GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8456

IT IS NOTIFIED for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has appointed a National Task Force to— (a) analyze and propose sustainable modalities on restructuring debts for development of water and sanitation infrastructure owed to development partners by both Water Works Development Agencies (W DAs) and Water Service Providers (WSPs); (b) develop a National Water Sector Investment and Financing Plan in the country pursuant to section 64 (3) (d), 68 (d) and 72(1)(g) of the Water Act, 2016. The Taskforce shall comprise of the following— SAO Alima (Eng.) – Chairperson Members: F. K. Kyengo (Eng.) – Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Mary Wamaitha (Eng.) – Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Alfred Amwata (Eng.) – Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Peter Wachira – National Treasury Moses Rotich – National Treasury Rastus Shikuku – National Treasury RonohTuimising (Dr.) – National Treasury David M. Wambete – National Treasury John Kunga – State Department for Devolution John Kinyanjui – Water Resources Authority Peter Njaggah (Eng.) – Water Services Regulatory Board Philip Gichuki (Eng.) – Tana Water Works Development Agency Zipporah Muthama (Ms.) – Council of Governors Mary Mwiti (Ms.) – Council of Governors Joy Bigambo (Ms.) – Intergovernmental Relation Technical Committee Festus Ngeno (Eng.) – Nakuru County Samuel Gitau – Water Sector Trust Fund Joy Maina (Ms.) – Attorney-General Ebenezar Amadi – Kenya Private Sector Alliance Harith Sheikh – Office of the Controller of Budget Daniel Ngugi (Eng.) – Muranga Water and Sanitation Company Joint Secretaries: James Nduna – Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Nderi Ndiani – Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Joan Ogola (Ms.) – Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Anthony Ambugo – Water Service Providers Association Terms of Reference (a) Restructuring of Debt Owed to Development Partners 1. Study and analyze the Water and Sanitation Sector Debt portfolio and provide a comprehensive report on debt owed to Development Partners by WWDAs and WSP in the country. 2. Recommend in consultation with the respective county government applicable modalities on debt restructuring including but not limited to determining amount of debt transferable from WWDAs to WSPs and which WSPs can sustainably repay against advanced loan amounts for the development of water and sanitation infrastructure, accumulated interests, penalties and arreas up to FY 2020/2021 and determine amounts that can be recommended for waiver. 3. Determine the applicable depreciation rates/levels of the water infrastructure developed through the subject loans. 4. Recommend strategies on debt recovery from WSPs while ensuring their sustainability and continuity in service delivery. 5. Develop a performance based criteria to inform future investments by National Government in WSPs. 6. Develop a road map to inform future investment plans by the National Government in WSPs for efficient and effective service delivery. 7. Undertake any other task as may be assigned from time to time during the life of the Taskforce by the Cabinet Secretary. (b) Development of the National Water Sector Investment and Financing Plan (i) Develop a National Water Sector Investment Plan. (ii) In consultation with each county government, develop county specific financing options. (iii) Develop fiscal and structural policies to support financing in the sector. (iv) Develop a concept paper on strategic interventions by both national and county Governments for realization of the right to water and reasonable standards of sanitation. 3628 3628 2. In the performance of its mandate, the Taskforce— (a) shall hold such number of meetings in such places and at such times as the Taskforce shall, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary consider necessary for proper discharge of its functions; (b) may use strategies, policies and legislation relevant to its mandate; (c) may carry out or cause to be carried out such studies and researches as may inform the Taskforce on its mandate with the approval of the Cabinet Secretary; (d) may with the approval of the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation engage the services of such consultants as may be found necessary for the performance of its mandate; (e) may undertake field assessments and investigations; (f) may identify and co-opt technical experts or any other resource provided that the co-opted members do not exceed one-third of the taskforce members; (g) shall call for and subpoena any relevant documents and information in the possession, custody or control of any relevant institution or process. 3. The Taskforce shall regulate its own procedures. 4. The term of the Taskforce shall be sixty (60) days from the date of publication of this notice; provided that the Taskforce shall submit to the Cabinet Secretary an Interim Report within thirty (30) days. 5. The Secretariat of the Taskforce shall be based at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation in Maji House, Nairobi and all communication will be addressed to the chairperson of the Taskforce. Dated the 4th August, 2021. SICILY K. KARIUKI, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation.