This archive report was first published on 17 July 2020.
On July 17, 2020, Nairobi CBD cleaners took a drastic measure by downing their tools in protest of unpaid salaries. The cleaners, who are essential service providers, are seeking payment for their work.
The cleaners have been working tirelessly to keep the city clean, but their efforts have gone unrewarded. They are demanding four months of unpaid salaries, which they claim are owed to them.
The situation has left many wondering how the cleaners will continue to provide essential services without being paid. The cleaners' action is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by low-income workers in Kenya.
