Controller of Budget urges Nairobi City County to curb spending on contract and casual staff

Transport demand surges ahead of Christmas, stranding travelers and hiking fares The controller of budget now wants the nairobi city county to regulate hiring of staff on contract and casual workers to minimise expenditure on salaries and allowances. In the first quarter report for the 2025/2026 financial year, the controller of budget says the county spent 69 per cent of its revenue, amounting to 4.7 billion shillings on staff compensation