This archive report was first published on 20 May 2020.
On May 20, 2020, the National Treasury allocated Sh26.4 billion to Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) to support post-COVID-19 economic stimulus measures.
The allocation comes days after Director General Major Mohammed Badi raised concerns about the agency's cash flow challenges.
The cash flow issues were triggered by Governor Mike Sonko's decision to decline assenting to the Nairobi City County Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2020, citing non-compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and the County Government Act.
According to a letter from National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattani to the National Assembly, the funds are part of the Sh53.7 billion approved by President Uhuru Kenyatta as part of the post-COVID-19 economic stimulus package in the 2020/2021 financial year.
"The Head of Public Services submitted the Budget Estimates for Nairobi Metropolitan Services after our submission to Parliament. In this regard, we request for inclusion of NMS budget estimates in the National Government Budget under the presidency," Yattani said.
Other projects and initiatives allocated funds include the Mukuru Renewal Project (Sh1.5 billion), leasing of motor vehicles for the State Department for Interior (Sh4.55 billion), and the Kenya Financing Locally-led Climate Action Project (Sh100 million).
