Water

In Pictures: Chit Chat Baraza at Miangeni Market, where governor Mutula opened a water kiosk and engaged with beneficiaries of the AKWASH Project.

The Governor took time to interact with residents and understand the project’s impact, noting that it is the largest water project in the county. He directed that animal watering points be established to curb the rampant crocodile attacks along the Athi River.

Residents also presented key community needs, including the establishment of a designated market day, installation of market lighting, and deployment of additional personnel to strengthen service delivery at the local health facility.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has inspected ongoing construction works on the Kilolo–Kyanzeni – Musalala Project along River Kaiti. The project comprises a sand dam, a sump tank, a shallow well and a drift at Kilolo, on the border of Ukia, Ilima and Kee wards in Kaiti Sub-County.

The community-led initiative is funded by Africa Sand Dam, with the County Government of Makueni providing machinery to support construction, while the local community contributes locally available materials.

On Monday, the Kyanze Self-Help Group hosted members of other community groups from Mwala, Kathiani and Mbooni, who joined in providing labour and sharing knowledge through benchmarking visits. The collaborative effort aims to accelerate the completion of the project and improve access to reliable, sustainable water for local residents.

𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮, 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 -Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili has assured Makueni residents that the county government has put in place measures to mitigate floods associated with the forecast El Nino phenomenon.

The DG who spoke while inspecting ongoing works at Kyanzonzo and Munyuni rivers in Kalawa Ward, however, advised residents to take precaution during the expected heavy rains to avoid accidents.

The works include construction of a sand dam and a 1-metre wall to retain sand, strengthen the river crossing to enhance safety for residents.

The Deputy Governor, who was accompanied by Finance CECM, Damaris Kavoi, also inspected the 400-metre Uma-Kalambya Road in Kithungo/Kitundu Ward, which when completed, will improve access for residents, school-going children and neighbouring communities.

The projects, being implemented through the County’s Emergency Fund, target vulnerable areas, including Kitundu, Mbitini, Nzaui, Kalawa and Kiima Kiu, with focus on strengthening critical infrastructure and protecting residents from the effects of heavy rains.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has inspected the ongoing development of a recreational park at the Kamunyolo Dam site as he followed up on the completion of improvement works at the dam.

The improvement works include the construction of an apron and retaining walls to protect the dam’s spillway. The Governor insisted on the timely completion of the works, noting the approaching onset of the rains, and emphasized the need to safeguard the dam and its infrastructure.

He was accompanied by Wote/Nziu MCA Felix Mateso, Assembly Majority Leader Kisungi Katete, Ilima MCA Bishop Jonathan Muthoka, and other county leaders.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has commissioned the distribution works for the Nzaini Borehole Water Project in King’alani, Upete, Mukaa Ward.

The project features a 14-cubic-metre-per-hour borehole, a solar-powered pumping system with a capacity of 10 cubic metres per hour, a 7.5 kW submersible pump and motor, 2.1 km of rising main, and the rehabilitation of water tanks.

The project will extend reliable water supply to five villages, improving access to water for residents across the area.

In pictures : Kaeani Water Project officially commissioned in Kilungu Ward, followed by community interactions with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has commissioned the Kyanzisi Water Project in Kyakitoo Village, Kitaingo, Mukaa Ward. The project includes the construction of a 50-cubic-metre water sump for water abstraction and storage, as well as the installation of 4.5 kilometres of pipeline for water conveyance, among other supporting infrastructure.

The project is expected to improve access to reliable and safe water for approximately 350 households in the area, enhancing the livelihoods and well-being of residents.

𝐌𝐔𝐊𝐀𝐀: 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has commissioned the Kwa Kakui Earth Dam as he kicks off a day-long development tour of Mukaa Ward, accompanied by his deputy Lucy Mulili and a host of MCAs

The dam has been expanded and rehabilitated to increase its storage capacity under the first phase of Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) investments across the County, enhancing access to safe and reliable water for local communities.

The project is benefiting 630 households across nine villages, as well as Salvation Army Maiani Girls Secondary School and Primary School.

The beneficiary villages are Kombuni, Katalani A, Ndaatai A, Ndaatai B, Katalani B, Muthitha, Kwa Ng’ai, Kamuthini and Kivuu.