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A Clean Kenya Starts With Me.
Oto
A Clean Kenya Starts With Me.
Oto
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Dr Kaudia Launches The Litter Bins Programme in Kenya
The Environment Secretary at the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources Dr. Alice A Kaudia today officially Launched The Litter Bin Programme at Harambee Ward in Prudential/Buru Buru Estate.
The Official Plaque for the Official Launch of The Litter Bins Programme by Dr Alice A Kaudia
This is our proverbial journey of a thousand miles that starts with the first steps.
In her address to the volunteers, she stressed on the need of voluntary service noting that the question of garbage and litter cannot be left to the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources and the Local Authorities alone. Giving the toll free number for the Ministry- 0800 636 200, she invited Kenyans to plant exotic and indigenous and inter pass the same with Fruit Trees as they engage with the Ministry on matters Environmental at any time. This will be of great educational value to our children as they grow up because they will be able to associate which trees with which fruits.
Dr Kaudia admires vegetation at Prudential Estate
She was full of praise of Prudential Estate and commended the residents for setting standards of cleanliness which other Kenyans should and must emulate.
In launching The Litter Bin Programme, Dr Kaudia appreciated the efforts KCDN have put in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign and conveyed the Ministry's satisfaction with the efforts that have been put in place so far. She said the Ministry will join hands and ensure that together with other willing partners, we are able to place 3,500 Litter Bins across Nairobi, 2,000 in Mombasa, 2,000 in Eldoret, 2,000 in Kisumu, 2,000 in Nyeri, 2,000 in Kakamega and 1,000 in Rongo as a pilot scheme on Litter management in Kenya in the coming year.
She proposed gasification as a means to generating electricity as a form of waste management. This process can make us generate our own electricity from the waste we generate.
Some of the Participants
The Official Launch was also attended by Cllr Kimemia of Harambee Ward, Cllr Mbatia of Uhuru Ward, Mr. Ben Mwaniki- Chairman Prudential Estate Welfare Association, Mr. John Odhiambo- Chairman Buru Buru Residents Welfare Association, Eng Virginia Gichere Chairlady Eastlands Business Association, Mr. Gabriel Omondi- As Assistant Director of Environment at The City Council of Nairobi, City Council of Nairobi employees, Unity College Students, NPC Buru Buru, Viwandani Group, Wacky Women Group, a few residents and the KCDN Team.
Sam Mugweru of KCDN, Odhiambo T Oketch and Dr Kaudia during the event
Cllr Kimemia invited the KCDN Team to engage the politicians more in The Clean-up Activities as we approach the next Elections so that we can all share our experiences as One Family Under God.
At KCDN, even as we close the year, we want to appreciate the following Teams who have made this year so successful for us;
At KCDN, we have deliberately refused to follow the tired path of the Civil Society where organizations respond to any Call for Proposal.
Odhiambo T Oketch, Cllr Kimemia, Dr Kaudia and Mr. Sam Mugweru of KCDN
We realized that Kenyans can solve our own problems and as such, we chose to deal with Kenyans in driving The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign, where we drive thre Thematic Areas namely;
Lastly, we want to initiate a Massive Awareness Campaign targeting Separation of Waste at Source in the coming year. We will be working with The Government and willing Partners led by Kepsa in this drive and we want to let Kenyans know that waste is wealth. It is hence in our own interest that we should separate waste at source and sell our waste to the Recyclers in an organized manner. The era of dumping waste is gone. We must start managing our waste.
We hence end by inviting all those who have an idea on turning waste into wealth to get in touch with us. We are on a mission and a Clean Kenya is our destination. Indeed, a Clean Kenya is Possible and it Starts With Me.
Why don't you guys have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Kenya.
The Official Plaque for the Official Launch of The Litter Bins Programme by Dr Alice A Kaudia This is our proverbial journey of a thousand miles that starts with the first steps.
In her address to the volunteers, she stressed on the need of voluntary service noting that the question of garbage and litter cannot be left to the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources and the Local Authorities alone. Giving the toll free number for the Ministry- 0800 636 200, she invited Kenyans to plant exotic and indigenous and inter pass the same with Fruit Trees as they engage with the Ministry on matters Environmental at any time. This will be of great educational value to our children as they grow up because they will be able to associate which trees with which fruits.
Dr Kaudia admires vegetation at Prudential Estate She was full of praise of Prudential Estate and commended the residents for setting standards of cleanliness which other Kenyans should and must emulate.
In launching The Litter Bin Programme, Dr Kaudia appreciated the efforts KCDN have put in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign and conveyed the Ministry's satisfaction with the efforts that have been put in place so far. She said the Ministry will join hands and ensure that together with other willing partners, we are able to place 3,500 Litter Bins across Nairobi, 2,000 in Mombasa, 2,000 in Eldoret, 2,000 in Kisumu, 2,000 in Nyeri, 2,000 in Kakamega and 1,000 in Rongo as a pilot scheme on Litter management in Kenya in the coming year.
She proposed gasification as a means to generating electricity as a form of waste management. This process can make us generate our own electricity from the waste we generate.
Some of the Participants The Official Launch was also attended by Cllr Kimemia of Harambee Ward, Cllr Mbatia of Uhuru Ward, Mr. Ben Mwaniki- Chairman Prudential Estate Welfare Association, Mr. John Odhiambo- Chairman Buru Buru Residents Welfare Association, Eng Virginia Gichere Chairlady Eastlands Business Association, Mr. Gabriel Omondi- As Assistant Director of Environment at The City Council of Nairobi, City Council of Nairobi employees, Unity College Students, NPC Buru Buru, Viwandani Group, Wacky Women Group, a few residents and the KCDN Team.
Sam Mugweru of KCDN, Odhiambo T Oketch and Dr Kaudia during the event Cllr Kimemia invited the KCDN Team to engage the politicians more in The Clean-up Activities as we approach the next Elections so that we can all share our experiences as One Family Under God.
At KCDN, even as we close the year, we want to appreciate the following Teams who have made this year so successful for us;
- Public Service Transformation Department at the OPM
- Greening Kenya Initiative at the OPM
- The Office of The Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government which has enabled us to work closely with The City Council of Nairobi, The Municipal Council of Mombasa, the Municipal Council of Eldoret, The Municipal Council of Kisii, The Municipal Council of Kisumu, the Municipal Council of Kakamega, the Municipal Council of Nyeri and the Municipal Council of Naivasha.
- The Ministry of State for Internal Security and Provincial Administration
- The Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development
- Akiba Uhaki Foundation
- A Better World
- Phoenix Aviation Ltd
- Green Fingers International
- Kepsa
- Mugumo Communications Ltd
- The Friends of KCDN
- and the following teams; Support to KCDN from January 2011 to August 2011
At KCDN, we have deliberately refused to follow the tired path of the Civil Society where organizations respond to any Call for Proposal.
Odhiambo T Oketch, Cllr Kimemia, Dr Kaudia and Mr. Sam Mugweru of KCDN We realized that Kenyans can solve our own problems and as such, we chose to deal with Kenyans in driving The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign, where we drive thre Thematic Areas namely;
- Environmental Management- where we mobilize Kenyans into action,
- Peace Building- where we discuss with Kenyans issues that unite us as One People Under God and
- Good Governance- where we discuss with the people what ails Kenya.
Lastly, we want to initiate a Massive Awareness Campaign targeting Separation of Waste at Source in the coming year. We will be working with The Government and willing Partners led by Kepsa in this drive and we want to let Kenyans know that waste is wealth. It is hence in our own interest that we should separate waste at source and sell our waste to the Recyclers in an organized manner. The era of dumping waste is gone. We must start managing our waste.
We hence end by inviting all those who have an idea on turning waste into wealth to get in touch with us. We are on a mission and a Clean Kenya is our destination. Indeed, a Clean Kenya is Possible and it Starts With Me.
Why don't you guys have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Kenya.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Writing History of Failures; the new generation
Dear Friends,
History is a very sweet subject, because it records happenings on a daily basis and at some point in time, a future generation can look to the past and decide on what they must do with their time. History might want to brand them as failures or, transformers.
In driving The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign, we have had occasion to also record history as it unfolds in our own time. Someone will one day visit our website- www.kcdnkenya.org and our blogspot- http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com and confirm what we were able to do with our time during our sojourn in the present world.
The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign is a clear Transformation Process that is Branding Kenya to the Vision 2030. We are happy that in seeking partnership, we have found men and women in Kenya, people who are faithful to their calling. They are determined to make Kenya different.
In this lot we have His Excellency the President Mzee Mwai Kibaki, the Right Honourable Prime Minister Raila Odinga and their current Team. During their watch, we have seen great Transformation in the Public Service, in the Judiciary, in the Legislature, and we have witnessed the birth of a new Constitution. We are seeing great Transformation in the Road Sector and many things are looking up. We must applaud them for their positive leadership.
However, we must also encourage them to address issues of the economy that are failing to add up. They must look at some pedestrians who are keen on subverting the implementation of the new Constitution and they must cushion Kenyans against the run away inflation that is currently breaking families and tearing into the matrimonial harmony.
We also have the Public Service Transformation Department that has made tremendous efforts at streamlining Service Delivery within the Public Sector. We must applaud these men and women who are committed to Transforming Kenya by ensuring that we get it right this time around. We are proud that the PSTD is a Key Partner with KCDN in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign.
The Ministry of Environment and Mineral resources is another area where we have men and women who are committed to writing a just history for Kenya. We have all seen what they have done with the Nairobi River. No one ever believed that such a feat could be achieved in our own life times- but there it is, achieved by our own brothers and sisters in the Ministry. We are happy that the Ministry is our Key Partner in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign.
The Nairobi Metropolitan Development Ministry has made tremendous efforts at refurbishing machinery within the Metropolis by purchasing new fire fighting machinery, ambulances, working tools and they have since September 2009 been mobilizing for a Monthly Clean-up Exercise. We are happy to have men and women in this Ministry who are recording some positive history for Kenya and we are happy that they are our Key Partners in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign.
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government has played a key role in shaping the history of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign. With their support, we have been able to partner with the Municipal Council of Mombasa, the Municipal Council of Eldoret, the Municipal Council of Kisii, the Municipal Council of Kisumu, the Municipal Council of Kakamega and the Municipal Council of Nyeri in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaigns. We are optimistic that all these Councils are burning the candle and driving The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign forward. They have written some just history of progress.
The City Council of Nairobi has many challenges that it must surmount. And we must appreciate the little they have done in keeping the CBD very clean. A walk across the CBD will vindicate this claim and as a people, we need to join them as they struggle to write history that will inspire the future generation. They are our Key Partners in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign having mobilized themselves for the Monthly Clean-up every 3rd Saturday of the Month.
The Ministry of State for Internal Security and Provincial Administration have played a very crucial part in our mobilization process across Kenya. And in this Ministry, we have public servants who believe that a Clean and Safe Kenya is possible, and we appreciate your partnership.
Now, as we appreciate all this makers of history, we also have a different breed of Makers of History, those who do nothing, yet, they have all the needed wherewithal. The first culprits in this category of failures are our Road Maintenance Crews. A drive across some roads in Nairobi and in Kenya will make you think that you are in the Garden of Gethsemane. Pray on Earth, why must we let our roads dilapidate to levels where they become death traps for Kenyans, and yet, we have Provincial Road Engineers, District Road Engineers and even Divisional Road Engineers.
These are people who must be placed on Personal Performance Contracts to ascertain what they do on a daily basis. The new Kenya must be harsh with them and we must demand equal service commensurate with the salaries we are giving them. They must not sleep on the job.
The next category of people who are failing Kenyans are Architects and those in the Building Profession. Why on Earth must we build narrow sky crappers for our people against all the laid down building codes? We have houses that rise to the 8th Floor and yet, they are not fitted with Lifts as the law requires. Their staircases are so narrow that a person staying on the 8th Floor must rope his stools by the side opening simply because the staircase cannot allow stools to go through. As Kenya is moving forward, our Architects and those in the Building Profession are writing for us that history of failures which we can do without.
You will all agree with me that we have no Drain Maintenance Experts in Kenya. All the ones we have currently are fake, for even simple down pour in Nairobi, is a sure disaster. Those who are building our roads are very surprising; they build drainage systems that head nowhere when it rains. They are writing for us some very wrong history; that no drainage system works. And they believe in that. They are a breed we can do without.
Fire Fighting Experts; the little said about this team the better. I have never seen any fire that they have put out. All the fires that I have seen have burnt everything to the ground as this team struggles with machinery that run out of water the moment they arrive on site. They are giving us some wrong history and it is a blemish we can do without.
School Curriculum Developers; I just do not know what became of our education system. These breed of Kenyans realized that they can play on the intelligence of Kenyans by changing the set books every term, just to ensure that the sub standard books written by their friends are enlisted as education material in Kenya. The results are there for all to see; we are producing robots whose spoken and written English leaves a lot to be desired. We are producing a generation that does not know that trousers are belted at the waist, not in the lower buttocks. This breed of Kenya is writing for us some wrong history.
There are many more examples of Kenyans writing History of Failures and as a people, we can all rally together and stand united in Transforming Kenya. The good thing is, we have laid the foundation for a successful Kenya by voting for a new Constitution. Let us stand up and demand for Service Delivery from all our key institution. Let us stand up and join hands in doing what must be done.
We have lost 48 years of our Independence to ineptitude and impunity and in the new Kenya, we have opportunities for atoning for our past failures as a Nation and starting afresh. It is only by starting afresh will we Transform Kenya, Brand Kenya and realize Vision 2030.
Odhiambo T Oketch
www.kcdnkenya.org
http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com
History is a very sweet subject, because it records happenings on a daily basis and at some point in time, a future generation can look to the past and decide on what they must do with their time. History might want to brand them as failures or, transformers.
In driving The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign, we have had occasion to also record history as it unfolds in our own time. Someone will one day visit our website- www.kcdnkenya.org and our blogspot- http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com and confirm what we were able to do with our time during our sojourn in the present world.
The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign is a clear Transformation Process that is Branding Kenya to the Vision 2030. We are happy that in seeking partnership, we have found men and women in Kenya, people who are faithful to their calling. They are determined to make Kenya different.
In this lot we have His Excellency the President Mzee Mwai Kibaki, the Right Honourable Prime Minister Raila Odinga and their current Team. During their watch, we have seen great Transformation in the Public Service, in the Judiciary, in the Legislature, and we have witnessed the birth of a new Constitution. We are seeing great Transformation in the Road Sector and many things are looking up. We must applaud them for their positive leadership.
However, we must also encourage them to address issues of the economy that are failing to add up. They must look at some pedestrians who are keen on subverting the implementation of the new Constitution and they must cushion Kenyans against the run away inflation that is currently breaking families and tearing into the matrimonial harmony.
We also have the Public Service Transformation Department that has made tremendous efforts at streamlining Service Delivery within the Public Sector. We must applaud these men and women who are committed to Transforming Kenya by ensuring that we get it right this time around. We are proud that the PSTD is a Key Partner with KCDN in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign.
The Ministry of Environment and Mineral resources is another area where we have men and women who are committed to writing a just history for Kenya. We have all seen what they have done with the Nairobi River. No one ever believed that such a feat could be achieved in our own life times- but there it is, achieved by our own brothers and sisters in the Ministry. We are happy that the Ministry is our Key Partner in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign.
The Nairobi Metropolitan Development Ministry has made tremendous efforts at refurbishing machinery within the Metropolis by purchasing new fire fighting machinery, ambulances, working tools and they have since September 2009 been mobilizing for a Monthly Clean-up Exercise. We are happy to have men and women in this Ministry who are recording some positive history for Kenya and we are happy that they are our Key Partners in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign.
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government has played a key role in shaping the history of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign. With their support, we have been able to partner with the Municipal Council of Mombasa, the Municipal Council of Eldoret, the Municipal Council of Kisii, the Municipal Council of Kisumu, the Municipal Council of Kakamega and the Municipal Council of Nyeri in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaigns. We are optimistic that all these Councils are burning the candle and driving The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign forward. They have written some just history of progress.
The City Council of Nairobi has many challenges that it must surmount. And we must appreciate the little they have done in keeping the CBD very clean. A walk across the CBD will vindicate this claim and as a people, we need to join them as they struggle to write history that will inspire the future generation. They are our Key Partners in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign having mobilized themselves for the Monthly Clean-up every 3rd Saturday of the Month.
The Ministry of State for Internal Security and Provincial Administration have played a very crucial part in our mobilization process across Kenya. And in this Ministry, we have public servants who believe that a Clean and Safe Kenya is possible, and we appreciate your partnership.
Now, as we appreciate all this makers of history, we also have a different breed of Makers of History, those who do nothing, yet, they have all the needed wherewithal. The first culprits in this category of failures are our Road Maintenance Crews. A drive across some roads in Nairobi and in Kenya will make you think that you are in the Garden of Gethsemane. Pray on Earth, why must we let our roads dilapidate to levels where they become death traps for Kenyans, and yet, we have Provincial Road Engineers, District Road Engineers and even Divisional Road Engineers.
These are people who must be placed on Personal Performance Contracts to ascertain what they do on a daily basis. The new Kenya must be harsh with them and we must demand equal service commensurate with the salaries we are giving them. They must not sleep on the job.
The next category of people who are failing Kenyans are Architects and those in the Building Profession. Why on Earth must we build narrow sky crappers for our people against all the laid down building codes? We have houses that rise to the 8th Floor and yet, they are not fitted with Lifts as the law requires. Their staircases are so narrow that a person staying on the 8th Floor must rope his stools by the side opening simply because the staircase cannot allow stools to go through. As Kenya is moving forward, our Architects and those in the Building Profession are writing for us that history of failures which we can do without.
You will all agree with me that we have no Drain Maintenance Experts in Kenya. All the ones we have currently are fake, for even simple down pour in Nairobi, is a sure disaster. Those who are building our roads are very surprising; they build drainage systems that head nowhere when it rains. They are writing for us some very wrong history; that no drainage system works. And they believe in that. They are a breed we can do without.
Fire Fighting Experts; the little said about this team the better. I have never seen any fire that they have put out. All the fires that I have seen have burnt everything to the ground as this team struggles with machinery that run out of water the moment they arrive on site. They are giving us some wrong history and it is a blemish we can do without.
School Curriculum Developers; I just do not know what became of our education system. These breed of Kenyans realized that they can play on the intelligence of Kenyans by changing the set books every term, just to ensure that the sub standard books written by their friends are enlisted as education material in Kenya. The results are there for all to see; we are producing robots whose spoken and written English leaves a lot to be desired. We are producing a generation that does not know that trousers are belted at the waist, not in the lower buttocks. This breed of Kenya is writing for us some wrong history.
There are many more examples of Kenyans writing History of Failures and as a people, we can all rally together and stand united in Transforming Kenya. The good thing is, we have laid the foundation for a successful Kenya by voting for a new Constitution. Let us stand up and demand for Service Delivery from all our key institution. Let us stand up and join hands in doing what must be done.
We have lost 48 years of our Independence to ineptitude and impunity and in the new Kenya, we have opportunities for atoning for our past failures as a Nation and starting afresh. It is only by starting afresh will we Transform Kenya, Brand Kenya and realize Vision 2030.
Odhiambo T Oketch
www.kcdnkenya.org
http://kcdnkomarockswatch.blogspot.com
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Love Eastlands; An NPC Initiative
Friends,
In our continuing efforts at sensitizing and mobilizing Kenyans to join in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign, we had a meeting with Pst Felix Wandera of the Nairobi Pentecostal Church in Buru Buru Estate and it was really exciting.
The NPC Buru Buru have decided to join in the Clean-up Campaign and their focus is the Eastlands through an initiative they are calling Love Eastlands. Like KCDN, they also do believe that a Clean Kenya is possible and that it is our responsibility to make that happen. To this extent, they will be joining in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign every Month as they spread the Good Word. They will be sponsoring a few Litter Bins to be placed strategically around Buru Buru Estate.
Earlier, we had met with Mr. Ben Mwaniki- Chairman Prudential Estate Welfare Association, Mr. John C Odhiambo- Chairman Buru Buru Residents Welfare Association and Ms Virginia Gichere- a Committee Member PEWA to discuss the logistics and planning for the 10th December 2011 launch of the Litter Bins Programme.
Lastly, we met with Mr. Paul M Kanyi- the Director Unity College of Professional Studies. Besides mobilizing his students to join in the Clean-up on the 10th Dec, the College will be Branding some Bins as well. It is worth noting that Unity College has been in the front line in beautifying many Round Abouts in Nairobi and maintaining the Gardens very clean and neat. They will continue in this tradition and their support and partnership in the Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign and the Litter Bins Programme will be really invaluable.
Through Mr. Mwaniki, Mr. Odhiambo, Ms Gichere, Pst Wandera, Mr. Kanyi and many more Friends of Kenya, we want to extend special invitations to all groups who may want to join us on the D-day in Prudential and Buru Buru Estates. We are happy that the following teams have confirmed their participation;
Peace and blessings,
In our continuing efforts at sensitizing and mobilizing Kenyans to join in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign, we had a meeting with Pst Felix Wandera of the Nairobi Pentecostal Church in Buru Buru Estate and it was really exciting.
The NPC Buru Buru have decided to join in the Clean-up Campaign and their focus is the Eastlands through an initiative they are calling Love Eastlands. Like KCDN, they also do believe that a Clean Kenya is possible and that it is our responsibility to make that happen. To this extent, they will be joining in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign every Month as they spread the Good Word. They will be sponsoring a few Litter Bins to be placed strategically around Buru Buru Estate.
Earlier, we had met with Mr. Ben Mwaniki- Chairman Prudential Estate Welfare Association, Mr. John C Odhiambo- Chairman Buru Buru Residents Welfare Association and Ms Virginia Gichere- a Committee Member PEWA to discuss the logistics and planning for the 10th December 2011 launch of the Litter Bins Programme.
Clean and NeatLastly, we met with Mr. Paul M Kanyi- the Director Unity College of Professional Studies. Besides mobilizing his students to join in the Clean-up on the 10th Dec, the College will be Branding some Bins as well. It is worth noting that Unity College has been in the front line in beautifying many Round Abouts in Nairobi and maintaining the Gardens very clean and neat. They will continue in this tradition and their support and partnership in the Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign and the Litter Bins Programme will be really invaluable.
Through Mr. Mwaniki, Mr. Odhiambo, Ms Gichere, Pst Wandera, Mr. Kanyi and many more Friends of Kenya, we want to extend special invitations to all groups who may want to join us on the D-day in Prudential and Buru Buru Estates. We are happy that the following teams have confirmed their participation;
- City Council of Nairobi
- Provincial Administration
- Public Service Transformation Department
- Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
- Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development
- Prudential Estate Welfare Association
- Buru Buru Residents Welfare Association
- Unity College of Professional Studies
- Nairobi Pentecostal Church Buru Buru
- Kenya Assemblies of God
- Kenya Police; Buru Buru Police Station
- Sherpherds Schools
- Mesora Supermarkets
- Matatu Crews Buru Buru
- East Africa Assemblies of God
- Uchumi Supermarkets
- Tuskys Supermarkets
- Makadara District Peace Committee
- The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
- St James ACK Church
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi
Nationwide Coordinator - Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign
National Coordinator- Friends of KNH Maternity Unit
National Coordinator- Friends of KNH Maternity Unit
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
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Saturday, November 19, 2011
Maringo Clean-up Campaign
Friends,
Today being the 3rd Saturday of the Month, we joined with the City Council of Nairobi to help clean the garbage that has been dumped along Nyanza Road, just as you approach Bahati Estate.
The problem
We are pleased that the following teams joined us;
On behalf of the KCDN and The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign, I want to register our appreciation to all these Teams that joined us at Maringo Estate and all those Teams that did something across the whole Country.
Snr Chief Adhola being interviewed by the German TV Station
I had to excuse myself and leave early because I am meeting with my Friends at 2.00pm at Garden Square to help plan for my Mum's funeral.
We at KCDN firmly believe that we the People of Kenya can help Clean Kenya.
This is a campaign for Kenya by Kenyans. Let us make it a huge success......
If it is to be, it is up to me. A Clean Kenya Starts With me. A Peaceful Kenya is my Responsibility.
Disclaimer; The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign is about us Kenyans. It involves all Kenyans from the various regions, religious persuasions, political thinking and we do not discriminate against any Kenyans nor any region.
Today being the 3rd Saturday of the Month, we joined with the City Council of Nairobi to help clean the garbage that has been dumped along Nyanza Road, just as you approach Bahati Estate.
The problem We are pleased that the following teams joined us;
- City Council of Nairobi led by Mr. Isaac Muraya- Director of Environment at CCN
- NPC Church Buru Buru led by Pastor Felix Wandera
- Jica Study Team on decommissioning of Dandora Dump Site led by Mr. Shungo Soeda
- The Provincial Administration led by Snr Chief Alice K Adhola
- YWCA
- Jogoo Road Primary School pupils
- A German TV Station- did a documentary on the Clean-up
- and members of the public.
The City Council of Nairobi placed this sign post today at Nyanza RoadOn behalf of the KCDN and The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign, I want to register our appreciation to all these Teams that joined us at Maringo Estate and all those Teams that did something across the whole Country.
Odhiambo T Oketch joins in the Clean-up
L-R; Mr. Soita, Odhiambo, Mr. Soeda and Mr. Duncan Miheso of City Council of Nairobi
L-R; Ass Chief John Kanyira, Ass Chief Eunice Njoroge, Odhiambo, Ass Chief Charles Gesora, Snr Chief Alice K Adhola and CCN Staff membersSnr Chief Adhola being interviewed by the German TV StationI had to excuse myself and leave early because I am meeting with my Friends at 2.00pm at Garden Square to help plan for my Mum's funeral.
We at KCDN firmly believe that we the People of Kenya can help Clean Kenya.
This is a campaign for Kenya by Kenyans. Let us make it a huge success......
If it is to be, it is up to me. A Clean Kenya Starts With me. A Peaceful Kenya is my Responsibility.
Disclaimer; The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign is about us Kenyans. It involves all Kenyans from the various regions, religious persuasions, political thinking and we do not discriminate against any Kenyans nor any region.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi
Nationwide Coordinator - Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign
National Coordinator- Friends of KNH Maternity Unit
National Coordinator- Friends of KNH Maternity Unit
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
Email; oto@kcdnkenya.org, komarockswatch@yahoo.com
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Prudential Estate; Another Best Practice
Friends,
We held our Consultative Forum with the leadership of Prudential Estate today morning.
The meeting was attended by the following people;
L-R; Mr. Otieno Sungu- Head of Strategic Team at KCDN and Mr. Ben Mwaniki- Chairman Prudential Welfare Association
They have each planted beautiful gardens in front of their houses and employed a small team of workers to clean and collect all garbage that might litter their Estate. Besides, they have contracted a garbage collector who picks their household garbage on a weekly basis.
It is important to note that Prudential is a small Estate of only 84 Housing Units and the good thing is, they have come together and decided to keep their Estate Clean.
This is Prudential Estate
Last Month we did visit NSSF Nyayo Embakasi Estate as a Best Practice. Nyayo is the single largest and cleanest Estate in Africa and now, we are feting Prudential as the next Best Practice which we will appreciate in December when we will be unveiling the Litter Bin Placement Programme in partnership with the City Council of Nairobi, the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, the Kepsa and our Friends from the Corporates.
Time for Consultations
If Nyayo, the biggest and the cleanest and Prudential, the smallest and the cleanest can get it right, it means that we can all get it right.
Our drive will hence to invite as many Neighbourhood Associations as possible to come forward and create a Partnership with us that will help drive this Campaign forward.
The Team; Officials from Prudential Welfare Association, Kenya Assemblies of God, Eastlands Business Association, the Kenya Police, City Council of Nairobi and KCDN
Lastly, we want to keep inviting Kenyans to The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign even as we appreciate all the Friends of KCDN who have made this Campaign the success story that it is.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Kenya
We held our Consultative Forum with the leadership of Prudential Estate today morning.
The meeting was attended by the following people;
- Mr. Ben Mwaniki- Chairman Prudential Welfare Association
- Mr. Patrick Okungu- Ward Manager- City Council of Nairobi
- Mr. Desmond Mwalo- Committee Member Prudential Welfare Association
- Eng Virginia Gichere- Chairlady- Eastlands Business Association
- Ms Mary Wangondu- Kenya Assemblies of God
- Mr. Alphonce Siteyi- Shepherd Foundation Schools
- Mr. Boaz Oigo- Mesora Supermakets
- Mr. Justus Ng'etich- Committee Member prudential Welfare Association
- Insp Mwangi- Buru Buru Police Station
- Mr. Otieno Sungu- Head of Strategic Team KCDN
- Mr. Odhiambo T Oketch of KCDN
L-R; Mr. Otieno Sungu- Head of Strategic Team at KCDN and Mr. Ben Mwaniki- Chairman Prudential Welfare AssociationThey have each planted beautiful gardens in front of their houses and employed a small team of workers to clean and collect all garbage that might litter their Estate. Besides, they have contracted a garbage collector who picks their household garbage on a weekly basis.
It is important to note that Prudential is a small Estate of only 84 Housing Units and the good thing is, they have come together and decided to keep their Estate Clean.
This is Prudential Estate Last Month we did visit NSSF Nyayo Embakasi Estate as a Best Practice. Nyayo is the single largest and cleanest Estate in Africa and now, we are feting Prudential as the next Best Practice which we will appreciate in December when we will be unveiling the Litter Bin Placement Programme in partnership with the City Council of Nairobi, the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, the Kepsa and our Friends from the Corporates.
Time for ConsultationsIf Nyayo, the biggest and the cleanest and Prudential, the smallest and the cleanest can get it right, it means that we can all get it right.
Our drive will hence to invite as many Neighbourhood Associations as possible to come forward and create a Partnership with us that will help drive this Campaign forward.
The Team; Officials from Prudential Welfare Association, Kenya Assemblies of God, Eastlands Business Association, the Kenya Police, City Council of Nairobi and KCDN Lastly, we want to keep inviting Kenyans to The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign even as we appreciate all the Friends of KCDN who have made this Campaign the success story that it is.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Kenya
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Mr. Steve Nyabwa- Tusker Project Fame- joins in the Clean-up Campaign
Friends,
We are so elated that Mr. Steve Nyabwa- he of the Tusker Project Fame will be joining The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign as the Goodwill Ambassador for the Campaign from this Month.
This discussions started in May 2011 when we met in Eldoret and through the process, we have covered lots of ground. Steve has done a captivating song on having a Clean Neighbourhood and be on the watch out for it.
L-R; Ms Lydia Maguza, Mr. Steve Nyabwa with Odhiambo T Oketch
In a meeting between myself, Ms Lydia Maguza- Steve's Manager and Steve himself today, we covered lots of ground.
We at KCDN are happy to have Steve on Board and we want to believe that Steve will help create greater awareness to us having and maintaining a Clean and Safe Neighbourhood.
We will be posting our Calender of Events after taking into account Steve's Diary in the next coming days.
The Clean-up Campaign is taking shape and we want to invite you to do something about your neighbourhood. Last Month we feted NSSF Nyayo Embakasi Estate as our Best Practice for October and this Month, we are visiting Prudential Estate as our next Best Practice for the Month of December.
NSSF Nyayo Embakasi Estate is the single largest Residential Estate in Africa that has maintained clean standards worth talking about. Prudential Estate is the smallest Estate that has also maintained Clean Standards that we will be appreciating.
In so doing, we will be unveiling The Litter Bin Placement Programme between KCDN, the various Councils, Corporates and the people of Kenya on the 10th December 2011 at a ceremony that we will host at Prudential Estate in Buru Buru.
We want to invite your support to help make Kenya Clean.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi
Nationwide Coordinator - Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign
National Coordinator- Friends of KNH Maternity Unit
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
Email; oto@kcdnkenya.org, komarockswatch@yahoo.com
We are so elated that Mr. Steve Nyabwa- he of the Tusker Project Fame will be joining The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign as the Goodwill Ambassador for the Campaign from this Month.
This discussions started in May 2011 when we met in Eldoret and through the process, we have covered lots of ground. Steve has done a captivating song on having a Clean Neighbourhood and be on the watch out for it.
L-R; Ms Lydia Maguza, Mr. Steve Nyabwa with Odhiambo T Oketch In a meeting between myself, Ms Lydia Maguza- Steve's Manager and Steve himself today, we covered lots of ground.
We at KCDN are happy to have Steve on Board and we want to believe that Steve will help create greater awareness to us having and maintaining a Clean and Safe Neighbourhood.
We will be posting our Calender of Events after taking into account Steve's Diary in the next coming days.
The Clean-up Campaign is taking shape and we want to invite you to do something about your neighbourhood. Last Month we feted NSSF Nyayo Embakasi Estate as our Best Practice for October and this Month, we are visiting Prudential Estate as our next Best Practice for the Month of December.
NSSF Nyayo Embakasi Estate is the single largest Residential Estate in Africa that has maintained clean standards worth talking about. Prudential Estate is the smallest Estate that has also maintained Clean Standards that we will be appreciating.
In so doing, we will be unveiling The Litter Bin Placement Programme between KCDN, the various Councils, Corporates and the people of Kenya on the 10th December 2011 at a ceremony that we will host at Prudential Estate in Buru Buru.
We want to invite your support to help make Kenya Clean.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi
Nationwide Coordinator - Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign
National Coordinator- Friends of KNH Maternity Unit
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
Email; oto@kcdnkenya.org, komarockswatch@yahoo.com
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The National Environment Convention
The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign, working in Partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, City Council of Nairobi and other stakeholders will be hosting a one day National Environment Convention at the KICC on the 19th January 2012.
The Theme for this Convention will be; A Clean and safe Kenya is Possible.
We are inviting all Kenyans, Corporates, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, Youth, Women and all those who are keen on seeing a Clean and Safe Kenya to join us on this day.
We want to invite all the Corporates who are in waste recycling business to step forward and show case what they can do with waste.
In the interim, we are inviting Kenyans to take charge and organize themselves and maintain a clean neighbourhood. If NSSF Nyayo Embakasi Estate and Prudential Estate Residents can do it, we can all do it.
We will also start placing Litter Bins across our Estates in December 2011 in Partnership with the various Councils and Stakeholders and we want to invite the active support of Kenyans. It is in our interest to have and maintain a Clean and safe Neighbourhood.
It is a good example to the Children and it invites Friends.
Lastly, during the 2nd Circle of The Clean-up Campaign, we will be focusing on separation of waste from source as an economic activity for the Family Unit and the Neighbourhood Association. We are in discussions that may lead to Partnerships that will advance this course.
Peace and blessings to all.
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Kenya
The Theme for this Convention will be; A Clean and safe Kenya is Possible.
We are inviting all Kenyans, Corporates, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, Youth, Women and all those who are keen on seeing a Clean and Safe Kenya to join us on this day.
We want to invite all the Corporates who are in waste recycling business to step forward and show case what they can do with waste.
In the interim, we are inviting Kenyans to take charge and organize themselves and maintain a clean neighbourhood. If NSSF Nyayo Embakasi Estate and Prudential Estate Residents can do it, we can all do it.
We will also start placing Litter Bins across our Estates in December 2011 in Partnership with the various Councils and Stakeholders and we want to invite the active support of Kenyans. It is in our interest to have and maintain a Clean and safe Neighbourhood.
It is a good example to the Children and it invites Friends.
Lastly, during the 2nd Circle of The Clean-up Campaign, we will be focusing on separation of waste from source as an economic activity for the Family Unit and the Neighbourhood Association. We are in discussions that may lead to Partnerships that will advance this course.
Peace and blessings to all.
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Kenya
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Need for greater coordination; PC Nairobi
Friends,
The Provincial Commissioner Nairobi Mr. Njoroge Ndirangu today officially launched the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign at Huruma Sports Grounds by calling for greater coordination in efforts that are aimed at Environmental Management.
R-L; Cllr Wanjohi, DC Mr. Gachichio, Mr. Ndirangu PC Nairobi, Mr. Muraya. Mr. Odhiambo and DO Mr. Omoke
In a function that was attended by 137 groups from Huruma and around, the Starehe DC Mr. Benjamin Gachichio, Mathare DO Mr. Gerald Omoke, an Administrative Officer from the PC's office Ms Rhoda Otieno, Director of Environment at the City Council of Nairobi Mr. Isaac Muraya, area Councilor Mr. George Wanjohi, Chairman Nyayo Embakasi Residents Association Mr. George Ochola and Assistant Directors at CCN, many Ward Managers and senior Officers from the Council, the PC did appreciate the efforts that have been put in place to help mobilize Kenyans to join in the Monthly Clean-up Campaigns.
Noting that our Constitution has now put lots of emphasis on a clean and safe neighbourhoood, he invited the residents of Nairobi to join hands and help in managing the garbage and waste that we generate. He noted that we generate 2,000 tonnes of waste daily against the 800 tonnes that the City Council can manage. This means that we are generating 1,200 more tonnes of waste that end up clogging our roads and drainage systems.
This calls for some radical shifts in our attitude.
Because of this, he indicated that he will be calling a Consultative Forum for all players in the Environmental Management Sector to plan how our efforts can be well coordinated and facilitated with an aim of supporting the Youth and Women Groups which have formed themselves to help in this area.
The PC invited Kenyans to live in harmony and unity devoid of tribalism, noting that the war against criminals must not be construed to mean that the Government is targeting some Religion. He said criminality knows no Religion and all Kenyans must join hands and help in flushing out all the criminal elements amongst us.
The PC then presented 100 Certificates of Appreciation to the first 100 of the 137 Groups that took part in today's event.
Earlier the area DC Mr, Gachichio had called on the residents to maintain peace even as they approach the next election.
The Director of Environment Mr. Muraya noted that we helped to pick and collect litter that was transported in 22 tracks of lorries. He said the operation to help Clean Huruma had started very early when the Council trucks and Tippers rolled along Juja Road to remove the mounds of garbage that had remained unattended to for long. He praised the partnership that the Council had entered into with the residents of Nairobi and invited the residents to join the Council every 3rd Saturday of the Month in the voluntary Clean-up Exercises.
The Area Councilor Mr.Wanjohi said he will lobby his colleagues to take the Clean-up Exercises more seriously. He was impressed with the attendance and promised to join in all the subsequent Clean-ups every Month.
Residents responding to The Clean-up Call
In all, we had a good launch. We want to thank all the groups that attended the official Launch of the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign at the Huruma Estate today. We want to thank the Provincial Commissioner Mr. Njoroge Ndirangu for making time to come and join us in this exercise amidst his very tight schedules. We want to thank the area DC Mr. Gachichio, area DO Mr. Omoke, DO from the PC's office Ms Otieno and all the Provincial Administration Officers who helped make todays event the success that it was.
We want to thank the City Council of Nairobi, the Director of Environment and his team, the area Councilor, all the Ward Managers and the Council employees who attended and the One Stop Youth Resource Centre for your active support and participation.
We want to thank the Public Service Transformation Department for having supported all our 3 Consultative Forums in Komarock, Nyayo Embakasi and Huruma Estates. We also want to thank them for supporting the placement of a Supplement about the Clean-up Launch on the 13th October 2011 in the Daily Nation and for providing us with 200 Tshirts that used today.
We also want to thank the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources for giving us their support towards the launch. We will provide their list shortly.
The PC presenting Certificates of Participation to the group leaders.
We also want to thank the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya for providing us with the seedlings that we planted today at the Huruma Sports Grounds. Lastly, we want to thank Mr. Dan Juma of Global Peace Youth Corps who sent us Kshs 3,000.00 to help top up the PA and Sound System payments.
Thank you very much.
And as the Coordinators of this event, we had a few observations which we want toshare with the public;
Otherwise, on behalf of The Consultative Team Members, I want to thank all those who made this day the huge success it was. Let us keep the fire burning and take stock of what will be facing us every Month in this Journey of Hope across Kenya.
Odhiambo T Oketch
National Cordinator
The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign
The Provincial Commissioner Nairobi Mr. Njoroge Ndirangu today officially launched the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign at Huruma Sports Grounds by calling for greater coordination in efforts that are aimed at Environmental Management.
R-L; Cllr Wanjohi, DC Mr. Gachichio, Mr. Ndirangu PC Nairobi, Mr. Muraya. Mr. Odhiambo and DO Mr. Omoke In a function that was attended by 137 groups from Huruma and around, the Starehe DC Mr. Benjamin Gachichio, Mathare DO Mr. Gerald Omoke, an Administrative Officer from the PC's office Ms Rhoda Otieno, Director of Environment at the City Council of Nairobi Mr. Isaac Muraya, area Councilor Mr. George Wanjohi, Chairman Nyayo Embakasi Residents Association Mr. George Ochola and Assistant Directors at CCN, many Ward Managers and senior Officers from the Council, the PC did appreciate the efforts that have been put in place to help mobilize Kenyans to join in the Monthly Clean-up Campaigns.
Noting that our Constitution has now put lots of emphasis on a clean and safe neighbourhoood, he invited the residents of Nairobi to join hands and help in managing the garbage and waste that we generate. He noted that we generate 2,000 tonnes of waste daily against the 800 tonnes that the City Council can manage. This means that we are generating 1,200 more tonnes of waste that end up clogging our roads and drainage systems.
This calls for some radical shifts in our attitude.
Because of this, he indicated that he will be calling a Consultative Forum for all players in the Environmental Management Sector to plan how our efforts can be well coordinated and facilitated with an aim of supporting the Youth and Women Groups which have formed themselves to help in this area.
The PC invited Kenyans to live in harmony and unity devoid of tribalism, noting that the war against criminals must not be construed to mean that the Government is targeting some Religion. He said criminality knows no Religion and all Kenyans must join hands and help in flushing out all the criminal elements amongst us.
The PC planting a Tree to commemorate the launchThe PC then presented 100 Certificates of Appreciation to the first 100 of the 137 Groups that took part in today's event.
Earlier the area DC Mr, Gachichio had called on the residents to maintain peace even as they approach the next election.
The Director of Environment Mr. Muraya noted that we helped to pick and collect litter that was transported in 22 tracks of lorries. He said the operation to help Clean Huruma had started very early when the Council trucks and Tippers rolled along Juja Road to remove the mounds of garbage that had remained unattended to for long. He praised the partnership that the Council had entered into with the residents of Nairobi and invited the residents to join the Council every 3rd Saturday of the Month in the voluntary Clean-up Exercises.
The Area Councilor Mr.Wanjohi said he will lobby his colleagues to take the Clean-up Exercises more seriously. He was impressed with the attendance and promised to join in all the subsequent Clean-ups every Month.
Residents responding to The Clean-up Call In all, we had a good launch. We want to thank all the groups that attended the official Launch of the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign at the Huruma Estate today. We want to thank the Provincial Commissioner Mr. Njoroge Ndirangu for making time to come and join us in this exercise amidst his very tight schedules. We want to thank the area DC Mr. Gachichio, area DO Mr. Omoke, DO from the PC's office Ms Otieno and all the Provincial Administration Officers who helped make todays event the success that it was.
We want to thank the City Council of Nairobi, the Director of Environment and his team, the area Councilor, all the Ward Managers and the Council employees who attended and the One Stop Youth Resource Centre for your active support and participation.
We want to thank the Public Service Transformation Department for having supported all our 3 Consultative Forums in Komarock, Nyayo Embakasi and Huruma Estates. We also want to thank them for supporting the placement of a Supplement about the Clean-up Launch on the 13th October 2011 in the Daily Nation and for providing us with 200 Tshirts that used today.
We also want to thank the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources for giving us their support towards the launch. We will provide their list shortly.
The PC presenting Certificates of Participation to the group leaders. We also want to thank the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya for providing us with the seedlings that we planted today at the Huruma Sports Grounds. Lastly, we want to thank Mr. Dan Juma of Global Peace Youth Corps who sent us Kshs 3,000.00 to help top up the PA and Sound System payments.
Thank you very much.
And as the Coordinators of this event, we had a few observations which we want toshare with the public;
- There will be need for greater financial support and commitment from our Partners to help address logistical issues such as mobilization, communications, transport, PA and Sound, provision of Tents, Chairs and some refreshments, video and still photography coverage and entertainment.
- There will also be greater need to bring together all actors in the environmental sector during such events to help have some clear focus, and
- There will be even more greater need to start partnering with the media houses during such campaigns.
Otherwise, on behalf of The Consultative Team Members, I want to thank all those who made this day the huge success it was. Let us keep the fire burning and take stock of what will be facing us every Month in this Journey of Hope across Kenya.
Odhiambo T Oketch
National Cordinator
The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Reflections on Mashujaa Day
20th October is a day we reflect on the struggles of our Fathers, struggles that made us attain our Independence in 1963. 48 years down the line, things seems to have gone full circle and we are badly off than when we set on this Journey of Hope.
We set off with a few clear objectives;
a] Illiteracy
Now, the fight against illiteracy seems to have evaded us. In a recent study, one group reported how pupils in class 8 were ill prepared to sit for their exams. The sad part of the report was that pupils in class three were unable to read and write properly.
This is a national shame, because even at the highest institutions of learning, we have students who are struggling to effectively engage in any intellectual discourse.
The management of our school curriculum is far from convincing. Parents are not certain about how and what their children are being taught in school. Pupils in the various classes are not being given the same instructions as we have no set school syllabus and set books.
Our children are going through a system of education akin to robots. It saddens most parents to see their children at class one being subjected to instructions that cover well over 7 subjects while at that level, a child only needs to read and write.
Let us reflect on these disparities in our education system with a view to having some deliberate upward mobility that will create confidence in the parents and the children alike.
b] Disease
Eradicating disease is an uphill task and this was going to be difficult from the word go. But we have some manageable tropical diseases that the Ministry of Medical Services and that of Public Health and Sanitation have made great strides in controlling. But as we celebrate our heroes today, we must reflect on the cost of medication. The cost of medication is far way above the reach of many Kenyans.
This is why Kenyans were somewhat elated when the then Minister for Health Hon Charity Ngilu and her team came up with a Health Care Scheme that was going to be of real benefit to many Kenyans. This is a scheme that the Government must implement for the good of all. The National Hospital Insurance Scheme must roll out far and wide and this must be a very deliberate effort.
As we reflect on our Heroes, we must put in more efforts to ensure that Kenyans can access affordable Health Care.
c] Water
Water is life and this is very obvious, yet, 48 years down the line, even in Nairobi, residents are struggling and queuing to fetch this precious commodity. We had the slogan of water for all by the year 2000 and the year 2000 came and passed. 10 years down the line, we are still at the zero peg.
We are seeing some efforts at availing water for all being put in place currently but as it were, we are getting clouded in cobwebs of corruption allegations that tend to derail the positive efforts being put in place.
As we celebrate Mashujaa Day today, we must reflect on why we do not have running taps in our homes in Nairobi.
d] Electric Power
It goes without say that if Nairobi is not sufficiently electrified, then, the rest of the country is missing out on Electric Power. Currently the cost of Electric Power is driving investors out of Kenya and it looks like this does not bother anybody at the Ministry of Energy.
Again, the cost of Gas is increasingly becoming beyond the reach of many Kenyans and again, we are playing roulette and dancing to the tunes.
e] Unity
We all know how superficial our unity as Kenyans has always been. One minute we are all One Family Under God and the next minute, we are cutting each other with matchettes. Yet, we keep saddling ourselves with a leadership that tends to preach tribalism and nepotism as it pays lip or no service to the unity of Kenyans.
As we celebrate this day, let us reflect on our roles as Kenyans in creating an everlasting unity that will transcend any political interests.
Having looked at all these, we must appreciate that at long last something is being done to move Kenya out of the trench. We have been stuck for 48 years and now, we can see good attempts at taking Kenya to the next level.
Our roads are being expanded and new ones being built. But we seem to be facing the same old challenges where new roads tear off immediately upon being commissioned. This is a worrying trend and as we celebrate our Heroes today, we must ask our Road Engineers to live to their professional calling and build for us roads that have a life span. Not roads that develop pot-holes even before being commissioned.
When you move around our Towns, you will notice how poor our drainage systems are. THis calls for soul searching; are our engineers equal to the task? Or, should we also out source for man power to build our drainage system the way we have out sourced Chinese to build our roads?
The way our Markets are being developed leaves a lot to be desired. A quick walk at Muthurwa Market will inform you of how not to do it. Muthurwa has been invaded by hawkers from all sides. The Bus Termini has been invaded by hawkers and the powers that be seems to be very helpless. The Road that leads into and out of Muthurwa must not have been done by a Roads Engineers. This was a quack who got paid handsomely for doing nothing. Yet, we have the Police Force, the CID, the KACC, the Auditor and Controller General, the Efficiency Monitoring Unit, The City Council of Nairobi, the Provincial Administration, the Parent Ministries, the Office of the Prime Minister and ultimately, the Office of the President.
I want to ask a very simple fact; there is nobody in all these offices who has been able to see that Kenyans were cheated out of the more than Kshs 800m that was used to develop this nothing called Muthurwa Market? This is food for thought as we celebrate Mashujaa Day.
Kenyans are currently faced with myriad of problems in the Housing Construction, Garbage Collection, Water Provision, Electric Power Provision, Provision of Affordable Medical Health Care etc. Yet, we all know that these are issues that we can easily surmount as a Country if we put just some little efforts.
Just juxtapose these failures with our success with enterprises such as;
We must hence join hands as Citizens of Kenya as we start Our Journey of Hope into our 49th year of Independence and demand for more action from the people whom we have put into elective office to govern the affairs of our Country on our behalf. This calls for supporting their actions if it is for the good of our Country, and chastising them if their act in a manner that does not add value to our wish as a Country.
One thing I am very sure about, no one will do it for us. The UN Agencies, the Donor Agencies, and all our Development Partners are more keen on workshops, seminars and those kind of Theatrics that add no known value to our aspiration as a Country.
We must appreciate that we now have a team in Government that is keen at Transforming Kenya and we need to hold hands and walk as a team, as One Family Under God.
Odhiambo T Oketch.
CEO KCDN Nairobi
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We set off with a few clear objectives;
- To fight against illiteracy
- To fight against disease
- To avail clean drinking water to all
- To avail electric power to all
- To unite Kenyans as One Family Under God
a] Illiteracy
Now, the fight against illiteracy seems to have evaded us. In a recent study, one group reported how pupils in class 8 were ill prepared to sit for their exams. The sad part of the report was that pupils in class three were unable to read and write properly.
This is a national shame, because even at the highest institutions of learning, we have students who are struggling to effectively engage in any intellectual discourse.
The management of our school curriculum is far from convincing. Parents are not certain about how and what their children are being taught in school. Pupils in the various classes are not being given the same instructions as we have no set school syllabus and set books.
Our children are going through a system of education akin to robots. It saddens most parents to see their children at class one being subjected to instructions that cover well over 7 subjects while at that level, a child only needs to read and write.
Let us reflect on these disparities in our education system with a view to having some deliberate upward mobility that will create confidence in the parents and the children alike.
b] Disease
Eradicating disease is an uphill task and this was going to be difficult from the word go. But we have some manageable tropical diseases that the Ministry of Medical Services and that of Public Health and Sanitation have made great strides in controlling. But as we celebrate our heroes today, we must reflect on the cost of medication. The cost of medication is far way above the reach of many Kenyans.
This is why Kenyans were somewhat elated when the then Minister for Health Hon Charity Ngilu and her team came up with a Health Care Scheme that was going to be of real benefit to many Kenyans. This is a scheme that the Government must implement for the good of all. The National Hospital Insurance Scheme must roll out far and wide and this must be a very deliberate effort.
As we reflect on our Heroes, we must put in more efforts to ensure that Kenyans can access affordable Health Care.
c] Water
Water is life and this is very obvious, yet, 48 years down the line, even in Nairobi, residents are struggling and queuing to fetch this precious commodity. We had the slogan of water for all by the year 2000 and the year 2000 came and passed. 10 years down the line, we are still at the zero peg.
We are seeing some efforts at availing water for all being put in place currently but as it were, we are getting clouded in cobwebs of corruption allegations that tend to derail the positive efforts being put in place.
As we celebrate Mashujaa Day today, we must reflect on why we do not have running taps in our homes in Nairobi.
d] Electric Power
It goes without say that if Nairobi is not sufficiently electrified, then, the rest of the country is missing out on Electric Power. Currently the cost of Electric Power is driving investors out of Kenya and it looks like this does not bother anybody at the Ministry of Energy.
Again, the cost of Gas is increasingly becoming beyond the reach of many Kenyans and again, we are playing roulette and dancing to the tunes.
e] Unity
We all know how superficial our unity as Kenyans has always been. One minute we are all One Family Under God and the next minute, we are cutting each other with matchettes. Yet, we keep saddling ourselves with a leadership that tends to preach tribalism and nepotism as it pays lip or no service to the unity of Kenyans.
As we celebrate this day, let us reflect on our roles as Kenyans in creating an everlasting unity that will transcend any political interests.
Having looked at all these, we must appreciate that at long last something is being done to move Kenya out of the trench. We have been stuck for 48 years and now, we can see good attempts at taking Kenya to the next level.
Our roads are being expanded and new ones being built. But we seem to be facing the same old challenges where new roads tear off immediately upon being commissioned. This is a worrying trend and as we celebrate our Heroes today, we must ask our Road Engineers to live to their professional calling and build for us roads that have a life span. Not roads that develop pot-holes even before being commissioned.
When you move around our Towns, you will notice how poor our drainage systems are. THis calls for soul searching; are our engineers equal to the task? Or, should we also out source for man power to build our drainage system the way we have out sourced Chinese to build our roads?
The way our Markets are being developed leaves a lot to be desired. A quick walk at Muthurwa Market will inform you of how not to do it. Muthurwa has been invaded by hawkers from all sides. The Bus Termini has been invaded by hawkers and the powers that be seems to be very helpless. The Road that leads into and out of Muthurwa must not have been done by a Roads Engineers. This was a quack who got paid handsomely for doing nothing. Yet, we have the Police Force, the CID, the KACC, the Auditor and Controller General, the Efficiency Monitoring Unit, The City Council of Nairobi, the Provincial Administration, the Parent Ministries, the Office of the Prime Minister and ultimately, the Office of the President.
I want to ask a very simple fact; there is nobody in all these offices who has been able to see that Kenyans were cheated out of the more than Kshs 800m that was used to develop this nothing called Muthurwa Market? This is food for thought as we celebrate Mashujaa Day.
Kenyans are currently faced with myriad of problems in the Housing Construction, Garbage Collection, Water Provision, Electric Power Provision, Provision of Affordable Medical Health Care etc. Yet, we all know that these are issues that we can easily surmount as a Country if we put just some little efforts.
Just juxtapose these failures with our success with enterprises such as;
- Anglo Leasing
- Goldenberg
- Triton
- Maize
We must hence join hands as Citizens of Kenya as we start Our Journey of Hope into our 49th year of Independence and demand for more action from the people whom we have put into elective office to govern the affairs of our Country on our behalf. This calls for supporting their actions if it is for the good of our Country, and chastising them if their act in a manner that does not add value to our wish as a Country.
One thing I am very sure about, no one will do it for us. The UN Agencies, the Donor Agencies, and all our Development Partners are more keen on workshops, seminars and those kind of Theatrics that add no known value to our aspiration as a Country.
We must appreciate that we now have a team in Government that is keen at Transforming Kenya and we need to hold hands and walk as a team, as One Family Under God.
Odhiambo T Oketch.
CEO KCDN Nairobi
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
The Huruma Consultative Forum
Friends,
We hosted the Huruma Consultative Forum at the DO's Office in Huruma yesterday as from 10am.
Huruma Residents follow the Forum
The Forum was chaired by the DO Huruma Mr. Gerald Omoke and was attended by the Assistant Director Environment at the City Council of Nairobi Mr. Gabriel Omondi who was accompanied by the Ward Manager and the Ward Environment Officer.
The DO was accompanied by the area Chief Mr. Luta, his Assistants, Headmen and a Team of CBOs, Women and Youth Groups.
This was the most interactive Forum we have ever held and we had very active participation from the people.
L-R; Ms juliet Mwaniki, Odhiambo T Oketch, Mr. Gerald Omoke- Area DO and Mr. Gabriel Omondi- an Assistant Director of Environment at the City Council of Nairobi
We resolved that we will meet at the Huruma Sports Ground at 7.00am on the 22nd October 2011 in readiness of the Launch of the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign.
The following groups have confirmed their participation with us on the D-Day;
We at KCDN firmly believe that we the People of Kenya can help Clean Kenya.
This is a campaign for Kenya by Kenyans. Let us make it a huge success......
If it is to be, it is up to me. A Clean Kenya Starts With me. A Peaceful Kenya is my Responsibility.
Disclaimer; The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign is about us Kenyans. It involves all Kenyans from the various regions, religious persuasions, political thinking and we do not discriminate against any Kenyans nor any region.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi
Nationwide Coordinator - Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign
National Coordinator- Friends of KNH Maternity Unit
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
Email; oto@kcdnkenya.org, komarockswatch@yahoo.com
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We hosted the Huruma Consultative Forum at the DO's Office in Huruma yesterday as from 10am.
Huruma Residents follow the ForumThe Forum was chaired by the DO Huruma Mr. Gerald Omoke and was attended by the Assistant Director Environment at the City Council of Nairobi Mr. Gabriel Omondi who was accompanied by the Ward Manager and the Ward Environment Officer.
The DO was accompanied by the area Chief Mr. Luta, his Assistants, Headmen and a Team of CBOs, Women and Youth Groups.
This was the most interactive Forum we have ever held and we had very active participation from the people.
Very attentive
L-R; Ms juliet Mwaniki, Odhiambo T Oketch, Mr. Gerald Omoke- Area DO and Mr. Gabriel Omondi- an Assistant Director of Environment at the City Council of NairobiWe resolved that we will meet at the Huruma Sports Ground at 7.00am on the 22nd October 2011 in readiness of the Launch of the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign.
The following groups have confirmed their participation with us on the D-Day;
- Provincial Administration Nairobi
- City Council of Nairobi
- Public Service Transformation Department
- Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
- Special Needs Empowerment Programme
- Kenya Model United Nations- CUEA Chapter
- Rwanda Students in Kenya
- Huruma Town Youth Group
- Ngei 1 Development Youth Group
- Kaa Kwa Neema Self Help Group
- Grogon Youth Group
- Kabwenya Group
- Homboy'z Refuse Handlers
We at KCDN firmly believe that we the People of Kenya can help Clean Kenya.
This is a campaign for Kenya by Kenyans. Let us make it a huge success......
If it is to be, it is up to me. A Clean Kenya Starts With me. A Peaceful Kenya is my Responsibility.
Disclaimer; The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign is about us Kenyans. It involves all Kenyans from the various regions, religious persuasions, political thinking and we do not discriminate against any Kenyans nor any region.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi
Nationwide Coordinator - Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign
National Coordinator- Friends of KNH Maternity Unit
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
Email; oto@kcdnkenya.org, komarockswatch@yahoo.com
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Monday, October 17, 2011
KCDN partnering with NEAM Nairobi
Dear Friends,
We had a very successful meeting with the PS Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs Dr Ludeki Chweya today morning at his offices to discuss The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign. His Excellency the Vice President Hon Steven Kalonzo Musyoka is keen on joining in The Campaign and we will send them our Programme of events to enable him join at the time most suitable to his schedules. Ms Angela Kagunyi joined me for this meeting. Angela is the Chair, Kenya Model United Nations- CUEA Chapter.
L-R; Dr Ludeki Cheya- PS Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs, Odhiambo T Oketch, an Officer from the VP's office and Ms Angela Kagunyi- CUEA/KCDN
Thereafter, we had a meeting with Ms Martina Muoki at the Ministry of Education. She has been nominated by the PS Education Prof James Ole Kiyiapi to sit in The Consultative Team that plans these campaigns. We will be focusing on a sensitization programme with schools across Kenya.
We then had a meeting with the Provincial Director of Environment Nairobi province Mr. Titus Simuyu at his Nyayo House offices. Mr. Simiyu was joined by Ms Anne Theuri- the Senior Environment, Education and Public Participation Officer.
Ms Anne Theuri- SEE&PP officer, Odhiambo T Oketch and Mr. Titus Simiyu- The Provincial Diretor of Environment Nairobi
NEMA Nairobi will be sending an officer to our last Consultative Forum in the run-up to the official launch of the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign tomorrow. The Forum will be at the CDF Office in Huruma as from 10am and will be chaired by the area DO Mr. Gerald Omoke assisted by Ms Rhoda Otieno representing the PC Nairobi.
Lastly, I had a meeting with Mr. Limo at the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development. This was a follow-up meeting and we will meet with other Ministry officials tomorrow at 7.30am.
In the meantime, we are making great strides towards the offical launch of the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign and we will be keeping you posted as we invite your participation.
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Kenya.
We had a very successful meeting with the PS Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs Dr Ludeki Chweya today morning at his offices to discuss The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign. His Excellency the Vice President Hon Steven Kalonzo Musyoka is keen on joining in The Campaign and we will send them our Programme of events to enable him join at the time most suitable to his schedules. Ms Angela Kagunyi joined me for this meeting. Angela is the Chair, Kenya Model United Nations- CUEA Chapter.
L-R; Dr Ludeki Cheya- PS Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Home Affairs, Odhiambo T Oketch, an Officer from the VP's office and Ms Angela Kagunyi- CUEA/KCDN Thereafter, we had a meeting with Ms Martina Muoki at the Ministry of Education. She has been nominated by the PS Education Prof James Ole Kiyiapi to sit in The Consultative Team that plans these campaigns. We will be focusing on a sensitization programme with schools across Kenya.
We then had a meeting with the Provincial Director of Environment Nairobi province Mr. Titus Simuyu at his Nyayo House offices. Mr. Simiyu was joined by Ms Anne Theuri- the Senior Environment, Education and Public Participation Officer.
Ms Anne Theuri- SEE&PP officer, Odhiambo T Oketch and Mr. Titus Simiyu- The Provincial Diretor of Environment Nairobi NEMA Nairobi will be sending an officer to our last Consultative Forum in the run-up to the official launch of the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign tomorrow. The Forum will be at the CDF Office in Huruma as from 10am and will be chaired by the area DO Mr. Gerald Omoke assisted by Ms Rhoda Otieno representing the PC Nairobi.
Lastly, I had a meeting with Mr. Limo at the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development. This was a follow-up meeting and we will meet with other Ministry officials tomorrow at 7.30am.
In the meantime, we are making great strides towards the offical launch of the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign and we will be keeping you posted as we invite your participation.
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Kenya.
Friday, October 14, 2011
7 Days to go; Launch of the 2nd Cirlce on the Clean-up Campaign
Friends,
We have been through this Journey of Hope across Kenya as One Family Under God.
We started it all on the 18th September 2010 at Eastleigh and we have gone full circle and are coming back back to Nairobi on the 22nd October when we will officially launch the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign.
Area DO Mr. GM Omoke in Black Suit with the team in Huruma today
We have Guests who have started confirming participation and we will give you a list on Wednesday the 19th October 2011.
We also have teams that have started confirming their participation. You may reach out to us and let us know the name of your team and you will be how many to enable us have proper logistics. These are the groups that have so far confirmed that they will participate;
We at KCDN firmly believe that we the People of Kenya can help Clean Kenya.
This is a campaign for Kenya by Kenyans. Let us make it a huge success......
If it is to be, it is up to me. A Clean Kenya Starts With me. A Peaceful Kenya is my Responsibility.
Disclaimer; The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign is about us Kenyans. It involves all Kenyans from the various regions, religious persuasions, political thinking and we do not discriminate against any Kenyans nor any region.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi
Nationwide Coordinator - Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign
National Coordinator- Friends of KNH Maternity Unit
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
Email; oto@kcdnkenya.org, komarockswatch@yahoo.com
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We have been through this Journey of Hope across Kenya as One Family Under God.
We started it all on the 18th September 2010 at Eastleigh and we have gone full circle and are coming back back to Nairobi on the 22nd October when we will officially launch the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign.
Area DO Mr. GM Omoke in Black Suit with the team in Huruma todayWe have Guests who have started confirming participation and we will give you a list on Wednesday the 19th October 2011.
We also have teams that have started confirming their participation. You may reach out to us and let us know the name of your team and you will be how many to enable us have proper logistics. These are the groups that have so far confirmed that they will participate;
- Provincial Administration Nairobi
- City Council of Nairobi
- Public Service Transformation Department
- Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
- Special Needs Empowerment Programme
- Kenya Model United Nations- CUEA Chapter
We at KCDN firmly believe that we the People of Kenya can help Clean Kenya.
This is a campaign for Kenya by Kenyans. Let us make it a huge success......
If it is to be, it is up to me. A Clean Kenya Starts With me. A Peaceful Kenya is my Responsibility.
Disclaimer; The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign is about us Kenyans. It involves all Kenyans from the various regions, religious persuasions, political thinking and we do not discriminate against any Kenyans nor any region.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi
Nationwide Coordinator - Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign
National Coordinator- Friends of KNH Maternity Unit
PO Box 47890-00100,
Nairobi Kenya.
Tel; 0724 365 557, 0735 529 126
Email; oto@kcdnkenya.org, komarockswatch@yahoo.com
www.kcdnkenya.org<http://www.kcdnkenya.org/>
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Kenyans doing it for themselves
Friends,
We had a very successful Consultative Forum yesterday at The NSSF Nyayo Embakasi Estate where our Chief Guest was Mr. Alex Kazongo, the Managing Trustee at the National Social Security Fund- NSSF.
L-R; Mr. George Ochola- Chairman NERA, Mr. Alex Kazongo- Managing Trustee NSSF, Odhiambo T Oketch, Mr. Joseph Kirago- Managing Partner Kirago & Mwangi and Mr. Tom Odongo- General Manager Investemnets NSSF
The Forum was also attend by Ms Rhoda Otieno- representing the PC Nairobi, Mr. Ireri Nyumero- representing the DC Embakasi- Mr. James Wagala- representing the Head of Public Service Transformation Department, Mr. Joseph Kirago from Kirago & Mwangi, Mr. George Ochola- Chairman Nyayo Embakasi Residents Association and many residents.
The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign is taking root amongst Kenyans and as we launch the 2nd Circle of The Campaign on the 22nd October at Huruma Estate, we want to invite more players.
We are indeed indebted to the Public Service Transformation Department whose support to us is anchored on their 4th pillar in the Transforming Kenya Initiative- Public Private Dialogue- for all the support they have continued to give us.
Ms Rhoda Otieno addressing The Consultative Forum
We want to appreciate the KTN team for giving us coverage yesterday in their 9.00pm Prime Time News. However, in as much as what the Managing Trustee of NSSF did tell the press post the event, the journalist failed to get the gist of why we were at Embakasi.
We all know that NSSF is the single largest investor in the housing industry in Kenya currently with an investment portfolio of well above Kshs 100 billion spanning residential housing to business premises. We also appreciate that the NSSF is helping achieve the need for adequate shelter in line with the aspirations of Vision 2030.
But that was not why we were at Nyayo. The journalist should have gotten the background information and realized that the Consultative Forum had all to do with Best Practice from the NSSF and Nyayo Embakasi Residents.
That is what we were appreciating. And the journalist would have made some efforts to appreciate this. This is basically why we have avoided working with the media houses in the Clean-up Campaign since they fail to report accurately what we are doing by choosing to report on other issues they deem fair and favourable to them.
However, we want to appreciate the KTN and Nation Media journalist who covered the Consultative Forum. Whether you reported on what we are doing or not, we appreciate that you made efforts to join us in the campaign.
L-R; Odhiambo T Oketch, Mr. James Wagala- PSTD, Mr. Alex Kazongo- MT NSSF, Mr. Ireri Nyumero- Do Embakasi and Ms Rhoda Otieno-representing the PC Nairobi
Maybe time will come when the media will realize that we are doing something very positive.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi
We had a very successful Consultative Forum yesterday at The NSSF Nyayo Embakasi Estate where our Chief Guest was Mr. Alex Kazongo, the Managing Trustee at the National Social Security Fund- NSSF.
L-R; Mr. George Ochola- Chairman NERA, Mr. Alex Kazongo- Managing Trustee NSSF, Odhiambo T Oketch, Mr. Joseph Kirago- Managing Partner Kirago & Mwangi and Mr. Tom Odongo- General Manager Investemnets NSSF The Forum was also attend by Ms Rhoda Otieno- representing the PC Nairobi, Mr. Ireri Nyumero- representing the DC Embakasi- Mr. James Wagala- representing the Head of Public Service Transformation Department, Mr. Joseph Kirago from Kirago & Mwangi, Mr. George Ochola- Chairman Nyayo Embakasi Residents Association and many residents.
The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign is taking root amongst Kenyans and as we launch the 2nd Circle of The Campaign on the 22nd October at Huruma Estate, we want to invite more players.
We are indeed indebted to the Public Service Transformation Department whose support to us is anchored on their 4th pillar in the Transforming Kenya Initiative- Public Private Dialogue- for all the support they have continued to give us.
Ms Rhoda Otieno addressing The Consultative Forum We want to appreciate the KTN team for giving us coverage yesterday in their 9.00pm Prime Time News. However, in as much as what the Managing Trustee of NSSF did tell the press post the event, the journalist failed to get the gist of why we were at Embakasi.
We all know that NSSF is the single largest investor in the housing industry in Kenya currently with an investment portfolio of well above Kshs 100 billion spanning residential housing to business premises. We also appreciate that the NSSF is helping achieve the need for adequate shelter in line with the aspirations of Vision 2030.
But that was not why we were at Nyayo. The journalist should have gotten the background information and realized that the Consultative Forum had all to do with Best Practice from the NSSF and Nyayo Embakasi Residents.
That is what we were appreciating. And the journalist would have made some efforts to appreciate this. This is basically why we have avoided working with the media houses in the Clean-up Campaign since they fail to report accurately what we are doing by choosing to report on other issues they deem fair and favourable to them.
However, we want to appreciate the KTN and Nation Media journalist who covered the Consultative Forum. Whether you reported on what we are doing or not, we appreciate that you made efforts to join us in the campaign.
L-R; Odhiambo T Oketch, Mr. James Wagala- PSTD, Mr. Alex Kazongo- MT NSSF, Mr. Ireri Nyumero- Do Embakasi and Ms Rhoda Otieno-representing the PC Nairobi Maybe time will come when the media will realize that we are doing something very positive.
Peace and blessings,
Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi
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