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Two governors stranded after matatu operators block road to protest pooor roads

Two governors were yesterday stranded for hours after irate matatu operators blocked a section of Iten-Eldoret highway protesting  poor roads.

Governors Salim Mvurya (Kwale) and Jackson Mandago's (Uasin Gishu) pleas to the protestors to open the busy highway for them to continue with their journey fell on deaf ears, forcing them to call Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos to assist.

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