Jitters as internal memo on pending bills pay sparks panic

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o says all payments have been put on hold. [Robert Kiplagat, Standard]

Businesses are panicking after reports appeared showing that the government might have reneged on its promise to clear some of pending bills.

An internal memo from the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o informed her staff that all payments had been ceased as the government moved to commit all its resources in the fight against coronavirus disease.