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Governor Mutula Urges Makueni Professionals to Support Development Initiatives.

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has urged professionals from the county to unite and use their skills, networks and resources to drive development and improve the lives of residents.

Speaking during a meeting convened by the Makueni County Development Forum on Saturday , Governor Mutula called on professionals in the public and private sectors to support initiatives in education, healthcare, agriculture and environmental conservation among others

He commended professionals from the region who have mobilised partnerships and resources totalling more than Ksh. 500m to complement the countyโ€™s resources.

Governor Mutula also urged MCDF members to mobilise their networks to help local communities prepare for anticipated heavy rains following the predicted El Niรฑo phenomenon, while championing initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and creating opportunities for residents.

Professionals who attended the event, praised the Governor for making Makueni a better place to live through the launch of many development projects.

The Governor was accompanied by his Deputy, Lucy Mulili, Speaker of the County Assembly, Douglas Mbilu, County Secretary, Dr. Justine Kyambi, and CECMs Joyce Mutua and Nicholas Nzioka and other county officials.

KIBMAWASCO Turns to Smart Technology to Curb Water Loss.

Kibwezi-Makindu Water and Sanitation Company (KIBMAWASCO) has automated 40 water kiosks as part of efforts to reduce water losses, improve revenue collection and enhance service delivery.

Speaking during the event, Ag. CECM for Water and Sanitation Japheth Mangโ€™oka applauded the initiative, noting that automation and smart metering will strengthen water accountability, improve billing and reduce non-revenue water.

County Secretary Justine Kyambi urged the company to crack down on illegal water connections, which continue to undermine efficient water distribution across the county.

KIBMAWASCO Managing Director Joseph Mwololo revealed that unaccounted-for water had reduced from 53% last year to 46%, expressing optimism that automation would further improve efficiency and water supply monitoring, particularly in Nguumo Ward.

The company also signed a five-year strategic plan during its Annual General Meeting, outlining its roadmap for improved operations and service delivery.

CECM Finance, Damaris Kavoi and Chief Officer Water and Sanitation, David Makau attended the event.

Makueni Kicks off Dubai Mango Exports, Targets 60 Containers from Kibwezi.

Kibwezi | 2nd October 2026

Makueni County has commenced exporting Kibwezi mangoes to Dubai, targeting 60 containers equivalent to over 1,440 tonnes by the end of the season.

County Secretary Dr. Justine Kyambi, accompanied by CECM for Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development Japheth Mangโ€™oka, on Friday inspected the ongoing export preparations at the Kibwezi Cold Store.

The county is targeting to export approximately 25% of the mangoes produced in the Kibwezi region, with farmers expected to earn between KSh 25 and KSh 30 per mango.

Dr. Kyambi affirmed the countyโ€™s readiness to facilitate mango off-taking across all parts of Makueni, noting that the government will collaborate with various stakeholders to expand market access and ensure farmers benefit from their produce.

Mangโ€™oka urged farmers to join cooperatives to streamline mango aggregation and marketing, assuring them of ready local and international buyers.

The initiative seeks to strengthen market access, reduce post-harvest losses and improve farmersโ€™ earnings under the leadership of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ต ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ผ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€.

๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐๐ฎ: ๐Ž๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ง๐, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ~ Horticulture, particularly mango production, remains a noble livelihood and a key economic driver for thousands of farmers in Makueni County.

The County Department of Agriculture on Friday concluded a two-day sensitisation forum aimed at strengthening mango marketing, securing better prices and reducing post-harvest losses.

The forum brought together Administration and Agriculture Officers from Kilome, Kibwezi West and Kibwezi East Sub-Counties to develop a coordinated approach to mango offtake ahead of the forthcoming season.

Speaking to the officers, Agriculture Chief Officer Kinns Mwania urged them to take the lead in mobilising farmers to form and join structured groups and cooperatives, describing organised farmer networks as key to unlocking better markets and fairer returns.

He noted that collective marketing would strengthen farmersโ€™ bargaining power, improve their ability to negotiate competitive prices and create stronger linkages with reliable buyers, while reducing exploitation and other challenges along the mango value chain.

The forum also agreed on establishing ward-based committees to enhance coordination, communication and market linkages.

With mangoes in parts of Kibwezi available during the off-season, officers were urged walk the journey with farmers and connect them with reliable buyers and offtakers for better returns.

Governor Mutula on Thursday evening conducted an inspection of the ongoing Kamunyolo Dam improvement works.

Governor Mutula on Thursday evening conducted an inspection of the ongoing Kamunyolo Dam improvement works.The works include the construction of an apron and retaining walls to protect the damโ€™s spillway. Earlier in the afternoon, the governor inspected the status of water projects across the county in anticipation of the onset of the rains.

The county is burning the midnight oil to ensure that the projects are completed and secured before the rains begin. The governor directed the contractor to ensure the project is completed on time and insisted on high-quality workmanship.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects Phase III of the Ndukuma Earth Dam Water Project in Muvau/Kikumini Ward.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects Phase III of the Ndukuma Earth Dam Water Project in Muvau/Kikumini Ward. The project comprises a 30-cubic-metre elevated tank at Kaseve, alongside an extensive water distribution network serving Mandoi, Kilisa Market and Kwa Pius Market. Institutional connections will extend to Mandoi Dispensary, Kilisa Dispensary, Kilisa Primary School, Mandoi Primary School and Mandoi Market.

The project draws water from Ndukuma Dam, with a capacity of 365,000 cubic metres .

A flagship water infrastructure project for the county, Ndukuma Earth Dam remains substantially filled despite the prevailing dry season, with the onset of the rains only days away, underscoring its strategic role in strengthening water security and resilience across the area.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the ongoing construction of Londokwe Dam in Kitise-Kithuki Ward.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the ongoing construction of Londokwe Dam in Kitise-Kithuki Ward. The dam project covers 42 acres and is being implemented in phases, with Phase One covering 12 acres for reservoir excavation, embankment construction and spillway works. The works are expected to be completed within the next 21 days.

The embankment and spillway works are 95 per cent complete, while reservoir excavation is ongoing. Two streams supply water to the dam.

Mutula said that before the rains, the county will have achieved the intended depth and completed the embankment.He said more county equipment will be deployed to hasten the works.

Once operational, the dam will supply water for domestic use and irrigation.

He said Phase Two will involve developing the remaining 30 acres once the expected rains subside.

The completed dam is expected to store more than 240,000 cubic metres of water.

Makueni Marks International Day of Older Persons, Champions Healthy Ageing and Older Personsโ€™ Rights.

Makueni County on Thursday joined the rest of the world in marking the International Day of Older Persons, reaffirming its commitment to promoting healthy ageing, protecting the rights of older persons and strengthening support systems that enhance their dignity and wellbeing.

The celebrations, held at the Police Grounds in Wote, brought together older persons and stakeholders to highlight the importance of coordinated interventions in addressing their health and social welfare needs.

A free medical camp was among the key activities, offering older persons screening services for conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, alongside medical advice to support early detection, prevention and appropriate management of health conditions.

The event also featured a Granniesโ€™ Football, a recent addition to the countyโ€™s sporting disciplines to promote healthy ageing.

Makueni Engages Kikumbulyu North Ward Community on Empowerment Programmes.

Kikumbulyu North | 1st October 2026-

The County Government of Makueni has engaged the Kikumbulyu North Ward community on the implementation of empowerment programmes aimed at improving livelihoods at the grassroots.

CECM Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services Eng. Sebastian Kyoni met with boda boda riders and Community Resource Promoters (CRPs) to discuss the way forward on the KSh1 million boda boda empowerment programme and the KSh5 million allocation to the Ward for support to Village Savings and Loaning Associations (VSLA)

An estimated 6,000 households across 108 villages in the Ward are set to benefit, with CRPs driving the programme at the village level.

Meanwhile, 281 registered boda boda riders, subject to verification at their respective stages, are set to benefit from the boda boda empowerment programme aimed at supporting the riders towards repair and maintenance of their motorbikes.

The engagement with the boda boda sector follows a countywide registration and mapping exercise across all 30 Wards, aimed at generating accurate data to guide planning and better management of the sector.

Eng. Kyoni urged the groups to take advantage of the Makueni County Empowerment Fund (MCEF) to improve their livelihoods, with 30 community groups in Kikumbulyu North Ward set to benefit from the programme.

Kyoni was accompanied by Chief Officer John Nguni, Director Boniface Mutingโ€™a and other county officials.

๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ ๐— ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ผ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€.

๐Š๐ฐ๐š๐ค๐š๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ค๐š: ๐Ž๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ฌ๐ญ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ~ Makueni County is strengthening preparations for the upcoming mango season, with a renewed focus on better prices, reliable markets and reduced post-harvest losses.

The County Agriculture Department on Thursday brought together Ward and Sub-County Administration and Agriculture Officers to develop a coordinated approach to mango offtake and marketing.

The officers agreed to establish ward-based mango committees to improve coordination, farmer linkages and uniform communication ahead of the season.

Speaking during the forum, County Secretary Dr. Justin Kyambi urged officers to work closely with farmers and buyers to ensure growers get better value from their produce.

Additionally, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development CECM Japheth Mangโ€™oka encouraged farmers to join respective local area cooperatives and other formal groups to strengthen their bargaining power and secure better prices.

The meeting was also attended by CPSB Chairperson Dr. Benjamin KasaMBA, Chief Officers Julius Kinyungu, Joseph Ndolo and Japheth Kiminza, among other officers.