The department of Environment & Natural Resources Chief Officer;Mr Benson Metho held a consultative meeting with the Global Peace Foundation to discuss on how the County Government of Machakos can partner with the NGO towards tree growing initiatives across the (7) sub-counties.

The parties later Planted trees at the department's compound to mark International Women's Day.

working relationship between the Authority (NEMA) and Machakos County Goverment in areas of environmental sustainability, rehabilitation and conservancy. Later on, the Chief of Staff Mr. Lawrence Ngovi joined the meeting.

1. Environmental sustainability (sand harvesting and quarrying). 2. Establishment of a viable framework on increasing the County tree cover. Hon. Mutanu affirmed the good-will and commitment from the Unit of Environment and Natural Resources in looking forward to enhance the

and the County Director, Mr. Simitu. Present were the Chief Officers for Environment Mr. Benson Metho and his counterpart for Climate Change Mr. Stephen Mulei The courtesy call discussion centralized on areas of co-operation particularly on;

Earlier today, the Department of Water, Irrigation, Sanitation, Climate Change, Environment and Natural Resources led by CECM Hon. Catherine Mutanu hosted the Chairman of NEMA Mr. Eric Muigai. Mr. Muigai was accompanied by his colleagues from the Authority head quarters

The projects will be set up on a build operate and transfer framework transferable to the county after 15 years.While chairing the Meeting,CECM Hon Catherine Mutanu has welcomed this move and has invited them for further discussions as they seek to partner with COG of Machakos

art pyrolysis plant.These plants convert waste into bio fuels and other products,essentially contributing to the economic growth,reverse adverse effects of garbage menace,create employment and promote environmental programs of the county.The projects will be set up on a build

The dept of Environment led by Mr. Benson Metho hosted Lokus Energy (UK) and Kaboni Energy(KE) for a meeting on waste management Solution with intend to make a proposal by applying a Private Public Partnership ( PPP) model to invest up to USD100M in setting up a state of the

The stakeholders agreed to work with the established entities (co-operatives) in rolling out a re-entry schedule within Masinga Sub- County.

The meeting was held at the Deputy County Commissioner's office-Masinga Sub County and chaired by Assistant County Commissioner, Madam Musyoka. In attendance were Masinga and kamaki Cooperatives leadership teams.

Officers from the department led by Chief Officer for Environment Mr. Benson Metho represented the department For a 3rd Consultative meeting on finding a viable solution towards sand harvesting particularly in production Sustainability.

Climate Change Mitigation and environmental conservation. Speaking during the event,the Deputy Governor has appealed to other organizations to collaborate with the County Government of Machakos in it's effort to make the county green.

donation under Wavinya Ndeti Tree Planting Program at Mumbuni Primary school in Machakos Central ward- Machakos Town Constituency. This initiative is championed by H.E the Governor and is intended to donating 100 tree seedlings to 97 schools across the county as part of

At the invitation of the Governor's office,CO. For Environment-Benson Metho,Stephen Mulei-Climate Change & Abdullahi Guliye-Water,joined H.E the Dpty Governor of Machakos Hon.Francis Mwangangi and our environmental partners IGAD/ICPAC&CLISMA in flagging off 10,000 Tree seedling

Quarries are members of KAM and being an introductory meeting,the stakeholders will be looking forwad to address issues of pollution from quarries and come up with a framework that will ensure coexistence between the residents and the quarry ownership.

Kenya Association of Manufacturers(KAM)in conjuncton with quarry owners from Katani today held their first meeting with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources that was chaired by Hon Catherine Mutanu-CECM &Benson Metho-Chief Officer Environment and Natural Resources

Their discussion was pegged on opportunities Machakos County Government can explore beyond borders under the leadership of H.E Hon Wavinya Ndeti in reference to environmental conservancy and sustainability.

Chief Officer for Environment Benson Metho held a breakfast meeting with PS Foreign Affairs Dr. Singoei Korir at The Serena Nairobi Hotel earlier today.

DANIDA officials led by Prof Jens Emborg held a consultative meeting with the dept as part of readiness assessment for all the counties in preparation for climate investment funding(FLLOCA) that each county should receive. The meeting was chaired by Catherine Mutanu-CECM Water.