Financial accountability is one of the most challenging tasks that most counties face today yet could be the panacea to the high corruption levels within counties. The fact that most county governments are not accounting for funds, as per the PFMA, provides leeway for unauthorized spending and more. Ultimately, the power of financial accountability of county governments is in the hands of ordinary Kenyans. When questions arise and county governments prove unwilling to be accountable, there will be need to use alternative methods to bring them to account including the judicial system. SEE ALSO :Anti-corruption speeches laced with leaders’ humourThis is the only sure way to financial accountability and meaningful development within counties.

Source: Standard Digital March 07, 2019 21:24 UTC