Raising own cash still tall order for many counties

KIPPRA Board Chairperson Dr Linda Musumba (left) and Executive Director Dr Rose Ngugi (Right) displaying some of the 47 County Budget Briefs.

Seven years into devolution, counties are still heavily dependent on allocations from the national government.

According to the 47 County Budget Briefs released yesterday, counties recorded a marginal increase in own source revenues amid losses and poor forecasting and analysis.