Public participation in county budgets not strong

By SHITEMI KHAMADI

Recurrent protests in counties on the increased levies and taxes by county governments need to ignite discourses on what public participation entails. On the face value, the protesters including traders and boda boda operators among others have a genuine concern.  On the other hand, counties have limited sources of revenue and if development is to be achieved local revenues are the most reliable sources of income.