Kenya's public wage bill has surged to Sh1.287 trillion, a 30 percent increase over the last five years, with 42 counties exceeding the recommended 35 percent threshold for personnel costs.

• The total public wage bill reached Sh1.287 trillion by the end of the 2025/26 financial year.
• The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) published the latest findings in its Fourth Quarter Wage Bill Bulletin.
• The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) remains the largest public sector employer and recorded the highest employment growth in 2025.