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CHIEF OFFICER VISITS KANYUNGU DISPENSARY, PLEDGES BETTER STAFF WELFARE AND WATER CONNECTION

Chief Officer for Health, Dr. Harvey Mulei, on Monday visited Kanyungu Dispensary in Kikumbulyu North Ward to assess the facility’s condition and interact with the local community.

Dr. Mulei reaffirmed the department’s commitment to enhancing staff welfare, noting that motivated health workers are key to delivering quality services to residents.

He also pledged to facilitate the connection of water to the facility to support smooth operations and improve service delivery.

Area MCA and Chairperson of the Health Committee, Jackson Mbalu was also present.

SH4.5 MILLION SOLAR-POWERED HIGH MAST TO ILLUMINATE UTANGWA MARKET.

In a major boost to rural electrification, the Government of Makueni County in collaboration with the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), has launched a Sh4.5 million solar-powered high mast lighting project at Utangwa Market in Kithungo/Kitundu Ward.

The county government and REREC officially handed over the project site to the contractor on Monday, marking the start of the installation. The modern solar-powered lighting system is expected to enhance night-time visibility, improve security, and stimulate business activity in and around the market.

Speaking during the handover, county officials noted that the project aligns with ongoing efforts to promote renewable energy and drive economic growth in rural areas.

Once completed, the high mast system is expected to transform Utangwa Market into a safer and more vibrant commercial hub, extending business hours and boosting local trade.

A similar Sh4.5 million project was also launched at Kasikeu, Sultan Hamud, to illuminate the Masumba area.

The solar projects are expected to save the government millions of shillings in electricity costs.

JOY LIGHTS UP MAKUENI COUNTY AS SH80 MILLION MATCHING FUND ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS KICKS OFF

Makueni residents have expressed joy and hope as Government of Makueni County in partnership with REREC rolls out rural electrification projects worth Sh80 million across 12 wards in all six sub-counties. The projects, will connect 617 households and public institutions to electricity.

During a launch gathering in Makindu, residents said electricity access will transform their lives by powering homes, schools, and small businesses. Similar excitement was witnessed in Nyunzu, Muvau/Kikumini Ward, where a project worth Sh9.3 million was unveiled.

County Executive for Infrastructure, Roads, and Energy Eng. Peter Mumo said the initiative fulfills Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s pledge to expand energy access and drive local development.

Launches have so far been conducted in Masongaleni and Kukumbulyu South.

Other wards lined up for launch include Kithungo/Kitundu, Kasikeu, Kako/Waia, Kalawa,Ukia,

Kee, and Tulimani wards.

Through the electrification drive, Makueni aims to stimulate business and improve social-economic growth.

PROMOTING LAND AWARENESS IN MUKAA

Legal land ownership gives individuals confidence, security, and the freedom to invest in their future.

It protects families from disputes and ensures smooth transfer of property from one generation to another.

With proper ownership, communities thrive in peace and unity.

Today, hundreds of residents from Mukaa Ward gathered at Upete and Enzai markets for a legal awareness forum on land succession and transfer.

The sensitization, led by Deputy Governor Makueni-H.E Lucy Mulili, highlighted essential documents needed, and who should oversee the process to ensure fairness and transparency in land succession.

Speaking during the event, Ms. Mulili asked residents present to handle land matters openly and lawfully for harmony and love prevail in our homes and community in the county.

The exercise, attended by Chief Officer Devolution Daniel Ndolo, MCA Eng. Joseph Muema, and county administration officers, was spearheaded by the County Legal team.

SENATE HEALTH COMMITTEE COMMENDS MAKUENI FOR IMPROVED HEALTH SERVICES

The Senate Health Committee has lauded Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. for the quality of services at the Mother and Child Hospital, noting that Makueni County has placed strong emphasis on service delivery.

The committee, led by Senator Tabitha Mutinda, visited the county on Thursday to assess the performance and oversight of healthcare operations.

During the visit, the team raised a few areas of concern, which Governor Mutula and his health leadership pledged to address.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOVES TO STRENGTHEN SERVICES AT KIBWEZI LEVEL 4 HOSPITAL

The Department of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to improving service delivery at Kibwezi Level 4 Hospital following an inspection visit by County Executive Committee Member for Health, Joyce Mutua, and the County Health Management Team.

The visit focused on assessing the hospital’s capacity to effectively serve residents of Kibwezi East and to enhance its ability to respond to emergency cases along the busy Mombasa Road corridor.

The team also emphasized the importance of prioritizing critical and high-demand medical commodities to maintain consistent and efficient service delivery.

Acting Chief Officer for Health Services, Dr. Geoffrey Ngovi, lauded the hospital’s management for its teamwork and operational efficiency.

County Director of Health, Dr. Mwatha, also underscored the need to ensure emergency supplies remain adequately stocked to support lifesaving interventions.

MAKUENI ROLLS OUT BORESHA MACHO PROJECT TO BOOST EYE HEALTH SERVICES

Deputy governor Lucy Mulili on Thursday launched the Boresha Macho Project at Kathonzweni Health Centre, an eye health initiative aimed at improving access to affordable and quality refractive error services across the county.

Through the programme, more than 100,000 residents are set to undergo eye screening, with over 12,000 spectacles expected to be distributed spectacles, significantly contributing to Kenya’s goal of increasing access to refractive error services from the current 6.7 percent to 40 percent.

The county government is implementing the project in collaboration with Sight Savers and the Kenya Society for the Blind.

Currently, eye care services are available at the Makueni County Referral Hospital, Makindu Sub-County Hospital, and satellite clinics in Mbooni, Kibwezi, and Sultan Hamud.

The initiative forms part of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s broader agenda to strengthen primary healthcare and bring essential medical services closer to the people.

As part of the partnership, Sight Savers will equip the county with modern eye care technology, support community outreaches, establish a state-of-the-art optical shop at the referral hospital, and train community health promoters to enhance awareness and early intervention.

DEPUTY GOVERNOR LUCY MULILI WELCOMES A DELEGATION FROM SIGHT SAVERS AND THE KENYA SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND, AHEAD OF THE BORESHA MACHO EYE HEALTH PROJECT LAUNCH.

The initiative aims to provide residents of Makueni with accessible, affordable, and quality eye care services, focusing on the detection and treatment of refractive errors.

Through this partnership, the county plans to screen more than 100,000 residents and distribute over 12,000 spectacles to those in need.

Additionally, the programme will strengthen local health capacity by training more than 300 Community Health Promoters and 22 healthcare workers across all six sub-counties. Sightsavers

STRENGTHENING SERVICE DELIVERY: AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION OFFICERS CHART THE WAY FORWARD

Extension officers serve as the vital link between farmers and modern agricultural knowledge, helping communities adopt better practices and improve productivity.

Their work is key in ensuring farmers access expert guidance that translates to higher yields and sustainable livelihoods.

In Makueni County, where farming remains the backbone of the local economy, the County Government has established a strong network of extension officers spread across wards and sub-counties under the directorates of Agriculture, Livestock, and Cooperative Development.

On Wednesday, over 100 extension officers drawn from across the county convened at Kwa Kathoka Agricultural Training Centre (ATC) to deliberate on strategies aimed at strengthening service delivery and promoting modern farming techniques.

By enhancing these critical services, the Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development Department has launched a county free-toll-line ( 0800-722 715 )to enable farmers reach extension officers and get technical advise.

Speaking during the meeting, CECM Liz Muli told the officers that the initiative aims to boost agricultural production, raise household incomes and combat food insecurity in line with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr‘s vision.

The meeting reaffirmed the government’s commitment to empowering farmers and ensuring Makueni continues to thrive as an agricultural hub.

MAKUENI INTENSIFIES RABIES FIGHT THROUGH FREE MASS DOG VACCINATION

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects both people and animals by attacking the brain and nervous system. It spreads mainly through bites or scratches from infected animals, especially dogs.

Once symptoms appear, rabies cannot be cured — but vaccination remains the safest and most effective way to stop its spread.

To protect communities from this life-threatening disease, the County Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development has intensified its ongoing rabies vaccination campaign in wards with high cases of rabies.

So far, 1,542 dogs from 910 households in Muvau/Kikumini Ward and 1,357 dogs from 728 households in Wote/Nziu Ward have been vaccinated.

The county aims to vaccinate 20,000 dogs in the seven wards, ensuring safer and healthier communities.

This initiative aims to ensure safer, rabies-free communities where humans and animals coexist in harmony.

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