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The government has set aside Sh37.8 billion for social protection, affirmative action and poverty reduction efforts.

THE STANDARD OPINION President Uhuru Kenyatta today chairing a Cabinet Meeting at State House, Nairobi. [Courtesy] Resource distribution in this country is at the absolute discretion of who runs the National Government. Governors and Parliament, who should have a say, play a secondary role from the look of the ongoing political realignments. Consequently, it seems, whoever wants development in their area should negotiate with prospective State House occupants.  This raises several questions. Is it constitutionally right that every tribe or region should stand up to fight for its interests at...

POLITICS Kapenguria Member of Parliament Samuel Moroto during the Homecoming ceremony of Tiaty MP William Kamket on April 7, 2018, at Michuki Grounds at Chemolingot town, Baringo County. [Photo:Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Kapenguria MP Samuel Moroto has said the Building Bridges Initiative is not a priority since the current Constitution is yet to be fully implemented. Speaking in his constituency, the MP said the 2010 Constitution brought many progressive legislations such as the Equalisation Fund, which uplifted marginalised areas. His criticism comes as a proposal in the BBI to create addi...

Cabinet holds key to billions for marginalised counties Wednesday February 03 2021 By EDWIN MUTAI Summary The Cabinet is yet to approve a proposed law that would unlock billions of shillings to finance projects in 14 marginalised counties. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani said a multi-agency committee had handed in Draft Public Finance Management (Equalisation Fund) Regulations to the Cabinet for consideration. The Cabinet is yet to approve a proposed law that would unlock billions of shillings to finance projects in 14 marginalised counties. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary...