“No county worker has been laid off under my administration.”
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Gov. Amara OduyaGovernor of Kisima County
VerdictFalls
212 contracts ended earlyCounty payroll records show 212 casual workers had their contracts ended early in 2025.
Why
The county public service board's own annual report records 212 casual contracts ended before their term in 2025, citing budget pressure.
The evidence
- Primary documentCounty public service board annual report 2025Staffing table, page 31
- Our reportingInterviews with three former workersTermination letters seen
Right of reply
The governor was referring to permanent staff only.
Updates
- Verdict published: Falls.