Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale, Emphasizes Strategic Partnerships for NETFUND’s Resource Mobilization

3rd September 2024. Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Hon. Aden Duale conducted a maiden visit to the NETFUND offices. During his visit, he emphasized the critical need for fostering strategic partnerships with development partners, the private sector, and other key stakeholders to bolster NETFUND’s role in resource mobilization for the environment sector.

Hon. Duale was warmly welcomed by NETFUND Board Chairperson Hon. David Mwaure and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Samson Toniok. He commended NETFUND for its ongoing efforts in resource mobilization and its significant achievements, noting its pivotal role in advancing both global and national environmental commitments.

Accompanied by Dr. Eng. Festus Ng’eno, Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Duale stressed the need for developing bankable programs that align with government priorities, address community needs, and create green jobs for millions of Kenyans, particularly those in vulnerable positions. These initiatives are essential to the BETA plan and Vision 2030.

In his address, Hon. Duale also highlighted the importance of upholding the rule of law, ethical standards, and principles of good governance. He urged NETFUND staff to maintain high levels of professionalism and pledged to support a conducive working environment for all Ministry and agency employees. He emphasized that a motivated workforce is crucial for the success of the government’s ambitious environmental conservation goals.

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