MCAs Push for Review of Busia County Budget After Public Outcry on Priorities

Senate Committee Summons Busia Governor Over 2022/2023 Budget Implementation Report
The Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has summoned the Governor of Busia County to appear before it and make formal submissions on the county’s Budget Implementation Review Report for the 2022/2023 financial year. The invitation, issued in line with Article 228(6) of the Constitution, signals heightened scrutiny into how Busia managed public funds during the period under review.
The committee’s move comes amid growing concerns over the pace and transparency of flagship development projects in the county. Over recent months, local leaders and residents have publicly questioned stalled infrastructure works, delayed service delivery, and discrepancies in projects reportedly completed by the previous administration. The Budget Implementation Review Report, prepared by the Controller of Budget, highlighted several issues that the Senate is now keen to interrog