Legislators raise concern over delay in operationalisation of administration units

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫

Chepalungu MP, Hon. Victor Koech has sought a statement from the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding delays and inconsistencies in the operationalization and gazettement of various administrative units.

“Honourable Speaker, I rise to seek clarification over inconsistencies in the alignment of administrative and political boundaries. These delays continue to disadvantage residents of Chepalungu Constituency in critical areas such as access to services, recruitment opportunities, and security.” read Hon. Koech.

Hon. Koech argues that inconsistencies and misalignment in the administrative boundaries has created significant disadvantages, especially in recruitment exercises such as for teachers and for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). He asserts that some residents are often excluded due to geographic and logistical challenges.

“It is against this background that I request the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security to provide the status of operationalization of the administrative units and provide a detailed report on the delays.” stated the Chepalungu MP.

Hon. Koech also sought to know the measures that the government had taken to ensure administrative boundaries in the affected areas are aligned to the provisions of the National Government Co-ordination Act of 2013.

The National Government Co-ordination Act, 2013 provides for the gazettement of new administrative units aimed at improving access to government services and security.

Gilgil MP, Hon Martha Wangari in agreeing with Hon Koech’s concern also sought to be enjoined in the request for a statement stating,

“I want to laud Hon Koech for bringing up this issue. So many units have been gazetted all over the country over the years but nothing is being done. The Committee while looking into this matter should also do a general overview of the whole country and all the constituencies affected.”

Taita Taveta County MP, Hon Haika Mizhigi noted, “delay in the formation of these administrative units has caused a lot of inconveniences and inequity across the country. This matter needs to be looked at with the urgency and importance that is required.”

The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Gladys Boss Shollei directed the Committee on Administration and Internal Security to consider the matter and provide a response that includes the status of operationalization of administrative units across the country.