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We were not coerced, we gave in to save starving counties, say senators

Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka and Siaya Senator James Orengo during a fundraiser for over 200 women groups at Ahindi Gardens in Siaya town. [Olivia Odhiambo, Standard]

Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka and Siaya Senator James Orengo have opened up on what informed the decision by the House to accept Sh316.5 billion for the counties.

On Thursday, the Senate Leadership declared that they had reached an agreement for the money to be released to counties, effectively ending their protracted standoff with the National Assembly.

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