Makueni has bagged a second trophy at the ongoing Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association Games tournament in Laikipia after clinching the Women’s 3×3 basketball title against Siaya.
The Makueni ladies delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Lakeside side 16–11 to lift the trophy.
Makueni has clinched its first trophy at the Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association Games 2026 edition after triumphing in the Women’s 5×5 basketball final against Siaya.
The Makueni Queens staged a remarkable comeback from a 6–24 deficit in the first quarter to edge out Siaya 49–47 at the final whistle.
Makueni men’s football team has advanced to the Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) Games semi-finals after withstanding intense pressure from Mandera to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory in their quarter-final clash. The boys displayed unmatched prowess, delivering a performance worthy of a final before the final.
In men’s volleyball, Makueni cruised past Meru in straight sets (3-0) to also book a spot in the semi-finals during their early morning fixture.
In basketball, Makueni edged out Siaya with a 59-55 win, while the men’s handball team defeated Laikipia 28-24 to cap off an impressive day across disciplines.
Makueni men’s volleyball team thrashed Meru 3–0 on Day 4 of the Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association Games, storming into the semi-finals. Congratulations to our boys!
Football
Makueni 
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Kirinyaga (women)
Makueni
– Narok (men)
Basketball
Ladies 5X5
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Nakuru
Men 5X5 Makueni 
– Laikipia
Men 3X3 Makueni 
– Kilifi
Handball
Makueni – Siaya (men)
Volleyball
Makueni – Tharaka Nithi (men)
Makueni – Busia (women)
Makueni has qualified for the KYISA football men quarterfinals after edging out Narok 3–2 in their final group A match on Thursday. In earlier fixtures, the Makueni boys fell 3–1 to Nakuru before bouncing back to defeat Laikipia 2–1.
Tunawavunja! 
Makueni Governor H.E. Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has called for the expansion of citizen-centered public service delivery to improve access to essential services nationwide.
Speaking at the 3rd Annual Huduma Centre Managers Conference in Mombasa, the Governor highlighted persistent access challenges in rural areas, noting that Makueni has only one Huduma Centre in Wote.
To bridge this gap, the County, in partnership with Huduma Kenya, implemented the Huduma Mashinani Programme, delivering services directly to communities.
Between December 2025 and March 2026, the initiative served 76,399 residents across all 30 wards and offered 24 integrated government services.
Huduma Kenya CEO CPA Ben Kai Chelumo lauded the programme as a model for national replication.
Governor Mutula urged service managers to embrace innovation and collaboration to ensure inclusive, efficient, and accessible public service delivery for all Kenyans.
The Governor was accompanied by the CECM Gender, Children, Youth Sports and Social Services, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni.
The Department of Health Services on Monday partnered with Kenya Medical Research Institute {KEMRI} to present preliminary findings from a countywide study on high-risk Human Papillomavirus (hrHPV) and cervical abnormalities among women attending five health facilities within the county.
High-risk strains of the Human papillomavirus are known to alter normal cells, potentially leading to cancer, most notably Cervical cancer.
The study’s findings point to a significant disease burden within the county.
According to the report, 24% of women tested were positive for high-risk HPV.
Nearly half of those with abnormal cervical findings also tested positive for hrHPV, emphasizing the strong link between HPV infection and cervical disease.
The study focused on Mbooni, Kibwezi, Sultan Hamud and Makindu Sub-County Hospitals, as well as Makueni County Referral Hospital, with a sample size of 1,106 women.
The investigation further identified high-risk HPV genotypes, including types 16 and 52, and revealed that younger women, particularly those aged between 14 and 24 years, recorded higher infection rates.
Beyond clinical data, the research uncovered critical social and health system gaps. While general awareness of cervical cancer exists, knowledge about HPV as the causative agent remains limited. Fear, stigma, and persistent misconceptions, such as concerns that vaccination may lead to infertility, continue to influence health-seeking behavior.
Speaking to healthcare workers at the Mother and Child Hospital, Ag. Director in charge of Preventive and Promotive Health, Dr. Mwatha, reiterated the county’s commitment to strengthening both prevention and care.
He noted that the county is scaling up HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening, integrating screening into routine services across all health facilities, enhancing community awareness through Community Health Promoters, and building the capacity of healthcare workers while ensuring adherence to national guidelines. KEMRI,RAMPUR.UP
Makueni County has continued to cement its reputation as a leader in digital health innovation, after hosting a high-level delegation from Kilifi County for a benchmarking visit focused on transformative healthcare solutions.
The team, received by Ag. Director Promotive and Preventive Dr. Stephen Mwatha on Tuesday, undertook a cross-learning mission at the Makueni County Referral Hospital, with particular interest in the implementation of Proximie,a cutting-edge technology that enables real-time transmission of surgical procedures.
Through Proximie, Makueni has redefined service delivery by allowing specialists to guide operations remotely, enhancing efficiency, facilitating skills transfer, and ultimately improving patient outcomes. The innovation has positioned the county at the forefront of smart healthcare solutions in the country.
During the visit, the delegation also examined key interventions implemented by the county, notably the solarization of the referral hospital. The initiative has significantly improved the reliability of power supply for critical services such as oxygen production, while at the same time reducing operational costs.
In the Maternal and Child Health unit, the team explored a range of integrated services tailored to meet diverse patient needs. These included youth-friendly centres, gender-based violence response services, Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programmes, and flexible care models designed to accommodate working patients.
The delegation further toured the maternity, newborn, and theatre units, where they observed a series of innovations shaping clinical care.
These included the use of Proximie in obstetric safe surgery, the adoption of kangaroo mother care for newborns, and the growing integration of digital solutions in routine medical practice.
The benchmarking mission brought together key stakeholders and partners, among them representatives from Safaricom Foundation, Council of Governors, Amref Health Africa, and the Proximie team.
The peer-to-peer engagement not only strengthened collaboration but also places the county as a trailblazer in digital health innovation. Amref Health Africa in KenyaCouncil of Governors-KenyaSafaricom FoundationKilifi County GovernmentGideon Maitha Mung’aro
In their characteristic style, Makueni stormed the Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) Games with a strong statement, hammering Narok 3–0 sets in men’s volleyball.
In men’s handball, Makueni withstood intense pressure from hosts Laikipia to secure a narrow 23–21 victory in the opening matches of the tournament.The Makueni men’s volleyball team now prepares to face their archrivals, Siaya, on Wednesday, while the women’s team takes on Nyandarua.
In men’s football, Makueni will face Nakuru on Wednesday in their group A opening match. In the other group fixture, Laikipia crashed Narok 2-1.
