#National News

New Jeshwang/Ebo Town councilor rallies people to witness Participatory Budgeting Consultation

Sep 19, 2022, 10:44 AM | Article By: Ali Jaw

The councilor of New Jeshwang and Ebo Town, honorable Habib Ceesay has rallied members of communities within his ward and other partners to take part in the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) 2023 Participatory Budgeting Consultations.

He made the remarks during a community engagement facilitated and coordinated by Kanifing Municipality Council (KMC)’s Community Service Unit, Department of Planning and Development, Department of Finance and supported by the Department of Community Development.

The consultations were aimed at ensuring inclusiveness and participatory decision-making process to promote accountability and transparency within the Council in its dealings with communities.

It was also aimed to help ensure citizens participate in the budgetary process of the Council to have a voice on the expenditure of their duties and taxes.