×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Governor Paul Chepkwony loses grip of County assembly

Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso (left) flanked by Kericho governor Paul Chepkwony (right) in an earlier event. [Photo Willis Awandu/ Standard]

Kericho Governor Paul Chepkwony is embroiled in a row with MCAs over the county's Sh7.18 billion budget. The law makers have refused to approve Sh224 million meant to fund the governor’s pet projects. 

The governor had sought Sh83 million budget for funding the Sh2-trillion compensation suit against the British government for historical injustices against members of the Kipsigis and the Talai clan during the colonial period.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in