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| Controller of Budget Agnes Odhiambo. Cumulatively, Counties spent Sh7.9 billion on domestic and foreign travels and Sh.6.3 billion on purchase of vehicles.[PHOTO:FILE] |
Nairobi; Kenya: Counties are once again in a spot for diverting money for development towards recurrent spending. This comes amid clamour for control of misuse of public funds.
A report by the Office of the Controller of Budget shows counties slashed development budgets and used the money to pay salaries, buy vehicles, domestic and foreign travels and Member of County Assembly (MCAs)’ sitting allowances.
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