Business Pushes State to Clear Bills

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Kenyan business leaders have urged the government to urgently clear mounting pending bills, warning that delayed payments are choking cash flows and hurting enterprise sustainability. Speaking at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry AGM in Nairobi, KNCCI President Erick Rutto said arrears pose a major threat to MSMEs. While welcoming the release of KSh255 billion to settle claims, he called for faster verification, predictable payment timelines, and reforms to prevent new arrears.