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GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR. INSPECTS REHABILITATION OF KOOI EARTH DAM IN TULIMANI

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Wednesday inspected the rehabilitation of Kooi Earth Dam in Tulimani Ward,a huge milestone in his ongoing efforts to enhance water accessibility across the county. This is inline with his *Last Mile Water Connectivity program* meant to ensure universal water coverage by 2027.

The 5 million-shilling project has expanded the dam’s reservoir from 48,000 cubic meters to 60,000 cubic meters, benefiting over 1,130 households.

Accompanying the Governor at the event were Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, area MCA Kyalo Mumo, Kisau Kiteta Ward Representative Darius Mainga, and nominated MCAs Sarah Mulwa and Sharon Mueni, among other officials.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR. INSPECTS MAJOR REHABILITATION OF CHIEF KIAMBA WATER PAN.

In the spirit of enhancing water accessibility and food security in Makueni, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Thursday inspected Chief Kiamba water pan rehabilitation works in Kasikeu ward. The refurbished dam, with a capacity of approximately 50,000 cubic meters, will serve over 1,500 livestock and provide essential water resources to 500 households in the area.

This ambitious water harvesting project is a cornerstone of Governor Mutula’s vision to ensure that every resident has access to water within 2 kilometers of their homesteads. By facilitating irrigation, the project is also set to boost local food security.

Governor Mutula assured residents that Makueni will achieve universal water coverage by the end of his tenure, emphasizing his commitment to transforming the county into a food basket for both its residents and neighboring regions.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR IN HIS OFFICE ON THURSDAY MET A DELEGATION OF HERDERS FROM THE COUNTIES OF BARINGO, TURKANA, ELGEYO MARAKWET, POKOT, TURKANA

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr in his office on Thursday met a delegation of herders from the counties of Baringo, Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, Pokot, Turkana who had pitched camp in Makueni County on a three-day alternative livelihood learning tour and to experience Makueni.

The delegation comprised of 72 youth herders and reformed cattle rustlers from the North Rift region who toured successful youth-led initiatives supported by the county government.

The lessons learnt from the tour can serve as an effective approach to disengage these youths from violence and demobilise them from the perennial cattle raids and conflicts that have impeded development in the North Rift region.

Gratitude to the International Organization for Peacebuilding (INTERPEACE) Interpeace and other stakeholders, including the Parklands Baptist Church, Love EMBRACED initiative for facilitating and supporting the participation of these 72 youths in this exploration and learning experience.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR HAS UNVEILED A TRANSFORMATIVE WATER HARVESTING AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN KAKO WARD, DUBBED DRAIN TO GAIN (D2G).

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has unveiled a transformative water harvesting and management program in Kako Ward, dubbed Drain To Gain (D2G).

The program entails road run-off water harvesting for irrigation agriculture and environmental management by way of trenches linking roads and farms.

During a development tour of Kako/Waia Ward on Thursday, Governor Mutula also commissioned Kako-Kandulyu drift to ease transportation, and inaugurated Kako market day to promote trade.

He was accompanied by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, area MCA Dennis Musyoka and Assembly Majority Leader Kisungi Katete.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR HAS TODAY INKED A PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH JACOBS LADDER AFRICA  TO EMPOWER MAKUENI YOUTH IN AGRIBUSINESS

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has today inked a partnership deal with Jacobs Ladder Africa to empower Makueni Youth in Agribusiness, train and build their capacity on financial management and access to resources and market for the products.

The targeted value chains include Poultry, Aquaculture, Bee keeping, Tree nurseries and Vegetable growing.

By the end of January 2024, the first 20 aquaculture group of beneficiaries will be supported to construct fish ponds across the county through the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Youth.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR HAS CALLED FOR AN AND TO THE VIOLENCE THAT HAS CHARACTERIZED GEN Z DEMONSTRATIONS.

Speaking at a burial event in Kalimbini village, Kilome, on Friday, Governor Mutula said such violence is detrimental to the country’s social and economic development as it can scare away investors.

He said it was regretable that Eden Supermarket in Emali, owned by James Mbaluka, one of the biggest employers of young people was looted and millions worth of goods carted away.

Governor Mutula asked the Kenya Kwanza government to prioritize peace above all else, saying a country 61 years old cannot be let to slip to anarchy after many years of peaceful co-existence.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO Jr. FORMS TASKFORCE TO REFORM MAKUENI MANGO VALUE CHAIN

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has established a taskforce to overhaul the mango value chain in Makueni County, in a bid to curb chronic post-harvest losses and improve earnings for farmers.

The team established under an Executive Order number 2 of 2026 has been mandated to design and spearhead reforms aimed at eliminating mango wastage after harvest, stabilizing farm-gate prices and ensuring more predictable incomes for growers across the county.

The taskforce will also propose measures to reduce farmers’ reliance on brokers, a long-standing concern that has weakened producers’ bargaining power and exposed them to volatile prices.

Among its core responsibilities will be preparing the county’s mango sector for export markets by strengthening quality standards, improving coordination among actors in the supply chain and enhancing aggregation and supply systems.

The team is further expected to develop a framework to ensure sustainable operations at the Makueni County Mango Processing Plant, a county-run facility established to promote value addition and reduce fruit wastage during peak harvest seasons.

Governor Kilonzo has directed the taskforce to submit a comprehensive report within three weeks outlining actionable recommendations and an implementation roadmap for transforming the sector.

Makueni County is one of Kenya’s leading mango-producing regions, but farmers have for years struggled with high post-harvest losses, fluctuating prices and heavy dependence on middlemen.

The newly appointed taskforce comprises Mr. Nzioka King’ola, Eng. Josphat Musyoki, Eng. Petronila Ogut, Mr. John Thiong’o, Ms. Caroline Ngina and Ms. Dorcus Mutua.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr currently presiding over the unveiling of Plug Mtaani Business Competition winners.

Plug Mtaani is a competition of entrepreneurial ideas by young people.

Faith Mumo Timona, a fruits value addition industrialist based at Kwa Kathoka is the overall winner of Makueni County Plug Mtaani Youth Business Competition. The winner will represent Makueni at the national level competition and stand a chance to win Sh 10M to nurture her vision. She was awarded a sum of Sh 50,000 by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr