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UJUZI TEKETEKE PROGRAMME EQUIPS YOUTHS WITH TOOLS FOR SELF-RELIANCE

17 young people in Kikumbulyu North Ward have received tools of trade to start their own bisiness ventures under the Ujuzi Teketeke Programme,

The initiative spearhead by the Department of Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services aims at empowering young people with practical skills and opportunities for self-employment.

Speaking during the distribution exercise, Executive Committee Member Eng. Sebastian Kyoni noted that the programme will continue to roll out in other wards across the county as part of efforts to empower more youths through skills development and enterprise support.

DEPUTY GOVERNOR MARKS WOMEN’S DAY WITH INMATES AT MAKUENI REMAND PRISON

The Makueni County Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili on Friday joined female inmates at Makueni Remand Prison to mark International Women’s Day ahead of the global celebrations on Sunday.

During the visit, she presented gifts including essential commodities to the inmates and commended the institution for nurturing talent and empowering women as they reform.

The deputy governor noted that this year’s theme, “Give To Gain,” calls for deliberate efforts by governments, institutions and individuals to advance gender equality.

She also raised concern over rising suicide cases and urged residents to seek cancelling when facing mental health challenges.

She was accompanied by Makueni County Chief of Staff Mercy Kinyi.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO Jr. FORMS TASKFORCE TO REFORM MAKUENI MANGO VALUE CHAIN

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has established a taskforce to overhaul the mango value chain in Makueni County, in a bid to curb chronic post-harvest losses and improve earnings for farmers.

The team established under an Executive Order number 2 of 2026 has been mandated to design and spearhead reforms aimed at eliminating mango wastage after harvest, stabilizing farm-gate prices and ensuring more predictable incomes for growers across the county.

The taskforce will also propose measures to reduce farmers’ reliance on brokers, a long-standing concern that has weakened producers’ bargaining power and exposed them to volatile prices.

Among its core responsibilities will be preparing the county’s mango sector for export markets by strengthening quality standards, improving coordination among actors in the supply chain and enhancing aggregation and supply systems.

The team is further expected to develop a framework to ensure sustainable operations at the Makueni County Mango Processing Plant, a county-run facility established to promote value addition and reduce fruit wastage during peak harvest seasons.

Governor Kilonzo has directed the taskforce to submit a comprehensive report within three weeks outlining actionable recommendations and an implementation roadmap for transforming the sector.

Makueni County is one of Kenya’s leading mango-producing regions, but farmers have for years struggled with high post-harvest losses, fluctuating prices and heavy dependence on middlemen.

The newly appointed taskforce comprises Mr. Nzioka King’ola, Eng. Josphat Musyoki, Eng. Petronila Ogut, Mr. John Thiong’o, Ms. Caroline Ngina and Ms. Dorcus Mutua.

THE SAFARICOM TEAM PAID A COURTESY CALL ON MAKUENI COUNTY.

The Safaricom team paid a courtesy call on Makueni County as part of efforts to better understand customer needs and network coverage gaps in the region. The team, led by Mark Oyier, Head of Department for Business Support Systems, sought to gain first-hand insights into service delivery and connectivity challenges within the county.

The Makueni County Deputy Governor hosted the delegation and expressed appreciation to Safaricom for its continued support and collaboration in improving the lives of Makueni residents. The Deputy Governor highlighted the company’s partnerships with the county in key sectors including health, water, and trade.

SIX DAIRY COOPERATIVES RECEIVE OVER KSH 7.9 MILLION TO CUSHION FARMERS AGAINST DROUGHT

Six dairy farmers’ cooperative societies in Makueni have received a cumulative KSh. 7,975,000 under the Drought Mitigation Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) of the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) to strengthen livestock farmers’ resilience during the ongoing dry spell.

The grants, issued on different days throughout the week, are intended at improving farmers’ access to quality livestock feeds and veterinary inputs following the failed October–November–December rains.

Through the intervention, cooperatives will procure and resell essential inputs such as hay bales, mineral licks, dairy and range cubes, cotton hulls and dewormers to sustain milk production and protect farmer incomes.

Speaking during a cheque issuance to Kibwezi Dairy Farmers Cooperative on Wednesday, Agriculture CECM Elizabeth Muli said the initiative will help stabilize dairy productivity and ensure livestock remain well nourished as farmers await the next rainy season. She urged the cooperatives to adhere strictly to grant guidelines and ensure prudent use of the funds.

Other beneficiary cooperatives include Kitise Farmers Cooperative, Makiou Farmers Dairy Cooperative, Twakima Farmers Cooperative, Kibwezi East Farmers Cooperative and Kalawa Dairy Farmers Cooperative.

HUDUMA MASHINANI CONTINUES IN MUVAU/KIKUMINI WARD SERVING MORE THAN 1,000 RESIDENTS

More than 1,000 residents benefited as the Huduma Mashinani Outreach Programme continued in Muvau/Kikumini Ward, bringing essential government services closer to the residents at Kwa Kathoka ATC grounds. The initiative by the County Government of Makueni in partnership with Huduma Kenya enabled residents to access key services including ID applications, birth and death certificates, SHA registration, HELB services, police abstracts and other government services at the grassroots. A total of 1,062 residents were served during the outreach.

Speaking during the exercise, Chief Officer for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services Nicholis Mutua urged residents to fully utilize such opportunities whenever they are brought closer to the community, noting that the programme is designed to ensure they access government services conveniently without travelling long distances.

Area MCA Kawembe Mutinda who was present during the outreach lauded the initiative, saying it has eased access to vital services.

ACTIONAID KENYA OFFICIALS PAY COURTESY CALL ON GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR. TO EXPLORE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ActionAid Kenya officials, led by Resilient Livelihoods and Emergencies Programme Manager Kitasi Wanga, on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. to explore collaboration areas with the Makueni County Government. The meeting focused on strengthening partnerships to sustain projects and jointly implement development initiatives.

Governor Kilonzo thanked ActionAid for its continued support to communities in Makueni County. Also present was Hon. Ken Mutuku, Clerk of the Makueni County Assembly.

GOVERNOR MUTULA CONDOLES FAMILY OF DROWNING VICTIM IN THANGE

Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Wednesday evening condoled with the family of 27-year-old Felix Kimweli Muinde, who drowned at Kimanga Stream in Thange Ward, Kibwezi East.

The governor visited the bereaved family at Muthungue Village, describing the incident as a painful loss to the community. Muinde will be buried on Friday, March 6.

During the visit, Mutula urged young people to unite, support their parents and take advantage of the county’s 30 per cent procurement budget reserved for youth, women and persons with disabilities.

He challenged them to be industrious and creative in order to generate their own employment opportunities.

The governor was accompanied by County Executive Committee Member for Finance Damaris Kavoi and Thange MCA Erick Katumo.

MAKUENI TO ROLL OUT NEW DIGITAL SYSTEM TO CURB MEDICINE THEFT

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has announced that Makueni County will roll out a new system to monitor the administration of medicine in public health facilities, in a move aimed at sealing corruption loopholes and enhancing transparency in the health sector.

The governor said the system, which will track the distribution and use of drugs across county facilities, is designed to weed out theft and misuse of medical supplies.

On healthcare infrastructure, he outlined ongoing investments, including the construction of a Sh34 million hospital in Kambu and a Sh70 million facility in Kibwezi, with another project in Kinyambu in the pipeline. He said the county’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program is intended to ease the financial burden of healthcare, which continues to disproportionately affect low-income households.

The governor spoke in Nzayo, Ivingoni/Nzambani Ward, during the burial of Onesmus Kyalo Maitha, who was eulogized as a hardworking and community-conscious individual. Governor Mutula also pledged support for the education of the late Kyalo’s children.

Late Kyalo lost his life through a tragic accident.

HUDUMA MASHINANI PROGRAMME RESUMES IN TULIMANI WARD

The County Government of Makueni on Wednesday resumed the Huduma Mashinani Outreach Programme following a short break to allow for public participation engagement.

The programme kicked off in Tulimani Ward at Kalawani CTTI Grounds, bringing together national and county government services closer to residents. The outreach, organized in collaboration with Huduma Kenya, aims to enhance access to essential government services at the grassroots level.

A total of 2,101 residents were served during the Tulimani outreach, accessing a wide range of services including ID applications and replacements, birth and death certificates processing, KRA PIN registration and tax compliance, driving license renewal, SHA registration, NSSF services, HELB applications, police abstracts, Certificate of Good Conduct processing, voter registration, land rates payments, liquor licensing, and other critical public services.

CECM for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services Eng. Sebastian Kyoni noted that since the start of the programme, more than 50,000 residents in 19 Wards have been served across the county. The exercise targets to reach over 80,000 residents.