Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the Kyanginywa Dispensary in Kikumbulyu South Ward, as hundreds of residents receive free medical check-ups through a County Government-organised medical camp.
During the visit, the Governor directed the contractor to complete the project within two weeks and announced plans to construct staff quarters to improve service delivery at the dispensary.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has commissioned the Ngandani Water Project in Kikumbulyu South Ward as part of his development tour of the ward on Wednesday.
The Ksh 10 million project, funded by the Government of Makueni County through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, will improve access to clean and reliable water for more than 300 households in Kiluluini, Ivuisya, Kithimani, Kevanda, Masalani and Kivuti villages.
Water is sourced from Kivungoni Springs and distributed through a 10-kilometre extension from the Kithokoosyo storage tank, connecting six water points, Kasemeini dispensary and Kevanda Primary School.
He was accompanied by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, MCAs Jades Kalunda, Eric Katumo, Elizabeth Kawembe, and a host of local leaders.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. continues his mission to address water challenges across the county by commissioning the extended Kilui Water Project, which will serve Mbeetwani in Kikumbulyu South.
Accompanied by Area MCA Jades Kalunda, ECMs, several MCAs, and other local leaders, the governor rallied residents to support his administrationโs development agenda, particularly its efforts to address the countyโs water challenges.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. in a public engagement at Ngumbe B (London) in Kibwezi, Kikumbulyu South, where he said the county government is set to construct a modern ECD structure at the site.
Among the issues discussed were historical land injustices in the area and the opening up of roads in the area. Governor Mutula said the county government will initiate plans to survey the land.
Wananchi engage with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. in Kibwezi Town as he undertakes a day-long tour of Kikumbulyu South Ward.
Residents raised concerns on security, boda boda theft, exploitative hire-purchase schemes, and the townโs infrastructure.
The Governor committed to addressing the challenges affecting boda boda riders, while pledging to construct a bus park, commence cabro paving, install CCTV cameras, and improve street lighting to enhance security and support businesses in Kibwezi Town.
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.
๐ช๐ข๐ง๐, ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ – Residents of Wote and its environs will soon have a more reliable water supply following the ongoing construction of the Kaiti IV Water Project along the Kaiti River.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Tuesday inspected the project as he toured water infrastructure being developed in Wote/ Nziu ward to address persistent water shortages .
The Kaiti IV project is being implemented by Tanathi Water Services Board in partnership with the Makueni County Government under the Kitui-Matuu-Wote Last Mile water Connectivity Project.
Mutula said the project had incorporated lessons from earlier sand dam projects, and enhanced technology to improve water retention .
The governor said the county government would ensure the project is completed before the onset of the rains.
The project is among measures being undertaken by the county government to increase water availability and address perennial shortages affecting residents in Wote.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the ongoing rehabilitation works at the Kamunyolo Earth Dam spillway. The works are aimed at reinforcing the spillway and enhancing the damโs structural integrity.
Residents appealed for the works to be fast-tracked to enhance the damโs safety and resilience ahead of the anticipated El Niรฑo rains. Mutula instructed the contractor to work day and night to ensure completion of the works.
The governor also inspected the Kamunyolo improvement works within the facility. He unveiled plans by the county to create a recreational centre at the facility, featuring security lights and cameras.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the solarization of Mwaani boreholes in Kituasi Village, Mwaani,where three boreholes are being powered by solar energy with a combined capacity of 24.5kW to reduce electricity costs and enhance water supply.
He said the County Government will drill additional boreholes at the site. The site has been installed with CCTV cameras to safeguard the infrastructure. Mutula unveiled plans to automate water kiosks for efficient management of the resource.
He was accompanied by ECMs, Wote/ Nziu MCA Felix Mateso, County Assembly Committee Chairperson on Water Sarah Mbilu, and other county officials.
๐๐จ๐ญ๐, ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ – The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has commended Makueni County for clean audit reports, recognising the countyโs commitment to prudent accounting and financial management.
ICPAK Chairperson CPA Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda Muvui made the remarks during a meeting with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. in Wote, when She lead her team in a courtesy call on the governor.
The meeting explored collaboration in capacity building for county staff and MSMEs, particularly groups supported through the countyโs empowerment programmes.
The two sides also discussed opportunities for other counties to benchmark Makueniโs financial management prudence, especially on own-source revenue and cashless revenue collection systems.
Governor Mutula urged ICPAK to strengthen the sharing of its research, journals and professional publications with county governments to support informed decision-making and effective implementation of devolution.
The engagement reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening accountability, financial management and service delivery in Makueni County.
