Govt clears road contractors’ pending bills after securitization deal
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 9 - The government has completed the payment of verified road construction pending bills up to December 2025, following a pledge by - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenyan government has finalized the payment of verified road construction pending bills up to December 2025. This action follows a pledge by President William Ruto to address the long-standing arrears that have hindered the construction sector, utilizing the securitization of the Road Maintenance Levy.
- Payments were made possible by securitizing the Road Maintenance Levy, allowing upfront access to funds.
- Daniel Wamahiu, a local road contractor, confirmed his firm had received outstanding payments.
- The settlement aims to restore confidence in government-funded infrastructure projects and prevent project stalls due to cash flow issues.
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