Show of opulence in Devolution ConferenceA grand show of lavishness and affluence was evident on the vanity fields of Kirinyaga. Huge billboards bearing the healthy, smiling faces of governors were erected on the streets. Nonetheless, away from the plenary, where discussions were taking place, the exhibitions offered a practical look at what the counties had achieved. Murang’a County, which has selected dairy farming as its flagship project, went to the extent of placing a pasteurisation machine on its stand. “We have eight sub-counties in Machakos and five of them are coffee growing zones,” Trade Executive Francis Mwaka said.

Source: Standard Digital March 05, 2019 21:33 UTC