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Tree Growing and Conservation Awards

The grand award of celebrating the Kenyan Heroes in Tree Growing and Conservation 2017 was a premier event organized by Kenya Forest Service at the Headquarters of Karura Forest being officiated by Her Excellency Margret Kenyatta.

Fifty-nine conservationists and tree growers among them the County Government of Makueni were recognized for the effort and determination of making the Kenyan Forest cover rise to 7.4per cent from 6.9per cent in 2010. The objective of the initiative is to turn the forest cover from 7.4percent to 10per cent as per the Vision 2030.

The awardees were drawn from the 47 counties since 514 members had applied. They all went through a panel. Evaluation was done from the headquarters depending on the three ecological zones and amount of rainfall each area receives.

Awardees who included individuals, schools, cooperates, groups of disabilities, community, farmers, state agencies and counties received medals and certificates.

Her Excellency first lady congratulated the awardees citing the huge benefits and the various roles that forests play all over the world and playing a key role to balance nature.

The Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources Pro. Judi Wakhugu said the 70per cent of Kenyans who depend on fuel exerts pressure on our forests.

The minister of Water Irrigation and Environment, Makueni County Mr. Douglas Mbilu accompanied his team to celebrate and receive the award of the life-size achievement for the Directorate of Environment.

 

Mr. Mbilu interacted with Pro. Judi Wakhugu, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Recourses with whom they shared different tactics in their field of work bearing in mind they both head the department of Environment in County and National Government respectively.

Speaking on phone to the local radio stations Mr. Mbilu was overwhelmed for the achievement they have got so far as a directorate and urged the residents of Makueni County to conserve the environment and protect the reafforesteted hills.

 

Report by: Claudia Katheu.

Tenders Advertised on 30-10-2018

INVITATION TO TENDER  

The County Government of Makueni invites interested and eligible bidders/ contractors for the tender described hereafter. Details of the scope of works shall be indicated in the tender documents.

No Tender Ref No. Description of works/Tender Document Eligibility Mandatory site visit venue Date Time
1 GMC/TR/T/06/2018/2019
Proposed Cabro works to executive office block
 Open to all contractors Wote Maps Roads &Transport Offices. 05/11/2018 10:00 AM
2. GMC/TR/T/08/2018/2019
Proposed construction of boundary wall to the Governor’s residence.
 Open to all contractors Wote Maps Roads &Transport Offices. 05/11/2018 10:00 AM
3. GMC/TR/T/09/2018/2019
Proposed construction of boundary wall to the Guest House.
 Open to all contractors Wote Maps Roads &Transport Offices 05/11/2018 10:00 AM

Bid documents should be downloaded at no cost and be returned in plain sealed envelopes bearing no mark/ identification of the bidder, only marked the tender name and number and addressed to:

THE COUNTY SECRETARY
GOVERNMENT MAKUENI COUNTY
P O BOX 78-90300
MAKUENI 

And be deposited in the white tender boxes placed at the county treasury headquarters at MAP on or before 14th November, 2018 at 10:00 am. Tenders will be opened immediately in presence of bidders or their representatives who wish to attend.

Late bids shall not be accepted and will be returned unopened.

TRANSITION TO SOCIAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

Government of Makueni County through the Department of Health Services, has signed an agreement with the Social Health Authority (SHA) for the provision of health services across all public health facilities within the county. This agreement marks the smooth transition of services from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to SHA, effective 1st October 2024. From this date, all county health facilities will offer services according to the SHA benefits package.

Residents of Makueni are encouraged to continue self-registering for SHA by dialing *147# and following the prompts or by visiting the SHA website at www.sha.go.ke. For those requiring assistance, support is available at any Level 4 hospital or SHA (formerly NHIF) offices throughout the county.

Additionally, the county is in the process of training Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to assist residents with self-registration at the household level.

Makueni County will continue to register and provide services under the MakueniCare initiative, as outlined in the Makueni Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Policy.

Dr. Paul Musila

County Executive Committee Member (CECM), Health Services

Makueni County

TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL AGRICULTURE

A total of 30 Community-Driven Development Committees (CDDCs) from across the county are currently undergoing a specialized administrative training program aimed at enhancing their understanding of institutional roles and responsibilities.

The committees, each formed by representatives from the agricultural value chain sectors of poultry, mango, tomato, apiculture and dairy farming are being prepared to serve as key links between the NAVCDP (National Agricultural Value Chain Development Program) and the local communities.

The training which began earlier this week is structured into six cohorts, with each cohort representing five wards. As of now, 20 wards have completed their sessions and the training is expected to wrap up by the third week of November for the remaining wards.

The goal of the CDDCs is to promote better governance and enhance community participation in agricultural value chain development, which is crucial for economic growth and improved livelihoods in the county.

During the training, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Cooperative Development Joyce Mutua emphasized the department’s commitment to supporting farmers. She further urged participants to focus on commercializing farming as a way to boost the county’s agricultural economy and improve market access for local produce.

The CECM was accompanied by Mary Muteti, the County Director for Agriculture, who also highlighted the importance of these committees in strengthening local agricultural initiatives and fostering sustainable development.

Traders tipped to make Millions from Devolution Conference

Traders in Makueni are readying themselves for the business whirlwind expected from the 7th national devolution conference to be staged in Wote, Makueni, in April.

The traders, drawn from several sectors of the economy such as Hotel industry, Transport, hawkers, garment traders among others were on Wednesday coached on how to reap maximum business opportunities from the event.

The induction conference for the traders held at Wote, and graced by Governor Kivutha Kibwana was sponsored by the county government in partnership with the Council of Governors (CoG).

At least 8,000 delegates are expected to attend the devolution conference, posing a huge business opportunity for local traders and even from neighboring counties.

Governor Kibwana said his administration is working with KeRRA and other stakeholders to make the event a success.

TRADE DEPARTMENT HOSTS MARKET COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

On Thursday, the county government hosted a Market Governance Forum at Wote Green Park, bringing together market committee chairpersons from across the county to deliberate on issues affecting trading centers.

The forum, led by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., focused their discussions on improving market management, enhancing collaboration with the county government on sanitation and revenue collection, monitoring the progress of development projects and ensuring security in trading centers.

While addressing the meeting, Governor Kilonzo urged the market leaders to collaborate with the county government for seamless service delivery to the people of Makueni. “My government will accord you the ultimate support needed to spur economic growth in our trading centres,” stated Kilonzo

The meeting also saw participation from Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, County Secretary Dr. Justin Kyambi and a host of senior county officials, including CEC Members Nicholas Nzioka, Japheth Mang’oka and Damaris Kavoi, as well as Chief Officers Dr. Jossylyn Nzilani, Bonface Mutua, Felistus Mutune and Daudi Kyalo with Municipal managers from Wote and Emali/Sultan Hamud also attending the session.

This forum is part of an ongoing exercise by the Trade Department to formalize market committees and streamline operations across Makueni’s trading hubs.