3 4 ABOUT US ABOUT US KPDA Achievements KPDA WINS, AUGUST <strong>2018</strong> KPDA Achievements KPDA WINS, AUGUST <strong>2018</strong> KPDA is keen <strong>to</strong> continue its engagement with WRA particularly on the Protection of Riparian Areas, Wastage Discharge and Sensitization/ Awareness on WRA and its mandate. To receive a copy of the contacts for Regional and Sub-Regional Offices and Managers, please contact the KPDA secretariat on 0737 530 290 or 0725 286 689. <strong>The</strong> Water Resources Authority (WRA) – formerly the Water Resources Management Authority, is a state corporation established under Section 11 of the Water Act, 2016. Pursuant <strong>to</strong> Section 6 of the Act which came in <strong>to</strong> effect on 21st April, 2017 vide Legal Notice No. 59, the Authority is an Agent of the National Government responsible for regulating the management and use of water resources. <strong>The</strong> Water Act, 2016 makes extensive provisions on the Authority’s role in regulating the use and management of water resources. CONTACTS Water Resources Authority NHIF Building, 9th Floor, Wing B off Ngong Road Telephone: +254 20 2732291/2729950 www.wra.go.ke THE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION UNIT ON THE DELIVERY OF 500, 000 HOUSING UNITS HOLDS A MEETING ON 2ND AUGUST <strong>2018</strong> <strong>The</strong> Program Implementation Unit (PIU) on the delivery of 500, 000 housing units, which is under the State Department for Housing, Urban Development and Public Works held a meeting on Thursday, 2nd August <strong>2018</strong>. KPDA who also has nominees on the various technical committees of the PIU was in attendance. <strong>The</strong> various subcommittees are organized in<strong>to</strong> the various thematic areas that shall assist the private sec<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> invest in affordable hsouing through its engagemenyt with the government. <strong>The</strong>se sub committees are; 1. Revenue/Finance 2. Technology/Techniques 3. Land 4. Infrastructure & Services 5. Information Communication & Technologies 6. Communications and PR 7. Stakeholder Coordination 8. Procurement/PPP/Contracting 9. Legislation For more information on the PIU or the KPDA Affordable Housing Task Force, please contact the KPDA secretariat through the email address ceo@kpda.or.ke. KPDA PAYS THE NATIONAL BUILDINGS INSPECTORATE (NBI) A COURTESY CALL, 2 nd AUGUST <strong>2018</strong> Representatives from the KPDA Regula<strong>to</strong>ry Bodies Working Group paid a courtesy visit <strong>to</strong> the Secretary of the National Buildings Inspec<strong>to</strong>rate, Qs. Moses Nyakiongora at their offices in Works House. During the meeting, NBI was able <strong>to</strong> share a brief on its objective <strong>to</strong> ‘ensure that a safe, healthy, quality sustainable built environment was achieved through observation of the laid down building regulations and standards thorough continous Quality testing, Audit and Inspections of unsafe buildings and structures.’ NBI was conceived as a result of Presidential Directive in 2015, following a spate of buildings collapsing in Nairobi. NBI is currently not anchored in any law the proposed Built Environment Bill 2012 seeks <strong>to</strong> bring order in the booming construction industry by establishing minimum standards and practices will also establish the Building Authority of Kenya. KPDA will be seeking <strong>to</strong> engage with NBI in order <strong>to</strong> establish a specific liaision <strong>to</strong> address member needs, carry out sensitization on buiolding safety and partner <strong>to</strong> train on building regulations and standards as well as the aspects of NBI’s Quality testing, Audit and Inspections of unsafe buildings and structures. We will keep members posted as we continue <strong>to</strong> engage with the National Buildings Inspec<strong>to</strong>rate. For more information on NBI, please contact the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development or visit the NBI offices located at Works House along Ngong Road in Nairobi. ADHERENCE AND COMMITMENT “As a company involved in the property development business in Kenya, and in our capacity as members of KPDA, we express our voluntary will and commitment <strong>to</strong> adhere <strong>to</strong> the KPDA Code of Conduct.” KENYA PROPERTY DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION Fatima Flats, Suite 4 B Marcus Garvey Road Off Argwings Kodhek Road Kilimani Area P. O. Box 76154 - 00508 NAIROBI, KENYA Telephone: +254 737 530 290 +254 725 286 689 Email: ceo@kpda.or.ke Website: www.kpda.or.ke Code of Conduct In order <strong>to</strong> demonstrate commitment <strong>to</strong> the KPDA Code of Conduct all members endeavor <strong>to</strong>: 1. Maintain high company standards and observe all Kenyan laws; 2. Observe their duties <strong>to</strong> Cus<strong>to</strong>mers; 3. Observe their duties <strong>to</strong> fellow Members. KPDA Vision: “Creating a value driven, sustainable and socially responsible real estate industry.” KPDA Mission Statement: “To promote the involvement of the private sec<strong>to</strong>r in development through advocacy, education, research and ethical standards.” “<strong>The</strong> time is always right <strong>to</strong> do what is right” ~ Martin Luther King , 1929 - 1968, American leader of the civil rights movement and Nobel Peace Prize winner