Odinga stressed his support for the referendum called by the
Governors particularly on devolving forests and natural resources saying
this would ensure the locals benefited from the resources.
He said, “In this era of devolution, local people must be given more
control over forests and water resources, management of forests should
be left to the Governors and their County Governments. When local people
control their forests and their water resources they are more likely to
conserve and use them sustainably. This is one of the demands governors
want to take to the referendum and I agree with them.”
Speaking while receiving an award from the Green Hand Foundation for
his exemplary performance in protecting the environment, Odinga lauded
the youth for their efforts in sensitising fellow youth on the
importance of environment conservation.
“That is why I got involved in the Mau in particular and our water
towers in general. To date, I remain proud of the work we did, the care
with which we did it and the benefits it conferred on our people.”
He went on to say; “We have a date with destiny as Kenyans and
something must be done. That is also why it is very refreshing to see
young people taking it upon themselves to conserve what they feel is
going to waste in the hands of a reckless and leaderless generation. I
am proud of the work of the Green Hand organisation and ready to be
associated with you.”
And not steering away from politics Odinga lashed out at fellow
politicians who dismissed him over the Mau evictions saying the same
politicians are behind poaching that have wiped out thousand of animals.
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