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MCAs spending: Are governors being held ransom?

Council of Governors chairperson Ann Waiguru flanked by some of the Governors

Council of Governors chairperson Ann Waiguru flanked by some of the Governors. As poor Kenyans are asked to ‘fuliza’ for drought victims, MCAs spend millions preparing to vet job applicants and bonding. Are governors being held to ransom?

Photo credit: Jeff Angote | Nation Media Group

Eating chiefs • As poor Kenyans are asked to ‘fuliza’ for drought victims, Kericho County MCAs spent millions wining and dining at a Nairobi hotel preparing to vet job applicants, while their Taita-Taveta counterparts flew to Zanzibar for a week’s bonding, notes W. Kimariech. “Are governors being held to ransom and is President William Ruto so helpless on this wastage?” His contact is [email protected].

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