The government is stepping up efforts to accelerate the completion of infrastructure projects across the country by clearing outstanding payments owed to contractors and ensuring adequate funding for ongoing works. Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki says the government has so far paid 179 billion shillings in outstanding bills owed to contractors undertaking road projects. Kindiki says additional funds have also been allocated to facilitate the completion of ongoing projects and the implementation of new developments. He says the move is aimed at preventing projects from stalling due to delayed payments, allowing Kenyans to benefit from infrastructure investments within the planned timelines. The Deputy President spoke on Wednesday during a project inspection tour in Maragua Constituency, where he inspected the ongoing construction of Gakoigo Stadium and the Mbombo-Kwa Thamaki Road. Kindiki said the government has allocated 1.2 billion shillings for the Mbombo-Kwa Thamaki Road and directed the contractor to complete the project in less than one year. He said the government was progressively implementing its development programme, with projects outlined in its five-year plan expected to be undertaken within the stipulated timelines. The programme, he said, covers key sectors including roads, markets, sports facilities, affordable housing and hostels, among other infrastr...
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