Siaya allocates Sh470 million to boost water supply
Eric Juma Siaya County Government has allocated Sh470 million to connect homes with water. Water CEC George Rubik said the money had been factored in the 2018/19 annual budget. “We want to ensure households, schools and other social amenities in the county have sufficient water,” he said. He added that the money would not only […]
Law experts protest bias in funds allocation to counties
Constitution experts have warned of deliberate efforts by the National government to stifle devolution through skewed allocation of funds to counties. Despite economic growth, Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) Director of Research Lineth Oyugi said devolved units had only received marginal increases in allocations. Speaking at a meeting organised by The Institute for Social Accountability […]
NGATIA: Demonetisation plan to reinvigorate economy
Richard Ngatia The Central Bank of Kenya’s bold move to introduce new generation currency and withdraw Sh1,000 banknotes from circulation in the next four months is commendable. The decision will help in the war on corruption, money laundering and illicit trade, which threaten to cripple the economy. Demonetisation has been used in many countries to […]