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NAIROBI: Commission of Revenue Allocation has accused the national government of frustrating devolution by denying counties necessary funding and holding on to devolved functions. In a public forum organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) to discuss the Division of Revenue Bill, experts questioned the national government's commitment to make devolution function properly.
Rose Osoro, a commissioner at CRA, said although more functions have been heaped on county governments including construction of roads, water and regional bodies, funds have not followed the functions making it difficult for county governments to operate.
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