North Rift governors visit the US to explore trade opportunities

DP William Ruto in a jovial mood with Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago during the silver jubilee celebrations of Rev. Korir at Mother of apostles seminary in Eldoret. [PHOTO/Peter Ochieng/STANDARD]

Five North Rift governors are in the US to explore trade and investment opportunities as they seek to firm up the regional economic bloc they have agreed to form locally.

Jackson Mandago (Uasin Gishu), Alex Tolgos (Elgeyo Marakwet), Simon Kachapin (West Pokot), Benjamin Cheboi (Baringo) and Trans Nzoia Deputy Governor Dr Stanley Tarus are among seven governors invited by Kenyans from Rift Valley residing in the US under the Gotabgaa Washington DC association.