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𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲

𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 – Makueni County is emerging as a model for data-driven governance, with the Council of Governors (CoG), through its Maarifa Centre, undertaking a two-day benchmarking exercise to learn from the county’s best practices in the production and use of County Statistical Abstracts (CSAs).

The delegation, led by Brian Akasta, paid a courtesy call on Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Tuesday morning, marking the start of an exercise aimed at documenting Makueni’s experience in generating, publishing and applying statistical data to inform county development priorities.

The team noted Makueni’s consistency in producing and publishing County Statistical Abstracts, positioning the county as a model for other devolved units seeking to institutionalise data-driven planning and decision-making.

Addressing the delegation, Governor Mutula underscored the critical role of reliable statistical information in shaping development priorities, allocating resources and improving service delivery.

He highlighted how his administration has leveraged data to guide interventions across key sectors, including health, education, trade, nutrition, water and broader economic planning.

The governor emphasised that collecting data alone is not enough; its real value lies in translating information into actionable policies, budgetary allocations and measurable development outcomes.

The two-day benchmarking exercise seeks to capture Makueni’s approach, document lessons learnt and identify practices that other counties can adapt to strengthen evidence-based planning, monitoring and evaluation.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.

𝗞𝗶𝗺𝗮, 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-Makueni residents have called for stronger passenger safety, accountability and better transport infrastructure during a public participation forum on the proposed Makueni County Public Transport Policy prepared in partnership with Flone Initiative Trust held in Kima, Kilome Sub-county on Thursday.

During the forum, residents proposed measures including vehicle identification numbers, passenger receipts and receipts for goods transported, saying these would help trace vehicles and provide evidence in case of incidents. They also called for better-lit bus parks, emergency ambulances, traffic separation and workplace inclusivity. Other proposals included cycling and motorbike ways, improved road signs and safe crossing points, particularly around schools, as well as a yellow line to identify vehicles such as probox and Sientas if they are allowed to operate as PSVs.

County officials urged residents to continue sharing practical ideas and experiences to help shape a transport policy that responds to their everyday needs. The public participation process is giving residents an opportunity to influence proposals aimed at improving passenger safety, accountability, accessibility and the overall public transport experience across Makueni.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝑵𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒊, 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 6𝒕𝒉, 2026 ~ Makueni is putting its tourism treasures in the spotlight as the 16th Magical Kenya Tourism Expo kicks off at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi.

The three-day exhibition brings together tourism players to showcase destinations, products and experiences while opening doors for networking, partnerships and new business opportunities.

Leading Makueni’s charge is the Tourism Directorate, showcasing local hotels and hospitality operators, travel agencies, agritourism ventures and the county’s breathtaking landscapes.

Beyond showcasing its attractions, the expo offers Makueni businesses a chance to connect with new markets and grow.

The participation supports Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr’s economic empowerment agenda, placing entrepreneurship and enterprise growth at the heart of local development.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀.

𝐊𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐤𝐚: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~ Makueni County is strengthening preparations for the upcoming mango season, with a renewed focus on better prices, reliable markets and reduced post-harvest losses.

The County Agriculture Department on Thursday brought together Ward and Sub-County Administration and Agriculture Officers to develop a coordinated approach to mango offtake and marketing.

The officers agreed to establish ward-based mango committees to improve coordination, farmer linkages and uniform communication ahead of the season.

Speaking during the forum, County Secretary Dr. Justin Kyambi urged officers to work closely with farmers and buyers to ensure growers get better value from their produce.

Additionally, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development CECM Japheth Mang’oka encouraged farmers to join respective local area cooperatives and other formal groups to strengthen their bargaining power and secure better prices.

The meeting was also attended by CPSB Chairperson Dr. Benjamin KasaMBA, Chief Officers Julius Kinyungu, Joseph Ndolo and Japheth Kiminza, among other officers.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿, 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

𝗧𝗮𝘄𝗮, 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿-Stakeholders gathered in Tawa, Mbooni Sub-County, on Monday to give their views on proposed reforms to Makueni’s public transport system, focusing on road safety, passenger welfare and regulation of public service vehicles.

The forum, organised by the County Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Public Works and Energy, and in partnership with Flone initiative, gave residents an opportunity to raise concerns and propose solutions to challenges affecting public transport.

The views will help shape a policy seeking to address key areas including public transport, inclusivity and equity, environmental sustainability, capacity building and professionalism among others. It will also provide clearer guidelines for public service vehicles, addressing issues such as matatus operating outside designated routes, passenger harassment, and road safety. Residents are encouraged to report cases of harassment through the passenger feedback portal and reckless driving, particularly involving school-going children, while facilities such as toilets for young children are being considered to make transport more responsive to different needs.

The public participation exercise will continue throughout the week in Kibwezi, Emali, Malili and other areas, with the County working alongside Flone Initiative to ensure residents’ views shape the policy. A Public Transport Policy Tracker will also help monitor whether the policy is achieving its intended results and improving the transport experience for Makueni residents.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝟵 K𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 – HE. Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Tuesday launched nine strategic documents to strengthen county health and nutrition interventions, tackle malnutrition and accelerate progress towards national and county health goals.

Speaking during the launch, Governor Mutula reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quality healthcare, emphasizing that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. He described every maternal death as a tragedy, underscoring the need for stronger interventions to protect mothers and newborns.

The Governor also thanked development partners and stakeholders, noting that their collaboration has contributed to improved access to quality health and nutrition services across Makueni County.

Among the documents launched is the Makueni County Multi-Sectoral Food and Nutrition Security Policy, developed through a collaborative partnership between the county Department of Health Services and Nutrition International.

Others include the Makueni Nutrition Action Plan 2025/26–2029/30, the Every Woman, Every Newborn, Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026–2028, which seeks to reduce maternal and newborn deaths through a six-month rapid-results initiative, and the Makueni County Health Research Agenda 2026–2030.

The remaining documents cover maternal and newborn health protocols, nutrition advocacy under OMMI, the current situation analysis on MNCAHN+N in Makueni County, and the perinatal investment case.

The multi-sectoral initiative brings together departments and stakeholders across health, agriculture, lands, finance, gender and other sectors to address food insecurity, malnutrition and maternal and newborn health challenges.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗸𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹

Makueni County is showcasing its growing entrepreneurial potential at the 9th Edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival underway at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

The 5-day festival celebrates Kenyan-made products, promotes local manufacturing and connects businesses to consumers and new markets.

Entrepreneurs drawn from across Makueni through the Directorate of Trade, Marketing and Industry are showcasing innovative products to attract buyers, expand market access and elevate locally made brands.

The County booth which includes carvings, value added farm products, the Mango Juice among other products was on Tuesday visited by Principal Secretary for Industry, Dr Juma Mukhwana, Cbs, PhD who toured the exhibitors’ displays.

The participation seeks to position Makueni enterprises for greater visibility and growth in national markets.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗻

𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 – A delegation from the Makueni County Government has held a courtesy meeting with H.E. Ambassador Nasra Salim Mohamed Alhashmi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Kenya, to explore ways of lifting the ban on Kenyan mango exports to Oman and restoring market access for Kenyan mango producers.

The meeting focused on addressing outstanding phytosanitary concerns that led to the suspension of Kenyan mango imports into Oman, particularly concerns relating to mango weevil infestation.

During the engagement, Ambassador Alhashmi emphasised the importance of strengthened collaboration between the two countries, urging the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry to engage relevant stakeholders in resolving the matter and restoring trade relations.

Makueni presented a practical solution, proposing that exports to Oman be sourced from its more than 4,000 hectares of low-pest-pressure mango production zones,with source traceability to ensure that exported mangoes meet the required phytosanitary standards.

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) confirmed the existence of recognised pest-free production zones in Makueni that could support the initiative.

The Embassy welcomed the market opportunity, highlighting demand for Kenyan mangoes in the Middle East, particularly the Makueni Apple variety. The different mango production seasons in Kenya and Oman also present an opportunity for Kenyan exports to fill supply gaps in the Omani market.

The Governor committed to engaging the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development to address the outstanding issues and unlock programmes necessary to restore market access.

Makueni County technical teams will now work with their counterparts at the Ministry to develop a coordinated action plan towards resolving the phytosanitary concerns and operationalising the proposed export model.

The initiative seeks to restore Kenya’s access to the Omani market, expand opportunities for mango farmers and strengthen bilateral trade between Kenya and Oman.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗸𝗮: 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ~ Farmers in Makueni are set to benefit from more effective, practical and technology-driven agricultural training as the county strengthens extension services to boost farm productivity and food security.

On Friday, Deputy Governor Makueni-H.E Lucy Mulili handed over Digital Agricultural Resource Kits (DarKits), funded by the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), to support Agripreneurs in delivering Technology, Innovations and Management Practices (TIMPs) training across the county.

The kits comprise smart tablets, power banks, backpacks and smart projectors to enhance digital learning, practical demonstrations and the sharing of modern farming knowledge with farmers.

Each ward will receive a tablet, backpack and power bank, while each sub-county will receive a smart projector for shared use across its wards.

Mulili said the initiative would bring agricultural knowledge closer to farmers, accelerate the adoption of modern farming technologies and empower them to increase production, build climate resilience and improve their livelihoods.

The equipment will be used by Agripreneurs under the supervision of ward officers and mentors to strengthen farmer education and promote better farming practices.

The handover meeting was attended by Agriculture CECM Japheth Mang’oka and Senior and technical officers from the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and CooperativeDevelopment.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲, 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲- Makueni County has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Women Engaged for Development (WED) to strengthen collaboration in improving maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health across the county.

The partnership seeks to eliminate preventable maternal deaths, reduce maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent mortality, and accelerate efforts towards eliminating adolescent pregnancies. It also aims to strengthen healthcare systems, enhance the quality of care and improve the overall well-being of mothers and children in Makueni County.

The collaboration will focus on three key areas: increasing the quantity and quality of domestic funding for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (MNCAH+N) at national and sub-national levels in priority areas ; promoting the adoption of policies that support the scaling up of proven, cost-effective interventions for women’s and children’s health; and improving the implementation of policies that prioritise women’s and children’s health in priority areas.

The WED team, led by Prof. Anne Kihara, reaffirmed the importance of partnerships in advancing health outcomes and ensuring that women, children and adolescents have access to quality healthcare services.

Speaking during the signing, Mutula emphasised that health remains a key priority for county governments, noting that healthcare interventions must have a meaningful impact on every citizen.

He observed that the best health outcomes are achieved when stakeholders work together, highlighting the importance of collaboration in addressing health challenges and strengthening service delivery.

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𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿, 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝟵 K𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗸𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗻

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