Too often, the money is not enough to pay all the suppliers. Indeed, in recent months, inordinate delays by government agencies in paying suppliers has been a point of debate. Suppliers know that the publicly stated pledge to pay within 30 days for vulnerable groups such as the youth and the disabled and 120 days for other contactors are hardly ever observed. Too often, the money is not enough to pay all the suppliers. The net effect is that suppliers are unable to meet their obligations.

Source: Daily Nation October 04, 2016 17:26 UTC