Nairobi County employees are facing another delay in their salaries, with the county administration attributing the hold-up to delays in approving and uploading the 2026/27 budget.
In a circular issued on Monday, August 10, 2026, the County Secretary and Head of County Public Service informed staff that the delay in finalising budgetary allocations had affected the processing and release of funds required to pay salaries.
The county said employees were expected to receive their July salaries once the budget is uploaded and the necessary funds released.
“Management sincerely regrets the inconvenience and challenges that this situation may cause,” the administration said, assuring staff that resolving the matter had been given the highest priority.
According to the county, efforts were underway to fast-track the outstanding processes and facilitate the release of funds so that salaries could be paid immediately after the budget is uploaded.
The administration acknowledged that the delay could place employees and their families under financial strain, urging workers to remain patient and continue performing their duties as officials work to resolve the situation.
The latest salary delay comes amid broader scrutiny of Nairobi County’s handling and disclosure of public finances.
The 2025 County Budget Transparency Survey reported a decline in Nairobi’s budget transparency score, with the county recording 67 out of 100, compared with 72 in 2024. The assessment considers factors including how promptly, comprehensively and openly counties provide budget information to the public.
While the transparency findings are separate from the current salary delay, they have renewed attention on how the county manages and communicates information about its finances.
The administration has also faced scrutiny over the management of public funds. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission recently recovered approximately KSh65.3 million during a search at the home of a senior Nairobi County official in the Urban Planning Department as part of an alleged corruption investigation.
The latest development therefore places renewed focus on Nairobi County’s financial management, even as thousands of employees await their delayed July salaries.
