The Nairobi City County Public Service Board has launched a vetting exercise for approximately 4,065 Green Army workers, marking a key step toward transitioning them into permanent and pensionable employment.
The process began at the Dagoretti Training School in Dagoretti South Sub-County, just a week after Governor Johnson Sakaja reaffirmed his commitment to recognizing the Green Army’s efforts in cleaning and greening the city with formal job placements.
Speaking during the exercise, Public Service Board member Robert Wamaya underscored the importance of a meticulous screening process.
“This exercise is crucial for verifying the qualifications and integrity of Green Army personnel. Once documentation is confirmed, we will proceed with formalizing their employment status,” Wamaya said.
Comprising more than 3,500 youth, the Green Army has played a vital role in enhancing Nairobi’s environment through garbage collection, river clean-ups, beautification initiatives, and ecological restoration.
Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Green Nairobi, Maureen Njeri, assured the public that the process is being conducted transparently and fairly.
“This is a credible and accountable process. Upon completion, the vetted workers will officially join the county’s permanent workforce,” Njeri stated.
As part of its broader environmental strategy, the county is also preparing to establish the Green Nairobi Company—an autonomous entity designed to manage environmental services under a modern, efficient framework.