GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 675

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 3 (d) of the Export Processing Zones Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Co-operatives appoints— FRANK OCHIENG WALUKWE to be a member of the Board of the Export Processing Zones Authority, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 13th January, 2020 and revokes the appointment of Regina G. Mwatha (Ms.)*. Dated the 13th January, 2020. PETER MUNYA, Cabinet Secretary for Industry, Trade and Co-operatives. *G.N.13256/2018 31st January, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 655 Catherine Musakali Representing the Kenya Private Sector Alliance F.S. Abdalla (Dr.) Representing the Civil Society or Faith Based organizations Joint Secretaries Lorna Kerubo Alex Mwaniki 2. The term of office of the Steering Committee shall be a period of one hundred and sixty days but the Attorney-General may extend the term of the Steering Committee. 3. The functions of the Steering Committee shall be to— (a) provide guidance and oversee the process for formulation of a national policy institutional framework on alternative dispute resolution; (b) propose appropriate reforms to the legal, and institutional framework for alternative dispute resolution; (c) propose appropriate amendments to legal instruments with a view to harmonize the practices, standards for accreditation, training and provision of alternative dispute resolution services; (d) ensure that the national policy on alternative dispute resolution is linked to national and sectoral policies and international best practice; (e) consider and propose appropriate mechanisms for collaboration and cooperation among the lead agencies involved in alternative dispute resolution; w consider and propose appropriate mechanisms for promoting alternative dispute resolution in the public sector and amongst entities at both the National level and County level; (g) consider the role of non-state actors; such as religious organisations, civil society, media and the private sector in alternative dispute resolution; (h) consider and propose appropriate institutional arrangements for advocacy, training and capacity-building in alternative dispute resolution at tertiary, university and professional level; (i) organize and participate in county and national consultative process on the policy as appropriate; (j) provide guidance on publicity and sensitization of citizens on the national alternative dispute resolution policy; (k) consider proposals for technical assistance for the institutions involved in promoting alternative dispute resolution; (1) monitor and evaluate progress in development of a national policy on alternative dispute resolution against agreed milestones; (m)prepare a final report on the necessary legal, policy and institutional reforms necessary for the implementation of framework thereto; and (n) carry out such other functions as may be necessary or incidental to the foregoing. 4. In the performance of its functions under paragraph 3, the Steering Committee — (a) shall consult with key stakeholders in the alternative dispute resolution field; (b) shall hold such number of meetings in the places and at such times as the Committee shall consider necessary for the proper discharge of its functions; (c) may co-opt any person it may consider necessary or expedient for the proper performance of its functions; (d) may consider reports of past or on-going initiatives towards enhancing the legal, policy and institutional framework for alternative dispute resolution; (e) cause to be carried out such studies or research as may inform the Steering Committee on its mandate; (f) may create sub-committees to expedite the discharge of its functions; and (g) may have all powers necessary or expedient for the proper execution of its functions, including the power to regulate its own procedures. 5. The Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration shall be the Secretariat to the Steering Committee and shall be responsible for — (a) providing appropriate background briefing to the Steering Committee; (b) policy interpretation, developing and implementing the programmes and activities of the Steering Committee; (c) preparing the reports of the Steering Committee and disseminating any information deemed relevant to the Steering Committee; and (d) undertaking research and liasing with Ministries, Departments, Agencies to gather relevant information necessary for informing the Steering Committee. Dated the 27th January, 2020. P. KIHARA KARIUKI, Attorney-General.