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September 21, 2026
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Kilifi pending bills hit Sh10.7bn as suppliers decry payment delays

Kilifi pending bills hit Sh10.7bn as suppliers decry payment delays

Kilifi County’s financial troubles have come under renewed scrutiny after suppliers and contractors told the Senate County Public Accounts Committee...

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Suppliers and contractors in Kilifi County have revealed the extent of the county's financial crisis, with Sh10.7 billion in pending bills pushing many businesses to the brink of collapse.

  • The county's outstanding obligations are the second highest in Kenya, after Nairobi.
  • Suppliers appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) on Monday, September 21, 2026, to air their grievances.
  • Senator Moses Kajwang described Kilifi as "technically insolvent" amid concerns about financial management and alleged preferential payments.

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