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Governor urges MPs to let counties control roads levy fund

Kakamega Governor Fernndes Barasa rides one of the bicycles which were given to Community health promoters to enhance mobility on matters of health . Governor also gave out to Kakamega ward climate change committees members, this was during farmers field day at Bukura Farmers Training Centre on April 5, 2025.[Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has challenged MPs to enact legislation that would allow county governments to directly manage the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF).

He argued that devolving control would enhance efficiency and transparency in infrastructure development.

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