from: odhiambo okecth
Friends,
We are moving towards The 2nd Consultative Forum on Waste Management on the 28th August 2012 at the KICC where our focus will be on Making Practical Steps towards the Process of Separation of Waste at Source, and to make this happen, we hosted the 2nd Planning Session at the NEMA Nairobi offices this morning.
Our National Focus is on Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret and Nyeri. And as we do all this, we will have an Award System for three Categories on the 6th December 2012 again at the KICC;
The Cleanest Town
The Cleanest Estates- three from each Town, and
The Cleanest Colleges and Institutions of Higher Learning
Today’s meeting was attended by;
Ms Anne Theuri- NEMA Nairobi- she flagged off the meeting and left for another asignment.
Ms Sarah Muthoni- NEMA Nairobi
Mr. Mario Kainga- Assistant Director of Environment at the City Council of Nairobi
Mr. Kepha Rinsyi Bikwati- CEO Institute of Packaging of Kenya
Mr. Geoffrey Mutuku- Policy Officer Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources,
Mr. Odhiambo T Oketch- Executive Director TCKC- Chairing.
Seated; Mr. Mario Kainga from the City Council of Nairobi and Ms Sarah Muthoni from Nema. Standing L-R; Mr. Kepha Rinsyi from the IOPK, Odhiambo T Oketch- TCKC and Mr. Geoffrey Mutuku from the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources.
We had apologies from;
Mr. Titus Simiyu- Provincial Director of Environment Nairobi- He was well represented,
Ms Tracey Masinde- Public Service Transformation Department at the Office of the Prime Minister- She telephoned and gave her report
Ms Susan Wanjohi- Ministry of Education-
Mr. Simon Kimani- Kenya Medical Training College
Ms Beatrice Kithinji- Kenya Association of Manufacturers- She called and gave her report
Ms Doreen Ivy- Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
We are moving strategically towards the 2nd Forum and as we continue with the planning process, I must appreciate the commitment that we have seen from our Partners. We are really thankful to the following Institutions;
1] Key Partners;
The Public Service Transformation Department at the Office of the Prime Minister
The National Environment Management Authority
2] Strategic Partners;
The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
Ministry of Local Government
Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation
Ministry of Education- Strategic Partners
Ministry of State for Special Programmes
Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development
The City Council of Nairobi
The City Council of Mombasa
The City Council of Kisumu
The Municipal Council of Eldoret
The Municipal Council of Nyeri
A Better World
The Institute of Packaging of Kenya,
Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
and all Friends who believe in a Clean Kenya
We are reaching out for more partnerships in this Campaign. It has not been easy, and I can confirm,it needs a lot of resilience and commitment to manage this process. This is why I have forever remained indebted to the small team of Friends who have consistently supported our logistics, administration and reach outs. I will publish the list of this small Team on Friday for posterity.
Lastly, as we approach the 28th August, I am happy to report that the following Teams have indicated their wish to particpate during The 2nd Consultative Forum on Waste Management at the KICC;
The Public Service Transformation Department
The National Environment Management Authority
The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
The Ministry of Local Government
The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation
The Ministry of Education
The Ministry of State for Special Programmes
The Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development
The City Council of Nairobi,
The Institute of Packaging of Kenya
Disaster and Environment Management Association- Masinde Muliro University
Chepkoilel Environment Association- CUESA
Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Kayole Waste Management Association
PYGRON- Pumwani Youths Group Association
Fountain Youth Initiative
International Youth Council of Kenya
Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development
We will be accrediting two participants from the Groups that would like to participate.
This will be a Forum with a difference and your active participation, engagement and support is hereby invited.
As we move The Clean Kenya Campaign across Kenya, we want to continue appreciating our Key Partners- The Public Service Transformation Department and the National Environment Management Authority, and all our Strategic Partners for their continued support.
Let us all work for a Clean Kenya as a Transformative Deliverable as we turn 50.
Odhiambo T Oketch,
Executive Director,
The Clean Kenya Campaign-TCKC
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