Friends,
I have been invited to a Symposium in Arusha starting on the 8th Nov 2010 and I want to use that occasion to rally the people of East Africa to join us in moving all of East Africa to the next level.
In Rwanda, they have a Nationwide Clean Up Campaign every last Saturday of the Month and in this campaign, none other than the President HE Paul Kagame leads from the front line. It has made Kigali the cleanest City in East Africa.
In Kenya, we have introduced a City wide Clean up Campaign scheduled for every 3rd Saturday of the month and we are still struggling with it. We are inviting as many Kenyans from all the Counties to join in and take charge of the concept at their various Counties.
You will also remember that on the 22nd October 2010, we organized a very successful walk against corruption in Nairobi. We want to invite the people of East Africa to join us in these efforts; clean up campaigns and in the fight against corruption.
Let us make these twin issues our personal issues and we will indeed move East Africa to the next level.
In the enclosed caption, I am with Mr. David Walala from Community Alliance for Change based in Kitale Kenya, and Mr. Thomas Nelson Munghono from Nelsk Uganda based in Kampala Uganda.
We are determined to make a difference not only in our various Countries, but in the whole of East Africa. Let us unite and be part of the East African Community as we all join in the unfolding social, economic and political dispensation.
Peace and blessings to all of us.
Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi,
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0724 365 557 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
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Odhiambo T Oketch is the current Chairman to the City Council of Nairobi Stakeholders Evaluation Team on Performance Contracting and Rapid Results Management. He was also the Co-Chair and Coordinator of The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption that was held in Nairobi on the 22nd October 2010.
Friday, October 29, 2010
L-R Mr. David Walala, Mr. Odhiambo T Oketch and Mr. Thomas Munghono from Kampala
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Meru County Youth Forum
We were privileged to attend the inaugural meet of the Meru County Youth Forum in Meru yesterday 27th October 2010 at the Three Steers Hotel.
This was a Forum in a series of Forums we will be attending all across Kenya to invite Kenyans to stay with the Issues. We must Move the Country From Talking to Tasking.
In the last 47 years of Independence, we have just been talking. Our leaders have been giving us all theories about development and the irony is, it is them who have been developing themselves. The country has gone into debt of almost Kshs 1 Trillion and our leaders keep talking about development.
Every Kenyan born now is in debt of Kshs 30,000.00 at birth courtesy of our Talking Leaders.
Kenyans must wake up and take charge. We must ask our leaders to give us a score card. If the score card is laced with scandals and corrupt tendencies, me must pause and ask ourselves; what is the problem?
Meru County was our first stop in a series that will see us traverse the whole country. We will be joining hands with people like Chris Kinyua, Andrew Ndola Ndola, Raphael Otieno Sungu, Elijah Kombo, Paul Gitonga, Emmanuel Dennis, Wangui Mbatia and all major forces that love Kenya.
It is time....we reclaimed Kenya from lost leadership.
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi
L-R; Oto, Paul Gitonga, Chris Kinyua- Event Organiser, Otieno Sungu and Elijah Kombo at the Three Steers Hotel in Meru 27th Oct 2010This was a Forum in a series of Forums we will be attending all across Kenya to invite Kenyans to stay with the Issues. We must Move the Country From Talking to Tasking.
In the last 47 years of Independence, we have just been talking. Our leaders have been giving us all theories about development and the irony is, it is them who have been developing themselves. The country has gone into debt of almost Kshs 1 Trillion and our leaders keep talking about development.
L-R; Oto, Gitonga, Sungu Eric Oduya and Elijah Kombo in Embu on their way to Meru 27th Oct 2010Every Kenyan born now is in debt of Kshs 30,000.00 at birth courtesy of our Talking Leaders.
Kenyans must wake up and take charge. We must ask our leaders to give us a score card. If the score card is laced with scandals and corrupt tendencies, me must pause and ask ourselves; what is the problem?
Ndola Ndolo seated in the middle as he follows the proceedings at the Three Steers Hotel in MeruMeru County was our first stop in a series that will see us traverse the whole country. We will be joining hands with people like Chris Kinyua, Andrew Ndola Ndola, Raphael Otieno Sungu, Elijah Kombo, Paul Gitonga, Emmanuel Dennis, Wangui Mbatia and all major forces that love Kenya.
It is time....we reclaimed Kenya from lost leadership.
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
CCNSET on Traffic Management
26th October 2010
The Traffic Commandant,
Traffic Headquaters,
Kenya Police,
Nairobi Kenya.
Dear Sir,
Traffic Management in Kenya
On the 22nd October 2010, we organized The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption. The walk was flagged off at Integrity Centre by Prof PLO Lumumba, the Director and CEO at the Kenya Anti Corruption Commission.
During the speeches at the KICC Court Yard, we made a clear resolve that time has come for Kenyans to enjoin in the war against corruption and in demand for service delivery from all Government Officers. This has been well captured by the introduction of the Rapid Results Management by His Excellency the President and the Rt Hon Prime Minister.
They have in their wisdom appointed state officers to help them run the affairs of state using the delegated powers we have given to them through our votes. Through that delegated power from the public, you have been appointed the Traffic Commandant and the buck stops with you in that docket.
Traffic Management in Nairobi, and indeed all across Kenya has been a messy affair and we are now writing this letter to demand answers from you. You will remember that in 2004, the Hon John Michuki, then the Minister for Transport, in one fell swoop, brought sanity to the matatu industry and all Kenyans supported his move by even walking to work.
Law and order was all of a sudden brought to the matatu industry and Kenyans sighed with relief.
Fast track the scene to now, 2010. The mataus are a law unto themselves in our roads. The Traffic Police seems not to even know the Traffic Rules. And impunity has set in to a worrying extent. Yet, HE the President and the Rt Hon PM, have in their wisdom used their delegated powers from the public to appoint you to run the Traffic Department!
If you do not know what is happening in your department, I will, on behalf of Kenyans shortlist for your attention some of the mess in your department;
1. The mataus are driven so carelessly in our roads. They float all known traffic rules and they behave as if they are a law unto themselves.
2. The matatus overlap and drive on the pavement at the slightest opportunity. This adds up to the tear and wear we see on all our roads, yet, it is the public that bears the pinch of taxation to have road roads in Kenya.
3. The matatus bang other cars and speed off. It is like we have no laws governing such acts of traffic offenses. And if you report such incidents to the Traffic Police, they do not act.
4. The matatu drivers hoot unnecessarily as their conductors bang their vehicles and shout for commuters. It does not make sense to them that we all know where we are going.
5. The matatus have big screens on their vehicles and they play deafening music all the times.
6. The matatus never stop inside the designated Bus Stops. They will always stop on the road, or, across the road as they block the flow of traffic.
7. The matatu crew have refused to wear uniforms as directed
8. The matatu drivers have the confidence that they are never held to account at personal levels whenever they cause an accident. They will dump that vehicle and jump into the next.
9. We all know that the PSVs have been banned from the CBD, yet, we all know that there are the untouchables that drive all the way into town and the Traffic Police look the other way.
10. We all know that most Traffic Police Officers wake up so early to only go and greet the matatu crews, not to enforce law and order on our roads.
These are only some of the complaints we have received from the public, which if you never knew of, are with you now.
To cap it all, you are failing the Police Force in Kenya. You have been entrusted by HE the President, the Rt Hon PM and the Commissioner of Police to man the Traffic Department, and all we can see is absence of law enforcement. On behalf of the people of Kenya, who are the ultimate appointing authority every 5 years, I want to bring to your attention that if you are unable to perform your duties as by law required, please vacate office so that a suitable officer who is equal to the task is appointed to enforce law and order in the Traffic Department.
Time has come for us to regain the rule of law and order in our roads all across Kenya. The people have spoken and we are watching you.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi,
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126,
Email: komarockswatch@yahoo.com
http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com
Odhiambo T Oketch is the current Chairman to the City Council of Nairobi Stakeholders Evaluation Team on Performance Contracting and Rapid Results Management. He was the Co-chair and Event Coordinator for The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption that was hosted on the 22nd October 2010 in Nairobi.
CC;
1. HE the President of Kenya- Hon Mwai Kibaki
2. The Rt Hon Prime Minister of Kenya- Hon Raila A Odinga
3. The Minister for Transport- Hon Amos Kimunya
4. The Director KACC- Prof PLO Lumumba
5. The Commissioner of Police- Mr. Mathew Iteere
6. The PC Nairobi- Mr. Njoroge Ndirangu
7. The Chief Justice- Hon Evan Gicheru
8. The Town Clerk City Council of Nairobi- Mr. Phillip Kisia
The Traffic Commandant,
Traffic Headquaters,
Kenya Police,
Nairobi Kenya.
Dear Sir,
Traffic Management in Kenya
On the 22nd October 2010, we organized The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption. The walk was flagged off at Integrity Centre by Prof PLO Lumumba, the Director and CEO at the Kenya Anti Corruption Commission.
During the speeches at the KICC Court Yard, we made a clear resolve that time has come for Kenyans to enjoin in the war against corruption and in demand for service delivery from all Government Officers. This has been well captured by the introduction of the Rapid Results Management by His Excellency the President and the Rt Hon Prime Minister.
They have in their wisdom appointed state officers to help them run the affairs of state using the delegated powers we have given to them through our votes. Through that delegated power from the public, you have been appointed the Traffic Commandant and the buck stops with you in that docket.
Traffic Management in Nairobi, and indeed all across Kenya has been a messy affair and we are now writing this letter to demand answers from you. You will remember that in 2004, the Hon John Michuki, then the Minister for Transport, in one fell swoop, brought sanity to the matatu industry and all Kenyans supported his move by even walking to work.
Law and order was all of a sudden brought to the matatu industry and Kenyans sighed with relief.
Fast track the scene to now, 2010. The mataus are a law unto themselves in our roads. The Traffic Police seems not to even know the Traffic Rules. And impunity has set in to a worrying extent. Yet, HE the President and the Rt Hon PM, have in their wisdom used their delegated powers from the public to appoint you to run the Traffic Department!
If you do not know what is happening in your department, I will, on behalf of Kenyans shortlist for your attention some of the mess in your department;
1. The mataus are driven so carelessly in our roads. They float all known traffic rules and they behave as if they are a law unto themselves.
2. The matatus overlap and drive on the pavement at the slightest opportunity. This adds up to the tear and wear we see on all our roads, yet, it is the public that bears the pinch of taxation to have road roads in Kenya.
3. The matatus bang other cars and speed off. It is like we have no laws governing such acts of traffic offenses. And if you report such incidents to the Traffic Police, they do not act.
4. The matatu drivers hoot unnecessarily as their conductors bang their vehicles and shout for commuters. It does not make sense to them that we all know where we are going.
5. The matatus have big screens on their vehicles and they play deafening music all the times.
6. The matatus never stop inside the designated Bus Stops. They will always stop on the road, or, across the road as they block the flow of traffic.
7. The matatu crew have refused to wear uniforms as directed
8. The matatu drivers have the confidence that they are never held to account at personal levels whenever they cause an accident. They will dump that vehicle and jump into the next.
9. We all know that the PSVs have been banned from the CBD, yet, we all know that there are the untouchables that drive all the way into town and the Traffic Police look the other way.
10. We all know that most Traffic Police Officers wake up so early to only go and greet the matatu crews, not to enforce law and order on our roads.
These are only some of the complaints we have received from the public, which if you never knew of, are with you now.
To cap it all, you are failing the Police Force in Kenya. You have been entrusted by HE the President, the Rt Hon PM and the Commissioner of Police to man the Traffic Department, and all we can see is absence of law enforcement. On behalf of the people of Kenya, who are the ultimate appointing authority every 5 years, I want to bring to your attention that if you are unable to perform your duties as by law required, please vacate office so that a suitable officer who is equal to the task is appointed to enforce law and order in the Traffic Department.
Time has come for us to regain the rule of law and order in our roads all across Kenya. The people have spoken and we are watching you.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi,
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126,
Email: komarockswatch@yahoo.com
http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com
Odhiambo T Oketch is the current Chairman to the City Council of Nairobi Stakeholders Evaluation Team on Performance Contracting and Rapid Results Management. He was the Co-chair and Event Coordinator for The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption that was hosted on the 22nd October 2010 in Nairobi.
CC;
1. HE the President of Kenya- Hon Mwai Kibaki
2. The Rt Hon Prime Minister of Kenya- Hon Raila A Odinga
3. The Minister for Transport- Hon Amos Kimunya
4. The Director KACC- Prof PLO Lumumba
5. The Commissioner of Police- Mr. Mathew Iteere
6. The PC Nairobi- Mr. Njoroge Ndirangu
7. The Chief Justice- Hon Evan Gicheru
8. The Town Clerk City Council of Nairobi- Mr. Phillip Kisia
Friday, October 22, 2010
The Walk- 22nd October 2010
The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption started with showers of blessings today morning at Integrity Centre.
Many groups turned up and I was most impressed by the Administration Police besides having the Band to lead the procession, also sent a contingent with a banner against corruption.
I must thanks the KACC fraternity for turning out in large numbers led by their Advisory Board members and Prof PLO Lumumba- the Director and CEO.
Transparency International who were of valuable help in hosting this event were led by their CEO Mr. Mbithi while Mugumo Communications Ltd were also well represented.
Prof Lumumba flagged off the walk which included students from Maseno and Moi Universities who came to Nairobi specifically for the walk. We had a good number of students from universities around Nairobi as well as from the Kenya
Polytechnic University, Bunge La Mwananchi, Association of Citizens against Corruption, The Youth Congress, The World Youth Parliament were in attendance led by their President Gerishom Okonda.
We must thank the Hon Fred Gumo- Minister for Regional Development for making time to be with us today. He was a real motivation in the fight against corruption since he knows that it is the political class that has led us down the wrong path for the last 47 years. And he said as much.
We must thank Mr. Peter Leley- Deputy Provincial Commissioner Nairobi and Mr. Dan Masetu- Assistant Town Clerk at the City Council of Nairobi for being in time and for walking with us the full length. They showed commitment and we must all join in and help them achieve results in the joint fight against corruption.
The CCNSET Fraternity were of valuable support. Besides walking with us, Ms Christian Anthony and Ms Petronila Nafula took charge of the
arrangements at KICC; Pst Ben Mutuku led us in the opening prayers while Mr. Elijah Agevi was at his best as the MC for the day- I bet he does this part time. He was brilliant.
The City Council of Nairobi Choir and members of the City Inspectorate were present, marched with us and also gave us some nice piece. We must salute them in encouragement.
Emergency Medical Services- a Division of the Red Cross was on standby and I am pleased that we had no major incidences. The only people whom they attended to were the ones who never walk any distances- but this number was small. Our appreciation to Nelly and the E-Plus team.
The Kashwesha Youth Groups, the Youth Congress and the United Artists against Corruption all captured our attention. We must intensify the fight.
More appreciation goes to Mr. Kinuthia Wamwangi and Mr. Elijah Agevi- members of the CCNSET team who came in very handy when the goings were getting tough. They were
a shoulder to lean on.
We cannot forget our Principals- Prof Lumumba- Director and CEO KACC, Mr. Kisia- Town Clerk CCN and Mr Ndirangu- PC Nairobi for their support and interest in the walk. I must make special mention of Prof Jane Onsongo whom I consulted with on a day to day basis and Dr Arbogast Akidiva who all put in great efforts.
The day was great and this marks the beginning of a new phase in the fight against corruption.
Lastly, I must thank KCDN Board and staff for giving us all the needed support in logistics and communications; Transparency International for their timely intervention and Mugumo Communications for their inputs to make this day possible.
We will be in singular communications with all the groups that attended the walk. But as for now, please accept out sincere thanks. You made it happen.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
On Behalf of the
Organizing Team
http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com
Many groups turned up and I was most impressed by the Administration Police besides having the Band to lead the procession, also sent a contingent with a banner against corruption.
I must thanks the KACC fraternity for turning out in large numbers led by their Advisory Board members and Prof PLO Lumumba- the Director and CEO.
Transparency International who were of valuable help in hosting this event were led by their CEO Mr. Mbithi while Mugumo Communications Ltd were also well represented.
Prof Lumumba flagged off the walk which included students from Maseno and Moi Universities who came to Nairobi specifically for the walk. We had a good number of students from universities around Nairobi as well as from the Kenya
Polytechnic University, Bunge La Mwananchi, Association of Citizens against Corruption, The Youth Congress, The World Youth Parliament were in attendance led by their President Gerishom Okonda.
Time to Move From Talking to TaskingWe must thank the Hon Fred Gumo- Minister for Regional Development for making time to be with us today. He was a real motivation in the fight against corruption since he knows that it is the political class that has led us down the wrong path for the last 47 years. And he said as much.
We must thank Mr. Peter Leley- Deputy Provincial Commissioner Nairobi and Mr. Dan Masetu- Assistant Town Clerk at the City Council of Nairobi for being in time and for walking with us the full length. They showed commitment and we must all join in and help them achieve results in the joint fight against corruption.
The CCNSET Fraternity were of valuable support. Besides walking with us, Ms Christian Anthony and Ms Petronila Nafula took charge of the
arrangements at KICC; Pst Ben Mutuku led us in the opening prayers while Mr. Elijah Agevi was at his best as the MC for the day- I bet he does this part time. He was brilliant.
The Hon Fred Gumo- Minister for Regional Development giving his speech. To his left are Odhiambo T Oketch, Mr. Peter Leley- Deputy PC Nairobi and members of the KACC Advisory BoardThe City Council of Nairobi Choir and members of the City Inspectorate were present, marched with us and also gave us some nice piece. We must salute them in encouragement.
Emergency Medical Services- a Division of the Red Cross was on standby and I am pleased that we had no major incidences. The only people whom they attended to were the ones who never walk any distances- but this number was small. Our appreciation to Nelly and the E-Plus team.
The Kashwesha Youth Groups, the Youth Congress and the United Artists against Corruption all captured our attention. We must intensify the fight.
More appreciation goes to Mr. Kinuthia Wamwangi and Mr. Elijah Agevi- members of the CCNSET team who came in very handy when the goings were getting tough. They were
a shoulder to lean on.
We cannot forget our Principals- Prof Lumumba- Director and CEO KACC, Mr. Kisia- Town Clerk CCN and Mr Ndirangu- PC Nairobi for their support and interest in the walk. I must make special mention of Prof Jane Onsongo whom I consulted with on a day to day basis and Dr Arbogast Akidiva who all put in great efforts.
The day was great and this marks the beginning of a new phase in the fight against corruption.
Lastly, I must thank KCDN Board and staff for giving us all the needed support in logistics and communications; Transparency International for their timely intervention and Mugumo Communications for their inputs to make this day possible.
We will be in singular communications with all the groups that attended the walk. But as for now, please accept out sincere thanks. You made it happen.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
On Behalf of the
Organizing Team
http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
The Fight against Corruption- the people
Dear Friends,
The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption is finally here with us.
It will be flagged off at Integrity Centre by The Rt Hon Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya at EXACTLY 9.00am on 22nd October 2010 and the procession will be led by the Administration Police Band.
This is how we will walk;
Kashwesha Youth Dance Group
Organizing this has not been easy. I must thank the cooperation and support we received from the following Institutions;
We are looking up to more participation from the professional associations, NGOs and the CBOs.
We must also thank the Provincial Police Officer Nairobi Area for the support the police have given to us in the course of planning until now and through the walk.
As we wish you all a Happy Mashujaa Day, we want to wish all those who will participate well. Please join us at Integrity Centre at 8.00am for formations. The event will then be flagged off at EXACTLY 9.00am by the Rt Hon Prime Minister. You may wear light clothing and shoes. You may also carry your bottle of water in case you will need water.
We have a few T-Shirts that we will give to each group, courtesy of Transparency International. May all the team leaders meet with the undersigned at City Hall Annexe at the Reform Secretariat on Thursday 21st at 2.00pm for their T-Shirts- Room 115.
All is well that ends well. Let us all join hands and prove that we all do not want corruption.
Lastly, for all those who feel they want to support, partner and/or participate, please reach out to the undersigned.
Peace and blessings
The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption is finally here with us.
It will be flagged off at Integrity Centre by The Rt Hon Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya at EXACTLY 9.00am on 22nd October 2010 and the procession will be led by the Administration Police Band.
This is how we will walk;
Dr Arbogast Akidiva of KACC gives a Press Briefing in the presence of Mr. John Katimbwa- National Vice Chairman Matatu Welfare Association, Mr. Odhiambo T Oketch of KCDN/CCNSET and Mr. Wainaina Wakabu [partly hidden on the right]- Chairman Matatu Drivers and Conductors Welfare Association- Kenyatta Avenue
- Procession Way past Uhuru Park
- Ngong Road
- Haile Sallasie Avenue
- Parliament Way
- City Hall Way
- KICC
Kashwesha Youth Dance GroupOrganizing this has not been easy. I must thank the cooperation and support we received from the following Institutions;
- Office of the Prime Minister
- Kenya Anti Corruption Commission
- Provincial Administration Nairobi
- City Council of Nairobi
- City Council of Nairobi Stakeholders Evaluation Team
- Transparency International
- Mugumo Communications Ltd
- Emergency Medical Services- a Division of the Red Cross
- Bunge La Mwananchi
- Kikazi Kipya Initiative
- Nairobi People Settlement Network and
- KCDN Nairobi
- Kenya Anti Corruption Commission
- Provincial Administration
- City Council of Nairobi
- Transparency International
- KCDN Nairobi
- CCNSET
- Matatu Welfare Association
- Kenya University Students Association
- Bunge La Mwananchi
- Matatu Drivers and Conductors Welfare Association
- Safer Nairobi Coalition- SANA
- Kashwesha Housing Cooperative Society
- Kizazi Kipya Initiative
- Nairobi People Settlement Network
- Muungano Wa Wana Vijiji
- Youth Congress
- Artists United against Corruption
We are looking up to more participation from the professional associations, NGOs and the CBOs.
We must also thank the Provincial Police Officer Nairobi Area for the support the police have given to us in the course of planning until now and through the walk.
As we wish you all a Happy Mashujaa Day, we want to wish all those who will participate well. Please join us at Integrity Centre at 8.00am for formations. The event will then be flagged off at EXACTLY 9.00am by the Rt Hon Prime Minister. You may wear light clothing and shoes. You may also carry your bottle of water in case you will need water.
We have a few T-Shirts that we will give to each group, courtesy of Transparency International. May all the team leaders meet with the undersigned at City Hall Annexe at the Reform Secretariat on Thursday 21st at 2.00pm for their T-Shirts- Room 115.
All is well that ends well. Let us all join hands and prove that we all do not want corruption.
Lastly, for all those who feel they want to support, partner and/or participate, please reach out to the undersigned.
Peace and blessings
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi,
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0724 365 557 end_of_the_skype_highlighting 0735 529 126 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
CEO KCDN Nairobi,
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0724 365 557 end_of_the_skype_highlighting 0735 529 126 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Email; komarockswatch@yahoo.com
Blog; http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com
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Blog; http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com
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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- Assistant Director Preventive Services KACC- Chair
2. Dr Arbogast K. Akidiva- Principal Officer Education KACC- Alternate Chair
3. Odhiambo T Oketch- CEO KCDN/CCNSET- Co-Chair/Event Cordinator
4. Ms Mercy Gatobu- Deputy PC Nairobi
5. Mr. Wildred Mbithi- Officer in Charge of Operations- Nairobi Area
6. Mr. Elijah Agevi- CCNSET/KEPSA
7. Mr. George Nyongesa- Bunge La Mwananchi
8. Mr. Chris Kinyua- KCDN
9. Ms Lydia Manyasi- KACC
10. Apostle Petros Mwita- Religious Groups
11. Mr. Mark Korir- ACAC
12. Ms Petronila Nafula- CCNSET
13. Mr. John Kihiu- CCNSET
14. Mr. Fred Kariuki- CCNSET/KAM
15. Mr. Wainaina Samsom Wakabu- Madcowa
16. Ms Sheila Masinde- Transparency International
17. Ms Aisha AbdulAziz- Safer Nairobi Coalition
18. Mr. John Katimbwa- Vice Chair- Matatu Welfare Association
Principals
1. Prof PLO Lumumba- Director/CEO KACC
2. Mr. Phillip Kisia- Town Clerk- City Council of Nairobi
3. Mr. Njoroge Ndirangu- Provincial Commissioner Nairobi Province
Media Liaison
1. Mr. Jimmy Gathu
Communication/Fund raising
1. Mugumo Communications Ltd- Mr. Rashid Juma
2. Odhiambo T Oketch- CEO KCDN/CCNSET
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Meeting
In our continuing efforts to sensitize Kenyans on the need to demand for service delivery as we all join in the fight against corruption, I was privileged to have a meeting with the Area DOs and Chiefs from Kamukunji and Starehe Division at the DCs Office in Pumwani.
This was a very interactive meeting where the DOs confirmed that the fight against corruption has been given prominence in their Performance Contracts. They also were happy that at long last, the citizens have decided to join in cleaning our estates.
They said they will play their role in sensitizing Kenyans on the twin issues of Environmental Management and in the Fight against Corruption and that they will participate in The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption on 22nd October 2010.
I had previously met with the top leadership of the Kenya University Students Association, Kenyan Artists and the Matatu Drivers and Conductors Welfare Association.
We at KCDN are happy that we are making some positive impact on the thorny issues that have bedevelled us as a country for the last 47 years. We believe in positive and constructive engagements that create solutions to our problems.
We are inviting all Friends of Kenya to join us on the 22nd October 2010 in The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption. The walk will be flagged off at Integrity Centre at 9.00am and the procession will be led by the Administration Police Band along Nyerere Road, University Way, Moi Avenue, Harambe Avenue, Taifa Road, City Hall Way into the KICC Grounds where the Director of KACC and invited guests will address the participants.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi,
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
Email; komarockswatch@yahoo.com
Mr. Odhiambo T Oketch [2nd Left] flanked by the DOs and Chiefs in a photo session after the meeting at Pumwani today- 14th Oct 2010This was a very interactive meeting where the DOs confirmed that the fight against corruption has been given prominence in their Performance Contracts. They also were happy that at long last, the citizens have decided to join in cleaning our estates.
They said they will play their role in sensitizing Kenyans on the twin issues of Environmental Management and in the Fight against Corruption and that they will participate in The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption on 22nd October 2010.
I had previously met with the top leadership of the Kenya University Students Association, Kenyan Artists and the Matatu Drivers and Conductors Welfare Association.
We at KCDN are happy that we are making some positive impact on the thorny issues that have bedevelled us as a country for the last 47 years. We believe in positive and constructive engagements that create solutions to our problems.
L-R; Mr. John Karuge- Organizing Secretary- Madcowa, Odhiambo T Oketch and Mr. Wainaina Samson Wakabu- Chairman Madcowa in a meeting yesterday 13th Oct 2010We are inviting all Friends of Kenya to join us on the 22nd October 2010 in The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption. The walk will be flagged off at Integrity Centre at 9.00am and the procession will be led by the Administration Police Band along Nyerere Road, University Way, Moi Avenue, Harambe Avenue, Taifa Road, City Hall Way into the KICC Grounds where the Director of KACC and invited guests will address the participants.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch,
CEO KCDN Nairobi,
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
Email; komarockswatch@yahoo.com
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Good Governance is key to Health Care Delivery
GREAT LAKES UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ORGANIZATIONP.O BOX 2224-40100 KISUMU, KENYA
Email: glukso@yahoo.com
October 9th, 2010
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi,
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
Email; komarockswatch@yahoo.com
CEO KCDN Nairobi,
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
Email; komarockswatch@yahoo.com
Dear Mr. Odhiambo,
RE: THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN GLUK DEBATE
I wish to take this opportunity as the convener of GLUK debate to thank you for personally attending and participating in the event. The entire GLUK student leadership is very grateful for this positive gesture.
We believe this will go along way in cementing our relationship in working together and making a difference in the lives of the most oppressed the disadvantaged and underprivileged members of our society.
Dr Rose Olayo, Mr. Sam Olendo, Dr Jack Kamidiwo, Odhiambo T Oketch and Prof Richard Muga during the debatePlease find time to share with your colleagues our heartfelt appreciation for making the day a success. Your invaluable contribution as a Panelist inspired the participants. It was just too good and words cannot express what we feel.
Thank you once again and I look forward to continue working together to promote more similar activities.
Yours Faithfully,
Collins Odhiambo Opallah
Secretary-General
Great Lakes University of Kisumu Students Organization
Saturday, October 9, 2010
The Great Nairobi Walk against Corruption officially launched
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 and I herein replicate the full text;
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 and I herein replicate the full text;
| "8th October 2010 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" __________________________________________________________________ You may visit http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com for further information. 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 Email; komarockswatch@yahoo.com blog; http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com blog; http://nairobieastba.blogspot.com Group mail; friendsofkcdn@yahoogroups.com 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 |
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