The government will, in three months, operationalise 20 newly created sub-counties across the country to enable wananchi access government services with ease.

Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo also disclosed that arrangements to deploy National Police Reservists (NPR) to complement the work of the police among the pastoralist communities in Marsabit County were at an advanced stage.

Omollo pointed out long distances to government offices were not only costly to the people but also a hindrance to development.

“The government will operationalize the gazetted administrative units within three months, including Korr sub-county in this constituency, to enable you to access government services without any hindrance,” he said.

He expressed satisfaction that the war against cattle rustling and other banditry activities was being won, adding that the government would soon enlist NPR to ensure the gains made were sustained.

The principal secretary thanked local residents for their continued support in the fight against crime and urged them to maintain peace by cultivating good relations among themselves. Omollo also underlined the importance of education and asked parents to enroll their school-age children in school in order to prepare them for a bright future.

He advised them to offer equal opportunities to both boys and girls and asked the local administration to check on retrogressive customary practices like early marriages to ensure no child was denied education.