Sonko sets aside Sh1 billion to lure aging workforce into early retirement

Council askaris march during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium. City Hall has set aside Sh1b for the early retirement of council workers.[File, Standard]

City Hall has set aside a Sh1 billion to lay off 70 per cent of its ageing workforce through early retirement.

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko wants to put a leash on the enormous wage bill by dangling early retirement to any of the willing over 14,000 county workers who have attained 55 years.