Tobiko: ASAL counties crucial in Big Four

Environment CS Keriako Tobiko during the consultative forum in Narok. [Robert Kiplagat, Standard]

The government has tipped about 30 Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties to play a critical role in achieving President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Big Four Agenda in manufacturing and food security.

Speaking during the closure of a three-day consultative forum towards sustainable development by the ASAL counties in realisation of the President’s agenda held at a Narok hotel, Environment CS Keriako Tobiko said the arid counties had huge potential in transforming the country’s economy. “There is no other well-endowed region in this country than ASAL counties. They are rich in land mass, livestock keeping, bee keeping, minerals, and what is needed is a revamp through prudent leadership and the devolved units,” said Mr Tobiko.