SRC approves Ksh 4.5Billion Car Grants for MCAs– Kenyans React

On Teusday 9th February, the Salaries and Renumeration Commission (SRC) okayed a request to award Members of County Assembly access to car grants as promised by President Uhuru Kenyatta. – By John Mutiso.

The unexpected offer to fund the 2224 ward representatives across the country with a non-repayable two million grant to purchase vehicles.

SRC said the facility will not push up the expenditure ceiling, as there is an already eti existing Ksh. 4.5 billion car loan facility that will be converted to a car grant.

The decision sent widespread condemnation over the approval that has largely been seen as bait to pass the BBI Bill in counties.

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