Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has announced that 2,452 members of the county’s Green Army out of 3,500 whose two-year contracts have ended will be confirmed as permanent and pensionable employees of the Nairobi County Government.
The announcement was made during the official commissioning of the Savanna Stage 17 Bridge in Soweto, Embakasi.
Governor Sakaja lauded the dedication of the Green Army, whose contracts had expired, for their tireless efforts in keeping the city clean.
“The 2,452 Green Army members whose contracts have expired will now be confirmed as permanent and pensionable county workers within the next two weeks after undergoing the necessary due process. This is in recognition of their commendable job in cleaning and maintaining our city,” Sakaja stated.
The Governor further revealed that the remaining workers will continue to serve under the Green Army programme on contract to strengthen the city’s cleanliness efforts.
Nairobi’s Green Nairobi County Executive Committee (CEC) Member Maureen Njeri confirmed the move, stating that the process of confirming the workers had already begun.
“The names of the 2,452 personnel have been submitted to the County Public Service Board. They will undergo verification and provide the required documentation before being enrolled as permanent county staff,” Njeri said.
She also highlighted the long-term vision for Nairobi’s cleanliness strategy.
“This is a major step forward. Eventually, once all processes are complete, these workers will become part of the Green Nairobi Company—an autonomous entity dedicated to maintaining cleanliness in an organized and professional manner,” she added.
Njeri noted that over the last two and a half years, the Green Army initiative has provided employment to more than 3,500 youths across Nairobi, offering them a livelihood while transforming the city’s sanitation landscape.
Governor Sakaja emphasized that the initiative is part of his broader strategy to empower Nairobi’s youth while improving public services.
“We are not only creating jobs but also building a cleaner, healthier, and more dignified city for all Nairobians,” he said.
The Green Army team is responsible for sweeping and general cleaning of public spaces, including streets, roads, and river restoration works. Their duties also involve beautification efforts such as greening, tree planting, and nurturing initiatives across the county. Additionally, they participate in garbage collection, loading, and maintenance of the final disposal site, as well as major clean-up exercises around the city, including within the Central Business District (CBD).
