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Rotich reveals govt plan to slash funds to counties amid cash crunch

Treasury secretary Henry Rotich: The Jubilee administration has ramped up spending since 2013 to build a modern railway, new roads, bridges and electricity plants. FILE PHOTO | NMG

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By  David Mwere

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Nation Media Group

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich has said that the government is facing difficulties financing some of its development projects.

While appearing before the Senate committee on Finance and Budget Wednesday, he also revealed a proposal to slash funds allocated to counties by between Sh15 billion and Sh17 billion.

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