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Why urban counties deserve extra funding

Rapid urbanisation brought about by devolution has necessitated a relook at how urban counties should be funded to cope up with increased demand for essential services.

In all fairness, the unique challenges facing Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Uasin Gishu County are large and complex, requiring a major shift in our approach to funding urban counties.

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