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MAKUENI EARNS TOP HONOURS FOR EXCELLENCE IN INTERNAL GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Makueni has been feted by the Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya for achieving the highest standards in internal governance and risk management.

Makueni scooped position one in the County Government and Assembly category in the inaugural awards ceremony staged in Nairobi.

This recognition reflects the county’s commitment to upholding high standards and innovation in internal auditing practices.

The Auditor General, Ms Nancy Gathungu who was the keynote speaker noted that the awards were to recognize organizations and individuals that had achieved high standards in Internal Audit Governance, innovations in the adoption of Internal Auditing standards, the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), Risk Management Framework and high-performing audit teams.

Makueni County Executive Audit Committee chairperson, Felix Kyengo (CPA) received the award on behalf of the county.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE FOR WATER JOHN KIETI INKS STRATEGIC WATER PARTNERSHIP WITH MBOONI WATER MART

County Executive Committee Member for Water and Sanitation Eng. John Kieti on Tuesday signed a collaborative agreement with Mbooni Water Mart, a water development partner supported by the Embassy of Netherlands for implementation of water projects in Mbooni.

The agreement aims to develop bulk water supply to increase coverage and boost the last mile connectivity among the residents of Mbooni.

KYISA ROUND UP DAY 1

Makueni has picked crucial points on day 1 of action to stay in pole position of qualifying for next rounds in the Kenya Youth Inter-county Sports Association (KYISA) games staged in Kilifi County.

In men football, Makueni picked two points after two draws with Wajir and Kajiado. The men next meet Embu in a must win match on Wednesday to advance. Our girls also drew a point in a goalless draw against Siaya in a Round Robin pool.

In Men Basketball, Makueni thrashed hosts Kilifi 52-31 in a thrilling encounter which displayed class and raw talent.

This exposure is part of a wider vision by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr to change the sports landscape in Makueni by nurturing raw talents to international standards.

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MAKUENI LEADS PROCESSION MATCHES DURING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE KENYA INTER-COUNTY SPORTS ASSOCIATION (KYISA) GAMES AT PWANI UNIVERSITY ON MONDAY

Makueni leads procession matches during the official opening of the Kenya Inter-county Sports Association (KYISA) Games at Pwani University on Monday.

County Executive Committee Member for Sports Eng. Peter Mumo led the Makueni team.

Makueni is the defending champion in Ladies Football and Men Basketball.

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro presided over the opening ceremony

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MAKUENI DRAWS WAJIR, KAJIADO IN MEN FOOTBALL AT KYISA 2024

Makueni Men Football Team will play their KYISA opening game against Wajir on Tuesday in Pool C that also features Kajiado County.

The women team will square it out with Siaya on Tuesday before meeting Nyeri on Wednesday.

In Men Volleyball, Makueni has been pooled with Kilifi, Siaya, Nakuru and Nyeri. The Lady volleyballers have been drawn together with Siaya, Kilifi and Nyeri.

The games are taking place in Malindi, Kilifi County.

GOVERNOR MUTULA MEETS PRESIDENTIAL TEAM FOR MAKUENI’S FRUIT VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr on Thursday met a delegation of the Presidential Economic Transformation Secretariat led by the head, Augustine Cheruiyot, that paid him a courtesy call in Wote.

Discussions centered on strategies to make Makueni a centre of excellence for fruits production. Development of the mango value chain for both local and export markets was addressed in detail.

Talks with the Agriculture and Food Authority, through Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD), are at an advanced stage for establishment of a fruits hot water treatment facility in Makueni to curb the menace of fruitfly.

The team also explored key areas of livestock production in the county.

CECM ICT, EDUCATION AND INTERNSHIP CALLS ON KESSHA TO ADOPT DIGITAL LEARNING

While addressing the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) members in their ongoing conference, the CECM ICT, Education and Internship has lauded them for the integral part they play in every child’s life and in shaping the nation at large.

Centering her message on Digital Learning, Ms Muli delved into the benefits of embracing technology in the school curriculum.

These include providing a platform for teachers to personalize instructions for each student needs, creating ease in tracking students learning progress via adaptive learning software and data analytics as parents experience greater visibility into their children’s
learning journey at the click of a button through accessing progress reports and
learning platforms.

The County Executive Committee Member added that digital learning is cost effective thus once embraced will reduce textbooks budgetary allocation as all learnning resources are available online. Therefore, education will be accessible to all at affordable rates and will expose learners to different cultures hence broadening their perspectives on education and life in general.

While speaking in the same forum, KESSHA chairman has expressed the union’s gratitude for the shared strategic partnership with the county government which ensured needy students received both bursaries and scholarships.

Present in the two day conference which closed this evening bringing 300 attendees on board was TSC officials and the County director in education.