PS, Dr. Paul Ronoh
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Principal Secretary, State Department for Agriculture, Republic of Kenya. 🌱 Leading Kenya's agricultural vision with purpose and passion. 🇰🇪
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Joined the H.E President Dr.
@WilliamsRuto
on his visit to Bomet county where he launched the 75 Km Silibwet-Merigi-Kaparuso, Tegat-Chemaner, Mulot-Kapkimolwa-Kembu-Kaparuso & Matecha-Mugoiywet Roads and later opened SOT Technical Training Institute digital skills laboratory.
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Pleased to be among the leaders who welcomed, His Excellency the president Dr.WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO
@WilliamsRuto
to the inter-denomination prayers service held at 181 Grounds Sotik constituency, Bomet county.
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I wish to thank H.E the President Dr.
@WilliamsRuto
for his trust and confidence by appointing me as PS Crops Development in the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development. Looking forward to working with the team to transform the Agricultural landscape in Kenya.
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Today, The Ministry of Agriculture Livestock Development in conjunction with The Ministry of Public Service Performance & Delivery Management launched a national crop harvesting programme "Vuna Mbegu Chuna Mbegu" in Kitale ADC Firms
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The Two Rivers Dam in Kaptagat Ward, Ainabkoi Constituency, Uasin Gishu county is among the 100 dams earmarked for development under the PPP model and will supply upto 75 million liters of water per day to Eldoret town and its environs.
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I have today visited the Netafim Irrigation firm, an Israeli manufacturer of irrigation equipment. The Firm focuses on precision irrigation themed as ‘Grow More With Less”.
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I have this evening started working at the State Department for Crop Development after PS
@harsama_kello
officially handed over to me at Kilimo House. I look forward to working with the team to transform the Agriculture landscape in Kenya.
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Had a meeting today with chairpersons and CEO/MDs for all State Agencies under the State Department of Crops at KEPHIS headquarters in Karen. The main objective is to familiarize myself with the sector and their mandates. I put emphasis on need for good Governance and Leadership.
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The Water Sector is losing approximately KES 10.5 Bn annually through Non-Revenue Water.
I have this morning flagged off 12 vehicles to be used by the Water Police Unit to provide armed security and protection to critical water utilities across the country.
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Non revenue water in Garissa County and other counties still remains a major concern in the sector. Theft through illegal connections, bypassing meters & destruction of water infrastructure will be dealt with firmly with support of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit.
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Today, together with Kericho Women Representative Beatrice Kemei,
@petersalasyiah
I launched the Mama Kitchen Garden demonstration farm and commissioned a 24,000-liter capacity water tank project at Kakibe Secondary School in Sion/Sigowet Constituency, Kericho County.
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Visiting Kericho county this morning to assess the water demand for the county and inspect ongoing National Government projects.
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Held my inaugural meeting with Heads of Departments this morning
@kilimoKE
. In my first meeting with the team, I reiterated the Zero tolerance to corruption, Prudent management of finances and encouraged them to work as a team to deliver on the mandate of the State Department.
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The construction of the Eastern Nairobi Water & Sewerage project will be completed in the next 24 Months. It will serve areas including Embakasi, Mihango, Ruai Utawala & Ngundu areas. It will be implemented by
@AthiWaterWorks
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The Government is keen on the development of Itare, Arror and Kimwarer dams which will provide water for domestic, irrigation and industrial use. Held meetings this week in Rome with the Italian government to consult on resumption of work for these dams.
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The vision for universal access to clean, safe and adequate water supply at affordable rates is only possible if both levels of Govt work together.
Visited Nandi County today where we signed an MoU on Non Revenue Water & launched the Water Police Unit. Governor
@Araap_Sang
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I held discussions with the Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura and Senior officials from the Ministry to align Government Communications on issues Agriculture.
@kilimoKE
@MwauraIsaac1
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Today, I joined Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Mithika Linturi during a working tour at the Voi NCPB depot in Taita Taveta County.
@kilimoKE
.
@TaitaTaveta006
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The Garissa Town last mile connectivity project will provide an additional 600 cubic meters of water to the residents of Garissa town and its environs and is a step towards meeting the water demand for the town.
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Welcomed my colleague and incoming PS
@JKorir_K
to the State Department for Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Water, Sanitation & Irrigation ahead of the formal handover next week.
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Today, I led the Kenyan Fertilizer and Soil Health delegation in a preliminary dialogue
@kalromkulima
Nairobi, setting the stage for the upcoming Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH).
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Later in the evening, I presided over the Coffee Farmers' Field and Empowerment day at Sirigoi Primary School in Kunyak Ward, Kipkelion West, Kericho County, hosted by Area Mp Hillary Kosgei, Senator Aaron Cheruiyot and we distributed 65,000 seedling to the famers in the area.
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Waso borehole in Ademasajida, Wajir west is one of the four exploratory boreholes drilled under the WSDP program funded by the world bank. The borehole has a yield of 27m3/day and will go a long way in addressing immediate water needs of the local community.
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The collaboration of both levels of Government in provision of water for domestic and industrial use will go a long way in bridging the water demand gap is crucial.
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Both levels of Governments will continue working together in implementing projects and programs that will serve wananchi.
Glad to host the Laikipia Governor H.E Joshua Irungu and PS Museiya who paid me a courtesy call to discuss water & sanitation needs for Laikipia county.
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Today in the company of Baringo Deputy Governor Eng Felix Kipngok , Eldama Ravine MP Musa Sirma, ministry officials and our hardworking farmers, we launched a mobile cereal dryer at Eldama Ravine NCPB.
The dryer will help our farmers in reducing post harvest losses.
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The core focus of cleaning Nairobi river is to protect the invaluable water resources that the city depends upon. By spearheading these essential efforts,we are committed to safeguarding both the environment and the intricate river system that sustains Nairobi.
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Earlier at the Kitale show accompanied by PS for SMES, Susan Mang’eni, Gov. George Natembea, Transnzoia county, Kenya Seed Board Chair Hon. Wambui Ngirici, MD Kenya seed Mr. Chepsiror who also doubles as ASK Chair for North Rift Agricultural show among other dignitaries.
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The Mau Catchment conservation is critical in order to ensure a sustainable ecosystem as a source of many rivers. Bosto dam which will serve Bomet and Kericho counties will get its water from the Mau. Heeding to the President’s call to plant 15bn trees…
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The Githurai water project will supply an additional 13,000 cubic meters of water to the residents of the greater Githurai. Such projects are crucial in ensuring that clean, safe and adequate water is available to households and markets to improve the overall sanitation.
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I inspected the Kilimo Call Centre facility that is serving the public and answering emerging concerns raised by the farmers on timely distribution of subsidized fertilizers and farm inputs across the country.
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The Govt is keen on development of large and small dams to conserve water both for domestic, industrial use and irrigation.
Keben dam in Nandi county is among the 100 priority dams that will be built by the current administration to supply water to Kapsabet town and its environs.
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Embu county like many parts of Kenya doesn’t currently have a reliable source of water for domestic, industrial and irrigation. The county is largely semi arid and will need support in provision of bulk water infrastructure that will be delivered largely through the PPP model.
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What a performance by
@FaithKipyegon_
! Congratulations on winning a very tactical 5000m race. Kenya is proud of you!
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In the interest of enhancing food security for the country in line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation (BETA), this morning I chaired a joint Board Meeting between Kenya Seed Company Limited and Agricultural Development Corporation at Mbegu Plaza in Kitale.
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Later , I joined our President, H.E. Dr.
@WilliamsRuto
and Deputy President
@rigathi
at Nzoia Sugar Company Farmers’ meeting, Bungoma County where he issued cheques to farmers of the company and also flagged off the National Fertiliser Subsidy Programme and Sunflower seeds.
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At Bomas today, we celebrated our senior citizens from the State Department of Agriculture for their well earned retirement.
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This evening, I flagged off the second consignment of 50,000 metric tones (1,000,000 bags of 50 Kgs) for the long rain season
at Kenya Ports Authority
@Kenya_Ports
in Mombasa.
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Today I attended the 9th Edition of Agritec Africa International Exhibition and Conference on Agriculture Technology curtain raiser in Nairobi. The Event will take place on 12th to 14th June, 2024 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya.
@kilimoKE
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The Governance and Management of Water Service Providers is critical to ensuring the reliability of water supply systems. Collaboration with County Governments to improve the processes of water companies and reducing non revenue water is key for sustainability in the sector.
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The Othaya Sewerage Project will improve the overall sanitation and connect over 600 households, learning institutions, health centres & markets to the sewer system. Joined H.E President
@WilliamsRuto
, DP H.E
@rigathi
& CS
@WahomeHon
for the commissioning of the project.
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Implementing agencies play a critical role in the conceptualizing, designing and rolling out Government programs that support the agenda on universal access to safe, clean and adequate water supply. Board & management have to work in synergy to make it a success.
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I have today chaired the consultative meeting on Wajir water and sanitation services with its leadership in Nairobi. The Wajir leadership was led by the County Governor H. E FCPA Ahmed Abdullahi.
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Paid a courtesy call to the Garissa County Commissioner ahead of my engagements in the county today.
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I have this evening chaired a meeting between the Ministry's Senior Head of Departments, their technical team, the World Bank ,CoGs represensatives,Water Agencies( WASREB and WSTF) and Commission for Revenue Allocation (CRA) team at Maji House.
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Glad to host H.E President William Samoei Ruto as he commissioned the Mavoko Drinking Water Supply Project that is being implemented by GoK through Tanathi Water Works Development Agency.
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Water agencies play a critical role of implementing Government programs to meet the needs of the people. They have to be innovative and be on a delivery mode to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to specifications.
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Today I chaired a meeting with projects coordinators where I was appraised on progress on implementation process of different projects inline with Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA); I reiterated on zero tolerance to corruption.
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I have today visited the
@kewi_kenya
and had a meeting with the Governing Council, Management & staff. KEWI plays a crucial role of capacity building professionals who work in the sector. I urged them to be innovative and improve their curriculum to meet the current market trends
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Water as a renewable source of power is crucial for the development of the energy infrastructure necessary to support manufacturing and in achieving the country’s vision 2030.
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Today, I was joined by my Colleague PS for ASALS and Regional Development
@harsama_kello
during the official opening of Indian- Kenya Agriculture Business Forum that aims to enhance the bilateral agricultural cooperation in Nairobi.
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Constant engagement with the leadership is crucial in understanding and providing solutions for issues faced by the people. Glad to host MPs from Garissa County for a discussion on water projects and initiatives that will help in meeting the county water demand.
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Today i joined CS for Agriculture
Mithika Linturi during the opening of Bomet Kenya Seed Depot branch and unveiling New Maize Seed Varieties at Bomet County.
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Non-Revenue water not only denies Water Service providers the much needed revenue but also cuts off supply to customers. Glad to have visited Uasin Gishu county where we signed an MoU on NRW with the Governor that will see collaboration with the county to stem out this issue.
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I Joined Agricultural Technologies, H.E. Goodluck Jonathan former president of Nigeria, Cs Agriculture & high level ambassadors during the opening of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies(ACAT). Where agricultural resilience through innovative took the centre stage
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We will continue working with elected leaders to address water needs and agree on priority projects & initiatives to address the current gaps in water supply. Joined CS
@WahomeHon
in a meeting with Embu leaders led by their Governor H.E
@CecilyMbarire
, Senator and elected MPs
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Together with my colleague PS
@IdrisDokota
, former & current Solicitor General (s), area MP, Ministry officials and
@CRVWWDA
team we have today visited the Itare dam site in Kuresoi North, Nakuru county on a fact finding mission of the state of the project site.
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Led by the CS Hon. Alice Wahome we have today had a meeting between the Ministry and the World Bank Group at Maji House.
Among the issues discussed include coherent and coordinated support of the World Bank Group into the sector on private Capital mobilization.
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I Joined H.E. President Dr. William Samoei Ruto and Deputy President Hon Rigathi Gachagua when H.E Launched the Digital Hub at Belgut Technical Training Institute, tarmacking of Kapsuser-Kipsolu and Kapsuser-Sosiot roads, Belgut in Kericho County.
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Today i was in mombasa to officiate the flag off of distribution of the first consignment of 400000 metric tonnes of assorted fertilizers.
This is a government agenda which was promised to farmers to be supplied with quality fertilisers at ksh 2500 per 50kg bag.
@kilimoKE
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Led a delegation from the Ministry to Lamu County for a two day visit to inspect water and sanitation projects & programs in the county. This will also be the National launch of the tree planting activity to enhance water catchment conservation efforts in the County.
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The State Department for Water and Sanitation is a critical department in the agenda of provision of clean, safe and adequate water supply for domestic, irrigation and industrial use. It’s been a great pleasure serving in
@MOWSI_KE
as PS in this state department.
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The bulk concrete works on the main water supply for Langata will help in mitigating loss of water through illegal connections and other malpractices. We will continue working with
@NairobiWater
to address commercial losses to improve stability of supply to Nairobi residents.
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Later , I unveiled the 2nd KALRO Strategic Plan from 2023/2024 to 2027/2028 along with a Technology Exhibitions at KALRO headquarters in Nairobi. This plan marks a significant milestone in our nation's Agricultural transformation journey.
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Delighted today to join the European Union COVID-19 Grant : Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme-Climate Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods Window Plus (“KCEP-CRAL Plus”) National Closure Exhibition and Workshop.
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At KALRO Naivasha, I concluded a workshop that resulted in a consolidated action plan for the management of Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN).
The workshop was held to address the issue of Maize Lethal Necrosis disease which has affected farmers in Bomet county and other regions
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The Sugar Subsector plays significant socio-economic roles in both the agriculture sector and national economy. Today, I met with industry stakeholders, including AFA Chair Cornely Serem and Ministry officials to discuss market dynamics and pricing.
@kilimoKE
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Attending world food programme meeting in Italy rome
Courtesy call to kenya office in Rome led by ambassador.
@kilimoKE
@ForeignOfficeKE
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The
@MOWSI_KE
in partnership with
@WASPAKenya
, County Government of Mombasa and the Council of Governors are hosting the Kenya Water and Sanitation international conference and Exhibition at White Sands in Mombasa County.
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Today I opened a two day Workshop for the State Department of Agriculture
Heads of Department and Parastatals CEOs at Naivasha.
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I joined the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Hon.
@MusaliaMudavadi
, CS
@kilimoKE
@mithika_Linturi
and
@_AfricanUnion
Commissioner, H.E
@JosefaSacko
and African Agriculture Ministers in inaugurating the AFSH Summit 2024 at the Kenya International Convention Centre in Nairobi
#AFSH24
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This afternoon I got a brief on the Fertilizer Subsidy Program where I was appraised on the operation of the e-subsidy model. I laid emphasis on the need to enhance the last mile value chain to improve access by farmers in both long and short rains seasons.
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I inspected the ongoing distribution of government subsidized fertilizers and interacted with farmers at National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) Kericho, Kabianga Tea Farm and Cherobu/ Cheplanget last mile depot in Kericho County.
@kilimoKE
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I accompanied Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS Foreign Affairs
@MusaliaMudavadi
at a joint meeting of African Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture, alongside policymakers, experts, and stakeholders at the Africa Fertilizer & Soil Health Summit 24 - KICC, Nairobi.
#AFSHS2024
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As we celebrate the spirit of sacrifice, let us also reflect on the values of unity, compassion, and gratitude. May this
Eid bring us closer to our families, friends, and communities, reminding us of the importance of togetherness and kindness.
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Non revenue water remains to be the biggest challenge in provision of water to Nairobians. The
@NairobiWater
has been loosing upto 10,000m3 of water per day to illegal connections along the Langata main pipeline.
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Today, the Ministry of Water Sanitation and Irrigation hosted the 2nd PPP Investor Pre-bid conference at Kenya Water Institute in Nairobi.
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What a blistering run by Faith Kipyegon to smash the 1500m world record in Florence, Italy. You have made Kenya proud and inspired so many by your work ethic and performance. Bravo!
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Today together with leaders from Uasin Gishu County we visited National Produce and Cereals Board depots in the area to access the implementation of the ongoing distribution of Government Subsidized fertilizers and engaged the farmers in the area.
@kilimoKE
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My team and I represented
@MOWSI_KE
in the roundtable presentation on the State Department's legislative & policy agenda. Matters discussed include ongoing & proposed policy & legislative initiatives to achieve SDG 6.0.
@ParlAffairsKE
team was led by PS
@PSAureliarono
.
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The Nairobi river forms a major tributary for many rivers downstream. The exercise to plant trees, remove sludge and improve the river flow is a major boost to conservation efforts. During an inspection of the ongoing cleaning of Nairobi River by the
@WRA_KEN
and other partners.
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I accompanied C'S
@mithika_Linturi
together with my colleague PS
@jmueke
at KEPHIS Headquarters during signing of Performance Contract for financial year 2023/2024 by Chairmen, CEO'S of state corporation and head of departments.
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I presided over the 27th graduation ceremony of 1,123 graduands from Bukura Agricultural College,in Kakamega County.
The graduates have completed
successfullytheir Diploma and Certificate studies in agriculture
in various professional areas within the agri-food sector.
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Awarded long service award by icta being a former ceo during ministry of ict gala dinner at Kenya Utalii hotel on 14th dec 2023
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Today we joined hands together with the members of parliament Kipkelion East and Sotik, Ministry of Agriculture Officials, Local Leaders and Community at Tulwap Kipsigis & Chepalungu Forest to observe National Tree Planting Day.
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Non-revenue water in Garissa is 45% which is high as per international standards. It not only denies water companies the much needed revenue but also interrupts supply and destroy water infrastructure. With proper enforcement, the NRW levels can be reduced significantly.
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The Government is keen on improving provision of clean, safe and adequate water to its citizens across the country in the shortest time possible. We will also work with the County Governments to ensure that we reduce non-revenue water for sustainability of utility firms.
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I led a delegation in Morocco to discuss Kenya food security support and had a fruitful discussions with Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Qu Dongyu and with Morocco Minister for Agriculture Mohammed Sadiki.
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The history of NRW in Ministry dates back in 2009 when the unit was officially formed to deal with water losses in terms of technological, commercial and lack of adequate training for staff directly involved with NRW.
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The Narok Sewerage Project is a timely intervention to improve overall sanitation of the fast growing Narok town and adjacent residential areas.
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The conservation of water catchment areas is a critical undertaking that will ensure the restoration of forest cover and at the same time reverse the climate change impacts on the environment.
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I chaired Inter-Ministerial technical working group and engaged stakeholders on a proposed multi-stakeholder approach aimed at creating jobs for youth in agriculture through crops and livestock value chains
@kilimoKE
boardroom.
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I chaired a workshop of the multisectoral team to review the progress of prioritized Agricultural Value Chains and
other key agenda in agriculture.
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To all celebrating Eid, May the God Almighty open the doors of happiness for you and fulfil all your dreams.
Eid Mubarak to you and your family!
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Had a breakfast meeting with Senate Departmental Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources and The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Blue Economy and Fisheries to share a brief of Water 10,000 Initiative being undertaken by the Ministry.
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