This archive report was first published on 9 July 2020.
On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the County Government of Migori under Governor Okoth Obado allocated Ksh 4.1 million to the purchase of coffins in the 2020/21 financial year.
The allocation was made to aid locals grappling with arranging funerals for loved ones who succumb to natural disasters, such as tragedies witnessed in gold mines.
According to the Migori County Assembly Budget and Appropriation Committee, the allocation would also aid local families and families of Migori County Staff.
Out of the Ksh 4.1 million, the Department of Public Services Management was allocated Ksh3.6 million to purchase coffins, while Ksh500 million was given to the Department of Disaster Management for the same.
"The County Government is given an opportunity to accord its members befitting send-offs. We based our allocation on the Public Service Commission Act of 2012. Every action undertaken is therefore lawful and a replica of what happens in the National Budget," Tom Akungo, Chairperson Budget Committee Migori stated.
As of June 30, the Council of Governors detailed that Migori County had acquired 125 isolation beds as focus shifted to county health systems to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Uhuru Kenyatta had directed Governors to heighten the fight against the virus after reopening the country on Monday, July 6.
Only 12 counties out of 47 counties have surpassed the 300 bed mark stipulated by the Ministry of Health.
