The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has suspended new salary and benefit reviews for several categories of county government officials, citing concerns over unsustainable wage bills.

• The suspension, effective September 11, 2026, impacts officials in county executives, County Public Service Boards, County Secretaries, and County Attorneys.
• SRC Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony stated that most county wage bills currently exceed 35 per cent of their ordinary revenue.
• The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) criticized the decision, calling for transparency and reversal of the suspension.