Kilifi County Government

This week, in Kilifi County , we engaged in a fruitful Co-Creation Workshop with farmers, local and national government officials, civil society organizations, Community-Based Organizations, and partners under the Global EverGreening Alliance’s #RestoreAfrica Program.

Today, Beyond The Story joined hands with the Kilifi Department of Water, Environment, Climate Change & Forestry, in collaboration with Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) Kgrants program, for an inspiring tree planting event at Kauma Girls' High School!

Mapema leo, nilijumuika na viongozi wa matabaka mbali mbali, mashirika ya kijamii, washika dau kutoka serikali ya kitaifa na Wakazi wa Ndugumnani, Wadi wa Sokoke, eneo bunge la Ganze kuadhimisha siku ya Mazingira duniani katika shule ya msingi ya Ndugumnani.

An official inception meeting was held in Kilifi County by Hand in Hand Eastern Africa for their Waste to Profit project.

World Ocean Day Celebrated annually on 8th June serves as a reminder of the crucial role the ocean plays in our lives and the urgent need to address various challenges facing the sea scape.

In celebration of the World Environment Day, the county government, in collaboration with various organisations,through the department of environment led the celebration at Ndugu Mnani Primary School in Ganze sub county- sokoke ward.

The Chief Officer of Environment, Climate, and Forestry, Ms. Zamzam Ali, hosted a fruitful discussion with Mr. Gideon Kinyoda of The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) and Ms. Gertrude Tausi Leshemta, the County Director of the Kenya Meteorological Department (MET).

In the spirit of empowering our officers, Chief Officer Zamzam Ali and Director Kanundu Ngumbao convened a meeting with forest guards from the sub-counties, focusing on their duties, performance, and welfare.

IUCN Kenya and Mission inclusion #ReSea Project team led by IUCN Kenya Country Coastal and Ocean Resilience Programme Manager Francis Okalo and Nature Based Solutions Officer Bonface Busolo, with Nathan Majwa,

The Kilifi Department of Water, Environment, Climate Change & Forestry, in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN ESARO - ReSea project), had the pleasure of hosting 150 passionate climate change ward committee members

Members of Kilifi Youth Assembly representing different wards in Malindi sub county, Kilifi North and Magarini, accompanied by the Youth president Hon. Mbeyu Sangah were able to attend the two day ward climate change committee workshop,

Thrilled to have participated in a pivotal meeting at Tropical Sandies Hotel organized by the Kilifi Department of Water, Environment, Climate Change & Forestry.

“Urgent Action Needed to Save Sabaki Primary School from Climate Change Devastation” Sabaki Primary School is an esteemed public educational institution located in Sabaki ward,Magarini subcounty

OKOA YOUTH CBO has been at forefront in advocating for sustainable waste management. Our chairlady was able to attend the two day ward climate change committee workshop, on matters climate finance;

We are grateful to our esteemed partners, WWF-Kenya and Pakpro KENYA for partnering with the Department of Kilifi Department of Water, Environment, Climate Change & Forestry in hosting a three-day workshop at Kilifi Silver Palms Hotel and Spa.

Excited to announce the establishment of the Seascape Governance Working Group in Kilifi County, Kenya, following a two-day Seascape Governance Dialogue held in Watamu, Kenya on 11-12 April 2024,

Marking todays Worlds Earth Day with the theme “Planet vs Plastic”, the Department of Environment under the leadership of Chief Officer Zamzam Ali and Director Jimmy Yaa,

Our partnership with EcoWorld Watamu has led to the launch of a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Malindi.

Today, H.E President Dr. William Samoei Ruto signed the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill No.2 of 2023 into law at State House, Nairobi.

Yesterday marked a truly remarkable occasion as HE Governor Gideon Maitha Mung'aro unveiled the Habura Pre-Primary School in Kisiki sub-location, Adu Ward.

We recently had the privilege of attending the transformative World Association for Public Opinion Research Sub-Saharan Africa (WAPOR SAA) Regional Conference in Mombasa

The amendment of the Kilifi County Government Solid Waste Management Act, 2019, is taking shape with significant progress being made.

Earlier today, I had the pleasure of participating in the official launch ceremony for the planting of cashew nut trees at Gede, Dabaso ward, in Kilifi North Sub-County, alongside Governor Gideon Maitha Mung'aro and our esteemed partner Export Trading Group (ETG).

In the spirit of empowering our officers, Chief Officer Zamzam Ali and Director Kanundu Ngumbao convened a meeting with forest guards from the sub-counties, focusing on their duties, performance, and welfare.

I was delighted to meet members of Bunge la Wanawake, a dynamic grassroots organization led by women from diverse backgrounds and professions in the 4 wards of Rabai Sub-county.

Today, our Climate Change Planning Committee, joined by the local community and Ministry of Tourism representatives, came together for National Tree Planting Day.

Today’s Tree Planting and seedling distribution event at Sita village- Dabaso ward, Kilifi County, organized by Export Trading Group (ETG) Climate Solutions with The Empowering Farmers Foundation (EFF) main partner and Tukuze Kilifi

As we gear up for the national tree-growing day scheduled for tomorrow, May 10, 2024, the Director of Climate Change and Forestry Mr.Anthony Kanundu,

Today marked a significant achievement in our commitment to combating climate change through a large-scale tree planting initiative across our county.

Our departmental CECM, Omar Said, together with chief officers from the departments of water, Hezekiah Mwarua, and Zamzam Ali Environment, accompanied H. Excellency Governor Gideon Mung’aro and deputy Governor H. Excellency Flora Mbetsa

Governor Gideon Mung'aro and his Deputy Hon.Flora Mbetsa, the CECM for water, Hon. Omar Said, together with chief officers Zamzam Ali in charge of environment and Hezekiah Mwarua in charge of water, attended day 1 of the county Mashinani phase 3 at Mapimo Polytechnic, Magarini sub-county.

During day 3 of phase III of the county Mashinani, the people of Kaloleni Subcounty had the opportunity to interact with H.E the Governor and his cabinet, which was a memorable experience.

Following the inauguration of the Kazi Mashinani programme by His Excellency Governor Gideon Mung’aro, the County Executive Committee Member for Water, Honorable Omar Said, along with other county officials, have commenced a recruitment process today in Jilore and Magarini

Today marked the final day of a three-day climate change sensitization training presided over by the Director for Climate Change, Mr. Kanundu Ngumbao in Kauma Subcounty.

Earlier in the day, the CECM for water, Hon. Omar Said, accompanied by the adu ward area MCA, Hon. Zia, and engineer Erick, held a consultative meeting with the management of the Kambicha water project and opinion shapers in adu ward.

Led by the chief officer for roads, transport, and public works, Philip Charo, the chief officer for education and vocational training, Fredric Nguma, and the chief officer for environment, Madam Zamzam Ali.

Team Magarini, led by the Chief Officer for Roads, Transport, and Public Works, Mr. Philip Charo, and the Chief Officer for Environment, Madam Zamzam Ali, in the company of the Acting Sub-County Administrator

A meeting was conducted focused on establishing synergy between various Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), and County devolved functions to ensure coordinated enforcement efforts.

Today, The Department of Environment, Coukate change and Forestry , under the leadership of Chief Officer Zamzam Ali and Directors Jimmy Kahindi and Kanundu Ng’umbao , actively participated in this year’s International Day of Forests

In the spirit of empowering our officers, Chief Officer Zamzam Ali and Director Kanundu Ngumbao convened a meeting with forest guards from the sub-counties, focusing on their duties, performance, and welfare.

As we mark #WorldWaterDay I launched the construction of Dam View to Tsangatsini Phase 2 Pipeline.

Counties carry the heaviest burden of climate change impacts; they are where, the rubber meets the road, so to speak. It is therefore important that Counties take the lead in Kenya’s fight against climate change.

The Kilifi County Government Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, in partnership with Botanic Gardens Conservation International (KAYA Connect), successfully hosted a two-day stakeholder engagement forum

Chaired by the chief officer for environment Ms Zamzam Ali, the department of environment held its departmental meeting today.

Chief Officer Ms. Zamzam Ali recently hosted Somali Lifeline Organization- SOLO in our office. Led by Mr. Mohamud Abdi,

CECM Omar Said and Chief Officer Zamzam Ali, Yesterday accompanied His Excellency Governor Gideon Maitha Mung'aro , had the pleasure of attending a series of impactful events in Malindi.

Thanks to our volunteers, tourism stakeholders, and the Kilifi Dept of Water, Environment, Climate Change & Solid Waste Management for ensuring that our Buntwani Waterfront Park beach is clean

Earlier today, I conducted a meeting to introduce the Nyari Community Committee, stakeholders, the Department of Environment, and potential investor Shanich Jialin Mining East Africa Limited to discuss the exploration of titanium minerals in Sokoke

Together with my team from kilifi attending the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai.

The Directorate of Solid Waste Management and Trade has successfully demolished all unauthorized temporary structures at the parking bay. This action was taken to prioritize safety and cleanliness within the market area.

The Chief Officer for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Ms Zamzam Ali earlier today she visited Malindi Mtangani Prison to explore innovative ways of growing seedlings and managing nurseries.

Today, Chief Officer for Environment and Climate Change, Zamzam Ali, and Chief Officer for Lands and Physical Planning, Joe Tete, visited Kilifi Bofa beaches, specifically B10 beach and Vidazini beach, in response to community complaints regarding illegal structures and noise nuisance.

In order to streamline waste management to create a clean and safe environment for the people of Kilifi County, Chief Officer for Environment Madam Zamzam Ali In the company of the Acting Sub-County Administrator

We are delighted to share with you that the Chief Officer for Water Hezekiah Mwarua and Chief officer for Environment Zamzam Ali recently visited a community group in Mikaoni Junju Ward .

Our departmental CECM, Hon.Omar Said, together with the KIMAWASCO managing director, conducted an impromptu monitoring of the water rationing exercise in Mafumbini and Mnarani areas.

Thank you to all the incredible stakeholders who joined us on World Wetlands Day! Together, we planted 3000 mangrove seedlings in Marereni and Sabaki estuary, Magarini sub-county, nurturing our wetlands and safeguarding biodiversity.

The Department of Water, Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, in partnership with VSO Kenya and other stakeholders, has organized a 2-day workshop to initiate the Volunteering Policy 2024 at the SilverPalm Resort in Kilifi County.

Today, we gather here in Kilifi County to celebrate World Wetlands Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of wetlands and the need for their conservation.

Today marked a significant step towards the conservation of our environment. As we commemorate World Wetlands Day, we have engaged in a massive mangrove planting exercise at Kidundu Mtongani,

Today, the Kilifi County Antimicrobial Stewardship Inter-agency Committee (CASIC) concluded a 3-day workshop, signifying a significant advancement in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the area.

Yesterday, on 26/02/2024 Kwetu had the honor of hosting the Kilifi County Mangrove Management Committee for planning and ground truthing of mangrove activities in Mtwapa Creek.

Today, I held a meeting with business mogul and Formula 1 Ambassador Flavio Briatore and Stephano Domenicali, CEO of Formula 1 Group.

“The Mung’aro wa Kilifi ‘Maji kwa Wote’ Plan,” where HE Governor Gedion Mung’aro promised the people of Kilifi that he will enhance access to safe, accessible, and affordable water

Ongoing public baraza at Chasimba Location in Kilifi County. Today, marks the fifth day of NECC investigations in Kilifi County regarding complaints of environmental degradation received from its residents.

Today, NECC had a busy day investigating environmental complaints from Kilifi County residents.

Our departmental CECM, Hon.Omar Said, accompanied by the Ruruma ward MCA, Hon.Naftali, the KIMAWASCO managing director,Eng. Pascal Jira, Kaloleni area water manager Mr. Leonard Kingi, the KIMAWASCO board chair, Ustadh Rashid, and other technical staff,

Kilifi County Department of Water, under the leadership of CECM Hon. Omar Said and Chief Officer Hezekiah Mwarua, is working tirelessly to ensure that H. Excellency Governor Mung'aro's manifesto on clean,safe, accessible, and reliable water is achieved.

Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Eng Festus K Ng'eno has called on Chief Officers in charge of Environment and Climate Change and Finance and Economic Planning to take charge and advise Ward Committees so as to deliver programs that are impactful and sustainable.

In a recent one-week workshop organized by the Council of Governors in Naivasha, the Chief Officer for Climate Change in Kilifi County, Ms. Zamzam Ali, actively participated.

From the one-week Plan International Kenya COSME PROJECT Meeting in Kwale. Director Jimmy Yaa represented the Kilifi Dept of Water, Environment, Climate Change & Solid Waste Mgmt at the meeting,

The Kilifi Department of Water represented by the CECM Hon. Omar Said, MD Kimawasco Eng Pascal Jira, MD. Mawasco Felix Wanje and the chairperson, Kimawasco Ustadh Rashid, signed a collaboration framework between Kilifi County and the Water Sector Trust Fund.

Earlier today, the CECM of Water, Hon. Omar Said, and Rabai sub-county water officer, Mr. Nickline Mbitsi, undertook a comprehensive visit to the proposed site for the construction of the Buni concrete water tank.

This week, in Kilifi County , we engaged in a fruitful Co-Creation Workshop with farmers, local and national government officials, civil

Hon. Omar Said, the CECM for water and environment, conducted a surprise visit to Rabai and Kaloleni subcounties to assess the effectiveness of the water rationing program and inspect reported malfunctions in boreholes in the area.

CECM for Water and Environment, Hon Omar Said, conducted an inspection of the progress of various water pipeline installations in Magarini sub-county.

The Kilifi County Government has consistently prioritized addressing climate change, among other conservation efforts, to improve environmental quality.

The Department of Water, under the leadership of Chief Officer Eng. Hezekiah Mwaruwa and Water and Sanitation Deputy Director Eng. Maxwell Kingi Kazungu,

The Chief Officer for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Ms Zamzam Ali visited the Eco World Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to see how plastic recycling is transforming lives.

The installation of an 8-inch water pipeline spanning 3.5 kilometers from Bwagamoyo to Mkapuni Mwawesa Ward is nearly finished.

The Department of Water & Environment Kilifi, led by CECM Hon. Omar Said, has recently initiated a borehole rehabilitation program in Matsangoni Ward, Kilifi North Subcounty.

Hon. Omar Said, the CECM for water, along with the chief officer for water, Hezekiah Mwarua, pitched camp in Marafa-Magarini subcounty to oversee the restoration of water flow in the area.

Today, Kilifi County Government through the Division of Environment, Forestry, Climate Change, and Solid Waste Management received assorted Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from WWF-Kenya Circular Economy Initiative to support waste collection groups in Kilifi.

Kilifi County Government through the Directorate of Climate Change, supported by the VSO Kenya ACTIVE Project, is collaborating with climate change Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to develop the FLLOCA TOR and a comprehensive Work Plan.

Today, Environment and Climate Change Chief Officer Zamzam Ali visited the proposed site for Mazingira House in Watamu Ward, which will host the Climate Change Unit and serve as a space for an Innovations and Research Center.