Delayed budget leaves Kitui County workers without salaries since July
Kitui County employees are facing mounting financial difficulties after going for two months without salaries, leaving some struggling to pay rent, meet transport costs and support their children’s education. The salary delay has been attributed to the delayed approval and operationalisation of the county’s 2026/2027 financial year budget, which has affected the processing of workers’ […]
Kitui County's workers have been without pay for two months, grappling with financial hardships as rent, transport, and children's education costs mount. The salary delay stems from the delayed approval and implementation of the county's 2026/2027 financial year budget. This setback has left employees struggling to make ends meet, with some resorting to negotiating with landlords and shopkeepers to extend payment deadlines.
County Executive Committee Member for Finance Peter Kilonzo acknowledged the financial strain and assured workers that payments would resume by September 11, 2026, once the budgeting process is finalized.
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