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DP Gachagua fails to unlock stalemate over counties funds

Deputy President Rigathi gachagua ,Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire after the 19th ordinary session of the intergovernmental budget and economic council (IBEC). [David Gichuru,Standard]

The Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (Ibec) meeting chaired by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua failed to resolve the dispute over allocation of funds to counties.

While pending bills and how to up own source revenue were the agenda of the day, the main bone of contention was equitable revenue share where governors are demanding Sh425 billion.

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