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Call for Interns

The Government of Makueni County would like to engage recently graduated students (2018/2019) from Makueni as interns in the different Directorates and Functions in the Department of Gender, Children, Culture & Social Services. The internship Program Shall run for four months and is non-renewable.

Makueni County utilizes internship as a tool for developing skills among the youth and molding interns to become responsible citizens who will contribute effectively in the socio-economic development of the County, Country and the World.

We invite candidates to apply for the internship opportunities in the following Directorates/ Functions:

  • Social Services (8 positions):-Desired qualifications; Degree/Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, Community Development or any other relevant social science course.
  • Culture, Music & Arts (2 positions):-
  • Culture (1 Position)-Desired qualifications; Degree/Diploma in Sociology, Archaeology & Anthropology or any other related course
  • Music and Arts(1 Position)-Desired Qualifications; Degree/Diploma in Media Studies, Videography, Filming or any other related courses
  • Civil works for PWD center (2 positions):-Desired Qualifications-Degree//Diploma in Building and Construction Management; Civil Engineering or any other construction related course
  • Tetheka Fund (2 positions):-Desired qualifications Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance or any other finance related course
  • Procurement (2 positions):- Desired qualifications-Degree/Diploma in Procurement and supply chain management 

Requirements

  1. Application Letter
  2. Duly filled Application form (download form from HERE)
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Degree/Diploma or a Letter of completion from University/College (for those yet to graduate)
  5. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts
  6. KRA PIN
  7. Copy of national ID
  8. Copy of certificate of good conduct

Download the application form, attach the above mentioned documents and submit them in a sealed envelope addressed to:

Chief Officer

Department of Gender, Children, Culture & Social Services

Government of Makueni County,

P.O BOX 78-90300,

Makueni.

All applications should be hand delivered to the office of Chief Officer-Gender, Children, Culture & Social Services located at the County Commissioner’s Office Building, on Third Floor, in Wote, by Close of Business 14/01/2020.

CABINET SECRETARY FOR HEALTH SUSAN NAKHUMICHA EARLIER TODAY ARRIVED IN WOTE, MAKUENI, FOR A SPOT CHECK ON UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ROLL OUT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE REGULATIONS 2024.

Cabinet Secretary for Health Susan Nakhumicha earlier today arrived in Wote, Makueni, for a spot check on Universal Health Care roll out and Public Participation on Social Health Insurance regulations 2024. The CS is hosted by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr and Senator Daniel Maanzo.

BUSINESS OWNERS IN MAKUENI COUNTY CAN NOW PAY FOR THEIR SINGLE BUSINESS PERMITS AND HEALTH LICENSES IN INSTALMENTS, WITH OPTIONS FOR QUARTERLY, HALF-YEARLY, OR ANNUAL PAYMENTS.

Business owners in Makueni County will now have the option to pay for their permits in instalments quarterly, half yearly or annually for single business permits and health Licenses.

At a public participation exercise to discuss the Proposed Makueni Finance Bill 2024 in Wote town, attended by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, the county also said traders who pay for their permits in a lumpsum annually will get discounts.

Small businesses will get 10% discount of the unified invoice bill, medium businesses will get a10% discount of the unified invoice bill while large Businesses will get 5% discount of the unified invoice bill.

The county also retained the 2023 charges and fees for the following sectors; Boda boda: Kshs. 500 annual sticker, market entrance fees remains as currently charged at Kshs 40, 50, 80, 100 and 200, hawking fees remain as currently charged at Kshs 40 while there will be no impounding and confiscation of goods.

The County will also take steps to stop tax evasion to ensure that fees and levies are not hiked. The event was attended by Deputy Governor, Lucy Mulili, area MCA Felix Mateso, CECMs Damaris Kavoi, Finance, Japheth Mangoka, Devolution, Sebastian Kyoni, Roads and Nicholas Nzioka, Lands, among others.

BUSIA COUNTY SEEKS TO LEARN FROM MAKUENI’S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY

Busia County has expressed interest in adopting Makueni’s advanced Project Monitoring and Tracking System (PMTS) to enhance project oversight, transparency and service delivery.

A delegation from Makueni, On Invitation of H.E Dr. Paul Otuoma led by CECM ICT, Education and Internship Elizabeth Muli, County Attorney Stanley Nthiwa, Chief Officer Irene Makau and Acting Director ICT Benjamin Makau, among other officials, is in Busia for a two-day engagement to initiate the process of onboarding Busia County to the PMTS

Under the leadership of H.E. Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, Makueni has prioritized technology-driven governance, with PMTS playing a key role in enhancing efficiency, accountability and timely project implementation.

Busia’s leadership, represented by County Secretary Oscar Juma and CECM for Public Service Pamela Awori, welcomed the partnership, acknowledging Makueni’s success in using technology to enhance accountability and ensure timely project execution.

This collaboration marks a major step in Busia’s efforts to integrate digital solutions for better governance.

BURSARY LAUNCH, ELIMISHA MAKUENI.

H.E Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has demonstrated unwavering commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for Makueni County’s youth. Under his leadership, the county has allocated Ksh 114.9 million for the January 2025 bursary program, aiming to support bright and needy students across all 30 wards.

The Bursary Launch was presided over by CECM ICT, Education & Internship Elizabeth Muli and CECM Devolution & Administration Nicholas Nzioka at Wote MIVEC Center.

The launch brought together key administrative figures, including Sub-County Administrators, Ward Administrators, Sub-Ward Administrators , ECDE Coordinators and County CTTIs Managers. Their collective presence underscored the county’s unified commitment to ensuring that educational opportunities reach every deserving student.

CECM Elizabeth Muli emphasized the dedication to education, stating that this bursary program reflects County’s unwavering commitment to invest in the future of our children by providing them with the necessary resources to succeed academically.

The application process is open from January 3 to January 24, 2025, with forms available at Village or Ward Administrator’s Offices and online for university and college students at www.elimisha.makueni.go.ke

CECM Nicholas Nzioka highlighted the collaborative efforts of the county’s administrative framework, noting that the involvement of our administrators at all levels ensures that the bursary allocation process is transparent, equitable and reaches those who need it most.

The presence of CTTI Managers at the launch also highlights the county’s focus on technical and vocational education, recognizing its vital role in equipping youth with practical skills for the job market.

As the application period commences, the county government encourages all eligible students to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to further their education and contribute positively to the community.

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

The Department of ICT, Education, and Internship is hosting a Music Festival for Early Childhood Learners to showcase the incredible abilities of our young learners and reinforce the importance of cultural heritage and community spirit.

By nurturing these nascent talents and encouraging participation in such enriching activities, Makueni is llaying a strong foundation for the holistic development of our children.

Building for the future

Governor Kivutha Kibwana on Tuesday opened a one day mentorship seminar on servant and visionary leadership for Makueni University Students Association leaders at Wote.

The seminar is organized by the County Government in Partnership with the Africa Servant Leadership Development Initiative (ASLEAD).

According to governor Kibwana, the seminar is meant to build young visionary leaders for the county and country, who will provide a revolutionary leadership through peer influence in few years to come.

He said his administration is working towards getting young people to provide strategic leadership at all levels of administration in the county. For starters, Kibwana ordered the Education department to ensure each of the county bursary committees has a slot for a MUSA representative.

“This is the beginning point for building future great leaders for this county. I feel greatly empowered to go any length in the service for humanity,” Said Jane Syombua the assistant MUSA Secretary General Kaiti chapter.

Syombua is a Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Surgery student at Egerton University.

Building Development Partnerships

On Monday, Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili hosted a high powered delegation from Micro-Enterprise Support Programme (MESPT) led by Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Amukhoye who paid the DG a courtesy call in Wote.
Discussions centered on enhancing partnerships between Makueni and MESPT in several Agricultural value chains and enhancing food safety competitiveness of the county.
Some of the key partnership areas include:
Support to agriculture policy development; support to establish a veterinary and food safety mini laboratory; Development of the Agricultural Training Centre-Kwakathoka as an Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education Training (ATVET) Facility.
MESPT supports Green Employment in Agriculture and AgriFI Food Safety programmes in Makueni.

BUILDING CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE

A private investor is set to put up an ultra modern organic Millet and Sorghum processing plant in Kibwezi targeting 1,000 farmers.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr and Organic Millet Team leader Virendra Karsanji Rawal on Tuesday inked a partnership deal for establishment of the plant.

The project is set to promote cultivation, processing and marketing of millet and sorghum to enhance food security, promote sustainable development and economic well being of farmers

BUILDING A WATER SECURE MAKUENI

In an endeavor to enhance water access to residents of Makueni, through the Last Mile Water Connectivity program, County Executive Member for Finance Damaris Kavoi on Monday launched Mulima dam phase 2 distribution works, on behalf of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.

This project aims to enhance the pumping system of Mulima’s treated water to Syiluni hill and distribution through the existing pipeline to residents of Mbooni and Tulimani wards.

The launch was witnessed by CECs John Kieti (Water), Japheth Mang’oka (Lands), Nicholas Nzioka (Devolution) and area MCA Alexander Mulemba.