Friends,
The County Director of Environment Nairobi Mr. Titus Simiyu launched the Training Programme on Waste Management in Nairobi yesterday in a function that was attended by the Provincial Administration, the select Trainees, Inuka Kenya, EcoPost and The Clean Kenya Campaign- TCKC. He said that this was a timely intervention and that his office will continue to support such initiatives aimed at making our City Clean.
He made it clear that waste management in Nairobi is the responsibility of the City Council of Nairobi, and apparently, the City Council of Nairobi has been overwhelmed. He noted that waste is a resource that can be used to make many items. He praised the Management Team at EcoPost for proving to the Youth that there are great employment opportunities in the Waste Industries.
The Team was conducted through a tour of the Waste Management Process at EcoPost where Mr. Charles Kalama ably explained to the Director and the entourage the whole process, from delivery, sorting, drying, processing to actual production. We were happy to witness the birth of one more Plastic Pole as we toured the Factory.
Mr. Charles Kalama conducting the County Director of Environment and the DO Kariobangi on a Tour of EcoPost. The Team joined in the Tour as well
The Director noted that there was enough waste for all who want to process waste, and that they should be encouraged to learn the conversion processes and in the end, the Trainees will be foot soldiers in our joint efforts at working for a Clean Kenya.
He Decreed the process of shifting waste from all over Nairobi to Dandara, saying that dumping has never been an applicable science. He appreciated the collective efforts of The Clean Kenya Campaign and our Partners in encouraging the process of Separation of Waste at Source saying that this is what will make Kenya Clean- not dumping.
He said NEMA is working with other Partners to upgrade Waste Management in Easleigh and the aim is to make Eastleigh a Modern Clean Business Hub in Nairobi and called for active support from all the residents of Nairobi in making Nairobi Clean.
Mr. Simiyu said NEMA will support the Training Programme on Waste Management and he will be sending his officers to lecture the Trainees on the NEMA Regulations and all the necessary Policy Issues on Waste Management.
We had made an invitation to the Director of Environment at the City Council of Nairobi and as usual, there was no response.
The area DC Mr. Evans Mutari was represented by the area DO Mr. Charles Mabonga who appreciated the efforts of NEMA, The Clean Kenya Campaign, EcoPost, and Inuka Kenya in coming up with this Training Programme that he said was very timely. He recounted his frustrations with the Council and how they dispose of waste in Kariobangi, saying that they have made endless requests for enforcement of the By-Laws on Dumping along Outering Road and this keeps falling on deaf years at the Council.
DO Kariobangi Mr. Charles Mabonga addressing the Trainees
Mr. Peter Irungu from Inuka Kenya appreciated the launch of the Training Programme on Waste Management and pledged the full support from Inuka Kenya. He said that Inuka Kenya has formed the County Board of Garbage Collectors in Nairobi and they will mobilize all their Networks to work for a Clean Kenya as we address issues of Peace Building and Governance as well.
He said that Inuka Kenya, through the USAID funded Programme of Yes Youth Can are keen on Business Development for the Youth as they create more Entrepreneurs. This Initiative has brought together 150 Garbage Collection Groups in Nairobi. Mr. Irungu noted that EcoPost is an Initiative of Young Entrepreneurs and it has set very good example for the many young people who are unemployed in Kenya.
Mr. Peter irungu from Inuka Kenya addresses the Trainees
He said that we must all unite and work towards making Nairobi the Green City in the Sun that it once was, and not the current City in the Garbage that it is.
Ms Lorna Rutto welcomed the Trainees and the Guests to their premises saying she was humbled that The Clean Kenya Campaign had chosen their premise as the launching pad for The Training Programme on Waste Management. She gave their humble story of how they began the Company with no resources, but they had ideas, faith, determination and commitment. She told the Trainees that nothing comes easy. You must remain focused and have the kind of commitment that will see you through. of course, you must have the relevant technical skills.
This is why, EcoPost has joined hands with The Clean Kenya Campaign to launch The Training Programme on Waste Management that will benefit many young people in Nairobi and across Kenya and in the process, reduce many waste lines from the waste stream. She said this will be their contribution towards making Kenya Clean and in the process, placing bread on the table for many household and we create employment opportunities for many.
Ms Lorna Rutto motivating the Trainees
We at The Clean Kenya Campaign want to sincerely appreciate all those who worked with us in the run up to this launch. First, we want to sincerely thank Ms Lorna Rutto and Mr. Charles Kalama who took much of their time to sit with us, [Mr. Otieno Sungu and myself], to plan for this process. It was not easy developing the Training Modules and the Time Lines. But were were able to do this in good time.
Secondly, I want to sincerely thank the County Director of Environment- NEMA Nairobi Mr. Titus Simiyu who accepted our invitation and saw this as a transformative way of making Nairobi regain her lost glory. I want to thank the District Commissioner Kasarani Mr. Evans Mutari who accepted our invitation and readily sent his DO Kariobangi Mr. Charles Mabonga to represent him.
I want to sincerely thank Inuka Kenya team for responding to our invitation by sponsoring 8 Youths to this Training. Ms Grace Makunzi has simply been awesome. And I want to thank all the other 16 Participants who have reached out to us for this Training. It will surely change your lives as it also changes our lives and neighbourhoods.
This is a Transformative Agenda for Kenya, and we are appreciative of the continued support from the Public Service Transformation Department at the Office of the President. They will be walking with us through this Journey of Hope across Kenya as our Key Partners. I want to appreciate A Better World/SOF-DI and Akiba Uhaki Foundation for having faith in what we are doing at The Clean Kenya Campaign. You have been the pillar upon which we drive our strength.
We are crafting a more powerful Partnership and as soon as the details are in place, we will make the announcements. Waste can NEVER waste us away, and the vested interests in the Waste Industry are firmly on notice. Your days are numbered. We cannot live in abject filth just because a few Officers are incompetent and unable to do their work.
The time to make Kenya Clean is now and all are being invited to play their roles.
As usual, we have posted all the photos on our Facebook Pages.
Now, look at this Petition and if you are agreeable to its content, sign and help disseminate the same far and wide;
Let us Move From Talking to Tasking as we Stay with the Issues garbage.
Odhiambo T Oketch,
Executive Director,
The County Director of Environment Nairobi Mr. Titus Simiyu launched the Training Programme on Waste Management in Nairobi yesterday in a function that was attended by the Provincial Administration, the select Trainees, Inuka Kenya, EcoPost and The Clean Kenya Campaign- TCKC. He said that this was a timely intervention and that his office will continue to support such initiatives aimed at making our City Clean.
He made it clear that waste management in Nairobi is the responsibility of the City Council of Nairobi, and apparently, the City Council of Nairobi has been overwhelmed. He noted that waste is a resource that can be used to make many items. He praised the Management Team at EcoPost for proving to the Youth that there are great employment opportunities in the Waste Industries.
Mr. Simiyu launching the Training Programme on Waste Management at EcoPost Baba Dogo yesterdayThe Team was conducted through a tour of the Waste Management Process at EcoPost where Mr. Charles Kalama ably explained to the Director and the entourage the whole process, from delivery, sorting, drying, processing to actual production. We were happy to witness the birth of one more Plastic Pole as we toured the Factory.
Mr. Charles Kalama conducting the County Director of Environment and the DO Kariobangi on a Tour of EcoPost. The Team joined in the Tour as well The Director noted that there was enough waste for all who want to process waste, and that they should be encouraged to learn the conversion processes and in the end, the Trainees will be foot soldiers in our joint efforts at working for a Clean Kenya.
He Decreed the process of shifting waste from all over Nairobi to Dandara, saying that dumping has never been an applicable science. He appreciated the collective efforts of The Clean Kenya Campaign and our Partners in encouraging the process of Separation of Waste at Source saying that this is what will make Kenya Clean- not dumping.
He said NEMA is working with other Partners to upgrade Waste Management in Easleigh and the aim is to make Eastleigh a Modern Clean Business Hub in Nairobi and called for active support from all the residents of Nairobi in making Nairobi Clean.
Mr. Simiyu said NEMA will support the Training Programme on Waste Management and he will be sending his officers to lecture the Trainees on the NEMA Regulations and all the necessary Policy Issues on Waste Management.
We had made an invitation to the Director of Environment at the City Council of Nairobi and as usual, there was no response.
The area DC Mr. Evans Mutari was represented by the area DO Mr. Charles Mabonga who appreciated the efforts of NEMA, The Clean Kenya Campaign, EcoPost, and Inuka Kenya in coming up with this Training Programme that he said was very timely. He recounted his frustrations with the Council and how they dispose of waste in Kariobangi, saying that they have made endless requests for enforcement of the By-Laws on Dumping along Outering Road and this keeps falling on deaf years at the Council.
Trainees during the Launch
DO Kariobangi Mr. Charles Mabonga addressing the Trainees Mr. Peter Irungu from Inuka Kenya appreciated the launch of the Training Programme on Waste Management and pledged the full support from Inuka Kenya. He said that Inuka Kenya has formed the County Board of Garbage Collectors in Nairobi and they will mobilize all their Networks to work for a Clean Kenya as we address issues of Peace Building and Governance as well.
He said that Inuka Kenya, through the USAID funded Programme of Yes Youth Can are keen on Business Development for the Youth as they create more Entrepreneurs. This Initiative has brought together 150 Garbage Collection Groups in Nairobi. Mr. Irungu noted that EcoPost is an Initiative of Young Entrepreneurs and it has set very good example for the many young people who are unemployed in Kenya.
Mr. Peter irungu from Inuka Kenya addresses the Trainees He said that we must all unite and work towards making Nairobi the Green City in the Sun that it once was, and not the current City in the Garbage that it is.
Ms Lorna Rutto welcomed the Trainees and the Guests to their premises saying she was humbled that The Clean Kenya Campaign had chosen their premise as the launching pad for The Training Programme on Waste Management. She gave their humble story of how they began the Company with no resources, but they had ideas, faith, determination and commitment. She told the Trainees that nothing comes easy. You must remain focused and have the kind of commitment that will see you through. of course, you must have the relevant technical skills.
This is why, EcoPost has joined hands with The Clean Kenya Campaign to launch The Training Programme on Waste Management that will benefit many young people in Nairobi and across Kenya and in the process, reduce many waste lines from the waste stream. She said this will be their contribution towards making Kenya Clean and in the process, placing bread on the table for many household and we create employment opportunities for many.
Ms Lorna Rutto motivating the Trainees We at The Clean Kenya Campaign want to sincerely appreciate all those who worked with us in the run up to this launch. First, we want to sincerely thank Ms Lorna Rutto and Mr. Charles Kalama who took much of their time to sit with us, [Mr. Otieno Sungu and myself], to plan for this process. It was not easy developing the Training Modules and the Time Lines. But were were able to do this in good time.
Secondly, I want to sincerely thank the County Director of Environment- NEMA Nairobi Mr. Titus Simiyu who accepted our invitation and saw this as a transformative way of making Nairobi regain her lost glory. I want to thank the District Commissioner Kasarani Mr. Evans Mutari who accepted our invitation and readily sent his DO Kariobangi Mr. Charles Mabonga to represent him.
I want to sincerely thank Inuka Kenya team for responding to our invitation by sponsoring 8 Youths to this Training. Ms Grace Makunzi has simply been awesome. And I want to thank all the other 16 Participants who have reached out to us for this Training. It will surely change your lives as it also changes our lives and neighbourhoods.
This is a Transformative Agenda for Kenya, and we are appreciative of the continued support from the Public Service Transformation Department at the Office of the President. They will be walking with us through this Journey of Hope across Kenya as our Key Partners. I want to appreciate A Better World/SOF-DI and Akiba Uhaki Foundation for having faith in what we are doing at The Clean Kenya Campaign. You have been the pillar upon which we drive our strength.
We are crafting a more powerful Partnership and as soon as the details are in place, we will make the announcements. Waste can NEVER waste us away, and the vested interests in the Waste Industry are firmly on notice. Your days are numbered. We cannot live in abject filth just because a few Officers are incompetent and unable to do their work.
The time to make Kenya Clean is now and all are being invited to play their roles.
As usual, we have posted all the photos on our Facebook Pages.
Now, look at this Petition and if you are agreeable to its content, sign and help disseminate the same far and wide;
Let us Move From Talking to Tasking as we Stay with the Issues garbage.
Let
us
all work for a Clean Kenya and a Clean Africa as a Transformative Deliverable as we turn
50 in Kenya.
Odhiambo T Oketch,
Executive Director,
The Clean Kenya Campaign- TCKC
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