MARSABIT — The County Government of Marsabit has been recognized by the County Pension Fund (CPF) as one of the best-performing counties in timely remittance of staff pension contributions. The accolade comes alongside a recent meeting of the County Executive Committee to review El Niño preparedness and advance key policy priorities.
The recognition trophy was presented to Governor Mohamud Mohammed Ali by Finance and Economic Planning CEC Hussein Fundi, who highlighted the award as an endorsement of the county’s financial discipline and accountability. Fundi noted that over the past 15 months, Marsabit has consistently remitted pensions alongside all other statutory deductions including SHIF, NSSF, the Housing Levy, and KRA defying the broader criticism often leveled against county governments for delayed remittances. He explained that as soon as exchequer releases are received, the county prioritizes paying salaries on time and settling all attendant deductions.
Fundi attributed this sustained financial performance to strengthened internal systems and early budget approval. Notably, Marsabit was among the first four counties to approve its 2026/27 budget and upload it into the financial system, which paved the way for prompt salary processing. Receiving the trophy, Governor Ali commended the Finance department for its discipline in payroll management.
The award presentation coincided with the County Executive Committee’s 92nd meeting, which focused on crucial policy, development, and disaster management initiatives. Key agenda items included the 2026/27 Supplementary Budget I Estimates, El Niño preparedness measures to bolster readiness for anticipated heavy rains, and the proposed Marsabit County Water Policy and Natural Resource Management Policy. The executive committee also deliberated on the proposed establishment of the Boru Haro Level IV Hospital to expand healthcare access, with these resolutions set to guide the county’s service delivery and development agenda moving forward.
