{"id":2610,"date":"2016-11-09T19:24:12","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T16:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kengenfoundation.co.ke\/?p=2610"},"modified":"2016-12-07T13:09:58","modified_gmt":"2016-12-07T10:09:58","slug":"upper-tana-world-bank-cdcf-project-kicks-off-with-signing-of-mou","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kengenfoundation.co.ke\/upper-tana-world-bank-cdcf-project-kicks-off-with-signing-of-mou\/","title":{"rendered":"Upper Tana World Bank CDCF Project Kicks Off With Signing of MoU."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Its all systems go as the KenGen Foundation finally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Project Implementation Committees to commence the renovation of Kiambaa Primary School, and the construction of a footpath at Mirira, Upper Tana. The signing ceremony was held Tana Power Station Hall on November 1, 2016.<\/p>\n

The signing set the ball rolling for the implementation of projects worth $50,000 using a grant from the World Bank\u2019s Community Development Carbon Fund (CDCF). The Foundation was appointed by the bank to execute the projects.<\/p>\n

The Foundation\u2019s Managing Trustee Mike Njeru and his team were joined by the station\u2019s Chief Engineer Lawrence Mwagondi and his team during the function which also saw the signing of an MoU with the two project communities which will oversee the implementation of the projects.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted at the pace in which the projects are taking shape. Let us remember the projects are meant to assist the area\u2019s school children perform better in their studies as well as the communities economic activities\u201d, said Mike Njeru adding \u201cOnce we break the ground, the Foundation will monitor the progress together with the community committees.<\/p>\n

The Community Development Carbon Fund grant is as a result of carbon credits earned from the redevelopment of Upper Tana power Station under the Clean Energy Development Mechanism (CDM). This redevelopment enabled additional renewable energy, which earned more carbon credits.<\/p>\n

While addressing the committee members, Eng. Mwagodi reiterated that KenGen Upper Tana is committed to long-term and sustainable community projects under CDM, especially focusing on Education and Environment. He urged the participants to help conserve the environment, not only for the current, but also future generations.<\/p>\n

Kiambaa Primary School will benefit from the construction of a new classroom, refurbishment of the head master\u2019s office, staff room, and nine other classrooms. Construction of the Mirira footpath at the power station\u2019s inlet is expected to boost the area\u2019s income generation through the ease of movement between the six villages of Kairo, Gakindu, Matithi, Kayuyu and Kaingojo and the three local markets at Makutano Town.<\/p>\n

Agnes Kabata expressed her shock and delight at being appointed the chairperson for the project implementation committee for the construction of the footpath and promised to ensure the successful execution of the project. His counterpart Elijah Mwangi for Kiambaa Primary school project assured the participants of a good job as per the guidelines set in the MoU.<\/p>\n

The two projects are expected to be completed before end of December, 2016.<\/p>\n

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–<\/i>Ernest Nyamasyo<\/i><\/a>, Communication Officer<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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