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Makueni flag to fly in East Africa Music, Drama fete

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has hosted the Kenya National Drama Festival spoken word winners, Brian Oscar, and Geoffrey Mutinda, from Vulueni secondary school in Mbitini.
The duo with the spoken word, “Namba Ya mwisho” performance through their credible storylines on challenges forcing youth into drug abuse with a happy ending of solutions out of psychoactive substances placed the County and the school at the national arena during the April 2023 film, drama fete in Mombasa.
While handing over the Makueni flag to the school where they will be representing Kenya in the East Africa Music, Dance and Drama festival in Arua, Northern Uganda, Governor Mutula encouraged the students to bring win-back home challenging learners to always embrace co-curriculum activities.
 

Yemeni experts keen on Makueni’s Agricultural and Health innovations as they conclude their tour

A delegation of Yemeni nationals that yesterday embarked on a day-long knowledge-sharing journey of Makueni County to gain insights into the region’s prosperity in how devolution works has concluded its tour.
The group that was on Thursday received by H.E governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr before conducting a comprehensive tour of the Mother and Child unit, the Iviani farm and finally to the Kalamba fruit processing and manufacturing Plant says they sought to understand the governor’s ideologies in running the County that could be applied back in their own country.
The Yemeni delegation composed of top lawyers, lecturers of leading universities, activists amongst others who make the National Survey Committee.
During their tour of Makueni mother and child hospital the visitors were impressed by the health information systems and daily routine services offered in the facility.
At Iviani farm, the delegates were enthralled by the young farmer’s efforts in value-addition where ripe mangoes are turned into crisps for local consumption and export.
While at Kalamba Fruit processing factory, the nationals witnessed the entire process –from sorting mangoes, processing and to packaging of juice. The visitors were keen on the facility’s advanced technologies and quality control measures in the factory.
 

Makueni stall became one among the most visited booths at the conference with a range of products

After the official opening of the Devolution Conference by president William Ruto on Wednesday that was also attended by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr , on Thursday Makueni stall became one among the most visited booths at the conference with a range of products.
The stall was among the most visited with participants particularly curious and eager to know more about MyMakueni County App, successes in mango sector, value addition, promotion of local tourism, among other areas.
Governors from other counties among other delegates were keen to detail the formula behind the Makueni success story.
 

Why top Yemen Nationals are meeting Governor Mutula, touring Makueni.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr on Thursday hosted a delegation of Yemen’s National Steering Committee members who are in Kenya to learn from the country’s exemplary peace building efforts.
Governor Mutula took the delegation through the devolution framework and its successful implementation in Makueni
Makueni was identified by Interpeace, an international peacebuilding organization which is spearheading the peace building programme in Yemen, to provide a learning experience on effective governance with proven impact to the community.
The delegation visited several projects which are a result of the county’s effective public participation framework.

Sensitization programme on usage of Soko Makueni, Marketing E-portal.

Sensitization programme on usage of Soko Makueni, Marketing E-portal. The officers in attendance were drawn from the Department of Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism; Directorate of Livestock and Cooperative Development and the Directorate of ICT.

The Department of Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism in a view to enhance market linkages through adoption of technology, has created a versatile platform that offers opportunity to the increasingly young populace of traders and buyers, to trade and market their products. The developed E-marketing solution dubbed ‘Soko Makueni’, will also ensure that investors get to know of the investment opportunities available within Makueni County, offer an opportunity for traders to compare market prices from different markets and give them a chance to advertise their products and produce.

 

The 10th Anniversary of Devolution Takes Center Stage in Eldoret as Makueni showcases strides made in the devolved unit.

The 10th Anniversary of Devolution Takes Center Stage in Eldoret as Makueni showcases strides made in the devolved unit.
The 8th Devolution Conference commenced in a grand ceremony on Wednesday, drawing over 10,000 delegates from across the country.
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr and his Deputy, Lucy Mulili, were among the prominent attendees at this biennial event, which marked the 10-year milestone of Kenya’s devolution journey with Makueni, a leader in Devolution and Development taking a cantre-stage.
The event, held under the theme “10 Years of Devolution: The Present and The Future,” aimed to reflect on the progress achieved over the past decade and discuss strategies for a more prosperous and equitable future.
President William Ruto graced the conference as the chief guest, emphasizing the importance of devolution in advancing the nation’s growth and development.
The conference featured various sessions and discussions on topics ranging from healthcare and education to infrastructure, performance contracting in public service and economic empowerment.
On the side-lines, Governor Mutula said the conference should emphasise on what has not been done in the past 10 years, and going forward what the people needs are.
“The gains of devolutions need to be celebrated. However, although there is no delay in realising funds to counties but I want the national government to ensure there is increase in funds to counties,” said Governor Mutula
During the day’s official opening of the conference, the president together with Council of Governor’s chair, Anne Waiguru, and Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, the Council of Governors (COG) Legal, Constitutional Affairs, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee chair, launched the devolution book and joint County Bankable Investment Book.
 

Hundreds of delegates attending the 8th Devolution Conference staged at Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County

Hundreds of delegates attending the 8th Devolution Conference staged at Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County are flocking to the Makueni Exhibition booth to catch a glimpse of the famous Mango fruit and products on display.
They were mesmerized by the milestones achieved by the devolution unit including the My Makueni County App, a platform that has enhanced quick access to government services and information by the residents.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr together with his deputy Lucy Mulili is leading several county officials who are participating in the conference to share the county ‘s 10 years of devolution.
 

H.E Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr joined by Azimio top leadership on Tuesday condoled with the family of the late Brian Muendo

H.E Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr joined by Azimio top leadership led by Raila Odinga , Kalonzo Musyoka Eugene Wamalwa, Wycliffe Oparanya, Mwangi wa Iria, George Wajackoyah, Jeremiah Kioni, Daniel Maanzo, Rose Museo, Jessica Mbalu, among other leaders on Tuesday condoled with the family of the late Brian Muendo, 18, at Makasa Village, Wolwa in Nguu Masumba ward.
Brian died during demonstrations last month at Emali township.
Governor Mutula among several leaders have called for Brian’s family to be served with justice saying it was unfortunate for such a boy to have been killed at a tender age.
 

Governor Mutula fetes 2023 Makueni’s finest sportsmen and women

A huge contingent of players from Makueni who excelled in various sports disciplines such as special Olympic games, beach handball, handball, cycling, and football in 2023 across the world on Thursday were feted by H.E Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.
A number of players from Makueni scooped gold medals during the concluded special Olympic games, Berlin, Germany while others participated in beach handball (Tunisia), Handball under20 (Tanzania), and athletics under20 coming home with gold medal in 10,000 metres race and silver in 1,500 metres.
The governor has assured that he will continue supporting sporting activities in the county with a promise of improving Ngakaa talent centre in Makindu and other centres where players have been training.