Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. (Right) in a meeting with SUED Program Manager Lain Nelson. Photo Gvrns Press. 
By Andrew Mbuva
Makueni County’s three municipalities are set for a major transformation following the allocation of KES 40 million towards the development of key by-laws to enhance sustainable urban development and service delivery.
The funds, provided through the Sustainable Urban Economic Development (SUED) Program—one of the county’s key development partners—will support the formulation of legal frameworks designed to strengthen municipal autonomy, attract investment, and improve public services.
The proposed by-laws will address critical areas such as Land Use and Control, Agricultural Produce Aggregation, Trade Promotion and Regulation, Waste Management, Animal Health and Urban Livestock Management, as well as Environmental Management.
On Thursday, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. met with SUED Program Manager Lain Nelson and Governance Advisor Jeremiah Nyambane to assess the progress of the initiative.
Wote Municipality has been tasked with taking the lead in drafting the by-laws, which will then be tailored to suit the unique contexts of Emali-Sultan Hamud and Mbooni-Kee municipalities.
Governor Mutula welcomed the support, emphasizing the importance of structured urban policies in driving sustainable development and improving the quality of life for residents across the county.
Also present in the meeting were Lands and Urban Planning Executive Committee Member Dr. Paul Musila, Wote Municipality Manager Evelyn Mutua, and Emali-Sultan Hamud Manager Phillip Ngila.
