County governments racing to construct governors home

Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria addressing parents of the 2,000 students who education is facilitated by Nyota Zetu Education programmes on May 10, 2021 [Boniface Gikandi, Standard]

County governments in Mt Kenya are racing against time to complete the construction of residences for their three top leaders as ordered by the Salaries Remuneration Commission (SRC).

In Murang'a, Sh95 million has been set aside in the 2021-22 budget for construction the governor' house, his deputy and speaker at Sh45 million, Sh40 million and Sh10 million respectively.