Governors run counties remotely as residents thirst for services
Residents of Turkana and Nandi counties are finding it difficult to get services as their governors and some senior county officials are rarely in their offices...
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Residents in Turkana and Nandi counties are experiencing severe service delivery issues due to the frequent absenteeism of their governors and other senior county officials. This situation has led to stalled projects, including the Sh150 million Nandi county government offices in Kapsabet, which has been incomplete for over seven years.
- The Sh150 million Nandi county government offices in Kapsabet have been stalled for over seven years.
- The primary individuals involved are the governors and senior county officials of Turkana and Nandi counties.
- This issue highlights a significant challenge in county governance, impacting essential service provision to the public.
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