Union of Kenya Civil Servants Stories

UHC: MPs back motion seeking to compel civil servants to use public hospitals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The motion seeks to compel the Ministry of Health to fully implement the Kenya Universal Health Coverage Policy 2020–2030 and to develop a framework t...

Civil servants to sign daily attendance registers, CS Geoffrey Ruku declares
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

According to Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, the reforms are necessary to revive the public service work culture and restore disciplin...

Billions in government’s car loan fund go untapped as civil servants shun scheme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The committee heard that only Sh225 million of the Sh3.8 billion in the fund had been issued to beneficiaries by June 2023.

PSC calls for withdrawal of Bill transferring its powers to Head of Public Service
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

If passed, Koskei would be granted sweeping powers over the hiring of civil servants, teachers and employees across various public sectors, including...

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.

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...

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.

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