Author: Faith Mumo
MARY MATHULI: MAKUENI CHICKEN QUEEN UNVEILS POULTRY FEED TO ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITABILITY
Mary Mathuli, a poultry farmer in Muvau village has unveiled poultry feed dubbed ‘Mama Feeds’ to enhance chicken productivity and profitability.This major stride was made possible by the generous support of Seeds of Change through the Mission Grow project implemented by FIPS-Africa in partnership with the Government of Makueni County.
Through the partners’ efforts, Mama Feeds is now certified by KEBS to formulate and supply feeds.
The feed initiative is a breakthrough for the farmer at a time when many farmers are witnessing a decline in the number of chicken per household due to diseases and high cost of feeds.
Narrating her journey in poultry farming, Mathuli revealed that she started small with 10 indigenous birds which expanded to the current 3000 chicken.The farmer credits her prowess in farming to a 2014 training by Micro Enterprise Support programme Trust, an NGO promoting climate-smart agriculture.
She has also benefitted from various capacity building programs, courtesy of the Government of Makueni County and her partners such as Cereals Growers Association (CGA).
Mathuli, who doubles as a dairy farmer keeps fish, and grows maize and beans. She grows Azolla, an aquatic fern rich in protein which she uses as a supplementary feed for the chicken and fish.
The farmer uses her farm to train locals on enhanced agricultural production and she has mentored over 5000 farmers.In 2022, Mathuli’s farm attracted wider admiration when she hosted American philanthropist and world billionaire Bill Gates, adding to her fortune.
Makueni Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development Chief Officer Dr. Victoria Kyallo who graced Mama Feeds Launch on Wednesday said that the government’s commitment to developing Mathuli’s poultry feed brand as a quality feed is intricately entrenched in the County Integrated Development Plan.
Kyallo reiterated the county’s commitment to make Makueni food secure by addressing the foundation challenges affecting poultry business and productivity.
MAKUENI COUNTY FIRST LADY MAKUENI – ANITA MUTULA IN A CHRISTMAS DONATION DRIVE IN THANGE WARD.
Makueni County First Lady Makueni – Anita Mutula and Thange Ward MCA Spouse Mercy Katumo today partnered with the Department Of Gender, Children, Youth and Social Services in a christmas donation drive.In attendance was Nominated MCA Elizabeth Mutindi (a.k.a TinTin) who is a member of the County Assembly Gender Committee and CECM Education & ICT Elizabeth Muli among others.
This drive saw elderly people, orphans and people with disability receive a variety of food stuffs and sanitary pads.The First Lady reiterated the need of parents to take care of their children this holiday season and watch out for defilers and GBV perpetrators.
CECM Gender, Children, Youth & Social Services Nicholas Nzioka added that all GBV perpetrators will not be spared by the authorities. The County Government is working with security agencies and courts to make sure that this vice is eliminated in our society.
MAMBO KWA GROUND
On Monday evening, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr in the company of county water officers toured two strategic water investment projects – Kamunyolo dam and Ndukuma, recently rehabilitated for spot inspection.
These projects signify Governor Mutula’s unwavering resolve to increase access to improved water sources from 46 percent to 70 percent (by 2027); and reduce the average distance to improved water sources from 3 km to 2 km.
On Ndukuma, the next phase will involve installation of a treatment plant, distribution, and fish stocking.
96TH EDITION OF THE KENYA MUSIC AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL (KMCF) ENDS ON A HIGH NOTE
The 96th edition of the Kenya Music and Cultural Festival (KMCF) ended on a high note with the gala in which the creme de la creme of the festival entertained an audience eager to sample the best music and dance, elocution and drama teams from the festival.
Mr. Herman Shambi, Secretary Administration, State Department of Culture, the Arts and Heritage was the chief guest during the gala and closing ceremony of the 9 day festival that started on 1st December 2023 under the theme, ‘Our culture: towards national cohesion, healing and peace’.
The Chairperson of the KMCF, Prof. Emily Akuno, appreciated the generosity and hospitality extend to the festival by the Government of Makueni County. She noted that Makueni had set very high standards for other counties that will seek to host the festival.
Kakamega county emerged the top county in the festival followed by Uasin Gishu the second and Mombasa county in position three.
County First Ladies from Lamu, Nyamira and Wajir led by their host, H.E. Anita Mutula, attended the festival on 8th December 2023 and enjoyed Zilizopendwa tunes from the rest of Africa among other performances. The County First Ladies gave assurance of their support to the festival.
MAKUENI, NAIROBI RIVERS COMMISSION SCALE UP WATER PROTECTION EFFORTS
Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili on Friday hosted the Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC) led by chairperson Dr. Pamela Olet for a discussion on joint efforts to safeguard Nairobi river basin water resources against pollution.
Mulili affirmed the county government’s commitment to environmental sustainability while insisting on the importance of inter-county partnerships in tackling contamination of water sources especially through industrial effluents and untreated sewerage.
Makueni is among counties bearing the brunt of water contamination from the upstream of River Athi.
