Health

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the ongoing construction of a Sh70 million modern maternity and newborn hospital in Kibwezi. The hospital is now 50 per cent complete and is expected to be ready by the end of the year. The Governor is on a day-long project commissioning and inspection in Kikumbulyu South. The project is a collaboration between the M-PESA Foundation and the County Government.

He is joined by ECMs and several MCAs and other local leaders.

In a show of empathy and compassion, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Thursday paid another visit to two Kalembwani accident victims still hospitalized at the Makueni County Referral Hospital, checking on their recovery and offering support during this difficult time. He also used the occasion to interact with other hospital visitors and patients .

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. visits the Makueni Ambulance Dispatch Centre, where he experienced first-hand how the county’s centralised ambulance management and dispatch system is strengthening emergency medical response.

The technology-enabled system is designed to improve ambulance coordination, optimise deployment, enhance response times and strengthen accountability in the delivery of emergency services across the county.

The initiative is part of Makueni’s broader efforts to modernise emergency healthcare and ensure residents can access timely and reliable ambulance services when they need them most.

In pictures: Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the ongoing construction of the Makueni County Referral Hospital Mortuary. The facility is now 70% complete, with finishing works and equipping set to be undertaken as the project moves towards completion.

𝐖𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 -Makueni is set to get a major boost in vaccine storage and distribution with the construction of a regional cold store at the Makueni County Referral Hospital in Wote.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr inspected the facility, which has a storage capacity of 30 cubic metres and will be able to hold between four million and six million doses of vaccines.

The walk-in cold room is designed to maintain vaccines at the required temperature of between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius, helping preserve their potency and ensure uninterrupted immunisation services across the county.

The facility will supply vaccines to the county’s six sub-counties and 285 immunising facilities, including public, private and faith-based health facilities.

Makueni is hosting the pioneer project, which will also be used as a training centre for biomedical engineers and other health personnel from across the country.

The initiative is supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) With Makueni being among 16 counties benefiting from the initiative aimed at improving access to immunisation services.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has concluded his development tour of Kitise-Kithuki Ward with a Meet-the-People Baraza in Kitise, providing residents with an opportunity to directly present their priorities and development needs.

The engagement underscored the Governor’s commitment to people-centred leadership, responsive governance, and inclusive development, as residents shared their concerns while the Governor and his team listened, assessed the needs on the ground, and discussed practical interventions.

Water and healthcare emerged as key priorities, with the Governor commissioning the rehabilitated Kitise Water Project and inspecting the ongoing construction of the Londokwe Dam, a flagship project expected to strengthen water access and support the socio-economic development of the area.

The Governor also announced plans for the construction of a modern market at Kitise, a move aimed at creating a better trading environment, supporting local businesses, and expanding economic opportunities for residents.

The tour reflects a development approach anchored on listening to citizens, identifying local priorities, investing in critical infrastructure, and delivering projects that improve livelihoods.

𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 -Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has announced plans to construct a new hospital block and staff quarters at Kithuki Health Centre in a major investment aimed at improving healthcare services and supporting 24-hour operations.

Kilonzo also directed the connection of water to the facility and ordered the provision of maternity and laboratory equipment, while pledging to ensure the Londokwe Dam project is completed before the onset of the rains.

He further announced 72 bicycles for Community Health Promoters to ease transport challenges and support their work.

The governor is touring Kitise-Kithuki Ward to meet residents, inspect ongoing projects and commission completed ones.

He is accompanied by County officials, county assembly clerk Kevin Mutuku, and several MCAs.