Senators support push for more funds for counties, say Sh217 billion is insufficient

Siaya Senator James Orengo addresses the media outside the Supreme Court after they filed a case seeking its advisory interpretation over President Uhuru Kenyatta’s decision to assent to the Division of Revenue Bill last year. They have said they will push for additional disbursement to counties to spur economic growth. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

By ROSELYNE OBALA and MOSES NJAGI

NAIROBI, KENYA: Senators have backed calls for an increment in the national revenue allocation to counties, up from the proposed Sh217.87 billion by the National Assembly.