Provision of Roadshow Services in Busia and Bungoma

Practical Action

Introduction

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Project Background

Practical Action is currently implementing an alternative fuels’ project dubbed ‘Access to Alternative Fuels for Cooking and Productive Use in Kenya project’ in peri-urban and rural areas of Bungoma and Busia Counties.

The specific project objective of the project is to increase access to alternative fuels for cooking and productive use through market development support for alternative fuel entrepreneurs The key intervention area is to provide market development support for alternative fuel entrepreneurs to grow sustainable businesses and increase access of alternative fuels for households and institutions; as well as for productive use.

Justification of the assignment

There is need to target users and potential users of alternative fuel products (briquettes, bio-ethanol and pellets) with relevant information to increase their knowledge and interest; for increased uptake of the energy products and services. The roadshows are therefore aimed at increasing consumer demand for fuel briquettes, fuel pellets, bio-ethanol fuel and productive uses of energy in Busia and Bungoma Counties. The roadshows will include product awareness campaigns and exhibitions in selected market routes and centres. This is meant to allow for a more high-touch experience in the two counties in order to spur increased uptake of energy products and services which will in turn contribute to growth of the energy enterprises within the two counties of project implementation.

Scope and Deliverables of the of the Assignment

The Supplier will work under the guidance of the Practical Action Project Manager and the project team. The main objective of the roadshows is to increase consumer demand for fuel briquettes, fuel pellets, bio-ethanol fuel and productive uses of energy in Busia and Bungoma Counties.

The service provider will be expected to provide the following for the roadshow to be successful:

• Vehicle – “Canter Size”
• Entertainers – 2pax
• PA System
• MC

The roadshows shall cover the following market routes within Busia and Bungoma Counties:

BUSIA COUNTY (15^th -17^th March 2021)

DAY 1: ROUTE 1(MONDAY)

Busia Town -Nambale -Mungatsi -Bukalanyi -Malanga-Lugulu -Oloo -Bar Ober- Back to Busia

DAY 2: ROUTE 2 (TUESDAY)

Busia Town -Matayos -Ganjala -Sio Port-Budalangi-Bukoma-Port Victoria-Back to Busia Town

DAY 3: ROUTE 3(WEDNESDAY)

The roadshow caravan leaves Malaba town and traverses across the major market centers within Teso North and Teso South Sub Counties as follows:

Malaba -Amagoro -Kocholya-Angurai -Kolanya-Akichelesit -Osere City-Back to Busia

BUNGOMA COUNTY (18th -20th MARCH 2021)

DAY 1: ROUTE 1(THURSDAY)

Bungoma Town- Bulondo- Bumula- Malakisi- Changara -Lwakhakha -Back to Bungoma

DAY 2: ROUTE 2 (FRIDAY)

Bungoma Town-Webuye- Kamukuywa- Cheptais– Kapsokwony- Chemoge- Back to Bungoma Town

DAY3: ROUTE 3 (SATURDAY)

Bungoma Town- Chwele- Mukuyuni- Makunga- Mbakalo -Tongaren- Back to Bungoma Town

Timeframe of the Assignment

• This assignment is expected to be implemented in a span of 6 days, planned as per the recommended market days.
• Specific dates for each respective route will be shared to the successive bidder/Vendor.

Terms of Engagement

Payment for the assignment shall be done in three tranches as indicated below;

• 100% payment will be remitted after successful completion of assigned task as per the Terms of Reference.
• Payment will be subjected to all applicable Taxes.

Minimum Qualifications and experience

• Vast experience in outdoor events.