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𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞.

𝐖𝐨𝐭𝐞, 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫—Makueni County is moving to give military veterans a greater role in local development, with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. signalling plans for closer cooperation with the influential group, while supporting their welfare.

Speaking at the inaugural Makueni Military Veterans Annual General Meeting, Mutula said the county was preparing a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise cooperation with veterans, potentially expanding their role in county programmes and public affairs, noting their untapped skills.

The meeting addressed healthcare, family welfare, insurance, financial discipline, economic empowerment and drug abuse, highlighting issues affecting veterans and their families.

Military Veterans Association Director Brigadier (Rtd) Moses Reriari urged the county to recognise veterans as a resource in public development, citing their skills and expertise in engineering, plant operations, health and environmental conservation, among other disciplines.

Mutula said veterans would support health, Disaster Management, agriculture, Environmental conservation and water programmes while benefiting from economic empowerment and value-chain opportunities, positioning the partnership as part of the county’s broader development agenda.

The county also plans to document veterans’ history and contributions, a move aimed at preserving Makueni’s military heritage while giving the group a more visible place in the county’s public life.

Digital Innovation Challenge. 2026

Under the IFSL-Makueni project, funded by BRC-Kenya, ICHA and Digital Transformation are launching a Digital Innovation Challenge for community innovators from the Lower Eastern Region. The two funded solutions will ultimately boost the project’s efforts to enhance food security and livelihoods in Makueni County.
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‎Apply via :

https://redcross.or.ke/hdic-2026

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐉𝐫. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞-𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has concluded his development tour of Kitise-Kithuki Ward with a Meet-the-People Baraza in Kitise, providing residents with an opportunity to directly present their priorities and development needs.

The engagement underscored the Governor’s commitment to people-centred leadership, responsive governance, and inclusive development, as residents shared their concerns while the Governor and his team listened, assessed the needs on the ground, and discussed practical interventions.

Water and healthcare emerged as key priorities, with the Governor commissioning the rehabilitated Kitise Water Project and inspecting the ongoing construction of the Londokwe Dam, a flagship project expected to strengthen water access and support the socio-economic development of the area.

The Governor also announced plans for the construction of a modern market at Kitise, a move aimed at creating a better trading environment, supporting local businesses, and expanding economic opportunities for residents.

The tour reflects a development approach anchored on listening to citizens, identifying local priorities, investing in critical infrastructure, and delivering projects that improve livelihoods.

𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐢 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫.

𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 -Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has announced plans to construct a new hospital block and staff quarters at Kithuki Health Centre in a major investment aimed at improving healthcare services and supporting 24-hour operations.

Kilonzo also directed the connection of water to the facility and ordered the provision of maternity and laboratory equipment, while pledging to ensure the Londokwe Dam project is completed before the onset of the rains.

He further announced 72 bicycles for Community Health Promoters to ease transport challenges and support their work.

The governor is touring Kitise-Kithuki Ward to meet residents, inspect ongoing projects and commission completed ones.

He is accompanied by County officials, county assembly clerk Kevin Mutuku, and several MCAs.

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞: 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐉𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭.

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has commissioned the rehabilitated Kitise Water Project at Katangini in Kitise-Kithuki Ward, marking a major step towards improving access to clean and reliable water in the area.

The project comprises more than 12 kilometres of rising main, over 25 kilometres of distribution lines, a water treatment plant at Katangini, and 250-cubic-metre masonry storage tanks at Yikitise Primary School. It also includes booster stations at Katangini and Mbata Markets.

The project has provided connections to 27 institutions, 168 individual households and 16 water kiosks, benefiting more than 11,000 people across the area.

Speaking during the commissioning, Governor Kilonzo said the project would not only improve access to clean water but also help reduce the need for residents to venture into crocodile-infested areas in search of water, thereby easing the risk of rampant crocodile attacks.

The Governor was joined by Makueni County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu, Clerk Kevin Mutuku and several Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).

𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮, 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Wednesday morning hosted the National Land Commission (NLC), led by Chairperson Abdullahi Alawy, during a courtesy call held on the sidelines of the Commission’s public participation forum on the Draft Historical Land Injustices Regulations, 2026.

The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the County Government and the NLC to resolve long-standing land injustices affecting residents of Makueni, some of which date back to the early years of Kenya’s independence.

Among the key issues agreed for fast-tracked action are:

✅ Kwitu Kinyoo Community land claim involving Ukambani Agricultural Institute (UKAI), South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) and others.

✅ Katende Forest Squatters land claim involving the Kenya Forest Service (KFS).

✅ Chyulu Hills Squatters and Chyulu Hills/Mikululo Evictees land claims involving the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).

✅ Claims by Mulima and Manooni Dam Project Affected Persons.

✅ Land tenure regularization under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Programme (KISIP) for plots in Emali, Mtito Andei, Kathonzweni and Wote.

✅ Regularization of public institutions and utilities occupying public land within Wote.

✅ Compensation for affected persons under the Kwa Mbila Dam Project.

✅ Fast-tracking compensation for landowners affected by the Thwake Dam, Kibwezi–Kitui Road and Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) projects.

Governor Mutula reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with the National Land Commission and all relevant agencies to ensure justice for affected communities, safeguard land rights and accelerate the resolution of historical land disputes that have remained unresolved for decades.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has begun a development tour of Kitise-Kithuki Ward.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has begun a development tour of Kitise-Kithuki Ward with an inspection of the ongoing Londokwe Dam project.

The Governor said the project is a priority for his administration, noting that the community has endured water shortages for far too long. He directed the construction team to ensure the dam is completed before the onset of the anticipated El Niño rains.

The project has been prioritized to enhance water storage for domestic and livestock use while strengthening the community’s resilience to drought. The dam has a planned storage capacity of more than 240,000 cubic metres and is expected to benefit approximately 10,500 people across the wider area.

Governor Mutula is accompanied by county officials, Makueni County Assembly Clerk Kevin Mutuku, area MCA Sebastian Muli, and other local leaders.

Makueni Promotes Healthy Ageing Through Grannies’ Football.

Wote :30 th August 2026

The County Government of Makueni, through the Department of Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services, on Saturday helped organise friendly football matches bringing together five grannies’ teams: Wote, Kilala, Precious’ Kikumbukyu, Maiani and Vumbu Grannies.

The matches provided the elderly women with an opportunity to stay physically active, improve their health, socialise and enjoy sports in an inclusive environment.

Speaking during the event, Interim Chairperson of the Makueni Grannies Football Association, Mary Kioko, said the association’s theme, “KICK FOR HEALTH,” highlights the role of sports in promoting the physical and social wellbeing of elderly women.

Kioko called for increased support in uniforms, sporting facilities, financial assistance and inclusion of grannies in tournaments.

The County Government provided medical support, refreshments and technical facilitation during the matches.

The initiative reflects Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior’s commitment to empowering women while prioritising their health, dignity and wellbeing at every stage of life.

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐨’𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫.

𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐈 , 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭—Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka on Friday began a three-county mobilisation tour, with Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. leading local leaders in welcoming him to Emali.

Kalonzo, who addressed a rally in Emali, is touring Makueni, Kajiado and Taita Taveta counties as the Wiper Patriotic Front steps up its grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The former Vice-President was accompanied by DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, Democratic Party leader Justin Bedan Muturi, Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua, Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu and other leaders.

The leaders are expected to meet residents across the three counties, listen to their concerns and mobilise support for the Wiper Patriotic Front.

Addressing the Emali rally, Kalonzo urged residents to ensure they have valid identification documents and voter registration cards ahead of the elections.

He also thanked Makueni leaders for remaining active in serving residents, as he sought to consolidate support in the region.

Mutula, meanwhile, rallied residents behind Kalonzo, assuring the Wiper leader of the community’s support.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. graces the AMRA Championship.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. graces the AMRA Championship at Kalimani, Mutitu ANDEI Ward, celebrating grassroots talent and community-driven sports development.

The tournament, organised by the AA Ma Mbuini Residents Association in partnership with the County Government and sponsors, is benefiting from the County’s flagship Ligi Mashinani programme.

Winners received trophies, sportswear and cash prizes, as the Governor pledged continued investment in sports and grassroots empowerment, noting that talent is an economic development opportunity.