Friday, September 04, 2026
Public sector wage bill hit Sh1.287 trillion on increased hirings and salary reviews.
Photo credit: Shutterstock
By
John Mutua
Public sector wage bill hit Sh1.287 trillion in the year ended June 2026.
Friday, September 04, 2026
Public sector wage bill hit Sh1.287 trillion on increased hirings and salary reviews.
Photo credit: Shutterstock
By
John Mutua

The latest Quarterly Economic and Budgetary Review shows the payroll surge followed a period of relatively subdued growth as the…

The truth behind Kenya’s public wage bill

The jump in expenses was higher than inflation, which averaged 4.87 percent in the 12 months to June 2026.

The Health docket has been allocated an additional Sh37 billion, which is the largest increase in Kenya’s history, pushing its…

A KNBS report shows that despite stable job growth and modest salary increases, public sector workers in Kenya experienced a…

A KNBS report shows that despite stable job growth and modest salary increases, public sector workers in Kenya experienced a…