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KILOME WINS MKJ BODA-BORA FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT.

Soon after the Jamhuri Day celebrations in Wote, the stage was set for a thrilling finale as Kibwezi West and Kilome faced off in the finals of the MKJ Boda-Bora Football Tournament finals.

Kilome emerged winners in a hotly-contested match at the Unoa Stadium.

Kibwezi West had on Wednesday secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Mbooni in the semi-finals, while Kilome triumphed over Kibwezi East with a hard-fought 1-0 to set up the finals.

Kilome scored the lone goal at the 44th minute on the first half.

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. witnessed the finals and awarded the winners.

The champions took home Ksh. 50,000 and a trophy, while runners up received Ksh.40,000, with position three, four, five and six receiving Ksh. 20,000, 15,000,10,000, and 5,000 respectively.

Joining the governor were Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, CECM Eng. Sebastian Kyoni (Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services), National Boda Boda chairman, Kevin Mubadi and Makueni Boda Boda chairman, Urbanus Mutisya among others.

The MKJ Boda-Bora Football Tournament was organized from the Ward level, involving two teams of 15 members each in all the 30 Wards.

A total of 1,800 Boda Boda riders participated.

Kilome residents secure date with NLC over alleged land injustices

Over 3,000 members of Kiima Kiu-Kalanzoni and Mukaa (KIAMUKA) Society have secured a date with the National Land Commission to present their grievances on alleged historical land injustices committed against them.

The society members, spread across Mukaa and Kiima Kiu/Kalanzoni wards in Kilome constituency, claim that a 5,048-acre piece of land leased to a British immigrant Robin Woodcraft Stanley in 1947 was forcefully taken from them, and a myriad of atrocities committed during their eviction.

The society has since petitioned NLC to look into the alleged historical injustice committed against them and their petition admitted.

Mr. Stanley popularly known by the locals as Makala has also petitioned the land commission seeking to stop any proceedings of whatever kind in relation to the piece of land.

The locals also claim that the piece of land owned by Makala is bigger than the 5,048 acres declared in the title of lease and want a survey done to ascertain the authenticity of the declared size under lease.

In a meeting attended by NLC commissioner Dr. Rose Musyoka, Governor Kivutha Kibwana, County Commissioner Maalim Mohammed, representatives of senator Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, members of county assembly and KIAMUKA society members on Monday, it was agreed that both the society members and Makala be heard by NLC in November to expeditiously put the matter to rest.

It was also agreed that the department of lands and urban planning in the county carry out a survey of the land next week as part of the process of the petition hearing.

KILOME RESIDENTS PRAISE HUDUMA MASHINANI SERVICES

Hundreds of Kilome residents turned up for the Huduma Mashinani Outreach Program held in Salama Town on Wednesday, underscoring the strong demand for decentralized government services.

Residents lauded the initiative as a major relief, noting that it has significantly reduced travel costs and saved time previously spent queuing at distant government offices.

The program, sponsored by the Government of Makueni County, is offering 23 services delivered through Huduma Kenya, drawing together both national and county government services under one roof.

The initiative, a brainchild of Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr, was officially graced by County Executive Committee Member for Gender and Social Services Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, Mukaa Deputy County Commissioner Backstone Mayabi, and Wote Huduma Centre Manager Bernard Nicholas.

KILOME CBO LEADS ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGN WITH CHARITY RUN

On Saturday, 18th October 2025, The Kilome We Want, a community-based organisation in Kilome Sub-county, held a charity run to advocate against rampant drug and substance abuse in the area.

In partnership with the County Government of Makueni, the CBO sensitised the community on the harmful effects of drug abuse and the need to strengthen campaigns against the vice.

The event, graced by the Executive Committee Member for Gender, Children, Youth, Sports and Social Services, Eng. Sebastian Kyoni, also served as an outreach platform for National ID and voter registration by the IEBC. This initiative aims to mobilise residents to register and exercise their democratic rights for the sake of posterity.

KILOMBO DAM IRRIGATION WATER USERS ASSOCIATION OFFICIALS TRAINED FOR PROPER MANAGEMENT

Officials of the Kilombo Dam Irrigation Water Users Association (IWUA) have undergone a comprehensive 3-day training program to enhance their skills in the maintenance and management of the dam.

The officials are members of the community drawn from Kee and Kiima-Kiu/Kalanzoni wards elected by the residents to ensure proper management of the water resource.

The topics covered during the training, including Irrigation General Regulations 2021, Formation and Management of IWUA, statutory requirements, water structures management, and financial management, are critical for effective and sustainable dam operation. These topics cover legal, organizational, technical, and financial aspects, providing a well-rounded skill set.

The training was organized by the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development through National Agricultural Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP).

Kilombo Dam has a capacity of 315,000,000 Litres and is targeting to irrigate 15 hectares of land in the two wards. Some of the residents in the vicinity are already benefiting from irrigated farming, a crucial indicator of the practical impact of the dam on the local economy and livelihoods.

KILIMO MAKUENI: DIGITAL PLATFORM SET TO TRANSFORM FARMING IN THE COUNTY

Makueni County has introduced Kilimo Makueni, an innovative digital platform designed to elevate agricultural service delivery and empower farmers through real-time data.

The platform enables farmers to directly input real-time, accurate data on key agricultural issues and challenges, allowing the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development to provide precise support, interventions, inputs and training exactly where they are needed.

Open to the public, the system (https://kilimo.makueni.go.ke/views/) highlights common farmer interests, tracks progress made in the sector and guides the department on areas that require improvement.

In an era of rapid technological advancement, Kilimo Makueni is part of the county’s vision to make agricultural support accessible on any phone—enhancing information access, boosting decision-making and transforming agriculture for economic growth.

KIKUU–KAWALA WATER PROJECT TO DELIVER CLEAN WATER TO 6,000 NZAUI/KILILI/KALAMBA RESIDENTS

Over 6,000 residents of Nzaui/Kilili/Kalamba Ward are set to benefit from clean, safe and reliable water following the launch of the Kshs 16 million Kikuu–Kawala Water Project, funded through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Program.

Construction of the project will commence immediately, following site handover to a contractor by Makueni’s Climate Change Unit officers on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Once completed, the project will provide year-round water supply to residents of Upper and Lower Mutulani, Mutanda, Iuluka, Kawala, Kyaani, Mikooni, Kithukini, Itulu, Ngomano, Kyanguu, Ilingoni, Kwa Mutumia and Kanzili clusters.

Key institutions set to benefit include Kawala Primary and Secondary Schools, Kawala CTTI and Kawala Dispensary. The project entails the construction of a 100,000-litre sump along Kikuu River, a solar-powered pumping system, water distribution lines and storage tanks to ensure sustainable and reliable water access.

To enhance community resilience to drought and food insecurity, the project will also establish a climate-smart agriculture demonstration farm at Kawala CTTI for community sensitization. Additionally, a tree nursery and pasture development initiatives will be implemented as part of the project, which is expected to be completed within six months.

Kikome Irrigation Scheme to Put 50 Acres under Irrigation in Kitise

Kikome Irrigation scheme in Kitise-Kithuki Ward is 70% complete, Agriculture and Irrigation Chief Officer Daniel Ndolo has said.

Ndolo toured the scheme on Thursday to check on the status of the project and fast-track its completion.

Kikome is one of the 11 micro-irrigation schemes being implemented through the Small-Scale Irrigation and Value Addition Project (SIVAP) in partnership with the county government of Makueni.

Once complete, the scheme will benefit 100 households and irrigate 50 acres with different high-value crops like capsicum, spinach, kale, green maize and fruit trees.

The county government through the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development is also establishing 2 large irrigation schemes, that is, Utangwa and Kyeemwea in Mbooni and Kaiti Sub-Counties respectively.

The micro and large irrigation schemes will irrigate 600 acres to help enhance food security in Makueni.

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.

KIBWEZI LEVEL 3 HOSPITAL HOSTS FIRST-EVER MATERNITY OPEN DAY TO BOOST MATERNAL HEALTH

In a step towards achieving zero maternal mortality, Kibwezi Level 3 Hospital hosted its first-ever Maternity Open Day on valentine day,a milestone event dedicated to celebrate mothers and newborns while promoting reproductive health, family planning, safe delivery, and postnatal self-care.

The event, which attracted 250 women aged 18-45, grouped participants into antenatal cohorts of 30-40 based on their gestation periods, ensuring targeted and effective engagement.

According to Dr. Kakundi Blustus, medical superintendent of Kibwezi Sub-County Hospital, the hospital has achieved an impressive 90% hospital delivery rate, thanks to focused maternal health initiatives.

During the event, Patricia Mutinda, the hospital’s Nursing Officer, distributed diapers to the attendees while commending lactating mothers and expectant women for their proactive participation.

She also applauded midwives, who have emerged as key hospital ambassadors by shifting from traditional midwifery to modern healthcare practices.

Dr. Kakundi urged transformed midwives and Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to remain vigilant in monitoring pregnant women, emphasizing that consistent follow-ups are crucial for ensuring timely antenatal clinic visits throughout all trimesters.