The government on Monday officially commissioned Tiriki East Subcounty in a colourful ceremony held at Shiviringa, now designated as the new administrative headquarters.
The function was presided over by the Western Regional Commissioner, Samson Irungu, who was accompanied by members of the Regional Security Committee.
The newly appointed Deputy County Commissioner, Michael Too, was formally introduced to the public and received with much enthusiasm and celebration from area residents.
The move is aimed at enhancing servicee delivery in the area, officials said.
Local leaders used the opportunity to call on the government to fast-track the operationalisation of newly created locations and sublocations.
They also appealed for infrastructure development, including the tarmacking of the Shamakhokho-Museno road to improve accessibility.
Further, they
emphasised the need to implement the Kaimosi Municipality project under the
County Government.
Irungu emphasised the government’s commitment to bringing services closer to the people through the operationalisation of gazetted administrative units.
“Such administrative units are here to help locals access services. We are committed to ensure there is service delivery to all,” he said.
He highlighted that the establishment of Tiriki East will attract investment, enhance local development, and deepen government-citizen engagement.
He encouraged residents to support the incoming DCC, assured deployment of necessary officers to form the subcounty security committee, and addressed ongoing efforts to resettle and issue title deeds to citizens relocated from Kibiri Forest.
He further urged for political tolerance, unity, and peaceful coexistence in the region.
There have been political chaos in some places in the area amid calls for action to address the trend.
The event was graced by national and county
leaders, elected representatives, senior government officers, and community
stakeholders, among them Charles Gimose (MP), Alfred Osotsi (Senator), Beatrice
Adagala (Woman Rep), Members of the County Assembly, the Acting County
Commissioner, members of the County Security Committee, NGAO officers, and
Prof. Thomas Kipkurgat, Deputy Vice Chancellor of KAFU.
The government has operationalized more
than 1,000 new administrative units in efforts to enhance service delivery in the
country.
