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Governors task of laying off staff in North Rift as NCIC warns them

Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago, Deputy President Elect William Ruto (Photo: Courtesy)

A showdown is looming in most Rift Valley counties over the fate of staff as new governors take charge.

Nandi and West Pokot governors have laid off staff days after taking oath of office. West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo, has for instance, declared that he will lay off some 600 casual workers.

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