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KYANG’ONDU STOCKYARD COMMISSIONED

Livestock traders and farmers in Kako Waia Ward and surrounding areas have received a major boost with the commissioning of the Kyang’ondu Stockyard.

The facility features two livestock compartments with separate gates, a ticketing and revenue booth, a vaccination crush and a traders’ shed. It is designed to accommodate between 300 to 400 cattle.

Addressing hundreds of residents during the event, the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development, Ms. Joyce Mutua encouraged locals to embrace the project.

Ms. Mutua further highlighted that the stockyard aligns with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr’s vision of economic empowerment by creating job opportunities.

Attending the occasion, area Member of County Assembly Hon. Dennis Mutinda commended the Agriculture Department for its ongoing support to farmers and pledged his commitment to furthering agricultural development.

The stockyard is expected to boost livestock trade, generate revenue for the county government and positively impact the local economy.

Also in attendance was the Chief Officer Livestock Fisheries and Cooperatives Development, Japheth Kiminza along with other national and local officials.

KYANGATI-WAUTU WATER PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION

Residents of Ilima Ward will soon enjoy improved water access as the Kyangati-Wautu Water Project nears completion under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Program.

The project, now 90% complete, was revealed on Tuesday during Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. development tour of Ilima Ward.

The project features a sand dam, 17.76 KW solar-powered pumping system, a 100 m³ storage tank, a 2.4 km pipeline network and two community water points.

During the Ward development tour, the governor urged residents to report incidents of water infrastructure vandalism to the appropriate authorities to prevent the misuse of public funds.

This project will serve approximately 1,500 households, schools, markets and churches in the area.

The project is part of a countywide effort to enhance water supply through 12 similar initiatives.

Governor Mutula, accompanied by area MCA Jonathan Muthoka, also visited and inspected the Kiusyi Water Project, which is now 95% complete.

KYAMBEKE HEALTH FACILITY UPGRADED TO LEVEL IV IN MAJOR HEALTHCARE BOOST

Kyambeke Health Facility has received a significant upgrade following its official gazettement from a Level III to a Level IV facility.

This milestone was confirmed during Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.’s development visit in Ilima ward on Tuesday.

As part of the upgrade, the facility has been equipped with a full haemogram machine for the laboratory department to enhance diagnostic services.

The facility is equipped with dedicated wards, offering 11 beds for female patients, 10 for male patients, 6 for maternity care and 2 baby cots, ensuring comprehensive healthcare services.

Additionally, 15 more healthcare staff have been deployed to improve service delivery to the vast surrounding community. The elevation marks a substantial step in improving healthcare services in the region.

Speaking during the visit, Governor Mutula reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing healthcare and ensuring improved services for all Makueni residents.

“We, as the County Executive, have agreed with the County Assembly to create a plan in the upcoming budget that will ensure Makueni residents receive quality healthcare,” said Mutula.

During the ward tour, Governor Mutula also handed over six 100-seater tents and 600 plastic chairs to community groups with membership of more than 3,000 members at a public baraza in Kyambeke Market.

The governor was accompanied by County Secretary Dr. Justin Kyambi, CEC Member for Lands Japheth Mang’oka, Majority Leader Kisungi Wa Katete and MCAs Jonathan Muthoka (Ilima), Urbanus Manzu Kee and Special-Elect Magdalene Mulwa.

KWS BOSS AND GOVERNOR MUTULA UNVEIL TEAM TO DRAFT NGAI NDETHYA RESERVE LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN

The process of drafting a Land Management Plan for Ngai Ndethya National Reserve has kicked off with unveiling of a multi-sectoral team to spearhead the process.

The team comprising of representatives of Kenya Widlife Service, Makueni Lands Department, NEMA, National and County Government Administrations, NLC, conservancies and local residents was unveiled by KWS Director General Prof. Erastus Kanga and Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr at Mtito Andei on Friday.

Governor Mutula also led a citizen engagement forum at Nthunguni market to record the voice of wnanchi on the matter.

The plan aims to harmonize human settlement, conservation, wildlife protection and development.

KWAKYAI VALUE ADDITION TECHNOLOGY STANDS OUT AT THE PRE-MADARAKA FOOD SECURITY EXHIBITION

May 28, 2024

Kwakyai Rural Sacco Limited from Kikumbulyu South is among the over 300 exhibitors showcasing their agricultural technologies at the ongoing Pre-Madaraka Food Security Exhibition at Kibabii University in Bungoma County.

Kwakyai was registered as a Sacco in 2002 with the aim of producing, aggregating, and marketing fruits and vegetables. 

However, they faced significant post-harvest losses due to market instability, prompting them to explore value addition. They decided to focus on drying tomatoes.

In 2017, 110 farmers signed a contract with Ketchup, a  Netherlands based company , to supply 10 tons of produce per week. The farmers received a grant of Ksh. 6 million from the Makueni County NARIGP to upgrade their pack house to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) standards, enabling compliance with export market standards.

This contract has provided the farmers with stable market prices and increased incomes. In 2023, they achieved gross sales of Ksh. 2.7 million from exported tomatoes.

As the Pre-Madaraka Food Security Exhibition continues, various agricultural stakeholders are advocating for a paradigm shift from traditional agriculture to agribusiness and commercialization. Today’s discussions focus on interventions to enhance agricultural production, productivity, and value addition.

KWA NZOONGO DAM: A NEW HOPE FOR WATER AND FOOD SECURITY IN IVINGONI/NZAMBANI

Kwa Nzoongo Earth Dam, powered by the community-driven climate action program (FLLoCA), is set to revolutionize the water, agriculture, and environmental situation in Ivingoni/Nzambani Ward.

The Kshs 10M dam (funded by the World Bank and Makueni County Government) is nearly complete, with the contractor currently undertaking repair works on the embankment that breached during the recent rainy season.

Once fully operational, the dam will provide water to 400 households for both domestic use and micro-irrigation, including the establishment of vertical gardens to enhance food security.

A climate-smart agricultural demonstration farm will be set up near the dam site to educate farmers, alongside capacity-building programs on farmland and rangeland management. Additionally, efforts will be made to develop pasture through grass reseeding.

Kwa Diana Misuuni water project commissioned

2,600 households drawn from Mitooni, Misuuni,Yindundu,Athi Makutano and songea villages within Kiteng’ei, Mtito-Andei ward will benefit greatly following the commissioning of Kwa Diana Misuuni water pipeline by H.E Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.
The water will be sourced from 100 M3 water sump along Kambu River.
Water agenda is the Governor’s priority and he observes that he will ensure he walks his promise to the people.
 

Makueni County Volleyball Tournament Kicks off

The 2018 Makueni County volleyball tournament served off Saturday morning at Unoa grounds in Wote, Makueni County. The tournament, sponsored by the County Government of Makueni and Kenya Volleyball Federation attracted more than 38 teams, both men and women in different categories:

  • Senior teams
  • Self Supporting Clubs
  • Schools and colleges

Draws were conducted this morning to determine the pools and fixtures for the two-day tournament.

POOL A 

  1. GSU
  2. KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL (KNH)

POOL B 

  1. PRISONS MOMBASA
  2. ADMINISTRATION POLICE (AP KENYA )
  3. WESTERN PRISONS

POOL C 

  1. PRISONS KENYA
  2. VIHIGA COUNTY

POOL D 

  1. KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY (KPA)
  2. KAHAWA GARRISON
  3. KENYA AIRPORTS AUTHORITY

SENIOR WOMEN 

  1. PRISONS KENYA
  2. KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK (KCB)
  3. KENYA PIPELINE
  4. DIRECTORATE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (DCI)
  5. KAHAWA GARRISON

SELF SUPPORTING CLUBS 

MEN 

POOL A 

  1. BUNGE
  2. WOTE AFYA
  3. CBD

POOL B 

  1. K. MULTI-PURPOSE
  2. SCORPION
  3. KATULYE

POOL C 

  1. MAKINDU
  2. MALEX LOGISTICS

POOL D 

  1. GROSSROAD
  2. MACHAKOS UNITED
  3. DAYSTAR VOLLEYBALL CLUB

WOMEN 

  1. MAKINDU
  2. MALEX LOGISTICS
  3. WOTE MKS
  4. HIGHRISE
  5. BUNGE

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 

MEN 

  1. WOTE TECHNICAL
  2. MUTINGI SECONDARY SCHOOL
  3. UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

WOMEN

  • KATULANI PRIMARY SCHOOL
  • UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League and Makueni County Tournament

KVF in conjunction with the Government of Makueni County will host the 7th Leg of the 2018 Edition and thereafter the Makueni County tournament at Unoa Sports ground in Wote town.

This is the second time after hosting the 6th Leg of 2017 Edition, an indication of the confidence that KVF gained on the County Government’s ability to host an event of this magnitude.

We love such events so that our players and fans can have an opportunity to watch the elite clubs in the National League and also have experience to play against them during the tournament.

We thank our supporters who came in a big way: KCB, Wote branch and Nairobi Bottlers Ltd.

Welcome to Makueni County.