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𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐀𝐭 𝐊𝐰𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐚

𝐊𝐢𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐮 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐞; 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~ Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Thursday evening inspected ongoing drainage works at Kwa Kavesa along the Ngiini–Kalanzoni Road, aimed at improving all-weather connectivity and easing movement for residents of Malili Sub-Ward.

The project features five lines of 900mm-diameter culverts, gabion protection, murram backfilling and gravel patching on both approaches.

The road surface will also be strengthened through murram spreading, watering and compaction.

Upon completion, the works will improve access between Ngiini, Kalanzoni and neighbouring settlements, supporting safer travel, trade and local livelihoods.

He was accompanied by his deputy, Lucy Mulili.

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has commissioned the Ngandani Water Project in Kikumbulyu South Ward as part of his development tour of the ward on Wednesday.

The Ksh 10 million project, funded by the Government of Makueni County through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, will improve access to clean and reliable water for more than 300 households in Kiluluini, Ivuisya, Kithimani, Kevanda, Masalani and Kivuti villages.

Water is sourced from Kivungoni Springs and distributed through a 10-kilometre extension from the Kithokoosyo storage tank, connecting six water points, Kasemeini dispensary and Kevanda Primary School.

He was accompanied by Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, MCAs Jades Kalunda, Eric Katumo, Elizabeth Kawembe, and a host of local leaders.

𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝.

𝑀𝑏𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑖, 18𝑡ℎ 𝑆𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 2026 – Thousands of Makueni households are set for a stronger planting season as the County Government rolls out certified maize seeds under Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s household empowerment agenda.

Through the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development, 8,372 farmers across four subcounties will receive 16.744 tonnes of certified maize seed, funded at KSh10 million.

Launched on Friday at Kithumani Market in Mbitini Ward by Agriculture CECM Damaris Kavoi, the initiative responds to priorities identified by residents during public participation and aims to strengthen food security, farm incomes and the grain value chain.

Each farmer will receive a 2kg packet, supporting maize production across an estimated 670 hectares and potentially yielding about 1,500 tonnes of maize.

The launch brought together Devolution CECM Nicholas Nzioka, Mbitini MCA Benard Mutua, Thange MCA Eric Katumo and Nzioki King’ola among other County officials.

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has outlined a series of development projects for Emali Ward during a public baraza at Emali Bus Park, where residents raised concerns on water, infrastructure, youth, persons with disabilities and other public needs.

The venue also hosted a day long medical camp for Emali residents organised by the county government. Mutula inspected the program and highlighted key health interventions the government had undertaken including free ambulance services, with standby ambulance service stationed along Mombasa -Nairobi highway.

The governor said the county government had implemented a 25,000-cubic-metre water project for Emali town, aimed at addressing water needs in the growing urban centre.

A key highlight of the meeting was the issuance of title deeds for public facilities and parcels. The documents covered the Muslim cemetery in Emali, Emali Hospital, Kwa Kamba Hill land, the Christian cemetery, Emali Green Space, Emali Green Groceries Market and the Emali dumpsite.

The governor also issued driving licences to 16 tractor drivers who had completed training through a county government programme

Mutula announced free Wi-Fi at the market through the Emali ICT Hub and said a new cabro paving project in the town would provide a more conducive environment for traders and customers.

The governor was accompanied by county officials, Several MCAs and other local leaders.

𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲.

𝐊𝐢𝐛𝐰𝐞𝐳𝐢, 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-The County Government of Makueni is seeking to make public transport safer and more responsive to the needs of every passenger as residents in Kibwezi shared their views on the proposed Makueni Public Transport Policy.

The forum placed strong focus on passenger safety, dignity and inclusion, with proposals including children-friendly toilets at bus parks, CCTV cameras, passenger feedback portal for reporting complains, walking platforms for persons with disabilities and sign-language interpreters where possible. The policy also proposes stronger professionalism in the sector, including requiring each SACCO to have at least five personnel including designated managers, uniforms and badges for easy identification of Saccos, while keeping drunkards out of the public transport sector.

Chief Officer Gender, Children and Social Services Catherine Katuti urged residents to champion the policy and actively participate in shaping it, noting that once approved, the County will implement the agreed measures. The reforms are expected to strengthen accountability, reduce harassment and improve accessibility, safety and service standards across Makueni’s public transport sector.

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has commissioned a cabro paving project in Emali, aimed at improving the town’s streets and creating a more conducive environment for businesses and traders.

The project is expected to give Emali’s streets a new look while enhancing the market environment and boosting revenue collection.

The project is scheduled for completion within three months.

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.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~ Families across Makueni are set to benefit from improved access to justice as the County Government steps up efforts to help residents navigate land succession processes and secure rightful ownership of inherited property.

Through the County Attorney’s Office, the ongoing exercise targets wards that did not meet the previous programme’s registration targets while also addressing outstanding documentation and clarifying succession requirements.

The initiative will further support registered beneficiaries through legal representation in court to facilitate succession proceedings.

The exercise is currently taking place in 20 wards across the county aims in bringing legal guidance closer to residents.

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.