Governor Kiraitu Murungi has thanked Members of the County Assembly for passing the Meru County Finance Bill 2019 which he has already assented to and is now an Act, awaiting gazzetment.

The Governor assured Meru residents that the new law has not added any new taxes, and that residents will continue paying the same charges they pay now.

Speaking during the Meru County Taxpayers Day at Kinoru Stadium, the Governor said that from this financial year all markets and towns will be given a chance to manage their own revenue and use it for their own development.

He thanked the business community and other stakeholders for their continued effort towards tax payment, where he also lauded tax collectors and the Meru County Revenue Board for their commitment towards the much needed revenue for carrying out developments and service delivery.

On his part, Deputy Governor hon Titus Ntuchiu who is also the CECM for Finance, assured Meru residents that their money will be used prudently on delivering development, saying that no single coin will be misappropriated under his watch.

Members of country Assembly urged leaders and other county residents to respect to revenue collectors and other revenue officials, as they carry on with their duties.

Igembe and Tigania region MCAs in attendance, thanked Governor Kiraitu for choosing to hold this year’s Jamhuri Day Celebrations in Maua for the first time in history. They welcomed all Meru residents to Maua Primary tomorrow, saying it marks an important step in Devolution.
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