Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi flanked by MCA’s addresses journalists at the County Headquarters of green leaf tea fraud by tea factories in the county on February 8, 2024. [George Njunge/Standard] As Kenya continues to deepen its devolution journey, the realisation of development at the grassroots and improved service delivery depends significantly on how counties manage and mobilise their financial resources. While the equitable share from the national government remains vital, long-term sustainability and autonomy of counties hinge on the strengthening of Own Source Revenue (OSR). The reality is that an overreliance on national disbursements, often subject to delays, leaves counties…
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Committee on County Public Account and Investments (CPAIC) member Senator Kimani Wamatangi when Governor Okoth Obado appeared before the committee at the Kenyatta International conference centre (KICC) Nairobi. June 4th, 2021. [File, Standard] When devolution was introduced after the promulgation of the new constitution, it carried the great promise of bringing services closer to the people. Indeed, counties across Kenya have made commendable strides in health, education, infrastructure and economic empowerment. However, one persistent and growing threat that continues to undermine these efforts is the unsustainable cost of grid-powered electricity, particularly for public utilities like street lighting. Today, darkness engulfs…