Counties have received Sh2.9 billion in long-delayed mineral royalties, the National Treasury has revealed, marking a boon for the devolved administrative units and communities around mining sites.
The Treasury did not name beneficiary counties, but previous records showed that 32 mineral-rich counties were marked for royalty payouts. They include Kwale, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Homa Bay, West Pokot, Kericho, Kakamega, Elgeyo-Marakwet and Kericho among others.
