Residents of Ashabito in Mandera North can now access government services with ease following the official operationalization of Ashabito Sub-County, a move aimed at enhancing service delivery and promoting local development.
The new administrative unit was launched by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, who also installed Evaristus Mbaisi as the first Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) of the newly established sub-county.
Speaking during the launch, CS Ruku reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring equitable access to services across the country.
“This marks a turning point for Ashabito residents, who will no longer have to travel long distances to seek essential government services. These services will now be available right here in their own sub-county,” said the CS.
He further assured residents that the government will strengthen security in the area to ensure peace and stability as the new administration takes root.
“We are determined to enhance security across the sub-county so that development and peace can thrive,” he added.
Local leaders and residents welcomed the development with gratitude, describing it as long overdue praising the government for listening to their pleas and pledged their full cooperation with the new administration.
“We have waited for this for many years. The suffering caused by distance and inaccessibility to services is finally coming to an end,” said one local leader during the ceremony.
With the operationalization of Ashabito, Mandera County now boasts four new sub-counties, including Arabia, Kilweheri, Khalaio, and Ashabito — part of a broader national effort to decentralize services and enhance governance at the grassroots level.
By Adan Mohamed
