NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 8 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has directed former Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) staff whose contracts have expired to report to City Hall, and apply for permanent county posts.
The Governor made the announcement even as the former NMS staff have been lamenting for being rendered jobless while demanding for their pending salaries.
The Governor on Wednesday however said that no one will be unfairly dismissed under his watch, and assured the ex-NMS staff that they will be accommodated.
“I directed tha all for we NMS enforcement officers whose contracts with NMS had expired to report back to work immediately and be paid their pending dues. We will give them first priority to apply for the permanent and pensionable jobs under the Nairobi County Government,” the Governor stated.
“Those with ongoing contracts will also be encouraged to apply for NCCG for permanent positions. This included health workers, drivers etc,” he added.
The 700 enforcement officers who were hired in 2021 by Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS ) last week on Friday staged protests following a letter by the County Government’s Chief Officer for Security and Compliance Tony Kimani saying that the workers will be relieved of their duties following the expiry of their contract.
In the letter dated February 3, 2023, Kimani requested the officers to report to Dagoretti Training College, and asked them to carry their working tools, including uniforms, and ceremonial dressings ‘for further instructions’.
The officers have been working at the County Government of Nairobi as constables on renewable three-year contracts subject to satisfactory performance.
Following the transfer of functions back to Nairobi County in September last year, Governor Sakaja assured General Badi that the county will absorb all workers.
