Tough times lock civil servants out of car loans

Kenya's State and Public Officers motor car loan scheme is facing dormancy issues, with a staggering Sh4.3 billion lying idle due to low uptake among civil servants. The Auditor-General warns that the fund is missing its core objective, primarily due to the high cost of living and increased salary deductions.

Duale Threatens Probe Into Civil Servants Over SHA Fraud

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has warned of criminal prosecution for civil servants involved in Social Health Authority (SHA) fraud, concurrently announcing the release of Ksh11.1 billion to settle approved claims.

Civil Servants Table Demands to Govt Over Salaries and Promotions

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued demands to the Kenyan government concerning outstanding labour agreements, particularly the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), warning of potential industrial action if concerns are not addressed.

The Star News Brief: Pay headache - MPs step in to rescue broke civil servants

Govt Unveils Plan to Employ More Civil Servants and Increase Pay

The Kenyan government is expanding public service internship opportunities and implementing hardship allowances for civil servants. These initiatives aim to address unemployment and recognize the challenges faced by public officers in difficult areas.

Judges sue AG, Treasury PS over the failure to pay Sh124m award

Six Kenyan judges are suing the government, including the Attorney General and Treasury PS, for failing to pay them a court-awarded sum of Sh124 million following a three-year delay in their appointments.