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Prisons Kenya Ladies and GSU Win the 2018 Makueni County Volleyball Tournament

Prisons Kenya women’s team won the senior women category title of the 2018 Makueni County volleyball tournament that came to an end on Sunday, the 23rd of September, 2018 at Unoa Sports Grounds, Wote – Makueni County.

Prisons Kenya, under the stewardship of stand-in coach, Azenga Mavisi, won all their 4 matches played on a round-robin basis. In their opening match, Prisons Kenya saw off KCB, led by Coach Muthui 3-0; followed by a 3-1 win over league debutants DCI. They, Prisons Kenya, later edged out perennial rivals and current national champions Kenya Pipeline under the tutelage of Coach Margaret Indakhala 3-1 before finally winning their last match against Kahawa Garrison 3-0 to emerge winners owing to a much better win ratio compared to the other teams.

Bankers KCB ended the tournament as first runners-up after winning three out of four matches. In their opening fixture, KCB upset Kenya Pipeline 3-1. They followed up that win with a 0-3 loss to Prisons Kenya before recovering to beat Kahawa Garrison and DCI in straight sets 3-0 respectively.  Highly fancied Kenya Pipeline finished third after recording two victories and two loses, followed by DCI, who won one match and lost three. Nairobi based Kahawa Garrison finished in fifth place after losing all their matches.

In the men’s final, Mombasa based KPA began their quest to bag the 2018 Makueni County volleyball Tournament title on a high after taking the first set 25-20 against pre-match favorites and current national champions GSU. The dockers matched the fifth ranked club in Africa, GSU, from the onset before establishing a lead towards the end of the set. The Dan Tali led charges failed to recover and eventually lost the set.

The second set was equally very competitive, GSU fought off the challenge of the Dockers from the start before finally bagging the set 25-21, leveling the sets 1-1. They, GSU, won their second set to establish 2 sets to 1 advantage over their rivals before winning the fourth set 25-22, and eventually winning the match 3-1.

The finals for the self-supporting teams saw Malex Logistics go down 0-3(18-25; 18-25, 16-25) to an impressive Katulye Volleyball.

The schools and colleges category final was between the University of Nairobi and Katulani Primary School from Makueni County. The experienced University side won the match 3-0 to clinch the title.

Winners of this year’s tournament were presented with trophies and cash awards by the Makueni County Sports and Youth Minister Dr. Naomi Makau who was accompanied by the County’s Youth Chief Officer Mr. Jonah Kyathe.

TOURNAMENT’S RESULTS

FINALS

SENIOR MEN
  1. GSU VS KPA 3-1(20-25; 25-21; 25-19, 25-22)
SELF SUPPORTING MEN
  1. KATULYE VS MALEX LOGISTICS 3-0(25-18, 25-18, 25-16)
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES WOMEN
  1. UON VS KATULANI PRIMARY SCHOOL 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-16)

SEMI-FINALS

SENIOR MEN
  1. PRISONS KENYA VS GSU 11-25, 22-25, 15-25
  2. PRISONS MOMBASA VS KPA 0- 3 (21-25, 22-25, 23-25)
SELF SUPPORTING MEN
  1. KATULYE VS CROSSROAD 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-15)
  2. WOTE AFYA VS MALEX LOGISTICS 0-3 (21-25, 12-25, 11-25)

QUARTER FINALS

SENIOR MEN
  1. GSU VS KAHAWA GARRISON 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-15)
  2. KPA VS KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-17)
  3. VIHIGA COUNTY VS MOMBASA PRISONS 0-3 (19-25, 21-25, 13-25)
  4. PRISONS KENYA VS AP KENYA 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-16)
 SELF SUPPORTING MEN
  1. MALEX LOGISTICS VS SCORPION 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-18)
  2. KATULYE VS MAKINDU 3-0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-20)
  3. WOTE AFYA VS MACHAKOS UNITED 3-2 (25-15, 21-25, 30-28, 18-25, 15-9)
  4. CROSSROAD VS CBD 3-1 (25-20, 19-25, 25-21, 25-23)
SENIOR WOMEN’S CATEGORY (PLAYED ON A ROUND ROBIN BASIS)
  1. DCI VS KAHAWA 3-0(25-11, 25-11, 25-8)
  2. KCB VS KENYA PIPELINE 3-1 (25-20, 25-17, 16-25, 25-23)
  3. PRISONS KENYA VS DCI 3-1 (25-22, 19-25, 25-10, 25-22)
  4. PRISONS KENYA VS KCB 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-14)
  5. PRISONS KENYA VS KENYA PIPELINE 3-1 (26-24, 25– 20, 20-25, 25-17)
  6. KCB VS DCI 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 26-24)
  7. PRISONS KENYA VS KAHAWA GARRISON 3-0 (25-8, 25-16, 25-10)
  8. KENYA PIPELINE VS DCI 3-1 (25-18, 17-25, 25-10, 25-17)
  • September 24, 2018 in Sports

Press Statement: Resolutions of Makueni County Emergency Response Committee

PRESS STATEMENT

RESOLUTIONS OF MAKUENI COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE

1.Suspend all market days with immediate effect

2.Immediate suspension of night club operation hours; all liquor licensed outlets to operate 5pm-11pm including weekends.

3.All social gatherings such as sporting, leisure, muguka & miraa chewing joints etc are suspended with immediate effect

4.Public transport to observe hygiene – no touting, use hand washing facilities with preferably liquid soap or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers at the stages.

5.Boda boda riders to have hand washing facilities with preferably liquid soap or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers at the various stages

6.All public places to have hand washing facilities with preferably liquid soap or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers – markets, shops, hotels, supermarkets, malls, places of work, public gyms, etc

7.Minimize gatherings –weddings, religious gathering, trainings, meetings, workshops, AGMs, seminars etc

8.We encourage funeral attendance to be limited to close family members and other relatives.

9.Learning is suspended in all institutions (including ECDEs and CTTIs) from:
Day institutions – Monday 16th
Boarding – Wednesday 18th
Tertiary by Friday 20th

10.Enhance sanitation especially along Mombasa road stop overs with hand washing facilities with preferably liquid soap or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.

11.Purchase of masks necessary when prescribed by healthcare workers

12.Emphasis on hand washing facilities with preferably liquid soap as well as alcohol-based hand sanitizers at our homes.

13.Hospital visits to be limited to designated visitors.

14.Community engagement on education and sanitation will be provided

15.Continuous communication through media to be undertaken – updates, health talks.

16.Traders to observe consumer protection by maintaining fair prices.

17.Members of public are encouraged to avoid panic buying of consumer goods.

County preparedness:

a. Continuous training of health workers

b. Identification and preparation of isolation centers in all sub counties

c. Routine health talks will be undertaken

d. Continuous disease surveillance

e. Availability of personal protective equipment in our health facilities.

f. Availability of adequate supplies to handle all illnesses

g. Availability of psychosocial support services

h. Training of community health volunteers to deal with the pandemic

i. Availability of county operational command centre with ambulance services and dedicated hotline: 0790 777 756.

PRESS STATEMENT ON COVID-19 STATUS IN MAKUENI BY MAKUENI COUNTY CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE –

As at 30th August 2021, Makueni County had recorded 1968 cases with 166 deaths. In the last 24 hours, 2 cases have tested positive out of 13 patients tested.
 
The number of active cases is 137 with 105 on home-based care while 32 admitted.
 
Makueni has received 46,160 vaccines and has administered 44,149 of which 38,032 are first doses while 6,117 are second doses.
 
The committee reviewed the status of covid19 pandemic in the county and made the following communication:
1. We draw the citizens to the attention of the Presidential Address of 18th August 2021 on Review of Covid19 Containment Measures. The following is to be adhered to:
 
a) THAT, the hours of curfew in the territory of the Republic of Kenya shall continue to be observed from 10.00pm to 4.00am for a further containment period of 60 days.
 
b) THAT, all physical/in-person public gatherings and meetings, including political rallies and campaign meetings for impending by elections are hereby suspended with immediate effect for a period of 60 days. The committee notes that the County has an upcoming by-election for Nguu-Masumba ward and the same must be adhered to.
 
c) THAT, all other social gatherings, including weddings, celebrations of marriage or traditional unions, ceremonies of rites of passage, funeral/cremation ceremonies and all other similar events or ceremonies, shall strictly adhere to the 100-person attendance limit as prescribed.
 
d) THAT, in addition to the prevailing guidelines on funeral/interment ceremonies, and to further enhance compliance with the guidelines thereto, officiators and proprietors of funeral homes are to strictly adhere to the prescribed 96 hours of confirmation of death, and secure processing for burial within this period, failure to which appropriate action against management, staff, and premises shall be taken where exceptions are not justified. The committee directs all subcounty and ward emergency response committees as well as morgue operators to ensure this is adhered to.
 
e) THAT, places of worship nationwide, shall continue to strictly adhere to the one third (1/3) rule for in person worship and congregational worship, and protocols on hygiene and social distancing in accordance with the guidelines of the Inter Faith Council. All religious leaders should ensure compliance.
 
f) THAT, the operations of bars, restaurants and eateries shall continue as guided by the Ministry of Health guidelines, failure to which appropriate action against management,staff, patrons and premises shall be taken.The committee has profiled 39 bars which have been flouting the Covid 19 guidelines and keenly monitoring.Any one found operating outside the guidelines will have restaurants and
 
g) THAT, National Government Administration Officers are to secure compliance of these directives without fail.
Responsibility and consequence for breach shall be borne by the National Government Administration Officers in whose jurisdiction the breach occurs. The county administration should work hand in hand with NGAO in their areas of jurisdiction
 
h) THAT, in enforcing these measures all security sector agencies are directed to ensure that organizers and/or individual leaders, including senior public-sector officials and political leaders take personal responsibility and are held to account for any violation of the measures. There will be no selective application of the law.
 
2. All containment measures as issued by the ministry of health must be adhered to at all times. These include:
  • Hand Hygiene – Proper hand washing with soap and water or use of alcohol based hand sanitizer
  • Proper wearing of face mask including maintaining good hygiene of the masks and proper disposal
  • Social distancing while in public places
3. We have noted laxity within the transport sector. The committee noted that PSVs were allowed to carry to 100% capacity. The following must however be adhered to:
  • Washing hands or sanitization before boarding
  • All passenger to properly wear face masks while boarding and maintain throughout the journey
  • Checking temperature for all passengers before boarding
  • All windows to remain open to allow air circulation
  • No vehicle is allowed to carry excess passengers. Wananchi should not board already full matatus (avoid sambaza seats)
  • The committee directs that ;Random spot checks and full enforcement of these guidelines will continue
4.All learning institutions are expected to remain vigilant on covid19 containment measures and ensure they have designated isolation spaces within the institution. Heads of these institutions are advised to work hand-in-hand with the department of health services for testing of suspected students and isolation of those who turn positive.
 
5.Vaccination for all those who are eligible is ongoing in the approved vaccination centers. These are:
 
1.Mutyambua Subcounty Hospital -Public
2.Mukuyuni Subcounty Hospital -Public
3.Tawa Subcounty Hospital-Public
4.Matiliku Subcounty Hospital-Public
5.Makindu Subcounty Hospital-Public
6.Mbooni Subcounty Hospital-Public
7.Kisau Subcounty Hospital-Public
8.Sultan Hamud Subcounty Hospital-Public
9.Makueni County Referral Hospital-Public
10.Kibwezi Subcounty Hospital-Public
11.Kambu Subcounty Hospital+Public
12.Mtito Andei Subcounty Hospital-Public
13.Kilungu Subcounty Hospital-Public
14.Kikoko Mission Hospital-FBO
15.Ralpha Hospital-Private
16.Royal Star Hospital-Private
17.Kilome Nursing Home-Private
18.Mulatya Memorial Hospital-Private
 
The vaccines are available in these facilities at no charge.
 
The department of health will continue to offer outreach services to other facilities to increase vaccination coverage.
 
The committee has noted with concern the many myths and misconceptions about the vaccines. We want to reassure all members of public that the vaccines offered within the republic of Kenya are effective and safe.
 
Further, we encourage anyone who has suspicious covid19 symptoms to come forward for testing within our health facilities
 
6. We thank all the well-wishers who have continued to support the county with donations of food, masks, sanitizers and hand washing facilities through the CERC. We appreciate the continued support from National government through donation of masks and alcohol based hand sanitizers. We continue to welcome more donations.
 
Cash donations can be forwarded to the Makueni County Covid19 Solidarity fund through the following account:
Bank: Kenya Commercial Bank
Account Name: Makueni County COVID -19 Solidarity
Account Number: 1273040236
 
The county has an operational Public Emergency Operation Center Telephone/Hotline: (Toll Free), 0800721013
H.E. Hon. Adelina Mwau – Deputy Governor/Ag. CECM Health Services
Maalim Mohamed, MBS – County Commissioner, Makueni County
 

PRESIDENT RUTO TO LAUNCH THE AGRIPRENEUR MODEL 

May 30, 2024

A group of 126 agripreneurs from Makueni have kicked off 2-day induction training at Kibabii University in Bungoma, in preparation for their official deployment by President William Ruto during the upcoming Madaraka Day Celebrations.

The agripreneurs were competitively selected from 20 wards implementing the National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP) in Makueni County. They are part of a broader cohort of 6,600 agripreneurs drawn from 33 counties participating in the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP).

For the next 18 months, they will work through NAVCDP to guide farmers on best agricultural practices, pest management, and irrigation techniques. They will also connect farmers with suppliers for quality inputs and link them to markets to secure fair prices. 

The agripreneurs will assist farmers in accessing financial services, support loan applications, and connect them with providers of farm and mechanization services.

The agriprenuer model will  regularly track progress, provide feedback for improvement, and maintain accurate records to inform decision-making and planning.

PRESIDENT RUTO LAUNCHES SH350M WOTE ESP MARKET

Over 750 small-scale traders in Wote town are set for better days following the ground breaking for construction of a Sh350 million Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) market by President William Ruto on Wednesday.

The modern market, designed to replace the congested open-air spaces, will feature smart stalls, proper sanitation, digital payment hubs, and waste disposal systems, providing traders with a clean and organized workspace.

President Ruto, accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., Senator Daniel Maanzo, MP Susan Kiamba, and other leaders, also inspected the ongoing construction of the 700-unit Wote Affordable Housing Project.

He further announced additional development projects for Makueni, including Sh9.3 billion for completion of Thwake Dam by April 2026, Sh770 million for a new stadium, 30 new classrooms for expansion of Unoa Comprehensive Primary School, Sh50 million for expansion of the Wote greengrocer market, and Sh500 million for completion of the stalled civil servants housing scheme.

Governor Mutula pledged to fast-track allocation of 20 acres for the new stadium and facilitate all approvals to harness local sporting talent

PRESIDENT RUTO FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF EMALI–UKIA ROAD

The long-neglected Emali–Ukia Road is finally set for a major facelift after President William Ruto today launched its first phase of reconstruction, marking a significant milestone in Makueni County’s infrastructure development.

The initial 20-kilometer stretch from Emali to Matiliku will be upgraded under the project, which aims to transform the rough, corrugated road into a reliable transport corridor that will boost local business and agricultural trade across the region.

In addition to the road works, the Head of State also addressed land ownership concerns by issuing 2,000 title deeds to beneficiaries from Emali Block 3 (Kinyoo) and Kibwezi/Syumile Settlement Scheme, resolving long-standing land disputes in the area.

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, who accompanied the President during his Ukambani development tour, welcomed the projects, describing them as a “major economic breakthrough” for the region. He, however, appealed to the national government to speed up the issuance of 6,000 more title deeds and upgrade Makindu Level 5 Hospital into a National Trauma Centre to handle frequent accidents along the busy Mombasa Road.

The Emali–Ukia Road upgrade is expected to enhance connectivity, attract investment, and spur overall economic growth in Makueni once completed.

President Kenyatta commends Makueni’s Value Addition initiatives

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday lauded Makueni for its life changing value addition initiatives geared towards uplifting the standards of living for its citizens.

The president was awestruck by the County’s empowerment programmes aimed at wealth creation when he visited its exhibition booth at the 2019 Devolution Conference, staged at Kirinyaga University.

The head of state purchased carvings worth Ksh 30,000 from Makueni exhibitors.

Kenyatta was hosted at the Makueni booth by Governor Kivutha Kibwana alongside the county exhibitors.

PRESERVING HERITAGE, SUSTAINING CULTURE AND INSPIRING GROWTH

Indigenous knowledge [I.K] plays a crucial role in preserving culture in the country by safeguarding traditional practices, languages and customs passed down through generations.

I.K encompasses wisdom in agriculture, medicine, storytelling and rituals that define a community’s identity.

By integrating I.K into education and conservation efforts, the government ensures the continuity of the community’s heritage while promoting sustainable development.

The County Government of Makueni, in partnership with the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) through its Natural Products Industry (NPI) Program, on Tuesday held a consultative forum with registered micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) involved in the Indigenous Knowledge Documentation and Digitization (IK DoDi) Project.

The sensitization forum was aimed to prepare participants for an upcoming investment conference and trade fair, where participants will showcase documented and prioritized indigenous knowledge-based assets and products in Makueni.

The forthcoming conference, themed Heritage-Based Enterprises, aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 Fourth Medium-Term Plan (2023-2027) will serve as a platform to connect exhibitors with potential investors and partners for product development and commercialization.

Speaking at the forum, the CECM for Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Sonia Nzilani, highlighted that the Heritage-Based Enterprise agenda seeks to empower local communities, promote tourism and enhance education on Kenya’s rich cultural and natural heritage.

“By leveraging indigenous knowledge and traditional practices, this initiative aims to create economic opportunities while preserving cultural identity of the Akamba,” said Dr. Nzilani.

The program specifically targets registered CBOs engaged in income-generating activities, recognizing the crucial role of indigenous knowledge in sustainable economic development.

The meeting was also attended by the Chief Officer Dr. Jossylyn Nzilani, NMK’s Patrick Maundu and Director of Culture Mutua Mulonzya.