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GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR. TUESDAY HELD A CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE NATIONAL IRRIGATION AUTHORITY (NIA) LOWER EASTERN REGION.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. Tuesday held a consultative meeting with representatives from the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) Lower Eastern region. The meeting focused on reviewing the status of projects being implemented by the authority, identifying areas of collaboration to complement irrigation development schemes in Makueni, mapping priority areas to ensure project sustainability, projects co-creation and scaling up support outcomes.The Governor raised concerns over stalled and delayed irrigation projects by NIA, noting that the performance of irrigation systems has a direct impact on water availability and food security.

The NIA delegation was led by Rispah Okumbe, the Regional Coordinator for the Lower Eastern region, and accompanied by members of the Kikome Irrigation Scheme.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR TODAY LED A DELEGATION OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO HELD A CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH THE MOROCCAN AMBASSADOR TO KENYA H.E. ABDERRAZAZAK LAASSEL TO DISCUSS AREAS OF PARTNERSHIP.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr today led a delegation of County Executive Committee Members who held a consultative meeting with the Moroccan Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Abderrazazak Laassel to discuss areas of partnership.

The partnership areas that were discussed included Imaging and Laboratory Services under the Health Department, Climate Change adaptation, Urbanization, Natural resource mapping and mitigation strategies under the Lands Department, and Feasibility studies of water projects in the CIDP, preparing them for donor funding.

Other key areas that were explored included Renewable Energy sources in powering health facilities from dispensaries to level 5 hospitals, power stability and reduction in power operating costs, powering water sources, water distribution, and irrigation processes.

In agriculture, green energy was explored as a means to promote post-harvest practices that increase the shelf life of agricultural produce through the use of solar-powered cold rooms.

Furthermore, community and user capacity building on renewable energy was also discussed in order to enhance knowledge of new technologies in the sector.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR HOSTED AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK CS MITHIKA LINTURI IN MAKUENI WHERE HE COMMISSIONED THE UTANGWA IRRIGATION SCHEME AND ITS AGGREGATION CENTER.

CS Linturi has committed to set up a cold store for the farmers produce at the aggregation center.

The Ministry through its partners have also supported 10 other micro irrigation schemes along River Athi and in the main seasonal rivers in Makueni under the CIVAP programme.

CS Linturi also committed to push for the thwake dam irrigation component where 40,000 acres around the area stand to benefit.

This scheme will serve 485 acres.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO Jr. SWORN IN AS MEMBER OF KENYA LAW REFORM COMMISSION

H.E. Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., who also serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee, was on Wednesday sworn in as a Member of the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC). His appointment followed his nomination by the Council of Governors and subsequent gazettement by Attorney General Dorcas Oduor through Gazette Notice No. 5589 dated 17 April 2026.

Governor Mutula was sworn in alongside Ms. Annette Imbuhila Wangia and will serve a five-year term on the Commission.

The swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who congratulated the Commissioners on their appointment and underscored the importance of fully realizing the aspirations and objectives of the 2010 Constitution for the benefit of all Kenyans.

His appointment is expected to significantly contribute to the advancement of legal reforms that support effective devolution, social equity, and justice for all.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR SPEND A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF HIS FRIDAY ENGAGING WITH ACCOMPLISHED AGRIBUSINESS FARMERS IN MAVINDINI, AN EXCEEDINGLY ARID WARD WITHIN THE COUNTY

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr spend a significant portion of his Friday engaging with accomplished agribusiness farmers in Mavindini, an exceedingly arid ward within the county. 

These farmers have adopted climate-smart agricultural technologies to achieve optimal productivity and profitability.

 The Makueni County Government is committed to providing support to these farmers as well as other emerging ones, with the goal of transforming agriculture into a lucrative venture, particularly for younger generations.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR. SIGNS MUTULACARE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES.

Makueni Governor on Monday signed Mutulacare implementation guidlines to guide the County Assembly on the implementation of the Mutulacare scheme on the floor of the House.

This scheme is a County-led Universal Health Coverage initiative that will enhance access to Quality healthcare for all residents in the county.

While signing the guidelines, Governor Mutula said Mutulacare will pay for social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) for indigent and vulnerable households to enable access to health care in what was echoed by CECM Health, Joyce Mutua.

Beneficiaries will receive comprehensive heathcare including inpatient and outpatient services, dental and optical care, chronic illness management. They will also receive emergency treatment, including ambulance evacuations in the scheme which targets to cover over 50 per cent of Makueni residents.

Cabinet approved it last week.

Others present were DG Lucy Mulili, County Secretary, Justin Kyambi,

CECMs Finance Damaris Kavoi, Devolution, Nicholas Nzioka and Lands, Paul Musila, among others.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR. RECEIVES THE COMMENDATION TROPHY AND CERTIFICATE AWARDED TO THE COUNTY AT THE SOUTH EASTERN KENYA MACHAKOS NATIONAL SHOW, HELD LAST WEEK.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. receives the commendation trophy and certificate awarded to the county at the South Eastern Kenya Machakos National Show, held last week.

Makueni was recognized for its outstanding display across a wide range of agricultural value chains, aligning with this year’s theme of promoting climate-smart agriculture.

Governor Mutula congratulated the staff from the Department of Agriculture and expressed appreciation for the county’s collaboration with the Agricultural Society of Kenya.

The award was presented on Tuesday by Agriculture Executive Joyce Mutua and her Chief Officer, Dr. Victoria Kyallo.