North Rift Governors vow to make new trade bloc gateway to regional market

Governors, local and international investors led by Senate Speaker Ekwe Ethuro (right), stand for the opening prayer during the second day of the North Rift Economic Block and Investment Conference at Eldoret Club. Investors from various countries attended the historic event. PHOTO: PETER OCHIENG

ELDORET: Eight governors have reiterated their commitment to provideing leadership that will transform the recently formed North Rift Economic Bloc (Noreb) into a gateway to the East and Central African market.

Speaking during the official opening of the three-day Noreb investment conference in Eldoret, the county chiefs unanimously stated that proper implementation of devolution was the best avenue for development and not politics.