By Kwamboka Angira The Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) and the Makueni County Government have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand clean cooking solutions across public institutions. The initiative is targeting more than 4,500 people in 63 vocational training centres across the county. The agreement seeks to accelerate the shift […]

By Ongaga Ongaga A directive requiring staff in Makueni County to take an oath of secrecy has sparked mixed reactions, with some leaders raising concerns about transparency in public service. In a circular dated March 3, 2026, the county government invited all departmental sub-county staff to undertake the oath as part of efforts to strengthen […]

By KPC Reporter Thousands of young entrepreneurs in Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties have received a financial boost after the government disbursed KSh147.5 million under the NYOTA Project to support youth-led businesses. President William Ruto on Thursday launched the business start-up capital programme in Machakos County, with 5,901 youth benefiting from the first phase of […]

By Ngwono O’Nyakundi President William Ruto has pledged that Ukambani will not be left behind in Kenya’s development journey. Speaking in Kasikeu, Kilome Constituency, Makueni County, during a four-day regional tour, he assured residents of inclusive progress across Makueni, Kitui, and Machakos counties. Accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior, and […]

By KPC Reporter Makueni County has unveiled its first County Energy Policy that aims to deliver universal access to clean energy by 2028 while driving climate resilience and sustainable growth. The policy, launched on Tuesday by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. alongside Dan Wilcox, the British High Commission’s Economic Counsellor and Head of Prosperity and Climate, […]

By KPC Reporter Cases of maternal and neonatal deaths considerably reduced in Kisii, Makueni and Mombasa counties due to various interventions. This was revealed during a two-day workshop bringing together health care professionals from the three counties in a Kisii hotel. Dr. Ronald Nyakweba, from the Ministry of Health in Kisii County, said that significant […]