GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4398

WHEREAS under Article 129 of the Constitution of Kenya, Executive authority of the Republic derives from the people of Kenya and is to be exercised in accordance with the Constitution in a manner compatible with the principle of service to the people of Kenya and for their well-being and benefit; WHEREAS pursuant to section 179 (1) (b) of the County Government Act 2012, the Governor exercises the Executive authority of the County, with the assistance of the Deputy Governor and Executive Committee; WHEREAS pursuant to section 31 (d) of the County Government Act 2012 the Governor shall have such powers as may be necessary for the execution of the duties of the office of Governor. WHEREAS in execution of the duties of the Governor there is need to respond to novel and emerging issues in devolved Government. WHEREAS the Governor in his manifesto outlined a desire to deliver services to the people of Taita Taveta in an effective and efficient manner. NOW THEREFORE having found it both prudent and necessary to re-organize the County Government to co-opt advisors to guide, review, prioritize and implement the Governor’s manifesto and the County Government plans in line with the renewed national Government policies, programs and transformation agenda, I, Andrew Mwadime, Governor, Taita Taveta County, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statute Laws of Kenya hereby order and direct: (i) THAT the County Government shall be re-organized to co-opt the following advisors: Advisor Blue Economy and Investment Advisor Lands and Governance Advisor Water, Hygiene, Sanitation and Health Advisor Cohesion, Peace building and Conflict Resolution Dated the 27th March, 2023. ANDREW MWADIME, Governor, Taita Taveta County. FUNCTIONS OF ADVISOR BLUE ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT • Provide technical advice to the Governor on Blue Economy and Investments, resource mobilization strategies and opportunities 1568 1568 for making Taita Taveta County the preferred Investment destination. • Advise the Governor on sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic ecosystems conservation; sustainable energy, extractive minerals and innovative industries; tourism, environment, climate change resilience, infrastructure; and appropriate policies and strategies for job creation, poverty eradication, innovative financing and social actions. • Ensure that Taita Taveta County unlocks its potential and opportunities for Investments in Water, Agriculture and Livestock, the Blue Economy, Energy, Health, Tourism, Mining, Housing, Infrastructure, Manufacturing among others. • Put in place systems, frameworks and mechanisms for institutional coordination in order to ensure the county harmonizes fisheries and aquaculture activities with other blue economy themes and support the conservation and sustainable management of aquatic resources. • Establish regional, intergovernmental and sectoral co-operation and coordination in the blue economy themes. • In close coordination with the Governor undertake consultations and establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders at national, regional and international levels (governments, and private sector) on matters investments. • Promote Public-private-partnership (PPP) framework for investments in the county and support the development of an investments plan and strategy, and work towards promoting and protecting investors and investments in the county through strategic collaboration and partnerships. • Create a data base of investors and provide linkages between the county and local and international investors, businesses and professional associations. • Ensure the County maximizes benefits from Kenya’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). • Work closely with other key stakeholders and the general public to promote pathways for the county to attain economic prosperity. • Organize platforms for frequent interaction with key stakeholders in the private sector, NGOs, the academia, professionals and promote cross-county interactions to profile opportunities for investment in Taita Taveta County, promote sector working groups and set up platforms for interaction across different socio-economic segments. • Engage with national organizations, professional bodies and corporate bodies such as the Coast Development Authority, Trade Unions, the Coast Inter-University Council, KEPSA, Coast Tourism Board, The Coast Parliamentary group, Umbrella NGO bodies; development partners, Faith based organisations, the Jua Kali Association and major state corporations to explore opportunities for strategic collaboration and partnerships for investments. • In recognition of the prevailing gap in knowledge and practice, facilitate knowledge sharing forums and develop relevant programs that will open spaces for engagement with stakeholder groups across the coastal region and beyond. This may include programs for the artisanal miners, entrepreneurs, informal sector (Jua Kali), traders, farmers, ranchers etc. • Support and advise the County Investments Board and its organs in realising its objectives. • Work towards ensuring that as the county takes the lead in championing the implementation of its programs and policies, investors, professionals and other stakeholders have access to information and are better placed to contribute to sector specific policy and program formulation and implementation. • Support both the county government and development partners to exploit various areas of cooperation for mutual benefit. • Activate and coordinate strategic engagement with the diaspora interested in investing in the County. • Faithfully and diligently perform those duties and exercise such powers as from time to time assigned to, or vested in him/her by the Governor. FUNCTION OF ADVISOR LANDS AND GOVERNANCE • Supporting and advising the Governor and his team in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for strengthening Land as a resource and factor of production as well as governance issues at all levels. More specifically, the Lands and Governance Advisor will provide support and advisory services relating to Land and governance processes, policy, institutional strengthening, and engagement of civil society. • Supporting the Governor in the development and delivery of the County Strategic Plan and specifically his manifesto. • Developing and leading the implementation of an overarching strategy for strengthening governance and effectiveness of institutions in implementation of policies and regulations within the region, for effective management of Land as a resource. • Providing support and advice to the development and implementation of specific projects, work plans and interventions on Governance, Institutions and Policy, at national and local level. • Provide capacity building on governance issues within Country Government Offices. • In close coordination with the Governor undertake consultations and establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders at national, regional and international levels (governments, inter-governmental organizations, academic and research institutions, civil society, private sector, etc.) in the development and implementation of the Country Government of Taita Taveta Governance Strategy. • Ensure structures and processes are designed and in place for purposes of entrenching accountability, transparency, responsiveness, rule of law, stability, equity and inclusiveness in the management of county affairs and ensuring communities are empowered for broad-based participation in development and decision-making processes and that public affairs are managed through norms, values and rules in a manner that is transparent, participatory, inclusive and responsive. • Create a culture and institutional environment and frameworks in which citizens and stakeholders exercise their rights, roles, responsibilities, duties and obligations through structured engagement in the county's economic, political and administrative affairs. • Ensure County residents are involved directly or through organized groups in formal and informal processes of formulating policies and allocation of resources, processes of decision-making and all other mechanisms they deem necessary for holding the county government accountable. • Ensure a seamless coordination of county government departments and a convergence of ideas and interests so that they deliver on their mandates primarily in the planning, implementation and monitoring of their activities in order for them to achieve pre-defined results. • Ensure that each department will have in place a strategic plan that fits into the county CIDP and with clear deliverables and timelines. • Work to ensure there is synergy in the management and performance of the departments. • Set up a strategic think tank comprising of professionals from the county to design targets and pathways for realization of the governor’s vision. • Offer Support to on-going initiatives on land, land conflicts including boundary issues, mining and other natural resources not limited to forests, water, parks, wildlife and conflicts associated with them in close consultation with the county attorney and the relevant departments. 6th April, 2023 THE KENYA GAZETTE • Faithfully and diligently perform those duties and exercise such powers as from time to time assigned to, or vested in him/her by the Governor. FUNCTION OF ADVISOR WATER, HYGIENE, SANITATION AND HEALTH • Support the entire Health Department and logistics teams to procure medicines and medical supplies to ensure adequate supply and in adherence to national drug protocols, donor requirements, and project budgets, and ensure good working conditions in tandem with the workers union and that the County Government gets uninterrupted services from the Health Workers at all times. • Support the development of a county health strategy and ensure there is in place good management systems to support health functionality, efficiency, and accountability. • Overseeing and guiding the health system to protect the public interest by providing leadership, effective oversight, consensus building and system-design and accountability. All this requires. • Strengthening the use of evidence in decision making processes such as priority setting to improve service delivery. • In close co-ordination with the Governor, undertake consultations and establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders at national, regional and international levels (governments, inter-governmental organizations, academic and research institutions, civil society, private sector, etc.) on matters Water, Hygiene, Sanitation and Health. • Provide technical advice to the Governor on environmental health issues and sanitation. • Work closely with the Department of Health to ensure there is access to emergency medical care for all and enhanced Primary Health Care (PHC). • Support the strides made in the human resources for health (HRH), advise on challenges and ensure that the training and production of HRH meets the needs of the health system and maintains quality of care. • Advise on mechanisms for strengthening the management of HRH including better schemes of service, professional development activities, improving work environments, and supervision and administration. • Address persistent health gaps in order to optimize use of existing health infrastructure and ensure that the services offered are adequate and meet the prescribed standards. • Conduct field visits to monitor programs, undertake periodic program reviews with donor or government counterparts and other partners. • Attend cluster activities to ensure all medical services are coordinated and linked with national plans and responses and ensure cross network learning between the County and other related programs. • Faithfully and diligently perform those duties and exercise such powers as from time to time assigned to, or vested in him/her by the Governor. FUNCTION OF ADVISOR COHESION, PEACE BUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION • Identifying the causes of conflict in the county and the “hot spots’’, and offer strategic and practical advice premised on reliable and credible data for purposes of generating evidence- based policy engagement on conflicts in the County Taita for better access to opportunities for policy influence, and to supply relevant, current data that is presented at the “right” time and practical for policy makers to use. • Establishing multi- stakeholder partnerships bringing together policy makers, parliamentarians, members of the county assembly, national oversight institutions including the National Cohesion and Integration Commission , think tanks and the media to help gather better evidence, amplify little-known or little-understood issues and assemble coalitions for policy influence. promoting national ethos. • Providing civic spaces and create opportunities and platforms for dialogue to broker knowledge on triggers, types and the nature of conflicts in the county and to push for negotiation, arbitration, mediation and / or alternative dispute resolution. • Promoting inclusivity and representation in the county at all levels of governance and ensure that all development priorities, processes (including programs and projects) are participatory impartial; transparent, accountable and responsive to the needs of the people. • Developing strategies that ensure there is co-ordination between the county and all other actors including NGOs, the security sector/ agencies, the administration, faith-based organizations, elder’s councils, youth and women groups to promote peace and peaceful co- existence between the diverse communities and to narrow the gap between the various actors engaged in peace building, conflict mitigation and resolution. • Establishing mechanisms for collaboration and partnership and link local issues to the national context, using broad communications strategies, and having actionable goals. • Developing a county CVE strategy and work closely with national government and its agencies to underscore the need for cohesion at the lowest level of governance • Strengthen the capacity of the county and its stakeholders to produce relevant, reliable and periodic information; disseminate as much information as possible in a structured way and improve communication and dialogue between the communities, the leadership and duty bearers on the ground- county government, county assembly parliamentarians, oversight institutions; and establish coalitions between actors to implement evidence-based cohesion and advocacy campaigns. • Organizing thematic fora across Taita Taveta County for effective rapid response initiatives and establishing a network for lobbying and advocacy on preventive diplomacy regarding conflict; linking the county to the activities of local civil society actors on peace building initiatives and aligning the same to national initiatives. • Faithfully and diligently perform those duties and exercise such powers as from time to time assigned to, or vested in him/her by the Governor. Dated the 27th March, 2023. ANDREW MWADIME, MR/5161845 Governor, Taita Taveta County.