Ferdinand Barasa

Ferdinand Barasa is the Governor of Kakamega County in Kenya and serves as the Chairman of the Council of Governors' Finance, Planning, and Economic Affairs Committee. He has been a vocal advocate for increased funding to county governments, recently leading a push against the Commission on Revenue Allocation's proposal, which he and his fellow governors believe inadequately supports devolution and favors the national government. Barasa's leadership highlights his commitment to ensuring equitable resource distribution and the effective management of health projects at the county level.