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Western Kenya counties put in a spot for funds wastage

Western counties have been put on the spot by the Auditor General’s report for low absorption of budget funds and over-expenditure on foreign and domestic travels.

In his report, Auditor General Edward Ouko exposed how tax payers’ money may have been swindled by the county governments of Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga and Busia between December 2013 and June 30 last year.

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