Author: Faith Mumo
MAKUENI GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JUNIOR TODAY RECEIVED THE HUDUMA OMBUDSMAN AWARD
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior today received the HUDUMA OMBUDSMAN AWARD from the Makueni County Assembly Majority Leader Kyalo Mumo who took it on his behalf during the 4th Edition of the awards ceremony days ago.
The Governor won in the UGATUZI CATEGORY where he was recognised for LEVERAGING ON TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR ENHANCED TRANSPARENCY AND SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY.
This recognition affirms the Governors efforts on ICT integration in all county services.
GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JNR ON TUESDAY HOSTED NETHERLANDS AMBASSADOR TO KENYA MAARTEN BROUWER
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr on Tuesday hosted Netherlands ambassador to Kenya Maarten Brouwer in Makueni for talks on possible areas of partnership. Talks centered on green energy investment, health promotion and agriculture. The two agreed to further the discussion so as to anchor any partnership in the County Integrated Development Plan (2023-2027). Makueni plans to tap Sh 38B from partners to bridge the financing gap in the CIDP.
MAKUENI COUNTY EMERGED AMONG THE BEST INDUSTRY DIGITAL CHAMPIONS AWARDED DURING THE 15TH EDITION OF CIO 100 SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS 2023.
The County earned the distinguished CIO 100 Gold Mark Award, in recognition of Excellence Enterprise Information Technology adoption.
MAKUENI EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC) REPORT.
In light of recent developments, an urgent update from the situation room reveals that the heavy rainfall last night has resulted in the flooding of Muooni River. Unsupervised concerned community members have initiated search and recovery efforts for the four missing bodies as early as 5:00 am.
It is imperative to swiftly notify all individuals along the riverbanks downstream to immediately halt their activities, as substantial water volumes have been detected from along Matiliku to Emali bridge.
An early warning system has been activated downstream to ensure swift action and safety measures are taken as our County response teams take charge.
ENERGY DIRECTORATE CONCLUDES INNOVATIVE ENERGY PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Makueni County Government in collaboration with Strathmore University (SU) and the World Resource Institute (WRI) has successfully concluded a three-day workshop aimed at shaping the County Energy Plan. This partnership brings together governmental insight, academic expertise from Strathmore University, and the global perspective on sustainable development provided by WRI.
The workshop launched by County Secretary Dr. Justin Kyambi at Kusyombunguo Wote, emphasized the pivotal role of energy in daily life. Dr. Kyambi stressed the significance in powering homes, fueling industries, and propelling progress. He stated that there was a need for a comprehensive and forward-looking strategy that would meet the current County energy needs and lay a foundation for a resilient and sustainable future. He further urged stakeholders to promote the use of renewable energy sources to mitigate environmental degradation.
The workshop delved into critical topics including Bioenergy Findings and Interventions, Energy Access Findings, Electricity Modeling Scenarios, Clean Cooking Modeling, Energy Efficiency and Conservations Findings, and Cross-Cutting Issues with a focus on Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. The collaboration between the Energy Directorate, Strathmore University, and WRI promises a forward-thinking, comprehensive, and implementable energy plan for the sustainable development of Makueni County.
The three-day workshop agenda included project confirmations on the first day, validation sessions for the technical working group, departmental directors, and policy makers on the second day, and a final validation session with 30 community members from various wards on the third day.
