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County dips into residents’ pockets to fund services

County enforcement officers clamp PSV vehicles that are conflicting with parking laws. [Duncan Ocholla/Standard]

Life may just get more difficult for Nairobi residents if proposals by Governor Mike Sonko’s administration in a revised Finance Bill are passed.

If the Nairobi County Assembly passes the proposals contained in the 2018/2019 Finance Bill, holding prayers in the city’s open spaces such as Jevanjee Gardens for an hour will cost Sh1,000, twice the fee payable under former Governor Evans Kidero.

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