for the trainees at 19,500/= per term of 3 months

Application All applicants are required to provide copies of a Certificate of good conduct, Academic Certificates, National ID, and Birth Certificate. A non-refundable application fee KShs.1000/= to be deposited to Kenya Commercial Bank A/C 1102590363 Industrial Area branch or through Mpesa pay bill No. 522784 with your name as the account number then indicate the transaction number on the application form by 5th November 2021

Send the documents to: Director, Railway Training Institute, P.O Box 42226-00100 Nairobi. Cell: 0740-859121 or 0775-340110 Email: [email protected]; Website: www.rti.ac.ke. All applicants MUST provide their Email address and Phone number for efficient communication of application status and interview dates.

Disclaimer Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. This training does not guarantee employment

BY GALGAL OBOCHA

Legislation is underway to facilitate Kenyan fishers

catch at least 300,000 metric tons of fish worth Sh100 bil-lion annually.

The Draft Marine Fisher-ies Access Regulation 2021 has been hailed as a game changer in breaking barriers that have inhibited the coun-try from fully exploiting its 200 nautical miles Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Head of the Oceans and

Blue Economy Office in the Executive Office of the Presi-dent General (Rtd) Samson Mwathethe said if fully ex-ploited, the EEZ has the po-tential of creating more than 60,000 direct jobs for Ken-yans.

Briefing the Senate Com-mittee on Delegated Legis-lation on the draft bill at the Whitesands Hotel, Mom-basa on Friday, General Mwathethe said currently, Kenya is only able to realize

5.6 percent of economic ben-efits from marine fisheries.

Mwathethe outlined chal-lenges that have hindered the country from exploiting fully the abundant resources within the blue economy but which he said will be addressed through the pro-posed regulations.

He told the committee that the country lacks a regula-tory framework that encour-ages long-term investment in marine fishing and on-

shore processing, with suf-ficient time for investors to realize return on investment.

Mwathethe further added that the draft marine fish-eries access regulation 2021 will address gaps including illegal, unreported and un-regulated fishing and trans-shipment of stock outside the country. “To enhance earn-ings, industrial and other fishers in our EEZ must pay reasonably for the value of their catch,” he added.

Legislation to empower fishermen exploit the maritime exclusive economic zone underway

General (Rtd) Samson Mwathe the Head, The Oceans and Blue Economy Office flanked by Senator Mohamed Faki when he addressed the press during a briefing meeting to the SenateCommittee on Delegated Legislation on the draft marine fisher-ies access regulations 2021 at the Whitesands hotel, Mombasa. Photosby Andrew Munga/ KNA

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P.O. Box 58187-00200 NAIROBI

KENYA MARINE FISHERIES SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTProject (KEMFSED)

P.O. Box 58187-00200 NAIROBI

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

REOI CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR PROVISION OF A TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON CMA GUIDELINES SOPS, TOT AND PERFORMANCE

MONITORING SYSTEMS

CREDIT NO: 6540-KE : PROJECT ID. NO. 163980

CONSULTANCY SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION

Contract No. KE-MOALF-C1-2021-003-QCBSTender No: MOALF&C/SDFA&BE/8/2021-2022

The Government of Kenya, through the State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Blue Economy (SDFA&BE) with support from the World Bank, is implementing the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for this consulting service.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include:

Brief description: As a background, the KEMFSED project has an overall goal to enhance economic benefits and coastal livelihoods from marine fisheries and coastal aquaculture while safeguarding associated ecosystems’ integrity. The five coastal counties proposed to be targeted under this 5-year project include: Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu. The implementing agency is the MoALFC, through the SDFA&BE, on behalf of the Government of Kenya.

Objective of Assignment: The overall objective of the task is to provide technical support to the State Department for Fisheries Aquaculture and the Blue Economy (SDFABE), Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS) and County Government fisheries au-thorities in the implementation of the sub - component two (1.2) of the KEMFSED project, in particular supporting development of guidelines for formation of fisheries co-management areas, Beach Management Unit (BMU) Standard Operating Pro-cedures (SoPs), BMU performance monitoring system, review of the BMU training manuals and supporting their mainstreaming and application during the develop-ment of joint co-management areas (JCMAs) under the KEMFSED project through provision of relevant training and capacity-building.

a) Scope of work/specific tasks:1. Prepare an Inception Report with details as outlined in ToRs. CMA guidelines2. Familiarise with existing draft Guidelines for the Formation of Fisheries Co-Management Areas in Kenya prepared under the auspices of the National CMA Guidelines Technical Committee3. Source and review other relevant community guidelines or related publications in Kenya for other community-level natural resources manage - ment in fisheries, wildlife forestry and water.4. Source and review other fisheries co-management area guidelines or related lessons-learnedpublications from other relevant countries, where available in English, as outlined in Section 1.4 of the ToRs5. In partnership with KEMFSED, SDFABE, KeFS and the Technical committee, lead the organisation and facilitation of one or more consultative workshops or seminars1 to review and revise existing draft National CMA Guidelines referred in section 3.2 of the ToRs, with a view to preparing final versions for both technical and community audiences.6. Prepare final draft versions of CMA Guidelines, based on output from 3.5 above, as follows: i) version for technical officers and practitioners in English; ii) version for communities in Kiswahili.7. Present above draft versions to KEMFSED, TC, SDFABE, the Director General, KeFS, and other selected stakeholders representatives for comment and validation, in a small seminar setting.8. Prepare and submit final revised version of the CMA Guidelines incorporating comments as appropriate to DG KeFS for approval.

Preparation of BMU Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs)

Support KeFS in providing technical guidance to separate consultants contracted under KEMFSEDfor provision of legal services –by undertaking the following:9. Familiarise thoroughly with existing fisheries legislation in Kenya relevant to

fisheries co- management, in particular the Fisheries Management and De-velopment Act of 2016; BMU Regulations and general Fisheries Regulations (both in process of revision as of June 2020) and other Regulations therein;

10. Source and review examples of relevant existing standard operating procedures (SoPs) for other community-level natural resources co-manage-

ment organisations, if/where available, for example SOPs for community or-ganisations in the fisheries, wildlife or forestry sectors in Kenya, or for BMUs in Uganda and Tanzania.

11. In partnership with KEMFSED, SDFABE, KeFS and established CMA and MCS technical committees, lead the organisation and facilitation of one or more consultative workshops or seminars1 with the objective of identifying the structure and content of BMU standard operating procedures (SoPs),

12. Prepare draft BMU Standard Operating Procedures and present to KEMFSED, SDFABE, KeFS, County Government Fisheries authorities and other selected stakeholders for comment, in a small seminar setting.

13. Prepare and submit final revised versions of SoPs to KEMFSED, SDFABE, KeFS and County Government incorporating comments from task 3.11 above as appropriate.

Web-based platform for BMU performance monitoring and reporting14. With reference to section 3.11 (bullet 5) of the ToRs, namely development of

BMU performance monitoring indicators and related data collection and man-agement protocols, the consultants will work closely with separate IT consult-

Postal addressThe Project CoordinatorKenya Marine Fisheries and Socio EconomicDevelopment (KEMFSED) ProjectState Department for Fisher-ies Aquaculture and the Blue EconomyMinistry of Agriculture Livestock Fisheries and Co-operativesMaktaba Kuu Building, Mezzanine FloorNgong Road, Nairobi

Physical addressAttn: The Principal Secretary, State Department for Fisheries Aquaculture and the Blue Economy Ministry of Agriculture Livestock Fisheries and Co-operatives Maji House 3rd Floor Ngong Road, Nairobi

Email: [email protected]: +254-20-2718870

Website: https://www.kemfsed.org www.tenders.go.ke

ants contracted to develop a web-based fisheries information management system (FIMS), also under KEMFSED project.

Training15. Develop a training and sensitization plan The training plan should contain two main elements:

• Training-of-trainers (ToT) training targeting national (KEMFSED, SDFABE and KeFS) and county fisheries staff, and relevant NGO personnel,

including those working on JCMA development under KEMFSED.• Roll-out of training to County extension staff and BMUs covering all

Indian Ocean BMUs within the 5 coastal counties. targeting BMU exec-utive committees and BMU assemblies

16. Design and produce summary training materials that complement each of the training manuals referred in section 3.16 of the ToRs.

17. Conduct training of trainers as per the training plan prepared18. Facilitate and support roll-out of training to BMUs,19. Prepare a final training report covering all training activities undertaken above

with details as outlined in the ToRs.

b) Reporting requirementThe technical supervision and approvals for this consultancy will be made by the Sub-component 1.2 coordinator through the County Co-Management Committees chaired by County Director of Fisheries in their respective counties. The consultant will provide an update on a weekly basis with regards to the progress on tasks implementation.

c) Duration and arrangement of the assignmentThe tasks will be conducted within 24 months from contract signing. The contract will be undertaken ensuring full consistency with the Terms of References (TOR) that is referred to in the Request for Expression of Interest (REOI).

d) Terms of References:Detailed TOR for the assignment can be:

a) found on the following website: www.kemfsed.org b) requested by sending an email to: [email protected] c) website www.tenders.go.ke and d) obtained at the address given below.

The Ministry through the project at SDFA&BE now invites eligible consulting firms (consultants) to express their interest in providing the services. Interested consult-ants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifi-cations and relevant experience to perform the services. Shortlisting criteria include at least two similar assignments undertaken in the last 10 years, experience in sim-ilar conditions

The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers July 2016 and revised in November 2017 and August 2018, November 2020 (Procurement Regulations) setting forth the World Bank ‘s policy on conflict of interest.

The consultant firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection –QCBS method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.Further information can be obtained at the address below Monday to Friday during office hours 0800 to 1700 hours.

Expressions of Interest clearly marked on top (REOI Consultancy Services for Provision of a Technical Support on CMA Guidelines SOPs TOT and Performance Monitoring Systems. Contract No. KE-MOALF-C1-2021-003-QCBS and tender No: MOALF&C/SDFA&BE/8/2021-22 must be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail or placed in the tender box located at Maji House 3rd Floor on or before 18th November, 2021 by 11.00AM (EAT).

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE AND THE BLUE ECONOMY

The documents can be downloaded FREE from the website www.embuni.ac.ke and in the Public Procurement Information Portal. Completed documents in Plain Sealed Envelopes clearly marked “Tender No ………. & Tender

Name”Addressed to:

The Vice-Chancellor, University of EmbuP.O. Box 6 – 60100, EMBU. Tel: 0714243682

(Procurement Office)Website:www.embuni.ac.ke; Email:[email protected]

Be sent OR: Be deposited in the Tender Box at University of Embu New Administration Block Reception so as to reach him on or before

10th November, 2021 at 11.00 am.

Tender documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidder representatives who choose to attend in the Procurement Office Boardroom, first floor in

the New Administration Block.

Note: University of Embu does not levy any fees in order to award tendersBusinesses led by Youth, Women & People with Disabilities are Encouraged

to Apply

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ONGOING INTAKESJanuary, 2022 for Certificate,

Diploma & Degree Programmes.For more info visitwww.embuni.ac.ke

KASNEB Proffessional Courses Offered at CPA Parts 1-6;

Accounting Technicians at Diploma Levels 1-3

The University of Embu invites interested and eligible bidders for the tenders described below :


TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION MANDATORY SITE VISIT

UoEm/Tend/04/2021 - 2022 Provision of Security Services Not Applicable

ISO 27001:2013 Certified ISO 9001:2015 CertifiedKnowledge Transforms

All KNUT and KUPPET members and their spouses qualify for a 16% tuition fee waiver for all programmes

PS urges foreign investors to conform with Kenya’s regulatory requirements

Baringo leaders led by governor Stanley Kiptis and Chinese inves-tor William Zonken during the ground breaking ceremony of an Aloe Vera factory at Koriema centre in Baringo South on Monday.

BY JOSHUA KIBET(KNA)

The Government has pledged to support for-

eign investors in Kenya to conform to the country’s regulations.

Speaking during a groundbreaking ceremony of an Aloe Vera factory in Koriemacentre in Baringo South, Wildlife Principal Secretary Prof Fred Segor said the Government has streamlined permitting and licensing of Biotrade of nat-ural resources in the country in order to meet the domes-tic and international stand-ards.

Prof Segor stated that the government welcomes more investors in the country provided that they undergo all the processes of ensuring they not only benefit from

investments but locals too also get their share.

“Whenever we estab-lish that natural resources are available in a particular region of the country, as a Government, we facilitate that process by ensuring that investors get the requisite requirements so that when they flourish, the country will also develop,” he said.

The Wildlife PS who pre-sided over the function noted that investors, par-ticularly those engaging in Aloe Vera business, must sign an agreement with both the National Govern-ment, the respective county governments as well as the neighbouring communities upon being granted prior informed consent (PIC) so that they can have a mutual working relationship.

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SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTProject (KEMFSED)

P.O. Box 58187-00200NAIROBI

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS GOODS

(ONE-ENVELOPE BIDDING PROCESS)

Country : KENYA

Name of Project : KENYA MARINE FISHERIES SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (KEMFSED)

Contract Title : Supply and Delivery of Motor Cycles

Credit No. IDA-65400-KE

RFB Reference No.: KE-MOALF-C1-2-GO-001-RFB

Tender No : MOALF&C/SDFA&BE/5/2021-2022

1. The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development Project (KEMFSED), and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Supply and Delivery of Motor Cycles

2. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives, State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Blue Economy now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for supply and Delivery of Motor Cycle in the quantity as specified in the bid document and to be delivered at Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development Project (KEMFSED) headquarters at Ngong Road, Maji House 3rd Floor

No. Item Description QTY

1: Motor Cycles (151-180cc) 44 No

3. Bidding will be conducted through National competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fourth Edition of November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as de-fined in the Procurement Regulations.

4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio- Eco-

nomic Development Project (KEMFSED) Procurement Office situated at Maktaba Kuu, Mezzanine Floor Ngong Road Nairobi E-mail: [email protected]; Telephone: +254-020-2716103; Website; www.kemfsed.org from Monday to Friday excluding weekends and public holidays during office hours East Africa Time from 0800hours – 1700hours and inspect the bidding document during office hours at the address given below.

5. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of Kenya Shillings 1,000.00 The method of payment will be in Cash. The document can also be download-ed free of charge from the website below.

6. Bids clearly Marked Supply and Delivery of Motor Cycles RFB Reference No.: KE-MOALF- C1-2-GO-001-RFB and Tender No: MOALF&C/SDFA&BE/5/2021-2022 must be delivered in written form placed in the tender box located at Maji House 3rd Floor on or before 25TH November 2021 at 10:00 AM EAT. Electronic Bidding will NOT be permitted. Late Bids will

be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the same place at Maji House 3rd Floor.

7. All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security” in the form of a Bank Guarantee as follows:

Item Item Description Amount (Kenya Shillings) or equivalent in a freely convertible currency

1 44 Units Motor Cycles (151-180cc) 200,000

The bid security must be valid for 28 days beyond the validity date of the tender.

8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose infor-mation on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.

9. The address is;

The Principal SecretaryState Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Blue EconomyKenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development Project (KEMFSED) Procurement Office situated at Maktaba Kuu House, Mezzanine Floor, Upper Hill Ngong Road Nairobi Kenya /Maji House 3rd FloorTel. +254 020 - 2716103Address: P.O Box 58187 -00200 Nairobi KenyaEmail; [email protected]: www.kemfsed.org





REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

FOR STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST TO SUPPORT MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING IN KENYA

The Government of Kenya, through the State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and the Blue Economy (SDFA&BE) and with support from the World Bank, is implementing the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Eco-nomic Development (KEMFSED) project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting service.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include:

Provision of technical expertise in the engagement of stakeholders from different levels of the National, Coun-ty Governments and Communities in regard to Consolidate the current identified stakeholders from the scoping report and national government initiatives; Develop a MSP Stakeholder Engagement Strategy that maps all stakeholders and their roles in the MSP process and also provides guidelines for the stakeholder engagement process; Identifies enabling factors and barriers that influence the stakeholder engagement process and make recommendations for strengthening these enabling factors and either breaking down or mitigating the barriers identified; Develop, maintain and regularly update a data base of stakeholders for outreach during different phases of the MSP development process; Develop, implement and evaluate strategies for(a) Developing new relationships and (b) Enhancing existing relationships at conceptualization stage, development phase and implementation phase

of MSP; Liaise with MSP Coordinator to develop a schedule for consultations based on a robust stakeholder outreach approach; Liaise with the MSP Coordinator, Project based Specialists and the Communication Specialist to develop meeting agenda and participant packages among other roles.

The support for this position will be from the KEMFSED Project. The selected candidate will be offered 1-year con-tract, based on performance the contract can be renewed. The project will provide to the consultant a computer, printer, desk-phone and desk to operate and an internet access.

The detailed Terms of Reference for the assignment can be found on the following websites:www.kemfsed.org and www.tenders.go.ke or obtained at the address given below.

The Ministry through the SDFA&BE now invites eligible individual consultants to express their interest in providing the service. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifi-cations and relevant experience to perform the services. The shortlisting criteria are:

Consultant QualificationsEducation;A Masters university degree in social sciences, sociology, development, socio-economy, agro-economy, natural resource management, sustainable development or related field from a recognized university. Bsc Degree in social sciences, sociology, development, socio-economy, agro-economy, natural resource management, sustain-able development or related field from a recognized university

Skills/ Experience;

CREDIT NO: 6540-KE : PROJECT ID. NO. 163980

CONSULTANCY SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL

Contract No. KE-MOALF-C1.1B-2021-005-ICS-MSPTender No: MOALF&C/SDFA&BE/7/2021-2022

• Minimum 10 years of general and professional experience, 5 years of specific experience in the field of stakeholder’s engagement, local community mobilization, capacity building, negotiation, and community socio-development• Experience with project development, implementation, or demonstration at local, national and/or international levels of stakeholder’s engagement and mobilization• Knowledge of National communities and Institutions is highly desirable; experience in similar previous role is an advantage;• Experience in guiding stakeholders through decision making processes and reaching agreement on processes and outcomes• Experience in negotiation and conflict resolution• Experience with stakeholders in the conservation sector is highly desirable• Experience of Kenyan Governmental systems will be an added advantage• Donor funded project experience will be an added Advantage• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both spoken and written) is highly desirable

The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers July 2016 and revised in November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020 (Procurement Regulations) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection – ICS method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below Monday to Friday during office hours 0800 to 1700 hours.

Expressions of Interest clearly marked on top (REOI Stakeholder Engagement Specialist to support Marine Spatial Planning in Kenya (Contract No. KE-MOALF-C1.1B-2021-005-ICS-MSP), tender No: MOALF&C/SD-FA&BE/7/2021-2022 must be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail or placed in the tender box located at Maji House 3rd Floor on or before November 18th 2021 by 11.00AM (EAT).

Postal addressThe Project CoordinatorKenya Marine Fisheries and Socio EconomicDevelopment (KEMFSED) ProjectState Department for Fisheries Aquaculture and theBlue EconomyMinistry of Agriculture Livestock Fisheries and Co- operativesMaktaba Kuu Building Mezzanine Floor, NgongRoad, P.O Box 58187-00200

Physical addressAttn: The Principal Secretary,State Department for Fisheries Aquaculture and the Blue Economy Ministry of Agriculture Livestock Fisheries and Co-operativesMaji House 3rd Floor, Ngong Road, Nairobi

Email: [email protected]: +254-20-2718870

Website: https://www.kemfsed.org www.tenders.go.ke


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KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL

NATIONAL OPEN TENDERSKenyatta National Hospital wishes to invite sealed tenders from eligible candidates for the under listed goods and services:

OPEN TENDERS

NO. TENDER NO. TENDER DESCRIPTION Closing/opening date

1 KNH/T/62/2021-2022 Supply and Delivery of SARS COV2 Testing Real PCR System 16/11/2021

2 KNH/T/63/2021-2022 Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Reagents and Consumables 16/11/2021

3 KNH/T/65/2021-2022 Supply and Delivery of Ophthalmology Consumables 16/11/2021

4 KNH/T/66/2021-2022 Supply and Delivery of Biomedical Spare parts 16/11/2021

5 KNH/T/67/2021-2022 Operational Leasing for Laboratory Equipment: Automated Flow Cytometer Analyzer

16/11/2021

6 KNH/T/69/2021-2022 Provision of Reference Laboratory Services 16/11/2021

RESERVED TENDERS

1 KNH/T/64/2021-2022 Supply and Delivery of Cutlery and Crockery Items (Reserved for Youth, Women & PWD)

16/11/2021

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

1 KNH/RFP/006/2021-2022 Request for Proposal for Consultancy Services for Customer Satis-faction Survey

16/11/2021

2 KNH/RFP/007/2021-2022 Request for Proposal for Bottom Ash Monitoring Assessment 16/11/2021

REGISTRATION/PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS

NO. TENDER DESCRIPTION CLOSING/OPENING DATE

1 Registration of Suppliers in Various Categories for Goods, Works and Services for Financial Year 2021-2023

17/11/2021

The interested eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect tender documents at the Supply Chain ManagementDepartment Room No.6, Administration Block from Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 4:00pm.Tender documents with detailed specifications and conditions can be downloaded free of charge from the KNH Website (www.knh.or.ke) and on the Public Procurement Information Portal (www.tenders.go.ke). Hard copies can be obtained from the office of the Director, Supply Chain Management located at the Hospital’s Main Administration Block Room 6 from Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1,000.00 per tender document via Mpesa pay bill No.626088, Account Number –Name of Supplier and obtain an official receipt from Cash Office (Administration Block).

Bidders who choose to download the tender documents from the website free of charge should immediately email their name and contact details (cell phone number, email, and company name) to: [email protected] for records and communication of any tender clarifications and addenda.

There shall be a Pre-Bid Meeting on 2nd November 2021, 10:30am at Kenyatta National Hospital for Tender No. KNH/T/69/2021-2022- Procurement of Reference Laboratory Services.

Completed tender documents must be returned as specified in the tender document and deposited in the Tender Box situated at the Kenyatta National Hospital Administration Block, Supply Chain Department entrance before or at 10.00am and be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer - KNHP.O Box 20723 - 00202NAIROBI

BY BERNADETTE KHADULI (KNA)

The Government in col-laboration with the Centre for Gender and

Development of East African Civil Society Organization Forum (EACSOF) and other partners are in the process of putting in place policies and programmes which will liberate women engaged in trade, from destitution and poverty.

The Principal Secretary (PS), State Department for East African Community, Dr. Kevit Desai, said women engaging in cross border trade must be empowered on E-platform and ICT develop-ment to enable them utilize online trading to increase their volume and values in trade transactions.

Dr. Desai said online trading presents a great op-portunity for women in cross border trade, yet most of those engaging in the trade lag behind in the use of such platforms, as shown by the small numbers of women engaging on the 50 Million African Women Speak Plat-form.

“Many of the traders use the features phones, which is limited in application and are coupled with little tech-nological know-how, which militates against their full potential,” said Desai, urg-ing those in the business to fully embrace online trading, as it is only through being technologically savvy that they can progress.

Dr. Desai said majority of women are engaged in agri-cultural produce, a need that

requires them to be empow-ered in the area of value ad-dition, as it would address the problem of post-harvest losses, thereby increasing returns on investment by the traders.

“We want to create an empowering ecosystem by developing further infra-structure, innovation, capac-ity development, have great programmes for capacity development and training, and develop markets to cre-ate a business ecosystem,” he said, adding that the govern-ment will work with com-munities for greater success.

The PS was speaking at a Nairobi hotel, during the Strategic Partnership Break-fast meeting between the State Department for East African Community, Collab-orative Centre for Gender and

Development (CCGD), Uni-versity of Nairobi Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub and East Africa Civil So-ciety Organization’s Forum (EACSOF).

The meeting aims to iden-tify and strengthen areas of collaboration with focus on creating a gender responsive cross border trade program along the EAC transit cor-ridors and one Stop Border Posts (OESBs), to improve the livelihoods of women and the people with disabilities.

The programmes that will

include infrastructure up-grades and capacity devel-opment of traders’ aims at enhancing market accessi-bility for small and medium enterprises involved in in-formal cross border trade in Namanga, Busia, Isebania, Taita Taveta, Lunga Lunga and Malaba.

Dr. Desai announced that the State Department of EAC has designed gender re-sponsive cross border trade projects, along the East African Community tran-sit corridors and One Stop

Border Posts, to enhance market access for Small and Medium Enterprises involved in informal cross border trade in Namanga, Busia, Isebania, Taita Taveta, Lunga Lunga and Malaba.

“The projects which include infrastructure upgrades and capacity de-velopment of traders and the proposed Busia Cross Border market and the Safe Trade Zone Emergency facility will provide suitable trading en-vironment for cross border traders,” said Desai.

Gov’t Partners with Civil Society to Promote Women

Cross Border Trade

Dr. Kevit Desai, Principal Secretary for East African Community (EAC) hands over an assistive devices to his visually impaired staff, Evelyn Ogola - an Integration Officer, a donation from Collaborative Centre for Gender Development (CCGD)

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTNAIROBI METROPOLITAN SERVICES

TENDER INVITATIONNairobi Metropolitan Services invites bids from interested and eligible tenderers to submit their bids for the following tenders.

i. Special Groups are encouraged to competitively apply for open tenders as long as they meet the required qualifications.

ii. Interested Bidders may examine and download the Tender document(s) free of charge from the PPIP Tender Portal:www.tenders.go.ke and www.nms.go.ke

iii. That in line with the measures put in place by the Government of Kenya in relation to Prevention of COVID-19 we encourage the bidders to download tender documents and register by sending their details to email: [email protected] [email protected]

iv. Duly Completed Tender Documents should be in plain sealed envelope clearly indicating respective “Tender Title and Reference Number” & should be addressed to: -

The Deputy Director General,Nairobi Metropolitan Services,

KICC Building, 24th Floor,P.O. Box 49130-00100

NAIROBIOR

be deposited into the Tender Box located at the Ground Floor, KICC Building, exit “A” and Exit “B” marked “NMS Tender Box A” and “NMS Tender Box B” on or before Tuesday 3rd November, 2021 at 11.00 a.m. Bulky documents shall be delivered and registered at the office of the Head Supply Chain Management Services on 1st Floor, KICC, Impala Room.

v) Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter at Nairobi Metropolitan Service Boardroom, located on 24th Floor KICC, in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend.

NOTE: The measures put in place by the Government of Kenya in relation to Prevention of COVID-19 will STRICTLY be applied.

vi) Late tenders will be rejected. For any queries or clarifications, visit the Supply Chain Management office at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), 1st Floor, Magadi/Impala rooms during normal working hours (between 8.00am-5.00pm from Monday to Friday).

HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICESFOR: DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENRALNAIROBI METROPOLITAN SERVICES

No. Tender No. Tender Description Target

1. NMS/DHS/001/2021-2022 Procurement of medical oxygen cylinders, C/W Regulators and Flow meter (Framework Contract)

Open Tender

2. NMS/DHS/002/2021-2022 Procurement of Security Services for NMS Health Facilities. Open Tender

3. NMS/DHS/003/2021-2022 Provision of Cleaning Services Reserved

4. NMS/DHS/004/2021-2022 Proposed Supply, Installation and Commissioning of purified water points at Mama Lucy Kibaki, Mbagathi, Pumwani, Mutuini and Mathare Korogocho Hospitals

Reserved

5. NMS/DHS/005/2021-2022 Proposed Construction of Salama Level II Hospital- Karanja Road. Open Tender

6. NMS/DHS/006/2021-2022 Supply and Delivery of Oxygen Concentrators Open Tender

OCTOBER 26, 2021








THE PHYSICAL AND LAND USE PLANNING ACT, No. 13 of 2019THE PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT (Cap. 286) (REPEALED)

PUBLIC NOTICE KONZA TECHNOPOLISDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYREPUBLIC OF KENYA

FORM P.P.A. 3 r. 3. (3)

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN THE REVISED KONZA TECHNOPOLIS PHASE 1 ACTION

AREA PLANNotice is hereby given to the public that, pursuant to the provisions of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019, and the Repealed Physical Planning Act (Cap. 286) the national government through the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning and the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) completed the revi-sion of the Konza Techno-city Phase 1 Action Area Plan on October 6th 2021.

The Action Area Plan relates to part of land registered under LR. Number 121004, also known as Konza Technopolis, located along Mombasa Road, within Macha-kos County.

Copies of the Revised Plan have been deposited for public inspection at the office of the National Director of Physical Planning, Ardhi House, Fifth floor, Nairobi and at Konza Technopolis Development Authority Headquarters – Konza Tech-nopolis, between the hours of 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Any interested person who wishes to make any representation in connection with or objection to the above named Plan may send such representations or objec-tions in writing to be received by the National Director of Physical Planning, P.O. Box 30450-00100, Nairobi, within sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice and such representation or objection shall state the grounds on which they are made.

Dated this 19th Day of October, 2021.

Augustine K. Masinde, EBSNational Director of Physical Planning,Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning,1st Ngong Avenue, Ardhi House,P O Box 45025-00100NAIROBI

Multimedia University of Kenya P.O BOX 15653 -00503, NAIROBI

Tel. +254 20 2071391, Fax: +254 20 2071247

INVITATION TO TENDERMultimedia University of Kenya invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the following tenders:

1. National Open Tender

Tender No: Description of Tender Eligibility Closing Date & Time

MMU/SS/01/2021-2022 Provision of Security/Guarding Services Open 4th November 2021 at 10.30am

2. Various Framework Tenders

Tender documents with detailed information and instruction may be viewed and downloaded from the Univer-sity’s website: www.mmu.ac.ke and the Public Procurement Information portal, www.tenders.go.ke free of charge. Bidders who choose to download the tender documents must forward their company’s particulars to [email protected] for recording and further addendum/clarifications if any.

Vice ChancellorMultimedia University of Kenya

Riding on Technology, Inspiring Innovation

BY ANNE MWALE AND SANDRATENAI (KNA)

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission

(NCIC) has completed map-ping out political violence hotspots in the country ahead of next year’s polls.

At the same time, the Commission has embarked on a countrywide civic edu-cation program and advocacy for peace and unity prior to the General Elections.

According to the NCIC Deputy Director in charge of Civic Education and Ad-vocacy Mr. Killian Nyambu, the commission had relied on past records to pick out Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nairobi and Eldoret as areas that were most prone to po-litical violence.

While noting that all the identified hotspots were cos-

mopolitan in nature, Nyambu said the commission had embarked on sensitisation-programmes for residents in the regions on the need for peaceful coexistence before, during and after elections.

The Deputy Director was speaking in Nakuru during a consultative meeting or-ganised by NCIC for chiefs, Assistant Chiefs and Nyum-baKumi Committees from the eleven sub-counties. Also present was Nakuru-West Deputy County Com-missioner Michael Lesimam.

Nyambu affirmed that the commission was keen on averting chaos before, during and after the elections.

“We have also started to engage the youth so that they are not misused by politicians to cause violence during po-litical campaigns. The com-

mission is probing issues that may interfere with peaceful elections,” he said.

The Deputy Director re-vealed that NCIC was also actively engaging political parties and aspirants in the civic education programme, while concurrently identi-fying risk factors that may impede peaceful and demo-cratic political campaigns.

Nyambu refuted allega-tions that the commission was a toothless bull-dog.

“Our mandate is to inves-tigate individuals, politicians and musicians spewing mes-sages of incitement and hate speech before handing over the evidence to the Direc-tor of Public Prosecutions,” added the Deputy Director.

He said that the commis-sion will deal decisively with warmongers.

NCIC unveils civic education, peace advocacy ahead of polls

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

JOB OPPORTUNITIESThe Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for providing regulatory oversight, air navigation services and aviation training in Kenya. The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the fol-lowing vacant positions in its establishment:

Interested candidates are required to submit their application letters quoting the job reference no. on the envelope and application letter, attaching copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed CV with full contact details of three professional referees to the address below. The applications should be received not later than 9th November 2021.

Details of the job specifications can be obtained from the KCAA website at www.kcaa.or.ke

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply. Note, persons with disabilities are required to attach a copy of valid NCPWD membership card.

The Director GeneralKenya Civil Aviation Authority

Aviation House - JKIAP. O. Box 30163 – 00100

NAIROBI

Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

NO JOB TITLE REFERENCE NO.

1 Chief State Safety Program Coordinator REF: ASSR/SSP/02/21

2 Head of Department – Aviation Safety and Security Training , EASA REF: EASA/AS/12/21

3 Senior Human Resource Officer – Employee Relations and Welfare REF: HR/06/21

4 Senior Lecturer - Aviation Safety, EASA REF: EASA/AS/15/21

5 Lecturer I - Aviation Security, EASA REF: EASA/AS/19/21

6 Lecturer I – Aviation Safety, EASA REF: EASA/AS/16/21

7 Housekeeper REF: EASA/ADM/12/21

8 ICT Officer – Infrastructure and Security REF: ICT/07/21

9 Assistant Engineer REF: ANS/ENG/22/21

10 Aeronautical Telecommunications Officer III REF: ANS/ENG/22/21

11 Graduate Trainees – Air Traffic Controllers REF: ANS/ATS/17/21

12 Conferencing Assistant REF: EASA/ADM/13/21

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The Institute of Primate Research (National Museums of Kenya) invites bids from legible Tenderers for Proposed Construction of Archives Facility for the Institute.

INSTITUTE OF PRIMATE RESEARCH


NO TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION ELIGIBILITY

1 IPR/ADM/SUP/TND.001/2021/2022 Proposed construction of Archives Facility for theInstitute of Primate Research in Karen. Nairobi

Open

Interested and eligible Tenderers may obtain detailed information and inspect the tender documents at the Procure-ment Office, IPR at end of Karen Road during normal working hours Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. Alterna-tively, the tender documents may be downloaded from the IPR Website – www.primateresearch.org (This option is recommended in observance of the COVID 19 guidelines provided). All prospective bidders are advised to visit the website regularly to check for any updates or addendum that may be issued. Interested candidates must be regis-tered in category NCA 6 to 8 only and appear in the current building contractors register.

A complete set of tender documents may also be obtained and returned upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.1000 in cash payable at the Cash Office – Accounts office.

Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes and delivery costs, must be expressed in kenya shillings or easily convertible foreign currency and shall remain valid for 126days from the closing date of the tender.

Completed tender documents should be in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender reference number as per the tender advertisement and addressed to;

Director,Institute of Primate ResearchP.O. Box 24481-00502KAREN, NAIROBI.

And deposited in the Tender Box located at the administration Block reception area on or before 9th November, 2021 at 12:00 Noon. Tenders must be accompanied by Tender security (Bid bond) of Kshs 200,000/=, in form of Bank guarantee from a reputable bank or Insurance company approved by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA)

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the Old Library in the presence of the Tenderers or their represen-tatives who choose to attend. Please note that for those willing, the Site Visit shall be carried out on 3rd November, 2021 at 11:00 am. Tenderers shall assemble at the Office of the Head of Procurement for further instructions.

IPR reserves the right to accept or reject any tender either in part or whole.

DIRECTOR IPR

KENYA FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

INVITATION TO TENDERThe Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the below listed tenders;

No Tender Number Tender Title Eligibility Bid Closing Date

1. KEFRI/004/2021 - 2022 Proposed Construction of Seed Centres – Enhancement of National Seed Collection and Distribution Towards 10% Tree Cover and Climate Change Mitigation

Reserved for AGPO

Friday 12th

November, 2021 at 12:00. noon

2. KEFRI/005/2021 - 2022 Supply, Installation, Testing andCommissioning of Data Centre

Open Friday 12th

November, 2021 at 12:00. noon

Tender documents can be downloaded free of charge from KEFRI website www.kefri.org or Public Procurement Information Portal, www.tenders.go.ke. Tenderers who intend to submit a bid are required to submit their con-tacts through: [email protected] for the purpose of clarification and/or addendum.

Completed bid documents must be submitted in a plain sealed envelope (“original” and “copy”- Whereapplicable) all clearly marked with the Tender number , Tender reference name and Lot number ( Whereapplicable ) indicated as per instructions in the Tender Document and addressed to:

The DirectorKenya Forestry Research InstituteP.O BOX 20412-00200 City SquareNairobi

and deposited in the Tender Box situated at the entrance of the Director’s office - KEFRI Headquarters,Muguga, so as to be received on or before the bid closing date of Friday 12th November, 2021 at 12:00. noonSubmitted bids will be opened on the same day at the Auditorium Room - KEFRI Headquarters - Muguga in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend.

The tender opening process will be as per the (Covid-19) protocols

DIRECTOR - KEFRI

FINANCIAL REPORTING CENTREUAP OLD MUTUAL TOWER

PRIVATE BAG 00200, NAIROBI TEL: +254 709858000

TENDER NOTICEThe Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) was established as government agency under Section 21 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2009 (POCAMLA) and Prevention of Terrorism Act (PATO) 2012 with the principal objective of identifying proceeds of crime and combating money laundering.

The Centre hereby invites sealed open tenders as follows:

S/No Tender No: Tender Description

Bid Security

Category Tender Closing Date

1. FRC/T/DSL/001/2021-2022 Supply and Delivery of Data Centre Security Licenses

Kshs. 2% of Quoted Sum

Open National Tender

Tuesday, 9th November, 2021 at 11.00am

2. FRC/T/DMS/002/2021-2022

Provision of Data Centre Support and Mainte-nance Services

Kshs. 2% of quoted Sum

Open National Tender

Tuesday, 9th November, 2021 at 11.00am

Interested Bidders may obtain further information, inspect, and download the tender documents at the FRC website: www.frc.go.ke. Bidders who download the tender documents from the website must immediately forward their particulars (i:e name and contact of applicant) to the email [email protected] for purposes of any further tender clarifications.

Prices quoted shall be inclusive of all taxes, must be in Kenya Shillings, and shall remain valid for 120 days from the tender closing date.

Completed tender documents, enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked the tender name and number, should be deposited in the tender box situated on the 29th Floor, UAP Old Mutual Tower, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi (FRC Offices), or be delivered to the address indicated below so as to be received on or before the indicated respective closing dates in the table above.

Director GeneralFinancial Reporting Centre

P.O Box, Private Bag 00200 Nairobi.

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend at the meeting room situated on the 29th Floor, UAP Old Mutual Tower Upper Hill, (FRC offices) on the indicated respective closing dates.

Director GeneralFinancial Reporting Centre

CANCELLED

TENDER CANCELLATIONThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory agency for the ICT industry in Kenya with regulatory responsibilities in the areas of telecommunications, cyber security, e-com-merce, broadcasting and postal/courier services. CA is also responsible for managing the country’s frequency spectrum and numbering resources, managing and administration of the Universal Ser-vice Fund (USF) as well as safeguarding the interests of consumers of ICT services throughout the country.

Due to unavoidable circumstances, CA wishes to bring to the attention of all interested bidders on the cancellation of the tender for supply, delivery and maintenance of Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) that appeared in MyGOV of 12th October 2021 as detailed below:-

Head Offi ce CA Centre P.O.Box 14448Nairobi 00800 Mobile: : 0703042000 Email: [email protected]

Coast Regional Offi ce 3rd Floor, NSSF Building P.O.Box 8041 Mombasa 80100 Mobile:0703042152 Email: [email protected]

Central Regional Offi ce Ground Floor, Advocates Plaza P.O Box 134 Nyeri 10100 Mobile : 0703042181 Email : [email protected]

Nyanza Regional Offi ce2nd Floor Lake Basin Mall,P.O Box 2016Kisumu 40100Mobile: 0703042130Email: [email protected]

Western Regional Offi ce 1st Floor KVDA Plaza P.O.Box 2346 Eldoret 30100 Mobile: 0703042105 Email: [email protected]

No Tender Ref Description Closing Date & Time

Site Visit & Location

Eligibility

1. CA/PROC/OT/12/2021-2022

Supply, Delivery & Maintenance of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

27th October 2021 at 10.30 am

NA National Open Tender

Director General,Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)P.O. Box 14448, Nairobi 00800Tel: +254 (020) 4242000/Mobile: +254 703-042000+254 736 121515/121414Website: www.ca.go.ke

Bids shall be opened immediately thereafter at CA Centre, ground fl oor (Atrium) in the presence of the bidders’ representative(s) who choose to attend.

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Find us on: @ODPP_KE www.odpp.go.ke ODPPKenya

SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSTS OF PROSECUTION COUNSEL II, RESEARCH OFFICER AND

DRIVER III

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONSOUR MISSION:

“To provide an impartial, effective and efficient prosecution service to all”

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions invited in the print media on 11th May, 2021 applications from candidates wishing to be considered for appointment to various positions.

At the close of the advertisement on 17th June, 2021, a total of one thousand, three hundred and fifty-eight (1,358) applications were received for the post of Prosecution Counsel II; two thousand, five hundred and ten (2,510) for the post of Research Officer and one thousand and twenty-four (1,024) for the post of Driver III.

The table below indicates the number of shortlisted candidates:

The interviews for the shortlisted candidates will be conducted from 1st to 18th November, 2021 at the ODPP Prosecution Training Institute and ODPP County Offices of Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa.

Please visit the ODPP website www.odpp.go.ke, the Government Portal www.myGov.go.ke and the ODPP Office Notice Boards at Nairobi Headquarters and County Offices for details on the following:

1. Shortlisted candidates for the various positions.2. Interview schedule indicating the venue, time and date of the interview.3. Documents to be brought by candidates during the interview.

Members of the public with any adverse information on any shortlisted candidate are requested to submit the information under CONFIDENTIAL COVER before 28th October, 2021 to:

THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONSODPP HOUSE, RAGATI ROAD

P.O. BOX 30701 – 00100TEL: 020-2732090 or 020-2715833

NAIROBIKENYA

NOORDIN M. HAJI, CBS, OGW DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

No. POST GRADE VACANCY NUMBER

NO. OF POSTSADVERTISED

NO. OFAPPLICATIONS RECEIVED

NUMBER OF SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES

1. Prosecution Counsel II DPP 10 23/2021 105 1,358 497

2. Research Officer DPP 11 30/2021 30 2,510 497

3. Driver III DPP 13 38/2021 25 1,024 142

PUBLIC NOTICE : COMPLIANCE

The Authority has noted with concern the recent spate of collapses across the country, most recently the nine-storey building in Ruiru which collapsed on Sunday, 17th October 2021.

These structural failures are all as a result of non-adherence to construction laws andregulations, which has led to needless loss of lives and livelihood. In accordance to Section23 of the National Construction Authority (NCA) Act and Regulation 17 of the NationalConstruction Authority Regulations 2014, the Authority would like to remind developers,contractors, construction workers and all other stakeholders that all ongoing constructionworks MUST have the following:

1. A site board showing all relevant approvals and professionals working on the site;2. An NCA registered contractor on site;3. NCA accredited construction workers and site supervisors;4. Hoarding and fencing around the site;5. Safety signage in and around the site;6. Construction workers and construction site supervisors in full personal protective equipment (PPE);7. Qualified professionals, that is engineers, architects and quantity surveyors where applicable, are supervising the project;8. The project should be registered with NCA and issued with a compliance certificate; and9. Any change in the registered personnel (Contractor, Engineer, Architect and/or any other relevant professional) in the course of execution must be reported to the Authority forthwith.

All works that are non-compliant are issued with a suspension order, and no works shouldcontinue until compliance is sought and a lifting of suspension order issued. It is the responsibility of the developer to ensure that their site remain complaint, and no contractorshould be on the site of non-compliant works.

Note that in line with section 23 (3A) of the Act, a person who willfully fails to comply withan order of an investigating officer commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding one million shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to both.

All developers who have not complied with the above requirements are hereby put on notice that they should immediately comply, failure to which stern action will be taken against them.

The Authority in conjunction with County Governments, the Engineers Board of Kenya, theBoard of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors and other relevant agencies will conduct structural audits of ongoing construction works in heightened efforts to curbinstances of non-compliance with the law. This exercise will commence with KiambuCounty.

@ncakenya National Construction Authority [email protected] +254-709 126 102/172/173

Eng. Maurice AkechEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS

BY JANE NAITORE AND CLINTON NYAMUMBO(KNA)

Communities living around Lake Victoria who have for ages ex-

perienced the negative im-pact of the invasive water hyacinth including suffering from several diseases since the weed creates excellent breeding areas for vari-ous insects now have a new headache. The headache is in the form of algae from the lake after researchers found out that even other communities living far away from the largest East African fresh water Lake Victoria are contracting liver cancer courtesy of the green water substance.

The green Algae blooming

(cyanobacteria), the green-ish substance seen floating in many fresh waters has been found to be on the increase in Lake Victoria, boreholes, rivers and even in distilled bottled drinking water, ac-cording to the researchers and is causing liver cancer to people who live near the lake and in far flung areas

This discovery has raised concern among researchers after they discovered that the algae produces toxins (cyanotoxins) which are the major causes of liver cancer, which is currently on the rise in Nyanza region, as in other parts of the country.

According to a research carried by Maseno Univer-sity in Kisumu County, Moi university in Uasin Gishu County and Masinde Muliro

in Kakamega have found out that toxins produced by algae in water samples were also common among cancer patients.

The research which was done in conjunction with the Kenya Marine Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) since 2018 was funded by National Research Fund (NRF) at a cost of sh.19m.

Prof. David Onyango a cell molecular biologist in the Department of Zoology at Maseno University says can-cer cases were spiking in the country despite many people putting in place measures to stay safe, including eating healthy and drinking clean water.

Prof. Onyango says most presumed fresh waters in-cluding some brands of the

distilled bottled water, bore-holes, rivers and the lake which people consume di-rectly contain toxins of up to 10.0 micrograms which is above the World Health Organization (WHO) rec-ommendations of 0.04 mi-crograms.

The algae, Pro. Onyango says, emits specific toxins which cause liver cancer and spinal bifida (a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly) although the

research did not dwell on the latter.

The researcher says the toxins were also found in the human blood samples collected from patients at-tending clinic in major referral hospitals in the re-gion.

“We analyzed the blood serum for similar proteins found in the toxins and the elements were higher than the recommended level. This was so even after put-ting in checks on other risk factors like High blood

pressure, obesity and diabe-tes,” he says.

Prof. Chrispine Kowenje who is an associate professor of the Chemistry Depart-ment at Maseno University adds that the samples were also found to have high lev-els of chemicals including lead, copper, sodium and potassium making it un-suitable for direct drinking.

The researchers concur that these factors are due to human activities not only near the lake but also up-lands where there is land degradation due to poor farming practices, leading to chemicals draining into water sources.

“Activities like washing clothes and motor vehicles just like use of agricultural farm inputs including ferti-lizers and pesticides get into the water sources through runoff leading to water pol-lution,” adds Prof. Kowenje.

Residents using the lake water directly claim they have been experiencing itchiness in the skin, and stomach problems as well as diarhoea and pains.

Liver Cancer -researchers in Nyanza attribute upsurge to green algae in water bodies

Residents of Homabay carry out their daily activities at Pire Beach in the outskirts of Homabay town

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Kenya Railways wishes to thank H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the National Government and

Kenyans at large for the contribution they have played in supporting the reclamation of railway land for the Nakuru-Kisumu, Eldoret-Kitale, Gilg-il-Nyahururu and the Thika-Nanyuki lines, to fa-cilitate operations along the Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) corridor. We appreciate the assistance accord-ed to us by the public in the spirit of patriotism, by reporting incidents of vandalism of our properties and railway tracks.Even in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kenya Railways has continued to deliver its transporta-tion mandate, which supports the implementation of the National Government’s Big 4 Agenda. Kenya Railways supports the Manufacturing pillar of the Big 4 Agenda by transporting raw materials, as well as the finished products. We also support the Food Security agenda through transportation of farm in-puts and produce. To more efficiently deliver its roles in the Big 4 Agenda, Kenya Railways has facilitated the imple-mentation of the following services:

1. The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)The SGR has a total network of 592km between Mombasa, Nairobi and Naivasha. The SGR line has also led to expansion of the Inland Container De-port (ICD) in Nairobi at Embakasi, and construction of the ICD - Naivasha at Mai Mahiu. This has contrib-uted to decongestion of the sea Port of Mombasa, and facilitated seamless transit of goods destined to Western Kenya and neighbouring countries.Since commencing operations of the Madaraka Express service in 2017, Kenya Railways has trans-ported over 5.4 million passengers and more than 1.3 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEUS) of cargo.

2. The Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) The MGR has a total network of 2,046km spread across the country. It runs from the port of Mombasa to the border point of Malaba, a distance of 1,082km. It has branch lines to Taveta, Magadi, Nanyuki, Kisu-mu, Nyahururu, Solai and Kitale. The line is used for the transportation of freight (containerised and bulk) to Uganda, which relies on the port of Mombasa for importation and exporta-tion.The Corporation has embarked on rehabilitation of the Metre Gauge Railway infrastructure to in-crease its reliability, efficiency and safety for freight haulage and passenger movements. So far, Kenya Railways has constructed 10 new commuter sta-tions in Nairobi, undertaken routine maintenance of 1,082km of MGR track and revitalised the 177km Thika–Nanyuki branch line. Other projects include the rehabilitation of:i) 165km Nairobi Commuter Rail network;ii) 217km Nakuru-Kisumu Branch line;iii) 78km Gilgil-Nyahururu Branch line;iv) 69km Kisumu-Butere Branch line;v) 65km Leseru-Kitale Branch line;vi) 456km Mombasa-Konza MGR mainline;vii) 465km Longonot-Malaba MGR mainline;viii) 57km Nairobi (Kikuyu)-Longonot MGR main-

line; and ix) Rehabilitation, upgrade and construction of

26.4km MGR sidings for targeted customers and industrial zones.

Renaissance of the Thika-Nanyuki LineThe Thika-Nanyuki Branch line is part of the MGR in Kenya. It has a direct route length of 177.2km. The branch line was constructed in three phases, namely: Nairobi to Thika, completed in 1913; Thika to Naromoru, completed in 1927; and Naromoru to Nanyuki, completed in 1931. The line was revitalised in the year 2020, after be-ing in a moribund state for 14 years. It is a single

track developed for mixed traffic (i.e. freight and passenger services), and traverses six (6) counties, namely Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri and Laikipia. The stations are located in Nairobi CBD, Makadara, Dandora, Kahawa, Ruiru, Kalimoni, Thika, Mitubiri, Makuyu, Maragua, Murang’a, Sagana, Karatina, Kiganjo, Chaka, Naromoru and Nanyuki.

Passenger ServicesThe passenger train has gained immense populari-ty with passengers travelling to Nanyuki and areas along the route. The train, dubbed the Safari Train, operates between Nairobi and Nanyuki, departing Nairobi on Fridays and returning on Sunday. The Safari Train consists of First Class and Economy Class coaches, and charges as low as Ksh200 for the Economy Class and Ksh1,000 for First Class. Passen-gers can board and alight at any passenger station along the route.

Freight ServicesThe Thika-Nanyuki MGR freight train transports:• Petroleum products from Mombasa to Nanyuki.

Vivo Kenya has a fuel depot in Nanyuki,. It has a storage capacity of 11.5 million litres.

• Construction materials such as cement from the Bamburi Cement Nairobi Grinding Plant in Athi River to Sagana; Steel by Tropical Sky Limited and Blue Sky Limited to Thika; and stones and other hardware goods to Sagana, Karatina and Nanyuki.

• General Consumer Goods such as sugar, house-hold goods, crops and animal inputs from small and medium-sized enterprises based in Nairobi and Thika to Sagana, Karatina and Nanyuki.

• Agricultural inputs such as planting seeds, ani-mal feeds and fertilizer consigned by Kenya Na-tional Trading Corporation (KNTC) and Kenya Farmers Association (KFA).

• Imported factory materials by KEL Chemicals to Thika, following the rehabilitation of their rail siding.

• Imported and local wheat, maize to millers in Thika, Sagana, Kiganjo, Nanyuki.

In the down-direction, the train transports:• Cattle from ranches to the Kenya Meat Commis-

sion, Nairobi slaughter houses and for the export market.

• Agricultural produce from Delmonte for export market.

Chaka Railway StationThe new station is located in Nyeri County, Kieni Constituency. It is strategically positioned to facili-tate trade, including serving the newly constructed Chaka Market, which is earmarked to be an indus-trial hub to serve not only Nyeri County, but the en-tire Mount Kenya region.Chaka is a growing township on the junction of Nairobi-Nanyuki Highway (A2), Chaka (Sagana State lodge) Road and Chaka-Mweiga Road. The township is a strategic trading centre envisioned to greatly contribute to the socio-economic growth of Nyeri County. The Chaka Railway Station was constructed to serve the township, offering both passenger and cargo transport.

Economic Gains The investment and subsequent provision of passenger and freight operations along the Thi-ka-Nanyuki corridor generates the following gains: • Offers affordable, safe and reliable mode of

transport for passengers.• Increases efficiency of production, lowering the

cost of doing business.• Rationalises production, distribution and loca-

tion of activities.• Stimulates inflow of new production invest-

ments.• Improves the spread of knowledge and innova-

tion.

Value PropositionThe Thika-Nanyuki freight service offers the follow-ing value propositions:Seamless connectivity: The integration of the

Nairobi-Nanyuki line route with the rest of the MGR/SGR network.

Operational reliability of the service: The service frequency, adherence to scheduled transit time.

Security for consignments against pilferage and damage.

Convenience and efficiency of loading/unload-ing facilities at rail freight terminals.

Availability of a convenient delivery service through provision of rail sidings to the final des-tination (i.e. door-door delivery service).

Availability of logistics hubs along the corridor.

Nakuru-Kisumu-Butere-LineRenovation of the 286km line is at an advanced stage with passenger services scheduled to resume by December 2021, for the first time in over 15 years.

3. Nairobi Commuter Rail ServiceThe Nairobi Commuter Railway Service was com-missioned by H.E the President, Uhuru Kenyatta on November 10, 2020. The Service has undergone ma-jor infrastructure changes to integrate and expand different components with the aim of modernising and upgrading the existing service.The upgrade included the construction of new sta-tions, modernisation of existing stations, refurbish-ing of coaches and other rolling stock, as well as the rehabilitation of the entire commuter rail service network.The Nairobi Commuter Railway service is envisaged to improve the level of service of the commuter pas-sengers, increase safety of operations and reduce the transit time of the trains.

Outstanding Features of the Service include:• ‘Park & Ride’ facilities • Comfortable coaches• Ample security (CCTV cameras) and lighting• Advertising space Embakasi Village Embakasi Village Line, being a branch line, starts from Makadara Railway Station to Embakasi village Railways station, a 7.8km stretch. It has intermedi-ary stations at Donholm and Pipeline.

The railway line is connected to serve companies like the National Cereals and Produce Board (Don-holm), Tononoka Steel Group, Kabansora Maize Mill-ers, Kirinyaga Construction Company, ASP Company Limited, among others. The need to upgrade the line from 50lbs to 80lbs was necessitated by the following factors:i. Improving the safety and comfort of passengers

and reducing the delivery schedules for the commuter train services.

ii. Improving the drainage system. iii. Improving the stability and haulage capacities

of cargo within the said corridor.

Kenya Railways has achieved the following: i. Introduction of Diesel Multiple Units, which are

intended to convey passengers to and from Em-bakasi Village and Nairobi on an hourly basis.

ii. Introduction of Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) ser-vices from Embakasi Village to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to help in conveying pas-sengers for both domestic and International flights.

iii. Increase the normal commuter train capacity through additional coaches.

iv. Reduce the train schedule time from 50 minutes to 25 minutes from Nairobi to Embakasi Village.

v. Increase the haulage of goods to customers along the Embakasi corridor through last-mile delivery plan.

The upgrading of the Makadara-Embakasi Village project was successfully completed and launched by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta on November 10, 2020.

4. Bus Rapid Transport system (BRT)To complement the commuter services, Kenya Railways has introduced a last-mile integrated transport service that provides a seamless intercon-nection between rail and road. This involves the deployment of a scheduled Bus Rapid Transport System (BRT) that links the Nairobi Central Station, CBD, Upper Hill and Westlands. The routes include: i. Nairobi Railway Station (NCS) to Upper Hill via

Haile Selassie, Ngong Road, Valley Road, Kenyat-ta Avenue, Uhuru Highway and back to the NCS.

ii. NCS to CBD via Moi Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue, Uhuru Highway, Haile Selassie and back to NCS.

Kenya Railways enabling the Big 4 Agenda and Vision 2030

RAILWAY NETWORK EXPANSION: A SPECIAL UPDATE

Herds of cattle at the Nanyuki Railway Station, ready to be transported to the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) in Athi-River.

Inside the Nairobi Central Railway Station.

Tropical Sky Ltd receives steel coils transported from Mombasa to Kalimoni Railway Station in Juja via the Thika-Nanyuki Railway Line.

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iii. NCS to Westlands via Moi Avenue, University Way, Waiyaki Way and back to the NCS.

Kenya Railways Transit ShedThe Kenya Railways Transit Shed is a temporary storage facility approved by the Kenya Revenue Authority. It was officially inaugurated by His Excellency, the President on November 10, 2020. The shed, which is located within the CBD, was developed following a directive by the Govern-ment of Kenya (GoK) to set up a customs facility to allow cargo deconsolidation for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s). The facility has the capacity to handle up to 1,000 TEUS. It occupies 480 square metres of warehousing space, and has adequate handling machines such as reach stack-ers and forklifts. The launch of operations at the transit shed, also referred to as the Boma Line, has decongested the Nairobi Inland Container Depot, while bringing services closer to the small-scale traders. In collaboration with approved freight consolida-tors, MSMEs enjoy minimised shipping costs, faster transit time and decreased wait time. The current transit time, from the time the containers arrive at the port of Mombasa to the transit shed, is 18 hours. Previously, importers had to wait for over five (5) days for their shipment to be delivered. Due to its proximity to the CBD, importers enjoy better shipment scheduling, since the documentation process is faster.Kenya Railways is responsible for all operations within the facility, which include offloading of car-go from the containers and customs shed storage as well as temporary safe storage, while awaiting administrative formalities such as customs clear-ance.

5. Inland Container Depot (ICD) Naivasha The Inland Container Depot in Naivasha, also served by rail, plays a key role in the clearance of cargo and container handling and acts as the main transshipment point between the SGR and road for freight traffic that is destined for western Kenya and beyond. The Naivasha ICD has improved the efficiency of container mobilisation and eased the pressure on ICD Nairobi, operations in Mombasa seaport and Nairobi terminal. The Naivasha ICD has also supplemented and reduced congestion along Nairobi-Malaba highway.The Mombasa-Nairobi-Naivasha Standard Gauge Railway facilitates transportation and related logis-tical services for goods produced within the Special Economic Zone and those on transit to nearby towns and neighbouring countries, including freight des-tined for Uganda, South Sudan, Democratic Repub-lic of Congo, Rwanda and Burundi.

Key features of the ICD Naivasha include• Access: The ICD is situated off the Kaplong-

Narok-Mai Mahiu (B3) Road on the Kenya Pipe-line access road. It lies 15km from Mai Mahiu town.

• Capacity: This 45,000 square-metre facility has a capacity to handle over two (2) million tonnes per annum.

• Infrastructure: Container Yard, Station Build-ings and Station Yards, SGR loop lines (tracks) within the ICD; access roads to the ICD; smart gate mechanism; 24-hour surveillance and a modern information technology platform where importers and exporters will seamlessly clear cargo.

• Increased Efficiency: The ICD operations in-clude a one-stop centre for ease of operations and efficient service delivery.

6. The Kenya Railways Marine SchoolThe Kenya Marine School was officially commis-sioned by His Excellency, the President on May 31, 2021. The school is fully owned by Kenya Railways as a constituent campus of the Railway Training In-stitute.The campus is dedicated to specialised marine and maritime education and training and will also offer

Railway and transport logistics courses.The school was established in the mid-1960s to develop human resources for the then East Africa Railways and Harbours. It was closed in 1992 and reopened in 2018 upon renovation and upgrade of the facilities by Government of Kenya and the World Bank.The school is accredited by the Kenya Maritime Au-thority (KMA) to offer marine and maritime courses in line with International Maritime Organisation (IMO) model courses.

Benefits of the Marine Schooli. Creation of youth employment opportunities.

STCW entry requirements is a KCPE certificate. ii. With the enhanced port activities, the campus

shall scale up skills and competence acquisi-tion by stakeholders, hence spurring economic growth in the region.

iii. The school will work with Kenya Coast Guard Service, Kenya Maritime Authority, Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya Shipyard Limited, to enhance security surveillance through training in order to boost safety of lake users.

iv. Through the marine and maritime training, the campus will contribute to the efficient utilisa-tion of water bodies for sustainable Blue Econo-my that the Government of Kenya and regional states have committed to promote.

v. Boost capacity building in disaster preparedness and management.

vi. Offer training in marine and maritime cours-es for the region (Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, DRC Congo, South Sudan).

7. Refitting of the MV Uhuru Refitting of the MV Uhuru was done in 2019 by Ken-ya Railways and Kenya Defence Forces, after being grounded for over 15 years. The refitted vessel was officially launched on May 31, 2021 by H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta. To tap into the petroleum products transportation business from Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) De-

pot in Kisumu to Uganda through MV Uhuru, Kenya Railways also constructed a new 1.8km railway line to the Kenya Pipeline Corporation depot.

Operations of MV Uhuruy After rehabilitation, the ship carried the first

loaded 22 wagons to Port Bell, Uganda, in De-cember 20, 2019.

y MV Uhuru transports petroleum products from Kisumu Port to Port Bell and Jinja in Uganda.

y Kisumu Port to Port Bell Uganda is 282km, taking approximately 17hrs.

y Kisumu Port to Jinja is 244km, taking approxi-mately 13hrs.

y Based on availability of 80 percent cargo, the Ves-sel can make 10 round trips in a month, between Kisumu Port and Port Bell.

y The vessel can carry 22 tank wagons per trip, bringing a total of 1,100,000 litres.

y To date, the ship has made over 70 voyages, carrying a total of 59,392.63 tones

8. Kenya Railways Nairobi Central WorkshopsThe Kenya Railways Nairobi central workshops com-prise of different shops and facilities to support the maintenance of locomotives, freight wagons, passen-ger coaches, DMUs, rail rescue cranes, and support plant and equipment. A majority of the workforce mainly comprises of engineers and technicians. Works carried out in the workshops include:a. Overhaul of wagons, coaches and locomotives;b. Rehabilitation of wagons, coaches and locomo-

tives;c. Major repairs and services on wagons, coaches

and locomotives;d. Servicing of sub-assemblies for use in the region-

al depots;e. Manufacture and repair of parts;f. Special projects, upgrades and modifications of

wagons, coaches and locomotives;g. Accident repairs of wagons, coaches and locomo-

tives;h. Maintenance of electrical and mechanical ma-

chines, equipment, cranes, and main substation; and

i. Analysis of failures, design and quality checks.

The facility can overhaul eight (8) wagons in a day, and overhaul a locomotive within 21 days.Part of the major projects undertaken at the work-shop include, rehabilitation of 11 locomotives, over-haul of 22 locomotives and over 300 wagons, reha-bilitation of 74 passenger coaches, rehabilitation of Nanyuki line locomotives, AAR couplers project, ballast project, installation of locomotives micro-processors project (QTRON), installation of Onboard Computers (OBC) project, among others.Corrective repairs done on locomotives include traction motors change-out, body repairs, major components change-out, bogies change-out, and ac-cident repairs, while preventive repairs on locomo-tives involve major services, overhauls every eight (8) years and many others. Repairs on wagons and passenger coaches include major services, accident repairs, conversions, special projects, overhauls, re-habilitations, among others. Manufacture of parts and components such as hangers, body panel, fric-tion dampers, control rods, braking parts and many other parts used on the locomotives, wagons and coaches, is also done at the workshops. The central workshop has seven (7) main distinctive areas:

1. Locomotives section2. Freight wagons section3. Passenger coaches section4. Manufacturing section5. Machine and equipment maintenance

section6. Administrative section7. Outsourced services.

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A Nairobi Commuter Rail Bus.

A DMU train at the Nairobi Central workshop.

Kenya Railways MD Mr. Philip J. Mainga, with the Principal Secretary, State Department for Interior, Dr. Karanja Kibicho, as they inspect a Nairobi Commuter Rail Bus at the Nairobi Central Station.

National Cargo Deconsolidation Centre at the Kenya Railways Transit Shed in Nairobi.

MV Uhuru 1 in transit, loaded with fuel tank wagons.

H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta and H.E. President Évariste Ndayishimiye (centre), with High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa, Rt Hon Raila Odinga, cabinet secretaries and other dignitaries, during the commissioning of MV Uhuru 1 in Kisumu.

H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) with Burundian President H.E. Mr. Évariste Ndayishimiye during the commissioning of the Marine School Complex in Kisumu. Below, they are joined by the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Planning Ministry Hon. Ambassador Ukur Yatani, and other dignitaries.

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NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE

VACANCY- ( RE - ADVERTISEMENT )The National Youth Service (NYS) is a State Corporation established under section 5 (1) of the NYS Act, 2018. The func-tions of the Service as provided in the Act are to undertake paramilitary training, technical & vocational training, nation building programmes and commercialization of its assets to optimize utilization of resources, hence creating a critical mass of skilled Kenyan Youth.

In line with its mandate, the Service is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the following position:

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of senior inspector (Motor vehicle/plant) will entail:

1. Responsible to the officer in charge of the repair of motor vehicles and plant machinery;2. Deployed in a section within the workshop; 3. Inspection of motor vehicles and plant/verification of the required spare parts;4. Testing of vehicles and Equipment before and after repair;5. Conducting proficiency test for drivers; and 6. Supervision of junior staff.

Person Specification

For appointment to this post, the candidate must have:

(i) Higher Diploma (Automotive) or other approved equivalent qualification; (ii) Driving License;(iii) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

Application Procedure

Applicants who meet the above requirements should send their application letters in a sealed envelope marked with the title of the position being applied for; together with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates testimonials, and national identity card/passport.

In addition, applicants are required to attach certified copies of good conduct from the Directorate for Criminal Investi-gations, tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Kenya Credit Reference Bureau and a compliance certificate the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 19th November, 2021

Director General/CEONational Youth Service

P. O Box 30397 – 00100, GPONAIROBI

Sealed hand-delivered applications can be dropped at the Registry – National Youth Service Headquarters, Ruaraka, Thika Road, Ground Floor.

The applicants can also email their applications to: [email protected] with the title of the position being applied for as the subject.

Those without relevant qualifications, copies of documentation and details as sought for will NOT be considered.

Any form of canvasing shall lead to Automatic Disqualification. ONLY shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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House Allowance : Kshs. 10,000 P.MCommuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 P.MLeave allowance: Kshs. 4,000 P.A

Permanent and Pensionable.

BY AMENYAOCHIENG

Pastoralists in Lamu are losing their livestock in the hundreds every day

due to a severe drought rav-aging the county.

The most affected areas include Moa, Chalaluma, SeleniKibokoni and Bel-ebele areas where the dry spell has depleted pasture, forcing pastoralists to move to neighbouring Somalia in search of water and grazing fields.

For ShukriShurie, a herds-woman based in Mokowe, the biting drought in Lamu has claimed half her live-stock. “Out of the 500 cows I had, only 236 cows are re-maining and even they are not safe because with the continuing drought, the risk of these remaining animals contracting diseases is very high,” she narrates.

She further laments that she also runs the risk of en-countering wild animals

such as buffalos and hippos whenever they go to water-ing points.

“It is unfortunate that now we have to share watering points with wild animals which pose a danger to herd-ers, some of whom have lost their lives due to wild animal attacks,” Shurie says.

Her sentiments are shared by her cousin and fellow herdsman Ahmed Shurie Hassan who further revealed that he has lost more than

half of his herd with only 176 cows remaining.

“With the ongoing drought, diseases are also rife and with it agro vets in Lamu have also increased the cost of medicine for animals due to the high demand,” he points out, further decrying the lack of adequate county government support to ad-dress the current drought crisis. Chairman of the Lamu Livestock Association MzeeKalneny further states that there is need for im-mediate intervention by way of the national government introducing a commercial offtake programme to buy up the remaining herds from the pastoralists

Pastoralists decry prolonged drought as their livestock die

Lamu County Chief of Staff Mohammed Butte accompanied by livestock county officials in the distribution of animal relief feeds in Witu area amid calls to speed up intervention measures among herders.

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The Kenya Revenue Authority invites bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders:

Tender documents detailing the requirements of the above tenders may be obtained from the Kenya Revenue Authority website: www.kra.go.ke

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KRA/HQS/NCB-011/2021-2022: Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement for a period of Three (3) years

OPEN

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KRA/HQS/NCB-012/2021-2022: Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Additional Storage Capacity for Hitachi Enterprise Systems

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KRA/HQS/NCB-013/2021-2022: Provision of Online Taxi Services for a period of Two (2) years

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KRA/HQS/NCB-014/2021-2022: Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Three (3) 250 KVA Generators

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KRA/HQS/RFP-006/2021-2022: Provision of Consultancy Services for Design and Supervision for inspection of Soundness on Structural and Architectural Installation for Viability of Construction of Fire Escape at Ushuru Pension Tower.

22nd October, 2021 at 11.00 am

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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is a State Corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 with the responsibility for Management, Development, Rehabilitation and Maintenance of National Trunk Roads.

KeNHA invites sealed tenders from eligible bidders for the following tenders as indicated in the table below;

TENDER NOTICE

No. Tender No. Tender Description Tender Closing Date/Opening-Date/ Venue/Time

1. KeNHA/2488/2021 Consultancy Services for Design Review & Construction Supervision of North Horr – Marsabit (B75) Road: Section 2 (Segel - Maikona) to Bitumen standard.

Friday 19th November, 2021 at 11.00am

Kenya National Highways Authority Headquarters, Barabara Plaza, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, Off Mazao Road, Block C - 2nd Floor Board Room.

2 KeNHA/2489/2021 Consultancy Services for Construction Supervision of LAPSSET Corridor Development Project: Stage Construction of Garissa – Isiolo (A10) Road & Associated Spur Roads to All Weather Standard.

Friday 19th November, 2021 at 11.00am

Kenya National Highways Authority Headquarters, Barabara Plaza, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, Off Mazao Road, Block C - 2nd Floor Board Room.

A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested tenderers by downloading from KeNHA website: www.kenha.co.ke or PPIP portal www.tenders.go.ke. For detailed information, interested eligible Bidders are requested to visit the KeNHA website. Bidders are encouraged to download tender documents to minimise physical visits to the KeNHA Offices.

Due to the COVID -19 pandemic and consequently the Presidential Directives issued, there shall be NO Pre-Tender Site Visits. However, bidders are encouraged to make personal arrangements to acquaint themselves with the site before submissions of their bids and can submit in writing any queries to the undersigned vide electronic means vide email: [email protected] or [email protected].

To enhance equity, bidders may bid for the Two (2) Tenders under this Tender Notice, but SHALL only be awarded one Tender.

All interested bidders are required to continually check the Kenya National Highways Authority website:www.kenha.co.ke for any tender addenda or clarifications that may arise before submission date.

Deputy Director–SCMFor: DIRECTOR GENERAL

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND RENEWABLEENERGY CORPORATIONINVITATION TO TENDER

1. PROCURING ENTITY: Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation P O Box 34585 - 00100 Nairobi.

2. CONTRACT NAME AND DESCRIPTION: RFX 1000000709: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commission-ing of 30M Flood Lighting High Masts in Baringo County.

3. Tendering will be conducted under National open competitive method using a standardized tender docu-ment. Tendering is open to all qualified and interested Tenderers.

4. Qualified interested tenderers may obtain further information during office 8.00am-12.45pm to 1.45pm-4.00pm Monday to Friday at the address given below.

5. A complete set of tender documents may be viewed and downloaded by interested tenderers free of charge electronically from the Website www.rerec.co.ke under tender documents or through the e-pro-curement portal using https://suppliers.rea.co.ke:44300/irj/portal

6. Tenderers who are not yet registered with REREC must register their companies in order to participate in the tender using link below that can be found from the website www.rerec.co.ke Procurement-Supplier registration:https://suppliers.rea.co.ke:44200/supportal(bD1lbiZjPTUwMCZkPW1pbg==)/bspw-dapplication.do#VIEW_ANCHOR-ROS_TOP

7. All Tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of Ksh 573,000.00

8. The Tenderer shall chronologically serialize all pages of the tender document submitted.

9. Completed tenders must be delivered to the address below on or before 26/11/2021 at 10.00am.

10. Only Electronic Tenders will be permitted.

11. Tenders will be opened immediately after the deadline date and time specified above or any dead line date and time specified later. Tenders will be publicly opened in the presence of the Tenderers’ designated representatives who choose to attend at the address below and the results relayed electronically.

12. Late tenders will be rejected.

13. The addresses referred to above are: Address for obtaining further information on tender documents: for hand Courier bid security Delivery to

an office or Tender Box (Nairobi, Off Popo Road, Kawi Complex, Ground floor). Contact Manager, Supply chain management, telephone number: 0709193000 and e-mail address:

[email protected]

Address for Submission of Tenders: Online Through https://suppliers.rea.co.ke:44300/irj/portal

Address for Opening of Tenders. Online

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Interested bidders are notifi ed that the following EOI advertised on 19th Octo-ber,2021 has been extended and its new closing/opening date is as indicated below:

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST EXTENSION NOTICE

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST NAME

PREVIOUS CLOS-ING/OPENING DATE

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, IMPLEMENTATION, TESTING, TRAINING, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM (ERP)

26TH OCTOBER,2021 AT 10:00 AM

29TH OCTOBER,2021 AT 10:00 AM

N/B: Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be in the next stage for the shortlisted fi rms only.


KENYA VETERINARY BOARD

The KVB invites tenders for registration of suppliers from the interested and eligible bidders for the supply / provision of goods, works and services for the financial years 2021/2022-2023/2024. Registration document may be downloaded free of charge from website: www.kenyavetboard.or.ke or www.tenders.go.ke.

Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in a plain sealed enve-lope clearly marked indicating the category number and item description that the applicant wishes to be registered and be addressed and delivered to;

The Chief Executive Officer Kenya Veterinary Board

P.o Box 513-00605 UTHIRU.

The sealed envelopes should be deposited in the tender box situated at the KVB offices’ reception so as to be received before 11/11/2021 at 12.00 PM. Tenders will be opened thereafter on the closing date in the presence of the tenderer’s representatives who choose to attend the ten-der opening.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,KENYA VETERINARY BOARD

Upholding Veterinary Standards

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT,

INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING, URBAN

DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS

State Department for Shippingand Maritime

TENDER NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF INLAND WATER DEVELOPMENT

POLICY, SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIR STRATEGY AND SHIPPING OPERATIONS IN SMALL PORTS STRATEGY

The State Department for Shipping and Maritime wishes to invite sealed bids from qualified consultants for the above tender to be received on or before November 9th, 2021 at 10.00 a.m.

For more information go to PPIP portal www.tenders.go.ke

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BY MUCHIRI KARANJA (OGS)

A few decades ago, Wang’uru town, which hosted this

year’s Mashujaa Day, was a stretch of bush jutting out of the glimmering rice paddies that stretched in the hori-zons.

Today, Wang’uruis what amateur journalists describe as “a beehive of activity.It-slanes are still narrow, but the donkeys are gone, re-placed by tens of motorcy-cle taxis that zoom back and forth.

The dusty roads are paved, and new buildings are sprouting forth every month, fertilisedby the town’s biggest cash cow – rice, and crowned by this year’s Mashujaa Day.

“Mashujaa Day has changed the face of Kir-inyaga completely. Kiriny-aga will never be the same again,” says Elias Chomba, a farmer from Guama Village, in Kirinyaga East.

He is right- hosting this year’s Mashujaa Day opened an unprecedented floodgate of cash, development and goodwill hitherto unwit-nessed in the region since independence.

According to the infra-structure department, some Sh1 billion was pumped into Kirinyaga’s economy to pre-pare two towns-Wang’uru-the venue of the celebrations and Kerugoya-home to the county’s first State Lodge.

By the time the celebra-tions were done, the county had its first international standard stadium - a 20,000 capacity Wang’uru In-ternational Stadium that sprung from an erstwhile empty stretch of land that was almost being grabbed and, according to the President’sDelivery Unit, built in a record 14 months.

“The contactors were working under very strict deadlines; they were sup-posed to exit the project by September 30,” says Louisa MukamiMatemo, the Direc-

tor in charge of Kirinyaga, Nyeri and Nyandarua for the President’s Delivery Unit, which literally camped in Kirinyaga to help cut through the red tape and re-duce bottlenecks.

The PDU was repre-sented in all the committees charged with delivering this year’s Mashujaa Day: the County Development im-plementation and Coordina-tion Committee chaired by the County Commissioner Jim Njoka, the technical team on National celebra-tions chaired by the Interior Ministry Principal Admin-istrative Secretary, Moffat Kangiand attended by the Regional Commissioner Wil-fred Nyagwanga.

New lease of lifeThe social and economic

benefits of a brand new sta-dium are already beginning to show; a number of hotels around it have been given a new leaseof life, and more are coming up. On the eve of Mashujaa Day, hundreds of youths were busy putting final touches to the massive structures, earning liveli-hoods and learning new skills that will last them a lifetime.

Also completed in record time was a brand new State Lodge - again the first in Kirinyaga, put up by the State Department for Hous-ing in a record eight weeks, and a brand new Kirinyaga County Police Headquarters.

Then there is Wang’uru Airstrip, a short drive from the venue of this year’s Mashujaa Day. Here, the contractor had strict in-tructions to have another abandoned piece of govern-ment land developed into an airstrip andready for use by D-Day.

All the invited guests who flew in for the Mashujaa Day fete landed at Wang’uru Air-strip’s newly cleared and re-furbished runways.

Days after the Mashu-jaa fete, the choppers have

since flown away, but the refurbished airstrip is open for business.

For a county that leads in tomato production, churn-ing out some 60 metric tonnes of tomato every year, the airstrip is a boon for local farmers, meaning they can now airlift their produce in-stead of relying on expensive refrigerated trucks.

For years, Kirinyaga has been using Masinga Air-strip, some 100 kilometres away on the border between Embu and Machakos, to launch aerial spraying over Mwearice paddies.

“The only option was Embu airstrip; which was not always available. After Mashujaa Day, we can now use the airstrip to conduct our own aerial sprays and cut costs,” says Jacque-lineNjogu, KirinyagaCounty Executive Committee Mem-ber for Agriculture.

Mashujaa Day also left behind a completed, lit up Mutithi-Kagioroad that cuts across the rice pad-dies. Today, it is a marvel to watch,streetlights casting their lights on the shim-mering rice paddies.For the farmers, long used to haul-ing rice from the farms on donkeys to navigate their way on the sodden cotton soils, the road is perhaps the greatest Mashujaa Day gift.

For the businesscom-munity, Mashujaa day was amixed bag of blessings. There are those that wished they had invested more in Kirinyagaafterwatching the money gravy train pass them by, and there are those for whomMashujaa Day crowned years of patient investments and vision, like Charles NjiruKaburu,the proprietor of Nice Digital City- a mammoth invest-ment on the outskirts of Wang’uru and its sister firm -Nice Rice Millers.

The hotel hosted a series of meetings to prepare for Mashujaa Day.

Locals savour benefits of hosting national celebrations at counties

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS GOODS

(ONE-ENVELOPE BIDDING PROCESS)

Country : KENYA

Name of Project : KENYA MARINE FISHERIES SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (KEMFSED)

Contract Title : Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicles

Credit No. IDA-65400-KE

RFB Reference No.: KE-MOALF-CA-GO-002-RFB

Tender No : MOALF&C/SDFA&BE/6/2021-2022

1. The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development Project (KEMFSED), and intends to apply part of the pro-ceeds toward payments under the contract for Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicles “For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through letter of credit.”

2. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives, State Department for Fisheries, Aquacul-ture and the Blue Economy now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicles in the quantity as specified in the bid document and to be delivered at Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development Project (KEMFSED) headquarters at Ngong Road, Maji House 3rd Floor

Lot No. Item Description QTY

1: Double Cab Pickup, 4X4 L.W.B 2000-2500cc Diesel 18 No

2: High Roof, Long Body Microbus 16 Seater, 2400-3000cc Diesel 3 No

3: Heavy Duty Utility Passenger Vehicle, 4X4 L.W.B. 2200-3000cc Diesel 1 No

4: Minibus, 30-35 Seater, 3500-5000cc Diesel 1 No

Bidder have the option to bid for any one or more Lot. Bids will be evaluated and contract(s) awarded on Lot by Lot basis.

3. Bidding will be conducted through National competitive competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fourth Edition

of November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.

4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio- Economic Development Project (KEMFSED) Procurement Office situated at Maktaba Kuu Building, Mezzanine Floor Ngong Road Nairobi E-mail: [email protected]; Telephone: +254-020-271 6103; www.kem-fsed.org from Monday to Friday excluding weekends and public holidays during office hours East Africa Time from 0800hours – 1700hours and inspect the bidding document during office hours at the address given below.

5. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of Kenya Shillings 1,000.00. The method of payment will be in Cash. The document will be got by collection at below office or downloaded free of charge from the website below.

6. Bids clearly Marked Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicles RFB Reference No.: KE- MOALF-CA-GO-002-RFB and Tender No: MOALF&C/SDFA&BE/6/2021-2022 must be delivered in written form placed in the tender box located at Maji House 3rd Floor on or before 25TH November 2021 at 10:00 AM EAT. Electronic Bidding will NOT be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the same place at Maji House 6th Floor Boardroom.

7. All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security” in the form of a Bank Guarantee as follows:

Item Item Description Amount (Kenya Shillings) or equivalent in a freely convertible currency

Lot 1: 18 Units Double Cab Pickup, 4X4 L.W.B 2000-2500ccDiesel 1,900,000

Lot 2: 3 Units High Roof, Long Body Microbus 16 Seater, 2400-3000cc Diesel

300,000

Lot 3: 1 Unit Heavy Duty Utility Passenger Vehicle, 4X4L.W.B. 2200-3000cc Diesel

150,000

Lot 4: 1 Unit Minibus, 30-35 Seater, 3500-5000cc Diesel 150,000

The bid security must be valid for 28 days beyond the validity date of the tender.

8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.

9. The address is;

The Principal SecretaryState Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and The Blue EconomyKenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development Project (KEMFSED) Procurement Office situated at Maktaba Kuu Building, House, Mezzanine Floor, Upper Hill Ngong Road Nairobi KenyaTel. +254 020 271 6103Address: Po Box 58187 -00200 Nairobi KenyaEmail; [email protected] , Website: www.kemfsed.org





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BY IRUNGU MWANGI (KNA)

The Shs19 billion Thiba Dam and the Shs 300 million Wang’uru Inter-

national Stadium in Kirinyaga County will go into the annals of history as among President Uhuru Kenyatta’s legacy projects in the Mt Kenya Re-gion.

The Dam, which is now al-most 80 percent complete, according to the project en-gineer Stephen Mutinda, will be up and running by this December this year.

During a recent tour of the facility, Engineer Mutinda told the President that the flooding of the facility would commence immediately in readiness to provide irriga-tion water to rice farmers in Mwea.

Eng. Mutinda who is in charge of the project says the dam would have been ready by now were it not for the delay in the approval of the master list which took nine months translating to slow mobilization by the contrac-tor and in the payment of du-ties, taxes, and levies.

“Delayed issuance of spe-cific tax exemption caused a delay of approximately eight months but it has since been resolved,” he said

The engineer says the in-adequate budget allocation by the National Treasury at one time led to the suspen-sion of works, which lasted for about three months from 1 October 2019 to 7 January 2020.

He said currently the con-tractor has paid some duty

to Kenya Revenue Authority amounting to Shs 372 mil-lion which has affected his project cash flow.

“Out of Sh 372 million re-quested for reimbursement, Sh273 million has been ap-proved by the CS for the Na-tional Treasury for a refund but the contractor has not yet received it.

Mutinda says however that mitigation measures have been put in place to ensure the project will be com-pleted as stipulated.

He said they have intro-duced extended working hours for activities on the critical path to catch up on the delayed progress.

“We have also introduced work on Sundays and public holidays besides deploying staff to work on night shift.’

He said once in place, rice farmers in Mwea would be able to plant two crops per year since they will no longer depend on rain-fed agriculture.

The Project manager John Karanja said the dam once completed would hold 15 million cubic meters of water, which will be sup-plied to the farmers within the Mutithi section where

the existing scheme is being expanded by 10,000 acres.

Currently, Mwea Irriga-tion scheme has 25,000 acres under rice cultivation but upon expansion will add up to 35,000 acres, which will translate to double produc-tion of paddy rice.

“ As from next year upon being handed over, rice pro-duction in Mwea will double from the current 120,000

metric tons to about 250,000 metric tons due to the dou-ble cropping,” Karanja told the media.

Mwea Irrigation scheme manager Innocent Ariemba who was also present said the income from the crop which stands at Sh 8 Billion will also shoot up to three-fold to about Sh 22 Billion per year and improve the well-being of the farmers.

Thiba Dam and Wanguru Stadium hailed as President

Uhuru’s legacy projects

President Kenyatta and CS for Water, Sanitation and irrigation Sicily Kariuki being shown the design map of Thiba Dam in Kerinyaga by the National Irrigation Authority CEO Gitonga Mugambi

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: Papers (max. 250 words), Panel Proposals & Posters should be submiied to:[email protected] (cc - [email protected]) by DECEMBER 15 , 2021

ENQUIRIES: Dr. Erick Komolo ([email protected])

We look forward to hosting you at the Kenya School of Law!

THE 3 KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW ANNUAL CONFERENCERD

CALL FOR PAPERS, PANELS & POSTERSConference Theme: Elections, Rule of Law & the Practice of Democracy in AfricaConference Venue: KSL Karen Campus - Nairobi, KenyaDemocracy in Africa has often elicited emotions and mixed reactions with many generally applauding the commitment of many African countries to conducting regular elections. Indeed, despite challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic to democratic processes in the conti-nent, over 30 African countries have held or will hold local/national elections in 2021 and 2022. In some of these countries, including just recently in Zambia, peaceful transfer of power has taken place. However, such peaceful power transfers should not obscure stakeholders and observers to documented reservations by several actors, including main competidocumented reservations by several actors, including main competi-tors as to the conduct of such elections generally. Yet in several other African countries including Malawi and Kenya, the role of the judiciary in management and settlement of electoral disputes is becoming increasingly prominent. Admittedly, unlike these two countries that have comparatively robust courts and election management laws and systems, several other African countries including Tanzania still face considerable challenges managing their elections and conse-quential disputes.The 3rd Annual Kenya School of Law Conference on Elections, Rule of Law & the Practice of Democracy in Africa seeks to broadly explore this theme. Local, regional and international participants drawn from governments, judicial officers, academy, practitioners, regional bodies and other sectoral stakeholders will converge to exchange ideas and comparatively explore the progress (or lack of it) that Africa has made in elections and governance, and its impact on the practice of de-mocracy in the continent. The conference will also feature keynote mocracy in the continent. The conference will also feature keynote addresses by prominent speakers drawn from the public sector, pri-vate sector, the academy and inter-governmental organiza-tions/non-state actors.SUB-THEMES: - Policy Gaps Relating to Covid-19 and Management of Elections- Elections/Democracy vs Public Health- Judiciary and Electoral Dispute Resolution in Africa- Elections, Political Ideologies & Governance in Africa- Political Parties and Elections - Democracy, Candidates and Law Reform

Conference DatesThe conference shall take place from January 25 – 26 , 2022

Important DatesDeadline for receiving Abstracts(Max 250 Words), posters, panel proposal: December 15 , 2021proposal: December 15 , 2021th

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For more details check our website:

www.ksl.ac.ke (regularly updated).

BY CHARLES MATACHO

National Drought Man-agement Authority

(NDMA) with support from the European Union has flagged off a consignment of animal feeds to pastoral-ists in Mandera to curb live-stock deaths in the ongoing drought.

The livestock feeds are to aimed at sustaining the tar-geted animals over a period of about two weeks in the vast Mandera county.

Speaking after flag-ging off the consignment of 8,500 bags in Takaba and Elwak sub counties, Man-dera County NDMA direc-tor Hussein Alio, confirmed that livestock in the area had grown weak and emaciated due to the drought situation in the area.

He said an acute shortage

of fodder has resulted into low milk yields and lower animal prices, resulting in loss of income as more ani-mals die from starvation.

A similar trend is seen amongst the owners ulti-mately leading to inability to buy food, skipping meals, poverty and severe malnu-trition, even as the govern-ment responded through different interventions by availing emergency relief food to the most affected areas.

Hussein urged local ad-ministrators to consider the vulnerable in distribution of these animal feeds.

“Let’s consider widows, the elderly and the disabled when distributing feeds as they are the most vulnerable in our society,” said Hus-sein.

Takaba Deputy County Commissioner Wycliffe Mu-nada assured residents that the distribution will be done fairly and the most affected areas will be given priority.

He urged locals not to sell the feeds and instead give to their emaciated livestock because the nutritious feeds will boost their livestock body mass.

“Am requesting you not to sell these feeds, which are from the government of Kenya and are given for free” said Munada.

Munada added that gov-ernment through Kenya Meat Commission will buy the weak and emaciated livestock from pastoralists following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s declaration that drought is now a national disaster.

Government distributes animal feeds for livestock survival in

Mandera County

Elwak Deputy County Commissioner Kennedy Kwamboga flagging off a consignment of animal feeds in Elwak sub county of Mandera

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Customer Care: 0700 423 606@KeNHAKenya Kenya National Highways Authority

For all your enquiries email us on: [email protected]

Website: www.kenha.co.keISO 9001:2015 Certi�ed

#Road Safety Starts With You

CLOSURE OF A SECTION OF THE NAIVASHA – NJABINI ROAD

Eng. K. NdunguDIRECTOR GENERAL

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) would like to inform the public that the Kinamba – Githioro Road under the Naivasha – Njabini (C67) Road Project, would be closed for all passenger cars and goods vehicles exceeding 3 tonnes, to enable completion of the pending pavement works between Km 8+000 (Maraigushu) and Km 11+500 (Githabai Livestock Market).

This will be for a period of Twenty One (21) days which shall commence on 27th October 2021.

During this period, limited passage shall be allowed only to emergency passenger cars. All other vehicles are requested to use the alternative routes of Naivasha – Fly-Over – Njabini or Naivasha – Engineer – Njabini as indicated on the Sketch Map below. Further, all motorists plying the road under construction are advised to exercise caution on the road and observe the tra�c controls.

We highly regret any inconveniences caused.

Sketch Map

FLYOVER CENTRE

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CLOSED ROAD SECTION

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GITHABAI LIVESTOCK MARKET

ISO 9001:2015

BY ANNE SABUNI

Ministry of ICT, In-novation and Youth Affairs Cabinet Sec-

retary (CS), Joe Mucheru, has said the government is committed to support Com-munity Radio and TV Station through public sector adver-tisements.

Speaking while grac-ing the launch of Trinity FM Radio and TV station in Ol-Kalou Town of Nyandarua County, Sunday, Mucheru said the Ministry through Government Advertising Agency (GAA) is working on a framework to support the community stations with Advertisements to earn rev-enue.

“As you get more and more people, advertisers are going to reach them and through this, the stations will earn money to pay workers,” said the Cabinet Secretary.

Mr Mucheru, while ac-knowledging the milestones that the media industry has achieved since the digital migration in 2014, lauded the move the sector has taken that has seen transformation of broadcasting down to the villages

Communication Author-ity of Kenya (CA) Director General, Ezra Chiloba, who was also at the function said the CA is aiming at licensing about 93 community sta-tions, to cater for the spe-cial interests of the various communities and to boost networking.

Mr Chiloba said access to information through radio and internet will, by 2023, be easy as the Authority hopes to attain full net-working.

“From 2015 we have li-censed 23 stations and we

hope to license 33 more by the end of this year. Our aim is to use the Commu-nity Broadcasting Licensing programme, to ensure the radios meet the informa-tion needs of the citizens,” added the CA boss.

Chiloba urged community radio stations to ensure that the citizens were fed with factual information, saying that they ought to improve the socio-economic well-being of the country in ad-dition to informing decision making in investment.

“We must abide by the

code, especially as we head to the 2022 General Elec-tions and the radios have a critical role in bringing san-ity and cohesion, through factual reporting,” noted Chiloba.

Trinity Stations proprie-tor, Bishop Josam Kariuki, noted the need for the resi-dents to invest in the County

The Station becomes the first to set base in Nyandarua County, with residents call-ing on the CA to boost the Radio and TV signals in the County, particularly Ol-Kalou town and its environs.

Government to support Community Radio, TV Stations, CS Mucheru says

ICT and Youth Affairs CS, Joe Mucheru, speaks live on Trinity fm in Ol-Kalou town, Nyandarua County, shortly after its launch.

BY WAGEMA MWANGI

The Ministry of Health has launched a mass net distribution exer-

cise in Taita-Taveta County, aiming to distribute 233,000 Long-Term Treated Mos-quito Nets to residents as part of a national campaign to eradicate the burden of malaria infection in the re-gion.

The five-day exercise is coordinated by the de-partment of health in the county.

Ms. Deborah Ikonge, Head of Communications for the program, said that 27 coun-ties where malaria was still a threat would benefit from the nets. Already, the exer-cise has taken place amongst 12 counties. The distribution exercise takes place every three years.

Speaking in Voi while overseeing the distribution of the nets, Ikonge stated that the national distribu-tion program would see over 15 million nets distributed to benefit 25 million Kenyans.

“The aim is to eradicate malaria infections by ensur-

ing that residents of the tar-geted counties will get the nets and use them well. We hope to reach over 25 million Kenyans on this drive,” she said.

According to data by the National Malaria Control Program, 25 million people are at risk of Malaria infec-tion in Kenya. Areas most at risk of this vector include Lakeside regions and the Coast due to the presence of water bodies and conducive environment for breeding of Malaria parasites.

Highlands in central and Nairobi areas are classified as low malaria risk areas.

Ikonge further called for proper use of mosquito nets by the beneficiaries as per the prescribed use. She noted that in the past, a sec-tion of people who received the nets used them for other purposes including fishing, rearing chicks and fencing of vegetable gardens.

“These nets should be put into the use they are meant for. This means placing nets over your beds to protect you from mosquito bites,” she said.

Government distributes Sh110 million Mosquito

nets in Taita-Taveta

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

Telegrams: “DEFENCE” Nairobi Defence Headquarters Tel No.: +254-20-2721100 ULINZI House Fax No.: +254-20-2725854 P O Box 40668 - 00100

NAIROBI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ADVERTISEMENT FOR RECRUITMENT OF GENERAL SERVICE OFFICER (GSO)

CADETS, SPECIALIST OFFICERS, GENERAL DUTY RECRUITS, TRADESMEN/WOMEN AND DEFENCE FORCES CONSTABLES INTO THE KENYA DEFENCE FORCES

1. The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is pleased to announce to the public the recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets (Graduate degree holders), Specialist Officers, General Duty Recruits, Tradesmen/women and Defence Forces Constables, which is scheduled to take place in the month of November 2021.

2. WARNING. The Kenya Defence Forces’ recruitment drive is FREE TO ALL eligible candidates. Members of the public are warned against engaging in malpractices with a view to ‘influence’ the recruitment process and are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or characters to the nearest Police Station or Military Camp or call the following Hotline numbers: 0726419709/0120300595. Bribery and other acts of corruption are against the law and any one suspected of being culpable of such, will be arrested and prosecuted in a court of law. KDF recruitment is absolutely FREE TO ALL.

3. The prospective candidates willing to join the Kenya Defence Forces MUST meet the following conditions and academic qualifications: a. General Conditions

(1) Be a Kenyan citizen. (2) Be in possession of a valid Kenyan National Identity Card

(ID). Additionally; four (4) copies of National Identity Card and PIN Certificate will be required.

(3) Be within the following age brackets: a. Between 18 and 26 years for GSO Cadets and General Duty Recruits. b. Not above 30 years of age for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women with Certificate/Government Trade Test. c. Not above 39 years of age for Chaplains/Imams and Medical Consultants.

(4) Have no criminal record. (5) Candidates must meet the following minimum physical

requirements: a. Minimum Height:

(1) Men 1.60m (5ft 3in). (2) Women 1.52m (5ft).

b. Minimum Weight: (1) Men 54.55 Kg (120 lb). (2) Women 50.00 Kg (110 lb).

c. Body Mass Index (BMI) MUST be below 30.

(d) Female candidates must NOT be pregnant at the time of recruitment and during the entire duration of training.

(6) Medical. Candidates must be medically fit and Skin must be healthy devoid of large or deep scars and tattoos.

(7) Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women should have a minimum of two (2) years practising experience in their field of specialisation from the date of registration with the relevant regulatory/statutory body in Kenya.

b. Minimum Academic Qualifications

(1) General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets. Must hold a minimum mean grade of B (Plain) in KCSE with C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and one (1) Science subject. The training period for this category will cover three (3) years leading to a BSc degree in Military Science and Security Studies upon completion.

(2) General Service Officer (GSO) Cadet - Graduate Degree Holders. Must hold the minimum requirement to qualify as GSO Cadet in Para 3.b.(1) above and be a degree holder from a recognized University/Institution in any of the disciplines listed at Para 4.b. The training period for this category will be twelve (12) months.

(3) Specialist Officers. Must hold the minimum requirement to qualify as GSO Cadet in Para 3.b.(1) above except for Chaplains/Imams who must hold a minimum mean grade of C+ (Plus) in KCSE. Must be a degree holder from a recognized University/Institution and be registered with a regulatory/statutory body where applicable in any of the disciplines listed at Para 4.c. The training period for Specialist Officers will be six (6) months.

(4) Servicemen/women (General Duty) Recruits. Must hold a minimum mean grade of D (plain) in KCSE.

(5) Tradesmen/women. Prospective candidates willing to apply must satisfy the conditions and requirements given below: (a) Diploma. A minimum mean grade of C (Plain) in KCSE,

a relevant Diploma or above from a recognized institution and be registered with the relevant statutory bodies, where applicable.

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(b) Certificate. A minimum mean grade of D+ (Plus) in KCSE and either a relevant Certificate with Government Trade Test Grade II or Craft II from a recognized institution.

(c) National Youth Service (NYS) trained Technicians or Artisans who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.

(6) Constables (a) Be a retired Kenya Defence Forces Service Member or

a retired National Youth Serviceman/woman. (b) Be between the ages of 30 and 55 years old for retired

KDF and between 35 and 45 years old for retired NYS. (c) Possess a Discharge Certificate with a minimum rating

of “Very Good” in conduct. (d) Must have served for nine (9) years Colour Service and

retired honourably from KDF. 4. Vacancies

a. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets.

b. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets - Graduate Degree Holders 1. Agribusiness. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. 2. Archivist. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Information

Management & Archiving or Records Management and Archiving or Library and Information Science

3. Education. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Education (Geography, History, French, English/Literature and Physical Education).

4. Engineering. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Geospatial Information Science (GIS), Physical Planning, Survey, Marine, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Aeronautical/Aerospace/Space, Electrical & Electronics, Telecommunications, Architecture, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control, Textile Manufacturing, Meteorology, Geology, Interior Design.

5. Environmental Science. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or any other related field.

6. Finance/Business Management. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Entrepreneurship Marketing, Project Planning & Management, Procurement, Human Resource Management, Land Economics and/or Audit.

7. Hospitality/Catering/Food Production. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Hospitality Management, Food Production and/or Catering.

8. Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Must hold a BSc in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering (System Admin, Software Developer/Programmers, Web Design, Networking/Fibre Optics, System Audit/Analyst, Information Management/Statistics, Computer Security & Forensics, Information Security & Forensics).

9. Mass Communication. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Mass Communications, Multi Media, Broadcast Production, Digital Media and Film Production (TV/Radio Production).

10. Library. Must hold a MSc or BSc in Library Studies & Information Science.

11. Music. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Music or BEd Music.

12. Telecommunications. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication and Information Engineering.

13. Security/Disaster Management. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology/Security Studies/Forensics and Disaster Management.

c. Specialist Officers (1) Archivist. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Information

Management & Archiving or Records Management and Archiving or Library and Information Science.

(2) Chaplaincy. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Islamic studies from a recognized institution. Roman Catholic and Protestant Chaplains must be ordained Ministers and recommended by Episcopal Conference and Archbishop respectively. Imams must be recommended by the Chief Kadhi.

(3) Dock Master. Must hold a BSc in Nautical Science. (4) Education Officer. Must hold a Master’s degree in Applied

Mathematics, English/Literature, Philosophy, Social Science, Research.

(5) Engineers. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Aeronautical, Aerospace, Astronautics & Space, Space Science & Technology, Naval Architecture, Civil/Structural, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, or MSc/BSc in: Instrumentation & Control, Marine, Survey and Telecommunications.

(6) Environmental Science. Must hold a Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies or any other related field.

(7) Finance/Business Management. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Public Finance and/or, Procurement.

(8) Food Science & Technology. Must hold a Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science & Technology.

(9) Information and Communications Technology. Must hold a MSc/BSc in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering (System Admin, Software Developer/Programmers, Web Design, Networking/Fibre Optics, System Audit/Analyst, Information Management/Statistics, Computer Security & Forensics, Information Security & Forensics).

(10) Mass and Communication. Must hold a Masters/Bachelors degree in: Mass Communications, Multi Media, Broadcast Production, Digital Media and Film Production (TV/Radio Production).

(11) Legal. Must hold a Bachelor’s of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized University, be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, hold a current and valid Practicing Certificate. Certified Public Secretary (CPS) will be an additional advantage.

(12) Library. Must hold a MSc or BSc in Library Studies & Information Science.

(13) Medical. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Microbiology/Analytical Chemistry, Science Laboratory, Dentist, Medicine and Surgery, Medical Laboratory, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Counselling/Counselling Psychology, Public/Environmental Health, Radiology & Imaging, Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry and/or Master’s degree in: Surgery, Orthopaedic, Anaesthesia, Internal Medicine, Obstetrician/Gynaecologist.

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(14) Music. Must hold a Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Music or BEd Music.

(15) Curator. Must be a Masters degree holder in History, Archaeology or Museum studies.

d. Tradesmen/Women (Diploma Holders) (1) Agribusiness. Must hold a Diploma in Veterinary, Animal Health

(With Certificate in Meat Inspection or Diploma in Health & Meat Technician), Animal Production, Agriculture, Agronomy or Aqua farming.

(2) Archivist. Must hold a Diploma in Archives and Records Management, Information Management & Archiving or Records Management and Archiving or Library and Information Science.

(3) Band/Music. Must hold a Diploma in Music. (4) Catechists/Maalims. Must hold a Diploma in: Catechetical Studies,

Religious Studies in Catechists & Pastoral Ministry, Islamic Studies/Sharia.

(5) Catering/Hospitality. Must hold a Diploma in: Food Production, Catering & Hotel/Hospitality Management.

(6) Curator. Must hold a Diploma in History, Archaeology or Museums Studies.

(7) Education. Must hold a diploma in Education. (8) Engineering. Must hold a diploma in: Civil, Electrical & Instrument,

Refrigeration & Air Con, Automotive (Vehicle Technician/Electrician), Mechanical (Plant/Crane Operator/Boiler), Aeronautical (Airframes & Engines), Electrical & Electronics, Radar/Radio/Telecommunication/Power), Survey/QS Assistant, Geospatial, Meteorology, Chemical Engineering, Construction Technology, Water Engineering, Environmental Science and Textile Engineering.

(9) Finance/Business Management. Must hold a Diploma in: Business Management/Credit Recovery, Entrepreneur, Finance, Insurance, Public Relations, Procurement and Executive/Office Assistant.

(10) Food Production & Technology. Must hold a Diploma in Food Production/Science & Technology

(11) Information and Communications Technology. Must hold a Diploma in: Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering (System Admin, Software Developer/Programmers, Web Design, Networking/Fibre Optics, System Audit/Analyst, Information Management/Statistics, Computer Security & Forensics, Information Security & Forensics).

(12) Mass Communication. Must hold a diploma in: Journalism, Graphic Design (2D Production & Print), 3D Animation, Studio Management, Sound Engineering (Media Option), Floor Management, Lighting Technician, TV Production, Video Mixer, Videography and Photography.

(13) Library. Must hold a Diploma in Library Studies & Information Science.

(14) Medical. Must hold a Diploma in: Clinical Medicine (RCO), Kenya Registered Clinical Health Nurse (KRCHN), KRCHN with HND, Medical Laboratory Technology, Occupational Therapy, Laundry Technician, Social Workers, Mortician, Speech Therapy, Pharmacy, Medical Records, Public Health, Counselling/Psychology, Anaesthetist, Micro Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Bio Med, Community Oral Health, Radiology & Imaging, Medical Engineering, Physiotherapy, Dental Technology, Nutritionist and, Orthopaedic.

(15) Para Legal. Must hold a Diploma in Legal Studies and have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience.

(16) Records Management. Must hold a Diploma in Records Management.

e. Artisans (Certificate Holders) (1) Automotive Electrician. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in

Automotive Electrician. (2) Band/Music. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Music. (3) Carpentry. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Carpentry. (4) Catering. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Catering &

Accommodation. (5) Masonry. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Masonry. (6) Plant/Crane Operator. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Plant

Operations. (7) Plumbers. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Plumbing/Pipe

fitting. (8) Tailor. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Tailoring. (9) Painters. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Painting. (10) Vehicle Mechanics. Must hold a Craft/Certificate in Motor

Vehicle Mechanics. (11) Welder/Fabricators/Fitters General. Must hold a

Craft/Certificate in Welding/Fabricators technology.

5. Interested candidates for Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/women are advised to apply by logging in https://applications.mod.go.ke. The applications MUST be submitted online not later than 14 November 2021. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through the print media between 21st to 27th November 2021.

The KDF Recruiting Teams consisting of the Kenya Army, the Kenya Air Force and the Kenya Navy will be visiting the Recruitment Centres as indicated below to recruit General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets, General Service Officer Cadets – Graduate degree holders, General Duty Recruits and Defence Forces Constables:

ITINERARY

DATE COUNTY SUB COUNTY RECRUITMENT CENTRE

MONDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2021

BARINGO TIATY WEST CHEMOLINGOT BUNGOMA BUNGOMA NORTH MUKUYUNI BUSIA BUSIA BUSIA ELGEYO/MARAKWET MARAKWET EAST CHESOI GARISSA GARISSA GARISSA HOMA BAY HOMA BAY HOMA BAY KAJIADO LOITOKTOK LOITOKTOK KAKAMEGA KAKAMEGA NORTH MALAVA KIRINYAGA KIRINYAGA CENTRAL KIRINYAGA (KERUGOYA) KISII KITUTU CENTRAL NYANCHWA KITUI TSEIKURU TSEIKURU KITUI MWINGI CENTRAL MWINGI LAIKIPIA KIRIMA OLMORAN LAMU LAMU CENTRAL AMU ISLAND MACHAKOS MACHAKOS MACHAKOS MAKUENI MAKINDU MAKINDU MANDERA MANDERA EAST MANDERA MARSABIT MARSABIT CENTRAL MARSABIT STADIUM MARSABIT DUKANA DUKANA MERU BUURI EAST KIIRUA MIGORI SUNA EAST MIGORI MOMBASA CHANGAMWE CHANGAMWE

NAIROBI EMBAKASI NYAYO STADIUM

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DATE COUNTY SUB COUNTY RECRUITMENT CENTRE NAIROBI LANGATA JAMHURI GROUNDS NAIROBI KASARANI KASARANI MISC NANDI NANDI CENTRAL KAPSABET NAROK TRANS MARA SOUTH LOLGORIAN NYAMIRA MASABA NORTH KEROKA NYERI NYERI CENTRAL NYERI SIAYA UGENYA UKWALA TANA RIVER TANA RIVER HOLA THARAKA NITHI THARAKA SOUTH MARIMANTI TURKANA TURKANA CENTRAL LODWAR WAJIR WAJIR EAST WAJIR WEST POKOT WEST POKOT KAPENGURIA

TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2021

BARINGO BARINGO NORTH KABARTONJO BUNGOMA KIMILILI KIMILILI BUSIA TESO SOUTH AMUKURA ELGEYO/MARAKWET MARAKWET WEST KAPSOWAR GARISSA DADAAB DADAAB HOMA BAY SUBA MAKUNGA KAJIADO MASHURU MASHURU KAKAMEGA MATETE MATETE KIAMBU KIAMBAA KARURI KIRINYAGA KIRINYAGA WEST BARICHO KISII SAMETA ITUBE KITUI KYUSO KYUSO KITUI MWINGI

WEST/MIGWANI MIGWANI

LAIKIPIA NYAHURURU NYAHURURU LAMU LAMU WEST MPEKETONI MACHAKOS YATTA KITHIMANI MAKUENI NZAUI MATILIKU MANDERA KILIWEHIRI KILIWEHIRI MARSABIT MARSABIT

SOUTH/LAISAMIS LAISAMIS

MARSABIT NORTH HORR NORTH HORR MERU BUURI WEST TIMAU MIGORI KURIA EAST KEGONGA MOMBASA KISAUNI KISAUNI NANDI CHESUMEI CHEMUNDU NAROK TRANSMARA WEST KILGORIS NYAMIRA MANGA MANGA NYERI KIENI WEST MWEIGA SIAYA UGUNJA UGUNJA TANA RIVER TANA DELTA GARSEN THARAKA NITHI THARAKA NORTH GATUNGA TURKANA KIBISH KIBISH WAJIR WAJIR NORTH BUTE WEST POKOT KIPKOMO CHEPARERIA

WEDNESDAY 17-NOVEMBER-

2021

BARINGO BARINGO CENTRAL KABARNET BUNGOMA MT ELGON KAPSOKWONY BUSIA NAMBALE NAMBALE GARISSA LIBOI LIBOI HOMA BAY MBITA MBITA ISIOLO ISIOLO ISIOLO KAJIADO KAJIADO CENTRAL KAJIADO BUNGOMA BUNGOMA EAST NDIVISI KERICHO KIPKELION KIPKELION KIAMBU LIMURU LIMURU KILIFI MAGARINI MARAFA KIRINYAGA MWEA WEST KANDONGU KISII GUCHA OGEMBO KITUI MUMONI KATSE KITUI MWINGI EAST MATHUKI LAIKIPIA LAIKIPIA EAST NANYUKI LAMU LAMU EAST FAZA MACHAKOS MWALA MAKUTANO MAKUENI KATHONZWENI KATHONZWENI MANDERA BANISA BANISA MARSABIT LOIYANGALANI LOIYANGALANI MIGORI KURIA WEST KEHANCHA MOMBASA LIKONI LIKONI NANDI NANDI EAST NANDI HILLS NAROK TRANSMARA EAST EMURUA DIKIR NYAMIRA BORABU BORABU NYANDARUA NYANDARUA WEST OL JORO OROK NYERI KIENI EAST CHAKA SIAYA SIAYA SIAYA THARAKA NITHI MERU SOUTH CHUKA

DATE COUNTY SUB COUNTY RECRUITMENT CENTRE TURKANA TURKANA NORTH LOKITAUNG UASIN GISHU MOIBEN MOIBEN VIHIGA SABATIA SABATIA WAJIR BUNA BUNA WEST POKOT POKOT SOUTH KABICHBICH

THURSDAY 18-NOVEMBER-

2021

BARINGO MARIGAT MARIGAT BOMET CHEPALUNGU SIGOR BUNGOMA BUNGOMA CENTRAL CHWELE BUSIA BUNYALA BUDALANGI EMBU EMBU EAST RUNYENJES WAJIR DIFF DIFF HOMA BAY NDHIWA NDHIWA KAJIADO OLOILILAI NGATATOEK

THURSDAY 18-NOVEMBER-

2021

KAKAMEGA LUGARI LUMAKANDA KERICHO LONDIANI LONDIANI KIAMBU GITHUNGURI GITHUNGURI KILIFI MALINDI MALINDI KIRINYAGA MWEA EAST WANGURU KISII MASABA SOUTH MASIMBA KITUI KITUI CENTRAL KITUI LAIKIPIA LAIKIPIA CENTRAL NGOBIT MAKUENI MAKUENI WOTE MAKUENI KIBWEZI KIBWEZI MANDERA MANDERA WEST TAKABA MARSABIT MARSABIT NORTH/CHALBI MAIKONA MERU TIGANIA EAST MURIRI MIGORI SUNA WEST BONDO NYIRONGE MOMBASA JOMVU MIKINDANI NANDI TINDERET MARABA NANDI NANDI SOUTH (ALDAI) KABUJOI NYAMIRA NYAMIRA SOUTH NYAMIRA NYANDARUA GATHANJI NGANO MURANGA KAHURO KAHURO SIAYA GEM/WAGAI WAGAI TANA RIVER TANA NORTH BURA TANA THARAKA NITHI MAARA CHOGORIA TRANS NZOIA KWANZA KWANZA TURKANA TURKANA WEST KAKUMA UASIN GISHU ELDORET WEST/TURBO PAUL BOIT HIGH SCH WAJIR ELDAS ELDAS

FRIDAY 19-NOVEMBER-

2021

BARINGO MOGOTIO MOGOTIO BARINGO KOIBATEK ELDAMA RAVINE BUNGOMA BUNGOMA WEST SIRISIA BUSIA SAMIA FUNYULA EMBU EMBU WEST EMBU GARISSA BALAMBALA BALAMBALA GARISSA FAFI BURA HOMA BAY RANGWE RANGWE KAJIADO ISINYA ISINYA KAKAMEGA NAVAKHOLO NAVAKHOLO KIAMBU LARI LARI KILIFI CHONYI MWEMBEKATI KISII KENYENYA KENYENYA KISUMU MUHORONI CHEMILIL KITUI MUTITU SOMBE KITUI MUTOMO MUTOMO MAKUENI MBOONI WEST KIKIMA MANDERA MANDERA NORTH RHAMU MERU IMENTI SOUTH NKUBU MERU TIGANIA WEST URRU MIGORI URIRI URIRI MOMBASA NYALI KONGOWEA MURANGA MURANGA EAST MURANGA NAROK NAROK WEST LEMEK NYAMIRA NYAMIRA NORTH EKERENYO NYANDARUA MIRANGINE MIRANGINE NYANDARUA NYANDARUA NORTH NDARAGUA NYERI MATHIRA WEST KAIYABA SAMBURU SAMBURU NORTH BARAGOI SIAYA RARIEDA RARIEDA/MADIANY TRANS NZOIA TRANS-NZOIA WEST KITALE TURKANA LOIMA LOROGUM UASIN GISHU AINABKOI/ ELDORET EAST KAPSOYA VIHIGA HAMISI HAMISI WAJIR WAJIR WEST GRIFTU


BUNGOMA CHEPTAIS CHEPTAIS BUSIA BUTULA BUTULA ELGEYO/MARAKWET KEIYO NORTH ITEN EMBU EMBU NORTH MANYATTA GARISSA LAGDERA MODOGASHE

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DATE COUNTY SUB COUNTY RECRUITMENT CENTRE HOMA BAY RACHUONYO SOUTH KOSELE ISIOLO GARBATULA GARBATULLA KAKAMEGA KAKAMEGA CENTRAL KAKAMEGA KERICHO KERICHO EAST KERICHO KERICHO BURETI LITEIN KIAMBU GATUNDU SOUTH GATUNDU KILIFI GANZE GANZE KISII GUCHA SOUTH NYAMARAMBE KITUI KITUI WEST KABATI KITUI IKUTHA IKUTHA MACHAKOS ATHI RIVER ATHI RIVER MAKUENI MUKAA YOANI MANDERA ARABIA ARABIA MERU MERU CENTRAL KARIENI/GATIMBI


MERU IGEMBE CENTRAL KANGETA MIGORI AWENDO AWENDO MOMBASA MOMBASA MOMBASA ISLAND MURANGA KANGEMA KANGEMA NAKURU RONGAI KAMPI YA MOTO NAKURU MOLO MOLO NAROK NAROK SOUTH OLOLUNGA NYANDARUA NYANDARUA CENTRAL OLKALOU NYANDARUA ABERDARE SHAMATA NYERI MATHIRA EAST KARATINA SAMBURU SAMBURU CENTRAL MARALAL SIAYA BONDO BONDO TRANS NZOIA ENDEBESS ENDEBESS TURKANA TURKANA EAST LOKORI VIHIGA EMUHAYA EMUHAYA WAJIR WAJIR SOUTH LEHELEY

TUESDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2021

BOMET KONOIN MOGOGOSIEK BUNGOMA BUNGOMA SOUTH BUNGOMA GARISSA HULUGHO HULUGHO HOMA BAY RACHUONYO NORTH KENDU BAY ISIOLO MERTI MERTI KAKAMEGA MUMIAS WEST MUMIAS KAKAMEGA KAKAMEGA EAST SHINYALU KAKAMEGA KHWISERO KHWISERO KERICHO BELGUT SOSIOT KIAMBU THIKA WEST THIKA KILIFI KILIFI NORTH KILIFI KIRINYAGA KIRINYAGA EAST KIANYAGA/KIANYAGO KISII ETAGO ETAGO KISUMU SEME KOMBEWA KITUI MATINYANI MATINYANI KWALE LUNGA LUNGA LUNGALUNGA MACHAKOS KATHIANI KATHIANI MAKUENI KILUNGU NGULUNI/NUNGUNI MANDERA LAFEY LAFEY MERU IMENTI NORTH MERU TOWN MERU IGEMBE SOUTH MAUA MIGORI RONGO RONGO MURANGA KIGUMO KIGUMO NAKURU NAKURU EAST NAKURU NAKURU GILGIL GILGIL NAKURU KURESOI NORTH SIRIKWA NAROK NAROK NORTH NAROK NYANDARUA KIPIPIRI KIPIPIRIMIHARATI NYERI MUKURWE-INI MUKURWE-INI SAMBURU SAMBURU EAST WAMBA TAITA TAVETA VOI VOI TRANS NZOIA TRANS-NZOIA EAST KACHIBORA TURKANA TURKANA SOUTH LOKICHAR UASIN GISHU ELDORET SOUTH/

WARENG/ KAPSERET OUTSPAN

WAJIR KHOROF HARAR KHOROF HARAR

WEDNESDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2021

BOMET SOTIK SOTIK BUNGOMA WEBUYE WEST WEBUYE/MATISI EMBU MBEERE NORTH SIAKAGO GARISSA IJARA MASALANI KAKAMEGA MATUNGU MATUNGU KAKAMEGA KAKAMEGA SOUTH MALINYA KERICHO SOIN/SIGOWET CHEPKEMEL KIAMBU THIKA EAST KILIMAMBOGO KILIFI KALOLENI KALOLENI KISII NYAMACHE NYAMACHE KISUMU KISUMU WEST OJOLLA KISUMU NYAKACH PAP ONDIT KITUI NZAMBANI CHULUNI KWALE MSAMBWENI MSAMBWENI LAIKIPIA LAIKIPIA NORTH DOLDOL

DATE COUNTY SUB COUNTY RECRUITMENT CENTRE MACHAKOS KANGUNDO KANGUNDO MAKUENI MBOONI EAST MUMBUNI MANDERA KOTULO KUTULO MANDERA MARSABIT MOYALE MOYALE MERU TIGANIA CENTRAL MIKINDURI MERU IGEMBE NORTH LAARE MIGORI NYATIKE NYATIKE MURANGA KANDARA KANDARA NAKURU NAKURU NORTH BAHATI NAKURU NAIVASHA NAIVASHA NAKURU NJORO NJORO NANDI NANDI NORTH KABIYET NAROK NAROK EAST NAIREGEA ENKARE NYANDARUA NYANDARUA SOUTH ENGINEER

WEDNESDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2021

NYERI NYERI SOUTH OTHAYA SIAYA YALA YALA TAITA TAVETA MWATATE MWATATE TRANS NZOIA KIMININI KIMININI WAJIR HABASWEIN HABASWEIN WEST POKOT POKOT NORTH ALALE

THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2021

BOMET BOMET CENTRAL BOMET BUNGOMA BUMULA BUMULA ELGEYO/MARAKWET KEIYO SOUTH CHEPKORIO EMBU MBEERE SOUTH KIRITIRI HOMA BAY RACHUONYO EAST KADONGO KAJIADO KAJIADO NORTH NGONG KAKAMEGA BUTERE BUTERE KAKAMEGA LIKUYANI KONGONI KIAMBU KABETE WANGIGE KIAMBU JUJA JUJA KILIFI RABAI RABAI KISII MARANI MARANI KISII KISII SOUTH KERINA KISUMU KISUMU CENTRAL KISUMU KISUMU KISUMU EAST KIBOS KISUMU NYANDO AWASI KITUI LOWER YATTA KYUSYANI KITUI KISASI KISASI KWALE KINANGO KINANGO LAIKIPIA LAIKIPIA WEST RUMURUTI MACHAKOS MATUNGULU MATUNGULU MANDERA MANDERA CENTRAL ELWAK MARSABIT SOLOLO SOLOLO MURANGA MURANGA SOUTH MURANGA TTC/KENOL NAKURU SUBUKIA SUBUKIA NAKURU NAKURU WEST KAPKURES NYANDARUA KINANGOP NJABINI NYERI TETU WAMAGANA TAITA TAVETA TAITA WUNDANYI VIHIGA LUANDA LUANDA WEST POKOT POKOT CENTRAL SIGOR

FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021

BARINGO TIATY EAST TANGULBEI BOMET BOMET EAST LONGISA BUSIA TESO NORTH AMAGORO KAJIADO KAJIADO WEST KISAMIS KIAMBU KIKUYU KIKUYU KIAMBU GATUNDU NORTH KAMWANGI KIAMBU KIAMBU EAST KIAMBU KIAMBU RUIRU RUIRU KILIFI KILIFI SOUTH KIKAMBALA KISII KISII CENTRAL KISII KITUI KATULANI KATULANI KWALE MATUGA KWALE MACHAKOS MASINGA MASINGA MARSABIT TURBI BUBISA TURBI MURANGA MATHIOYA KIRIA-INI MURANGA GATANGA GATANGA NAKURU KURESOI SOUTH KERINGET TAITA TAVETA TAVETA TAVETA UASIN GISHU KESSES KESSES UASIN GISHU SOY SOY/ZIWA WAJIR TARBAJ TARBAJ WEST POKOT KACHELIBA KACHELIBA

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CS Keter promises to enhance capacity building for counties The new Devolution Cabi-

net Secretary, Charles Keter, has challenged his officers to do more in building the capacities at the counties in a bid to enhance service deliv-ery to the citizens.In his first meeting with the Heads of Departments, CS Keter directed that the re-view of the National Capacity Building Framework (NCBF) should capture the critical areas where capacities need to be enhanced, especially in strengthening the Public Ser-vice at the counties.He called for more resource mobilization and partnerships with development partners, noting that the challenges to be addressed are numerous but the resource base limited.On the just ended Kenya De-volution Support Programme (KDSP), the CS said 97% of the Sh 20 Billion for the pro-gramme has been disbursed to the counties. Keter how-ever emphasized the need to ensure that all the projects were completed as projected and that the projects’ sustain-ability guaranteed.Keter said that he is looking

forward to commissioning of some of the projects under the KDSP and the Instruments for Devolution Support and Advice (IDEAS) as a way of celebrating some of the mile-stones in devolution. He added that the construc-tion of hospitals underKDSP has been a major boost to the health sector and cited the examples of Marani Level IV Hospital in Kisii County, Narumoru Level IV Hospital in Nyeri County, as some of the success stories of KDSP.Keter informed Counties and all the stakeholders in the de-volution space that the Policy on Devolved System of Gov-ernment and the various laws governing devolution are in the process of being reviewed so as to capture emerging is-sues and respond to the con-cerns of counties.CS Keter promised to bring together all the players in the devolution sector under the Devolution Sector Working Group (DSWG) to facilitate ‘delivery as one ‘by all the in-stitutions with a mandate in devolution. By Peninah Kihika (PCO)

BY AUGUSTINE MOSIOMA

Smallholder dairy farmers in Kisii County have em-braced AI technology in

breeding exotic cows under a zero-grazing production sys-tem to scale up supply of milk to meet the high demand in the region.

The farmers serve their main breeds; Friesian, Ayr-shire, and Jersey with semen from bulls of superior quality using AI technique because they have a potential yield of 20 to 40 litres of milk per cow in a day compared to indig-enous breeds.

A report by Tegemeo Insti-tute of Agricultural Policy and Development shows that milk from livestock is estimated at 5.2 billion litres annually, out of which cow milk accounts for 75 percent.

Milk is primarily pro-duced under zero-grazing, semi-zero grazing, and open grazing by an estimated 1.8 million smallholder dairy farmers that depend on it for their livelihoods.

Ishmael Matena, a farmer from Riatwenya in Nyat-ieko ward, started his dairy farming in 1992 after he sold his goats and raised money to buy two local breed cows

from Daraja mbili market in Kisii town.

He says he began dairy farming to get milk for home consumption but later on, added more cows which pro-duced additional milk, forc-ing him to venture into the milk business. “I decided to shift from the local breed and I bought a Friesian and an Ay-rshire after selling my first in-

digenous cows together with their calves. I currently have ten dairy cows and four heif-ers, all got after serving the exotic breed using AI technol-ogy,” adds Matena.

Matena revealed that he visited Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Or-ganization (KARLO) to learn how dairy farming was being done, especially the

zero-grazing system and was trained on various skills that he used to start a dairy farm at his homestead.

He also joined a group of farmers that visited Limuru in 2002 where an American had set up a dairy farm and they were trained on how to practice dairy farming and get maximum productivity.

“Every cow can produce milk. It all depends on how you feed it. We were told that if you spray your cows to pro-tect them from pests, put cow mattresses for them to sleep on, and even turn on a radio for them to listen to, they will produce maximum milk be-cause they will no longer have stress,” explains Matena.

He adds that his cows pro-duce 70 to 90 litres of milk in a day when most of them are lactating but currently, he gets at least 40 litres of milk that he sells directly to con-sumers in Kisii town at Sh70 per litre.

With assistance from a farm manager, Matena majorly feeds his cows with napier grass that is chopped using a chaff cutter, grass and com-mercial dairy meal to meet the optimum nutrient re-quirements and boost milk production.

Dairy farmers in Kisii scale up milk production thanks to AI technology

BY DIANA MENETO

Kajiado county govern-ment and Disruptive Ag-

ricultural Technologies (DAT) cohorts have signed a memo-randum of understanding on the implementation of the one million farmers’ platform under Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project (KCSAP).

The five DAT cohorts which include Digicow, Sunculture, KuzaBiashara, M-Shamba and UjuziKilimo agreed to work together with the Ka-jiado County Government to-wards the implementation of the one million farmers’ plat-form that will support small-holder farmers at the county level.

The one million farmers’ platform is an initiative of the World Bank Group and other partners that seeks to ensure that one million small scale farmers from the implement-ing counties can utilize digi-tal solutions to increase their productivity, profitability and resilience.

Speaking during the sign-ing of the MoU, the County Executive Committee Mem-ber for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Food Security and Irrigation department Jack-lineKoin said the county is committed and will provide full support to the Cohorts for increased agricultural pro-ductivity.

“The purpose of this is to

ensure we bridge the gaps and provide solutions to the chal-lenges that our farmers face on a day to day basis so that they can increase their pro-ductivity,” said Koin.

KCSAP’s Kajiado County Coordinator Daniel Nyagaka, said the Cohorts will provide technical assistance to the county through their human resources and expertise in digital technologies to ad-dress challenges faced in ag-riculture.

Biashara founder Bharatam, Kuza noted that his cohort will train six agri-preneurs in the county who will be able to work even without the Inter-net through the use of videos.

According to M-Shamba

CEO CalvinceOkello, the M-Shamba app will aggregate orders for farm produce and push them to the farmers while advising on quality de-mands for the target market.

This will be beneficial to tomato farmers which is the main horticultural crop in Ka-jiado but farmers are always faced with transportation challenges and exploitation by middle men which lowers their profits.

The Sunculture cohort will be helping farmers with solar powered smart irrigation sys-tems as Kajiado is a dry area and farmers have to sup-plement the little rain water with irrigation for increased productivity.

Kajiado smallholder growers to benefit from WB aided digital farming technologies project

Handson Nyakundi feeding his dairy cows with a commercial dairy meal in his dairy farm

Plans are underway to re-vive the previously popular 4K Clubs in primary schools in Kericho County with the objective of transforming the mind-set of young people to-wards agribusiness.In a sensitization forum for various heads of departments who formed the County Co-ordination Committee, theK-ericho County Commissioner KamauKarungo said the initia-tive was critical in nurturing a farming culture among the learners. Kericho County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of Agriculture Mr. Phillip Mason said the com-mittee was tasked with the objective to re-establish the 4K Clubs in all primary schools in the County.They unanimously agreed that the 4K Clubs in primary schools will equip the youth with appropriate agri-busi-ness skills, knowledge and in-formation as well as enhance access and sustainable use of land for the youth in agribusi-ness.4K Clubs will also engage the youth in research de-velopment and utilization of innovative agricultural

technologies such as the promotion of cost-effective development and fabrication of appropriate agricultural technologies.The reintroduction of the 4K Clubs in the county will adopt the Positive Youth Develop-ment (PYD) model to train club members, the patrons, and other stakeholders. The PYD builds on the learner’s 5 Cs which are Competence, Confidence, Connection, Car-ing, and Character.Program areas that 4K Clubs will focus on will be agricul-tural projects, nutrition, en-vironmental conservation, science, technology, engi-neering, and mathematics. Club members will also gain knowledge in civic engage-ment and citizenship.The beneficiaries will also get an opportunity to participate in the 4K Clubs Presidential Award Scheme The 4K Club idea was founded in 1962 after a visit to the USA by local leaders which led to the introduction of Agriculture in schools in 1970. 4K Club stands for Kuungana, Kufan-yaKusaidia, Kenya.

By Kibe Mburu

Formerly popular 4K-Clubs to be revived in public schools

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