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Telling Makueniโ€™s Story, One Creator at a Time!

On Friday, the County Innovation Hub in Wote came alive as 30 young people joined a training on storytelling and digital content creation for tourism promotion.

The session was organized by the Youth in Tourism and Conservation Initiative (YTCI) in partnership with the County Government of Makueni. It gave participants practical skills to document and promote Makueniโ€™s tourism attractions, rich cultural heritage and unique community experiences through digital platforms.

Participants explored how to:

๐ŸŽฅ Capture compelling photos and videos of local attractions

โœ๏ธ Craft authentic stories that showcase our culture and communities

๐Ÿ“ฑ Use social media and digital platforms to put Makueni on the tourism map

The youth also got hands-on experience in the Hubโ€™s storytelling and content creation studios, turning ideas into real content.

Makueni has stories worth telling, and our young people are ready to tell them to the world. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’š

A big thank you to YTCI, and every young creator who showed up with energy and ideas. This is only the beginning!

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Makueni Empowers Six Community Groups and Youths with Equipment to Grow Local Enterprises

Makindu Ward, 22nd October 2026

Six Community groups, young people and individuals in Kimboo, Kiboko, Nthia and Makindu in Makindu Ward have received income-generating equipment under the County Government of Makueniโ€™s Community Empowerment Programme to support entrepreneurship, create employment and improve livelihoods.

The beneficiaries received a range of equipment, including tents and chairs for hire, sound systems, welding machines, salon equipment, sewing machines and digital cameras. Among the beneficiaries are Utisi wa Ene and Nguuni Self Help Group.

County Executive Committee Member for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, Chief Officer for Youth and Sports John Nguni and area MCA Steve Kilonzo presided over the handover exercise on Thursday.

A muscle-tenderising showdown between Muthyoi FC and Kitikyumu FC

A muscle-tenderising showdown between Muthyoi FC and Kitikyumu FC brought the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Makueni County to a pulsating climax at Nziu Primary School grounds. With Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. leading the dignitaries in attendance, including County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu, MCA Felix Mateso and other county officials, spectators were treated to a high-octane, hard-fought encounter that blended raw physicality with flashes of footballing brilliance.

As the young warriors traded tackles, tested their resolve and chased glory, they delivered more than just a match; they offered a compelling portrait of youthful talent, grit and emotional discipline. It was football in its most captivating form: fierce in contest, graceful in spirit and rich in the promise of a generation ready to make its mark. Kitikyumu FC emerged victorious, securing a narrow 1โ€“0 win.

Earlier, teams comprising staff from the County Government and the Makueni County Assembly had kicked off the sporting programme in a curtain-raiser match.

Makueni County Pledges Continued Training and Empowerment for Boda Boda Riders

14th October 2026- A mapping survey conducted in Makueni County in April and May 2026 has revealed significant gaps in licensing and insurance within the boda boda sector.

The survey, which mapped approximately 8,000 boda boda riders across the county, established that only 12% hold valid driving licences, while just 5.2 %have insurance cover. Harassment by police emerged as the leading challenge, cited by 68% of respondents, while 79.6% identified training as their most pressing support need.

Speaking during the Boda Boda Safety Prayer Day held at Greenpark in Wote, County Executive Committee Member for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, shared highlights of the survey findings and emphasised the need for enhanced road safety awareness, compliance with traffic regulations and continued engagement with riders to address sector challenges.

The County Government has pledged to continue supporting boda boda riders through training programmes on motorcycle and motor vehicle licensing, with six Wards set to benefit during the current financial year.

In addition, plans are underway for a stakeholder engagement meeting bringing together relevant government agencies and representatives of the boda boda sector to deliberate on the challenges facing riders and identify practical solutions to improve road safety and their welfare.

The riders were encouraged to access the Makueni County Empowerment Fund (MCEF) through their organised groups to improve their livelihoods.

During the event, Eng.Kyoni also presented a Community-Based Organisation (CBO) certificate to the boda boda members marking a step towards strengthening the sectorโ€™s organisation and coordination.

๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ฎ๐ž๐ง๐ข ๐’๐ž๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‘๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ ๐Š๐’๐ก๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŽ๐Œ ๐„๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐…๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ—๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ

Over 900 community groups in Makueni County are set to benefit from interest-free loans as the county prepares for the full rollout of the Makueni County Empowerment Fund (MCEF).

The rollout follows a successful pilot programme in which KSh 2.05 million was disbursed to 44 groups, all of which successfully repaid the loans within the agreed timelines. Building on this performance, the County Government has allocated KSh 160 million for the full programme, targeting 30 groups in each ward.

On Wednesday, County Executive Committee Member for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, chaired a review meeting with MCEF focal persons, during which the go-ahead for the full rollout was given.

The expanded programme will combine access to affordable financing with capacity building. Beneficiary groups will undergo training, while Ward Development Officers will be equipped with tablets to support digital processing, monitoring and follow-up of the loans.

Makueni Engages Kikumbulyu North Ward Community on Empowerment Programmes.

Kikumbulyu North | 1st October 2026-

The County Government of Makueni has engaged the Kikumbulyu North Ward community on the implementation of empowerment programmes aimed at improving livelihoods at the grassroots.

CECM Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services Eng. Sebastian Kyoni met with boda boda riders and Community Resource Promoters (CRPs) to discuss the way forward on the KSh1 million boda boda empowerment programme and the KSh5 million allocation to the Ward for support to Village Savings and Loaning Associations (VSLA)

An estimated 6,000 households across 108 villages in the Ward are set to benefit, with CRPs driving the programme at the village level.

Meanwhile, 281 registered boda boda riders, subject to verification at their respective stages, are set to benefit from the boda boda empowerment programme aimed at supporting the riders towards repair and maintenance of their motorbikes.

The engagement with the boda boda sector follows a countywide registration and mapping exercise across all 30 Wards, aimed at generating accurate data to guide planning and better management of the sector.

Eng. Kyoni urged the groups to take advantage of the Makueni County Empowerment Fund (MCEF) to improve their livelihoods, with 30 community groups in Kikumbulyu North Ward set to benefit from the programme.

Kyoni was accompanied by Chief Officer John Nguni, Director Boniface Mutingโ€™a and other county officials.

๐–๐จ๐ญ๐ž ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐’๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐”๐’$๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽ,๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐  ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ญ under the ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ญh for Climate Action (YCAF) Program.

Wote Municipality is among eight municipalities in Kenya to secure a US$50,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to support youth-led climate action solutions

The initiative targets registered youth groups and youth led/ youth serving organizations giving them an opportunity to design and implement practical solutions addressing climate related challenges within the municipality.

Youth groups will apply for microgrants through the County Government of Makueni website – Wote municipality portal, with successful proposals receiving between US$1,000 and US$5,000. The successful groups will work with the municipality to design and implement their projects under municipal supervision, monitoring and evaluation.

The climate priority thematic areas are: 1. Climate education and awareness

2. Green infrastructure, reforestation and environmental protection

3. โ Sustainable waste management; promotion and advancement of circular economy

4. โ Sustainable transport and mobility: NMTโ€™s

Groups opting for sustainable waste management will undertake market clean-ups, waste collection and disposal, and receive personal protective equipment. Those focusing on sustainable transportation will support the enhancement of parking spaces, including designated areas for persons with disabilities.

Groups focusing on green infrastructure and environmental protection will implement initiatives across greening, landscaping and beautification of urban spaces and road corridors.

Those focusing on education and awareness will build capacity of youths and other stakeholders on climate actions and resilience building

According to Wote Municipal Manager Evelyn Mutua who spoke during the program launch and sensitization forum at Green Park Wote, applications open on September 17, 2026, and close on October 29, 2026. She encouraged eligible youth groups to apply and wished successful applicants well in implementing their selected projects and ensuring they adhere to the program closure on 14th April 2027. She made emphasis on keen consideration for the next round of funding to groups adhering to implementation requirements.

Lands CECM Dr. Paul Musila urged organized youth groups within the municipality to seize the opportunity, saying it would provide a platform for youth development and empowerment.

๐Š๐ข๐›๐ฐ๐ž๐ณ๐ข ๐€๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ƒ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ฎ๐ž๐ง๐ขโ€™๐ฌ ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐„๐œ๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ฒ.

๐Š๐ˆ๐๐–๐„๐™๐ˆ, ๐’๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ—, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” – Emerging and established musicians from Kibwezi East and West on Wednesday converged in Kibwezi Town for a vibrant forum celebrating the regionโ€™s rising creative talent. Bringing together gospel and secular artists, producers and promoters under the Makueni Artists Association, the forum provided a platform for networking, mentorship and collaboration.

Attending the event, Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism CECM Irene Makau Mwilu reaffirmed the County Governmentโ€™s commitment to creating an enabling environment where talent can thrive, noting that investing in creatives is investing in jobs, enterprise and Makueniโ€™s cultural identity.

The forum is an indication of a growing ambition: to turn Makueniโ€™s creative talent into a powerful engine for culture, employment, enterprise and economic growth; giving local artists not only a stage, but a future.

Makueni Promotes Healthy Ageing Through Granniesโ€™ Football.

Wote :30 th August 2026

The County Government of Makueni, through the Department of Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services, on Saturday helped organise friendly football matches bringing together five granniesโ€™ teams: Wote, Kilala, Preciousโ€™ Kikumbukyu, Maiani and Vumbu Grannies.

The matches provided the elderly women with an opportunity to stay physically active, improve their health, socialise and enjoy sports in an inclusive environment.

Speaking during the event, Interim Chairperson of the Makueni Grannies Football Association, Mary Kioko, said the associationโ€™s theme, โ€œKICK FOR HEALTH,โ€ highlights the role of sports in promoting the physical and social wellbeing of elderly women.

Kioko called for increased support in uniforms, sporting facilities, financial assistance and inclusion of grannies in tournaments.

The County Government provided medical support, refreshments and technical facilitation during the matches.

The initiative reflects Governor Mutula Kilonzo Juniorโ€™s commitment to empowering women while prioritising their health, dignity and wellbeing at every stage of life.

MAKUENI YOUTH URGED TO REGISTER SKILLS, TAKE PART IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Makueni Youth have been urged to register their skills on the countyโ€™s Youth Information Management System and actively participate in public forums to help shape the countyโ€™s future.

Speaking during International Youth Day celebrations in Wote, Chief Officer for Youth Nicholis Mutua said young people should take advantage of available opportunities and actively engage in programmes aimed at supporting their development.

Mutua said the Youth Information Management System enables youth to register their areas of expertise, showcase their skills and access relevant opportunities, programmes and support.

He also urged young people to participate in public participation forums, saying their involvement would help influence decisions affecting the county and their future.