The Kajiado County Government has announced a public participation events on the proposed establishment of three new municipalities. The exercise follows the commissioning of ad hoc committees by Governor Joseph Ole Lenku through the Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, Urban Development and Municipalities. The proposed municipalities are Oloitokitok, Kinyewa Poka and Namanga. The county government is inviting residents, community leaders, and other stakeholders to give their views and comments.
According to a notice issued by Hamilton Parseina, CEC for Department of Lands, Physical Planning, Housing, Urban Development and Municipalities, public participation meetings for the proposed Namanga Municipality, will be held next month on 5 August at trading centers within the proposed municipality and on 8 August at Namanga Market. Residents of Ibisil and the surrounding areas will have an opportunity to participate on 6 August at the Faith Evangelical Free Church.
Kajiado County currently has three municipalities namely Ngong, Kajiado, and Kitengela. The planned expansion is intended to support improved urban planning, service delivery, and sustainable development as the county’s urban centers continue to grow.
According to the county government, municipalities are responsible for functions such as urban planning and development, maintenance of roads and public infrastructure, waste management and sanitation, environmental conservation, street lighting, regulation of markets, parks and public spaces, and promoting local economic development.
County officials have encouraged all residents and stakeholders in the affected areas to attend the meetings and contribute their views to help shape the future of the proposed municipalities.
Is this participation of any importance to the participants?