JAMUHURI DAY CELEBRATIONS
Jamuhuri Day celebrations have officially begun at the Unoa grounds in Makueni. Here’s a glimpse of the ongoing session in pictures:
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Jacaranda Health and ThinkWell join forces with Makueni County to Strengthen Maternal and Child Healthcare.
In a landmark move aimed at improving maternal and child healthcare in Makueni County, Jacaranda Health and ThinkWell have joined forces with the county government to launch a three-year Kenya Quality Ecosystem project.
This collaborative partnership seeks to link maternal and newborn health solutions with the available budget and establish a data-driven approach to address the challenges faced by mothers throughout their healthcare journeys.
The ultimate goal is to drive cost efficiencies in health funds, prioritize investments in innovations, and enhance delivery of quality care, thereby positively impacting health outcomes.
The project commenced with a comprehensive baseline Facility Quality Assessment and Health Financing Landscaping across 30 healthcare facilities spanning the six sub-counties of Makueni.
It underscored the need for appropriate revenue allocation towards maternal, newborn, and child health, revealing opportunities for significant improvements.As a result of these findings, various innovative programs have been initiated to enhance service delivery. These programs include the production of Quality of Care reports, optimization of health financing initiatives and continued implementation of Jacaranda Health’s free two-way SMS service, and a mentorship program designed to boost nurses’ confidence and preparedness to handle emergencies.
Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, who led the meeting, reiterated the county government’s unwavering commitment to advancing the healthcare agenda.
She emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) program to enhance service delivery.
The partnership between ThinkWell and Jacaranda Health, which initially commenced in 2019 in Makueni County, has been marked by collaborative efforts to improve healthcare service delivery.
It’s free WIFI at Wote
The launch of Free Public WiFi Hotspots at Wote Market is a big boost in the already digitized revenue collection model through MyCountyApp, governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has said.
Speaking when he hosted cabinet secretaries: Eliud Owalo (ICT) and Alfred Mutua (Foreign Affairs) on Thursday during the launch of the free WIFI hotspots at Wote town, Mutula said such digitalization plan will ensure people access government services promptly.
The Cabinet Secretaries observed that the WIFI will help people engage in online business, check how other parts of the world are faring, advertise and seek jobs abroad.
Its a deal for Makueni differently abled persons
A deal sealed on Thursday between Makueni and Women Challenged to Challenge (WCC) through the Department of Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social services under Nicholas Nzioka is likely to give a boost through ensuring the realization of the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities in the County.
WCC is a national organization of women and girls with disabilities in Kenya whereby its main existence is to bring together women and girls with disabilities to champion issues that limit their participation in the development sphere.
H.E governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr, a champion for equality for all, expresses his commitment to working with WCC in advocating for the rights of the challenged persons towards living a free and fair world.
The purpose of this MOU is to outline the collaboration and responsibilities of both parties in drafting of the Makueni County Disability Policy, amendment and enhancement of the Makueni County Persons with Disabilities Act 2017.
The signing of the partnership was witnessed: Veronica Njuhi (WCC Chairperson), Jane Kihungi (Director)Jennifer Kamande (Treasurer), Jackline Bartenge (Programs manager)m Daniel Katiku (Finance), Angela Wanjiku (Communication Officer) ,Sophie Onyino (Legal Officer), The County Attorney Stanley Nthiwa, CO-Gender Catherine Katuti, County Disability Mainstreaming Officer Abed Mutungwa amongst others.
Isuzu Donates Water Tanks to Makueni Schools.
Motor vehicle dealer Isuzu Kenya has donated four 10,000-litre water tanks to support access to clean drinking water in four schools within Makueni.
The donation was handed to governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr by the Director Manufacturing Operations & Facilities Division, Isuzu EA, Eng. Daniel Kilenge at Unoa Primary School on Tuesday.
The donation is part of a Corporate Social Initiative by the motor assembler agreed on during a courtesy call to Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr by Managing Director Rita Kavashe early this year.
Involve the people in government projects: Deputy Governor
Makueni Deputy Governor Adelina Mwau on Thursday called for the involvement of all stakeholders in implementation of government projects.
Mwau said that the governor and herself were able to stand out in development because they have always involved the Makueni people through the public participation model in the county.
The DG raised concerns over the formation of a committee to oversee the construction of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution in Nunguni which she said was formed without the input of the local residents.
“I am surprised to hear there is already a committee formed to manage the proposed college when Kaiti people were not involved, ” the DG said.
She further explained that together with Governor Prof. Kivutha Kibwana they have been able to achieve a lot for the county because they avoided politics in development.
“Let us not bring politics into development matters otherwise governor Kibwana and I would not have come this far, ” Mwau advised.
She was addressing a meeting convened between the Kaiti constituency leadership and Kilungu Elders group to streamline Kaiti development agenda.
The county government has already allocated a five -acres plot of land for the construction of the institution, request which was made by the elders
The Elders Group through their chairperson Mr Julius Kilonzo appreciated the Deputy Governor for the allocation saying that the institution was going to help secure the future of their youth.
” We are grateful for the plot of land because the future of our young people will be taken care of when the institution will be established,” Mr Kilonzo said.
Involve the citizenry in legislative processes: Mwau
Makueni deputy governor Adelina Mwau has urged both the national and county governments to involve local communities in legislative processes.
Although the governments seem to have involved the people in most of their services and activities, the deputy governor said that there remains a gap in integration of their views into laws and policies they develop.
She said: “While the national and county governments seem to have involved the local communities in most of their services, there remains a lot to be done when it comes to engaging the citizenry in the legislative processes.”
Mwau spoke on Thursday at United States International University-Africa when she addressed delegates during the Second Conference on devolution for sustainable development adding that it is only through public participation and civic education that the local communities can be factored in the legislative priorities.
The DG’s sentiments were echoed by URAIA executive director Grace Maingi who also lauded Makueni for having implemented effective public participation, a model that drew several governors for benchmarking last month.
“Public participation and civic education is the way to go to ensure ownership and sustainability of development initiatives. I wish to congratulate Makueni for being successful in this,” Ms Maingi stated.
Mwau further observed that legislature should begin the process by educating the people on their rights and roles so as to be able to provide enlightened feedback.
“It is the high time we thought of delivering to the communities the sustainable development goals as a specific civic education program in order to contribute in the path of fulfilling the Kenya Vision 2030, the DG said.
INVITATION FOR EMERGENCY COMMERCIAL SAND REMOVAL TO AVERT FLOODING
Makueni County Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority (MCSC&UA) is a County agency established in February 2015 by the Makueni County Sand Conservation and Utilization Act 2015.
To avert flooding occasioned by excess sand deposits, the Authority invites interested parties to harvest sand for commercial use outside county and who meet the below conditions to make enquiry with us.
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Conditions
The applicant may be an Individual, Group Sacco or Company who MUST abide with the following:
- Pay the Authority Ksh 700 per tonne of sand harvested
- Pay a license fee of Ksh 10,000 per vehicle per month
- The Individual, Group, Sacco or Company should strictly adhere to the harvesting and transportation times as stipulated in the Act section 30;
- The Individual, Group ,Sacco or Company should bear the cost of the loaders.
- The Authority shall revoke, nullify or terminate any case of violation of any part of this conditions.
- All the payments shall be made into Authorities Bank Account 1173940030 (KCB WOTE Branch) Account name: Makueni County Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority.
NB: Note that expression of interest on the above matter should be made from date of this advert and priority will be given on the basis of first come first serve.
Interested parties to contact the Managing Director, Makueni County Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority P.O. Box 183-90300, Phone no 0717661665 or 0708274961, email sandauthority@makueni.go.ke. Physical address; Makueni County Sand Conservation and Utilization Authority is located at the Telkom premises opposite Mother and Child Hospital in Wote town, Makueni.
The sand authority is ISO 9001:2015 Certified
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Investing in Sports for Wealth Creation
The department of Sports and ICT in Makueni has given out 1,020 balls and 120 sets of uniforms to different county teams to promote sporting activities once the ministry of sports announces re-opening of the sports calendar.
Deputy governor Adelina Mwau who flagged off the equipment on Tuesday at the County administration offices said 35 teams across the various disciplines will benefit.
She said the county is investing heavily in a community based sports programme dubbed Ligi Mashinani as a way of keeping young people busy and draw them from antisocial behaviors.
The deputy governor said the long-term goal of this initiative is sharpening sporting talents so that young people can earn and create wealth as career sportsmen and women.
15 out of 30 wards had set aside Sh12 Million in the 2019/2020 financial year to support sports development at the community level. This will also aid in purchase of more sports gear.
The county government will in the current financial year train 2,340 coaches for different disciplines to improve the quality of sports coaching and eventually sports skills.
Interview with Town Clerk Aleksander Pim
A clerk is a senior official of many municipal governments in the English-speaking world. In some communities, the position is elected, but in many others, the clerk is appointed to their post.