This archive report was first published on 24 June 2020.
Nyeri county government has made significant cuts to its budget for ward development, reducing the allocation from Sh30 million to Sh16 million in the 2020/21 financial year.
According to budgetary estimates, the wards have been allocated Sh260 million for the completion of specific projects that were not finished in the 2019/2020 financial year.
Speaking to Nyakundi Report, Gibson Wahinya, chairman of the budget and appropriations committee, attributed the reduction to the effects of COVID-19, which have led to budgetary cuts.
"This year's county budget has been slashed owing to COVID-19 effects. We understand the challenges, but we are happy that ongoing projects will be completed," Wahinya said.
The county government has presented a budget of Sh5,080,293,621 for the 2020/21 financial year, with 67% allocated towards recurrent expenditure and personnel emoluments.
The assembly will commence debate on the budget on Wednesday and Thursday before giving it a nod.
