GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 549

IT IS notified for general information that this year’s Occupational Tests Nos. I and I examination for telephone operators, details of which are set out in Personnel General Letter No. 21 of 25th April, 1979 and No. 9 of 21st March, 1980, will be held between 11th and 14th April, 2000 as follows: (a) The written English language examination will be held on Tuesday, 11th April, 2000. (b) The oral English test (for blind candidates only, if any) will be conducted, on Tuesday, 11th April, 2000 2.9.30 a.m. aot the- Commission House. The venue for the oral test will be notified to the candidates concerned through their heads of department soon after the registration of candidates. (c) The programme for the practical test for al! the candidates will be drawn up soon after the closing date for registration of candidates (see paragraph 4 below) and will be released later to all the ministries/departments in another circular. 2. Evicisitiry To ENTER - The occupational test will be open to civil servants only who must be Kenyan citizens and in case of: (i) Occupational Test No. I~ should be serving telcphone operators grade I (job group “F”), with at least two (2) years’ service in the grade; (ii) Occupational Test No. —~ shouid be serving telephone operators grade II (job group “E”) who have been confirmed in their appointment and admitted to the permanent and pensionable establishment and with at least three (3) years’ service in that grade; (iii) candidates who attempt and fail occupational test Nos. I and II will be allowed to resit them the following year from the date they first attempted the tests. This is in accordance with the D.P.M. Circular Letter Ref. No. DPM. MD/4/42/Vol. 11/(104) dated 13th August, 1998. 3. CONDITIONS FOR PASSING THE OCCUPATIONAL TESTS In order to pass any of the occupational tests, a candidate is required to pass both the written English (or oral English test in the case of blind telephone operators) and the practical test at one sitting. However, candidates with partial passes will be referred to resit only in the part failed in the respective test. Candidates will be allowed only two such attempts and thereafter be required to resit for both parts of the respective occupational test. This is in accordance with D.P.M. Circular Letter Ref. No. DPM. MD/4/42/Vol. iI/(104) dated 13th August, 1998. 4. APPLICATION Forms Candidates should complete their application forms in (triplicate) | and submit two original and duplicate copies to the Public Service Commission through their permanent secretaries/heads of depart- ment. A specimen of the application form is shown as appendix to this circular letter. The form should be reproduced by each ministry/department as required. Completed forms should be submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission of Kenya, Commission House, Harambee Avenue, P.O. Box 30095, Nairobi, so as to reach him not later than 3rd March, 2000. Permanent secretaries/heads of department must ensure that the entry forms are: : (a) Filled correctly in triplicate and one copy remains with the -~ ministry. (b) Certified correct in all respects. (c) Received from eligible candidates only as stipulated in para- graph 2 (i) to (ii) above. (d) Submitted to the Commission by. the closing date i.e., on or before 3rd March, 2000. (e) Accompanied by the correct registration fee of KSh. 600 per candidate. 5. REGISTRATION FEES Each entry form must be accompanied by a registration fee of KSh. 600 only. This fee shall not be refundable under any circumstances, and should be remitted in bankers cheques only payable to the Secretary, Public Service Commission of Kenya. Kenya Government cheques, personal cheques and money orders will not be accepted. 6. EXAMINATION CENTRE The examination -will .be held in Nairobi only and not in the provinces. 7. EXAMINATION STATIONERY Examination stationery and question papers for the written English language examination will be supplied to the candidates. Canaidates wil) ve required to have their own pens, rulers, pencils and ink. No ofher items of stationery such as books, magazines, files, etc. will be permitted into the examination room. 8. ANSWER COVERS It will be necessary foreach candidate to write clearly the name of the examination, subject title, examination index number and the name of the examination centre on the answer cover provided. 9, CERTIFICATES No certificates will be issued to successful candidates but their names will be published in both the Kenya Gazette and in a circular letter addressed to all the permanent secretaries/heads of department. . S. S. BOIT, Secretary, Public Service Commission of Kenya. APPENDIX OCCUPATIONAL TESTS Nos. | AND If FOR TELEPHONE OPERATORS, 2000 Entry Form (To be completed in triplicate) PART A (To be completed by applicant} 1. Name of the officer 2. Ministry/department 3. Station of officer 4. Present appointment with effect from tA . Date of first appointment : s 6. Test which the officer proposes to take:* (a) occupational test No. I or (b) occupational test No. 11. (*Delete whichever is inapplicable) 7. Date last attempted this test Index Number used in the last attempt Signature Date (Candidate) PART B (To be completed by candidate’s head of department) 8. Please state below in full, the candidate’s qualification for taking the test, giving the date of qualifying service as a telephone operator in terms of Personnel General Letter No. 9 of 21st March, 1980 and D.P.M. Circular Letter No. OP/274/026/Vol. II/13 of 11th October, 1991. 9. (a) Present grade (Designation) (b) Date appointed ta it (c) Date confirmed in appointment and admitted to perma- nent and pensionable terms 10. Is the officer bind ? : (Yes or No) Date Signature {Permanent secretary/head of department) Ministry’s reference oe ncnccnncune {Department of 11. I certify that the information given above is correct in every respect and that the officer qualifies/does not qualify to sit the occupational test No. this year at {Centre) Date Signature Designation: (SPOICPOIPF and EO(DCIPC) Ministry/department Gazetre Notice No. 550 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION “TAKE NOTICE that applications having been made in this court in: Cause No. 1121 oF 1999 By (1) Jason Orina Maranga and (2) Edward Otieno Nyawina, both of P.O. Box 6537, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceased’s brother and son, respectively, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of Esther Ondieki Nyawina, late of East Kadianga, Kisumu in Kenya, who died at Katito Nursing Home, Kisumu in Kenya, on 26th October, 1997. Cause No. 1341 oF 1999 By (1) Rhoda Wairimu Kibuchi and (2) James Igati Kibuchi, both of P.O. Box 1612, Karatina and P.O. Box 26485, Nairobi, respectively, the deceased’s widow and son, respectively, through Messrs. J. M. .Chege & Co., advocates of Nairobi, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of Joseph Kibuchi Macharia, late of Kirinyaga in Kenya, who died at Nairobi, on 19th June, 1988. Cause No. 2008 oF 1999 By (1) Grace Wambui Itegi and (2) Benson Kabiru Itegi, both of P.O. Box 75781, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceased’si sister’ and brother-in-law, respectively, through Messrs. V.E. Muguku &' Co., advocates of Nairobi, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of Margaret Nyambura Muregi, late of Gikambura, Kiambu in Kenya, who died at Outering Road Estate, on 20th January, 1998. The court will proceed to issue the same uniess cause be shown to the contrary and appearance in this respect entered within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Kenya Gazette. Dated the 24th September, 1999. ; C. K. NJAI, Principal Deputy Registrar, Nairobi. 4th February, 2000 Gazerre Notice No. 551 , IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION ; TAKE NOTICE that applications having been made in this court in: Cause No. 2733 or 1999 By Miriam Wanjiku Karugondo, of P.O. Box 61728, Nairobi in Kenya, the deccased’s widow, through Messrs. Ng’ang’a Njau & Co, advocates of Nairobi, for a grant of Ictters of administration intestate to the estate of Karugondo Waweru, late of Kiambu District in Kenya, who dicd at Kiambu Cottage Hospital! in Kenya, on 20th March, 1999. Cause No. 2905 oF 1999 By (1) Cathcrine Wangechi Macharia and (2) Hellen Wanjiru Muthcc, both of P.O. Box 78845, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceased’s widow and sister, respectively, for a grant of Iettcrs of administration intestate to the estate of John Macharia Muthcc, iate of Nairobi in Kenya, who died at Jamii Hospital in Kenya, on 31st August, 1999. Cause No. 2909 oF 1999 By Winfred Mumbi Maina, of P.O. Box 65186, Nairobi in Kenya, the deccased’s widow, for a grant of Ictters of administration intestate to the estate of Charles Maina Njuguna, late of Mwihoko Farm, Thika in Kenya, who dicd there on 10th Junc, 1999, Cause No. 2933 or 1999 By (1) John Kamau Kiaric and (2) Peter Gitau Kiaric, both of P.O. Box 45027, Nairobi in Kenya, the deccased’s sons, through Messrs. K. Mwaura & Co., advocates of Nairobi, for a grant. of ictters of administration intestate to the estate of Horsewell Kiaric Mbogo, late of Kiambu in Kenya, who dicd at Nairobi Hospital in Kenya, on 4th October, 1992. Cause No. 2934 oF 1999 By (1) John Kamau Kiaric and (2) Peter Gitau Kiaric, both of P.O. Box 45027, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceased’s sons, through Messrs. K.. Mwaura & Co., advocates of Nairobi, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the cstate of Rahab Wanjiru Kiaric alias Rahab Nyanjau Kamau, late of Kiambu in Kenya, who died at Nairobi, on 15th December, 1993. The court will procecd to issue the same unless causc be shown to the contrary and appearance in this respect entered within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Kenya Gazette. . M. J. BHATT, Principal Deputy Registrar, Nairobi. Gazetre Notice No. 552 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI . PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION TAKE NOTICE that applications having been made in this court in: Cause No. 147 oF 1998 By (1) John Kamangu Thariki and (2) Stephen Mbugua. Thariki, both of P.O. Box 21138, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceased’s father and uncle, respectively, through Messrs. Nganga Thiongo & Co., advo- cates of Nairobi, for a grant of ictters of administration intestate to the estate of Nyakio Kamango, late of Nairobi, who died there on 4th Sepiember, 1991. Cause No. 1579 of 1999 By (1) Jane Wanjiru Maingi and (2) Ruth Gathoni Mwangi, both of P.O. Box 30599, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceased’s widow and sister-in-law, respectively, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of John Maingi Muiruri, late of Saba Saba, Murang’a in Kenya, who died at Nairobi South “B”, on 16th October, 4998. Cause No. 2183 oF 1999 By (1) Fronica Luriba Omuya and (2) Almerida Ajiambo Omuya, both of P.O. Box 39, Busia in Kenya, the deceased’s widows, for a grant of Icttcrs of administration intestate to the estate of Joseph Omuya Mulima, late of Busia in Kenya, who died at Masaba Hospital in Kenya, on 17th August, 1994. Cause No. 2526 oF 1999 By Lucy Muthoni Njeru, of P.O. Box 30510, Nairobi in Kenya, the deccased’s daughter, for a grant of Ictters of administration intestate to the estate of Mary Kahaki Muiruri, late of Kamukunji, Nairobi who dicd there on 14th Junc, 1999, , Cause No. 2664 oF 1999 By (1) Rebeccah Karimi Njagi and (2) Esmond Muriithi Njagi, both of P.O. Box 117, Chuka in Kenya, tho-devcased’s widuw and son, respectively, for a grant of Iettcrs of administration intestate to the estate of Lloyed Njagi M’Mukindia, late of Karimba, Mitheru in Kenya, who dicd ai Chogoria Hospital in Kenya, on 16th March, 1999. Cause No. 2689 oF 1999 By Kimac Ndambuki, of P.O. Box 67782, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceascd’s son, for a grant of Icttcrs of administration intestate to the estate of Beatrice Ndulu Ndambuki, late of Mbotela in Kenya, who dicd there on 9th October, 1999. Cause No. 2770 oF 1999 By Samucl Kinambecdi Ndenga, of P.O. Box 22710, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceased’s brother, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of Joash Mwangi, late of Kakamega in Kenya, who dicd at Dagorctti in Kenya, on 14th November, 1995. Cause No. 2805 or 1999 By (1) Dorcas Omenda Analo, (2) Judith Ongayo Ombonya Shiraku and (3) Johnstone Omutiti Ochieng, all of P.O. Box 76581, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceased’s widow, sister and brothes, respec- tively, through Messrs. Gautama & Kibuchi, advocates of Nairobi, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of Livingstone Analo Akhonya, late of Nairobi, who died at Mater Miscricordiac Hospital in Kenya, on 6th July, 1999. Cause No. 2855 oF 1999 By (1) Florence Akinyi Onyango and (2) Joab Okongo, both of P.O. Box 891, Homa Bay in Kenya, the deceased’s widow and brother, respectively, through Messrs. Otieno-Oyoo & Co., advocates of Nairobi, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of John Oluoch Onyango, late of Suba in Kenya, who died at Ngare Waondo Sub-location in Kenya, on 3rd June, 1999. Cause No. 18 oF 2000 By (1) Augustine Mbugua Ndinika, (2) Stephen Waireri Ndinika, (3) John Karinge Ndinika and (4) Cecilia Wambui Ndinika, all of P.O. Box 537, Limuru in Kenya, the deceased’s sons and widow, Tespectively, for a grant of Ictters of administration intestate to the estate of James Ndinika Karungu alias James Joseph Ndinika, late of Limuru, Kiambu in Kenya, who died at Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya, on 8th May, 1999. Cause No. 25 oF 2000 By (1) Esther Wanjiku Ndichu and (2) Phyllis Watau Ndichu, both of P.O. Box 935, Kiambu in Kenya, the deceased’s widow and daughter, respectively, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of Francis Nganga Kimani, late of Kiambu in Kenya, who dicd at Kimathi, Kiambu in Kenya, on 14th August, 1998. Cause No. 28 oF 2000 By (1) Margarct Kaloo Nzioka and (2) Tom N. Nzuve, both of P.O. Box 30833, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceased’s daughter and son, respectively, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of Dorcas Mutete Nzuve, late of Machakos in Kenya, who died at Kaloleni in Kenya, on 9th May, 1990. ‘ Cause No. 29 oF 2000 By (1) Felicita Nyokabi Mwangi and (2) Caroline Wanjiku Mwangi, bothof P.O. Box 44329, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceased’s widow and daughter, respectively, for‘a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of Stephen Mwangi Kennedy Muruah, late of Murang’a in Kenya, who died at Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya, on 9th November, 1999. Cause No. 30 oF 2000 By (1) Isabella Wambui Wachiuri and (2) Wachira Mundia Wachiuri, both of P.O. Box 13502, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceased’s widow and son, respectively, through Messrs. P. G. Mburu & Co., advocates of Nairobi, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of Samuel Wachiuri Wachira, late of Thigingi in Kenya, who died at Tumu Tumu Hospital in Kenya, on 27th April, 1999. 230 _ THE KENYA GAZETTE 4th February, 2000 Cause No. 32 oF 2000 By Kariuki Ngari, of P.O. Box 64185, Nairobi in Kenya, the deceased’s son, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of Canon Fredrick Ngari Karekia (Rev.), late of Mutige, Kirinyaga in Kenya, who died at Nairobi Hospital, on 12th November, 1999. Fho. court will nroceed to issue the samc unless cause be shown to the contrary and appearance firtits Tespect entered within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Kenya Gazette. Dated the 21st January, 2000. KARANJA KINYANJUI, Deputy Registrar, Nairobi. GazerrEe Notice No. 553 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MACHAKOS PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION ; TAKE NOTICE that an application having been madc in this court in: Cause No. 101 oF 1998 By (1) Kalekye Ngunza, (2) Patrick Mbyuka Ngunza and (3) Thomas Munyao Ngunza, the deceased’s widow and sons, respective- ly, for a grant of ictters of administration intestate to the cstate of Ngunza Nzuma, who died at Kangundo Hospital in Kenya, on 2nd July, 1996. Cause No. 428 oF 1999 By Agnes Mwelu, of P.O. Box 13, Kola in Kenya, the deccascd’s widow, for a grant of letters of administration intestate to the estate of Paul Muthoka Lutai, who died at Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya, on 9th March, 1999. The court will proceed to issue the same unless cause be shown to the contrary and appearance in this respect entered within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Kenya Gazette. Dated the 13th January, 2000. P. C. TOROREY, Deputy Registrar, Machakos.