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Governor Mutula hosts President Ruto, roots for water and road infrastructure

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Thursday hosted President William Samoei Ruto at the Konza Technopolis in Kilome sub county during the award of charter to Open University of Kenya.
Open Univeristy of Kenya will offer virtual learning in Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, Bachelor of Science in Data Science, Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics among other courses.
The president accompanied by the governor among other senior government officials toured the Konza data centre and a water reclamation facility at the technopolis.
In his remarks, the governor petitioned the president to tarmac Emali-Ukia road saying the road will connect the lower Eastern to the Northern Frontier Counties.
Mutula Junior said the Namanga-Kajiado-Emali-Ukia-Garissa road is the only economic corridor in the region and would spur growth in Kajiado, Makueni,Machakos and Garissa counties.
He also called for the extension of the national fibre optic cable from the county commissioner’s office headquarters to other offices.
The governor also sought intervention of the president in the extension of the new proposed Nolturesh water line from Kajiado county through Konza to other parts of Makueni for the benefit of residents.

GOVERNOR MUTULA HOSTS JHPIEGO FOR JOINT EVALUATION OF MATERNAL HEALTH INITIATIVES

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Thursday hosted a high powered delegation from Jhpiego, led by Dr. Eva Lathrop, Senior Director of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn & Adolescent Healthcare (RMNCAH), to discuss Jhpiego’s maternal health initiatives in the county.

Jhpiego supports Makueni in Accelerating Measurable Progress and leveraging Investments for Postpartum Hemorrhage Impact (AMPLI -PPHI), Obstetric Safe Surgery/Proximie(OSS), Networks of Care (ARC), Accelerating Post-pregnancy Family planning into Primary health care in Kenya (APIP) and Obstetric Fistula (OF).

The maternal initiatives have so far increased uptake of post pregnancy family planning, reduced facility based maternal mortalities as well as improved skills of health care providers in managing maternal and newborn services and strengthen referral and collaboration between facilities.

The delegation will spend two days visiting Mother and child hospital in Wote, Kibwezi and Makindu Sub county hospitals to evaluate program effectiveness.

GOVERNOR MUTULA HOSTS CHRISTIAN AID TEAM.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Thursday hosted Christian Aid representatives from London, Mr. Nick Georgiadis and Elizabeth Walker, at his office in Wote, marking a significant step towards deepening development partnerships in Makueni County.

Christian Aid, a UK-based charity, has been at the forefront of impactful projects in Makueni, working closely with local partners such as Kitise Rural Development (KRD), Cereal Growers Association (CGA), and Anglican Development Services Eastern (ADS-E).

During the meeting which focused on water access and food security, Mutula emphasized on the importance of ensuring safe and clean water is available for both agriculture and households.

“Equitable access to water is essential for the well-being of our residents and the growth of our economy,” he stated.

The meeting, also attended by Christian Aid Kenya Board Member Ms. Pauline Nguyai, further explored on key initiatives including bulk water and irrigation projects, solar-powered water systems and last-mile water connectivity to boost food security and improve livelihoods across the county.

This collaboration highlights a strong commitment towards sustainable development and a brighter future for Makueni.

The governor was flanked by County Secretary Dr. Justin Kyambi, alongside County Executive Committee Members for Water and Agriculture, Eng. John Kieti and Ms. Joyce Mutua respectively.

GOVERNOR MUTULA HOSTS CDC, CIHEB-KENYA DELEGATIONS TO REVIEW UZINDUZI PROJECT PROGRESS

On Monday, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr welcomed a high-powered delegation from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Center for International Health, Education, and Biosecurity-Kenya (CIHEB-Kenya) to Makueni for a review of the Uzinduzi project’s progress for the half year of this financial year.

The Uzinduzi project, funded by the CDC and the Makueni County Government, provides HIV delivery services in Mbooni sub-county. This financial year, the project received an allocation of Ksh.22,085,700 and is set to receive Ksh 26,198,640 in the coming financial year. Additionally, the Department of Health Services has allocated KSH 3 million for the next financial year.

The collaboration between the US CDC and Makueni County is pivotal in the fight to eliminate HIV by 2027.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr emphasized the county’s commitment to enhancing HIV awareness campaigns, stressing that no one should suffer from HIV when universally accessible medications are available to suppress the viral load or prevent infection.

The discussions also covered plans for accountability and sustainability, leveraging primary care networks to improve outcomes, and addressing challenges in human resource transitions, health financing, and grants management.

Governor Mutula honours 3,600 Community Health Promoters

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr has feted the county’s 3,625 Community Health Promoters as true heroes during Mashujaa Day Celebrations. The County celebration was held at Katulye Primary School, Kaiti Sub-county.

This, he said, will improve services offered at Primary Health facilities and improve access to care through effective promotive and preventive service provision.

The governor also honoured Winfred Mutile YAVI (now running for Bahrain), an international athlete who is from Makueni, started her athletics career in Makueni. She recently won the 3,000 steeplechase Gold medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Yavi is currently nominated for the World Athletics Awards as World Athlete of The Year 2023.

GOVERNOR MUTULA, HIS DEPUTY MULILI JOIN LEADERS AT UHURU PARK AS WIPER HOLDS NATIONAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. and his deputy Lucy Mulili on Friday joined national leaders at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, for the Wiper Patriotic Front National Delegates Conference, followed by a major political rally.

During the event, Governor Mutula expressed confidence in Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s ability to steer the country toward justice, unity, and accountable leadership.

He said Musyoka represents hope for a Kenya free from oppression, police brutality, and leadership that neglects the plight of its people.

Mutula described the Wiper leader as the transformative force capable of delivering the nation from years of retrogressive governance and guiding it toward a freer, fairer, and more dignified future for all Kenyans.

GOVERNOR MUTULA HANDS OVER SITE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NDUKUMA DAM WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has officially handed over the site for construction of Ndukuma Dam Water Distribution System to the contractor. The dam, with a capacity of 365,000,000 litres, will supply water to 16 distribution points in Phase 1, benefiting over 6,000 residents.

The phase 1 distribution system comprises of 15 M3/hr pumping system, 13,400 Watts of solar power, 100 M3 masonry tank and 7km pipeline network.

This initiative is part of Governor Mutula’s Last Mile Water Connectivity Programme, which seeks to expand access to clean and safe water. The programme targets achieving 70% water coverage in Makueni County by 2027.

GOVERNOR MUTULA GRACES 1ST EDITION OF KITHUNGO/KITUNDU WARD SPORTS FESTIVAL

Makueni County Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Monday presided over the inaugural Kithungo/Kitundu Sports Festival at Kitundu Green Stadium, an event aimed at uniting the youth through sports while promoting talent, community cohesion, and sportsmanship.

The governor was accompanied by area MCA Hon. Kisungi wa Katete, Gender, Children, Youth, Sports, and Social Services CECM Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, Devolution CECM Nicholas Nzioka, other county officials, and distinguished guests.

Attendees were treated to an exciting lineup of sporting activities, including soccer, basketball, and athletics. In the soccer finals, Ngai FC emerged victorious after a dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout against Utangwa FC after a barren draw in the finals, with Kitundu FC securing third place after defeating Kithungo FC 2-0. In basketball, Kitundu dominated their opponents—Kyandote, Uma, and Utangwa—to claim the championship.

Governor Mutula condemned the ongoing abductions and disappearances of youth in the country. He urged the national government to take swift action and fulfill its duty of providing security to its people and ensuring the safety of our youth.

The festival highlighted the County government’s commitment to empowering young people and fostering community development through sports. Governor Mutula reiterated his administration’s dedication to creating safe spaces and opportunities for the youth to thrive.

GOVERNOR MUTULA FULFILLS PLEDGE TO KASUNGUNI PRIMARY SCHOOL IN KEE WARD

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has fulfilled a pledge he made on July 31 during his tour of Kee Ward by delivering 22 rolls of chain-link wire to Kasunguni Primary School.

The delivery was made today by CECM ICT, Education & Internship, Japheth Mang’oka, accompanied by Chief Officer Irene Makau. The school’s leadership and parents expressed their gratitude, saying the fencing materials will enhance security at the institution.

The departmental leadership also visited Kyanduya Vocational Training Centre, Kee VTC, and Mwea in Kee Ward, to monitor and evaluate development and learning at the institutions.

GOVERNOR MUTULA, FORMER PS EXPLORE NEW INVESTMENTS FOR MAKUENI

On Monday, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. hosted former Transport Principal Secretary Nduva Muli for a candid discussion on enhancing investment opportunities in Makueni, with the aim of boosting job creation and production.

A key highlight of the meeting was the identification of a strategic location within the county for the establishment of a plastic tanks manufacturing plant. The leaders agreed that the initiative would lower the cost of acquiring water storage tanks, promote rainwater harvesting, improve access to clean water, and create employment opportunities for young people.

Mr. Nduva, who is also a commercial mango farmer with an 8,000-tree plantation in Kibwezi, proposed a partnership with the County Government to build the capacity of local farmers in mango production, enhance value addition, and tap into export markets for better returns to farmers.