This archive report was first published on 23 June 2021.
On June 23, 2021, the National Treasury released Sh43.5 billion to counties to clear pending bills up to April 2021.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani urged county bosses to prioritize payments of the pending bills to suppliers along with their statutory dues.
"The payment of these bills will be closely monitored and future transfers weighed against the fulfillment of this important obligation to the private sector, so as to spur economic activity at the county level as part of our ongoing and inclusive Economic Recovery Programme," Yatani said.
The Treasury also plans to release more monies to counties to clear pending bills for the months of May and June.
Following the release of the money, the Council of Governors dropped their threat to shut down counties.
Counties received Sh53 billion in the 2021/2022 fiscal year, with Sh24.24 billion allocated towards salaries, allowances, gratuity, and pensions, and Sh8.36 billion for operations and maintenance.
