Salary delays as counties face cash crunch

Council of Governors Finance Chairperson and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa. [Nathan Ochunge, Standard]

"We do not run a credit line with our suppliers and hence we need to pay for those services," Dr Olima said.

Governor Ayacko's administration is also facing challenge of paying salaries.

In Homa Bay, county government workers have been told to be patient over delays in payment of their November salaries.