Residents of the newly created Sogoo Division in the new Narok Amalo Sub County could not hide their joy after the Narok County Commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia installed the first Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) in their Division.
The Commissioner who was accompanied by Narok South Member of Parliament Kitilai Ole Ntutu said the new ACC was to pave way for the coming of Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) who will be installed in few weeks’ times.
Lotiatia noted that government services like Registration of persons, children services, land offices among others will now be brought close to the residents following the formation of the new Sub County.
“The people used to trek for long distances to look for government services at Ololulunga Town, which is many hours’ drive. However, with the creation of this new Division and Sub County, they will get all government services close to them,” he said.
The Commissioner used the opportunity to warn residents against swindlers who con unsuspecting members of the public money in pretense of selling them land at the Maasai Mau Forest.
He reiterated the government’s position that no human activities will be allowed at the mega water catchment area, asking the residents not to be deceived by those alleging that they can acquire land at the forest.
“We have several cases of people who have been conned between Sh. 5,000 and Sh. 10,000. Please be careful before giving out money to people who promise you land at the Maasai Mau Forest,” he urged.
On his part, MP Ntutu promised to work closely with the newly installed ACC to deliver quality services to the residents of Sogoo Division.
Ntutu observed that many children in the area did not have birth certificates because of the long distances they were required to travel to apply for the important documents.
However, with the creation of the new administrative units, he said, those services will come closer to the residents.
“This is a new dawn for the people of Sogoo area. What used to be a Location is now a Division, meaning the people will get better services than before. These are some of the fruits we are reaping from the Kenya Kwanza administration,” he said.
On his part, the newly installed ACC Inmah Gary promised to work with the residents to resolve issues that have been affecting them.
The newly created Narok Amalo Sub County is made up of parts of Narok South and West Sub Counties and is mostly inhabited by the Kipsigis community. The Sub County borders the Maasai Mau Forest and Bomet East Sub County.
By Ann Salaton
