Government settles Sh177bn pending road contractor bills

Government clears Sh177 billion in pending bills for road contractors, enabling resumption of stalled projects and ensuring timely completion under quality standards...

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The Kenyan government has cleared Sh177 billion in pending bills owed to road contractors, resolving payments outstanding since 2020. This settlement will allow for the resumption of stalled road works across Kenya, as confirmed by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

The government settled outstanding payments totaling Sh177 billion for road contractors.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki confirmed the clearing of bills at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi.
The unpaid bills had stalled the construction of 6,000 kilometers of roads across Kenya since 2020.
Kindiki emphasized the need for high quality standards and timely completion of infrastructure projects critical for Kenya’s economic growth.

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