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Makueni, ADS-Kenya Ink a Deal to Enhance Employability for Women and Youth in Agriculture

At least 600 youth and women from Makueni will benefit from Green Business Project (GBP), courtesy of a 1-year deal signed on Wednesday by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr and  Anglican Development Services Kenya (Ads Kenya) Programs Manager Charles Macharia.
The purpose of the GBP is to create economic opportunities and enhance employability for Youth and Women of productive age through green skills and capacity development along the target value chains namely horticulture, dairy and poultry.
The youth beneficiaries will be trained at ATC-Kwakathoka for a period of 3 months and placed on attachment thereafter for 3 months at the same center. The women-organized groups will participate in field-based training. This will be preceded by a competitive recruitment process.
After successful training and assessment, successful beneficiaries will partially be supported with start-up capital.
The signing of the partnership was witnessed by Agriculture Executive Mrs Joyce Mutua and ADS-Kenya Programs Officer Sophia Gakii.

MAKUENI ACPA REPORT 2017-2018

This report highlights the findings of the assessment carried out by Prestige Management Solutions on the Annual Capacity Performance Assessment (ACPA) under the Kenya Devolution Support Programme (KDSP). KDSP is a Programme jointly funded by the National Government and World Bank.

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MAKUENI ACHIEVES MILESTONE IN MATERNAL HEALTH, RECORDS ZERO PPH DEATHS SINCE 2022

Makueni, once among the top ten counties with the highest maternal death rates, has made strides in maternal healthcare. Since 2022, no maternal deaths caused by postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) have been reported in its public hospitals.

This achievement is attributed to innovative healthcare practices and the adoption of Heat-Stable Carbetocin, a World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended drug proven to prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth.

The county has also embraced calibrated drapes, a specialized tool that helps measure blood loss during childbirth.

These clear drapes, placed on delivery beds, enable accurate monitoring, allowing medical personnel to respond swiftly to abnormal bleeding.

On Tuesday, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. flagged off 11,000 calibrated drapes for distribution to health facilities across the county, further bolstering this initiative.

The governor emphasized his commitment to ensuring that women in Makueni deliver safely and return home with healthy babies.

He hosted members of the UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health, who visited the county to learn from its best practices in managing PPH.

The visiting delegation, mainly from Norway and Italy, is dedicated to mobilizing donor governments and strengthening collaborations to improve access to quality healthcare globally.

Makueni is among the first counties in Kenya to adopt a comprehensive approach to combating PPH, combining the use of Heat-Stable Carbetocin with calibrated drapes.

These efforts are part of the “Accelerating Measurable Progress and Leveraging Investments for Postpartum Hemorrhage Impact (AMPLI-PHHI)” program, a partnership between the county and Jhpiego. This initiative aims to drastically reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates associated with PPH.

Makueni Absorbs 44 Sand Authority Staff as County Intensifies Conservation Efforts

Makueni County on Monday issued letters of appointment to 44 employees of the Makueni Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority, officially placing them on permanent and pensionable terms. The move marks a significant step in the county’s push to strengthen sand conservation and safeguard critical environmental resources.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr, who presided over the ceremony, paid glowing tribute to the staff, praising them for their dedication and exemplary service. He highlighted individuals who have “gone beyond their call of duty” to protect water sources and shield the county’s natural resources from depletion.

Mutula said the transition to permanent terms was not only a reward for their resilience but also an investment in their future. He noted that the decision is expected to boost morale and motivate the team as they continue to play a key role in environmental protection.

The event also featured the unveiling of the Authority’s new Managing Director, Mr. Ndambuki Kioko, who is expected to steer the agency through its next phase of institutional growth and conservation work.

Governor Mutula lauded the Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority as the most improved semi-autonomous government agency in the county, noting its contribution to the growth of Makueni’s own-source revenue in the last financial year.

The newly absorbed staff were urged to uphold professionalism and serve as proud ambassadors of Makueni as they embark on their new roles.

MAKINDU TOWN SPROUTS NEW LIFE IN GREEN CLEAN-UP INITIATIVE

Makindu Town on Friday came alive with renewed energy as the Makueni County Government rolled out a town and market clean-up and greening initiative aimed at promoting cleanliness and environmental conservation.

Led by Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism Chief Officer Dr Jossylyn Nzilani, the exercise brought collaboration from local businesses, community groups and development partners.

Participants cleaned streets, collected waste and planted trees to enhance the town’s appearance and create a healthier environment.

Speaking during the activity, the Chief Officer said the initiative seeks to transform Makindu and other towns into clean, green and attractive trading centres under the One Shop, One Tree campaign.

As a major stopover along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway, Makindu benefited from the planting of over 700 trees.

The exercise also included public sensitization on proper waste management, reinforcing the county’s commitment to sustainable and vibrant business spaces.

MAKINDU SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL IS ONE OF THE BUSIEST HEALTH FACILITIES IN MAKUENI.

Makindu Sub-County Hospital is one of the busiest health facilities in Makueni, providing life-saving care not only to Makueni residents but also to patients from neighboring counties, including Kajiado, Taita Taveta, and Kitui.

Strategically located along the busy Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, the hospital frequently handles road traffic accident victims.

Recognizing this challenge, the County Government established a state-of-the-art trauma center at the hospital.

This development enhances the hospital’s capacity to deliver timely and specialized care to patients in critical condition. The Ministry of Health

Makindu Residents Shape Local Development Priorities Through Community Engagement

Makindu | 13th November 2026

Residents and local stakeholders in Makindu have engaged the County Government of Makueni in a consultative meeting to identify development priorities, address service delivery gaps and discuss solutions to challenges affecting the community.

The engagement brought together market leaders, opinion leaders and other stakeholders, who highlighted key concerns and proposed interventions in areas including road maintenance, healthcare, land matters, energy, market development and road safety.

The forum provided residents with an opportunity to directly share their concerns, contribute ideas and help shape development priorities in their area.

The County Government reaffirmed its commitment, under the leadership of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., to inclusive governance through continuous public engagement and collaboration with communities to ensure development interventions respond to residents’ needs and available resources.

The engagement was led by CECMs Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, Nicholas Nzioka, Devolution, Agriculture and Fisheries Japheth Mang’oka, Transport & Infrastructure Eng Peter Mumo, Chief Officer Felistus Mutune and other county officials.

Makindu Residents Give Nod to Draft Town Plan

Makindu town residents have given a thumps up to a draft town plan prepared by the Department of Lands and Urban Planning and presented to them for validation. 
The Planning exercise was commissioned in April by Lands Executive Committee Member Dr Sonia Nzilani. A draft of the plan was presented for public input on Wednesday at Makindu Social Hall. 
Residents have 60 days from (9th August, 2023) to submit their inputs before the plan is presented to the County Assembly for approval. 
The public participation exercise was led by Dr. Sonia and her Devolution counterpart Japheth Mang’oka. In attendance was the County Attorney Stanley Nthiwa, area MCA Steve Kilonzo, business community, plot owners, clergy and residents of the town.
 

MAKINDU RESIDENTS FLOCK TO HUDUMA MASHINANI AS NEW CIVIL MARRIAGE SERVICE LAUNCHES

Makindu town witnessed a surge of activity on Monday as hundreds of residents turned up to access government services during the ongoing Huduma Mashinani outreach programme.

The initiative by the County Government of Makueni continues to bring essential public services closer to communities, saving residents the time and cost of travelling long distances to service centres.

During the Makindu exercise, 2,209 residents were served, pushing the cumulative number of beneficiaries to over 56,000 people since the programme began. The outreach, now in its 23rd ward, is steadily moving across the county with a target of reaching all 30 wards.

A key highlight of the Makindu outreach was the introduction of civil marriage registration. Two couples registered their marriage as the service began rollout. The service will now be available as the programme continues to the remaining wards.

Speaking during the event, CECM for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services Eng. Sebastian Kyoni said the county government is committed to ensuring services reach the people at the grassroots.

Makindu residents endorse Ziwani township Plan

Makindu residents have endorsed an urban development plan for Ziwani area in the outskirts of Makindu town.

This paves way for approval by the County Executive Committee and the assembly before allocation of plots.

The plan, covering 81 acres of land curved from Kiboko B settlement Scheme and earmarked for a proposed trading centre, was drawn by the County Government’s Lands department following a request by the National Lands Commission.

The residents accredited the plan on Monday during a public participation forum on the same led by governor Kivutha Kibwana and NLC Commissioner Rose Musyoka.

The plan has identified 288 plots for Commercial, residential and office space, while 30 plots have been earmarked for Public utilities among them a school, health facility, cemetery, sporting facility among others.

The latest development will allow plot allottees access title deeds and subsequently development of the area which has been idle and prone to grabbing by land cartels.

Kibwana and the NLC commissioner also ordered for the planning of an earmarked  67 acre trading centre at Ikoyo, between Makindu and Kiboko, which has witnessed incessant controversies by people claiming illegal ownership of part of the public land.