The office of the Auditor-General has commenced discussions with County Assemblies with a view to empower them to play their oversight role effectively.

AG Nancy Gathungu said County Assemblies, by virtue of comprising elected members at the grassroots, are well poised to ensure prudent usage and management of public resources in every corner of the country.

She said Members of the County Assemblies (MCAs) know the projects they have approved, the budgets they have appropriated and also what is happening on the ground with regard to implementation. "We want to agree on how they can be the first ones on the ground to discuss the reports and ensure they give recommendations that the executive and other entities must implement to ensure there is continuous service delivery," she said.

Speaking on Tuesday in Embu after a meeting with the County Assembly leadership, Ms.