Kenya's public workforce has grown to 1.07 million employees, driving the government's wage bill to an estimated Sh1.287 trillion for the 2025/2026 financial year.

• Public sector employment increased by 4.6 per cent in 2025.
• The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) released the new figures.
• Despite the rising wage bill, its share of ordinary government revenue has fallen, though it remains above the 35 per cent threshold.