Lokichoggio. LOKICHOGGIO, Supply and Logistics hub FACT SHEET LOKICHOGGIO, JOINT LOGISTICS CENTRE

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1 Source Access: PUB -Sudan Lokichoggio. LOKICHOGGIO, Supply and Logistics hub FACT SHEET LOKICHOGGIO, JOINT LOGISTICS CENTRE Background: The Lokichoggio base camp as it was known at that time was established in At the time of its establishment it was considered necessary to mobilize resources, stock pile supplies and to have a presence in close proximity to the Sudanese border to support humanitarian relief work in South Sudan. Today Lokichoggio is a well known supply and logistics hub utilized by all humanitarian relief organizations operating in side South Sudan. This paper shall provide a brief overview on the Lokichoggio camp and activities carried out and managed from there. 1. Administration 1.1 Accommodation: Accommodation in Loki can be classified in two broad categories; (i) UN/OLS Camp Accommodation (ii) Commercial Camps Accommodation. (i) UN/OLS Camp Accommodation - Accommodation primarily for OLS Consortium member Agencies. - Each Agency is responsible for putting up and maintaining own accommodation facilities, as per the approval and under the Supervision of the Camp Management Team. - The Camp has a bed Capacity of 200 beds (with possibility of accommodating up to 300 persons in situations of Emergency). - The Cost recovered from staying in the Camp is US$ 8.00 (this includes a US $ 3.00 Service charge). These do not cover the cost of meals though. - The Cost of meals is: Breakfast - US$ 4.00, Lunch - US$ 5.25 & Dinner- US$ 4.00 (ii) Commercial Camps Accommodation (please note that not all of the commercial camps and other lodgings are UN security approved.) - These are at close proximity to the UN/OLS Camp & offer suitable accommodation at the following rates. (i) Hotel California 90 Beds - 28 No. En-suite US$ (All rates full board) 24 Nos. Regular US$ Nos VIP US$ (ii) Trackmark Camp 35 Beds - En-suite US$ Date created: 04/04/29 Date last change 04/04/29 Page 1 of 5

2 (All rates full board) - En-suite US$ Regular US$ (iii) KATE Camp 137 Beds - 28 Nos. En-suite units@ US$ (All rates full board) 94 Nos. US$ Nos. Regular units@ US$ (iv) NPA Camp 90 Beds - All US$. 25 (Bed only) Breakfast - Ksh. 250 Lunch & Dinner Ksh.350 (v) 748 Camp 19 Beds - All US$45.00 (All rates full board) (vi) ACHA Camp 19 Beds - En-suite Ksh. 1,500 Regular Ksh. 1,000 (vii) There is another category of accommodation available in the 'Shopping Centre', (not Camps) these include; Sunbird Inn, Makuti Hotel, Destination Hotel & Grapes Inn - ALL Charge Ksh. 600 Bed & Breakfast. 1.2 OLS Management structure: See attached Management structure table, attachment Transport 2.1 Air transport The following aircraft are stationed in Lokichoggio: Passenger or Load WFP: 6 Caravans ton 2 Buffalos 10/ Antanov L Twin Otters Dakota TP DHC MAF: 2 Caravans SCF-UK: 1 Caravan The Buffalo can accommodate 10 or 40 depending on certification of the aircraft. The following aircraft are stationed in El Obeid: WFP: 1 IL Antanov In total 18 aircraft are stationed in Lokichoggio mainly in support to South Sudan while the aircraft in El Obeid supports South Sudan and the GoS locations. Page 2 of 5

3 Average air freight charges in US $ / Kg and aircraft type to any destination in the Southern Sector of Sudan from Lokichoggio. C Buffalo DC Caravan Twin Otter Commercial Air Services: Departure Nairobi Departure Loki (i) East African Airlines Hrs.(JKIA) 1415Hrs (ii) Kenya Airways 0900Hrs (Wilson) 1100Hrs (Morning rotation) 1400Hrs. (Wilson) 1600Hrs. (Afternoon rotation) (iii) ALS (To commence from the 1st May Schedule not out yet.) 2.2 Air field Runway length: 1,800 m Runway with: 20 m Surface: Tarmac, thin layer of prepared rolled asphalt, approximately 2 thick. Orientation: 09/27 Traffic permitted: VFR, light to large size aircrafts. Hrs of operation: 03:30 16:00 Hrs UTC Management: Kenya Airport Authority Utilization: The airport is used in support of South Sudan operations/ols. 2.3 Road transport At present five private road transport companies are operational from Lokichoggio to locations inside South Sudan, total capacity 400 MTs. The fleet consists of old army trucks, mainly MAN 4x4 and 6x6 trucks. The companies are: (i) Rapid response - operate mainly M.A.N 4 x 4 trucks (Ex-Germany Army trucks used in the '60's) The trucks are 7 ton & the have a fleet of 28 No. operational trucks. (ii) Interactive Transporters - operate MAGIRUS 6 x 6 Trucks (Ex-Holland Army trucks of the early '60's) The trucks are 9 ton & they have a fleet of 9 No. operational trucks. They also have URAL 6 X 6 Trucks (Ex Russian Army of the 80's) These are 12 Ton & they have a fleet of 2 No. (iii) Babu Freighters - operate mainly FIAT 6 x 6 trucks (Ex Italian Army trucks of the 70's). The trucks are 12 ton & the have a fleet of 6 No. operational. (iv) of the '80's). (vi) Shibiri Transporters - operate mainly MERCEDES x 4 trucks (Ex Kenya Army The trucks are 7 ton & they have a fleet of 8 No. Seberna Transporters - operate mainly MERCEDES 6 x 6, 5 ton (Ex Europe of '80's) Trucks 4 No. & 4 x 4, 7 ton (Ex Kenya Army Trucks of '80's) they have 7 No. of these. Page 3 of 5

4 The above are the transporters that are based in Lockichogio. Road from Kapenguria to Lodwar is rough but passable during dry season. Lodwar to Loki road is in a fairly good condition all year round, but the 'lagaas' (drifts) tend to be dangerous when flooded in the rainy season. Also true for the section from Kapenguria. The Loki to Sudan road is all dirt roads with serious gullies and it is only 4x4 and 6x6 that can pass through. Not passable by any types during the rainy season. Both in Kenya and Sudan, some sections require armed escorts. 2.4 Maintenance facilities Service and repair of transport equipment are limited; the WFP workshop handles UN vehicles only. Toyota Kenya Ltd has a mobile workshop based in Lokichoggio, the workshop is for light and 4x4 Vehicles only. The private hauling companies have their own arrangements for service and repair. 2.5 Fuel Total Kenya Ltd and Caltex Kenya Ltd operate fuel stores and filling stations, Jet- 1A, Avgas, Diesel, Petrol and assorted Oils and lubricants are available. Re stocking is provided from the fuel depot in Eldoret. Capacity at Lockichockio: Total: 764 qm Jet-1A and 30 qm Diesel. Caltex: 700 qm Jet-1A and 80 qm Diesel. 2.6 Warehouses Warehouses and organizations: See attached warehouse inventory sheet, attachment Handling equipment: At least 1 crane and 1 forklift available commercially. UNICEF has 1 No. Hyster 3.3 forklift and WFP has 4 No forklifts, 1,5 2.0 ton each and one WFP tractor with trailer operate at the airstrip. 4 Customs, permits and regulations: The Custom authority is operating bonded warehouses for WFP and UNICEF alone, the facilities are limited in size. The Kenya Revenue Authority may consider expansion if requested. Goods intended for South Sudan (not Bonded) must be custom cleared and re-exported. Goods purchased locally in Kenya intended for export to South Sudan with a value of Kshs 5, or more must be declared on Custom Document C63/C5, however no custom fees are levied due to the Humanitarian nature of work. Customs are located at the Air strip and at the boarder crossing to South Sudan. Please note that no clearing agents are operational in Lokichoggio, importers must custom clear their own goods. All foreigners (non UN staff) working in Lokichoggio must have a valid work permit from the Kenya Authorities. The South Sudanese Authorities are moving in the same direction and it is anticipated that work permits be introduced by mid year SRRC permits are required by all to enter in to South Sudan. Non UN Vehicles are required to have New Sudan registration plates in order to operate in side South Sudan. Page 4 of 5

5 5 Security briefings: Daily, 17:00 hrs security briefings are provided to staff traveling to South Sudan, at 18:00 hrs a general security briefing is provided to all personal in Lokichoggio. Page 5 of 5

20% Kenya EARLY BIRD 20% Rwanda

20% Kenya EARLY BIRD 20% Rwanda EARLY BIRD KENYA / VALID FOR 2018 BOOKINGS RECEIVED BEFORE 31 DEC 2018 EARLY BIRD KENYA / VALID FOR 2018 BOOKINGS RECEIVED BEFORE 31 DEC 2018 01-31 ACCOMMODATION RATES PER PERSON PER NIGHT Governors Camp