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Governors renew bid to form Central Kenya economic bloc

From left: Governors Kiraitu Murungi (Meru), Francis Kimemia (Nyandarua), Muthomi Njuki (Tharaka Nithi), Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga) and Ndiritu Muriithi (Laikipia)

Ten governors from Mt Kenya region have revived a plan to form an economic bloc.

The Sh100 billion plan brings together Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang’a, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Nyeri and Tharaka Nithi counties. 

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