City Hall risks being sued by contractors over Sh500 million debts after the Controller of Budget declined to approve funds. The projects were undertaken under the Ward Development Fund. Fund committee members, a legal officer from Odhiambo’s office and the county controller of budget met in City Hall on Tuesday. Ngwele said the assembly formed the Ward Development Fund Act based on advice from the controller’s office. The circular by the CoB dealt a blow to governors and MCAs who were seen to be using the ward fund to win votes.

Source: The Star May 30, 2018 22:18 UTC