Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto at a past event. Photo/youtube
Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto now claims there is a scheme by a section of Jubilee lawmakers to cut funding to the counties due to the impending August general election.
Ruto cautioned that such a plot could hinder development at the grassroots, and called on the government to instead increase funding to the devolved units, the Standard has reported.
"The scheme to slash funding is uncalled for and we would not like our legislators to take advantage of the elections to deny counties funds, and Kenyans development. Election is a one-day event that should not be used to determine the amount of funds to counties," added the Chama Cha Mashinani leader on Tuesday at Kapkesosio Primary School grounds.
The former Council of Governors chair has been in the forefront calling for equal share of the national revenue between the two levels of government through a campaign he dubbed "Pesa Mashinani".