Counties spend Sh3bn more on perks despite Covid curbs

Council of Governors (CoG) Chairman Wycliffe Oparanya. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Counties spent Sh3.32 billion more on salaries and allowances in the three months to June compared to a similar period last year despite restrictions imposed to curb spread of the coronavirus disease.

Data from the Controller of Budget (CoB) shows the 47 units splashed Sh45.55 billion on personnel emoluments in the period, up from Sh42.23 billion a year earlier.

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