Kindiki: Stalled roads to resume as Sh177bn in contractor bills cleared
“We expect contractors to ensure timely completion of road projects without compromising quality,” he emphasized...
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the Kenyan government has cleared Ksh 177 billion in pending bills owed to contractors, allowing for the resumption of stalled road projects nationwide. He confirmed that 6,000 kilometers of roads that stalled since 2020 will now be completed, with contractors instructed to accelerate work without compromising quality.
- Ksh 177 billion in contractor bills have been settled.
- The government plans to complete 6,000 kilometers of stalled roads.
- The Taveta-Challa-Njukini-Rombo-Illasit Road is expected to be completed by December 31, despite an initial May 2027 completion date.
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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.
