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.