Counties still struggling to meet revenue targets a decade later

Devolution Conference Committee members led by Chairman Ahmed Abdulahi (centre) and Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii (second-right) address the press, July 28, 2023. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

With the advent of devolution, counties were expected to generate their own revenue to supplement national government allocation and ensure efficiency in service delivery.

A decade later, most counties are still struggling with unmet revenue targets and cannot cover their budget expectations.