The Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development has initiated a comprehensive boundary review for proposed municipalities and urban areas across Embu, Turkana, and Wajir counties. This crucial step, effective July 1, 2025, aims to formalize urban status and support planned development.

• Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome appointed ad hoc committees under Section 4A(2) of the Urban Areas and Cities Act, as announced in the Kenya Gazette on December 11.
• Each committee is chaired by a representative from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and includes officials from multiple ministries and county departments.
• The committees are tasked with reviewing and proposing boundaries based on legal, planning, and environmental considerations, crucial for establishing and upgrading urban centers.