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𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵

𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗜, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 — Protecting members’ savings through sound governance, accountability and prudent financial management is at the heart of efforts to strengthen ward-based SACCOs in Makueni County.

As part of this initiative, nine ward-based SACCOs convened in Emali on Thursday, followed by another 10 SACCOs at Kikima on Friday, for a three-day countywide sensitisation forum aimed at improving leadership, strengthening financial accountability and enhancing operational efficiency.

Funded by the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) in partnership with the Cooperative Development Directorate, the training equips SACCO leaders with practical skills in regulatory compliance, use of the SACCO Toolkit and cybersecurity to promote transparency, protect members’ funds and improve service delivery.

Addressing participants, Chief Officer for Livestock and Cooperative Development Daniel Ndolo urged SACCO leaders to embrace responsible management, uphold accountability and prioritise the safety of members’ savings.

The initiative seeks to build stronger, more transparent and secure SACCOs capable of expanding access to financial services, supporting farmers and traders, and driving sustainable economic growth across Makueni County.

Ongoing cabro-paving works in Wote Town

Ongoing cabro-paving works in Wote Town, along the section between Cooperative Bank and Kasarani, aim to enhance the town’s aesthetic appeal, improve drainage and create additional parking spaces. The works are spearheaded by Wote Municipality.

Meanwhile, a connectivity improvement project in Shimo Estate is also underway to enhance accessibility and improve security for residents.

Telling Makueni’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 Makueni’s tourism attractions, rich cultural heritage and unique community experiences through digital platforms.

Participants explored how to:

Capture compelling photos and videos of local attractions

Craft authentic stories that showcase our culture and communities

Use social media and digital platforms to put Makueni on the tourism map

The youth also got hands-on experience in the Hub’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.

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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𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗘𝗖𝗠 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

𝗞𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 -Makueni County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health, Joyce Mutua, on Thursday toured several health facilities across the county to assess service delivery and establish how residents are receiving healthcare services.

She began her spot-check tour at Kee Health facility before proceeding to Mukuyuni and Nziu facilities.

The visit aimed at assessing the state of service delivery, interacting with healthcare workers and establishing challenges affecting the provision of healthcare to residents.

During the tour, she also inspected the maternity blocks at Mukuyuni and Nziu health facilities. The maternity block at Mukuyuni includes a theatre to support the provision of maternity and related medical services.

The exercise is part of the department’s efforts to monitor service delivery and identify areas requiring improvement to ensure Makueni residents access quality and efficient healthcare services.

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 Makueni’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.

𝗨𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲

𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘, 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗘: 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ~Traders in Uvete Market on Thursday engaged the County Government of Makueni on a proposed dedicated market day aimed at attracting more buyers, boosting business and expanding market opportunities for local farmers.

Led by Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism CECM Irene Makau Mwilu, the engagement sought traders’ views on the proposal and how best to strengthen the market’s role in driving local economic growth.

The initiative aligns with the county’s mandate (County Government Act) to support trade and market development, building on Makueni’s network of more than 46 markets with dedicated market days.

Makau said the proposed market day would improve access to markets for agricultural produce, increase trading opportunities and enhance incomes for farmers and traders.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝘀, 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀

𝗞𝗶𝗯𝘄𝗲𝘇𝗶: 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ~ Eleven ward-based SACCOs in Makueni are strengthening their governance and financial management to protect members’ savings and support sustainable growth.

The training, held at Kibwezi Catholic Church, is funded by the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) in partnership with the Cooperative Development Directorate. It covers compliance, the SACCO Toolkit rollout and cybersecurity.

Further, the training aims to equip SACCO leaders with practical skills to improve accountability, strengthen management and boost operational efficiency.

Speaking during the training forum, Livestock and Cooperative Development Chief Officer Daniel Ndolo urged the SACCO leaders to uphold integrity, safeguard members’ funds and embrace sound management practices.

The participants include executive sub-committee members, supervisory committee chairs and bookkeepers from Kibwezi East, Kibwezi West and parts of Makueni Sub-County.

This sensitization forum will help build stable, secure and sustainable SACCOs; hence empowering the financial institutions.

Ongoing construction of the Muuoni–Mbitini Water Distribution

Ongoing construction of the Muuoni–Mbitini Water Distribution for Agriculture and Livelihood Restoration Project under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, now at 70 per cent completion.

The KSh 13 million project aims to improve access to water for irrigation and strengthen community livelihoods. It features construction of a 100-cubic-metre sump, tapping water from a pre-existing sand dam at Kavuthu, rising mains to Kavuthu and ACK Church, elevated steel towers fitted with water storage tanks, and irrigation distribution lines.

Upon completion, the project is expected to benefit 500 households by supporting agricultural production, enhancing food security and strengthening resilience to climate change in Mbitini Ward.

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 1–0 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.

𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝟱𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝘇𝗶𝘂

𝗡𝗭𝗜𝗨,𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲—Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has announced a Sh50 million allocation for mango purchases during the current season, while outlining key county government initiatives in agriculture, water, healthcare, infrastructure and employment during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations in Nziu, Makueni Sub- County.

Addressing residents, the governor highlighted measures to strengthen agricultural markets, expand access to water, improve public services and create employment opportunities across the county.

In agriculture, Governor Mutula said the county was pursuing international markets for Makueni mangoes. He announced a scheduled engagement with representatives of the Oman government to explore export opportunities.

He also outlined plans to establish a mango aggregation centre in Nziu and strengthen cold storage, digital market information and value addition to improve produce handling and reduce post-harvest losses.

On employment and investment, the governor highlighted a Sh2.5 billion initiative involving the county government, Agrione Fresh Produce and the Anglican Church of Kenya, which is projected to create approximately 12,000 jobs and expand market opportunities for local produce.

Water infrastructure featured prominently in his address. The governor cited the Sh450 million Athi-Kalawa project, the ongoing Kaiti IV project supported by the Tanathi Water Works Development Agency, and the 42-acre Londokwe Dam project in Kitise as part of efforts to improve water availability for households and agricultural activities.

The governor also reported that 258 promotions had been undertaken and 279 county employees converted to permanent and pensionable terms.

On infrastructure, he called for closer cooperation between the national and county governments to facilitate the implementation of shared projects, citing the proposed Makueni professional stadium as one initiative awaiting implementation.

The Mashujaa Day celebrations provided a platform to recognise the contribution of local communities and highlight county priorities, including support for mango farmers, water access, healthcare services, job creation and infrastructure investment.