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𝗨𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲

𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘, 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗠𝗘: 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ~Traders in Uvete Market on Thursday engaged the County Government of Makueni on a proposed dedicated market day aimed at attracting more buyers, boosting business and expanding market opportunities for local farmers.

Led by Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism CECM Irene Makau Mwilu, the engagement sought traders’ views on the proposal and how best to strengthen the market’s role in driving local economic growth.

The initiative aligns with the county’s mandate (County Government Act) to support trade and market development, building on Makueni’s network of more than 46 markets with dedicated market days.

Makau said the proposed market day would improve access to markets for agricultural produce, increase trading opportunities and enhance incomes for farmers and traders.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀.

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝐧𝐝, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~ Horticulture, particularly mango production, remains a noble livelihood and a key economic driver for thousands of farmers in Makueni County.

The County Department of Agriculture on Friday concluded a two-day sensitisation forum aimed at strengthening mango marketing, securing better prices and reducing post-harvest losses.

The forum brought together Administration and Agriculture Officers from Kilome, Kibwezi West and Kibwezi East Sub-Counties to develop a coordinated approach to mango offtake ahead of the forthcoming season.

Speaking to the officers, Agriculture Chief Officer Kinns Mwania urged them to take the lead in mobilising farmers to form and join structured groups and cooperatives, describing organised farmer networks as key to unlocking better markets and fairer returns.

He noted that collective marketing would strengthen farmers’ bargaining power, improve their ability to negotiate competitive prices and create stronger linkages with reliable buyers, while reducing exploitation and other challenges along the mango value chain.

The forum also agreed on establishing ward-based committees to enhance coordination, communication and market linkages.

With mangoes in parts of Kibwezi available during the off-season, officers were urged walk the journey with farmers and connect them with reliable buyers and offtakers for better returns.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝘀, 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀

𝗞𝗶𝗯𝘄𝗲𝘇𝗶: 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ~ Eleven ward-based SACCOs in Makueni are strengthening their governance and financial management to protect members’ savings and support sustainable growth.

The training, held at Kibwezi Catholic Church, is funded by the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) in partnership with the Cooperative Development Directorate. It covers compliance, the SACCO Toolkit rollout and cybersecurity.

Further, the training aims to equip SACCO leaders with practical skills to improve accountability, strengthen management and boost operational efficiency.

Speaking during the training forum, Livestock and Cooperative Development Chief Officer Daniel Ndolo urged the SACCO leaders to uphold integrity, safeguard members’ funds and embrace sound management practices.

The participants include executive sub-committee members, supervisory committee chairs and bookkeepers from Kibwezi East, Kibwezi West and parts of Makueni Sub-County.

This sensitization forum will help build stable, secure and sustainable SACCOs; hence empowering the financial institutions.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵

𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗜, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 — Protecting members’ savings through sound governance, accountability and prudent financial management is at the heart of efforts to strengthen ward-based SACCOs in Makueni County.

As part of this initiative, nine ward-based SACCOs convened in Emali on Thursday, followed by another 10 SACCOs at Kikima on Friday, for a three-day countywide sensitisation forum aimed at improving leadership, strengthening financial accountability and enhancing operational efficiency.

Funded by the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) in partnership with the Cooperative Development Directorate, the training equips SACCO leaders with practical skills in regulatory compliance, use of the SACCO Toolkit and cybersecurity to promote transparency, protect members’ funds and improve service delivery.

Addressing participants, Chief Officer for Livestock and Cooperative Development Daniel Ndolo urged SACCO leaders to embrace responsible management, uphold accountability and prioritise the safety of members’ savings.

The initiative seeks to build stronger, more transparent and secure SACCOs capable of expanding access to financial services, supporting farmers and traders, and driving sustainable economic growth across Makueni County.

𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗸𝗶𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿

Several community groups in Ukia Ward have received KSh 50,000 each through the Makueni County Empowerment Fund, as Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. concluded his development tour of the ward with a public Baraza in Kilala.

Addressing residents, Governor Mutula said the county had set aside KSh 160 million to support community groups, urging beneficiaries to put the funds to good use, repay their loans and progress to higher funding levels to unlock more financial support.

The Baraza drew an enthusiastic turnout, with residents gathering in Kilala and staying into the evening to welcome the Governor and his delegation. The meeting offered residents an opportunity to raise their concerns, share their priorities and engage directly with the county leadership.

The Governor was accompanied by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, County Executive Committee Members, County Assembly Clerk Kevin Mutuku, MCAs and other local leaders.

The day-long tour took the county leadership across Ukia Ward, where they interacted with residents and listened to their views on development and service delivery.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐔𝐍𝐈, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~ Preserving indigenous farming practices is paramount to safeguarding food, culture and knowledge for future generations. Farmers in Mbumbuni, Mbooni East have renewed efforts to conserve indigenous seeds and promote climate-resilient agroecological practices ahead of the coming rains.

Brought together under the Drylands Natural Resources Centre, the farmers on Friday showcased a rich variety of indigenous seeds alongside traditional foods prepared from them, highlighting their nutritional, cultural and environmental value. The initiative also seeks to preserve cultural foods and ancestral farming knowledge as an important part of Makueni’s identity and heritage.

County Director for Culture, Music and the Arts, Mutua Mulonzya, encouraged farmers to embrace indigenous seeds and sustainable farming practices suited to the county’s climatic conditions, while strengthening cohesion and food security among communities.

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has inspected ongoing construction works on the Kilolo–Kyanzeni – Musalala Project along River Kaiti. The project comprises a sand dam, a sump tank, a shallow well and a drift at Kilolo, on the border of Ukia, Ilima and Kee wards in Kaiti Sub-County.

The community-led initiative is funded by Africa Sand Dam, with the County Government of Makueni providing machinery to support construction, while the local community contributes locally available materials.

On Monday, the Kyanze Self-Help Group hosted members of other community groups from Mwala, Kathiani and Mbooni, who joined in providing labour and sharing knowledge through benchmarking visits. The collaborative effort aims to accelerate the completion of the project and improve access to reliable, sustainable water for local residents.

𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮’𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗸𝘂𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗹𝘆𝘂 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗶.

After a day-long tour of Kikumbulyu North Ward that saw leaders inspect projects, commission developments and engage directly with residents, the caravan culminated in a public Baraza at Kisayani, bringing together the community and its leaders to chart a united path towards development.

The Baraza provided residents with an opportunity to meet their county government leadership, voice their concerns and present their most pressing needs directly to those entrusted with delivering services and development in the area.

Leading a delegation of leaders drawn from across Makueni County, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. was joined by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, County Assembly Speaker Douglas Mbilu, Clerk Kevin Mutuku, Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), county officials and local opinion leaders.

The Governor took time to listen to residents and understand the unique challenges facing the community, emphasizing the importance of working together in addressing local development needs.

Among the key issues highlighted was water access. Governor Mutula said the county government had invested in the Athi Tunguni water project, described as the county’s biggest water project in the area, to address persistent water challenges in the ward.

The project is also expected to help reduce the community’s dependence on water sources where residents have faced increased risks of crocodile attacks.

As part of efforts to strengthen community-based economic activities, four groups were also issued with tents and chairs to support their community economic development initiatives.

The Kisayani Baraza brought the day’s activities to a close on a message of unity, partnership and collective action, with leaders and residents reaffirming the need to work together in pursuit of sustainable development for Kikumbulyu North.

𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗖𝗥𝗛

𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝟮𝟳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 – The Makueni County Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AMC Healthcare, Inc. to establish a dedicated paediatric wing at Makueni County Referral Hospital (MCRH) in Wote.

The proposed facility aims to strengthen child healthcare services by integrating general paediatric inpatient care, high-dependency and intensive care units, isolation rooms, emergency treatment and resuscitation services, alongside family-centred support facilities.

The partnership will leverage AMC Healthcare, Inc.’s expertise in modular healthcare facility design, off-site manufacturing, medical equipment integration and project delivery to address the urgent need for purpose-built paediatric care.

The project is expected to improve access to specialised child healthcare, enhance emergency response and critical care capacity, and provide a more suitable environment for the treatment and recovery of young patients. By bringing essential paediatric services together in a dedicated facility, the initiative is expected to ease pressure on existing hospital spaces, strengthen infection prevention measures and provide better support for families seeking quality healthcare for their children.

Nourrir Trade Solutions (Tunza Trade) will serve as the implementing partner for AMC Healthcare, Inc., supporting the implementation of the proposed project and facilitating the development of the dedicated paediatric wing at Makueni County Referral Hospital.

According to the AMC team, The project design is the first of its kind in Kenya and Africa.

𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has commissioned the newly renovated outpatient and laboratory blocks at Iuani Health Centre in Ukia Ward, Kaiti Sub-County.

Accompanied by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, County Assembly Clerk Kevin Mutuku, MCAs, CEC Members and other county officials, the Governor was welcomed by residents who thanked the county government for upgrading the facility.

During the inspection, he directed the Department of Health to immediately deploy a laboratory technician to support diagnostic services.

At the event, Kyanzuki Self-Help Group received KSh 204,000 under the Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme to boost its income-generating activities.

The Governor said the county government was rolling out programmes to empower self-help groups and improve household incomes.

The commissioning is part of his day-long development tour of Ukia Ward.

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𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝘀, 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀

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