Court Halts Nakuru County Budget Amid Questions Over Disability Funds

The High Court has blocked the approval and disbursement of Nakuru County’s Sh23.56 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year amid a legal dispute over Sh27.5 million allocated to persons with disabilities (PWDs).

According to Nation Africa, the case centres on questions about how funds allocated during the 2025/2026 financial year were managed and whether the intended beneficiaries received the support. The court has sought accountability from the county, including records relating to the allocation. The allegations remain subject to determination through the legal process.

Beyond the court proceedings, the dispute highlights a fundamental responsibility of county leadership: ensuring that public funds are accounted for and that budgetary commitments translate into meaningful improvements in people's lives.

For persons with disabilities, funding for assistive devices and economic empowerment programmes can be essential to independence, participation and access to opportunities. When questions arise over such allocations, they underscore the importance of transparent financial management, effective oversight and involving communities in decisions that affect them.

These priorities align with Richie Githatu’s vision for a more accountable and inclusive Nakuru. His Nakuru Transformation Agenda emphasises responsible governance, equitable development and public services that respond to residents’ needs. Delivering on this vision requires more than allocating funds on paper; it requires clear reporting, measurable outcomes and mechanisms that ensure resources reach the people they are intended to serve.

As Nakuru considers its future, public trust must be built through leadership that treats accountability as a responsibility and inclusion as a central part of development. Every resident, including persons with disabilities, should have confidence that county resources are being managed transparently and directed towards improving lives.

The ongoing case presents an opportunity to reinforce these principles and the importance of ensuring that public spending delivers tangible benefits for Nakuru’s communities.