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Proposed penalties for pending bills welcome

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COG finance committee Chair, Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa and Kisii County Governor Simba Arati while appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget to deliberate on the prompt payment bill. PHOTO | LUCY WANJIRU | NMG  

By  Business Daily

Nation Media Group

Proposals to amend the law and impose a fine of up to Sh5 million for delayed payment to public sector suppliers are proper and could save many businesses from financial distress.

We do not support county governors who are opposed to the fine, terming the penalty punitive.

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