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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.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO Jr. REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO WATER AND IRRIGATION

H.E. Mutula Kilonzo Jr. joined the faithful of Kiuuku AIC in Kitise/Kithuki Ward for a church service, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to water development and the expansion of irrigation projects across the county.

During the service, the Governor announced plans for a meet the people and development tour of the ward to commission completed projects . He highlighted the ongoing KSh60 million water project covering 42 acres along the Londokwe River at the border of the Kitise and Kithuki sub-wards.

Phase One of the project is expected to be completed by mid-June, while Phase Two is scheduled to begin at the start of the new financial year. Once complete, the project is expected to benefit residents of Munathi, Muambani, Matheani, Mayuu, and Kimundi areas.

The service was attended by Makueni County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu, Clerk Kevin Mutuku, and several MCAs.

The occasion also saw 90 faithful, including Clerk Kevin Mutuku, graduate to various church ranks.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR PLEDGES SUPPORT TO CLINICAL OFFICERS, PROMISES ACTION ON MOU

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has pledged his support to the Kenya National Union of Clinical Officers, Eastern Region, assuring them that he will present their memorandum of understanding to the Council of Governors (COG) for prompt action.

Addressing the clinical officers who have been staging demonstrations across the country, Governor Mutula affirmed his commitment to addressing their concerns. As the chair of the COG’s Legal, Constitutional Affairs & Intergovernmental Relations Committee, he vowed to ensure that their issues are brought to the council’s attention and resolved.

According to the KUCO national chair , Peterson Wachira, the national government signed an agreement with the union in 2021 to increase their risk allowances from KSH 3,000 to KSH 15,000.

However, the Council of Governors’ is yet to sign the deal.

Mr. Wachira also criticized the council for failing to honor a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for salary increments, which has been under negotiation since 2019.

He also highlighted the unfair handling of the staff recruited by the National ministry of health under the UHC program across the country who require absorption to permanent and pensionable terms.Other issues include delayed promotions, poor working conditions and widespread staff shortage

In response, Governor Mutula promised to facilitate the promotion of officers working in Makueni who are due for advancement to the next job groups. He highlighted that the county has developed a staff establishment plan aimed at resolving promotion issues, ensuring that deserving clinical officers receive their due advancements.

Acknowledging that Makueni had addressed the county specific issues that led to the 64 day national strike, Governor Mutula committed to reach out to all stakeholders to address the raised nationwide grievancies.

Governor Mutula’s commitment underscores the importance of addressing the concerns of healthcare workers and ensuring that their welfare is prioritized for better service delivery in the region.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO Jr. PARTNERS WITH ILARA HEALTH TO ENHACE ULTRASOUND SERVICES IN MAKUENI

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ilara Health Limited to improve access to critical ultrasound services, particularly for pregnant women in Makueni County.

Under the agreement, Ilara Health will provide Butterfly ultrasound machines,advanced, handheld point-of-care devices capable of performing a wide range of scans that were previously carried out only at the county hospitals.

Dr. Eric Mbuthia, Chief Medical Officer at Ilara Health, noted that these devices are designed to enhance healthcare delivery by making ultrasound services more accessible at the primary care level. He highlighted that the machines can conduct up to 300 scans per month, helping to address the healthcare needs of Makueni residents.

During the event, Dr. Mbuthia demonstrated how the ultrasound devices function, emphasizing their ability to connect radiographers in Level 2 and Level 3 health facilities with specialists at the referral hospital through telemedicine for consultations on complex cases.

Governor Mutula welcomed the initiative, stating that the county plans to integrate the technology into its medical outreach programs, aiming to reach as many patients as possible. He also encouraged other counties to leverage such innovations to improve healthcare services for their populations.

This partnership is expected to greatly enhance the quality of care in Makueni, particularly for pregnant women, and strengthen the county’s healthcare infrastructure.

GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR ON WEDNESDAY VISITED THE FAMILY OF PROMINENT BUSINESSMAN JAMES MBALUKA WHO LOST HIS WIFE.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Wednesday visited the family of prominent businessman James Mbaluka who lost his wife to condole with the family at his Sultan Hamud home.

Naleous Mwende passed on 8th July 2024 and will be buried on 26th July 2024. The governor urged the local community to shun violence during demonstrations saying some businesses along Mombasa Road were looted and some even razed in the past few weeks.

He was accompanied by ECMs Japheth Mangoka, Devolution; Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, Roads; Dr. Sonia Nzilani, Trade; MCAs Reuben Nzai, Kasikeu; Kyalo Mumo, Tulimani; and Cosmas Kaleli, Emali/Mulala Ward.