Government dangles additional Sh32.7b to counties, Meru tops beneficiaries

Meru Governor Peter Munya and chairman of Council of Governors addresses members of press at Delta House in Westlands. The government is proposing to add Sh32.7 billion to the counties’ coffers in the next financial year, pushing the total allocation to Sh334.9 billion. (PHOTO: EDWARD KIPLIMO/ STANDARD) 

The government is proposing to add Sh32.7 billion to the counties’ coffers in the next financial year, pushing the total allocation to Sh334.9 billion.

In proposals contained in a draft Budget Policy Statement for the 2017-18 financial year, Meru County will be the biggest winner if the plans are approved.