Debate on Regional Underdevelopment and Governor Absenteeism Sparks Public Scrutiny

A statement by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sparked a significant debate regarding the underdevelopment of Kenya's North Eastern region. This has elicited strong reactions and led to a division among the political class, with residents, professionals, and intellectuals contributing to the discussion. In a related issue of county governance, residents in Turkana and Nandi counties are experiencing severe service delivery issues. This is attributed to the frequent absenteeism of their governors and other senior county officials. The absenteeism has led to stalled projects, including the Sh150 million Nandi county government offices in Kapsabet, which has been incomplete for over seven years.