The Council of Governors has called on Treasury CS Ukur Yatani to hasten release of Sh66 billion owed to counties. Wambora added that Sh28 billion is owed to all the counties for April 2021. We therefore call upon the National Treasury to expedite the release of these funds to allow County Governments enhance their response measures towards the Covid-19 pandemic, pay their pending bills and develop the counties," said Wambora. The CoG chair also updated on the county preparedness in handling the Covid-19 pandemic, and the measures set by the 47 counties. He called on players in the transport sector to be vigilant, and strictly adhere to set guidelines.

Source: The Star May 12, 2021 12:22 UTC