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Men 5X5 Makueni 
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Men 3X3 Makueni 
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Livestock traders and farmers in Kako Waia Ward and surrounding areas have received a major boost with the commissioning of the Kyang’ondu Stockyard.
The facility features two livestock compartments with separate gates, a ticketing and revenue booth, a vaccination crush and a traders’ shed. It is designed to accommodate between 300 to 400 cattle.
Addressing hundreds of residents during the event, the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development, Ms. Joyce Mutua encouraged locals to embrace the project.
Ms. Mutua further highlighted that the stockyard aligns with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr’s vision of economic empowerment by creating job opportunities.
Attending the occasion, area Member of County Assembly Hon. Dennis Mutinda commended the Agriculture Department for its ongoing support to farmers and pledged his commitment to furthering agricultural development.
The stockyard is expected to boost livestock trade, generate revenue for the county government and positively impact the local economy.
Also in attendance was the Chief Officer Livestock Fisheries and Cooperatives Development, Japheth Kiminza along with other national and local officials.
Residents of Ilima Ward will soon enjoy improved water access as the Kyangati-Wautu Water Project nears completion under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Program.
The project, now 90% complete, was revealed on Tuesday during Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. development tour of Ilima Ward.
The project features a sand dam, 17.76 KW solar-powered pumping system, a 100 m³ storage tank, a 2.4 km pipeline network and two community water points.
During the Ward development tour, the governor urged residents to report incidents of water infrastructure vandalism to the appropriate authorities to prevent the misuse of public funds.
This project will serve approximately 1,500 households, schools, markets and churches in the area.
The project is part of a countywide effort to enhance water supply through 12 similar initiatives.
Governor Mutula, accompanied by area MCA Jonathan Muthoka, also visited and inspected the Kiusyi Water Project, which is now 95% complete.
The County Government of Makueni has officially handed to a contractor the site for construction of the Kyanduu Integrated Water Project in Kee Ward, funded under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program.
The project will see the expansion of the existing water pan to increase storage capacity, solar power installation, construction of a masonry distribution tank, three water kiosks, and perimeter fencing to safeguard the water quality. In addition, a climate-smart demonstration farm will be set up to train local farmers on climate-resilient agriculture practices.
Speaking during the handover on Tuesday, Head of the Climate Change Unit, Jackline Kamusa, said the project is a key step in addressing water scarcity while promoting sustainable farming in the community. She added that the initiative also bolsters Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr’s agenda of achieving universal water coverage across Makueni.
Residents of Kee Ward are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water following the completion of the Kyanduu Integrated Water Project, a KSh 15 million investment by the Makueni County Government.
The project was implemented under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Programme and forms part of the county’s broader commitment to locally led climate initiatives aimed at strengthening community resilience and improving livelihoods.
Designed as an integrated intervention, the project combines water, agriculture, and environmental conservation measures to address chronic water scarcity while enhancing climate resilience. Key components include the desilting and expansion of Kyanduu earth dam, installation of a solar-powered pumping system, construction of distribution pipelines, masonry storage tanks, and four water kiosks.
Once fully operational, the project will benefit more than 1,775 residents of Mbakoni, Kavyuni, and Saki villages, providing sustainable water access for domestic use and irrigation, promoting climate-smart agriculture, and supporting environmental conservation.
The initiative also bolsters Makueni County’s Last Mile Water Connectivity Programme spearheaded by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., which seeks to reduce the distance to water sources to less than 2km by 2027.
Kyambeke Health Facility has received a significant upgrade following its official gazettement from a Level III to a Level IV facility.
This milestone was confirmed during Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s development visit in Ilima ward on Tuesday.
As part of the upgrade, the facility has been equipped with a full haemogram machine for the laboratory department to enhance diagnostic services.
The facility is equipped with dedicated wards, offering 11 beds for female patients, 10 for male patients, 6 for maternity care and 2 baby cots, ensuring comprehensive healthcare services.
Additionally, 15 more healthcare staff have been deployed to improve service delivery to the vast surrounding community. The elevation marks a substantial step in improving healthcare services in the region.
Speaking during the visit, Governor Mutula reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing healthcare and ensuring improved services for all Makueni residents.
“We, as the County Executive, have agreed with the County Assembly to create a plan in the upcoming budget that will ensure Makueni residents receive quality healthcare,” said Mutula.
During the ward tour, Governor Mutula also handed over six 100-seater tents and 600 plastic chairs to community groups with membership of more than 3,000 members at a public baraza in Kyambeke Market.
The governor was accompanied by County Secretary Dr. Justin Kyambi, CEC Member for Lands Japheth Mang’oka, Majority Leader Kisungi Wa Katete and MCAs Jonathan Muthoka (Ilima), Urbanus Manzu Kee and Special-Elect Magdalene Mulwa.
Kyamatheka FC were crowned the 2025 Kilungu Ward Ligi Mashinani champions after edging Kyale FC 1–0 in a thrilling final played at Katulye Grounds on Sunday.
The champions weathered a spirited challenge from Kyale FC to finish top in a mouth-watering encounter graced by County Executive Committee Member for Sports Eng. Sebastian Kyoni and area MCA Joseph Mbindyo.
In the playoff match, Ndiani FC defeated Desert Warriors FC 2–0 to claim third place.
Ligi Mashinani is Makueni’s premier grassroots sporting league and has played a key role in talent scouting and development across the county.
Kyamakuthi earthdam in Kalawa Ward with a capacity of 210,000 cubic meters. The massive water harvesting solidifies Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr vision of ensuring that every resident has access to water less than 2km from their homesteads. This move also aims to enhance food security by providing water for irrigation.
The process of drafting a Land Management Plan for Ngai Ndethya National Reserve has kicked off with unveiling of a multi-sectoral team to spearhead the process.
The team comprising of representatives of Kenya Widlife Service, Makueni Lands Department, NEMA, National and County Government Administrations, NLC, conservancies and local residents was unveiled by KWS Director General Prof. Erastus Kanga and Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr at Mtito Andei on Friday.
Governor Mutula also led a citizen engagement forum at Nthunguni market to record the voice of wnanchi on the matter.
The plan aims to harmonize human settlement, conservation, wildlife protection and development.
May 28, 2024
Kwakyai Rural Sacco Limited from Kikumbulyu South is among the over 300 exhibitors showcasing their agricultural technologies at the ongoing Pre-Madaraka Food Security Exhibition at Kibabii University in Bungoma County.
Kwakyai was registered as a Sacco in 2002 with the aim of producing, aggregating, and marketing fruits and vegetables.
However, they faced significant post-harvest losses due to market instability, prompting them to explore value addition. They decided to focus on drying tomatoes.
In 2017, 110 farmers signed a contract with Ketchup, a Netherlands based company , to supply 10 tons of produce per week. The farmers received a grant of Ksh. 6 million from the Makueni County NARIGP to upgrade their pack house to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) standards, enabling compliance with export market standards.
This contract has provided the farmers with stable market prices and increased incomes. In 2023, they achieved gross sales of Ksh. 2.7 million from exported tomatoes.
As the Pre-Madaraka Food Security Exhibition continues, various agricultural stakeholders are advocating for a paradigm shift from traditional agriculture to agribusiness and commercialization. Today’s discussions focus on interventions to enhance agricultural production, productivity, and value addition.
