Counties told to pay out billions in pending bills

Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka conferring with Kepsa chairperson Nicholas Nesbitt at the ongoing Speaker's Roundtable meeting in Ukunda, Kwale County on 23/11/2018. He called on Governors to expedite the release of funds they owe suppliers. [Daniel Psirmoi, Standard]

County bosses have been asked to expedite the release of billions of shillings owed to suppliers.

Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka said this would help attract more investors to set up businesses in devolved units and help spur counties’ development.