- 27 new sub-counties, 59 divisions, 170 locations, and 322 sub-locations were established across Kenya.
- The move is aimed at improving government service delivery and security coordination.
- New administrative units will affect 31 counties.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, currently acting as the Interior Cabinet Secretary, has unveiled the creation of 578 new administrative units, including 27 sub-counties, 59 divisions, 170 locations, and 322 sub-locations. This initiative is designed to enhance the delivery of government services and improve security management across the country.
Details of the New Administrative Units
The decision to establish these new units was motivated by population growth and the government’s goal to ensure a balanced ratio between administrative centers and the population. Mudavadi highlighted that this restructuring would significantly improve the accessibility of services to citizens and strengthen the coordination of security operations.
Some of the newly created sub-counties include Magarini South, Magarini North, Kokane, Akachiu, Maua (formerly Igembe South), and Tharaka West. Urban areas in Nairobi, such as Embakasi East, Embakasi North, Roysambu, and Ruaraka, will also benefit from the new administrative changes.
Impact on Counties
The changes will affect 31 counties across Kenya, part of a broader government initiative to streamline and decentralize administrative services. This restructuring follows a similar move earlier in the year by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who had called for improvements in local governance to ensure more efficient and accessible public services.
The establishment of these new administrative units is expected to bring government services closer to the people and address the growing demand for better security and governance, especially in rapidly expanding urban and rural areas.
