The Kenyan government has announced that all civil servants are set to receive another salary increase starting July 1, 2026, as talks on a new pay agreement approach the final stage.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku made the announcement on Wednesday, April 29, saying the Ministry is almost done negotiating a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that will guide salary reviews for the next four years.
Ruku reminded workers that a previous salary increment was already issued in January this year, although it was backdated to July of last year. He then confirmed that another raise is expected in July, giving public servants fresh hope for better earnings.
According to the CS, the government has already held several discussions with the Kenya Union of Civil Servants, and most of the major issues have been agreed upon. However, a few important matters are still being discussed before the final agreement is signed.
One of the key issues yet to be settled is how the new salary increase will be implemented. Officials are considering whether the increment should be spread out gradually in phases over the next four years or whether workers should receive it in a lump sum.
Ruku explained that the Ministry, together with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), is working to complete the remaining details as soon as possible. This will allow the new agreement to be signed and implemented without delay.
The upcoming CBA will cover the pay review period from 2025/2026 to 2028/2029. It is expected to set out a clear framework for salary adjustments, benefits, and allowances for thousands of civil servants working in different government institutions across the country.
Ruku said the Ministry remains committed to working closely with unions and other stakeholders to ensure public servants are fairly paid and remain motivated in their duties. He stressed that the welfare of government employees remains a top priority.
The planned July salary rise is likely to bring relief to many workers who have been struggling with the increasing cost of living. At the same time, the government is trying to balance worker demands for better pay with the country’s current budget pressures.
His remarks come only months after the SRC approved new salaries and allowances under Phase One of the 2025–2029 remuneration review cycle. The approval followed a meeting held on December 19, 2025, involving officials from the commission and the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU).
During that meeting, changes were approved to basic salaries as well as leave allowances for civil servants in all job grades. The revised salary structure applies to workers in grades CSG1 to CSG17 and other recognised public service job groups.
House allowances were also reorganised into three clusters depending on location. Cluster One covers Nairobi, Cluster Two includes major urban centres such as Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and towns like Nyeri, Eldoret, Thika, Kisii, Malindi, and Kitale. Cluster Three includes all remaining parts of the country.
According to SRC, workers based in Nairobi are expected to benefit the most from the increased house allowances, while those in smaller towns and rural regions will receive lower rates based on their locations.
For instance, officers in higher grades such as CSG4 are expected to earn a basic salary ranging between Ksh185,690 and Ksh396,130, in addition to house allowances of up to Ksh140,600 for those living in Nairobi.
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