Kenyan governors have issued a stark warning that they may be forced to shut down essential county services if the ongoing cash crunch is not resolved. This announcement follows months of financial struggles for county governments, which have faced delays in receiving funds from the National Treasury.
The Council of Governors (CoG), led by Martin Wambora, has accused the National Treasury of failing to disburse funds on time, crippling essential services such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure development. “We are at a breaking point,” Wambora said in a recent statement. “Without immediate intervention, we will have no choice but to suspend operations in some counties.”
The looming shutdown has sparked a wave of concern across the country, with citizens fearing disruptions to critical services. The National Treasury, however, has promised to address the issue, citing revenue shortfalls and increased spending pressures as key challenges. Economists warn that if the cash crisis is not resolved soon, it could lead to a severe economic slowdown, particularly in marginalized counties heavily reliant on government funding
