Machakos, Makueni and Kitui Counties to form Ukambani ecocomic bloc

Governors from the lower eastern regions of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui have agreed to work together under the Southern Eastern Economic Bloc (SEKEB) for development of the Ukambani region.

The leaders say the economic bloc will enable the three counties to synchronize their development agenda and to attract funding and support from various development partners.

Machakos Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua said the economic bloc will enable the three counties to synchronize their development agendas and to attract funding and support from various development partners.

Governor Mutua together with Makueni Governor Prof Kivutha Kibwana and Charity Ngilu of Kitui attended a meeting hosted by the Archbishop of ABC Church Timothy Ndambuki in Machakos and also attended by the Regional Leaders Forum, Ukambani Elders Forum and Ukambani Clan council.

The meeting, also attended by the Speakers and Leadership of the County Assemblies of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui is said to be a continuation of the SEKEB program that was started by the three counties in 2016.

The meeting was meant jump start the bloc which will also include all leaders such as Senators, MPs and MCAs.