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BY ROSELYNE KAVOO (KNA)

One million vulnerable house-holds across the country will soon benefit from a Kitchen

Garden Programme initiated by the government to ensure steady food supply and adoption of healthy diets in the wake of the coronavirus out-break in country.

Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives Ms Ann Nyaga said the kitchen gar-dens will help improve nutrition by ensuring availability of vegetables, fruits and herbs at the household level to boost immunity especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ms.Nyaga noted that the coronavi-rus pandemic has compromised the country’s nutrition situation espe-cially among vulnerable households hence the need for emergency sup-port to produce nutritious foods that can also be sold for incomes.

‘‘With reduced incomes and loss of

jobs in the informal sector, most households are not able to buy food and the inexpen-sive kitchen gardens are meant to cushion them and maintain healthy living during the pandemic,’ ’she said.

Speaking at Kasikeu mar-ket in Makueni county during the launch of the initiative, the CAS said targeted households will be provided with a starter kit that will include 10gms seed of kales, spinach, black nightshade, amaranthus and 1/4kg cowpeas seed, a shade net for multi-story garden and a 50-litre water tank.

Each kit will cost Sh1, 350 translating to Sh1.35 billion for the one million households in the country.

To facilitate value addition, Ms.Nyaga said households with sur-plus production will be facilitated with solar dryers that have a capacity to dry ten kilograms of vegetables per hour.

‘‘The dryers, which will be pro-vided to a cluster of ten households, will prolong the shelf life of the per-ishable foods and enable households to maintain social distancing by reducing the frequency of market visits,’’she added.

The CAS said each county

is expected to recruit between 6,000 to 20,000 households depend-ing on the need.

‘‘Recruitment will be done in liai-son with the county administration and priority will be given to poor households with large families, sin-gle headed households, widowers and widows,’’she noted.

The CAS said a special focus will also be given to the youth who will receive kitchen garden kits to raise seedlings for sale.

‘‘There is no future for agriculture without youths and to empower them

in the campaign, they will also be sup-ported with dry-ing tools and training,’ ’sa id Ms.Nyaga.

The CAS noted that some of the

kitchen garden tech-nologies that will be

used include multi storey gardens, cone garden, hanging garden, aqua-phonics, moist bed gar-dens, staircase gardens and use of containers like buckets and tyres.

Makueni Governor Kivu-tha Kibwana said his gov-

ernment will support the programme ‘‘The pro-gramme, especially during this Covid 19 period is spot on be-cause is emphasizes on nutrition and will

boost immunity for people who have un-

derlying diseases like diabetes who are more sus-

ceptible to the disease,’’said Kivutha.The governor also noted that the

project can be used as an economic recovery strategy by both the county and the national governments due to the adverse effects caused by Covid 19. While speaking earlier when the CAS paid a courtesy visit to his office, County Commissioner Mohammed Maalim lauded the project as timely especially to Makueni, a county that experiences perennial droughts.

Targeted households to be provided with starter kit of 10gms seed of kales, spinach, black nightshade, amaranthus and 1/4kg cowpeas seed, a shade net and a 50-litre water tank

Government to offer kitchen gardens to a million families

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Issue No. 51/2019-2020 +254 020 4920000 [email protected]

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WAR AGAINST COVID-19

400Extra workers to

be hired to speed up construction of

Thwake Dam

2,634Vulnerable persons

who have have benefited from

the state’s Sh21m weekly stipends

40,000Cartons of

Ready to Use Therapeutic Food donation given to

government

242mCost of the upgrade of Migori’s Lichota airstrip during this

financial year

1988The year Eunice

Wacera was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

(LUPUS)

30,000Seating capacity of the new Jomo

Kenyatta Stadium at the Mamboleo grounds, Kisumu

The WeekIn numbers

Sh1.35 billion Amount allocated

for purchase of starter kits

1 million Number of households

that stand to benefit from the initiative

6,000- 20,000

Targeted households per county

BY WAGEMA MWANGI KNA)

The government has received a grant of Sh 600 million for

the construction of an ultra-modern border market.

This is part of a broader re-gional strategy of enhancing trade relations and cooperation amongst the traders in the East Africa Community.

Principal Secretary in the State Department for East Afri-can Community, Dr. Kevit Desai said, the government was com-

mitted to providing a conducive environment that will promote robust trade amongst East Afri-cans. This will be done through streamlining border operations and eliminating obstacles for smooth trading.

The PS was speaking in Taveta sub-county during a meeting with market officials and trad-ers’ representatives to address challenges of cross-border trade in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The market will include amongst other amenities, a health center and a fire-station.

The EAC ministry will engage Taita-Taveta county govern-ment for allocation of between 50-100 acres where the mega-market project would be built. The PS said the five-million Euros grant was donated by Ireland, Denmark, Norway and Finland. “The government will invest in any facilitative action that will enhance trade opera-tions and activities amongst the EAC member states and ensure bottlenecks inhibiting business for Kenyans border traders are

eliminated,” said the PS. Kenyan traders have been

complaining over discrimina-tory practices by customs’ of-ficials in Tanzania over what is viewed as aggressive trading practices by the Kenyan busi-ness community.

Though various EAC trad-ing protocols and agreements commit to easing trade between Kenya and Tanzania by elimi-nating bureaucracy and delays, traders at the border claim such agreements are only on paper.

Sh600m border market to enhance trade within EAC

Dr. Desai perusing through a guideline booklet for safety standards for officials manning the border post.

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ADDENDUM NO.1

IFB No: CRVWWDA/LVS/AfDB/KTSWSSP/W/BOMET/2019 - 2020

CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SYSTEM FOR BOMET - LONGISA - MULOT TOWNS

Reference is made to the invitation to bid for the above mentioned works published on 10th June, 2020. All potential bidders are notified of changes in Volume 2: Bidding Forms-Bill of Quantities as follows: a) Changes in Bill No.1 b) Addition of Bill No. 9 c) Changes in the Grand Summary Page

Due to the size of the file it was not possible to upload Volume 4 (Drawings) of the Tender Documents on the websites and PPIP portal.

The bidders are advised to collect Addendum No. 1 and Volume 4 of the Tender Documents as from 1st July, 2020 at the Agency’s offices during normal working hours.

The Chief Executive Officer,Central Rift Valley Water Works Development AgencyMaji Plaza, Prison RoadOff Nakuru - Eldama Ravine HighwayP.O. Box 2451-20100Nakuru, KenyaTel: +254 718313557

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE (SPN)Invitation for Bids

CENTRAL RIFT VALLEY WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

MINISTRY OF WATER & SANITATION AND IRRIGATION

ON BEHALF OF LAKE VICTORIA SOUTH WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

PROGRAMME: KENYA TOWNS SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROGRAM

TENDER NOTICE

Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a wholly owned Government Development Finance Institution (DFI) incorporated under the Agricultural Finance Corporation Act (Cap 323 of the Laws of Kenya). AFC is charged with the mandate of supporting the development of agriculture and agriculture industries by making loans and providing managerial and technical assistance to the loan beneficiaries.

The Corporation invites eligible contractors from competent and qualified firms for the following tenders:-

AGRICULTURAL FINANCE CORPORATION

TENDER NO. TENDER NAME NCA TENDER SECURITY

ELIGIBILITY

AFC/004/06/2020 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF AFC BUNGOMA BRANCH

6 & Above 150,000.00 OPEN

AFC/010/06/2020 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF AFC MOLO BRANCH

6 & Above 150,000.00 OPEN

AFC/034/06/2020 PROPOSED REFURBISHMENT OF AFC BOMET BRANCH

6 & Above 150,000.00 OPEN

Detailed tender documents may be viewed and obtained by interested and eligible bidders free of charge from the Corporation’s Website: www.agrifinance.org. The completed tender document enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly quoting the Tender Number as indicated above should be sent through Registered Mail or deposited in the Tender Box located on 5th floor, Development House, Nairobi, addressed to:

The Managing Director,Agricultural Finance Corporation,

Development House, 7th Floor, Moi Avenue,

P.O. Box 30367, 00100 GPO NAIROBI.

So as to be received on or before 12 noon Monday, 13th July, 2020. The Tenders will be opened on the same day at 12.30 pm at the AFC/ADC 3rd Floor Conference Room, Development House, in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend.

The acquisition by limited companies of their own shares was introduced in Kenya pursuant to the Companies Act, 2015 (the Companies Act) to provide limited companies with a unique opportunity to consider this option as an additional strategy for them to re-invest in their operations.

Part XVI of the Companies Act contains general procedures to be applied by any limited company intending to acquire its own shares either through a market purchase or an off-market purchase.

In addition to the requirements under the Companies Act, the Capital Markets Authority pursuant to Section 11(3) (d) of the Capital Markets Act, Cap 485A has developed draft Guidelines on Share Buybacks by Listed Companies, 2020 that will apply to companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The draft Guidelines provide additional requirements for share buyback transactions by listed companies, including disclosures, approval requirements and timelines. The Guidelines seek to enhance investor protection, promote liquidity and ensure transparency in share buyback trans-actions.

In accordance with Section 12A(3) of the Capital Markets Act, the Authority now invites stakeholders and the general public to submit comments on the proposed Guidelines on Share Buybacks for Listed Companies, available onwww.cma.or.ke.

Kindly submit your comments by July 31, 2020 to:

The Ag. Chief ExecutiveCapital Markets Authority

P.O. Box 74800-00200 Nairobi3rd Floor, Embankment Plaza

Longonot Road, UpperhillEmail: [email protected] ,

Website www.cma.or.ke

DRAFT GUIDELINES ON SHARE BUYBACKS FOR LISTED COMPANIES

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE CAPITAL MARKETS ACT (CAP 485A)

REFERENCE NUMBER TENDER DESCRIPTION PRE-BID MEETING/SITE VISIT CLOSING/OPENING DATE

KAA/OT/JKIA/0111/2019-2020

Provision of Maintenance Services for Heating Venti-lation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) for Terminal 1A & Parking Garage at Jomo Kenyatta International Air-port

Bidders will be required to seek through the email address, [email protected] for prior ap-pointment before visiting the site in order to ensure social distancing requirements are adhered to.

16/07/2020 at 11.00 a.m.

KAA/OT/LOK/0043/2019-2020

Proposed Rehabilitation of Runway, Taxiways and Apron for Lokichoggio Air-port- Phase 2 Works


17/07/2020at 11.00 a.m.

KAA/OT/LANET/0113/2019-2020

Proposed Construction of Lanet Airstrip Aircraft Pave-ment Phase 1.


17/07/2020at 11.00 a.m.

TENDER ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE

The Kenya Airports Authority invites sealed tenders from eligible firms for the following tenders:-

Information on these tender notices and documents detailing the requirements, tendering procedures and guidelines should be downloaded from our website at https://www.kaa.go.ke/corporate/procurement/ or https://suppliers.kaa.go.ke/irj/portal or Public or Procurement Information Portal at www.tenders.go.ke free of charge.

Bidders are advised to note that bidding process for the tenders is through our online tender portal athttps://suppliers.kaa.go.ke/irj/portal. For any information or clarifications, please contact us through our email, [email protected]

Canvassing for the tender by the tenderer or by proxy shall lead to automatic disqualification of their tender.

A.G MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO

JUNE 30, 2020

Cover your mouth when sneezing

Wash hands with water and soap/sanitizer

Avoid contact with sick people

Don’t touch eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands

Thoroughly cook meat, eggs. Don’t eat raw food

Keep objects and surfaces clean

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MURANG’A SOUTH WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY

LIMITED

INVITATION TO TENDERThe MURANG’A SOUTH WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY LIMITED (MUSWASCO) has applied for financing from the World Bank (WB) through Water Sector Trust Fund (WSTF) towards the cost of the water and sanitation improvement project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments of the cost of Construction of Public Sanitation Facilities (PSFs) and Standard Water Kiosks in different areas of operation within Murang’a South Water and Sanitation Company area of Juris-diction, Murang’a County. The Company intends to apply the proceeds toward payments under the contract mentioned below.

A pre-bid meeting shall be conducted on 10TH JULY 2020 at the address mentioned below from 9:00am. A mandatory site visit will also be conducted the same day, 10TH JULY 2020 from 10:00 am. All bidders are expected to gather at MUSWASCO’s head office before proceeding to the site.

Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the office of the MANAGING DIRECTOR, MURANG’A SOUTH WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY LIMITED, via email [email protected] and inspect the Bidding document during office hours 0900 to 1600 hours at the address given below.

The Bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon payment of a non refundable fee Ksh 1,000.00 in cash. Upon payment the document shall be obtained from the address below. Bidders who wish to down-load the bid document shall do so free of charge from Murang’a South Water and Sanitation Company Limited website, www.muswasco.co.ke

Bidders who download the tender documents from the website MUST forward their particulars immediately via email to [email protected]. This is for records and any further tender clarifications and addendum where neces-sary. The particulars should include: Name of Firm, Postal Address, Telephone Number, Email Address Tender Number, Tender Name.

Complete tender documents shall be sealed and marked as stated in the tender documents and be deposited at the Tender Box located at Murang’a South Water and Sanitation Company head office. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before Friday 17TH JULY 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 17TH JULY 2020 at 10:30 am.

The address referred to above is:

MANAGING DIRECTORMURANG’A SOUTH WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY LIMITEDP.O BOX 84-01034 KANDARA, NEXT TO DC’S OFFICE-KANDARA. Telephone: +254716645345Email: [email protected] , Website: www.muswasco.co.ke

TENDER No : MUSWASCO/NCB/WSTF-PSFK/JUN-19/20

NCB/Tender Name Eligibility Closing Date

1 a) Construction of 5No. standard Water kiosks of sizes 2.6mx 2.6m

b) Construction of 4No. standard Public Sanitation Facilities

Construction of Water and Sanitation Improvement Project

Open Friday

17th JULY 2020 at 10:30 a.m.

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO 9001 : 2015 Certified

KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICSTENDER NOTICE

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency established under the Statistics Act, 2006 to collect, compile, analyze, and disseminate socio-economic statistics needed for planning and policy formulation in Kenya. KNBS invites sealed open National tenders as below: -

No Tender No. Item/Service Description Closing Dates Targeted Group

1 KNBS/RFP/31/2019-2020 Supply, Delivery, Support and Mainte-nance of SPSS Software.

14th July, 2020 at 10.00 am

Open

2 KNBS/RFP/32/2019-2020 Supply, Delivery, Support and Mainte-nance of STATA Software.

14th July, 2020 at 10.00 am

Open

3 KNBS/RFP/33/2019-2020 Consultancy Services to Develop a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Framework for KNBS.

14th July, 2020 at 10.00 am

Open

4 KNBS/ONT/34/2019-2020 Supply and Delivery of 5No. Laptops 14th July, 2020 at 10.00am

Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

Eligible Tenderers may obtain further information and download the Tender Document free of charge from Public Procure-ment Information Portal (PPIP) (https://www.tenders.go.ke) and /or Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) web-site; www.knbs.or.ke under “Tenders” portal respectively. Those who download the document must immediately forward their particulars (i.e. Name & Contacts of Applicant) to email; [email protected] for purposes of registration.

Original and Completed Tender document plus one copy should be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender reference number and be deposited in the Tender Box on 13th Floor – Real Towers, Upper hill addressed to: -

Director GeneralKenya National Bureau of Statistics

P. O. Box 30266-00100,NAIROBI

so as to be received on or before 14th July, 2020 at 10.00 am

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who choose to attend at the KNBS Board Room- Real Towers Upper Hill, 13th Floor.

Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late tenders will not be accepted.

DIRECTOR GENERALKENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS

KENYA WATER INSTITUTEOPEN NATIONAL TENDER

BI-ANNUAL REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS OF GOODS, WORKS AND SERVICES FOR FINANCIAL YEARS 2020/2021 AND 2021/2022

The Kenya Water Institute invites applications from interested, eligible and competent bidders for Bi-annual Registration of suppliers for the Financial Years 2020/2021 & 2021/2022 for its Main Campus (Nairobi Coun-ty), Kitui Campus (Kitui County), Chiakariga Campus (Tharaka Nithi County) and Kisumu Campus (Kisumu County).

NO. TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION

1. KEWI/TEN/001/2020-2021 Bi-Annual registration of suppliers FY-2020-2022

Registration documents with details of various categories of goods, works and services shall be downloaded from the KEWI website www.kewi.or.ke free of charge.

Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities who have registered with The National Treasury/County Governments are encouraged to apply. They are also encouraged to visit our website from time to time for awareness on available opportunities and sensitization exercise.

Bidders who download the documents MUST register with the Procurement Office or notify the Institute using the email address [email protected] properly indicating Category Title/Category Number, Name of the firm, address, telephone number and email before the closing date.

Completed documents in sealed envelopes properly indicating Category Title/Category Number, may bedeposited in the Tender Box at Kenya Water Institute, Nairobi along Ole Shapara Avenue in South ‘C’ located at the Library block not later than Thursday, 16th July, 2020,at 11.00 am’ and a statement “DO NOT OPEN BEFORE Thursday, 16th July, 2020,at 11.00 am

Addressed to;

THE DIRECTOR,KENYA WATER INSTITUTE,P.O. BOX 60013 -00200, NAIROBI.

An ISO 9001-2015 Certified Authority

KEMSA: YOUR PARTNER IN HEALTHCARE

NOTICE TO ALL OUR ESTEEMED CUSTOMERS

We wish to notify our esteemed Customers and the general public that we shall close our Nairobi Central and Regional warehouses for the annual stock-take effec-tive Monday 6th to Friday 10th July 2020, both days inclusive.

During this period, all receipts and dispatches of medical supplies will be suspended. Only emergency cases shall be attended to.

Normal Sales and Warehouse operations will resume on Monday 13th July 2020.

For more information, kindly get in touch with our Warehouse, Sales, and Customer Service teams using the following contacts:

HEAD OFFICE NAIROBI:ISDN 0719 033000,

Mobile GSM: 0726 618521 and 0726618520

KEMSA SUPPLY CHAIN CENTRE, NAIROBI on numbers 0719033000, 0719033600, 0719033403 or Email: [email protected], [email protected]

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERKENYA MEDICAL SUPPLIES AUTHORITY

Tel No.: 254 20 3922000, Fax No: 245 20 3922400, www.kemsa.co.ke , Email: [email protected] Commercial Street, Industrial Area

P.O B Box 47715-00100,GPO Nairobi, Kenya

KENYA MEDICAL SUPPLIES AUTHORITY(KEMSA)

CLOSURE FOR ANNUAL STOCK–TAKE:

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MINISTRY OF INTERIOR & COORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

TENDER NOTICE

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

Suppliers and contractors are invited for the supply and delivery of goods, provision of services and works to National Government departments/institutions within the above sub counties on as and when required basis for the period ending 30th June, 2022.

STATE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND CITIZEN SERVICES

COUNTY COMMISSIONER – TAITA TAVETA COUNTY

Interested Bidders must attach copies of:-

• Certificate of Registration/Incorporation.• Latest and valid Tax Compliance Certificate.• Registration certificates from National Construction Authority for Tender No TT/17/2020-2022 and Tender No TT/18/2020-2022• Tender TT/10/2020-2022 and TT/09/2020-2022 Should have approval from the Kenya Bureau of Standards and Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya• Fully complete the Confidential Business Questionnaire and all Tender Forms.• Any other document as indicated in the Tender Document.• Youth, women and persons with disabilities who have been fully registered with the National Treasury (Directorate of Public Procurement) must show proof of registration by providing the certificate of registration.

Tender documents may be obtained through this website www.mygov.go.ke. Price quoted must be net i.e. inclusive of all Government taxes expressed in Kenya Shillings and valid for 120 days after closing date. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked the Tender number should be deposited in the Tender Box situated at the main entrance of the County and Deputy Commissioners offices or be addressed to:-

DEPUTY COUNTY COMMISSIONER DEPUTY COUNTY COMMISSIONER COUNTY COMMISSIONERP.O BOX 3 TAVETA P.O.BOX 1 VOI P.O.BOX 1, MWATATE

DEPUTY COUNTY COMMISSIONERPRIVATE BAG WUNDANYI

So as to reach them on or before 15TH July, 2020 at 10.00 A.M.

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the bidders or their representatives who may choose to attend.

HEADS: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICESTAITA/TAVETA COUNTY

NO. TENDER NO. DESCRIPTION RESERVATION

TENDER DETAILS SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GOODS

1 TT/01/2020 Building Materials PVC & GI pipes fittings Open

2 TT/02/2020 Dry Food stuff & Vegetables Open

3 TT/03/2020 Meat & Its related Products Open

4 TT/04/2020 Petrol, Oils, Lubricants & Cooking gas Open

5 TT/05/2020 Wood Fuel & Charcoal Women

6 TT/06/2020 Electrical goods and appliances Open

7 TT/07/2020 Office Stationary and miscellaneous items Open

8 TT/08/2020 Supply of cleaning materials Youth

9 TT/09/2020 Pharmaceuticals and Non Pharmaceuticals Open

10 TT/10/2020 Laboratory Equipment & Chemicals Open

PRE-QUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTORS FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES

1 TT/11/2020 Office Equipment and Furniture Open

2 TT/12/2020 Suppliers of Mot Vehicle/Cycle tires & Batteries spare parts Open

3 TT/13/2020 Repairs of office Machines Youth

4 TT/14/2020 Repairs office motor vehicle/cycles, plant & equip. Open

5 TT/15/2020 Hire of Private security services Open

6 TT/16/2020 Transport Hire Open

7 TT/17/2020 Building Contractors Open

8 TT/18/2020 Provision of water works Open

9 TT/19/2020 Suppliers of farm inputs pumps, Agricultural chemicals genera-tors and Hay

PWD

10 TT/20/2020 Provision of catering services – Breakfast lunch and dinner and food ration

Open

11 TT/21/2020 Hire of con. facilities & Hotel accommodation Open

12 TT/22/2020 Supplier of uniforms and clothing/ textile material Women

13 TT/23/2020 Supply and delivery of computers Printer copies and accessories Open

14 TT/24/2020 Consultancy Services Open

15 TT/25/2020 Sport Kits and Accessories Open

16 TT/26/2020 Tree and Fruits seedlings PWD

17 TT/27/2020 Provision of Internet Connectivity and Maintaince (VOI) Youth

TENDER NOTICE

1.1 The Kenya Industrial Property Institute is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Enterprise Development, established under the Industrial Property Act, 2001.

1.2 The Institute wishes to invite interested eligible Suppliers to participate in the above tender.

PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR 2020/2021 - 2021/2022

1.3 The tender documents can be downloaded from the KIPI website (www.kipi.go.ke) or IFMIS supplier portal (supplier.treasury.go.ke) at no cost. The tender document is also available at the Procurement Office between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm during working days upon payment of a non-refundable fee of kshs 1000/= in bankers cheque payable at the cash office and/or addressed to the Managing Director, Kenya Industrial Property Institute. Bidders who download the tender document must register with the institute through email:[email protected] before the submission date.

1.4 All completed documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender number should be addressed to:

Managing DirectorKenya Industrial Property Institute P.O Box 51648-00200NAIROBI.E-Mail [email protected]

Or be deposited in the Tender Box situated at entrance of the Administration block in the Institute.

Building, so as to be received on or before 13th July 2020 at 10:00 am

1.5 Submitted tenders shall be opened in the Conference Hall immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend.

Managing DirectorKenya Industrial Property Institute

Date: 23rd June 2020

TENDER NAME: PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS

TENDER REF. NO. (KIPI/T01/2019/2020)

TENDER NO. CATEGORY

1 KIPI/PQ/001/2019/2020 Supply of Computer Consumables

2 KIPI/PQ/002/2019/2020 Supply of Computers, Printers,and other Network Equipment

3 KIPI/PQ/003/2019/2020 Supply of motor vehicle Tyres,Tubes and batteries

4 KIPI/PQ/004/2019/2020 Supply of Staff Uniforms and Protective Clothing

5 KIPI/PQ/005/2019/2020 Supply of Detergents and Sundry items

6 KIPI/PQ/006/2019/2020 Supply of Fuel and Lubricants

7 KIPI/PQ/007/2019/2020 Supply of Hardware and Electrical Materials

8 KIPI/PQ/008/2019/2020 Supply of Bottled Mineral Water

9 KIPI/PQ/009/2019/2020 Supply of Newspapers, Periodicals and Library Books

10 KIPI/PQ/010/2019/2020 Supply of Telephone Accessories

11 KIPI/PQ/011/2019/2020 Provision of Sanitary Bin Services

12 KIPI/PQ/012/2019/2020 Provision of air Travel Agency Services

13 KIPI/PQ/013/2019/2020 Provision of Security Guards Services

14 KIPI/PQ/014/2019/2020 Provision of Radio Alarms

15 KIPI/PQ/015/2019/2020 Provision of Event Management, Outside Catering and Tent Services

16 KIPI/PQ/016/2019/2020 Provision of Printing Services

17 KIPI/PQ/017/2019/2020 Provision of Asset Tagging and Coding Services

18 KIPI/PQ/018/2019/2020 Provision of Networking and Cabling Services

19 KIPI/PQ/019/2019/2020 Provision of Courier and Mail Services

20 KIPI/PQ/020/2019/2020 Provision of Auctioneering Services

21 KIPI/PQ/021/2019/2020 Provision of Asset Valuation Services

22 KIPI/PQ/022/2019/2020 Provision of General Insurance (motor Vehicle, Computers and other Acces-sories)

23 KIPI/PQ/023/2019/2020 Provision of Minor office Partitioning/Renovation Services

24 KIPI/PQ/024/2019/2020 Provision of Public/Corporate Image Services

25 KIPI/PQ/025/2019/2020 Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment

26 KIPI/PQ/026/2019/2020 Provision and Maintenance of Plumbing Works and Services

27 KIPI/PQ/027/2019/2020 provision and maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment

28 KIPI/PQ/028/2019/2020 Provision of Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles

29 KIPI/PQ/029/2019/2020 Repair and Maintenance of Computers Printers,Ups and other Networking Equipment

30 KIPI/PQ/030/2019/2020 Provision of Professional Legal Services

31 KIPI/PQ/031/2019/2020 Repair and Maintenance of PABX Machine and Telephone Extensions

32 KIPI/PQ/032/2019/2020 Provision of Training Services

33 KIPI/PQ/033/2019/2020 Provision of Consultancy Services

34 KIPI/PQ/034/2019/2020 Provision of Garbage Collection

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PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR GOODS, WORKS AND SERVICES FOR THE

FINANCIAL YEAR 2020/2021

TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC) intends to pre-qualify and register Suppliers and service providers for the provision of Goods, Works and Services for the financial year 2020/2021.

Interested and competent firms specializing in the provision of goods and services in the categories mentioned here below are invited to apply for pre-qualification/registration.

TENDER NO. CDACC/T/001/2020-2021

A. SUPPLY OF GOODS

S/No

PRE- QUALIFICATION CATEGORY NO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION ELIGIBLE GROUP

1 CDACC/PRE/01/2020-2021 Supply and delivery of general stationery items. AGPO

2 CDACC/PRE/02/2020-2021 Supply and delivery of desktop computers, laptops, printers and related ac-cessories, servers and related accessories, Supply of audio-visual equipment, projectors, projector screens, white board and related items.

Open

3 CDACC/PRE/03/2020-2021 Supply and delivery of general office equipment, office furniture and fittings Open

4 CDACC/PRE/04/2020-2021 Supply and delivery of newspapers, magazines, periodicals and publications. AGPO

5 CDACC/PRE/05/2020-2021 Supply and delivery of calling cards e.g. Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom scratch cards.

AGPO

6 CDACC/PRE/06/2020-2021 Supply and delivery of staff uniform, protective gear and clothing. AGPO

7 CDACC/PRE/07/2020-2021 Supply and delivery of cleaning materials e.g soaps, detergents and disin-fectants.

AGPO

8 CDACC/PRE/08/2020-2021 Supply and delivery of tyres, tubes and batteries. Open

B. PROVISION OF SERVICES

CATEGORY NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION

9 CDACC/PRE/09/2020-2021 Provision of printing services e.g brochures, folders, booklets and other pro-motional materials e.g shirts, caps etc

AGPO

10 CDACC/PRE/10/2020-2021 Provision of printing services – Cards/Certificates AGPO

11 CDACC/PRE/11/2020-2021 Provision of printing services – Occupational Standards, Curriculum, Learning Materials etc

Open

12 CDACC/PRE/12/2020-2021 Provision of corporate branding, communication and marketing services Open

13 CDACC/PRE/13/2020-2021 Provision of travel agency services, air-ticketing and travel arrangements – IATA registered only

Open

14 CDACC/PRE/14/2020-2021 Supply, delivery and installation of CCTV equipment and services Open

15 CDACC/PRE/15/2020-2021 Provision of engraving and marking of Council Assets AGPO

16 CDACC/PRE/16/2020-2021 Provision of Pest control Fumigation Services AGPO

17 CDACC/PRE/17/2020-2021 Provision of Cleaning Services Open

18 CDACC/PRE/18/2020-2021 Provision of Security Guard Services Open

19 CDACC/PRE/19/2020-2021 Provision of insurance services for Council assets eg motor vehicles Open

20 CDACC/PRE/20/2020-2021 Provision of Tracking service to Motor Vehicles. Open

21 CDACC/PRE/21/2020-2021 Provision of insurance services medical covers Open

22 CDACC/PRE/22/2020-2021 Provision of maintenance services for office equipment eg computers, print-ers, photocopiers

AGPO

23 CDACC/PRE/23/2020-2021 Provision of IT security solutions AGPO

24 CDACC/PRE/24/2020-2021 Provision of Software designs and training services for Council’s Database AGPO

25 CDACC/PRE/25/2020-2021 Provision of repair and maintenance services for motor vehicles (Approved Garages to attach certificate or letter of approval)

Dealers & Approved Garages

C. CONSULTANCY SERVICES

CATEGORY NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION

26 CDACC/PRE/26/2020-2021 Provision of Consultancy services for Editing of TVET CDACC Documents Open

27 CDACC/PRE/28/2020-2021 Provision of Consultancy services for Development of CBET Assessment tools Open

28 CDACC/PRE/29/2020-2021 Provision of Consultancy services for Development of Occupational Stan-dards

Open

29 CDACC/PRE/30/2020-2021 Provision of Consultancy services for Development of Learning Guides/Ma-terials

Open

30 CDACC/PRE/30/2020-2021 Provision of Consultancy services for Development of Digital Content Open

The Pre-qualification/Registration of suppliers/contractor(s) documents detailing relevant terms and conditions may be obtained at No cost from the Organization’s website www.tvetcdacc.go.ke Duly completed Pre-qualification/Registration documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the Tender Number and Pre-qualification Category No. should be mailed or deposited in the Tender Box provided on the 25th floor Telposta Towers, Uhuru Wing, addressed to:-

The Chief Executive Officer,TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC)

P. O. Box 15745-00100, Nairobi.

so as to be received on or before 15th July, 2020 at 10:00am East African Time. Applications/tenders will be opened immediately thereafter at the Board Room on the 25th floor Telposta Towers, Uhuru Wing, in the presence of candidates or their representatives who may wish to attend. (NB: The Government measures on Containment of Covid-19 shall be applied in full)

Any canvassing in whatever way will render the prospective bidder(s)/applicant(s) ineligible for participation.The Organization reserves the right to accept or reject any application/tender in whole or in part without giving reason(s) for its decision.

Head, Supply Chain ManagementFOR: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Telposta Toweras(25th Floor) P.O Box 15745-00100 NAIROBI, KENYA

Kenyatta Avenue Tel: +254 20,2217210 , Ext. 2503Email: [email protected]

The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) invites interested and eligible firms to tender for the following :

UNCLAIMED FINANCIAL ASSETS AUTHORITY

INVITATION TO TENDER

Tender Ref. No. Tender Name Closing Date/Time

UFAA/MC/001/2020-2021

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF STATIONERY ON FRAMEWORK CONTRACT

26.09.2019 AT10.30AM

UFAA/GIC/002/2020-2021

PROVISION OF GENERAL INSURANCE COVER 15.07.2020 AT 10:30AM

A complete set of tender documents can be downloaded free of charge from Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority website: www.ufaa.go.ke or PPIP portal: www.tenders.go.ke. Bidders who download the tender document must arrange to register with UFAA, the company name, postal, physical, email and telephone address for the purposes of receiving any further tender clarifications and/or addendum if need be through the email address [email protected]. Financial Proposals submitted shall be valid for 120 days on submission.

The complete bid documents in plain sealed envelope marked with the tender reference number and tender name, should be addressed to:-

Chief Executive Officer/Managing TrusteeUnclaimed Financial Assets Authority

Pacis Centre, 2nd Floor, Slip Road Off Waiyaki Way, WestlandsP.O. Box 28235-00200 Nairobi

Tel. +254-4343440/0706866984www.ufaa.go.ke

And be deposited in the Tender Box located at the reception area of Pacis Center, 2nd Floor, Slip Road off Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before the Wednesday 15th July, 2020 at 10.30AM.Tenders shall be opened in the Boardroom immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders who choose to attend. Late bids will not be received.

TENDER FOR SALE OF BOARDED MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER OBSOLETE FURNITURE ITEMS

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a state corporation whose mandate is to plan, design, construct, own, operate and maintain high voltage electricity trans-mission lines and substations throughout the country.

KETRACO now wishes to dispose boarded Motor Vehicles “As is where is” and other obsolete furniture items to any interested bidder.

KETRACO tenders run on SAP ARIBA e-procurement platform and therefore bids with full contacts details should be submitted through this system. To view the details on the vehicles on sale and the obsolete furniture items a link will be provided on KETRACO website www.ketraco.co.ke

All the vehicles on sale can be viewed at the Isinya Substation in Isinya, the obsolete furniture items, motor cycles and used tyres at KATKO Godowns on Mombasa Road in Nairobi.

All enquiries on this tender should be channelled through [email protected]@ketraco.co.ke or [email protected]

Complete bid documents should be electronically submitted through SAP ARIBA platform on or before Tuesday 21st July 2020 at 10.00 am East Africa Time.

Bids will be opened electronically promptly thereafter in the presence of the Tenderer’s or their representatives who choose to attend in KETRACO Supply Chain Management Offices located at Kawi Complex, South C, Nairobi.

SENIOR MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAINFOR: MANAGING DIRECTOR

TENDER NUMBER : KETRACO/PT/008/2020

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The Covid-19 pandemic has ex-erted unprecedented pressure on Kenya’s trade and industry sectors. What are the specific effects of the virus on these key sectors of our economy?

The Coronavirus spread quickly across the globe from late Decem-ber 2019 into the year 2020. As cases were recorded in more countries across the globe, different govern-ments applied different measures to contain the spread and effect on their populations. Such measures included restrictions of movement of persons, closure of borders and airspace. In the initial phases where shutdowns were implemented, there was inter-ruption in supply chains and logistics with increased demand for COVID-19 related medical supplies. Although it is almost three and a half months since the first Coronavirus case on Kenyan soil was recorded, our trade sector particularly export of flowers and horticulture produce has been hard hit. Supplies of pharmaceutical products, medical supplies and PPEs were disrupted initially.

The measures taken by the Gov-ernment to slow down and contain the spread of the virus were largely dependent on the experience from countries that had managed to con-tain the spread. The measures on social / physical distancing led to closure of the workspaces for busi-nesses across the Country. The key sectors affected were the wholesale and retail where most of the SMEs are found, manufacturing which carries a significant number of formal jobs, accommodation and food services; agriculture and transportation.

Your Ministry has developed guidelines for business operations to ensure stakeholders’ safety dur-ing this pandemic. What would you say was the driving force behind this development?

Having understood the mode of infection for the COVID-19, the Min-istry of Health released guidelines for mitigating the contagion. The meas-ures of physical distancing needed to be applied immediately leading to a shut down of premises as manage-ment reorganized to meet the Pub-lic Health and safety protocols. The curfew further aggravated an already difficult situation for businesses, em-

ployers and employees alike. Having understood the difficulty

in movement owing to the curfew restrictions, we developed a list of essential goods and services for manufacturing and trade to enable flow of these goods to the population.

Our goal during the first three months was to help businesses weather the crisis and not go bust due to liquidity crunch and tempo-rary shocks; maintain stability of the financial system to stem the crisis from reverberating across all sectors of the economy. Further, we sought to protect households’ welfare and prevent individuals from becoming unemployed and falling below the minimum needed to maintain their welfare. To achieve this, it was im-perative that we guide businesses, especially the ones providing essen-tial services. To maintain the supply of food items and groceries, we re-leased the market guidelines within the first two weeks of the crisis. As Markets fall under the County gov-ernments, this was done in close consultation with the Ministry of Devolution and the Council of Gov-ernors.

We envisage gradual reopening of the economy and that is why some sectors such as bars, Pubs and enter-tainment joints were not considered. Theaters, sports activities, cinemas, and cultural events were not in-cluded owing to their tendency to attract large crowds therefore pre-senting challenges in implementing the social distancing guidelines.

My Ministry also set up the Busi-ness Situation Room with an emer-gency response Unit to monitor business concerns and tracking supply chains concerns for essen-tial goods and services immediately the restriction measures were an-nounced. The Business Emergency Response Unit receives concerns from members of the public on email: [email protected] or via a Hotline +254 110922066. The emergency response center contin-ues to be operational 24 hours.

There are various sub-guidelines

for different sub-sectors. Can you highlight the key points which are a must-do in these guidelines?

Our guidelines are intended to en-able businesses operate safely given

that it is still unclear how long the threat of COVID-19 will be with us.

First, we require all business own-ers/ managers, to take responsibil-ity for their operations. This means they adhere to the Public Health and Safety guidelines by Ministry of Health even as they carry out their business. Part of the adherence also requires that they appoint a respon-sible person to oversee the public heath and safety measures; and be ready for random checks with the Public Health Department as well as security agencies in their localities.

Secondly, we have minimum re-quirements under social distanc-ing guidelines, screening protocols, pre-cautionary contact tracing pro-tocols, how to humanely deal with positive or potentially exposed per-sons, communication and liaising with local security and Health teams. These requirements ought to be fol-lowed to meet the threshold set by the Ministry of Health.

Third, we require specific Stand-ard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each business premises as they have their unique realities requiring in-facility enforcement of compliance. At each of the premises aligning to the guidelines includes providing the name and telephone contact of the responsible person at the specific business premises.

Jua Kali sector is probably the bus-iest and most populated sector; what are the key guiding points necessary for the sector’s safe operations?

We have been in constant commu-nication with the Jua Kali Association and in developing these guidelines, we have taken into consideration their input as this makes the guide-lines practical and implementable.

The Jua Kali workspace will be safe only if the guidelines are adhered to. Personal responsibility from all the players is of utmost importance.

Already for the Jua kali work-ers in market centers, the key as-pects of the market guidelines have been translated into Kiswahili for ease of understanding. We are al-ready working to translate the sector guidelines into Kiswahili for ease of understanding. The Kenya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)

whose members are part of the County Emergency response Com-mittees overseeing the implemen-tation of these guidelines, will be running campaigns via mass media and visits to markets

Some sub-sectors of the economy, like supermarkets and wholesale en-terprises require close and frequent human examination of goods. What specific procedures do these guide-lines prescribe especially in cases where physical examination (touch) of the goods forms part of the trans-actions?

Indeed, we went through this with the supermarket’s players and the Ministry of Health officials. To cut transmission from touch, the su-permarket protocols are stringent on handwashing/ sanitizing upon entry. Within the supermarkets, the trolleys and baskets are disinfected before the next user handles them. Social distancing is paramount to al-lowing shoppers to look at items well therefore minimize handling and any possible contamination.

Notice that the guidelines cover players in the agriculture sector, warehouse, transport, and logistics. Our view is that diligence in the ba-sics, donning masks, handwashing, and social distancing will break the cycle of contagion and therefore the whole supply chain will be free of any contaminants.

How will the Ministry ensure these guidelines are adhered to? Who will be in charge of enforcing the opera-tional guidelines?

Self-regulation is key. At the front-line, each sector takes responsibility for communicating them to their members and having a monitoring mechanism among themselves. At the higher level, government agen-cies are on the alert and do their ran-dom checks from the occupational safety as well as public health per-spectives.

How will these guidelines apply to hawkers, for example, given their lack of fixed operational location?

This category is under the Kenya National Hawkers Association (KENAHA). The itinerant traders are

covered on their own. Key areas to look out for are the social distancing, donning masks, and hand washing/ sanitizing. When this disease started spreading in Kenya, and wearing of masks made mandatory, hawk-ers were selling masks and han-dling them in a way that raised the possibility of passing on the virus. Through their association, the mes-sage went out on how to handle their wares and we saw a change in the way they handled them. Govern-ment working together with private sector always achieves better results.

What are the specific dos and don’ts prescribed in the guidelines especially in service sectors like bar-ber shops, salons and other beauty parlors?

Spaces such as barber shops, sa-lons, and beauty parlours are places that are high on traffic and could get crowded. The basic rules apply; donning masks, social distancing, handwashing/ sanitizing, and disin-fection of surfaces that are likely to be touched. Personal responsibility must be taken by the service pro-viders to keep the spaces disinfected while those who seek their services must in turn be vigilant to ensure their preferred place is safe to be in.

The Government recently an-nounced the reopening of hotels and restaurants, but under a tightly con-trolled environment. What do the guidelines portend for the hospital-ity industry?

Restaurants and small hotels are SMEs in the hospitality sector. They have backward linkages to suppli-ers of fresh farm produce, meat, milk and fish; as well as manufac-tured goods. Their role in keeping the economy running is great and touches the counties. The chain that is the hospitality sector is a critical one keeping other workers well fed to keep up their productivity. This sector also is subject to the same pro-tocols, social distancing, disinfection of premises and screening to support the business handle at the same time conscious of the Public Health con-cerns.

Delicate balancing act safeguarding economy

while keeping Coronavirus in check

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe, exerting immense pressure on economies, countries are devising ways to mitigate the sapping impact of this disease. Kenya’s trade and in-dustry sector has equally been hit immensely. Trade, Industry and Enterprise Development Cabinet Secretary, Betty Maina, shared with MyGov’s Michael Okidi the measures in place to safeguard businesses even as various public health and safety protocols are enforced.

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BY KIPTANUI CHERONO, KNA

Youths in Ainabkoi con-stituency will soon access digital job oppor-

tunities like their counterparts elsewhere in the country once the local innovation hub, CIH, situated at Illula, is supplied with power.

Broadcasting and Telecom-munication Principal Secre-tary, PS Esther Koimet said plans to connect electricity to the innovation hub were at an advanced stage. “The only hindrance is that Kenya Power

and Lighting Company, re-quires title deed details for the land where the centre is situ-ated which has not been pro-cessed yet.”

The Ajira Digital Program is a government initiative driven by the Ministry of Informa-tion, Communications and Technology to empower over one million young people to access digital job opportuni-ties. It aims to introduce young people to online digital work and provide them with the tools, training and mentorship needed for them to work any-

Ainabkoi youth to benefit as innovation hub lined up for electricity connection

where and at any time as long as they have a smartphone or other digital device and inter-net connection.

Speaking at Illula during a tree planting exercise, the PS appealed to the County Gov-ernment of Uasin Gishu to en-sure the piece of land reverts back to the community and issued with the title deed to enable KPLC connect power to the innovation hub.

A women group that was purportedly allocated the public land currently holds the title deed.

PS Koimet speaks during the function in Ainabkoi

Government assures City hawkers of transparency in market space allocationBY BERNADETTE KHADULI,

Small scale traders in Nairobi have been assured of fairness and transparency in the allocation of stalls for their operations.

Nairobi Regional Commissioner, Wilson Njega said the government had embarked on constructing and rehabilitating markets in various parts of the city to enable traders operate their businesses in a con-ducive environment.

The RC said so far three mar-kets namely Mwariro in Starehe Constituency constructed at a cost of sh. 389.5 million, Karandini in Dagoretti South (sh. 294.3 million) and Westlands market (sh. 214 million) are already complete and a multiagency committee chaired by the Nairobi County Commissioner will spearhead the allocation of the stalls including Gikomba market in Kamukunji which is expected to be complete in three months’ time.

Speaking to the media in his of-fice, the Regional Commissioner cautioned individuals who are col-lecting money from unsuspecting traders purporting to allocate them stalls at the four markets to stop, warning those who will be caught

that the law will be applied firmly regardless of status.

“The allocation of stalls should not be politicized. Last week on June 26, some members of the public and rowdy youth had a con-frontation with the police, as they were purporting to take over the Mwariro market,” said Njega.

He said all projects undertaken by the national government have a framework for allocating space, noting that traders who will be given first priority are those who were operating their businesses where the markets have been constructed while the additional spaces will be awarded by the committees through the laid down

procedures.“The spaces are not many,

therefore those interested will make application of which we will use the best practices of pub-lic balloting, where I will oversee the process,” said Njega.

He added that the committee will give 70 percent of the spaces to the residents of the area where the market is situated while 30 percent will go to Nairobians from other areas in the city.

The RC said Gikomba mar-ket which is being constructed at a cost of Sh. 493 million and known for frequent outbreak of fires will be fenced and mounted with CCTV cameras for security purposes.

“Before traders reconstruct their stalls at the Gikomba mar-ket the Nairobi Metropolitan Ser-vice will clear the passage ways and access roads, as well as sink a borehole.

He said the government sunday started giving the 2,200 traders from Gikomba market Sh. 10,000 whose goods were razed down last week by fire to restart their busi-nesses.

Nairobi Regional Commissioner, Wilson Njega addresses the media in his offices

National Environment Management AuthorityP.O. BOX 67839-00200, Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: (254 020) 2183718, 2101370, Fax: (254 020) 6008997) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nema.go.ke

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON AN ENVIRON-MENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY REPORT FOR

THE PROPOSED KAGONGO WEDANI IRRIGATION SCHEME IN NYANDARUA COUNTY

Pursuant to Regulation 21 of the Environmental Management and Coordination (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report for the above proposed project

The proponent, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, is proposing to set up an irrigation scheme in Ka-gongo Wedani in Nyandarua County that comprises desilting of the reservoir and reconstruction of an earth dam to harvest water for use during the dry season. The initial design of the dam will comprise construction of a total embankment height of 2.5metres with a 2M deep core trench for stability, the embankment will be 150M in length, and the crest should be at least 6metres wide and will be used as a road crossing. The components for the irrigation scheme include; intake, pipelines (convey-ance, main, sub-mains and distribution), pipeline appurtenances(air valves,washouts,anchor/thrust blocks, pressure regulating valves), road crossings, gully crossing and infield for sprinkler irrigation systems at an estimated cost of Kshs. 340,200,136.41

The following are the anticipated impacts and proposed mitigation measures

Impacts Proposed Mitigation Measures

Noise pollution • Use of well serviced machines;• Provision of adequate protective gear e.g. ear muffs and dust masks;• Occupational health and safety guidelines.

Loss of vegetation cover

• Only remove vegetation on surveyed area;• Restricting machinery movement to earth dam area;• Avoid overcrowding and overstaying of livestock;• Create a watering trough;• Establish catchment committee that includes farmers both upstream and downstream.

Air Quality • Sprinkling water around the site to harness dust;• Proper servicing of machines and equipment to reduce exhaust fumes;• Provision of noise protective gear;• Occupational health and safety guidelines.

Human health impacts

• Provision of protective gear;• Site restrictions especially to the community;• Proper signage;• Train workers on manual handling techniques;• Keep records of incidences and accidents;• Creation of awareness.

Oil spills • Ensure proper disposal of oils during servicing;• Proper handling and storage of oil products.

Human waste generation

• Locate latrine more than 30metres away from camp house;• Provide Portable toilet;• Build community capacity on sanitation and hygiene practices.

Solid waste accumulation

• Storage and disposal of waste;• Recycling of waste.

Water Quality • Ensuring proper disposal of liquid wastes;• Avoid oil spill within the site;• Timely maintenance draw of system and silt trap;• Community sensitization;• Have a draw off system/accessories;• Fencing of the pan• Build community capacity on sanitation and hygiene practices.

Social impacts • land agreement;• Constitute a water management committee;• Develop rules and regulations;• Training of community;• Have a sub-project for non-benefiting farmers;• Develop of water use by-laws, meet all statutory requirements;• Outline fines and charges for vandalism.

Soil degradation • Properly designed spillway;• Catchment protection;• Train farmers on GAPs and IPM and O&M;• Timely repair and maintenance of the conveyance system;• Training of farmers o operations and maintenance;• Avoid unnecessary movement of machinery beyond the excavation area.

Human wildlife conflict

• Monitoring and reporting on movement of wildlife;• Fencing of farms;• Have rules and regulations on remedial and compensation;• Community sensitization on human wildlife interactions;• Awareness and monitoring of wildlife movement.

A copy of the EIA report can be downloaded at www.nema.go.ke

NEMA invites members of the public to submit oral or written comments within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice to the Director General , NEMA, to assist the Authority in the decision making process for this report. Kindly quote ref. no. NEMA/EIA/5/2/1645

Comments can also be e-mailed to [email protected]

MAMO.B. MAMOAG.DIRECTOR GENERAL

This advertisement is sponsored by the proponent.

The full report of the project is available for inspection during working hours at:

1. Principal Secretary Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources NHIF Building, 12th Floor Ragati Road, Upper Hill P.O. Box 30126-00100 NAIROBI

2. Director, General, NEMA Popo Road, off Mombasa Road P.O. Box 67839-00200 NAIROBI

3. County Director Of Environment MERU COUNTY

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KMTC is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution

KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE

TENDER NOTICECERTIFICATION BODY: Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).

Kenya Medical Training College invites eligible firms and contractors for proposed construction works as described in the table below:-

S/NO

Tender No. Tender Description Tender Security Amount (Ksh)

Closing date Targeted category

1. KMTC/59/2019-2020 Construction of a Tuition Block at KMTC Kilifi Campus.

500,000 14/07/2020 Open

2. KMTC/60/2019-2020 Construction of a Tuition Block at KMTC Makindu Campus.

720,000 14/07/2020 Open

3. KMTC/61/2019-2020 Construction of a Tuition Block at KMTC Nyandarua Campus.

600,000 14/07/2020 Open

4. KMTC/62/2019-2020 Construction of a Skill Laboratory at KMTC Migori Campus.

450,000 14/07/2020 Open

5. KMTC/63/2019-2020 Construction of Headquarters Offices in KMTC, Headquarters.

360,000 14/07/2020 Open

6. KMTC/64/2019-2020 Drilling and Equipping of one(1) Borehole and Construction of Elevated Steel Pressed Water Tank at KMTC Nairobi Campus.

200,000 14/07/2020 Open

7. KMTC/65/2019-2020 Construction of a Tuition Block at KMTC Othaya Campus.

600,000 14/07/2020 Open

8. KMTC/66/2019-2020 Reinforcement of a Building at KMTC Embu Campus.

396,000 14/07/2020 Open

9. KMTC/67/2019-2020 Completion of a Hostel Block at KMTC Siaya Campus.

270,000 14/07/2020 Open

10 KMTC/68/2019-2020 Completion of a Tuition Block at KMTC Homabay Campus.

234,000 14/07/2020 Open

Tender documents with full specifications can be obtained from the KMTC Headquarters, 1st Floor – Procurement Office, upon payment of non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings one thousand (Kshs. 1,000/=) in bankers’ cheque for the above tenders. Cash is strictly not acceptable. All tenders can be viewed and downloaded from the website: www.kmtc.ac.ke or http://tenders.go.ke at no cost. Bidders who download documents from the website should register their Tenders at KMTC Headquarters, Procurement Office during normal working hours (08.00 am – 5.00 pm) from Monday to Friday.

Completed Tender documents, in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the relevant Tender number (s) and bearing no indications of the sender, must be submitted in the manner described in the Tender documents and addressed to:-

The Chief Executive OfficerKenya Medical Training College

P O Box 30195-00100,NAIROBI

and be deposited in the Tender Box situated at the Entrance of the KMTC Administration Block, Headquarters Nairobi, on or before 14th July, 2020 at 10.00am.

Prices quoted must be net (V.A.T Inclusive) expressed in Kenya Shillings and should remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the Tender while the Bid Bond shall remain valid for 150 days. Tender documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at the Principal’s Boardroom.

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND RENEWABLEENERGY CORPORATION

ADDENDUM 001 ON CHANGE OF TENDER CLOSING

Tender No. Item Description Tender Closing, Opening appearing in Tuesday 23rd June,2020

New Tender Closing, Opening Date & Time

RFX No.1000000442

Panel Cleaning & Vegetation Management

26/07/202010.00am

03/07/202010.00am

The Rural Electrification Authority and Renewable Energy Corporation wishes to inform all firms interested in participating in Tender whose details appear below and was advertised in the local dailies that REREC wishes to make the following amendments to the Tender Process:

The closing date appearing in the Tuesday 23rd June, 2020 advertise-ment is the only detail that has changed.

Except for the amendments referred to above, all other Terms in the Tender Including the Tender Description remains unchanged

Peter K. MbuguaCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.

National Drought Management Authority

REGISTRATION / PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR FY 2020 - 2022

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Act, 2016. It previously operated under the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of the Laws of Kenya by Legal Notice Num-ber 171 of November 24, 2011.

NDMA invites interested eligible firms for registration/prequalification of suppliers and service providers for the categories of goods, works and services as detailed in the in-vitation to tender which can be obtained from our website www.ndma.go.ke or from the https://tenders.go.ke

Completed registration/pre-qualification documents, in plain sealed enve-lopes with registration/pre-qualification reference number and name clearly marked on top, should be addressed to:

Chief Executive OfficerNational Drought Management AuthorityLonrho House, Standard Street, 8th Floor

P.O. Box 53547 – 00200, NAIROBI

The registration/pre-qualification documents, in plain sealed envelopes, should be de-posited in the tender box situated at the NDMA Reception, 8th Floor, Lonrho House, Standard Street, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before Wednesday 22nd July, 2020 at 10:30am.

The registration/pre-qualification documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the Boardroom on 17th Floor, Lonrho House, Standard Street, Nairobi.

JAMES ODUORCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING,URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS

CALL ON EX-NYS SERVICE MEMBERS TO REGISTER FOR THE KAZI MTAANI PROGRAMME

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENTRepublic Of Kenya

The outbreak of COVID-19 occasioned the adoption of containment policies to limit the spread of the virus across the country. The socio-economic impact of this containment policies has been particularly hard on low-income earners who often rely on daily wages from casual work.

In response to these undesirable consequences, the National Hygiene Program (NHP), dubbed as the Kazi Mtaani initiative, was conceptualized. The program is an Extended Public Works Project (EPWPs) hosted by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development and is aimed at utilizing labor-intensive approaches to create sustainable public goods in the urban development sector. Through this initiative, residents from informal settlements are recruited to undertake projects concentrated in and around infor-mal settlements with the aim of improving their environment, service delivery infrastructure, and providing income generation opportunities.

The government is preparing to roll-out the Kazi Mtaani programme to the other counties after successfully undertaking first phase in the counties of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu, Nakuru, Kisumu, Kilifi, Kwale, and Mandera which saw a total of over 31,000 urban youth benefit from the programme.

The programme seeks to recruit 200,000 workers into the initiative during the second phase. It is for this reason that we invite applications from suitable applicants to join the programme in supervisory positions.

The requirements for joining the programme are detailed below: -1. Served as a recruit in the National Youth Service2. National IDs3. A valid Telephone Number registered for MPESA

Procedure for Applicants

If you fulfil the above requirements,please report to your nearest chief’s camp with your application for registration and will be contacted at an appropriate date. For more information,kindly visit www.housingandurban.go.ke

The Principal Secretary State Department for Housing and Urban Development NAIROBI, KENYA

CENTRAL RIFT VALLEY WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

PROGRAMME: KENYA TOWNS SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROGRAM

Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment for Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agencies

TENDER NO: CRVWWDA/KTSWSSP/G/02C/2019 - 2020

ANDSupply and Delivery of Equipment for Non - Revenue Water Manage -ment for Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agencies

TENDER NO: CRVWWDA/LVS/KTSWSSP/G/03C/2019 – 2020

REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATIONS AND EXTENSION OF

BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE

MINISTRY OF WATER & SANITATION AND IRRIGATION

Reference is made to the invitation to bid for the above tenders published on 12TH May, 2020. All clarifications can be obtained at the Board’s website www.rvwwda.go.ke or https://www.tenders.go.ke/website, PPIP portal, the bids submission date remains the same.

The Bid submission deadline has also been extended from 11th July, 2020 to 30th July, 2020 at 12:00 PM East Africa local time, the opening of the bids shall be carried out as from 12:05 PM on 30th July, 2020.

The Chief Executive Officer,Rift Valley Water Works Development AgencyMaji Plaza, Prison RoadOff Nakuru - Eldama Ravine Highway

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REPUBLIC OF KENYAMINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

COAST DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

TENDER NOTICECoast Development Authority, a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament (CAP. 449) of 1990 with the mandate to plan and coordinate the implementation of Intergrated development projects in Coastal region, South-ern Garissa and the exclusive economic zone. The Authority hereby invites tendereres for the ;

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

No Tender Number Tender Description Bid Bond Eligibility

1. CDA T 018/2019-2020 SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM

200,000.00 Open

Note: Persons with Disability, Youth and Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Tender documents with detailed information can be obtained from the CDA website: www.cda.go.ke or the Public Procurement Information portal www.tenders.go.ke. Tenders downloaded from the website are free of charge.

Complete tender documents in plain sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender name and tender number should be deposited in the tender box situated at the Reception of CDA HQ main building on or before 15th July, 2020 at 12:00 Noon addressed to;

THE MANAGING DIRECTORCOAST DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

P.O BOX 1322-80100 MOMBASA, KENYA

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of candidates or their representatives who choose to attend

MANAGING DIRECTORPublication date 30th June, 2020

The Office of the Controller of Budget is an independent office established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the office seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant positions:

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

No. POSITION POSITION

1. Chief Manager Supply Chain Management

1

2. Manager Supply Chain Management

1

Please visit the career page on our website www.cob.go.ke for detailed job profile and instructions on how to apply. Applications should be sent by post or hand delivered to our office addressed to:

The Controller of BudgetBima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.

P.O. Box 35616-00100 Nairobi

so as to reach the Office of the Controller of Budget NOT LATER THAN 14 JULY, 2020 AT 5.00PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.

No. POSITION POSITION

3. Senior Internal Auditor 1

4. Legal Officer 1

5. Administration Officer 1

THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

PUBLIC NOTICE

The National Treasury and Planning has developed the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2020. The Statutory Instruments Act requires that all legal instruments be subjected to public participation before they are published.

In this regard, the draft Amendments have been hosted on the National Treasury and Planning website for comments before publication.

In order to facilitate timely consultations and have adequate time for consideration of the comments, the comments should be forwarded in writing using the provided template for comments to the undersigned or through the following email [[email protected]] not later than 10th July, 2020.

HON. (AMB.) UKUR YATANI, EGHCABINET SECRETARY/THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING

REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON THE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2020

kasneb Towers, Hospital Road, Upper Hill, P O Box 41362 - 00100 Nairobi, KenyaTel. (020) 4923000, Cell phone numbers: 0722 -201214, 0734-600624

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kasneb.or.ke

POSTPONEMENT OF THE JULY 2020 EXAMINATIONS

This is to inform all our stakeholders that the Julyexaminations have been postponed to September

2020. This is due to the uncertainty brought about bythe Covid-19 situation. The deadline for registration

and examination booking for the September 2020examinations has been extended to Friday, 31 July2020. This is to allow students who may not havebooked for the examinations to do so. The specific

examination dates will be communicated in due time.

www.kasneb.or.ke [email protected] KasnebOfficial @KasnebOfficial

Dr. Nicholas K. Letting', Ph.DSECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BY CHRIS MAHANDARA (KNA)

The government has com-menced the construction of a new sports complex

in Kisumu to nurture talent and boost sporting activities in the lake region.

The Sh 1.4 billion facility at Mamboleo show grounds has been named Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium and will have a capacity of 30,000.

Sports Cabinet Secretary (CS) Amina Mohammed said, money for construction of the project shall be sourced from the Sports Fund.

She said Sh 350 million has already been released and the contractor is expected to com-plete the first phase of the pro-ject by December this year.

Additional funds, she said shall be sourced from the Na-tional Treasury to complete the project which is at the heart of President Uhuru Kenyatta as promised in his manifesto.

“We have instructions from the president to fast track this project. The contractor is on site and we expect to finish it in six months,” she said.

Speaking at Mamboleo

showground in Kisumu during the groundbreaking ceremony for the project, Mohammed said the stadium compris-ing a football pitch, standard athletics track, volleyball and basketball courts will go a long way in nurturing talent in the

area.“Despite having a lot of tal-

ent, this region lacks the nec-essary facilities. Therefore, this stadium will come in handy to help nurture and develop tal-ent for our youth,” she said.

Once completed, she said, the stadium will host key na-tional and regional events, benefiting counties in the lake region economically.

The national government, she added will partner with the county government to de-velop other sports facilities in the area.

According to Edon Consult-ants International Limited, the lead contractor, the project shall be done in two phases.

The stadium shall be the second one of its kind in the country after Nyayo National Stadium which has similar amenities.

Amina further presided over the renaming of Jomo Keny-atta Sports Grounds in Ki-sumu Central Business District (CBD) to Jaramogi Oginga Od-inga Recreational and Sports grounds.

The Kisumu County Gover-

nor Prof. Anyang Nyong’o said the two facilities are expected to boost sporting activities in the lakeside county.

The county government through support from the World Bank, he said is set to upgrade Jaramogi Oginga Od-inga Recreational and Sports grounds into a modern facility to host competitive sports.

He added that the two fa-cilities were in honour of the country’s founding fathers Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and Jara-mogi Oginga Odinga.

Construction of sports complex in Kisumu to be fast-tracked

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TENDER NOTICE FOR SALE OF BOARDED GOVERNMENT VEHICLES

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

Interested bidders can obtain Tender prequalification documents with detailed specifications and tendering conditions free of charge from website www.mygov.go.ke. Bidders will be allowed to view the vehicles during official working hours at 8.30 a.m – 3.30p.m upon payment of non refundable fees of Kshs. 1,000/= and a deposit Kshs.5,000/= which will be refunded to unsuccessful bidders at close of evaluation exercise, at respective sub county national treasury.

Both payments should attract separate official receipts.Prices quoted must be VAT inclusive and remain valid for 120 days.

Completed tender documents, enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with “Tender No. and Tender descriptions” as more particularly described in the tender documents should be addressed to:

County Commissioner, Homa Bay County, P.O.BOX 1 HOMA BAY

OR be deposited in Tender Boxes so as to reach on or before 29TH JULY ,2020 at 10.00am.

Thereafter, tenders will be opened immediately in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at Homa Bay County Commissioner Headquarters office.

Interested bidders must attach valid copies of Tax compliance certificate, PIN certificate, Business registration Certificate/ or Copy of national identity cards for individual applicants.

HEAD, SUPPLIES CHAIN MANAGEMENT,FOR: COUNTY COMMISSIONER, HOMA BAY COUNTY.


COUNTY COMMISSIONER – HOMA BAY COUNTY

Tenders are invited by Homa Bay County Service Delivery Coordinating Unit (HBY/CSDCU) from eligible bidders for sale of boarded government vehicles at sub counties as below:

S/NO.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

VEHICLE REG-ISTRATION NO.

YEAR OF MAKE

TENDER NUMBER

SUB COUNTY

1 ISUZUFVR LORRY

GKZ 969F N/A HBY/CSDCU/42/2019-2021

MBITA SUB COUNTY, DEPUTY COUNTY COMMISSINER’S HQTR.

2 PEUGEOT-SALOON504R

GKZ 936S 1997 HBY/CSDCU/43/2019-2021

RACHUONYO EAST SUB COUNTY, DEPUTY COUNTY COMMISSINER’S HQTR

3 LAND ROVER TDI POOMA

GKA784S 2009 HBY/CSDCU/44/2019-2021

RACHUNYO NORTH SUB COUNTY, DEPUTY COUNTY COMMISSINER’S HQTR


SALE OF UNSERVICEABLE MOTOR VEHICLES

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

Interested eligible candidates may obtain further information from and inspect the tender documents at the County Procurement Office P.O Box 1-30500 Lodwar during normal working hours.

Complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of non-re-fundable fee of Kshs. 1,000 in cash payable to the Sub-County Accountant Turkana Central Sub-County.

Items will be sold on “As where is basis “ and tenderers may visit the indicated locations in the tender document during normal working hours to view the vehicles prior to bidding. Tenderers will also be required to pay in advance a refundable deposit as indicated in the Appendix to instruction to tenderers in the tender documents.

Tender documents are to be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with tender number, name and be deposited in the Tender Box situated at the entrance of County Commissioner’s office to be addressed to the County Commissioner P.O Box 1-30500, Lodwar so as to be received on or before the indicated date and time.

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates’ representatives who choose to attend the opening at the County Commissioners boardroom. All bidders must serialize their documents.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERTURKANA COUNTY


COUNTY COMMISSIONER – TURKANA COUNTY

Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government –Turkana County invites tenders from eligible candidates for disposal of unserviceable vehicles.

NO. TENDER REFERENCE DESCRIPTION CLOSING DATE AND TIME

1. TUR/COUNTY/DISP/1/2019-2020

SALE OF UNSERVICEABLE MOTOR VEHICLES

14/07/2020 10:00AM

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND RENEWABLE ENERGYCORPORATION


Rfx No. Tender Description Opening date & time

1000000462 Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning Of Grid Con-nected Street Lighting And Highmast Floodlighting in, Butere, Kangema, Mvita And Gem Constituencies

31st July 2020 at 10.00AM

1. The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation invites tenders from interested firms to bid for;

2. Tender documents detailing the requirements may be viewed at REREC E- Procurement Web Portal found on the REREC website ( www.rea.co.ke) beginning on 1st July, 2020

3. Bidders who are interested in bidding for this tender MUST ensure that they are registered in REREC SAP SRM system and have set up their page. Please ensure compliance to the following

a) Each company must have two user accounts; Admin Account and Employee Account. Ensure that the following roles are NOT ASSIGNED to the employee; Employee Administrator and Supplier Master Data manager.

b) Ensure that the admin account and employee account does not share same email address.c) Ensure that the Employee user name is between 4 and 12 characters.d) It is a Mandatory requirement that all Bid Documents/Responses be uploaded to the COLLABORATION

ROOM in the link with “RFX Response Number: Company Name”. Bidders shall not attach their doc-uments at any other Tab of the Portal. Attachments placed elsewhere in the portal shall be declared non-compliant and will not be evaluated.

e) Prices MUST be entered under item tab of the RFX. The prices entered here shall be similar to the prices in the price/BoQ Schedule and shall form part of the evaluation criteria.

f) For the purpose of this tender bidding, the employee account shall be used to submit your RFX respons-es. Bidders who require clarification from our office should do so strictly 7 days before tender closing.

4. Completed Tenders are to be saved as PDF documents marked with the Tender Number and Description and submitted through the REREC E-Procurement Web Portal found on the REREC website (www.rea.co.ke) so as to be received on or before the dates in the schedule above.

5. Tenders will be opened electronically promptly thereafter in REREC Procurement Office at Kawi House, Ground Floor. Opening schedule will be sent electronically to all the bidders who participated in the tender.

6. Interested bidders are advised to visit the Corporation’s website, homepage, Information Center, SAP SRM Doc-ument, SAP SRM Supplier User Guide for registration and creation of their portal and Supplier Bidding Quick Reference Guide for submitting their response.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERRURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND RENEWABLE ENERGY CORPORATION

BY ROSELYNE KAVOO (KNA)

The government will up-grade to bitumen standards the Kikima-Kyambalisi-Kali-Nduluku road in Mbooni sub county at a cost of Sh 2.7 bil-lion.

Makueni County Commis-sioner Mohammed Maalim said works at the 57 kilometre road have been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“The only thing that is de-laying the tarmacking of the road is that the project man-ager is still holed up in China due to the current ban on in-ternational travel over Covid 19,” said Mohammed.

He disclosed that the road that was launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2017 was re-tendered after the initial contractor, Civicon Company Limited unnecessarily delayed the project.

“Civicon had initially won the tender but it was later can-celled and awarded to China Shengli Company due to poor workmanship,” he said.

The county commissioner noted that the all-weather road is in a deplorable condi-tion and once tarmacked will ease transport in the area.

Mohammed was speaking at Kilyungi village, Mbooni sub county.

Speaking during the event Makueni Senator Mutula Kilo-nzo Junior urged residents to remain vigilant in the fight against Covid 19.

Mutula Junior said the coun-try had reached a precarious situation due to the exponen-tial numbers of positive coro-navirus cases being reported.

“We need to be very careful now more than ever, the num-bers are surging every day. We should strictly adhere to the government directives,” said the senator.

Meanwhile the CC an-nounced that at least 909 youths have been recruited under the National Hygiene Programme in Makueni County to clean all infor-mal settlements in Makueni County , the area County Commissioner Mr.Mohammed Maalim has disclosed.

The youth programme pop-ularly known as “Kazi Mtaani” has recruited youths from Makueni, Mbooni East, Nzaui, Kathozweni and Kibwezi Sub-counties to cushion the areas cited against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Speaking to the media out-side his office in Wote town, Mohammed said that the youths who have been re-cruited are both skilled and unskilled and will do clean-ing in the parts identified to reduce the risk of spread of Covid-19 in the area.

“The government has come up with stimulus economic packages to empower the youth during the coronavirus pandemic. The cleaning ex-ercise will be conducted in 14 informal areas that we have identified in the sub-coun-ties,” said Mohammed.

Among the activities the youths are supposed to do in-clude street cleaning, garbage collection and bush clearing besides other assignments they may be tasked to do re-lated to improvement of hy-giene standards.

It should observed here that the national government had rolled out the programme on a pilot basis in Nairobi, Ki-ambu, Kisumu, Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa and Mandera coun-ties that have been said to be coronavirus hotspots in the country.

Government to tarmac Kikima-Kyambalasi road at a cost of Sh 2.7 billion

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JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, situated along Bondo Usenge Road, in Bondo invites interested and eligible firms for The Supply and Delivery of the under-listed:


S/NO

TENDER NO TENDER DESCRIPTION

BID SECURITY

RESER-VATIONS

CLOSING DATE

OPENING DATE

BID SECURITY

1. JOOUST/ONT/WB/003/2019-2020

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Laboratory Equip-ment

2 % of the bid amount

OPEN 15th JULY 2020

29th July 2020


2 JOOUST/ONT/WB/004/2019-2020

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commission-ing of Engineering Equipment


OPEN 15th JULY 2020

29th July 2020


Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) wishes to invite interested and eligible ten-derers who are registered by the National Construction Authority in Category NCA 3 in their respective areas to tender for the following works: -

A. ADMINISTRATION BLOCK

S/No.

Tender Reference Number

Tender Title Mandatory Pre-Tender Site Visit

RESERVA-TIONS

Closing Date

Opening Date

Tender Security

1. JOOUST/ONT/A1/27/2019-2020

Tender for Electrical/Generator/UPS Installation Works for the Administration Block at the Main Campus - Bondo, Siaya County.

8th JULY 2020

OPEN 22ND JULY 2020

4TH AUGUST 2020

2 % of the tender sum

2. JOOUST/ONT/A2/28/2019-2020

Tender for Plumbing, Drainage and Fire Fighting Installations for the Administra-tion Block at the Main Campus - Bon-do, Siaya County.

8th JULY 2020

OPEN 22ND JULY 2020

4TH AUGUST 2020


3. JOOUST/ONT/A3/29/2019-2020

Tender for Lift Installations for the Administration Block at the Main Campus - Bondo, Siaya County.

8th JULY 2020

OPEN 22ND JULY 2020

4TH AUGUST 2020


4. JOOUST/ONT/A4/30/2019-2020

Tender for Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventila-tion Installations for the Administration Block at the Main Campus - Bondo, Siaya County.

8th JULY 2020

OPEN 22ND JULY 2020

4TH AUGUST 2020


5 JOOUST/ONT/A5/31/2019-2020

Tender for Communi-cations /Security and CCTV installations for the Administration Block at the Main Campus - Bondo, Siaya County.

8th JULY 2020

OPEN 22ND JULY 2020

4TH AUGUST 2020


B. TUITION BLOCK

S/No.

TENDER NO TENDER DESCRIPTION Mandatory Pre-Tender Site Visit

RESER-VATIONS

Closing Date

Opening Date

Tender Security

1 JOOUST/ONT/B1/32/2019-2020

Tender for Electrical, Audio Visual and Structured Cabling Installation for the Tution Block at Achego - Bondo, Siaya County.

9th JULY 2020

OPEN 23rd JULY 2020

5TH AUGUST 2020

2% of the tender Sum

2 JOOUST/ONT/B2/33/2019-2020

Tender for Lift Instal-lations for the Tution Block at Achego - Bon-do, Siaya County.

9th JULY 2020

OPEN 23rd JULY 2020

5TH AUGUST 2020


S/No.

TENDER NO TENDER DESCRIPTION Mandatory Pre-Tender Site Visit

RESER-VATIONS

Closing Date

Opening Date

Tender Security

3 JOOUST/ONT/B3/34/2019-2020

Plumbing, Drainage and Fire Fighting, Ground Water Tanks, Potable water supply, Waste Water Treatment Plant for the Tution Block at Achego - Bon-do, Siaya County.

9th JULY 2020

OPEN 23rd JULY 2020

5TH AUGUST 2020


4 JOOUST/ONT/B4/35/2019-2020

Tender Air Condition-ing and Mechanical Ventilation Installation, Kitchen Equipment Installation for the Tution Block at Achego - Bondo, Siaya County.

9th JULY 2020

OPEN 23rd JULY 2020

5TH AUGUST 2020


C: RESEARCH CENTER

S/No.

TENDER NO TENDER DESCRIPTION

Mandatory Pre-Tender Site Visit

Reser-vation

Closing Date

Opening Date

Tender Security

1 JOOUST/ONT/C1/37/2019-2020

Tender for Electrical, Generator Installations, Audio Visual and Struc-tured Cabling Installa-tion for the Research Center at Miyandhe - Bondo, Siaya County

10th JULY 2020

OPEN 24th JULY 2020

6TH AUGUST 2020


2 JOOUST/ONT/C2/38/2019-2020

Tender for Lift Instal-lations - Bondo, Siaya County for the Research Center at Miyandhe - Bondo, Siaya County

10th JULY 2020

OPEN 24th JULY 2020

6TH AUGUST 2020


3 JOOUST/ONT/C3/39/2019-2020

Tender for Plumbing, Drainage and Fire Fighting, Swimming Pool Installation, Solar Water Heating Installations, Kitchen Equipment Installation, Bio digester, Incinerator for the Research Center at Miyandhe - Bondo, Siaya County

10th JULY 2020

OPEN 24th JULY 2020

6TH AUGUST 2020


4 JOOUST/ONT/C4/40/2019-2020

Tender for Air Condi-tioning and Mechanical Ventilation Installation for the Research Center at Miyandhe - Bondo, Siaya County

10th JULY 2020

OPEN 24th JULY 2020

6TH AUGUST 2020


Tender documents containing detailed specifications can be downloaded free of charge at JOOUST website www.jooust.ac.ke and Public Procurement Information Portal www.tenders.go.ke. Tenderers who download the tender document and intend to submit a bid are required to submit their particulars to JOOUST through Email: [email protected] for the purpose of receiving any further clarification and/or addendum.

Completed bid documents must be submitted in a plain sealed outer envelope enclosing two separate-ly sealed envelopes (in “original” and “copy” all clearly marked and indicated with the tender no. as per instructions in the tender documents and addressed to:

The Vice ChancellorJaramogi Oginga Odinga University of

Science and Technology (JOOUST)P.O. Box 210 – 40601

BONDO

Or be delivered and placed in the tender box situated at the University Administration block or sent by post so as to reach the above address not later than the dates Indicated above.

Submitted bids will be opened publicly in the Assembly Hall in the presence of the tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend. Late bids will be returned unopened.

JOOUST IS ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED

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BY WILLIAM INGANGA

Eunice Wacera hardly leaves her home in Hu-ruma, Nairobi, unless

compelled to. The thought of contracting the Covid-19 is as scary as it can get.

“My immunity is low,” she explains. “I already have an issue with my lungs and COVID-19 being a respiratory condition, there’s the fear of contracting it, and if I do, it would take me down pretty fast.”

Wacera, 42, was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Ar-thritis, in August 1988. Two years later, another diagnosis unearthed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, or simply, Lupus. Pediatricians at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) were then caring for her.

Wacera suffers from autoim-munity. Consultant Physician, Dr Philip Simani, practices at the Nairobi Hospital. He’s one of the few rheumatologists in the country. He qualified in 1991.

“I met Wacera when I was practicing rheumatology at the KNH in the early 1990s,” he recalls. “We were in the process of establishing a rheu-matology clinic at the hospital. Wacera was one of our earliest patients.”

White blood cells defend the body against viral, bacterial or other invaders. “In individuals with Lupus, there are defects in this system,” Dr Simani explains. “The white blood cells begin to attack the body itself.” This is what autoim-munity is.

Instead of defending her,

Wacera’s body turns against her. Her journey to the right diagnoses for her ailments was bumpy. “I was misdiag-nosed with malaria, rheuma-toid fever and scabies,” she recounts. “A skin biopsy was also done and nothing was found.”

For many patients bat-tling autoimmune disorders, it might take long before the right diagnosis is made. Dr Simani, who’s been attending to Wacera to date, reveals why.

“The disorders present with a wide variety of symptoms and signs. It could be fatigue, joint or muscle pains and some of these may be associated with other conditions.”

When patients exhibit such symptoms, many doctors will be prone to making a comfort-able diagnosis which may not

be an autoimmune disorder,” he says.

The Rheumatologist ob-serves, “Lupus is generally a disorder of women. Out of between four to 10 women, there could be one man with the condition. The most vul-nerable age group among women is 15-45 years. It may also occur after menopause or during puberty.”

Wacera’s father, Simon

Maina, recalls, “I was shocked when I came to learn that she could no longer go to school.” The condition began as pain in one of her ankles and later extended to both with a swell-ing.

Father and daughter kept moving from hospital to hos-pital, in search of conclusive diagnosis. Their resources; time, energy, emotional and financial were sapped.

Maina thinks no one was diagnosed with this condition earlier than Wacera. “I regard her as a pioneer.”

Wacera’s family was re-lieved to discover what was ailing her. In 1991, Maina went to the United Kingdom for studies. This was a spring-board for Wacera to travel

How irrepressible Wacera beat the

odds in her 30 year fight against Lupus

The founder of the Sclerosis, Lupus and other Autoimmune Diseases (SCLAD) Support Group , Anne Lillian, who resides in Texas, USAM takes a rest at her home to relieve her migraine headache

FOR MORE ON THIS STORY VISIT WWW,MYGOV.GO.KE

KENYA UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES CENTRAL PLACEMENT SERVICE

TENDER NOTICEThe Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service [KUCCPS] invites interested eligible bidders for the following tender as per the instructions provided hereunder.

Tender No. Description Reservation Closing Date at 10:00amKUCCPS/ONT/05/2019-2020

Tender for the Supply of Drinking Water [Framework Contract for Two Years]

Special Group [Youth, Women and Persons with Disability]

14/07/2020

The tender documents can be viewed and downloaded free of charge from the Placement Service website www.kuccps.ac.ke. Bidders who download the documents are required to forward their particulars to: [email protected] for record purposes.

Hard copies of the same are obtainable from the Supply Chain office upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000.00 where applicable in the form of cash or banker's cheque made payable to:

Account Name: Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service

Bank Name and Branch: Kenya Commercial Bank, University Way

Account Number: 1151285021

Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with the relevant tender number and description should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer,

Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service

P.O. Box 105166-00101,

Nairobi

and be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Placement Service reception so as to be received on or before the dates shown above at 10.00am.

Opening of submissions will be conducted thereafter in the KUCCPS Offices located at 3rd Floor ACK Garden House, 1st Ngong Avenue in Community, Nairobi and bidders or their representatives are free to attend.

Prices quoted should be in Kenya Shillings inclusive of taxes and applicable duties, transport and other incidental expenses and must remain valid for 120 days from the date of opening.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

KENYA UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES CENTRAL PLACEMENT SERVICE

PUBLIC NOTICESENSITISATION ON PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Education established under the Universities Act, 2012 and mandated to coordinate the placement of Government-sponsored students to universities and colleges, among other functions. The Placement Service wishes to sensitise suppliers on procurement opportunities.

Buy Kenya, Build Kenya Initiative

In conformity with the Government's Buy Kenya, Build Kenya policy, the Placement Service reserves 40% of its annual procurement budget for the purchase of goods and services locally sourced in Kenya.

Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) for Special Groups

The Placement Service encourages enterprises owned by Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities and have been certified as belonging to the Special Groups category to participate in its procurement opportunities.

Continuous Registration of Suppliers

In addition, the Placement Service wishes to invite all eligible and qualified firms including those owned by Youth, Women and Persons with Disability [Special Groups] to submit applications for them to be included in the Placement Service list of registered suppliers. The applicable categories of goods, works and services can be accessed on the Placement Service website www.kuccps.ac.ke.

The applications for registration of suppliers should be submitted by filling an Online Supplier Registration Form accessible on the website or through the link: https://www.kuccps.net/index.php?q=content/tender-notice.

For more information, visit the Placement Service website www.kuccps.ac.ke or send your enquiries by email to [email protected].

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Career Opportunities

Tulipe Ushuru, Tujitegemee!

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the National Revenue Collection Agency for the Government of Kenya. Our Vision is: “A Globally Trusted Revenue Agency Facilitating Tax and Customs Compliance”. KRA is seeking result-oriented, self-driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following vacant positions:

Note:1. All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online through the process below.2. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.3. All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 6th July 2020.4. KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability

are encouraged to apply.5. KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment

process.

Application Guidelines

Registration:1. Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process. Use your

personal/private email address (non-work email) to register.2. After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.

Log on:1. After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login 2. Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.3. After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.

Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):1. On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’. 2. Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile. 3. Follow the instructions to complete your profile. 4. The process will end by clicking the tab ‘Overview and Release’.5. Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.

Application process:1. To view the open job postings click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.2. Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.3. Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position. 4. To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.5. Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application. 6. Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.7. To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data

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In case of any challenge, please send an email to [email protected]

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Legal Services & Board Coordination (LS&BC)

Manager – Litigation M-LIT-20

Manager – Board Affairs M-BA-20

Manager – Independent Review of Objections M-IRO-20

Manager – Administration & Quality Assurance M-AQA-20

Corporate Support Services (Finance Division) Officer - Finance OFF-FIN-20

www.kra.go.ke

Our Vision“A citizen-centric public service”.

Our Mission“To reform and transform the public service for efficient and effective service delivery”.

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF DATA COMMISSIONER

Republic of Kenya

The Public Service Commission, in compliance to the provisions of Section 6(2) of the Data Protection Act, 2019 invited applications from suitably qualified Kenyans interested in being considered for nomination for the position of Data Commissioner in the print media and the Commission’s website on 25th March, 2020. By the closure of the advertisement period on 14th April 2020, the Commission had received two hundred and six (206) applications.

A list of all the applicants is available on the Public Service Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke

Following the conclusion of the shortlisting exercise, the Commission publishes the names and the interview schedule of the shortlist-ed candidates and calls for public participation requesting for comments on any of the candidates.

The list of shortlisted candidates and interview schedule is available on the Public Service Commission websitewww.publicservice.go.ke

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE TUESDAY 7TH JULY, 2020

S/No. Name Gender County Interview Time

1 John Walubengo Nyongesa, OGW Male Bungoma 8.30 a.m.

2 Thomas Oganga Odhiambo Male Homa Bay 9.15 a.m.

3 Immaculate Kassait, MBS Female Baringo 10.00 a.m.

4 Prof. David Gichoya Male Kirinyaga 11.00 a.m.

5 Brian Gichana Omwenga Male Kisii 11.45 p.m.

6 Anthony Akelo Okulo Male Kisumu 12.30 p.m.

7 Dr. Kennedy Okong’o (PhD) Male Migori 2.00 p.m.

8 Murshid Abdalla Mohamed Male Mombasa 2.45 p.m.

9 Mercy Kiiru Wanjau Female Nyandarua 3.30 p.m.

10 Dr. Mwalili Tobias Mbithi Male Machakos 4.15 p.m.

The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at the Public Service Commission, off Harambee Avenue, Nairobi on the date and time indicated. The candidates should be at the venue at least fifteen (15) minutes before the starting time.

Shortlisted candidates should bring with them originals of the following documents:

(i) National Identity Card;(ii) Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts; (iii) Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and(iv) Clearances from the following bodies:

(a) Kenya Revenue Authority; (b) Higher Education Loans Board; (c) Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus; (d) Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate);

(v) Recommendation from relevant professional bodies (where applicable).

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Members of the public are invited to avail any credible information of interest relating to any of the shortlisted candidates (through sworn affidavits) to the Secretary/CEO, Public Service Commission, 4th floor Commission House, off Harambe Avenue, Nairobi or online through [email protected] so as to be received on or before 3rd July, 2020.

SECRETARY/CEOPUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION


Nuclear Power and Energy Agency invites tenders from interested bidders for provision of the following;

No Tender Number ItemDescription

Tender Closing date

Target Group

1 Tender No.NuPEA/OT/DHRA/003/19-20

Provision of Insurance Services.

15th July 2020 Registered Insurance Brokers

Tender documents detailing the requirements of the above tender may be obtained from the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency website(www.nuclear.co.ke) from the date shown above.

HEAD OF PROCUREMENT

TENDER NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION

TENDERCOMMENCEMENTDATE

TENDERCLOSINGDATE

KP1/9A.2/OT/049/ID/19-20

Provision of Emergency Rehabilitation Civil Works at Kitsuru 66/11kV Substation

Tuesday30.06.2020

Wednesday 22.07.2020 at 10.00 a.m

Tender documents detailing the requirements of the above tender may be obtained from the Kenya Power website (www.kplc.co.ke) from the date shown above.

GENERAL MANAGERSUPPLY CHAIN www.kplc.co.ke


Kenya Power invites tenders from interested bidders for provision of the following:-

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FUND

DECLARATION OF VACANT POSTS

The National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) is a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency established under the PFM Act 2012 (NGAAF Regula-tions 2016).

The Fund wishes to recruit County Coordinators, One (1) each for Meru, Samburu and Machakos Coun-ties. For further information and details of the advert please visit www.ngaaf.go.ke

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BY MOHAMMED HASSAN (KNA)

The Mombasa County Govern-ment has appealed to the Tech-

nical University of Mombasa to halt plans to close down a 300-bed ca-pacity Covid-19 isolation Centre in in the institution until it gets an alternative site.

Reacting to a letter from TUM signed by The University’s Vice

Chancellor, Professor Leila Abuba-kar that it will soon closedown the isolation centers in order to re-open learning institutions in September this year, the County

Health Director of Communica-tion Richard Chacha said they have requested TUM to give the County more time to get a place to relocate the patients.

“We confirm receiving a letter from the VC of TUM on her plans

to close down this essential 300-bed capacity Covid-19 isolation Centre but we need time to get an alterna-tive place in order to continue the fight against Covid-19 while being alive to the fact that learning insti-tutions will re-open in September this year”, Mr. Chacha said

The Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) currently being

used as an isolation centre has outlined preliminary plans for re-opening the institution in Sep-tember.The letter from the VC ex-pressed the need to close down the center to prepare it for use by students.

The University’s Vice Chancel-lor, Professor Leila Abubakar said, talks on re-opening are at an ad-vanced stage with the Mombasa county government to shut down the centre that was set up exclu-sively for Covid-19 patients, ahead of the re-opening.

“We had given the county gov-ernment our engineering building

for a short time to help accommo-date Covid-19 patients and talks are underway to have the facility handed back to us,” said Abuba-kar. Institutions of higher learning and schools in the country have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic that saw closure of all learning institutions in the country.

In March, the government sus-pended learning in all educational institutions and ordered students to go home after recording the first three cases of coronavirus.

Prof Abubakar said the county government has confirmed it will

close the isolation centre and hand it back to the university after fumi-gation.

She made the remarks last week during relief food distribution to over 100 vulnerable families of the nearby Moroto slums and Nyumba ya Wazee in Tudor. The food and other items were donated by TUM staff.

Prof Abubakar disclosed that fourth year students will report first to allow them sit for their final examinations while other students, including the fresh intake will fol-low.

Mombasa County urges University to halt closure of Covid-19 center

TANATHI WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

INVITATION FOR BIDS

CONSTRUCTION OF WOTE WATER SUPPLY AUGMENTATION PROJECT - PHASE I

1. Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (TAWWDA) has received financing from the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Water and Sanitation for the CONSTRUCTION OF WOTE WATER SUPPLY AUGMENTATION PROJECT - PHASE I

Tender No: TAWWDA/065/2019-2020

2. Bidding will be governed by the Government of Kenya Public Procurement rules and Procedures (The Public Procure-ment and Asset Disposal Act 2015; www.ppoa.go.ke )

The works shall comprise but not limited to the following:

i. Supply and Installation of various sizes of distribution network pipelines approximately 4 Kmii. Construction of 100 M3 Clear water tank at Kamunyolo Treatment Worksiii. Rehabilitation of Kamunyolo Treatment works including: fencing, replacing filter media, repair of backwash tank

e.t.civ. Reinstatement of sections of DN 150 GI rising main from Kamunyolo water treatment plant to Makueni Boys’

tanks.v. Rehabilitation works for Mwaani boreholes. to include provision of a stand-by generator at booster station and

borehole No. 3, repair of airvalves and wash outs along the pipeline e.t.cvi. Construction of 4 No. water kiosks.vii. Supply of assorted repair kit to WoWASCO.

3. Tanathi Water Works Development Agency now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders to undertake the works described above. The delivery/construction period is 12 months.

4. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding procedures specified by the Government of Kenya Public Procurement rules and Procedures (The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015; www.ppoa.go.ke), and is open to all bidders registered in Kenya as defined in the Bidding Documents.

5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from:

The Chief Executive OfficerTanathi Water Works Development Agency

Private BagKITUI, KENYA

Tel: 044 4422416 / 020 8009628 Fax: 044 4422108Email: [email protected] , Website: www.tanathi.go.ke

and Interested eligible bidders can inspect and download a complete set of bid documents free of charge at Website: www.tanathi.go.ke and www.suppliers.treasury.go.ke

6. The Application must be clearly marked “Tender for Construction of Wote Water Supply Augmentation Project - Phase I TAWWDA/065/2019-2020”

7. Qualifications requirements include:

(a) Experience as prime contractor in the construction of at least 2 works of a nature and complexity equivalent to the Works over the last 5 years.

(b) Proposals for the timely acquisition (own, lease, hire, etc.) of the essential equipment(c) Liquid assets and/or credit facilities, net of other contractual commitments and exclusive of any advance pay-

ments which may be made under the Contract, of no less than KSh 120,000,000(d) Only firms registered with the National Construction Authority under category NCA 1 to NCA 4 (WATER OPTION)

shall be eligible for this tender.

8. A consistent history of litigation or arbitration awards for the Applicant or any partner of a Joint Venture may result in disqualification.

9. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 1200 hours East Africa time on 28th July 2020. Late bids will be rejected and returned to the Bidder un-opened. Bids will be opened physically in the presence of the bidders or representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below.

10. A pre-tender site visit shall be held on 14th July 2020 at Wote Water Company offices in Makueni at 1000Hrs.

11. All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of Kshs 800,000 (or equivalent amount in freely convertible currency).

12. The address referred to above is:

The Chief Executive OfficerTanathi Water Works Development AgencyPrivate BagKITUI, KENYATel: 044 4422416 / 020 8009628 Fax: 044 4422108Email: [email protected], Website: www.tanathi.go.ke

CS promises 400 more workers to speed up construction of Thwake dam

BY PATRICK NYAKUNDI (KNA)

Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Ms Sicily Kariuki has said that 400 workers will be recruited to fast-track the con-struction of Thwake Multi-Purpose Dam to re-claim time lost due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The CS said the construction works currently stands at 37 percent against an expected com-pletion rate of 42 percent and the extra workers will ensure the project is on course.

She however noted that the government protocols on the fight against Covid-19 will be followed at the site to ensure safety for both workers and the surrounding community.

“Currently, we have about 800 workers and

the additional 400 will step up the works and ensure the 5 percent that is lagging is completed on time,” said Kariuki. She was speaking when she toured the site at the confluence of rivers Athi and Thwake in Makueni and Kitui counties.

The CS said only 25 households are yet to be compensated due to family disputes but com-pensation will be done once the issues are re-solved. She said the money for compensation had already been disbursed to the National Land Commission pending resolutions of the cases.

On pollution, the CS said the government was keen on cleaning Nairobi River and its tributar-ies by stopping the flow of toxic effluent into the rivers.

ManufacturingThe Government has opened up local produc-tion by creating an enabling environment for private sector-led industrial development and a business climate capable of attracting local and foreign investments.

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BY EMMANUEL MASHA

Hundreds of vulnerable persons in Magarini sub county in Kilifi

have lauded the national gov-ernment for initiating the cash transfer programme to miti-gate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on their lives.

A survey by the Kenya News Agency in four sub-lo-cations within the expansive sub county revealed that, the plight of many of the benefi-ciaries had been eased by the Sh1, 000 weekly stipends sent through their mobile phones.

The beneficiaries said the money had assisted them bet-ter their lives at a time they had completely lost hope after the government instituted a raft of containment meas-ures aimed at preventing the spread of the viral disease.

Government has in the past eight weeks disbursed a total of Sh21 million in weekly sti-pends through mobile phone transfers to 2,634 vulnerable persons in the sub county to

cushion those who lost their livelihoods following the con-tainment measures.

This is in addition to the ongoing cash transfer pro-grammes for the elderly per-sons, persons with severe disabilities and orphans and vulnerable children in which the government disbursed a total of Sh51 million in April for the January to April 2020

period. Janet Siamini, a widowed

mother of six children in Kibaoni Village, Malafa loca-tion, says funds have assisted her to feed her children and her 62-year-old co-wife as well as buy essential items for use at home following the death of her husband in April this year. “My husband was the sole breadwinner while

my co-wife and I were en-gaged in peasant farming, but since he died, we have had a rough time. We are grateful that the government thought of assisting those of us who had reached a point of de-spair,” she said.

“We are doing this because there is no man in the family

to do it for us,” the 34-year old woman said, adding that her children are still too young to help.

The two widows said that their husband suffered a stroke and remained sick for more than four years before his demise in April this year, thus draining their already

meagre resources. Ms Lilian Kazia Karisa

of Kalongoni village within Marafa location says, the money has assisted her to fend for her children after she sepa-rated with her husband.

A mother of nine children, Ms Karisa lives in a cluster of houses constructed with the help of the Kenya Red Cross Society for people who were affected by floods in 2018. She says following the pandemic, she was unable to take care of her fairly large family as she also lost employment.

“Life is a little more bear-able since I started receiving the funds. I appreciate the fact that the money comes in form of cash as opposed to the usual relief supplies,” Ms Ka-risa says.

62-year old Sidi Kazungu, a resident of Mapimo village in Gongoni location, Magarini division suffered a stroke about one and a half months ago and is not able to do any-thing.

She says she is grateful that the government is giving her the weekly stipends.

Magarini Deputy County Commissioner Mbiuki Mutembei says the govern-ment has disbursed close to Sh72.4 million this year through the various cash transfer programmes aimed at cushioning the vulnerable in the area.

Beneficiaries of cash transfer programme applaud government

TOP: Janet Siamini (facing camera) and her 62-year old co-wife Lois Ngonyo building a grass- thatched house at their home in Madina sublocation of Marafa location, Magarini Sub County. ABOVE: Mahenzo Kaingu Kapombe, a beneficiary of the Covid-19 fund.

Magarini Deputy County Commissioner Mbiuki Mutembei wash-ing hands outside the Magarini Divisional Assistant County Commissioner’s office in Gongoni.

Officials alarmed as early pregnancies, defilement cases spike in the wake of Covid-19

BY AMENYA OCHIENG

Stakeholders in Lamu have raised a red flag over increased child exploitation cases among poverty-stricken communities amidst the Covid-19 crisis.

Eighteen child pregnancy cases have been reported in Lamu’s Hindi division alone since schools were closed due to Covid-19 crisis, ac-cording to reports by World Vision Kenya.

This has sparked fears that the global pan-demic will reverse gains made to stem child prostitution, exploitation and rising incest cases in the area.

The spike in the cases in Lamu has set the agenda for discourse on prevalence of child sexual abuse by stakeholders in the wake of a marked increase in numbers across all wards in 2020 compared to 2019.

Lamu County Commissioner Irungu Macha-ria has been vocal in public barazas across the county, warning would be perpetrators and predators’ alike while urging security officials to be tough on child sexual exploitation offenders.

Government organs charged with child pro-tection have increasingly come under scrutiny and pressure from community leaders for not doing much to curb underage sexual exploita-tion of girls especially in Lamu’s mainland areas of Hongwe, Hindi, Baharini and Witu that have reported increased defilement cases this year, having registered 34, 33, 28 and 25 percent-ages respectively. “Of growing concern is the

increasing number of children being exploited by own parents or guardians who pimp their daughters to pedophiles in return for cash or fa-vors,” World Vision Lamu area Manager Ndaru Mkoba said, adding that the situation is espe-cially rife among vulnerable families bearing the socioeconomic brunt of joblessness and poverty.

“Lack of sources of income is a common red flag in most of these vulnerable households and communities where parents force their children into child prostitution or even early child mar-riages to earn money,” Mkoba adds.

Similar sentiments were echoed by Chairman of Bargoni Primary school Pastor Eliud Sangu who revealed that vulnerable communities such as the Boni, have been an easy target for callous individuals who come in different shades; from unscrupulous land dealers to sex predators.

Villagers in Bargoni village told KNA that such is the recent story of a Standard 8 girl who was allegedly traded off by the mother to a well-known sex predator who had already im-pregnated two other girls from a neighbouring village.

Lamu Deputy Governor Abdul Hakim Aboud noted that there is need for a multi stakeholder approach in tackling child exploitation in the county. Lamu Women Representative Ruweida Obo, on her part, said firm administrative ac-tion by chiefs and Nyumba Kumi elders was key in ensuring sexual exploitation of minors in Lamu was eradicated.

BY KICD COMMUNICATIONS TEAM

Publishers selected to supply Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) course materials for grade five to schools have been asked to guard against release of sub-standard books to the market.

Those who will fail to make corrections as per the feedback from the evaluators will not be allowed to pass on books with errors to schools, according to the Kenya Institute of Curricu-lum Development (KICD).

“No publisher will be granted ‘approved by KICD’ status until all corrections have been done to the satisfaction of curricu-lum specialists in the respective learning area,” KICD Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Joel Mabonga said yesterday, in Nai-robi.

The ultimatum follows con-cerns that some unscrupulous traders keen to portray the eval-uation exercise as a sham usually sponsor circulation of substand-ard and fake books, especially on social media platforms.

Whereas the Government is purchasing one book per learn-ing area for learners to bridge the pupil-textbook ratio, other books that have been approved to enhance teaching and learn-

ing are also available in the mar-ket.

Publishers can also improve other books that though not among those being purchased by the government, were found suitable for curriculum delivery.

“But, to avoid being misled, one has to refer to the Orange book available on the KICD website, which contains a list of the approved books,” Dr Mabonga said.

The unveiling of the list of books is a deliberate meas-ure to ensure the country is prepared for grade grade five roll-out, given that the new curriculum being imple-mented in phases, is currently up to grade four.

“As we monitor the COVID-19 trends, we have to ensure the curriculum implementa-tion process is up to date to ensure quality and timeli-ness on distribution of course materials to schools,” said Dr Mabonga.

The publishers have until July 15 to re-submit the course materials in 16 learning areas (Subjects) to KICD for final verification before printing and distribution to schools is sanctioned.

The institute received ap-

Publishers urged to ensure only quality books are released into the market

plications from 181 submis-sions of course materials from 28 publishers out of which, 75 course materials from 18 pub-lishers met the threshold.

Out of the 18 publishers that were invited to tender for the government distribution of course materials, nine were awarded to supply the books to public schools, an exercise likely to start in September when schools reopen.

Moran Publishers will sup-ply English, Kiswahili and IRE (Kenya Literature Bureau), Maths (Mentor publishers), Home Science and Agricul-ture (Mountain Top), Art and Craft (Book Mark Africa), Science and Technology and Social Studies (East African Education Publishers), CRE (Longhorn), Music (JKF) and Physical and Health Educa-tion (Spotlight).

Whereas books in French, Arabic, Mandarin and Indig-enous Languages that met the set criteria are ready, their distribution to schools was put on hold because they are optional subjects and there is need to wait for schools to re-sume to establish the number of learners interested in the subjects.

BY VINCENT MININGWO AND CHRISTOPHER KIPROP

The Government has at-tributed delays in com-pensation of victims of

wildlife attacks to the COVID-19 pandemic.

State department of Wild-life and Tourism Principal Secretary (PS) Prof Fred Segor pleaded with families of vic-tims to be patient saying, they are working on modalities to resume the compensation pro-cess in the next two months.

Speaking Wednesday at Maji Mazuri forest in Baringo county during a tree planting exercise, Prof Segor stated that all compensations before May 2017 had already been worked on and those that are pending

are incidents that occurred be-tween June 2017 to date.

“We would have started on April 2020 to review the pend-ing applications by families of persons killed by wild animals

and those injured but because of health advisories resulting from COVID-19 that banned meetings and restricted move-ment of people across the country, the whole exercise

was stopped, ” he said.The PS asked new victims

of wildlife attacks not to lose hope over compensation say-ing they should report imme-diately all the cases to nearby police stations and Kenya Wildlife Service offices so that they are factored in during the compensation exercise to be effected in the course of the year.

Prof Segor who was flanked by Baringo leaders led by County Commissioner Henry Wafula noted that the min-istry is currently working on modalities of slotting in money for the compensation scheme of victims of wild animals’ at-tacks that had been pending since June 2017 to date.

BY JANET ROP (KNA)

Livestock farmers have been urged to present their cattle, sheep and

goats for the free national vac-cination exercise against trans-boundary diseases.

Agriculture, Livestock, Fish-eries and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said, livestock production in Kenya is always under the threat of animal diseases and the vac-cination drive aims at prevent-ing the spread so as to enhance livestock production and health.

The CS spoke when he led senior officials from the min-istry and the County Govern-ment of Kajiado in launching the national Livestock Vacci-nation exercise at Oloosuyian, Kajiado.

Munya noted that trans-boundary diseases like Rift Valley Fever (RVF), Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Blue tongue disease, Peste des Petite Ruminants (PPR), Lumpy Skin disease (LSD)and Brucellosis continue to threaten livestock production, resulting in eco-nomic and livelihood losses.

The CS further said the dis-

eases spread easily from one country to another and the control and management of the outbreaks require regular treatment and monitoring as well as cooperation between countries.

“The government is com-mitted to the eradication of livestock diseases and regular vaccination is the solution. Since the diseases do not re-spect international borders, regional cooperation among neighbouring countries is crucial to prevent spread from one country to another,” said Munya. The CS said the mass treatment, de-worming and vaccination exercise that is

being conducted countrywide targets over 18 million cattle, 26 million goats ,18 million sheep and 2.2 million camels which are expected to be vac-cinated to protect them from the ravaging Foot and Mouth, Rift Valley Fever and the Blue tongue diseases.

Munya noted that livestock keeping is the backbone of the economy and the potential must be fully tapped so as to enable farmers secure foreign markets for their animal prod-ucts.

“At least 90% of the popu-lation within Arid and Semi-Arid areas depend on livestock products including meat, milk

and hides. Therefore, there is a need to develop strategies to protect the animals either by controlling the spread of the disease or even completely eradicating them for the ben-efit of our people and the econ-omy. ’Munya said.

According to the CS, the spread of the disease poses a greater danger of complete eradication of livestock due to failure of financial com-mitments by County govern-ments.

He said some counties have totally refused to undertake the vaccination of livestock as a critical component of devel-opment in their areas putting those who have undertaken the initiative at risk of cross-border disease transmission.

‘It is upon the County As-semblies to ensure they set aside a fair budget for the vac-cination exercise since the livestock function has been fully devolved. If one county decides to vaccinate their animals and the neighboring county fails, the exercise will be futile as there will be an outbreak of trans-boundary diseases” Munya said.

The Migori airstrip, popu-larly known as Lichota air-strip, is set to receive a major facelift at a cost of Sh242 million.The renovation works to take a period of 12 months are planned to start immedi-ately, according to the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Western Region Manager Ms Selina Gor.Speaking when she led a team of senior KAA offi-cials and the Migori County Security members in the in-spection of the airstrip, Ms Gor said a contractor had already been identified and will move to the site any time next week.She said the works to be done in two phases will involve a major overhaul including extending the cur-rent 1.1km runway to 1.2km and tarmacking it to the re-quired standards in the ini-tial phase.“Within this phase we are also going to construct a

modern apron, a taxing way, a terminal building with all the necessary amenities,” she announced.She said in phase two, KAA intends to carry out major improvements that will allow the airstrip to accommodate even bigger aircrafts and more passengers.Gor said the airstrip has been identified as viable, being in a region that serves as an important link be-tween Kenya and Tanzania.It sits near Migori town whose cosmopolitan nature has made it to be among the fastest growing towns in Kenya and most viable commercial centre in the country.Migori County Commis-sioner Joseph Rotich who led the local security team during the exercise termed the airstrip as a key enabler in revamping the region’s economy.By George Agimba

Migori airstrip in two phase Sh242 million rehabilitation

BRIEFSCS launches free national livestock vaccination campaign in Kajiado

Compensation of wildlife attack victims delayed by COVID-19 controls, says PS

JUNE 30, 2020

NAIROBI-KENYA I Issue No.51/2019-2020

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The Government has re-ceived a donation of 40,000 cartons of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) worth Sh 250 million from the Action against Hunger (ACF) group. The RUTF which is used for the treatment of acute mal-nutrition will be distributed in Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa and Isiolo coun-ties.Currently, close to 370,000 children aged between 6 and 59 months and 78,000 preg-nant and lactating women in Arid & Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) and urban informal settlements require treat-ment for acute malnutrition. Receiving the donation at Afya House, Health Prin-cipal Secretary Ms Susan Mochache said, the Covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected the country and the world at large in many areas

including nutrition.“This will address not only the existing gap but also the additional burden because of Covid-19,” she said. The donation, she added, will go a long way in scaling up integrated management of acute malnutrition in the target counties which have a high burden of malnutrition.The Ministry, Ms Mochache noted, is implementing the multi-sectoral Kenya Nu-trition Action Plan (2018-2022) which outlines priority interventions in pro-moting good nutrition and addressing the persistent acute malnutrition. “Scaling up of the inte-grated management of acute malnutrition in addi-tion to strengthening nutri-tion commodities supply chain are among the priority strategies,” the PS said.

By Wangari Ndirangu (KNA)

Gov’t to distribute ready to use food in ASAL areas

Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries CS, Peter Munya, vaccinates a cowduring the national livestock vaccination exercise launched at Oloosuyian, Kajiado County on June 19,2020

State department of wildlife and tourism PS Prof Fred Segor speaking to the public at Maji Mazuri forest grounds in Baringo county during a tree planting exercise. Prof Segor was flanked by area leaders led by County Commissioner Henry Wafula.