Speaking on Tuesday, July 28, before the National Assembly’s Public Petitions Committee, Nyakang’o said Kenya’s public debt has risen to Ksh.12.82 trillion. Nyakang’o also raised alarm over the continued buildup of pending bills by county governments, accusing some counties of redirecting money released to clear supplier claims. “Pending bills are being left year after year. This year is the final year before the next administration comes in, and we will be very strict on pending bills,” Nyakang’o said. They are budgeted for, but when the money is released, it is taken to another use,” she said.