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Governors demand release of sh8.9 billion owed to counties for UHC staff

Sacco ReviewNovember 7, 202607 mins

Counties have no alternative but to divert money from other services to pay Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers absorbed on permanent and pensionable terms, Council of Governors (CoG) Chairman and Tharaka-Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has said. Mr Njuki warned that the delayed disbursement of Sh8.9 billion is piling pressure on devolved units. He said counties…

Njuki vows to defend devolution, push county funding to Sh500bn

Sacco ReviewOctober 14, 202607 mins

Njuki pledges to defend devolution against political interference as he takes over leadership of the Council of Governors. He plans to push for Ksh500 billion in county funding and strengthen engagement with Parliament. Njuki vows to pursue stalled development projects and improve funding to support service delivery across the 47 counties. Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi…

Kindiki urges counties to fast-track industrial parks

Sacco ReviewAugust 25, 202606 mins

Kindiki wants counties to speed up completion of industrial parks to drive value addition. He says all county allocations due up to August have been released. Counties have also been urged to prepare early for the expected El Nino rains. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged county governments to prioritise the completion of County Aggregation…