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Makueni County Government enters into a collaboration with Global Engineering Firm AnyWay Solutions to implement advanced digital tools to enhance the Climate Resilience of its county road network

22 June, 2026 – Makueni County has partnered with global consulting engineering firm AnyWay Solutions to strengthen its use of advanced digital tools for road upgrades and rehabilitation through data-driven prioritization and predictive maintenance.

Like any rural county, roads are essential to Makueni County’s economic development and the social well-being of over one million residents. However, constraints such as seasonal flooding and erosion remain key challenges, preventing access to markets and increasing post-harvest losses in the county, which is Kenya’s largest producer of mangoes. Beyond agriculture, flooded roads prevent access to schools and medical facilities with detrimental social implications for the communities they serve.

To counter these challenges, Makueni County and AnyWay Solutions have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to utilize advanced digital tools to enable data-driven decision-making and budget optimization, minimizing the effects of extreme climate events on this rural population. Through this collaboration, AnyWay Solutions will implement Earth observation satellite and other GIS technology to support the Makueni Roads Department in identifying priority roads for rehabilitation and maintenance. Such advanced digital tools and techniques complement Makueni’s existing participatory community approach, helping to prioritize roads that most urgently need upgrades and enabling Makueni to implement intended rural road improvements as per the County Integrated Development Plan [CIDP).
 
“The Mbooni Subcounty roll-out will be key in creating a model of climate resilience that can then be replicated throughout the county and broader region” says Eng.  Peter Mumo, Makueni County Executive Committee Member representing the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Public Works, Housing and Energy.

This important collaboration is grounded in a tech-driven, human-centric approach that brings together AnyWay’s global knowledge and experience with advanced tools for rural road rehabilitation and maintenance and Makueni’s award-winning practices in participatory community involvement and water drainage management. This combination can transform the lives and livelihoods of Makueni’s population and offers a model of sustainability and climate resilience that can be emulated across the region. For more information or to join this collaboration, contact:

Caylee Talpert at AnyWay Solutions or

Michael Maluki of the Government of Makueni County.

 

About the Partners

AnyWay Solutions is an engineering consulting firm that has been at the forefront of providing climate-resilient solutions for transport infrastructure in developing nations for over two decades. AnyWay combines fit-for-purpose engineering with advanced geospatial technologies and deep cultural understanding to deliver roads that last.

Makueni County is a recognized leader in Kenya for innovative, community-driven development and proactive climate adaptation. With a strong track record in strengthening rural access, institutional capacity, and participatory governance, the County brings deep local knowledge and a commitment to sustainable, inclusive service delivery. Through its forward-looking approach to infrastructure planning and resilience, Makueni is a strategic partner for piloting and scaling climate-resilient rural road solutions.