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Ngolia Ward

Hon. Jones Solomon

Majority Whip & MCA Ngolia Ward

Hon Jones is a member of County assembly elected by the people of Ngolia to represent them in County Assembly of Taita Taveta.

Projects

Recent developments in Ngolia ward Voi Sub County,shows that Hon. Jones Solomon Mganga has been actively involved in initiating and overseeing various infrastructural and community projects.

Here are the key projects and initiatives associated with Ngolia Ward and Hon. Jones Mganga:

Infrastructure & Social Facilities

  • Social Halls and Social Infrastructure: In early 2025, the Taita Taveta County Government handed over projects for construction in Ngolia Ward, including Phase 1 of Mlalakawi Social Hall (approx. Ksh 1.49 million), Mchanga Social Hall (approx. Ksh 1.49 million), and a new toilet facility at Ghazi Social Hall.
  • Roads and Land Issues: Hon. Mganga has actively addressed community concerns regarding infrastructure, such as seeking statements regarding the expansion of the Ndii-Ghazi road by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), particularly concerning potential encroachment on private farms.
  • Water Projects: As part of broader Voi Sub-county initiatives, Ngolia Ward has benefited from water infrastructure, including the historical 11-kilometer Kisambinyi-Ghazi Water Project designed to serve areas like Salaita, Majengo, and Ghazi. 

Agricultural and Economic Empowerment

  • Agricultural Support: Ngolia is included in partnership agreements for agricultural support, such as with Solidaridad East and Central Africa, targeting improved techniques for smallholder farmers.
  • Community Empowerment: The Ward is part of the county-wide Wezesha Jamii (UPG) Programme, which provides seed capital, mentorship, and training to vulnerable households. 

Legislative Oversight

  • Budget Oversight: Hon. Mganga has historically been involved in oversight, querying the executive branch regarding the alteration of budget estimates to ensure funds for ward projects are not misused.
  • Land Matters: He has pressured for investigations into the use of funds from land transactions (such as the Mbulia Ranch community land) and the status of Community Land Management Committees (CLMC