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HomeDaily NewsFriday, August 28, 2026Ruto Hints at Fresh Salary Review for All Police, Prison Officers - August 2026
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Ruto Hints at Fresh Salary Review for All Police, Prison Officers - August 2026

President William Ruto has signaled ongoing efforts to enhance police remuneration following a recent 36% salary increase. The government is collaborating with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and the National Police Service Commission to ensure fair and sustainable pay for officers. Meanwhile, Public service unions in Kenya are demanding a greater role in Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations to better represent workers' interests. This call comes as the SRC is also considering changes to the salary negotiation process to mitigate public sector strikes. The two stories address salary negotiations for different public sector groups.

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Friday 12:58 PMKenyans

Ruto Hints at Fresh Salary Review for All Police, Prison Officers

Ruto Hints at Fresh Salary Review for All Police, Prison Officers

President William Ruto has signaled ongoing efforts to enhance police remuneration following a recent 36% salary increase. The government is collaborating with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and the National Police Service Commission to ensure fair and sustainable pay for officers.

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President William Ruto has signaled ongoing efforts to enhance police remuneration following a recent 36% salary increase. The government is collaborating with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and the National Police Service Commission to ensure fair and sustainable pay for officers.

  • A 36% salary increase has been implemented, raising basic pay from Ksh21,000 to Ksh29,000.
  • The initiative involves President William Ruto, the SRC, and the National Police Service Commission.
  • New police uniforms, developed after public and officer consultations, were also unveiled at the National Police College in Kiganjo.
Thursday 7:04 PMKenyansFirst

Civil Servants Issue Fresh Demands as Govt Plans Salary Changes

Civil Servants Issue Fresh Demands as Govt Plans Salary Changes

Public service unions in Kenya are demanding a greater role in Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations to better represent workers' interests. This call comes as the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is also considering changes to the salary negotiation process to mitigate public sector strikes.

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Friday 8:53 AMCapital News

Kenya embeds INTERPOL skills in police training to tackle cross-border crime

Kenya embeds INTERPOL skills in police training to tackle cross-border crime

Kenya has completed a nationwide rollout of an INTERPOL policing course for new recruits to combat cross-border crime. The initiative aims to equip officers with international crime-fighting skills before deployment.

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Kenya has completed a nationwide rollout of an INTERPOL policing course for new recruits to combat cross-border crime. The initiative aims to equip officers with international crime-fighting skills before deployment.

  • The Policing Capabilities Foundation Course introduces recruits to INTERPOL databases, Notices, and Diffusions.
  • The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), through INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB)–Nairobi, led the rollout.
  • A key aspect is training Kenyan officers to become trainers, embedding INTERPOL knowledge within the national police service.
Friday 10:48 AMKenyans

DCI Arrests Four, Seizes Millions in Counterfeit Money Operation

DCI Arrests Four, Seizes Millions in Counterfeit Money Operation

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismantled a counterfeit money syndicate in Makueni County, arresting four individuals and seizing a significant amount of fake currency.

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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismantled a counterfeit money syndicate in Makueni County, arresting four individuals and seizing a significant amount of fake currency.

  • Recovered fake currency valued at Ksh4.378 million.
  • The operation involved officers from Mtito Andei Police Station.
  • The arrests occurred in Kambu Township and Mtito Andei Township, with fake notes found in a truck carrying fertilizer.
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Key Highlights

Public service unions in Kenya are demanding a greater role in Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations to better represent workers' interests. This call comes as the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is also considering changes to the salary negotiation process to mitigate public sector strikes.

  • A key proposal is the formal inclusion of public service trade unions in future CBA negotiations.
  • Organizations involved include the Caucus of Public Service Trade Unions and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), with SRC Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony making statements.
  • The unions also highlighted concerns over delayed salaries for county government employees.