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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 Persons’ 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 Grannies’ Football, a recent addition to the county’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 Muting’a and other county officials.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀.

𝐊𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐤𝐚: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~ 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 Mang’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.

Makueni Projects Sh152M for El Niño Preparedness.

WOTE: 30th September 2026

Makueni County Government has projected a Sh152 million disaster preparedness budget ahead of the expected October-November-December (OND) El Niño rains.

The funds are expected to support evacuation efforts and the provision of essential services in hotspot areas prone to floods, disease outbreaks, damaged infrastructure and other risks associated with the enhanced rains.

On Wednesday, Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili presided over a Disaster Risk Management Conference for development partners in Wote, aimed at mobilising the required resources and establishing a coordinated disaster response approach to avoid duplication of efforts.

Mulili said Makueni has in the past experienced the adverse effects of enhanced rainfall, including the loss of 18 lives in 2025, mudslides in Kilungu and Kithungo, and flooding in Sultan Hamud, Mbitini and other parts of the county.

She urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid crossing flooded rivers, which she identified as one of the leading causes of loss of lives during periods of heavy rainfall.

Mulili assured residents that the county government, in partnership with the national government and development partners, is fully prepared to respond to the expected rains, with a focus on protecting lives, infrastructure and livelihoods.

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬.

𝐖𝐨𝐭𝐞, 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔- The County Government of Makueni is seeking new market opportunities for farmers engaged in organic mango production, with efforts underway to link them to markets in the United States.

County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development, Japheth Mang’oka, said the County is engaging the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) to map farmers already practising organic farming and establish a structured system that brings farmers, processors and offtakers together.

The discussions also aim to encourage more farmers to transition from conventional to organic mango production while ensuring compliance with the required organic management standards and certification requirements.

EPZA, led by General Manager for Operations and Investor Support Alice Atogo, has identified Freeze Dry as a potential offtaker. The company is willing to support farmers in meeting the requirements for organic certification, opening the way for Makueni’s organic mangoes to access higher-value export markets.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~ The use of locally available foods is emerging as a practical way for communities to improve nutrition, diversify diets and strengthen household food security.

This initiative was highlighted during a two-day community sensitization forums held under the Transforming Lives Through Nutrition (TLTN) project by IDE Kenya in collaboration with the County Agriculture Department, Farmer Business Advisors (FBAs), farmers and private-sector actors.

Farmers and community in Ukia and Mbitini Wards explored the nutritional value of locally grown crops and learned practical ways of preparing a variety of nutritious meals before sampling the prepared delicacies.

The Monday and Tuesday sessions also promoted dietary diversity and encouraged households to make better use of affordable foods readily available within their communities.

The engagement further connected farmers with seed and agrochemical suppliers to improve access to quality farm inputs.

By combining nutrition education with stronger agricultural linkages, the initiative is helping communities translate locally available resources into healthier meals, improved food security and more resilient households.

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has outlined a series of development projects for Emali Ward during a public baraza at Emali Bus Park, where residents raised concerns on water, infrastructure, youth, persons with disabilities and other public needs.

The venue also hosted a day long medical camp for Emali residents organised by the county government. Mutula inspected the program and highlighted key health interventions the government had undertaken including free ambulance services, with standby ambulance service stationed along Mombasa -Nairobi highway.

The governor said the county government had implemented a 25,000-cubic-metre water project for Emali town, aimed at addressing water needs in the growing urban centre.

A key highlight of the meeting was the issuance of title deeds for public facilities and parcels. The documents covered the Muslim cemetery in Emali, Emali Hospital, Kwa Kamba Hill land, the Christian cemetery, Emali Green Space, Emali Green Groceries Market and the Emali dumpsite.

The governor also issued driving licences to 16 tractor drivers who had completed training through a county government programme

Mutula announced free Wi-Fi at the market through the Emali ICT Hub and said a new cabro paving project in the town would provide a more conducive environment for traders and customers.

The governor was accompanied by county officials, Several MCAs and other local leaders.