By DAVID MUCHUIMore by this AuthorMeru Governor Kiraitu Murungi’s flagship projects were dealt a blow on Thursday after MCAs passed major amendments to the county’s fiscal strategy paper for 2018/2019 pointing to a fallout with the executive. The strategy paper showed the county would need Sh10.1 billion in the 2018/2019 financial year to fund projects in all departments. The free milk programme, which is currently being piloted at a cost of Sh50 million, was estimated to cost Sh101.4 million in the next financial year. Finance and budget committee chairman Julius Mbijiwe who presented the Fiscal Strategy Paper report said the amendments were meant to ensure residents get value for money. This is why we need more rigs in the county,” Mr Ithibua said.

Source: Daily Nation April 20, 2018 08:15 UTC