7 governors from coast and northern Kenya forge new alliance to foster growth

Marsabit Governor Ukur Yatani (third left) with his counterparts from six other counties after a meeting at his residence in Marsabit on Tuesday. The county chiefs announced the formation of the Frontier Counties Development Council that will spearhead the interests of marginalised communities. (PHOTO: MOSE SAMMY/ STANDARD)

Seven counties in northern Kenya and at the Coast have agreed to take a common approach to uplift the living standards of residents.

Speaking after unveiling the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) in Marsabit, governors from the two regions said the new alliance would address the common challenges facing marginalised communities.