By CHARLES WANYOROMore by this AuthorAn MP from Meru has proposed that the populous county be split into two, saying this will boost development and accessibility. Imenti North MP Rahim Dawood wants the region split into Nyambene and Imenti counties, so as to ensure residents get more funds allocations in order to enhance devolution. NEW CONSTITUENCIESNyambene region consists of Tigania West, Tigania East, Igembe North, Igembe Central and Igembe South, while Imenti comprises of Imenti South, Imenti Central, Imenti North and Buuri constituencies. The MP said that based on its high population and constituencies, Meru County ends up receiving little amount of money per sub-county, compared to counties with fewer constituencies. MORE MONEYHe cited Isiolo and Lamu counties which have only two constituencies each as among counties that enjoy more money per Sub County than Meru.

Source: Daily Nation April 18, 2019 09:11 UTC