[PHOTOS] CS Tuya in Embu for World Environment Day celebrations

The day was marked by a tree planting exercise at Kiambuthi Wetland.

In Summary

•The event is being held at the University of Embu guided by the theme, Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience."

•Nema Kenya has partnered with University of Embu who have adopted the wetland for restoration to establish a recreational center and protect it from further encroachment.

National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Director General Mamo Boru Mamo welcomes Environment CS Soipan Tuya for the World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu, on June 5, 2024
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Director General Mamo Boru Mamo welcomes Environment CS Soipan Tuya for the World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu, on June 5, 2024
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Kenya on Wednesday joined the rest of the globe in marking World Environment Day.

The national fete was held at the University of Embu.

Those present during the event include Environment CS Soipan Tuya and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire.

Environment PS Festus Ng’eno, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) board chairperson Emilio Mugo and DG Mamo Boru Mamo were also present.

National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Chairman Emilio Mugo welcomes Enviroment CS Soipan Tuya for the World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu, on June 5, 2024
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Chairman Emilio Mugo welcomes Enviroment CS Soipan Tuya for the World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu, on June 5, 2024
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Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya signs the visitors book when she arrived in Embu for the national World Environment Day on June 5, 2024
Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya signs the visitors book when she arrived in Embu for the national World Environment Day on June 5, 2024
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Enviroment CS Soipan Tuya and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire hold a discussion with ahead of World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu, on June 5, 2024
Enviroment CS Soipan Tuya and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire hold a discussion with ahead of World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu, on June 5, 2024
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This year's event was held under the theme, 'Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience'.

The day was marked by a tree planting exercise at Kiambuthi Wetland.

Nema has partnered with the University of Embu which has adopted the wetland for restoration to establish a recreational centre and protect it from further encroachment. 

Enviroment CS Soipan Tuya and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire address officials ahead of World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu, on June 5, 2024
Enviroment CS Soipan Tuya and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire address officials ahead of World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu, on June 5, 2024
Image: NEMA/X
Enviroment CS Soipan Tuya and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire address officials ahead of World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu, on June 5, 2024
Enviroment CS Soipan Tuya and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire address officials ahead of World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu, on June 5, 2024
Image: NEMA/X
Enviroment CS Soipan Tuya and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, PS Festus Ng’eno and other officials pose for a photo ahead of World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu, on June 5, 2024
Enviroment CS Soipan Tuya and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, PS Festus Ng’eno and other officials pose for a photo ahead of World Environment Day national celebrations at the University of Embu, on June 5, 2024
Image: NEMA/X
Environement CS Soipan Tuya is briefed ahead of the the World Environement Day celebrations in Embu County on June 5, 2024
Environement CS Soipan Tuya is briefed ahead of the the World Environement Day celebrations in Embu County on June 5, 2024
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