Thanks a million for sending me the following and the much appreciated offer, God bless you!
Yes, yes. Please, print out my emails covering the relevant issues about noise, water, etc., that their (NEMA'S), agenda is supposed to cover and please ask them the following questions....
1. Why are they only covering certain areas selectively?
2. About the degradation of the natural environment - what is their forestry section doing about the continuing chopping of trees without replacement for charcoal and providing wood for cooking purposes? And why don't they respond to my numerous emails nor reply to my calls?
3. Parts of Mombasa and Coast Province in general, are awash with sewage seeping into wells and bore-holes dug indiscriminately, without the council or the numerous water bodies even being aware of it (nor do they care, it seems!), and structures put up without any planning or so it seems to some of the residents. All this is due to the persistent and chronic water unavailability to the residents, of course, and by extension, the water bodies are to blame for not providing a reliable 'service'. As the residents cannot live without water, they end up digging wells and bore-holes everywhere. Why is there no applicable and enforceable regulation or orderliness in this?
4. About the noise pollution - this is not just caused by 'entertainment' venues, but, also by the various sects of Christianity who believe in singing, dancing, etc., and playing loud music and equally loud and ear-splitting sermons every and anywhere, they feel like. Does this kind of noise go under 'entertainment'? Also, of course, the loud calls to prayer and equally loud conducting of prayers in the mosques, which practice is totally invalid from a religious point of view. Why haven't they talked about this and set 'standards'? They seem to allow this 'noise pollution' under the guise of 'freedom' of worship! While I agree wholeheartedly to this freedom, it should be separated from the right of the citizens to have peace and quiet where they live and work. Why hasn't this differentiation been made?
5. Will they ever be coming to Coast Province and covering it in the near future? If so, when? I would really like to attend and ask them questions, first hand.
Again, thank you very much for this information.
Salaams,
Razia.
elijah Agevi wrote:
Dear Raziya, Thanks for sharing. I will be attending and co-facilitating the event organised by Karen-Langata Ditrict Association, as indicated below at which NEMA will be the main actor. As you see the event will cover some of the issues that you are very passinate about. Is there anything that you would like me to raise at the event? I will be more than happy to do so. Elijah ...............................................
Dear member,
NEMA PRESENTATION AT KLDA SOCIAL - TUESDAY 6TH MAY KLDA members are rightly concerned about the degradation of the natural environment.
Issues include: *
Rapid development affecting the sustainability of water resources and pollution from sewerage and solid waste. *
Noise pollution from 'entertainment' venues The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is responsible for protecting our environment. NEMA will be making a presentation on their work followed by a question and answer session on Tuesday 6th May at the Karen Country Club from 6.30pm. We expect a large turnout as we will be discussing the future of Karen and Langata.
See you there!
MuthoniOn Wed, April 30, 2008 1:56 pm, Raziya wrote:A friend just sent me the following link which I've also attached as a solution to our persistent noise problems, not just in our neighbourhood but, the country as a whole.
Razia.
The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: http://www.canford.co.uk/commerce/resources/catdetails/3350.pdf - Noise Controlling Devise - 3350
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