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Live: Shakahola massacre judgement

Council of Governors chairperson Anne Waiguru (centre) with her colleagues during a media briefing in Nairobi

Rich counties that have become ‘beggars’

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Council of Governors chairperson Anne Waiguru (centre) with her colleagues during a past media briefing in Nairobi.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

By  Eric Matara

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

All 47 counties are grappling with unpaid land rates and interest amounting to more than Sh100 billion as they struggle to meet revenue targets. 

In some counties, the arrears date back to the defunct local governments.

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