By TWV Team
The Nairobi County Public Service Board has launched a vetting exercise for over 4,000 Green Army workers, marking a significant step towards confirming them into permanent and pensionable positions within the county government.
The exercise, which commenced at the Dagoretti Training School in Dagoretti South Sub-county, follows Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s recent announcement on plans to formalise the roles of the Green Army. The group has been instrumental in cleaning and greening the city since its inception.
Out of the 4,065 workers undergoing vetting, approximately 2,500 are expected to be confirmed. According to Public Service Board member Robert Wamaya, the vetting process is intended to verify the workers’ qualifications and assess their suitability for permanent roles.
“This exercise is essential in establishing the qualifications and integrity of the Green Army staff. Once the documentation is verified, we will initiate their transition to permanent employment,” said Mr Wamaya.
The Green Army, largely composed of young people, has been actively engaged in a wide range of environmental services, including garbage collection, river clean-ups, beautification of public spaces, and general ecological restoration throughout Nairobi.
County Executive for Green Nairobi, Maureen Njeri, emphasised that the vetting process is being conducted transparently and with fairness. “This is a fair and accountable process. Once concluded, these workers will officially be part of the county’s permanent and pensionable staff,” she said.
In a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and service delivery, the county government is also in the process of establishing a new entity, Green Nairobi Company, which will oversee the management of environmental services and the Green Army workforce.
Governor Sakaja’s administration has prioritised the professionalisation of county labour and environmental services as part of broader efforts to modernise Nairobi’s urban management.
The vetting exercise is expected to run over the next several days, after which successful candidates will be formally absorbed into the county government’s workforce.
