An opposition governor has claimed he spent sleepless nights for President Uhuru Kenyatta to agree meeting opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Sospeter Ojaamong (Busia) said his prayers to have Uhuru and Raila meet for the sake of the country's unity, fortunately, came to pass.
In his key note address after being sworn in on August 21, 2017, Ojaamong appealed to Uhuru to convene a meeting with Raila to stem political tension that threatened to tear the country apart.
"I am happy that the two leaders have finally met to give Kenyans direction. It is even late but the talks will enhance peace and improve the country's economy that was on the brink of collapse," the Governor said on Monday after visiting Busia County Referral Hospital to console Kidney patients at the newly opened Renal Unit.
The county chief said with peace now prevailing in the country following the truce between Uhuru and Raila, the national government should disburse funds to counties without any delay.
"Many projects have stalled as a result of irregular funds flow from the Exchequer. For the first time until today (Monday) we could not pay salaries for our staff," he said.
"If this scenario of delayed funds disbursement from the Treasury persists many service sectors including Agriculture, Health and Water will be the most affected," he said.