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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.