General

A total of 8,745 residents across six wards have benefited from the Huduma Mashinani Outreach Programme, a joint initiative by the Government of Makueni County and Huduma Kenya aimed at bringing essential government services closer to the people.

The turn out was as follows:

• Kikima – 700

• Nunguni – 964

• Salama– 1,634

• Wote– 1,311

• Emali– 2,446

• Kambu – 1,690

Birth and death certificates for Kikima are ready for collection at Chief’s offices while those from other areas will be ready by 5th January 2026.

The programme has significantly eased access to government services by reducing travel costs and waiting time. The exercise will resume in January 2026 to cover all wards across the county, ensuring no resident is left behind.

A large turnout has been recorded on day five of the Huduma Mashinani Outreach Programme at Emali town, currently ongoing.

Beneficiaries are being served within five to ten minutes across 23 services offered by both the national and Government of Makueni County through Huduma Kenya

Residents have praised the programme for easing access to government services, citing reduced travel costs and shorter waiting times.

County Executive Committee Member for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services Eng. Sebastian Kyoni is leading the exercise which is facilitated by the department.

At least 1,311 residents of Wote/Nziu Ward have received crucial government services, including birth certificates, national ID registration, voter registration, group registration, and liquor licence applications, among others, through the Huduma Mashinani Outreach Programme spearheaded by the Government of Makueni County in partnership with Huduma Kenya.

Since its launch on 12th December 2025, the programme has reached 4,609 residents across four wards. Mbooni Ward recorded 700 beneficiaries, Kilungu reached 964, Kiima Kiu/Kalanzoni served 1,634, while Wote/Nziu recorded 1,311 beneficiaries. The programme continues on Friday at Emali Town in Emali/Mulala Ward and on Saturday in Ivingoni/Nzambani Ward.

The County Executive Committee Member for Gender and Social Services, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, noted that the programme targets at least 40,000 residents across 30 wards by the end of the exercise in February.

Hundreds of Kilome residents turned up for the Huduma Mashinani Outreach Program held in Salama Town on Wednesday, underscoring the strong demand for decentralized government services.

Residents lauded the initiative as a major relief, noting that it has significantly reduced travel costs and saved time previously spent queuing at distant government offices.

The program, sponsored by the Government of Makueni County, is offering 23 services delivered through Huduma Kenya, drawing together both national and county government services under one roof.

The initiative, a brainchild of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr, was officially graced by County Executive Committee Member for Gender and Social Services Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, Mukaa Deputy County Commissioner Backstone Mayabi, and Wote Huduma Centre Manager Bernard Nicholas.

Hundreds of residents in Nunguni, Kilungu Ward, on Tuesday turned out for the Huduma Mashinani Outreach Program, an initiative that takes all government services offered through Huduma Centre to the grassroots.

The initiative, a partnership between Huduma Kenya– Wote, and Government of Makueni County under the leadership of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr, enhances access to government services at the grassroots, heaving off the costs of travelling to public offices from residents.

The exercise was led by Wote Huduma Centre Manager Bernard Nicholas, County Executive Committee Member Eng. Sebastian Kyoni and Kilungu Deputy County Commisioner Anthony Maina.

The Huduma Mashinani Outreach program recorded an impressive start on its first day, reaching 700 residents, underscoring the high demand for decentralized service delivery.

The one-stop service program, launched by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Kikima on Friday, witnessed a large turnout as residents sought identity documents, birth and death certificates, KRA assistance, NTSA services, pensions support and voter registration, among others.

County and national government officers worked seamlessly to ensure efficient service provision, with many residents completing processes that would ordinarily require multiple visits to different offices. The successful day-one rollout highlighted the effectiveness of collaboration between the County Government, Huduma Centre Wote and National Government Administration Officers in bringing services closer to the people.

The outreach will be rolled out across all wards in the county up to February 2026

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr used the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Kikima Secondary School grounds to outline sweeping land and development reforms aimed at securing the county’s future prosperity.

The governor announced that his administration has already issued 700 title deeds to safeguard public utilities—among them ECDE centres, health facilities, churches, and boreholes—while 557 more are awaiting issuance.

In partnership with the national government, he said 2,700 freehold titles had been delivered in the Kinyoo, Syumile, Wathini and Kyamuoso adjudication areas, with plans underway to release a further 6,000 titles, including those for Kaunguni Settlement Scheme.

He added that the excision of Ngai Ndethia Game Reserve was being fast-tracked to facilitate human settlement.

Mutula also highlighted progress in tenure regularization, noting that 961 title deeds had been issued in Soko Mjinga, Misongeni and Mjini, while 104 plots in Nunguni had been surveyed and allotted. Efforts are ongoing to reclaim 25 acres of DWA land for a modern bus park and 381 acres for settlement of squatters, alongside opening a new public access road from Kibwezi Town to Kyumani.

On household land ownership, the governor celebrated the expansion of a pilot succession programme now covering 15 additional wards, expected to benefit 2,300 households and more than 10,000 people. He emphasised that the initiative brings justice closer to families, strengthens inheritance literacy and empowers women and vulnerable groups.

Turning to economic investments, the governor reported progress on the Economic Stimulus Programme markets in Kilala, Mutulani and Makindu, with stalled projects in Kikima and Kasikeu being revived. Construction of the Ksh 347 million Wote Modern Market is set to begin after relocation of traders, ultimately benefiting over 6,000 small businesses.

On infrastructure, the governor revealed that projects worth Ksh 146 million will be rolled out across all 30 wards under the Road Maintenance Fuel Levy.

Makueni County is preparing for a hunger crisis following depressed rainfall. During Jamhuri Day celebrations at Kikima Secondary School, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jrr. announced that he will convene the County Steering Group on 19th December to review drought assessments and set up mitigation measures.

County Commissioner Khalif Dol Abdullahi said relief food will be distributed across all sub-counties, targeting all sub counties.

Deputy Governor Makueni-H.E Lucy Mulili urged the national government to provide additional relief food, citing imminent crop failure in several areas.

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has issued a stern warning to illegal sand traders, declaring that his administration will not back down in enforcing strict regulations that govern the county’s sand sector.

Mutula said his government remains unwavering in the fight against illegal sand harvesting, despite continued push back by cartels.

He noted that the practice undermines the dignity of the county and exposes residents to the severe risk of water insecurity. He vowed to dismantle rogue networks profiting at the expense of communities and the environment.

Addressing the situation in Kilome, where a total ban on sand harvesting has been in place for two months, the governor reported significant progress. He said local committees are currently reviewing the state of the area, and the county will announce the next steps once it is satisfied that any future harvesting will fully comply with established regulations.

Mutula also revealed plans to take the county beyond conservation by venturing into sand value addition. He said his administration intends to invest in technologies and infrastructure that will enable Makueni to process sand into high-value products once resources allow, an initiative expected to boost county revenue and create jobs for residents.

The governor made the remarks while presiding over the absorption of 44 staff into the Makueni Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority, part of broader efforts to reinforce the county’s environmental protection and sand conservation agenda.

Makueni County on Monday issued letters of appointment to 44 employees of the Makueni Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority, officially placing them on permanent and pensionable terms. The move marks a significant step in the county’s push to strengthen sand conservation and safeguard critical environmental resources.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr, who presided over the ceremony, paid glowing tribute to the staff, praising them for their dedication and exemplary service. He highlighted individuals who have “gone beyond their call of duty” to protect water sources and shield the county’s natural resources from depletion.

Mutula said the transition to permanent terms was not only a reward for their resilience but also an investment in their future. He noted that the decision is expected to boost morale and motivate the team as they continue to play a key role in environmental protection.

The event also featured the unveiling of the Authority’s new Managing Director, Mr. Ndambuki Kioko, who is expected to steer the agency through its next phase of institutional growth and conservation work.

Governor Mutula lauded the Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority as the most improved semi-autonomous government agency in the county, noting its contribution to the growth of Makueni’s own-source revenue in the last financial year.

The newly absorbed staff were urged to uphold professionalism and serve as proud ambassadors of Makueni as they embark on their new roles.