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Politicians warned against encouraging families to have very many children

Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago addressing residents of Eldoret

Politicians have been cautioned against encouraging locals to give birth to too many children for the sake of getting more votes.

Most elected leaders including Uasin Gishu governor have always publicly maintained that women should stop misusing family planning because the region is still lagging behind economically for lack of skilled labour.

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