Civil servants to get salary increase from August 1, says CS Ruku
Kenyan civil servants are set to receive a salary increase starting August 1, as announced by CS Ruku. The government is also mandating a migration to a new payroll system to eliminate ghost workers.
Why it matters
Reflects government efforts to improve public sector efficiency and fiscal management in Kenya.
Speaking in Londiani, Kericho County, CS Ruku said all civil servants will benefit from the salary review directed by President William Ruto.
He said the pay adjustment will cover not only basic salaries but also key allowances paid to government employees.
The CS further directed all government institutions to immediately migrate their payrolls to the Government Human Resource Information System, saying the move will help ensure the pay rise benefits legitimate public servants while eliminating ghost workers from the government payroll.
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