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LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Volume VIII - JUNE 2012

H.E. PRESIDENT ARRIVES FOR THE BURIAL OF THE LATE

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H.E. PRESIDENT MWAI KIBAKI HIGH COMMISSIONER KENYA SHINES AT ZAMBIA IS CROWNED I NSID E LAUNCHES LAPSSET TOURS LUMWANA MINES WORLD INDOOR AFRICA SOCCER CORRIDOR IN ZAMBIA CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONS Editorial Board

Editor: Catherine Mogaka (Mrs)

Members: Vincent Ongere Our Services Lydia Ojiambo (Mrs) Eugene Makokha Sally Tanui (Ms) Mabel Karani Otieno (Mrs)

Secretary: Dennis Mburu

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Cover Photo 1 H.E. President Mwai Kibaki arrives for the burial of the late Bingu Wa Mitharika. Word from the HIGH COMMISSIONER

H.E. Dr. Kipyego Cheluget High Commissioner of Kenya Contents to the Republic of Zambia, Republic of and WORD FROM THE HIGH COMMISSIONER 2 Permanent Representative to PRESIDENT KIBAKI ATTENDS STATE FUNERAL OF COMESA. THE LATE PRESIDENT BINGU WA MUTHARIKA 3 KENYAN COMMUNITY CELEBRATES 48TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY 4 THE MISSION HOLDS THE 2ND KENYA-ZAMBIA BUSINESS FORUM 5 PRESIDENT KIBAKI LAUNCHES LAMU PORT- SOUTHERN SUDAN-ETHIOPIA TRANSPORT (LAPSSET) CORRIDOR 7

HON. MWAKWERE ATTENDS THE 1ST MEETING OF THE MINISTERIAL TASK FORCE ON COMESA CUSTOMS UNION IN LUSAKA 8 THE HIGH COMMISSIONER TOURS LUMWANA MINES IN ZAMBIA 8

DR. CHELUGET TOURS A KENYAN-ZAMBIAN JOINT VENTURE ON WASTE COLLECTION MANAGEMENT The eighth edition of the bulletin IN SOLWEZI 12 of the Kenya High Commission in Lusaka Zambia, covers activities of the Mission for the period December, 2011 KENYA PARTICIPATES IN THE COMESA-SADC-EAC TRIPARTITE FREE TRADE AREA NEGOTIATIONS IN LUSAKA 13 to June, 2012. This was a remarkable period because it marked the beginning THE MISSION IHOLDS ITS FIRST SENSITIZATION of the leadership of the Patriotic Front in Zambia. The period also witnessed WORKSHOP ON CROSS CUTTING ISSUES 14 the passing away of the COMESA Authority Chair, Ngwazi Prof. Bingu wa

THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS HOLDS A PERFORMANCE CONTRACT SENSITIZATION Mutharika. H.E. President Mwai Kibaki travelled to Malawi to attend the State WORKSHOP AT THE LUSAKA MISSION 16 Funeral. The events covered include among others, the holding of the 2nd AMB. KIPLAGAT ATTENDS BREAKFAST MEETING17 IN HONOUR OF COMESA COMMITTEE OF ELDERS Kenya-Zambia Business Forum, celebrations of the 48th independence H.E. THE HIG COMMISSIONER VISITS MALAWI TO celebrations and the 8th Zambia-Kenya Joint Permanent Commission of MEET THE NEW GOVERNMENT MINISTERS 18 Cooperation, took place in Lusaka Zambia. MISSION PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL WOMEN’S CONSTITUTIONAL CONFERENCE 18 COMESA MEMBER STATES BRAINSTORM DRAFT The Mission also steadfastly implemented its performance contract; we are OF THE COMESA EXTERNAL TRADE POLICY IN NAIROBI 19 proud to have exceeded our set targets. We had not anticipated hosting His KENYA WINS BEST FOREIGN EXHIBITOR PRIZE AT MALAWI TRADE FAIR 20 Excellency President Mwai Kibaki in our area of accreditation, but we did KENYA CATHOLIC BROTHERS GRADUATE 21 when he came to pay his last respects to the late leader of Malawi. It was KENYAS NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE MAKES perhaps because of this reason that the delegation on Performance Contracting, FIRST STUDY TOUR TO MALAWI 21 chose to visit the Mission and carried out a three day Workshop. In addition, KENYA SHINES AT WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 23 the Mission has continued to discharge its duties by taking part in a number ZAMBIA IS CROWNED AFRICA SOCCER of key events including the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area CHAMPIONS 24 REFLECTIONS FROM THE OUTGOING EDITORIAL Negotiation Forum. MEMBER 25 COMPANY FEATURE: WESTERN PUMPS LIMITED26 The Mission remains committed in fostering and strengthening ties for the PICTORIAL (Pages 9, 10, 11) mutual benefit of both countries. We welcome new ideas at individual, group and corporate levels geared towards improving relations and remain focused forging closer ties with Zambia, Malawi and COMESA. 2 H.E. PRESIDENT MWAI KIBAKI ATTENDS THE STATE FUNERAL OF THE LATE PRESIDENT BINGU WA MUTHARIKA

H.E. President Kibaki signs the condolence book during the burial of the late president. Looking on is Prof. Sam Ongeri, Minister for Foreign Affairs, at Ndata farm, Thyolo District.

H.E. President Mwai Kibaki was among the dignitaries dedicated leader. He remembered the late President for and other guests who attended the State Burial of the providing invaluable leadership to the Continent as Chair late President of the Republic of Malawi, H.E. Bingu wa of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Mutharika. The President and His entourage touched Government. He eulogized the fallen leader for championing down at Chileka International Airport, Blantyre on Sunday, key African causes, notably food self sufficiency and 22nd April, 2012 at 15.30 hrs local time and were integration, and volunteering to host the African Union Heads received by Hon. Khumbo Hastings Kachali, Vice of State and Government Summit in July, 2012. The President President and Malawi Minister for Health. He was prayed for strength for the immediate family and the people accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. of Malawi during the difficult period. (Amb.) Hon. Samson Ongeri, EGH, MP; the Political and Diplomatic Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Other Heads of State and Government present at the State Affairs, Amb. Patrick Wamoto and officials from the Funeral included H.E. Robert Mugabe, President of the Office of the President and Ministry of Defence. At hand Republic of Zimbabwe, H.E. Guebuza Armanda, President to receive the President was Kenya’s High Commissioner of the Republic of Mozambique, H.E Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, to the Republics of Malawi and Zambia and Permanent President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Also in Representative to COMESA, resident in Zambia, H.E. attendance were H.E. Kgalema Montlante, Vice President Dr. Kipyego Cheluget and Mrs. Ruth Cheluget, Mission of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Guy Scott, Vice President staff and the Kenyan Community in Malawi. of the Republic of Zambia, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia, Right. Hon. Morgan Tsvangirai, Prime Minister The President joined other dignitaries and Heads of State of the Republic of Zimbabwe, the Minister for Foreign Affairs in condoling the Malawi Government and the people of of the Republic of Benin, Heads of Missions and the Republic of Malawi. In his message, the President representatives of different Governments from around the regretted that death had robbed the continent of a world. 3 KENYA COMMUNITY CELEBRATES THE 48TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

A. ZAMBIA current freedom and privileges including the new Constitution; he acknowledged that Kenya like other The Kenya Diaspora in Zambia joined the Mission Staff countries was in competition for development in line and Kenyans back at home in marking the 48th with its Vision 2030 objectives. He emphasized the Independence Anniversary. The event was held at the strength in unity and noted that countries could achieve Kenya High Commission Chancery in Lusaka where the much more through cooperation rather than going it highlight was a keynote speech by H.E. the High alone. The High Commissioner lauded Zambia for its Commissioner, Dr. Kipyego Cheluget. The Chief Guest was status as a beacon of peace in the region, as exemplified Hon. Jean Kapata, Zambia Deputy Minister, Ministry of in the 20th September, 2012 Tripartite Elections and Community Development and Mother to Child Health. The peaceful handover of power. He congratulated the new event was also attended by Government Officials, members Government, expressed the best of wishes and good of the Diplomatic Corps and graced by the presence of health to the new President as he assumed office and Kenya’s Minister for Information and Communication Hon. reiterated Kenya’s support and solidarity. Samuel Poghisio and Zambia Minister for Finance, Hon. Alex Chikwanda. B. MALAWI

The event was preceded by a one half day Business Forum Prior to the Lusaka celebrations, the High Commission held earlier that day where various institutions from Kenya which is also accredited to Malawi and COMESA showcased their products and services. Guests from Nairobi together with Kenyan nationals living and working in included: Ms. Betty Maina, C.E.O Kenya Association of Malawi, celebrated the National Day in Malawi on 9th Manufacturers, Dr. Jonathan Ciano, C.E.O Uchumi Limited, December, 2011. The Guest of Honour was Dr. George Dr Rafique Parkar, Centre for Minimal Access Surgery, Prof. Chaponda, Minister for Education, Science and Peter Wanderi, Kenyatta University, Alex Karimi, Karen Technology. Also present on the occasion were Hospital, George Lumbasi from United States International members of the Diplomatic Corps and International University, Africa and Dr. Kenneth Ombongi, Principal, Organizations in Malawi and senior Government officials. Kenya Utalii College. While addressing the function, H.E. the High Commissioner, Dr. Kipyego Cheluget congratulated The Kenya High Commission for the second consecutive the Government and the people of the Republic of year paired the National Day event and the Business Forum Malawi for the successful hosting of the 30th COMESA thereby achieving the marketing of Kenya and celebrating Policy Organs Meetings and 15th COMESA Summit. the historical day. The event received wide sponsorship Dr. Cheluget noted that since then COMESA had made from Kenyan Companies in Lusaka among them Kenya significant progress, he expressed hope that the Airways, Davis and Shirtliff, Kenol Kobil, Pembe Flour Millers, assumption of Malawi as the Chair for the 19 Nations and Kafue Ginnery. Arising from the success of previous body will bring far reaching developments. The High events the Mission expects to hold more Forums and Commissioner also acknowledged that the encourages more Kenyan firms to participate. Kenya/Malawi Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation (JPCC), had not met for some time and One of the highlights of the celebrations was a tree planting assured that he had identified it as one of the priority ceremony where H.E. the High Commissioner led the areas during his tenure. Speaking on the situation in invited dignitaries in planting trees to commemorate the the Horn of Africa, the High Commissioner decried the life of a leading Kenyan Environmentalist and Nobel laureate drought and famine status that had befallen the region the late Prof. Wangari Maathai. H.E. the High Commissioner noting it as the worst in 60 years. He added that the recalled the efforts of Kenya’s Freedom Fighters and the situation had been worsened by the volatile nature of sacrifices of many unsung heroes that resulted in the the region, the propensity to degenerate into violence

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over resources and the absence of a stable Government development as inspiring for Malawi since the country has in for the last two decades. He informed that the been able to achieve significant economic development presence of the Al Qaeda sponsored terror group Al despite the absence of minerals. On the security situation Shabaab posed a serious peace and security challenge in the Horn of Africa, the Guest of Honour lauded Kenya not only to Kenya as a neighbouring country, but also to for its past and continuous regional peacemaking and the region. He informed that Kenya’s decision to pursue peace building. the terror group into Somalia’s territory was backed by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. He noted that the Kenyan Military had now been co-opted into the UN – AMISOM Mission in Somalia.

Speaking during the event, the Guest of Honour praised the Mission for holding the National Day in Malawi despite its non residential status and called on the country to consider opening a residential Mission in Lilongwe. He hailed the JPCC as a vehicle for enhancing mutual interests and sharing experiences. He noted that H.E. President Bingu wa Mutharika’s drive behind the food security in Malawi was one of a vision for an African food basket where countries or regions would best produce crops in Left: H.E. Ms. Jeanine Jackson, US Ambassador and Mr. Jackson, join Hon. George Chaponda, the Guest of which they have competitive edge and thereby enhance Honour, in toasting to the good health of H.E. President trade with each other. He praised Kenya’s economic Mwai Kibaki, as H.E. Dr. Kipyego Cheluget the High Commissioner, looks on.

THE MISSION HOLDS THE 2ND KENYA-ZAMBIA BUSINESS FORUM

The Kenya High Commission hosted the Second Kenya –Zambia Business Forum on 12th -13th December, 2011. The Forum dubbed “Investment in the Services Sector, the Potential and Opportunities” focused on the following key Service Sectors, Health, Tourism, Education and ICT. The event was a follow up of the first Business Forum held on 8th December, 2010. The event also served as an opportunity to inform players and stakeholders in the service sectors of the opportunities available for investment and cooperation, exchange views and ideas on how Kenya and Zambia could co-operate. It provided an excellent occasion for business personalities from both countries to establish contacts, identify new business opportunities and expand existing ones. The event which was attended by over 150 guests was graced by Hon. Keith Mukata, Deputy Minister for Commerce, Trade and Industry, Zambia. Also in attendance was Hon. Yamfwa Mukanga, Minister for Works, Supply, Transport and Communication, Zambia. The Kenya delegation was led by Hon. Samuel Poghisio, Minister for Information and Communication. Other members of the delegation included; Ms. Betty Maina, C.E.O Kenya Association of Manufacturers; Dr. Jonathan Ciano, C.E.O Uchumi Limited; Dr. Rafique Parkar, Centre for Minimal Access Surgery; Dr. Kenneth Ombongi, CEO Utalii College; Prof. Peter Wanderi, Kenyatta University; Alex Karimi, Karen Hospital; George Lumbasi from United States International University, Africa.

In his opening remarks, Hon. Poghisio noted that Government has a role to play in enhancing a conducive environment for growth and development. He noted that there was need for African countries to strengthen their friendships in order to increase prosperity within the Continent. He singled out investment in ICT infrastructure as a tool for advancing technology, adding that African countries must not only embrace but also nurture local innovations. 5 Story Continued on pg 6 Continued from pg 5

In response, Hon. Mukata reiterated that the Government On the retail sector, which has been one of the key drivers of Zambia was committed to enhancing trade with other of the Kenyan economy, Mr. Jonathan Ciano made a detailed countries and noted the need to enhance investment in presentation on the Uchumi growth strategy. It was noted the service sector since it is the largest employer in Africa. that the supermarket chain sources for commodities from He also noted that the Government of Zambia was small scale and medium scale producers as opposed to committed to enhancing private sector investment including large scale producers which is a common phenomenon those providing support services. The Minister called for with big retail outlets. The Company therefore offered to constant follow up on the outcomes of the Forum. visit Zambia in the first half of 2012 with a view of looking During the event there were numerous presentations and at the possibility of opening an outlet. discussions from key umbrella bodies and other private During his visit to Zambia, Hon. Poghisio paid a courtesy sector agencies. The main outcomes of the Forum included call on the President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E Michael the signing of an MOU between Kenyatta University and Sata, where he delivered a congratulatory message from the Livingstone International University of Tourism Excellence H.E Mwai Kibaki on his election as President. During the and Business Management (LIUTEBM). In the Health occasion, the Minister noted that Kenya and Zambia have Sector, Dr. Rafique Parkar from the Centre for Minimal enjoyed good relations since independence. He briefed Access Surgery offered to train Zambian doctors on minimal the President on the convening of the Kenya-Zambia access surgery a move that was welcomed by the Zambia Business Forum and informed that Kenya was committed medical fraternity. Kenya Airways offered to provide free to enhancing bilateral relations and areas of cooperation air ticket to doctors nominated by Zambia and Utalii College between the two countries. offered free accommodation to the doctors.

Hon. Samuel Poghisio with President Sata and H.E. Dr. Kipyego Cheluget at State House Lusaka. 6 PRESIDENT KIBAKI LAUNCHES LAMU PORT-SOUTHERN SUDAN-ETHIOPIA TRANSPORT (LAPSSET) CORRIDOR

H.E. President Kibaki making a statement at the launch.

On 2nd March, 2012, Kenya launched heart. President Salva Kiir said the from South Sudan to Lamu, and airports the Kshs 2.4 trillion Lamu Port-Southern LAPSSET project will bring the people which will be located at Lamu, Isiolo and Sudan-Ethiopia Transport corridor of the region together and improve the Lokichogio. The railway network will run (LAPSSET). The project was officially quality of life as it would create major from Lamu to Isiolo from where one line launched at the Lamu Port in a ground economic opportunities and will branch to Ethiopia and another one to breaking ceremony that was presided employment. Prime Minister Meles South Sudan. In addition to raising the over by President Mwai Kibaki of Zenawi described the project as scope for this region’s tourism, agriculture Kenya, President Salva Kiir Mayardit historic, saying it is a symbol of and industrial potential, the project will of the Republic of South Sudan and brotherhood, respect and excellence open up access to Southern Sudan, which Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of the in the region. The Prime Minister added has huge unexploited natural resources, Federal Republic of Ethiopia. that the project would transform the including oil. vision of a more integrated African During the ground breaking ceremony, development into a reality Also present during the groundbreaking the three leaders stressed that the ceremony were Kenya’s Prime Minister Rt project will create major business The project will be completed in three Hon. , Vice President Hon. opportunities for the people of Lamu, phases: phase one: 2012-2015, phase Stephen , Ministers from the countries involved and the larger two: 2015-2020, phase three 2020- the three countries as well as Kenyan East African Community. President 2030, which once finalised is estimated Parliamentarians and local leaders from Kibaki reassured the Lamu people that to contribute to 3 per cent of Kenya’s Lamu. Hon. Odinga reassured Lamu their rights, just like those of other Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The residents that the project would serve their Kenyans, are enshrined in the project is designed to provide Kenya interests, and encouraged them to support Constitution and are therefore with a second, deep-sea port and to it fully. inalienable. He urged the residents not open up a route to the landlocked to allow themselves to be misguided countries of Ethiopia and the newly After completion, Lamu will be transformed by people who may be opposed to independent, oil rich South Sudan. The into a port city while preserving the Lamu the project, saying these were just main components of the LAPSSET Cultural Heritage site which is about 10km outside forces that did not have the project will include a road network, a away from the centre of the project. interests of the people of Lamu at 7 railway network, an oil pipeline network HON. MWAKWERE ATTENDS THE 1ST MEETING OF THE MINISTERIAL TASK FORCE ON COMESA CUSTOMS UNION IN LUSAKA

Chirau Ali Mwakwere, the then Minister for Hon. John Bande reviewed the COMESA Secretary General and Trade was in Lusaka in February, 2012 to progress made in the implementation transposition of COMESA Authority and attend the First Meeting of the COMESA of the Customs Union since it was Council Decisions.Minister Mwakwere Ministerial Task Force on the Customs launched in June, 2009 in Victoria was accompanied by the High Union. The High Level Task Force was Falls, Zimbabwe. The Ministers noted Commissioner to Zambia and established by the COMESA Authority that modest progress had been made Permanent Representative to during the 15th Summit held in October, in the implementation of activities in COMESA, Dr. Kipyego Cheluget, the 2011 in Lilongwe Malawi. The Task Force the transition period. These include Chief Economist and Head of COMESA which comprised of seven Member States, domestication of COMESA Common Desk in the Ministry of Trade, Mr. Malawi, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Tariff Nomenclature (CTN), COMESA Anthony Muriu, Mr. Vincent Ongere, Swaziland, DR Congo and Kenya was Common External Tariff (CET) and the First Counsellor Administration and established to review and address COMESA Customs Management Mrs. Lydiah Ojiambo, the Commercial outstanding issues in order to ensure that Regulations. Other activities are Attaché at the Mission. a functional Customs Union is duly submission of National lists of implemented by the end of the transition Sensitive Products and lists of period which ends in June, 2012. excluded Products, submission of Tariff Alignment Schedules to the The Meeting which was chaired by the COMESA CET, deposition of Minister for Trade and Industry of Malawi, Instruments of Notifications with

THE HIGH COMMISSIONER TOURS LUMWANA MINES IN NORTH- WESTERN PROVINCE AND ZAMBIA-CHINA MULTI-FACILITY ECONOMIC ZONE IN THE COPPERBELT

The High Commissioner, H.E. Dr. pits where the raw copper is excavated the Zambian-China Economic & Trade Kipyego Cheluget visited Zambia’s and transported to the crusher above Cooperation Zone situated in Lumwana Mines and Chambeshi Multi- the ground using conveyor belts Chambeshi on the outskirts of Kitwe Facility Economic Zone during his through the processing plant/factory Town in the Copper Belt Region. He official tour of North-Western Province to the Lumwana Township. The was received by Mr. Zan Bosesen and and the Copper Belt region in February, township comprises staff houses and his team who took him on a tour of the 2012. He was accompanied by Mr. a shopping centre that provides various Zone Facility which is in its final stage Vincent Ongere, First Counseller essential services to the Township of construction. The facility has already Administration and Mrs. L. Ojiambo, residents. The Director hosted the High attracted foreign investors who have Commercial Attaché. Commissioner and his team to lunch started operations with more booking at their restaurant at the Township with for space in the workshops. On his arrival at Lumwana Mines on delightful service by two Kenyan chefs the outskirts of Solwezi Town, Dr. who are employees of the company. The establishment of Multi-Facility Cheluget was met by a Team of The tour was extended to some of their Economic Zones is one of the managers from Barrick Ltd, which Corporate Social Responsibility economic strategies the Zambian owns Lumwana Mines, led by the Projects. Government has undertaken to Acting Managing Director Mr. Wayne achieve rapid and sustainable Schiller. The tour started with the open The High Commissioner also toured development. This is pursuant to action 8 Story continued on pg 12 The Kenya High Commission Staff at the Africa The Kenyan Stand at the Africa Day Celebration. Day Celebration.

H.E. President Kibaki meets staff of the Kenya Group of Kenyan ladies pose for a photo during High Commission. the Kenya National day reception. The mission paid tribute to Mama Zulu (far right) who passed on.

Dr. Jonathan Ciano, CEO Uchumi and Kenya High Hon. Prof. Samson Ongeri, Minister for Foreign Commission Staff during a visit in Lusaka in May, Affairs, signs the condolence book for the late 2012. President Mutharika, at his Ndata Farm.

9 Hon. Ali Mwakwere Minister for Trade, right, with High Commissioner H.E. Dr. Kipyego Cheluget, with Hon. Dr. John Phiri, Minister for Education, Science, Dr. Alfred Mutua, Government Spokesman and Mission Vocational Training and Early Education during the Staff. Kenya-Zambia JPCC held in March 2012

High Commissioner H.E. Dr. Kipyego Cheluget Kenyan Scouts on a Tour in Zambia and Mission and Mission Staff with Bishop Jonah Obonyo. Staff.

Hon. Samuel Poghisio and H.E Dr. Kipyego Cheluget Mission Staff and families at the Kenyan Stand at with H.E Michael Sata, President of the Republic of the Diplomatic Spouse Food Fair. Zambia at State House Lusaka.

10 2ND KENYA - ZAMBIA BUSINESS FORUM AND NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS

Hon. Samuel Poghisio, right, and Hon K. Mukata Hon. Jean Kapata and H.E Kipyego Cheluget cut a share a word during the 2nd Kenya-Zambia cake during the National Day reception held at the Business Forum. Chancery building.

Dr. Rafique Parkar speaks during the 2nd Kenya- Cross section of participants during the 2nd Kenya- Zambia Business Forum. Looking on is Dr. Ombongi, Zambia Business Forum. Left is Dr. Evarist Njelesanie Kenya Utalii College, Dr. Jonathan Ciano, Uchumi and Prof. MutukuJohn Mutinga V.C, Rusangu University. and Alex Karimi from Karen Hospital.

Hon. Jean Kapata, Chief Guest during the National Ms. Roseta Mwape, left, from ZAM, with Ms. Betty Day reception plants a tree to commemorate the life Maina from KAM, during the 2nd Kenya Zambia of the Late Prof. Wangari Maathai. Business Forum. 11 Continued from pg 8 points within the framework of China- Africa Cooperation where the Chinese President H.E Hu Jintao committed to develop five trade economic zones in Africa from 2007 to 2009. Zambia was selected to be the first African Country to benefit from this commitment. The Zones are expected to attract both international and local investors in the manufacturing and services sectors and act as engines of growth, wealth and job creation and increased foreign exchange earnings. Dr. Cheluget informed Mr. Bosesen that Kenya was also in the process of converting her Export Processing Zones into Multi-Facility Economic Zones in order to widen its scope and accommodate a variety of businesses. High Commissioner H.E. Dr. Kipyego Cheluget (center) tours the mines.

DR CHELUGET TOURS A KENYAN/ZAMBIAN JOINT VENTURE ON WASTE COLLECTION MANAGEMENT IN SOLWEZI

His Excellency Dr. Cheluget made an extensive tour of Wana Cleaning and Waste Management Services, a joint venture between a Kenyan, Mrs. Jane Nyambura and a Zambian, Ms. Grace Mwila. The company which is located in Solwezi deals in cleaning services, garbage collection, waste management and recycling. It works in partnership with the Solwezi Town Council which has allocated it a dumpsite fifteen kilometers out of Solwezi town and has contracted the company to clean and collect garbage from the Township. Wana Enterprises also partners with other Government Departments, Non-governmental Organizations and Development Partners for technical assistance in their various activities of waste management.

The High Commissioner witnessed various activities undertaken at the dumpsite which include; recycling of hard/heavy plastic into fencing poles, soft/light plastic/polythene paper used for basket weaving and mattresses, production of sandals from worn out conveyor belts and animal skins and biodegradable garbage into compost manure. The company has a demonstration farm next to the dumpsite which is used to educate the locals on the use of compost manure and to demonstrate its efficacy in comparison to fertilizer. Wana has also partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture for technical support and buy-in by the authorities and the local farmers. The Company has developed its skills by engaging a Kenyan Consultant and experts from the Netherlands and South Africa.

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Jane Nyambura’s interest in waste management was developed from a young age during her school participation in scout’s activities and was further enhanced by her entrepreneurial spirit. She therefore pursued this interest by seeking further knowledge through literature and resolved to take it up as a business and service when she visited Botswana and Namibia where waste management projects have been successful.

Ms. Jane Nyambura from Wana cleaning and Waste Management Services.

KENYA PARTICIPATES IN THE COMESA- SADC-EAC TRIPARTITE FREE TRADE AREA NEGOTIATIONS IN LUSAKA

Negotiations on the COMESA-EAC- Member/Partner States from the three Peter Mwaniki, Senior Assistant SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area are Regional Blocks was also attended Director from the Ministry of Trade already in progress. The Trade by the three respective Secretariats. who was accompanied by officials Negotiation Forum held its first meeting The South African Customs Union from the Ministries of Trade, Foreign in December, 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya was also represented. The meeting Affairs, East African Community, and the second meeting in March, was chaired by Angola, the Chair of Industrialization, Livestock 2012 in Lusaka Zambia. The Lusaka SADC who was deputised by Malawi, Development, as well as State Law Meeting was officially opened by Hon. the current Chair of COMESA with Office. The other delegates were R. Sichinga, Minister for Commerce Kenya, the current Chair of EAC as drawn from; Kenya Bureau of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Rapporteur. Standards, Kenya Plant Health Zambia. The Forum which drew Inspectorate Services and the Mission in Lusaka. 13 negotiators from twenty four Kenya’s delegation was led by Mr.

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The objective of the Lusaka Tripartite Trade Negotiation Tariff Barriers. Member/Partner States received information Forum was to arrive at a common understanding of the on CD Rom and website links to be exchanged during the negotiation principles which will guide the Tripartite Free preparatory period. Trade Area negotiations. The Forum also met to establish Technical Working Groups and exchange/share tariffs, The Ministers urged Member States to move with speed trade instruments, trade information and data that will to implement the above cited activities and the EAC and inform negotiations for attainment of the Tripartite Free COMESA Secretariat to continue working closely for Trade which will bring together 26 countries from the three harmonization of CETs in coordination with SADC Secretariat African Regional blocks in the Eastern and Southern Africa in the context of the Tripartite Arrangements. with a population and market of 525 million and an output of approximately US$1 trillion. The meeting agreed on the common understanding and interpretation of the negotiation principles adopted by the 2nd COMESA-SADC-EAC Tripartite Summit which was held in South Africa in June, 2011. The meeting was able to establish three Technical Working Groups on Customs Matters, Standards and Non-

THE MISSION HOLDS ITS FIRST SENSITIZATION WORKSHOP ON CROSS CUTTING ISSUES

The High Commission in line with its Performance Contract guarantees the rights and obligations of all citizens as well held its first Staff Sensitization Workshop on Cross Cutting as, including those of women, children and people with Issues at the Chancery Hall from 2nd to 3rd February, disabilities. One fundamental innovation of the Constitution 2012. Participants included all Mission Staff, both Home as far as Kenyan law is concerned is guaranteeing Based and Local Staff. The Resource Persons were drawn representation of women (30%) and people with disabilities from Agencies of the Government of the Republic of Zambia not only in Parliament but also in employment. It guarantees and the UN Office in Lusaka. equality and freedom from discrimination. The High Commissioner further outlined various policies and activities H.E. Dr. Kipyego Cheluget, the High Commissioner officially that have contributed towards the protection of the rights opened the Workshop by welcoming all participants and of Kenyan citizens including, inter alia, the new Constitution, presenters. He noted that Kenya, like Zambia is a affirmative action in the University admission system, developing country that has outlined her developmental strengthening the Ministry of Gender and the Gender goals in Vision 2030. Key to achieving this goal is the Commission, supporting Women Civil Society Groups, development of Kenya’s human resource. The High Organizations and Public Institutions so that no single Commissioner noted that the new Constitution which was gender represents more than two thirds of the workforce promulgated 27th August, 2010 enshrines tenets that and having country wide sensitization and training on protect the people of Kenya in all issues that would be existing legislation and policies that seek to eliminate and considered in the Workshop; particularly in its preamble, discourage gender imbalances are some of the strategies Chapter 1 which espouses the sovereignty of the people employed in Kenya. of Kenya and Chapter 2 which inter alia outlines the national values and principles of governance, the Bill of Rights that The High Commissioner noted that Disability Mainstreaming

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has also been domesticated in the laws of Kenya, most correspondences and enquiries; the need to improve recently in the new Constitution which provides for the customer handling at the initial contact; and the need to rights of people with disabilities. streamline the current internal control system to make them more efficient. In her opening remarks, Mrs. Catherine Mogaka, Minister Counsellor and Head of Chancery welcomed all participants Drug and Substance Abuse: was presented by Mr. Chulu to the Workshop informing that the Government of Kenya Rosen of the Drug Enforcement Agency. The presentation requires each Ministry/Department and all Public Institutions focused on biological and psychological effects of drug to sensitize staff on an annual basis on Anti- Corruption, and substance abuse, classification of drugs and Drug and Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS, Gender and substances. The presentation was very interesting as Mr. Disability Mainstreaming and ISO Certification. She noted Rosen brought samples of drugs for the participants (as that all these issues have a bearing on productivity in the parents) to see, for themselves what they look like so workplace, hence the necessity of all public employees should such substances be brought into their homes they being aware of their rights and obligations. Thus the Ministry would know what they are dealing with. of Foreign Affairs like all other Ministries has incorporated these factors in its Performance Contract which has been Gender Mainstreaming: was presented by Ms. Delilah cascaded down to the Missions abroad. She expressed Mwale-Yerokun of the United Nations Office. Highlights of gratitude to institutions in our host Government, namely, the presentation include the genesis of Gender the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Drug Enforcement Mainstreaming, Definition and Concepts, and the Commission, the Zambia Bureau of Standards as well as, importance of Gender Policies in the Workplace. the UNDP and ILO for enriching the debate. She further Recommendations emanating from this presentation are explained the objectives of the Workshop which was held the need to conduct an analysis on the Mission’s status pursuant to Government requirements. on Gender Mainstreaming and Balance in terms of staffing and service providers; develop a Strategy and Policy Prevention of Corruption in the Workplace: This Guidelines for Gender Mainstreaming at the Mission aligned presentation which was made by Mr. Leo Mwila, Community to the Kenyan Foreign Affairs Policy and involve all members Education Officer from the Zambia Anti- Corruption of Staff at the Mission; All Mission Work-Plans, programmes Commission focused mainly on defining the term corruption, and procurement for service providers and suppliers the nature of corruption, its causes, effects, modes of should reflect a gender perspective; and that all Mission prevention. The Workshop came up with the following staff should be both internal and external ambassadors recommendations particularly, the need for all Staff of Gender Mainstreaming. members to understand the nature of corruption and to this end there was need to form a close working relationship Personal Security: Mr. Vincent Ongere, First Counsellor with the Zambia/Kenya Anti- Corruption Commissions; the at the High Commission presented on Personal Security. need to operationalize the Missions Integrity Committee He focused on various aspects of security including safety and develop a Code of Ethics; the need to develop Anti- at home, fire safety at home, Security Do’s and Don’ts for Corruption Reporting Channels; and the need to develop children, carjacking, surveillance; and sexual assault an Anti- Corruption Prevention Strategy. prevention. It was noted that the most serious obstacle to personal safety was an attitude of complacency or fatalism. ISO Certification: was presented by Mr Haggai Chomba Participants were informed that sometimes people can of the Zambia Bureau of Standards and focused mainly become victims of random violence due to lack of on the concept of Quality Management System (QMS) awareness and also being at the wrong place at the wrong with particular emphasis on its principles, steps for time. Participants were informed that they can influence implementation, benefits and steps for ISO Certification. what happens to them by assuming more responsibility The Workshop identified the following recommendations: for their own security and safety. The need to give an in-depth training to officers on QMS and ISO Certification; identification and appointment of QMS Project Team; the need to review the Mission processes/ payments and respond to other

15 THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS HOLDS A PERFORMANCE CONTRACT SENSITIZATION WORKSHOP AT THE LUSAKA MISSION

H.E. Dr. Kipyego Cheluget posing for a photo with the Sensitization Team from MFA HQs. Home Based and Local Staff.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya other Government Departments which basically sets out held a Performance Contract (PC) Sensitization Workshop Minimum Internal Requirements (MIR) for managing HIV for the Home Based and Local Staff at the Mission and AIDS and also establishing structures and promoting Chancery Hall from 4th – 5th June, 2012.The Seminar was programmes to ensure non-discrimination and non conducted by Ms. Anne Mbugua, Head/Welfare (Leader stigmatization of the infected. of Delegation), Mr. Robert Ngei, Head/CPPMU, Mr. Robert Wasike, Deputy Head/HRM and Mr. Joshua Kariuki, HRM The Ministry has developed an Anti-Corruption Policy which Division from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters, lays the foundation for good governance and sets out the Nairobi. commitments towards the prevention and detection of corruption and informs the strategies to be put in place to The issues covered during the informative sessions fight corruption. This is in cognizant of the fact that the included the following: the Principles of Performance Ministry recognizes that corruption management is an Contracting; Kenya’s Vision 2030 which recognized integral part of good governance and management practice performance contracting as key to strengthened public to enhance service delivery administration and service delivery; the Principles and Objectives of Performance Appraisal System (PAS); the The Ministry is in the process of developing a Principles and Objectives of Strategic Plans and Service comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Policy to provide Charters; and Sensitization on HIV/AIDS, Gender guidelines and standards in the mainstreaming of Drug Mainstreaming, Disability Mainstreaming, Prevention of and Substance Abuse Prevention (ADA) in the Ministry. Drug and Substance Abuse, Anti-Corruption. The existence and extent of ADA has been identified as Arising from the presentations, it was established that the one of the challenges facing government ministries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA):-has developed a departments and other institutions, Ministry of Foreign Workplace Policy on HIV and Aids in consultation with Affairs being no exemption.

16 AMB. KIPLAGAT ATTENDS BREAKFAST MEETING IN HONOUR OF COMESA COMMITTEE OF ELDERS

Amb. Bethwel Kiplagat was in Lusaka to attend a COMESA an urgent need to examine the Constitutions of each country Committee of Elders (CoE) Familiarization Meeting. The as Constitutions can be sources for both conflict and COMESA Secretariat hosted a Breakfast Meeting in honour stability. There is need to ensure that Constitutions are of the CoE at the Taj Padmozi Hotel on Sunday, 10th June, crafted to foster inclusivity. 2012. The Secretariat invited COMESA Permanent Representatives to the Breakfast Meeting. The He clarified that the judiciary is a vital institution for the Ambassadors of Egypt, the Sudan and Zimbabwe, and a prevention of conflict, as anyone with a grievance would representative from the Embassy of the Democratic go to court thereby reducing the loss of life. Thirdly, he Republic of Congo were in attendance. Amb. Albert M. stressed the importance of the police as they protect people Muchanga, Ag. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of when there is a crisis. He noted that the police are an Commerce, Trade and Industry, represented the instrument of last resort. He therefore lauded the on- going Government of Zambia. Mrs. Catherine Mogaka, Deputy police reforms in Kenya. He reiterated that African Head of Mission represented the Mission. Ambassadors should walk with their heads high and mobilize resources rather than beg since the future belongs Mr. Sindiso Ngwenya, Secretary General of COMESA, and to Africa. Amb. Kiplagat also proposed that COMESA Amb. Kiplagat, the Interim Chair of the CoE’s made very adopts a Kalenjin greeting Chamgei which translates as inspiring statements on the developments the African “love yourself” as its slogan. As African’s need to love Continent has achieved since the 1944 Manchester Meeting themselves first before any meaningful development can held by the founding fathers. In particular, how most of take place. their goals have been achieved; the tremendous wealth of the African Continent that is unfortunately not being Key issues raised during the discussions included the need translated into meaningful development that can help the to ensure that Regional Constitutions are reviewed so they people of Africa; the importance of Africans putting Africa could be foundations for stability rather than conflict; the first; and the need to ensure strong institutions to realize need to educate and raise awareness of the people of sustainable development. Africa on the Constitution and good governance to mitigate against situations where people vote against their own Amb. Kiplagat in particular noted that the continent needs interests in a democracy; the need to harness the wealth to be proud of its achievements since the 1944 Manchester of the African Continent for the people of Africa, rather than Meeting since all but one of the goals of the founding these resources being harvested for people of other fathers have been achieved. He stressed the fact that continents; the need to have a common understanding of Firstly, Africa’s agenda should be optimistic as those who principles such as good governance and human rights; develop are people who focus on the future and refuse to the strides the African continent has made in achieving the allow themselves to be the prisoners of the past. He goals of the Manchester 1944 Meeting; the need for Africans lamented that we are sitting on God given wealth and to have pride in their heritage rather than bowing to racial stressed that there is need to come up with a new vision discrimination as it has been scientifically proven that Africa for transforming the continent in a timely manner. He is the cradle of mankind; the pledge that COMESA’s Peace pointed out that Africa has a wealth of resources as 17 and Security Department will support the CoE’s in research African countries have oil (8 of them in the COMESA region). both through technical and human resources; and The oil producing African countries make US$600 million. COMESA’s prioritization of funds for assisting the CoE’s Should the oil producing countries set aside UD$1 per day with research and documentation of their funding. for COMESA/ AU, Africa would be self sustaining. Secondly, he averred that Africa needs to democratize, that is why the CoE observes elections as it ensures that conflict is prevented since right structures are put in place. There is

17 H.E. THE HIGH COMMISSIONER VISITS MALAWI TO MEET THE NEW GOVERNMENT MINISTERS

His Excellency the High Commissioner Dr. Kipyego Cheluget on official capacity was in Malawi on official capacity from 11th – 15th June, 2012. The purpose of the visit was to acquaint himself with issues in Malawi and pay courtesy calls on new Ministers following newly appointed Cabinet. During the visit, H.E. the High Commissioner met H.E. the Vice President and Minister for Health, Mr. Khumbo Hastings Kachali, who briefed him on various political and socio- economic developments in the country as well as circumstances leading to the cancellation of the African Union (AU) meeting in Malawi. The High Commissioner also paid a courtesy call on H.E. Thandiwe Dumbutshena, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps also the Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the new High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to Malawi, H.E. Mr. Billy Munyumbwe, with whom he exchanged notes on various issues.

The High Commissioner met with the Principal Secretary environmental body; and the United Nations Environmental in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Patrick Kabambe, the Programme (UNEP). The High Commissioner informed Minister for Education Science and Technology Hon. Eunice that Kenya wishes to lobby for its strengthening and Kazembe, Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Culture, Hon. upgrading into an independent UN agency. He therefore Daniel Liwimbi, Minister for Environment and Climate assured of Kenya’s strong Environmental Agenda at the Change Management, Hon. Catherine Gotani Hara, Minister Rio de Janeiro’s Rio+20 Summit in Brazil and appealed for Agriculture and Food Security Hon. Professor Peter for Malawi’s support. The High Commissioner received Nelson Mwanza, Minister for Defense, Hon. Ken Kandodo, sympathies, condolences and personal accounts by various Minister for Information Hon. Moses Kunkuyu, and Deputy Ministers of their fallen Kenyan colleagues following the Minister for Finance Hon. Ralph Jooma. He also paid a tragic Plane Crash that claimed the lives of the Internal courtesy call on the Regional Manager of Malawi Security Minister, Hon. George Saitoti, and his Deputy the Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), (Centre & North) regional Hon. Orwa Ojode, two Pilots and two security officers offices in Lilongwe, Mr. Geoffrey Kazembe, and the Zodiak detailed to the Ministers. Radio Station Managing Director Mr. Gospel Kazako, where he also gave a live Radio interview. The High Commissioner congratulated the people and the Government of Malawi for the peaceful manner in which While meeting Government Officials, Dr. Cheluget discussed they managed political transition, as well as political and various bilateral matters of interest, top on the agenda economic reforms undertaken by the new Government. being the Kenya Malawi Joint Permanent Commission for He encouraged the Government and assured of Kenya’s Cooperation JPCC which was variously prioritized as an support and Solidarity with the People and the Government urgent issue; encouraged the Government of Malawi to of Malawi. reopen its Mission in Nairobi as it is home to the global

MISSION PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL WOMEN’S CONSTITUTIONAL CONFERENCE

The Mission participated in the National Women’s Mogaka, Deputy Head of Mission who gave a statement Constitution Conference that was held at the Mulungushi on Women’s Rights Enshrined in the New Kenya Conference Centre from 13th to 15th June, 2012. The Constitution. Ms. Edwidge K.M. Mutale, the Permanent Mission was invited to give a regional perspective and to Secretary in the Ministry of Gender and Women in share from Kenya’s experience as Kenya had recently Development gave an inspiring statement that underscored promulgated a new Constitution after many years of the importance of coordination by stakeholders and struggle. The Mission was represented by Mrs. Catherine inclusion. Story continued on pg 19 18 Continued from pg 18

The aim of the Conference was to raise awareness of both a 20 year struggle and that was promulgated on 27th women and men on the importance of ensuring that the August, 2010, guarantees the rights to security, housing, rights of women are included in the Constitution and in food, association, life, freedom from discrimination and particular the Bill of Rights now that Zambia is engaged freedom of expression among others. She underscored in drafting a new Constitution which has been disseminated that the Bill of Rights enshrined in the new Constitution is to the general public for their input. The Conference was one of the most progressive on the Continent and that the jointly organized by the UNDP, the Ministry of Gender and Constitution has entrenched within it national values and the Non Governmental Organizations Coordinating Council principles of governance that include democracy and (NGOCC). Key areas of concern identified by the NGOCC participation of the people, human dignity, equity, social as critical for inclusion in the new Constitution are: Women’s justice, inclusiveness and equity among others. She outlined rights to access, control and ownership of land; women’s areas that provisions of the Constitution have altered the property rights; women’s rights to opportunities in lives of women include education, increased women’s empowerment in employment, education, sexual participation in the political arena by having special women’s reproductive health and health care in general; and seats at the national and local government level, decision women’s equal participation in decision making at all levels making processes, and equitable access to land and particularly in political and economic spheres. elimination of gender discrimination in law, customs and practices related to land and property. Mrs. Mogaka informed how the Kenya Constitution which was adopted by the Kenyan people for themselves after

COMESA MEMBER STATES BRAINSTORM THE FIRST DRAFT OF THE COMESA EXTERNAL TRADE POLICY IN NAIROBI

The Consultative Workshop on COMESA Common engaged a Consultant who developed a draft COMESA External Trade Policy was held in March, 2012 at Nairobi External Trade Policy. The Consultant recommended that Safari Club in Nairobi. The Workshop was officially opened COMESA should adopt an offensive strategy aimed at by Eng. Abdulrazaq Adan Ali, Kenya’s Permanent increasing her market share with and Foreign Direct Secretary, Ministry of Trade and was attended by Investment with third parties. The Policy makers identified representatives from seventeen COMESA Member States. the possible investment and trade partners and the activities Rwanda and Libya did not attend. Kenya’s delegation that will pursue COMESA’s interests. comprised Mr. Joseph Kosure, Head of Bilateral Division in the Department of External Trade, Mr. Gabriel Kaunda, The Workshop agreed that it will also be necessary for Deputy Chief Economist from Central Planning COMESA to combine the offensive strategy with the Unit/COMESA Desk, and Mrs. Lydiah Ojiambo, defensive strategy which involves a structure for her own Commercial Attaché at the Mission in Lusaka. protection. Other than increasing trade and investment volumes, the policy makers were guided by the need to The COMESA External Trade Policy is necessitated by diversify their markets in identifying potential partners given the Communities envisaged advancement to a Customs the changing trends in their traditional markets and emerging Union to be fully implemented by July, 2012. For the full markets. Participants agreed with the Consultant’s operation of the Customs Union, COMESA Member recommendations in view of the fact that an External Trade States are expected to harmonize their Trade Policies Policy is a necessary tool for the operationalisation of the and arrangements for their relations with third parties, envisaged COMESA Customs Union which should be fully that is, non-COMESA Members. In this regard, COMESA implemented in July, 2012 after the conclusion of the three Secretariat, with the support of the European Union year transitional period in June, 2012. 19 KENYA WINS THE BEST FOREIGN EXHIBITOR PRIZE DURING THE 24TH MALAWI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR IN BLANTYRE

Kenya won the First Prize for the Best Foreign Exhibitor in the International Exhibitor category during this year’s Malawi International Trade Fair (MITF) held in Blantyre from 25th May to 3rd June, 2012. The event was officially opened by Malawi’s Head of State, Her Excellency Mrs. who extended a warm welcome to foreign exhibitors and encouraged cooperation between local and international exhibitors. President Banda was accompanied by the Minister for Industry and Trade, Hon. John Bande and the Confederation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Mathews Chikankeni among other Government dignitaries and captains of industry from the Private Sector.

The 24th Malawi International Trade Fair held under the theme “Realising Our Vision The Export Way” attracted a total of one hundred and seven companies, sixteen of them from the following seven foreign countries; Pakistan, Malaysia, Zimbabwe, Philippines, Tanzania, Zambia and Kenya. Kenya’s participation comprised two companies exhibiting textiles and crafts.

Also in participation was a Malawian Company importing and distributing Kenyan manufactured products which were sourced from Inter Consumer Products, namely, Kapa Oil, Kenafric Industries and Trufoods to mention a few. Also on display were a range of Kenyan products namely; Kericho Gold Tea brands, Manji Biscuits, Delmonte juices and Chocco Drinking Chocolate.

Prior to the opening ceremony of the Trade Fair, Her Excellency Mrs. Joyce Banda toured the pavilions and had an opportunity to visit the Kenya stands where she signed the visitor’s book and reminisced over her stay in Kenya as she spoke to the exhibitors in Kiswahili. Kenya’s participation was facilitated by the Mission in Lusaka with the support of Ministry of Trade and Export Promotion Council in partnership with the Private Sector.

Malawi’s President, Her Excellency Mrs. Joyce Banda hands over the cup for the “Best Foreign Exhibitor” to the Commercial Attaché, Mrs. Lydiah Ojiambo during this year’s (2012) Trade Fair in Blantyre. The Minister for Industry and Trade, Hon. John Bande announcing the prize.

20 KENYA CATHOLIC BROTHERS GRADUATE AT ST. BONAVENTURE COLLEGE

The St Bonaventure College in Lusaka, Zambia held its 20th Graduation at the college grounds in Makeni area of Lusaka on 19th May, 2012. A total of 41 students from 8 countries graduated with Diploma in Philosophy from St. Bonaventure College and an affiliate Degree from Anthonianum University in Rome, Italy. Among the graduands were 12 Kenyans who completed their three years of Philosophy at the Institution and will proceed for theology in Tangaza College Nairobi, after a short stint of pastoral work. The graduation was preceded by a mass presided over by His Lordship Bishop Evans Nyemba, Bishop of the Archdiocese of Mongu in Zambia who was also the Guest of Honour.

The graduation was officiated by the Dean of Studies Father (Fr.) Alfijo Tunah in the presence of the Chair of the Board of Governors who is also the Provincial Superior for Zambia and Malawi, Fr. Patrick Chisanga, and the outgoing College Rector Mark Mbando (Phd). Present at the graduation were the students and their lecturers, friends and relatives, and other dignitaries including Diplomats accredited to Zambia. The Kenya High Commission in Lusaka was represented at the function by Mr. Vincent Ongere, First Counsellor Administration, Mr. Eugene Makokha, Second Secretary Political and their families.

The St. Bonaventure College is a formation and studies center of the Franciscan religious order based in Lusaka, Zambia. It was established in 1992 by three inter-Franciscan Provincial Ministers of the First Order; Capuchin, Conventual, and OFN. The College has one campus and about 120 students with 17 members of staff. The three Inter Franciscan Provinces correspond to three Franciscan Families each housed in its own Community, There are Eleven (11) participating African Countries drawn from all over the continent. The College offers two types of courses: one for Priesthood candidates and one for lay candidates. The Franciscan families also hold many courses in common and share common facilities.

KENYA’S NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE MAKES FIRST STUDY TOUR TO MALAWI

The National Defence College visited Malawi from 11th to Industries, Carlsberg Breweries and the National Assembly. 17th December, 2011 as one of the destinations for its The Study Tour was led by Amb. Max Kahende, Deputy Annual Regional Study Tours. The purpose of the Study Commandant of the College. The Mission, which is also Tours was to allow the participants experience the manner accredited to Malawi facilitated the College in preparations in which a country’s economic activities contributes toward for the visit, was represented by Mrs. Catherine Mogaka, its economic growth and development, thereby affecting Deputy Head of Mission. National Security positively, as well as, how challenges in this sector can lead to insecurities. This was the Colleges The participants learnt a lot from the visit, particularly, the first visit to Malawi. The Malawi Tour comprised visits to importance of agricultural subsidies for enhancing the following Ministries: Foreign Affairs, Transport and agricultural production and thereby food security. Universal Public Information, Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Industries, a food factory established in 1968 and run by Development, Finance and Development Planning and a family that initially lived in Kenya has an annual turnover National Defence. Participants also visited the Maldeco of US$30 million and is a major tax payer. The Company Fisheries, Nkula Power Station, Satema Tea Estate, Universal actively participates in Corporate Social Responsibility, 21 Story continued on pg 22 Continued from pg 21 mainly in the form of sports support, particularly the National Kenya and their counterparts from selected friendly countries Women’s Team and the 2010 Soccer World Cup. It also for higher responsibilities in the direction and management sponsors the Jacaranda School for Orphans. Participants of security and other related areas of public policy. toured the Carlsberg Breweries, a franchise of the Danish Participants have an option of taking a Masters or Diploma Company, which was established in 1968 is the only Course in International Strategic Studies at the University Carlsberg factory in Africa. Participants were informed that of Nairobi. the Company imports bottles and bottle tops from Kenya.

The National Defence College is a premiere institution whose Mission is to prepare selected Senior Military Officers and equivalent Senior Civil Servants of the Republic of

Amb. Marx Kahende, Deputy Commandant , NDC, Catherine Mogaka, HOC, Kenya High Commission and NDC Participants tour the Nkula Power Station.

22 KENYA SHINES AT THE WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Pamela Jelimo after winning the 800 meters race.

Two remarkable performances from Olympics champion, In a separate event, Dennis Kimetto broke the 25Km road Pamela Jelimo and Helen Obiri saw Kenya post a historic record at the BIG 25 held on 6th May 2012 in Berlin. This performance in the 14th World Indoor Championships came after another Kenyan Patrick Makau broke the held in Istanbul Turkey from March 9th –11th , 2012 at the marathon record in the same capital in September 2011. Ataköy Athletics Arena. Jelimo delivered an emphatic Kimetto covered the distance in one hour, 11 minutes, statement that she is close to her best with a world leading and 18 seconds a record previously held by Sammy Kosgei 1:58.83 to bag Kenya’s first ever gold in the women 800m. who ran 1:11:50 at the same event two years ago. Twenty minutes later, Obiri replicated the fete in the in the best performance of the event, defeating four-time Speaking after the race Kimmeto said that “It had been champion, Meseret Defar in the women’s 3000m. our aim to break the record,” He added that “We knew throughout the race that we were on time to do it. Next This was Jelimo’s best performance since her memorable year I want to run my marathon debut. And the long term 2008 season when she won the outdoors Olympics title. goal in the marathon will be the world record.” Caroline Former Commonwealth champion, Augustine Choge also Chepkwony, 27 years old, of Kenya won the women’s bagged a medal for Kenya with silver in the men 3000m. marathon in 1:22:56.

23 ZAMBIA IS CROWNED AFRICA SOCCER CHAMPIONS

The 2012 AFCON co-hosted by Equatorial Guinea and equaliser in the 2-2 draw against Libya. He struck a wonder Gabon ended on 12th February, 2012 with the memories goal that helped the Zambians beat Equatorial Guinea 1- of the competition likely to linger on for years to come with 0 and seal qualification to the last-eight of the prestigious players and teams creating a lasting impression. Zambia African competition. He scored another in the 3-0 demolition was crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions with an 8- of Sudan in the quarter-final. 7 sudden-death penalty shoot-out final win over Ivory Coast Jubilant Zambians poured out of their houses, clubs and after the match which was played had ended 0-0 after extra bars to celebrate in the streets. Some honked the horns time. of cars draped in their flag, shouted from windows, and sang football songs. The Government declared the following Chipolopolo honoured the memory of the 1993 plane crash day, Monday a public holiday to allow Zambians ample off the Gabon coast that wiped out one of their most time to celebrate. The victory was not only for Zambia but promising national squads by claiming the continents the entire region. Kenya, together with other African countries ultimate prize. Stophira Sunzu scored the final penalty to joined Zambia to celebrate the winning of the prestigious ensure the coveted trophy returned to Southern Africa for African Cup of Nations Trophy. the first time since 1996 when South Africa beat Tunisia in the final. The outcome could have been so different had Didier Drogba not missed a penalty in the 70th minute after Gervinho had been upended in the box by Isaac Chansa. It was a truly memorable final though with both sides playing some impressive free-flowing football that didn't let up until the final whistle on 120 minutes. The Chipolopolo captain and Army Officer was instrumental in helping Zambia reach the final of the tourney for the first time in 18 years. He has scored three goals and has led by example scoring the

Team Captain, Christopher Katongo Chipolopolo players celebrating the kisses the coveted cup. wonder goal by Stophila Sunzu. 24 REFLECTIONS FROM THE OUTGOING EDITORIAL MEMBER

As an editorial member, let me take this opportunity to inform that my tour of duty has successfully come to an end and am certain that the next issue of the Newsletter may not find me in Lusaka.

First and foremost, I want to thank the High Commissioner, H.E. Dr. Kipyego Cheluget, for giving me the space to grow, for the support and guidance, and for sometimes allowing me to make my own decisions. Your guidance and faith in me has carved a special place in my life, and you will always be remembered for this.

I am delighted beyond measure that the Editorial Team has always exhibited a spirit of teamwork, enabling production of the Newsletter on a regular basis. Allow me to express my utmost gratitude to all the members of the Editorial Team who have never failed to deliver with admirable endurance. I feel so proud and honored to have been able to be part of the team.

I enjoyed every bit of my tour in Zambia and I appreciate having had the opportunity to work with you all. Thank you for the support, guidance, and encouragement you provided me and I request that you extend the same spirit of togetherness to my successor. Even though I will miss you, I am looking forward to new challenges in my next engagements and assignments. Your Excellency, Dr. Kipyego Cheluget, Head of Chancery, Mrs. Catherine Mogaka and dear colleagues, though we’ll be separated by time and distance in the interim, nothing will diminish the friendship and comradeship cultivated. I wish you happy adventures, fantastic new friendships, amazing experiences and the journey of a lifetime.

Mr. Vincent Ongere, Counsellor (Admin. & Consular matters)

25 COMPANY FEATURE: WESTERN PUMPS LIMITED

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