Coast governors to create joint investment bank

Coastal counties have resolved to establish an investment bank to finance key projects. Governors from the six counties have also resolved to embark on the immediate integration of their economies through joint planning in Agriculture, Tourism, Mining and other key sectors as well as pooling of resources to achieve the objectives of the Jumuia ya Kaunti za Pwani (JKP).

From left: Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi, Mombasa’s Hassan Joho, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani Chair Salim Mvurya, Taita Taveta Governor John Mruttu and other Coast leaders at the Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort on Saturday. [PHOTO: GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD]

JKP is an economic integration spearheaded by local scholars and supported by the six governors.