By EDITORIALMore by this AuthorRunaway public expenditure remains the bane of national planning and resource use. It is particularly disheartening when the expenses are incurred on non-priority areas, negating all austerity measures aimed at securing financial stability. The greatest obstacle expenses is the mindset of some top government and county officials, who believe they should not be questioned about cash use. County governments, just like the national government, must critically review and cut non-core expenses, including travel. It is extremely absurd when counties cry over lack of funds while at the same time reporting unjustified expenditures.

Source: Daily Nation November 13, 2017 19:07 UTC