Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. in a public engagement at Ngumbe B (London) in Kibwezi, Kikumbulyu South, where he said the county government is set to construct a modern ECD structure at the site.
Among the issues discussed were historical land injustices in the area and the opening up of roads in the area. Governor Mutula said the county government will initiate plans to survey the land.
Wananchi engage with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. in Kibwezi Town as he undertakes a day-long tour of Kikumbulyu South Ward.
Residents raised concerns on security, boda boda theft, exploitative hire-purchase schemes, and the townโs infrastructure.
The Governor committed to addressing the challenges affecting boda boda riders, while pledging to construct a bus park, commence cabro paving, install CCTV cameras, and improve street lighting to enhance security and support businesses in Kibwezi Town.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the ongoing construction of a Sh70 million modern maternity and newborn hospital in Kibwezi. The hospital is now 50 per cent complete and is expected to be ready by the end of the year. The Governor is on a day-long project commissioning and inspection in Kikumbulyu South. The project is a collaboration between the M-PESA Foundation and the County Government.
He is joined by ECMs and several MCAs and other local leaders.
๐ช๐ข๐ง๐, ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ – Residents of Wote and its environs will soon have a more reliable water supply following the ongoing construction of the Kaiti IV Water Project along the Kaiti River.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Tuesday inspected the project as he toured water infrastructure being developed in Wote/ Nziu ward to address persistent water shortages .
The Kaiti IV project is being implemented by Tanathi Water Services Board in partnership with the Makueni County Government under the Kitui-Matuu-Wote Last Mile water Connectivity Project.
Mutula said the project had incorporated lessons from earlier sand dam projects, and enhanced technology to improve water retention .
The governor said the county government would ensure the project is completed before the onset of the rains.
The project is among measures being undertaken by the county government to increase water availability and address perennial shortages affecting residents in Wote.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the ongoing rehabilitation works at the Kamunyolo Earth Dam spillway. The works are aimed at reinforcing the spillway and enhancing the damโs structural integrity.
Residents appealed for the works to be fast-tracked to enhance the damโs safety and resilience ahead of the anticipated El Niรฑo rains. Mutula instructed the contractor to work day and night to ensure completion of the works.
The governor also inspected the Kamunyolo improvement works within the facility. He unveiled plans by the county to create a recreational centre at the facility, featuring security lights and cameras.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the solarization of Mwaani boreholes in Kituasi Village, Mwaani,where three boreholes are being powered by solar energy with a combined capacity of 24.5kW to reduce electricity costs and enhance water supply.
He said the County Government will drill additional boreholes at the site. The site has been installed with CCTV cameras to safeguard the infrastructure. Mutula unveiled plans to automate water kiosks for efficient management of the resource.
He was accompanied by ECMs, Wote/ Nziu MCA Felix Mateso, County Assembly Committee Chairperson on Water Sarah Mbilu, and other county officials.
๐๐จ๐ญ๐, ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ – The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has commended Makueni County for clean audit reports, recognising the countyโs commitment to prudent accounting and financial management.
ICPAK Chairperson CPA Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda Muvui made the remarks during a meeting with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. in Wote, when She lead her team in a courtesy call on the governor.
The meeting explored collaboration in capacity building for county staff and MSMEs, particularly groups supported through the countyโs empowerment programmes.
The two sides also discussed opportunities for other counties to benchmark Makueniโs financial management prudence, especially on own-source revenue and cashless revenue collection systems.
Governor Mutula urged ICPAK to strengthen the sharing of its research, journals and professional publications with county governments to support informed decision-making and effective implementation of devolution.
The engagement reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening accountability, financial management and service delivery in Makueni County.
๐๐๐๐: ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ 22๐๐, 2026 – As Makueniโs mango season approaches, the County Government is positioning farmer cooperatives to turn collective strength into better markets, stronger bargaining power and improved returns for farmers.
The County Cooperative Development Directorate on Tuesday brought together 56 leaders from 28 cooperatives for a sensitisation forum focused on strengthening cooperatives as reliable vehicles for aggregation and marketing of farmersโ produce.
During the forum, cooperative leaders were equipped with skills on governance, leadership, management and compliance, alongside quality mango production, aggregation and marketing opportunities.
Further, they also reviewed preliminary mango market survey findings, pre-qualification requirements for supplying mangoes to Makueni County Fruit Development and Marketing Authority, and quality standards required by the processor.
The forum, attended by Chief Officers Kinns Mwania and Joseph Ndolo, also exposed cooperative leaders to financing opportunities through MCEF, AFC and Cooperative Bank, further strengthening the countyโs drive to connect Makueni farmers with markets beyond the county.
๐๐๐๐ธ, ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ 22๐๐, 2026 – With micro and small enterprises emerging as a key engine of livelihoods and local economic growth, Makueni County is investing in equipping traders with the knowledge needed to grow and sustain their businesses.
The Department of Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), on Tuesday brought together traders for a practical business training facilitated by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
The training focused on access to finance, business formalisation, bookkeeping and taxation; key pillars for running profitable and compliant enterprises.
Attending the forum, CECM Irene Makau Mwilu challenged traders to go beyond producing quality goods by embracing strategic marketing, building strong brands and creating markets for their products.
The training is part of a wider county initiative to empower traders with skills, resources and knowledge for sustainable business growth, with participants receiving certificates of participation.
The session was also attended by Chief Officer Dr. Jossylyn Nzilani, Director Harrison Kiandiko, the County MSEA Representative and the Lower Eastern ICPAK Representatives.
Makueni County takes centre stage on 23โ24 September 2026 as counties gather in Wote to share practical lessons on turning energy plans into investments.
Convened by the Council of Governors in partnership with the Power Up Kenya Campaign, the forum will spotlight Makueniโs experience as the first county to prepare an Investment Prospectus for its County Energy Plan.
The county will share its approach with 14 counties yet to develop their energy plans, alongside Kilifi and Nakuru. Participants will also tour county energy projects showcasing investments in energy access, renewable energy for productive use and clean cooking.
The forum seeks to help counties develop credible, locally owned and investable energy plans that can attract investment and support local economic development.
