Senators seek increased funding, vow to keep county chiefs on toes

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi (c) has a word with Senator Bonny Khalwale (Kakamega) during the induction workshop for all senators in Sawela Lodge in Naivasha on September 20, 2022. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

Senators have decried low funding that has made it difficult to execute their oversight role.

They said they need resources to ensure prudent use of revenue allocated to the counties. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said that for years, the House had been underfunded, adversely affecting the role of members.