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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.

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬.

𝐍𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐢, 𝟐𝟐, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 – Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. joined families, residents, mourners and leaders at Kithing’iisyo Primary School grounds in Nthongoni for the burial of four victims of the tragic Kalembwani accident.

The victims—Peter Mutuku Muasa, Morris Muasya Kimeu, Theophilus Mbuvi Katwa and Benson Nzyoka David—were laid to rest amid grief and calls for solidarity with their families.

Governor Kilonzo said the Makueni County Government would continue standing with the affected families during the difficult period.

He also commended county hospital staff for their response following the accident, saying their intervention demonstrated commitment to assisting residents and victims during emergencies.

The governor alsoUsed the solemn occasion to sent condolences to Kibwezi East MP Jessica Mbalu, who lost her husband, former High Court judge Justice Joseph Mbalu Mutava. Reports on Saturday confirmed the death of the former judge, who was expected to be mourned by family, friends and leaders.

The burial brought together the community and leaders in a show of solidarity as Nthongoni mourned the four victims of the Kalembwani accident.

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬.

𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐈, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 —Makueni County Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AnyWay Solid Environmental Solutions Limited to improve road planning, maintenance and climate resilience.

The partnership will establish a county-wide road asset management system using satellite imagery, mapping data, rainfall records and information on population, agriculture, flooding and access to markets and essential services.

The system will help the county prioritise road repairs and upgrades based on safety, accessibility, climate risks and cost efficiency, particularly in areas affected by heavy rains.

AnyWay Solutions will also support technology transfer, staff training and resource mobilisation, including assistance in identifying potential funding sources.

Israeli Ambassador to Kenya Gideon Behar welcomed the partnership, highlighting the growing cooperation between Israel and Makueni in areas including health and agriculture. He emphasised the importance of sharing Israeli technology and climate-smart solutions with Kenya to strengthen resilience and development.

The agreement was signed in Nairobi at the Embassy of Israel, with Behar attending.

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. welcomed the partnership, noting opportunities to expand Kenya-Israel cooperation in agriculture, including mango, pepper and honey production.

The agreement provides a framework for collaboration but does not itself commit the parties to specific construction works or financing.

Turning evidence into impact in Kenya!

Makueni County has become the first county in Kenya to roll out Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) through its public health system, helping pregnant women access essential nutrients for healthier pregnancies and stronger babies. Through a partnership with the County Government and Vitamin Angels, this initiative is creating a model for better maternal nutrition that can be scaled across Kenya and beyond.

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𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟑𝟗𝐩𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

The President and Chief Executive Officer of Jhpiego, Dr Allyson Bear, has commended Makueni County for allocating 39 per cent of its budget to health services, saying the commitment demonstrates the county’s determination to keep healthcare accessible to its people.

Dr Bear spoke during a cocktail dinner at the Radisson Blu Arboretum in Nairobi, attended by health sector stakeholders, including Kenya’s Chief Nursing Officer, Dr Judith Awinja, officials from the Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization and the US Embassy, among others.

The event was held to celebrate partnerships that have contributed to improved health outcomes, particularly in maternal and child health.

Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili expressed appreciation to Jhpiego for its longstanding partnership with the county, saying the organisation had helped introduce innovative solutions that have improved maternal and child health services.

One of the key interventions introduced through the partnership is heat-stable carbetocin, popularly known in Makueni as “Kausha”, which is used to help prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth.

Through the AMPLI-PPH project, Makueni became one of the first counties to adopt new World Health Organization-recommended interventions for managing postpartum haemorrhage.

These included calibrated drapes for measuring blood loss and a rapid first-response treatment bundle.

The partnership has also transformed care for women living with obstetric fistula.

Together with Jhpiego, Makueni established a comprehensive fistula centre at the County Referral Hospital, which is now recognised as a model for routine fistula care in Kenya.

Beyond surgery, the programme provides counselling, rehabilitation, community integration and support aimed at restoring the dignity of women who have often suffered in silence for years.

In family planning, 55 per cent of mothers in Makueni leave health facilities with a family planning method within 48 hours of delivery, making the county a leading performer in Kenya on the indicator.

The county has also committed its own-source resources to sustain and scale up the innovations beyond the lifespan of donor-supported projects.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has been recognised as a champion of efforts to prevent and manage postpartum haemorrhage.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬.

𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐈, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-Makueni County officials on Wednesday joined Nthongoni residents in mourning seven people killed in Saturday’s Kalamba road crash.

The victims died along the Kalamba–Kalembwani Road while travelling to a dowry ceremony. Several others were injured and remain admitted to Makueni County Referral Hospital.

At a memorial service at Kithingiisyo Primary School, bereaved families thanked the Makueni County Government for settling hospital bills and supporting burial arrangements.

The service was attended by Senator Daniel Maanzo, CECMs Japheth Mangoka, Irene Makau and Paul Musila, County Attorney Stanley Nthiwa, Chief Officer Dr Harvey Mulei, County Public Service Board chairman Kiilu Kasamba and Area MCA Harrison Mwanzia, among other officials.

𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗶–𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗶 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗸𝘂𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗹𝘆𝘂 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵.

Residents of Kikumbulyu North Ward are set to enjoy uninterrupted access to safe and reliable water as extension of the Athi–Tunguni Water Project from the Mukononi Hill Distribution Tank nears completion under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Programme.

The project comprises a 3.2km Mukononi–Kilisa pipeline extension, rehabilitation of Kilisa Water Kiosk, and a 6.2km Kilisa–King’uutheni–Kwa Sanga pipeline extension.

Once completed, the project will provide a lasting reprieve to residents who have long relied on the overstretched Kwing’ithya Water Project, whose supply has become unreliable due to increased demand.

The investment marks another significant step in Makueni County’s journey towards achieving universal last-mile access to clean and reliable water.

MAKUENI INNOVATIONS DRAW GLOBAL HEALTH STAKEHOLDERS AT EXHIBITION.

The Makueni County exhibition booth on Wednesday continued to attract visitors eager to learn about innovative solutions being implemented by the county to address healthcare challenges.

The visitors who are attending the Health Summit 2026 at Kenyatta International Conference Center, among them global health stakeholders, applauded Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. for his commitment to championing effective innovations aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes.

Among the innovations showcased was Proximie, a technology that enables specialists to provide remote support during surgical procedures through augmented reality and telemedicine.

Makueni pioneered the use of the technology in Africa, integrating Proximie’s augmented reality and telemedicine platform into public health facilities, including the Mother and Child Hospital.

The platform enables remote specialists to virtually “scrub in” during surgeries and support medical teams in real time.

The county’s adoption of the technology has since inspired other counties. Fourteen counties in Kenya have adopted Proximie and are currently implementing the technology in their health facilities.