Data rates cut for small businesses

Data carrier, Kenya Data Networks has sent the internet market back to the drawing board, with the launch of the cheapest broadband in Kenya. In a move that could put more pressure on other players, the firm unveiled Butterfly Optic Express, a solution that enables Small and Medium Enterprises and businesses enjoy high capacity and at low-cost to promote their growth... Read More

 

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Given the problems many countries, Kenya being no exception, face concerning the management of their water resources, these countries have come to the conclusion that the solution to their problem may rest in the private management of these services and resources. In Kenya, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation closely works with the Kenya Water Industry Association (KWIA)and the Kenya Water and Sanitation Civil Society Organizations Network (KEWASNET).

There is need to open a new niche for thinking in demand management matters by developing a series of guidelines for private management, TORs and contracts to implement emerging values and principles in the context of the new trend of Public-Private Partnerships.

CEPPP's would like to recognize the contribution of the following entities in this sector.

Recent high incidents of insecurity in Kenya and other parts of Africa have made clear the importance of government collaboration with the security industry. The benefits of such collaboration are often clearly seen as a lesson from various disasters such as the bombing of the US Embassy as well as cases of fire outbreaks.

The resources owned and controlled by security industry dwarf those available to local autorities. Better agreements and incentives to bring the full capabilities of industry squarely into the national response agenda will be indispensable in effectively responding to large-scale catastrophes. It is critical, therefore, to foster the development of public-private-partnerships within the security sector.

CEPPP's would like to recognize the contribution of the following entities in this sector.

Affordable housing remains a key challenge for Kenya and Africa as a whole. The high costs of building materials and professional fees for the housing and property sector has dimmed hopes for many persons – of finding a decent housing. As such urban slums, congestion and pressure on utility services are now the norm rather an exception.

Property financing has remained less attractive because of the high interest rates. As a consequence, few people are willing to take up mortgages given the reality of high job insecurity. The security involved is equally high.

Constant availability of reliable information on the housing industry is another challenge. Quality of houses on sale is also a challenge given the invasion of the quacks in the multi-billion shilling industry.

Now more than ever, there is an urgent need to explore the opportunity presented by public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a means of financing new housing facilities, especially low-cost ones. PPP’s can offer advantages to both investors and government.

PPPs also can provide developers with access to otherwise unobtainable locations, which can offer better risk-adjusted returns over the long run. When institutions are simply seeking to tap the private sector's expertise, the developer may not be required to put any equity at risk, but will instead earn a fee for providing development services.

Economic cycles close the door on some opportunities while opening the door to others. The current economic climate has caused business leaders across industries to shift gears and figure out how to do more with less; no one is an exception. As is the case for all partnerships, communication, flexibility, and transparency are the keys to long-term success.

CEPPP's would like to recognize the contribution of the following entities in this sector.

The provision of education, at all levels, is largely provided and financed by governments. However, due to unmet demand for education coupled with shrinking government budgets, the public sector in several parts of the world is developing innovative partnerships with the private sector.

Private education encompasses a wide range of providers including for-profit schools (that operate as enterprises), faith-based schools, non-profit schools run by NGOs, publicly funded schools operated by private boards, and community owned schools. Said differently, there is a sufficient market for education.

The main rationale for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programs is the potential role of the private sector for expanding equitable access and improving learning outcomes. In low income countries excess demand for schooling results in private supply when the state cannot afford schooling for all.

In high income countries, however, differential demand leads to a demand for private schooling, as a sophisticated clientele demands different kinds of schools. By providing demand-side financing and contracting private organizations to provide support services, governments can provide better choices to parents and grant them an opportunity to fully participate in their children’s schooling. Effective regulatory frameworks and contractual instruments to ensure quality and effective use of public resources becomes paramount.

CEPPP's would like to recognize the contribution of the following entities in this sector.

Environmental issues

In December 2006, the Governments of Kenya and Ugandan jointly concessioned the Kenya-Uganda railways. Since then the operational performance has not improved with the concessioning due to absence of a strong rail operator. Read More

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Energy costs are rising. With the depletion of the water resources, the hydro-based electricity is threatened. The cost of fuel to generate power, as an alternative to water to turning turbines, is already prohibitive. Energy efficiency and renewal for Kenya and the rest of Africa remains a key entry point to resolving the crisis of costly, insufficient and unsustainable energy reserve.

The need for strategic PPPs to guide and mobilize energy security, assured environmental quality, and economic vitality by enhancing energy efficiency and productivity; supporting the local manufacturing sector with advances in innovation; realizing clean, reliable and achieve affordable “green” energy technologies innovations.

All such interventions should make a difference in the day to day lives of Kenyans and other Africans by enhancing their energy choices and their quality of life. There is need for governments to work in collaboration with their respective energy industries to develop and deliver technologies and practices that improve industrial energy efficiency and environmental performance.

We at CEPPPs will work with you as an individual power consumer, as a generator, as a corporate entity and as a government – to devise solutions. It could begin with re-aligning your company corporate social responsibility. Please talk to us at today.

CEPPP's would like to recognise the contribution of the following entities in this sector.

How can banks aid the flourishment of PPPs? is it mere financing PPPs? But with many failed cases of financing high level non-performing PPPs especially on infrastructure - are banks still ready to gamble with their lending? in the PPPs negotiations and capacity audit process, are banks cautious enough? Must banks finance few high level PPPs projects or they could go for many small level PPPs projects?

These are some of the questions the dedicated CEPPPs team would assist individuals, organizations, banks and governments to answer. Contact us today... for your life-changing answers

CEPPPs involvement on PPPs in local government is meant to provide clarification on the legislative authority for public private partnership at the metropolitan, city and municipal councils. We are also keen to assist local governments in determining when public private partnership should be considered in the delivery of services

In cases they choose to take up PPPs, CEPPPs shall provide guidelines on how local governments can prepare themselves for delivery of services using public private partnership. We will achieve this assignment by setting out recommended guidelines for each stage of the partnership-building process.

Given the various levels of understanding of PPPs among councilors, technical officers and subordinate staff, CEPPPs endeavours to describe the characteristics of public private partnership and the various forms it can take, and address specific themes such as:

(a)    the potential benefits and risks of PPP as well as common fallacies related to this form of service delivery
(b)    broad guidelines as to when PPP should be considered
(c)    the legislative changes as well as the legislative authority that local governments now have for involvement in PPPs
(d)    the unique policy, procedural and organizational issues of PPPs compared to traditional approaches to service delivery and infrastructure projects
(e)    ways local government can prepare for PPPs, including the adoption of policies, the revision or elaboration of existing procedures and identification of required organizational changes
(f)    guidelines to help local governments select the appropriate approach for the delivery of services and infrastructure, including an evaluation of the types of projects and aspects of service delivery that lend themselves to PPPs
(g)    overall criteria to help determine potential public PPPs
(h)    the process of designing an effective implementation strategy for PPPs, including advice and guidelines on how to establish a project team, refine the scope of a project, select the preferred procurement process, establish a schedule for the delivery of the service, design an appropriate communications strategy and obtain the necessary approvals
(i)    detailed guidelines on the selection of a private sector partner, including the evaluation of proposals and various options for selecting a private partner depending on the nature and scope of the project or service to be delivered
(j)    advice and suggestions to help local governments negotiate effective contracts in the public interest
(k)    the legislative requirements of the Local Government Act on the ratification of
contracts to ensure that the public interest is maintained, including when and how local governments must involve all stakeholder in key decisions.