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State opposes proposed establishment of county wards development fund

The Controller of Budget, Agnes Odhiambo, while supporting the idea of having a framework to ensure there was equitable development in the counties

The National Treasury has opposed the County Wards Development Equalisation Bill, 2018, warning that it would usurp the powers of county executives.

The Controller of Budget, Agnes Odhiambo, while supporting the idea of having a framework to ensure there was equitable development in the counties, also opposed the bill, arguing that county assemblies lacked the necessary powers to implement it.

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