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County workers go on strike over unpaid dues

 A Machakos County Government employee little the road with garbage shortly after they downed their tools due to lack of payment. They were protesting a three months delay of payment by the government.PETERSON GITHAIGA

Business came to a halt in Athi River town yesterday after a section of Machakos County employees downed their tools.

The more than 100 casual workers went on strike protesting lack of payment.

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