The harmonised version has been endorsed by team One Keny’, which comprises more than 25 senators opposed to the original committee formula. Senator John Kinyua from Laikipia, a county gaining millions in the committee formula, said there have been no negotiations since the debate was adjourned last Tuesday. Some people want to hold the Senate and counties to ransom because of preexisting political grievances or 2022 presidential schemes." To ensure no county loses revenue, Sakaja proposed an amendment to the committee formula. Last Thursday, Senator Linturi, who is also the brains behind the controversial committee formula, proposed an amendment to Sakaja’s suggestion, reducing the baseline to Sh270 billion.

Source: The Star August 11, 2020 02:03 UTC