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Remarks by the President of the General Assembly, Mr. Dennis Francis, at the Opening of the High-Level segment of UNEA-6 - Nairobi, Kenya


Remarks by the President of UN General Assembly, H.E Dennis Francis, at the opening of the High-Level segment of UNEA-6

"Effective, inclusive, and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution"

 

Nairobi, Kenya

 

Your Excellency, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya,

Your Excellency, Paula Navarez, President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council,

Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations ...


Date: 01 March 2024    Comments: 0

World must move beyond waste era and turn rubbish into resource: UN Report


World must move beyond waste era  

and turn rubbish into resource: UN Report 

 

  • Projections show greatest waste growth in regions that rely heavily on open dumping and burning, meaning rapid increase in pollution  
  • Urgent need to decouple waste generation from economic growth and shift to zero waste and circular economy approaches 
  • Inaction on global waste management costs human health, economies, and the environment dearly, and projected to surpass USD 600 billion per year by ...


    Date: 01 March 2024    Comments: 0

Nominations open for 2024 UNEP Young Champions of the Earth award


Wanted: Youth tackling the triple planetary crisis

Nominations open for 2024 UNEP Young Champions of the Earth award

 

  • The Young Champions of the Earth award honours individuals between 18 and 30 years old showing exceptional potential to help protect the environment.
  • UNEP seeks seven young people implementing ground-breaking ideas and solutions that showcase nature's potential in addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity and nature loss, and pollution.
  • The Young Champions will receive public recognition, seed funding, training, mentorship, and access to global change-makers.  
  • Nominations ...


    Date: 01 March 2024    Comments: 0

Taxpayers enjoy over Kshs. 200 billion in waiver of penalties and interest from the Tax Amnesty Programme


Taxpayers enjoy over Kshs. 200 billion in waiver of penalties and interest from the Tax Amnesty Programme The Finance Act, 2023 introduced the Tax Amnesty Programme that allows Taxpayers to apply for waiver of penalties and interest accrued for periods up to 31st December 2022, upon full payment of their respective principal taxes by 30th June 2024. The programme runs from 1 st September 2023 to 30th June 2024. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is pleased to report that so far as at 20th February 2024, 227,071 Taxpayers have benefited from waiver of penalties and interest amounting to Kshs. 209 billion under the ongoing Tax Amnesty Programme having paid a total of Kshs. 14.5 billion in principal taxes. KRA reminds Taxpayers with outstanding principal taxes to take advantage of the ...


Date: 01 March 2024    Comments: 0

Caritas Reopens Githurai Branch


GithuraiWeAreHere!!
Experience the beauty of today's Grand Reopening at our newest branch -Githurai Branch
 Click the link below to witness the memorable moments. ✨ #TwaimarishaJamii #Grandopening
https://www.youtube.com/live/3GKcX2BaN-w?si=fgXkwajEhLWc9M4X


Date: 01 March 2024    Comments: 0

k254 ArchivesCaritas Grand Reopening



Experience the beauty of today's Grand Reopening at our newest branch 
 Click the link below to witness the memorable moments. ✨ #TwaimarishaJamii #Grandopening
https://www.youtube.com/live/3GKcX2BaN-w?si=fgXkwajEhLWc9M4X


Date: 01 March 2024    Comments: 0

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