[Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]The National Treasury has admitted it is two months behind in releasing county funds. Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani said the government had released Sh133 billion to county governments so far this financial year. He said the government expects revenue collection to improve and “would prioritise disbursements to county governments with a view to clearing the arrears”. Former Senate Devolution committee chairman John Kinyua faulted the government for the delayed disbursement, citing misplaced priorities. “The delay in disbursement of these funds has negatively affected lives of county governments’ civil servants and service delivery,” Oparanya said.

Source: Standard Digital January 14, 2021 20:26 UTC