Bungoma County Officials Locked Out as Security Guards Protest Salary Delays

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Kenya

Society & Lifestyle

Bungoma County Officials Locked Out as Security Guards Protest Salary Delays

On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, security guards blocked access to Bungoma County offices in Kenya to protest salary arrears exceeding seven months. County officials were locked out, paralyzing operations. The guards demand urgent intervention to resolve the dispute. This action is part of wider salary delays across Kenya's public sector.

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