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the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works has appointed a taskforce on Re- engineering and Transformation of Urban Development towards the establishment and funding of smart urban areas and cities which shall comprise of— Chairperson: Patrick Obath Members: Linda Nkatha (Dr.) — Vice-Chairperson Emma Miloyo Charles K'onyango (Dr.) Sheila Yieke Jean Angela Wamaitha Githinji Bukky Ngobi Henry Ochieng Lee Karuri K. Nyagasi (Dr.) Anne Nato Mary Chege Ngatia Kirungie Micha M. Kilonzo Lilian Abishai Kuria Gikonyo Gitonga Solomon Ambwere Isaac Mungania Violet Ofisi Marion Rono Joint Secretaries: Robert Sangori (Dr.) Nichodemus Mbwika 1. The objective of the Taskforce shall be to assist the Government to develop strategies that shall lead to vibrant, responsive and transformative urban development institutions that shall drive the implementation of sustainable, inclusive, resilient and smart approaches in urban and metropolitan development in Kenya. 2. The Taskforce shall— (a) analyse the state of urban development planning and urbanisation in Kenya; (h) identify and make recommendations on changes to National Urban and Metropolitan Development policies; (c) make recommendations on the strategic reforms necessary to reinvigorate Kenya's urban development and the integration of sustainability, resilience and smart technology in urban development; (d) prepare a report on the urban development structures that shall support the proposed reinvigoration strategies including legislative changes, related institutional structures, methodologies and action plans; (e) identify and develop financing models that facilitate access to the domestic financial sector to fund investment in urban infrastructure projects and municipalities; identify finance and credit enhancement instruments that may facilitate sustainable urban management; (g) identify and develop land value capture mechanisms including approaches, policies and instruments for sustainable public infrastructure financing in counties; (h) identify funding mechanisms for the development of horizontal infrastructure required for the establishment of sustainable human settlements including implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme by County Governments; (i) identify strategic areas and models for partnerships between County Governments and the private sector for urban financing investment and development; 13th May, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2521 (j) develop a model for the establishment of standing conditional grants by the National Treasury through the National Urban Development Fund dedicated to the development of foundation infrastructure and services in order

GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5084

THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CO-ORDINATION ACT (No. 8 of 1999)

GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 4965

THE NATIONAL POTATO TASKFORCE IT IS notified for the general information of the public that, the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Co- operatives has appointed a taskforce to be known as the National Potato Taskforce. The National Potato Taskforce shall comprise of the following members— 1. Wachira Kaguongo — Chairman of the Taskforce 2. Representatives from farmer associations (a) Daniel Miriti – Chairman Nakuru Potato Co-operative Union (b) Christopher Marete – Chairman Meru Potato Co- operative Union 3. Thomas Nyongesa (Dr.) – Center Director KALRO (Tigoni) 4. Dinah Borus (Dr.)– International Potato Centre (CIP) 5. Naomi Kamau – State Department for Crops Development and Research (MOALF&C) 6. Theophilus M. Mutui (Prof.) – Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) 7. John Kobia Ataya (Dr.) – Independent Member 8. Anita Mbae (Ms.) – Independent Member 9. Janet Mwangi (Ms.) – Independent Member 10. James Karitu (Dr.) – CECM, Nyandarua 11. Samuel Ogola – Chief Executive Officer, Warehouse Receipt System 12. Josephine Mbeo – Director, Communications (MOALF&C) 13. Terry Gathagu (Ms.) – Legal Expert 14. Leonard Kubok – Secretary of the Taskforce 15. Milton Munialo – Assistant Secretary 16. Nicholas Kunga Ngece – Assistant Secretary 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 The potato is the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat in terms of human consumption with more than one Billion people eating potatoes worldwide. The Global total crop production exceeds 300 million metric tons annually. China is the biggest producer of potatoes worldwide, with about one third of the World’s Production coming from China and India. Globally, Potato has proved to be a stable crop driving both food security and GDP growth. Countries like Egypt, South Africa and India use it both locally and for export. In Kenya, potato has the potential to drive critical National outcomes. 1.2 Due to its high nutritive value, potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the second most important staple crop grown in Kenya after maize., Its good processing qualities for starch, flour, bread, soap, alcohol, weaning foods and animal feeds also make it an important cash crop. The crop is currently grown by over 800,000 households, 98% of whom are small holders, mostly women and supports over 2.5 million people employed in the value chain. The crop is grown on 25,000Ha to 30,000 Ha annually producing about 3 million MT valued at 40-50 billion shillings. The yield achieved by the small scale farmer is approximately 6 to 7 MT/Ha against a potential of 20-40 MT/Ha. Potato is majorly produced in 16 (Sixteen) counties, the leading being Nyandarua followed by Elgeyo Marakwet. The reasons for the low yields are largely attributed to, among many factors, poor agronomic practices, low application of inputs especially fertilizers, low soil fertility, limited access to good quality seeds and unstructured market. 1.3 The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Co- operatives 2019-2029 Agriculture Sector Transformation and Growth Strategy (ASTGS) prioritizes potato as one of the key crops for development to realize the country’s aspiration on Food 6th May, 2022 THE KENYA GAZETTE 2391 and Nutrition Security embodied by the Big 4 Agenda, Kenya Vision 2030 and the second Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). 1.4 Despite its high demand in the domestic market, farmers get poor returns attributed to high cost of production and uncoordinated marketing activities. There is slow development of Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSME) within the potato value chain and low implementation of the potato regulations

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