Many Kenyan businesses, despite appearing profitable on paper, are facing critical cash flow challenges. This is because paper profits do not translate into the ability to pay essential operational costs and statutory obligations.

• The core issue is the disconnect between accounting profit and actual cash flow.
• The article highlights a scenario faced by business owners in locations like Westlands.
• It implies that Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are not adequately addressing these cash flow realities, leading to mounting penalties and interest on overdue payments.