salary arrears Stories

Public sector salary arrears hit Sh2.49 billion, Egerton University hardest hit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

The failure to pay workers highlighted ongoing financial difficulties in many public institutions.

FKE to Ruto: Rising taxes are draining employees' take-home pay
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

According to FKE's CEO, Jacqueline Mugo, the recent tax changes are squeezing workers' take-home pay and forcing employers into difficult positions re...

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.

No pay hike for public officers as SRC freezes salary reviews
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 18, 2024

The Commission said the consequences emerge from the fiscal constraints and budget cuts emanating from the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024.

Voi hotel to pay ex-watchman Sh1.2 million for unfair termination
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 05, 2024

Justice Nzei said the hotel's act of retiring Mr. Chengo before he reached the age of 55 was wrongful and therefore unfair.

Ruto orders Treasury to review SRC's new pay raise
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2024

The president said all arms of government must live within their means.

Lawmakers reject proposed salary increase citing economic struggles
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2024

The proposal comes as protests take place countywide for President William Ruto to resign for reasons including funds wastage by his government, wanto...

Public university lecturers decry salary delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2024

The lecturers now claim they have been forced to rely on loans from Fuliza and Mshwari for survival.

Time running out for patients as doctors' strike persists
AFP  |  Apr 27, 2024

The healthcare system has long been overburdened and underfunded, but it has ground to a near halt after about 7,000 professionals walked off the job.

Ruto's CASs to receive Sh780,000 monthly salary, plus benefits -SRC
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 23, 2024

The salary structure includes Sh459,113 in basic pay, Sh165,000 in house allowance, and Sh155,887 in salary market adjustment.

City Hall workers threaten to down tools over salary delays
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2024

Despite an initial period of on-time salary disbursements early in the administration's tenure, recent months have seen a pattern of recurring delays,...

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