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Governors accuse Ruto of killing devolution

Council of Governors Chairperson Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru (centre) flanked by her fellow Governors Mutula Kilonzo (seated from left) Makueni, Muthomi Njuki (Tharaka Nithi) Fernandes Barasa (Kakamega) Joseph Ole Lenku (Kajiado )and other Governors address the media Delta Corner,Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina]

The Council of Governors (COG) has accused President William Ruto's administration of waging a covert war against devolution.

The Governors say steep budget cuts and delayed disbursements are designed to strangle the county governments financially.

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