Cabinet Approves New Policy for Hiring of Civil Servants

President William Ruto announced the Cabinet has approved the National Policy on Ethnic Minorities, Indigenous, and Marginalised Communities, a new blueprint aimed at reforming public service hiring. This policy will mandate the inclusion and representation of marginalised communities across all government institutions and ensure affirmative action in public service and procurement.

SRC clears public service pay rise backdated to July 2025 at Sh2bn

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has approved a pay rise for Kenyan national government civil servants, backdated to July 1, 2025, at a cost of Sh2.06 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year. This marks the first phase of the Fourth Remuneration and Benefits Review Cycle covering 2025/2026 to 2028/2029.

Relief for Motorists as Govt Sets Date to Dual Busy Kiambu Road

President William Ruto announced the dualing of the Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi road, a Ksh22 billion project set to begin in February 2026. This initiative aims to alleviate severe traffic congestion between Nairobi and Kiambu Counties.

Govt Okays Civil Servants Pay Rise

Kenya's national government civil servants will receive a pay rise, backdated to July 1, 2025, following approval from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) for new salaries and allowances under Phase I of the 2025–2029 remuneration review cycle.

Government fails to remit deductions of Sh1.2 billion to the civil servants’ pension scheme

Government Sets Fixed Salary Date for Workers

During the 12th National Government and County Governments Coordinating Summit, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki mandated that the National Treasury disburse all county personnel salaries by the third day of every month to combat delayed payments. He also directed county governments to settle all statutory deductions by the ninth day of each month.