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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration",
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": "Let me proceed to give the specific answers. To respond to the Question by Hon. Nzambia, part one, on the criteria used to gazette Nzai Sub-Location in Makueni Constituency, as part of the Ministry's mandate to enhance service delivery and bring Government service closer to the people, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, through Gazette Notice No. 17 of 2024, gazetted several administrative units across the country, including Nzai Sub-Location. However, the gazettement of Nzai Sub-Location has since raised concerns regarding its correct placement and administrative alignment, specifically whether it falls under Nzai Sub-County or Mukaa Sub-County. Upon verification, both the County Commissioner of Makueni and the Deputy County Commissioner of Nzai have confirmed that the location of Nzai Sub-Location remains contentious and requires further administrative clarification. On whether the Ministry will consider re-gazettement of Nzai Sub-Location, in light of the concerns raised by the Member, the Ministry acknowledges the importance of aligning administrative units with public consensus and existing frameworks. To this end, the Ministry upholds the principle of engaging in consultative public participation, with a view to developing a proposal for amendment if necessary. Once consensus is achieved and a proposal is submitted, the Ministry will proceed to table appropriate action, thereby ensuring that the administrative structure accurately reflects the will and the needs of the affected residents. The Ministry remains committed to ensuring that administrative units are created and aligned in a manner that promotes efficient service delivery and reflects public participation and the aspirations of the public served. We welcome constructive engagement and submission from this House, relevant committees and local leadership to resolve such matters amicably. We shall be seeking the support of the Member to make sure that this is achieved amicably. On the Question by the Member for Kuresoi South, Hon. Tonui, part (i) is about the status of operationalisation of administrative units in the constituency. Under the powers conferred under Section 14(1) and (3) of the National Government Coordination Act, 2013 and in line with the Ministry’s commitment to enhance Government presence and improve service delivery at the grassroots level, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration gazetted several administrative units through Gazette notice No. 5853, dated 21st June 2017. Tinet and Kiblagich were gazetted as divisions but have not been operationalised. On the other The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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