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MAKUENI BOOSTS HIV AND TB RESPONSE WITH NEW OUTREACH VEHICLE FROM CIHEB KENYA

Makueni County has stepped up its fight against HIV and TB after CIHEB Kenya handed over a program vehicle to the Department of Health Services. The vehicle will strengthen outreach and boost service delivery as health programs shift to county-led, financed, and fully owned systems.

Chief Officer for Health, human resources management and administration Dr. Harvey Mulei Mbithi, received the vehicle under the Uzinduzi Project.

The handover comes at a critical moment as Kenya adjusts to changes in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding, safeguarding continued access to quality HIV care for communities.

The CIHEB team was led by Dr. Peter Kyalo, the program director PACT Imara project.

STRENGTHENING FARMERS’ SACCOS.

Saccos remain vital engines of farmer prosperity, enabling savings, affordable credit access and collective investment that strengthens livelihoods and local economies.

It is in this premise that the Cooperative Development Directorate, through the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), has rolled out a targeted monitoring program to strengthen cooperative performance across the county.

The monitoring program, which kicked off on Monday at Mavindini Ward Sacco and Muvau/Kikumini Farmers Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited, brought together Sacco leadership and officers in open, constructive discussions to assess governance structures, financial operations, savings trends, interest rates, and the level of member participation, with a focus on strengthening overall performance and accountability.

The initiative targeting eleven Saccos drawn from across the county seeks to sharpen efficiency, grow membership, and build stronger financial foundations set to benefit and reinforce their role as drivers of inclusive agricultural investment and rural transformation.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR. TUESDAY HELD A CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE NATIONAL IRRIGATION AUTHORITY (NIA) LOWER EASTERN REGION.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. Tuesday held a consultative meeting with representatives from the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) Lower Eastern region. The meeting focused on reviewing the status of projects being implemented by the authority, identifying areas of collaboration to complement irrigation development schemes in Makueni, mapping priority areas to ensure project sustainability, projects co-creation and scaling up support outcomes.The Governor raised concerns over stalled and delayed irrigation projects by NIA, noting that the performance of irrigation systems has a direct impact on water availability and food security.

The NIA delegation was led by Rispah Okumbe, the Regional Coordinator for the Lower Eastern region, and accompanied by members of the Kikome Irrigation Scheme.

MAKUENI MODEL MATERNAL HEALTH INITIATIVES COMMEND DURING INTERNATIONAL MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CONFERENCE

Makueni County’s maternal health model has been commended as a leading example in reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths at the International Maternal and Newborn Conference in Nairobi.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. , who delivered a keynote speech during the conference, said the county’s progress is driven by deliberate policies, strong political commitment, and community-based interventions focused on maternity and family units.

He highlighted the county’s emphasis on male involvement and strong family support systems as key to improving maternal health outcomes.

The governor noted that postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains a major cause of maternal deaths in many regions, largely due to gaps in access to quality care. “Each death is a family permanently altered. This is not just a health issue—it is a leadership failure,” he said.

He called for practical reforms, including wider access to essential medicines, clear public health communication, and targeted action on key risk factors such as anaemia, poor nutrition, and pregnancy-related hypertension.

Makueni County was recognised for achieving zero deaths from PPH in 2023 and 2024, demonstrating the impact of its focused interventions.

The county is now expanding efforts to address other causes of maternal mortality, including hypertensive disorders, while strengthening antenatal and postnatal care services.

MAKUENI CHAMPIONS RESTORATION OF 200,000HA OF DEGRADED LAND ECOSYSTEMS

Makueni County on Saturday joined the rest of the World in commemorating International Day of Forests at KALRO Kiboko, under the theme Forests and Economics, where attendees planted over 1,000 tree seedlings.

Leading the exercise, Chief Officer for Environment, Natural Resources, Mining and Climate Change Dr. Ngovi Muthoka encouraged residents to plant trees extensively, highlighting their role in restoring degraded land, improving livelihoods through products such as fruits and timber and boosting agricultural productivity.

Ngovi said the county government targets the restoration of 200,000 hectares of degraded land in Makueni as part of a broader effort to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability.

The exercise was also graced by key partners including the Kenya Forest Service, Kenya Red Cross Society, Hatua Achievers Association, ChildFund among others.

BOOST FOR YOUTH ENTERPRISE AS 17 IN KIKUMBULYU SOUTH RECEIVE START-UP KITS

Seventeen young people from Kikumbulyu South Ward are now ready to venture into the business world as self-employed entrepreneurs after receiving tools of trade under the Ujuzi Teketeke Programme, spearheaded by the Government of Makueni County.

The transformative initiative by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s administration aims to equip young people with practical skills and sustainable sources of income by training and supporting them to start and grow small businesses.

Beneficiaries were issued with a range of equipment, including salon and barbering kits, vending trolleys, welding machines, and other essential tools tailored to their trades, enabling them to become self-reliant and economically productive within their communities.

Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services CECM Eng. Sebastian Kyoni and area MCA Jades Kalunda led the distribution exercise

MAKUENI CONDUCTS FACILITY ASSESSMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL GENDER BASED VIOLENCE RECOVERY CENTER.

The Department of health in collaboration with the department of gender,children,youth,sports and social services and Cheshire Disability Services Kenya, on Friday conducted a facility assessment at Mbooni Sub County Hospital towards an establishment of a Gender-Based Violence Recovery Center.

The assessment, led by Health Services Gender-Based Violence Focal person Theresia Maweu, brought together the stakeholders to evaluate requirements for setting up the centre at Mbooni Sub County Hospital, including space, services and coordination mechanisms needed to effectively support victims and survivors of gender-based violence.

The deputy programme manager of Cheshire disability services Kenya Dr.George Shimanyula expressed their commitment to the collaboration emphasizing the importance of a coordinated approach in addressing Gender Based Violence,noting that the proposed centre will strengthen response systems and ensure victims and survivors receive timely and holistic support.

The assessment will also continue at all the sub county hospitals with the aim of decentralizing the GBVRC at makueni county referral hospital to increase accessibility to residents across the county.

Once operational, the centres are expected to benefit affected residents by improving access to integrated services such as medical care, psychosocial support and legal assistance.

This will reduce the burden of seeking help from multiple facilities and enhancing protection, dignity and recovery for victims and survivors across Makueni County.

MAKUENI EXPLORES STRATEGIC DIGITAL PARTNERSHIP WITH OPEN UNIVERSITY OF KENYA TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND MSMEs

A team from Open University of Kenya on Wednesday paid a courtesy call to the CECM Department of ICT, Education, and Internship, where strategic discussions on collaboration areas were held to advance digital transformation in Makueni County.

The delegation was led by Dr. Kelvin Wachira Kangethe and Dr. Kikete Wabuya from the school of Business & Economics and school of Science & Technology respectively.

The engagement explored key partnership areas including digital learning across ECDEs, VTCs, ICT Centres, and innovation programs.

Notable proposals included organizing an open day to facilitate youth exposure visits to Konza Technopolis, as well as sourcing trainers in emerging technologies through Open University of Kenya to strengthen local capacity building initiatives.

Following the discussions, the team proceeded to the Makueni Tech and Innovation Hub where they conducted a digital literacy training for MSMEs. The session focused on equipping entrepreneurs with practical skills in digital marketing, use of digital business tools, data-driven decision-making, and inventory management enhancing their ability to compete and grow in the digital economy.

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HEALTH CECM LEADS SUPERVISION MISSION AT MAKINDU HOSPITAL, PLEDGES SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS

The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Services Joyce Mutua on Wednesday led a supervision mission to Makindu Sub-County Hospital, aimed at assessing operational challenges and reaffirming the department’s commitment to enhancing service delivery.

Makindu Sub-County Hospital serves patients from across the region, including neighbouring counties of Machakos, Kitui, and Taita Taveta. The facility is particularly known for handling a high number of accident-related fracture cases, making it a critical referral centre for trauma care.

In a major boost to healthcare services, the hospital is set to introduce dialysis services, a development that will ease the burden on patients who previously had to seek the service in Wote or at Kenyatta National Hospital.

The CECM, accompanied by Chief Officers Dr. Harvey Mulei (Human Resource) and Irene Makau (Health Services), commended the hospital staff for their dedication and tireless efforts in ensuring patients receive quality care despite few existing challenges.

She reaffirmed the county’s commitment to strengthening the facility to meet the growing demand for specialized and efficient healthcare services.

CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING FOR COUNTY-WIDE BODABODA SECTOR LEADERSHIP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVISION SACCO

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Public Works, Housing and Energy has spearheaded a transformative capacity-building training for Bodaboda Sector Leadership from the 30 Wards in partnership with Univision Sacco. Speaking during the training, CECM Eng. Peter Mumo emphasized that an organized public transport sector is the key driver of economic growth and mobility. “Our goal is to transition the Bodaboda sector into a professional, safe and sustainable career path for all,” he noted, adding that leadership training is the first step towards strengthening governance, financial literacy and safety within the sector.

Univision Chief Manager Emmatony Mutunga highlighted the Sacco’s dedication to supporting Bodaboda operators through accessible financial services, training and structured savings models that empower members economically and socially.

Makueni Bodaboda Chairman, Albanus Mutisya applauded the initiative, noting that such trainings are timely and impactful in equipping leaders with knowledge to better coordinate members, address challenges and embrace opportunities within the transport sector.

The training reflects a collaborative effort to professionalize the industry, improve livelihoods and contribute to the broader goal of sustainable development. As the leaders return to their respective stages, they carry with them knowledge to foster a culture of responsibility, ensuring that the sector remains safe and reliable across the county.