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February 19, 2026
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Kindiki: Stalled roads to resume as Sh177bn in contractor bills cleared

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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