Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos protested against his county's underfunding. Tolgos threatened to push for the dissolution of the county and have its functions returned under the national government due to serious financial problems. Tolgos says the formula used by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) to distribute county revenue led to the allocation of little resources to small counties including Elgeyo Marakwet, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo among others. He said Elgeyo Marakwet cannot operate effectively without proper funding. So far the disease has claimed about 15 people in Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot and parts of Baringo.

Source: The Star February 04, 2019 10:07 UTC