The Kisumu government expects to collect Sh9.1 million from boda boda operators to fund its Sh10.7 billion budget estimates for the financial year 2021-2022. Kisumu has more than 35,000 boda boda operators registered through saccos and groups within the county. The county assembly is expected to spend Sh801.9 million, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Sh698.6 million, Roads, Transport and public works Sh504.1 million while the Kisumu city has 467.7 million in this budget. The administration indicates it will also prioritise enhanced payment of contractors, suppliers and clearing of pending bills to boost economic activities. “How sure are we that they will prioritize the issue of paying pending bills?” he posed.

Source: The Star May 24, 2021 18:56 UTC