The Ministry of Interior, overseen by the National Government in accordance with the National Government Coordination Act of 2013, announced the gazetting of 16 new sub-counties throughout the Republic.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, utilizing the powers vested in him facilitated the establishment of these sub-counties, which include Tarasaa, Tiriki East, Narok Amalo, Narok West, Kambu, Murera, Kerio Valley, Kabras East, and Kabras West.
Additionally, the Interior CS expanded administrative divisions, locations, and sub-locations across all counties. Notably, existing areas such as Suba South and Dagoretti South were renamed as indicated in the Gazette Notice.
Tiriki East, headquartered in Shaviringa, will have Amalo officers stationed in Sogoo town, with Narok West’s headquarters located in Ng’osuani. Kambu Sub County, carved from Kibwezi East, will be headquartered in Kambu, while Murera Sub County’s headquarters will be situated in Toll Town.
Other established headquarters include Chesongoch in Kerio Valley, Malava Town in Kabras East, Sindo in Suba Central, and Sena in Suba West.
In addition to the sub-counties, new divisions were created, including Jibana, Gede, Chakama, Chara, Garsen Central, Fafi, Mugwe, Kathangachini, and Uragate, among others, as specified by Interior CS Kindiki.
Furthermore, divisions 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 were also created to enhance administrative structures across the nation.