The Nairobi County Public Service Board has started vetting 4,065 Green Army workers, setting the stage for their confirmation into permanent and pensionable positions.
Of the total, about 2,500 wil be confirmed.
The exercise began at Dagoretti Training School in Dagoretti
South Sub-county, a week after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced plans
to formalise the roles of Green Army workers who have been cleaning and
greening the city.
Public Service Board member Robert Wamaya said the vetting
is meant to verify qualifications and determine the workers’ suitability for
permanent employment.
“This exercise is essential in establishing the
qualifications and integrity of the Green Army staff. Once the documentation is
verified, we will initiate their transition to permanent employment,” said
Wamaya.
The Green Army, comprising over 4,000 youth, has been involved in garbage collection, river cleanups, beautification of public spaces, and environmental restoration throughout Nairobi.
County Executive for Green Nairobi, Maureen Njeri, said the vetting is being carried out transparently.
“This is a fair and accountable process. Once concluded,
these workers will officially be part of the county’s permanent and pensionable
staff,” said Njeri.
The county is also working on setting up a new entity—Green
Nairobi Company—to manage environmental services. The firm will oversee the
workforce and operations under a new model aimed at improving service delivery.
Some Green Army workers welcomed the move, describing it as a step towards job security.
“I thank Governor Sakaja for keeping his word. This is a
life-changing chance for us to serve Nairobi in a secure, long-term role,” said
Ian Irungu from Kahawa West ward.
Esther Kinuthia from Kabiro ward said, “This is the first
time we’re being offered permanent jobs by the county. It’s a dream come true.”
The exercise is part of the county government’s plan to
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