Nairobi County to Hire 2,452 Permanent and Pensionable Workers

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that he will be hiring 2,452 workers under permanent and pensionable positions within the County.

He made the announcement on Thursday, July 17, during the commissioning of the Savanna-Stage 17 Bridge in Soweto, Embakasi.

Further, the governor described the decision as a step toward creating dignified, stable jobs for Nairobi residents.

The 2,452 individuals are part of a broader city workforce responsible for maintaining cleanliness, restoring public spaces, and supporting the county’s environmental efforts dubbed The Green Army.

“This is about dignity. We are not only creating jobs but also building a healthier and more dignified city for all Nairobians. Out of the 3,500 Green Army workers whose contracts have ended, 2,452 will be confirmed as permanent and pensionable employees of Nairobi County. The remaining workers will continue under their existing contracts until their matters are addressed,” said Sakaja.

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Sakaja Explains Why They Deserve the Jobs

The announcement comes at the end of their two-year term, which they feared would mark the end of their employment.

However, Sakaja said their commitment and hard work have earned them long-term roles in the county government.

“I’ve seen the difference these young people are making on the ground from cleaning up clogged rivers to keeping our streets tidy,” 

“They have transformed how this city looks and feels. They deserve more than temporary contracts. They deserve stability,” added Sakaja.

According to Sakaja, the confirmation process will be carried out within the next two weeks.

“The County Public Service Board is ready. Names have been submitted, and verification will begin immediately,” he said.

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Green Army CEC on Appointment Deadlines

Additionally, the County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Green Nairobi, Maureen Njeri, confirmed that the workers’ names have already been forwarded to the County Public Service Board for verification.

Once documentation is complete, the transition to permanent roles will begin.

The workers are part of a wider 3,500-member workforce under the Green Nairobi initiative, responsible for garbage collection, river restoration, public space beautification, and citywide clean-ups.

Njeri revealed that Nairobi County also plans to restructure its sanitation services by forming an independent agency, the Green Nairobi Company, which will manage the city’s environmental workforce professionally and sustainably.

“The Green Army has transformed how we manage the environment in Nairobi. Their contribution—from cleaning streets and estates to maintaining the final waste site has been immense,” she said. 

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