The Government has officially launched Tiriki East Sub-County in a ceremony held at Shiviringa, now designated as the administrative headquarters for the new sub-county.
The event was presided over by Western Regional Commissioner Samson Irungu, who was joined by members of the Regional Security Committee.
The sub-county will be led by the newly appointed Deputy County Commissioner, Michael Too, who was formally introduced to the public during the ceremony.
Local leaders took the opportunity to urge the government to expedite the operationalization of newly created locations and sub-locations.
They also called for infrastructure improvements, such as the tarmacking of the Shamakhokho-Museno road, to enhance accessibility.
Additionally, they stressed the need to implement the Kaimosi Municipality project under the County Government.
In his keynote address, Regional Commissioner Samson Irungu highlighted the government’s commitment to bringing services closer to the people by operationalizing gazetted administrative units.
He emphasized that the establishment of Tiriki East would attract investment, foster local development, and strengthen government-citizen engagement.
Irungu assured residents that necessary officers would be deployed to form the sub-county security committee and discussed ongoing efforts to resettle citizens relocated from Kibiri Forest and issue them title deeds.
He also called for political tolerance, unity, and peaceful coexistence.
The ceremony was attended by national and county leaders, elected representatives, senior government officials, and community stakeholders, including 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, and NGAO officers.
