County sets Sh2 billion budget to settle pending bills

Dr Charles Waturu (right), the Principal Researcher for the Bt -cotton inspecting the progress for the National Field Trials at Mathangauta farm, Mwea where the crop is almost mature after which farmers will be allowed to start its commercial production by next year April. [Munene Kamau/Standard]

Contractors owed by the county government will finally be paid after MCAs passed a Sh2 billion supplementary budget yesterday.

The county government's proposal to use the money to settle pending bills was unanimously approved when Budget and Appropriation Committee chairman Julius Mbijjiwe tabled the Supplementary Bill in the House.