Nairobi, June 24 -- Depending on where one sits in Kenya's fiscal argument, this may be a week for relief or cautious hope. The Finance Bill 2026 has been signed into law, and the 2026/27 budget path is clearer.

For suppliers trapped in pending bills, one line matters: Treasury's proposal to allocate Sh68 billion to settle verified claims, prioritising suppliers and contractors owed up to Sh100 million, while partly paying those owed more. For many small and medium enterprises, payment below that threshold can mean survival. But why has it taken this long to do what should have been commercial justice?

The State now knows more than it once claimed not to know. The Pending Bills Verification Committee reviewed 91,911 claims worth over Sh...