Inside Lake Basin bloc's plan to transform the region's economy

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o during a joint press conference with regional leaders where he lamented on the failure by the national government to disburse funds to the counties. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

Lake Region Economic Bloc counties have hatched an ambitious plan which if actualised will spur the economic fortunes of its 14-member counties.

The move is part of wider strategy to transform Western Kenya counties to a commercial hub and a focal point for the country's trade with neighbouring countries.