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).