GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 13047

IT IS notified for the general information of the public that the Governor of Kericho County, Erick Kipkoech Mutai (Dr.) has appointed the following persons as members of a taskforce to conduct extensive review on the multinational companies engagements in tea sub-sector in Kericho with the collaboration with the county governments of Nandi and Bomet, for a period of sixty (60) days with effect from the 31st October, 2022. Richard Too — Chairperson Members: Stanley Mutai Nicolas Kirui Mary Betty Chelangat Reuben Kipkirui Kemei (Bishop) David Siele Francisca Chepkoech Ngetich Emily Cherotich Kirui Willy Yegon Chepkutto Beatrice Sigei Phillip Langat Secretariat: Mabwai Kipkirui Eliazer Samwel Kebenei Irine Cherotich 1. The terms of reference of the Taskforce are to: (a) Review the current and emerging challenges facing the multinationals and other tea sub-sector stakeholders within Kericho County and make appropriate recommendations. (b) Analyse the roles of different stakeholder segments, and make recommendations on how they can collaborate amongst themselves and with the county governments to develop the tea sub-sector (c) Come up with recommendation on the social and economic impact of the current and emerging challenges on the residents of Kericho including but not limited to heavy mechanization of the multinationals and other tea sub-sector. (d) Co-ordinate consultation with stakeholders in the multinationals and other tea sub-sector on how to address the current and emerging challenges including but not limited to applicable and proposed land rates and fees payable. (e) Conduct any matter ancillary to or in furtherance of any of the foregoing terms of reference 2. In the performance of its functions, the Taskforce— (a) shall hold such number of meetings in such places and at such times as the taskforce shall, in consultation with the Governor, consider necessary for the proper discharge of its functions; (b) may use official reports of any previous studies, policies and legislation relevant to its mandate; (c) Shall identify and co-opt technical experts; Provide that the co-opted members shall not exceed one-third of the members of the taskforce (d) shall conduct public hearings and open forums and receive views from members of the public and receive oral and written submissions from any person with relevant information; and 28th October, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE 3. The Taskforce shall regulate its own procedure subject to the existing laws of Kenya 4. The Taskforce shall prepare and submit to the Governor, its work plan and progress report within two (2) weeks of its appointment 5. The Secretariat of the Taskforce shall be based at the County Headquarters. Dated the 24th October, 2022. ERICK KIPKOECH MUTAI, MR/4300372 Governor, Kericho County.