Makueni County

{{Use British English|date=May 2013}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}

{{Infobox settlement

| official_name = Makueni County

| settlement_type = County

| image_caption =

| image_flag = Flag of Makueni County.gif

| image_shield = Makueni County Government.jpg

| motto = Haven of Opportunities

| image_map = Makueni County in Kenya.svg

| map_caption = Location of Makueni County in Kenya

| coordinates = {{coord|1|48|S|37|37|E|region:KE-400_type:adm2nd|display=inline,title}}

| subdivision_type = Country

| subdivision_name = {{flag|Kenya}}

| established_title = Formed

| established_date = 4 March 2013

| seat_type = Capital and largest town

| parts_type = Other towns

| parts_style = para

| p1 = Makindu

| p2 = Emali

| p3 = Sultan Hamud

| p4 = Mtito Andei

| p5 = Kibwezi

| p6 = Konza

| leader_title = Governor

| leader_name = Mutula Kilonzo Junior

| area_total_km2 = 8,008.9

| area_land_km2 =

| area_water_km2 =

| elevation_m =

| population_footnotes = {{Cite web|url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/36672705/Kenya-Census-2009|title = Kenya Census 2009 | PDF | Census | Waste Management}}

| population_total = 987,653

| population_as_of = 2019

| population_density_km2 = auto

| timezone = EAT

| utc_offset = +3

| website = {{URL|http://makueni.go.ke/}}

| footnotes =

}}

Makueni County is a county in the former Eastern Province of Kenya. Its capital town is Wote. It's the largest town in the county. Emali town which is an important market and stop over for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), is another major town in the county. It is multicultural and adds diversity to Makueni County. The county had a population of 987,653 in the 2019 census. The county lies between Latitude 1° 35' and 2° 59' South and Longitude 37° 10' and 38° 30' East. It borders Machakos County to the North, Kitui County to the East, Taita Taveta County to the South and Kajiado County to the West and covers an area of 8,008.9 km2.{{Cite book|url=http://www.kpda.or.ke/county-integrated-development-plans|title=Makueni County Integrated Development Plan CIDP 2018–2022|publisher=Makueni County|year=2018|pages=6}}

Physical and topical features

The county has a number of prominent features in including volcanic Chyullu hills which lie along the South West border of the county Mbooni hills in Mbooni sub county and Kilungu and Iuani hills in Kaiti sub county, Makongo forest and scenic view, Makuli forest and Nzaui hill.

Climatic conditions

The county experience semi-arid climatic conditions with an average temperature range between 15C – 26C and Annual rainfall ranges between 250mm to 400mm per annum on the lower regions of the county and the higher region receives rainfall ranging from 800mm to 900mm.{{Cite web|title=County Integrated Development Plans|url=http://www.kpda.or.ke/county-integrated-development-plans|last=envitech|website=Kenya Property Developers Association|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-30}}

Demographics

The county has a total population of 987,653 of which 497,942 females and 20 intersex persons. There are 77,495 household with an average household size of 5.8 persons per household and a population density 6 people per square kilometre.{{Cite web|title=2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Results|url=https://www.knbs.or.ke/?p=5621|last=Munene|first=Evans|date=2019-11-04|website=Kenya National Bureau of Statistics|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-30}}

Religion

Religion in Makueni County

{{cite web |url=https://housingfinanceafrica.org/app/uploads/VOLUME-IV-KPHC-2019.pdf |title=2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Volume IV: Distribution of Population by Socio-Economic Characteristics |access-date=2 May 2021 |website=Kenya National Bureau of Statistics| df=dmy }}

class="wikitable"
style="width:100px;"|Religion (2019 Census)

! style="width:80px;"|Number

Catholicism292,056
Protestant479,698
Evangelical Churches131,964
African instituted Churches36,575
Orthodox981
Other Christian13,030
Islam6,559
Hindu57
Traditionists892
Other4,807
No Religion Atheists8,817
Don't Know1,478
Not Stated101

Administrative and political units

= Administrative units =

There are 6 sub counties, 16 divisions, 63 locations and 127 sub-locations.{{Cite web|title=Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government|url=https://www.interior.go.ke/|website=Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government|access-date=30 May 2020}}

== Sub-counties ==

  • Makueni
  • Kilome
  • Kibwezi East
  • Kibwezi West (Makindu)
  • Kathonzweni
  • Mbooni west
  • Mbooni East

== Political units ==

It has 6 constituencies and 30 county assembly wards and 60 sub-wards.{{Cite web|title=The Report of the Interim Independent Boundaries Review Commission (IIBRC): Delimitation of Constituencies and Recommendations on Local Authority Electoral Units and Administrative Boundaries for Districts and Other Units|url=https://www.iebc.or.ke/uploads/resources/oep20PEuYn.pdf|date=2010|website=IIBRC|access-date=30 May 2020}}

  • Makueni constituency
  • Mbooni constituency
  • Kibwezi East constituency
  • Kibwezi West constituency
  • Kaiti constituency
  • Kilome constituency

= Political leadership =

Kivutha Kibwana is the first and former Governor after being elected in 2013 and 2017 general elections.{{Cite web|title=Governors & Deputy Governors|url=https://cog.go.ke/39-main-menu/13-governors|website=cog.go.ke|access-date=2020-05-30}}{{Cite web|title=Governor|url=https://makueni.go.ke/governor/|website=Government of Makueni County|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-30}} Mutula Kilonzo Jnr is the current Governor and has been senator since 2013.{{Cite web|title=Members of the Senate {{!}} The Kenyan Parliament Website|url=http://www.parliament.go.ke/the-senate/senators|website=parliament.go.ke|access-date=2020-05-30}}{{Cite web|title=Mutula Kilonzo Jnr|url=https://info.mzalendo.com/person/mutula-kilonzo-jnr/|website=Mzalendo|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}} Rose Museo Mumo is the first elected women representative and was re-elected in 2017 general elections.{{Cite web|title=Women Representatives {{!}} KEWOPA KENYA|url=http://www.kewopa.org/?page_id=965|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-30}}{{Cite web|title=Rose Museo Mumo|url=https://info.mzalendo.com/person/rose-museo-mumo/|website=Mzalendo|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}}

For Makueni County, the County Executive Committee comprises:-{{Cite web|title=179. County executive committees – Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC)|url=http://www.klrc.go.ke/index.php/constitution-of-kenya/140-chapter-eleven-devolved-government/part-2-county-governments/348-179-county-executive-committees|website=klrc.go.ke|access-date=2020-05-30}}

class="wikitable"

|+County Executive Committee

!

!Number

The Governor

|1

The Deputy Governor

|1

The County Secretary

|1

The CEC Members

|10

Total

|13

== Members of parliament in Makueni County 2017–2022 ==

  1. Hon. Jessica Nduku Kiko Mbalu{{Cite web|title=Jessica Nduku Kiko Mbalu|url=https://www.crakenya.org/mp/jessica-nduku-kiko-mbalu/|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-05-30}} of Wiper democratic Movement Kenya Member of Parliament Kibwezi East Constituency.{{Cite web|title=Hon. Mbalu, Jessica Nduku Kiko {{!}} The Kenyan Parliament Website|url=http://www.parliament.go.ke/node/3337|website=parliament.go.ke|access-date=2020-05-30}}
  2. Hon.Patrick Musimba{{Cite web|title=Patrick Mweu Musimba|url=https://info.mzalendo.com/person/patrick-mweu-musimba/|website=Mzalendo|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}} as Independent Candidate Member of Parliament Kibwezi West Constituency.{{Cite web|title=Hon. Musimba, Patrick Mweu {{!}} The Kenyan Parliament Website|url=http://www.parliament.go.ke/node/3376|website=parliament.go.ke|access-date=2020-05-30}}
  3. Hon.Daniel Kitonga Maanzo{{Cite web|title=Daniel Kitonga Maanzo|url=https://info.mzalendo.com/person/daniel-kitonga-maanzo/|website=Mzalendo|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}} of Wiper democratic Movement Kenya Member of Parliament Makueni Constituency.{{Cite web|title=Hon. Maanzo, Daniel Kitonga {{!}} The Kenyan Parliament Website|url=http://www.parliament.go.ke/node/3326|website=parliament.go.ke|access-date=2020-05-30}}
  4. Hon.Kimilu, Joshua Kivinda{{Cite web|title=Joshua Kivinda Kimilu|url=https://info.mzalendo.com/person/joshua-kivinda-kimilu/|website=Mzalendo|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}} of Wiper democratic Movement Kenya Member of Parliament Kaiti Constituency.{{Cite web|title=Hon. Kimilu, Joshua Kivinda {{!}} The Kenyan Parliament Website|url=http://www.parliament.go.ke/node/3283|website=parliament.go.ke|access-date=2020-05-30}}
  5. Hon.Nzambia, Thuddeus Kithua{{Cite web|title=Thaddeus Kithua Nzambia|url=https://info.mzalendo.com/person/thaddeus-kithua-nzambia/|website=Mzalendo|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}} of Wiper democratic Movement Kenya Member of Parliament Kilome Constituency.
  6. Hon. Erastus Kivasu Nzyoka{{Cite web|title=Michael Manthi Kisoi|url=https://info.mzalendo.com/hansard/person/michael-manthi-kisoi/appearances/?page=17|website=Mzalendo|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}} of Wiper democratic Movement KenyaMember of Parliament Mbooni Constituency.{{Cite web|title=Hon. Nzioka, Erastus Kivasu {{!}} The Kenyan Parliament Website|url=http://www.parliament.go.ke/node/3429|website=parliament.go.ke|access-date=2020-05-30}}

Education

There are 78 ECD centres 997 primary schools and 375 secondary schools. The county has also 3 teachers training colleges, 37 Youth Polytechnics, 231 adult training institutions, 2 technical training institutions, 3 university campuses.{{Cite web|title=Education, Sports & ICT|url=https://makueni.go.ke/education-sports-and-ict/|website=Government of Makueni County|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-30}}

Health

There is a total of 156 health facilities, 726 hospital beds and 1261 cots in the county. County has 815 health personnel of different cadre.{{Cite web|title=Health Services|url=https://makueni.go.ke/health-services/|website=Government of Makueni County|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-30}}

HIV prevalence rate is 5.1% in 2017.{{Cite web|title=Kenya HIV Estimates Report 2018|url=https://nacc.or.ke/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/HIV-estimates-report-Kenya-20182.pdf|date=2018|website=National AIDS Control Council|access-date=30 May 2020}}

Transport and Communication

There is one air strip and 8 railway lines with total coverage of 140 km. The county is covered by 7670 km of road network. Of this 6,776 km is covered by earth surface, 706 km is murram surface and 188 km of surface is covered by Bitumen.{{Cite web|title=Kenya Rural Roads Authority|url=https://www.kerra.go.ke/|website=kerra.go.ke|access-date=2020-05-30}}{{Cite web|title=Home|url=https://kura.go.ke/|website=kura.go.ke|access-date=2020-05-30}}

There are twenty post office with 4,850 installed letter boxes, 3,302 rented letter boxes, 1,548 vacant letter boxes and 31 licences stamp vendors.{{Cite web|title=Makueni County Statistical Abstract 2015|url=https://www.knbs.or.ke/?page_id=3142|date=2015|website=Kenya National Bureau of Statistics|access-date=30 May 2020}}

Trade and Commerce

There are 420 trading centres, 17,390 registered businesses, 153 banking services (including agents & insurance, 882 mobile service providers and 382 agro-vets, chemists& pharmacies.{{Cite web|title=Trade, Industry, Marketing, Tourism & Co-operative Development|url=https://makueni.go.ke/trade-industry-marketing-tourism-and-cooperative-development/|website=Government of Makueni County|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-30}}

Universities and colleges in Makueni County

  • South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) wote campus – The campus is located at Soi Plaza building, 2nd floor, above Equity Bank in Wote Town, the headquarters of Makueni County, and about 140 km from Kitui main campus. The campus began its operations in March, 2012. Currently, the campus has a student population of 315 who are taking classes in different regular, part-time and institutional-based programmes.
  • Wote Technical Training Institute{{Cite web |title=WOTE TTI - Wote Technical Training Institute |url=https://www.wotetti.ac.ke/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211106101533/https://www.wotetti.ac.ke/ |archive-date=Nov 6, 2021 |website=wotetti.ac.ke}}
  • Kenya Medical Training College KMTC Makueni Campus.
  • Kenya Medical Training College KMTC Makindu Campus.
  • Kenya Medical Training College KMTC Mbuvo Campus.

Constituencies

Other Divisions

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+ Local authorities (councils)
Authority

!Type

!Population*

!Urban pop.*

WoteTown56,4195,542
Mtito AndeiTown24,4354,304
MakueniCounty690,69118,689
Total-771,54528,535
colspan=5| {{smaller|* 1999 census. Source:http://treasury.go.ke/cbs.go.ke/pdf/authority.pdf{{dead link|date=May 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}}}

class="wikitable"
+ Administrative divisions
Division

!Population*

!Urban pop.*

!Headquarters

Kaiti46,107501Kilala
Kalawa14,0390Kalawa
Kasikeu35,7191,848Kasikeu
Kathonzweni65,7380Kathonzweni
Kibwezi80,2364,695Kibwezi
Kilome46,2040Mukaa
Kilungu67,7410Mukaa
Kisau50,5101,905
Makindu50,2992,482Makindu
Matiliku38,8670Matiliku
Mbitini48,7293,266Emali
Mbooni55,9841,786Mbooni
Mtito Andei66,6633,966Mtito Andei
Ilima32,7170
Wote40,3534,708Wote
Total771,54525,157-
colspan=4| {{smaller|* 1999 census. Sources:{{cite web|url=http://www.cck.go.ke/html/final_annex1_cover_status.pdf |title=Annex 1: Status of Coverage of Communications Services |website=Communications Commission of Kenya |access-date=2007-03-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070616215050/http://www.cck.go.ke/html/final_annex1_cover_status.pdf |archive-date=16 June 2007 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.ilri.cgiar.org/html/Urban%20Poverty%20all%20Kenya%20Province%20through%20Location%20Final.xls |title=Urban Poverty all Kenya Province through Location Final |access-date=2007-11-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060928153031/http://www.ilri.cgiar.org/html/Urban%20Poverty%20all%20Kenya%20Province%20through%20Location%20Final.xls |archive-date=28 September 2006 }} }}

South Eastern Kenya Region

=Urbanisation=

{{Bar chart

| float = center

| title = Urbanisation in South Eastern Kenya

| table_width = 70

| bar_width = 50

| data_max = 100

| label_type = County

| data_type = {{center|Urbanisation in South Eastern Kenya (Per cent)}}

| label1 = Machakos County | data1 = 52

| label2 = Kitui County | data2 = 13.8

| label3 = Makueni County | data3 = 11.8

| label4 = {{flag|Kenya}} Average | data4 = 32.3

| caption = {{resize|88%|Urbanisation by County in South Eastern Kenya}}

}} Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20131212082037/https://kenya.socrata.com/Counties/County-Urbanization-Nairobi/g4vq-85ds/ OpenDataKenya]

=Wealth/Poverty Level=

{{Bar chart

| float = center

| title = Wealth/Poverty Level in South Eastern Kenya

| table_width = 70

| bar_width = 50

| data_max = 100

| label_type = County

| data_type = {{center|Poverty Level in South Eastern Kenya (Per cent)}}

| label1 = Machakos County | data1 = 59.6

| label2 = Kitui County | data2 = 63.1

| label3 = Makueni County | data3 = 64.1

| label4 = {{flag|Kenya}} Average | data4 = 45.9

| caption = {{resize|88%|Poverty level by County}}

}} Source: [https://web.archive.org/web/20131212082035/https://kenya.socrata.com/Poverty/Poverty-Rate-by-District/i5bp-z9aq/ OpenDataKenya] [https://web.archive.org/web/20131211044508/http://data.worldbank.org//country//kenya Worldbank]

Villages and settlements

Notable people

See also

References

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