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County governments are yet again on the spot for gobbling billions of shillings on salaries and allowances at the expense of development. A report compiled from the Auditor General and Controller of Budget by the county public accounts committee shows that majority of the counties are paying more than 50% of their revenue to salaries and allowances.
Spending Spree in Counties
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