“Even as WDM-K supports the BBI Agenda, it is clear that Kenya is not ready for Regional governments. The three-tier system means that the country retains the current national and county governments while creating regional governments. On Monday, Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya the current regional economic blocs should at some point be transformed into regional governments. There is the Mt Kenya and Aberdares Region Economic Bloc which comprises of 10 counties-Laikipia,Nakuru, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a and Kiambu. The North Rift Economic Bloc has seven counties namely Uasin Gishu, Trans-Nzoia, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Baringo, Samburu and Turkana.

Source: The Star September 22, 2020 06:56 UTC