South Imenti leaders suspend subdivision to push for third unit

Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi, Water PS Joseph Irungu (second right), Imenti South MP Kathuri Murungi (third left), Water CEC Eunice Kobia (left) and Meru Water and Sewerage Services (MEWASS) CEO Joseph Mberia tour the Nkubu Water Supply Plant. [Olivia Murithi,/Standard]

Some local leaders have insisted South Imenti should be split into three sub-counties instead of two as earlier planned.

Last year, the Government announced plans to split Eastern's largest constituency into two sub-counties, with headquarters at Nkubu Town and Igoji market.