Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko says the county has paid Sh1.1 billion of the total Sh1.7 billion pending bills giving commitment that his administration was working towards clearing the balance.
The huge pending bills had raised concerns among a section of the Migori Members of County Assembly (MCA) who criticised the governor for ballooning pending bills and misappropriating funds.
The huge pending bills also prompted a visit by the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget early this month led by Acting Chairperson Senator Bonny Khalwale to task the Migori County Executive management team led by Governor Ochilo with paying the 2023/2024 pending bills.
Ochilo who spoke during the Annual State of the County address to the County Assembly of Migori also disclosed that in the 2024/2025 financial year, the local revenue was projected to reach Sh600 million up from Sh420 million in 2023/2024 as the county continues to roll out revenue-automated systems meant to increase the county returns.
