UN releases Sh4.9bn for Kenyan troops ahead of time

Kenya Defence Forces soldiers at the Kismayu port in Somalia. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The UN has released Sh4.9 billion for Kenyan troops fighting Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia ahead of time, a rare gesture following persistent refund delays.

Treasury documents show that Kenya was expecting Sh3.5 billion by March with the early payment being a boost for the Exchequer as tax targets trail by Sh51.4 billion in the nine months.

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