GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 10565

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by the Water Act, 2016, the Water Services Regulations, 2021, and the WASREB Corporate Governance Guidelines, and in furtherance of the County Government of Machakos’ mandate as the appointing authority and shareholder of Machakos County Water and Sanitation Company PLC, the County Executive Committee Member for Water, Irrigation and Sanitation appoints an Ad Hoc Committee to oversee the recruitment and recommendation of qualified persons for appointment to the Board of Directors of the said Company. SCHEDULE Name of Member Responsibilities Luka Judah Wewa Chairperson Albanus Mutisya Member Eng. Francis Maliti (Mr.) Member Helen Munyiva Nguli (Ms.) Member Deborah Muoti Muya (Ms.) Member Teresia Wavinya Nicholas (Ms.) Secretary MANDATE OF THE COMMITTEE The Ad Hoc Committee shall: 1. Facilitate a transparent, competitive, and merit-based recruitment process. 2. Vet applications and conduct interviews of shortlisted candidates; 3. Recommend a shortlist of suitable nominees to the County Government for appointment in accordance with applicable laws and guidelines. 4. Ensure compliance with the Constitution of Kenya, the Water Act, 2016, and public service values including integrity, gender equity, and regional diversity. TERMS OF REFERENCE The specific responsibilities of the Committee shall include: 1. Developing and approving recruitment criteria aligned with the Water Act, 2016, Mwongozo Code, and WASREB Guidelines. 2. Preparing and publishing a public call for applications, clearly stating the qualifications, professional experience, and integrity thresholds required for appointment. 3. Receiving, reviewing, and shortlisting applicants in accordance with the approved criteria. 4. Conducting interviews and background checks on shortlisted candidates. 5. Ensuring compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution; 6. Promoting stakeholder representation, including marginalized and special interest groups, in line with Article 232 of the Constitution. 7. Documenting the recruitment process and preparing a comprehensive report with justifications for the recommended nominees. 8. Submitting the final list of nominees to the appointing authority within the prescribed timeframe. 9. Upholding confidentiality, impartiality, and integrity throughout the recruitment process. DURATION OF THE COMMITTEE The Committee shall serve for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days from the date of publication of this notice or until the completion of its assignment, whichever is earlier. Dated the 23rd July, 2025. RITA NDUNGE, MR/7837100 CECM, Water, Irrigation and Sanitation.