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World Bank sets tough governance conditions on Sh28b grant

Counties will not get access to the Sh28 billion set aside by the World Bank if they do not establish city and municipal boards.

The bank has approved the funds, under its Kenya Urban Support Programme (KUSP), as development aid to support 45 counties, except Nairobi and Mombasa which were left out because they are more developed.

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