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𝟏𝟑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏𝐒 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃

𝐖𝐎𝐓𝐄; 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~ Thirteen youth groups have qualified for funding under the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) following a competitive selection process that attracted 37 applications within Wote Municipality.

Funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, YCAF is a global initiative empowering young people aged 15–24 to develop and implement practical solutions to climate change through funding, mentorship and technical support. The programme supports initiatives in environmental conservation, waste management, urban greening, climate awareness and sustainable transportion.

Additionally, the initiative seeks to transform young people’s ideas into tangible community solutions, creating cleaner, greener and more climate-resilient neighbourhoods while opening opportunities for youth participation and empowerment.

The funds will soon be officially rolled out by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., marking another milestone in the County Government’s commitment to youth empowerment and urban environmental sustainability.

Makindu Residents Shape Local Development Priorities Through Community Engagement

Makindu | 13th November 2026

Residents and local stakeholders in Makindu have engaged the County Government of Makueni in a consultative meeting to identify development priorities, address service delivery gaps and discuss solutions to challenges affecting the community.

The engagement brought together market leaders, opinion leaders and other stakeholders, who highlighted key concerns and proposed interventions in areas including road maintenance, healthcare, land matters, energy, market development and road safety.

The forum provided residents with an opportunity to directly share their concerns, contribute ideas and help shape development priorities in their area.

The County Government reaffirmed its commitment, under the leadership of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., to inclusive governance through continuous public engagement and collaboration with communities to ensure development interventions respond to residents’ needs and available resources.

The engagement was led by CECMs Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, Nicholas Nzioka, Devolution, Agriculture and Fisheries Japheth Mang’oka, Transport & Infrastructure Eng Peter Mumo, Chief Officer Felistus Mutune and other county officials.

𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

CECM for Roads, Infrastructure, Transport, Public Works, Housing and Energy, Eng. Peter Mumo, on Thursday inspected the works done along Mukuyuni-Kithungo Road, with the project now substantially complete with only a short stretch remaining for murraming.

The improved road is set to ease movement, reduce transport challenges and enhance access to markets, schools and health facilities for residents of Kithungo/Kitundu Ward. The upgrade also strengthens connectivity, making it easier for farmers and traders to transport their produce and access markets. Improved drainage and road protection works will further enhance the road’s durability, especially during the rainy season.

Groups to Get Higher Loans in Makueni County Empowerment Fund Phase 2

Kibwezi West | 12th November 2026

The County Government of Makueni has kicked off Phase Two of the Makueni County Empowerment Fund (MCEF), with initial beneficiary groups graduating to higher funding limits as new groups begin accessing the interest-free loans.

Ngwate Kwoko Self Help Group in Kikumbulyu South Ward, comprising persons living with disabilities (PWDs), and Mulala Disability Group from Emali Mulala Ward each received KSh65,000, up from their initial KSh50,000 allocations during the pilot phase.

Ngwate Kwoko engages in farming, poultry keeping, beekeeping and other income-generating activities. The increased funding is expected to strengthen the group’s enterprises and improve members’ livelihoods, with the funding limit progressively growing to KSh500,000.

Another beneficiary, Ndwae Ngone Andu Makwa Women Group from Kikumbulyu North Ward, received KSh50,000, becoming among the first new groups to benefit following the countywide rollout.

Speaking during the cheque handover, CECM for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services Eng. Sebastian Kyoni commended the groups for embracing the programme and urged them to utilise the funds prudently to expand their economic activities and achieve financial independence.

The MCEF programme, driven by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s vision of an economically empowered and self-reliant Makueni, seeks to unlock grassroots potential, support community enterprises and promote inclusive economic growth through accessible, interest-free financing.

Following the roll out, the County targets 900 community groups across all 30 Wards.

Eng. Kyoni was accompanied by MCA Jades Kalunda and other county officials.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~ Families across Makueni are set to benefit from improved access to justice as the County Government steps up efforts to help residents navigate land succession processes and secure rightful ownership of inherited property.

Through the County Attorney’s Office, the ongoing exercise targets wards that did not meet the previous programme’s registration targets while also addressing outstanding documentation and clarifying succession requirements.

The initiative will further support registered beneficiaries through legal representation in court to facilitate succession proceedings.

The exercise is currently taking place in 20 wards across the county aims in bringing legal guidance closer to residents.

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢, 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐭

Nairobi | 10th November 2026 -Makueni County Government officials on Tuesday engaged Safaricom to review and strengthen the Makueni County Empowerment Fund (MCEF) digital platform following a successful pilot phase that ran from June to October 2026 and benefited 41 community groups.

The meeting provided an opportunity to review lessons and challenges from the pilot, with Safaricom’s technical team presenting updates on improvements to the fund’s digital platform.

Key areas of focus included document uploads, network stability, repayment functionality, dashboard accuracy, SMS reminders, loan portfolio management, ward-based reporting and monitoring of group performance.

Leading the Makueni delegation, CECM for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services Eng. Sebastian Kyoni said the county targets to reach 900 community groups across all 30 wards, with 30 groups per Ward benefiting from the interest-free financing programme. Each group will access an initial KSh50,000, with the borrowing limit progressively growing to KSh500,000.

The engagement seeks to address outstanding technical and operational gaps ahead of the countywide rollout, ensuring efficient fund management, accountability and easier access for beneficiary groups.

The initiative reinforces Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s commitment to economically empower women and youth, promoting entrepreneurship and strengthening household livelihoods. Kyoni was accompanied by Chief Officer for Gender, Children and Social Services Catherine Katuti, among other county officials.

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

Makueni County has launched 795 kilogrammes of Bt cotton seeds worth KSh 3.18 million, targeting 530 farmers across eight wards in a renewed push to revive cotton farming and boost agricultural incomes.

The seeds, supported by the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI), will cover 530 acres, with each farmer allocated one acre. The initiative targets an estimated production of 350 tonnes.

Launching the programme on Tuesday morning, CECM for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development Japheth Mang’oka said Bt cotton offers improved yields of up to 700kg per acre, compared to 250–400kg from conventional varieties, while resisting bollworm and reducing pesticide use.

Beneficiaries are drawn from Mavindini, Nguu/Masumba, Mbitini, Ivingoni/Nzambani, Mtito Andei, Emali/Mulala and Masongaleni wards. Through a contract-farming arrangement, Makueni Ginneries Ltd will partner with the Department in seed distribution, extension services and market access, providing farmers with a structured route to market.

The initiative reinforces Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr’s commitment to empowering farmers through strategic partnerships, improved productivity and reliable markets.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗨𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆

Makueni is stepping up efforts to nurture local talent and unlock opportunities in the creative industry through the Jenga Msanii initiative, which brought together emerging and established artists to showcase their talents and gain skills to grow their careers.

The event, organised by the Department of ICT, Education and Internship through the Makueni Ajiry Centre, was graced by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, who reaffirmed the county government’s commitment, under Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s leadership, to supporting local creatives and creating opportunities for them to earn from their talents.

She urged artists to put into practice the knowledge gained through training by the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), emphasising the importance of protecting and commercialising their creative works.

KECOBO Acting Chief Executive Officer George Nyakweba underscored the importance of copyright awareness and intellectual property protection in empowering artists to benefit from their creativity.

The event also saw artists who successfully completed the KECOBO training awarded certificates, marking another milestone in efforts to build a vibrant and sustainable creative industry in Makueni.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. attends the burial ceremony of the late Kennedy Ngua Muinde

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. attends the burial ceremony of the late Kennedy Ngua Muinde at Mwenyeani Village, Utangwa, Kithungo-Kitundu Ward.

Kennedy, who was the Governor’s cousin, was remembered as a good friend and a caring person. The Governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, describing the late Kennedy as a cherished friend whose loss will be deeply felt by the entire community.

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐁𝐎 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬

𝐖𝐎𝐓𝐄, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 –Makueni County has partnered with the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) to protect local artists’ creative works and equip emerging talent with skills to build sustainable livelihoods in the creative industry.

The five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will promote copyright awareness, support music registration, enhance music monetisation and strengthen protection against copyright infringement.

Speaking during the partnership engagement, Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili reaffirmed the county’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent and called for sustained public awareness initiatives, including local radio programmes to educate artists.

KECOBO, led by Acting Executive Director George Nyakweba, committed to training artists and enforcement officers, targeting approximately 100–120 participants before the end of the year.

The partnership builds on previous capacity-building efforts, including the training of 50 gospel and secular musicians in May 2026. County CECM for Devolution Nicholas Nzioka, Chief Officer Nicholis Mutua and other county officials attended the engagement.