Kebesheska's [work]

: The name originates from Kaspar Bekes , a 16th-century Hungarian nobleman and military commander.

“If this is a warning,” Lira said, voice low, “then we need to go to the source.”

Given the most probable and substantive interpretation, here is a well-researched write-up on the topic:

A Kebele is a neighborhood-level or village-level administration, comparable to a ward or a parish council. Ethiopia is structured into Regions, Zones, Woredas (districts), and finally Kebeles. Each Kebele typically comprises a few hundred to a few thousand households. They are the frontline of government—responsible for issuing ID cards, managing land disputes, collecting taxes, and coordinating community development.