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GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR JOINS MEMBERS OF THE MAKUENI COUNTY ASSEMBLY AND FAMILY MEMBERS FOR A MEMORIAL SERVICE OF THE LATE HON. MAGDALENE KALEMBE AT THE ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr joins members of the Makueni County Assembly and family members for a memorial service of the late Hon. Magdalene Kalembe at the assembly chambers. The late nominated MCA passed on last week. She will be laid to rest later today at her Mbui Nzau home.

In attendance is Senator Daniel Maanzo, Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili and County Executive Committee Members.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the solarization of Mwaani boreholes in Kituasi Village.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the solarization of Mwaani boreholes in Kituasi Village, Mwaani,where three boreholes are being powered by solar energy with a combined capacity of 24.5kW to reduce electricity costs and enhance water supply.

He said the County Government will drill additional boreholes at the site. The site has been installed with CCTV cameras to safeguard the infrastructure. Mutula unveiled plans to automate water kiosks for efficient management of the resource.

He was accompanied by ECMs, Wote/ Nziu MCA Felix Mateso, County Assembly Committee Chairperson on Water Sarah Mbilu, and other county officials.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the ongoing rehabilitation works at the Kamunyolo Earth Dam spillway.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. inspects the ongoing rehabilitation works at the Kamunyolo Earth Dam spillway. The works are aimed at reinforcing the spillway and enhancing the dam’s structural integrity.

Residents appealed for the works to be fast-tracked to enhance the dam’s safety and resilience ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains. Mutula instructed the contractor to work day and night to ensure completion of the works.

The governor also inspected the Kamunyolo improvement works within the facility. He unveiled plans by the county to create a recreational centre at the facility, featuring security lights and cameras.

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.