2,452 Nairobi County Green Army workers confirmed as permanent staff

Speaking during the commissioning of the Savanna Stage 17 Bridge in Soweto, Embakasi, Governor Sakaja praised the Green Army for their commitment to 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,” he stated.

The remaining workers will continue serving under the existing Green Army contracts as the county works to address their employment status.

Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Green Nairobi, Maureen Njeri, confirmed that the confirmation process is already underway.

“The names of the 2,452 personnel have been submitted to the County Public Service Board. They will undergo verification and submit required documentation before being formally enrolled as permanent staff,” she explained.

Njeri also outlined the long-term vision for the Green Army, noting that once all processes are completed, the workers will become part of the Green Nairobi Company, an autonomous body tasked with maintaining cleanliness across the capital in a professional and structured manner.

Since its inception, the Green Army programme has provided jobs to more than 3,500 youth across Nairobi, playing a key role in transforming the city’s sanitation standards.

Governor Sakaja highlighted the initiative as part of his broader strategy to empower the youth while improving essential 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 is tasked with a wide range of duties including sweeping and cleaning public spaces, river restoration, garbage collection and loading, and maintenance of disposal sites. The team also supports beautification efforts such as greening, tree planting, and major clean-up exercises within the Central Business District (CBD) and across various neighborhoods.