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Kibaki Creates Yet Another District - Sameta District

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Published on Saturday, 24 July 2010 17:38

President Kibaki on Friday created yet another district as he drummed up support for the proposed constitution in Gusii region.

The creation of the new district, to be called Sameta and carved out of Gucha, is likely to be seen as a move by the Head of State to woo voters.

The move has been criticised by the Interim Independent Boundaries Review Commission, which has maintained that the administrative units created were illegal.

But the President maintained that the move was aimed at bringing services closer to the people.

Speaking in Ogembo town during a 'Yes' rally, the President urged the public to turn up in large numbers and cast their votes on August 4.

The new district's headquarters will be at Itumbe trading centre. The new district's boundaries will include the current Sameta division. It means Bomachoge and Bobasi constituencies have two districts each after the creation of Kenyenya and Nyamache last year.

Public Works minister Chris Obure asked the President to consider dividing Gucha District, which cuts across Bobasi and Bomachoge constituencies.

Mr Obure said that he had consulted with his Bomachoge counterpart Simon Ogari and they had agreed on the need to divide the district so that the residents of the two constituencies can live in harmony.

The President said that he was happy that the people of Kisii had continued to live and make decisions peacefully. He assured residents that additional counties would be created after the proposed constitution is passed to meet the people's needs.

"Ignore those people going round spreading rumours that the Provincial Administration will be abolished," Mr Kibaki told chiefs and their assistants.

Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka, who accompanied the President, said that this was a new beginning for Kenya and any amendments would be done in Parliament after the proposed constitution is passed.