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
- Developing a n d implementing appropriate Corporate Affairs strategies, programmes, and policies for all stakeholders to achieve positive image & brand.
- Designing programmes to create and maintain a positive image of the corporation to the external publics.
- Managing the production and dissemination of information with targeted publics through appropriate channels in line with the corporate mission and vision.
- Managing the Corporation’s Customer Care function to enhance client satisfaction in line with the Corporation’s Service Delivery Charter.
- Managing and coordinating research into stakeholder’s perceptions and image of the Corporation, to achieve positive reputation for the Corporation.
- Leading the implementation of the Corporation’s media-relations strategy to enhance goodwill and positive coverage for the Corporation.
- Planning & m anaging the Corporation’s key event s .
- Managing the development and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility programmes.
- Developing and implementing crisis management strategies to alleviate crisis situations and maintain positive reputation.
- Leading, motivating and developing the divisional staff to achieve business and people objectives.
Requirements for the job
- Master degree in Communication/Marketing/Business, or relevant area
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, business, social science or related field.
- At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be in management position
- Membership in PRSK/MSK/IPRA/ CIM or relevant professional body
- Attended a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
- Meets the provision 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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