Ruto throws weight behind Sh11 billion car grant for MCAs

Deputy President William Ruto, Siaya Senator James Orengo and his Elegeyo Marakwet counterpart Kipchumba Murkomen during the opening of the 3rd Annual Legislative Summit in Mombasa County. [Photo: Courtesy]

Taxpayers may be forced to fork out Sh11 billion to hand MCAs a grant to buy top-of-the-range vehicles.

This is after Deputy President William Ruto on Tuesday indicated that the Government would support a proposal by MCAs to have car grants, just like MPs, if it is approved by Parliament.