Ruto Directs Civil Servant Salary Increment This July

President William Ruto has directed a salary increase for Kenyan civil servants this July, covering overall compensation rather than just basic pay. The announcement comes amid ongoing national discussions about public servant remuneration. Meanwhile, matatu operators announced that public transport will operate normally on June 25, 2026, despite anxiety over planned nationwide protests that recall the June 25, 2024 demonstrations. The Director of Public Prosecutions approved murder charges against 16 suspects linked to the death of a student at Utumishi Girls High School.