Author: Faith Mumo
GOVERNOR MUTULA SUBMITS GBV MEMO AS NATIONAL TASKFORCE HOLDS CONSULTATIONS IN WOTE
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. today hosted the Committee on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Femicide at his office ahead of a high-level public participation forum at Wote Technical Training Institute.
During the meeting, Governor Mutula presented a detailed memorandum to the committee, outlining key recommendations and priority areas for addressing the rising cases of GBV and femicide in the region.
The visit is part of a nationwide series of consultative forums by the Technical Working Group on GBV and Femicide, which was appointed by President William Ruto in January 2025 to collect views from the public and stakeholders.
More than 300 participants from various sectors are attending the Wote forum to share their experiences, perspectives, and proposals aimed at combating the alarming surge in GBV and femicide cases across the country.
Today’s delegation was led by Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo, a member of the 34-member taskforce chaired by Dr. Nancy Baraza. The team is mandated to investigate the root causes of GBV and femicide and recommend actionable policy and legal interventions.
HOSPITALITY LEADERS TRAINED ON KEY HOSPITALITY SKILLS
Managers and directors from the hospitality sector in Makueni and Machakos counties have on Thursday completed a two-day training program designed to enhance their skills and expertise in the industry.
The training, organized by the Makueni Tourism Directorate in collaboration with the Tourism Fund, covered financial management, human resource development and emerging trends in the workplace.
The training, facilitated by the Tourism Professional Association, brought together 29 participants from both counties who were awarded certificates of participation.
The event was graced by Makueni CECM for Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture, and Tourism, Dr. Sonia Nzilani, and was also attended by Chief Officer Dr. Jossylyn Nzilani.
GOVERNOR MUTULA SEEKS NYS PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Wednesday held talks with Kenya National Youth Service (NYS) Commandant, General James Tembur at the NYS Headquarters in Nairobi to initiate government-to-government collaboration to support infrastructure construction services in Makueni County.
NYS is a government training institution with proven expertise in road, building and dam construction, machine maintenance, borehole drilling and affordable machine hire.
This partnership aims at enhancing infrastructure development at reduced project costs.
The Governor was accompanied by CECMs Finance, Damaris Kavoi and Transport Eng. Peter Mumo. Also present was NYS Mechanical and Transport Branch Commanding Officer, Andrew Ekuss among others.
