Contractors Put On Notice as Govt Clear Billions in Pending Bills
The notice comes as the government reveals that it has cleared over Ksh 177 billion in pending bills that stalled key roads across the country...
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The Kenyan government has cleared Ksh 177 billion in pending bills owed to contractors for road projects, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announcing that all arrears dating back to 2020 have been settled. Contractors are now on notice to strictly adhere to timelines and quality standards, with a renewed focus on accountability and performance.
- Ksh 177 billion in pending bills cleared, which had stalled 6,000 kilometres of road projects.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki issued the directive from his Karen residence on Wednesday, February 18.
- This clearance follows an earlier payment of Ksh 123 billion in December 2025 and comes after warnings to terminate contracts for stalled projects.
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Government Clears Ksh 177 Billion in Pending Bills for Road Contractors - February 2026
The Kenyan government has cleared Ksh 177 billion in pending bills owed to road contractors, as announced by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. This settlement resolves payments that have been outstanding since 2020. The clearance of arrears affects 6,000 kilometers of roads that had stalled, allowing for the resumption of these projects nationwide. Following the payment, contractors are now on notice to strictly adhere to timelines and quality standards. Contractors have been instructed to accelerate work without compromising on quality.
