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MAKUENI COUNTY VILLAGE ADMINISTRATORS PROMOTED.

49 Village Administrators in Makueni County were on Tuesday given their letters of promotion at an event held at the Green Park, Wote.

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. urged the administrators to rededicate their efforts in serving the people of Makueni County. He hailed the administrators for effectively representing his administration on the ground as they are constantly in touch with the people at the grassroots.

Governor Mutula advised the administrators to constantly upgrade their professional qualifications for career advancement.

Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili asked the administrators to strive to address issues affecting residents. She said the County is working to re-engineer operations at the Sub County level for effective service delivery.

Devolution CECM Nicholas Nzioka assured the team of his total support and asked then to work closely with other county units like Sand Authority to restore sanity in public sector.

MAKUENI COUNTY USHERS IN NEW PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

Makueni County has ushered in a new Public Service Board following the expiry of the constitutional mandate of the previous board.

On Thursday, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. witnessed the swearing-in of new board members during a ceremony held in Wote, marking the installation of the third Makueni County Public Service Board since the county’s establishment.

During the event, Benjamin Kasamba Kioko took the oath of office as the new Chairperson of the Makueni County Public Service Board, taking over from the outgoing chairperson whose term had lapsed. Distinguished auditor Silvestor Ngei Kiini was also sworn in as a member of the board.

The appointments followed a rigorous vetting exercise by the Makueni County Assembly.

Addressing county employees during the ceremony, Governor Mutula cautioned staff to exercise responsibility when using tools and machinery in the course of their duties. He warned that his administration would not tolerate carelessness, particularly where public equipment meant to serve residents is damaged through negligence.

The governor further challenged the newly sworn-in board and as well as human resource managers to consider rewarding exemplary employees who demonstrate outstanding performance and commitment to duty. He emphasized that public service remains the engine of transformation in Makueni County.

MAKUENI COUNTY, UNICEF OFFICIALS VISIT BUSIA COUNTY ON ECD LEARNING MISSION.

A UNICEF ECD Taskforce accompanied by a group from Makueni County led by CECM ICT, Education & Internship, Elizabeth Muli visited Busia County to engage on the promotion of holistic early childhood development through integrated interventions in health, nutrition, education, child protection and social protection.

Makueni County Governor H.E. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr continues to reaffirm his commitment to advancing ECD, emphasizing the need for collaborative, child-centered approaches to health, education and nutrition.

Makueni and Busia Counties have been identified as focus areas for UNICEF’s 2025 ECD Convergence Initiative. The visit promotes knowledge-sharing and strengthens partnerships to address common challenges in early childhood development.

Dr. Ismael Teta, Chief Nutritionist at UNICEF, thanked Busia Governor *H.E Dr Paul Otuoma* for incorporating all key components of nurturing care, and called upon both Busia and Makueni to join forces and develop a model that can be adopted across Kenya. This model, which will be called Integrated ECDE, is expected to be embraced by all other counties.

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MAKUENI COUNTY TRANSPORT SAFETY COMMITTEE SENSITIZE PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS TO INTENSIFY ROAD SAFETY AHEAD OF THE FESTIVE SEASON

Makueni County Transport Safety Committee on Thursday held a sensitization meeting among public transport operators and other transport and road safety stakeholders in a bid to bolster road safety, especially during the Christmas holidays.

The focus on strict adherence to speed limits, prohibition of overloading, mandatory insurance coverage, addressing infrastructure concerns, and zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol and other substances demonstrated a comprehensive approach to road safety.

The commitment of Deputy County Police Commander SSP Johnstone Mwarigha and CECM Devolution Japheth Mang’oka to implementing stringent measures and taking severe action against offenders sent a clear message that violations will not be tolerated.

The meeting was graced by Transport Executive Eng. Sebastian Kyoni and also attended by Mr. Paul Mbuchi from NTSA.

MAKUENI COUNTY, TRADEMARK AFRICA INK MOU TO ESTABLISH EXPORT SUPPLY HUB

Makueni County Government has taken a major step towards transforming its horticultural sector by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TradeMark Africa (TMA) to establish an Export Supply Hub (ESH).

The deal, signed on Monday by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr, aims at reducing post-harvest losses, boost international market access and strengthen the region’s position as a top exporter of mangoes, avocados and French beans.

Makueni, one of Kenya’s leading mango producers, harvests approximately 245,000 metric tonnes of the fruit annually, with more than 40% going to waste due to inadequate market access. The newly signed partnership aims to change that by tapping into lucrative global markets, particularly in the European Union (EU).

The ESH, supported under the EU-funded Business Environment and Export Enhancing Programme (EU-BEEEP) and implemented by TMA, will serve as a centralized facility for aggregation, cold storage, processing and packaging. It will also feature digital systems to track produce origin and enhance buyer confidence through full traceability.

Speaking at the event, Governor Kilonzo said the Hub will be a game-changer for farmers and exporters in Makueni and neighboring counties including Machakos, Kajiado and Taita-Taveta.

“The Export Supply Hub will not only reduce losses but also create a sustainable ecosystem that meets international sanitary and phytosanitary standards,” noted the governor.

The facility, which will sit on land provided by the County Government, will integrate a cargo system linked to the Standard Gauge Railway for efficient and sustainable shipments. Aggregation centers across the Makueni and in the region will ensure a steady flow of produce to the Hub, while on-site inspection and certification services will help meet stringent export requirements.

TMA Country Director, Lillian Mwai-Ndegwa, lauded the initiative as a strategic step toward enhancing Kenya’s export readiness.

“This Hub is about much more than market access, but also building resilience, sustainability and competitiveness for our smallholder farmers,” she said.

As part of the agreement signed, farmers will be equipped with the skills and training needed to

meet export market demands through improved production and value addition.

The exercise was also attended by CECM Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development Ms. Joyce Mutua, Chief Officers Dr. Victoria Kyalo, Japheth Kiminza, County Solicitor Ms. Jennifer Kyumwa and East Africa Market Development Associates representative Subira Mukami and Eunice Ngina.

MAKUENI COUNTY TRADE AND INVESTMENT POLICY

This policy identifies key challenges facing the sector and spells out specific interventions to address them as well as presenting a raft of measures that will strengthen our institutional capacity and put in place mechanisms for coordinated approaches in developing the sector.

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MAKUENI COUNTY TOURISM POLICY

The policy provides for development of a legal and institutional framework for effective coordination and management of the sector to enhance cross and inter-sectoral linkages as well as building of public private partnerships.

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