Ruto creates 16 new sub-counties, divisions and locations
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure has established additional administrative divisions, comprising 16 sub-counties, within regions traditionally aligned with the opposition.
This decision, detailed in a gazette notice dated February 14, 2024, also includes the creation of two divisions, five locations, and seven sub-locations.
As per the notice, the recently formed sub-counties comprise Tarasaa in Tana River, Tiriki East in Vihiga County, Narok Amalo and Narok West in Narok County, Kambu, Murera, Kerio Valley, Kabras East, and Kabras West in Kakamega County, and Usigu in Siaya County.
Furthermore, Suba Central, Suba West, Suba South, and Rachuonyo West in Homa Bay County, Dagoretti North, and Dagoretti South in Nairobi County have been designated as new administrative units.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14(1) of the National Government Co-ordination Act, 2013, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration establishes the following administrative units as service delivery coordination units,” the gazette notice stated.
Each of the newly formed sub-counties is slated to have its administrative center, a move intended to decentralize services and enhance accessibility for local residents.
As an example, Tiriki East will establish its principal office in Shaviringa, with administrative officers for Amalo stationed in Sogoo town. Similarly, Narok West’s administrative headquarters will be situated in Ng’osuani.
Professor Kindiki emphasized that the creation of new divisions aims to streamline administrative processes and address the increasing needs of the population. These divisions, which include Jibana, Gede, Chakama, Chara, Garsen Central, Fafi, Mugwe, Kathangachini, Uragate, Thagicu North, Kithungo, Kikumbulyu, Kavete, Kikoko, Gakawa, Kabaru, Mweiga, Endarasha, Wamagana, and Siyoi, among others, will act as central hubs for local governance and service provision.
The Cabinet Secretary clarified that the establishment of additional administrative units, such as Meibeki/Karuna, Tembelio, Embobut, Endo, Lolminingai, Kabirirsang, Kapkoros, Kambiri, Namubila, Mageta, Nyamonye, Kabonyo Kanyagwal, Kanyada West, Kanyada Central, Ruma/Kaksingiri East, Gwassi North, Kabondo East, Kojwach, Opapo, and Kuja divisions, underscores the government’s dedication to grassroots development and inclusivity.
The newly established administrative units will be overseen by sub-county commissioners, assistant county commissioners, chiefs, and their assistants.
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Ruto creates 16 new sub-counties, divisions and locations
