The Khartoum Water Authority's subsidiary union announced that the salary crisis has been resolved after the authority's account was funded for September 2026. The union stated that an notification has been sent to the bank to prepare for disbursement. This development comes after days of anxiety and anticipation among employees. The union expressed gratitude to the employees who continued to provide water services to citizens despite the challenges.
The financial crisis faced by the authority was attributed to a decision by the Prime Minister to exempt the residential sector from fees. The union stated that this decision led to a direct decline in the authority's resources, affecting its ability to meet its obligations to employees. The authority's subsidiary union had been working to find a solution to the crisis.
The breakthrough was achieved after intense efforts and communications involving the authority's general manager, the subsidiary union, and the Sudan Workers' Union. A series of meetings were held with the state government to find an urgent solution to ensure salary disbursement. The union emphasized that the solution was a result of collective efforts.
According to the union, the solution was reached during a high-level meeting attended by the Governor of Khartoum State, the Prime Minister, and the Ministers of Finance, Energy, and Oil. The Ministry of Energy and Oil committed to paying the residential sector's dues to cover employee salaries. This commitment led to the resolution of the crisis.
The subsidiary union expressed appreciation for the employees' efforts in continuing to provide water services to citizens around the clock despite the challenges. The union also thanked the Khartoum State government, the authority's general manager, and the Sudan Workers' Union for their response and contribution to resolving the crisis.
The union emphasized that it will continue to work with the authority's management to complete other entitlements and demands until employees receive their full rights. The union reiterated its commitment to supporting employees' issues and demands. The resolution of the crisis has brought relief to employees.
The Khartoum Water Authority's employees can now receive their September 2026 salaries. The authority's management and the union will continue to work together to address any future challenges. The crisis has highlighted the importance of effective communication and collaboration between stakeholders.
Key points
- The Khartoum Water Authority's salary crisis was resolved after the Ministry of Energy and Oil committed to paying the residential sector's dues.
- The crisis was attributed to a decision by the Prime Minister to exempt the residential sector from fees.
- The union expressed gratitude to employees for their efforts in continuing to provide water services despite the challenges.
