Kenya Gazette

  • 21 Aug 2023
  • 12 Mins Read
  • 〜 by Anne Ndungu

The Judiciary 

The Judicial Service Act (No. 1 of 2011) 

The National Council on The Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Committee on Review of Laws on Sexual Offences and Gender-Based Violence in Kenya

 

The Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and the Chairperson of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) have appointed additional members to the NCAJ Committee on Review of Laws and Policies relating to Sexual Offences and Gender-Based Violence in Kenya, for the remaining period of the Committee’s term. The appointment of Judy Lamet (Ms.) vide Gazette Notice No. 9302 of 2022 is revoked. 

 

The National Council on The Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Standing Committee on The Administration of Justice for Children in Kenya 

 

The Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and the Chairperson of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) have appointed members of the NCAJ Standing Committee on the Administration of Justice for Children in Kenya, for the remaining period of the Committee’s term. The appointment of Clarise Mmbone Osore (Ms.) vide Gazette Notice No. 8777 of 2022 is revoked.

 

The National Council on The Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Committee on Anti-Corruption

 

The Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and the Chairperson of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) have appointed members to the NCAJ Committee on Anti-Corruption, for the remaining period of the Committee’s term. The appointment of Emily Kamau (Ms.) vide Gazette Notice No. 1668 of 2022 is revoked.

 

The National Council on The Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Standing Committee on Civil Justice Reforms

 

The Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and the Chairperson of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) have appointed an additional member to the NCAJ Standing Committee on Civil Justice Reforms, for the remaining period of the Committee’s term.

 

The National Council on The Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Working Committee on ICT 

 

The Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and the Chairperson of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) have appointed the following to be members of the NCAJ Working Committee on the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT), for the remaining period of the Committee’s term. The appointment of Sheila Reson (Ms.) vide Gazette Notice No. 8776 of 2022 is revoked.

 

The National Council on The Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Standing Committee on Court Users in Kenya

 

The Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and the Chairperson of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) appointed the following members to the NCAJ Standing Committee on Court Users in Kenya, for the remaining period of the Committee’s term. The appointment of Wanjiru Kamanda (Ms.) and Irene Ndegwa (Ms.) vide Gazette Notice No. 8779 of 2022 is revoked.

 

The National Council on The Administration of Justice Committee on Criminal Justice Reforms

 

The Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and the Chairperson of the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) appoints the following members to the NCAJ Committee on Criminal Justice Reforms, for the remaining period of the Committee’s term. The appointment of Edna Arati (Ms), Elizabeth Ng’ang’a (Ms) and Edigah Kavuravu vide Gazette Notice No. 87778 of 2022 is revoked.

 

The Community Service Orders Act (No. 10 of 1998)

The Chief Justice appoints Hon. Lady Justice Lillian Mutende to be the Chairperson of the National Community Service Orders, with effect from the 4th August, 2023, for a period of three (3) years. The appointment of Hon. Lady Justice Kavedza Diana Rachel vide gazette Notice No. 460 of 2023 is revoked. 

 

The Crops Act (No. 16 of 2013) Proposed Grant of Licences

Notice is given that Pursuant to Section 20 (6), (7) And (8) of the Crops Act, the Agriculture and Food Authority proposes to grant a licence to the listed applicants.

 

The Energy Act (No. 1 of 2019) 

In exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 129, 167 and 208 of the Energy Act, 2019, the Cabinet Secretary for Energy makes the following Regulations: – The Energy (Electricity Regulatory Accounts) Regulations, 2022.

 

In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 167 and 208 of the Energy Act, 2019, the Cabinet Secretary for Energy makes the following Regulations— The Energy (Electricity Tariffs) Regulations, 2022

 

The Kenya Information and Communications Act (No. 2 of 1998) 

Application for Licences 

Notice is given that the listed applicants have, pursuant to the provisions of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998, made applications to the Communications Authority of Kenya for grant of the licences as listed.

 

Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority

Schedule of Tariffs 2018 For Electricity Tariffs, Charges, Prices and Rates Fuel Energy Cost Charge 

PURSUANT to Clause 1 of Part III of the Schedule of Tariffs 2023, notice is given that all prices for electrical energy specified in Part II of the said Schedule will be liable to a fuel energy cost charge of plus 446 Kenya cents per kWh for all meter readings to be taken in August, 2023.

 

Schedule of Tariffs 2018 for Electricity Tariffs, Charges, Prices and Rates Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Adjustment 

PURSUANT to Clause 2 of Part III of the Schedule of Tariffs 2023, notice is given that all prices for electrical energy specified in Part II of the said Schedule will be liable to a foreign exchange fluctuation adjustment of plus 170.76 cents per kWh for all meter readings taken in August, 2023.

 

Schedule of Tariffs 2018 for Electricity Tariffs, Prices, Charges and Rates Water Resource Management Authority Levy 

PURSUANT to Clause 5 of Part III of the Schedule of Tariffs 2023, notice is given that all prices for electrical energy specified in Part II-(A) of the said Schedule will be liable to a Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA) levy of plus 1.48 cents per kWh for all meter readings taken in August, 2023. Information used to calculate the WRMA levy: Approved WRMA levy for energy purchased from hydropower plants of capacity equal to or above 1MW=5.00 Kenya cents per KWh 

 

Registered Physical Planners Addendum 

PURSUANT to section 8 (3) of the said Act, and further to Gazette Notice No. 4994 of 2023, the Registrar of the Physical Planners Registration Board notifies the public that the listed registered physical planners appear in the Register.

 

The Water Act (No. 43 of 2016) 

Kilifi–Mariakani Water and Sewerage Company Approved Tariff Structure For The Period 2023/2024 To 2025/2026 

Kilifi–Mariakani Water and Sewerage Company (KIMAWASCO) applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for a review of tariffs for water services, for the period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 as per section 72 (1) (b) of the Water Act, 2016. Public consultation on the application was carried out in accordance with the requirements of section 139 of the Water Act, 2016. After considering the application, the written and oral submissions by all stakeholders during the consultation period, and based on latest available data, WASREB has determined an upward tariff review for KIMAWASCO is justified to improve service delivery, operate sustainably and protect consumer interests by meeting the tariff conditions attached to the tariff. 

 

WASREB gives a one (1) months’ notice to all existing and potential customers of KIMAWASCO that the approved tariffs for the three financial years, 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 shall be as given.

  1. Approved Tariff Structure 

1.1 Water Tariff Structure for the Period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026

 

Kwale Water and Sewerage Company Approved Tariff Structure For The Period 2023/2024 To 2025/2026 

Kwale Water and Sewerage Company (KWAWASCO) applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for a review of tariffs for water services, for the period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 as per section 72 (1) (b) of the Water Act, 2016. Public consultation on the application was carried out in accordance with the requirements of Section 139 of the Water Act, 2016. After considering the application, the written and oral submissions by all stakeholders during the consultation period, and based on latest available data, WASREB has determined an upward tariff review for KWAWASCO is justified to improve service delivery, operate sustainably and protect consumer interests by meeting the tariff conditions attached to the tariff. WASREB gives a one (1) months’ notice to all existing and potential customers of KWAWASCO that the approved tariffs for the three financial years, 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 shall be as given.

1.0 Approved Tariff Structure 

1.1 Water Tariff Structure for the period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026

 

Malindi Water and Sewerage Company Approved Tariff Structure For The Period 2023/2024 To 2025/2026 

Malindi Water and Sewerage Company (MAWASCO) applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for a review of tariffs for water services, for the period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 as per section 72 (1) b of the Water Act 2016. Public consultation on the application was carried out in accordance with the requirements of section 139 of the Water Act, 2016. After considering the application, the written and oral submissions by all stakeholders during the consultation period, and based on latest available data, WASREB has determined an upward tariff review for MAWASCO is justified to improve service delivery, operate sustainably and protect consumer interests by meeting the tariff conditions attached to the tariff. WASREB gives a one (1) months’ notice to all existing and potential customers of MAWASCO that the approved tariffs for the three financial years, 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 shall be as given.

 1.0 Approved Tariff Structure 

1.1 Water Tariff Structure for the Period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026

 

Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company Approved Tariff Structure For The Period 2023/2024 To 2025/2026 

Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company (MOWASSCO) applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for a review of tariffs for water services, for the period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 as per section 72 (1) (b) of the Water Act 2016. Public consultation on the application was carried out in accordance with the requirements of section 139 of the Water Act, 2016. After considering the application, the written and oral submissions by all stakeholders during the consultation period, and based on latest available data, WASREB has determined an upward tariff review for MOWASSCO is justified to improve service delivery, operate sustainably and protect consumer interests by meeting the tariff conditions attached to the tariff. WASREB gives a one (1) months’ notice to all existing and potential customers of MOWASSCO that the approved tariffs for the three financial years, 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 shall be as follows:

1.0 Approved Tariff Structure 

1.1 Water Tariff Structure for the Period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 

 

Nakuru Water Supply and Sanitation Company Approved Tariff Structure For The Period 2023/2024 To 2025/2026 

Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company (NARUWASCO) applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for a review of tariffs for water services, for the period 2023/2024 to 2026/2027 as per section 72 (1) (b) of the Water Act, 2016. Public consultation on the application was carried out in accordance with the requirements of section 139 of the Water Act, 2016. After considering the application, the written and oral submissions by all stakeholders during the consultation period, and based on latest available data, WASREB has determined an upward tariff review for NARUWASCO is justified to improve service delivery, operate sustainably and protect consumer interests by meeting the tariff conditions attached to the tariff. WASREB gives a one (1) months’ notice to all existing and potential customers of NARUWASCO that the approved tariffs for the four financial years, 2023/2024, 2024/2025, 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 shall be as given: 

1.0 Approved Tariff Structure 

1.1 Water Tariff Structure for the period 2023/2024 to 2026/2027

 

Murang’a South Water Supply and Sanitation Company Approved Tariff Structure For The Period 2023/2024 To 2025/2026 

Murang’a South Water and Sanitation Company (MUSWASCO) applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for a review of tariffs for water services, for the period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 as per section 72 (1) (b) of the Water Act, 2016. Public consultation on the application was carried out in accordance with the requirements of section 139 of the Water Act, 2016. After considering the application, the written and oral submissions by all stakeholders during the consultation period, and based on latest available data, WASREB has determined an upward tariff review for MUSWASCO is justified to improve service delivery, operate sustainably and protect consumer interests by meeting the tariff conditions attached to the tariff. WASREB gives a one (1) months’ notice to all existing and potential customers of MUSWASCO that the approved tariffs for the three financial years, 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 shall be as follows: 

1.0 Approved Tariff Structure 

1.1 Water Tariff Structure for the period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026

 

Tavevo Water and Sewerage Company Approved Tariff Structure For The Period 2023/2024 To 2025/2026 

TAVEVO Water and Sewerage Company (TAVEVO) applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for a review of tariffs for water services, for the period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 as per section 72 (1) (b) of the Water Act, 2016. Public consultation on the application was carried out in accordance with the requirements of section 139 of the Water Act, 2016. After considering the application, the written and oral submissions by all stakeholders during the consultation period, and based on latest available data, WASREB has determined an upward tariff review for TAVEVO is justified to improve service delivery, operate sustainably and protect consumer interests by meeting the tariff conditions attached to the tariff. WASREB gives a one (1) months’ notice to all existing and potential customers of TAVEVO that the approved tariffs for the three financial years, 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 shall be as given: 

1.0 Approved Tariff Structure 

1.1 Water Tariff Structure for the Period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026

 

Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA) applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for review of tariff for Bulk Water Supply, for the period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 as per section 72 (1) (b) of the Water Act, 2016. Public consultation on the application was carried out in accordance with the requirements of section 139 of the Water Act, 2016. After considering the application, the written and oral submissions by all stakeholders during the consultation period, and based on latest available data, WASREB has determined a justified tariff to improve service delivery, operate sustainably and protect consumer interests by meeting the tariff conditions attached to the tariff. WASREB gives a one (1) months’ notice to all existing and potential customers of the CWWDA Bulk Water Supply that the approved tariff for the three financial years, 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 shall be as given: 

1.0 Approved Tariff Structure 

1.1 Water Tariff Structure for the period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026

 

Karuri Water And Sanitation Company Approved Tariff Structure For The Period 2023/2024 To 2025/2026 

Karuri Water and Sanitation Company applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for a review of tariffs for water services, for the period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 as per section 72 (1) (b) of the Water Act, 2016. Public consultation on the application was carried out in accordance with the requirements of section 139 of the Water Act, 2016. After considering the application, the written and oral submissions by all stakeholders during the consultation period, and based on latest available data, WASREB has determined an upward tariff review for the Water Service Provider (WSP) is justified to improve service delivery, operate sustainably and protect consumer interests by meeting the tariff conditions attached to the tariff. WASREB gives a one (1) months’ notice to all existing and potential customers of the WSP that the approved tariffs for the three financial years, 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 shall be as given: 

2.0 Approved Tariff Structure 

1.1 Water Tariff Structure for the Period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026

 

Kapsabet Nandi Water and Sanitation Company Approved Tariff Structure For The Period 2023/2024 To 2025/2026 

Kapsabet Nandi Water and Sanitation Company (KANAWASCO) applied to the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for a review of tariffs for water services, for the period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026 as per section 72 (1) b of the Water Act, 2016. Public consultation on the application was carried out in accordance with the requirements of section 139 of the Water Act, 2016. After considering the application, the written and oral submissions by all stakeholders during the consultation period, and based on latest available data, WASREB has determined an upward tariff review for KANAWASCO is justified to improve service delivery, operate sustainably and protect consumer interests by meeting the tariff conditions attached to the tariff. WASREB gives a one (1) months’ notice to all existing and potential customers of KANAWASCO that the approved tariffs for the three financial years, 2023/2024, 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 shall be as given: 

1.0 Approved Tariff Structure 

1.1 Water Tariff Structure for the Period 2023/2024 to 2025/2026

 

Approved Regular Tariff For Kericho Water and Sanitation Company Corrigendum 

 

In the Gazette Notice No. 1305 of 2023, insert the following clause to provide for annual tariff indexation: 

1.4. Indexation of the Approved Tariff 

The utility’s approved tariffs for water and sewerage shall be eligible for annual indexation, as per the regulations of the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB). The inflation adjustment shall come into effect every July of the tariff period commencing July, 2024

 

Approved Regular Tariff For Kiambu Water and Sanitation Company Corrigendum 

 

In the Gazette Notice No. 1306 of 2023, insert the following clause to provide for annual tariff indexation: 

1.4. Indexation of the Approved Tariff 

The utility’s approved tariffs for water and sewerage shall be eligible for annual indexation, as per the regulations of the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB). The inflation adjustment shall come into effect every July of the tariff period commencing July 2024.

 

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Second Quarterly Report Covering The Period 1st April, 2023 To 30th June, 2023

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Commission) is required under Section 36 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003, to prepare quarterly reports setting out the number of reports made to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) under Section 35 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003 as read with Section 11(1) (d) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2011. The report covers the following issues: 

 

  • Inquiry into Allegations of Irregular Award of Contracts for The Implementation of the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project and Subsequent Payment of KSh. 18,499,082,672.00 to M/S. Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited by Various Government Agencies between the years 2005 and 2019
  • Inquiry into Allegations of Conflict of Interest in the Award of Tenders Amounting to KSh. 50 million to companies owned by family members of former Kiambu County Governor Ferdinard Waititu Ndung’u in the Financial Year 2017/2018 and 2018/2019.
  • Inquiry into Allegations of Procurement Irregularities and Loss of Public Funds through Payment for Non Existing Works in the Construction of a Blood Transfusion Centre by the County Government of Vihiga
  • Inquiry into Allegation of Fraudulent Acquisition of Public Funds by Officials of the National Museums of Kenya through Salaries and Gratuity Paid to Ghost Workers
  • Inquiry Into Allegations of Corruption and Irregular Payment of KSh. 6.9 million made by Technical University of Mombasa for Fencing of Gotani Land in Kaloleni During the FY 2014/2015
  • Inquiry into Allegations of Forgery by Bid Bond by Osano and Associates (O and A) in Regards to Contract No. ICTA/KTCIP/RFP/24/2014-2015 for the Strategic Information and Communication Technology Partner.
  • Inquiry into Allegations of Irregular Award of Tender for Construction of Langata Phase IV and V Residential Units at KSh. 1.1 billion by National Housing Corporation to Lemna International Inc. Limited during the Financial Year 2009/2010 whose cost was Exaggerated by KSh. 100 million 
  • Inquiry into Allegations of Procurement Irregularities at Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) in the Award of Tender for Printing of Certificates for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) to Tall Security Print Limited, a United Kingdom (UK)-Based Company for the FY 2019/2020 and 2020/2021
  • Inquiry into an Allegation of Misappropriation of KSh. 9, 000, 000/- Allocated for Construction of Thiiti Dispensary in Tharaka Nithi County by the County Department of Health During the Financial Year 2014/2015
  • Inquiry into Allegations of Double Employment against Monica Njeri Kibui who is employed by Dedan Kimathi University of Technology and is at the same time an Employee of Nyeri County Assembly as a Member of the County Assembly Service Board 
  • Inquiry into Allegations that Kitui County Public Service Board under Instructions from Governor Hon. Charity Ngilu Irregularly Recruited and Subsequently Appointed Officers to Manifesto Implementation Unit During Financial Year 2017/2018.
  • Inquiry into Allegation of Receiving a Benefit by Samuel Bor and Lawrence Koome, who are Employees of Kenya Power, Kabarnet Office.
  • Inquiry into Bribery Allegation against John Ndirangu Githimi and David Maina Githaiga; the Chief Githima Location Nyeri County and the Nyeri County Land Co-ordinator, respectively
  • Inquiry into Bribery Allegation Against Evans Kiprono Cheruiyot; a Legal Officer Working with Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)
  • Bribery Allegations Against Ayub Fredrick Makapila, OCS, Mulika Police Station
  • Inquiry into Bribery Allegations Against Cpl Anthony Kinyanjui Wairimu, a Police Officer Attached to the DCI Special Service Unit
  • Inquiry into Allegations of Corruption against Kennedy Okoth Agwanda
  • Inquiry into Allegations of Bribery Against Philip Mutua Kilonzo a Clearing and Forwarding Agent Based at Busia County
  • Inquiry into Allegations that Eng. Michael Mwaura Kamau, a Former Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure Received Bribes from SBI Official
  • Inquiry into Allegation that Joe Mbuitu Chomba, a Clerical Officer, Ministry of Interior, Baricho, Kirinyaga County Requested for a Bribe of KSh. 3, 000