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An Act of Humanity. For Every Child a Fair Chance In Education.

Saturday, May 13, 2023/ Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr graced Tusome Foundation /MINA motivation and Prize giving ceremony at Ikalyoni secondary school, Kilungu, Kaiti sub-county, where Students, and teachers are getting awarded for their good performance in different fields including those who excelled in last year’s KCPE & KCSE examinations.
The governor’s 2016 brainchild Tusome Foundation covers 6 primary schools, and 1 secondary school and has been doing welfare activities, supporting education, and environmental conservation.
H.E Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr fired warning shot on sex pests preying on minors after reports emerged of increased defilement cases in the region.
 
 

Agriculture Fair attracts hundreds of local farmers to learn best agriculture practices.

Hundreds of local farmers on Thursday flocked to ATC Kwa-kathoka for a Farmers exchange and exhibition, an event that created a platform for farmers to learn on best agriculture practices as well as buy products from various exhibitors.
The agriculture fair brought together exhibitors from 8 counties, private companies, government institutions and local farmers who displayed various agricultural products and technologies.
The theme of the Farmers exhibition is, “Producing safe and nutritious food for a healthy population.”
Agriculture Executive Joyce Mutua flagged by her Devolution counterpart Japheth Mang’oka officially opened the 2-day fair.
She urged the local farmers to take advantage of the fair and learn different technologies and methods that they can use to grow food and feed the masses amidst adverse effects of climate change.

A workshop focused on the validation of the Animal Feed Strategy.

Agriculture and Irrigation Chief Officer Daniel Ndolo on Tuesday officially inaugurated a crucial 3-day workshop focused on the validation of the Animal Feed Strategy.
The event, attended by key stakeholders in the agriculture and livestock sectors, marks a significant step towards ensuring sustainable and efficient animal husbandry practices in the county
The workshop, staged at Kusyombunguo is organized by the County  Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the State Department of Livestock and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) aims to validate and refine the Animal Feed Strategy, which is poised to have a substantial impact on the agricultural and livestock industries.
 
In his opening remarks, Ndolo highlighted the importance of optimizing animal feed strategies for the benefit of both farmers and consumers.
 He stated, “Our commitment to modernizing agriculture and ensuring food security begins with the well-being of our livestock. An efficient and sustainable animal feed strategy is the cornerstone of achieving these objectives.Through this workshop, we aim to harness the collective expertise of our key stakeholders to enhance the quality and efficiency of animal feed production.”
Over the course of the 3-day workshop, participants will engage in intensive discussions, presentations, and collaborative sessions to:
 
    Evaluate the existing Animal Feed Strategy and identify areas for improvement.
    Review recent advancements in animal nutrition science and technology.
    Share best practices and success stories from within the industry.
    Develop a roadmap for the implementation and dissemination of the validated Animal Feed Strategy.
 
The workshop has attracted a diverse group of attendees, including farmers, researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and Non-Governmental Organizations, all of whom play pivotal roles in the Agriculture and livestock industry.

AFTER YEARS OF RECURRING FAILED RAINY SEASONS, MAKUENI HAS ACHIEVED A 60% INCREASE IN ITS AGRICULTURAL YIELD.

Farmers are now celebrating their bumper harvests, thanks to the County Government of Makueni and its Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development.

The department provided high-quality seeds for maize, beans, cowpeas and green grams to 27,000 households in need.

Furthermore, the county established seven fertilizer depots which have significantly reduced the distance farmers used to travel to access fertilizers.

These stores include Kikima and Tawa in Mbooni Sub-County; Mukuyuni in Kaiti Sub-County; Kithumani and Kitise in Makueni Sub-County; Kasikeu in Kilome Sub-County; as well as Kilungu situated within Kaiti Sub-County.

Mutula Kilonzo Jr

AFRICA’S FIRST UNIFIED FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Under 12 Unified football teams battle it out in the first ever Special Olympics Unified football tournament for girls in Africa. The tournament staged in Wote, Makueni, aims at giving opportunities to intellectually challenged individuals to grow their nascent talents.

The tournament is co-sponsored by the County Government of Makueni and International sports aparel manufacturer NIKE through Special Olympics Kenya

Kibwezi West Girls Unified Football team is the champion of the first edition of the Special Olympics Unified Football competition in Africa held in Makueni.

Finals of the competition successfully came to close on Sunday and graced by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr and County Commissioner Henry Wafula.

Six teams composed of under 18 girls and six of those above 18 participated in the 2-day finals held in Wote.

Each of the six subcounties was represented by a senior and a junior team being the champions from Ward and Sub- county competitions.

Governor Mutula termed this tourney an important tool for inculcating societal inclusivity by according those living with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to grow their talents.

ADVERTISEMENT OF COMMUNITY EXTENSION VOLUNTEERS

ADVERTISEMENT OF COMMUNITY EXTENSION VOLUNTEERS

The department of agriculture, irrigation, livestock and fisheries, in the implementation of Community Economic Empowerment through Enhanced Agricultural Extension Services seeks to recruit 240 Community Extension Volunteers (CEV) targeting four (4) volunteers from each Sub-Ward in Makueni County.  This Programme shall run for six (6) months and is renewable subject to availability of funds.

Tools of work will be provided and a volunteer stipend of Ksh. 4,500 per month will be paid. The programmes targets skilled youth, exemplary farmers with basic field training, and retired agricultural practioners.

Requirements

  1. Application letter
  2. Duly filled application form. Obtain the form from the link:
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  3. Curriculum vitae
  4. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts or certificates of attendance of agricultural trainings
  5. Copy of ID

Attach the above documents to your application letter and submit them to your sub-county administrator’s office in sealed envelope clearly indicating your sub-county, ward and sub-ward.

The applications are expected to be received on or before of business on Monday, 8th February, 2021.

Chief Officer

Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock and Fisheries Development

MAKUENI COUNTY