Kenya National School of Government Visits Transnet Engineering
A delegation from Kenya School of government is currently in the country since Sunday. Hosted by the South African National School of Government, this team has been on a structured programme, from orientation on Sunday and visiting different State owned entities including Eskom on Monday, SANRAL on Tuesday, Transnet Engineering on Wednesday in the morning and CSIR in the afternoon, SA National School of Government on Thursday and University of Johannesburg today.
A very well attended and interactive session on Wednesday at Transnet Engineering Koedoespoort plant under the Theme Trade, Industrialisation and Fragmenting Supply Chains. Also in attendance was the The Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms. Pinky Kekana, Deputy Minister of Small Business Development Ms. Dipuo Peters, Premier of KwaZulu Natal Provincial Government Ms. Nomusa Dube-Ncube, MEC from Treasury in the Eastern Cape Mr. Mlungiso Mvoko, Mayor of the City of Mbombela, Ms. Sibongile Makushe, Municipal Manager also representing the City of Mbombela Mr. Wiseman Khumalo, The Principal of the National School of Government Prof. Busani Ngcaweni
Leadership representing the Council for Built Environment, ABSA, Sedibeng District Municipality, The Presidency, National Heritage Council, SARS, Transnet led by Group Chief Executive Ms. Portia Derby, NPC, G-Fleet Management, Depart of Small Business Development, Department of Justice and Correctional Services
The Kenyan delegation was the Senator representing The State Honourable Lenku Ole Kanar, Member of Parliament in Kenya representing The National Assembly Department Committee on Finance and Planning Honourable CPA Julius Rutto, Chairperson of Salaries and Remuneration Committee Ms. Lyn C. Mengich, Vice Chairperson from the National Land Commission Ms. Gertude Nguku, Deputy Chief Registrar from The Judiciary Honourable Paul N. Maina, Deputy Governor representing the Country Government of Bungoma Ms. Jenepher Chemtai Mbatiany, Executive Director / Registrar of Contractors from The National Construction Authority Eng. Maurice Akech, Secretary Administration in the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary Mr. Chimwanga Mongo, Senior Deputy Director of Budget from the National Treasury and Economic Planning Mr. Samuel Macharia, Director Productive and Service Affairs representing the Ministry of East African Community Mr. Julius N Mwambo, Lead Policy Communication Presidential Economic Advisory from the State House Mr. Tony Watima, Director Corporate Services from the National Irrigation Authority Mr. Daniel Atula, Council Member from Kenya Water Institute Ms. Nancy Waweru, Chief Economist from The National Treasury and Economic Planning Mr. Boniface Ngigi, and Senior Environment Officer representing the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Mr. Luke Otila
TE CE Ralph Mills welcomed the distinguished guests and shared a brief overview about the organisation Transnet Engineering. This was followed by lead presentations on the theme by Ms. Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter from WTO and Prof. Tregenna from UJ. Transnet GCE Ms. Portia Derby also presented on the theme, representing Transnet. Then the tour of Transnet Engineering followed, and guests were taken to Research & Development section where TE’s capable engineers showed case various offerings including port hauler, traction motors and more. Finally, there was an exhibition of finished products, namely three different passenger coaches, providing an excellent opportunity for all guests to board and experience them inside.