Author: Faith Mumo
OVER 8,000 KASIKEU WARD RESIDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM MUATINENI BOREHOLE WATER DISTRIBUTION.
More than 8,000 residents of Kasikeu Ward are set to benefit from the Muatineni borehole water distribution initiative, a collaborative effort between the Makueni County Government and Water Mission Kenya.
The borehole, which meets a water demand of approximately 92,000 liters, will feature 15 water points, ensuring broad access throughout the community. These points will include Sultan Hamud Primary and Secondary Schools, a market sanitation facility, Sultan Hamud Hospital, Msingi Bora Primary School, a market shed tap among other facilities.
Additionally, the project will support individual household connections, further enhancing water accessibility for residents.
GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR. INSPECTS MAJOR REHABILITATION OF CHIEF KIAMBA WATER PAN.
In the spirit of enhancing water accessibility and food security in Makueni, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Thursday inspected Chief Kiamba water pan rehabilitation works in Kasikeu ward. The refurbished dam, with a capacity of approximately 50,000 cubic meters, will serve over 1,500 livestock and provide essential water resources to 500 households in the area.
This ambitious water harvesting project is a cornerstone of Governor Mutula’s vision to ensure that every resident has access to water within 2 kilometers of their homesteads. By facilitating irrigation, the project is also set to boost local food security.
Governor Mutula assured residents that Makueni will achieve universal water coverage by the end of his tenure, emphasizing his commitment to transforming the county into a food basket for both its residents and neighboring regions.
MSME DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
The Department of Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism through the directorate of Trade, Marketing and Industry is mandated to develop and implement Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) development programs in the county.
In this regard, a 2-day training session to assist MSMEs unlock their business potential was organized. The training scheduled for 10th & 11th June 2024 at Acacia Hotel in Wote, Makueni County covered the following areas;
i) Getting started
ii) Business registration and licensing in the county
ii) Capital requirements
iii) Access to financing and financial management
iv) Development of networks and partners
v) Introduction to export trade
vi) Development of export market strategies
vii) Product development, product certification and branding for export
viii) Identifying export markets and linkages
For effective implementation, the department engaged various stakeholders including Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA), Kenya Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Makueni Revenue Office.
