Author Archives: Newton Nyambati
REPOSITORY OF CHEMICALS & WASTE INFORMATION SITE DEVELOPED
Officers from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry during the website updating session in Naivasha. The sound management of chemicals and wastes is an important component in achieving sustainable, inclusive and resilient human development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that, all people enjoy peace
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Second phase of Mau evictions to kick off soon
Environment and Forestry Cabinet Secretary (CS) Keriako Tobiko has said the second phase of Mau forest restoration will not be negotiable. Speaking during a meeting with various stakeholders in the Narok County Commissioner`s office, Tobiko clarified that the process would not be about eviction but restoration as the land belonged to the State. He said that the
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Nanyuki residents protest over garbage dumping
Garbage heaps dumped at Cottage Estate in Nanyuki. Residents are accusing County Waste Disposal employees of shoving the trash from roadside dumpsites back to their compounds. They fear disease outbreak if the trend continues.Photos by Martin Munyi/KNA Residents of Nanyuki town and its environs are up in arms over alleged dumping of garbage back into
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Governor Mutua shows way for Devolved Waste Management
Machakos Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua while on a development tour of Tala in Mwatungulu sub-county where he launched 400 new large garbage bins. As the devolved function of waste management gains momentum, Machakos Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua has led the way by spearheading cleanliness in various towns of the county. He urged residents to uphold
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CS TOBIKO INAUGURATES NEW SHRINE IN MOUNT KENYA.
The Agikuyu Holy Shrine inaugurated last week by Environment and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko shall be accessed and used free of charge for worship and other spiritual & religious rites by members of the Agikuyu Community on the following terms & conditions. No putting up of structures or settlement No cultivation of crops or
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ADOPT CIRCULAR ECONOMY TO DEAL WITH WASTE
Residents of Malindi town clean the town during the monthly clean up exercise Environment and Forestry Principal Secretary Dr Ibrahim Mohamed has called on Kenyan to adopt the circular economy model in terms of dealing with waste. “The Ministry has finalized public consultations on development of a Sustainable Waste Management (SWM) Bill and Policy”. The
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NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING OVER 10% TREE COVER BY 2022
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KENYA ENJOYING A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT AFTER PLASTIC BAN
CS, Mr. Keriako Tobiko, fielding questions from a K24 TVkl reporter, during the interview. Kenya is on the path to achieving a cleaner environment following the recent ban on plastic carrier bags. Speaking to the media in his office on the milestones achieved after two years of plastic ban, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and
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MANGROVE CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED.
Wananchi preparing mangrove tree seedlings for planting at the coastline. Conservationists are alarmed by the loss of mangrove forest cover to illegal cutting of trees in Kwale County. Stakeholders contend that concerted effort is required in halting the illegal logging of mangrove forest for firewood and building materials saying those involved do not realize that indiscriminate
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