Three pastoralist counties form political bloc for 2017

Tana River,Isiolo and Marsabit leaders led by (from left seated) Cheja Siko (Marsabit), Dido Rasso (Marsabit),Tiya Galigalo (Isiolo) and Ali Wario (Bura) address the press to announce the formation of a political block from their community at Maanzoni lodge, Machakos. (PHOTO: MOSES OMUSULA/ STANDARD)

Political leaders from Tana River, Isiolo and Marsabit counties want the Jubilee administration to consider them for political appointments in exchange for support in the 2017 polls.

The leaders under the banner 'TIM' said the three counties had long been marginalised and it was time they were also recognised as Kenyan citizens.