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Civil servants face uncertain future as salary reviews put on hold amid harsh economic times
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 26, 2025

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has attributed the stagnation of salaries to the ongoing global financial crisis, which has significantly impacted...

State spends Sh960 billion annually on salaries alone – CS Mbadi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

In addition to the high wage bill, the country is also managing a significant debt, with annual loan repayments amounting to Sh1.1 trillion.

PSC report exposes salary crisis in government institutions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 19, 2025

A report by the Public Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that 2,078 workers missed out on Sh2.49 billion in salaries, with 2,066 of them not recei...

Broken promises as administrative delays leave civil servants without health benefits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Top union leaders say delays in transferring deducted funds have led to a gap in the healthcare plan that was agreed upon back in 2013.

Strike looms as civil servants issue 30-day notice over unpaid medical bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 05, 2025

The Union of Kenya Civil Servants (UKCS) announced that if the issue is not resolved, workers will begin protests on March 18.

Auditor General: 47,300 Government employees taking home less than legal salary limit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 27, 2025

The report shows that at least 47,300 government employees are taking home less than a third of their gross pay, a violation of the Employment Act 200...

Teachers, lecturers, police among public servants to benefit from Sh88bn budget boost
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

The Teachers Service Commission has been allocated Sh17 billion, making it the largest recipient of the additional funds.

Nearly 9,000 civil servants exit as government maintains hiring freeze
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

The government has faced a growing wave of departures, with 8,905 permanent and pensionable employees leaving over the past two years, largely from st...

Public servants hit hardest by rising cost of living - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

A report by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) shows that their real wages have fallen by 15.8 per cent since 2020, leaving them with less money to...

Over 30 civil servants face probe over suspicious increases in their assets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

The revelations come as thousands of public servants failed to comply with mandatory wealth declaration regulations.

Kenyan civil servants threaten to strike over unfulfilled pay agreements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

The union highlighted perceived discrimination, noting that while national government employees have seen their concerns addressed, county government...

Former IEBC commissioner Boya Molu among eight nominees being vetted for PSC jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The PSC plays a critical role in managing Kenya's civil service, and the vetting of the nominees is an essential step in ensuring its effective operat...

Unpaid PAYE, pension deductions for civil servants hit Sh6.36bn in three months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The CoB's report reveals that unremitted PAYE alone rose by Sh3.85 billion, bringing the total outstanding amount to Sh22.89 billion.

New Bill seeks to prevent job losses in public sector amid civil service downsizing plans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The Public Service Human Resources Management Bill 2024, proposes redeployment or retraining for employees whose roles become redundant.

MPs push for revision of pay deductions rule as workers’ take-home diminishes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

The meeting highlighted the growing pressure on public servants due to the mismatch between salary deductions and the legal framework.

Civil servants' medical scheme extended to November 21 after strike threat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2024

He noted that the government is also finalising mechanisms to ensure continuous coverage after the new deadline.

Details of the new salary structure, housing allowance changes for civil servants
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2024

In the updated pay structure, the lowest cadre, CSG 17, will see an increase from Sh16,920 to Sh19,340 per month.

State commits to fully implement civil servants' pay agreement as strike looms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2024

By the end of the month, all civil servants will get their pay backdated

Civil servants challenge SRC salary freeze in court
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2024

On July 18, SRC announced the suspension of salary reviews for public servants for the 2024-25 financial year.

Mbadi commits to releasing pension money for retired civil servants
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 03, 2024

"We must settle all their pensions for those who are eligible," he promised.

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