Report Exposes Ksh525 Billion Govt Debt
The report highlighted a systemic failure in debt management, with state-owned enterprises emerging as the primary drivers of the unpaid bills...
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A recent report by the Office of the Controller of Budget has revealed that the Kenyan national government's pending bills reached a staggering Ksh525.44 billion by September 2025, with state corporations accounting for the vast majority of this debt.
- Total national government pending bills: Ksh525.44 billion by September 2025.
- State Corporations and SAGAs owe Ksh406.49 billion, representing approximately 77 per cent of the total.
- Controller of Budget Dr. Margaret Nyakang'o expressed concern over delayed payments threatening the broader economy.
- Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) owe Ksh118.94 billion.
- Notable debtors include the National Police Service (Ksh13.65 billion) and the Executive Office of the President through the defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) (over Ksh13.6 billion).
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Report Shows Ksh525 Billion Govt Debt; PAYE Changes and Water Allocation Rules Proposed - December 2025
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