By Remmy Butta
In a move aimed at enhancing service delivery and security, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen today announced plans to establish additional administrative units within Nandi County.
Speaking at the “Jukwaa la Usalama” (Security Forum) meeting held in Kapsabet town, CS Murkomen emphasized the government’s commitment to decentralizing services and bringing them closer to the citizens.
“The government is committed to ensuring that services reach every Kenyan effectively,” Murkomen stated.
“To achieve this in Nandi County, we will be creating new administrative units.
This will bring chiefs, assistant chiefs, and other government services nearer to the people, improving accessibility and responsiveness.”
The CS framed the initiative as a direct response to the needs expressed by local communities.
The creation of new units typically involves deploying additional National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) to manage smaller, more focused jurisdictions.
Jukwaa la Usalama
The announcement came during the “Jukwaa la Usalama” meeting, a forum specifically designed to foster dialogue between security agencies, national government administrators, local leaders, and the community.
These forums aim to address local security concerns collaboratively and build trust.
Murkomen’s announcement served as a tangible government action point emerging from this dialogue, demonstrating responsiveness to local input.
The planned creation of new administrative units represents a significant administrative shift for Nandi County.
It signals the national government’s intention to invest in grassroots-level infrastructure to bolster both service delivery and security management.
The move was welcomed by residents who have faced challenges accessing distant government offices but will also necessitate careful planning regarding resources, staffing, and infrastructure for the new units.
Further details on the specific areas to benefit and the timeline for implementation are expected to be communicated by the Ministry of Interior in due course.
