Kisii workers in salary limbo as budget hitch delays July pay

Kisii County workers are currently facing a delay in receiving their July salaries due to administrative issues surrounding the county budget. An internal memo, signed by the County Secretary and Head of County Public Service, informed all county staff that the payment of July salaries would be delayed, according to the August 12, 2026 announcement.

The administration cited the late approval and uploading of the county budget as the reason for the delay, which has affected the processing and release of funds needed to compensate employees.

The county administration has assured workers that they are working to resolve the situation and resolve the issue as quickly as possible. However, the specific date for the release of the salaries has not been provided. The delay is likely to create financial strain for county workers who rely on their monthly salaries to cover household expenses, repay loans, pay school fees, and meet other financial commitments.

The county government has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the delayed payments and has assured workers that efforts to facilitate the release of funds are ongoing. The communication was sent to Governor Simba Arati, the Deputy Governor, and members of the County Executive Committee.

This salary delay highlights the broader challenges faced by county governments in timely approval and implementation of budgets, which are crucial for the payment of employees and the delivery of essential public services. For now, workers in Kisii County remain in a state of uncertainty as they await news on when their July salaries will be released.