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Governors, budget controller in war of words over funds release

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he chaired an Extra-ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council on the 2023/2024 Budget Policy Statement at his Harambee House Annex office on February 1, 2023. [DPCS]

The war of words between the Council of Governors and the Controller of Budget is currently raging, with each accusing the other of impeding their respective mandates.

The CoG has accused the CoB of placing unrealistic expectations on county governments, with critical activities stalling and derailing efforts to implement projects.

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