Northern Kenya is not alone, all county governments have failed

Former Deputy President and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua during an interview at his home in Karen, Nairobi, on December 10, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Yes, Wamunyoro, that is, Rigathi Gachagua, the former DP, hit the nail on the head regarding corruption. Even more exciting is that many people from Northern Kenya have commended him for boldly providing financial statistics to show that the billions of shillings given to the northern Kenya counties, meant to alleviate poverty, build basic infrastructure, provide water, and support healthcare, have achieved nothing significant.

Instead, what we have been treated to by the elected leaders from that region is the old, tired narrative of marginalisation, true as it is. The problem of hiding under the abuse and neglect of previous regimes to embezzle, misuse, or wherever the billions disappeared to is nothing but passing the blame for self-inflicted suffering. Billions of shillings have been disbursed to Northern Kenya, show us the development. Period.