Dr. Joyce Kithure Leads Dandora Clean-Up, Champions Environmental Conservation

The Spouse of the Deputy President, Dr. Joyce Kithure, spearheaded a clean-up exercise in Dandora, Nairobi. 

The Spouse to the Deputy President, Dr. Joyce Kithure, has called for heightened collaboration between all stakeholders to ensure a clean, safe and secure environment.

Highlighting the importance of a clean environment, Dr. Kithure said it is crucial for business, health and general well-being of individuals and communities, calling for concerted efforts to ensure this is achieved.

Speaking in Dandora, Nairobi where she conducted a clean-up exercise, Dr. Kithure further challenged Kenyans to embrace the conservation efforts saying the government cannot do it alone.

A senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi, Dr. Kithure, who is the founder of the Science Adding Value to the Environment and the Communities Initiative (SaVE), said the initiative seeks to add value to the environment and communities using science and research.

“It (SaVE) is founded on the belief that practical solutions, innovation, and community action can transform our environment and improve the quality of life for our people,” said Dr. Kithure.

Dr. Kithure also champions clean energy solutions, climate change adaptation, modern farming innovations, and value addition for local produce which aligns with President Ruto’s national transformation agenda.

Dr. Kithure further called upon Kenyans to extend the clean up exercise to their estates and neighbourhoods as part of daily chores.

“Nairobi is our capital city, and its cleanliness reflects who we are as a nation. The government alone cannot achieve this goal without the participation of the people,” she said.

In addition to Dandora estate, Dr. Kithure said she will continue working with communities in other estates including Kawangware, Mathare, Kibra, Korogocho, Mukuru, and the Central Business District of Nairobi to ensure a cleaner city.

“As we clean our houses every day, we must also extend the same responsibility to the spaces outside our homes i.e in the: streets, drainage channels, markets and public spaces where we live and work. A clean Nairobi will not come from policy alone, it will come from the collective effort of its citizens,” Dr. Kithure emphasized.

“Poor sanitation exposes our communities to diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and other waterborne infections. Children are especially vulnerable, and as leaders and citizens, we have a duty to protect their health and their future,” she added.

She also made a clarion call to all Kenyans to be cautious with the way they dispose of their waste to avoid clogging the drainage systems.

“Cleaning alone is not enough. We must also change our habits. Let us dispose of the waste responsibly. Let us avoid throwing plastics and garbage into drainage systems. Let us educate our children about protecting the environment. And let us support recycling and sustainable waste management,” she urged.