Salary Increase For All Civil Servants
The government has confirmed that civil servants will receive another salary increase starting on July 1, 2026, as talks on a new pay deal are almost complete.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said on Wednesday, April 29, that the Ministry is in the final stages of finalising a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
This agreement will determine how salaries will be reviewed over the next four years and will guide pay adjustments for public servants across the country.
Ruku explained that although there was already a salary increase earlier this year in January, which was backdated to July of the previous year, workers should expect another increase in July 2026. He added that this upcoming adjustment is part of the ongoing salary review cycle aimed at improving public sector pay.
He noted that discussions between the government, the Kenya Union of Civil Servants, and other stakeholders have already reached a good level of agreement.
However, a few key issues are still unresolved. One of the main outstanding questions is whether the salary increase will be paid in smaller phased instalments spread over four years or given as a single lump-sum adjustment.
The Cabinet Secretary further stated that the Ministry is working closely with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to resolve these final matters. The goal is to complete the process quickly so that the agreement can be formally signed and implemented without further delays.
The new CBA will cover the period from the 2025/2026 financial year to the 2028/2029 cycle. It will set the framework for salary reviews, allowances, and general compensation structures for thousands of civil servants working in different government departments across the country.
Ruku emphasised that the government remains committed to continuous dialogue with all involved parties, including unions and the SRC, to ensure fair and sustainable remuneration for public workers. He also stressed the importance of keeping civil servants motivated through improved pay and better working conditions.
This announcement comes after the SRC had already approved the first phase of the 2025–2029 remuneration review cycle in December 2025.
That decision followed consultations with the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), where adjustments to basic salaries and leave allowances were agreed upon for various job groups.
The revised pay structure covers civil servants from grade CSG1 to CSG17, along with other designated positions. It also includes a new system for calculating allowances based on job category and work location.
Under the updated arrangement, house allowances have been divided into three main clusters. Cluster 1 includes Nairobi, Cluster 2 covers major cities such as Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru, as well as towns like Eldoret, Nyeri, Thika, Kisii, Malindi, and Kitale. Cluster 3 includes all other towns and rural areas across the country.
According to the SRC framework, employees working in Nairobi are expected to receive the highest house allowances due to the higher cost of living in the capital city. Those in smaller towns and rural areas will receive comparatively lower amounts based on their location.
For instance, civil servants in higher job grades such as CSG4 are set to earn a basic monthly salary ranging from Ksh185,690 to Ksh396,130.
In addition, those stationed in Nairobi could receive house allowances of up to Ksh140,600, depending on their job level and classification.
Overall, the planned salary adjustments are expected to provide financial relief to government workers, especially at a time when the cost of living continues to rise.
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