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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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TOBIKO CALLS FOR PARTNERSHIPS
Memorable- CS, Mr. Keriako Tobiko, in a memorable group photo with the Maa Ladies Environmental Ambassadors, after the courtesy call. The Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry, Mr.Keriako Tobiko, has challenged professionals from the Maa community to form networks and groups, in order to champion for environmental education to their communities. Speaking to a group
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LET’S NOT POLITICIZE MAU FOREST RESTORATION EFFORTS ~ CS TOBIKO
Environment and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko has said the files for those who grabbed and sold land in the Maasai Mau have been finalized and forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecution for prosecution. The CS said grabbers, who he termed as the ‘original criminals‘ hived about 35,000 acres of land are liable for
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STRATEGY TO INCREASE FOREST COVER
CS, Mr. Keriako Tobiko, and PS, Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed, gesturing, as they address the strategy meeting at the Minstry’s boardroom. Kenyans, including Community Forest Associations (CFA’s) and private institutions, have been called to heed the government clarion call, to plant trees in order to increase the country’s’ forest cover. Addressing a multi-agency meeting for institutions
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