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NANDI COUNTY CONSULTATIVE INVESTMENT
FORUM
14TH MAY 2011, KAPSABET
BY
ROBERT MATAREI
MANAGER, ELDORET OFFICE
KENYA INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
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OUTLINE
• Background and Introduction
• SWOT Analysis of the County
• Investment Opportunities
• Conclusion
Are we champions? In what?
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Background …
• To promote and facilitate investments in Kenya, the government
established the Investment Promotion Centre in 1982, which transited to
Kenya Investment Authority in 2004.
• The mandate of Kenya Investment Authority as established under the
Investment promotion Act 2004 is to promote and facilitate investments
in Kenya for both domestic and foreign investors.
Role of KenInvest
Promotion and Sensitization
• KenInvest has organized regional investment forums on investment
promotion in the following areas;
– Western Province Investment Conference (WEPIC),
– Coast Province Investment Conference (COPIC)
– Central Province Investment Conference,
– South Eastern Investment Conference (SEICO)
– Coming up: North Rift Investment Conference (NORIC)
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NORIC: Objectives of the Conference
• To highlight the Investment environment and investment opportunities
• To highlight and share views on how best the local entrepreneurs can
make use of the natural endowments in their areas and thus reduce
poverty
• To create enthusiasm and empower local entrepreneurs to seize the
opportunities
• Networking opportunities
North Rift Counties
– Uasin Gishu County
– Nandi County
– Baringo County
– Turkana County
– West Pokot County
– Trans nzoia county
– Elgeyo/Marakwet County
North Rift Demographics
• Population 4,203,985 (KNBS 2009 census)
Population
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• Turkana 855,399
• Elgeyo/Marakwet 369,998
• Nandi 752,965
• Uasin-Gishu 894,179
• West Pokot 512,690
• Transnzoia 818,757
CHALLENGES?
• Nandi is one of Kenya’s Counties that has a lot of untapped resources
• Full economic potential of the Nandi County and North Rift region is far
from being exploited yet it has potential as a national economic and
cultural hub
• The richness in resources has not been put to use to translate into
economic gains
• Urbanization is gradually increasing
• Investment has been seen as the preserve of the rich, affluent and
others…..
Follow up mechanism
• An action plan for follow up to be developed at the end of this forum and
the conference to be held in August 2011.
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• We intend to initiate a tangible hands-on approach, ensuring active
participation from the invited participants , to have them part with
practical recommendations and concrete plans on how they can benefit
from the opportunities and identify possible avenues to turn these plans
into clear impact objectives
SWOT ANALYSIS ( Strengths)
• Good climatic conditions conducive for production of agricultural
produce for domestic use and export
• Natural attractions conducive to tourism and development of the
hospitality sector
• Access to a large and growing consumer market
• A large readily available skilled and unskilled workforce and good levels
of education
• Availability of suitable industrial land, sites or office space
• A pro-business Local Authority offering support to inward investors
• Strong industrial clusters in specific sectors
• Close proximity to Eldoret International Airport
SWOT ANALYSIS (Weaknesses)
• Poorly maintained road infrastructure
• Unreliable energy and water supply
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• High cost of energy, property and sites in urban centres
• Lack of investment incentives offered to investors by the local
government to attract inward investment
• Insecurity and high crime levels
• Corruption
• Lack of utilization of investment and trade information
SWOT ANALYSIS (Opportunities)
• Growing number of world beating athletes who can be used in the
promotion of sports tourism in the County
• Utilize Athletic talent in promoting Region (Nandi County) as an
investment destination
• Tap the resources generated by athletes encourage investment in various
sectors which will lead to economic growth
• Utilize the international airport for export of horticultural products
• Utilize tertiary institutions for Research &Development to catalyse inward
investment e.g. Moi University
• Utilize tertiary institution’s experts for capacity building and training
SWOT ANALYSIS (Threats)
• Emergence of new Counties which are better resourced, who will
compete vigorously for investors
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• Economic growth slowdown in the world has led to reduction of inward
investment from key sources
• High global prices of crude oil and its products due to civil unrest in
North Africa and Middle East
• High cost of living
• Price fluctuation of commodities and farm produce
Investment Opportunities
• Dairy Farming
• Tourism/Hospitality
• Livestock farming
• Real Estate / Construction
• Horticultural farming
• Partnerships in Coop. Development
• Health
• Education
• Wholesale & Retail amongst others
DAIRY FARMING & LIVESTOCK FARMING
• The prevailing climatic conditions favours livestock keeping and dairy
farming.
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• Due to the high population of the County potential for increased
production exists
• Supply of superior livestock breeding materials and breeding services to
help increase quality and productivity of livestock products
TOURISM
• Tourism is a potential investment in the region.
• Untapped tourism potential is due to lack of creativity, and restricting
tourists to the same circuits.
• Sports and cultural tourism is an undiscovered gold mine in the region.
There is more to offer in sports, cultural and Agri-tourism, which if
exploited could also provide employment opportunities.
• Kapsabet is one of the towns where world renowned athletes are based
and who have proved to be major investors.
• There exists potential to set up more high altitude training facilities in
the county to tap and maintain talent.
• Investment in conference facilities
Entertainment options – with a growing economy and tourism sector – an
increase in demand for amusement parks, clubs.
HORTICULTURE
• Nandi is close to one of the best airports in the country- Eldoret
International Airport. With its ability to handle huge cargo planes, it offers
a gate way to export horticultural produce from the County.
• Modern cooling unit is in existence; there is great potential for farmers to
utilise the facilities which to date are still running below capacity.
• The few farmers who have engaged in horticulture do not produce
enough tonnage to export directly.
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HOSPITALITY
• Many a times, Hospitality and tourism complement one another.
Hospitality includes and is not limited to hotels, and restaurants.
• Potential exists in construction of tourist class hotels
• Development of camping sites in Nandi Hills
• bs, casinos, theatres and specialty restaurants
Wholesale & Retail
• The wholesale and retail sector plays a very vital role in any economy.
This is because most if not all population relies on commodities traded
by the sector ranging from food stuffs, detergents to other basic
commodities.
• These of course rely on the population numbers. The higher the
population the higher the chances that there shall be a demand for basic
commodities.
• Construction of wholesale hub and product market in Kapsabet
• Opportunity exists in partnership with the local authority in high skilled
microenterprise industrial parks.
Manufacturing / Agro processing
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• Value addition to agricultural produce – vegetables, fruits, sugar cane and
processing of fruit concentrates
• Processing of dairy products
• Production of animal feeds
• Establishing a modern abattoir and satellite abattoirs( Slaughter House)
• Tannery (Hides & Skins)
• Development of SME industrial parks – for tenancy or sale
ICT - BPO
• There exists a vast potential of investing in ICT in Nandi due to the large
number of skilled and professional labour force.
• The number of institutions training ICT professionals is on the increase
and thus the number of graduates and information technology
professionals.
• Potential exists in the establishment of BPO park; take advantage of
landing of fibre optic
• Software and Hardware development
• PPP in rolling out E-government services with County Governments
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REAL ESTATE / CONSTRUCTION
• This is one of the most reliable and promising sectors that any investor
would be pleased to venture in. Kapsabet as a capital of Nandi County
has seen an upsurge of real estate and commercial buildings.
• Despite the rising cost of land, many investors have rushed to purchase
land and develop the same due to the increased demand for tenancy.
• The existence of readily available market/tenancy coupled with readily
available building materials and quarries has made the sector attract
investors.
Cooperative Development (Partnerships)
• Manufacture and/or blending of fertilizers esp. Organic type thro’ use of
compost and animal waste
• Development of biogas technology
• Food and agro processing and packaging for value addition
• Cooling plants: dairy and rural SACCOs-form JV to facilitate storage- bulk
transportation
• ICT: there is huge potential in this area such as ISP and Digital Villages
• Investment in coop. Managed marketing, dipping and AI infrastructure to
actualize disease free zones
EDUCATION & TRAINING
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• Overall goal is to reduce illiteracy by increasing access to education,
improving the transition rate from primary to secondary
• Building secondary schools in the County
• Establishing private teacher colleges
• Establish a computer supply programme to equip students with modern
IT skills
HEALTH
• Kenya intends to become a regional provider of choice for highly
specialized health care – opening Kenya (Counties) to “health tourism”
• Establishment of private community health centres
ENVIRONMENT/ WATER & SANITATION
• PPPs in solid waste management
• PPPs in sanitation and drainage facilities
• Embrace new technology in irrigation and water harvesting for utilization
in farming activities
Conclusion
• Forum to provide private and public sector opportunity to deliberate on
issues that affect investors and seek local solutions to make the County a
preferred investment destination
• Opportunity for investors to learn about other sectors and diversify
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DEVOLUTION
This was tackled by the Central P.C MR RUGUT
,who said:
to understand the operations of the Devolved Government under the new
Constitution, it is necessary to understand the functions assigned to the
County Governments aside from that of the National Government.
FOURTH SCHEDULE
Part 2 – County Governments
1. Agriculture
2. County Health Services
3. Pollution/Public nuisance
4. Cultural activities/public entertainment/public amenitie
5. County transport
6. Animal control and welfare
7. Trade Development and regulation
� Markets
� Trade Licenses (excluding regulation of profession)
� Fair trading practices
� Local Tourism
� Co-operative Societies
8. County Planning and Development, including
(a) Statistics
(b) Land Survey and mapping
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© Boundaries and fencing
(d) Housing and
(e) Electricity and gas reticulation and energy regulation.
9. Pre-primary education, village polytechnics, home-craft centers and
childcare facilities.
10. Implementation of specific national government policies on
natural resources and environmental conservation, including-
(a) Soil and Water conservation; and
(b) Forestry
11. County Public Works and Services, including:-
(a) Storm water management systems in built-up areas, and
(b) Water and Sanitation services.
12. Fire Fighting services and Disaster Management.
13. Control of drugs and pornography.
14. Ensuring and co-ordinating the participation of communities and
locations to develop the administrative capacity for the effective exercise of the
functions and powers and participation in governments at the local level.
OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES OF DEVOLVED GOVERNMENTS.
In addition to the operations it is necessary to understand some of the
objectives and Principles of devolved government according to Article 174 such
as the following:-
a) ©To give powers of self-governance to the people.
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b) To recognize the right of communities to manage their own affairs
and to further their development.
c) To promote social and economic development and the provision of
proximate, easily accessible services throughout Kenya.
d) To ensure equitable sharing of National and local resources
throughout Kenya.
e) To facilitate the decentralization of State Organs, their functions and
services, from the capital of Kenya.
175 (b) County Governments shall have reliable sources of revenue to enable
them to govern and deliver services effectively.
Arising from the five objects and one principle quoted above, the burden of
development, though determined by the National Government, shifts to the
county Government. It therefore becomes imperative that the Counties develop
their own blue-print to not only attract additional investment and Commerce,
but to also take care of emerging issues such as rural based un-employment and
check rural-urban migration. In fact, success in this area should be able to
reverse the migration by creating better conditions, and improved living
standards in the Counties than in the Cities as we have known. This would
entail not only identifying the potential in the locally available resources, but
also a conducive and secure environment that can nurture and encourage
commercial ventures.
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE COUNTIES
As envisaged in the Constitutions, 15% of the National Revenue will be availed to
the County Governments on equitable basis {Article 202 (1)}. In addition, an
Equalization Fund equivalent to ½ of all revenue collected by National
Government annually will
be given to marginalized communities. This will be in form of conditional
grants for provision of basic services such as water, roads, health facilities and
electricity to bring them to par with other counties. The County allocation of
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Revenue Bill (Article 218) shall divide among the counties, the revenue allocated
to the county level of government, on the basis of determined in accordance
with the resolution in force under Article217. A County’s share of revenue from
the national government shall be transferred to the county without undue delay
without deduction.
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE COUNTIES
As envisaged in the Constitutions, 15% of the National Revenue will be availed to
the County Governments on equitable basis {Article 202 (1)}. In addition, an
Equalization Fund equivalent to ½ of all revenue collected by National
Government annually will be given to marginalized communities. This will be in
form of conditional grants for provision of basic services such as water, roads ,
health facilities and electricity to bring them to par with other counties.
The County allocation of Revenue Bill (Article 218) shall divide among the
counties, the revenue allocated to the county level of government, on the basis
of determined in accordance with the resolution in force under Article 217.
A County’s share of revenue from the national government shall be transferred
to the county without undue delay without deduction.
(I) Articles 225(2)
Stipulates that Parliament shall enact legislation to ensure both expenditure
control transparency in all governments and establish mechanisms to ensure
their implementation.
(II) Legislation under (2) may authorize the Cabinet Secretary responsible for
finance to stop the transfer of funds to a state organ or any other public
entity for:-
(a) Serious material breach
(b) Persistent material breaches
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The constitution provides for support for the county governments as stipulated
in Article 190
Parliament shall by legislation ensure that County Governments have adequate
support to enable them to perform their functions. Parliament shall by
legislation, provide for intervention by the National Government if a county
government:-
– is unable to perform its functions or
– Does not operate a financial management system that complies
with the requirements prescribed by national legislation.
NOTE: Furthermore, a County Government may be suspended by the President
(Article 192)
• Parliament shall by legislation ensure that County Governments have
adequate support to enable them to perform their functions.
• Parliament shall by legislation, provide for intervention by the National
Government if a county government:-
– is unable to perform its functions or
– Does not operate a financial management system that complies
with the requirements prescribed by national legislation.
• NOTE Furthermore, a County Government may be suspended by the
President (Article 192)
Parliament shall by legislation ensure that County Governments have adequate
support to enable them to perform their functions.
Parliament shall by legislation, provide for intervention by the National
Government if a county government:-
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– is unable to perform its functions or
– Does not operate a financial management system that complies
with the requirements prescribed by national legislation.
NOTE Furthermore, a County Government may be suspended by the President
(Article 192)
(1) (b) In any other exceptional circumstances (after an independent
commission of enquiry as has investigated allegations against the County
Government and the President has investigated that the allegations are justified
and the senate has authorized the suspension) (Article 192(2)
Article 203
The Criteria for determining the equitable shares provided for under
Article 202 and in all national legislation concerning County government
enacted in this chapter include, among others:-
(a) The national interest:
(b) The need to ensure that County governments are able to perform
(c) the functions allocated to them;
(d) The fiscal capacity and efficiency of County Governments
(e) Developmental and other needs of counties;
(f) Economic disparities within and among counties and the need to remedy
them
(g) The need for affirmative action in respect of disadvantaged areas and
groups.
(h) The need for optimization of each county and to provide incentives
for each County to optimize its capacity to raise revenue;
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(i) The desirability of stable and predictable allocations of revenue; and the
(j) The need for flexibility in responding to emergencies and other
temporary needs, based on similar objective criteria.
(k) Article 202
(l) County governments may be given additional allocations from the
(m) national government’s share of the revenue, either conditionally or
(n) Unconditionally.
D - READINESS
1.It is against the foregoing background that the D-readiness of a county must
assessed;
(i) Capability to take off as a self-reliant county;
(ii) Capacity to sustain the take off and remain ahead in the highly
competitive national scenario.
(iii) Realization that the county is the focal point of national development
and is answerable to the national government.
2. A SWOT Analysis of the county is imperative. (We have all it takes to excel)
3. A county Vision 2030 should be drawn from the National Vision 2030 and
existing District Development Plans.
4. Getting it right from the onset is important to jump start the county. Key
areas to address without compromise include:-
(i). Effective leadership and good Governance
(ii). Human Resources Issues (skills inventory for appropriate placement).
(iii). Financial Management System (that complies with requirements
prescribed by national legislation).
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(iv). Public involvement/participation/goodwill and attitude change. (The need
to sensitize the community on the reality of the new law)
EXPERIENCE FROM OTHER COUNTIES
Common challenges cut across the country.
1. Un-competitive rural economy.
2. Inadequate infrastructure and utilities, poor transport, mobility and
connectivity of power, water, waste disposal and disaster management
mechanism.
Poor quality of life i.e education/illiteracy, housing, medical services and under
educated workforce. Idle/restless youth, lack of employment, non-engagement,
drug and substance abuse. Poor safety and security. However, various
underlying variables have played a key role in determining the differences in
levels of development in various counties.
(a) Attitude and behavior/culture
(b) Leadership, Governance and relationships
(c) Focus
(examples)
SWOT ANALYSIS
� In fulfilling the aspirations of Vision 2030, MDGs and the provisions of
our New Constitution, every county is now busy re-strategizing how to be
the best choice for investors.
� It is business unusual, a new beginning, a great chance to get it right
from the start.
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� An opportunity to turn around the county through focused, visionary,
interactive leadership/community engagement and attitude change, so as
to be able to tackle the challenges listed above.
Only then can we begin to have the same vision for our county. Only then shall
we become awake to the fact that our untapped strings and opportunities far
much outweigh our threats ad weakness.
THE STRENGTHS
1. People of the county
� Strong human resource base
� Strong work ethic
2. Abundant land and natural resources
� Land for development
� Fertile soil for farming
� Rivers
� Forests
3. Good Location
� Proximity to International Airport – Eldoret (connection to the
whole world).
� Good road network
4. Well established institutions of Higher Learning (Baraton & Moi
Universities, Kaiboi & Lessos polytechnics)
5. Rich History/Tourism Resources
� Historical structures and sites
� Tourism sites e.g. Nandi Rock
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6. Good/clean environment to live in.
THE OPPORTUNITIES
Economic
1. Agriculture
� Commercial agriculture
� Horticulture(passion fruit success story)
� Food crops (maize, beans, potatoes etc)
� Cash/industrial crops (Sunflower, tea, sugarcane etc)
2. Agro-processing and value addition
� Industrial Processing (tea, sugarcane etc)
� Cottage industries
� Milling
� Dairy processing
3. Livestock development
� Dairy production
� Dairy (Goat) Production
� Slaughter houses
� Fisheries development
� Bee Keeping and honey processing
4. Trade and Commerce
� Retail and whole shale
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� Financial institutions(Saccos etc)
5. Manufacturing (non-agro)
� Mining
� Quarrying
� Sand harvesting
� Water processing/bottling
� Pottery and clay works
� Sotet
� Biomas and Biogas (Sugar Industries)
6. Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)
7. Agro-forestry
SOCIO-CULTURAL
1. Tourism Development
� Wildlife
� Moran dancers
� Cultural Villages
� Hospitality/conference facilities
2. Sports
� Sports institute academies
� Stadia development
� Training camps
3. Culture and heritage
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� Cultural museum
� Cultural Institute
� Theatre/music and dance festivals
THE THREATS
� Dilapidated road infrastructure
� High rate of school drop-out
� Increased unemployment/under-employment
� Culture of handouts/over dependency
� Poor attitude to manual work (e.g. tea farms)
� Drug and substance abuse (alcohol and narcotics)
� Gender marginalization (non-participations by women in economic
development and decision making)
WEAKNESSES
� Land subdivision
� Sale of land (erosion of cultural values
� Environmental degradation (deforestation)
� Tainted image (negative perception)
STRATEGIC ISSUES
� Build a competitive and sustainable county economy
� Deploy world class infrastructure and utilities
� Make Nandi County the destination of choice for investment
� Enhance Security and build on our core-values
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� Empower the community, enhance full participation at all levels.
KEY RESULT AREAS (QUICK WINS)
1. Build an internationally competitive Economy for the Nandi County.
• Create a Regional and Global Financial services Hub.
• Regional Trade and Business Services Hub.
• Market Initiatives – Strategic location of facilities.
• Bring the world to the Nandi County.
• Regional and global Service Hub.
• Utilizing the International Airport.
• Industrial and technology parks initiative – jua Kali/Value addition.
• Enhancing service culture in work organizations.
2. Deploying world class infrastructure and utilities for County.
• Storm water Drainage and Flood Mitigation – collect and utilize rain ater.
• Improved road network and connectivity.
• Energy services – diversity sources – Hydro, Thermal, solid waste.
• Solid waste Management plan-Integration.
• Information and Communication technology.
3. Optimizing mobility and Accessibility through Effective Transportation.
• Nandi road transport infrastructure programme – strategic roads.
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• Nandi Mass Rapid Transit programme – move more people and goods.
• Nandi Road Safety Programme.
• Integrated Transport Information System in the twin towns.
• Transport logistics & supply chain management.
• Develop an integrated Institutional framework for Transport
Management.
4. Enhancing the Quality of Life in the Region.
• Housing and Elimination of Slums
• Housing and Elimination of Slums in Nandi towns.
• Environmental Management Strategy (forest conservations).
• Enhancing access to medical services strategy.
• Enhancing access to and performance of education.
• A balanced land use strategy for the Nandi County –plan.
5. Making Nandi County the Place of Choice
• Branding and promoting the Nandi County.
• Nandi County Sports Strategy.
• Nandi County Region Heritage and Culture Strategy.
• An identity building urban design and Landscaping strategy – you must
like what you see.
6. Ensuring a safe and secure Nandi County.
• An Effective County Policing Strategy.
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• Implement towns street Lighting programme that will promote safety and
security and be self-sustaining.
• Building an Effective Nandi County Fire & Rescue Service.
• Building an Effective Nandi County Ambulance Service.
7. World class Governance systems: moving from strategic vision to reality.
• Strengthen public – private partnerships.
• Develop a comprehensive, Nandi County Geographical Information
System to support effective and inclusive Governance.
• Rationalize Nandi Governance framework.
• Develop a Comprehensive Performance Management System.
8. Tourism.
• Tourism will be a leading sector in achieving the goals of the Vision.
• Nandi hopes to be among the top 10 Counties destinations for both
• local and foreign tourists.
9. Increasing value in Agriculture
• Nandi County will raise incomes in Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
even as Industrial production and the service sector expand. This will be
done by processing and thereby adding value to her products before they
reach the market. She will do so in a manner that enable her producers
to compete with the best in other parts of the Country.
• This will be accomplished through an innovative, commercially oriented
and modern Agriculture, livestock and fisheries sector.
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Food for thought!!
To be the leading County in Milk production in Kenya.
To produce World Class runners.
Prof.D.Kimutai Some,Chepkoilel University College and Prof.David.T.K Serem Principal Narok University posed this pertinent question.
NANDI COUNTY WHERE ARE YOU?
A globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by 2030
Overarching vision
Economic
To maintain a sustained economic
growth of 10% p.a over the
next 25 years
Social
A just and cohesive society
enjoying equitable social
development in a clean and secure
environment
Political
An issue-based, people-centered, result-oriented,
and accountable democratic
political system
Strategy
Plans and implement
ation
Vision
Strategy
Master Plan
Implementation
Science, Technology & Innovation
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Composition of our Economy over time
Sectoral Shares in Real GDP - 1964 - 1995
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20
30
40
50
60
70
1964-73 1974-79 1980-89 1990-95 2004
Years
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Sha
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Agriculture
Manufacturing
Services
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OBJECTIVES OF THE ANY
INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
� To highlight the Investment environment and investment opportunities
� To highlight and share views on how best the local entrepreneurs can make use of the natural endowments in their areas and thus reduce poverty
� To create enthusiasm and empower local entrepreneurs to seize the opportunities
� Networking opportunities
EDUCATION DOMAIN
� EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
� BASIC EDUCATION
� PRIMARY EDUCATION
� SECONDARY EDUCATION
� POST BASIC EDUCATION
� CRAFT, ENTREPRENUER EDUCATION & TRAINING
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EDUCATION DOMAIN (Cont’d)
� HIGHER EDUCATION
� DIPLOMA INSTITUTIONS
� DEGREE INSTITUTIONS
� POST GRADUATE EDUCATION
� RESEARCH & STI
EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT
DOMESTIC DIRECT INVESTMENT
� Nandi County to simplify the requirements for establishment and running of ECD Institutions.
� Establish a County Quality and Quality Assurance mechanism.
� Minimum requirements for establishment
� Inspection procedures and annual reporting
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BASIC EDUCATION
� Basic Education = Primary + Secondary
� According to the “education for all” and as one of the Millennium Development Goals, every person in Nandi County should get Basic Education by 2015.
� Investments in Basic Education should be the domain of the Government, remember, County Government.
BASIC EDUCATION
SECONDARY SECTION
� ALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN COUNTY TO HAVE A QUALITY MEASURE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURE
� Spell out clearly the roles of sponsors
� Establish model county secondary Schools
� Regulate on quality through County exams
� Education is competition and competition is education
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POST BASIC EDUCATION
� Arguably the most challenging sector in Education
� Opportunities for DFI and DDI
� Sponsors a must
POST BASIC EDUCATIONCRAFT, ENTREPRENUER EDUCATION & TRAINING
� DDI will include County Colleges and
private colleges
� FDI will include partnerships with and
franchising of external institutions
� Patronizing the County Institutions
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HIGHER EDUCATION
� HEIGHT OF EDUCATION SYSTEM
� PRIDE OF THE COUNTY
� ADDRESS COUNTY SPECIFIC NEEDS
� “FUNDED BY THE COUNTY”
HIGHER EDUCATION
DIPLOMA INSTITUTIONS
� Opportunities exist for both FDI and DDI
� Nandi County will require Diplomainstitutions in the following areas:� Nursing and Paramedical fields (MTC Type)
� Teaching (TTC Type)
� Agriculture
� Commerce
� Entrepreneurship
� Natural Resource Management
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HIGHER EDUCATION
DEGREE INSTITUTIONS
� NANDI COUNTY UNIVERSITY
� Have campuses all over the County
� Elevate existing institution to fast track
� FDI possibilities
RESEARCH & STI
� A Research Facility dedicated to problem solving for the County be envisaged and FDI identified.
� A standing County Organ to advise on Science, Technology and Innovations be establish from day one
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Vision for 2030
A County that harnesses science,
technology and innovation to
foster global competitiveness for
wealth creation, national
prosperity and a high quality of
life for its people
Enhance the application of ST&I in the County priority sectors for optimal benefits
for Kenya’s socio-economic development
� Overall objective is to manage the Science, Technology and Innovation Value Chain so that it delivers new products, services, and leads to productivity improvement within the economy
� Key to achieving this lies in the nature, form and operation of the National Innovation System
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Adopt
Adapt
Utilize
Commercialize
Understanding Science Technology and Innovation
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MR KATTA, A DIRECTOR IN EASTERN PRODUCE KENYA
LTD HAD THIS TO SAY ABOUT TEA.
Background
� Tea discovered as a drink in China in 2737BC.
� Ever since spread throughout the world in the past 5,000 years.
� Most popular drink after water.
� Introduced to Kenya (Limuru) from India by one G.W.L. Caine in 1903.
� Commercial cultivation started in 1924.
� Remained exclusive to settler farmers until 1956
� Oldest tea planted in Nandi was in 1937
– in current property of late Mzee
Elphas Kimuge (Ndulele)
• World production in 2010 = over 400 million metric tons
• 24 Countries in the World produce tea.
• 75% of the World production is from 5 Countries in the following order:
• China
• India
• Kenya
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• Sri Lanka
• Indonesia
Kenya accounts for 65% of Africa’s Total production.
Ranking of World Export leading is :
Sri Lanka - 20%
Kenya - 19%
China - 12%
India - 12%
Indonesia - 6%
Other Countries - 25%
11,000Ha in 1956
147,000Ha in 2006
in 2009
Small holders have achieved highest growth 3527 Ha in 1956.
Now Close to 100,000Ha in 2010, accounts for over 60% of National production.
Kenya Production
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200 = 294.6MT
2002 = 287.0
2003 = 292.9
2004 = 324.3
2005 = 328.2
2006 = 310.4
Kenya Production
2007 = 369.3
2008 = 345.6
2009 = 314.1
2010 = 398.5
� Demand is increasing particularly in the last 4 years.
� World production trailing behind. Kenya and Tanzania are the only
Country on the increase.
� The rest on the decline.
� India likely to drop by 20% in 2010/2011.
� Tanzania may also be on the increase by 6.1%.
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1. High cost of Production
• Labour
• Farm Inputs
• Taxes
• Poor road network
2. Low yields
3. Poor husbandry practices
4. Processing capacity constraints
5. Green Leaf Transport
6. Energy Costs
1. Ideal growing conditions – with potential to increase tea yield in
Multinational levels.
2. Factory Capacities.
3. Potential to improve infrastructure.
4. Potential to grow own fuel in marginal areas.
5. Potential to improve local consumption.
6. Potential to value add.
7. Potential to advertise thro’ Athletes.
8. Potential to exploit untapped markets.
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Tea Acreage Yield and Potential
in Nandi District
(Small Scale Farmers)
Bushes Acreage Annual
Yield
Green
Leaf per
Bush
Gross Income @ 35/=
/Kg
Net Income Assuming
50% Expenses
.75 Kgs 1.5 Kgs A B A B
500 .12 438 875 15,312 30,625 7,556 15,312
Tea Acreage Yield and Potential
in Nandi District
(Small Scale Farmers)
Bushes Acreage Annual
Yield
Green
Leaf
per
Bush
Gross Income @
35/= /Kg
Net Income
Assuming 50%
Expenses
.75
Kgs
1.5 Kgs A B A B
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875 .2 656 1312 22,960 45,920 11,480 22,960
Tea Acreage Yield and Potential
in Nandi District
(Small Scale Farmers)
Bushes Acreage Annual
Yield
Green
Leaf
per
Bush
Gross Income
@ 35/= /Kg
Net Income
Assuming 50%
Expenses
A .75
Kgs
1.5
Kgs
A B A B
1750 .4 1313 2625 45,938 91,875 22,969 45,938
Tea Acreage Yield and Potential
in Nandi District
(Small Scale Farmers)
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Tea Acreage Yield and Potential
Bushes Acreage Annual
Yield
Green
Leaf
per
Bush
Gross Income @
35/= /Kg
Net Income
Assuming 50%
Expenses
A .75
Kgs
1.5
Kgs
A B A B
4000 1 Acre 3000 6000 105,000 210,000 52,500 105,000
Bushes Acreage Annual
Yield
Green
Leaf
per
Bush
Gross Income @
35/= /Kg
Net Income
Assuming 50%
Expenses
A .75
Kgs
1.5
Kgs
A B A B
3500 .8 2625 5250 91,875 183,750 45,938 91,875
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Bushes Acreage Annual
Yield
Green
Leaf
per
Bush
Gross Income @
35/= /Kg
Net Income
Assuming 50%
Expenses
A .75
Kgs
1.5 Kgs A B A B
500 .12 438 875 15,312 30,625 7,556 15,312
875 .2 656 1312 22,960 45,920 11,480 22,960
1570 .4 1313 2625 45,938 91,875 22,969 45,938
3500 .8 2625 5250 91,875 183,750 45,938 91,875
4000 1 Acre 3000 6000 105,000 210,000 52,500 105,000
8000 2 Acre 6000 12000 210,000 420,000 105,000 210,000
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IBRAHIM RUGUT,A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY EXPOUNDED MORE ON THE
TOPIC,YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT.
INTRODUCTION
� How we address youth related issues is too important to be left to chance
because a healthy and vibrant youth population is a valuable asset to our
nation for both what it offers now and in the future.
YOUTH POPULATION
� Youths in Kenya who number about 9.1 million account for about 32% of
the population. Of these,57% are female. The youth form about 60% of
the total active labour force, however due to high levels of unemployment
most of them have not been absorbed in the job market.
Challenges facing youth devt
� High population growth rate among the youths with low economic growth
rate exerts pressure on available resources.
� Education system in the country that produce graduates who are neither
properly equipped for entry in the job market nor possess the necessary
life skills.
STRENGTHS
� The existence of vibrant youth organizations which the the community
can work with.
� Numerical strength of the Youth –They form a large percentage of the
population.
� Goodwill from Government and Development Partners.
� Dynamism and creative energy of the Youth who are likely to support
strategies for youth developments.
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� Passage of National Youth council act aimed at ensuring the youth play
their role alongside adults in the development of the country.
WEAKNESS
� Lack of coordination of Youth Affairs in community
� Lack of resources, (infrastructure for youth)
� Lack of adequate data of existing youth – organizations
� Inadequate capacity in training and development on youth issues
� Limited information on MOYAs activities.
� Genentrocratic Nandi society.
Opportunities
� Linkage with international and regional youth institutions.
� Unutilized resources from development partners.
� Engaging the services of young people in development.
� Partnership with private sector to promote internship program.
� Tapping the expertise of young Kenyans in Diaspora
Way forward
� Revitalization of youth employment networks
� Strengthening Asset – based approach to youth empowerment
� Creation of county centres of excellence in various sectors
� Strengthen internship/ attachments with and outside the county.
� Strengthen vocational training for manpower development
� Advocate for ratification and implementation of the African Youth Charter
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� Support for development of Youth Development Indexes for comparative
� Encouraging youth to develop dignity of work positive work ethos
� Promote dialogue on labour migration, cross – border movements and
artificial boundaries.
DR SEREM OF KAPSABET DISTRICT HOSPITAL AND
MATTERS HEALTH WITHIN THE COUNTY.
NANDI COUNTY HEALTH INVESTMENT PLAN (5YR)
� KENYA VISION – 2030
� NATIONAL HEALTH STRATEGIC PLAN
� WHO RECCOMENDATIONS
� MDG
� DISEASES PREVENTION eg malaria, hiv, Tb.
� HUMAN RESOURCE
� MEDICAL SUPPLIES
� HEALTH FACILITY – Number
- Basic structures/ equipment
� RESOURCE MOBILIZATION – Partners eg WRP
� MTC – TRAINING OF HEALTH WORKERS.
� ILLEGAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
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EQUIPPED PUBLIC / PRIVATE HOSPITALS
� ICU FACILITIES
� DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTS
- CT SCAN
- MRI
- Ultra-Sound Machine
2. MEDICAL INSUARANCE FIRMS
� MEDICAL COVER
3 .TRAINING FIRMS
� CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE HEALTH FORCE
� MEDICAL FIELD – DYNAMIC – UPDATES
4. PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
� Pharmaceutical / non-pharm supplies and distribution
� Pharmaceutical manufacture eg gloves, needles/ syringes, fluids, drugs
etc
� Ware house – Storage
5.TRANSPORT
� - Distribution of drugs within the
county and from other towns - lorries.
6. BUILDINGS
� Modern hotels with conference facilities.
� Modern residential buildings for staff.
COFFEE CROP
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AMBASSADOR CHEMAI CANDIDLY ADDRESSED THE TOPIC ON THE COFFEE PRODUCTION, CHALLENGES AND
COFFEE RELATED INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
CURRENT NATONAL PRODUCTION
• PEAK OF 130000 MT 1984/1988
• LOW OF 40000 MT 2007/2008
NANDI COUNTY PRODUCTION
• 2009/2010
• COOP 110 MT CHERRY
• ESTATES 25.6 MT CHERRY
• PARCHMENT EQUIVALENT 27.12 MT
NANDI AREA UNDER COFFEE
• NORTHERN NANDI CO-OP 813 HA
• ESTATES 122HA
• SOUTHERN NANDI CO-OP 266HA
• ESTATES 44 HA
• TOTAL AREA UNDER COFFEE AS AT 2007-2008 1245 HA
REASON FOR LOW PAST PERFOMANCE
• INCREASED COMPETITION FROM OTHER AGRICULTURAL SUB-
SECTORS
• INTER CROPPING WITH OTHER CROPS
• HIGH COST OF PRODUCTION
• INADEQUATE PROFITABILITY OF COFFEE
• INADEQUATE AND POOR PLANTING MATERIAL
• INADEQUATE EXTENSION SERVICE
• LOW COFFEE PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTIVITY
• POOR INFRASTRUCTURE IN COFFEE PRODUCING AREAS
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• HIGH COST OF CREDIT TO INDUSTRY
INTERVENTION TO REVITALIZE COFFEE INDUSTRY
• LIBERALIZATION OF COFFEE MARKETING SYSTEM
• LICENCING OF MORE PLAYERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
• ESTABLISHMENT OF COFFEE DEVELOPMENT FUND
• ADDRESSING CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ISSUES IN COFFEE
INSTITUTION
• RESEARCH EFFORTS TO PRODUCE NEW COFFEE VARIETIES
• EXPANSION OF AVAILABILITY OF PLANTING MATERIAL
NEW INCENTIVES FOR INVESTMENT IN COFFEE INDUSTRY
• UPSURGE IN INTERNATIONAL COFFEE PRICES
• AVAILABILITY OF DEVELOPMENT CREDIT BY CODEF
• RELATIVELY POOR RETURNS FROM OTHER COMPETING
AGRICULTURAL SUBSECTORS
• INTRODUCTION OF HIGH YIELDING/DISEASE RESISTANT COFFEE
VARIETIES
• EFFICIENCIES DUE TO RESTRUCTURING OF THE INDUSTRY
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CURRENT PRICES
INVESTMENT PROSPECTS IN NANDI COUNTY
• UNAVAILABILITY LAND IN TRADITIONAL COFFEE PRODUCING
AREAS DUE SUBDIVISION AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
• NORTH RIFT AND WESTERN AS FOCUS OF ATTENTION FOR NEW
COFFEE PRODUCING AREAS
• PROVEN CAPABILITY TO PRODUCE GOOD QUALITY COFFEE
• RELIABLE WEATHER PATTERN CONDUCIVE FOR COFFEE
PRODUCTION
COFFEE AS AN ECONOMIC CROP IN NANDI
• CAPACITY OF CURRENT ACREAGE UNDER COFFEE 1245HA =3112500
COFFEE TREES
• POTENTIAL FOR 31125000KG OF CHERRY
• INCOME TO FARMER AT COOP LEVEL KES 3,112,500,000
• A WELL MANAGED FACTORY RETAINS 20% FOR OPERATIONS
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTMENT
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• CURRENTLY NANDI COFFEE IS MILLED AROUND CENTRAL KENYA.
HOWEVER WITH INCREASED PRODUCTION THERE WILL BE NEE FOR
A MILL WITH MIN CAPACITY FOR 6MILLION KG OF PARCHMENT
• REABILITATION OF CURRENT CROP
• INVESTMENT IN ADDITIONAL PRIMARY PROCESSING CAPACITY.
• ADDITIONAL NEW INVESTMENT NEEDED TO INCREASE ACREAGE
UNDER COFFEE
• SEEDLING NURSERIES TO CATER FOR NEW PLANTATIONS
• REGULAR EMPLOYMENT FOR FARM OPERATIONS 3076
• SEASONAL 1,550,000 MAN DAYS ANNUALLY
DR TUM OF MOI UNIVERSITY ON
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
• Women shoulder an overwhelming amount of responsibilities especially
in agriculture which creates over 80 percent of Kenya's jobs and 60
percent of income, yet they earn only a fraction of the income generated
and own a nominal percentage of assets.
• Only 29 percent of those earning a formal wage throughout the country
are women, leaving a huge percentage of women to work in the informal
sector without any government support. The effect is severe—nearly 40
percent of households are run solely by women and, because of a lack of
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fair income, nearly all these homes suffer from poverty or extreme
poverty.
• Empowering the women in Nandi County entails their increased
participation in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.
• Our philosophy as a county should be about helping women to help
themselves to avoid the dependency syndrome and handouts which has
killed the work ethic amongst our people.
FACTS
1. The vast majority of the world's poor are women. More women than men live in
poverty because much of the unpaid work within families and communities falls
on the shoulders of women and more often than not, more women face
discrimination in the economic sphere
2. They usually have less access than men to medical care, property ownership,
credit, training and employment (When she is healthy, she can be more
productive).
3. About two thirds of the illiterate adults in the world are female. Throughout
Kenya's history women continue to be educated at an inferior rate to their
counterparts, increasing their reliance upon men. Of the millions of school age
going children not in school, the majority are girls, high dropout rates in primary
schools.
4. Even in Nandi County, women are still much more likely than men to be poor and
illiterate.
5. They are also limited from owning, acquiring, and controlling property
throughout Kenya, regardless of social class, religion, or ethnic group.
6. They are far less likely than men to be politically active (lack of resources).
7. And today, HIV/AIDS is rapidly becoming a woman's disease. One out of every
eight adults in rural Kenya and almost one out of every five adults in urban areas
are infected with HIV. The infection rate in girls and young women is
exponentially higher than in their male counterparts.
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8. The current world food price crisis is having a severe impact on women. Around
the world, millions of people eat two or three times a day, but a significant
percentage of women eat only once, now denying themselves even that one meal
to ensure that their children are fed.
9. Reproductive health: Women are more vulnerable than men to reproductive
health problems. Reproductive health problems, such as maternal mortality
represent a major but preventable cause of death and disability for women in
developing countries.
10. Where women’s status is low, family size tends to be large, which makes it more
difficult for families to thrive.
EMPOWERMENT: HOW TO GO ABOUT IT
• Studies show that when women are supported and empowered, all of
society benefits.
• When women are empowered, whole families benefit, and these benefits
often have positive impacts on the future generations.
• The ability of women to control their own fertility is fundamental to
women’s empowerment ;when a woman controls her own fertility, she
can plan the rest of her life, she has freedom to participate more fully and
equally in society.
• Their families are healthier
• More children go to school
• Empowering women to be key change agents is an essential element to
achieving the end of food insecurity and poverty
• Agricultural productivity improves and incomes increase.
• As a county we are to help the women to develop the skills, knowledge
and confidence to begin to take control of their own lives.
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• In short, when we empower a woman, our communities become more
resilient.
EMPOWERMENT: HOW TO GO ABOUT IT
• Addressing women’s issues in Nandi county requires recognizing that
they are a diverse group (the roles they play, age, social status, urban or
rural orientation and educational attainment).
• Educational empowerment. Higher levels of women's education are
strongly associated with both lower infant mortality and lower fertility, as
well as with higher levels of education and economic opportunity for their
children.
• Stewardship of natural resources. As stewards of natural resources, they
need to learn about nutrition and preserving the environment and natural
resources .
Article 69(1)(d) of the constitution encourage public participation in the
management, protection and conservation of the environment;
• Economic empowerment. By providing women food farmers with easy
access to credit, adequate training and instilling in them the importance
of saving and work ethic.
• Political empowerment. Women in Kenya, Nandi County in particular,
need greater representation in politics and governance. Thanks to the
current constitution which gathers for their needs as stipulated here
below:
• Article 97(1)(b) of the constitution-The national assembly consists of-
forty-seven women members, each elected by the registered voters of the
counties, each county constituting a single member constituency;
• Article 98(1)(b) The senate consist of- sixteen women members who
shall be nominated by the political parties according to their proportion
of the members of the Senate elected under clause (a) in accordance with
article 90;
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• (c) two members, being one man and one woman, representing the
youth;
• (d) two members, being one man and one woman, representing persons
with disabilities;
• Principles of Devolved Government
• Article 175(c) no more than two-thirds of the members of representative
bodies in each county government shall be of the same gender.
• Article 177(b) the number of special members necessary to ensure that
no more than two-thirds of the membership of the assembly are of the
same gender;
• Article 57 of the constitution stipulates : The State shall take measures
to ensure the rights of older persons-
• a. to fully participate in the affairs of society;
• b. to pursue their personal development;
• c. to live in dignity and respect and be free from abuse; and
• d. to receive reasonable care and assistance from their family and State.
• Reproductive health - Provide information, services and conditions to help
women protect their reproductive health .
• Equal treatment of both men and women: have equal opportunities
through work; enjoy equal access to education.
• As a county we need to identify groups of women who are most
marginalized and vulnerable (women with children who are living with
their parents, the widows or single mothers who are heads of households
living in extreme poverty), so that interventions address their specific
needs and concerns.
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• Revitalise the existing women groups and encourage start up of other
groups in the entire county and encourage projects which are viable such
as poultry keeping, horticulture (growing of traditional vegetables).
• Encourage the women to start small businesses in our trading centers
and towns
• Empower the old -start projects in the county to gather for their needs.
• Establish up Home craft training centers in every division
• Confront and transform the gender-based behaviours that fuel the
HIV/AIDS pandemic (drug and substance abuse, idleness among the
youth, etc).
• Address the needs of street children
Dr. Michael Boit
Kenyatta University, Nairobi
OUTLINE
� Successful Athletic Career
� Educational Career
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� Athletic Scholarships
� The Advent of Olympic Boycotts
� The Impact of Budget Cuts on Track Scholarships
� Need for Track Scholarships in Kenya
� Positive Economic Impacts on the US Scholarships
� Sports Talent Development at Kenyatta University
� Philanthropic Work: Promoting Sports and Education
� Bottle Necks in Education System & impact on talent Development
� Example of the Rift Valley Technical Institute Talent Development
� The Conclusion.
ATHLETIC CAREER AND EDUCATION BACKGROUND
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� 1969 National High School Champ. 800 m.
� 1972 Olympic Bronze Medalist 800 m.
� 1974 Commonwealth Silver medal 800 m
� 1975 Rank No.1 in the World 800 m
� 1976 African Record 800 m
� 1977 Silver Medal (Düsseldorf World Cup)
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� 1978 Gold Medal Commonwealth 800 m
Mike Boit and Alex Steward at Kenyatta University, 1972
Education
• 1969-High School (St. Patrick’s Iten, Kenya)
• 1972-Teaching Certificate (Kenyatta University)
• 1976- B.Sc. Eastern New Mexico University
• 1977- M.A Stanford (Physical Education.)
• 1978- M.A Stanford (Curr. Design & Evaluation)
• 1985- Ed.D. University of Oregon
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There are about 6,000 Universities in the US alone that offer track scholarships.
In the early 1970’s only three Kenyan went to the US on Sport Scholarships
The first Kenya athletes to go to the US on full track scholarships were the Julius
Sang, Robert Ouko (North Caroline Central University and Patrick Onyango( the
University of Wisconsin).
Athletics Scholarships
The Olympic Boycotts of 1970s & 1980’s
� Following the Olympic boycott of 1976 and 1980 Kenyan athletes went
through a tough time for lack of international competition and exposure.
� The only top Kenyan athletes were on track scholarships in the US and
this helped to sustain athletic development for the Kenyans.
� Previously most track scholarships in the US went to Nigerians,
Jamaicans, Canadians and European athletes.
The Impact of Budget Cuts on Track Scholarships
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� Following the economic hardships and the high cost of education in the
US most US universities eliminated track scholarships for foreigners and
the Kenyan athletes were the most affected.
� The demand for Kenyan athletes declined and the few admitted were
required to do two or three events as a justification.
The Need for Sport Scholarships in Kenyan Universities.
� For sport talent to be developed we need institutional training
programme.
� Large number of University Students in Kenyan Universities provide a
vibrant pool of sport talent.
� Sport industry is an economic impact any nation cannot afford to ignore.
� Universities as institution of talent identification must include sport
among the core activities.
Positive Economic Impact on US track Scholarships
� Many Kenyan athletes have benefited from the US track Scholarships and
the following are a few examples.
� Prof. David Serem
� Prof. Michael Boit
� Dr. Darius Taruru
� Prof. Chepyator Thomson
� Hon. Elijah Lagat
� DC Joseph Mengich (late) etc.
In addition to those of opted to remain in the US and are engaged in high profile
professions.
Sports Talent Development at Kenyatta University
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� Kenyatta University offers Degree Programmes from Diploma in Sport
Administration to PhD in two Departments.
� Department of Health and Physical Education
� Department of Recreation Management and Exercise Science.
These two departments are in the School of Human Applied Sciences
Research Activities
� Sports Nutrition (Elite Athletes) Collaborations with the University of
Glasgow.
� Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes and Physical Activity. Collaboration with
the University of Copenhagen.
� Metabolic Component Studies and Running Economy. Collaboration with
the University of Copenhagen. (on going)
Research Collaborations Earmarked 2010-2012
� KIDS-CAN Follow-up. Pilot Study in addition to other KIDS-CAN Research
Alliance Activities.
� Martha Piper Research Grant: Collaboration with the University of British
Columbia, Canada.
� DANIDA Grant: Follow-up study on Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes,
Nutrition and Physical Activity.
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� WADA study on Anti-doping Education in Collaboration with the
University of Stirling, UK.
My Current Responsibilities at Kenyatta University
� Teaching Undergraduate and Graduate Students.
� Supervise 5 PhD students.
� Director IAAF Athletics Academy.
� Research Activities.
� Community Projects.
PHILANTHROPIC WORK: PROMOTING SPORTS AND EDUCATION
My Participation in Community Programs in Kenya
� Member of the Board of Trustees: Mathare Youth Sports Association
(MYSA).
� Membership > 20.000 youths from the slums and use sports as entry
point & the objectives: Must enroll in school to qualify as a member.
� People in the slums live in structures without water and toilet facilities
and most children don’t go to school.
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� Website: www.mysakenya.org
MYSA Programs
� Children Rights to Education
� Environ. Cleanup & Health Promotion
� HIV/AIDS Awareness
� Leadership training
� Shoot back
� Jail Kid
� MYSA FC
MYSA Students Study Abroad
� USA Universities- 32 Students
� Norwegian Universities-19 Students
� Britain- 2 Students
� Current total of 53 Students.
Track Scholarship Focus Shift to the Ivy League Universities
� The Ivy League Universities are the academic giants with attractive
financial endowment.
� They are relatively flexible in terms of scholarship offers but on highly
competitive challenges.
� The use of sports to leverage the admission process comes handy for the
talented sports men and women.
� Sport talent is not enough, a mean grade of A with an A in English are a
must to qualify.
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KenSAP Project Bridging the Gaps.
� Co-Founders of KenSAP Project, Michael Boit and John Manners
� To assist bright students from poor rural communities get admitted to
top institutions on full financial aid.
� Project started in 2004 and to date we have assisted 76 Students gain
access to top institutions.
Visit the website: www.kensapkenya.org
Some of the Universities that have admitted KenSAP Students
� Harvard- 8
� Yale- 5
� Amherst 5
� Princeton 5
� Smith College 3
� Penn 3
� Williams 3
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� Brown 2
� Middlebury 2
� MIT 2 etc. including Dartmouth & Duke
Full Financial Aids & Endowment
� Harvard Endowment 2008 was $36.56 Bill.
� MIT Endowment 2008 was$10.1 Billion.
� Institutions with over $ 1 Billion in Massach.
� Amherst
� Smith College
� Wellesley College
� Williams
� Boston College
(Source: http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/endowment 091609.html)
http://www.boston.com/business/gallery/top10endowment?pg=11)
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Comparisons: GDP, Financial Aid & Endowment
� Massachusetts State GDP > $351 billion.
� Compared with Ireland GDP >$ 226 billion
� Compare with S. Africa GDP >$276 billion
� Compare with Kenya GDP > $30 billion
� Harvard , 2008 Endowment >$ 36 billion
� MIT, 2008 Endowment > $10 billion
Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-
factbook/geos/ke.html)
• Source: wikipedia
US AMBASSADOR TO KENYA IN PHOTO SESSION WITH KENSAP STUDENTS
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US Ambassador with 2006 KenSAP Group
Over 7,000 Kenyans are annually admitted to Study Abroad
Over 7,000 Kenyans are annually Admitted to Study Abroad
• Over 7,000 Kenyan students study abroad and spend 25 million dollars annually.
• UNESCO estimates that Kenyans studying abroad cost the country 200 million
dollars annually.
• Kenya leads African nations on the number of students enrolled in US
Universities.
• Kenya has serious bottle necks in educational system.
• Source:http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=157682
• source:http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:LKUuKJC6HkYJ
:portal.unesco.org/education/en/files/7433/10343271530reg1_africa.doc/reg1_afri
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ca.doc+%22Kenyan+students%22+%2216+billion%22+%22foreign+universities
%22&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a
Serious Bottle Necks in Kenyan Education System
• 85% of children attend Primary schools.
• 24% attend Secondary/High Schools.
• 2% Go to University.
• Minimum Grade to qualify for JAB Admission is B+ mean grade.
• Minimum mean grade for university admission is C+
Talent Identification and Development for Athletes who do not meet the
cut-off
• Generally the majority of the talented Kenyan athletes come from the Rural
especially in Nandi County.
• The majority went to none elite schools and their performance at the KCSE is
depressed not because they are not intelligent but as a result of other constraints
which I am sure the people in the education sector will address.
The Example of Rift Valley Technical Institution
• Rift Valley Technical Institute has taken initiative to assist talented athletes
through sports fund raising activities and other sources.
• Through friend and family resources I am currently sponsoring five athletes at
RVTI.
• There are many athletes who require such sponsorship.
Conclusion
Nandi County has resources enough to make the county a vibrant economic hub
in the world. Our athletes have shown us the way by excelling at world
Championships. Let us be proud of our athletes and our county.
Thank you.
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NATURAL RESOURCES
AND
THEIR ECONOMIC POTENTIALITY
JOHN KIPKORIR CHUMO
(BSC, MBA, MPHIL, PHD ) MOI UNIVERSITY.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF NANDI COUNTY.
Location
Nandi County occupies an area of 2839sq km. The county is bordered by
Kakamega County to the west, Uasin Gishu to the North and Kericho county to
the South East and Kisumu County to the South.
Geographically it extends North wards to latitude 0o 34’ to the north and the
western boundary extends to longitude 34o 45’ east while the eastern
boundaries reaches longitude 35o 25’ to the east.
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The topography is characterized by hilly outcrops of basement system rocks.
They are visible as Qranite tors in hills of Sangalo and Sarora. Rolling or hilly
land includes parts of Nandi Hills, Kaptel, Kaptumo and Kobujoi areas. Gently to
moderate slopes covers parts of Kilibwoni, Kaplamai, Kosirai, Mutwot, Lelmokwo
and Itigo areas.
Climate
The Northern parts of the county receive rainfall ranging from 1300mm to
1600mm per annum. The Southern half is affected by lake basin atmospheric
conditions receiving rainfall as high as 2000mm per annum. The lowest rainfall
is experienced in the Eastern and North Eastern parts of the County. The highest
is recorded in Kobujoi, Tindinyo area. Generally, the county receives an average
of about 1200mm – 2000mm per annum. The areas with 1500mm (and above)
rainfall per annum from the extended agro-ecological zone for current and
potential tea cultivation, while the moderate (1200mm) are suitable for maize
growing. Dairy farming is carried out throughout the county.
Nandi county experiences temperature of between 18oC and 22oC during the
rainy seasons, while high temperatures averaging 23oC are recorded during the
drier months of December and January. The coolest temperatures as low as 12oC
are experienced during cold spell of July and August. The highest temperatures
averaging 26oC are recorded only in the South West in the portion of the district
neighbouring the Nandi escarpments, which lies at an altitude of 1300m above
sea level.
Soil
The soil have been influenced by the soil farming factors like the parent rocks,
climatic conditions, time, human and biological activities. Soils on plateaus and
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high level structural plains e.g on parts of Mutwot, Birbiriet were developed on
intermediate igneous rock. They are highly leached and have low base contents
with cation exchange. The soils on Volcanic foot bridge such as those found in
Mogobich and parts of chebarus and Meteitei. Soil on bottom lands especially
those on swamps such as Kingwal and Ndurio rivers. They are poorly drained,
dark, grey, molted clays with humic top soils.
The south eastern part covering Tindiret highlands is best for tea production
and dairy farming while the north eastern parts are suitable for maize, wheat
and barley expansion. Areas like Sarora, Chepterwai are suitable for coffee
production
Forest Resources.
Nandi county is endowed with about six gazzetted forests which include Ururu,
Teresia north, Nandi north, Tindiret and south Nandi. The forest resources have
been utilized for timber, wood fuel, building materials.
The amount of land under forest has been decreasing at an alarming rate. This
is attributed to population pressure. This has had a direct impact on water
catchments areas leading to decline in water volumes in the stream flowing
downstream. A case in point is R. Olare Onikie whose water volumes has
declined so much.
Gazzetted Forest Reserves in Nandi County.
Nandi County falls within the lake basin development Authority (LBDA)
catchments area. It is endowed with rich supply of natural forest resources
having approximately six gazzetted forests covering an area of 54,487.4. Ha.
Station Area (Ha)
Nandi Iruru 433.4
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North Nandi (Teresia) 384.5
Tindiret 6815.5
Kimondi Mosop 11,460.3
Cerengoni and Kapchorua 17,432.5
Nandi – Kobujoi 17,961.4
Total 54,487.4
Source: KFS, Kapsabet.
Importance of these forest.
An Important habitat for a wide variety of Wildlife animals which include:
Monkeys, Antelopes, Giant forest hogs, Bush pigs, Genets. African civets and
Squirrels, among others. It is also important site for the threatened bird,
Turners eremomela. The estimated population in is 13,000 birds (Waiyaki, 1998)
and (Kosgei, 1998).
The forest supports hydrological processes as many rivers emanate from the
forest. The forest is a source of such forest products that include: - Timber,
wood fuel, charcoal, honey, medicinal herbs and wild game.
Threats
• Environmental degradation due to population pressure from adjacent
communities. This is due to poverty affects those communities.
• Overgrazing in some forests reserves.
• Excisions of the forest automatically leads to deforestation to create and
settlement e.g. Kapkangani areas and Chepkumia locations.
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• Tree felling and charcoal burning within gazzetted forest, e.g. Kolong,
Kamobo, Cheptol Kapkangani, Kipchoria and Tindiret forest. About 20%
of global carbon emission is directly blamed on charcoal burning.
• Illegal encroachment of the forest resulting to forest destruction e.g.
Morongiot, Kapkorio, Cheptol, Kapkangani, Tabolwa and Teresia.
• Forest clearing to create development activities e.g Dam construction and
water supply.
• Power working relationships between the KFS staff and adjacent
communities leading to conflict and general destruction of the forest due
to corruption
• Forest may act as ecotourism site i.e eco-lodges may be constructed.
• Forest is an habitat for the following indeginous trees more of which is
used for medicinal value.
- Croton megalocarpus
- Syizgium guinesse
- Ceitis Africana
- Erythrina Abyssinca
- Ficus sycornorus
- Phoenix celinats
- Prunus Africana
- Compretum mole
- Fagara angolensis
- Olea Africana
- Eutata Abyssinica
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• Nandi forest has been used a cultural site for performing cultural rites,
circumcision among the Nandi People.
• Forest has acted as a carbon sink.
Impacts of Forest destruction
The effects of forest destruction have started impacting negatively on the Nandi
county population livelihood. They include:
• Rainfall has and will continue to decline and change pattern drastically i.e.
drought affects agricultural products e.g tea farming.
• Interference with hydrological stability i.e. water tables drying up.
• Drying up of rivers and steams especially during the dry season.
• Threats of flora and fauna which are currently endangered e.g. birds and
medicinal trees.
• Landslide resulting from deforestation and hence posing danger to the several
population e.g. kipkangani, Kiptuiya, Tabolwa, Tindiret, and Kapchorua areas.
• Thousands of people are engulfed by poverty which forces them to overuse their
habitat to survive. Hence conflict between the KFS staff and the adjacent
communities.
Mineral Resources
Mineral deposits are believed to exist in certain areas of the county namely
chemase, koyo, Kibongwa, Ngonyek, South Nandi forest, and Keben. Gold is said
to exist in Kibigori at the foot of the escarpment as well as Koyo and Chemase.
Pyrite is said to exist in South Nandi forest. Small bands of impure limestone are
said to exist near Songhor area at the foot of Nandi escarpment. Bricks can be
dug and baked at several localities both from deposits on gneisses and on
phonolite lava in the northern parts of the county.
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It is also claimed that water emerging from Volcanic rocks of Tindiret, carries a
high proportion of mineral salts (Calcium bicarbonate). The Keben water is said
to have a high concentration of carbon dioxide. However, there is need to carry
out sufficient prospecting and ascertain the quantities of the mineral deposits
available and their economic value.
Water Resources.
Nandi County is blessed with seven major rivers and myriads of permanent
streams flowing throughout the year. Most streams are in Aldai division,
Kaptumo, Tindiret, Nandi Hills, Kapsabet, Kilibwoni division. The main rivers
include, Onyokie Olare river, Kimondi kingwal, Kabutiei river, Mokong river, Yala
river, Kipchoria river, Gorgor, Oroba and Aiapngetuny river with it’s sources in
Uasin Gishu county. Dams are concentrated in the tea estate where they are
used to irrigate farms during dry spell and couple of others in Mosop. The
sources of most rivers that serve these dams have been interfered with in the
recent past leading to erosion siltation and turbidity
Wet lands in Nandi County
The international union for the conservation of nature and natural resources
(IUCN) in the convention on wetlands of the international importance commonly
known as (RAMSAR) adopted the following definition of wetlands “Areas of mash
fern or water whether natural or artificial permanent or temporary with water
that is static or flowing fresh, brackish or salt including areas of marine water
the depth of which is of low tide and does not exceed six meters.”
Value of Wetlands
• Flood control
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• Storm force reduction
• Aquifer recharge
• Subsistence use – the primary resource on which local community economies are
based e.g: grazing, basket weaving.
• Cultural use.
• Some of the wetland found in the larger Nandi county include:
1. Kingwal wetland
2. Kiprong wetland
3. Kimondi wetland
4. Birei wetland etc
5. Kingwal Wetland
Kingwal swamp is an extensive wetland situated along the Eldoret – Kapsabet
road.
Due to uncoordinated human activities and population pressure, the swamp is in
dire need of attention for soil and water conservation and because it hosts a
sufficient proportion of the rare Sitatunga antelope (Tragelaphus spekei). In
swamp the species has become greatly reduced and they are strictly confired to
small are of the papyrus swamp and flooded swamp.
Benefit of the swamp
• Flood control
• Aquifer recharge
• Ecotourism site(sitatunga 300 among)
• Grazing
Threats
Agricultural activities causing soil erosion
• Settlement establishment
• Overgrazing
• Wildlife human conflict
• Burning
CULTURE AND TOURISM
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Nandi County has several sites that can be utilized for purposes of tourism
industry the areas they are potential to be developed into full tourists site
include among others:
• Kingwal wetland due to sitatunga Antelope(rare Antelope )
• Chepkiit falls in Nandi North
• Bonjoge game reserve
• Keben springs
• Morobi sheu
• Nandi escarpment
• Kiplolok springs
• Indigenous forests (ecotourism )
• Agro tourism (Tea estates and Dairy )
• Koitalel samoei museum
• Nandi Culture and traditions as a Tourism attraction
CONCLUSION
The Nandi County is highly endowed with the natural resources and their sustainable use
of the same is
Highly recommended
In the conclusive remarks this paper came up with the following key issues:
� That the sustainable conservation of our gazetted forests is possible high
empowerment of the
local community /county in the management and conservation of the forest
resources.
� That there is need to develop community oriented policies in conservation of the
natural resources within the county courtesy of the Nandi County.
� Conservation efforts of the said resources should be tailored to respond to local
needs and address the county problems and conservation
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� That the county governments should Endeavour develop these touristic sites for
the benefit of the county.
� There is need to have political will and adequate resources to manage on
community based biodiversity conservation project within the county.
� There is need to have stakeholders participation in the management of
conservation activities, rivers, wetlands and forests.
� There should be an inter-sectoral coordination on land use and land tenure
systems developed within the county.
� Rehabilitation of degraded wetlands forests and rivers should be taken as a matter
of priority.
Finally there is a need to stimulate eco tourism in the Nandi County. It’s recreational and
tourism potential should not be underestimated. According to Kurt kutay, 1989,
ecotourism is now seen as a model of development in which natural areas are planned as
part of the tourism base and biological resources are clearly linked to socio economic
sector.
Let us all remember that “we have not inherited the world from our parents but we have
borrowed it from our children”That was his concluding remark.