Kenya Railway workers level a line at a stretch next to Kenya Pipeline in Kisumu. [Harold Odhiambo]
The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) is planning to set up a railway network linking it to the national line. LREB comprises Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Homa Bay, Kisii, Nyamira, Bungoma, Vihiga, Kakamega, Busia, Kericho, Nandi, Trans Nzoia and Bomet counties.
Formation of economic blocs was mooted during the nascent stages of devolution but came to fruition in 2018. While devolution has worked wonders in improving and bringing services closer to the people, it has inherent shortcomings.