‘Waste not, want not’ if Counties are to grow

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is right in expressing concern at the potential of high corruption at the county level. The EACC is, equally, right to urge the central government to ensure governors and other elected leaders conduct their affairs in a transparent manner by ensuring strong structures and governance systems are put in place — fast.

The shenanigans already emerging on how governors spent the money they were allocated to set up offices is an indication of the heavy price the country is likely to pay unless our leaders stop their bickering and get down to the business of setting up proper accountability systems.