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Kibwana hosts Dutch Envoy, Former CJ, on devolution support
Governor Kivutha Kibwana on Monday hosted Dutch ambassador to Kenya Frans Makken, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and Ford Foundation’s Eastern Africa director Maurice Makoloo at Wote to share ideas on how to support devolution through mutual partnerships.
The leaders explored possible areas of partnerships with key focus on institutionalized civic education, public participation and mainstreaming the youth in development.
Dr Mutunga described Makueni as a beacon of progress for sustaining devolution owing to its robust civic space and public participation framework.
“Makueni is one big change story,” he said. “We are looking at the county as a focus for enhancing civic space because of the robust public participation and civic engagement of the citizens being rolled,” said the former CJ.
Governor Kibwana said it took a lot of struggle to achieve a successful civic education and public participation in the county as the first crop of members of county assembly vehemently opposed any proposed budgetary allocation on grounds that it would have done better on tangible projects such as water, roads and Early Childhood Development Centres.
He said it is out of the robust civic space that the citizens petitioned President Uhuru Kenyatta to dissolve the county government after it became ungovernable due to incessant fights between MCAs and the executive during the first cycle of devolution.
Kibwana said his government has opened its doors to partners such as Ford Foundation, adding that the government is only playing a catalyst role and then partnering with strategic partners for sustainable development.
Dutch ambassador to Kenya Frans Makken said innovative processes for development partnerships should be enhanced as donors are no longer dishing out monies but facilitating ideas that would translate into wealth creation and tangible social-economic achievements.
He said there are numerous companies, donors and other non state actors willing to engage in such like partnerships with counties such as Makueni which have demonstrated willingness to work with the public in a people-driven development model.
Mr. Makoloo said the foundation will consider working with Makueni to pilot a new youth program involving building a green rural economy driven by young people.
Tenders Advertised on 6-11-2018
The Government of Makueni County invites interested and eligible candidates/bidders for the tenders described hereafter. Details of the scope of works shall be indicated in the tender document.
| Tender Name/Document | Tender Number | Bid Security Amount (Kshs) | Opening/Closing Date | Site Visit | Eligibility | |
| 1 | GMC/A/T/10/2018/2019 | 100,000.00 | Friday,16th November, 2018 at 10.00AM | N/A | Open Tender | |
| 2 | GMC/A/T/13/2018/2019 | 700,000.00 | Friday,16th November, 2018 at 10.00 AM | Wednesday 7th November, 2018 at 11.00Am | Open Tender | |
| 3 | GMC/A/T/11/2018/2019 | 1,900,000.00 | Friday, 23rd November, 2018 at 12.00 Noon (East African Time) | N/A | International Open Tender |
Bid documents should be downloaded at no cost and be returned in plain sealed envelope(s) bearing no mark/identification of the bidder, only marked the tender number and name and addressed to:
THE COUNTY SECRETARY
GOVERNMENT OF MAKUENI COUNTY
P.O BOX 78 – 90300, MAKUENI
And deposited in the WHITE tender boxes placed at the Makueni County Treasury headquarters offices (MAP) so as to be received on or before the date(s) as shown above. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Candidates or their representatives who choose to attend. Late bids shall not be accepted and will be returned unopened.
For any clarification/additional information, please contact the County Secretary on email: county.secretary@makueni.go.ke
Tenders Advertised on 30-10-2018
INVITATION TO TENDER
The County Government of Makueni invites interested and eligible bidders/ contractors for the tender described hereafter. Details of the scope of works shall be indicated in the tender documents.
| No | Tender Ref No. | Description of works/Tender Document | Eligibility | Mandatory site visit venue | Date | Time |
| 1 | GMC/TR/T/06/2018/2019 | Open to all contractors | Wote Maps Roads &Transport Offices. | 05/11/2018 | 10:00 AM | |
| 2. | GMC/TR/T/08/2018/2019 | Open to all contractors | Wote Maps Roads &Transport Offices. | 05/11/2018 | 10:00 AM | |
| 3. | GMC/TR/T/09/2018/2019 | Open to all contractors | Wote Maps Roads &Transport Offices | 05/11/2018 | 10:00 AM |
Bid documents should be downloaded at no cost and be returned in plain sealed envelopes bearing no mark/ identification of the bidder, only marked the tender name and number and addressed to:
THE COUNTY SECRETARY
GOVERNMENT MAKUENI COUNTY
P O BOX 78-90300
MAKUENI
And be deposited in the white tender boxes placed at the county treasury headquarters at MAP on or before 14th November, 2018 at 10:00 am. Tenders will be opened immediately in presence of bidders or their representatives who wish to attend.
Late bids shall not be accepted and will be returned unopened.
Kilome residents secure date with NLC over alleged land injustices
Over 3,000 members of Kiima Kiu-Kalanzoni and Mukaa (KIAMUKA) Society have secured a date with the National Land Commission to present their grievances on alleged historical land injustices committed against them.
The society members, spread across Mukaa and Kiima Kiu/Kalanzoni wards in Kilome constituency, claim that a 5,048-acre piece of land leased to a British immigrant Robin Woodcraft Stanley in 1947 was forcefully taken from them, and a myriad of atrocities committed during their eviction.
The society has since petitioned NLC to look into the alleged historical injustice committed against them and their petition admitted.
Mr. Stanley popularly known by the locals as Makala has also petitioned the land commission seeking to stop any proceedings of whatever kind in relation to the piece of land.
The locals also claim that the piece of land owned by Makala is bigger than the 5,048 acres declared in the title of lease and want a survey done to ascertain the authenticity of the declared size under lease.
In a meeting attended by NLC commissioner Dr. Rose Musyoka, Governor Kivutha Kibwana, County Commissioner Maalim Mohammed, representatives of senator Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, members of county assembly and KIAMUKA society members on Monday, it was agreed that both the society members and Makala be heard by NLC in November to expeditiously put the matter to rest.
It was also agreed that the department of lands and urban planning in the county carry out a survey of the land next week as part of the process of the petition hearing.
Water chiller for the new juice line at MFPP
Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of a water chiller for the new juice line at Makueni Fruit Processing Plant (MFPP)
Tender Number: GMC/A/T/07/2018/2019
The Government of Makueni County invites interested and eligible bidders for the above tender. Interested firms may download the bid documents below.
This bid is open to both local and international bidders.
The duly completed bids should be enclosed in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked with Tender Number and Tender Name and deposited in the tender box situated at the Makueni County Treasury headquarters offices (MAP) and be addressed to:
COUNTY SECRETARY
GOVERNMENT OF MAKUENI COUNTY
P.O. BOX 78-90300
MAKUENI Kenya
All tenders should be received on or before Wednesday 7th November,2018 (10.00AM)
Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at Makueni County Treasury headquarters offices (MAP)
The successful bidder will be selected in accordance with evaluation criteria and terms and conditions set out in the bidding documents.
For any additional information, please contact the County Secretary on email:
county.secretary@makueni.go.ke.