[Kilifi governor Amason Kingi. He has accused the Jubilee administration of sabotaging operations in the counties. Courtesy: The Star]
Kilifi governor Amason Kingi has claimed that the Jubilee administration is not keen to implement devolution.
Speaking in Rabai, Kingi accused Jubilee of withholding a total of Ksh1.2billion meant for development in Kilifi county.
The governor noted that the National treasury has been withholding Ksh800million every financial year, which has since accumulated to over a billion shillings.
“Despite the shortcomings, the county government of Kilifi has realised commendable success in roads, education, health, agriculture and water,” he said.
The governor stated that the National government was deliberately withholding the funds to sabotage operations in the counties.
He used the platform to drum up support for Opposition coalition NASA, saying the outfit is the only one committed to devolution.
“The NASA government will not only increase the county allocation, but also ensure fair distribution of resources,” he said.