Sports

MAKUENI PARAVOLLEYBALL TEAM ROARS IN KITUI ON MASHUJAA DAY

As part of the #MashujaaDay2025 celebrations, the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Arts, and Sports invited the Makueni Paravolleyball Team to Kitui for a friendly match against their Kitui counterparts.

The Makueni team triumphed with an emphatic 3–0 sets victory, earning a cash award of KES 500,000. This outstanding performance underscores the county’s growing sporting prowess, powered by strong grassroots governance and talent development structures, a key pillar of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr administration.

We proudly celebrate the Makueni Paravolleyball Team as true #Mashujaa

KILOME CBO LEADS ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGN WITH CHARITY RUN

On Saturday, 18th October 2025, The Kilome We Want, a community-based organisation in Kilome Sub-county, held a charity run to advocate against rampant drug and substance abuse in the area.

In partnership with the County Government of Makueni, the CBO sensitised the community on the harmful effects of drug abuse and the need to strengthen campaigns against the vice.

The event, graced by the Executive Committee Member for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, also served as an outreach platform for National ID and voter registration by the IEBC. This initiative aims to mobilise residents to register and exercise their democratic rights for the sake of posterity.

LIGI MASHINANI WARD SPORTS ELECTIONS KICK OFF IN MAKUENI COUNTY

The Department of Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services has officially launched the Ward Sports Councils’ elections in Muvau/Kikumini Ward, Makueni County, as part of the Ligi Mashinani Programme.

The initiative aims to establish inclusive and democratic sports governance structures at the grassroots level.

The elections, held from sub-ward to ward level, brought together local sports stakeholders to elect officials for key committee positions including Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, and representatives for gender, disability, referees, coaches, and athletes.

The exercise was praised for its competitiveness and inclusivity, and will be replicated across all wards in Makueni County over the next two weeks. County Executive Committee Member for Sports, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, lauded the participants for their dedication and reaffirmed the county administration’s commitment to youth empowerment through sports.

Newly elected committees will oversee sports development, talent nurturing, and athlete representation. Outgoing council members received letters of appreciation from Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr for their contributions to grassroots sports growth.

MBITINI PARISH HOSTS RECREATION SPORTS DAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MAKUENI COUNTY GOVERNMENT

On August 7, Mbitini Catholic Parish hosted a vibrant Sports Day at Mulala Girls’ grounds in Emali-Mulala Ward, in collaboration with the Makueni County Government’s Department of Gender, Children, Youth, Sports, and Social Services.

The event brought together CWA members, local youth, women, and church leaders for a day of unity, health, and empowerment through sports.

Graced by the Executive Committee Member for Sports, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni and the parish priest, the day featured football, volleyball, and netball matches with teams drawn from various parish outstations.

Eng. Kyoni commended the parish for championing community-based sports and reaffirmed Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s commitment to inclusive sports development across all demographics.

MAKUENI HOSTS STREET CHILDREN FOOTBALL COMPETITION AHEAD OF DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD CELEBRATIONS

Makueni County on Saturday held a special football tournament for street children at Emali, aiming to connect with them and understand their background, needs, skills and areas of intervention towards their life and livelihood improvement.

Gender, Children, Youth, Sports, and Social Services Executive Committee Member Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, who flagged off the tournament, stated that the competition serves as a mobilization tool to help get children off the streets.

With support from Social Development and Children Officers, the department will engage with the children to create individualized care plans, including family reintegration where possible.

Children without family support will be rehabilitated at the Makueni Children Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre.

The event was also part of activities leading up to the Day of the African Child to be held on Monday 16th June at Unoa Grounds in Wote.

Makueni is set to host the national celebrations for the Day of the African Child, highlighting efforts to protect and uplift vulnerable children.

According to Kyoni, the initiative aligns with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr vision of social inclusion, promoting equity and equality for all Makueni residents.

MAKUENI REGISTERS MOST SUCCESSFUL KYISA OUTING IN HOMA BAY

Makueni County recorded her most successful performance yet at the 10th edition of the Kenya Youth Inter-county Sports Association (KYISA) Games, held in Homa Bay from April 13th to 19th , 2025.

The county’s women’s football team successfully defended their title for the third consecutive year, defeating Kajiado 5-4 on penalties in a thrilling final. The squad maintained an unbeaten record throughout the tournament.

Makueni also claimed victory in men’s basketball, overpowering hosts Homa Bay 78-52 in the finals. Overall, the county reached five finals—in men’s and women’s football, men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s volleyball—showcasing its emergence as sporting giant in the country.

Makueni Sports Executive Committee Member Sebastian Kyoni attributed the outstanding performance to Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s grassroots sports initiatives, particularly the ward-based Ligi Mashinani program and the MKJ Supa Cup tournament, which have nurtured emerging talent and elevated the county’s competitive edge.

MAKUENI STORMS KYISA 2025 IN HOMA BAY WITH A BANG!

Makueni County has made an emphatic statement at the ongoing Kenya Youth Inter-county Sports Association (KYISA) games in Homa Bay, with her teams across multiple disciplines delivering impressive performances that have established them as serious title contenders.

The men’s football team set the tone early, pulling off a stunning 1-0 victory against defending champions Busia in their opening match. They followed this with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Wajir to comfortably secure a place in the quarterfinals.

Taking cue from their male counterparts, Makueni’s women footballers fought hard in their opening match to earn a 1-1 draw against neighboring Kitui before producing a commanding 2-0 victory over Kajiado that booked their spot in the semifinals.

On the basketball court, the women’s team provided one of the tournament’s most thrilling moments, edging Siaya 48-47 in a nail-biting encounter that went down to the wire.

The men’s volleyball team also made their mark with a convincing 3-1 win against Nyeri, though the women’s volleyball team suffered a 3-0 setback against a strong Nandi side in their opener.

With multiple teams advancing deep into the knockout stages, Makueni County has firmly established itself as one of the teams to beat at this year’s KYISA games.

MAKUENI GEARS UP TO DOMINATE KYISA GAMES AGAIN AS CHAMPIONS EYE HOMA BAY GLORY!

Makueni County is on a mission to conquer once more! Fresh off their stunning triumph at last year’s Kenya Youth Inter-county Sports Association (KYISA) games in Malindi, the defending champions are charging into Homa Bay with fire in their hearts and victory on their minds.

In an electrifying flag-off ceremony on Friday, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. handed the county flag to six teams—men and women primed for glory—as they prepare to battle for supremacy from April 13th to 19th.

“We are not just participating—we are defending our crown!” declared Governor Mutula, expressing confidence in the squads assembled from the just concluded MKJ Supa Cup.

Last year, Makueni left opponents in the dust, clinching gold in men’s volleyball and dominating women’s football. Now, with Homa Bay in their sights, the champions are hungry to prove their reign is no fluke.

OVER 1,700 MAKUENI YOUTH TO BENEFIT FROM WAZO INNOVATION PROGRAM

A total of 1,740 youth in Makueni County are set to benefit from Wazo, a youth empowerment program spearheaded by the National Government to tackle unemployment and nurture innovation among young people.

The Wazo initiative takes a comprehensive approach to sustainable development by equipping youth with entrepreneurial skills, supporting the growth of startups, and addressing key barriers such as high failure rates of youth-led businesses and lack of knowledge on patenting and intellectual property rights.

Speaking in Makueni on Wednesday, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs,Creative Economy, and Sports, Salim Mvurya, urged the youth to seize the opportunity to shape their future through innovation and enterprise.

He further added that each beneficiary will undergo a six-month intensive training and will receive a monthly stipend of K.sh 6,000 to support them during the period.

Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili echoed the sentiments, highlighting the county’s ongoing youth empowerment efforts including the Ujuzi Teketeke skills development program and sports initiatives.

MAKUENI TO BUILD ELITE SPORTS ACADEMY IN LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Champions Pathway Academy (CPA) and United States-based Angels at Bat to establish a world-class sports academy in Makueni. The facility will feature modern training infrastructure, aiming to nurture local talent and position the county as a regional and global sports hub.

Governor Mutula described the partnership as one that goes beyond sports, saying it is about equipping youth with leadership, education, and life skills. The initiative will offer professional coaching, international exposure, and mentorship.

CPA Chief Executive Officer Albert Munane emphasized the importance of investing in sports as a tool for discipline, while Angels at Bat’s Justus Musia noted the cultural exchange potential of the partnership.

Sports Executive Committee Member Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, Chief Officer Nicholis Mutua, sports director Ambrose Kisoi and senior sports officer Charles Muthoka attended the signing ceremony held at the governor’s office in Wote, Tuesday.