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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 inspected the ongoing development of a recreational park at the Kamunyolo Dam site.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has inspected the ongoing development of a recreational park at the Kamunyolo Dam site as he followed up on the completion of improvement works at the dam.

The improvement works include the construction of an apron and retaining walls to protect the dam’s spillway. The Governor insisted on the timely completion of the works, noting the approaching onset of the rains, and emphasized the need to safeguard the dam and its infrastructure.

He was accompanied by Wote/Nziu MCA Felix Mateso, Assembly Majority Leader Kisungi Katete, Ilima MCA Bishop Jonathan Muthoka, and other county leaders.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has handed over the Emali Recreational and Talent Development Facility for development.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has handed over the Emali Recreational and Talent Development Facility for development.

The facility will provide a platform for talent identification, development and nurturing, and will feature a range of activities within a comprehensive sports ecosystem.

Mutula said Emali is an important economic zone not only for Makueni County but also for the country, noting that such facilities will contribute to enhancing the town’s status and supporting its growth.

He was joined by County officials, several MCAs, including area MCA Cosmas Mutunga, and other local leaders.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has commissioned the Kyanzisi Water Project in Kyakitoo Village.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has commissioned the Kyanzisi Water Project in Kyakitoo Village, Kitaingo, Mukaa Ward. The project includes the construction of a 50-cubic-metre water sump for water abstraction and storage, as well as the installation of 4.5 kilometres of pipeline for water conveyance, among other supporting infrastructure.

The project is expected to improve access to reliable and safe water for approximately 350 households in the area, enhancing the livelihoods and well-being of residents.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has commissioned the distribution works for the Nzaini Borehole Water Project in King’alani.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has commissioned the distribution works for the Nzaini Borehole Water Project in King’alani, Upete, Mukaa Ward.

The project features a 14-cubic-metre-per-hour borehole, a solar-powered pumping system with a capacity of 10 cubic metres per hour, a 7.5 kW submersible pump and motor, 2.1 km of rising main, and the rehabilitation of water tanks.

The project will extend reliable water supply to five villages, improving access to water for residents across the area.

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 has begun a development tour of Kitise-Kithuki Ward.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has begun a development tour of Kitise-Kithuki Ward with an inspection of the ongoing Londokwe Dam project.

The Governor said the project is a priority for his administration, noting that the community has endured water shortages for far too long. He directed the construction team to ensure the dam is completed before the onset of the anticipated El Niño rains.

The project has been prioritized to enhance water storage for domestic and livestock use while strengthening the community’s resilience to drought. The dam has a planned storage capacity of more than 240,000 cubic metres and is expected to benefit approximately 10,500 people across the wider area.

Governor Mutula is accompanied by county officials, Makueni County Assembly Clerk Kevin Mutuku, area MCA Sebastian Muli, and other local leaders.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has begun a development tour of Emali/ Mulala Ward.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has begun a development tour of Emali/ Mulala Ward with the launch of beaconing and the opening of roads in the Kinyoo area.

The Governor is leading a delegation of county officials representing various departments of his administration, alongside area MCAs Cosmas Mutunga, Kyalo Mumo, and other local leaders.

The exercise is expected to take 30 days and will open up the area for economic development while improving urban planning within the Emali–Sultan Hamud Municipality.

The initiative is set to spur the growth of Emali town through controlled and well-planned development, including the expansion of road networks, electrification, and water infrastructure, among other amenities.

Governor Mutula said that upon completion of the exercise, his administration will push for the upgrading and reclassification of the newly opened roads to facilitate further development in the area, which is earmarked for future city status.

The Governor also directed the project team to pursue diplomatic and consultative approaches in resolving any disputes that may arise with residents who have occupied or used the land over the years without proper surveying and beaconing.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. graces the AMRA Championship.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. graces the AMRA Championship at Kalimani, Mutitu ANDEI Ward, celebrating grassroots talent and community-driven sports development.

The tournament, organised by the AA Ma Mbuini Residents Association in partnership with the County Government and sponsors, is benefiting from the County’s flagship Ligi Mashinani programme.

Winners received trophies, sportswear and cash prizes, as the Governor pledged continued investment in sports and grassroots empowerment, noting that talent is an economic development opportunity.

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.