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Debate on crucial financial Bill begins

Parliament began debate on a crucial Bill on the finances of the national and county governments with MPs urging vigilance so that the devolved units are not starved of funds.

As debate on the Public Financial Management Bill got underway, MPs recalled that the majimbo system of Government after independence was killed after regional units were denied resources by central Government.

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