Cabinet Secretary for Health Susan Nakhumicha earlier today arrived in Wote, Makueni, for a spot check on Universal Health Care roll out and Public Participation on Social Health Insurance regulations 2024. The CS is hosted by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr and Senator Daniel Maanzo.
Business owners in Makueni County will now have the option to pay for their permits in instalments quarterly, half yearly or annually for single business permits and health Licenses.
At a public participation exercise to discuss the Proposed Makueni Finance Bill 2024 in Wote town, attended by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, the county also said traders who pay for their permits in a lumpsum annually will get discounts.
Small businesses will get 10% discount of the unified invoice bill, medium businesses will get a10% discount of the unified invoice bill while large Businesses will get 5% discount of the unified invoice bill.
The county also retained the 2023 charges and fees for the following sectors; Boda boda: Kshs. 500 annual sticker, market entrance fees remains as currently charged at Kshs 40, 50, 80, 100 and 200, hawking fees remain as currently charged at Kshs 40 while there will be no impounding and confiscation of goods.
The County will also take steps to stop tax evasion to ensure that fees and levies are not hiked. The event was attended by Deputy Governor, Lucy Mulili, area MCA Felix Mateso, CECMs Damaris Kavoi, Finance, Japheth Mangoka, Devolution, Sebastian Kyoni, Roads and Nicholas Nzioka, Lands, among others.
Busia County has expressed interest in adopting Makueni’s advanced Project Monitoring and Tracking System (PMTS) to enhance project oversight, transparency and service delivery.
A delegation from Makueni, On Invitation of H.E Dr. Paul Otuoma led by CECM ICT, Education and Internship Elizabeth Muli, County Attorney Stanley Nthiwa, Chief Officer Irene Makau and Acting Director ICT Benjamin Makau, among other officials, is in Busia for a two-day engagement to initiate the process of onboarding Busia County to the PMTS
Under the leadership of H.E. Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, Makueni has prioritized technology-driven governance, with PMTS playing a key role in enhancing efficiency, accountability and timely project implementation.
Busia’s leadership, represented by County Secretary Oscar Juma and CECM for Public Service Pamela Awori, welcomed the partnership, acknowledging Makueni’s success in using technology to enhance accountability and ensure timely project execution.
This collaboration marks a major step in Busia’s efforts to integrate digital solutions for better governance.
H.E Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has demonstrated unwavering commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for Makueni County’s youth. Under his leadership, the county has allocated Ksh 114.9 million for the January 2025 bursary program, aiming to support bright and needy students across all 30 wards.
The Bursary Launch was presided over by CECM ICT, Education & Internship Elizabeth Muli and CECM Devolution & Administration Nicholas Nzioka at Wote MIVEC Center.
The launch brought together key administrative figures, including Sub-County Administrators, Ward Administrators, Sub-Ward Administrators , ECDE Coordinators and County CTTIs Managers. Their collective presence underscored the county’s unified commitment to ensuring that educational opportunities reach every deserving student.
CECM Elizabeth Muli emphasized the dedication to education, stating that this bursary program reflects County’s unwavering commitment to invest in the future of our children by providing them with the necessary resources to succeed academically.
The application process is open from January 3 to January 24, 2025, with forms available at Village or Ward Administrator’s Offices and online for university and college students at www.elimisha.makueni.go.ke
CECM Nicholas Nzioka highlighted the collaborative efforts of the county’s administrative framework, noting that the involvement of our administrators at all levels ensures that the bursary allocation process is transparent, equitable and reaches those who need it most.
The presence of CTTI Managers at the launch also highlights the county’s focus on technical and vocational education, recognizing its vital role in equipping youth with practical skills for the job market.
As the application period commences, the county government encourages all eligible students to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to further their education and contribute positively to the community.
A high-level delegation of 18 senior health officials from Bungoma County visited Makueni County Referral Hospital to assess some of its flagship innovations, including the hospital’s acclaimed solarization project.
The delegation comprising the CECM and the chief officer for Health, members of the County Assembly Health Committee, and other senior representatives was received by Makueni County CECM for Health Services, Joyce Mutua, Chief Officer for Health Dr. Harvey Mulei, and Hospital CEO Martha Munyao.
During the tour, the officials commended the hospital’s exceptional standards of cleanliness, its growing telemedicine program, and a range of other transformative initiatives that have strengthened service delivery.
They also applauded Makueni’s transparent healthcare systems, noting them as a model worth emulating.
The team further explored opportunities for inter-county collaboration, including potential partnerships with the Makueni Fruit Processing Plant to enhance nutrition and community health programs.
Proper knowledge on pest prevalence, export licensing processes, farm production certification and horticulture traceability remains essential for farmers to unlock full value from their produce.
In Makueni County, mango, orange and avocado farmers increasingly require this information to meet export standards and access global markets.
It is against this backdrop that a capacity-building forum for agricultural extension officers has entered its second day, focusing on strengthening extension systems for export readiness, compliance, and market access.
The forum, attended by Ag. CECM for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development Damaris Kavoi is organized by TradeMark Africa through East Africa Market Development Associates.
Facilitated by experts from KEPHIS, HCD, and ICIPE, the training aims to equip officers with practical skills to guide farmers in meeting export requirements.
Kavoi noted that empowering extension officers is key to transforming farmers into competitive exporters.
The forum was also attended by Chief Officers Japheth Kiminza Mutuku and Felistus Mutune
The Department of ICT, Education, and Internship is hosting a Music Festival for Early Childhood Learners to showcase the incredible abilities of our young learners and reinforce the importance of cultural heritage and community spirit.
By nurturing these nascent talents and encouraging participation in such enriching activities, Makueni is llaying a strong foundation for the holistic development of our children.
Governor Kivutha Kibwana on Tuesday opened a one day mentorship seminar on servant and visionary leadership for Makueni University Students Association leaders at Wote.
The seminar is organized by the County Government in Partnership with the Africa Servant Leadership Development Initiative (ASLEAD).
According to governor Kibwana, the seminar is meant to build young visionary leaders for the county and country, who will provide a revolutionary leadership through peer influence in few years to come.
He said his administration is working towards getting young people to provide strategic leadership at all levels of administration in the county. For starters, Kibwana ordered the Education department to ensure each of the county bursary committees has a slot for a MUSA representative.
“This is the beginning point for building future great leaders for this county. I feel greatly empowered to go any length in the service for humanity,” Said Jane Syombua the assistant MUSA Secretary General Kaiti chapter.
Syombua is a Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Surgery student at Egerton University.
A private investor is set to put up an ultra modern organic Millet and Sorghum processing plant in Kibwezi targeting 1,000 farmers.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr and Organic Millet Team leader Virendra Karsanji Rawal on Tuesday inked a partnership deal for establishment of the plant.
The project is set to promote cultivation, processing and marketing of millet and sorghum to enhance food security, promote sustainable development and economic well being of farmers
