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Residents Shape Local Development Priorities Through Community Engagements

Malili -Residents and local stakeholders in Malili have had an opportunity to share their development priorities directly with the County Government of Makueni, in an engagement aimed at identifying service delivery gaps and finding practical solutions to challenges affecting their community.

The meeting brought together market leaders, opinion leaders and other stakeholders, who raised concerns and proposed interventions in key areas, including road maintenance, health, land matters, energy, the market sector and road safety.

The engagement in Malili forms part of a series of consultations also held in Salama and Kwa DC, creating opportunities for residents across the three areas to voice their concerns and contribute to local development priorities.

Through these engagements, the County Government is strengthening its commitment to listening to residents and working with communities to address their needs. Issues raised provide important feedback for the relevant departments as they assess priorities and plan interventions within the County’s mandate and available resources.

Kwa Kavesa Drift Set to Improve Access, Safety for Residents

Kiima Kiu/Kalanzoni Ward- CECM for Infrastructure, Transport, Public Works and Energy Peter Mumo on Wednesday inspected the progress of the Kwa Kavesa Vented Drift project to assess its implementation and contribution to improved local infrastructure.

Once completed, the project is expected to improve movement across the area, ease the transportation of farm produce and access to markets and essential services. It will also help residents navigate the crossing more safely, particularly during rainy seasons, strengthening connectivity and supporting economic activities in the surrounding community.

Makueni Leaders Engage Salama Market Stakeholders on Local Development Priorities

The County Government of Makueni has stepped up engagement with local stakeholders to identify development gaps, address community concerns and strengthen service delivery in Salama.

A team of County Executive Committee Members (CECMs), including Japheth Mang’oka, Nicholas Nzioka, Dr Paul Musila, Irene Makau, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni and Peter Mumo, met with market leaders, opinion leaders and other stakeholders to listen to their concerns and discuss priority interventions for the area.

Key issues raised for discussion included road maintenance, the boda boda sector, land matters, water access, street lighting, health sector and energy, as well as municipal services. Stakeholders also highlighted the need for a service lane to help address rising road accidents and improve safety for road users. The discussions provide an opportunity for residents to identify gaps and engage the County Government on practical solutions.

The engagement is part of ongoing efforts to bring development discussions closer to the people, ensuring that local priorities inform planning and service delivery. The consultations will continue in Kwa DC and Malili, giving more residents and stakeholders an opportunity to contribute to the development agenda.

𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗼 𝗝𝗿. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜 , 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 -Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has challenged public sector leaders to embrace citizen-centred governance, evidence-based planning and accountability as foundations for leadership and transformation.

Speaking during the Leadership Programme for National Transformation (LPNT) at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi, Governor Kilonzo Jr shared Makueni’s development experience with the program participants including county secretaries, chief executive officers, chief officers and other leaders from government institutions and county governments.

Anchored in the county’s Andu Mbee (People First) philosophy, Makueni’s model places citizens at the centre of development, with wards serving as the basic planning units for identifying priorities, monitoring projects and strengthening accountability.

The Governor highlighted key service delivery indicators in health that have contributed to the Makueni health services success. He also cited 151 strategic partnerships supporting the county’s development agenda.

He emphasised agriculture as a critical pathway to poverty reduction, calling for stronger market linkages, investment-ready land use and strategic partnerships that translate public resources into tangible benefits.

Participants thanked the Governor for sharing Makueni’s experience, noting that the county offered practical lessons on translating devolution into equitable development. They also recognised his Senate background and understanding of constitutional and legal frameworks as valuable perspectives in examining governance and leadership.

The engagement reinforced key lessons: transformation begins with governance reforms, public participation must shape development priorities, and data-driven accountability is essential for results.

The Governor challenged leaders to innovate, collaborate and build on existing foundations, emphasising that leadership must ultimately be measured by its impact on citizens’ lives.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝟵 K𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 – HE. Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Tuesday launched nine strategic documents to strengthen county health and nutrition interventions, tackle malnutrition and accelerate progress towards national and county health goals.

Speaking during the launch, Governor Mutula reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quality healthcare, emphasizing that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. He described every maternal death as a tragedy, underscoring the need for stronger interventions to protect mothers and newborns.

The Governor also thanked development partners and stakeholders, noting that their collaboration has contributed to improved access to quality health and nutrition services across Makueni County.

Among the documents launched is the Makueni County Multi-Sectoral Food and Nutrition Security Policy, developed through a collaborative partnership between the county Department of Health Services and Nutrition International.

Others include the Makueni Nutrition Action Plan 2025/26–2029/30, the Every Woman, Every Newborn, Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026–2028, which seeks to reduce maternal and newborn deaths through a six-month rapid-results initiative, and the Makueni County Health Research Agenda 2026–2030.

The remaining documents cover maternal and newborn health protocols, nutrition advocacy under OMMI, the current situation analysis on MNCAHN+N in Makueni County, and the perinatal investment case.

The multi-sectoral initiative brings together departments and stakeholders across health, agriculture, lands, finance, gender and other sectors to address food insecurity, malnutrition and maternal and newborn health challenges.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 – The Makueni County Government has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nutrition International, reaffirming their commitment to improving maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition (MNCAHN) across the county.

The renewed partnership will strengthen nutrition interventions through technical and financial support, the provision of essential nutrition commodities, capacity building for health workers and community health volunteers, community outreach, and evidence-based advocacy. Priority areas include nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life, Vitamin A supplementation, iron and folic acid supplementation, nutrition education, and food fortification.

Through coordinated implementation, the partnership seeks to enhance access to quality nutrition services, strengthen health systems, and improve health outcomes for women, children and adolescents in Makueni County.

𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗖𝗥𝗛

𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝟮𝟳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 – The Makueni County Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AMC Healthcare, Inc. to establish a dedicated paediatric wing at Makueni County Referral Hospital (MCRH) in Wote.

The proposed facility aims to strengthen child healthcare services by integrating general paediatric inpatient care, high-dependency and intensive care units, isolation rooms, emergency treatment and resuscitation services, alongside family-centred support facilities.

The partnership will leverage AMC Healthcare, Inc.’s expertise in modular healthcare facility design, off-site manufacturing, medical equipment integration and project delivery to address the urgent need for purpose-built paediatric care.

The project is expected to improve access to specialised child healthcare, enhance emergency response and critical care capacity, and provide a more suitable environment for the treatment and recovery of young patients. By bringing essential paediatric services together in a dedicated facility, the initiative is expected to ease pressure on existing hospital spaces, strengthen infection prevention measures and provide better support for families seeking quality healthcare for their children.

Nourrir Trade Solutions (Tunza Trade) will serve as the implementing partner for AMC Healthcare, Inc., supporting the implementation of the proposed project and facilitating the development of the dedicated paediatric wing at Makueni County Referral Hospital.

According to the AMC team, The project design is the first of its kind in Kenya and Africa.

𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗜 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘

𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 -Makueni County has partnered with Latter-day Saints Charities and Riziki Charities through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance plans for the construction of a maternity block at Kambu Level IV Hospital.

The partnership seeks to strengthen healthcare delivery through coordinated planning, shared responsibilities and potential future collaboration, subject to the availability of financial resources and further implementation agreements.

A step towards better maternal healthcare and improved access to maternity services for families in Makueni County.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲- Makueni County has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Women Engaged for Development (WED) to strengthen collaboration in improving maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health across the county.

The partnership seeks to eliminate preventable maternal deaths, reduce maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent mortality, and accelerate efforts towards eliminating adolescent pregnancies. It also aims to strengthen healthcare systems, enhance the quality of care and improve the overall well-being of mothers and children in Makueni County.

The collaboration will focus on three key areas: increasing the quantity and quality of domestic funding for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (MNCAH+N) at national and sub-national levels in priority areas ; promoting the adoption of policies that support the scaling up of proven, cost-effective interventions for women’s and children’s health; and improving the implementation of policies that prioritise women’s and children’s health in priority areas.

The WED team, led by Prof. Anne Kihara, reaffirmed the importance of partnerships in advancing health outcomes and ensuring that women, children and adolescents have access to quality healthcare services.

Speaking during the signing, Mutula emphasised that health remains a key priority for county governments, noting that healthcare interventions must have a meaningful impact on every citizen.

He observed that the best health outcomes are achieved when stakeholders work together, highlighting the importance of collaboration in addressing health challenges and strengthening service delivery.

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬

𝐊𝐈𝐁𝐖𝐄𝐙𝐈, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~ The County Government of Makueni is urging farmers to strengthen cooperatives, embrace a saving culture and encourage young people to join the cooperative movement to secure the future of agriculture and improve household incomes.

Speaking on Tuesday during an engagement with Kibwezi Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society Limited, Chief Officer for Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development Daniel Ndolo called on farmers to involve their children and other young people in cooperative activities to ensure continuity and strengthen the sector.

He also emphasised the importance of regular savings in helping farmers build financial stability and invest in better livelihoods.

The cooperative has benefited from support by the County Government and the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), including KSh 2.5 million in cheques to support crop mitigation.

The society is also exploring value addition as a way of managing surplus milk, reducing wastage and creating better income opportunities for its members.

The County Government continues to promote strong and inclusive cooperatives as a pathway to collective investment, improved market access and sustainable growth in the agricultural sector.

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𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝟵 K𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗖𝗥𝗛

𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗜 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬

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