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Author: Faith Mumo

MAKUENI COUNTY STEPS UP EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE

The Makueni County Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing primary healthcare delivery.

On Wednesday CECM in charge of Health Services Joyce Mutua,led a section of County Health Management team to visit Ivinganzia Dispensary in Mavindini Ward, to assess service gaps and outline strategic interventions.

The county is now moving to introduce a structured framework for deploying relief nurses, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery for the community.

Mutua noted that the department is prioritizing to Ensure facilities operate full-time.

The dispensary currently offers key services such as maternity care, routine clinical consultations, deliveries, and access to essential medicines. More complex cases are referred to Mavindini Level 3 Hospital.

NLC IN BID TO RESOLVE LAND INJUSTICES

The National Land Commission (NLC) is in Makueni County in an effort to address historical land injustices. NLC Vice Chair, Getrude Nguku, who led a team from Nairobi, told Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. that during their two-day visit in the County, they will look into 14 land cases, verifying documents and also undertake site visits.

Nguku asked parties involved in all historical land injustices in the country to seek mediation for faster resolution of cases.

Governor Mutula cited land injustices, including cases involving Manooni and Mulima dams, as major barriers to development and acces to clean water in the County and requested that such cases be expedited.

He also urged resolution of the delayed Ukai land case affecting the South Eastern Kenya University, SEKU.

Mutula pledged full support to the NLC stressing that justice delayed is justice denied.

County officials present included Lands ECM, Dr. Paul Musila and County Attorney, Stanley Nthiwa. Nguku was accompanied by Head of the Historical Land Injustices Secretariat, Edmond Gichuru and Commissioner Tiyah Galgalo among others.

URBAN LAND USE PLANS – Kathulumbi, Kalawa, Kwakathoka, Thithi, Kiboko and Kayata

Cabinet on Monday approved local, physical and land use plans for 6 towns in Makueni County for submission to the County Assembly.
The plans are for Kathulumbi & Kalawa Towns (Mbooni), Kwa Kathoka (Makueni), Thithi & Kiboko (Kibwezi West) and Kayata in Kilome.
Upon approval by the Assembly, the County Government will embark on surveying and processing of ownership documents.
The detailed maps are shown below:

KALAWA MARKET CENTRE
KATHULUMBI MARKET CENTRE
KAYATA MARKET CENTRE
KWA KATHOKA MARKET CENTRE
THITHI MARKET CENTRE
KIBOKO MARKET CENTRE

45 TULIMANI YOUTH RECEIVE DRIVING LICENSES AFTER SUCCESSFUL GRADUATION

45 graduates of the makueni county driving course from Tulimani ward have today received their licenses after successfully completing the minimum one-month training.

The 45 represent the first batch of 176 who have been trained or are undergoing training in the 2024/2025 financial year across the county. The program forms a key component of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr’s broader youth empowerment strategy, focused on creating inclusive development opportunities throughout the county.

The issuance of the licenses was graced by Area MCA Kyalo Mumo.

FROM LEARNING TO LEADING: MAKUENI’S COHORT VII INTERNS EXIT WITH JOBS, SCHOLARSHIP

It was a bittersweet moment as Makueni County’s seventh cohort of interns gathered today at Makueni Integrated Vocational Empowerment Centre for their exit meeting after one transformative year in various county departments.

The internship program, which aims to arm fresh graduates with hands-on skills for the competitive job market, saw 125 young professionals take up placements last July — and the results speak for themselves.

By the time they were concluding their contracts, eight had already secured employment opportunities, one earned a coveted scholarship for further studies, and many left equipped with valuable experience they can leverage moving forward.

The internship, a cornerstone of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s commitment to youth empowerment, offers practical exposure and mentorship to those making their first career strides in public service.

The meeting was presided over by ICT, Education and Internship, CECM, Elizabeth Muli, and attended by CECMs, Nicholas Nzioka, Devolution and Dr. Sonia Nzilani, Trade and Chief Officer Irene Makau.

The county is now turning its attention to the next batch. Applications for the eighth cohort are ongoing and will close on July 3.