Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Jul 24, 2024

  • Consultants -Roster for National Experts in Health Workforce

    Consultants -Roster for National Experts in Health Workforce

    Reporting directly to the Health Advisor, ULC Cluster Team Lead, under the overall guidance of the Head of WHO Country Office in WCO/Kenya, and in close collaboration with the respective technical leads in the respective Units in Regional Office in AFRO and HQ Units, the consultants will be accountable for supporting the Ministry of Health and partners in defining and implementing the Kenya Human Resources for Health strategy.

    Objectives
    Those enlisted in the roster of experts can be contracted to support WHO’s work towards the following strategic objectives of the Global Strategy on HRH: Workforce 2030 and Kenya’s Human Resources for Health Strategy. These objectives include;

    Optimize performance, quality and impact of the health workforce through evidence-informed policies on human resources for health, contributing to healthy lives and well-being, effective universal health coverage, resilience and strengthened health systems at all levels.
    Align investment in human resources for health with the current and future needs of the population and health systems, taking account of labour market dynamics and education policies, to address shortages and improve distribution of health workers, so as to enable maximum improvements in health outcomes, social welfare, employment creation and economic growth.
    Build the capacity of institutions at subnational, national, regional and global levels for effective public policy stewardship, leadership and governance of actions on human resources for health.
    Strengthen data on human resources for health for monitoring and accountability of national and regional strategies, and the Global Strategy.

    Areas of expertise required:

    Development, implementation and monitoring of health workforce policies and strategies including consensus building including and multisectoral/multi-stakeholder policy dialogue
    Health workforce planning and projections, Health workforce governance, leadership and institutional capacity
    Health labour market analysis
    Health workforce financing and wage bill reform
    Development and costing of investment plans, including decent work and job creation initiative
    Health professions regulation and accreditation and legal reforms
    Health workforce information systems Digital health and the application of new technologies with regards to health workforce
    National Health Workforce Accounts
    Health workforce information systems
    Health workforce staffing norms and standards, including Workload Indicators of Staffing Need (WISN)
    Health workforce evaluation and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods
    Management of health worker migration and mobility, including reporting on the implementation of the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel and development of migration policies and bilateral agreements
    Health worker retention, performance, quality, productivity and efficiency
    Occupational health and safety of health workers
    Rapid health workforce scaleup in emergency, fragile and post-conflict settings
    Communications, advocacy, knowledge management, reporting and publications.

    Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Languages
    Functional Skills And Knowledge

    At least 5 years’ knowledge, experience and expertise in health system strengthening in developing health systems including HRH.
    Knowledge, experience and expertise in health workforce and health systems strengthening.
    Capacity to conceptualize, organize and analyze situations and provide solutions.
    Understanding of Kenya’s Health system, human resources for health strategies development, planning, capacity-building, initiatives implementation.
    Technical expertise in planning, monitoring, and evaluating health systems especially health workforce management and development.
    Demonstrated ability to innovate, integrate, synthesize, and communicate complex concepts and ideas verbally and in writing.
    Proven ability to promote and enhance relationships between private sector actors and government stakeholders.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    Strong management skills and ability to work independently and on teams.

    COMPETENCIES

    Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond.
    Producing results.
    Ensuring the effective use of resources.
    Fostering integration and teamwork
    Moving forward in a changing environment.

    EDUCATION

    Essential: An advanced (post-graduate) university degree (Masters or above) in health management sciences, economics, law or other social sciences, public health, human resources.
    Desirable: PhD in the relevant areas highlighted.

    Experience

    Essential: A minimum of five years of experience in health systems at sub-national, national and/or international level(s) with health workforce experience covering one or more of the areas of expertise presented above.
    Desirable: – Working experience in related areas with WHO, other UN agencies or other recognized national and international organizations.

    LANGUAGE

    Essential: Excellent knowledge of the English language.
    Desirable: Working knowledge of Local Language (e.g. Swahili) or knowledge of French or other UN language.

    OTHER SKILLS (e.g. IT)
    Desirable: Knowledge of office software applications.
    Technical Supervision

    Technical Supervision will be done by:-
    Health Systems Advisor

    Apply via :

    careers.who.int

  • Electro – Mechanical Technician

    Electro – Mechanical Technician

    Position Overview:

    The Plant Electro-Mechanical Technician under the general supervision of the workshop officer and within the limits of Peace Winds Japan Kenya policies and procedures will be responsible for the general maintenance, servicing and repairs of all Generators, solar system equipment, electrical and mechanical equipment and components. The role will ensure maintaining of safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury and loss to him as well as others and the organization.

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    Maintain, service, and repair all generators, solar systems, submersible, surface pumps mechanical & electrical equipment such as submersible motors.
    To carry out service and preventive maintenance of compounds and boreholes generators including minor and major overhauls of mechanical & electrical components.
    Responsible for repair, maintenance of generator mechanical and electro-mechanical accessories on engines and other components.
    Keep proper records of maintenance and repair carried out in each generator and prepare a list of spare parts for preventive maintenance and electrical installation and submit to the Workshop Officer.
    Prepare a service schedule and plan for repair and service in accordance with the Manufacturers’ recommendations.
    Ensure safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to him as well as others.
    Responsible for motor rewinding of generators, alternators, household appliances and use of correct sizes, gauges, thickness of wires required for the task.
    Responsible for the maintenance of office/residence household appliances/equipment such as; heaters, air cooler, pumps, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, fans, air- conditioning.
    Maintain, maintenance records for generators and other electrical equipment for easy verification and production of reference reports that may be required.
    Ensure proper use of tools, equipment and safe keeping of the working area.
    Execute routine maintenance, servicing to the electrical equipment, generators, pumps and others and will check for any signs of crack or loose fittings, leaks, or worn-out parts.
    Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
    Recommend, develop, and perform preventive and general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing and vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, and changing filters.
    Training of generator Assistants on the safe operation of generators, and reporting of faults.
    Perform and carry out other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

    SKILLS

    To update Electrical equipment, generators and other assets’ repair schedule.
    Assist in identifying needed tools or equipment for future needs.
    Records time taken on performing tasks.

    Required qualifications, competences and experience Qualifications

    Diploma in Electrical engineering, possession of a diploma in Mechanical engineering on top of the electrical engineering diploma will be an added advantage.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
    Ability to generate Technical Reports.
    Knowledgeable on operation and maintenance of the hybrid solar and diesel water pumping systems.
    Skilled in understanding schematic diagrams and lay out of all Mechanical/Electrical aspects of generator, and solar system installation including; connecting generator and power solar power to the electrical system with evenly distributed voltage
    Skilled in wiring and installations, servicing, repairing and maintenance of diesel and petrol driven generators ranging from 4KVA to 500 KVA units or higher. Professional experience
    At least 5 years proven work experience in operation and maintenance of plant electrical system, diesel-run generators and other electrical equipment in a busy workshop or institution including frequency adjustments to suit the various electrical current requirements.
    Experience in repair, maintenance and installation of generators and electrical pumps (boosters, surface & submersible), wiring and repair of electrical control panels, commissioning, surveying, and pre-delivery inspection, and load designing.
    Experience in borehole equipment, retrieval and installation of submersible pumps, knowledge in bore hole drilling/development is an added advantage.
    3 years’ experience of working with INGO in a similar capacity will be an added advantage.
    Strong oral and written communication skills in English and/or Kiswahili.
    Excellent time management and organization skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently.
    Ability to work in a team, lead small groups of staff, and report to supervisors.

    Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications: cover letter (1 page) and resume (2 pages) as one pdf document to recruit@peace-winds.or.ke no later than 24th July, 2024.N/B: Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject of the email as ‘PLANT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN KAKUMA’. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    recruit@peace-winds.or.ke

  • Relationship Management Commercial Banking- Mt. Kenya Debt Manager Head of Strategy Transactional Banking Sales Manager

    Relationship Management Commercial Banking- Mt. Kenya Debt Manager Head of Strategy Transactional Banking Sales Manager

    Job Summary
    To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of activities and processes for stakeholder and relationship management, in order to deliver on approved operational plans in an effective and efficient manner. Selecting this role has a compensation & benefit impact in Mozambique. Please contact Reward for details.
    Job Purpose:

    To manage and sustain a portfolio of Commercial customers, building long term relationships founded on efficient and reliable support for their business. This is achieved particularly through quick risk decisions and managing consistency and quality of operational service.
    The primary objective is to maximize risk-adjusted portfolio contribution.
    The jobholder will be responsible for business development both with new customers and with existing customers where they are expected to increase “wallet share”.
    Executing sales growth tactics and targets in collaboration with the key business partners (Transactional Banking, Global Markets, Asset Based Finance, Commercial Property Finance, Ecosystem, Bancassurance, Agribusiness, and any other product / solution functions).

    Key Accountabilities
    Accountability:  Sales and Service

    Achievement of the portfolio’s annual financial targets: –
    Balance Sheet Growth,
    Revenue and Profitability,
    Growth in share of market, and
    Portfolio At Risk kept within set limits to minimize potential NPL.
    Driving customer satisfaction (NPS score), developing and growing relationships with existing and potential customers, identifying opportunities for business development and guiding product development.
    Maintain Customer Account Plans for all customers in the portfolio such that contact with customers is prioritized.
    Conduct Annual and, if appropriate, Interim Reviews of Borrowing customers facilities.
    Where applicable, conduct Annual and/or Interim Reviews of Non-borrowing customers.
    Determine the key messages, e.g., agreed service standards, negotiated pricing, relationship team contact points, and new product changes, deciding upon the most appropriate communication method.
    Deal with and find solutions to customer complaints.
    Determine the products that are most effective in meeting customers’ needs and be able to sell these at short notice both reactively and proactively.
    Research, create, and follow up a target list for potential new business.

    Accountability:  Business Management

    Research, create, and follow up on a target list for potential new business.
    Identify priority customers using the relationship Customer Account Planning templates to assess their present and potential contributions.
    Gather all the required information that is needed to prepare and assess credit applications. The role holder will be expected to input certain key information such as judgmental information. (They will work with Assistant Relationship Manager, Business Development Manager for relevant product, and the Corporate Credit Manager resources to construct credit applications).
    Adherence to approved policies and procedures and providing feedback on the same so as to keep them competitive;
    Audit issues closed with Nil repeat findings, and
    100% SLA Adherence to agreed turnaround times.
    Control and quality of the portfolio, using available triggers and adherence to Risk management guidelines and policies.

    Accountability:  Staff Management

    Day-to-day coaching and development of the portfolio Assistant Relationship Managers (ARM’s).
    Performance tracking and periodic reviews of the supporting ARM.
    Making the bank a great place to work (360o feedback).

    Preferred Qualification

    A relevant business-related degree from a recognized university.
    Additional professional / advanced qualifications are an added advantage.

    Preferred Experience

    At least 5 years in relationship management in Business / Corporate Banking.

    Knowledge and Skills

    A detailed knowledge of the Commercial and Corporate set of products as well as a broad understanding of the products available in Absa.
    For Complex products, will have a detailed knowledge of the requirements of the more sophisticated customers.
    Introduce the product and coordinate the introduction of the relevant Group product specialist.
    A broad understanding of policies and strategies within the country as they relate to the demands of the customer base.

    A detailed understanding of Country and Group guidelines and policies relating to Credit Risk and related management.
    Behavioral Competencies

    Relationship building
    General corporate skills
    Effective communication
    Negotiation and influencing
    Active listening
    Adaptability
    Planning and organization
    Ability to work under pressure

    Technical Competencies

    Meeting customers’ needs
    Business awareness
    Business development
    Managing relationships
    Analysis and judgment
    Innovative
    Credit risk analysis
    Decision making
    Portfolio management
    Team results

    Role / Person Specification
    Training likely to assist Effectiveness in the Role, and which may have been Completed prior to undertaking this role:

    Communication skills (written and spoken)
    Sales and relationship management.
    Credit risk analysis for lending.
    Portfolio risk management.
    Trade finance.
    Cash management.
    Customer experience.
    Negotiations and Influencing skills.
    Presentation skills.

    Additional details of Exceptional Aspects of the Demands of the Role:

    Required to form relationships with customers, therefore minimum tenure will be 3 years.
    The job holder will need to be able to communicate with credibility when dealing with financial controllers of companies. These customer contact points will have high expectations of the Relationship Manager in terms of professionalism, and ability to add value to their business, and find innovative solutions to their needs.
    The jobholder’s portfolio will consist of a full range of Commercial customers who will often be subject to competitive approaches from other banks.
    Business development activity will also be challenged by those competitive pressures.

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  • Climate Justice Coordinator

    Climate Justice Coordinator

    The Role:
    Are you passionate about climate justice? This may just be the role for you! The role will involve supporting the Climate Justice Lead to strengthen and coordinate the ActionAid federation’s work on climate justice in national contexts and through collaborative activities that have international impact.
    Who we’re looking for:
    We are looking for someone who has a dynamic and innovative perspective to climate justice and is willing to;

    Support, align and advise country offices to deliver on the ActionAid federation’s policy, programme, project and campaign objectives on climate justice. Provide and facilitate technical advice, capacity building, information-sharing and fundraising support. Promote ActionAid’s feminist and human rights-based approach as the basis for rooted programmes, projects, policy development, campaigning and working with social movements.
    Coordinate collaboration and collective decision-making on joint activities, research, shared learning and knowledge management. Develop and disseminate robust research and quality knowledge products for internal capacity building and external impact. Track relevant external developments and connect with external allies and networks on climate justice to strengthen ActionAid’s impact and learning.

    Apply via :

    al.bamboohr.com

  • Senior Urban Specialist, Slum Upgrading and Basic Services

    Senior Urban Specialist, Slum Upgrading and Basic Services

    Functional Responsibilities:
    The incumbent will be responsible for the below functional responsibilities:
    Programme governance, implementation and monitoring

    Assume overall responsibility for the oversight of assigned programmatic activities of the Secretariat related to social housing and slum upgrading, basic services provision in informal settlements, and urban poverty in fragility contexts. Geographically assume responsibility to be the focal point for the Sub-Saharan Africa region and other regions and sub-regions as needed.
    Perform day-to-day programme oversight for the assigned portfolio and related personnel to ensure implementation and delivery and that project management policies, processes and methods are followed and practiced according to UNOPS standards and requirements.

    Programme development and planning

    Seek and identify additional funding opportunities, and oversee the preparation of funding proposals, donor briefings and presentations in support of the programme’s goals and more broadly Cities Alliance’s mission and vision;
    Leads in the development of new programmes and projects on social housing and slum upgrading, basic services provision in informal settlements, and urban poverty in fragility contexts in line with the priorities of the post-Habitat III global agenda.
    Ensures that all normative activities advance the role of cities in the international development agenda, and highlights the importance of pro-poor urban development;
    Analyses international trends on programmes to identify strategic areas and comparative advantage for the Cities Alliance by providing substantive orientation, positioning for normative and country-level operations, and areas of business growth.

    Normative coherence in programming

    Provides expertise in the development of member-driven regional and sub-regional activities, with special focus on the strengthening of regional and country activities in Sub Saharan Africa.
    Develop and implement the assigned programmes and projects governance framework and foster synergies on key urban issues between the normative work and country operations.

    Networking and Partnerships

    Support the secretariat in the overall development of a global network of member and partner institutions. Specifically, lead the development of a Sub-Saharan Africa regional network as well as develop and manage the newly established Nairobi hub.
    Acts as focal point for selected CA members, such as UN Habitat, and supports outreach to partners such as the European Commission, and facilitates inter-institutional cooperation.

    Advocacy

    Represent the secretariat and the Cities Alliance at conferences, panels and meetings, as requested.
    Institutionalize and share best practices and lessons learned for corporate development planning and knowledge building

    Impact of Results

    The effective and successful performance of this post directly impacts on achievement of programme results and acknowledged thought leadership of the Cities Alliance on transformational change in cities of rapidly urbanizing countries, consequently reinforces the visibility and image of the Cities Alliance/UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services.

    Impact of Results
    Education/Experience/Language requirements:
    Education

    An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in housing, architecture, civil engineering, urban and regional planning or a relevant discipline is required.
    A first Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a masters degree.

    Experience

    A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in international cooperation and urban development is required.
    Experience in project and programme management and implementation of interventions related to slum upgrading and basic services provision in informal settlements is required.
    Multi-country field experience in development projects is required.
    Experience in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) is required.
    Previous work experience in managing teams, building partnerships, and establishing and maintaining donor relations is an asset.
    Experience in a UN system organization and/or UNOPS is an asset.
    Previous work experience with communities, local authorities and national ministries in the field of urban development and in fragile contexts is an advantage.

    Language Requirements:

    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is considered as an asset.

    Apply via :

    jobs.unops.org

  • Technology Solutions Architect Technology Quality Assurance Analyst

    Technology Solutions Architect Technology Quality Assurance Analyst

    Brief Description
    Job Purpose Statement: The Solution Architect will be responsible for strategic design and planning of solutions within the KQ technology environment. She/he will be the leader of the process that develops solutions to fit an enterprise architecture in terms of a business, information, and technical standpoint. Technology Solutions Delivery team has faced challenges in ensuring suitable designs. It is therefore critical to fill this role to ensure delivery of key business enabling projects that cut across the whole Kenya Airways company.
    Detailed Description

    Responsible for monitoring solution development / deployment process and keeping stakeholders updated and informed on the progress.
    Providing recommendations and roadmaps for proposed solutions
    Performing solutions design, debug, and analysis
    Documenting and sharing best practice knowledge for new solutions
    Advocating for process improvements and helping develop solutions.
    Regularly communicating new features and benefits to partners, customers, and other stakeholders
    Providing technical leadership to a team throughout the project lifecycle
    Developing proof-of-conceptprojects to validate your proposed solutions.
    Reviewing and validating solutions designs from other team members.
    Review the long-term use of product and implement scalability and adaptability into the solution for the future.

    Job Requirements

    A bachelor’s degree or higher in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or related field.
    Relevant certifications.
    TOGAF certification is an added advantage
    A minimum of 4 years Information Technology experience 2 of which, must be in design or software development

    Additional Details

    Data Warehouse
    Infrastructure and engineering design
    System security measures
    Business analysis
    Database management
    Cloud development
    Web platforms
    Hardware and software management
    Network Administration
    Project and product management

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  • Customer Service Representative

    Customer Service Representative

    Duties and Responsibilities.

     Communicate to distributors and key accounts on all offers and pricelists to the trade.
     Consolidate weekly and monthly feedback on offers and promotions from the sales representatives and partners across all brands.
     Ensure all claims are lodged and compensation done within five working days.
     Outbound calls and messages to hairdressers on the database to pilot the call center model and share a report every month.
     Ensure that customer performance is shared through the sales analyst three times every month.
     Follow through with finance to ensure that statements are forwarded to Key Accounts, Kenyan and Export Distributors on the last day of every month.
     Ensure that the SLA timelines are achieved for every order. In case any customer SLA timelines are not achieved, give reasons why this happened and how you plan to avoid this in their next order(s)/ for every account.
     Tracking and sharing of the report to be done daily by use of the tracker in place and maintain an accurate database.
     Confirm and share accurate PFI’s to all Institutions prior to any order processing.
     Ensure all export customers share the duly stamped and processed export documents upon shipment completion, and the same need to be filed for tracking purposes.
     Upload any new contact, physical address, and e-mail details every month.
     Have target call outs (based on a structured format) to obtain monthly customer feedback
     Ensure all customer touch points especially for external customers are attended to daily and reports shared weekly. This includes social media pages, email boxes, letters, walk-ins, etc.

    The Person.

    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and or Marketing.
    Minimum of 2-3 years work experience in a busy FMCG sector.
    Experience working with ERP systems. Experience in SAGE X3 will be an added advantage.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Proficient in English and Kiswahili languages).
    Understanding of Sales and Marketing fundamentals.
    Integrity and positive attitude.
    A self-starter who proactively initiates and/or runs with customer value-adding initiatives.
    Coordinating & organizing ability.
    Active listening and attention to detail

    Interested applicants should fill in the pre-application form link https://forms.office.com/r/HsSD1TuJ2w and forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae to jobs@haco.co.ke to be received not later than 24th July 2024.

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    jobs@haco.co.ke

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  • Tutorial Fellow (Immunology Specialization)

    Tutorial Fellow (Immunology Specialization)

    Ref. MU/AC/01/7/2024
    Duties and Responsibilities
    An individual appointed as a Tutorial Fellow shall:

    Assist senior academic members of staff in assignments allocated by the Chair of Department;
    Undertake a relevant Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) programme;
    Provide professional and community service, and participate in initiating strategic training and research partnerships and linkages; and
    Carry out such other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must;

    Have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from an accredited/recognized University;
    Demonstrate potential for university teaching and/ or research during the appointment interview and also during the Contract period;
    Be registered for a relevant Doctorate (Ph. D.) degree or MMed;
    Show evidence of membership or affiliation of the relevant professional body where applicable;
    Recognition and registration by the relevant regulatory body where applicable; and
    Show evidence of recognition and registration by the relevant regulatory body where applicable.

    Applications should be addressed to:-Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics, Research, Extension & Student Affairs)Moi UniversityP.O. Box 3900-30100ELDORET, KENYASo as to reach him not later than Wednesday 24th July, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within three (3) weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those in employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments. 

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  • Undergraduate Attachment – Various Department Diploma Attachment – Various Department Attachment – Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option) Attachment – Mechanical/Automotive Engineering Attachment – Building & Civil Engineering Attachment – Plumbing

    Undergraduate Attachment – Various Department Diploma Attachment – Various Department Attachment – Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power Option) Attachment – Mechanical/Automotive Engineering Attachment – Building & Civil Engineering Attachment – Plumbing

    INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT OPPORTUNITIES (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER 2024 INTAKE)
    *Note: This excludes ICT related Degree/ Diploma/Certificate Programs
    The industrial attachment opportunities are available in various Departments for a maximum period of three (3) months effective September to November 2024.
    Requirements
    Interested candidates should:

    Be available full time for the duration of the program (3 months).
    Be a continuing student, pursuing a Degree, Diploma, or Craft Certificate (above stated fields only), from an accredited learning Institution.
    Have a valid introduction letter from the respective learning Institution.

    References

    Undergraduate Attachment Reference No. KP1/ATTGRAD/24/3

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    Interested persons should submit their applications online by visiting the Kenya Power website: http://www.kplc.co.ke under the Public Information tab and Career Opportunities section. Applications should be received not later than Wednesday, 24th July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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    www.kplc.co.ke