GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11064

PURSUANT to the provisions of sections 15 (1) and 16 of the Rating Act (Cap. 267) of the laws of Kenya, notice is given that: (a) The County of Kisumu has levied the under-mentioned rates for the year 2021. These become due on 1st January, 2021 and are payable at the County Hall and respective sub-county offices within Kisumu County by 31st March, 2021. Any rates remaining unpaid after this date will incur interest in accordance with paragraph 4 below. Rates are a debt to the County Government and whilst every effort shall be made to deliver a demand note to every reteable owner of the property, failure to receive the same will not be held to absolve the debtor from any liability and to penalty for rates remaining unpaid after 31st March, 2021. (b) General Rate of 0.75% of the Unimproved Site Value (U.S.V) of land as appearing in the 2017-Draft Valuation Roll, Kisumu County. (c) For the City area transferred from former County Council of Kisumu, in accordance with section 5(a) and 22 (2) of the Rating Act (Cap 267), a rate be levied as follows: (a) For every farm plot within the jurisdiction of former Kisumu Municipality— KSh. 2,500 per parcel. (b) For commercial plots in townships not covered by U.S.V - Single size shop plot KSh. 1,500 - Double size shop plot KSh. 2,500 - Treble size shop plot KSh. 2,800 (c) In Maseno, Kombewa, Ahero, Awasi, IVIuhoroni, Koru, Katito, Sondu, Rem, Rata, Chemelil, Miwani and other townships rates will be charged on the basis of (2) above. (d) For the small market centers, e.g. Ojola, Lela, Kit-Mikayi, Wang'arot, etc (those not covered by U.S.V) in accordance with section 5 (a) and 22 (2) of Rating Act (Cap. 267), a rate be levied as follows: (a) For every farm plot within the jurisdiction of former Kisumu County Council — KSh. 1,000/= (b) For every farm plots within the jurisdiction of former townships etc. Maseno, Muhoroni, Kombewa, Ahero etc - KSh. 2,000/= per plot. Commercial plots within small trading centers and markets. (i) Single plots — KSh. 1,500/= (ii) Double size lots — KSh. 2,000/= (e) For satellite commercial and individual plots within the jurisdiction of the Kisumu County e.g. Guest houses, hotels, private hospitals, private schools with staff accommodation, etc. a rate of KSh. 3,000 per plot (d) In compliance with section 16(3) of the Rating Act (Cap. 267) interest shall be charged and become payable at the rate of 3 per centum per month on any rates levied as aforesaid and remaining unpaid after 31st March, 2021 and for the purpose of this resolution a part of a month shall be reckoned as one month. (e) In pursuance of section 16 (2) of the Rating Act (Cap. 267), the following discount will be awarded on full payments of rates in 2021. January 4% February 3% March 2% All discounts computed will be based on rates levied on the year 2021 and not on outstanding balances as at 31st December, 2020. G. KIGOCHI MR/1435320 County Sect etary. GazgrrE NoTIcE No. 11065 THE PUBLIC OFFICERS ETHICS ACT (No. 4 of 2003) THE WITNESS PROTECTION AGENCY CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS PURSUANT to section 5 (1) of the Public Officers Ethics Act, 2003, the Witness Protection Agency issues the Agency Code of Conduct and Ethics set out in the Schedule hereto, to be observed by and binding upon public officers of the Agency. SCHEDULE PART I— STATEMENT OF INTENT This Code for public officers in the Agency made pursuant to the provisions of section 5(1) of the Public Officers Act, 2003, is intended to establish standards of integrity, ethical conduct and behavior that shall be observed by the public officers in the Agency by ensuring that the public officers respect the values, principles and requirements of the Constitution in the discharge of their duties. The Code shall be read together with other Witness Protection Regulations, Guidelines and applicable laws. PART II— PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation 1. This Code may be cited as the Witness Protection Agency Code of Conduct and Ethics for Public Officers in the Agency. 2. In this Code, unless the context otherwise requires — No. 4 of 2003. "Act" means the means the Public Officer Ethics Act, 2003; No. 16 of 2006 "Agency" means Witness Protection Agency established under section 3A of the Witness Protection Act, 2006; "Director" means the person appointed under section 3E (1) of the Witness Protection Act, 2006 by the Agency; and "public officer" has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Act. Application of Code. 3. This Code applies with respect to the members of staff of the Agency. PART III— REQUIREMENTS Compliance with the General Code 4. (1) A public officer shall comply with all the requirements of the General Code of Conduct and Ethics set out in Part III of the Act. (2) The General Code of Conduct and Ethics set out in Part III of the Act shall form part of this Code. Faithfulness to the Oath of secrecy 5. (1) A public officer shall be true and faithful to the oath and affirmations taken, as required under the Witness Protection Act, 2006 on being appointed to the Agency. (2) The declaration of commitment to the Code shall take the form and structure set out in Appendix to this Schedule. Prohibition against vying in an Election 6. A public officer shall not vie in an election as a Member of Parliament or County Assembly or hold a political office. Political Neutrality 7. The public officer shall serve impartially, with loyalty, honesty and objectivity regardless of his or her political opinion. Canvassing for Favours 8. A public officer shall not canvass or lobby, either directly or indirectly, for any favours as an officer of the Agency. Public Comments 9. A public officer — (a) shall not make public comments that support or scrutinize a political party; (b) shall not make public comments that may seem to compromise, or may reasonably be seen to compromise, the political neutrality of his or her office; (c) shall not publicly comment, except in furtherance of his or her official duties, on matters in relation to which he or she is been professionally involved or on matters that relate to Kenya's foreign policy or national security and shall not publicly comment on such matters even on furtherance of his or her official duties, without the authority of the Director; (d) shall not, expressly or by implication, represent that any public comments he or she makes reflect the views or opinions of the Agency if that is not the case. Conduct of Private Affairs 10. (1) A public officer shall conduct his or her private affairs in a manner that maintains public confidence in the integrity of the office he or she holds and that the risk of conflict with his or her official duties is minimized. (2) A public officer shall not engage in private business during official working hours. Endorsing of Private Activities 11. A public officer shall not use his or her position or any authority associated with his or her public office in a manner that could reasonably be construed to imply that the Agency endorses private activities. Financial Probity 12. (1) A public officer shall— (a) not use his or her office to unlawfully or wrongfully enrich himself or herself or any other person; (b) not accept a personal loan or benefit which may compromise his or her integrity in carrying out his or her duties; (c) submit an initial declaration of assets and liabilities within thirty days of assuming office at the Agency and thereafter every two years; and (d) not evade paying taxes nor neglect his or her financial obligations. Potential Conflicts of Interest No. 19 of 2012. 13. If a public officer, during the performance of his or her duties, is faced with conflict of interest, the officer shall declare the interest as provided for in the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012. Gifts or Benefits in Kind 14. (1) A gift or donation given to a public officer on a public or official occasion shall be treated as a gift or donation to the Agency. (2) Notwithstanding subparagraph (1), a public officer may receive a gift given to the public officer in an official capacity, provided that (a) the gift is within the ordinary bounds of propriety, a usual' expression of courtesy or protocol and within the ordinary standards of hospitality; (b) the gift does not exceed an amount prescribed by the Regulations under the Act or any other law. (3) A public officer shall not — (a) accept or solicit gifts, hospitality or other benefits from a person who — (i) is admitted or seeking admission to the Witness Protection Programme; (ii) has a contractual relationship with the Agency; or 24th December, 2020 THE KENYA GAZETTE 5163 (iii) has any interest that is directly or indirectly connected with the public officer's duties; (b) receive a gift which has the potential of compromising his or her integrity, objectivity or impartiality; or (c) accept any type of gift expressly prohibited under the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012. Public Collections 15. (1) A public officer shall — (a) not solicit for contributions from the Agency or any other person or entity for a public purpose unless the President has, by notice in Kenya Gazette, declared a national disaster and allowed a public collection for the purpose of the national disaster in accordance with the law; (b) not preside over a public collection or play a central role in its organization or play the role of a "guest of honour"; or (c) not participate in a public collection of funds in a way that reflects adversely on that public officer's integrity, impartiality or interferes with the performance of the official duties. (2) Subject to subparagraph (1) (b), a public officer may, with the approval of the Director, participate in a collection involving a private cause. Confidentiality 16. (1) A public officer shall not disclose or cause to be disclosed any information in his custody to any unauthorized person. (2) A public officer shall follow the Agency's procedures and directives for safeguarding information, documents and shall not disclose any information in contravention of such procedures and directives. (3) A public officer shall take an Oath of Secrecy upon appointment at the Agency and on separation from the Agency. Misuse of Official Information 17. (1) A public officer shall not directly or indirectly use or allow any person under the officer's authority to use any information obtained through or in connection with the office, which is not available in the public domain, for the furthering of any private interest, whether financial or otherwise. (2) Subject to the approval of the Director, a public officer shall not violate the requirements of subparagraph (1), even if the information is to be used for the purposes of — (a) furthering the interests of any applicable law; (b) educational, research, literary, scientific or other purposes not prohibited by law. Security of Premises 18. A public officer shall follow the Agency's procedures and directives for ensuring the security of Agency premises. Public Officer as Expert Witness 19. (1) Unless authorized in writing by the Director, a public officer shall not agree to be an expert witness, other than on behalf of the Agency or the Government, in a proceeding in which the Agency or the Government is a party or has a substantial interest. (2) The requirement of subparagraph (1) do not prevent a public officer who has been summoned by the court or other appropriate authority from appearing as an expert witness but the public officer shall, before appearing, notify the Director that he or she has been summoned. Absence from Kenya 20. A public officer shall not leave Kenya without the permission of the Director. Certificate if Absent due to Illness 21. A public officer who is absent because of illness shall provide a certificate from a medical practitioner with respect to the illness. Reporting of charges against a Public Officer 22. (1) A public officer who is charged with an offence shall forthwith report the matter to the Director. (2) A public officer who discovers that a public officer tinder his or her supervision has been charged with an offence shall ensure that the matter is reported in accordance with subparagraph (1). (3) An offence referred to in subparagraphs (1) or (2) is un that may be punished by imprisonment, other than in default of payment of a fine. Appropriate Person to whom improper orders to be reported 23. (1) If a public officer considers anything required of him or her is in contravention of the Code or is otherwise improper or unethical, the public officer shall report the matter to the immediate supervisor or to the Director. (2) The Agency shall investigate the report and take appropriate action within sixty days of receiving the report. Offers of Future Employment 24. (1) A public officer shall not allow himself or herself to be influenced in the performance of his or her duties by plans or expectations for or offers of future employment or benefits. (2) A public officer shall disclose, in writing, to the Agency, all offers of future employment or benefits that could place the public officer in a situation of conflict of interest. Misuse of Drugs and Alcohol 25. A public officer shall not engage in alcohol and drugs abuse to an extent that may impair his or her ability to carry out his or her duties effectively. Possession of Firearms 26. A public officer shall possess Agency firearms and ammunitions only in accordance with his or her official duties and the applicable orders and directions. Former Public Officers of the Agency 27. A former public officer shall not be engaged by the Agency in a matter in which he or she was originally engaged in, for at least two years after leaving the Agency. Promotion of Ethics, Integrity and Best Practices in the Agency 28. (1) Public officers in the Agency shall collectively and individually take measures to ensure that staff of the Agency uphold and practice the highest attainable degree of integrity in the performance of their duties. (2) A public officer who believes or has reason to believe that a corrupt act or unethical malpractice has occurred or is about to occur at the Agency, shall take all necessary measures to prevent it from continuing or materializing in addition to any other appropriate action. Public Trust 29. A public office is a position of public trust and the authority and responsibility vested in a public officer shall be exercised by him or her in the best interest of the Agency and the people of Kenya. Breach of Code 30. Breach of this Code amounts to misconduct for which the public officer may be subjected to disciplinary actions in accordance with the Act and other applicable laws. APPENDIX (par.5(2)) COMMITMENT TO THE CODE I holder of National ID/Passport No and Post Office Box No having been appointed as a member of the Staff of the Witness Protection Agency, do hereby confirm that I have read and understood this Witness Protection Agency Code of Conduct and Ethics and do commit to faithfully uphold and abide by the provisions of the Code at all times. Signed this Day of 20 DIRECTOR/CEO CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER ALICE ONDIEKI, Director/Chief Executive, MR/1435181 Witness Protection Agency. Name of Applicant Purpose of Licence Location Ngorongo Coffee Growers Plc Direct sales of coffee and value addition/roasting and ackaging Ngorongo Centre Kamwangi, Kiambu County Kamwaki Estate AA.0151 Direct sales of coffee and value addition/roasting and .acka *tag I..R. No. 3.554/5, Kiu Valley Road. Kiambu County Ludovick Karanja AA.0660 Direct sales of coffee and value addition/roasting and packaging L.R. No. 231, Kiambu-Tigoni Road, Kiambu County Chepsangor Hills Coffee Limited CF.0061 Direct sales of coffee and value addition/roasting and packaging Awasi Road, Nandi Hills, Nandi County Liwani Coffee Estate CA.0214 Direct sales of coffee and value addition/roasting and .acka ing Gate House, Main Street, Nakuru County Karunguru Coffee and Tours Limited AC.0014 Direct sales of coffee and value addition/roasting and acka:na LR. No. 294/1/1/1, Kiambu Road, Nairobi County Any objections to the proposed grant of licence with respect to the applicant, should be lodged in writing with the Agriculture and Food Authority, Coffee Directorate, Coffee Plaza Building, along the Exchange lane, off Haile Selassie Avenue and of P.O. Box 30566- 0100, Nairobi within fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice. The objection should state clearly the name, address and telephone number of the person/s or entity objecting, the reasons for the objection to the grant of the license and should be signed by the objector. The Agriculture and Food Authority proposes to issue the licence to the applicants who will have complied with the Crops Act of 2013, the Crops (C7offee)(General) Regulations, 2019 and any other relevant written law by 18th January, 2021. Dated the 16th December, 2020. ANTHONY MURIITHI, MR/1435256 Ag. Director-General, Agriculture and Food Authority. GAzErrE NoTicE No. 1 1068 THE COMPANIES ACT (No. 17 of 2015) DissoLumN PURSUANT to section 897 (3) of the Companies Act, it is notified that at the expiration of three (3) months from the date of this gazette, the names of the under-mentioned companies shall unless cause is shown to the contrary be struck off the register of companies and the companies shall be dissolved. 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