Workers in Kenya's independent commissions have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) demanding negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to address salary and allowance concerns.

• The union is seeking a general salary increase of up to 50 percent for the lowest-paid employees, effective from July 1, 2026.
• Key organizations involved include the Kenya Independent Commissions Workers Union (KICOWU) and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
• The demands also include significant increments in various allowances, a revamped health cover, and enhanced welfare benefits, citing the rising cost of living and inflation.