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President William Ruto today owned up to delays in disbursing much needed funds to counties. The president attributed the delay in disbursement of funds to counties to Eurobond debt payment pressure and allocation of more resources to the ministry of education for junior secondary schools roll-out.the President was speaking on the second day of his Mt Kenya tour where he also assured residents that all development projects initiated by his predecessor in the region will be completed.
President Ruto camps in Muranga, Nyeri for second day
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