Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has assured Kenyans that the Kenya Kwanza administration remains committed to fulfilling its promises, citing the ongoing settlement of pending bills as one of the key achievements of the administration.

Speaking in a morning interview with Kameme TV on Monday, June 15, 2026, Mwaura said the government had already begun paying pending bills owed to suppliers and contractors, particularly those valued between Ksh 0 and Ksh 100 million.

“I want to say here categorically that the government will deliver what it has promised. To those who have doubts, I have highlighted several of what the government has been able to fulfil. If you keenly observe, we have even started paying pending bills owed to people. Anyone with between Ksh0 and Ksh100 million, we are in the process of paying them, and many people have already been paid,” Mwaura said.

The government spokesperson noted that the settlement of pending bills is part of broader efforts to stimulate economic growth and improve cash flow across various sectors of the economy. Delayed payments have for years been a major concern among suppliers, contractors and businesses that provide goods and services to government institutions.

Mwaura’s remarks come amid growing calls from leaders and business stakeholders for the government to expedite the clearance of pending bills, which are widely viewed as a significant obstacle to economic recovery. Many businesses have argued that delayed payments have affected their operations, led to job losses and constrained investments.

The government has maintained that addressing pending bills remains a priority, with the Treasury allocating funds to facilitate the phased settlement of verified claims. Officials have argued that clearing the outstanding obligations will inject liquidity into the economy and support businesses that depend on government contracts.

Treasury allocates Ksh68B for pending bills

The sentiments from the government’s spokesperson have come days after the National Treasury CS John Mbadi said that the Treasury had allocated Ksh68B in the 2026/27 budget in a bid to clear 99% of verified pending bills as the government aims to boost operational efficiency and reduce spending on interest payments.

While presenting the 2026/27 Budget Statement in the National Assembly on Thursday, June 11, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said that to pay off a long-overdue pile of government bills that are owed to suppliers and contractors, the National Treasury has earmarked Ksh68 billion in the 2026/27 budget for the payment of such bills that have been identified.

“In the FY 2026/27, the National Treasury proposes a budgetary provision of Ksh68.0 billion to settle the verified bills to suppliers and contractors owed by the government for amounts of up to Ksh100 million. This provision will also partly settle suppliers/contractors whose pending bills exceed Ksh100 million, ensuring that no supplier is excluded,” Mbadi said.

The CS stated that the Pending Bills Verification Committee had finished verifying outstanding claims from suppliers and contractors of the government. He said that the committee processed 91,911 claims worth Ksh637.6 billion, with 29,885 claims whose value is Ksh235.6 billion being verified and sent for settlement.

Mwaura also defended the government’s overall performance, stating that several campaign pledges have already been implemented.

He pointed to initiatives such as subsidised fertiliser, the employment of teachers, affordable housing projects, reforms in the health sector through the Social Health Authority (SHA), and labour mobility programmes that have enabled thousands of youths to secure jobs abroad.