This archive report was first published on 13 December 2019.
On December 13, 2019, the National Treasury made a significant move by releasing funds to 18 counties that had presented acceptable plans to clear their pending bills.
According to a statement from the National Treasury, these counties received a total of Ksh. 11 billion.
The 18 counties that benefited from this move include Baringo, Bomet, Embu, Garissa, Isiolo, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Kitui, Machakos, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Nandi, Narok, Taita Taveta, Tana, Tharaka Nithi, and Vihiga.
Additionally, a further Ksh. 7 billion was disbursed to 12 counties that had successfully cleared their pending bills. These counties are Elgeyo Marakwet, Homabay, Kajiado, Kericho, Kilifi, Kwale, Laikipia, Makueni, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Nyeri, and Uasin Gishu.
Acting Treasury CS Ukur Yattani confirmed the disbursement, stating that the counties had shown a commitment to clearing their outstanding debts.
