The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has announced major changes in the National Government Administration Office (NGAO) to improve efficiency and service delivery.
Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the reorganisation follows commitments made during the Jukwaa La Usalama public forums to bring government services closer to citizens through decentralisation.
The ministry has created three new subregions in Nairobi — Nairobi North, Nairobi East, and Nairobi West Service Delivery Coordination Units — to address the growing population and administrative demands of the capital city, now home to more than five million people.
“The creation of the subregions has been made necessary by the high population of the capital city. We are committed to improving service delivery to residents,” Murkomen said.
Murkomen appointed Rose Wanjiru Chege to head Nairobi West, Patrick Simiyu Werre to lead Nairobi East, and Simon Odhiambo Osumba to oversee Nairobi North.
The three administrators will report to the Nairobi Regional Commissioner.
The Interior Ministry also announced a reshuffle and promotion of several County Commissioners as part of efforts to streamline operations within the National Administration.
Those promoted and posted include Joseph Mwangi Wamuti (Tana River), Linda Adhiambo Okola (Taita Taveta), David Ntawuasa Saruni (West Pokot), Michael K. Yator (Kajiado), Jeremiah Mwai Gicheru (Kericho), and Peter Mwangi Maina (Vihiga).
Murkomen said the transfers and new appointments were based on the officers’ strengths and experience, taking into account public feedback on security and service delivery issues raised during the forums.
The changes take effect immediately.
“Congratulations and Godspeed to the promoted officials as you embark on your new roles,” Murkomen added.
Jukwaa La Usalama forums were structured public engagement platforms established to enhance dialogue and collaboration between security agencies, local leaders, and communities in Kenya.
These forums aim to build trust, share information, and jointly address security and safety concerns at the grassroots level.
Convened regularly across counties and sub-counties, Jukwaa La Usalama brought together representatives from the National Police Service, National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), county governments, community-based organizations, religious groups, youth, and women leaders.
The discussions focused on identifying emerging security threats, such as crime, radicalization, gender-based violence, and drug abuse, while also promoting community-driven solutions.
The forums operate under the community policing framework, in line with the Nyumba Kumi Initiative, which encourages citizens to know their neighbors and take collective responsibility for neighborhood safety.
The goal of Jukwaa La Usalama was to shift from reactive policing to proactive, community-based security management.
