While some governors chase headlines, Dr. Julius Malombe has been chasing results. His second term shows why experts now list him among Kenya’s best-performing county bosses. Here’s the short version of the Malombe Model.
Projects, not PR
Malombe’s team has delivered 1,921 projects since 2022, with 989 under CLIDP so every ward gets a share. Think 115 solar boreholes, 250 sand dams, and ECDE classes where they’re needed most. He ties budgets to performance contracts and reviews results quarterly.
Money discipline that works
Kitui’s own-source revenue is up because loopholes were sealed. Digitization and accountability mean fewer pending bills and more cash for water, health, and roads.
Agriculture and health that reach people
527,000 farmers_ trained. 280 youth agri-preneurs supported. In health, 852 staff promoted and primary care now reaches 87% of villages. A new Chief Officer for Drugs fixes supply chains.
Professional, not political
He filled County Secretary, County Attorney, and CPSB roles lawfully after 3 years. 19 Chief Officers were renewed only after passing appraisals. No drama, no cronyism.
Thinking beyond Kitui
Through SEKEB, Malombe is pushing regional water and trade projects like the Sh 183.6M Kangu Water Supply. He plans beyond election cycles.
The bottom line
1,921 working projects. Revenue growth. Ward-level equity. That’s why Malombe’s name keeps appearing on “best governors” lists. Kitui is seeing boreholes that run and clinics with drugs. Boring competence beats flashy politics.
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