kenya wage bill Stories

Kisii County was found to have the highest wage bill, at a staggering 60 per cent, followed by Mombasa at 57 per cent with Laikipia, Elgeyo Marakwet,...

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

The figure stood at 43.54 per cent in the financial year ending June 2023.

The SRC says employers should not entertain any proposals for higher pay if they cannot afford it.