The Kenya National Private Security Workers Union (KNPSWU) is threatening action against private security firms that are reportedly failing to implement the Ksh30,000 minimum wage for guards, despite securing government contracts.

• Ksh30,000 minimum wage for security guards.
• Involved organization: Kenya National Private Security Workers Union (KNPSWU).
• The union is demanding the Ministry of Labour ensure only compliant firms are awarded government contracts.

A Kenyan judge has nullified the recruitment of over 30 senior prosecutors at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), citing constitutional violations.

• The court ordered a fresh recruitment process for the positions of Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions.
• Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Mark Nabuyumbu Barasa was awarded KSh 1 million in damages.
• The ODPP failed to demonstrate transparency, fairness, and accountability in the selection process.

The Public Service Ministry has announced a significant shift in how civil servants are promoted, moving away from seniority to a merit-based system.

• Promotions will now be based on merit, demonstrable results, and innovation, rather than just years of service.
• Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced the reforms, which will incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) to evaluate performance and automate tasks for real-time Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking.
• This aligns with a broader government plan to accelerate digital transformation and follows recent announcements by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) regarding performance-based contracts for civil servants.