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Taita Taveta allocates Sh200m to clear pending bills

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Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime during a previous meeting with members of the Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association (TTWCA). [Robert Menza, Standard]

Taita Taveta County Government allocated a paltry Sh200 million to clear pending bills despite owing Sh1.4 billion to contractors and suppliers.

The allocation attracted backlash from suppliers and contractors as questions arise over the county administration's commitment to clear pending bills accrued since 2013.

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