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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.

Treasury CS Mbadi proposes reduction of counties to achieve financial sustainability
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 20, 2025

The CS suggested that the country may have to either go back to the eight provinces in the previous Constitution or have a maximum of 14 regions to ac...

SRC to evaluate feasibility of 35% wage bill rule for public bodies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

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

State House among institutions hiring more staff without need assessment - Report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The creation of offices without workload analysis contravenes legal requirements mandating that such expansions be based on comprehensive plans.

SRC launches nationwide audit to streamline wage bill across all counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2024

The visits aim to engage county leadership and monitor adherence to the remuneration and benefits guidelines set by the SRC.

SRC saves Kenya Sh11bn by streamlining public wage bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 30, 2024

The report's release coincides with the nearing end of Mengich's six-year term as SRC chair, along with the terms of six other commissioners, which co...

SRC approves Sh2.5 billion of workers' benefits in Q4
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 09, 2024

The approved requests include Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) reviews, allowances and benefits, salary reviews and rewards/bonuses from public...

Nine resolutions from the National Wage Bill Conference
Amina Bonaya  |  Apr 17, 2024

The goal of President Ruto's Kenya Kwanza government is to achieve a wage bill-to-revenue ratio of 35 per cent by June 30, 2028.

SRC says no salary increases for civil servants to lower wage bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2024

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

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