Kisumu, Nairobi among worst users of development funds
Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia, Bomet, Nairobi, and Baringo ranked among the lowest performers according to a new report by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO)...
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A report by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has identified Kisumu and Nairobi as among the counties with the worst utilization of development funds, while Embu, Narok, Wajir, Kitui, and Kilifi show significant improvements in fiscal responsibility.
- Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja was noted in relation to a Senate committee inquiry on firefighting and disaster management preparedness.
- The report highlights varying degrees of fiscal discipline across Kenyan counties.
- This assessment reflects performance changes compared to the previous financial year.
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