simonkabz wrote:Much as I have come to dislike these devolved units, I hereby stand in defence of Kilifi county govt for purchasing the 140m mansion.
1. I have seen some counties proposing spending close to 400m esp nyanza n wesdan.
2. It's a one off buyout. It would have been bought either way, sooner or later, n the sooner the better.
In defence?
1. Person A wasted less cash than person B, so Person A's wasted money is okay???
2. Person B or their successor would have wasted money anyway so they might as well blow the cash right now, when it's most desperately needed!
Who says this is a one-off?
a) The facilities are not necessary. Governor does not need to entertain anyone and hold meetings in their house, that's what offices and conference facilities are for!
b) Every successor will spend North of KES50MM on renovations / fumigation / updating equipment, so again not a one-off
c) Also likely that a successor would say that the property is unnecessary and then auction it off at a throw-away price!