Treasury pressured to disburse Sh68.5bn to counties in one month
Counties rely on exchequer releases for essential services like healthcare, road maintenance, water projects and salaries...
✨ Key Highlights
The National Treasury faces intense pressure to disburse Sh68.5 billion to county governments within the next month to meet constitutional obligations before the close of the financial year.
- Outstanding disbursement amount: Sh68.5 billion
- Key entities involved: National Treasury and County Governments (represented by the Council of Governors)
- Context: Delays risk stalling essential services and accruing pending bills, exacerbated by national cash flow constraints and high debt servicing costs (Sh1.71 trillion in 11 months to May).
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Nation Business
Part of the Day's Coverage
Family Bank Debuts on NSE With Sh29.9bn Valuation - June 2026
Family Bank has officially debuted on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), marking a significant moment for the Kenyan financial sector and its capital markets. Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya have surged by 2 million to reach a total of 53.4 million in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The National Treasury faces intense pressure to disburse Sh68.5 billion to county governments within the next month to meet constitutional obligations before the close of the financial year. Separately, Kenya has secured a substantial Sh22 billion financing package from Japan to bolster its automotive sector and implement energy reforms.
