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We'll back counties on regional partnerships - President Uhuru

President Uhuru Kenyatta his deputy William Ruto address residents of Bomet town yesterday. [PSCU]

The Government will support formation of regional blocs and ensure proper legislative framework is in place for them to take off.

Speaking in Bomet yesterday during the inaugural Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) conference, President Uhuru Kenyatta said his administration would support the six regional blocs already formed by counties, as they would be key in solving numerous inter-county conflicts like cattle rustling and fighting for natural resources.

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