The proposed allocation aims to fund projects and policy interventions raised during public participation forums that often go unfunded despite parliamentary backing.
By
Constant Munda
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
A parliamentary committee has backed the creation of a Sh5 billion public participation fund to finance projects proposed by citizens during budget hearings, opening a new spending vote even as the government implements austerity measures.
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