Nakuru County governor Kinuthia Mbugua has pledged that his government will upgrade rural roads hampering transportation of agricultural produce to the market.

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Mbugua said the rains pounding both Molo and Kuresoi sub-counties have disrupted road engineers working on the roads. He added that more funds will be allocated towards roads construction and maintenance in the agricultural sub-counties.

Addressing residents at Elburgon town after donating bedding and food items to fire victims, the governor also defended his move to ignore calls for a referendum to increase county allocations by the national government.

He urged governors to help the government deliver pledges instead of advocating for a referendum for the sake of the overstretched taxpayers.

At the same time, Molo MP Jacob Macharia and Elburgon MCA Florence Wambui lashed out at leaders calling for a referendum, urging them to account for the money allocated before asking for more.