Passing the buck: Who is to blame for county cash transfer delays?

National Treasury CS CPA John Mbadi when he appeared before the National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee at Bunge Tower on November 14, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Questions are lingering as to why counties are experiencing delays in Exchequer disbursements, amid a myriad of accusations being traded between the National Treasury, Council of Governors, and Controller of Budget.

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has absolved his office of any delays and even provided a breakdown of how much money has been released to the counties since the beginning of the 2024/25 financial year.