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DEPUTY GOVERNOR LUCY MULILI COMMISSIONS TWIN WATER PROJECTS TO BOOST ACCESS IN MULALA WARD

Residents of Mulala Ward are celebrating improved access to clean and safe water following the commissioning of two major water projects by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili on Thursday.

One of the projects, the Mulala Borehole Project, was drilled by the County Government during the 2024/2025 Financial Year, with a yield of 15,000 litres per hour. Through a partnership with Welt Hunger Hilfe (WHH), water from the borehole has been distributed to 10 water points, benefiting 3,500 village residents as well as 1,700 learners at Mulala Girls Secondary School, and Mulala, Iviani and Uthangathini primary schools.

The Deputy Governor also commissioned Yandia Water Project, raising the total number of water projects implemented in Mulala Ward to 26 over the last four years. Mulili said the investments have significantly expanded water coverage, bringing the ward close to achieving universal access to clean and safe water.

She noted that the projects are part of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s Last Mile Water Connectivity agenda, which aims to ensure every household has reliable access to clean water, less than 2km by 2027

DEPUTY GOVERNOR LUCY MULILI CHAMPIONS EDUCATION AND DISCIPLINE AT SCHOOL EVENTS.

Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili graced the prize-giving ceremonies at Kitaingo Springs of Hope Primary School and Nduluni Secondary School on Saturday .

At Kitaingo Springs of Hope, Mulili emphasized the crucial role of parental involvement in children’s lives, especially during school breaks, to safeguard against incidents of abuse.

Addressing students at Nduluni Secondary School, Mulili underscored the importance of discipline in achieving academic success.

Mulili highlighted education as a powerful equalizer and encouraged students to focus on their studies without being hindered by their backgrounds. She motivated them to aspire to become future leaders through dedication to learning.

Furthermore, Mulili urged students across schools to refrain from destructive actions such as burning and damaging property during strikes, reminding them of the added burden it places on their parents.

The area member of County Assembly for Ilima and Kasikeu wards Jonathan Muthoka and Reuben Musau were in attendance.

DEPUTY GOVERNOR LUCY MULILI CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION TO END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN MAKUENI

Makueni Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili has reaffirmed the county government’s commitment to eliminating Gender-Based Violence (GBV), calling on residents to break the culture of silence and work together to protect the rights and dignity of all.

Speaking on Wednesday during the Anti-GBV Champions Engagement Forum in Wote on behalf of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., the Deputy Governor lauded Anti-GBV champions, community leaders, the Judiciary, security agencies, religious leaders and development partners for their unwavering efforts in preventing violence and supporting survivors.

She said the county has established progressive policy frameworks, including the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Policy, Gender Policy, Children Policy and Disability Policy, and is finalizing the Makueni County Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Bill to strengthen coordination and accountability in addressing GBV.

Mulili urged men and boys to champion positive masculinity and called on communities to reject harmful cultural practices that perpetuate violence.

She reaffirmed that the county government will continue investing in community awareness, survivor support systems, capacity building, behaviour change communication and stronger multi-sectoral partnerships to build a GBV-free Makueni.

Deputy Governor commissions new health facility wing

The opening of a 22- bed capacity twin ward at Kyambeke Health Center in Ilima ward, by Deputy Governor H.E Lucy Mulili on Thursday will provide much-needed medical services to an estimated over 5,000 residents.
The building which has been realized through a donation from the “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints” to the county government will cut the distance of seeking medication elsewhere from the far-flung hilly Ilima villages.
“This facility will put to an end the long hours of traveling to other health facilities in the neighboring sub-counties,” Mulili stated
Flanked by the area MCA Hon. Jonathan Muthoka, nominated MCA Hon. Sarah Mbilo and Ag. Chief Officer of Health Services Dr. Stephen Ndolo, Mulili reiterated the government’s commitment to delivering accessible and affordable Healthcare services to all the people.
She noted that the county has partnered with KEMSA so as to ensure a steady supply of Medicine to all the county health facilities.
The church funded two wards (female and male) and supplied equipment including patient beds, an oxygen concentrator, an autoclave, medical refrigerators, wheelchairs, and furniture among others.

Deputy Chief Justice and Deputy Governor condemn Kilungu Minor’s gang rape

Deputy Chief Justice Phelomena  Mwilu has condemned an incident where a standard six pupil at Kilungu Ward was defiled by a gang of several men.

The girl is allegedly said to have been gang raped by 21 men,one of them alleged to be a primary school teacher.

Mwilu said that that acts of sexual offenses are highly punishable adding that those who commit such offenses against the young are supposed to be severely punished.

“When you molest a young girl.You should get  life imprisonment as punishment,” The Deputy Chief Justice said.

Mwilu who is also the deputy president of the Supreme Court urged magistrates not to be linient on those found to have committed sexual offenses especially those who violate children.

She said that magistrates have no options but to stick to the law when handling rape related cases.

She urged the society not to harbour or sympathise with those found to be violating others sexually.

“Parents should be cautious and remain watchful especially when children are out alone,”Ms Mwilu stated.

Makueni Deputy Governor Adelina Mwau, promised a psycho social aid and exclusive medical  support to the young girl.

Mwau expressed shock that grown men would molest and defile a  kid in turns terming it the most horrendous sexual act ever.

Defilement cases are on the rise  with Makueni recording an escalating trend.

She said that the County Government is putting up a gender based recovery center at Makueni level 4 hospital that will see GBV victims acquire psycho social support as well as proper treatment and care.

The two were speaking after a church service at St Patrick Catholic Church, Kyamatheka in Kaiti Constituency.