KCB Bank Kenya Managing Director Annastacia Kimtai pays a courtesy call on Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. in Wote. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in health, education, renewable energy, and sports, with both parties committing to jointly develop innovative solutions that enhance service delivery and improve the well-being of Makueni residents.
Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili on Wednesday visited traders at the Wote fresh produce market as part of the County Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen support for small-scale businesses and improve trading conditions for market vendors.
During the visit, Mulili distributed 500 aprons to traders and reaffirmed the county’s commitment to creating a conducive business environment.
She announced plans to restore non-functional market lighting, improve drainage systems to enhance cleanliness, and explore the establishment of a dedicated breastfeeding space for nursing mothers operating within the market.
Mulili interacted with traders and listened to their views on improving market operations. She emphasized the county government’s commitment to supporting small-scale businesses, recognizing their vital role in driving local economic growth and livelihoods.
She was ccompanied by CECM for Finance, Planning, Budget and Revenue Damaris Kavoi, CECM for Health Services Joyce Mutua, several Chief officers,Wote/Nziu MCA Felix Mateso and other county officials.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. concludes his “Meet the People” and development tour in Thange Ward with the commissioning of the Thange Water Project and the issuance of seats to 42 local groups.The tour aimed at strengthening service delivery, enhancing accountability, and engaging residents directly on development priorities across the ward.
During inspections of ongoing and completed projects, county leaders emphasized that development remains a continuous process focused on improving the livelihoods of residents.
Public barazas held at Kyaani and Thange trading centres gave residents an opportunity to air their concerns, share development proposals, and participate in shaping the county’s agenda.
The event brought together top county leaders, including Senator Daniel Maanzo, County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu, Clerk Kevin Mutuku, County Executive Committee Members (ECMs), and several serving and former Members of County Assembly (MCAs).
H.E. Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., who also serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee, was on Wednesday sworn in as a Member of the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC). His appointment followed his nomination by the Council of Governors and subsequent gazettement by Attorney General Dorcas Oduor through Gazette Notice No. 5589 dated 17 April 2026.
Governor Mutula was sworn in alongside Ms. Annette Imbuhila Wangia and will serve a five-year term on the Commission.
The swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who congratulated the Commissioners on their appointment and underscored the importance of fully realizing the aspirations and objectives of the 2010 Constitution for the benefit of all Kenyans.
His appointment is expected to significantly contribute to the advancement of legal reforms that support effective devolution, social equity, and justice for all.
Over 50 healthcare professionals across Makueni County recently completed the intensive Pediatric Emergency Skills Seminar, inaugurated last week by Ambassador Gideon Behar and Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior and facilitated by world-class specialists from Israel’s Hadassah Medical Center.
In a day marked by joy, appreciation, and gratitude, Mutula Kilonzo Jr toured Mbitini Ward, commissioning and launching a series of flagship development projects aimed at improving local livelihoods.
The projects unveiled included the Mbeletu playing ground, the Ilengeni water project, the Kavuthu cold store and pack house, the Mbulutini drift, and the Mutyambua Safe Water project. The governor moved from site to site, interacting with residents and engaging them on their priorities and development needs.
The tour culminated in the issuance of tents to four community groups in the area., made to support their welfare.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has commissioned the Kavuthu Cold Store and Pack House in Mbitini Ward, a 10-metric-tonne facility aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and improving produce handling for local and export markets.
The project is expected to boost farmers’ incomes and support economic growth through increased agricultural trade.
During the event, the governor announced plans by the county government to champion the establishment of cooperative societies in every ward to address farmers’ challenges and strengthen agricultural productivity.
The governor, who is on a day-long development tour, was accompanied by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, Speaker Douglas Mbilu, CECMs, and MCAs.
He also met residents to discuss challenges affecting the community and possible solutions.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. Wednesday commissioned Mbeletu Playground as he kicked off a day-long development tour in Mbitini ward.The project included leveling the playing field, protection works, and improved drainage systems to enhance the stadium for community use.
The Governor urged residents to fully utilize the facility, emphasizing that sports continue to open life-changing opportunities for many young Kenyans. He also pledged to install floodlights to support night-time activities and sporting events.
He is accompanied by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, Speaker Douglas Mbilu, County Executive Committee Members (CECMs), and several Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).
The Nation Media Group team is currently in Makueni County to gain first-hand insight into the county’s pioneering health solutions. The visit will inform comprehensive, multi-platform coverage aimed at showcasing best practices and amplifying transformative maternal healthcare initiatives in the country.
Rideence Africa Limited Director Yimy Yu Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., marking a significant step toward unlocking electric mobility within Makueni County.
Positioned as a forward-looking and investor-ready destination, Makueni continues to attract global players, with Rideence Africa, operator of East Africa’s largest EV ride-hailing fleet,expressing strong interest in establishing an electric vehicle assembly plant along the county’s strategic transport corridor. The company is also exploring the rollout of an EV charging network to support the region’s transition to clean, sustainable mobility.
Governor Mutula reaffirmed Makueni’s growing reputation as a critical logistics and transport hub at the heart of Kenya and the wider region, emphasizing the county’s commitment to enabling a conducive environment for green industrial investments.
