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Pending bills pile over delayed release of counties funds

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at 20th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental budget and economic council (IBEC) at his official Karen residence on June 05, 2023. [DPSC]

In the wake of the government's recent disbursement of nearly Sh110 billion to counties, a long-standing issue of pending bills continues to plague suppliers, jeopardising their financial stability.

Months of delayed payments and unreliable disbursements have hampered operations in most county governments, prompting threats of operational shutdowns by several assemblies.

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