GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 7263

IT IS notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife has appointed the Advisory Board for the "Operationalization of the Kenya National Convention Bureau which shall comprise of: The Principal Secretary for Tourism—Chairperson Members: Principal Secretary - Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary - National Treasury Principal Secretary - Trade Principal Secretary - Sports Tourism Secretary Chief Executive Officer - Kenya Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer- Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Chief Executive Officer - Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Chief Executive Officer -• Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) National Co-ordinator—Ex officio 1. The Terms of Reference of the Advisory Board shall be to — (a) provide policy guidance and oversight in the operationalization of the Kenya National Convention Bureau; (b) approve the annual work plans of the Kenya National Convention Bureau; (c) review and approve the budget of the Kenya National Convention Bureau; (d) approve all expenditures of the Kenya National Convention Bureau in line with its work plans; (e) commission the preparation of reports of the Kenya National Convention Bureau including annual progress reports, audit reports, and midterm and end term evaluation reports; and (f) undertake such other tasks as may be assigned by Cabinet. Secretary. 2. For the purpose of performing its functions, the Advisory Board— (a) shall regulate its own procedure; (b) shall hold quarterly or special meetings as convened Fly the National Co-ordinator; (c) may co-opt members as may be necessary for the performance of its mandate. 3. There shall be a secretariat for the day to day running of the Kenya National Convention Bureau which shall comprise of: (a) the National Co-ordinator and head of the secretariat who shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; and (b) such other persons as may be necessary for the performance of the functions of the secretariat nominated by the Advisory Board and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary. 4. The Terms of Reference of the Kenya National. Convention Bureau shall be to— (a) (f) (g) undertake mapping and profiling of the status of MICE sector in Kenya; develop mid implement a national business events strategy; market and sell Kenya as a business events destination•; research potential domestic and international business events opportunities; advise and co-ordinate the bidding process for MICE events by public and private entities; offer expert services and support in site selection process, planning and producing successful events, incentive travels, conventions and exhibitions; serve as the focal point for co-ordination of MICE activities; (h) provide leadership in expanding the economic benefits and impacts of MICE tourism; (i) advise on and promote appropriate MICE tourism infrastructure for destination developmernt; co-ordinate collection and dissemination' of relevant MICE tourism information and research; and ( k) support the development and delivery off MICE tourism or hospitality education and training programmes: 5. The secretariat of the Kenya National Convention Bureau shall be based of the Tourisln Fund headquarters. 6. The Tourism Fund shall provide facilitation for the Kenya National Convention Bureau. Dated the 1st August, 2019. NA.IIB BALALA, Cabinet Secretary for Tot frism and Wildlife.