Address delays in releasing cash to counties now

When President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua met the Council of Governors in Naivasha ,Nakuru county on February 10, 2023. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

County governments are yet again staring at a prolonged cash crunch after the National Treasury said it is unable to disburse their equitable share of national revenue as the exchequer is yet to release any funds.

Appearing before the Senate Public Investments Committee on Friday, Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo attributed the crisis to revenue collection shortfalls.