Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago. [Photo/capitalfm.co.ke]
A new, encouraging trend in devolution is emerging in Kenya which experts say if pursued diligently will yield a lot of benefits.Counties in the same region are embarking on harmonised policy trajectories designed to improve the economic prospects of those counties.Baringo, Turkana, Uasin Gishu and Pokot Counties are exploring the possibility of working together to turn around the fortunes of their counties.''We intend to collaborate and work closely together because it is through working together that we can improve our collective lot. There is no need for conflict, he said while addressing the media in Kainuk.Today they met in Kainuk with collaboration topping their agenda.Counties in Central Kenya have also expressed interest in working closely together.They include Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Muranga and Kiambu Counties.Meru elders have called for the renaming of Tharaka Nithi to reflect oneness with Meru County.This new trend will help the counties pull resources together which will result in economic transformation.However, there is a danger should politics carry the day.