Casual workers employed to provide cleaning services across Machakos County’s health facilities have finally received their overdue salaries. 

After a distressing six-month wait, the contractor responsible for paying these workers has rectified the situation, bringing a sense of relief and joy to those affected. 

TheWorkers at Machakos Level Five Referral Hospital confirmed that they received their salaries through October 2025, thanks to the county government’s intervention.

The issue of delayed salaries had raised considerable concern in recent months as the workers, who perform essential services in healthcare settings, faced significant financial hardships. 

Their plight exemplified the broader challenges faced by casual workers, often overlooked and underpaid in many sectors. 

However, on a more hopeful note, the commitment demonstrated by the Machakos County government to resolve the logistical breakdown has been commendable.

Justus Kasivu, the Machakos County Minister for Health, spoke to the media at the Machakos Level Five hospital following the resolution, emphasizing that the responsibility of paying these workers lay with a contractor, and the county government had fulfilled its duty by making timely payments to that contractor.

“As a county, we have paid the said contractor, and we always make payment as they fall due,” Kasivu explained.

The county government has initiated an investigation to understand why the contractor failed to remit the workers’ wages and aims to ensure adherence to the contractual terms in the future. 

The minister emphasized that this incident does not reflect the county administration’s overall commitment to providing quality healthcare services to the people of Machakos. 

Citing significant advancements made under Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s leadership, he highlighted the county government’s efforts in enhancing healthcare delivery, infrastructure, and workforce capacity. 

“The goal is to guarantee efficient service delivery and general development across the county,” Kasivu said, a sentiment echoed by senior health officers present at the event, including Chief Officer Simba Mwako and media liaison Nickko Nyamai.

Moreover, Kasivu called upon Machakos Senator Kavindu Muthama to advocate for the release of funds from the national government to county health facilities. 

He noted that Machakos County is currently owed approximately KSh 750 million in pending claims. 

“Timely resolution of these monies would significantly bolster the financial stability of local health facilities, ultimately improving service delivery to residents.” Kasivu said.