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𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗶-𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has commissioned the Athi-Kalawa Universal Water Project treatment station in Kwakiliu, Kalawa Ward, Completing the projects components after earlier commissioning the intake and power boost water station. The project targets 22,000 residents with access to clean and safe water.

Started in 2019, the project draws raw water from River Athi for treatment and distribution to households, schools, health facilities and trading centres in Mbooni East Sub-County.

The project has received Sh360 million from World Vision and Sh90 million from the County Government of Makueni.

It currently serves 35 water kiosks, six health facilities, 12 shopping centres and 12 schools, with six additional schools at various stages of connection.

Speaking during the commissioning, Governor Mutula thanked World Vision and the Coca-Cola Foundation for their support, noting that the project would help protect residents from diseases associated with consuming unsafe water.

He directed the county’s energy directorate to budget for solarisation of the facility and installation of CCTV cameras to enhance security.

World Vision East Africa Regional Director Lilian Dodzo said the organisation was pleased to improve the lives of children and families through the project. She urged the county government to ensure proper maintenance and protection of the infrastructure.

World Vision also donated 10 tonnes of water-treatment chemicals and two motorbikes to support water services management.

The project is expected to improve access to safe water while strengthening hygiene, sanitation and public health across Kalawa Ward.

𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝟰𝟱𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗞𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗶,𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 – Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has commissioned the Sh450 million Athi-Kalawa Water Supply (AKWASH) Project in Kalawa Ward, aimed at improving access to clean and reliable water.

The project draws raw water from the Athi River for treatment and distribution to approximately 22,000 people, covering 4,400 households, 35 water kiosks, six health facilities, 18 schools and 12 trading centres.

The water system has reduced the average distance residents travel to fetch water from five kilometres to less than one kilometre.

The project is funded by the Base Fund, World Vision’s Kalawa Area Programme Sponsorship and the County Government of Makueni.

The governor is accompanied by World Vision East Africa Regional Leader Lilian Dodzo, county officials and several MCAs.

The commissioning marked the start of his day-long development tour of Kalawa Ward.

𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺𝘀’ 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵.

𝗨𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗮, 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 -Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has sent a heartfelt message of condolence to the families of the 17 Catholic pilgrims who died in a road crash at Salama along the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway, while renewing calls for the government to dual the busy highway.

Mutula also sent his condolences to the Catholic Church, saying the deaths were a painful reminder of the dangers faced by motorists and passengers using the highway.

He said Post-mortem examinations on the victims were ongoing.

The governor called on the national government and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) to take urgent measures to improve safety at Salama, which he said needed the same attention given to other dangerous sections such as Salgaa and Nithi Bridge.

He also demanded the establishment of a trauma centre along the highway to provide emergency medical care to crash victims.

Mutula spoke at Utangwa Catholic Parish in Kithungo-Kitundu Ward, where he led a fundraiser for the construction of a rectory.

He said the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway was national infrastructure serving road users from across the country and supporting the economy, and therefore required urgent investment.

He also highlighted his administration’s projects in water, markets and lighting, and thanked the Catholic Church for supporting development in the region, particularly in education.

𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝟱𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝘇𝗶𝘂

𝗡𝗭𝗜𝗨,𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲—Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has announced a Sh50 million allocation for mango purchases during the current season, while outlining key county government initiatives in agriculture, water, healthcare, infrastructure and employment during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations in Nziu, Makueni Sub- County.

Addressing residents, the governor highlighted measures to strengthen agricultural markets, expand access to water, improve public services and create employment opportunities across the county.

In agriculture, Governor Mutula said the county was pursuing international markets for Makueni mangoes. He announced a scheduled engagement with representatives of the Oman government to explore export opportunities.

He also outlined plans to establish a mango aggregation centre in Nziu and strengthen cold storage, digital market information and value addition to improve produce handling and reduce post-harvest losses.

On employment and investment, the governor highlighted a Sh2.5 billion initiative involving the county government, Agrione Fresh Produce and the Anglican Church of Kenya, which is projected to create approximately 12,000 jobs and expand market opportunities for local produce.

Water infrastructure featured prominently in his address. The governor cited the Sh450 million Athi-Kalawa project, the ongoing Kaiti IV project supported by the Tanathi Water Works Development Agency, and the 42-acre Londokwe Dam project in Kitise as part of efforts to improve water availability for households and agricultural activities.

The governor also reported that 258 promotions had been undertaken and 279 county employees converted to permanent and pensionable terms.

On infrastructure, he called for closer cooperation between the national and county governments to facilitate the implementation of shared projects, citing the proposed Makueni professional stadium as one initiative awaiting implementation.

The Mashujaa Day celebrations provided a platform to recognise the contribution of local communities and highlight county priorities, including support for mango farmers, water access, healthcare services, job creation and infrastructure investment.

𝗠𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘂 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 – The Sh15.7 million Muangini Drift improvement project along the Mbyani-Ngalani road in Kasikeu Ward is 86 percent complete and is expected to be finished within the next two weeks.

Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, who inspected the 57-metre-long project, said the works would improve transport and access along the road, particularly during the rainy season.

Mulili is accompanied by area MCA Ruben Nzai, Ilima MCA Bishop Jonathan Muthoka and County Executive Committee Members Peter Mumo Nyamai, Japheth Musyoka Mang’oka and Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, among other county officials.

She also interacted with residents and outlined county interventions in water, agriculture and infrastructure development.

Mulili said the county government had put measures in place to mitigate the effects of forecast El Niño rains and related disasters.

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝟮,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮

𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮, 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 -Approximately 2,500 residents in Kasooni and Malunda areas of Kalawa Ward are set to benefit from improved water access following the commissioning of the Maluini Borehole Water Supply Project by the County Government of Makueni.

The KSh 23.6 million project features a solar-powered pumping system, a 50m³ storage tank, a water kiosk at Kasooni Market and four water points at Ngunini Market, Kwa Kisau, Kiveveloni and Kiukuni. It also includes 5.6 kilometres of distribution lines serving Kasooni, Ngunini and Kiukuni markets, with Kasooni Comprehensive School connected to the supply.

The solar system uses 48 panels that harness sunlight from both sides and includes a dust-cleaning mechanism that uses water to wash the panels, helping maintain their performance. The borehole is among five boreholes the County drilled while World Vision supported the equipping and water distribution works. Maluini borehole recorded high water yields of 12.4m³/hr.

The commissioning was led by the CECM for Finance, Planning, Budget and Revenue Damaris Kavoi, as the County advances Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s last-mile water connectivity agenda to bring water closer to households, schools and local markets.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺.

Makueni County takes centre stage on 23–24 September 2026 as counties gather in Wote to share practical lessons on turning energy plans into investments.

Convened by the Council of Governors in partnership with the Power Up Kenya Campaign, the forum will spotlight Makueni’s experience as the first county to prepare an Investment Prospectus for its County Energy Plan.

The county will share its approach with 14 counties yet to develop their energy plans, alongside Kilifi and Nakuru. Participants will also tour county energy projects showcasing investments in energy access, renewable energy for productive use and clean cooking.

The forum seeks to help counties develop credible, locally owned and investable energy plans that can attract investment and support local economic development.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗶 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀

𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 -The Makueni County Government has announced a waiver of hospital, mortuary and postmortem bills for victims of the tragic road accident at Mtito Andei, as Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili visited survivors receiving treatment at Makindu Sub-County Hospital on Monday.

Mulili commended medical personnel and emergency responders for their swift response in rescuing victims and providing treatment following the crash, which claimed 23 lives.

Dr R. Wahome, an emergency physician leading the hospital’s response team, said the facility received 20 victims, 10 of whom were admitted for further treatment. One patient was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), while three were referred to other hospitals in accordance with their preferences.

Other patients underwent surgery and continued receiving treatment under close medical supervision. Wahome confirmed that no fatalities from the accident were received at the facility.

Accompanied by County Chief Officer for Health Dr Harvey Mulei, Mulili conveyed the county government’s condolences to families who lost loved ones and expressed solidarity with those injured in the crash.

She said that, through Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s interventions, the county would cover hospital, mortuary and postmortem expenses for the victims, easing the financial burden on affected families.

The Deputy Governor also called on the National Government to upgrade the Mombasa Road into a dual carriageway and establish a trauma centre along the highway to strengthen emergency response and improve access to specialised care for accident victims.

She urged motorists to observe traffic regulations, avoid speeding, take breaks when fatigued and prioritise the safety of all road users.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗨𝗽 𝗘𝗹 𝗡𝗶ñ𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮, 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 -Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili has assured Makueni residents that the county government has put in place measures to mitigate floods associated with the forecast El Nino phenomenon.

The DG who spoke while inspecting ongoing works at Kyanzonzo and Munyuni rivers in Kalawa Ward, however, advised residents to take precaution during the expected heavy rains to avoid accidents.

The works include construction of a sand dam and a 1-metre wall to retain sand, strengthen the river crossing to enhance safety for residents.

The Deputy Governor, who was accompanied by Finance CECM, Damaris Kavoi, also inspected the 400-metre Uma-Kalambya Road in Kithungo/Kitundu Ward, which when completed, will improve access for residents, school-going children and neighbouring communities.

The projects, being implemented through the County’s Emergency Fund, target vulnerable areas, including Kitundu, Mbitini, Nzaui, Kalawa and Kiima Kiu, with focus on strengthening critical infrastructure and protecting residents from the effects of heavy rains.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗨𝗽 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘀 𝗨𝗻-𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶,𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 -Makueni County is set to accelerate its clean cooking agenda through a new partnership with the Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor (BCRUP) programme, building on existing county policies, investments and household clean energy interventions.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr led a consultative meeting with a delegation led by Benson Ireri, Head of the Clean Cooking Delivery Unit (CCDU), Office of the Special Envoy on Climate Change (OSECC), alongside representatives of UN-Habitat and BCRUP, to advance plans to position Makueni as a demonstration county for institutional clean cooking.

The programme will strengthen the county’s ongoing transition from firewood to cleaner energy.

The initiative builds on the County Energy Plan 2023–2032 and the County Energy Policy 2025.

Governor Mutula noted that reliance on firewood contributes to respiratory illnesses, stressing the need to expand access to cleaner cooking technologies. He also highlighted opportunities for the county to benefit from carbon credit financing, citing the potential of natural assets such as the Kyulu Hills.

The partnership will support investment planning, technical capacity building and the development of a county-level carbon financing framework to sustain the clean cooking transition.

The meeting agreed on priority interventions, institutional responsibilities, designated focal persons and an implementation roadmap.

The collaboration is expected to give fresh impetus to Makueni’s existing clean energy agenda while positioning the county as a Centre of Excellence for institutional clean cooking and climate resilience.

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𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗶-𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝟰𝟱𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗞𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺𝘀’ 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵.

𝗠𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘂 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺.

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