Concerns as Treasury Halts County Funds Threatening Salaries and Services

Senators have expressed shock over the unprecedented move that comes amid escalating tiffs between governors and legislators...

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The Kenyan Senate has summoned Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma following the National Treasury's freeze on fund transfers to Meru County, citing concerns over potential disruptions to essential services and salary payments.

The National Treasury has stopped up to 50% of equitable share funds to Meru County, effective April 10.
Key individuals summoned include John Mbadi (Treasury CS), Isaac Mutuma (Meru Governor), the Controller of Budget, and the Auditor General.
The freeze stems from the county's failure to settle a court-awarded debt to a foreign investor, initially Ksh339 million, which has ballooned with 14% annual interest.

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