National Environmental Complaints Committee

NECC team, led by Committee Secretary Ms. Mary Njogu and Committee Member Mr. William Nairuko, visited Uasin Gishu County to investigate environmental degradation issues reported by local residents.
The team commenced the visit with a courtesy call to the County Commissioner Dr. Edison Nyale, who commended NECC for their effective efforts in addressing environmental concerns in the county. Subsequently, a consultative meeting with environmental stakeholders was held at the Director of Environment’s office, attended by officials from NEMA, WRA, KFS, and the County Government.
The complaints under investigation were:
1. Degradation of Marura wetland due to unregulated car washing activities leading to water pollution and the overharvesting of papyrus reeds.
2. Unsustainable quarrying activities in Kapsoya resulting in landslides and unrehabilitated borrow pits.
3. Unsustainable murram extraction at Kabtebee Hills posing a landslide risk to residents downhill.
4. Destruction of the Cheplanget section of Sengalo Forest Reserve, being cleared for cultivation.

A tree planting exercise was conducted at Mwiruti Primary School in Kapsaret Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, during which 600 tree seedlings were planted. The initiative was led by NECC Secretary Ms. Mary Njogu and NECC member Mr. William Nairuko. In her address to the pupils, Ms. Njogu encouraged them to put effort in their studies and underscored the importance of environmental conservation. Additionally, she donated sanitary towels to the pupils.

The NECC team held a consultative meeting with environmental stakeholders from Nandi County to address complaints about environmental degradation reported by local residents. The issues discussed included: 1. Degradation of the Mutwot wetland due to cultivation activities. 2. A follow-up investigation into poor waste management practices at the Kapsabet town dumpsite. Attendees at the meeting included representatives from the National Environment Management Authority, the Water Resources Authority, the County Government of Nandi, and the National Government Administrative Officers.

The NECC team, led by Committee Secretary Ms. Mary Njogu and Committee Member Mr. William Nairuko, today paid a courtesy call to the County Commissioner of Nandi County. Representing the County Commissioner was Deputy County Commissioner Ms. Alfet Hudulu Jillo. The National Environmental Complaints Committee (NECC) is visiting Nandi County to investigate reported cases of environmental degradation.

PICTORIALS 18/06/2024: The NECC team spent the better part of the day at Sajiloni Secondary School, Kajiado Central Constituency, Kajiado County for a tree planting exercise where over 200 grevillea tree seedlings were planted.

The exercise was presided over by the Committee Secretary Mary Njogu.

The exercise was in-line with the presidential directive of the 15 Billion tree growing by the 2032, a move aimed at reducing greenhouse emissions, stopping and reversing deforestation. The National Tree Growing Restoration Campaign anticipates each individual living in Kenya to plant at least 30 tree seedlings

During the tree growing exercise, the Committee Secretary gave a keynote address to the students on the importance of environmental protection and conservation. He highlighted the crucial need of having environmental education included in the curriculum emphasizing on the needs to have an active environmental club.

NECC is committed to create partnerships with educational institutions in a bid to ensure the environment is conserved for posterity

PICTORIALS: NECC members joined the CS Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry Hon. Soipan Tuya EGH , Dr. Eng. Festus Ng'eno - PS Environment and Climate Change , and other dignitaries in planting trees to commemorate 2024 at Ol-kinyei grounds, Maiyanat Community Conservancy, Dol Dol, Nanyuki, Laikipia North, Laikipia County
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IN PICTURES: The CS Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry Hon. Soipan Tuya EGH, Dr. Eng. Festus Ng'eno - PS Environment and Climate Change , Charlene Ruto and other dignitaries at the National Environmental Complaints Committee exhibition booth during the World Desertification and Drought Day national celebrations at Olkinyei Grounds, Maiyanat Community Conservancy in Doldol, Nanyuki, Laikipia County.

The National Environmental Complaints Committee joins the CS, Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Hon. Soipan Tuya in marking the at Ol-kinyei grounds, Maiyanat Community Conservancy, Dol Dol, Nanyuki, Laikipia North, Laikipia County

The global theme for Desertification and Drought Day 2024 is "United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future",

Emphasizes the transformative power of sustainable land use-a blueprint to the healthy future on land for future generations. The theme is a clarion call to a recharged global action for sustainable land management and drought resilience initiative.

The Cabinet Secretary, who is accompanied by Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Dr. Eng Festus Ng'eno, was received by Laikipia County leaders led by Governor Joshua Irungu, area MP Sarah Korere (Laikipia North),Wildlife PS Silvia Museiya, NECC Committee Secretary Mary Njogu alongside Committee members; Mr. William Nairuko, Mr. Ernest Kioko, HSC and Mr. Eng. Stephen Muli amongst other dignitaries


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Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry
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County Government of Laikipia

Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire led dignitaries at this year’s World Environment Day celebration at the University of Embu. World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, was themed, “Accelerating Land Restoration, Drought Resilience, and Combatting Desertification.” Among the attendees were Environment and Climate Change PS Dr. Eng. Festus Ng’eno and NECC Committee Secretary Mary Njogu, accompanied by Committee Members Ernest Mutinda, HSC, and William Nairuko, among other officials. The event featured a tree planting exercise, at the university grounds where 1000 tree seedlings were planted, emphasizing the commitment to environmental sustainability.

Hon. Soipan Tuya joined hands with H.E Governor Hon. Cecily Mbarire, EGH, and the University of Embu, in commissioning the restoration of Kiambuthu Wetland in Embu town as part of this year’s World Environment Day held at the University of Embu grounds. At Kiambuthi Wetland, 160 tree seedlings were planted as part of a larger plan to convert it into a recreational park.

The government is committed to restoring Kenya's degraded landscapes and ecosystems through a collaborative 'whole-of-society, whole-of-government' approach. This effort is guided by the 10-year National Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy, which underpins the 15 Billion National Tree Growing Programme.

However, the government will not tolerate actions that undermine these efforts. Cabinet Secretary Tuya urged individuals illegally occupying riparian lands, wetlands, forests, and other protected ecosystems to vacate these areas voluntarily. The government will intensify multi-agency security operations nationwide to eliminate ecosystem illegalities, including the unlawful occupation of gazetted forests. The CS also commended recent court rulings that prohibit illegal occupation of protected forests.

The Cabinet Secretary made these remarks during the World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu.
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Kenya Wetlands Forum

towards 15 Billion Tree Growing Campaign.

|| 5 JUNE 2024 || University of Embu, Embu County.


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Tree planting activity at Maragoli Hills in Vihiga County, where 16,000 trees are being planted in support of the ongoing 15 billion tree planting campaign. Overseeing this effort are notable figures including NECC Secretary, Ms. Mary Njogu, NETFUND CEO, Mr. Samson Toniok, DCC, KFS along with other leaders who are collectively coordinating the exercise.
The exercise is an initiative to all Cabinet Secretaries who are tasked with organizing monthly tree-planting exercises in various counties across the country for the next six months, with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry focusing on Vihiga and Samburu counties.

Happening Now: Inspection and planning are underway for tomorrow's accelerated tree planting exercise at Maragoli Hills in Vihiga County.

Join Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa for a rapid tree growing exercise tomorrow, 24th May 2024 in Kwale County.