Makueni Empowers Six Community Groups and Youths with Equipment to Grow Local Enterprises

Makindu Ward, 22nd October 2026

Six Community groups, young people and individuals in Kimboo, Kiboko, Nthia and Makindu in Makindu Ward have received income-generating equipment under the County Government of Makueni’s Community Empowerment Programme to support entrepreneurship, create employment and improve livelihoods.

The beneficiaries received a range of equipment, including tents and chairs for hire, sound systems, welding machines, salon equipment, sewing machines and digital cameras. Among the beneficiaries are Utisi wa Ene and Nguuni Self Help Group.

County Executive Committee Member for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, Chief Officer for Youth and Sports John Nguni and area MCA Steve Kilonzo presided over the handover exercise on Thursday.