Kenya’s review of the #NationalEnvironmentPolicy2026 reached a key milestone with the conclusion of a six-day Technical Working Group workshop in Naivasha. The three TWGs brought together experts from national government @KenyaGovernors, the private sector & other stakeholders.

@KenyaGovernors The teams reviewed key priorities including climate change, biodiversity, circular economy, pollution control & environmental governance. The process now moves to stakeholder validation ahead of the planned launch on 10th December 2026, with support from @UNDPKenya. #NEPReview

Kenya becomes the 80th nation to sign the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action, committing to protect youth rights and integrate them into national climate decision-making.#COP31 #UNICEF #Declaration #ClimateAction #COP31

@UNDPKenya @DeboraBarasa @Eng_F_Ngeno @DrKimosop39103 @yvonnenyokabi @EKZagabe The meeting focused on strengthening partnerships, mobilising financing, attracting private sector participation and identifying opportunities to accelerate the growth of circular economy markets in Kenya.

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The @EnviClimateC_Ke, in partnership with @UNDPKenya, is advancing the Circular Economy Markets Activation (CeMA) initiative to unlock investments, stimulate circular economy markets and accelerate Kenya’s transition towards a resource-efficient and sustainable economy.

@UNDPKenya @DeboraBarasa @Eng_F_Ngeno @DrKimosop39103 @yvonnenyokabi @EKZagabe As part of this collaboration, Environment Secretary @DrKimosop39103 today chaired a Circular Economy Markets Activation (CeMA) meeting attended by @UNDPKenya Representative Ms @yvonnenyokabi, Director of Waste Management and Pollution Control, Mr Molu Wato among other experts.

@DeboraBarasa @Kibugy @Eng_F_Ngeno @linahGM @yvonnenyokabi @EKZagabe @UNDPKenya @kepro_ke @KEPSA_KENYA @KAM_Kenya @NemaKenya The review covers ecosystems, climate change, environmental quality, public health, governance, devolution & environmental financing. @linahGM, Head of the Legal Unit, and @Kibugy, NEP Consultant, the process aims to deliver a Second Draft for launch on 10th December 2026.

@DeboraBarasa @Kibugy @Eng_F_Ngeno @linahGM @yvonnenyokabi @EKZagabe @UNDPKenya @kepro_ke @KEPSA_KENYA @KAM_Kenya @UNDPKenya is supporting the review through its partnership with the @EnviClimateC_Ke and was represented by Ms. @yvonnenyokabi The TWGs are reviewing comments on their respective chapters, recording decisions in the comments matrix and incorporate agreed amendments.#NEPReview

The Technical Working Group Workshop on the Second Draft of the ,
#NationalEnvironmentPolicy (NEP) 2026 is underway in Naivasha, focusing on reviewing more than 400 submissions received during the public participation exercise held between 1st and 23rd October 2026.

Cabinet Secretary Dr. @DeboraBarasa hosted ASEZ WAO (Save the Earth from A to Z: We Are One Family) to discuss future partnerships in youth led climate action and tree growing.#ClimateActionKe

Kenya & @WorldBank have strengthened their partnership to drive environmental restoration, climate resilience & circular economy value chains. Led by CS Dr. @DeboraBarasa & @WorldBankAfrica, initiatives like KEWASIP will unlock jobs under #BETA

Kenya’s Environment Cabinet Secretary Dr. @DeboraBarasa and Finnish Ambassador H.E. Riina Riikka Heikka met to strengthen bilateral ties in climate resilience.The partnership leverages Finnish technology to modernize Kenya’s meteorological services and commercial forestry sector.

@Eng_F_Ngeno @DeboraBarasa @kepro_ke @KEPSA_KENYA @UNDPKenya @StandardKenya @TheStarKenya @KBCChannel1 @KenyaNewsAgency @NemaKenya The workshop brings together members of the Technical Working Group, development partners, county governments, the private sector and civil society to review submissions received during the public participation exercise and refine the Second Draft of the policy.

@Eng_F_Ngeno @DeboraBarasa @kepro_ke @KEPSA_KENYA @UNDPKenya @StandardKenya @TheStarKenya @KBCChannel1 @KenyaNewsAgency @NemaKenya The Principal Secretary, who was represented by Environment Secretary Dr. Selly Kimosop, made the remarks during the opening of the reconvened Technical Working Group session on the Draft National Environment Policy 2026 in Naivasha, Nakuru County.

Principal Secretary for @EnviClimateC_Ke @Eng_F_Ngeno, has called for an inclusive, transparent and accountable review of the National Environment Policy 2026, emphasising the need to ensure that public views are meaningfully reflected in the revised policy.

CS Environment Dr. @DeboraBarasa launches the $200M Kenya Watershed Services Improvement Project (KEWASIP) in Nairobi. Backed by World Bank, the 5-year project will restore 5 key water towers, boost climate resilience & advance the 15B tree target.

KENYA WATERSHED SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (KEWASIP) LAUNCHED

@CCF_Kenya (CCF) Mr. Alex Lemarkoko today joined Cabinet Secretary for @Environment_Ke, @DeboraBarasa , Principal Secretary @Forestry__Kenya Mr. @GMugambi_CBS, Laikipia County Governor @GVNJoshuaIrungu, PS sKim and @WildlifeKe_ counterpart @PSMuseiya, @WorldBankKenya representatives, @KenyaGovernors CEO Ms. Mary Mwiti, and chief executives of implementing agencies for the official launch of the Kenya Watershed Services Improvement Project (KEWASIP).

The launch, held in Nairobi, marks the commencement of one of the country's major natural resource management and restoration initiatives. The five-year project is expected to restore more than five major watersheds and improve the livelihoods of thousands of beneficiaries across 12 implementing counties.

Speaking at the event, Cabinet Secretary Dr. Barasa said the project seeks to strengthen interventions aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, improving watershed services and enhancing the resilience of communities and ecosystems that depend on healthy watersheds.

In his remarks, Principal Secretary Mr. Mugambi underscored the importance of transparency and accountability in project implementation, particularly in the utilisation of allocated resources. He called on all implementing partners to work collaboratively to ensure the successful delivery of the five-year initiative.

On his part, the CCF noted that Kenya Forest Service (KFS), as one of the key implementing agencies, would play a leading role in ensuring the project's success through the provision of technical expertise and implementation of activities aimed at restoring degraded landscapes.

He further observed that the project would contribute significantly to the achievement of the 15 Billion Tree Growing Campaign through the provision of more than 250 million seedlings.

"Through its mandate to conserve, develop and sustainably manage forest resources, KFS remains a key institutional partner in advancing watershed protection, forest restoration and the country's broader environmental sustainability agenda," said Mr. Lemarkoko.

The initiative underscores the importance of a coordinated, whole-of-government and multi-stakeholder approach to protecting Kenya's water towers, restoring critical ecosystems and safeguarding essential ecosystem services for present and future generations.

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Happening Now @EnviClimateC_Ke through the support of @UNDPKenya is convening a Technical Working Group Workshop in Naivasha to review public submissions and refine the Second Draft of the #NationalEnvironmentPolicy2026