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MUTULA KILONZO JR. BOLSTERS HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN KAITI.

Makueni Governor, Mutula Kilonzo Jr., on Thursday, commissioned two utility ambulances and an advanced x-ray machine at Mutungu Sub-county Hospital during a development tour of Kilungu Ward .

These ambulances will improve the mobility of patients, supporting the governor’s ongoing commitment to providing quality healthcare for the people of Makueni.

In addition, the governor, alongside his deputy Lucy Mulili, said the ambulances will therefore reduce the referral turnover time hence improving on service delivery while the x-ray would contribute to better diagnostic accuracy and streamlining medical workflows.

GOVERNOR MUTULA DISTRIBUTES CERTIFIED SEEDS TO KILUNGU FARMERS.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has distributed 9.7 tons of certified maize seeds to farmers in Kilungu ward during a working tour of Kaiti Sub-county on Thursday.

Mutula said his administration is keen on maximising food production through growing the appropriate variety of crops in the wake of projected depressed October-November-December rains.

Mutula also inspected the construction progress of Ilovoto water project, which will benefit more than 3,300 residents of Kilungu ward when complete.

Governor Mutula is accompanied by a number of MCAs among them Assembly Deputy Majority Leader Jonathan Muthoka, deputy minority leader Sarah Mbilo, Eng. Jackson Ndolo (Ukia) and Kilungu MCA Joseph Mbidnyo.

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH MAKUENI COUNTY TO ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE CARE CLINIC

Makueni County has partnered with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) to construct a comprehensive care clinic at Makindu Subcounty Hospital. The project, valued at Ksh. 6.8 Million, aims to address the pressing space constraints at the facility, thereby enhancing the quality of care for over 2,000 patients.

The new clinic is expected to create a safer environment for patients while also reducing HIV-related stigma and improving confidentiality in patient care.

During the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Dr. Stephen Ndolo, the Chief Officer for Health Services, emphasized the nature of this initiative, describing it as an important milestone for local residents seeking medical assistance.

The foundations’ CEO Dr. Sam Kinyanjui stated that the clinic is scheduled for completion in January 2025,saying the development underscores their commitment in improving healthcare access and outcomes in the region.

FAMILIARIZATION MEETING FOR NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE KENYA DEVOLUTION SUPPORT PROGRAM (II) IN WOTE, MAKUENI

Deputy governor Lucy Mulili on Monday chaired a familiarization meeting for new committee members of the Kenya devolution support program (II) in Wote, Makueni.

The committee will be in charge of implementing programs funded by the National government under KDSP to strengthen county performance in key result areas such as public finance management, Monitoring and evaluation,human resources and performance management and public participation and devolution and intergovernmental relations.

Makueni will get an institutional grant of KSh.37.5 M and a service delivery investment grant,directly linked to achievement of predefined tangible and verifiable results under the 4 year KDSP (II).

Mulili was flanked by county assembly speaker Douglas Mbilu, several ECMs,chief Officers,officers from the state department of Devolution and the assembly chair of the Devolution committee and Mbitini ward MCA Bernard Mutua.

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GOVERNOR MUTULA SECURES KSH. 264 MILLION FROM MOROCCO FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN MAKUENI

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has secured a Ksh. 264 million partnership deal with the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco to support various development initiatives in the county.

The agreement was signed during his recent visit to Morocco, where the governor partnered with Samir Goudar, President of the Marrakech-Safi region.

The signing ceremony was also attended by Farid Chourak, the representative of King Mohammed VI and Governor of Marrakech Region, along with seven other regional governors.

This collaboration is funded through the African Fund for International Decentralised Co-operation of Local Authorities (FACDI), which supports decentralized governments across Africa.

Makueni County will receive the Ksh. 264 million in annual installments over the next five years, bolstering its development projects aimed at enhancing the county’s growth and prosperity.

MAKUENI RECEIVES PEST CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES TO BOOST MANGO FARMING.

Makueni County on Wednesday received a donation of pest control technologies from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KePHIS) aimed at helping small-scale mango farmers to effectively manage fruit fly infestations.

The donation includes 1,800 pheromone lures to eliminate Oriental fruit flies, 1,000 protein baits, 900 solarization bags, and 45 augmentorium pit covers to promote better farm sanitation.

These advanced pest control tools are designed to tackle the challenges of pests in mango farming, ensuring compliance with export market standards and improving the competitiveness and credibility of Makueni’s mango products. This initiative will help restore the confidence of international buyers in the county’s produce.

Agriculture CECM Joyce Mutua, who received the donation, was flanked by Japheth Kiminza, the Chief Officer for Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development.

Mutua expressed her appreciation to KePHIS, affirming that her department would ensure the technologies are distributed efficiently and used properly by farmers to maximize their impact.

MAKUENI COUNTY HOLDS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING FOR OND RAINS

Makueni County is privileged to host over 60 participants from across Kenya’s 47 Counties, gathered to develop and enhance their search and rescue skills.

17 of Makueni firefighters and emergency responders are undergoing the training at Kyamusoi dam to improve their aqua rescue capabilities.The team of trainees is undergoing water rescue simulations ahead of the October-November-December rains.

Key areas of training include adapted swimming endurance, boatriding, navigation, capsized boat rescue maneuvers, deep water search and rescue rock climbing ropes course, large water incident

The training is a collaboration between the KWS, Government of Makueni County, E plus Ambulance, Community Divers and KRCS.

Makueni was selected as the training ground due to her significant investment in disaster preparedness, equipping the Directorate of Special Programs with adequate water rescue equipment.

6000 FARMERS TO RECEIVE SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Over 6,000 registered farmers across Makueni County will receive sunflower seeds for planting during the October-November- December season.

On Friday Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. flagged off 14,121 kgs of sunflower seeds and will be distributed to the farmers.

The initiative is courtesy of the Edible Oil Promotion Project (EOPP), a national government program by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA).

The project aims to reduce the country’s reliance on imported edible oil and enhance local communities’ nutritional needs. Makueni County leads the nation in farmer registration for this project.

Governor Mutula said AFA has committed to supplying sunflower oil extraction machines to the county.

He encouraged more farmers to enroll in the program and take advantage of sunflower’s drought-resistant nature, turning it into a profitable venture through edible oil production.

CECM Agriculture Joyce Mutua advised farmers to buy certified seeds to ensure better yields and minimize potential losses during the upcoming rainy season.

GOVERNOR MUTULA DIRECTS WSPS TO INVEST IN TECHNOLOGY TO END NON REVENUE WATER

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has called on Water Service Providers in Makueni to invest in technology to curb the menace of unaccounted water, leading to huge losses and low water supply capacity.

Speaking during a meeting with newly installed Boards of Directors for three WSPs in Kilome, Governor Mutula said the county government will invest in technology such as smart meters, bulk water meters, high-density polyethylene pipes and leakage detectors to reduce non revenue water.

KIBWASCO, one of the leading water supplies company in Kibwezi region has often recorded non revenue water of 63 percent, causing avoidable water shortages in the area.