He visits the county 10 days after the County Assembly passed the BBI Bill which he has been pushing for. He will then hold a brief meeting with leaders from the county at Bukalama Resort before embarking on a meet-the-people tour of Busia town at 1.30pm. The County Assembly of Busia passed the BBI Bill on February 16. The Governor said he will join county residents in demanding for an additional constituency in the county. “The BBI Bill will ensure 35 percent of the equitable share trickle to counties.

Source: The Star February 27, 2021 06:56 UTC