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growth booklets enjoy the benefits
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Kenya’s tourist numbers increase following aggressive marketing

BY CHRIS MAHANDARA
the Covid-19 lockdown. “My work is to bring grow the numbers to 5.5 woo international and do- “Kenya has so far been
(KNA)
Tourism Cabinet Secre- numbers and within the million by the year 2025 to mestic visitors. sold by the beach and wild-

K
enya has recorded tary Ms Peninah Malonza five months I have been in shore up revenues from the Speaking during the offi- life. Now it’s time to move
a sharp increase in said, the number grew from office, we have been able to sector. cial opening of the Fish Fi- from the beach and parks
the number of tour- 870,000 in October 2022 to boost the numbers by 600, To achieve the target, the esta 2023 festival in Kisumu, to promote other areas like
ists over the last five months 1,487,000 in March 2023, 000,” Malonza said. CS said the government has Ms Malonza said the minis- Lake Victoria and other in-
following an aggressive adding that the figure was Through various inter- rolled out an elaborate plan try was reviewing the tour- land lakes across the coun-
campaign to help the sector expected to triple over the ventions, the CS said the to diversify tourism prod- ism policy to open up more
recover from the effects of next two years. ministry has projected to ucts across the country to avenues to grow the sector. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Government now successfully The Week

In numbers

digitalizes 4,000 of its services 500m

State allocates Sh500m
for Samburu water
Information, Communications and projects
the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary
Eliud Owalo says that the ultimate 5,000
goal of his ministry is to digitize up Number of records the
to 80 per cent of government records government aims to
digitize by the end of June
by the end of June this year this year

BY RACHAEL KILONZO AND

tate reduction of the cost 100,000
EVALYNE GITHINJI (PCO)
of calls and data so as to fa- Passport printing

T
he Government is cilitate more use of digital booklets the Government
edging closer to platforms, especially by our has received to address
achieving the 4,000- youth and those at the bot- recent delays in issuance
mark in digitalizing all its tom of the social and eco- of document
services. nomic pyramid,” CS Owalo
Information, Commu- said during the Summit 40
nications and the Digital which was officially opened
Economy Cabinet Secretary by the Prime Cabinet Public primary schools
Eliud Owalo says, the ulti- in each count the
Environment, Climate
mate goal of his ministry is
to digitize up to 80 per cent
We also want Change and Forestry
of government records by to facilitate ministry plans to engage
to set up tree nurseries
the end of June this year and reduction of the
to digitalize an initial 5,000
services in the same period.
cost of calls and Sh2.7B
Speaking during the 12th data so as to facil- Amount of money the
Edition of the #Connected- itate more use of government will spend to
Summit2023 held in Diani,
Kwale County, Owalo noted digital platforms, scale up the Community
Health Volunteers
that the full acquisition of especially by our (CHVs’) Program in the
the e-citizen platform has youth and those next three years
been the foremost catalyst
in the government's Digital at the bottom of
Transformation. the social and 11,000
He added that the gov-
ernment is also supporting
economic pyra- Number of Bamba
residents set to benefit
the creative economy and mid,” – CS Owalo from Sh 100 million water
digital entrepreneurship for supply project in Kilifi
upcoming artists. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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Tourist numbers increase Government now successfully

following aggressive marketing digitalizes 4,000 of its services
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Secretary, Musalia Muda-
try. vadi.
To achieve the diversifi- The CS stated that the
cation goal, the CS noted, government is also provid-
the Government was ex- ing training to students in
ploring opportunities in tertiary institutions which
adventure tourism, culi- entails the concurrent
nary tourism, gastronomy, running of several digital
cultural tourism, education skills capacity-building
tourism, medical tourism, programmes such as the
conference tourism, agro- Jitume Kazi Labs and Ajira
tourism and leisure tour- Programmes.
ism. “This Jitume Kazi Labs
Through partnership Programme, in partner-
with the Council of Gover- ship with the Ministry of
nors (COG), plans were un- Education, was designed to
derway to develop unique equip Technical and Voca- The Prime Cabinet Sec- such changes, rapidly
products in the new areas tional Education and Train- retary noted that digital adopt and implement in-
to boost tourism across ing Institutions (TVETs) technologies are chang- novations, and achieve
the country.The Fish Fiesta Tourism Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza (center) dur- countrywide with 23,000 ing the landscape of the success in building modern
2023 which is a flagship ing a tour of lake Victoria to assess some of the attraction virtual desktops whose global economy by creat- cohesive societies”, said
product to market Kisumu sites. PHOTO: CHRIS MAHANDADA ultimate goal is to equip ing conditions that enable Mudavadi.
as a tourist destination, one million learners with all countries to take mean- The Prime CS further
she said was set to open up woo visitors from Uganda, Ndere Island National Park market-ready business and ingful participation in the said that Africa presents a
the western tourism circuit Rwanda and Burundi.This, to complement efforts by ICT-related courses, for global process. variety of economic oppor-
with more visitors expected coupled with direct flights county governments in the free. This should then have “In order to leverage tunities in virtually every
to visit key attractions in from Kisumu to Mombasa, area to promote tourism. a roll-on effect to more these new opportunities, sector and the continent’s
the area. will enhance seamless flow Speaking during the people,” stated the CS. we need to create a new youthful population is an
Besides promoting Lake of visitors through Kisumu same occasion, Kisumu He further noted that by domain of governments, enormous resource in this
Victoria as a key attrac- to Mombasa further open- Deputy Governor Dr. the end of February this private sector and general digital era.
tion site, the government, ing up the western tourism Mathew Owili urged the year, seventeen Jitume Kazi society, a domain that is “It means Africa must
she added, was exploring circuit. national government to al- labs had already been set able and willing to embrace make digitally-enabled
possibilities of introduc- Other programs, she locate funds for the com- up and connected, with the innovations. socio-economic develop-
ing a luxury cruise ship added, were reviving ma- pletion of the Afri-Cities trainees reportedly earning This springs from the ment a high priority,” the
from Kisumu to Kampala to rine transport and market- Conference Center in Mam- from the digital jobs while knowledge that only those Prime Cabinet Secretary
connect the two cities and ing Impala Sanctuary and boleo which has stalled. still in training. countries that do not avoid added.

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MSMEs critical for economic growth State receives over 100,000

BY SAMUEL WAITITU (KNA)
passport printing booklets
C
abinet Secretary for
Cooperatives and Mi- BY JOSEPH NG'ANG'A (KNA)
cro, Small and Me- they can now get their that we don’t have to get

T
dium Enterprises (MSMEs) he Government passports and travel at the passport booklets from
Simon Chelgui has un- has received over their convenience. abroad.
derscored the critical role 100,000 passport Bitok said that from now “In the near future, we
played by MSMEs towards printing booklets which henceforth, there will be are looking at a situation
national economic growth. will go a long way in ad- no cases of adjustment of where the passport book-
He said the MSME sec- dressing delays witnessed the number of pages ap- lets are manufactured and
tor was the backbone of in the issuance of the criti- plied for where in the past printed in Kenya. We have
the Kenyan economy hav- cal travelling document. one could apply for a 66 just had a discussion with
Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro Small and
ing created employment to Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Simon Chelgui (in glasses) Immigration and Citizen pages passport only to be one of the vendors and we
over 15 million people with touring various exhibition stands during the “Embu Mega Services Principal Secre- told that it is out of stock are optimistic that soon we
a value output of Sh. 3.3 tril- Expo” at the University of Embu Grounds. tary (PS) Amb. Julius Bitok and they can only get the will be making these pass-
lion making it a high prior- said the passport booklets 45 pages passport or vice ports here in Kenya,” Bitok
ity segment in realization of after giving more focus to pacity-building programs to had been ordered from versa. said.
the government’s agenda MSMEs by promoting a fair MSMEs on various thematic abroad two months ago. “We are expecting about Bitok explained that pro-
for bottom-up economic business environment,” areas including financial “As you might be aware, 20,000 Kenyans who have ducing the passports lo-
transformation. the CS said while giving the management, digitization, there have been delays in applied for passports to cally will ensure the cost of
Chelgui said the sec- keynote address at the two- value addition, business the issuance of passports come for them. Right now, production is cheaper and
tor had also made a sig- day “Embu Mega Business governance and manage- because our stocks were we have received around the benefits passed down
nificant contribution to the Expo” held at Embu Univer- ment. very low but today, I am 100,000 booklets and by to the people who will pay
country’s Gross Domestic sity grounds. He continued that aggre- happy to announce that the end of this month we less for the documents.
Product (GDP) at 3 percent Towards this, the CS said gation and market linkage from now on, the process of are expecting another “The current price of a
according to the recent Na- the Ministry was in the pro- arrangements was another issuance of passports will 100,000 booklets,” the PS passport is Sh.4,500 and
tional Economic Survey Re- cess of finalizing the Start- area of focus to MSMEs at be faster and efficient and I said. the cost of producing the
port by the Central Bank of up Bill that seeks to provide the county and constitu- urge all Kenyans who have Bitok explained that the passport is almost the
Kenya (CBK). a framework that fosters a ency level so that they can applied for their passports Government is discussing same and we are trying to
Owing to its enormous culture of innovating think- benefit from economies of to come and pick them with different suppliers on negotiate and see if we can
contribution towards em- ing and entrepreneurship in scale and enhance their since they will be printed the possibility of having reduce the cost and in the
ployment creation, the CS the counties. competitiveness. in time,” said Bitok. a Public Private Partner- PPP arrangement this is
said there was a need to He said the aspiration for Chelgui continued that Speaking at the Immi- ship (PPP) arrangement so definitely possible,” the PS
push its contribution to the the bill was to strengthen accessibility and affordabil- gration Department Head- said.
GDP to over 20 percent by and coordinate the startup ity of funding were the two quarters, Nyayo House, the He explained that the
supporting and promoting
businesses and startups.
“This is what happened
ecosystem both at the na-
tional and county level.
The CS also said the
main hurdles for MSMEs
and the launch of the Finan-
cial Inclusion Fund dubbed
PS thanked Kenyans for
being patient as he assured
those who want to travel
20,000 cost of the passport is high
because of the security
checks that it has to go
Number of Kenyans who
to countries such as Ma- Ministry was focusing on abroad for education, work through which is a require-
have applied for passports
laysia, Singapore and Japan providing training and ca- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 and other purposes that ment.

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Government sets aside Sh2.7 Billion for

community health volunteers program KENYA PLANT HEALTH INSPECTORATE SERVICE
(KEPHIS)

BY FATUMA SAID (KNA) was addressing the ongo-

T
he Government will ing first Public Health In-
spend Sh2.7 billion ternational Conference in
to scale up the Com- Mombasa. He said counties KEPHIS VIRTUAL SENSITIZATION FORUM FOR YOUTHS, WOMEN
munity Health Volunteers which have taken the bur- AND PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES ON ACCESS TO
(CHVs’) Program in the next den are struggling due to GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
three years in order to im- limited resources channeled
prove the public health sta- to the county governments
tus of all Kenyans. as their revenue share. KEPHIS is a government parastatal formed by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act, 2012. Its
Council of Governors “The last time we sat in mission is to provide a science-based regulatory service by assuring plant health, quality of agricultural
inputs and produce for food security, globally competitive agriculture, and sustainable development.
(COG) Health Committee the Inter-governmental
KEPHIS intends to hold an online sensitization forum for the aforementioned special groups.
Chairman, Governor Muth- summit between the two
omi Njuki, said the govern- levels, we resolved that we This exercise aims to build awareness, build capacity, increase transparency and promote competition
ment's plan is to increase the are going to enforce the with regard to 30% allocation of public procurement opportunities reserved for the disadvantaged groups.
number of the health volun- Council of Governors, community health volun-
teers in the country from the Health Committee teers program by up-scal-
Chairman, Mr. Muthomi Description Date
current 88,000 to 100,000. ing from the current 88,000
Njuki giving a keynote Youths, Women and Persons living with Disability Sensitization on Access to Friday, 28th April, 2023
“The national government address during the First to 100,000 in the country,”
Government Procurement Opportunities.
is going to spend Sh2.7 bil- Public Health International Njuki said. 11:00am – 12:00 noon
lion in the next three years Conference held at Pride He said the sector has
to ensure that the up-scal- Inn Paradise Shanzu. PHOTO: been ignored for a long time Interested special groups should confirm participation on or before close of business on Wednesday, 26th
ing is taking place and since FATUMA SAID/KNA since it deals with preven- April, 2023. In order to receive the link, you are requested to register by sending an email to
the county governments are tive measures, stating that [email protected]. Ensure to provide your Company Name, Director/s Name/s, Telephone Contacts
already taking care of the and that is the best place to the conference seeks to im- and Category (where applicable)
88,000 community health- be,” said Njuki. prove and bring the com-
care workers, we just want Njuki, who is also the municable disease burden
the program to be enhanced Tharaka Nithi Governor, in the country down. MANAGING DIRECTOR

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SECRETARY/CEO, HUDUMA KENYA SECRETARIAT
The State Department invited applications from qualified persons for the position of Secretary/CEO, Huduma The National Construction Authority (NCA) is a State Corporation established under the National Con-
Kenya Secretariat. The Selection Panel considered all the applications for the position of Secretary/CEO, Hudu- struction Authority Act 2011, with the responsibility to oversee the construction industry and coordinate
ma Kenya Secretariat and shortlisted the following candidates to appear for interviews on the date and time its development. The Authority invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders;
indicated against their names:
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Interview Date: Tuesday, 18th April, 2023 Opening Date
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tancy services for health & safety
1. Benjamin Kai Chilumo M Kilifi 9:00 AM
workplace hazard assessment, risk
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commissioning of telephone call
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(30) minutes before the scheduled start time. gramme)
6. NCA/T/23/2023 Tender for provision of General AGPO 21st April 2023
The Candidates MUST bring originals of the following documents:
Insurance Cover
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(b) Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts.
registered under AGPO pro-
(c) VALID Clearances from the following institutions: gramme)

(i) Higher Education Loans Board.

(ii) Kenya Revenue Authority. Tender document with detailed information and instruction may be viewed and downloaded from the
(iii) A registered Credit Reference Bureau. Authority’s website; www.nca.go.ke and the Public Procurement Information portal, www.tenders.
(iv) Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Police Clearance). go.ke free of charge.

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Drought prone Bamba residents New gadget to boost maternal

enjoy the benefits of Sh 100m health in Nakuru’s remote areas
water supply project BY ANNE MWALE (KNA) the provision of 99 probes

N
akuru county’s fight and iPads, valued at Sh49.5
BY JACKSON MSANZU (KNA)
to reduce maternal million, training, and
and child mortality equipping of 99 healthcare

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esidents of the has received a major boost workers, we are confident
d ro u g h t - s t r i c ke n following the introduction that this project will have
areas of Bamba in of a modern Point of Care a significant impact on
Kilifi County have been Ultrasound services (PO- maternal health outcomes
transformed into a happy lot CUS) equipment for use in in Nakuru County. The
after the government com- remote and resource-poor trained cohort included
pleted the construction of a areas. nurse midwives, clinical
Sh100 million clean water The Sh49.5 million pro- officers, radiographers,
supply project which will gramme between the and medical officers in all
serve over 11,000 people. County Government and health facilities”.
The Cabinet Secretary Kenyatta University is The CECM went on, “this
(CS) for Water and Irriga- funded by the Bill and Point of Care Ultrasound initiative aligns with the
tion Ms Alice Wahome and Melinda Gates Foundation. services (POCUS) equip- World Health Organiza-
the Kilifi County Governor County Executive Com- ment for use in remote tion's (WHO) recommen-
Gideon Munga'ro launched CS Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Alice Wahome address- mittee Member (CECM) in and resource-poor areas. dation that every mother
seven water stations at ing residents at Mtangani village in Bamba during the charge of Health Services PHOTO: ANNE MWALE should have an ultrasound
Mtangani, Midoina, and launch of water project. PHOTO: JACKSON MSANZU Ms Jacqueline Osoro said areas where a conventional scan by 24 weeks of gesta-
Gede villages, marking the ing to ensure every Kenyan campaigns, including water the technology is a decisive ultrasound used in hospi- tion".
end of misery to residents accesses clean water. supply. step in combating maternal tals may be far away from The ultrasound equip-
who have been suffering for "This water has been sup- Kilifi County Governor and child mortality in the the expectant mother’s ment has been designed for
a long time due to lack of plied to all constructed Gideon Mung'aro prom- devolved unit. home. emergency departments
rains and clean water. water stations along the ised that he will continue According to the 2014 The CECM disclosed that and urgent care centres,
The water project which pipeline. There is no station to cooperate with the na- Kenya Demographic and through the partnership, as well as other clinical
cost Sh100 million was left out, and if there is one, tional government and all Health Survey, the national 99 healthcare workers at settings, and will operate
funded by the national gov- let your Member of Parlia- stakeholders to ensure the maternal mortality ratio is the primary level across the from a compatible smart
ernment through the Water ment (MP) tell the governor chronic problem of lack of currently at 362 deaths per county have been equipped device connected to an ul-
Sector Trust Fund and the and the water financing or- water in sub-counties af- 100,000 live births. with the skills to perform trasound transducer.
European Union. ganization so that the water fected by drought is re- An ultrasound scan is a and interpret basic obstet- Ms Osoro said the ul-
Speaking to the resi- gets supplied there," she solved. machine that uses high- ric ultrasound diagnostic trasound would ease the
dents at Mtangani village, said. In addition, Mung'aro frequency sound waves to tests, enabling timely in- process of pregnancy mon-
Wahome said water supply She added that the time pointed out that the funds create images showing the terventions and promot- itoring and diagnosis of
is one of the key promises for politics is over and it is the county will get from inside of the body. ing decision-making and related complications dur-
given by the government time to fulfill the promises mining activities will be di- Ms Osoro stated that the management. ing home visits by health
and the ministry was work- given to the people during rected to water projects. equipment can be used in She explained, “With workers and volunteers.

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Researchers root for plastic waste low-cost building materials

and technologies for socio-

recycling to achieve affordable housing economic development in

Kenya. “Plastic pollution
poses a major threat to hu-
BY PARIN WANJIRU (PCO) terprises which are already government and these pri- man beings and the envi-

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he Kenya Building Re- involved in re-cycling plas- vate companies in a bid to ronment. Most plastic waste
search Centre (KBRC) tic waste to produce afford- support the government’s ends up in water bodies,
is conducting a survey able building materials and Affordable Housing agenda. along highways, drain-
to explore and promote the components for the con- KBRC is a department age channels, hence using
use of plastic waste to man- struction industry. Majority domiciled in the Ministry of plastic waste as a resource
ufacture Affordable Housing of the companies are situ- Lands, Public Works, Hous- in production of affordable
materials in Kenya. ated in Nairobi, Mombasa, ing and Urban Development housing materials is an ideal
The survey which involves Nyeri, Kisumu, Eldoret and and is mandated to under- solution to support the gov-
sixteen counties has re- Kisumu. To achieve tangi- take, facilitate research, ernment’s Affordable Hous-
vealed that there are many ble goals, KBRC is rallying development and dissemi- A demonstration of the usage of Interlocking Plastic ing plan," says an official
private companies and en- for partnership between the nation of information on Building Blocks from the KBRC.

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND

SOCIAL PROTECTION
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION AND
SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS
Expression of Interest (EOI)
(EoI) for Supply, Delivery, Installation,
Commissioning and Maintenance of an Integrated Excisable Goods
Management System (EGMS) RECRUITMENT OF ENUMERATORS
Reference Number: KRA/HQS/EOI-073/2022-2023: The State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs will be recruiting casuals
for twenty one (21) days to serve as enumerators to carry out data collection in the Counties of
1. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya Kakamega (971), Kajiado (661), Meru (436), Mombasa (476), Homabay (551), Nyamira (288),
and is charged with collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. KRA mandate includes Elgeyo Marakwet (287), Bungoma (866), Nyandarua (323), Machakos (481), Kirinyaga (178), and
administration of excise duty act 2015. In line with the provisions of the EGMS regulation 2017 and to enhance Migori (50).
integrated excisable goods management system. Qualifications
2. i. At least a mean grade of C- (Minus) or its equivalent in form four level of education
in implementing an Integrated Excisable Goods Management System (EGMS), preferable in a revenue ii. Computer proficiency
administration environment. iii. A candidate must be a resident of the location and conversant with the local language.
3. Exception to be given to urban centres which are considered metropolitan
to provide the solution by an Expression of Interest, including the following information.
i. Remuneration
proof as may be relevant in the country of origin. The respondent can be a single company, a consortium - Successful candidates shall be paid daily wages of Kshs. 1,000 per day based on daily targets
of companies, or a system integrator with international vendors with a teaming agreement. as will be outlined in the appointment letter payable at the end of twenty-one days
ii. - Transport allowance shall be paid at the rate of Kshs. 500 per day to facilitate data collection
iii. Provide evidence of experience in providing solution of similar nature and magnitude. - Airtime will be provided.
iv.
v. Requirements provided in the Expression of Interest document.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through the link
4. An Expression of Interest (EOI) documents in English may be obtained from KRA E-Procurement portal provided at the State Department’s website: www.socialprotection.go.ke. Hard copies shall not be
available on the KRA website www.kra.go.ke free of charge. Prospective bidders should register for accepted. The deadline for the application is on 24th April, 2023.
E-Procurement to enable them to access the KRA portal under “New Supplier Registration” found under
the Tender Tab. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear in person before interview/recruitment panels
5. KRA Website (www.kra.go.ke) and sent to all prospective
tenderers that have registered for the tender in the KRA supplier Portal.

6. The Completed Expression of Interests and accompanying documents must be saved as PDF documents
marked with the relevant tender description and submitted to the appropriate KRA E-procurement Web Portal RECRUITMENT OF ENUMERATOR SUPERVISORS
found on the KRA website so as to be received on or before 25th April, 2023 at 11.00 a.m. Note: Submission
should strictly be done to KRA E-Procurement Portal. System issues will NOT be addressed 24 hours to
tender closing. The State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs will be recruiting casuals for
7. Bids will be opened electronically promptly after closing time and Bidders or their representatives are welcome twenty one (21) days to supervise enumerators who shall be collecting data in the Counties of
to witness the opening at Times Tower Building, 21st Floor, Supply Chain Management Board Room.. Kakamega (98), Kajiado (67), Meru (44), Mombasa (48), Homabay (56), Nyamira (29), Elgeyo
Marakwet (29), Bungoma (87), Nyandarua (33), Machakos (49), Kirinyaga (18), and Migori (5).
8. All expenses required for preparation and submission of the response to these EOIs including providing any
additional information shall be entirely incurred and borne by the interested bidders.
Qualifications
9. i. At least a mean grade of C Plain or its equivalent in form four level of education
right to accept or reject any or all EOI without incurring any obligation to inform the affected applicant/s of the
ii. Computer proficiency
grounds.
iii. A candidate must be a resident of the location and conversant with the local language.
10. The Expression of Interest (EOI)
(EoI) documents detailing the requirements may be obtained from the Kenya Exception to be given to urban centres which are considered metropolitan.
Revenue Authority website www.kra.go.ke
iv. Candidates who are Community Health Volunteers and have held positions of leadership will
Deputy Commissioner - Supply Chain Management have an added advantage.
Times Tower Building, 21st Floor,
P.O Box 48240– 00100 GPO, Remuneration
Tel. +254709 012353 - Successful candidates shall be paid daily wages of Kshs. 1,300 per day based on daily targets
Nairobi, Kenya. as will be outlined in the appointment letter payable at the end of twenty-one days
website: www.kra.go.ke
Email :[email protected] - Transport allowance shall be paid at the rate of Kshs. 1,000 per day to facilitate data collection
- Airtime will be provided.

Thank you for paying taxes to build Kenya Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications online through the link
provided at the State Department’s website: www.socialprotection.go.ke/jobs. Hard copies shall
not be accepted. The deadline for the application is on 24th April, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear in person before interview/recruitment panels
on scheduled dates, venues and time to be communicated.

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
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MINISTRY OF ROADS AND TRANSPORT

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR ROADS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - REPLACEMENTS REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) is a State Corporation established by the Government of Kenya
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
through an Act of Parliament – the Export Processing Zones Act (Cap 517 of the Laws of Kenya) for the pro-
motion and facilitation of export-oriented investment and for the development of an enabling environment for COUNTRY KENYA
such investments.
CREDIT NO CR.5638 -KE
Pursuant to this objective, EPZA is seeking to recruit highly motivated visionary, dynamic and results oriented
candidates to fill the undermentioned positions: PURCHASER STATE DEPARTMENT OF ROADS
PROJECT EASTERN AFRICA REGIONAL TRANSPORT, TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FACILITATION PROJECT (EARTTDFP)
S/No POSITION NO. OF JOB TERMS OF SER- JOB REF NO. CONTRACT TITLE CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY ON
POSTS GROUP VICE
ACCOMMODATION OF UTILITIES WITHIN ROAD RESERVES
1. General Manager Operations and 1 EPZA 2 4 years Contract EPZA/01/04/2023

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REFERENCE NO. KE-MOTI-303040-CS-QCBS
Investor Support
2. Manager, Operations and Investor 1 EPZA 3 4 years Contract EPZA/02/04/2023 DATE OF ISSUE 4TH APRIL, 2023

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Support
3. Manager, Human Resource and 1 EPZA 3 4 years Contract EPZA/03/04/2023 1. The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Eastern Africa
FP) and intends to apply par
FP)
Regional Transport, Trade, and Development Facilitation Project (EARTTDFP) partt of
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Administration
the proceeds for consulting services.
4. Corporate Secretary & Manager, Legal 1 EPZA 3 4 years Contract EPZA/04/04/2023
2. The State Department of Roads (SDoR) is a Department under the Ministry of Roads and Transpo
Transpo and the
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Services
Implementing Entity of this project.
5. Assistant Manager, Operations and 1 EPZA 4 4 Years Contract EPZA/05/04/2023
3. The consulting services (“the Services”) include Provision of Consultancy Services for the development of
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policy on accommodation of utilities within road reserves, estimated level of effor
effortt is 25
effort 25 staff months, imple-
6. Assistant Manager Operations & 1 EPZA 4 4 Years Contract EPZA/06/04/2023 mentation period of 6 months, expected start date of assignment being May 20 2 02
23,
2023,3, ensuring full consistency
Investor Support/Head of Region - with the TOR attached or referred to in this REOI.

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Nairobi and Eastern (Athi River)
4. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be viewed or downloaded from www.trans-
7. Assistant Manager Operations & 1 EPZA 4 4 Years Contract EPZA/07/04/2023 port.go.ke// or at Public Procurement Information Po
P tal http://tenders.go.
orrtal
Portal http://tenders.go.ke websites.
Investor Support/Head of Region-
5. The State Department of Roads (SDoR) now invites elig eli gible
ible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate
eligible
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their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that
8. Assistant Manager, Research and 1 EPZA 4 4 Years Contract EPZA/08/04/2023 they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria
Innovation are as listed below. Key Experts
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Expe rts shortlisting stage.
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9. Assistant Manager, Administration 1 EPZA 4 4 Years Contract EPZA/09/04/2023 General
10. Principal Investor Support Officer 1 EPZA 5 Permanent & EPZA/10/04/2023 i. Letter of Expression of Interest;
Pensionable ii. Incorporation/Registration
Incorporation/Reg istration ce
Copies of Incorporation/Registration certificates or its equivalent in the country of domicile;

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iii. Copy of valid Tax Tax Compliance/ clearance Certificate from KRA or its equivalent in the country of domi-
11. Principal ICT Officer 1 EPZA 5 Permanent & EPZA/11/04/2023 cile;
Pensionable iv. Copies of CR 12 certificate
12 cer
ce tificate providing information of the firms’ Directors for registered companies for
rtificate
which should be recent within the last twelve (12) months and copies of National IDs for partnerships
12. Mechanical Engineer 1 EPZA 7 Permanent & EPZA/12/04/2023 or its equivalent in the country of domicile;
Pensionable v. Copy of a valid Business Permit from the County Government where the business is domiciled for
13. Electrical Technologist 1 EPZA 7 Permanent & EPZA/13/04/2023 Kenyan Firms;
Kenyan
Pensionable vi. Copies of cerce rtified
tified Audited Accounts for years 2020, 2021 and 2022. The accounts should be signed by
certified
a Cer
Ce rtified
tified Public Accountant.
Certified
14. Mechanical Technician 1 EPZA 9 Permanent & EPZA/14/04/2023
Pensionable b) Experience of the firm

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i. A brief profile of the company and/or associated firms including size, location, areas of expe
expertise, years
15. Laboratory Technician 2 EPZA 9 Permanent & EPZA/15/04/2023
in business, and capability to provide the services described above. The firm must be a reputable com-
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16. Electrical Technician 2 EPZA 9 Permanent & EPZA/16/04/2023 ii. The bidder must be qualified and competent firm whose area of core business is fit for this assignment
Pensionable and who can mobilize highly qualified experts for the assignment. The firm should have experience of

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17. Human Resource Assistant 1 EPZA 9 Permanent & EPZA/17/04/2023 successful delivery of at least one similar/comparable assignments over the last eight years in research,
Pensionable development and management of road infrastructure projects. The MUST
The firm MU
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ST
T attach documentary
evidence in form of signed contracts or LSOs or invoices from at least one (1) corporate cclient.
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18. Investor Support Assistant 2 EPZA 9 Permanent & EPZA/18/04/2023 should clearly indicate the type of service, contract amount, and customers contact details ffor
or reference
Pensionable purposes.
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19. Driver 2 EPZA 11 Permanent & EPZA/19/04/2023
Pensionable similar/related project. The letter MUST be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, the State Depart-
Permanent Secretar
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6. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III,
III, parag
paragraphs,
raphs, 3.1
paragraphs, 3. 1 3.16, and 3.17 of the World
3.14,
Application Requirements Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF PF Borrowers” November 20
PF 20
2020 (“Procurement Regulations”),
orld Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
setting forth the World
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the Job Reference and the job applied for. Google Forms Link and Job Descriptions are available at 7. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly wheth-
www.epzakenya.com (Careers’ Section). er the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultanc
sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all
tners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
the partners
Candidates should also attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testi-

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monials and National Identity Card. 8. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in
the Procurement Regulations.

Additional Requirements 9. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours; Monday to Friday (Public

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1700hrs
Holidays closed) from 0800hrs to 17
1700hrs
00hrs Local time.
Successful candidates will be expected to fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution by providing
10. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form in person on or before Tuesday 25th April, 2023
originals of the following documents;
at 10.00hrs
10.00hrs (Local Time)
Time) and dropped in the Tender box located on Ground Floor, Works Building, Ngong
Road, opposite room 48. Electronic submissions SHALL N NOT be accepted.
a. Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
b. Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); 11. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, on or before
Tuesdayy 25th April, 2023 at 10.00hrs.
c. Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
d. Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC) and 12. The
he address (es) referred to above is (are):

e. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB). State Department of Roads

Attention: Principal Secretary
All applications should be filled and submitted not later than, 1st May 2023 at midnight East Africa Time. Address: Works Building, Ngong road
Nairobi
Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be 13. Interested bidders are required to continually check the GoK tenders portal: http://tenders.go.ke for addi-
tional information/ clarification that may arise before the submission date.
contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Head of Supply Chain Management
For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
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MINISTRY OF INVESTMENTS, TRADE

AND INDUSTRY
KENYA INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE (KITI)
MAY 2023 INTAKE
Kenya Industrial Training Institute (KITI) is a training Institute under the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry,
situated in Nakuru town. It offers Industrial/ Entrepreneurship skills training for school leavers and skills upgrading for 8 FOOD AND BEVERAGE Pass in Module I 1st Term 1st Term KNEC
industrial workers and employees from SMEs & SMIs. The Institute is also partnering with Jomo Kenyatta University of DEPARTMENT 1 Year KCSE Mean Grade D 26,700/= 19,200/=
Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), GIZ CDF Committees and KCB Foundation to train employees from Small & Medium KCSE Mean Grade D Subsequent Subsequent
Enterprises (SMEs) and Small & Medium Industries (SMIs) in Clothing and Textiles, Welding and Fabrication, Foundry i) Diploma in Food & Beverage terms terms
Technology, Automotive, Building and Construction, Electrical and Electronics, Food and Beverage, Leather and Tannery Management Module II 17,000/= 9,500/=
and Entrepreneurship. The Institute is well equipped with state of the art training facilities/ equipment including a mod- ii) Craft in Food & Beverage Sales
ern and registered medical facility with qualified medical staff offering medical and counselling services to the trainees. & Service Module I

INDUSTRIAL SKILLS UP-GRADING COURSES

LONG TERM KNEC EXAMINED COURSES
10. BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION School leavers,
COURSE TITLE PERIOD MINIMUM FEES EXAM DEPARTMENT employees from
REQUIREMENTS BODY SMEs & SMIs, 1st Term 1st Term NITA
Boarder Non Boarder
i) Plumbing Basic Employees from 28,200/= 28,200/= KITI
1. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Industries Subsequent Subsequent
DEPARTMENT Pass in Module II 1st Term 1st Term KNEC terms terms
1 Year Pass in Module I 26,700/= 19,200/= 11 CLOTHING & TEXTILES 20,000/= 20,000/= NITA
i) Diploma in Building Tech. Subsequent Subsequent DEPARTMENT KITI
Module III KCSE Mean Grade C- terms terms
ii) Diploma in Building Tech. or Pass in CBT II 17,000/= 9,500/= i. Dress Making Basic (Including
Module II Pass in CBT II tie & dye and Embroidery) 3 months
iii) Diploma in Civil Engineering 1 Year KCSE Mean Grade D ii. Tailoring Basic (Including tie &
Module I or pass in Artisan dye & Embroidery)
i v) Craft Certificate in Building KCSE Grade D iii. Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy
Technology Module II 12 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
vi) Craft Certificate in Building DEPARTMENT NITA
Technology Module I
vii) Craft Certificate in Plumbing i) Welding & Fabrication
2. CLOTHING AND TEXTILES ii) Lathe Machine Operator
DEPARTMENT iii) General Fitting
1 Year Pass in Dip. Module 13 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING Pass in MVM (Basic) KITI
i). Diploma in Fashion Design II. Pass in Dip. DEPARTMENT
and Clothing Technology Module I NITA
Module III KCSE Mean Grade C- i). Motor vehicle mechanics
ii). Diploma in Fashion Design (Intermediate)
and Clothing Technology
Module II 14 FOOD & BEVERAGE 3 months School leavers, 1st Term
ii) Diploma in Fashion Design and KCSE Grade D Plain DEPARTMENT Employees from 20,700/= KITI
Clothing Technology Module I or Pass in Artisan Industries Subsequent
iii) Craft Cert. in Fashion Design Cert. i) Certificate in Food & Beverage terms
and Garment Making Module I Pass in Craft Mod Production, Sales & Service 3 Days 12,500/=
ii) Craft Certificate in Fashion I or
Design and Garment Making ii) Juice Making 6,000/=
Module II iii) Yogurt Making
iv) Jam Making
3. LEATHER & TANNERY
DEPARTMENT 1 Year KCPE and above 15 ELECTRICAL/ ELECTRONICS School leavers and
KCSE Grade D Plain ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 3 months employees KITI
i). Artisan Certificate in Leather 2 Years each from industries 1st Term 1st Term NITA
Work i). Electrical Installation (Basic,) 28,200/= 20,700/=
ii). Craft Certificate in Leather Subsequent Subsequent
ii) Solar Water Heating 3 months Pass in Electrical terms terms 12,500 NITA
Work and Tannery
iii) Solar PV Technology Evening Installation course, 20,000/= KITI
4. I.C.T DEPARTMENT Pass in Module II and Practicing solar mar-
i) Diploma in ICT Module III 1 Year Pass in Module I weekends keters or Electrical
ii) Diploma in ICT Module II Pass in Module I
16 I.C.T. DEPARTMENT 3 months School leavers and 1st Term KITI
iii) Craft Certificate ICT Module II
employees 20,700/=
5. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Computer Proficiency Course Subsequent
DEPARTMENT terms
Computer Aided Design 1 month Builders, 12,500/=
KCSE Mean Grade C-
each Draughts- men,
i) Diploma in Mechanical Engi- 1 Year
i) AutoCAD Engineers,
neering-Plant Option Mod. I
ii) Autodesk Inventor Technicians working 1st Term 50,000/=
iii) Diploma in Mechanical Engi- Pass in Artisan
iii) Civil 3D in manufacturing 28,200/=
neering- (Production)Mod I Cert. or
industries Subsequent
iii) Craft Cert. in Mechanical Eng. KCSE Mean Grade D
Production Mod. I KCPE & Above terms
17 LEATHER & TANNERY DEPART- 3 months Employees from 1st Term KITI
iv). Craft Cert. in Welding & 20,000/=
MENT each tanneries, shoe 20,700/= NITA
Fabrication industries, school Subsequent
iv). Artisan in Welding and Fab- i). Leather Tanning (Basic) leavers terms
rication ii). Footwear ( shoe making) 12,500/=
Production (Basic)
6. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
i). Leather work (Basic)
DEPARTMENT KCSE Mean Grade D
1 year Pass in Basic
i) Craft in Automotive Engineering
Module I
iii) MVM (Intermediate) All applications MUST be accompanied with Photocopies of:-

7. ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS - KCSE Certificate or Result Slip

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - School Leaving Certificate or any relevant certificates
- National ID Card
i) Diploma in Electrical and Pass in Dip. Mod. II - Birth Certificate
Electronics Engineering (Power 1 Year - Money Order/ Postal Order of Kshs. 300 (Non-refundable) application fee
& Telecommunication Option) Pass in Dip .Mod. I - 1 passport size photograph (colored)
Module III
ii) Diploma in Electrical and KCSE Mean Grade C- APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
Electronics Engineering (Power
& Telecommunication) KCSE Mean Grade D THE DIRECTOR
Module II KENYA INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
iii) Diploma in Electrical and Elec- P.O. Box 280-20100 Nakuru, Tel. (051)2216755,
tronics Engineering (Power & E-mail: [email protected] Mobile numbers: 0774944615
Telecommunication) Module I
iv) Craft Certificate in Electrical
and Electronics Engineering
Module I
TO REACH US ON OR BEFORE 19TH APRIL, 2023
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Tender Notice TENDER NOTICE

Kenya Revenue Authority invites bids from eligible candidates for the following tender: Sports Kenya (SK) is a body corporate established by the Sports Act 2013 with the mandate of
harnessing Sports development, encouraging and promoting sports and recreation, providing for
DESCRIPTION ELIGIBILITY PREBID DATE, CLOSING/OPENING establishment of sports institutions, facilities, administration and management of Sports in the
TIME AND VENUE DATE, TIME AND country and for connected purposes.
VENUE
KRA/HQS/NCB-074/2022-2023:
Sports Kenya invites eligible and competent firms to submit Tenders pursuant to section 74 of the
Supply, Design, Implementation, 18th April, 2023 26th April, 2023 Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2015 for goods, works and services as tabulated below: -
Commissioning, Maintenance and Support 11.00 AM 11.00 AM
OPEN
of API Management System for a period of TENDER NO. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE
Three (3) Years – (Re-advertisement) VIRTUAL TIMES TOWER
SK/003/2022-2023 Design And Build (Turnkey) The Open 28th April, 2023
Proposed Construction of Embu
Tender documents detailing the requirements of the above tenders may be obtained from the Kenya Revenue Sports City, Located at Njukiri in
Authority website www.kra.go.ke Embu County.

Deputy Commissioner - Supply Chain Management

Interested eligible bidders may obtain tender documents from the office of the Supply Chain Man-
Times Tower Building, 21st Floor, agement, Head Office, Kasarani, upon payment of a non-refundable fee (cash or bankers’ cheque)
P.O Box 48240– 00100 GPO, of Kenya Shillings one Thousand (KShs.1,000/=) only, during normal working hours (8.00AM-
Tel. +254709 012353 5.00PM) from Monday to Friday. The tender documents can be downloaded free from
Nairobi, Kenya. www.sportskenya.org or supplier.treasury.go.ke
website: www.kra.go.ke
Email :[email protected] Pre-bid site visit will be 17th April 2023 at 11.am at Njukiri grounds, Embu county.

Any canvassing or giving of false information will lead to automatic disqualification. Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with Tender
name and reference number and deposited in the Tender Box at the reception, MAIN OFFICE,
Thank you for paying taxes to build Kenya SPORTS KENYA, PRIVATE BAG, KASARANI, KASARANI or to be addressed to Director General,
Sports Kenya, Private Bag, KASARANI NAIROBI, so as to be received as shown on the above
table.

Applications will be opened immediately thereafter, in the presence of candidates or their repre-
sentatives who choose to attend the opening meeting, at the Director General’s Boardroom.

PIUS METTO
DIRECTOR GENERAL
Tulipe Ushuru, Tujitegemee!

INVITATION TO TENDER INVITATION TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) is a customer focused organization that prides itself in its PROVISION TO UNDERTAKE A SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS ON ADOPTION OF
service delivery. The Authority seeks qualified bidders to provide/supply the following goods/services. SUSTAINABLE BEST PRACTICES, EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON
THE TOURISM SECTOR IN KENYA AND DESIGN APPROPRIATE CLIMATE RESPONSE
The Authority now invites sealed tenders from eligible bidders for the following:-
AND SUSTAINABLE BEST PRACTICES IN LINE WITH GLOBAL BENCHMARKS.
Tender No. Tender Eligibility Tender Closing
Description Security Date TENDER NO: TRI/RFP/001/2022-2023
RBA/OT/MEDCOVER/ Provision of Medical Open Ksh. 200,000.00 10:00 AM 25th
613/1674/2023 Insurance Cover for Staff April, 2023 The Tourism Research Institute invites sealed Request for Proposals (RFP) from Individual Consultants for Provision To
and Board Members Undertake A Situational Analysis on Adoption of Sustainable Best Practices, Evaluate The Impact of Climate
Change on The Tourism Sector in Kenya and Design Appropriate Climate Response and Sustainable Best Practices
RBA/RFP/INVESTIGATION/ Consultancy Services to Open N/A 10:00 AM 21st in Line With Global Benchmarks.
613/1669/2023 Carry out Forensic April, 2023
Investigation A complete set of RFP Document in English will be obtained electronically from the Tourism Research Institute Website
www.tri.go.ke. and www.tenders.go.ke. free of charge. Any addendum or clarification will be posted in the Tourism
Tender documents and details may be obtained from the Retirement Benefits Authority’s Office, Research Institute website www.tri.go.ke.
Rahimtulla Tower 14th floor, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi, upon payment of a non-refundable fee
of Ksh. 1,000.00 which can be deposited in RBA’s KCB account 110 327 5119 Milimani Branch, Request for Proposals (RFP) shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of Kenya Shillings One Million Only (Kshs.
or, downloaded from the RBA website; http://www.rba.go.ke for free and Public Procurement 1,000,000.00) from a Reputable Bank or an insurance company approved by PPRA and valid for 180 days.
Information Portal (PPIP) on www.ppip.go.ke . All bid documents should be clearly marked with the Completed Request for Proposal Documents, both “Original” and “Copies”, enclosed in plain sealed envelope and
relevant tender reference number(s), and tender description and should be addressed to; The Chief marked with the Request for Proposal Number shall be addressed to: -
Executive Officer, Retirement Benefits Authority, Rahimtulla Towers, Upper Hill Road, P.O. Box The Chief Executive Officer
57733-00200 Nairobi. All duly completed tenders should be deposited in the Tender Box on 14th Floor, Tourism Research Institute
Rahimtulla Tower, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi to be received on or before the stated dates and thereafter P.O Box 42131-00100 NAIROBI
be opened in the presence of tenderers/representatives who choose to attend. and be deposited in the Tender Box provided at The Tourism Research Institute situated at Utalii House, Utalii lane, sev-
enth (7th) Floor Reception, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before Tuesday 25th April, 2023 at 11:00am. Kenyan time.
For queries regarding the Retirement Benefits Industry or your pension scheme please call RBA
on toll free number: 0800720300. All Bid Documents must be chronologically serialized / paginated. The Request for Proposals will be opened immediately
thereafter in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend the opening at The Tourism
Research Institute, Utalii House, Utalii lane, Nairobi, 7th Floor Board Room on Tuesday 25th April, 2023 at 11.00 a.m.
For more, follow us on twitter @RBA_Kenya, like our facebook page: Retirement Benefits Kenyan time.
Authority and visit our website: www.rba.go.ke
HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) is ISO 9001: 2015 Certified TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
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KENYA MARITIME AUTHORITY

TENDER NOTICE
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) is a state corporation whose mandate is to regulate, co-ordinate and oversee
maritime affairs guided by the Kenya Maritime Authority Act No. 5 of 2006 and the Merchant Shipping Act, 2009.
KMA invites sealed National Open tenders as below: -
EOI NO. NuPEA/EOI/DLRS/001/22-23
No Tender No. Item Description Tender Security Closing Targeted
EOI DESCRIPTION: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE REVIEW OF THE DRAFT (Kshs) Date/Time Group
NATIONAL NUCLEAR POLICY AND CONDUCT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1 KMA/ONT/22/2022-2023 Proposed office Fit 950,000.00 25th April, Open
1. Nuclear Power & Energy Agency (NuPEA) invites expression of interest from eligible consulting firms for the outs on 13th and 14th 2023 at
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE REVIEW OF THE DRAFT NATIONAL NUCLEAR POLICY AND CON- Floor at KMA Towers, 10:00am
DUCT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. Mombasa
2 KMA/ONT/23/2022-2023 Supply, Delivery and Lot 1- 370,000/- 25th April, Lot 1, 2,3 &
2. Interested eligible bidders may view and download the terms or reference free of charge from our website Installation of Lot 2 - 490,000/- 2023 at 4- Open
on link: -http://www.nuclear.co.ke and www.tenders.go.ke- All bidders who download the EOI docu- Office Furniture and Lot 3 - 350,000/- 10:00am Lot 5,6 & 7-
ment shall be required to email their detailed contact information to [email protected], for records Equipment for Kenya Lot 4 - 110,000/- Reserved
and future communication. Prospective companies owned by women youth and people with disabilities are Maritime Authority Lot 5, 6 & 7- Bid Groups
encouraged to apply. Offices Bond NOT Required

3. Interested eligible Consultants must familiarize themselves with Terms of Reference and take them into ac- Eligible Tenderers may obtain further information and download the Tender Document free of charge from the
count in preparing their documents. The Client has endeavored to provide as much information as possible Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) website; www.kma.go.ke under “Tenders” portal and/or Public Procurement
in the Terms of Reference. However, to obtain other information on the assignment and on the Terms of Ref- Information Portal (PPIP) https://www.tenders.go.ke respectively. Those who download the document must
erence, consultants are encouraged to liaise with the Client regarding any information that they may require immediately forward their particulars (i.e. Name & Contacts of Applicant) to email; [email protected]
for clarification up to seven [7] days before the EOI submission date via email [email protected]. and/or [email protected] for purposes of registration and any further tender clarifications and addenda.

4. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing by electronic mail and shall receive a response address Original, Completed Tender documents plus one copy should be enclosed in plain sealed envelope, clearly
to all bidders who shall have registered to participate in the process (including an explanation of the query marked with tender reference name & number and should be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Ground
but without identifying the source of inquiry where necessary) Floor of Kenya Maritime Authority’s Headquarter Offices; White House Building, Moi Avenue, Mombasa addressed
to: -
5. At any time before the submission date, the Client may for any reason, whether at his own initiative or in Director General
response to a clarification requested by an invited firm, amend the TOR including amendments to the sub- Kenya Maritime Authority
mission dates if necessary. Any amendment shall be issued in writing through addenda to be sent by e-mail P. O. Box 95076-80104 MOMBASA
to all registered consultants in the process and will be binding on them. so as to be received on or before 25th April, 2023 at 10.00 am as indicated above.

6. Commencement date is 12th April 2023. Completed EOI documents, clearly marked “EOI No. NuPEA/ Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who
EOI/DLRS/001/22-23- Consultancy Services for the Review of the Draft National Nuclear Policy and choose to attend at the KMA Board Room- White House Building, Moi Avenue, Mombasa.
Conduct Public Participation” addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, P.O Box 26374 – 00100, NAIROBI,
There will be a Site visit and a Pre-bid conference meeting for all prospective bidders on 18th April, 2023 from
must be delivered on or before 26th April 2023, at 10.00 am, to the tender box located at the main recep-
9.00am for Tender No. KMA/ONT/22/2022-2023 and from 2:00pm for Tender No. KMA/ONT/23/2022-
tion of Nuclear Power and Energy Agency, 2nd Floor, Kawi Complex, Wing “C”, Off Red Cross Road, South C, 2023 at KMA Towers, Mombasa, located at along Mbaraki road, opposite Mbaraki Cemetery- Mombasa.
Nairobi.
Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late tenders will not be accepted.
HEAD OF PROCUREMENT
AG. DIRECTOR GENERAL
KENYA MARITIME AUTHORITY

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority TENDER NOTICE

TENDER NOTICE EPZA TENDER No. 13/2022-2023
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority invites sealed bids from interested and eligible firms for the following Inter-
national Open Tender. PRE-QUALIFICATION/REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS
INTERNATIONAL OPEN TENDER FOR GOODS, WORKS AND SERVICES FOR
NO TENDER NUMBER TITLE OF TENDER PRE-BID/SITE ELIGIBILITY CLOSING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2023-2024/2024-2025
SURVEY DATE DATE
1. KCAA/062/2022-2023 Supply, Delivery, Configura- N/A International Wednesday, Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) is a statutory body established in 1990 through an Act of Parliament (The
tion, Testing, Training And 3rd May, 2023 EPZA Act Cap 517, Laws of Kenya) with the main objective of promoting and facilitating export oriented investments
Commissioning Of An at 1100hrs and to develop an enabling environment for such investments. It is responsible for facilitating the implementation
Obstacle Control Analysis East African of new investment projects, providing after care services for new and existing investments.
System Time.
Prospective bidders are advised to download full details and document for the registration/pre-qualification tender
documents free of charge from the EPZA website, www.epzakenya.com or the Government procurement portal
For more information on the various tenders, bidders may view and download the bidding documents from KCAA https://www.tenders.go.ke. Those who choose to get hard copies of the tender documents from EPZA will pay
website: www.kcaa.or.ke or Public Procurement Information Portal, www.tenders.go.ke and immediately for- Ksh. 1,000 per document in cash or bankers cheque.
ward their particulars for records and for the purposes of receiving any further tender clarifications and/or adden-
dums to [email protected] Interested, eligible and competent firms may obtain further information and inspect the registration and pre-qual-
ification tender documents detailing the requirements from EPZA Procurement Offices on 01st Floor, Adminis-
Completed tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender reference number tration Building, Viwandani Road, off Nairobi – Namanga Highway during official working hours.
and be deposited in the Tender Box at the Ground Floor, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Aviation House, Jomo
NB. Women, Youth and PLWDs are encouraged to apply in all categories and must be registered with the
Kenyatta International Airport, or be addressed to:
National Treasury and other relevant bodies (attach a copy of AGPO certificate and IDs)
The Director General, Completed registration and/or pre-qualification documents in plain sealed outer envelope enclosing separate-
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, ly sealed envelopes (in “Original” and “One copy” properly bound) ALL clearly marked EPZA TENDER NO:
P.O Box 30163-00100, Nairobi 13/2022-2023 – REGISTRATION/PRE-QUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS: - indicating the Code No., Item NO and
item description. ……. and addressed to: -
So as to be received on or before Wednesday, 3rd May, 2023 at 1100 hours EAT. THE Ag. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who EXPORT PROCESSING ZONES AUTHORITY
choose to attend at KCAA Auditorium. P O BOX 50563-00200 NAIROBI
Should be deposited in the Tender Box on Ground Floor, Administration Building, Viwandani Road, off Nairobi –
Namanga Highway not later than Wednesday, 26th April, 2023 at 11.00 am Local Time. The bids will be opened
Manager Procurement immediately thereafter at the Conference Room on Ground floor, of the same building in the presence of bidders
FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL and/or representatives who wish to attend.

Ag. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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State to achieve 30 pc tree cover goal among others.

"Notably, my ministry has
Government
underscores
through public private partnerships
plans to engage 40 public
primary schools per county,
a total of 1,880 primary role of MSMEs
schools, to set up tree nurs- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3
BY TEMESI MUKANI (PCO) eries and water harvest-

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enable the telecommunica- ing equipment and engage “Hustler Fund” was one
nvironment, Cli- tions company and its part- in tree growing within the way of realizing financial
mate Change and ners, among them ABSA school compounds. inclusion for millions of
Forestry Cabinet and Huawei, grow five mil- "To motivate the youth, Kenyans who would oth-
Secretary Ms Soipan lion trees over the next five my ministry will spearhead erwise be excluded from
Tuya has revealed that the years. "Today will mark the the Green Army which will the mainstream financial
Government will achieve beginning of concerted ef- engage young Kenyans to system.
the 30 per cent national forts by Safaricom to con- put up private tree nurser- He reported that the
tree cover target by the year tribute to the national goal ies and participate in tree personal finance product
2032 through public private of raising Kenya’s tree cover growing. "In addition, Green that was one of four others
partnerships. to 30 per cent by 2032. certificates will be issued to in the fund that was rolled
Ms Tuya said her Ministry "This goal by Safaricom citizens who achieve a mini- out three months ago had
had developed the 'adopt- will not only contribute to mum of 300 trees. The green availed credit to over 19
a-forest' initiative through growth in tree cover, but certificates will be a way to million with a total of Sh.
which organizations, in- it will also enhance green motivate and recognize in- 24 billion disbursed.
cluding the private sector, jobs through the Commu- dividuals and also enhance The CS said the total re-
can partner with the Gov- nity Forest Associations responsible citizenship," payment stood at Sh. 14
ernment through the Kenya and youth groups that will Tuya revealed. billion representing 63
Forest Service (KFS) to re- be engaged to prepare and On the use of technology percent with total savings
store public forests across maintain the sites," the CS in tree growing, Tuya said standing at Sh. 1.2 billion.
the country. said. Tuya said her ministry her ministry had developed Governor Cecily Mbarire
"Because the Government had prepared an elaborate 'Jaza Miti', a digital appli- appealed to the govern-
cannot achieve enhanced strategy to guide Kenya's cation that will be used by ment to assist bail out the
tree cover on its own, my journey towards the attain- "farmers and tree growers County Coffee Mill from a
Ministry is implement- ment of the 30 per cent tree to market their trees and for Sh. 90 million loan facil-
ing the ‘Adopt – a – Forest’ cover target noting that a corporate bodies and other ity secured eight years ago
policy in order to engage total of 10.6 million hectares stakeholders to access good and that had accrued to Sh.
corporate bodies in rehabili- had been mapped out for the quality seedlings." 160 million.
tating degraded forest areas. Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and Kiambu tree growing exercise. Kiambu Governor Kimani She said the idea be-
"This is the framework we Governor Kimani Wamatangi water a tree at Kinale Forest She said the new strat- Wamatangi, Safaricom CEO hind the mill was noble as
are signing today between during the launch of a tree growing partnership between egy will bring on board Peter Ndegwa and his ABSA it aimed at consolidating
the Kenya Forest Service Safaricom and Kenya Forest Service. all stakeholders includ- counterpart Yusuf Omari milling and marketing of
(KFS), who are the custo- ing county governments, also spoke at the event that all Embu coffee to multiply
dians of all gazetted forests The Cabinet Secretary signing of an ecosystem res- state agencies, private sec- was attended by hundreds famers earnings through
and Safaricom Limited," spoke at Kinale Forest in toration agreement between tor, learning institutions, of Kinale Community Forest value addition and weed-
Tuya said. Kiambu County during the Safaricom and KFS that will and religious organizations, Association (CFA) members. ing out middlemen.

HIGHER EDUCATION LOANS BOARD

INVITATION
COUNCIL TOEDUCATION
FOR LEGAL TENDER &
TENDER NOTICE HIGHER EDUCATION LOANS BOARD
NATIONAL FIRST TIME APPLICATIONS
OPEN TENDERS
FINANCIAL YEAR: 2021-2022

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a State Corporation whose The Higher
The Council Education
of Legal Loanshas
Education (CLE) Board is a state
partnered corporation
with the whose
Higher Education mandate
Loans is to source
Board (HELB) and setfor
up Bar
Examination First Time
mandate is to plan, design, construct, operate, own, and maintain high voltage national electricity funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognized
2021-2022 Bar Examination Loan.
institutions of higher learning.
transmission grid and regional power interconnectors.
Eligibility:
HELB invites interested, reputable firms with experience for the submission of sealed
KETRACO invites bids from all interested and eligible firms for the following tenders: tenders as follows:-
How to Apply:
S/no Tender Description Tender Reference Number Closing Date Tender Number
uld Tender Description
Student Portal Tender closing date Eligibility to register, create
nal
1. Procurement of Steel Angles for KETRACO-PT-012-2023 3rd May 2023 at HELB/T/13/2022-2023 Provision of Staff Tuesday 25th April Open to Brokers
Log in and Loan Application Tab, on
Medical the left dashboard2023 at 11.00 a.m.
Insurance only
overhead lines maintenance works. 10.00 am EAT
Cover
(2021/2022 Bar Examination Loan Application Form for non-salaried students OR 2021/2022
Bar Examination Loan Application Form for Salaried
2. Procurement of Lose Protection KETRACO-PT-013-2023 4th May 2023 at HELB/T/14/2022-2023 Provision of General Tuesday 25th April Open to Brokers
and Control IED & Accessories. 10.00 am EAT Insurance Covers 2023 at 11.00 a.m. only

HELB/T/15/2022-2023 Provision of Security Tuesday 25th April Open

Print TWO Guarding Services 2023 at 11.00 a.m.
KETRACO tenders run on SAP ARIBA e – procurement platform and therefore tender documents
detailing the requirements may be viewed at KETRACO e – procurement portal found on the
Read, understand and sign to accept the Loan Terms and Conditions and Data Protection Consent form
KETRACO website (www.ketraco.co.ke) starting from Wednesday 12th April 2023. Interested and eligible firms may obtain further information and inspect the
tenderer one of
documents dul ed
at the Procurement ion for
office on 18ant th in a
floor of Anniversary ed
Towers,to CLE
Of�ice Reception at Karen, Park Acacia Block, 2nd Floor, Nairobi.
Tender enquiries, clarifications and/or addendums to [email protected], University Way, Nairobi, during normal working hours or view and download the
respective detailed tender adverts and tender . This isdocuments
mandatory] from our website
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Complete bid
documents should be electronically submitted through SAP ARIBA platform on or before the closing www.helb.co.ke/procurement/ or https://tenders.go.ke.
Please note:
dates.
All bidders interested in participating in the tender must notify HELB of their participation
Bids will be opened electronically promptly thereafter in the presence of the Tenderers or their rep- inThe
the tender
closing dateby
for emailing their contact
the loan application details
is 23rd March to [email protected] in case of any
2022.

resentatives who choose to attend in KETRACO Supply Chain Management Offices at KAWI House, further tender addendum. FREE
on
South C, Nairobi
DO NOT PAY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
HIGHER
ONLY EDUCATION LOANS
Council for Legal BOARD
Education

SENIOR MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN

FOR: Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR
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Government to prioritize first,” said Dr. Ruto.

President Ruto, further, di-

social protection in economic

rected the State Department
for Social Protection and the
State Law Office to liaise with

transformation journey
BY ODHIAMBO OMONDI (PCO)
the parliamentary leadership
towards the necessary legisla-
tive framework to actualize the
development achieved at the ted to effectively ring-fence Social Assistance Fund for vul-

T
he Government is expense of or in exclusion of budgetary allocation for so- nerable groups.
committed to prior- social protection will be hol- cial protection programmes Noting that old age poverty
itizing sustainable so- low and fragile. and further securing them was one of the biggest prob-
cial protection in its pursuit “We must undertake both by ensuring they are fiscally lems in Kenya today, President
for rapid economic transfor- commitments simultane- sustainable. Ruto said that the government
mation for the benefit of all ously because the standard These programmes include will effect the remittance of six
Kenyans. of social protection is a good funds for the elderly, or- percent of employees’ salaries
President William Ruto measure of sustainability phans and vulnerable chil- to the National Social Security
said social protection cannot and the promise of shared dren, persons with severe Fund (NSSF) to increase the
wait until 2030 when the prosperity,” said Ruto. disabilities, for poor and savings of workers and safe-
country is expected to have The President said that the vulnerable households in re- guard their future upon retire-
achieved its economic blue- government has allocated gions designated as arid and ment.
print, the Kenya Vision 2030. Sh.28 Billion to support cash semi-arid lands. The President said that the
Speaking when he opened transfer programmes imple- “The instructions I have government will also increase
this year’s Kenya Social Pro- mented by the State Depart- given the Cabinet and the President William Ruto arrives for the official opening of its employees’ pension savings
tection conference at the ment for Social Protection Treasury is that from June 1 the Kenya Social Protection Conference that was held at from 11 per cent of the Gross
Kenya School of Govern- and Senior Citizen Affairs. before public servants’ sala- the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete, Nairobi. He Domestic Product (GDP) to
is flanked by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (left) and
ment, Lower Kabete, Nai- President Ruto said the ries are paid, cash transfer for Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Florence about 25 per cent in the next 10
robi, the President said that Government was commit- the vulnerable groups is paid Bore (right). to 15 years.

THE NATIONAL TREASURY

AND ECONOMIC PLANNING
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE
The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, (formerly, the Rural Electrification Authority) a State
Corporation established under the Energy Act, 2019, is mandated to enhance provision of electricity in the rural
areas of the country as well as develop, manage and promote the use of renewable energy in Kenya. INVITATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Through its mandate, the Corporation seeks to improve the socio-economic well-being of Kenyans living in rural
areas as well as develop cheap alternatives to sources of energy through the promotion of renewable energy.
AND SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDA
Since commencing operations in the 2008/09 financial year, the Corporation has endeavored to realize this objec-
tive and through this efforts, 70% of all the public facilities have been electrified. I. AMENDMENTS TO THE PFM ACT, 2012 AND ATTENDANT REGULATIONS
Moving forward, the Corporation will put more focus on renewable energy to provide electricity to areas far away TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA, 2010
from the National Grid network. The Corporation is looking for highly experienced, motivated and results oriented
individuals to fill the vacancies in the organization. The applicants must be self-driven individuals who are focused II. AMENDMENT OF THE PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT
and committed to driving the Corporation towards achieving its mandate. He/She will work with the departmental
teams in spearheading/embracing innovation, work ethics and must possess high level of integrity.
The National Treasury and Economic Planning has finalized preparing the aforementioned amendments and the
Applications are invited from professionals who meet ALL the minimum qualifications for the following positions: same have been posted on the National Treasury website www.treasury.go.ke.

S/NO. POSITION GRADE NO. OF TERMS OF SERVICE Pursuant to Sections 4 (a) and 5 (3) (a) and (b) of the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013, the National Treasury and
POSTS Economic Planning invites interested members of the general public to attend public consultations on the amend-
ments as per the schedule set out below: (Time for all sessions is from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm)
1. General Manager, Finance and 2 1 Five (5) Years Contract (Renewable
Information Communication and once subject to performance)
Technology
COUNTIES VENUE DATE

2. General Manager, Power Distribu- 2 1 Five (5) Years Contract (Renewable CLUSTER A
tion and Regional Coordination once subject to performance) Tana River, Kilifi & Lamu Kilifi Monday, 17th April 2023
Taita Taveta, Kwale & Mombasa Mombasa Tuesday, 18th April 2023
Application Procedure:
Kitui, Makueni & Machakos Machakos Thursday 20th April 2023
(i) Apply for a position through a standard one-page letter, attaching a detailed CV and copies of certificates;
Meru, Embu &Tharaka Nithi Meru Monday, 24th April 2023
(ii) All applicants MUST complete the BIO DATA Form which should be obtained in the Rural Electrification
and Renewable Energy Corporation website and send the same in EXCEL to the Chief Executive Officer on Laikipia, Samburu, Marsabit &Isiolo Isiolo Tuesday, 26th April 2023
[email protected]. PDF and SCANNED bio data will be rejected.
CLUSTER B
(iii) Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit HARD COPIES of their applications together Wajir, Garissa & Mandera Garissa Monday, 17th April 2023
with their updated Curriculum Vitae, CERTIFIED copies of academic and professional certificates on or
before the closing dates. Murang’a, Nyeri, Kirinyaga & Laikipia Nyeri Tuesday, 18th April 2023
(iv) Only the candidate offered employment shall be required to present the following clearance certificates: Nairobi, Kajiado & Kiambu Nairobi Thursday 20th April 2023
a. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations
b. A valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Baringo, Nyandarua, & Nakuru Nakuru Monday, 24th April 2023
c. A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Narok, Kericho & Bomet, Narok Tuesday, 26th April 2023
d. A current Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
e. A current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) CLUSTER C
(v) Qualified persons including physically challenged, youth and female candidates are encouraged to apply. West Pokot & Trans Nzoia Kitale Monday, 17th April 2023
(vi) Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet & Nandi Eldoret Tuesday, 18th April 2023
Applications should be sent to: Busia, Bungoma &Kakamega Kakamega Thursday 20th April 2023
The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, Vihiga, Siaya & Kisumu Kisumu Monday, 24th April 2023
Kawi House, Block C/South C-Bellevue, Kisii, Nyamira, Homabay & Migori Kisii Tuesday, 26th April 2023
P.O Box 34585-00100,
NAIROBI.
So as to reach on/or before 25th April, 2023. NJUGUNA NDUNG’U, CBS
CABINET SECRETARY
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Head of Public Service urges cused and organized. De-

velop a culture of employing

TVETs to align their curriculum

yourself with the skills you
have acquired," he pointed
out.
BY RUTH MAINYE (KNA) tury. tute (OTTI) in Nandi, Kosgei He further said that TVET
Kosgei also urged parents noted that the government’s institutions promote in-

C
hief of Staff and Head to enroll the youth to Techni- responsibility was to support tegration as students are
of Public Service, Felix cal and Vocational Education TVETs so they can empower drawn from different parts
Kosgei, has challenged Training (TVET) institutions the youth with innovative of the Country thus promot-
Technical and Vocational to equip them with practical skills required in the global ing unity.
Education Training (TVET) skills to become self-reliant job market. "When youths join TVET
institutions to ensure their and create their wealth. "With technical skills you institutions they meet and
curriculum is crafted in Speaking during the 9th can own enterprises, com- interact with people from
a way that it aligns to the graduation ceremony of over panies and industries. There Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Kosgei (left) and different backgrounds. This
needs and requirements of 2,500 graduands at Ol'lessos are jobs but you have to be Nandi County Governor Stephen Sang during the 9th graduation breaks barriers of tribalism
the Country in the 21st cen- Technical Training Insti- creative, disciplined, fo- ceremony at Ol'lessos Technical Training Institute. and ethnicity," he added.

INVITATION
TO TENDER

INVITATION TO TENDER

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 1/2023

NO TENDER NO. DESCRIPTION ELIGIBIL- TENDER
ITY CLOSING DATE
1 KGN-GDD-065-2023 Tender for Supply of Pressure Sand Women 25th April 2023
Filters And Accessories at 10.00 a.m.
EXPANSION OF REGULATED HS CODES FOR PHASE II 2 KGN-HYD-13-2023 Tender for Resurfacing of Kamburu – Women 3rd May 2023
IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPORT DECLARATION OF IPRS Matendeni Road at 2.00 p.m.

In reference to our Public Notice 4/2022 concerning the implementation of the Recordation of Intellectual There shall be a Mandatory Site
Property Rights and ACA Import Permit process, we would like to inform our stakeholders that the Anti-Coun- Visit on 19th April, 2023 at Hydro
terfeit Authority (ACA) has expanded the program, in compliance with the Article 40(5) of the Constitution, Plaza, starting at 10.00 a.m
the Anti-Counterfeit Act No. 13 of 2008 (Section 34B) and the Anti-Counterfeit {Recordation} Regulations
LN 118/2021 (R4). Interested firms may obtain further information from the office of the General Manager, Supply Chain,
Tel: (254) (020) 3666230, Email: [email protected] on normal working days beginning on the
We are pleased to inform you that the recordation of Intellectual Property Rights and ACA Import Permit date of advert. The tender documents may be collected upon payment of a non-refundable fee of
process was successfully launched on January 1, 2023. As part of our continued commitment to combating KShs.1, 000.00 paid in cash or through a banker’s cheque at any KenGen finance office.
counterfeiting in Kenya, we are expanding this process to include additional HS Codes, effective May 1,
2023. The document can also be viewed and downloaded from the website www.kengen.co.ke and on
E-procurement https://eprocurement.kengen.co.ke:50001/irj/portal.
The affected HS Codes for Phase II implementation are as follows:
Bidders are advised to refer to the website and on e-procurement regularly for any additional infor-
1. 32 additional HS Codes for the expansion of the currently regulated Chapter 85, Electrical and mation /clarifications/addenda. Downloaded copies are FREE.
Electronics
2.
3.
22 HS Codes under Chapter 22, Alcoholic Beverages
27 HS Codes under Chapter 33, Cosmetics
SUBMISSION OF TENDERS:
4. 26 HS Codes under Chapter 64, Footwear
1. Tender documents must be submitted online through KenGen E-Procurement web portal found on
5. 26 HS Codes under Chapters 42, 43 and 65, Clothing accessories the KenGen website (www.kengen.co.ke)
6. 213 HS Codes under Chapters 61 and 62, Clothing & Apparel
7. 140 HS Codes under Chapter 84, Mechanical & Electrical Appliances. 2. Bidders who are interested in this tender MUST ensure that they are registered in the
E-Procurement Portal. Please ensure compliance to the following;
Goods falling under the following categories are exempted from the program:
• For suppliers registering for the first time ensure the “Public Procurement” checkbox is
ticked so that the login details are sent to suppliers automatically.
1. Used/Second-hand goods or products
2. Donations • All documents Must be uploaded to the SRM System through the
3. Raw materials https://eprocurement.kengen.co.ke:50001/irj/portal found at www.kengen.co.ke
4. Diplomatic goods
5. Small quantities for private and domestic use • Prices to be entered under item of the RFx shall be similar to be prices in the price schedule.
6. Transit and transhipment goods
7. Machine and machinery parts used for manufacturing Note; Those Bidder who have submitted their bids and wish to amend them further should not click on
8. Goods that are in completely knocked down (CKD) condition WITHDRAW but click on EDIT to enable them amend their bid response and make appropriate
changes.
NB: Other goods will be considered for exemption upon application.
Bidders who require any form of assistance on how to bid via the system are advised to download a
The detailed list of the ACA regulated HS Codes based on the East African Community Customs Union, manual from the website or may contact [email protected]
Common External Tariff, Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, version 2022, is available Tender Original Security where applicable in the form and amount specified and must be delivered in
on the ACA website. plain sealed envelope clearly labelled with the tender number and tender description before the
closing date to the following address:
Please note that all consignments falling under the selected categories of HS Codes, whose IDF applications
are lodged from May 1 2023, must be accompanied by the ACA permit (Form ACA 2B) in accordance with General Manager- Supply Chain,
the provisions of Section 34B of the Anti-Counterfeit Act and the Anti-Counterfeit Recordation Regulations Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC,
2021. 9th Floor, KenGen Pension Plaza II,
Kolobot Road, Parklands,
The ACA Import Permit applications and processing shall be done on the KenTrade’s Single Window System P.O. Box 47936, 00100
through tfp.kenyatradenet.go.ke. Stakeholders are further advised that IPR recordation by brand owners is NAIROBI
ongoing through the ACA’s AIMS portal (public.aims.aca.go.ke).
Tenders will be opened online soon after the closing time in the presence of the candidates’ represen-
The IPR Recordation program is a trade facilitation measure aimed at promoting legitimate and fair trade in tatives who choose to attend at KenGen Pension Plaza II, Tender opening room, 6th floor.
Kenya by eliminating counterfeit imports. The program’s objectives are to safeguard and advance domestic
manufacturing, support lawful trade activities for local traders, ensure consumer protection regarding health N/B: KenGen adheres to high standards of integrity in its business operations.
and safety and create opportunities for attracting foreign direct investments. Report any unethical behavior immediately to the provided anonymous hotline service.

For more information on the ACA and the IPR Recordation program, please visit our website at 1) Call Toll Free: 0800722626
www.aca.go.ke. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected] or call 2) Free Fax: 00800 007788
us at +254202280000 /+254717430640. 3) Email: [email protected]
4) Website: www.tip-offs.com

Executive Director/CEO
GENERAL MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN.
Anti-Counterfeit Authority April 4, 2023
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State allocates Sh500m for

Samburu water projects
NURSING COUNCIL OF KENYA
NOTICE FOR REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS/SERVICE PROVIDERS
Nursing Council of Kenya invites applications from interested, eligible, capable individuals and firms for registration as suppliers and service providers for the years
2023-2025 in the following categories:

REFERENCE ITEM/SERVICE DESCRIPTION CATEGORY NCK/B16/ Provision of security and guarding Open
NO. 2023-2025 services

CATEGORY A – SUPPLY OF GOODS [NCK/A/2023 – 2025] NCK/B17/ Provision of legal services, compliance Open
2023-2025 and governance audit
NCK/A1/ Supply and delivery of general office Youth, Women and
2023-2025 stationery and consumables, related Persons Living with NCK/B18/ Supply, delivery, installation, repair and Youth, Women and
Water and Sanitation Principal Secretary Dr. Paul Rono (2nd right) accessories and supplies Disabilities 2023-2025 maintenance of general office furniture, Persons Living with
fittings and related items. Disabilities
presents a signed MoU to Samburu County Governor Lati Lelelit. NCK/A2/ Supply and delivery of printed materials Youth, Women and
2023-2025 Persons Living with NCK/B19/ Provision and configuration and com- Open
BY ROBERT GITHU (KNA) wamba water extension 2023-2025 missioning of audit software
Disabilities
project, an additional Sh 100 NCK/A3/ Supply and delivery sanitary, cleaning Youth, Women and NCK/B20/ Provision of event management, decor Youth, Women and
The national government million towards Suguta wa- 2023-2025 materials and detergents Persons Living with 2023-2025 and furnishing services, shows and Persons Living with
through the Ministry of Wa- ter project. Disabilities exhibitions Disabilities
ter and Sanitation intends to The Kisima water project NCK/A4/ Supply, delivery, installation, repairs Open NCK/B21/ Provision of transport, car hire and taxi Open
spend at least Sh500 million and Maralal/Lpartuk water 2023-2025 and maintenance of air conditioners 2023-2025 services

towards water projects in project were allocated Sh NCK/A5/ Supply and delivery of clean drinking Youth, Women and NCK/B23/ Provision of human resource man- Open
Samburu County to address 50 million each while the 2023-2025 water, lease and maintenance of water Persons Living with 2023-2025 agement consultancy, staff training,
dispensers Disabilities teambuilding, staff recruitment and
the perennial shortage of the Baragoi water project was related consultancy services
lifesaving resource. awarded Sh 100 million. NCK/A6/ Supply of ICT hardware, smart devices, Youth, Women and
2023-2025 printers, accessories and consumables Persons Living with NCK/B24/ Provision of courier services Open
Speaking to KNA, Sam- While commissioning a Disabilities 2023-2025
buru County Governor Lati water project at Lodokejek
NCK/A7/ Supply of computer software, licenses, Open NCK/B25/ Provision of repairs, servicing of motor Open
Lelelit said that the Water Primary School, Dr. Rono as- 2023-2025 systems and appliances 2023-2025 vehicles /motorbikes
and Sanitation Principal sured Maralal residents of the
NCK/A8/ Supply and maintenance of PABX, Youth, Women and NCK/B27/ Provision for outside catering services Youth, Women and
Secretary (PS) Dr. Paul Rono completion of the Sh1.4 billion 2023-2025 telephone heads and other telecom- Persons Living with 2023-2025 and kitchen supplies and consumables Persons Living with
ratified an agreement with Yamo dam whose first phase munication equipment and spares Disabilities Disabilities
the county government to has been completed. NCK/A9/ Supply, installation, commissioning and Open NCK/B28/ Provision of air ticketing services (IATA Open
map out priority water pro- The PS noted that Yamo is 2023-2025 servicing of biometric and other access 2023-2025 registered firms only)
jects in the arid area where the biggest water project in control systems, CCTV and alarms
NCK/B29/ Provision of repair and maintenance Open
the funds could be injected. Samburu County adding that NCK/A10/ Supply, delivery, installation and Open 2023-2025 and servicing of generator and online
UPS (must provide dealership/manu-
The Governor said the the second phase, which in- 2023-2025 maintenance of fire suppression and
facturer’s authorization letters)
firefighting equipment and training
County had signed a Memo- cludes construction of a sew- services
NCK/B30/ Provision of public relations and media Open
randum of Understanding erage and water treatment 2023-2025 management
NCK/A11/ Design and supply of promotional ma- Youth, Women and
(MOU) with the national plant, requires an additional 2023-2025 terials and gifts e.g. (umbrellas, caps, Persons Living with
NCK/B31/ Provision of editing, proofreading and Open
government to establish Sh 1.5 billion which will be t-shirts, bags, pens, banners, flyers) Disabilities
2023-2025 book services
and allocate funds in key included in the next financial NCK/A12/ Provision of office refurbishment and Youth, Women and
NCK/B32/ Provision of general consultancy ser- Open
projects on a priority basis year's budget. 2023-2025 furnishings e.g., curtains and carpet, Persons Living with
2023-2025 vices (specify specialty)
adding that at least Sh 250 "At capacity, the dam will vertical blinds, sheers, window films Disabilities
etc. NCK/B33/ Provision of market survey for goods, Open
million were released in the hold 1.2 million cubic me- 2023-2025 works, and services
current financial year be- tres of water and can pump NCK/A13/ Supply of electronic appliances, fittings Open
2023-2025 and other related items NCK/B34/ Provision, implementation and Open
fore the remaining similar 6,000 cubic metres of water 2023-2025 customization of electronic document
amount were released. per day which is enough to CATEGORY B – PROVISION OF SERVICES [NCK/B/2023 – 2025]
management system
He said that Sh100 mil- supply Maralal town which NCK/B1/ Provision of general insurance services Open
NCK/B35/ Provision of preventative maintenance Open
lion was allocated towards consumes slightly over 8,000 2023-2025 (GPA, group life, Motor vehicle insur-
2023-2025 and repair of ICT Infrastructure
ance-valid AKI and/or AIBK and IRA
Archers Post water pro- cubic metres of water per insurers only) CATEGORY C – PROVISION OF WORKS [NCK/C/2023 – 2025]
ject, Sh100 million towards day," he said.
NCK/B2/ Provision of medical insurance services Open NCK/C1/ General contractors &building renova- Open
2023-2025 2023-2025 tors (Must be registered by national
construction authority)
NCK/B3/ Provision of valuation, asset marking/ Open
2023-2025 tagging and tracking of asset system NCK/C2/ Electrical works (Must have relevant Open
THE services 2023-2025 EPRA registration requirements and
JOMO KENYATTA registered with national construction
FOUNDATION ... supporting our education NCK/B4/ Provision of car hire and taxi services Open
authority)
2023-2025
Educational Publishers
NCK/C3/ Plumbing works (Must be registered Open
NCK/B5/ Provision of photography/ video Open
2023-2025 with National construction authority)
2023-2025 graphic, documentaries, tv and radio
infomercials, graphic design public OPEN TENDER Closing Date
address system and related services
NCK/ICT/ Provision of upgrade and enhancement 21st April,2023
NCK/B6/ Provision of cloud hosting, backup, di- Open oo1/023 of Microsoft Navision 2016 Enterprise
2023-2025 saster recovery and colocation services Resource Planning System to Microsoft
Dynamics 365
NCK/B7/ Provision of bulk SMS services Open
2023-2025 NCK/ICT/ Provision installation and commis- 21st April,2023
oo2/023 sioning of secure online examination
NCK/B8/ Provision of internet services, fixed Open
system
2023-2025 connectivity, broadband services, VPN
and Telcom service provisioning NCK/ICT/ Provision of consultancy services for 21st April,2023
oo3/023 Certification on ISO/IEC 27001:2022
NCK/B9/ Provision of vehicle tracking services Open
2023-2025
The complete set of registration documents may be obtained free of charge by inter-
NCK/B10/ Provision of Enterprise Resource Open ested applicants by downloading from the Nursing Council of Kenya website (www.
2023-2025 Planning (ERP) enhancement and nckenya.com) under tender portal respectively. Those who download the document
maintenance services must immediately forward their particulars (i.e. Name & contacts of applicant) to
NCK/B11/ Provision of hotel accommodation and Open email: [email protected] for purposes of registration and any clarifications.
2023-2025 conference facilities services (Nairobi,
Mombasa, Kisumu, Naivasha, Nakuru Completed registration documents must be submitted in plain sealed envelopes
etc.) clearly marked “Registration of Suppliers” and the relevant TENDER REF.NO and
should be addressed to:
NCK/B12/ Provision of auctioneering services Open THE REGISTRAR/CEO
2023-2025 NURSING COUNCIL OF KENYA
KABARNET LANE OFF NGONG ROAD
NCK/B13/ Provision of professional ICT consultan- Open P.O BOX 20056-00200, NAIROBI.
2023-2025 cy, systems, development, maintenance
and related services And deposited in the Tender Box located adjacent to the NCK Finance Office, Ground
NCK/B14/ Provision of ISO management systems Open Floor NCK Plaza, not later than Friday 21st April 2023 at 10.00 am. Late applications
2023-2025 consultancy and maintenance services will not be allowed. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter at our boardroom
offices at 10.30am in the presence of bidders or their representatives who wish to
NCK/B15/ Provision of comprehensive office Youth, Women and attend. Nursing Council reserves the rights to accept or reject any or all applications
2023-2025 cleaning, sanitation, fumigation and Persons Living with and is not obliged to assign reasons for its decision thereof.
pest control services Disabilities
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EAC to adopt plan on shared

utilization of military
industrial products TENDER NOTICE
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory authority for the ICT industry in Ken-
BY ROBERT OJWANG AND ya with responsibilities in telecommunications, cybersecurity, e-commerce, broadcasting, and postal/
MILTON ONYANGO (KNA) courier services. CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum

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resources, administering the Universal Service Fund (USF) as well as protecting the interests of users
he East African Com- of ICT services
munity (EAC) bloc CA invites tenders from interested and competent firms to tender for the following;-
has endorsed the
operationalization of an No. Tender Description of tender Closing date Site Visit date Eligibilty
Reference and time and Location
agreement on shared utili-
zation of defense industrial 1. CA/PROC/OT/60/ Open National Tender 26th April 2023 Not Applicable Open to
2022-2023 for supply, delivery and at 10:30am East All
facilities by partner states. installation of Vulnerability Africa Time
The move received a Assessment and Penetration
major boost after the EAC Testing (VAPT) tools.

Defense Industries Chief 2. CA/PROC/OT/61/ Open National Tender for 26th April 2023 Not Applicable Open to
Executive Officers (CEOs) 2022-2023 Provision of Upgrade and
Maintenanace Services for
at 10:30am East
Africa Time
All

pledged to support its the Quality of Service

adoption to enhance peace, Monitoring System (QoSMS)
security and stability 3. CA/PROC/OT/62/ Open National Tender for 26th April 2023 Not Applicable Open to
within the region. 2022-2023 Support and Maintennace of at 10:30am East All
two (2) 100KVA Uniterrupted Africa Time
The Sectoral Council on Power Supply (UPS)
Cooperation on Defense 4. CA/PROC/RFP/15 Open National Re-Tender 26th April 2023 Not applicable Open to
Affairs has urged the coun- Delegates from the EAC member states led by Brig. General 2022-2023 Request for proposal for at 10:30am East all
tries in the bloc to source Sibomana Ignace visit a KDF exhibition booth at the Kenya Provision of Consutancy Africa Time
Services for External Qaulity
military products from Shipyard Kisumu port to experience the defense-related Assessment of teh internal
each other and limit reli- products, goods and services produced by KDF. PHOTO: Audit Department
ance on external suppliers ROBERT OJWANG’ 5. CA/PROC/OT/58/ Open National Tender for 26th April 2023 20th April 2023 Open to
to foster the regions’ self- 2022-2023 Supply and Installation of at 10:30am East as at 9.00 am All
reliance. the bloc. Waliaula added. Access Control System at Africa Time to 3.00pm (East
old block and relocation of African Time)
The Director General of “Through such engage- On his part, the head of baggage scanner at CA at CA Nairobi
Defense National Security ments, we can understand the Burundi defense forces Centre Office
Industries (DNSI) Major the potential of each coun- delegation Brig. General 6. CA/PROC/OT/59/ Open National Tender for 26th April 2023 20th April 2023 Reserved
General Bernard Waliaula try. For instance, if Uganda Sibomana Ignace hailed 2022-2023 Provision of Grounds Mainte- at 10:30am East as at 9.30am to Youth
nance Services at CA Garissa Africa Time to 2.30pm at Owned
stressed that the mutual is perfect in a certain area, KDF’s industrial facilities Station Garissa Station Firms
collaboration would be Kenya does not need to du- for pioneering the pro-
7. CA/PROC/OT/64/ Open National Tender for 26th April 2023 20th April 2023 Reserved
instrumental in building plicate the same,” the Di- duction of various de- 2022-2023 General Repairs, Accessibility at 10:30am East as at 10.30am to to Youth
close ties among the part- rector General stated. fense products that will be Works and Washroom Africa Time 3.00pm at CA Owned
ner states. He further underscored tapped by the EAC market. Conversion Works at CA
Nairobi Office
Nairobi Office Firms

He made the remarks the importance of the “The delegation is pleased

8. CA/PROC/OT/56 Open National Tender for 26th April 2023 Not Applicable Reserved
during a meeting attended shared utilization of de- with the products produced 2022-2023 Supply and Delivery of at 10:30am East to Youth
by the region’s CEOs of the fense resources as an op- by the KDF industries, and professional Cameras and Africa Time Owned
Military Industrial Institu- portunity to explore and with the ratification of the Accessories Firms
tions at the Kenya Shipyard expand cooperation in in- shared utilization of De- 9. CA/PROC/OT/57/ Open National Tender 26th April 2023 Not Applicable Open to
Limited in Kisumu County. dustrial development and fense Industrial Facilities 2022-2023 for Supply, Delivery and
Installation of IP Telephone
at 10:30am East
Africa Time
All

By sharing resources and defense relations matters. policy, we will be coming Headsets at the CA Centre
equipment, Waliaula noted, The Kenya Defense Force to Kenya to purchase what 10. CA/PROC/OT/63/ Open National Framework 26th April 2023 Not applicable Open to
partner states would prior- (KDF in its bid to fos- we need instead of import- 2022-2023 Agreement for Repair of at 10:30am East All
itize production in areas ter regional peace, is also ing military products from Laptops and Desktop Africa Time
Computers
they are good at for the committed to enhancing overseas,” stated Brig.
regional market and at the self-reliance as it contrib- General Sibomana of Bu- 11. CA/PROC/OT/65/ Open National Tender for 26th April 2023 Not applicable Open to
2022-2023 Provision of Biometric at 10:30am East All
same time obtain other utes to national and re- rundi’s National Defense Based Solution with Medical Africa Time
products and services from gional economic growth, Forces. scheme Administration
System and Smart Card

Ambassador reaffirms
Technology for CA

The tender document can be accessed and downloaded from the Public Procurement Information Portal
http://www.tenders.go.ke and the Authority’s website: http://ca.go.ke/about-us/do-business-with-s/

Japan’s support to JKUAT

open-tenders/ free of charge.

Further, firms who download the tender documents must arrange to forward their particulars/ contacts to
the Head of Procurement, Communications Authority of Kenya, through the email address [email protected]
before the closing date for records and for purposes of receiving clarifications and or addendums, if any. Any
BY MYGOV CORRESPONDENT addendum, which will be issued, will be uploaded in the CA Website
innovation and creativity, search efforts in emerging
(KNA)
which are essential for solv- fields such as ICT, artificial

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Eligible bidders may also inspect and obtain detailed hard copy of the tender documents from the Procurement
Division 2nd floor Wing A at CA Centre along Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, between 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
nvestment in human ca- ing complex problems and intelligence, and rocket sci- excluding Public Holidays at a non-refundable fee of Kshs 1,000.00
pacity development is vi- adapting to changing cir- ence,” said the Ambassador.
Tender documents may be obtained electronically from the Website www.ca.go.ke, https://ca.go.ke/
tal for creating a country cumstances.” Mr. Okaniwa believes that about-us/do-business-with-us/open-tenders or Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP) supplier portal
that is self-reliant and resil- Borrowing from the ad- with the new areas of focus (http://www.tenders.go.ke/website/tenders/index. Tender documents obtained electronically will be free of
ient while it empowers indi- age, ‘continuity is strength’ complementing existing re- charge.
viduals and communities to the Ambassador was alive search efforts, JKUAT can Prices quoted should be inclusive of all taxes, MUST be expressed in Kenya shillings.
be proactive in addressing to the fact that JKUAT has contribute to the develop- Duly completed tender documents should be enclosed in a plain, sealed envelope clearly marked with the ten-
their challenges and op- enjoyed long lasting rela- ment of new technologies, der name and reference number should be deposited in the tender box on the ground floor of the CA Centre, so
portunities, says Okaniwa tions with the Japanese solutions, and opportunities as to reach on or before the closing date and time indicated above.

Ken, Japanese Ambassador government now spanning and enhance its reputation as The Head of Procurement
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)
to Kenya. over 40 years and assured a center of excellence in the P.O. Box 14448, Nairobi 00800
Speaking at JKUAT to the academic fraternity that region. Tel: +254 (020) 4242000/ Website: www.ca.go.ke
commemorate the 60th his country is committed to Education Cabinet Secre- Bids shall be opened immediately thereafter at CA Centre ground floor, meeting room 2 in the presence of the
anniversary of the Kenya- support JKUAT’s research tary, Hon. Ezekiel Machogu bidders’ representative(s) who choose to attend.
Japan partnership, Amb. endeavours. lauded the Japanese Gov- Head Office Western Regional Office Coast Regional Central Regional Office Nyanza Regional Office
Okaniwa said, “Human “We will continue to ernment’s role in ensuring CA Centre 1st Floor KVDA Plaza Office Ground Floor, Advocates 2nd Floor Lake Basin Mall,

capacity development em- cherish the strong partner- the success of the bilateral 3 Floor, NSSF Building P.O Box 2016
rd
P.O.Box 14448 P.O.Box 2346 Plaza
Nairobi 00800 Eldoret 30100 P.O.Box 8041 P.O Box 134 Nyeri 10100 Kisumu 40100
powers individuals and ship between JKUAT and relations between Kenya Mobile: : 0703042000 Mobile: 0703042105 Mombasa 80100
Mobile:0703042152
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Email: [email protected]
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communities, promotes Japan and expand the re- and Japan. Email: [email protected]
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NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No. 39/2022-2023

Scientists blame high acidity levels in BRIEFS

soil for poor farm yields in the country Kisii leaders unveil learners’
mentorship programme
BY WANGARI NDIRANGU benefits of lime. It is good
A cross-section of elected agreeing to engage President
(KNA) for improving food produc- leaders from Kisii and Ny- William Ruto with a view to
tion and also human health,”

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amira counties have launched supporting his development
esearchers in the ag- she said, adding that there is a learners’ mentorship pro- efforts for the benefit of the
ricultural sector have a very high correlation with gramme in secondary schools youths in the country.
warned of drastic food human health in soils that are aimed at inculcating good vir- Nyamira Senator Okong’o
reduction in the country soon very acidic and lack micro tues to make them responsible Omogeni noted that the re-
following high soil acidity nutrients. citizens. gion’s elected leadership was
Kisii County Woman Repre- committed to instilling the vir-
levels in most parts of the “The parameters in soil fer-
sentative Donya Doris Aburi tues of hard work, discipline
country. tility are soil PH which is the led elected and nominated and resilience in learners un-
The rising acidity level chal- alkalinity and acidity of soil leaders, representative of der the programme.
lenge is further compounded that determines the avail- education bodies like KEP- The Senator scoffed at insinu-
by lack of soil tests and low ability of crop nutrients and SHA, universities and colleges ations that last year’s KCSE
application of lime to replace considering that 70 per cent to sensitize learners on best candidates from the region
depleted nutrients and with of the high and medium areas practices that lead to good who excelled did not deserve
continuous cropping, par- supply food to the nation, it performance and good mor- the grades terming it profiling
als. of the hard working students
ticularly because of popula- is a high time we cured the Ms Aburi was hosting the from the community.
tion pressure in the medium acidity issue,” she said. programme’s first edition and He alluded to the on-going
and high rainfall areas in the Gikonyo added that the sponsors at Nyamagwa Mixed investigations into the same
country, which has made the only remedy to acidity is ap- Secondary Secondary in Kisii by a Parliamentary Commit-
soil fertility to decline. plying lime which neutralizes Central Sub-County. tee on Education, saying they
The researchers say that and enhances the crop nutri- Ms Donya clarified that the were ready to defend the can-
soil acidity has rapidly be- ents, noting that if coupled programme will sensitize the didates’ exam outcome when
Kenya Agriculture Livestock and Research Organization- learners on the effects of it visited the region.
come a serious problem to the National Agriculture Research Laboratories Centre (NARL) with appropriate fertilizer
teenage pregnancies, HIV in- “We know our teachers are
country, creating production Kabete Director Dr. Esther Gikonyo, the importance of man- recommendations based on fections and substance abuse doing a good job and our stu-
problems and limiting avail- aging acidic soils in farms. the soil testing, this will not among others. dents are capable of doing
ability of some essential plant only improve the crop pro- West Mugirango legislator well,” he said.
nutrients, a major cause of during a farmers’ field day, stakeholders to improve on duction fourfold but will Stephen Mogaka, who had The Senator expressed con-
poor crop performance and Centre Director, Dr. Esther production that will result in address the issue of food suf- also conducted the pro- cern over such allegations
failure. Gikonyo said acidity level in food sufficiency. ficiency and nutrient secu- gramme in his area, under- saying there were schools
The scientists from the soils is worrying and it "The situation has not been rity. scored the importance of from other regions which had
collectively moulding children done even better than Gusii
Kenya Agriculture Livestock is time drastic meas- helped by application of fer- Another benefit of lim- without discrimination to region, but only that of Gusii
and Research Organization ures are taken by all tilizers and farmers have lit- ing, Gikonyo said is that the make them useful in society. raised eyebrows.
(KALRO) caution that acid- tle preference of lime to boost impurities in the fertilizer He commended the Jubilee
ity levels in medium and high The situation the nature and texture of like heavy metal absorption wing of parliamentarians for By Jane Naitore(KNA)
rainfall regions currently their soils and identify it with becomes less, unlike where
stand at 63 per cent and this
has not been helped the cash crops such as coffee PH is low as is in many soils
is denying farmers the ability by application of and tea. This has continued to the uptake of heavy metal is Manufacturers express mixed
to produce more food. fertilizers year-Dr deny the country food suffi- high, thus the likelihood of
reactions on planned import levy
Speaking at KALRO- Na- ciency, " she said. food being unhealthy as it
tional Agriculture Research Gikonyo “There is no awareness and will have heavy metal con-
Laboratories (NARL) Kabete, farmers are ignorant of the tamination. The Ministry of Invest- held at the Machakos Social
ments, Trade and Industry has Hall.
kicked off public participation Rooting for the proposed levy,

Naivasha Special Economic Zone roars to for the proposed Export and
Promotion Levy 2023.
The process presents an op-
the Director said big econo-
mies across the world have
strong domestic industries

life as Sh 57b investments jostle for space portunity for industry stake- and Kenya needs to fully sup-
holders to submit their views, port the local manufacturing
representations or written sector to create a self-suffi-
memoranda on the proposed cient economy.
BY ETRASTUS GICHOHI (KNA) levy that will be imposed on "The levy also intends to

T
than Sh57 billion to develop certain imported goods which create a level field for man-
he government’s industries in the area. can be manufactured locally. ufacturers who face compe-
commitment to The crucial investments Julius Kirima, the Director of tition from cheaply imported
operationalize the from Jumbo AAA limited, Industries at the State De- goods and deter dump-
multi-billion-shil- Jafro SEZ, Turkish Industry partment for Industry, said ing of substandard foreign
ling Naivasha Special Eco- Holdings, Sino Excellence the proposed levy seeks to goods,”Kirima noted.
nomic Zone [SEZ] has borne and Eriken MFG limited cushion the domestic manu- Manufacturers however ex-
facturing sector against unfair pressed varied opinions on
fruit after Sh57 billion worth will help boost Foreign Di-
trade practices and create a the proposed levy with a ma-
of investments have been rect Investment and support sustainable industrial base. jority asking the ministry to
lined up for development. economic recovery and job Kirima said the proposed reconsider the move saying
The multi-billion zone creation. The Special Eco- policy change is among a raft the proposed levy may ward
has been established by the nomic Zone Authority said it of initiatives that the govern- off potential investors further
government as a SEZ and Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee has so far signed lease agree- ment has implemented over hurting the economy.
sits on a 1,000-acre piece on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives during an inspection ments with three investors the past years to create a Frank Obure, the General
of land aimed at driving the tour of the Naivasha Special Economic Zone to assess its and issued letters of offer to conducive environment for lo- Manager AAA Growers Lim-
progress. Photo by Erastus Gichohi cal manufacturers. ited, said the proposed levy
country’s industrialization two others to establish in- "The industry, despite being a will lead to an increased cost
agenda. The Naivasha SEZ lo- zone, the government has so equip five boreholes from dustries at the zone. The au- key contributor to the coun- of production especially for
cated in Mai Mahiu area has far spent billions of shillings Naivasha town to provide thority said the investors try’s GDP, faces challenges like local industries that import
been termed as a gateway to to support development of treated water to the zone as have lined up for investments inadequate infrastructure and consumables to process their
the East African countries and key infrastructures includ- well as developing key access ranging from sectors in iron skilled labour. The proposed goods or products.
the wider Eastern and Central ing Inland Container Depot, roads. The zone, favored for and steel, textile, apparels levy is therefore among other Obure noted that many manu-
Africa region and the govern- railway marshalling yard and its proximity to the geother- and leather, paper and paper initiatives like, Buy Kenya Build facturers were already reel-
Kenya aimed at promoting lo- ing under the impact of rising
ment has pumped billions of a logistics zone. The govern- mal power wells in Olkaria, products, cold storage facili-
cal manufacturing,” he said at costs of production.
shillings for its development. ment has also spent more has now attracted five inves- ties and industrial warehous- a public participation forum BY Roselyne Kavoo (KNA)
To speed up investment in the than Sh1 billion to drill and tors who seek to inject more ing.

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