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Governors reject revenue Bill, demand Sh439.5 billion allocation

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei and Council of Governors Chairperson Anne Waiguru addressing the media at KICC, Nairobi on April 23, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

The Council of Governors (CoG) has told the Senate that the 47 counties will face major challenges in the delivery of the functions assigned to them under the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution if the Division of Revenue Allocation Bill is passed as it is.

CoG Chairperson Anne Waiguru who led five governors who appeared before the Senate Finance Committee said they are concerned over the proposed allocation of Sh391.1 billion as an equitable share of revenue to counties as contained in the Division of Revenue Bill.

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