Health

𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗜 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘

𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 -Makueni County has partnered with Latter-day Saints Charities and Riziki Charities through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance plans for the construction of a maternity block at Kambu Level IV Hospital.

The partnership seeks to strengthen healthcare delivery through coordinated planning, shared responsibilities and potential future collaboration, subject to the availability of financial resources and further implementation agreements.

A step towards better maternal healthcare and improved access to maternity services for families in Makueni County.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲- Makueni County has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Women Engaged for Development (WED) to strengthen collaboration in improving maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health across the county.

The partnership seeks to eliminate preventable maternal deaths, reduce maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent mortality, and accelerate efforts towards eliminating adolescent pregnancies. It also aims to strengthen healthcare systems, enhance the quality of care and improve the overall well-being of mothers and children in Makueni County.

The collaboration will focus on three key areas: increasing the quantity and quality of domestic funding for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (MNCAH+N) at national and sub-national levels in priority areas ; promoting the adoption of policies that support the scaling up of proven, cost-effective interventions for women’s and children’s health; and improving the implementation of policies that prioritise women’s and children’s health in priority areas.

The WED team, led by Prof. Anne Kihara, reaffirmed the importance of partnerships in advancing health outcomes and ensuring that women, children and adolescents have access to quality healthcare services.

Speaking during the signing, Mutula emphasised that health remains a key priority for county governments, noting that healthcare interventions must have a meaningful impact on every citizen.

He observed that the best health outcomes are achieved when stakeholders work together, highlighting the importance of collaboration in addressing health challenges and strengthening service delivery.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗶 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀

𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 -The Makueni County Government has announced a waiver of hospital, mortuary and postmortem bills for victims of the tragic road accident at Mtito Andei, as Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili visited survivors receiving treatment at Makindu Sub-County Hospital on Monday.

Mulili commended medical personnel and emergency responders for their swift response in rescuing victims and providing treatment following the crash, which claimed 23 lives.

Dr R. Wahome, an emergency physician leading the hospital’s response team, said the facility received 20 victims, 10 of whom were admitted for further treatment. One patient was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), while three were referred to other hospitals in accordance with their preferences.

Other patients underwent surgery and continued receiving treatment under close medical supervision. Wahome confirmed that no fatalities from the accident were received at the facility.

Accompanied by County Chief Officer for Health Dr Harvey Mulei, Mulili conveyed the county government’s condolences to families who lost loved ones and expressed solidarity with those injured in the crash.

She said that, through Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s interventions, the county would cover hospital, mortuary and postmortem expenses for the victims, easing the financial burden on affected families.

The Deputy Governor also called on the National Government to upgrade the Mombasa Road into a dual carriageway and establish a trauma centre along the highway to strengthen emergency response and improve access to specialised care for accident victims.

She urged motorists to observe traffic regulations, avoid speeding, take breaks when fatigued and prioritise the safety of all road users.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗘𝗖𝗠 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

𝗞𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 -Makueni County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health, Joyce Mutua, on Thursday toured several health facilities across the county to assess service delivery and establish how residents are receiving healthcare services.

She began her spot-check tour at Kee Health facility before proceeding to Mukuyuni and Nziu facilities.

The visit aimed at assessing the state of service delivery, interacting with healthcare workers and establishing challenges affecting the provision of healthcare to residents.

During the tour, she also inspected the maternity blocks at Mukuyuni and Nziu health facilities. The maternity block at Mukuyuni includes a theatre to support the provision of maternity and related medical services.

The exercise is part of the department’s efforts to monitor service delivery and identify areas requiring improvement to ensure Makueni residents access quality and efficient healthcare services.

𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝟱𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝘇𝗶𝘂

𝗡𝗭𝗜𝗨,𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲—Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has announced a Sh50 million allocation for mango purchases during the current season, while outlining key county government initiatives in agriculture, water, healthcare, infrastructure and employment during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations in Nziu, Makueni Sub- County.

Addressing residents, the governor highlighted measures to strengthen agricultural markets, expand access to water, improve public services and create employment opportunities across the county.

In agriculture, Governor Mutula said the county was pursuing international markets for Makueni mangoes. He announced a scheduled engagement with representatives of the Oman government to explore export opportunities.

He also outlined plans to establish a mango aggregation centre in Nziu and strengthen cold storage, digital market information and value addition to improve produce handling and reduce post-harvest losses.

On employment and investment, the governor highlighted a Sh2.5 billion initiative involving the county government, Agrione Fresh Produce and the Anglican Church of Kenya, which is projected to create approximately 12,000 jobs and expand market opportunities for local produce.

Water infrastructure featured prominently in his address. The governor cited the Sh450 million Athi-Kalawa project, the ongoing Kaiti IV project supported by the Tanathi Water Works Development Agency, and the 42-acre Londokwe Dam project in Kitise as part of efforts to improve water availability for households and agricultural activities.

The governor also reported that 258 promotions had been undertaken and 279 county employees converted to permanent and pensionable terms.

On infrastructure, he called for closer cooperation between the national and county governments to facilitate the implementation of shared projects, citing the proposed Makueni professional stadium as one initiative awaiting implementation.

The Mashujaa Day celebrations provided a platform to recognise the contribution of local communities and highlight county priorities, including support for mango farmers, water access, healthcare services, job creation and infrastructure investment.

Makueni Marks Global Hand Washing Day at Malili

Makueni County joined the rest of the world in marking Global Hand Washing Day during an event held at Malili, led by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr and Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili.

The event highlighted the importance of proper hand washing with soap and clean water in preventing diseases, promoting hygiene and safeguarding public health.

Governor Mutula called for the adoption of regular hand washing practices in homes, schools, health facilities and public spaces as part of efforts to build healthier communities.

𝗩𝗶𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆

𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲,𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲-Officials from Vihiga County Government Tuesday visited Makueni County Referral Hospital (MCRH) for a benchmarking exercise to learn best practices in hospital solarisation and the use of renewable energy.

MCRH operates a 210kW solar power system that has reduced its monthly electricity bill from KSh 2 million to KSh 1.2 million, saving the county approximately KSh 7 million annually.

Speaking during the visit, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health, Joyce Mutua, emphasised the importance of maximising the use of solar energy as a sustainable resource.

Joyce commended the project, noting that it had enhanced power stability and enabled uninterrupted delivery of services.

She also highlighted the role of partnerships in achieving this milestone in green energy.

MCRH Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Martha Munyao, noted that solar power had eased service delivery by reducing electricity costs and ensuring a more reliable power supply.

The Vihiga delegation was led by Vihiga County Referral Hospital CEO Titus Mumia, alongside other county officials.

The visiting team acknowledged Makueni’s achievement in green energy and expressed its commitment to exploring the implementation of a similar initiative and future collaborations with Makueni.

𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫.

UVETE- Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has called for heightened vigilance against Ebola and urged the national government to strengthen measures to protect Kenyans from the disease.

Speaking at a public baraza at Uvete at the end of his development tour of Mukaa Ward, Mutula also responded to residents’ concerns over healthcare, security and market lighting.

The governor said the county government would install floodlights at Upete Market and begin the process of establishing a regular market day to boost local trade.

He directed county officials to act immediately on health concerns raised by residents and pledged to address other service-delivery challenges highlighted during the forum.

Mutula further said CCTV cameras would be installed at county water projects to deter vandalism and protect public infrastructure.

He also urged residents to prepare for emergencies linked to forecast heavy rains and take precautions to protect lives and property.

The baraza capped the governor’s tour of Mukaa Ward, during which he inspected and commissioned development projects and engaged residents on local priorities.

GVN. Mutula Kilonzo Jr. officially commissions the Mutiluni Dispensary Maternity Block in Mukaa Ward.

GVN. Mutula Kilonzo Jr. officially commissions the Mutiluni Dispensary Maternity Block in Mukaa Ward.The facility is expected to strengthen maternity services and improve maternal and child healthcare in the area. During the visit, he also inspected services at the facility, gaining first-hand insight into how it is serving residents.

Mutula said the facility will receive additional staff to support effective service delivery. He also unveiled plans to renovate the ageing dispensary structure to improve the facility’s environment and enhance service delivery to residents.

He also used the occasion to highlight various government projects and address issues raised by residents, including support for surveying and demarcation of the Mitulani Market, as well as initiatives in water and trade.

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has outlined a series of development projects for Emali Ward during a public baraza at Emali Bus Park, where residents raised concerns on water, infrastructure, youth, persons with disabilities and other public needs.

The venue also hosted a day long medical camp for Emali residents organised by the county government. Mutula inspected the program and highlighted key health interventions the government had undertaken including free ambulance services, with standby ambulance service stationed along Mombasa -Nairobi highway.

The governor said the county government had implemented a 25,000-cubic-metre water project for Emali town, aimed at addressing water needs in the growing urban centre.

A key highlight of the meeting was the issuance of title deeds for public facilities and parcels. The documents covered the Muslim cemetery in Emali, Emali Hospital, Kwa Kamba Hill land, the Christian cemetery, Emali Green Space, Emali Green Groceries Market and the Emali dumpsite.

The governor also issued driving licences to 16 tractor drivers who had completed training through a county government programme

Mutula announced free Wi-Fi at the market through the Emali ICT Hub and said a new cabro paving project in the town would provide a more conducive environment for traders and customers.

The governor was accompanied by county officials, Several MCAs and other local leaders.