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Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya with UK High Commissioner to Kenya Jane Marriott, Agnes Odhiambo of Kenya Development Programme and LREB CEO Abala Wanga in Kakamega in 2021. [Mumo Munuve, Standard]
The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) is expected to name a new chair after the exit of former Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya. His term cannot be renewed because the post is reserved for serving governors.
Launched in 2015, LREB brings together 14 counties of Kakamega, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nandi, Nyamira, Siaya, Trans Nzoia and Vihiga.
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