The Government of Kenya has established 578 new administrative units across the country to improve citizens’ access to Government services and effectively address security issues in respective areas.
The administrative units established include 27 Sub-Counties, 59 Divisions, 170 Locations, and 322 Sub-locations.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Interior’s statement on its socials on Tuesday, November 26, stated in part, “Necessitated by population growth and to comply with the ministerial 2:1 ratio requirement, we have officially established 578 new administrative units across the country by gazettement.”
Further, the Gazette notice No.15341 read, “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 (1) of the National Government Co-ordination Act, 2013, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration with the approval of the President establishes the following Administrative Units as Service Delivery to Co-ordination Units.”
Principal Secretary
State Department for Internal Security & National Administration. Photo: Ministry of Interior
Below is a detailed breakdown of some of the key administrative units established in various counties across Kenya:
Administrative Units: Sub-Counties Established
- Magarini South (Magarini renamed)
- Magarini North
- Kokane – Headquarters: Assa
- Akachiu
- Maua (Igembe South renamed)
- Tharaka West – Headquarters: Kibung’a
- Mukothima
- Ndithini – Headquarters: Kiatineni Market
- Nuu – Headquarters: Nuu Trading Centre
- Zombe (Mutitu Sub County re-named)
- Meret
- Engineer
- Soin – Headquarters: Kipsitet
- Sigowet (Soin Sigowet renamed) – Headquarters: Chepkemel
- Kolowa – Headquarters: Kolowa
- Baringo West – Headquarters: Barwesa
- Mukutani – Headquarters: Mukutani
- Tiaty Central (Tiaty West renamed) – Headquarters: Chemolingot
- Samburu West – Headquarters: Loosuk
- Saboti
- North East Kano – Headquarters: Masogo
- Ndhiwa East – Headquarters: Ombo
- Ndhiwa West (Ndhiwa renamed)
- Siaya West – Headquarters: Uranga
- Embakasi East
- Embakasi West
- Embakasi North
- Embakasi Central (Embakasi renamed)
- Embakasi South
- Roysambu
- Ruaraka
New Divisions, Locations, and Sub-Locations Established:
Kilifi County
- Magarini Sub County
- Divisions: Adu, Garashi
- Locations: Katsoeni, Mwakambi
- Sub-locations: Mwele, Bundacho, Dzitsoni
- Chonyi Sub County
- Division: Chasimba
- Locations: Katsoeni, Mwakambi
- Sub-locations: Mwele, Bundacho, Dzitsoni
Taita Taveta County
- Taveta Sub County
- Divisions: Mbaghoni, Mahoo
- Location: Salaita
- Sub-locations: Tangmi, Salaila
- Voi Sub County
- Division: Sagalla
- Locations: Buguta, Kaloleni, Mwangea, Ndome
- Sub-locations: Gimba, Birikani, Mwaikingali, Ndii, Kulikila
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Garissa County
- Liboi Sub County
- Division: Damajale
- Locations: Harhar, Maleyley
- Sub-locations: Degelema, Kadakso
- Dadaab Sub County
- Locations: Welhar, Daidai
- Sub-locations: Libablow, Darkenlev, Daidai, Bogyar
Wajir County
- Diff Sub County
- Locations: Waradirisame
- Habaswein Sub County
- Location: Shomageri
- Sub-location: Samatar
Mandera County
- Banisa Sub County
- Division: Guba
- Location: Choroqe
- Mandera East Sub County
- Location: Koromey
- Sub-locations: Arabia Central, Dariqa Upper
Meru County
- Igembe South Sub County
- Divisions: Kiegoi/Antubochiu, Giika
- Locations: Nceeme, Kaayungu
- Sub-locations: Kamburu, Tumutumu, Thubai, Kilili, Kilalai
- Tigania West Sub County
- Locations: Machaku
- Sub-location: Kigumone
Kitui County
- Kitui West Sub County
- Locations: Kangii, Kakumuti
- Sub-locations: Kiamani, Kavonge, Muambani, Kiatine
- Matinyani Sub County
- Locations: KyambuSya, Musosya
- Sub-locations: Kakumi, Kuenī, Tungu
Makueni County
- Makueni Sub County
- Sub-location: Yaumha
- Mukaa Sub County
- Sub-locations: Mbiini, Mutiluni, Kima
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Nandi County
- Nandi North Sub County
- Locations: Kapchebose, Cheptilil Suswo
- Sub-locations: Labuiywet, Kolonget
Through this expansion of administrative boundaries, Kenya aims to create a more inclusive governance framework that supports effective service delivery, responsiveness to local needs, and the strengthening of national security structures. Moreover, this approach aligns with the country’s broader development goals, including the promotion of equitable resource distribution and community empowerment.
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