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Let’s get back to our indigenous foods, Governor Mutula tells locals

Today, H.E Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr joined thousands of Makueni locals during the celebrations of the Akamba rich heritage majorly on indigenous foods.
The Governor encouraged a return to the consumption of the Akamba traditional food as a way of:
i.Appreciating the diversity and variety of our indigenous foods
and production processes;
ii. Creating an awareness on the rich nutritional value and healthy-living support capacity that our indigenous foods offer;
iii. Promote the uptake in production of indigenous food crops as a climate adaptation measure;
iv. Present an avenue for stakeholders in the indigenous food value chain to market and promote our foods.
and Demonstrating the commercial value of our indigenous foods;
He insisted that the Akamba culture must continue hence a need to look at ways of teaching the young people how to protect their culture.
 
 

Let the Citizens Evaluate your Work: Governor Mutula tells Staff

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has called upon the county government staff to double their efforts to ensure efficient and effective service delivery to the people of Makueni.

Mutula told his staff that servant leadership was an important virtue that they needed to cultivate and asked them to be their own supervisors and report to work consistently.


Governor Mutula addressed the staff on Tuesday when he officially released the results for Performance Contracting for the 2022/2023 financial year at the Green Park in Wote.
The Governor further congratulated the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development and the Makueni County Fruit Development and Processing Plant for being ranked the best in the County Departments and Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) respectively.


All the county staff are committed to performance contracting, an initiative by the government to ensure efficient service delivery to the citizens.
Besides the trophies and awards given to different departments and agencies, Mutula was keen to observe that the citizens’ satisfaction is the best performance indicator.
Other departments ranked include Infrastructure and Devolution. Wote Water and Sewerage Company (WOWASCO) and Makueni Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority were ranked the second and third best in the category of SAGAs.
Makueni County Public Service Board topped in independent agencies.

LEGAL SUCCESSION CLINICS HELD IN TULIMANI WARD

The ongoing legal awareness clinics were held on Thursday in Tulimani Ward, focusing on matters of land succession and ownership.

50 households from the Ward to are set receive assistance in processing title deeds through the County Government.

The initiative aims at empowering residents by helping them formalize land ownership, reduce disputes, and promote access to government services tied to legal documentation.

The legal clinics are part of a wider program by the county government to enhance public understanding of succession laws and ensure families secure rightful ownership of inherited land.

LEGAL AWARENESS SESSIONS ON LAND SUCCESSION HELD IN ILIMA WARD.

The legal sensitization forums on land succession being conducted by the Government of Makueni County in various Wards were on Wednesday held at Ilima Ward.

Today’s session provided residents with practical guidance on how to handle inheritance matters lawfully and avoid family conflicts that often arise during property distribution.

Participants were taken through key procedures involved in succession to ensure fairness and transparency in managing Estates.

The sessions offer citizens an opportunity to learn directly from County legal officers and seek clarification on related issues.

County Solicitor Jennifer Kyumwa guided participants through the succession process and emphasized the importance of following due process in preserving family harmony.

The initiative aims to empower 100 households in every Ward with accurate legal information to help them protect their property and get title deeds.

LEADERS URGE SWIFT ACTION OVER LOW VOTER REGISTRATION

Stakeholders, including the IEBC, government administrators, county officials, civil society representatives, religious and opinion leaders, as well as political and business figures, convened in Tawa on Thursday to address concerns over low voter registration as the deadline approaches.

County Executive Committee Member for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports, and Social Services, Sebastian Kyoni, confirmed that national identity cards issued during the Huduma Mashinani drive have been dispatched and are currently being collected.

However it was established that, more than 2,000 IDs in Mbooni Sub-county remain unclaimed.

He urged stakeholders to amplify voter education efforts within their communities, emphasizing that voter registration is both a fundamental right and a cornerstone of the democratic process.

IEBC officials also highlighted security challenges that are hindering their operations.

Leaders present called for enhanced coordination among agencies, expedited issuance of identity cards, and intensified public awareness campaigns to boost registration numbers.

Current registration rates show Mbooni Sub-county lagging at 43 percent, followed by Kilome at 54 percent and Kaiti at 55 percent.

With only five days remaining, Makueni Sub-county stands at 74 percent, Kibwezi West at 77 percent, and Kibwezi East leads at 78 percent.

The meeting, organized by the IEBC in collaboration with the county government and local leaders, aimed to identify and address the underlying challenges contributing to low registration rates, particularly in Mbooni Sub-county.

LEADERS, TRADERS HOLD PRAYERS AS WOTE MARKET CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

Leaders from the County Government of Makueni County on Monday joined traders at the temporary Wote market site for prayers ahead of the construction of the Wote Modern Market.

The session was led by CECM for ICT, Education and Internship Japheth Mang’oka and CECM for Infrastructure, Transport, Public Works and Energy Peter Mumo. It was held at the relocation site where traders have been moved to pave the way for the project, a joint initiative of the county and national governments.

Speaking at the event, Mumo urged traders to remain calm and patient during the construction period, saying the government would work to minimize disruption to businesses and complete the project within the set timeline.

Mang’oka called for cooperation from traders to ensure smooth implementation of the project, noting that electricity and security have been provided at the temporary site to support business operations. He officially declared the relocation site open, allowing traders to resume operations as construction begins.

Also present were Wote Nziu Ward MCA Felix Mateso, Chief Officer for Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism Jossylyn Mutua, and Chief Officer for Devolution, Public Participation, County Administration and Special Programs Daniel Ndolo, alongside other county officials.

Traders welcomed the relocation and thanked Mutula Kilonzo Jr. and the county administration for facilitating the transition, expressing optimism that the modern market will boost trade in Wote town.

LEADERS DECRY THANGE OIL SPILL NEGLECT, WARN AGAINST KPC SALE

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has renewed calls for justice for residents affected by the 2015 Thange oil spill, describing it as a long-standing injustice that continues to harm livelihoods and the environment.

After visiting Thange with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, the governor faulted state agencies for mishandling the cleanup . He questioned earlier NEMA findings that declared local water sources safe, saying the oil effect was still active.

Mutula criticized the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) for slow compensation despite posting a KSh 10 billion profit in the 2023/2024 financial year.

He also urged the national government to disclose all liabilities tied to KPC before proceeding with its planned privatization.

Kalonzo backed the governor’s concerns, warning that the proposed sale of KPC lacked transparency and risked the loss of a profitable public asset and called upon community members to unite and pursue the issue from a common front.

The Thange oil spill occured in May 2015, contaminating farmland and the Thange River.

LAUNCH OF FRUIT FLY TRAPS TO INCREASE MANGO PRODUCTION

Mango farmers across Makueni County will reap big from a timely intervention as over 15,000 fruit fly traps, donated by the European Union, are set to be distributed to combat the destructive pest.

The consignment, received last week by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, was provided through TradeMark Africa and the East Africa Marketing Development Authority.

The traps use pheromones to lure fruit flies into a chamber lined with biopesticide, killing them instantly. Unlike heavy pesticide use that harms both people and the environment, these traps offer a safe and sustainable solution.

Speaking during the Tuesday launch at Kikumini/Muvau Ward, Agriculture CECM Elizabeth Muli noted that fruit flies have long reduced mango yields and farmer incomes.

She said the county is determined to protect farmers’ produce and boost food security.

In a joint statement, TradeMark Africa Country Director Lillian Mwai and Agriculture Chief Officer Dr. Victoria Kyalo told farmers that the fruit fly trap distribution is part of a wider pest management program designed to strengthen horticulture value chains and raise farmers’ incomes.

The traps, coming at the critical mango management season, promise healthier fruits, bigger harvests and stronger access to premium markets for farmers.

The event was attended by area MCA Elizabeth Kawembe, Agriculture Chief Officer Dr. Victoria Kyalo and EAMDA CEO Eunice Ngina among others.

Launch of County Statistical Abstract 2022 and Inaugural Ward Statistical Profiles

Makueni County will from now henceforth use the ward as its basic development planning and implementation unit, governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr has said.
Speaking during the launch of County Statistical Abstract 2022 and inaugural Ward Statistical Profiles in Wote, Thursday, governor Mutula said this move will accelerate development at the local level and contribute to county sustainable development and transformation.
In previous years, the county allocated Sh 33 Million annually to each ward for ward specific development as suggested by the people through public participation, but this has not achieved socio-economic parity according to governor Mutula Jnr.
To achieve this parity, the governor said his administration will formulate a resource allocation criterion similar to that used by the Commission on Revenue Allocation to promote equity and address the unique needs of each ward.
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