Government Delayed Fund Disbursements Leading to Operational Issues - August 2025

The Nairobi County Government announced delays in disbursing July salaries to its staff, attributing the issue to the non-receipt of the equitable share from the National Government. This situation is part of a broader problem, as the Council of Governors (CoG) stated that Kenyan counties are facing severe financial difficulties and challenges in service delivery due to delayed disbursement of funds by the National Treasury. Concurrently, Members of Parliament criticized Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba for funding delays that forced schools to fundraise for students participating in the ongoing Kenya Music Festival, accusing the Ministry of Education of neglecting its duty and failing to provide timely facilitation funds.