This, according to Margaret Nyakango', was a 249.2% increase compared to the KSh 89.63 used for allowances by MCAs in the 2022/23 financial year. PAY ATTENTION:The KSh 312 million was part of the KSh 18.76 billion disbursed to the counties in the period. The counties exposed for the inflated travel expenditures are Migori (KSh 184.6 million), Nairobi (KSh 167.8 million), Kajiado (KSh 124.37 million), Kericho (KSh 106.12), Machakos (KSh 104.4 million), Nandi (KSh 132.79 million), Kitui (KSh 129.4 million), Nyeri (KSh 101.32 million), Turkana (KSh 107.83 million), Narok (KSh 120.52 million), Nyamira (KSh 115.14 million) and Nyandarua (KSh 109.55 million). Chitembwe's appeal contesting his removal from office was dismissed by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court bench dismissed Chitembwe's argument that the audio and video recordings presented as evidence against him violated his right to privacy.

Source: Daily Nation December 29, 2023 06:33 UTC