Central Kenya Governors terms for backing BBI report

Nyandarua County Governor Francis Kimemia during a press conference on October 29, 2019, at Sarova Panafraic Hotel in Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo/Standard]

Governors from central Kenya have said they will only back the Building Bridges Initiative report if its recommendations address the region's economic interests and proposes more cash for counties.

Four governors — Francis Kimemia (Nyandarua), Kiraitu Murungi (Meru), Ndiritu Muriithi (Laikipia) and Martin Wambora (Embu) — yesterday said they would only back the BBI report if it translates into increased budgetary allocations for the counties.