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Originally published by Nation CountiesAugust 16, 2026
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Nairobi chaos looms as City Hall staff threaten strike over pay
Union warned that Nairobi County employees could stop reporting to work if they were not paid by the end of last week...
✨ Key Highlights
Nairobi faces potential disruption as approximately 19,000 City Hall staff threaten to go on strike starting today over unpaid July salaries.
- The Kenya County Government Workers Union issued the strike warning after workers failed to receive their salaries, impacting essential services like garbage collection and traffic control.
- Key figures involved include Calvince Okello, the union's Nairobi branch secretary-general, and Governor Johnson Sakaja, who attributed the delay to the late approval of the 2026/27 budget.
- This looming strike highlights existing financial pressures at City Hall, with the county facing significant overdrafts and pending bills, raising concerns about its ability to meet its wage obligations.
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