GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 354

IT IS notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and Technology • has appointed a Taskforce for improvement of Government Information and Public Communications functions to align them with emerging Public Sector dynamics and expectations. The Taskforce shall comprise the following members: Members: David Makali —Chairperson Alfred Nganga Robin Njogu Jane Gitau (Ms.) Ruth Musembi (Ms.) Murej MakOchieng (Prof.) Abraham Mulwo (Dr.) Umi Wabomba (Ms.) Browne Kutswa Paul Udoto Cosma Gatere Noella Mutanda (Ms.) Gwaro Ogaro—Director of Information Eunice Muthamia (Ms.)—Ag. Director, DPC Mbugua Njoroge Joint Secretaries Kennedy Buhere Augustus Munywoki Josephine Kinuthia (Ms.) Charity Kagiri (Ms.) 1. The Terms of Reference for the Taskforce shall be— (a) to study and review existing policies and laws on public communication and information and advise as to their appropriateness and consistency with constitutional requirements, national goals and aspirations, emerging socio- economic trends and advancements in information, communication- and technology; (b) to identify and . review any gaps and inadequacies in the staffing levels of Public Communication offices in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and County Information offices that hinder effective articulation of the Government agenda; (c) to make recommendations on how to revamp and strengthen the institutional and operational base of Public Communication and Information functions at the Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Counties; 18th January, 2019 THE KENYA GAZETTE 101 (d) to explore modalities and generate proposals on how Public Communication and Information staff in Ministries and County levels can respectively be involved in all policy making and communication initiatives; and (e) to identify and make recommendations on how to facilitate public communication and information cohesiveness across government. 2. In the performance of its functions, 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 the proper discharge of its functions; (b) shall review official reports, policy, legislation or any document related to the terms of reference; (c) shall hold consultative meetings with sector stakeholders and the members of public; (d)may carry out such studies or researches as may inform the Taskforce on its mandate; and (e) may co-opt such other persons, who possess the appropriate competencies as are necessary for the performance of the terms of reference. 3. The Taskforce shall regulate its own procedures. 4. The Taskforce shall prepare and submit to the Cabinet Secretary, its detailed work plan and budget within two weeks of its inauguration. The Taskforce shall fortnightly be submitting progress reports to the Cabinet Secretary. The final report shall be submitted within the three (3) months. 5. Term of the Taskforce shall be for duration of three (3) months. However, the Cabinet Secretary may extend the said term for such period as deemed necessary. 6. The Secretariat of the Taskforce shall be based at the Ministry Headquarters, 10th Floor, Boardroom, Telposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi. Dated the 21st December, 2018. JOE MUCHERU, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and Technology. •