Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir is the latest county leader to firmly criticise President William Ruto over the contentious issue of who should be allowed access to a greater share of funds meant for road maintenance and development.
In a statement on Sunday, April 27, Governor Abdulswamad echoed the frustrations expressed by several county bosses across the country as he questioned why the government wanted to control billions in road maintenance funds despite the clear mandate given to county governments under the Kenyan constitution. "If the Kenyan Constitution says county roads should be managed by the county government, why should the national government decide to keep the money, and why should the usage of those funds be used by people not familiar with our problems?" the governor posed.
The governor, who doubles up as the deputy party leader of the Raila-led Orange Democratic Party (ODM), says funds allocated for road works and infrastructure should remain within the counties, since governors and local officials have a better understanding of the specific needs of their communities.
President William Ruto and Governor Abdulswamad Nassir tour the port of Mombasa to review the progress since the Presidential order to revert Port Services back to Mombasa.
