Dr Deborah Mlongo Barasa

Today at the Senate Chambers, I responded to questions on national solid waste management efforts. ✅ All 47 counties inspected with NEMA ⚠️ Notices issued to counties with non-compliant dumpsites ♻️ Counties urged to set up Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) We're enforcing…

Joined fellow Cabinet colleagues today at Karen Residence for a Cabinet Committee meeting on Governance, Social Sector & Public Admin, chaired by DP @KindikiKithure. We discussed key legislative, policy, & programme proposals set for Cabinet review. #Governance #PublicService…

Earthwise: Inside Africa's Environmental Diplomacy Link: youtu.be/1WqZFBo3Obo

At the High-Level Dialogue on African Carbon Markets in Nairobi, I stressed that climate action in Africa must be led by African voices. Carbon markets must uplift our people, not exploit them. That’s why I back the African Gold Standard: rooted in integrity, equity &…

My advocacy for responsible mining to protect ecosystems. #AMCENat40 #AMCEN #AMCENWeWant #ReflectReimagineRise Read on the star: the-star.co.ke/news/2025-07-1…

As #AMCEN20 concluded, I proudly represented H.E. President @WilliamsRuto at the 40th anniversary of AMCEN. Leaders reflected on 4 decades of action & called for bold steps in climate finance, tech, critical minerals & unity in global talks. We endorsed the Tripoli Declaration.…

AFRICAN MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT Africa’s critical minerals are a catalyst for a just energy transition, but only if managed sustainably and equitably. - Dr. Deborah Barasa, Environment CS #KBCniYetu ^KG

AFRICAN MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT Kenya stands with all Member States and partners committed to ensuring Africa’s voice stays powerful and united as we head into various global environmental negotiations. - Dr. Deborah Barasa, Environment CS #KBCniYetu ^KG

AFRICAN MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT We have championed a full life-cycle approach and recognized the diverse situations of our countries concerning chemicals and plastics. - Dr. Deborah Barasa, Environment CS #KBCniYetu ^KG

AFRICAN MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT We must be bold leaders, bringing African solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. - Dr. Deborah Barasa, Environment CS #KBCniYetu ^KG

AFRICAN MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT Kenya has matched this continental vision with national action and has demonstrated strong leadership in protecting the environment and combating climate change. - Dr. Deborah Barasa, Environment CS #KBCniYetu ^KG

@Environment_Ke CS Dr. @DeboraBarasa held a bilateral meeting this morning with Dr. Iniobong Abiola-Awe, Director, Department of Climate Change at the @FMEnvng, Nigeria sidelines of the ongoing #AMCEN20. #AMCENat40 #AMCEN #AMCENWeWant #ReflectReimagineRise

Dr. Barasa emphasized Kenya’s leadership in the region on plastic pollution control, noting the country’s 2017 ban on plastic bags & the 2020 extension of the ban to single-use plastics in protected areas, forests & beaches. Read more 👇 👇👇 facebook.com/share/p/1CPFSg…

The meeting focused on seeking Nigeria's support for establishing the future secretariat of the global plastic treaty at the @UNEP HQ in Nairobi, as well as advocating for this initiative at international forums.

Africa must use technology to tackle climate, build resilience. edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/p… #AMCENat40 #AMCEN #AMCENWeWant #ReflectReimagineRise

As #AMCEN20 came to a close, I expressed 🇰🇪 Kenya’s appreciation to the outgoing Bureau, Ethiopia and Secretariat for their leadership. Congratulations to 🇱🇾 Libya on its election as AMCEN President. We reaffirmed AMCEN’s role as Africa’s premier platform for environmental…

Meeting with @EuinKenya delegation.

At #AMCEN20, I emphasized that Africa must lead in sustainable, ethical mining, powering our own energy transition while preserving our environment and livelihoods. Africa holds 30% of the world’s critical minerals vital for the green energy shift. But how do we ensure mining…

This morning I engaged in a conversation with @ntvkenya’s Climate Lead Editor, @ZeynWandati, on the ongoing #AMCEN20 discussions. #AMCENat40 #AMCEN #AMCENWeWant #ReflectReimagineRise