ADVERTISEMENT In the shadow of Kenya’s devolved governments, a silent killer stalks hardworking contractors: unpaid bills. What begins as a promise of lucrative public works contracts spirals into crippling debt, repossessed homes, shattered families—and, too often, death.
The latest heartbreak unfolded in Nairobi on February 14, 2026. Beatrice Njeri, a dedicated road builder, breathed her last at Aga Khan Hospital, succumbing to depression fueled by years of financial torment. Her family points the finger squarely at Nairobi County Government, which owes her Ksh36.8 million for a 2.7-kilometer road in Ruai’s Kanisani area—work completed in September 2024, invoiced in October, and still unpaid.
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