Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, currently serving as the acting Interior Cabinet Secretary, has officially announced the establishment of 27 new sub-counties to enhance citizens’ access to government services.
In addition, he has designated 59 divisions, 170 locations, and 322 sub-locations to effectively tackle security challenges in their respective regions.
“We have formally created 578 new administrative units nationwide through this gazettement,” he stated in the announcement.
“Once operational, the 27 sub-counties, 59 divisions, 170 locations, and 322 sub-locations will significantly improve access to government services for citizens and address security concerns in their areas.”
Mudavadi explained that the expansion of administrative units was driven by population growth and the need to adhere to the ministerial 2:1 ratio.
“Under the authority granted by section 14(1) of the National Government Coordination Act, 2013, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration has established these Administrative Units as coordination units for service delivery,” he added.
The newly established sub-counties include Magarini South (renamed from Magarini), Magarini North, Kokane (with its headquarters in Assa), Akachiu, Maua (renamed from Igembe South), Tharaka West (headquartered in Kibung’a), Mukothima, Ndithini (headquartered at Kiatineni Market), Nuu (headquartered at Nuu Trading Centre), and Zombe (renamed from Mutitu Sub County).
Additional sub-counties include Illeret, Engineer, Soin (headquartered in Kipsitet), Sigowet (renamed from Soin Sigowet, headquartered in Chepkemel), Kolowa (headquartered in Kolowa), Baringo West (headquartered in Barwesa), Mukutani (headquartered in Mukutani), Tiaty Central (renamed from Tiaty West, headquartered in Chemolingot), and Samburu West (headquartered in Loosuk).
Mudavadi also announced the gazettement of Saboti, North East Kano (headquartered in Masogo), Ndhiwa East (headquartered in Ombo), Ndhiwa West (renamed from Ndhiwa), Siaya West (headquartered in Uranga), Embakasi East, Embakasi West, and Embakasi North.
Embakasi Central (formerly Embakasi), Embakasi South, Roysambu, and Ruaraka have also been included in the official gazette.
These modifications have impacted 31 counties.
In February, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who was then serving as the Interior Cabinet Secretary, declared the establishment of new administrative units across 31 counties to improve service delivery.
These units are managed by National Administration officials, which consist of the Regional Commissioner, County Commissioners, Sub County Commissioners, Assistant County Commissioners, Chiefs, and their assistants.
