Gov’t Coughs Ksh1.5 Billion To Avert Planned Civil Servants’ Strike Despite Lack Of Money Claims
Civil servants are set to receive a salary increase of between Ksh.1,000 and Ksh.3,000, retroactive to July 1.
According to a circular signed by Public Service Principal Secretary Amos Gathecha, civil servants will also receive a higher housing allowance.
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— Hon. Justin Muturi, EGH (@HonJBMuturi) September 3, 2024
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According to the new structure, which covers the second phase of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the lowest cadre within the civil service, currently paid Ksh.16,910, will now receive Ksh.18,250.
Similarly, those earning Ksh.19,220 per month will now receive Ksh.20,560, beginning July 1, 2024.
Government employees who have been earning Ksh.23,700 per month will see changes to their pay stubs as a result of a deal reached between Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi and union representatives.
The increment has also been applied to higher-level job groups. Civil servants earning Ksh.102,860 per month will now receive Ksh.105,570 per month.
Those earning Ksh.125,630 will now receive Ksh.127,340 in their bank accounts.
Meanwhile, Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary (CS) Alfred Mutua issued a statement following a meeting with Private Workers stakeholders at his office on Tuesday, September 3.
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— Dr. Alfred N. Mutua (@DrAlfredMutua) September 3, 2024
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“I want to reassure all Kenyan workers that the proposed 6% minimum wage increase will be implemented before the end of the year after productive discussions with key stakeholders,” the CS said on X, formerly Twitter.
While reiterating that Kenya’s economic growth is heavily reliant on the private sector, Mutua stated that the government intends to establish various councils to address worker welfare.
“Our economy depends on the growth of the private sector, and fair treatment of workers is crucial,” he added.
Gov’t Coughs Ksh1.5 Billion To Avert Planned Civil Servants’ Strike Despite Lack Of Money Claims
