Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa gives MCAs Kes20 million for development
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has disbursed Kes20 million to every ward in the County for development.
The funds disbursed for this financial year translate to Kes1.2 billion for all the 60 wards in the region in to increase development at the grassroots.
The Governor said the funds would help in providing much-needed services to the people.
Speaking in Matungu Sub County while distributing subsidized fertilizer and climate-resilient maize seeds, he said the County has a fully-fledged independent revenue collection agency that would support the revenue pool and management of county undertakings.
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“We have an independent agency which helps us collect and manage our revenue for development and we need more resources to provide effective services to our people,” he said.
Further, he noted that devolution ensures every county benefits from the national cake through efforts made by the county chiefs.
He pledged to ensure his six-point transformative agenda for Kakamega is delivered with a clear focus on health, hygiene and sanitation.
Additionally, he said there is already a plan to improve access to health services and upgrade most health facilities to level four and prioritize public healthcare investment to control disease outbreaks.
