ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Eradication Council Order
6. Functions of the Council
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
6. Functions of the Council
The functions of the Council shall be to—(a)advise the Government on the policy on tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication in Kenya and its implementation;(b)recommend standards and guidelines for tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication;(c)determine and advise the Government on national goals, priorities and strategies for tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication;(d)co-ordinate activities of Government departments, agencies and other stakeholders at the national and county levels in matters related to tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication;(e)promote collaboration among stakeholders on tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication;(f)act as the lead agency on tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication activities in Kenya;(g)act as the Government agency for tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication, and advise the Government in its negotiations and other engagements with foreign countries and international organizations in tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication;(h)negotiate, source and mobilize resources for the tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication;(i)ensure effective and efficient use of resources provided by the Government and other financiers or donors for tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication;(j)establish and maintain an appropriate tsetse and trypanosomiasis knowledge, information and communication system and database based on contemporary science and technology;(k)co-ordinate, guide and facilitate research and the use of technology and development of science for the purposes of eradication of tsetse and trypanosomiasis;(l)promote and facilitate activities in all relevant sectors including land use management and sustainable livelihoods to sustain tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication in Kenya;(m)promote public and private sector partnership for sustainable tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication; and(n)perform such other function as may be assigned to it by the Cabinet Secretary.