Ministry Sets Deadline to Pay Contractors Amid Stalled Projects

The CS urged contractors to remain on site and accelerate implementation while meeting contractual requirements on time...

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The Kenyan Ministry of Roads and Transport has secured Ksh 139 billion to clear pending bills owed to road contractors and ensure the continuation of ongoing projects.

The government plans to pay eligible works from the last quarter of the previous financial year between August 21, 2026, and August 28, 2026.
The funds are being raised through the securitisation of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF).
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir stated the objective is to establish a predictable financing system and prevent future accumulation of pending bills.

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