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MULILI STRESSES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AT COUNTY STEERING GROUP MEETING”

On Tuesday, Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili represented Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. at the County Steering Group meeting.

This legal advisory body oversees county initiatives, programs, and projects.

Mulili emphasized the need for community sensitization before project initiation and praised Welt Hunger Hilfe for their successful implementation of water and education infrastructure in the county. She highlighted the organization’s impactful work.

Alice Munyao, the County Drought Coordinator for the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) in Makueni, supported Mulili’s view, noting that community involvement in the planning stages fosters ownership of projects.

The County Steering Group, which includes the county governors, the county commissioner (co-chairs), and the NDMA as the secretariat, provides leadership and coordination on collaborative issues.

Members also include representatives from county government departments, development partners, and NDMA.

GOVERNOR MUTULA HOSTS SWEDISH AMBASSADOR FOR BILATERAL TALKS

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Monday welcomed the Swedish Ambassador to Kenya, Caroline Vicini, for a series of discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two regions.

The meeting, held at the Governor’s office, focused on key areas of mutual interest such as the environment, technology and innovation, and agriculture.

Governor Kilonzo expressed the County Government’s willingness to engage in further bilateral discussions, particularly on climate change and technology sectors critical to Makueni’s development.

Ambassador Vicini praised the county’s efforts in youth empowerment during her visit to the Makueni Tech and Innovation Hub and the Ajiry Center.

Ambassador Vicini commended Makueni County’s sustainable water management initiatives after visiting the Kwa Kitungu Sand Dam along the Kaiti River in Wote Municipality.

She later addressed residents of Mbooni near Kivale Forest, highlighting the importance of these environmental efforts.

The events were attended by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, County Commissioner Henry Wafula, CECMs, Majority Leader Kisungi wa Katete, and area MCA Felix Mateso, Kyalo Mumo (Tulimani), Eng. Joseph Muema (Mukaa) and Alexander Mulemba (Mbooni).

MAKUENI SIGNS 8 MOUS WITH PARTNERS TO PROMOTE FOOD PRODUCTION

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Monday signed Memorandums of Understanding with 8 development partners in the agricultural sector aimed at boosting food production through different value chains development.

The partnerships, Governor Mutula said, aim to among others:

  1. Advancement of agro-based industries and promote food exports through agricultural enteprise development;

2. Support youth- led and youth-driven social economic innovation and entrepreneural activities;

3. Train farmer groups on various organic farming practices, commercial seed production and marketing of drought tolerant crops such as greengrams and pigeon peas;

4.Provide appropriate extension support to farmers and support prevention and management of pests and diseases;

5. Mobilize farmers and train them on Simsim farming as well as offer infrastructure support throughout the county;

6. Provide linkages between farmers and service providers.

The Partners to this cooperation are: Biovision Africa Trust, Alternatives Africa Limited, Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International, Participatory Ecological Land Use Management, SOLIDARIDAD East and Central Africa Expertise Centre, Biodiversity and Biosafety Association, Cereal Growers Association, and Mama Fresh Company Limited.

49 PUPILS ADVANCE TO NATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ELDORET

A group of 49 pupils, who excelled at the regional music festivals, are set to compete in the national competition at Moi Girls Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.

On Thursday morning, Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili ceremoniously flagged off the pupils before they departed for Eldoret. Mulili noted that the county had provided substantial support for the competition, funding it from the cluster level to the nationals with a total of Ksh 7 million.She emphasized the county’s commitment to nurturing talent and promoting growth in the education sector.

Education CEC Elizabeth Muli announced that the team would be accompanied by three coordinators from the Directorate of Education and a medical professional to ensure their health and well-being during their stay in Uasin Gishu.

Additionally, Muli highlighted that the county had extended its support to the primary schools participating in the festivals.

GOVERNOR KILONZO MEETS BODA BODA OPERATORS TO ADDRESS RISING INSECURITY IN MAKUENI.

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has vowed to tackle the exploitation of boda boda operators by motorbike sellers charging exorbitant interest rates.

During a security meeting with hundreds of boda boda operators from Wote town, Governor Kilonzo also accused sellers of using fake trackers on new motorbikes, contributing to increased thefts. He called for stringent penalties for motorbike thieves in the county.

The Governor announced that the county would offer loans to boda boda operators through the Tetheka Fund, which provides low-interest financing.

The meeting was prompted by the operators’ protests following the killing of one of their members, Mwendwa Mung’eu, by suspected thugs in Wote town, along with a surge in motorbike thefts.

Makueni County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu urged the police to use confidential drop box methods to gather intelligence from locals .

The event was also attended by Devolution ECM Japheth Mangoka,area MCA Felix Mateso and other county officials.

MULILI LAUDS MAKUENI STUDENTS’ EXCELLENCE AT UNIVERSITY MENTORSHIP WORKSHOP

More than 83 students from Makueni participated in a mentorship workshop for the 2024 university cohort at Greenpark in Wote.

This group is part of the 95 students who joined the Makueni scholarship program in 2020. Since its inception, the program has benefited over 758 bright and needy students from Makueni.

This year alone, at least 102 students received full sponsorships for their high school education.

Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, accompanied by County Executive Committee Member for Education Elizabeth Muli and Chief Officer for ICT, Education, and Internship Irene Makau, commended the students for their outstanding performance.

Among them, 18 students achieved As in last year’s KCSE national examinations.

These top performers were rewarded with cash tokens and other gifts as they prepare to join university in September.

Deputy Governor Mulili reaffirmed the County’s commitment to supporting education through bursaries and scholarships.

She emphasized that the workshop aimed to promote personal and professional growth by providing guidance and support.

Mulili encouraged the students to remain dedicated to learning and to foster a sense of belonging and connectedness in their academic pursuits.

OVER 1,500 MAKUENI STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM HEALTH PROJECT

Over 1,500 students from grades 6 to 8 in Kibwezi, Makueni, Kaiti, and Mbooni sub-counties will benefit from the Mainstreaming Gender in Adolescent Health and Nutrition Project by Nutrition International. Launched by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili at Watuka Primary School, the project aims to improve adolescent health and nutrition.

Mulili emphasized the project’s focus on providing accurate information on sexual and reproductive health to adolescents. The project covers nutrition, drug abuse, and gender-based violence, aiming for positive behavioral change.

Isaack Wachira, Makueni’s county coordinator for Nutrition International, highlighted the project’s efforts to support pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers with nutrition education and supplementation.

The event was also attended by Assistant County Commissioner for Kako Division Jackline Leah, nominated members of the county assembly Hon. Elizabeth Mutindi Kiio, Hon. Sarah Mbilo, Hon. Josephine Muasa, Majority Whip Hon. Joyce Kamene, Director of Gender Jane Makau, and Director of Youth Affairs Boniface Muting’a.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR HAS CALLED FOR AN AND TO THE VIOLENCE THAT HAS CHARACTERIZED GEN Z DEMONSTRATIONS.

Speaking at a burial event in Kalimbini village, Kilome, on Friday, Governor Mutula said such violence is detrimental to the country’s social and economic development as it can scare away investors.

He said it was regretable that Eden Supermarket in Emali, owned by James Mbaluka, one of the biggest employers of young people was looted and millions worth of goods carted away.

Governor Mutula asked the Kenya Kwanza government to prioritize peace above all else, saying a country 61 years old cannot be let to slip to anarchy after many years of peaceful co-existence.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR ON WEDNESDAY VISITED THE FAMILY OF PROMINENT BUSINESSMAN JAMES MBALUKA WHO LOST HIS WIFE.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Wednesday visited the family of prominent businessman James Mbaluka who lost his wife to condole with the family at his Sultan Hamud home.

Naleous Mwende passed on 8th July 2024 and will be buried on 26th July 2024. The governor urged the local community to shun violence during demonstrations saying some businesses along Mombasa Road were looted and some even razed in the past few weeks.

He was accompanied by ECMs Japheth Mangoka, Devolution; Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, Roads; Dr. Sonia Nzilani, Trade; MCAs Reuben Nzai, Kasikeu; Kyalo Mumo, Tulimani; and Cosmas Kaleli, Emali/Mulala Ward.