Government Clears Ksh.177 billion Pending Debts For Road Contractors
The government has cleared all unpaid debts for road contractors totaling Ksh.177 billion, which had been lingering since 2020.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki stated that the settlement of the bills has cleared the way for the resumption of road development, which had been stopped for years due to nonpayment.
On Wednesday, the DP at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, heard an update on the Ministry of Roads and Transport’s ongoing road, bridge, and other key infrastructure projects.
“The Government has cleared the entire amount of pending bills owed to contractors, a total of Ksh.177 billion, which remained unpaid since 2020, leading to the stalling of the construction of 6,000 kilometers of roads across Kenya,” DP noted.
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The Deputy President stated that the administration is working hard to obtain finances for the construction of the 6,000-kilometer road network in order to avoid payment delays.
“Contractors are now back on site and adequate resources have been mobilized to ensure contractors are paid promptly,” he stated.
KAREN, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
— Kithure Kindiki (@_KithureKindiki) February 18, 2026
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
The Government has cleared the entire amount of pending bills owed to contractors, a total of 177 billion shillings which remained unpaid since 2020 leading to the stalling of the construction of 6,000 kilometers of… pic.twitter.com/sL44Te6Ww4
Prof. Kindiki challenged the Ministry and the contractors to adhere to the highest quality standards and deliver the projects on time.
Government Clears Ksh.177 billion Pending Debts For Road Contractors
