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Machakos County workers protest over delayed 2026/27 budget

Sacco ReviewAugust 3, 202603 mins

Machakos county workers protest over delays in passing the 2026/27 budget, saying it has disrupted salaries and services. Union leaders say staff are struggling to access bank loans and meet basic expenses as the budget remains pending. Workers threaten to protest at MCAs’ homes if the County Assembly fails to approve the budget by Tuesday….

Machakos civil society issues 24-hour budget ultimatum

Sacco ReviewJuly 29, 202605 mins

Machakos civil society groups have given the County Assembly 24 hours to pass the 2026/27 budget or face mass protests. The groups said the delay has disrupted salaries, development projects and public service delivery across the county. They want a special Assembly sitting convened within 24 hours to approve the budget. The Machakos County Civil…