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NEW NGAAKAA HEALTH FACILITY SET TO OPEN ITS DOORS SOON.

Residents of Ngaakaa will soon benefit from a new state-of-the-art Level 3 health facility developed through a partnership between the County Government of Makueni and World Vision.

The county is finalizing the equipping process ahead of the facility’s official opening. Once operational, the facility will offer a modern maternity wing, a fully equipped laboratory, an administration block, procedure rooms, a pharmacy and a records office.

The development also includes installation of solar power and integration of the Kiboko–Twaandu water project to ensure reliable access to clean water.

The project forms part of governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr’s administration’s broader push to strengthen healthcare through strategic collaborations.

For instance, Sultan Hamud Sub-County Hospital is in the final stages of completing a new maternity wing delivered with support from the Safaricom Foundation, while discussions to have a new maternity block have been finalized for Kibwezi East Sub-County Hospital where another maternity wing is expected to significantly uplift the facility.

These investments signal a continued commitment by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. to expand quality healthcare access across Makueni County.

NEW MBOONI FAMILY HOSPITAL NEARS COMPLETION

Construction of the new Mbooni Family Hospital is 85% complete and on track for full completion by the end of October 2025.

The state-of-the-art facility, launched in May 2025, is set to boost healthcare services for residents of Mbooni and surrounding areas.

Once operational, the hospital will feature specialized neonatal and maternity wards, along with a range of clinical services, aiming to improve access to quality healthcare across the region.

During a recent site inspection, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health, Joyce Mutua, urged the contractor to prioritize timely delivery without compromising quality.

She emphasized the hospital’s critical role in enhancing health service delivery for Makueni County. Mutua was accompanied by CECM for Finance, Damaris Kavoi.

NEW MBONWASCO BOARD TASKED WITH IMPROVING WATER SERVICES IN MBOONI

Four Board Members of Mbooni Water and Sanitation Company Limited (MBONWASCO) were on Wednesday sworn into office by the County Solicitor, in a ceremony presided over by County Secretary Justine Kyambi, marking a new phase in water service delivery in Mbooni Sub-county.

Kyambi challenged the new board to deliver tangible results, reaffirming the county government’s commitment to expanding Last Mile Water Connectivity to increase access to clean and reliable water.

Ag. CECM for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Japheth Mang’oka urged the board to address vandalism of water infrastructure and highlighted the ongoing Mulima Dam Water Project as a key investment expected to boost water supply in the region.

The swearing was also witnessed by Tulimani Ward MCA Kyalo Mumo and Finance CECM Damaris Kavoi.

NEW MATERNITY BLOCK BRINGS RELIEF TO KAMBI MAWE MOTHERS

Residents of Kambi Mawe and its surrounding areas have a new reason to celebrate following the completion and commissioning of a modern maternity block by the Makueni County Government.

For years, expectant women in the area endured long journeys to Wote in search of maternity services.

That struggle has now come to an end after Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr officially opened the new facility on Tuesday, marking a major milestone in improving maternal health care in the region.

The project was implemented in partnership with ENI Kenya, which supported the county through its corporate social responsibility initiative.

The company donated essential maternity equipment, constructed an ablution block, and installed a septic tank to enhance sanitation and functionality within the facility.

ENI Kenya Managing Director Daniella Morra emphasized the organization’s continued collaboration with Makueni, affirming their commitment to support more community-centered projects when the need arises.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. reiterated his administration’s determination to deliver quality and accessible healthcare across Makueni, noting that improved health infrastructure remains at the heart of his development agenda.

NEW MAKUENI PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD MEMBERS SWORN IN, URGED TO CHAMPION WORKERS WELFARE.

Makueni County Public Service Board has been fully constituted after three newly appointed members took the oath of office in a ceremony marked by a strong call for integrity and protection of workers’ welfare.

Josephine Mbena Mwau, Zebedee Mwandi and Deborah Mutheu Kyalo were sworn in for a six-year term in an exercise conducted by the county attorney and witnessed by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. and his deputy, Lucy Mulili.

Mutula challenged the board to uphold integrity and stamp out malpractice within the county workforce, warning that no employee should take shortcuts under its watch.

He directed the now fully constituted board to prioritise staff welfare, describing human resources as Makueni’s greatest asset and a key driver of the county’s social and economic transformation.

The governor further called for swift implementation of a clear rewards and sanctions framework to recognise hardworking employees while enforcing accountability.

Deputy Governor Mulili urged the board to entrench professionalism and remain sensitive to both county development goals and staff growth.

NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR 400 PWDs AS THEY GET MODERN WHEELCHAIRS

The Department of Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services  in partnership with Hope Mobility Kenya  has kicked off a 3-day exercise to fit and issue wheelchairs to 400 persons  living with disabilities in the county.  

The Sh 20M worth of chairs are modified and assembled to fit the specific needs of the beneficiaries in relation to their disability. 

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Tuesday flagged off the exercise at the Makueni Integrated Vocational Education Centre in Wote.  He said this is part of his administration’s inclusivity agenda where no one is left behind in the county development agenda, their age, status in society or physical location notwithstanding.  

The county government has a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Hope Mobility Kenya which will see more needy residents benefit from mobility assistive devices over the partnership period.

NEW KSH 45 MILLION LEVEL 3 HOSPITAL TO TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE IN NGAAKAA-TWAANDU

Over 8,000 residents of Ngaakaa-Twaandu in Makindu Ward are set to benefit from an upcoming state-of-the-art Level 3 hospital, thanks to a KSh 45 million investment by World Vision Kenya.

Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, alongside the World Vision Kenya team, led the groundbreaking ceremony of phase one of the project on Tuesday.

The facility, backed by Mountain Blue Foundation, will feature a mother and child block, a modern maternity wing, a fully equipped laboratory, an administration block, procedure rooms, a pharmacy, and a records office.

Additionally, the project includes the installation of solar energy to power the facility, procurement of essential medical equipment, and implementation of the Kiboko-Twaandu water project to enhance access to clean water.

Beyond healthcare, World Vision Kenya is implementing a water project in Kitise, where 10,000 residents will benefit from the Kwa-Kamaso water project, implemented in partnership with the county government.

To further improve livelihoods, the organization will distribute 250-liter water tanks to local households, supply solar lamps to over 4,000 registered school children in the area, and empower lead farmers through training on Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR).

NEW KIKUMINI MATERNITY WING SET TO QUADRUPLE DELIVERY CAPACITY.

The Makueni County Government has commissioned a new maternity wing at Kikumini Health Centre, a move expected to significantly improve maternal healthcare services and increase the facility’s delivery capacity.

For years, Kikumini Health Centre has recorded an average of six deliveries every month.

With the completion of the new maternity wing, the facility is now expected to handle up to 25 deliveries monthly, providing expectant mothers with improved access to quality maternal care.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Makueni Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili commended healthcare workers for their dedication to serving residents, noting that the county has continued to invest in expanding access to healthcare.

On average, every Makueni resident has a health facility within four to five kilometres, in line with internationally accepted standards for geographical access to primary healthcare.

Mulili also highlighted the county’s efforts to strengthen the referral system through the centralisation of ambulance dispatch services and the introduction of a free ambulance programme.

Under the programme, she said, no Makueni resident referred by a clinician will be required to pay for ambulance transport to another health facility, whether within or outside the county.

Mulili was accompanied by Ministry of Health officials led by Dr. Edward Serem, representatives of the Government of Finland, county government officials and several Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).

NEW HOPE FOR POOR HOUSEHOLDS AS MAKUENI ROLLS OUT ULTRA-POOR GRADUATION PROGRAM

Picture This!

By 2023, Catherine Kyalo and her husband, Kyalo Kaluma of Muumani in Kithungo/Kitundu Ward, were considered a peasant couple struggling to make ends meet.

In 2024, a national government program, the Kenya Social and Economic Inclusion Project (KSEIP), identified Catherine and other women, enrolling them in business development training and mentorship. Each member later received KES 30,000 to start an income-generating venture. Catherine chose irrigation farming, supported by a nearby spring whose water flows by gravity. She ventured into cabbage farming and made a profit of about KES 45,000.

Fast forward to 2025: Catherine is now one of the most successful irrigation farmers in the area. She is currently growing off-season green maize, which she hopes to sell before December 2025 for over KES 60,000.

The program, commonly referred to as the Ultra-Poor Graduation initiative, equips households in extreme poverty with the foundation they need to build lasting livelihoods. Through a package that includes business training, seed capital/cash transfers, and a strong Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) structure, the program enables participants to grow stable enterprises and achieve self-reliance.

So far, the program has reached 3,000 households in Mbooni and Kibwezi, graduating them from extreme poverty to stable income generation through village enterprises.

The County Government of Makueni, through the Department of Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services is now benchmarking on these successes as it prepares to roll out its own Ultra-Poor Graduation scheme.

The county initiative also includes Makueni County Empowerment Fund (MCEF), which provides financial support to already graduated groups and individuals to further enhance sustainable income generation and financial inclusion under Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s inclusive development agenda.