From: odhiambo okecth
Media Brief on Anti-Corruption Activities
The Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, The Provincial Administration, The City Council Of Nairobi and the City Council of Nairobi Stakeholders Evaluation Team will have a series of activities in the Month of October aimed at rallying the citizens of Nairobi to demand accountability and transparency from government officials and service providers.
The planned activities will consists of:
i). A Clean Up Exercise along Juja Road 16 October 2010
ii). Outreach Anti-Corruption Clinics: 18 – 21 October 2010
Collecting Reports on Corruption
Civic Education,
iii). An Anti-Corruption Walk 22 October 2010
These activities will inform and educate the public on the means and ways through which the can effectively join in the fight against corruption.
On behalf of the Organizing Team
Professor Jane Onsongo- Assistant Director Preventive Service KACC ……………………………….
Dr. Arbogast K. Akidiva Principal Officer Education KACC ……………………………….
Mr. Phillip Kisia -Town Clerk City Council of Nairobi ………………………………..
Mr. Jamleck Baruga- Regional Commissioner Nairobi
Mr. Odhiambo T. Oketch- CEO KCDN/Chairman CCNSET”
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Friends
The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption was launched yesterday by the Assistant Director Preventive Services Kenya Anti Corruption Commission Prof Jane Onsongo at The Stanley Hotel in a function that was also graced by the Regional Commissioner Mr. Jamleck Baruga, Town Clerk Mr. Phillip Kisia, Principal Officer Education KACC Dr Kemoli Akidiva, Deputy PC Nairobi Ms Mercy Gatobu, Regional Education Manager Microsoft Mr. Mark Matunga and the Organizing Team for the Walk led by Odhiambo T Oketch.
The message from the PC Nairobi was read by Mr. Jamleck Baruga- the Regional Commissioner and he called on the residents of Nairobi to join in the fight against corruption as he applauded the efforts KCDN/CCNSET have put in place in working with KACC, The Provincial Administration and the City Council of Nairobi. He appealed to Kenyans to turn out in large numbers and make the day a success.
The Town Clerk Mr. Phillip Kisia said the Council was ready and willing to work with the Stakeholders in ensuring Service Delivery to the residents of Nairobi. He said the Council will participate effectively in the planned activities as he called on residents to demand for services saying this was their right. He also applauded the KCDN/CCNSET efforts and praised the proactive partnerships that we have put in place saying this will keep the Council Officers on their toes.
The launch was attended by Ms Anne Songole from the PCs Office, Mr George Nyongesa- Bunge La Mwananchi, Apostle Petros Mwita- Religious Groups, Mr. Kinuthia Wamwangi- A consultant on Local Authorities, Ms Ivy Ndiewo from Transparency International, Mr.Mark Korir- Association of Citizens against Corruption, Ms Florence Kanyua of KCDN, Ms Grance Nganga of KCDN, Mr. Elijah Agevi- Safer Nairobi Initiative/KEPSA, Ms Patricia Mwithiga from The Red Cross among others.
The joint statement was read by Prof Jane Onsongo.
Peace and blessings to you all.
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi,
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
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Odhiambo is the current chairman to the Stakeholders Evaluation Team on Performance Contract and Rapid Results Initiative at the City Council of Nairobi- CCNSET and also the Co-Chair and Coordinator to the Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption.
Organizing Team;
1. Prof Jane Onsongo- Chair- Deputy Director KACC
2. Dr. Kemoli Akidiva- Alternative Chair- Principal Officer Education- KACC
3. Mr. Odhiambo T Oketch- Co-Chair and Event Coordinator- CEO KCDN
4. Mr. Chris Kinyua- Businessman- Fundraising Coordination at KCDN
5. Mrs Purity Gitonga- KACC
6. Mr. Mark Korir- ACAC
7. Mr. George Nyongesa- Bunge La Wananchi
8. Ms Lydia Manyasi- KACC
9. Apostle Petros Mwita- Religious Groups
10. Ms Petronila Nafula- Westlands Association
11. Mr. Nicholas Simani- KACC
12. Mr. John Kihiu- National Hawkers Association
13. Ms Mercy Gatobu- Deputy PC Nairobi
14. Mr. Wildred Mbithi- Director of Operations- PPOs Office Nairobi
15. Mr. Dan Masetu- Assistant Town Clerk [R&D] City Council of Nairobi
16. Ms Rebecca Muniu- UNDP
17. Mr. Timothy Muriuki- Chairman NCBDA
Principals
· Prof PLO Lumumba- Director- Kenya Anti Corruption Commission
· Mr. Phillip Kisia- Town Clerk- City Council of Nairobi
· Mr. Njoroge Ndirangu- Provincial Commissioner- Nairobi Province
· Mr. Anthony Kibuchi- Provincial Police Officer- Nairobi Province
Media Liaison will be by Mr. Jimmy Gathu of Royal Media
Mugumo Communications Ltd will handle for us all communication issues
Programme of Events;
1. 7th October; Talk Show at Citizen TV on the Same- Was successfully delivered
2. 8th October; Media Launch at The Stanley Hotel with Prof PLO Lumumba- Director KACC, Mr. Phillip Kisia- Town Clerk- City Council of Nairobi, Mr. Njoroge Ndirangu- PC Nairobi and The Organizing Team- Was successfully delivered
3. 16th October- Kenya-Wide Clean-up to be launched by The Rt Hon Prime Minister Mathare/Huruma along Juja Road at 9.00am
4. 18th October; Anti-Corruption Caravan moves across town to Kibera
5. 19th October; Anti-Corruption Caravan moves across town to Kawangware
6. 20th October; Anti-Corruption Caravan moves to Nyayo Stadium
7. 21st October; Anti-Corruption Caravan moves to Korogocho
8. 22nd October; The Rt Hon Prime Minister flags off The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption at Integrity Centre at 9.00am. The procession led by The Administration Police Band moves along Nyerere Road, University Way, Moi Avenue, Harambee Avenue, Taifa Road, City Hall Way and terminates at the KICC- a property that was recently taken from the corrupt elements.
9. 22nd October; Luncheon at The Stanley Hotel
10. 22nd October; Anti Corruption Dance