Parastatal chiefs under fire for dodging austerity policy

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro.

Photo credit: Bonface Bogita| Nation Media Group

Heads of parastatals have come under fire for splurging on non-priority programmes when the government is battling deep budget cuts amid shortfalls in taxes.

Lawmakers have claimed semi-autonomous government agencies (SAGAs) present broad budget estimates, which are difficult to scrutinise and hold the management of the entities to account.

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