Nyeri County staff to be paid Sh100m to retire

Governor Mutahi Kahiga and his deputy Caroline Karugu during the launch of an early childhood development programme in the past. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

The County Government has set aside Sh100 million to pay workers who agree to take early retirement.

Governor Mutahi Kahiga said the voluntary early retirement programme would help curb the soaring wage bill that had been eating into development funds.