World Student Community for Sustainable Development (WSCSD) P.O. Box 42532-00100, Nairobi │ Tel: +254 (0) 773135547

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A REPORT ON THE VISITS TO KENYAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES BETWEEN 12TH JUNE – 20TH JUNE, 2013 ============================================================================================================================================

Visit Conducted by:

Mr. Kevin Oyale Director of Programs, WSCSD Email: [email protected] Tel.: +254(0)714562151

INTRODUCTION The following were the objectives of the WSCSD's visits to the Kenyan universities and colleges: 1. To establish contacts/working relations between the World Student Community for Sustainable Development (WSCSD) and various student associations and the university administration in supporting the Greening Universities Initiative being championed by the WSCSD, 2. To follow up on some of the students who attended the 2012 World Student Summit for Sustainability and the 2013 International Day for Biological Diversity celebrations, 3. Identify specific activities planned by the students in contribution to the Adopt a River and Forest Initiatives and their resource needs. The following fifteen (15) universities were visited: Kisii university, Maseno University, Masinde Muliro University, Moi university, Kabianga University, Egerton University, Technical Uuniversity of Mombasa, Pwani University, Mt. Kenya University, Jomo Kenyatta University, Kenyatta University, University of Nairobi, Zetech College, Technical University of Kenya and the Multimedia University of Kenya. Only the above universities were visited due to resource and time constraints. Nevertheless, WSCSD plans to reach out to all universities and colleges and collaborate with them in implementing some of our sustainable developments goals. Challenges 1. Some universities e.g. Kabianga, Egerton, Pwani university are off session which hindered establishing contacts with the key people 2. Lack of formal documents outlining WSCSD's projects, MOUs and linkages with other partners. 3. Limited funds to visit all the universities or colleges within the regions Recommendations: 1. WSCSD to liaise with its partners and stakeholders to ensure successful launch and implementation of the water and biodiversity projects 2. Monitoring and Evaluation should be a top priority factor for WSCSD. 3. WSCSD should assist the students associations fully as they as are also committing their time fully. 4. WSCSD should organize a workshop for the University student leaders with the following objectives: • Sharing experiences amongst themselves • Reporting to the WSCSD secretariat and partners on: • acquisition of space within their campuses for tree nursery establishment • the forest and watersheds/rivers they have identified for adoption • their plan for launching and implementing their proposed activities • the support they need towards greening their universities The WSCSD's programs are streamlined in the following sectors:- Water, Energy, Food, Waste, Biodiversity, Health, Transport and Education forming eight thematic Working Groups. Students or student associations will form or join one or more specific working group of depending on his/her interests or competencies. For every university, the WSCSD will appoint an existing student association or student leaders or support the formation of an Environmental Student Association (where there is none) to act as the focal point for liaison with the WSCSD's secretariat in implementing campus sustainability and community outreach programs. A summary of the visits is presented in the table below:

UNIVERSITY Moi University

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Kisii University

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Maseno University

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Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology

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Kabianga University

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CONTACTS (STUDENTS) Wanga Javans (Chair, MUEA) – 0716261139 Mary Maina – V. Chair, MUEA - 0706 393 636 Awour Maximillar – Treasurer, MUEA

Harrison David Aura - 0712 343 614 - [email protected] Mwembe Alice - 0710728316 - [email protected] Sigei K. Bernard - 0721464080 Leah Burhane – 0725641534 - [email protected] Kassim Adinasi - 0712922703 - [email protected] Norah Ogonji – 0706348538 - [email protected] Rael Adhiambo (Chairperson , OEC) – 0710 958 665 – [email protected] Kogei Ely (Vice Chairperson, OEC) – 0788181451 - [email protected] Ali Jacinta (Organizing Secretary, OEC) – 0714 443159 - [email protected] Taraj Ruto – 0700179483 Kenneth . O. Odhiambo Ms. Naomi K Njue Lilian

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CONTACTS (ADMINISTRATION) John S. Ayieko Deputy Dean of Students – 0713949231 - [email protected]

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FOCAL POINT (STUDENT ASSOCIATION)

Moi University Environmental Association (MUEA)

Dr. Tom Nyangau (Patron and Chairman of Department) - 0729537258 • Mr. Jasper Maranga - 0721473901 • Dominic Ombugi (Dean's office) - 0721279 988 - [email protected] • Mrs. Mary Tambo (Administrator - SWA) – 0723178734 – [email protected]

To form Kisii University Biodiversity Conservation and Management Association

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Organization of Environmental Conservationists (OEC)

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Mr. Kaleb Mwendwa Director, Centre for Kakamega Tropical Forest Studies (CEKATFOS) – 0710885829 - [email protected] Mr. Agevi Humphrey Patron, OEC – 0720175880

Mr. Kenneth Opiyo (acting for Director of the School) • Mr. Owilo, a lecturer and • Ms Naomi, a member of staff

COMMITTMENT TO GreeningU • To adopt River Sosian (3-5km), • To adopt Kesses Dam • Have been allocated space for tree nursery (5 acres) •

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Enterprise Action Us (ENACTUS)

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School of Environment and Natural Resource Management.

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To adopt River Nyakomisoro and a nearby Forest. Obtaining a piece of land for nursery establishing The ViceChancellor's Greening Day University to allocate space for tree nursery to adopt a nearby forest and river crossing university To adopt Kakamega forest and a nearby river Have identified space for tree nursery and botanical garden

WSCSD to write a formal partnership letter to the school

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Ready to Launch on 14th August, 2013 • Inviting WSCSD and partners to attend the launch • Needs seedlings and seeds for the day • Finalizing registration of the student environmental association with the office of dean • In talks with County forest officer • Ready to host the proposed WSCSD's water concert and launch their water and biodiversity programs • Waiting for WSCSD to sign a collaboration document

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To discuss with the students when they resume from vacation

Egerton University

Technical University Of Mombasa

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Evans Kimani – 0714061884 Mungai Mbugua – 0716152542 Ken – 0700926492

Youth Wildlife and Environmental Movement

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Moses Opollo Agwati - 0707140177 - [email protected] Kevin Kwambai - 0722708560 - [email protected] Kengas Dominic (President, PUSA Environment Club) - 0714763280 - [email protected] Ramadhan Ndiga (Sec. Gen.) – 0727 529467 - [email protected] Emmanuel Karisa (Org. Sec.) – 0701101290 - [email protected] Muliro Hadin - 0723978412 - [email protected] Lameck Arara - 0700542525 Isaac Nyakundi

Environmental Club

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Pwani University

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Mt. Kenya University

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Mr. Kirao - Chairman - 0729525343

Pwani University Students Association (PUSA) Environment club

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Dr. Wakoli, Dean, School of Pharmacy 0721162921

Pharmacy Students Association

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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

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Samuel Atula (Chair, JEMA) - 0721158112 Evans Njuguna (V. Chair, JEMA) - 0728809343 Ruto Kipgeno (Auditor) Agneta Were-

WSCSD already has a good working relation with JEMA and the university administration as exhibited in organizing the IDB event

JKUAT Environmental Management Association (JEMA)

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Adopted part of the Mau Forest Clean-ups to Lake Nakuru Adopt part of the Indian Ocean for regular Clean-ups and conservation To conserve the botanical garden To adopt Arabuke Sokoke Forest Adopt part of ocean for clean-ups To contribute in forestation of the university's land

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To set-up a botanical • garden and tree nursery To adopt a river passing by the University's land To contribute in forestation of the university's land Already set-up a tree nursery at the university To adopt River Ndarugu Have adopted Kinale forest on Nairobi- Naivasha highway but thinking of adopting one in Mt. Kenya

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Collaborate with administration in managing existing tree nurseries To identify exact area to adopt To brief the patron on WSCSD partnership Have already acquired space for tree nursery set-up Waiting for WSCSD's followup

Already consulting with the administration on the botanical garden set-up

The tree nursary launched during IDB is well maintained. A follow-up meeting between GKI-JEMAJKUAT-WSCSD was held Awaiting signing of MOU

Kenyatta University

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Zetech College

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Technical University Of Kenya

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Multimedia University

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Milton Oboka (Chair, KUNEC) 0712354967 - [email protected] Syambi Dennis (Sec., KUNEC) - 0716152418 - [email protected] Broline Ochako - 0712005242 - [email protected] Oluchina Oyesa (V. Chair, UNGSA), 0711962313 - [email protected] Mavui Dancan – 0729350630 - [email protected] Simon Andika – 0715306393 - [email protected] Alvin Mulinge (Chair, CEAC) - 0712362274 - [email protected] Dailash Chebet – 0702064459 - [email protected] Mzee Wesley – 0724007476 - [email protected] Kenneth Kamaro -0720093576 - [email protected] Nidhi Bhatt - 0753037770 - [email protected] Job Ombati – 0713305262 - [email protected] Kaita Leonard – 0711178979 - [email protected] Javan Abiola – 0725254319 - [email protected] Catherine Mokeira - 0702686230 - [email protected] Lydiah Karanja – 0718380470 - [email protected] Samuel Nyaanga – 0728722436 - [email protected] Elizabeth Wangari – 0704203855 - [email protected]

KU Environmental Club (KUNEC)

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To acquire a piece of land for tree nursery Have adopted a forest- in Ololulua forest To adopt a river crossing campus. Previously engaged in tree planting in Ngong Forest and clean-ups in Ngara

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Have already acquired land for the set-up of a tree nursery

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To discuss with club members on the forest and river to adopt

Previously engaged in tree planting on campus and in Mau Complex • Could adopt a river crossing Chiromo Campus • To set-up a tree nursery in Juja Campus • To adopt Nairobi River around globe area Waiting for their feedback

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Emphasized the need for Monitoring and Evaluation of the projects

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WSCSD already has a Good working relations with the department of Geography and Environmental Studies, School of Biological and Physical Sciences and the office of the Vicechancellor as exhibited in organizing the World Student Summit for Sustainability 2012

University of Nairobi Geography Students Association

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Chiromo Environmental Awareness Association (CEAC)

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Tourism Club

To form an environmental student association

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Prof. Dominic Konditi Director, Center for Sustainable Development - 0725140795

Looking forward to form an environmental student association

Waiting for feedback

Waiting for response Still looking for a forest to adopt