- The National Treasury has okayed the payment of verified pending bills.
- The total amount approved stands at KSh 225 billion.
- KSh 80 billion has been released for the roads sector.
- Remaining funds will be paid in phases.
- Only approved and genuine claims will be settled.
The National Treasury has approved the release of KSh 225 billion to settle verified pending bills owed by the government.
The move is expected to bring relief to suppliers and contractors who have struggled for months due to delayed payments.
Out of the approved amount, KSh 80 billion has already been released.
The funds are meant to clear debts linked to road construction and maintenance, a sector that has been among the hardest hit by payment delays.
The Treasury confirmed that the remaining KSh 175 billion will be paid gradually in the coming months.
Officials say the phased approach will help manage cash flow while ensuring approved claims are fully settled.
The payment plan is aimed at injecting money back into the economy.
Many contractors and suppliers have faced serious financial strain, with some forced to halt operations due to unpaid government bills.
Treasury officials stressed that only legitimate and verified claims will be honoured.
A recent review by the Pending Bills Verification Committee found that almost half of the KSh 665 billion submitted claims did not meet the required standards.
In late 2025, the government also raised about KSh 77 billion through loans from local banks.
Part of the funds came from securitising the Road Maintenance Levy Fund, a step taken to revive stalled infrastructure projects across the country.
The Treasury maintains that clearing pending bills must go hand in hand with accountability.
Authorities say the verification process is meant to protect public funds while restoring confidence among businesses working with the government.
