This archive report was first published on 13 August 2019.
Published on August 13, 2019, Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has cautioned employees in counties to expect tough times ahead as the division of revenue bill stalemate continues.
Speaking in Kericho, the Council of Governors chairperson emphasized that counties have implemented measures to mitigate the revenue crunch shortfall, but these will only be short-lived.
Oparanya pointed out that the current situation is a clear indication that there are forces working to undermine devolution.
At the kick-off of the 7th Kenya Inter Counties Sports and Cultural Association week at Kericho Green Stadium, Oparanya stated that although counties are trying to ensure employees receive their salaries, the measures in place are only temporary and unsustainable.
He further noted that the issues affecting salaries are not isolated, as other services in the counties, including constitutional obligations like public participation, have also been impacted.
Meanwhile, Kitui County Government employees have joined their colleagues in other counties to protest against unpaid July salaries.
The aggrieved workers marched to Governor Charity Ngilu's office, vowing to paralyze public service delivery in all departments until their dues are paid.
Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU)'s Kitui branch Secretary General Daisy Muli announced that they would only return to work after their salaries reflect in their respective bank accounts.
"We have officially gone on strike until our July salaries are paid in full. We have instructed all unionists to vacate their work stations forthwith," she declared.
