PS Mugambi Urges KEWASIP team to Deliver results for Kenyans.

Forestry Principal Secretary Mr. Gitonga Mugambi has urged officers of the Kenya Watershed Services Improvement Project (KEWASIP) National Project Coordination Unit (NPCU) to remain focused on delivering tangible results for the Government and the citizens of Kenya.

The Principal Secretary made the remarks today during his inaugural meeting with KEWASIP-NPCU officers at their new offices at Blue Shield, Upper Hill, Nairobi.

In his opening remarks, PS Mugambi emphasized that the Government's primary interest is to deliver quality services and meaningful development outcomes to its citizens.

He challenged the project team to translate the resources, expertise and opportunities provided under KEWASIP into measurable results that directly contribute to improving the lives and livelihoods of communities in the project areas.

“Give the Ministry results, give the country and the Government results,” the PS urged the officers, emphasizing the need for every team member to remain committed to achieving the project's development objectives.

PS Mugambi called on the NPCU to embrace teamwork, professionalism and integrity in the execution of their responsibilities.
He urged officers to uphold public service ethics and maintain high standards of conduct at all times as they serve the Government and the people of Kenya.

He further stressed the importance of service to communities, noting that the principle that “service to humanity is service to God” captures the broader responsibility of public servants to use their skills and positions to improve the lives of others.

The message resonates strongly with KEWASIP's mandate to support sustainable livelihoods and improve the well-being of vulnerable communities through improved watershed and landscape management.

During the meeting, the Principal Secretary also formally introduced Eng. Michael M. Thuita MBS, the new KEWASIP National Project Coordinator, to the NPCU team.

Discussions during the meeting also focused on KEWASIP's efforts to rehabilitate degraded landscapes across the project's five priority watersheds—Marsabit, Marmanet, Nyambene, Chyulu Hills and Shimba Hills—which span 12 counties.

The project seeks to expand the area under sustainable land and watershed management and improve the livelihoods of communities in targeted project areas.

Through its interventions, KEWASIP is expected to contribute to restoring degraded landscapes, improving ecosystem services and creating opportunities for diversified and sustainable livelihoods.

PS Mugambi applauded the NPCU officers for bringing together diverse professional expertise and skills to support project implementation.

He noted that the range of competencies within the team will be critical in translating KEWASIP's objectives into practical outcomes on the ground.

He encouraged the officers to work collectively, leverage their professional strengths and maintain a shared commitment to achieving the project's objectives.

PS Mugambi was accompanied by the Secretary for Forestry Development, Mr. George Tarus, and the Director of Procurement.