ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Public Finance Management Act
98. Renewal of decision to stop funds and termination of stoppage
Edition: 2026-09-25 · In force
98. Renewal of decision to stop funds and termination of stoppage
(1)Where the Cabinet Secretary has applied to Parliament to renew a decision to stop the transfer of funds for a period beyond the sixty days, a time allowed by the Constitution, as soon as practicable but not later than fourteen days after being informed of the decision to renew the period, the Controller of Budget shall prepare a report on the matter to Parliament.(2)The report referred to in subsection (1) shall provide an independent opinion on findings on details of the material breach or persistent material breaches in such a manner as to allow Parliament to make a decision within thirty days on whether or not to approve the renewal of the decision to stop the transfer of funds.(3)An intervention based on Article 225(3) of the Constitution and provisions of this Act shall end when—(a)the serious or persistent material breach in the State organ’s or public entity’s financial affairs has been resolved;(b)the State organ’s or public entity’s ability to meet its obligations to provide basic services or its financial commitments is secured; or(c)Parliament has declined to renew the Cabinet Secretary’s decision to stop transfer of funds.(4)Where Parliament has not renewed a decision in terms of Article 225(6) of the Constitution to stop the transfer of funds, all funds held during the period of the stoppage shall be released within a period not exceeding fifteen days.