Ongoing Senate war on the revenue administration formula has cast a spotlight on government policy particularly as applies to the principles of equity, equality and affirmative action. At the core of the tussle, is what formula to use towards sharing the scant funds, a mere 349 billion in a trillion-shilling budget.
Interestingly, part of the issue raised touching on the equalisation portion, indicates health metrics as criteria for its distribution. Rightfully so, as health and education are social services that touch on a wider community and are utilised by most members of society, unlike others that have segmental utilisation.
