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GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR ON MONDAY APPEARED BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE FOR COUNTY PUBLIC INVESTMENTS AND SPECIAL FUNDS.

Meeting with the Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on Issues Raised by the Auditor General Report on Financial Statements of Makueni County Emergency Fund, Youth, Persons with Disabilities and Table Banking, Groups Empowerment Fund and the Makueni Bursary Fund for the Financial years ending 30th June 2019/20,2020/2021and 2021/2022

  1. Emergency Fund
    The issue raised was Purchase of a Generator by the Executive for Wote Water and sewerage Company (WOWASCO) in the financial year 2021/2022.

The intervention was done during the second wave of Covid 19 and just before the Devolution Conference.

  1. Bursary Fund
    The issues raised here were mainly on lack of proper legislation and unclear guidelines on bursaries and Scholarships in the years under consideration

The County is in the process of enacting the Bursaries and Scholarships Legislation which has been submitted to the County Assembly awaiting enactment.
The regulations have also been reviewed to give clear guideline on the criteria to be used in Bursaries and Scholarships issuance.

  1. The Makueni Empowerment Fund
    The fund had faced high default rate on the loan advanced, had a skewed Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank and operated under a manual system leading to questions whether it is a going concern.

There major interventions after exiting the skewed memorandum.
a) The partnership with World Food Programme has seen the reconstruction of the lending structural aspects of the fund through capacity building.
b) The Fund, in partnership with Safaricom, has set out to co-create a system aimed at digitizing the whole lending experience
c) The Fund through the Department has partnered with Village Enterprise to develop The Makueni County Ultra-Poor Graduation Policy.
d) Enactment of an Empowerment Fund Act
e) Unutilised funds have been put on an interest earning account

CONGRATULATIONS TEAM MAKUENI

Kenya Youth Inter-county Sports Association games 9th edition winners in:

Ladies Football, Men Volleyball, Ladies Beach Volleyball and Ladies 3×3 Basketball.

Makueni Government takes this as a motivation to invest more in the sports sector to nurture nascent talents and expose them to avenues for sustainable livelihoods.

County Executive Committee Member incharge of sports Eng. Peter Mumo says the county government plans to progressively construct two FIFA Standard sports pitches in strategic locations every year.

This move aims to create a conducive environment for athletes to thrive and elevate the county’s sporting prowess.

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF CRAFTING AN AGROECOLOGY POLICY AIMED AT TACKLING ISSUES SURROUNDING FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF AGROECOLOGY-FRIENDLY PRACTICES.

The Department of Agriculture and Livestock is currently in the process of crafting an agroecology policy aimed at tackling issues surrounding food safety and security through the integration of agroecology-friendly practices.

The department is collaborating closely with pivotal partners in the sector, including the Cereal Growers Association( CGA), Bio Vision, and ICRAF.

Following a two-day workshop which closes on Thursday, the team concluded the development of a detailed work plan.

The policy’s completion is anticipated by the end of the year.

MAKUENI SETS SIGHT ON MULTIPLE KYISA TROPHIES AS TOURNAMENT NEARS CONCLUSION

Makueni has set hopes high to scoop several of the trophies on offer at the 9th edition of Kenya Youth Inter-county Sports Association Games taking place in Malindi, Kilifi County.

On Thursday, our football girls knocked Nakuru 1-0 to climb to second position on 5 points in a Round Robin pool.The girls need just one more win against Kilifi to be crowned champions.

In men volleyball, Makueni progressed to the semi finals after beating Nyeri 3-2 and Siaya 3-0. They will still meet Siaya in the semi’s. The girls volleyball team is also through to semi’s after beating Nyeri 3-0 but falling 3-0 to Siaya.

Makueni basketball girls went on the rampage against Lamu in a 61-15 thriller that left the Lamu girls gasping for breath. The men basket ballers also thrashed Siaya 45-39 in one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament.

Makueni was however unsuccessful in Men football, falling 1-0 to Siaya in a quarter final clash.

MAKUENI TRIUMPHS ON DAY 2 OF KYISA ACTION IN KILIFI

Makueni teams at the Kenya Youth Inter-county Sports Association Games on Wednesday continued their winning streak with important wins in men football and women basketball. 

In Men Football, Makueni trounced Embu 1-0 to advance to quarter finals top of group C on 7 points. 

In Basketball, Makueni girls thrashed Busia 20-17 after a narrow defeat by Kilifi on Tuesday. The girls will be hopeful to make it to Semi-finals when they play Lamu on Thursday. 

Our Football girls drew 1-1 against Nyeri and are now two points in the round Robin pool. 

Makueni continues to imprint her mark in these games with a magnificient show of raw talent. 

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DR. SONIA NZILANI, THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR TRADE, MARKETING INDUSTRY, CULTURE, AND TOURISM, RECENTLY SPEARHEADED THE DISTRIBUTION OF 20 WATER TANKS.

Dr. Sonia Nzilani, the County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Marketing Industry, Culture, and Tourism, recently spearheaded the distribution of 20 water tanks generously donated by a partnership between the National Government’s Ministry of Wildlife and Tourism and Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.
The initiative is designed to bolster wildlife conservation efforts in areas facing significant Human-Wildlife conflict within Makueni County, with a particular focus on benefiting Early Childhood Centers in Kibwezi East Sub-County and Kitise Kithuki ward.

MAKUENI EARNS TOP HONOURS FOR EXCELLENCE IN INTERNAL GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Makueni has been feted by the Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya for achieving the highest standards in internal governance and risk management.

Makueni scooped position one in the County Government and Assembly category in the inaugural awards ceremony staged in Nairobi.

This recognition reflects the county’s commitment to upholding high standards and innovation in internal auditing practices.

The Auditor General, Ms Nancy Gathungu who was the keynote speaker noted that the awards were to recognize organizations and individuals that had achieved high standards in Internal Audit Governance, innovations in the adoption of Internal Auditing standards, the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), Risk Management Framework and high-performing audit teams.

Makueni County Executive Audit Committee chairperson, Felix Kyengo (CPA) received the award on behalf of the county.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE FOR WATER JOHN KIETI INKS STRATEGIC WATER PARTNERSHIP WITH MBOONI WATER MART

County Executive Committee Member for Water and Sanitation Eng. John Kieti on Tuesday signed a collaborative agreement with Mbooni Water Mart, a water development partner supported by the Embassy of Netherlands for implementation of water projects in Mbooni.

The agreement aims to develop bulk water supply to increase coverage and boost the last mile connectivity among the residents of Mbooni.

KYISA ROUND UP DAY 1

Makueni has picked crucial points on day 1 of action to stay in pole position of qualifying for next rounds in the Kenya Youth Inter-county Sports Association (KYISA) games staged in Kilifi County.

In men football, Makueni picked two points after two draws with Wajir and Kajiado. The men next meet Embu in a must win match on Wednesday to advance. Our girls also drew a point in a goalless draw against Siaya in a Round Robin pool.

In Men Basketball, Makueni thrashed hosts Kilifi 52-31 in a thrilling encounter which displayed class and raw talent.

This exposure is part of a wider vision by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr to change the sports landscape in Makueni by nurturing raw talents to international standards.

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