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Nairobi City County has explained the delay in payment of July 2026 salaries, attributing it to a delay in the approval and uploading of the County Budget.
In a circular to all staff dated August 10, 2026, the county government said the delay had affected the processing and release of funds required for salary payments.
“The Nairobi City County Government wishes to inform all employees that there is a delay in the payment of July 2026 salaries, occasioned by the delay in the approval and uploading of the County Budget,” the circular stated.
The statement was signed by Acting County Secretary and Head of County Public Service Godfrey Akumali.
The county said management regretted the inconvenience and challenges the delay could cause employees and their families.
It said efforts were being made to expedite the necessary processes to facilitate the release of funds, assuring staff that salaries would be paid immediately after the County Budget was uploaded.
“Every effort is being made to expedite the necessary processes to facilitate the release of funds and ensure that salaries are paid immediately upon the uploading of the County Budget,” the statement said.
The county acknowledged that the delay could cause financial hardship to employees and their families and appealed to staff to remain patient and understanding.
It also urged employees to remain committed to discharging their duties as the county government worked to resolve the matter.
“Management appreciates your patience, cooperation, and professionalism during this period and will continue to keep staff informed as further updates become available,” the circular stated.
The explanation comes after the delay in payment of the county's July salaries was reported on Monday.
The delay has also provided an opening for political criticism of the county administration, with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino questioning its capacity to deliver services to Nairobi residents.
“If Nairobi county workers can’t be paid, how will Nairobians get services? How will roads be constructed? How will drugs be supplied in health facilities? How will Nairobians get water? How will garbage be collected? How will Nairobians get jobs? How will our parents get bursary?” Owino said.
