Overview
- Act: The Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA)
- Formed: 1999
- CEO: Samson Toniok
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The National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND) was established in 1999 under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) to mobilize resources for environmental conservation in Kenya. Its primary mandate includes funding sustainable environmental projects, promoting public awareness, and supporting community-driven conservation initiatives. NETFUND plays a crucial role in environmental protection by supporting projects in renewable energy, waste management, and climate change mitigation. Notable achievements include funding over 200 projects and empowering local communities to adopt sustainable practices, thus contributing significantly to Kenya’s environmental sustainability and green growth initiatives.
CEO: Samson Toniok
Mr. Samson is a senior accounting and financial management executive with over 10 years of experience in finance, specializing in financial controls, IFRS, IPSAS, budgeting, and taxation. He holds an MBA, a Bachelor of Commerce, and CPA(K) and ISA certifications, with extensive experience in state corporations and financial institutions.
Management Team
Samson Toniok
CEO
Beatrice Wamuyu
Internal Auditor
Andrew Machora
Projects Manager
Michael Okok
Research Manager
Dr. James Njagu
Director
Chrispine Omondi
Resource Mobilisation Manager
Evans Kiprotich
Finance Manager
Evelyn Nthini
Supply Chain Manager
Announciater Muoti
Human Resource Manager
Hassan Sheikh
Communications Manager
Board of Governors
David Mwaure Waihiga
Chairperson
Dr. Pacifica Ogola
Representative of the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
Martin Munene
Representative of the Attorney General of Kenya
Mary Kinyua
Member
Noreen Wambui N. Kanyua
Member
Roney Mayow Yussuf
Member
Judy Ngeny
Member
Dr. Erick Korir
Member
Functions
- Mobilize resources for environmental conservation.
- Fund community-based environmental projects.
- Promote public awareness on environmental issues.
- Support research and innovation in environmental sustainability.
- Facilitate partnerships for environmental protection.
- Provide financial assistance for green energy projects.
- Support climate change mitigation initiatives.
- Enhance capacity building in environmental management.
- Promote waste management and recycling efforts.
- Encourage sustainable use of natural resources through funding and advocacy.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O Box 19324-0200, Nairobi, Kenya
- 1st Floor, National Water Plaza, Dunga Road
- PR3M+66H, Nairobi
- +254 20 2369563
- info@netfund.go.ke