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As the year winds down, we take a moment to celebrate the joy, peace, and togetherness that this season brings. May your holidays be filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with those who matter most. Happy Holidays!

We look forward to a fruitful journey in transforming lives of vulnerable residents into vibrant and dignified communities enjoying access to quality portable water and improved waste management practices through material recovery and recycling. #CSUDP #FESKENYA #PACJA

Drawn from Kisumu, Nakuru and Makueni Counties respectively, these partners will implement co-designed water and waste management interventions in informal settlements aimed at uplifting the lives of women and young people resident in these settlements. 👇🏾

It was a momentous occassion this morning as six Organizations signed contracts as Implementing Partners under the EU funded SCEJU project. 👇🏾

The CECM committed to working with SCEJU to actualize these recommendations. Great step for a sustainable Nakuru! ​#CSUDP #JSUP #NakuruCounty #WaterSector

Our CEO, together with JSUP, moderated a vital dialogue on water and waste policy in Nakuru today! ​Led by CECM Dr. Nelson Tanui Maara, the session agreed on harmonizing byelaws, embracing technology, and formally recognizing informal actors. 👇🏾

The CECM committed to working with SCEJU to actualize these recommendations. Great step for a sustainable Nakuru! ​#CSUDP #JSUP #NakuruCounty #WaterSector

🌍 World Cities Day 2025 | People-Centered Smart Cities This year’s World Cities Day highlights the importance of people-centered smart cities — a vision where urban technology, data, and innovation are designed to enhance quality of life and improve service delivery, especially for those most affected by urban challenges. Through the Strengthening Civil Society Engagement for a Just and Sustainable Urbanization (SCEJU) project, co-funded by the European Union, partners are supporting inclusive digital engagement on urban water and waste management in Kisumu, Nakuru, and Makueni counties. This includes capacity-building initiatives such as: ✅ Digital advocacy training through the YOSUDA e-learning platform ✅ Stakeholder dialogues on policy and service delivery ✅ Support to informal water and waste actors through training and research ✅ Data collection and learning for inclusive urban planning As conversations on smart cities continue, it remains important to explore how emerging technologies and local knowledge systems can complement each other to promote more inclusive, responsive, and resilient urban spaces. #WorldCitiesDay #SCEJU #UrbanSustainability #YOSUDA #EUFunded #SmartCities #ClimateJustice #PeopleCenteredDevelopment

Strengthening Policy for Informal Water & Waste Actors in Nakuru Under the Strengthening Civil Society Engagement for a Just and Sustainable Urbanization (SCEJU) project, co-funded by the European Union and implemented by FES Kenya, CSUDP, and PACJA, stakeholders in Nakuru County convened through the Just and Sustainable Urbanization Platform (JSUP) for a pivotal policy dialogue on improving governance within the water and waste sectors. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Nelson Tanui Maara, CECM for Water, Environment, Energy, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, brought together representatives from NAWASCO, Kenya Forest Service, Nakuru City Board, and local civil society organizations to review recommendations from a recent stakeholder survey. Key areas of focus included: ✅ Harmonizing municipal by-laws with national water service regulations ✅ Formal recognition and inclusion of informal actors in county frameworks ✅ Adoption of digital tools for real-time engagement and monitoring ✅ Cross-sector coordination to improve urban service delivery at the periphery In his remarks, Dr. Maara reaffirmed Nakuru County’s commitment to collaborating with the SCEJU consortium to embed these policy recommendations into local planning and governance frameworks. The dialogue marks a critical step toward integrating informal actors into policy processes and advancing climate-smart, inclusive urban governance — a core goal of the SCEJU partnership. #SCEJU #PACJA #UrbanGovernance #WasteManagement #WaterJustice #InclusivePolicy #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #NakuruCounty

The CECM committed to working with SCEJU to actualize these recommendations. Great step for a sustainable Nakuru! ​#CSUDP #JSUP #NakuruCounty #WaterSector

We're proud to support the Lamu team as they work to make their vision for progress a reality. #UrbanGovernance #LamuCounty #LeadershipTraining #PublicService #Kenya

The training, focused on equipping the Board with the practical skills needed to drive development. It was an honour to work alongside the Deputy Governor, Dr. Mbarak Mohamed Bahjaj and other municipality board members committed to a stronger and more accountable municipality. 👇🏾

Thrilled to see our CEO, George Wasonga, leading a team that conducted a four-day governance and leadership training for the Lamu Municipal Board! 👇🏾

♻ Voices from the Frontline: Waste Actors Training in Kisumu Under the SCEJU Project, PACJA and partners concluded the 3rd round of Waste Actors Training (Cohorts 21–24) at Ofafa Memorial Hall, Kisumu. Key issues raised: - Multiple levies and fees are raising the cost of doing business for recyclers. In one case, a levy was hiked by 90%, driving actors to court. - Gender & safety concerns: Young women joining the sector face heightened risks and competition with male counterparts. - Solutions: Participants stressed the importance of registering with umbrella associations for collective bargaining and redress. These insights are shaping a new dialogue between policymakers and informal actors — because waste governance must include those who live it every day. #PACJA #SCEJU #ClimateJustice #WasteManagement @csudpkenya @FesKenya

The establishment of a Material Recovery Facility has helped over 100 Waste Actors increase their income and has inspired the county to review its SWM Policy to align with the new waste flow system. #GoBlueProject #TaitaTaveta #SolidWasteManagement #WasteActors #CommunityImpact

The Go Blue Project is wrapping up in the six Counties of Pwani, and we're so proud of our work in Taita Taveta! 👇🏾

Makueni County is now set to sign an MoU with the SCEJU project consortium, formalizing a partnership on waste and water initiatives that align with the county's strategy. #WasteManagement #WaterManagement #Makueni #sceju

She was accompanied by CECM Land and Urban Dr. Musila, CECM Trade and Tourism Dr. Sonia, the County Attorney, Chief Officer Urban, and the Municipal Managers of Wote, Emali, and Mbooni. 👇🏾

Makueni County is taking a big step in waste and water management! Deputy Governor H.E. Lucy Mulili met with the SCEJU project team, and they've agreed to sign an MoU to collaborate on these vital initiatives. 👇🏾