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𝐊𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭.

Kikima was abuzz as Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. met residents after inspecting the Mulima Water Project, which supplies part of its water to the market.

Mutula outlined his water agenda for Makueni and highlighted other development initiatives lined up to transform the county.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and steadfast in backing the push for the presidency through H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka, saying the journey requires unity, resolve and sustained support from the people.

𝐊𝐢𝐛𝐰𝐞𝐳𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢’𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲.

𝐊𝐈𝐁𝐖𝐄𝐙𝐈, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – Emerging and established musicians from Kibwezi East and West on Wednesday converged in Kibwezi Town for a vibrant forum celebrating the region’s rising creative talent. Bringing together gospel and secular artists, producers and promoters under the Makueni Artists Association, the forum provided a platform for networking, mentorship and collaboration.

Attending the event, Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism CECM Irene Makau Mwilu reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment where talent can thrive, noting that investing in creatives is investing in jobs, enterprise and Makueni’s cultural identity.

The forum is an indication of a growing ambition: to turn Makueni’s creative talent into a powerful engine for culture, employment, enterprise and economic growth; giving local artists not only a stage, but a future.

𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞.

In a show of empathy and compassion, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Thursday paid another visit to two Kalembwani accident victims still hospitalized at the Makueni County Referral Hospital, checking on their recovery and offering support during this difficult time. He also used the occasion to interact with other hospital visitors and patients .

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐧̃𝐨 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬.

𝐖𝐎𝐓𝐄: 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Monday chaired the County Steering Group on Disaster Risk Management and Food Security to put in place preparatory measures for managing risks associated with the expected October-November-December (OND) El Niño rains.

The group comprises National Government Administration Officers and County Government officers tasked with developing disaster preparedness strategies to maximize the benefits of the enhanced rains while averting loss of lives, property, and livelihoods.

Governor Mutula said his administration will mobilize all necessary resources and partners to ensure Makueni navigates the season safely and without disruptions.

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬.

𝐍𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐢, 𝟐𝟐, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 – Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. joined families, residents, mourners and leaders at Kithing’iisyo Primary School grounds in Nthongoni for the burial of four victims of the tragic Kalembwani accident.

The victims—Peter Mutuku Muasa, Morris Muasya Kimeu, Theophilus Mbuvi Katwa and Benson Nzyoka David—were laid to rest amid grief and calls for solidarity with their families.

Governor Kilonzo said the Makueni County Government would continue standing with the affected families during the difficult period.

He also commended county hospital staff for their response following the accident, saying their intervention demonstrated commitment to assisting residents and victims during emergencies.

The governor alsoUsed the solemn occasion to sent condolences to Kibwezi East MP Jessica Mbalu, who lost her husband, former High Court judge Justice Joseph Mbalu Mutava. Reports on Saturday confirmed the death of the former judge, who was expected to be mourned by family, friends and leaders.

The burial brought together the community and leaders in a show of solidarity as Nthongoni mourned the four victims of the Kalembwani accident.

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐉𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭.

𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 -A sombre mood engulfed Kithasyu Primary School grounds in Makueni on Friday as family, friends, judicial officials and political leaders gathered to bid farewell to former High Court judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava, with Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr leading tributes to the late jurist and highlighting his legacy of integrity and public service.

Those present included Wiper leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Kilonzo, senior Judiciary officials, Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, MPs and other distinguished leaders.

Justice Mutava, husband of Kibwezi East MP Jessica Mbalu, was remembered as a distinguished legal mind whose life was defined by integrity, public service and commitment to justice.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr described the late judge as a brilliant and honourable member of the Makueni community and conveyed condolences to the family on behalf of the county government and his family.

Beyond tributes to Justice Mutava, speakers used the funeral to raise concerns about the protection of constitutionalism and the rule of law.

The Wiper Patriotic Front leader condemned what he described as roadside declarations on public resources and decisions, including the takeover of Magadi Soda and closure of Tata Industries in Kajiado, saying such matters should be handled through constitutional and lawful processes.

Kalonzo also called for press freedom and condemned alleged intimidation of journalists, urging the Government to respect the media’s constitutional role.

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐉𝐫. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞-𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has concluded his development tour of Kitise-Kithuki Ward with a Meet-the-People Baraza in Kitise, providing residents with an opportunity to directly present their priorities and development needs.

The engagement underscored the Governor’s commitment to people-centred leadership, responsive governance, and inclusive development, as residents shared their concerns while the Governor and his team listened, assessed the needs on the ground, and discussed practical interventions.

Water and healthcare emerged as key priorities, with the Governor commissioning the rehabilitated Kitise Water Project and inspecting the ongoing construction of the Londokwe Dam, a flagship project expected to strengthen water access and support the socio-economic development of the area.

The Governor also announced plans for the construction of a modern market at Kitise, a move aimed at creating a better trading environment, supporting local businesses, and expanding economic opportunities for residents.

The tour reflects a development approach anchored on listening to citizens, identifying local priorities, investing in critical infrastructure, and delivering projects that improve livelihoods.

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐨’𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫.

𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐈 , 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭—Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka on Friday began a three-county mobilisation tour, with Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. leading local leaders in welcoming him to Emali.

Kalonzo, who addressed a rally in Emali, is touring Makueni, Kajiado and Taita Taveta counties as the Wiper Patriotic Front steps up its grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The former Vice-President was accompanied by DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, Democratic Party leader Justin Bedan Muturi, Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua, Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu and other leaders.

The leaders are expected to meet residents across the three counties, listen to their concerns and mobilise support for the Wiper Patriotic Front.

Addressing the Emali rally, Kalonzo urged residents to ensure they have valid identification documents and voter registration cards ahead of the elections.

He also thanked Makueni leaders for remaining active in serving residents, as he sought to consolidate support in the region.

Mutula, meanwhile, rallied residents behind Kalonzo, assuring the Wiper leader of the community’s support.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬.

𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐈, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-Makueni County officials on Wednesday joined Nthongoni residents in mourning seven people killed in Saturday’s Kalamba road crash.

The victims died along the Kalamba–Kalembwani Road while travelling to a dowry ceremony. Several others were injured and remain admitted to Makueni County Referral Hospital.

At a memorial service at Kithingiisyo Primary School, bereaved families thanked the Makueni County Government for settling hospital bills and supporting burial arrangements.

The service was attended by Senator Daniel Maanzo, CECMs Japheth Mangoka, Irene Makau and Paul Musila, County Attorney Stanley Nthiwa, Chief Officer Dr Harvey Mulei, County Public Service Board chairman Kiilu Kasamba and Area MCA Harrison Mwanzia, among other officials.

𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐢-𝐌𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬.

𝐌𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐈, 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 -More than 6,500 residents of Mavindini Ward are set to benefit from improved access to safe and reliable water following the commissioning of the Athi-Mavindini Water Project by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Wednesday.

The governor commissioned the project during his development tour of Mavindini Ward, accompanied by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, Makueni County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu, Clerk Kevin Mutuku, county officials and several MCAs.

The project comprises a 100-cubic-metre reinforced concrete intake sump, a solar-powered pumping system, more than 11 kilometres of rising main and over 7.5 kilometres of distribution pipelines.

It also includes a water treatment plant and solar-powered pumping system at Miangeni, a 150-cubic-metre masonry storage tank at Ilumani, security facilities, sanitation amenities, CCTV cameras and security lighting.Three institutions have been connected to the water supply, while two markets, three water kiosks and one water point are also being served.

The project further includes a four-kilometre irrigation pipeline with 40 tees, supporting agricultural activities in the area.

The County Government of Makueni, working in partnership with FLLoCA, has enhanced the Athi water supply system to enable abstraction of between 18 and 20 cubic metres of water per hour from the Athi River.The water is treated at Miangeni before 15 cubic metres per hour is conveyed to the Ilumani storage tank for distribution.The investment has substantially improved water security in Athi-Mavindini and reduced residents’ dependence on untreated river water.

Governor Mutula said the project will reduce exposure to crocodile attacks along the Athi River, particularly among residents who previously depended on the river for their water needs.

He said the infrastructure would strengthen access to reliable water for households, institutions, businesses and irrigation in the area. He called upon residents to protect the project against vandalism.