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GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 14825

GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 14825

THE REVIEW OF THE POLICY, LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF SPORTS IN KENYA APPOINTMENT IT IS notified for general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports has appointed a Taskforce on the review of the policy, legal and institutional framework for Sports comprising the following: Members: John Ohaga — Chairperson Noella Jepkorir Rotich (Ms.) — Vice-Chairperson Catherine Ochanda (Ms.) Jane Mwangi (Ms.) Ishmael Kirui Victor Omwebu Rachel Osendo (Ms.) Francis Mutuku Beth Wamalwa (Ms.) Rose Wasike (Ms.) Benard Ouma Martin Keino Kizito Wangalwa Eluid Wambua Muasya Miriam Mueni Muli (Ms.) Gateru Amina Jennifer (Ms.) Joint Secretaries: Caroline Amondi Rizpah Mukonyo Ian Lutta Margaret Gati The Terms of Reference of the Taskforce shall be to— (a) undertake a comprehensive review of Kenya’s policy, legal, institutional and administrative framework for sports; (b) recommend comprehensive reforms that will support a responsive policy, legal and institutional framework; (c) prepare a legal framework that spells out the mandate and function of both levels of government in relation to the promotion of sports while taking into account the policy, standard, institutional and regulatory aspects of sports in Kenya; (d) prepare a legal framework to regulate Sports Organisations, Sports Academies and the establishment and management of Stadia; (e) examine the organizational structures of key agencies within the sports sector with a view to providing clear separation between the policy and operational roles of such entities; (f) facilitate the necessary consultations with all key stakeholders in the country on the proposed policy, legal and institutional reforms for sports; (g) develop a prioritized implementation matrix that clearly states the immediate, medium, and long-term sectoral reforms necessary for the effective promotion and development of Sports; (h) carry out comparative studies of commonwealth countries and other jurisdictions relevant to the Kenyan situation; (i) propose appropriate amendments to various legal instruments with a view to strengthening the legal and institutional framework for promotion of sports, and (j) consider, perform, or advise on any other matter or subject ancillary to the above. 3. In the discharge of its functions, the Taskforce shall have power to— (a) regulate its own procedure; (b) hold meetings, public forms or consultations as it shall deem necessary in such places and at such times as the Taskforce shall consider necessary for the proper discharge of its mandate; (c) review official reports, policy, legislation or any other document related to the Taskforce mandate; (d) co-opt experts, in particular areas of need, as may be necessary for the execution of its mandate; (e) create sub-committees for the efficient and expedited discharge of its mandate; and (f) perform any other function or tasks as the Taskforce may find necessary in order

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IT IS notified for general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports has appointed a Taskforce on the review of the policy, legal and institutional framework for Sports comprising the following: Members: John Ohaga — Chairperson Noella Jepkorir Rotich (Ms.) — Vice-Chairperson Catherine Ochanda (Ms.) Jane Mwangi (Ms.) Ishmael Kirui Victor Omwebu Rachel Osendo (Ms.) Francis Mutuku Beth Wamalwa (Ms.) Rose Wasike (Ms.) Benard Ouma Martin Keino Kizito Wangalwa Eluid Wambua Muasya Miriam Mueni Muli (Ms.) Gateru Amina Jennifer (Ms.) Joint Secretaries: Caroline Amondi Rizpah Mukonyo Ian Lutta Margaret Gati The Terms of Reference of the Taskforce shall be to— (a) undertake a comprehensive review of Kenya’s policy, legal, institutional and administrative framework for sports; (b) recommend comprehensive reforms that will support a responsive policy, legal and institutional framework; (c) prepare a legal framework that spells out the mandate and function of both levels of government in relation to the promotion of sports while taking into account the policy, standard, institutional and regulatory aspects of sports in Kenya; (d) prepare a legal framework to regulate Sports Organisations, Sports Academies and the establishment and management of Stadia; (e) examine the organizational structures of key agencies within the sports sector with a view to providing clear separation between the policy and operational roles of such entities; (f) facilitate the necessary consultations with all key stakeholders in the country on the proposed policy, legal and institutional reforms for sports; (g) develop a prioritized implementation matrix that clearly states the immediate, medium, and long-term sectoral reforms necessary for the effective promotion and development of Sports; (h) carry out comparative studies of commonwealth countries and other jurisdictions relevant to the Kenyan situation; (i) propose appropriate amendments to various legal instruments with a view to strengthening the legal and institutional framework for promotion of sports, and (j) consider, perform, or advise on any other matter or subject ancillary to the above. 3. In the discharge of its functions, the Taskforce shall have power to— (a) regulate its own procedure; (b) hold meetings, public forms or consultations as it shall deem necessary in such places and at such times as the Taskforce shall consider necessary for the proper discharge of its mandate; (c) review official reports, policy, legislation or any other document related to the Taskforce mandate; (d) co-opt experts, in particular areas of need, as may be necessary for the execution of its mandate; (e) create sub-committees for the efficient and expedited discharge of its mandate; and (f) perform any other function or tasks as the Taskforce may find necessary in order to fully discharge its mandate. 4. The term of the Taskforce shall be a period of three (3) months with effect from the date hereof, or for such a period as may be specified by notice in the Kenya Gazette. The Chair of the Taskforce shall submit a report of the Taskforce together with the legal instruments to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, within three (3) months, with effect from the date of appointment. 5. The Secretariat of the Taskforce shall be domiciled at the State Department for Sport and shall be responsible to the Taskforce for— (a) providing appropriate background briefing to the Taskforce; (b) policy interpretation, developing and implementing the programmes and activities of the taskforce; (c) preparing the reports of the taskforce and disseminating any information deemed relevant to the taskforce; and (d) undertaking research and liaising with the relevant Government departments and any other institution or stakeholders in the sports and related sectors in order to gather relevant information necessary. Dated the 15th November, 2024. KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sport.

Dated the 15th November, 2024.

KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN,

Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sport.

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THE REVIEW OF THE POLICY, LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF SPORTS IN KENYA APPOINTMENT IT IS notified for general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports has appointed a Taskforce on the review of the policy, legal and institutional framework for Sports comprising the following: Members: John Ohaga — Chairperson Noella Jepkorir Rotich (Ms.) — Vice-Chairperson Catherine Ochanda (Ms.) Jane Mwangi (Ms.) Ishmael Kirui Victor Omwebu Rachel Osendo (Ms.) Francis Mutuku Beth Wamalwa (Ms.) Rose Wasike (Ms.) Benard Ouma Martin Keino Kizito Wangalwa Eluid Wambua Muasya Miriam Mueni Muli (Ms.) Gateru Amina Jennifer (Ms.) Joint Secretaries: Caroline Amondi Rizpah Mukonyo Ian Lutta Margaret Gati The Terms of Reference of the Taskforce shall be to— (a) undertake a comprehensive review of Kenya’s policy, legal, institutional and administrative framework for sports; (b) recommend comprehensive reforms that will support a responsive policy, legal and institutional framework; (c) prepare a legal framework that spells out the mandate and function of both levels of government in relation to the promotion of sports while taking into account the policy, standard, institutional and regulatory aspects of sports in Kenya; (d) prepare a legal framework to regulate Sports Organisations, Sports Academies and the establishment and management of Stadia; (e) examine the organizational structures of key agencies within the sports sector with a view to providing clear separation between the policy and operational roles of such entities; (f) facilitate the necessary consultations with all key stakeholders in the country on the proposed policy, legal and institutional reforms for sports; (g) develop a prioritized implementation matrix that clearly states the immediate, medium, and long-term sectoral reforms necessary for the effective promotion and development of Sports; (h) carry out comparative studies of commonwealth countries and other jurisdictions relevant to the Kenyan situation; (i) propose appropriate amendments to various legal instruments with a view to strengthening the legal and institutional framework for promotion of sports, and (j) consider, perform, or advise on any other matter or subject ancillary to the above. 3. In the discharge of its functions, the Taskforce shall have power to— (a) regulate its own procedure; (b) hold meetings, public forms or consultations as it shall deem necessary in such places and at such times as the Taskforce shall consider necessary for the proper discharge of its mandate; (c) review official reports, policy, legislation or any other document related to the Taskforce mandate; (d) co-opt experts, in particular areas of need, as may be necessary for the execution of its mandate; (e) create sub-committees for the efficient and expedited discharge of its mandate; and (f) perform any other function or tasks as the Taskforce may find necessary in order
Signed By
KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN
Title
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sport
Date Signed
15th November 2024
Page
15
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Source Gazette

Vol. CXXVI No. 197

Published 4th June 2024