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๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜€, ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€.

๐’๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ๐ญ๐ก, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ~ 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.

๐„๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ๐ข ๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐ณ๐š ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐œ ๐‹๐š๐ง๐ ๐“๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ.

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.

๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐„๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has commissioned a cabro paving project in Emali, aimed at improving the townโ€™s streets and creating a more conducive environment for businesses and traders.

The project is expected to give Emaliโ€™s streets a new look while enhancing the market environment and boosting revenue collection.

The project is scheduled for completion within three months.

๐†๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐ซ ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐ž๐ง๐ญ & ๐๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐“๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐„๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ฎ๐ž๐ง๐ข ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐”๐‡๐‚ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐Ÿ๐Ÿ.

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 staffโ€™s 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 administrationโ€™s 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.

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 townโ€™s 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.

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 Emaliโ€“Sultan 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.

๐—–๐—›๐—ฌ๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—จ ๐—›๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ฆ: ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—บ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—›๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐˜€.

๐’๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•๐ญ๐ก, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ~ 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 โ€œDigital 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 Makueniโ€™s 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 Makueniโ€™s 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.