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Budget boss rejects City Hall's request for Sh1b to pay legal fees to 19 firms

By Josphat Thiongo | 2yrs ago

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu (left) and Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o during the Budget Highlights for FY 23/24 at the Parliament on June 15, 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

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