GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11785

PURSUANT to Article 43 of the Constitution of Kenya, sections 77 (1, 2 and 3), 78 and 97 (1 and 2) of the Water Act, Part XXXV (Division 3) sections 948–953 of the Companies Act 2015, WASREB Guidelines 2018 and the resolutions of the GWASCO Special General Meeting held on the 29th August, 2024, the shareholders of GWASCO nominate and the Board of Directors of GWASCO appoint— The County Government of Kisii: 1. Davins N.O Onuso, Chief Officer — Executive, Public Service and County Administration 2. CPA, Edwin Orina Atege — Chief Officer 3. Geoffrey Ochieng Nyatuga — Director, Supply Chain Management 4. Emilly Mogere — Assistant Director, Human Resource Management and Development 5. Betty Kwamboka — Legal Counsel 6. Eng. Elvis Masiga — Director,Water Services The County Government of Nyamira: 1. Richard Onyinkwa, Chief Officer — Water Service 2. CPA, Asenath Maobe, Chief Officer —Finance 3. Eng. Josphate Oruru, Chief Officer — Road and Public Works 4. Eng. Edward Magare — Director Water Services 5. Willis Nyagarama — Legal Counsel 6. Rael Momanyi-Chief Officer — Public Service Management to be members of the Gusii Water and Sanitation Company (GWASCO) de-clustering taskforce, for a period of one (1) month, with effect from the date of appointment. In addition, three (3) officers from the Company, Gusii Water and Sanitation Company (GWASCO), will sit in to facilitate the process. Terms of Reference for the Taskforce for De-clustering of GWASCO (a) To determine the feasibility of commercial viability of the envisaged water services providers in Kisii and Nyamira Counties in accordance with assessment criteria established by WASREB; (b) Advise on the logistical and legal framework, and road map of de-clustering of Gusii Water and Sanitation company; (c) Establish and advise on the current Human Resource Establishment, capacity and appropriateness on available skills and make appropriate recommendations to the respective County Governments; (d) Trace and confirm all assets and liabilities, compile an asset register and give a report on the proposed sharing of assets and liabilities between Kisii and Nyamira County Governments; (e) Consider the existing loan obligations to National Treasury, Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWWDA) the two WSPs are to pay and advise as appropriate; (f) Advise the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) – Water for Kisii and Nyamira Counties on any emerging issues incidental to this exercise; (g) Carry out public participation to collect the views of the stakeholders in Kisii and Nyamira counties; and (h) Provide regular progress reports and final report with recommendations to the County Executive Committee Member in charge of the Water sector for both Kisii and Nyamira counties and the board of GWASCO. Dated the 6th September, 2024. LUCY WACHIRA, Managing Director, MR/6496801 Gusii Water and Sanitation Company (GWASCO). THE KENYA GAZETTE 13th September, 2024