Counties

Governor Badilisha grilled by Senate over municipal autonomy, water billing gaps

Nyandarua Governor Badilisha Kiarie has faced tough questioning from senators during a County Public Investment Committee (CPIC) appearance, revealing the delayed municipal autonomy and weak financial oversight propelling the county’s three municipalities to spend only Sh14.1 million out of an approved Sh71.1 million recurrent budget, with minimal use of a Sh22.2 million development allocation.