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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 years

Very privileged and honored to be part of the Kenya delegation accompanying HE President @WilliamsRuto to the 77th session of @UN General Assembly that opened yesterday in New York, USA. The President delivered Kenya’s national statement to the General Assembly today afternoon.

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 years

At the State House yesterday during the Swearing Ceremony of Principal Secretaries (PSs). Once again, I thank HE President @WilliamsRuto for appointing me the PS for the National Treasury/Finance. It is an honour and a privilage to serve the people of Kenya in such a position.

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2 years

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@Kiptoock

2 years

I join the other Kenyans in congratulating @WilliamsRuto and @rigathi following Kenya’s supreme court ruling today that confirmed that they are the winners of the country’s 2022 elections as President and Deputy President respectively.

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@Kiptoock

2 years

Happy Jamhuri day to all Kenyans

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 years

Yesterday, I formally took over the role Principal Secretary (PS) of the National Treasury from Dr. Julius Muia. During the function function, attended by CS Prof Nguguna Ndungu and HODs, Mr James Muhati took over as PS of economic Planning from Mr Saitoti Torome.

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@Kiptoock

3 years

With my Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko & team Kenya yesterday in Glasgow UK during the G-77 plus China meeting to seek a common position to take during the 26th @UNFCCC Conference of the Parties @COP26 meetings that officially begin today at the Event Campus to 12 November 2021

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

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Today marked the last day of historic state visit by President @WilliamsRuto to the USA. He started the day with the US Vice President @KamalaHarris at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C., for the Kenya-U.S. Business Forum where they witnessed the signing of various

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@Kiptoock

2 years

Following the swearing in ceremony of on Friday last week, yesterday I handed over the docket of @Environment_Ke to two incoming Principal Secretaries (PSs); Eng. Festus Ngeno (state department for Environment) & Ephantus Kimotho (state department of Forestry). @StateHouseKenya

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

6 years

I thank H.E President @UKenyatta and his Deputy H.E @WilliamsRuto for re-appointing me Principal Secretary in charge of trade matters. I am humbled by the faith and trust bestowed upon me, and pledge to do my best, by the grace of God, to successfully discharge my mandate

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

Read this 👇article by The Star on Climate change and the plan to achieve 10% forest cover

Climate change and the plan to achieve 10% forest cover

PS Kiptoo discussed tree cover, mass planting, rising lakes, logging ban, indigenous communities.

www.the-star.co.ke

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

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This morning, Former President of USA @BarackObama paid a courtesy call to HE @WilliamsRuto at Blair House, Washington, D.C., USA. Both leaders had a productive engagement on various issues of mutual interest. It was great meeting the 44th US President with Kenyan roots!

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

7 months

On the sidelines of @COP28_UAE , we met Ajaypal Singh Banga - President of @WorldBank & @akin_adesina -President of @AfDB_Group among other dignitaries that included Kenya’s AG Justin Muturi & Adan Mohammed- Advisor to the Presidency. Bridging the gap in climate finance is key!

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 months

Happy Labour day to all

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@Kiptoock

1 month

With majority & minority leaders of National Assembly & County Governors yesterday as part of the delegation of HE @WilliamsRuto at the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C., where the President engaged the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

1 year

Fairmont Mt Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki at the ongoing Cabinet retreat

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@Kiptoock

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The historic State provided an opportunity for the Kenya delegation to meet many dignitaries including former Heads of State of the USA, William (Bill) Jefferson Clinton who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001 and Barack Hussein Obama who served

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

5 years

Kudos to @ImmigrationDept and PS @GKihalangwa for the excellent service rendered to me today during issuance of new generation passport. I urge all Kenyans to apply for the e-passport before 31/08/2019 when the old passport will be rendered invalid. @InteriorKE @Trade_Kenya

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

5 years

With my colleagues attending the official commissioning of Ultra Modern Rivatex East Africa Ltd Textile Production Plant and the MU Technologies - Digital Assembly Plant in Eldoret. The chief guest is H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta. Also in attendance is @WilliamsRuto @Trade_Kenya

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

Today I was a panelist at the Global Off-Grid Solar Industry Association- GOGLA panel discussion on “Off-grid solar: Powering one Billion Lives by 2030” in the on going @COP26 . Energy acess, is crucial to ensuring resilience to climate change .

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 months

This week, CS @KeTreasury & I are leading the Kenya delegation in Washington DC to attend 2024 IMF World Bank Spring Meetings. Yesterday, I participated in a panel discussion on “Climate Voices: Working Together––Lessons from Costa Rica and Kenya”.

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

1 year

I join other Kenyans in mourning the death of former Education CS Professor George Magoha. Kenya has lost a great resource! He was a very dedicated and diligent person in his work. He did his best to steer the education sector as a minister! May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

7 months

Today I also met with Danny Ravi, Secretary- Economic Relations of India to discuss implementation of agreed issues during the just concluded state visit by HE President @WilliamsRuto . India Exim Bank will soon set up its regional HQs in Nairobi to serve East Africa region

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

With @PhyllisWakiaga and @MucaiKunyiha at the launch of @kepro_ke . Congratulations to @KAM_Kenya on this great milestone. @Environment_Ke calls on all Kenyans to move away from linear to circular approach to waste management

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

4 years

With Gov. @AnyangNyongo yesterday in his office & later at Muhoroni Sub-County Kisumu County, during the launch of 200,000 capacity at MENAR seedling production Centre. The nursery was put up by Kisumu county as part of its contribution to the 10% national tree planting campaign.

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

In Kipkabus forest today to mark the international biodiversity day. We planted several bamboo seedlings in a ceremony presided by @Faridakaroney & attended by among others @EstherKoimett @Williamkisang @KangogoBowen @Governor_Tolgos Hon Daniel Rono & Jack Kiptanui, among others

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

6 years

Highest political will is key to strengthening bilateral trade ties. It was great to see this yesterday being expressed by @UKenyatta and @MagufuliJP on the sidelines of 19th ordinary Summit of EAC heads of state in Kampala

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

From Tharaka Nithi, I went to Nyeri today to meet Bishop Anthony Muheria of Nyeri diocese to discuss partnership b/w the Catholic Church & @Environment_Ke on environmental conservation & in particular 10% tree cover. Nyeri tops others with 38% forest cover but wants to do more!

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

In Kiambu county yesterday for a tree 🌲 planting event presided over by Hon Winne Gichu, CAS in @InteriorKE and Governor @hon_nyoro of Kiqmbu county. Over 6,000 seedlings were planted. @Environment_Ke calls upon all Kenyans to take advantage of ongoing rains to plant many trees

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

1 year

With the Kenya delegation today morning in Washington DC 🇺🇸 for the Spring Meetings of the Boards of Governors of World Bank Group & International Monetary Fund that started on April 10 & ending tomorrow April 16, 2023. Team Kenya is led by CS @KeTreasury Prof Njuguna Ndung’u.

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

4 years

We @Environment_Ke today hosted the Head of Public Service Dr. Joseph Kinyua, Principal Secretaries @EstherKoimett @MaryKimonye @SegorFred , @MicahPowon and other senior officials for a tree planting at Ngong Hills Forest where we planted 8,000 indigenous trees🌳🌲 @StateHouseKenya

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 years

Congratulations @EliudKipchoge for winning the 2022 Tokyo Marathon in a new course record of 2:02:40! I Congratulate you too for being a great champion for forest conservation & for adopting 50ha of forest land in Kaptagat. We will soon have another tree planting marathon! Karibu

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

I concluded my tour of work today in Mt Kenya with a visit to a factory in Thika (Ramani Ltd) that practices circular economy on waste management. I also visited a sister company Afia and Pick ‘N’ Peel juice brand producer, Kevian Kenya ltd in the company of owner Kimani Rugendo

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 years

With Swedish Deputy Minister of Climate & Environment H.E. Anders Gronvall this morning in Stockolm 🇸🇪 for a preparatory meeting on Stockholm + 50 international meeting scheduled for 2-3rd June 2022. Kenya & Sweden are the co-hosts for the event @Environment_Ke @KenyaEmbassySE

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

In Victoria Falls Zimbabwe for a @comesa_lusaka Pre @COP26 meeting. The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 Oct – 12 Nov 2021. The African Group of Negotiators hope to speak with one strong, clear and single voice in Glasgow.

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

Congratulations @EliudKipchoge for crowning Kenya's great showing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. @Environment_Ke is truly proud of you 👍…you are truly the 'greatest of all time'.- GOAT. Well done once again for your sterling performance in three consecutive Olympic Games!

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

4 years

Today at @KEFRIHQ Ecological Region Centre in Londiani on a familiarization tour on its capacity to produce required seeds to enable Kenya meet the 10% target of forest cover. I also toured KEFRI seed orchards & experimental sites of Pine & Eucalyptus at Kamara. Great potential!

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

4 years

With @Environment_Ke CS Keriako Tobiko, Peter Kinyua- chair KFS Board, Julius Kamau @CCF_Kenya & other dignitaries 2day at Ngong road forest during flag off of a fleet of 26 double cabin pickups & ranger houses acquired through @AfDB_Group Green Zones Development Support Project

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 years

As part of the UNEA 5.2 and UNEP @50 , @Environment_Ke today organized a tree planting event at city park during which 193 indigenous trees 🌲 were planted each by ministers of the representatives of the 193 Member States of the UN. That part of city park was named UNEP @50 corner

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 years

This morning in Geneva, I led the kenya delegation in session of 3rd meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) that entered 2nd week today. Kenya supports the Africa position on Digital sequence information (DSI) on genetic resources

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 years

Yesterday at Karura Forest, the @CCF_Kenya and I led a multiagency team in a meeting with forestry investors to discuss issues that have affected the timber industry & in particular disposal of approved forestry materials. @Environment_Ke shall continuing engaging stakeholders

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

After 2 weeks of intense negotiations, #COP26 ended on Saturday with @UNFCCC parties agreeing on the Glasgow Climate Pact to keep 1.5C alive & finalise outstanding elements of Paris Agreement. The Pact is a compromise that reflects a delicate balance b/w interests & aspirations

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

1 year

IMF Reaches Staff Level Agreement with Kenya on the Fifth Reviews of the Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility Arrangements and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility For more details, read here 👇

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

11 months

Yesterday, on the margins of United Nations Food Systems First Stock Taking Moment in Rome, Italy, I met Hon Edmondo Cirielli, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of Italy. We discussed current areas of cooperation on technical, economic & development

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

With @AnyangNyongo , @SandaOjiambo , @Environment_Ke CS Keriako Tobiko & @WaterTowersKe ag DG Prof Tanui waiting to listen to the speech of @BarackObama at #GlasgowCop26 . The Former US President is such a great crowd puller! So many people attended & listened to his great speech!

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

With Governor Patrick Khaemba of Tranzoia county and his Deputy Governor Dr. Stanley Tarus, Livestock PS Kimutai, & members of Tranzoia county environment committee today to discuss inter governmental institutional strengthening for implementation of 10% tree cover.

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

5 years

The Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the AFRICAN Union will today here in Niamey Niger launch the operational phase of the #AfCFTA . This follows the coming into force of free trade area on 30th May, after the deposit of required minimum of 22 ratifications

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 years

In Mombasa port today with colleague PSs led by @Karanjakibicho to inspect projects meant to improve its efficiency & productivity. The port serves an hinterland region that is the 2nd-fastest growing in the world. The port provides connectivity to over 80 sea ports worldwide

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

Yesterday, I attended the Go Green awards 2021 ceremony at SAROVA Hotel Nairobi. I was a runners up in the The GoGreen Lifetime Achievers Award category! I take this opportunity to thank all those who voted for me and dedicate the award to them and all stewards of our Enviroment

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

4 years

Thank you too @Walidbadawi for your great participation and commitment to work with @KeTreasury and @Environment_Ke on tree growing financing options that will enable faster achievement of Kenya’s 10% tree cover target!

Walid Badawi

@Walidbadawi

4 years

Thank you @Kiptoock @juliusmuia2030 for inviting @UNDPKenya to partake in your strategic discussion on options to finance the 10% tree cover strategy in #Kenya . We are at your service to deploy our global, regional and country arsenal to deliver this ambitious and crucial mission

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 years

At the @UN High-Level Thematic Debate entitled a ‘Moment for Nature’ in New York yesterday convened by the President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to examine the interconnected environmental threats hampering efforts to achieve sustainable development.

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

4 years

With @Environment_Ke CS Tobiko today during World Wetland day at Enapuiyapui Molo, Nakuru. Government agencies, NGOs & community groups celebrate this Day by undertaking actions to raise public awareness of wetland values & benefits & promote conservation & wise use of wetlands

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

With @GvnMandago and County commissioner Mr Kihara today in Eldoret town to discuss Framework for Collaboration between @KeForestService & @UGC_TheChampion on Planning, Designing & Development of 15.63 Ha Green Spaces . We had a productive function! Great commitments noted!

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

3 years

Today I was in Kibirong Wetland in Nandi County to preside over world bamboo day 2021 on behalf of CS @Environment_Ke . This year’s theme is Bamboo & Water for Livelihoods.The function entailed 10km race as part of the conservation efforts to restore & preserve kibirong wetlands.

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

4 years

After participating in clean up & tree planting exercise today at City Park to commemorate World Desertification and Drought Day, we visited John Michuki memorial park to check progress of rehabilitation & beautification. We noted Impressive progress! Kudos team @Environment_Ke

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Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS

@Kiptoock

2 years

Today was a busy one here at Stockolm. I first represented the country during ministerial forum on BRS Triple COP (the 15th meeting of COP to Basel Convention, the 10th meeting of COP to the Rotterdam Convention, and the 10th meeting of COP to the Stockholm Convention.

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