Instead of the Sh37 million they wanted for domestic travel, they're only getting Sh20 million. The comparison and breakdown on international travel was not discussed. The county assembly reduced its allocation for domestic travel, subsistence and other transportation costs by Sh17 million for the next financial year starting July 1. Of that amount, the executive spent Sh232.39 million, while MCAs spent Sh105.5 million. Data from the Nairobi Treasury revealed that in 2016-17, MCAs spent Sh162 million on international travel while the county executive spent Sh267 million.

Source: The Star June 29, 2021 19:02 UTC