Nairobi is facing a potential cash crunch after a budget dispute between Governor Johnson Sakaja and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) resulted in the failure to approve the 2026/27 budget by the June 30 deadline.

• The county government will operate under emergency provisions, accessing only up to 50 per cent of the previous year's budget for essential services.
• Key figures involved include Governor Johnson Sakaja and County Assembly Majority Leader Peter Imwatok.
• MCAs allege the executive attempted to push through budget proposals, including borrowing proposals and a supplementary budget, without adequate scrutiny and consultation.