The current rail network in Kenya is the metre gauge commonly referred to as ‘The Lunatic Line’. It was initially named the ‘Uganda Railway’ after its destination. Its construction began in the Port city of Mombasa in 1896 and was completed in 1901 at the lines terminus in Kisumu. Operations on the line commenced in 1903. The Lunatic Line links Kampala in Uganda with the Indian Ocean town of Mombasa. Branch lines were built to Thika in 1913, Lake Magadi in 1915, Kitale in 1926, Naro Moru in 1927 and from Tororo to Soroti in 1929. In 1929, the Uganda railway became Kenya Uganda Railways & Habours. In 1931, a branchline to Mount Kenya was completed and the main line was extended from Nakuru to Kampala in Uganda. The line is 1,000 mm and is a single track all through with occasional sidings and passing points to deal with opposing traffic. Construction was carried out by labourers brought in from India. After completion, some of the Indians remained behind thus creating the Indian community in East Africa. The line was a huge logistical achievement and became strategically and economically vital for Kenya, linking the Indian Ocean with Lake Victoria and the East African interior. Branch lines were built and the railway became an essential part of safari adventures in the early decades of the 20th Century.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing and managing the Board annual work plans;
- Preparing of Board Minutes, ensuring that they are confirmed and filed.
- Communicating decisions of the Board to the Managing Director for appropriate action.
- Monitoring implementation of Board decisions and preparing reports to the Board.
- Custody of the Corporation seal and sealed legal documents.
- Preparing reports on use of the Corporation Seal.
- Coordinating induction and continuous development of Directors.
- Coordinating Governance Audits and preparing reports required by the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC).
- Coordinating evaluation of the performance of the Board and preparing report to SCAC.
- Prepare the Board Calendar and disseminate to Management staff.
- Follow up with Management staff to ensure all Board papers are ready and disseminated on time.
- Collate and analyze data related to Board Members and Board activities.
- Follow up on compliance with Mwongozo Guidelines on Board affairs.
- Preparing and monitoring of the Di vision’s budgets and expenditures.
- Implementing and benchmarking best practices in Board matters
Requirements for the job
- Master degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution
- Bachelor degree in Law or equivalent degree from a reputable institution
- Post graduate diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or such similar qualification from a reputable institution
- An advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a member of the Law Society of Kenya
- A minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience and at least 3) in a supervisory role in the Public Service or Private Sector;
- Certified Public Secretary in good standing.
- Attended a management course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
TERMS OF OFFER
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
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