Cabinet approves KSh 23.74 billion to settle verified pending bills

The Cabinet has approved the settlement of verified pending bills worth KSh 23.74 billion, covering claims of KSh 50 million and below. A total of 28,726 verified pending bills are set to be paid out of the 29,257 recommended for settlement by the Pending Bills Verification Committee. Priority will be given to micro, small and medium enterprises, particularly those owned by women, young people and persons with disabilities. As Melita Oletenges reports, the Cabinet has also approved an additional KSh 45.3 billion for struggling national carrier Kenya Airways.