Majengo market in Mombasa County. Many counties are establishing municipalities that imitate the structures of the previous local governments headed by mayors. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
In the past two months, at least half of the 48 counties have sought applicants for the positions of municipal managers and members of the municipality board.
They include Nakuru, Nyeri, Isiolo, Embu, Vihiga, Laikipia, Narok and Meru. Others are Kwale, Mandera, Kisii, Kirinyaga and Kiambu counties.
There is no limit to the number of municipalities a county can establish as long as the urban area meets the threshold.
More than 20 counties are establishing municipalities as they seek a share of Sh30 billion being doled out by the World Bank to improve infrastructure.
But establishment of municipalities by governors has raised concern over possible duplication of functions and an increase in the wage bill as they require additional staff.
