Moving towards 28th August 2012

Friends,
We are moving towards The 2nd Consultative Forum on Waste Management on the 28th August 2012 at the KICC where our focus will be on Making Practical Steps towards the Process of Separation of Waste at Source, and to make this happen, we hosted the 2nd Planning Session at the NEMA Nairobi offices this morning.
Our National Focus is on Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret and Nyeri. And as we do all this, we will have an Award System for three Categories on the 6th December 2012 again at the KICC;

1. The Cleanest Town
2. The Cleanest Estates- three from each Town, and
3. The Cleanest Colleges and Institutions of Higher Learning

Today's meeting was attended by;

1. Ms Anne Theuri- NEMA Nairobi- she flagged off the meeting and left for another asignment.
2. Ms Sarah Muthoni- NEMA Nairobi
3. Mr. Mario Kainga- Assistant Director of Environment at the City Council of Nairobi
4. Mr. Kepha Rinsyi Bikwati- CEO Institute of Packaging of Kenya
5. Mr. Geoffrey Mutuku- Policy Officer Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources,
6. Mr. Odhiambo T Oketch- Executive Director TCKC- Chairing.

Seated; Mr. Mario Kainga from the City Council of Nairobi and Ms Sarah Muthoni from Nema. Standing L-R; Mr. Kepha Rinsyi from the IOPK, Odhiambo T Oketch- TCKC and Mr. Geoffrey Mutuku from the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources.

We had apologies from;

1. Mr. Titus Simiyu- Provincial Director of Environment Nairobi- He was well represented,
2. Ms Tracey Masinde- Public Service Transformation Department at the Office of the Prime Minister- She telephoned and gave her report
3. Ms Susan Wanjohi- Ministry of Education- 
4. Mr. Simon Kimani- Kenya Medical Training College
5. Ms Beatrice Kithinji- Kenya Association of Manufacturers- She called and gave her report
6. Ms Doreen Ivy- Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources

We are moving strategically towards the 2nd Forum and as we continue with the planning process, I must appreciate the commitment that we have seen from our Partners. We are really thankful to the following Institutions;
1] Key Partners;

1. The Public Service Transformation Department at the Office of the Prime Minister
2. The National Environment Management Authority

2] Strategic Partners;

1. The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
2. Ministry of Local Government
3. Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation
4. Ministry of Education- Strategic Partners
5. Ministry of State for Special Programmes
6. Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development
7. The City Council of Nairobi
8. The City Council of Mombasa
9. The City Council of Kisumu
10. The Municipal Council of Eldoret
11. The Municipal Council of Nyeri
12. A Better World
13. The Institute of Packaging of Kenya,
14. Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
15. and all Friends who believe in a Clean Kenya

We are reaching out for more partnerships in this Campaign. It has not been easy, and I can confirm,it needs a lot of resilience and commitment to manage this process. This is why I have forever remained indebted to the small team of Friends who have consistently supported our logistics, administration and reach outs. I will publish the list of this small Team on Friday for posterity.
Lastly, as we approach the 28th August, I am happy to report that the following Teams have indicated their wish to particpate during The 2nd Consultative Forum on Waste Management at the KICC;

1. The Public Service Transformation Department
2. The National Environment Management Authority
3. The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
4. The Ministry of Local Government
5. The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation
6. The Ministry of Education
7. The Ministry of State for Special Programmes
8. The Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development
9. The City Council of Nairobi,
10. The Institute of Packaging of Kenya
11. Disaster and Environment Management Association- Masinde Muliro University
12. Chepkoilel Environment Association- CUESA
13. Lake Bogoria National Reserve
14. Kayole Waste Management Association
15. PYGRON- Pumwani Youths Group Association
16. Fountain Youth Initiative
17. International Youth Council of Kenya
18. Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development
19.  

We will be accrediting two participants from the Groups that would like to participate.
This will be a Forum with a difference and your active participation, engagement and support is hereby invited.
As we move The Clean Kenya Campaign across Kenya, we want to continue appreciating our Key Partners- The Public Service Transformation Department and the National Environment Management Authority, and all our Strategic Partners for their continued support.
Let us all work for a Clean Kenya as a Transformative Deliverable as we turn 50.

Odhiambo T Oketch,
Executive Director,

The Clean Kenya Campaign-TCKC

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