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Fast-track release of revenue to counties, Raila tells Treasury

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Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga at the 2nd Homabay International Investment Conference. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard]

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has appealed to the national government to fast-track release of sharable revenue to counties to enhance service delivery.

Raila said by holding onto the funds, service delivery is hampered in terms of stalled projects and delayed payment of salaries.

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