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A call to account: The Sh100b question every county must answer

By The Standard January 21, 2026

Source: The Standard

A call to account: The Sh100b question every county must answer

In line with our noisy traditions, 2026 opened with a debate around education access and quality, which morphed into questions about what counties, especially from Northern Kenya, have done with 12½ years of our taxes, which they receive as equitable share.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

In line with our noisy traditions, 2026 opened with a debate around education access and quality, which morphed into questions about what counties, especially from Northern Kenya, have done with 12½ years of our taxes, which they receive as equitable share.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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