The Government today officially commissioned Tiriki East Sub-County in a colourful ceremony held at Shiviringa, now designated as the new sub-county’s administrative headquarters.

The function was presided over by the Western Regional Commissioner, Mr. Samson Irungu, who was accompanied by members of the Regional Security Committee.

The newly appointed Deputy County Commissioner, Mr. Michael Too, was formally introduced to the public and received with much enthusiasm and celebration from area residents.

Local leaders used the opportunity to call on the government to fast-track the operationalization of newly created locations and sub-locations.

They also appealed for infrastructure development including the tarmacking of the Shamakhokho-Museno road to improve accessibility.

Further, they emphasized the need to implement the Kaimosi Municipality project under the County Government.

In his keynote address, Regional Commissioner Samson Irungu emphasized the government’s commitment to bringing services closer to the people through the operationalization of gazetted administrative units.

He highlighted that the establishment of Tiriki East will attract investment, enhance local development, and deepen government-citizen engagement.

He encouraged residents to support the incoming DCC, assured deployment of necessary officers to form the sub-county security committee, and addressed ongoing efforts to resettle and issue title deeds to citizens relocated from Kibiri Forest.

He further urged for political tolerance, unity, and peaceful coexistence.

The event was graced by national and county leaders, elected representatives, senior government officers, and community stakeholders, among them Charles Gimose (MP), Godffrey Osotsi (Senator), Beatrice Adagala (Woman Rep), Members of the County Assembly, the Acting County Commissioner, members of the County Security Committee, NGAO officers, and Prof. Thomas Kipkurgat, Deputy Vice Chancellor of KAFU.