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How counties are splashing millions on legal firms

Lawyer Donald Kipkorir. The High Court recently affirmed a Sh1.3 billion legal fees in his favour against Nairobi County. [File, Standard]

County Governments continue to spend millions on irregular hiring of external lawyers, disregarding a directive by the Attorney General issued on November 3, 2020.

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, in the latest audit report, said county executives continue to procure the services of private law firms despite having recruited their own County Attorneys.

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