Kiambu allays fears of possible cash crunch

Kiambu County government has allayed fears of an imminent cash crunch over the Senate's decision to deny the county its revenue allocation from the National Government after governor William Kabogo snubbed Senate summons.

Deputy governor Gerald Githinji has said the move will in no way affect service delivery since Kiambu government has enough money.

He called for calm among residents as the county government looks for ways to resolve the standoff with senate.

He said the county team can account for all the money it received from the National Government, adding they are ready to answer to all queries raised by the Auditor General.

The deputy governor who spoke in Thika on Sunday blamed  political games for woes facing the county.

NO MONEY LOST 

"We have always been ready to appear before the Senate to explain everything. We have nothing to hide and given the opportunity we will show the world that no money under our watch has been lost.

There has been anxiety among the residents after Senate announced last week that four counties whose governors snubbed summons will not receive their allocation.

The four governors are; the Council of Governors chairman, Isaac Ruto (Bomet), Mwangi Wa Iria (Murang'a), Jack Ranguma (Kisumu) and  William Kabogo (Kiambu).

The Senate, through a motion filled by Kakamega Senator Bonnie Khalwale, last week directed the National Treasury and the Controller of Budget not to authorise disbursement of funds to the four counties.

When moving the Motion, Khalwale said Ruto, Ranguma and Wa Iria have all snubbed four summonses each, while Kabogo has declined to honour nine.

Kithure Kindiki, the Senate Majority Leader, said the governors have to appear before the Senate and answer to queries raised.