20/08/2026
Kumba I Council Interns Gain Practical Insights into Budgeting and Treasury Management
Interns at the Kumba I Council have gained meaningful insights into municipal budgeting, revenue generation and treasury management during an informative session with the Municipal Treasurer, Mr. Sona Makia.
The session which took place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Council Conference Hall, was convened by the Municipal Treasurer to provide the interns with a practical understanding of how the Council prepares, manages and executes its budget.
Opening the session, Mr. Sona Makia explained the meaning and importance of a budget, describing it as a key instrument for planning and managing the activities and resources of the Council.
He further highlighted some of the major sources of revenue for the Council, including taxation, rents from Council properties and government grants. These resources, he explained, are mobilised to finance Council activities and development projects aimed at improving living conditions within the municipality.
The Municipal Treasurer also took the interns through the different stages involved in the elaboration and approval of the Council budget. He explained that the Mayor is responsible for preparing the draft budget, which is subsequently presented to the Municipal Council for consideration and adoption. Once voted, the budget is submitted to the appropriate supervisory authority for approval before being returned to the Council for ex*****on.
A key principle discussed during the session was the principle of annuality, which stipulates that the Council budget is prepared and executed over a period of one year.
Mr. Sona Makia also explained the allocation of the Councilโs budget, noting that 40 percent is earmarked for investment, while 60 percent is allocated to the running of the Councilโs activities.
The interactive nature of the meeting gave the interns an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification on issues relating to municipal finances, revenue collection, budget preparation and ex*****on. The explanations provided by the Municipal Treasurer helped address their concerns and gave them a clearer understanding of how public resources are managed at the local government level.
The session formed part of the Councilโs commitment to ensuring that interns gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical exposure to the different departments and operations of the local authority.
For the interns, the encounter was an enriching learning experience, providing them with first-hand knowledge of the financial mechanisms that support the functioning and development of Kumba I Municipality.
*Report by Ojong Parfait, UB Journalism Student on Internship