Standoff as MPs, senators fail to agree on cash to counties

Council of Governors Chairperson Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru (third left) and governors when they appeared before the Senate Finance Committee chaired by Mandera Senator Ali Roba (left) at the County Hall, Nairobi. on February 22, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Lawmakers remain deadlocked over county funding, with the Senate demanding Sh400 billion while the National Assembly advocates for Sh380 billion.

This standoff has led to financial strain on counties, with the mediation process highlighting a lack of trust between the two Houses.