The Nairobi County Government has announced delays in disbursing July salaries to its staff, attributing the issue to the non-receipt of the equitable share from the National Government.

• The delay impacts July salaries, with salaries paid up to June 2025.
• Charles Kerich, Finance County Executive, assured staff that payment would be made once funds are received from the Treasury.
• The Treasury has indicated the funds are likely to be released next week.

The Council of Governors (CoG) states that Kenyan counties are facing severe financial difficulties and challenges in service delivery due to delayed disbursement of funds by the National Treasury.

• Counties are yet to receive their allocations from the 410 billion Shillings allocated in the 2025/26 budget.
• Mutahi Kahiga, CoG vice chairman and Nyeri Governor, highlighted that the system for disbursing money has been locked due to changes by the Treasury.
• The Nyeri Governor emphasized that prompt release of funds, equivalent to 15 percent of the gross domestic product as per the Constitution, is essential for counties to perform effectively.

Kenyan Members of Parliament have criticized Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba for funding delays that forced schools to fundraise for students participating in the ongoing Kenya Music Festival. MPs accused the Ministry of Education of neglecting its duty and failing to provide timely facilitation funds, leaving school administrators in confusion.

• Schools were forced to conduct last-minute fundraising efforts due to the delayed release of crucial funds.
• Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba acknowledged the allocated amount of Ksh76 per primary school student for co-curricular activities was "inadequate."
• The Ministry of Education cited inadequate funds for co-curricular activities and delays from the National Treasury as reasons for the disbursement issues.