Marsabit County Invitation to Participate in a Competition for Designing Logo and Motto

County Government of Marsabit
 

Marsabit County Public Service Board
 

Invitation to Participate in a Competition for Designing Logo and Motto
 

Marsabit County Public Service Board was established under chapter 13 of the Constitution of Kenya and subsequent legislation of County Government Act Article 57. 

It is a corporate body with perpetual succession and a seal; and capable of suing and being sued in its corporate name. 

Its independence in the exercise of its Constitutional powers is clearly guaranteed under the Constitution.
 

The Marsabit County Public Service Board through the Office of the Secretary invites;
 

a. Competent Artists and designers for the design of its Logo to be used on all its documents and other publications
 

b. Suggestions, proposals and designs of the County Public Service Board‘s logo and ‘Motto ‘from members of the public and interested persons.

The Logo design which should depict some features of the county’s heritage, geographical features, agricultural products, culture, tourism features, and any other unique features of the county should be submitted in full colour.

Eligibility

1. Entrants must be Kenyan citizens,
2. The competition is open to individuals and organized groups but not to any corporate entity;
3. Entrants must be eighteen years and above;
4. Youth, women and persons with disability are encouraged to participate.

Winners will be awarded as follows;

• The winning Logo Kshs 50,000/=
• 2nd best design Kshs 30,000/=
• 3rd best design Kshs 20,000/= as a token of appreciation.

Professionals, students, youth institutions and the general public are encouraged to participate 

The design in 2CD-ROMs enclosed in plain sealed envelope marked “DESIGN OF MARSABIT PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD LOGO” should be posted OR hand delivered to Board’s offices located at Former GTZ offices NOT later than Monday 13th January 2015 at 10.00am. 

The documents should be addressed to 

Secretary
Marsabit County Public Service Board
P.O Box 384 – 60500
Marsabit

Note: Once submitted, the design that will be adopted and used will become the property of the Marsabit County Public Service Board.

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Design of the Anti-FGM Board Logo Competition

Republic of Kenya
 

The Presidency
 

Ministry of Devolution and Planning
 

State Department of Planning
 

Anti-FGM Board
 

Design of the Anti-FGM Board Logo
 

The Anti- Female Genital Mutilation Board was established as a body corporate under the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act, 2011.

The Board’s mandate includes prohibiting the practice of Female Genital Mutilation and safeguarding against violation of a person’s mental or physical integrity through the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and for connected purposes.

The Board is calling for interested designers to develop a suitable corporate logo. 

The proposed logo should factor in the Board’s wider vision of a society free from Female Genital Mutilation and associated mental and physical violations and be of appealing colours that shall be adopted as the colours of the Board.

A hard copy of the proposed LOGO should be submitted to the Anti-FGM Board with soft copy on a CD.

The submitted logos will be appraised by the Board. 

The winners will be awarded as follows:-

• First price: Ksh. 100,000/-
• Second price: Ksh. 75,000/-
• Third price: Ksh. 50,000/-

The winning design shall be the property of the Anti- Female Genital Mutilation Board.

Interested participants should submit their entries by 7th November, 2014 to:-

The Chief Executive Officer,
Anti- Female Genital Mutilation Board,
Kencom House, 3rd Floor,
P.O. Box 30005-00100,
Nairobi.

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SID Active Citizenship Grants

SID Active Citizenship Grants

We are offering seed grants of up to KShs 1.5 million to county based partner organisations working to promote active citizenship and responsive governance in ten select counties. 

The grants will support citizen actions and activities between 15th September 2014 and 31st August 2015 in Bungoma, Garissa, Kajiado, Kisumu, Machakos, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nyeri, Turkana and Taita Taveta.

Criteria for application
 

Successful applications will have demonstrated, among others;

• Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of Kenya and how this could translate at a county and local level;
• Passion for deepening spaces for meaningful interactions between citizens and their leaders;
• Clear statement of impact sought in the county especially in terms of mobilisation of citizens to engage their county governments;
• Existing programme, financial and administrative capacity to manage grants of this nature;
• Office presence and outreach capacity in the stated county of interest.

How to apply and process for selection
 

1. Complete and submit the online Grant Application Form or download and complete the application form and email to kdp@sidint.org indicating “SID GRANT APPLICATION FORM” in the subject line by September 7th 2014.

2. Applications will be appraised the week of September 8th and we will communicate to the successful organisations. If you do not hear from us by September 14th, consider your application unsuccessful.

3. Successful organisations will be asked to submit documents to substantiate the application. This will include a scanned copy of a registration certificate, organisational constitution, last two annual audits, reference letter from past/current funding organization and current strategy or plan.

For more details visit dialogues.sidint.net/community/?q=node/11#

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Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration Tender for Design of Corporate Logo

Republic of Kenya
 

Office of the Attorney - General & Department of Justice
 

Request for Proposals
 

Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration
 

Tender for Design of Corporate Logo
 

Tender No: OAG & DOJ/006/2013-2014
 

Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (the Centre) was established by the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration Act No. 26 of 2013. 

The Centre was set up to establish an independent international organization that will facilitate international commercial arbitration among other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms.
 

The Centre invites proposals from interested and qualified individuals or firms to design a corporate logo that embodies the spirit of mutual agreement in the context of dispute resolution. 

In addition, the design should capture the Centre’s international reach.
 

Terms of Reference

1. Artists should submit the logo in an editable format and demonstrate the logo’s application on various stationery and promotional items i.e. letter-heads, business cards, fliers, banners and T-shirts/caps
2. Points will be awarded on the following areas; utility, originality, colour selection, interpretation of themes and graphic reproduction.
3. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to make a presentation of their design before the Board of Directors.
4. Once selected the Board of Directors of the Centre shall reserve the copyright to the logo and may use it on any surface without prior consultation.

Disclaimer: This logo competition is open to special interest groups i.e. women, youth and persons with disabilities.
 

Applicants must attach the following documents to their applications:

1. Curriculum vitae;
2. KRA PIN Certificate;
3. KRA Tax Compliance Certificate; and
4. Certificate of Incorporation (if a company).

The winning logo will attract a cash prize of Kshs. 100,000/= while the 1st and 2nd Runners up will be awarded Kshs. 60,000/= and 40,000/= respectively.
 

Applications should be delivered in a sealed envelope marked “Submission of Proposal for the Design of N.C.I.A. Corporate Logo” addressed and posted to:-

The Solicitor-General,
Office of the Attorney-General & Department of Justice,
Sheria House,
P.O. Box 40112-00100,
Nairobi.
 

OR delivered and deposited into the tender box situated at Sheria House Ground Floor.

The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday 26th June, 2014 at 10 A.M. 

Applications shall be opened thereafter in the presence of the applicants or their representatives. 

Kindly note that late applications will not be accepted.

Head, Supply Chain Management Services
For: Solicitor-General

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Uongozi Institute East Africa Leadership Essay Contest 2014

Leadership Essay Contest 2014

‘If you were a leader in Africa, what change would you bring about?’

East African residents between the age of 18-25 are invited to submit an essay for this year’s Leadership Essay Contest organised by Uongozi Institute.
 

The essay contest aims to provide a space for the youth of East Africa and the next generation of leaders in the region to contribute to important discussions on leadership.
 

Guidelines:
 

The contest is open to all East African citizens (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda) between the age of 18 - 25 years old, to write about their perspective on Leadership. 

The essays should respond to the following question: “If you were a leader in Africa, which single change would you aim to bring about, and why? How would you do it?”

The essays should be no more than 2 A4 pages long. 

The format shall be of single spaced, Axial font size ii with page margins of 2.54cm for each margin, and sent as a Microsoft Word document.

Essays will be judged on the basis of originality, creativity, use of language and appropriateness to contest theme.

All essays must be written in English.

Prizes:
 

A grand prize of USD $2,000 will be awarded to the overall winner of the essay contest A total of five winners will be selected. 

The second prize will be $1,000, third prize $500, fourth prize $300 and fifth prize $200.
 

The top  winners will be brought to Dar es Salaam to receive their awards at a prize giving ceremony to be held during the Africa Leadership Forum Dinner Gala on 31 July, 2014, which will be attended by senior leaders from across Africa in the public, private and civil sectors. 

The overall winner will be asked to read the winning essay at the event. 

The top five essays will also be published in a newspaper supplement in The East African.

How to Apply:
 

Essays should be submitted by email to submissions@uongozi.or.tz. 

Applicants must also submit proof of identification (suitable for travel) and written statement of originality and ownership of intellectual property rights.

The final deadline for submission will be Monday, 6th June, 2014.

The top five winners will be notified via email on the week of 14 July, 2014.

Feedback will not be provided on individual essays.

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Engineers Board of Kenya Logo Competition

Engineers Board of Kenya Logo Competition
 

The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) is a statutory body established under The Engineers Act, 2011. 

The role of the Board is the registration of engineers and engineering Consulting Firms, regulation of engineering professional services, setting of standards, and development of the general practice of engineering. 

EBK will contribute to the transformation of the engineering service delivery which will be expected to function effectively, innovatively and in a results- oriented and accountable manner.

The Board is seeking to develop a logo that will capture and portray the Board’s mandate and aspirations. 

The Board therefore invites interested designers to submit design proposals for the logo under the competition for a logo for the Engineers Board of Kenya.
 

Conditions of Participation

1. The Contest is open only to both individual designers and corporate bodies.
2. Staff of the Engineers Board of Kenya, Board Members and their immediate families are not eligible to enter the Contest.

Guidelines, rules and regulations for the competition:

1. Entries MUST not in any way be similar to existing logos or other copyrighted images.
2. The logo to be simple, clear and distinctly identifiable and relevant for effective application.
3. The logo must contain the words” Engineers Board of Kenya.”
4. The entries must be submitted as a scalable vector graphic in EPS format or equivalent, and also as a JPEG.
5. The logo must be presented in high resolution and in 3D format
6. Design to be accompanied by a written description of its meaning and features
7. A participant may submit not more than three options.
8. There is no fee charged to enter the competition
9. The Board is not bound to award any entry, if in the sole discretion of the Board, no submission is deserving or suitable.
10. EBK reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant or Entry at its sole discretion.

Intellectual Property Rights

1. Design of either the winning entry or the first and second runners up submission may be subjected to necessary modification and adapted as EBK logo.
2. EBK reserves the right to register the winning logo as its copyright.
3. Any material graphic software or other items prepared by a winning entrant in the competition shall belong to and remain the property of EBK.
4. The designers shall declare that the design is their original work.
5. The winner will be required to sign a contract assigning all ownership of the logo to EBK

Submission

1. Submission should be in 2 hard copies on A4 size paper and CD ROM soft in windows compatible.
2. Entrants in the competition Must fill the entry form EBK/L/1A available at the Board’s website www.ebk.or.ke under the tenders section.
3. All submissions should be addressed to :

The Registrar,
Engineers Board of Kenya,
P. O. Box 30324 – 00100
Nairobi.
 

and deposited in the tender boxes situated at the Board’s Offices, Transcom Building Annex 1st Floor, Ngong’ Road. 

The submissions deadline is 30th May 2014 at 10.00 am

Judging and Selection of Winner

1. The winning design will be selected by judges appointed for the purpose. The judges decision will be final. No further correspondence shall be entered into.
2. EBK reserves the right not to select a winner if, in its sole discretion, no suitable entries are received.
3. EBK reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant or Entry at its sole discretion. No correspondence shall be entered into.
4. The winner of the competition shall be announced at the Board’s premises

Award
 

The following shall be the award for the winning entries:
 

Overall Winner - 100,000
Ist Runner up - 75,000
2nd Runner up - 50,000

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The National Museums of Kenya Call for Artworks for JKIA Terminal 4

Call for Artworks
Tender No: NMK AW/JKIA/1/3/014

The National Museums of Kenya invites tenders from interested and competent Artists to create five (5) original artworks for public displays in the newly constructed Terminal Four (4) at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

The Art Installation includes the following:

1. Glass and Tile Mosaics.
2. African Masks Artwork.
3. Sculptural Artworks in wood and other materials.

Eligible artists may obtain detailed tender documents from the Head of Procurement Office at NMK Headquarters, Museum Hill Road between 9.00 a.m – 4.30 p.m upon payment of non-refundable fee of Ksh.1,000 for each set of Tender document. 

This amount is payable in cash or Bankers cheque at the Cash Office. 

Duly completed Tender documents should be submitted in a Plain sealed envelope with the tender name and reference number clearly marked and addressed to:

Director General
National Museums of Kenya
P. O. Box 40658, 00100
Nairobi

and deposited in the Tender Box located a the Louise Leakey Building reception area on 18th March, 2014 by 12.00 p.m.

Bids shall be opened soon after closing at the Old Board Room in the presence of artists who choose to attend.

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Tharaka Nithi County Logo Design and Board Seal Competition

Republic of Kenya

Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

Office of the Speaker

The County Assembly Service Board
 

Logo Design and Board Seal Competition
 

Tharaka Nithi County Assembly service board is created under chapter 13 of the constitution of Kenya and subsequent legislation of county government act article 57. It is a corporate body with perpetual succession and a seal, and capable of suing and being sued in its corporate name.

Its dependence in the exercise of its constitutional powers is clearly guaranteed under the constitution.
 

Tharaka Nithi County Assembly Service Board’s vision is “to be a bench mark of a high performing dynamic and ethical county public service” and its mission is to transform Tharaka Nithi County Assembly to become professional, efficient and ethical for the realization of the county development goals.
 

The board, therefore, invites competent artists and designers for the design of its logo and Board’s Seal to be used on all its documents and other publications.
 

The logo design which should depict some features of the county’s heritage, effective legislation, geographical features, agricultural products, culture and any other unique features of the county should be submitted in full colour.

Eligibility

1. Entrants must be Kenyan citizens
2. The competition is open to individuals and organized groups but not to any corporate entity.
3. Entrants must be eighteen years and above.
4. Youth, women and persons with disability are encouraged to participate.

Winners will be awarded as follows:

• The winning logo KShs. 50,000/=
• 2nd best designer KShs. 30,000
• 3rd best designer KShs. 20,000/=

The design in 2 CD ROM’s enclosed in plain sealed envelop marked “Design of Tharaka Nithi County Assembly Service Board logo and seal” should be posted or hand delivered to Board’s offices located at Tharaka Nithi County Assembly Offices located at former Meru South County Office on or before 13th February 2014.

The documents should be addressed to:

The Secretary
Tharaka Nithi County Assembly Service Board
P.O Box 694-
Chuka.

Email: tharakanithicountyassembly@gmail.com

Once submitted, the logo and seal becomes the property of the Tharaka Nithi County Assembly Service Board.

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Mau Mau Memorial Design Competition Brief

Mau Mau Memorial: Design Competition Brief

Organized by: Mau Mau Memorial Steering Committee
 

Composed of the Mau Mau War Veterans Association (MMWVA), the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), the Nairobi City County (Governor's Office), the National Museums of Kenya and the British High Commission.

Background: The Mau Mau War Veterans Association, assisted by KHRC and represented by the law firm of Leigh Day, reached an out of court settlement with the British Government, over torture committed during the colonial era in Kenya. 

It was announced in June 2013 and included: a financial settlement, a statement of sincere regret and the establishment of a memorial.
 

The Mau Mau Memorial will commemorate all those who were the victims of torture, suffered and supported the Mau Mau Movement.

Description: The memorial design will integrate three components, which are referred to as: a memorial place, a memorial narrative, and public interaction.

Memorial place

• Site, Freedom Corner, Uhuru Park (precise location to be decided).
• Floor area, 100 sq.m to 120 sq.m maximum.
• Floor level, 50 cm minimum above ground.
• Open-air and minimum enclosure.
• A commemorative setting.

Memorial narrative: Designs are to integrate the textual and visual narratives.

Textual narrative
 

It is composed of three types of plaques or panels:

• Opening plaques (total 3- English, Kiswahili and Braille)
• Recognition plaque (1, English)
• Settlement plaques (total 8—English 4 and Kiswahili 4).

Titles: History, Torture, Victims, Reconciliation (Display in linear sequence).
 

Plaque size: 80x90 cms. Text engraved on metal.
 

Plaques supplied by the competition organizers (Do not cost plaques in submission).

Visual narrative: Sculpture, mural and so on to symbolize reconciliation between the Mau Mau and the British Government

Public interaction

• Memorial attracts public attention.
• Memorial is used as an educational site.
• Memorial is used as a relaxation site.
• Memorial is memorable.

Eligibility
 

The competition is open to Kenyan designers and artists with 3-dimensional design and public art competences and experience. 

Individuals or a team of two-four persons may apply.

Submissions
 

Submissions must include:

• A narrative of the proposed memorial design.
• Production drawings (plans, elevations sections), and technical specifications.
• 2-D and 3-D images. Soft copy, PDF(s) and 5 hard copies (A3 size).
• Cost estimate based on current construction costs and cost of the visual narrative item.
• Applicant(s) first and last names, gender, email and mobile number.

Judging
 

The Steering Committee will establish a panel to judge the submissions.
 

They will be reviewed for merit, originality, feasibility and cost.
 

The Steering Committee reserves the right to make changes to the winning design before execution.

Practical test
 

Designs must satisfy the following practical test:

• Durability and minimum maintenance.
• All surfaces to withstand public space stress and weathering.
• Construction cost and cost of visual narrative item, not to exceed
• Shs. 9.5 million (memorial and sculpture)
• Compliance with NCC building code, as applicable.

Awards

• Winner: Shs.250, 000 and the commission to oversee the execution of the memorial.
• Runner-up: Shs.150, 000.
• Third place: Shs:100, 000.

The awards will be announced mid-February 2014.

Deadline: Submissions will be accepted through 14th January 2014.

Dispatching: Send soft copy of the submission, PDF(s), filename: MMM design competition, to: maumaudesigncomp@gmail.com 

Send hard copy of the submission, package labelled: Mau Mau Memorial Design Competition, to:

H.E. The Governor, 

Nairobi City County
City Hall, 1st Floor, Door 114
P.O Box 30075-00100, 

Nairobi

All enquiries should be directed to the above email address.

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Nyandarua County County Assembly Service Board Logo and 'Motto' Design Call for Public Participation

Republic of Kenya
 

County Assembly of Nyandarua
 

Office of the Clerk
 

Call for Public Participation in Designing the County Assembly Service Board Logo and ‘Motto’

The County Assembly of Nyandarua service board through the Office of the clerk invites suggestions, proposals and designs of the county Assembly Service Board logo and ‘Motto ‘from members of the public and interested persons.

The suggestions, proposals and designs should put into consideration the County’s heritage, geographical features, agricultural products, culture, tourism features and any other unique feature of the County.
 

The best designer shall be awarded Kshs 50,000.00, 2nd best designer Kshs 30,000.00 and the 3rd best designer Kshs 20,000.00 as a token of appreciation.

Professionals, students and youth institutions are encouraged to participate
 

Kindly submit and/or send the suggestions, proposals and designs to reach the undersigned on or before Friday 20th Dec 2013.
 

The Clerk,
County Assembly of Nyandarua
P. O. Box 720-20303
Ol’kalou
 

Tel: 0202195543
 

E-mail: nyandaruacountyassembly@gmail.com

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Agrochemicals Association of Kenya Environmental Award Competition Call for Applications

The Agrochemicals Association of Kenya is requesting entries for an Environmental Award to individuals or organizations which meet the following criteria:
 

1. An organization or individual who will have put in place a system to protect the workforce from contamination during the normal activities within the premises and promoting their safety
 

2. An organization or individual who will have a recycling process using the Best Available Technologies (BATs) and Best Environmental Practices (BEPs)
 

3. An organization or individual with a disposal system using Best Available Technologies (BATs) and Best Environmental Practices (BEPs)
 

4. An organization or individual who takes part in tree planting and environmental conservation.
 

Or any other system put ¡n place that protects the environment which should be described in detail.
 

The Association is encouraging companies or individuals to try and do something in all areas mentioned.
 

Entries clearly showing how the above criteria have been met should be forwarded to:
 

Agrochemicals Association of Kenya
P. 0. Box 13809 - 00800
Nairobi
 

Email: info@agrochem.co.ke
 

Mobile Nos: 0734 447777, 0710 447777
 

Wireless lines: 0202464811, 0202464812,
 

Deadline for application will be 31 October 2013
 

The winning entry will be awarded an Environmental Award during the Association’s annual dinner to be held on the 29 November 2013

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West Pokot County Government Competition for the Design of the County Flag, Coat of Arms and the County Public Seal

The County Government of West Pokot
 

Office of the Governor
 

Competition for the Design of the County Flag, Coat of Arms and the County Public Seal
Pursuant to the County Government Act 2012 part 1 section 4 (2), Every County Government shall develop the Symbols of the county through a consultative process for approval by the County assembly by legislation.

In line with this, the county Government of West Pokot invites the members of the public, private firms and institutions in designing of the County Flag, Coat of arms and the county public seal.
 

The competition shall be in the following categories and shall be rewarded as follows.

1. County Flag 

• Winner - Ksh.35,000
• 1st Runner up - Ksh. 10,000
• 2nd Runner up - Ksh. 5,000

2. County Coats of Arms and County Public Seal

• Winner - Ksh. 35,000
• 1st Runner up - Ksh. 10,000
• 2nd Runner up - Ksh. 5,000

When designing the said symbols, the designer must take note of the provision of section 4(4) which states that, a county symbol shall not be in the same as, or bear a likeness or similarity to a national symbol.

The submission of the proposed symbols in hard copy as well as a soft copy on the common software design programme with a resolution of 300 pixels and scale of 2.25”x2.43” and sent to the undersigned by 21 August 2013.
 

The Interim County Secretary
West Pokot County
P.O Box 6, 30600
Kapenguria.
 

Note:
 

1. The selection panel’s decision shall be final.
 

2. By submitting the proposed designs, you agree to transfer the copyright to West Pokot County Government.

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Request for Design Competition for Kenya Tourism Board Exhibition Wear (Uniform)

Request for Design Competition for Kenya Tourism Board Exhibition Wear (Uniform)
 

Tender Number: KTB/EOI/001/2013-2014
 

1. Background
 

Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is a state corporation mandated to market and promote Kenya as a preferred Tourism destination, locally, and internationally ,one of the ways through which KTB achieves its objectives is by participating in travel trade shows and exhibitions in the source markets.
 

These events provide a platform on which Kenya showcases her product offering and an opportunity for face-to-face interaction with both the travel trade and the end consumer/traveler.
 

2. Destination Exhibition Wear objective
 

To enhance Kenya’s tourism brand identity and the image of Kenya as a country brand and communicate Kenya’s distinct destination brand during trade shows and exhibitions by wearing distinct exhibition wear. 

To this extend the Board and private sector commissioned the creation of a fresh new Exhibition Wear in line with our desire to ensure that Kenya is positioned as a preferred tourism destination.

3. Potential Themes
 

The proposed theme of the Exhibition Wear should enjoy a reasonable degree of longevity and at the same time remain relevant in an ever changing apparel industry. Accessories will be an additional value-adding aspect.
 

4. Entry for the Design Competition
 

Entry is opened to firms, individuals and group of individuals not exceeding 8 (eight)
 

5. Cash Prize to be won
 

For the best design of Exhibition Wear, there are cash prizes that shall be awarded as detailed in the design brief.
 

The detailed scope of the Exhibition Wear brief shall be as provided in the bid document.
 

A complete set of design brief may be obtained by interested candidates from the procurement office on 8th floor Free of Charge at Kenya Tourism Board Headquarters, Kenya Re Towers, Upper Hill, Off Ragati Road, during working hours, i.e. Monday to Friday between 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m. W. e. f Thursday 27th June, 2013.
 

Design proposals are to be enclosed in a plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “REQUEST FOR DESIGNS FOR KENYA TOURISM BOARD EXHIBITION WEAR – KTB/EOI/001/2012-2013” and be deposited in the tender box provided at Kenya Tourism Board Offices, 7th floor, Kenya Re Towers, off Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi addressed to:
 

Managing Director
Kenya Tourism Board
P. O. Box 30630-00100
Nairobi
 

So as to be received on or before Thursday, 10th July 2013 at 12.00 Noon

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Ministry of Devolution and Planning Huduma Center Logo and Tagline Competition

Ministry of Devolution and Planning
 

Expression of Interest
 

No: 1
 

Tender No: EOI/MPND&V2030/13/2012-2013
 

Description: Huduma Center Logo and Tagline Competition
 

Closing Date: 16th July 2013
 

As part of our commitment to enhanced public service reforms, the government has initiated the establishment of integrated service delivery “one stop shop” Citizen Service Delivery Centers to be known as “Huduma Centers”.
 

The Huduma Centers seek to bring together government services under one roof, leading to direct access and enhanced convenience for citizens, enhanced customer service, adherence to global standards for service delivery, and increased efficiency and service delivery turnaround times. 

When fully implemented, citizens will receive commonly used national and county government services such as issuance of ID cards, Drivers Licenses, Birth Certificates, registration of business names and much more, from one stop shop Huduma Centers.
 

These centers will initially be established in the 47 county headquarters, to thereafter cascade to sub-county level in subsequent phases of implementation. 

The Ministry of Devolution and Planning, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government is spearheading the development of this initiative.
 

The Ministry of Devolution and Planning, invites interested Kenyans to develop a logo and tagline for the Huduma Centers. 

The logo should capture the essence, and vision of a Huduma Center and the modernization of public service delivery.
 

The following are the guidelines, rules and regulations for the competition:
 

1. The design should be in full color and in high resolution. It should be submitted in two (2) hard copies on A4 size paper and a soft copy in PDF, JPEG and TiFF in a windows readable CD.
 

2. The logo must be simple, fresh, clear and distinctly identifiable and should be easy to use on both offline and online platforms.
 

3. The logo should be accompanied by an inspirational tagline that captures the Huduma Center vision.
 

4. The design should be accompanied by a written description of its meaning and features.
 

5. The design should incorporate creative use of the flag colours as well as Kenya’s visual identity
 

6. Entrants to the competition should provide their names, postal addresses, email address and daytime telephone numbers.
 

7. The Ministry of Devolution and Planning reserves the right to subject the winning logo to necessary modification for its use; and will be used for co-branding by institutions from both the private and public sector.
 

8. The Ministry of Devolution and Planning reserves the right to register the winning logo as its copyright.
 

9. Any material prepared by an entrant in the competition shall belong to and remain the property of the Ministry of Devolution and Planning.
 

10. The judges’ decision will be final and will not be open to any correspondence or appeal whatsoever.
 

The Ministry will select the winning logos which will be awarded in order of merit as follows:
 

i. First position - Ksh. 50,000
 

ii. Second position - Ksh. 30,000
 

iii. Third position - Ksh. 20,000
 

The designs shall be submitted on a plain sealed envelope, marked “COMPETITION FOR “HUDUMA CENTER LOGO” and addressed to:
 

The Principal Secretary, Planning
10th Floor, Treasury Building
P.O Box 30005-00100

 Nairobi
 

or be deposited in the tender box situated on 9th floor, Treasury Building on or before Tuesday July 16th 2013 at 10.00 am
 

Monica Gogo
For: Permanent Secretary

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Competition for the Design of the County Government of Laikipia Symbols (County Flag, Coat of Arms & Public Seal)

Republic of Kenya
 

County Government of Laikipia
 

Office of The Governor
 

Participation and Competition for the Design of the County Government of Laikipia Symbols Namely:
 

1) County Flag
 

2) Coat of Arms
 

3) Public Seal
 

The County Government of Laikipia was established vide the County Government Act No.17 of 2012.
 

Pursuant to the above, the Office the Governor wishes to invite offers from the members of general public, students and/ or institutions for the designing of the County Flag, Coat of Arms and Public Seal through a competitive process.
 

Features:
 

The Flag, Coat of arms and Public seal should bear the following:-

• Capture the main Physical, Socio-economic and Cultural activities in Laikipia County and bear the name: County Government of Laikipia
• Be original in nature and must not infringe on any copy right and shall not be the same as or be a likeness or similarity to a national symbol.
• Be done by using the common design programmes with a scale of 28x20 cm and a resolution of 300 pixels.

Prize
 

The competition shall be in the following categories with a token for the winner and the 1st runners up as indicated below:-
 

1) County Flag 

• Winner Kshs. 50,000
• 1st Runners up Kshs. 25,000

2) County Coat of Arms and Public Seal 

• Winner Kshs. 50,000
• 1st Runners up Kshs. 25,000

If a student (under age) wins, the token will be paid through the guardian.
 

Note: By submitting the logo, you shall by extension be transferring the copyright of the design to the County Government of Laikipia.
 

The proposed logo designs with a CD should be submitted to the undersigned by 4th July 2013, through the following address;
 

Interim County Secretary
County Government of Laikipia
P.O. Box 1271 - 10400
Nanyuki.
 

Or hand delivered to the office of H.E. The Governor, Nanyuki.
 

It should be noted that the selection panel shall exercise discretion and its decision on the winner for each category shall be deemed final.
 

Boniface M. Kariuki
Interim County Secretary

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