Kenyan Senators have rejected a proposal by the Council of Governors that would allow counties to borrow independently from financial markets, bypassing the National Treasury.

• Counties currently face over Sh150 billion in pending bills.
• The Council of Governors, led by Chairman Ahmed Abdulahi and Vice Chairman Muthomi Njuki, argued for greater autonomy.
• Senators, including committee chair Ali Roba, expressed concerns that direct borrowing could lead to unsustainable debt and financial mismanagement by county governments.