Government Gazettes 16 New Sub Counties and Divisions [List]
The Ministry of Interior, under the National Government, published a gazette on February 14, announcing 16 new sub-counties across the Republic.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, in accordance with the National Government Coordination Act of 2013, exercised the authority to establish these sub-counties. In addition to this, Kindiki also designated new divisions, locations, and sub-locations in 31 counties.
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The newly created sub-counties are Tarasaa, Tiriki East, Narok Amalo, Narok West, Kambu, Murera, Kerio Valley, Kabras East, and Kabras West. Additionally, there are Usigu, Suba Central, Suba West, Suba South, Rachuonyo West, Dagoretti North, and Dagoretti South.
In the gazette notice, Kindiki mentioned that Suba South and Dagoretti South had existing status but were being renamed. For instance, Tiriki East will have its headquarters in Shaviringa, Narok West in Ng’osuani, and Amalo in Sogoo town.
Kambu Sub County, carved from Kibwezi East, will be headquartered in Kambu, while Murera Sub County’s headquarters will be at Toll Town. Other headquarters include Chesongoch (Kerio Valley), Malava Town (Kabras East), Sindo (Suba Central), and Sena (Suba West).
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Newly created divisions consist of Jibana, Gede, Chakama, Chara, Garsen Central, Fafi, Mugwe, Kathangachini, and Uragate. Additional divisions are Thagicu North, Kithungo, Kikumbulyu, Kavete, Kikoko, Gakawa, Kabaru, Mweiga, Endarasha, Wamagana, and Siyoi.
Furthermore, Kindiki established 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.
Government Gazettes 16 New Sub Counties and Divisions [List]
