The Nairobi County has moved one step closer to finalizing its 2020/21 Sh31.6 billion budget after a deadlock that has taken for more than two months. The County Assembly had approved the budget estimates in July but the process stalled due to the stalemate at the Senate. In the proposed Sh31.6 billion budget, Sh25 billion is meant for recurrent expenditure while Sh6.4 billion has been earmarked for development initiatives. Both NMS and County officials have been attending meetings and this shows goodwill," Mbatia explained. “After we are done with the Appropriation, we will deal with the finance Bill.

Source: The Star October 09, 2020 10:52 UTC