Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has reshuffled county commissioners across the country in a bid to enhance service delivery.
In a statement on Tuesday, March 7, four commissioners were recalled to the ministry's headquarters for re-deployment.
15 commissioners remained at their current stations while 20 were moved across various counties.
In addition, 12 deputy commissioners were promoted to county commissioners and were set for deployment.
On the other hand, eight deputy commissioners were transferred from their current stations.
Among those who were recalled to the Ministry Headquarters include Herman Shambi (Nandi), Mathias Rioba (Trans-Nzoia), Michael Ivuto (Kirinyaga) and Stephen Kihara (Embu).
Commissioners who were transferred from their stations include Karuku Ngumo ( from Murang'a to Wajir), Amos Mariba (from Nyandarua to Mandera), Nobert Komora (from Tharaka Nithi to Marsabit), Paul Famba (from Headquarters to Machakos) and Josephine Onunga (from Headquarters to Taita-Taveta.
Others include Susan Waweru (from Vihiga to Nairobi) and Joshua Nkanatha (from Kiambu to Embu) and Onesmus Kyatha (from Mandera to Nyamira).
Among the Deputy commissioners who were promoted to county commissioners include Jack Obuo (Kiambu), Pius Mugambi (Nyeri), Joseph Biwott (Kilifi), Louis Rono (Lamu), Nayioma Tobiko (Kirinyaga) Stephen Kutwa (Baringo) and Caroline Mueni (Nandi).
Eight Deputy Commissioners were transferred to areas in the North Rift regions including Kajiado North, Samburu East, Kajiado West, Transmara South, Tiaty West and Tiaty East.
This came months after Kindiki recalled all regional commissioners to the ministry headquarters through a statement on December 31, 2022.
In addition, former Secretary of Administration in the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning Anne Ngetich was appointed as the new Principal Administrative Secretary at the Interior Ministry.
Ex-County Commissioner for Makueni County Beverly Opwora was also redeployed to serve as the Secretary for National Administration.
