The Council of governors has said money disbursed by the National Treasury on 12th May 2017 was for March 2017 allocations for counties. “Such delays have continued to recur thereby compelling County Governments to borrow from local banks to mitigate effects of the shortages,” governors said in a press statement. For example Wajir County is owed Sh2 billion; Kakamega County Sh3.2 billion; and Kitui County Sh2.6 billion. Over the last four years, financial disagreements between the National and County Governments have taken center stage. However, County Governments have been unable to proceed since the Division of Revenue Bill is yet to be passed.

Source: Standard Digital May 20, 2017 12:11 UTC