Issue 15: 30th June, 2016

BARABARA New

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01 iTRAAR is Born

02 ‘Bike Yangu’-in NakuruSaving our Youth 03 Getting to Zero

KRB ISO transition

04 Thika School for the Blind visitStaff Capacity Building

Welcome to the 15th Issue of Barabara News.

In this issue, we highlight two major milestones that have been achieved. First, in the history of Kenya, a Roads Register has been gazette. The Register, gazetted in March, 2016, provides an assignment by Parliament of classes of roads to various agencies. This is in line with the Constitution 2010 that provides for allocation of roads between the National and County governments.

The funding gap on maintenance needs has been the greatest challenges faced by KRB in achieving its mandates. Since the inception of fuel levy in 1993, Kenya’s road network has grown tremendously. As of 2015, Kenya’s road network was 161,451kms and is the largest inventoried network in the East African region. This has seen an increase in demand for maintenance and it is with this realization that the fuel levy has been increased. In the long run the benefits of an improved road network will outweigh the impact of the tax increase in the economy.

Research has become an integral part of any development. KRB has been supporting collaborative research in the roads subsector. The first baseline survey on the status of research in the roads sector was sponsored by KRB and report on the same is available. To further spread the need for research, KRB was privileged to host the 1st International Conference on Transport & Road Research dubbed iTRARR. The conference brought together over 250 participants representing diverse backgrounds in the transport sector. To learn more about the conference, papers presented and the conference report, please visit our website www.krb.go.ke; or www.transportconferencekenya.org

The 2nd Road Sector Investment Programme (RSIP) 2016-2020 is being developed through a consultative process with the Road Authorities. KRB has introduced the ‘Multi Criteria Analysis’ into the programme development in order to address challenges of the previous RSIP and improve the programme outcomes.

Further, read about KRB’s efforts in road safety awareness creation for boda boda operators and other CSR activities.

Eng. Jacob Z. RuwaExecutive Director

Lucy K. GathikaGeneral Manager, Legal & Corporate Affairs

Rosemary Wangui Editor

Eng. Wilson KosgeyAnthony KimaniAngela AdembaAngela HezaSusan MunyuaMartha Ogweno

Contributors

Editorial Team:

Word from theExecutive Director

TRARR is born Inadequate management of road research knowledge hurting growth

Despite efforts in research, Road sector research remains fragmented and uncoordinated. KRB undertook a baseline survey on research undertakings in the Roads Sub-sector in Kenya, one of the key findings was poor coordination of research undertakings and management of research findings as well as inadequate funding.

KRB has taken various steps aimed at coordinating and accelerating research in the roads sector. An Interagency Research and Development Committee (IRDC) comprising of road sub-sector institutions and academia and other institutions to enhance coordination of research efforts.

Further, KRB undertook a baseline survey on research undertakings in the road sub sector to identify past and current research efforts within the road subsector, prioritise areas for further research and facilitate the establishment of a centralized road research knowledge base.

In March, 2016, KRB brought together over 300 transport practitioners and researchers from varous emerging economies in Africa and South East Asia to discuss policy issues, best practice and research findings with a view to offering transport solutions to transform lives. And so iTRARR (International Transport and Road Research) was born.It had been a long journey from the

initial idea floated by Eng. Jacob Ruwa. To those who missed the birthing,. An idea conceived by Kenya Roads Board, the Mechanical Transport & Research Department and African Community Access Programme. According to the 1st Baseline Research Study Report by KRB in 2015 (available www.krb.go.ke) research in the road sector is too fragmented

The 1st iTRARR conference was held at the Whitesands Hotel, Mombasa in March, 2016. Over 300 international and local delegates attended the conference where a wide range of issues was discussed

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Welcome to the 15th Issue of Barabara News.

In this issue, we highlight two major milestones that have been achieved. First, in the history of Kenya, a Roads Register has been gazette. The Register, gazetted in March, 2016, provides an assignment by Parliament of classes of roads to various agencies. This is in line with the Constitution 2010 that provides for allocation of roads between the National and County governments.

The funding gap on maintenance needs has been the greatest challenges faced by KRB in achieving its mandates. Since the inception of fuel levy in 1993, Kenya’s road network has grown tremendously. As of 2015, Kenya’s road network was 161,451kms and is the largest inventoried network in the East African region. This has seen an increase in demand for maintenance and it is with this realization that the fuel levy has been increased. In the long run the benefits of an improved road network will outweigh the impact of the tax increase in the economy.

Research has become an integral part of any development. KRB has been supporting collaborative research in the roads subsector. The first baseline survey on the status of research in the roads sector was sponsored by KRB and report on the same is available. To further spread the need for research, KRB was privileged to host the 1st International Conference on Transport & Road Research dubbed iTRARR. The conference brought together over 250 participants representing diverse backgrounds in the transport sector. To learn more about the conference, papers presented and the conference report, please visit our website www.krb.go.ke; or www.transportconferencekenya.org

The 2nd Road Sector Investment Programme (RSIP) 2016-2020 is being developed through a consultative process with the Road Authorities. KRB has introduced the ‘Multi Criteria Analysis’ into the programme development in order to address challenges of the previous RSIP and improve the programme outcomes.

Further, read about KRB’s efforts in road safety awareness creation for boda boda operators and other CSR activities.

Eng. Jacob Z. RuwaExecutive Director

Lucy K. GathikaGeneral Manager, Legal & Corporate Affairs

Rosemary Wangui Editor

Eng. Wilson KosgeyAnthony KimaniAngela AdembaAngela HezaSusan MunyuaMartha Ogweno

Contributors

Editorial Team:

Word from theExecutive Director

TRARR is born Inadequate management of road research knowledge hurting growth

Despite efforts in research, Road sector research remains fragmented and uncoordinated. KRB undertook a baseline survey on research undertakings in the Roads Sub-sector in Kenya, one of the key findings was poor coordination of research undertakings and management of research findings as well as inadequate funding.

KRB has taken various steps aimed at coordinating and accelerating research in the roads sector. An Interagency Research and Development Committee (IRDC) comprising of road sub-sector institutions and academia and other institutions to enhance coordination of research efforts.

Further, KRB undertook a baseline survey on research undertakings in the road sub sector to identify past and current research efforts within the road subsector, prioritise areas for further research and facilitate the establishment of a centralized road research knowledge base.

In March, 2016, KRB brought together over 300 transport practitioners and researchers from varous emerging economies in Africa and South East Asia to discuss policy issues, best practice and research findings with a view to offering transport solutions to transform lives. And so iTRARR (International Transport and Road Research) was born.It had been a long journey from the

initial idea floated by Eng. Jacob Ruwa. To those who missed the birthing,. An idea conceived by Kenya Roads Board, the Mechanical Transport & Research Department and African Community Access Programme. According to the 1st Baseline Research Study Report by KRB in 2015 (available www.krb.go.ke) research in the road sector is too fragmented

The 1st iTRARR conference was held at the Whitesands Hotel, Mombasa in March, 2016. Over 300 international and local delegates attended the conference where a wide range of issues was discussed

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KRB Official Newsletter | June 2016

The Nakuru County Government was supporting over 20 boda boda saccos in the County by sponsoring training and licensing of the operators. This, had seen the youth lifted from crime and poverty.

The Master of Ceremony, MC Jessy was recognized for being a good role model to the youth and confirming that you can change your life positively despite difficulty circumstances.

Over and above distributing helmets and reflective jackets to the operators, KRB undertook to sponsor 20No. operators for training and licensing..

From his wheel chair, he painfully narrates his story praying that a well-wisher comes to his aid and pay a deposit for his surgery. Luckily for him, it’s his rainy day as Mrs. Mary Wambugu, KRB director moves to him and grants his wish. He hopes that his story will be a lesson to his friends who ply the trade but as he continues to narrate it, another operator lays motionless outside Kunste hotel his life cut short in a flash. They listen but will they change.

KRB does not give up will continue in its quest to bring change hoping that change will come.

the mind of the boda boda’ is a great hit among the men and few women in attendance.

From the dangerous antics on the road to boda boda gangs, it is clear the industry

has a long way to go.

While news of boda boda accidents is just news to many, meeting Alex, an accident survivor puts a face to the news. His boda boda his only

investment, his family depended on it until that fateful day in 2015 when a dark

cloud hang over him leaving him in pain, helpless and confused.

Base Commander addressing operators

With its boda boda awareness programme, KRB hopes to reach every part of the country with the hope that a life will be changed positively, a life will be saved. This time, it was Nakuru County where KRB pitched camp finding boda boda operators and sifting through to find who needed to benefit from the training.

They come in early and energetic almost anxious. The time is 8 oclock, peak time for most, when they make good money dropping children to school, women to the market and

officers to work. Murmurs fly around; what has KRB got for us today, will we be compensated for being here. We gather in the hall, MC Jessy doing his thing, laughter fills the air, novice comedians emerge from the crowd.

Then the serious business. Speeches, the base commander and his officers take the podium. Today, he is not arresting them, but they know him only too well. They love to hate him but he is just doing his job. He persuades them on good attitudes, reminds them of how many he has

The Nakuru Governor Hon. Kinuthia Mbugua graced the 7th boda boda operators’ awareness organized by KRB in Nakuru on 23rd June, 2016. The workshop attended by the Executive Director and Directors of KRB is the 7th to be organized since KRB started the campaign in 2012 as part of its corporate social responsibility programme. Over 3,000 operators have been trained in Kisumu, Migori, Kisii, Busia, Malindi and Nyeri.

Eng. Jacob Ruwa implored the operators to stop overloading which while providing quick returns, was a recipe for disaster. He further said that KRB would continue supporting the construction of motor cyles and pedestrian paths. The Governor noted that the motor cycle’s industry generates Kshs. 400 Million daily and supports thousands of families. He urged the government to urgently develop a Code of Ethics for guiding boda boda operators.

‘Bike Yangu, Life Yangu’ goes to Nakuru

rushed to the hospital, even more to the mortuary. They listen tentatively. The Kenya Red Cross and Automobile Association take the field and do what they do best; taking operators through rigorous exercises on what to do in the event of an accident. Philip, the KRB’s boda boda ambassador never disappoints. He is a rider himself; his compilation of videos ‘in

Base Commander addressing operators

Who will save our Youth?

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The Nakuru County Government was supporting over 20 boda boda saccos in the County by sponsoring training and licensing of the operators. This, had seen the youth lifted from crime and poverty.

The Master of Ceremony, MC Jessy was recognized for being a good role model to the youth and confirming that you can change your life positively despite difficulty circumstances.

Over and above distributing helmets and reflective jackets to the operators, KRB undertook to sponsor 20No. operators for training and licensing..

From his wheel chair, he painfully narrates his story praying that a well-wisher comes to his aid and pay a deposit for his surgery. Luckily for him, it’s his rainy day as Mrs. Mary Wambugu, KRB director moves to him and grants his wish. He hopes that his story will be a lesson to his friends who ply the trade but as he continues to narrate it, another operator lays motionless outside Kunste hotel his life cut short in a flash. They listen but will they change.

KRB does not give up will continue in its quest to bring change hoping that change will come.

the mind of the boda boda’ is a great hit among the men and few women in attendance.

From the dangerous antics on the road to boda boda gangs, it is clear the industry

has a long way to go.

While news of boda boda accidents is just news to many, meeting Alex, an accident survivor puts a face to the news. His boda boda his only

investment, his family depended on it until that fateful day in 2015 when a dark

cloud hang over him leaving him in pain, helpless and confused.

Base Commander addressing operators

With its boda boda awareness programme, KRB hopes to reach every part of the country with the hope that a life will be changed positively, a life will be saved. This time, it was Nakuru County where KRB pitched camp finding boda boda operators and sifting through to find who needed to benefit from the training.

They come in early and energetic almost anxious. The time is 8 oclock, peak time for most, when they make good money dropping children to school, women to the market and

officers to work. Murmurs fly around; what has KRB got for us today, will we be compensated for being here. We gather in the hall, MC Jessy doing his thing, laughter fills the air, novice comedians emerge from the crowd.

Then the serious business. Speeches, the base commander and his officers take the podium. Today, he is not arresting them, but they know him only too well. They love to hate him but he is just doing his job. He persuades them on good attitudes, reminds them of how many he has

The Nakuru Governor Hon. Kinuthia Mbugua graced the 7th boda boda operators’ awareness organized by KRB in Nakuru on 23rd June, 2016. The workshop attended by the Executive Director and Directors of KRB is the 7th to be organized since KRB started the campaign in 2012 as part of its corporate social responsibility programme. Over 3,000 operators have been trained in Kisumu, Migori, Kisii, Busia, Malindi and Nyeri.

Eng. Jacob Ruwa implored the operators to stop overloading which while providing quick returns, was a recipe for disaster. He further said that KRB would continue supporting the construction of motor cyles and pedestrian paths. The Governor noted that the motor cycle’s industry generates Kshs. 400 Million daily and supports thousands of families. He urged the government to urgently develop a Code of Ethics for guiding boda boda operators.

‘Bike Yangu, Life Yangu’ goes to Nakuru

rushed to the hospital, even more to the mortuary. They listen tentatively. The Kenya Red Cross and Automobile Association take the field and do what they do best; taking operators through rigorous exercises on what to do in the event of an accident. Philip, the KRB’s boda boda ambassador never disappoints. He is a rider himself; his compilation of videos ‘in

Base Commander addressing operators

Who will save our Youth?

Page 5

KRB is partnering with County Governments on management and application of the RMLF Conditional Grant. On the application of RMLF KRB has sensitized 35No. County Governments on the prioritization of roads for repair and maintenance. Priority should be given to Routine Maintenance (RM) and then Periodic Maintenance (PM) of roads that are in a good maintainable condition and removing bottlenecks (Spot Improvement), to provide easy access to social amenities, properties and settlements.

CGs have also been sensitized on preparation of roads works programmes and reporting to facilitate monitoring, Evaluation and informing the

public on the implementation of the work plans. County Governments are encouraged to use Labour Based

methods in road repair and maintenance where applicable and cost effective in order to create

employment in road works.

KRB to transition to ISO 9001:2015

Fuel Levy Conditional Grant to Counties

STEP 1

STEP 2STEP 3

STEP 4STEP 5

STEP 6STEP 7

STEP 8

ISO 9001: 2008

ISO 9001: 2009

ISO 9001: 2010

ISO 9001: 2011

ISO 9001: 2012

ISO 9001: 2013

ISO 9001: 2014

ISO 9001: 2015

Following 6 years of ISO Certification and excellence is maintenance of its quality management system, KRB is set to transition to the ISO 9001:2015 Standard of Certification. The Standard marks a shift to risk based as opposed to the principles of the old standard which was process based.

The new Standard has increased the organizations’ focus on carrying out internal and external environment analysis and managing organization risks. Other changes include risk management based planning; focus on source of input and receivers of out puts; documentation of outcomes; stakeholders in the internal and external environment are considered; and the management representative role is not given to an individual rather all management to oversee QMS.

KRBs quality management system was audited by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), in April, 2016 and re-certified until September 2018. KRB has undertaken sensitization trainings on the new standard and developed a Risk Register in its endeavor to transition in 2017

ISO 9001:2008 – ISO 9001:2015 (Processes) (Risk Management, Environment Analysis, Stakeholders)

Eng, Jacob Ruwa, Executive Director, KRB was appointed Chairman of ARMFA (Association of Road Maintenance, EA Focal Group in March, 2016.

The EA Focal Group was established in 2006 during the 5th ARMFA Annual General

Assembly and has 6 member countries i.e, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania,

Uganda and Zanzibar. During his short tenure, he has already overseen the development of the ARMFA EA Focal Group Website to enable

member countries share knowledge and experiences mainly in road

maintenance, financing and common challenges faced by the institutions.

KRB has been supporting government efforts towards achieving zero new HIV infections and zero discrimination and zero Aids related deaths. KRB held a Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) in Nakuru. 67 people were tested and counselled on prevention and treatment. an outreach situation, people are more responsive, impact positive. Boda boda operators and members of the public were sensitized on condom use and 500No. Condoms distributed.

‘Getting to Zero’

Eng. Ruwa Appointed Chairman,ARMFA EA Focal Group

“Getting To Zero.” Zero New Hiv Infections. Zero Discrimination And Zero Aids – Related Deaths.

KRB Official Newsletter | June 2016

KRB is partnering with County Governments on management and application of the RMLF Conditional Grant. On the application of RMLF KRB has sensitized 35No. County Governments on the prioritization of roads for repair and maintenance. Priority should be given to Routine Maintenance (RM) and then Periodic Maintenance (PM) of roads that are in a good maintainable condition and removing bottlenecks (Spot Improvement), to provide easy access to social amenities, properties and settlements.

CGs have also been sensitized on preparation of roads works programmes and reporting to facilitate monitoring, Evaluation and informing the

public on the implementation of the work plans. County Governments are encouraged to use Labour Based

methods in road repair and maintenance where applicable and cost effective in order to create

employment in road works.

KRB to transition to ISO 9001:2015

Fuel Levy Conditional Grant to Counties

STEP 1

STEP 2STEP 3

STEP 4STEP 5

STEP 6STEP 7

STEP 8

ISO 9001: 2008

ISO 9001: 2009

ISO 9001: 2010

ISO 9001: 2011

ISO 9001: 2012

ISO 9001: 2013

ISO 9001: 2014

ISO 9001: 2015

Following 6 years of ISO Certification and excellence is maintenance of its quality management system, KRB is set to transition to the ISO 9001:2015 Standard of Certification. The Standard marks a shift to risk based as opposed to the principles of the old standard which was process based.

The new Standard has increased the organizations’ focus on carrying out internal and external environment analysis and managing organization risks. Other changes include risk management based planning; focus on source of input and receivers of out puts; documentation of outcomes; stakeholders in the internal and external environment are considered; and the management representative role is not given to an individual rather all management to oversee QMS.

KRBs quality management system was audited by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), in April, 2016 and re-certified until September 2018. KRB has undertaken sensitization trainings on the new standard and developed a Risk Register in its endeavor to transition in 2017

ISO 9001:2008 – ISO 9001:2015 (Processes) (Risk Management, Environment Analysis, Stakeholders)

Eng, Jacob Ruwa, Executive Director, KRB was appointed Chairman of ARMFA (Association of Road Maintenance, EA Focal Group in March, 2016.

The EA Focal Group was established in 2006 during the 5th ARMFA Annual General

Assembly and has 6 member countries i.e, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania,

Uganda and Zanzibar. During his short tenure, he has already overseen the development of the ARMFA EA Focal Group Website to enable

member countries share knowledge and experiences mainly in road

maintenance, financing and common challenges faced by the institutions.

KRB has been supporting government efforts towards achieving zero new HIV infections and zero discrimination and zero Aids related deaths. KRB held a Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) in Nakuru. 67 people were tested and counselled on prevention and treatment. an outreach situation, people are more responsive, impact positive. Boda boda operators and members of the public were sensitized on condom use and 500No. Condoms distributed.

‘Getting to Zero’

Eng. Ruwa Appointed Chairman,ARMFA EA Focal Group

“Getting To Zero.” Zero New Hiv Infections. Zero Discrimination And Zero Aids – Related Deaths.

KRB Official Newsletter | June 2016

Page 7

Municipalities and Urban Areas with 9m wide road reserve or more.The System then divides Rural and Urban road networks into three broad functional groups i.e. Arterial Roads, Collector Roads and Local Roads. These dynamic functional groups are then divided into Road Classes. The rural network classes were hierarchically numbered A, B, C, D, E, F and G while corresponding numbering for urban roads were H, J, K, L, M, N and P.

Broadly National roads are a defined grid of existing or proposed major roads linking Kenya with international borders (at identified entry and exit immigration points); main roads linking county headquarters; primary roads linking all sub-county (formerly referred to as districts) headquarters and urban roads providing through traffic in cities and municipalities, including roads that cross county boundaries or provide service to the upper tier of road network, defined as Class A, B and C roads

Over the years, cement has been used for soil stabilization in road construction. Hydraulic Road binder is a cement product used to stabilize road surfaces. According to Bamburi Cement, the HRB is expected to be lower by 30% compared to the conventional stabilization cement. Bamburi Cement presented a position paper on the status of Application of Hydraulic road Binders in Kenya during the iTRARR Conference held in March, 2016. There are various benefits association with HRBs some of which are; generation of energy cost savings by foregoing far-off borrow pits and sue of insitu material, improvement of structural integrity and durability of pavement layers, lower carbon dioxide emissions and sustainable use of waste generated by other industries.

Hydraulic Road Binders to lower construction costs

FUNCTIONALSYSTEM

LEVEL OF SERVICE PROVIDED RURAL ROAD CLASS

URBAN ROAD CLASS

Arterial

Provides highest Level of Service at the greatest permissible speed for the longest uninterrupted distance, with access control

S - National Roads 39,995.1kms A H (A-urban)

B J (B-urban ) Collector

Provides lower Level of Service than arterial roads at lower permissible speeds over shorter distances, with limited access control. Meant to collect tra�c from local roads and connect it with arterials

C K (C-urban ) D L (D-urban )

County Roads

121,456.4kms

Local

Consists of all roads not de�ned as arterials or collectors; primarily provides access to residential, commercial or industrial areas with little, or no, through movement

E M (E-urban ) F N (F-urban ) G P (G-urban )

The Road Register is available at www.krb.go.ke/roadregister

Road Classification System 2009

KRB is developing the 2nd Road Sector Investment Programme for the period 2015-2019. The RSIP forms the basis of prioritization of roads in the Annual Public Roads Programme (APRP). The development of the RSIP is being undertaken by Infrastructure Management & Engineering Services Ltd (IMES) in association with ITEC Engineering with funding from the World Bank.

The 1st 5 year RSIP (2010-2014) was prepared in 2011 with projected available funding of Kshs 604 billion for different interventions on the road network. Projects implemented during Phase 1 of the RSIP were

largely in line with the priorities set out in the RSIP with an achievement of 50% of the RSIP targets being achieved.

The HDM-4, the road investment appraisal tool, relies mainly on economic efficiency criteria. Some of the constraints experienced during the 1st Phase of RSIP included inadequate funding, lengthy procurement processes and inadequate contractor capacity among others. One of the shortcomings of the RSIP was its limitation to only economic efficiency considerations. The low stakeholder participation and lack of consideration of social and political

aspects led to lower institutionalization and uptake of the RSIP.

KRB has therefore introduced the multi criteria analysis as a framework that combines both the quantitative and qualitative costs and benefits as well as monetized and non-monetized benefits thereby creating a balance between economic and social considerations for example access to markets, health and education facilitations, security installations etc. The emphasis for stakeholder participation also supports the provisions of the Constitution for public participation in policy formulation.

Following the successful completion of the classification of the unclassified network and reclassification of the existing classified roads in 2009 the Government has gazette the Road Register in January 2016 to conform to the Kenya Constitution 2010 which requires separation of two networks, National and County Roads Networks.

Roads Classification is a Management Tool that allows roads to be identified and resources allocated for development and maintenance. Currently Kenya’s road network has 161,451km of mapped roads and approximately 90,000km unmapped network making a total of approximately 250,000km of roads. Mapping of the non-inventoried network is ongoing.In October 2006, the government commissioned a consultant through KRB to develop a new Road Classification System to replace the previous classification which was over 30 years old. The long

period since the last classification had seen the road network grow rapidly and change in character. This was as a result of a rapidly expanding economy, population growth and a renewed socio-political realm that demanded equity across all regions in Kenya. There has been tremendous increase in vehicle numbers and the existing classification system therefore needed a major review and updating, particularly with respect to the coverage of the large rural and urban road network that was unclassified up to that time.

The Road Classification System 2009 sees Kenya’s road network as being composed of two distinct networks i.e. the Rural Roads Network and the Urban Roads Network. The Rural Roads Network includes all roads outside Cities and former Municipalities with a road reserve equal to or greater than 9m, while the Urban Road Network includes the roads within Cities,

Road Register Gazetted

2nd RSIP to apply Multi Criteria Analysis

KRB Official Newsletter | June 2016

Page 8

Municipalities and Urban Areas with 9m wide road reserve or more.The System then divides Rural and Urban road networks into three broad functional groups i.e. Arterial Roads, Collector Roads and Local Roads. These dynamic functional groups are then divided into Road Classes. The rural network classes were hierarchically numbered A, B, C, D, E, F and G while corresponding numbering for urban roads were H, J, K, L, M, N and P.

Broadly National roads are a defined grid of existing or proposed major roads linking Kenya with international borders (at identified entry and exit immigration points); main roads linking county headquarters; primary roads linking all sub-county (formerly referred to as districts) headquarters and urban roads providing through traffic in cities and municipalities, including roads that cross county boundaries or provide service to the upper tier of road network, defined as Class A, B and C roads

Over the years, cement has been used for soil stabilization in road construction. Hydraulic Road binder is a cement product used to stabilize road surfaces. According to Bamburi Cement, the HRB is expected to be lower by 30% compared to the conventional stabilization cement. Bamburi Cement presented a position paper on the status of Application of Hydraulic road Binders in Kenya during the iTRARR Conference held in March, 2016. There are various benefits association with HRBs some of which are; generation of energy cost savings by foregoing far-off borrow pits and sue of insitu material, improvement of structural integrity and durability of pavement layers, lower carbon dioxide emissions and sustainable use of waste generated by other industries.

Hydraulic Road Binders to lower construction costs

FUNCTIONALSYSTEM

LEVEL OF SERVICE PROVIDED RURAL ROAD CLASS

URBAN ROAD CLASS

Arterial

Provides highest Level of Service at the greatest permissible speed for the longest uninterrupted distance, with access control

S - National Roads 39,995.1kms A H (A-urban)

B J (B-urban ) Collector

Provides lower Level of Service than arterial roads at lower permissible speeds over shorter distances, with limited access control. Meant to collect tra�c from local roads and connect it with arterials

C K (C-urban ) D L (D-urban )

County Roads

121,456.4kms

Local

Consists of all roads not de�ned as arterials or collectors; primarily provides access to residential, commercial or industrial areas with little, or no, through movement

E M (E-urban ) F N (F-urban ) G P (G-urban )

The Road Register is available at www.krb.go.ke/roadregister

Road Classification System 2009

KRB is developing the 2nd Road Sector Investment Programme for the period 2015-2019. The RSIP forms the basis of prioritization of roads in the Annual Public Roads Programme (APRP). The development of the RSIP is being undertaken by Infrastructure Management & Engineering Services Ltd (IMES) in association with ITEC Engineering with funding from the World Bank.

The 1st 5 year RSIP (2010-2014) was prepared in 2011 with projected available funding of Kshs 604 billion for different interventions on the road network. Projects implemented during Phase 1 of the RSIP were

largely in line with the priorities set out in the RSIP with an achievement of 50% of the RSIP targets being achieved.

The HDM-4, the road investment appraisal tool, relies mainly on economic efficiency criteria. Some of the constraints experienced during the 1st Phase of RSIP included inadequate funding, lengthy procurement processes and inadequate contractor capacity among others. One of the shortcomings of the RSIP was its limitation to only economic efficiency considerations. The low stakeholder participation and lack of consideration of social and political

aspects led to lower institutionalization and uptake of the RSIP.

KRB has therefore introduced the multi criteria analysis as a framework that combines both the quantitative and qualitative costs and benefits as well as monetized and non-monetized benefits thereby creating a balance between economic and social considerations for example access to markets, health and education facilitations, security installations etc. The emphasis for stakeholder participation also supports the provisions of the Constitution for public participation in policy formulation.

Following the successful completion of the classification of the unclassified network and reclassification of the existing classified roads in 2009 the Government has gazette the Road Register in January 2016 to conform to the Kenya Constitution 2010 which requires separation of two networks, National and County Roads Networks.

Roads Classification is a Management Tool that allows roads to be identified and resources allocated for development and maintenance. Currently Kenya’s road network has 161,451km of mapped roads and approximately 90,000km unmapped network making a total of approximately 250,000km of roads. Mapping of the non-inventoried network is ongoing.In October 2006, the government commissioned a consultant through KRB to develop a new Road Classification System to replace the previous classification which was over 30 years old. The long

period since the last classification had seen the road network grow rapidly and change in character. This was as a result of a rapidly expanding economy, population growth and a renewed socio-political realm that demanded equity across all regions in Kenya. There has been tremendous increase in vehicle numbers and the existing classification system therefore needed a major review and updating, particularly with respect to the coverage of the large rural and urban road network that was unclassified up to that time.

The Road Classification System 2009 sees Kenya’s road network as being composed of two distinct networks i.e. the Rural Roads Network and the Urban Roads Network. The Rural Roads Network includes all roads outside Cities and former Municipalities with a road reserve equal to or greater than 9m, while the Urban Road Network includes the roads within Cities,

Road Register Gazetted

2nd RSIP to apply Multi Criteria Analysis

Page 9

KRB Official Newsletter | June 2016

Disability Mainstreaming Committee visits Thika School for the Blind

The Thika High school for the Blind was established in 1967 by the Salvation Army. It is a mixed boarding school with a population of 500 students who are either blind or visually challenged. The KRB team presented a computer, printer and promotional materials for use by staff and students.

Capacity Building for Staff

s part of our commitment to professionalism in our service delivery, KRB prides itself of a highly competent workforce we employ the best in the market, to

remunerate them competitively and to give them the training they need to develop and deliver superior services.

During the second half of the year KRB participated in the Kenyan Mission as delegates in the 105th International Labour Conference in ILO Geneva, the aim of which was to Share and participate in the Implementation of the Conference recommendations within the Road Sector and the nation at large.

The objectives of the ILC were to; Review the application of ILO conventions and recommendations; Review Employment recommendations of 1944; Evaluate Impact of ILO declarations on social justice for fair globalization 2008.

105thSession of theInternationalLabour Conference

Tips for a successful retirement

Retirement (Retirement: exit next right)

‘the best time to start thinking of your retirement is before your boss does’

Page 10

KRB Official Newsletter | June 2016

Disability Mainstreaming Committee visits Thika School for the Blind

The Thika High school for the Blind was established in 1967 by the Salvation Army. It is a mixed boarding school with a population of 500 students who are either blind or visually challenged. The KRB team presented a computer, printer and promotional materials for use by staff and students.

Capacity Building for Staff

s part of our commitment to professionalism in our service delivery, KRB prides itself of a highly competent workforce we employ the best in the market, to

remunerate them competitively and to give them the training they need to develop and deliver superior services.

During the second half of the year KRB participated in the Kenyan Mission as delegates in the 105th International Labour Conference in ILO Geneva, the aim of which was to Share and participate in the Implementation of the Conference recommendations within the Road Sector and the nation at large.

The objectives of the ILC were to; Review the application of ILO conventions and recommendations; Review Employment recommendations of 1944; Evaluate Impact of ILO declarations on social justice for fair globalization 2008.

105thSession of theInternationalLabour Conference

Tips for a successful retirement

Retirement (Retirement: exit next right)

‘the best time to start thinking of your retirement is before your boss does’

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KRB Official Newsletter | June 2016