Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspected the Emali Market and the Emali Business Centre Water Supply Project, focusing on infrastructure that directly supports traders, businesses and residents. Practical investments, stronger services and a town ready for growth.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. commissioned the Emali ICT Hub, opening new opportunities for digital access, skills development and innovation. A step towards equipping young people with the tools they need to participate in todayโs digital economy. The facility will also offer free public WiFi for the town.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has commissioned a cabro paving project in Emali, aimed at improving the townโs streets and creating a more conducive environment for businesses and traders.
The project is expected to give Emaliโs streets a new look while enhancing the market environment and boosting revenue collection.
The project is scheduled for completion within three months.
A total of 186 staff members received their Permanent and Pensionable Letters, marking a significant milestone for healthcare workers who were contracted during the COVID-19 period and have waited six years for confirmation.
Governor Mutula noted that remuneration has been one of the challenges in absorbing the workers into the permanent establishment, amid ongoing discussions between the National and County Governments. He emphasized that the staffโs gratuity must be paid.
The Governor expressed his appreciation to the staff for their dedication and commitment to serving residents throughout the six-year period and reaffirmed his administrationโs commitment to supporting county employees.
He further revealed that 653 staff members across various cadres have been promoted.
Governor Mutula also said that, working together with the Council of Governors (CoG), nurses will receive their allowances, while cautioning against the politicization of healthcare services.
To support the continued growth of Emali Sub-County Hospital and improve services to the community, the Governor announced plans to construct a theatre at the facility.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has handed over the Emali Recreational and Talent Development Facility for development.
The facility will provide a platform for talent identification, development and nurturing, and will feature a range of activities within a comprehensive sports ecosystem.
Mutula said Emali is an important economic zone not only for Makueni County but also for the country, noting that such facilities will contribute to enhancing the townโs status and supporting its growth.
He was joined by County officials, several MCAs, including area MCA Cosmas Mutunga, and other local leaders.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has begun a development tour of Emali/ Mulala Ward with the launch of beaconing and the opening of roads in the Kinyoo area.
The Governor is leading a delegation of county officials representing various departments of his administration, alongside area MCAs Cosmas Mutunga, Kyalo Mumo, and other local leaders.
The exercise is expected to take 30 days and will open up the area for economic development while improving urban planning within the EmaliโSultan Hamud Municipality.
The initiative is set to spur the growth of Emali town through controlled and well-planned development, including the expansion of road networks, electrification, and water infrastructure, among other amenities.
Governor Mutula said that upon completion of the exercise, his administration will push for the upgrading and reclassification of the newly opened roads to facilitate further development in the area, which is earmarked for future city status.
The Governor also directed the project team to pursue diplomatic and consultative approaches in resolving any disputes that may arise with residents who have occupied or used the land over the years without proper surveying and beaconing.
๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก, ๐๐๐๐ ~ Makueni turned the beauty of Chyulu Hills into a celebration of adventure, heritage and discovery as hikers, nature enthusiasts, revelers and local tourists gathered for World Tourism Day 2026, themed โDigital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.โ
Beyond its striking beauty, Chyulu is a landscape steeped in history, carrying the cultural heritage of the ancient Akamba sub-tribe of the Angulya, whose connection with the hills adds a rich human dimension to the destination.
The hills also tell a fascinating geological story, shaped by centuries of volcanic activity, with distinctive lava formations and cave systems offering visitors a glimpse into the powerful natural forces that shaped the landscape.
Leading the event, Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism CECM Irene Makau Mwilu encouraged residents to discover Makueniโs attractions, noting that sustainable tourism can strengthen communities, create livelihoods and drive the local economy.
Together, nature, culture and geology proved that Chyulu Hills is more than a scenic destination; but a living tourism experience where every trail, cave and hill reveals another chapter of Makueniโs story.
Beyond Chyulu, Nzaui, Kivale and Mbui Nzau Hills offer further opportunities for hiking, recreation and therapeutic tourism, positioning Makueni as a destination to discover.
The event was also attended by Chief Officer Dr. Jossylyn Nzilani, hospitality practitioners and government officers among other stakeholders.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐๐ ~ Preserving indigenous farming practices is paramount to safeguarding food, culture and knowledge for future generations. Farmers in Mbumbuni, Mbooni East have renewed efforts to conserve indigenous seeds and promote climate-resilient agroecological practices ahead of the coming rains.
Brought together under the Drylands Natural Resources Centre, the farmers on Friday showcased a rich variety of indigenous seeds alongside traditional foods prepared from them, highlighting their nutritional, cultural and environmental value. The initiative also seeks to preserve cultural foods and ancestral farming knowledge as an important part of Makueniโs identity and heritage.
County Director for Culture, Music and the Arts, Mutua Mulonzya, encouraged farmers to embrace indigenous seeds and sustainable farming practices suited to the countyโs climatic conditions, while strengthening cohesion and food security among communities.
๐พ๐ถ๐ป๐ฌ, ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ 25๐๐, 2026 ~ Makueni is set to strengthen access to nutritious foods and improve household livelihoods as iDE Kenya, an organisation that develops practical, market-driven solutions to improve the lives of smallholder farmers, advances the third year of its Transforming Lives Through Nutrition (TLTN) project.
On Thursday, iDE Kenya convened 37 Farm Business Advisors (FBAs), alongside Sub-County and Ward Agricultural Officers, the Agri-Nutrition Officer and consortium partner Helen Keller International (HKI), for an inception and planning meeting.
The training focused on nutrition-sensitive agriculture, dietary diversity, food production and utilisation, social and behaviour change communication, access to inputs and services, post-harvest handling, market linkages and aggregation.
The initiative seeks to bring practical knowledge, services and markets closer to farming households, while strengthening collaboration among government, partners and local entrepreneurs.
Through the FBA network, iDE Kenya and the County Agriculture Directorate aims to build sustainable community-level systems that continue delivering nutrition and agricultural solutions beyond the project period.
๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข , ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐-The construction of the Kyanze Road Crossing Sand Dam, also known as Kilolo Sand Dam, in Kaiti is progressing steadily and is now 60% complete, with completion expected by the end of October 2026.
The project comprises a 99.4-metre-long and 3.2-metre-high sand dam with a storage capacity of approximately 76,300 cubic metres, integrated with a river-crossing drift, sump tank and swallow well.
Once completed, the project will provide safe and reliable water for domestic use and irrigation, while also creating a safer crossing across River Kaiti. It is expected to benefit communities in Ilima, Ukia and Kee wards, supporting both household water needs and agricultural activities.
The project is being implemented through a partnership between Kyanze Self Help Group, the Makueni County Government and Africa Sand Dam Foundation (ASDF). The community has contributed labour and locally available materials, while ASDF and the County Government are providing construction materials, equipment and technical supervision.
