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Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki has embarked on a trip to Turkana to install the first Deputy County Commissioner.

In a statement, the CS also announced that he was also going to operationalize Lokichogio sub-county during his visit.

This, according to the CS, is in line with government policy to enhance security and ease the delivery of services.

“In Turkana County, to operationalize Lokichogio Sub-County and install the first Deputy County Commissioner,” Kindiki stated.

In Turkana County, to operationalize Lokichogio Sub-County and install the first Deputy County Commissioner. pic.twitter.com/Rkcfewycmx

— Kithure Kindiki (@KindikiKithure) July 6, 2023

“Operationalization of Lokichogio Sub-County in Turkana County is in line with Government policy to ease delivery of services to the people and bolster security,” he added.

Following the latest development, Lokichogio sub-county will have four divisions which include; Nadapal, Nanam, Songot and Lokichogio. Similarly, the sub-county will have 6 locations and 14 sub-locations.

“Lokichogio sub-county was curved from Turkana West sub-county and has a population of 68,355 according to the 2019 census. Lokichogio sub-county will have four divisions; Nanam, Lokichogio, Songot and Nadapal, 6 locations, and 14 sub-locations,” the CS added.

Operationalization of Lokichogio Sub-County in Turkana County is in line with Government policy to ease delivery of services to the people and bolster security.

Lokichogio Sub-County was curved from Turkana West Sub-County and has a population of 68,355 according to the 2019… pic.twitter.com/QuZTt1m4dG

— Kithure Kindiki (@KindikiKithure) July 6, 2023