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 planting a Tree to commemorate the launch

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;

1. 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.
2. 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
3. There will be even more greater need to start partnering with the media houses during such campaigns.

We will hence be knocking on your doors, not just for material support, but to also help us address the fore mentioned. This is the only way we will keep having the goodwill of Kenyans in this Campaign.
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

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;

1. To fight against illiteracy
2. To fight against disease
3. To avail clean drinking water to all
4. To avail electric power to all
5. To unite Kenyans as One Family Under God

We had other rafts of objectives that we set out to achieve and the good thing is, we set some time lines for which these different objectives were to be achieved. It is against this background that we should be celebrating our Heroes today.
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;

1. Anglo Leasing
2. Goldenberg
3. Triton
4. Maize
5.  

We did accomplish such enterprises with speed to an extent that up till now, Kenyans cannot put pieces of the rigmarole together to point at exactly who did what. We lost big and that is a clear fact.
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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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.

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 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;

1. Provincial Administration Nairobi
2. City Council of Nairobi
3. Public Service Transformation Department
4. Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
5. Special Needs Empowerment Programme
6. Kenya Model United Nations- CUEA Chapter
7. Rwanda Students in Kenya
8. Huruma Town Youth Group
9. Ngei 1 Development Youth Group
10. Kaa Kwa Neema Self Help Group
11. Grogon Youth Group
12. Kabwenya Group
13. Homboy'z Refuse Handlers
14. 
    

Let us join hands and help make Kenya Clean.
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
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Nairobi Kenya.
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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.

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;

1. Provincial Administration Nairobi
2. City Council of Nairobi
3. Public Service Transformation Department
4. Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
5. Special Needs Empowerment Programme
6. Kenya Model United Nations- CUEA Chapter
   

Let us join hands and help make Kenya Clean.
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
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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

Our Clean-up programme

Dear Friends,
We will be launching the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign on the 22nd October 2011 at Huruma Estate in Nairobi in a campaign being led by the PC Nairobi Mr. Njoroge Ndirangu, the Town Clerk Nairobi Mr. Phillip Kisia and the Consultative Team comprising the Provincial Administration, the City Council of Nairobi, the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, the Kenya National Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Global Peace Youth Corps, Special Needs Empowerment Programme, Living Light Foundation and others.
We want to appreciate The Public Service Transformation Department who have stepped in strongly to support our efforts in the run up to the Official Launch of the 2nd Circle. We also want to appreciate the National Social Security Fund who will be hosting us tomorrow at Nyayo Embakasi Estate for a Best Practice visit that will be led by the PC Nairobi, the Town Clerk Nairobi and the Head of Public Service Transformation Department.
We must also appreciate the support we are receiving from The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources. We are also happy that the PS Ministry of Education has nominated a Senior Officer to join The Consultative Team. They have effective become members of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign. Thank you Bwana PS.
We also want to appreciate Kepsa, Brand Kenya Board and other partners who have shown a willingness to working with us in this journey of Hope.
In the run up to Huruma, we have held one Consultative Forum at Komarock on the 6th October. We will be hosting the Nyayo Embakasi Consultative Forum tomorrow the 13th October.
Then on Friday the 14th October, we will be meeting the DO Huruma and his team for a planning session. This will be followed by the Huruma Consultative Forum on the 18th October where we will meet with about 200 area leaders.
The Big Day will be on the 22nd October, and all are invited to join us in Huruma as we launch the 2nd Circle of this Campaign.
Immediately thereafter and in partnership with The Foundation For Kenya Pastoralist Women and other partners, we will be hosting the Isiolo Consultative Forum on the 2nd November in Isiolo Town. This will be followed by the official launch of the Isiolo Clean-up Campaign on the 12th November 2011.
On the 4th November, in partnership with the Municipal Council of Mombasa and other partners, we will host The Mombasa Consultative Forum at the Municipal Hall where we will discuss how to go about the re-launch of The Mombasa Clean-up Campaign on the 19th November 2011. This efforts are being coordinated by the Town Clerk Mr. Tubman Otieno who has nominated Ms Elipida Mwakamba- the Deputy Town Clerk and the Director of Environment Mr. Bilafiff to oversee the planning process.
In December our Focal Point will be Kisumu Town and another town. We will give you details as we approach the dates.
However, in all the above cases, we are inviting all those who are keen on joining us to reach out to their respective officers designated to help in the planning process. You may also write to us directly and join in the planning processes.
Let us join hands and help make Kenya Clean.
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

Towards the official launch of the 2nd Cirlce of the Campaign

Friends,
In the run up to the official launch of the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign on the 22nd October 2011, we have lined up a series of activities.
First, we have held the Komarock Estate Consultative Forum which we hosted on the 6th October 2011 at The Hoggs Den in Komarock Phase 2. The following day, the 7th October 2011, I met Mzee Samuel Muchiri and Mzee Stephen Kamau- all from Huruma Estate to start planning for the Huruma Event.
Yesterday the 9th October 2011, in the company of Mr. Ochieng' Khairala and Ms Eileen Chelagat, we met the officials of Nyayo Embakasi Residents Association led by their Chairman Mr. George Ochola to help plan for The Nyayo Embakasi Consultative Forum which we will host on the 13th October 2011. In attendance we had Ms Lusy Wanjiru, Mr. Magut Richard, Ms Martha Owuor and Mr. Ikahu TM all from NERA. Besides discussing about The Best Practice visit by the Hon PC Nairobi, the Town Clerk CCN and the Head of Public Service Transformation Department- [and their delegations], we developed a programme for the day which we have herein enclosed.

Section of the Nyayo Embakasi Estate in Nairobi; A facility of the NSSF

Today the 10th October 2011, we are meeting with Mr. Joseph Lunani- the Managing Director of Maskil Company Limited. They have offered to re-do our website to capture the import of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign. And on behalf of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign Team, I must say a big Thank You to Mr. Lunani and his Team.
Tomorrow the 11th October 2011, we will be meeting with the Management of the National Social Security Fund at 4.00pm to discuss further how to work together in this Campaign and more specifically, the Best Practice visit by the PC, Town Clerk, Head PSTD and the Consultative Team.
On the 13th October 2011, we will be at Nyayo Embakasi Estate for the Nyayo Embakasi Consultative Forum. Again, this will be an open Forum where we will advance 3 Thematic Issues openly, namely;

1. Environmental Management- Pitch by Mr. Isaac Muraya- the Director of Environment at the City Council of Nairobi
2. Peace Building- Pitch by Mr. Ochieng' Khairala from the Living Life Foundation
3. Good Governance- Pitch by Ms Florence Kanyua and Odhiambo T Oketch- both from KCDN

On the 14th October 2011, we will be meeting the DO Huruma and his area Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs and Headmen for a planning session at the DOs office in Huruma at 10am.
On the 18th October 2011, we will host The Huruma Estate Consultative Forum in Huruma where we will engage 250 opinion leaders in our last major build-up effort to the official launch of the 2nd Circle of The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign.
I must appreciate all The Consultative Team members who have put in efforts to make sure that the launch of the 2nd Circle of this Campaign becomes a success on the 22nd October 2011. We must also appreciate the Public Service Transformation Department Office of the Prime Minister for their support with the Consultative Forums as we approach the official launch.
We also want to appreciate the Provincial Administration, City Council of Nairobi, Brand Kenya Board, Kenya Private Sector Alliance, the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, Special Needs Empowerment Programme, Global Peace Youth Corps, The Royal Media Services, the Living Light Foundation and the staff of KCDN who have worked had to make sure everything moves on well.

Kenyans responding to the Clean-up Call on the 6th August 2011 at Donholm in Nairobi.

Lastly, we want to thank all the Friends of KCDN who have kept this campaign alive. We must appreciate Akiba Uhaki Foundation, A Better World and Phoenix Aviation Ltd for all their continued support. We know we will drive this campaign together as we help in Transforming Kenya.
Peace and blessings,

Odhiambo T Oketch
CEO KCDN Nairobi

Meeting the Radio Africa Group

Friends,

I had a meeting with a team from Radio Africa Ltd this morning at their offices at Lions Place.

Radio Africa was represented by Mr. Kapere, Ms Kamau Margaret and Mr. Phillip Waru and we explored the possibilities of Radio Africa Ltd working with us in The Monthly Nationwide Clean-up Campaign.

Radio Africa Ltd comes in with loaded advantages; They have The Star Newspaper, Kiss 100 FM, Classic 105, East FM, Radio Jambo, Xfm, Relox, Classic TV and Kiss TV. I bet this will give The Campaign all the needed visibility.

They will be sending to us what it takes for this Partnership to take root at concessional rates and I will share the same with all of us. We will be looking at creating greater visibility for all our partners and the arrangement is such that we will be availed airtime and space both on Electronic and Print media.

We are looking forward to continuing this discussions to the next level.

Odhiambo T Oketch