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Town Theatre to Host Romeo and Juliet Musical
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Town Cinema to Screen Indie Movies
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Towards Livestock Feed Commercialization in Makueni.
Over 500 dairy farmers of Kitise Farmers Cooperative Society, who are also into large-scale production of hay have received a 4- wheel driven tractor that will boost pasture mechanized farm operations.
Previously, the farmers have been hiring tractor services at high cost rates to complement their existing farm equipment for production.
The donation is part of the livestock feed commercialization project which is being funded by the Mastercard Foundation and implemented by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) through Business Initiatives for Survival and Eradication of Poverty (BISEP) in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development in Makueni.
According to Agriculture Executive Joyce Mutua, the program aims at increasing the feed resource base in Makueni through provision of farm equipment, distribution of pasture seeds and linkages to market. So far, close to 3000 farmers have benefitted from the initiative which is at the pilot phase.
Mutua spoke during the handing over of equipment ceremony on Monday at the Maps Office, and was flanked by officials from FAO and Agriculture and Livestock Chief officers Daniel Ndolo and Dr. Victoria Kyalo respectively.
Other farmer groups also benefited from the equipment donation.
TOWARDS A UNIVERSAL ELECTRICITY ACCESS IN MAKUENI
Makueni County is today launching its landmark Energy Policy, a framework guiding the realization of universal access to electricity and clean cooking technologies. The aim is to increase electricity coverage and access from the current 29 percent and 17 percent use of clean cooking solutions.
The launch is graced by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr, Dan Wilcox– Economic Counsellor and Head of Prosperity and Climate at the British High Commission, representatives of the World Resources Institute, Strathmore University, Just Energy Transition Africa and UK-PACT
TOURISM DAY MARKED WITH SCENIC NATURE WALK IN MBOONI
Tourism opens doors to culture, adventure, and business, creating jobs and building friendships across communities. World Tourism Day, sanctioned by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is celebrated each year to recognize tourism’s role in development and global unity.
In Makueni County, Deputy Governor Makueni-H.E Lucy Mulili led celebrations in style with a 10-kilometre nature walk that began at Kikima Town, snaked through Kivale Forest, camped at Mulima Dam, and climbed up to Mavindu Hill. The walk brought together hikers, hoteliers, tour guides, residents and partners in the tourism sector.
During the camping at Mulima Dam, Mulili urged residents to conserve the county’s natural gems, noting they hold potential to attract visitors and boost local trade. She further assured hundreds of participants that the county is prioritizing infrastructure and entrepreneurship capacity to grow tourism.
The event was graced by County Secretary Dr. Justin Kyambi, CECM Dr. Doc Sonia Nzilani Nzilani, Chief Officer Dr. Jossylyn Nzilani, Makueni Public Service Board CEO Redempta Kavindu, MCAs Alex Mulemba, Kyalo Mumo and Elizabeth Mutindi, hoteliers, revelers and community members.
TOURISM AND WILDLIFE CABINET SECRETARY DR ALFRED MUTUA ARRIVES AT KITHASYO AIRSTRIP IN CHYULU NATIONAL PARK ON A TOUR OF THE PARK
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Dr Alfred Mutua arrives at Kithasyo Airstrip in Chyulu National Park on a tour of the park. He was received by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr
Top relief to locals as Kiou Top Dispensery is commissioned
Celebratory mood has engulfed villages of Kiou Top, Kwa Katiku, Kiuwani, Yoani, Muambwani, Inyenyoni, Masive, Ndumbini and Kwa Mukuyu in Kasikeu, Kilome after H.E Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr commissioned a new dispensary in the area.
While commissioning the facility, the governor acknowledged the existence of community Health workers promising to continue creating better working conditions for them.
He assured the community members that the urgency of health facilities being closer to the people to be core in his government.
Top German Firm Ready to Partner with Makueni for Roads Constructions and Minerals Exploration
A leading Germany company specialized in roads construction, equipment and mineral extraction technologies has expressed its interest in partnering with Makueni County.
The German company is now among several international and local organizations that have shown interest in the unexplored mineral world of Makueni County.
During the Road Technology Days 2018 workshop which took place in Ludwigshafen, Germany, the company indicated it was ready to partner with Makueni County in developing and constructing low cost rural sector roads.
Makueni County ECM for Roads, Transport, Energy and Public works Eng. Sebastian Kyoni who is in Germany welcomed the move by Wirtgen Group GmbH to venture into the local road works and the mining sector.
“I have represented our case here very well and we are hopeful that the interest shown by the Wirtgen Group will be escalated to the next level. Some 4000 delegates are also attending this workshop,”Mr Kyoni said.
The company will as well assist in acquisition of equipment and technology transfer to the county roads team on low cost rural roads construction techniques through Panafrican Equipment Kenya Limited, its subsidiary in Kenya
Top county officials trained on servant leadership
Top county government officials have undergone a 2-day training on servant leadership organised by the county government in collaboration with Africa Servant Leadership Development Institute.
The training, at Wote, which closed its doors on Friday was geared towards inspiring and equipping the officials with servant leadership skills and creating a conducive climate in the work place and in the community of their service.
Deputy governor Adelina Mwau who attended the workshop and gave her key note remarks noted that the training offered the officials an opportunity to reflect on the values that each one needs to touch other people’s lives in workplaces and in the community at large.
“It is time for us to reflect what it means to serve in a way that we touch lives of other people. Let us reflect on the values that we need to be servant leaders,” Mwau said.
The DG further called for personal transformation as the starting point to servant leadership.
The training was tailored around themes of good governance, corruption, social responsibility, stewardship, leadership and integrity and core values of servant leadership.
Dr. Mulinge of ASLDI and a facilitator commended the good leadership exhibited by governor Kivutha Kibwana and her deputy and presented the DG with certificates of recognition of their exemplary servant leadership.
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