President Ruto: We Will Ensure Counties Get Funds on Time
President William Ruto has committed to the timely disbursement of funds to County Governments saying the move will hasten devolution and smoothen service delivery.
The President who spoke in Naivasha during the 9th National and County Coordinating Summit noted that the devolved units of administration are at the centre of Kenya’s development.
President Ruto pledged to work closely with counties and “scale up our partnership”, particularly in agriculture, security, health and housing.
“There is an evident transformation that has come about through devolution and as such, we must support counties,” he said.
The President asked the leaders to endeavour to enhance harmony among themselves, unite and routinely engage, explaining that the culture of hostility, confrontation and litigation is disruptive, inefficient and wasteful.
“It delays implementation, denies Kenyans their right to services; we must be united in purpose.”
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said the government will ensure devolution succeeds as that is its main focus
Gachagua noted that through cordial and constructive engagement with the National Government, counties have the power to transform Kenya.
Council of Governors Chairman Anne Waiguru, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Attorney General Justin Muturi, and Governors, among other guests, were present.
