GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11710

IT IS notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation has appointed a Task Force to make recommendations for the development of the maize industry in Kenya which shall comprise of— Name Institution Jackson Mandago Council of Governors Patrick Khaemba Council of Governors Wycliffe Wafula Wangamati Council of Governors Noah Wekesa (Dr.) Strategic Food Reserve Margaret Kamar (Prof.) Senate Ferdinand W anyonyi National Assembly Mrs. Ann Onyango Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation Johnson Irungu (Dr.) Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation Gerald Masila East African Grain Council Milton Ayieko (Dr.) Tegemeo Institute Stephanus P. Kruger Cereal Growers Association Nick Hutchinson Cereal Millers Association Albin Sang National Cereals and Produce Board Peter Kuguru United Grain Millers Association Ms. Felista Nyachuru Office of the Attorney-General 1. The Terms of Reference— (a) review the policy, legal, regulatory and institutional framework of the maize industry and make appropriate recommendations; (b) review the current and emerging challenges facing the maize industry and make appropriate recommendations; (c) review the maize industry value chain including research and import structures, and make appropriate recommendations on addressing the prevailing and anticipated issues of concern in entire maize production and consumption value chain for the short term, medium term and long term; (d) review and assess the cost of maize production in Kenya, and undertake a comparative analysis of the competitiveness of Kenyan maize in the East African Community, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa and internationally, and make appropriate recommendations on enhancing the competitiveness of local farmers to protect them from cheap imports taking into account the existing trade treaties and protocols; (e) review and make recommendations on mechanisms of enhancing maize production and productivity to meet local demand for, and trade in, maize, in order to achieve food and nutrition security; (f) review the challenge of high post-harvest loss of maize in Kenya and make recommendations on the measures necessary to reduce post-harvest loss of maize; (g) analyse the roles of different stakeholders, and make recommendations on how stakeholders can collaborate among themselves and with National and County governments to develop the maize industry; (h) review and make recommendations on appropriate mechanisms for determining maize purchase price for the Strategic Food Reserve, taking into account market forces and the needs of the Kenyan consumer; (i) review and make recommendations on appropriate mechanisms for streamlining the maize market structure; and (j) develop and submit a comprehensive final report with recommendations to be implemented in the short term, medium term and long term. 2. In performance of its functions, the Task Force shall— (a) regulate its own procedure; (b) hold as m any meetings as shall be considered necessary for the discharge of its functions, at such venues and at such times as it may determine; (c) commence its activities by developing and submitting to the Cabinet Secretary for approval a detailed work plan and budget; (d) call for, and have review, any relevant documents or information in the possession, custody or control of any relevant institution or person; (e) regularly update the Cabinet Secretary in writing on the progress being made by the Task Force; 7:21 PM THE KENYA GAZETTE 9th November, 2018 3976 3976 (f) solicit, receive and consider views from stakeholders, interested parties and members of the public; (g) co-opt persons who the Task Force, upon consultation with, and approval of, the Cabinet Secretary and Council of Governors, considers necessary and possessing the relevant expertise, skills or experience to assist in the performance of its functions; and (h) carry out such other tasks as the Cabinet Secretary may assign to the Taskforce in the performance of its functions. 3. The Task Force shall remain in force for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this Notice, or for such longer period as the Cabinet Secretary may by Notice in the Gazette extend. 4. The costs and expenses incurred by the Task Force as budgeted and approved by the Cabinet Secretary, including but not limited to facilitation and payment of allowances, shall be defrayed from the voted funds of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation. 5. The Secretariat of the Task Force shall comprise of— (a) Jacinta Ngwiri—Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, State Department for Crops Development; (b) John Kariuki—Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, State Department for Crops Development; (c) Meltus Were—Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, State Department for Crops Development; (d) Tim Njagi—TEGEMEO Institute; (e) Robert Kiteme—Council of Governors; (f) Benson Kivuva nominated by the Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization (KALRO); (g) Elizabeth Yegon nominated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, State Department for Crop Development; and (h) Rizpha Mukonyo—Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation, Legal Department. Dated the 9th November, 2018. MWANGI KIUNJURI, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation.