Sakaja’s Budget Transparency Score Drops, New Survey Reveals
The report comes against the backdrop of various concerns over the county's administrative functionality and a recent EACC raid on a senior county official...
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Nairobi County's budget transparency score has dropped to 67 out of 100, a decline from 72 in 2024, according to the 2025 County Budget Transparency Survey (CBTS).
- Nairobi scored 67 out of 100, down from 72 in 2024.
- The survey was conducted by the Council of Governors in partnership with Bajeti Hub.
- The county performed poorly in public participation, scoring only 17 out of 100.
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