The Cabinet has approved changes to the civil servants’ payroll aimed at improving efficiency and ensuring fairness in public service remuneration.
The adjustments, announced by the Finance Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u, will affect salaries, allowances, and benefits across various government ministries and agencies.
A key aspect of the changes involves the rationalization of payroll records to eliminate ghost workers and ensure that only eligible employees receive their dues.
The government will also implement a new salary structure that aligns pay with roles, responsibilities, and performance levels of civil servants.
Allowances for housing, transport, and hardship postings will be reviewed to reflect current economic realities and the cost of living.
The changes are expected to improve motivation and productivity among public servants while promoting transparency in salary administration.
The Cabinet emphasized that robust auditing and verification mechanisms will be put in place to prevent misuse of public funds in the payroll system.
The reforms will include the integration of technology in payroll management to ensure timely and accurate payments to employees across the country.
Civil servants affected by the changes will be notified formally, and consultations will be held to address concerns and provide clarity on the new arrangements.
The government believes that a fair and efficient payroll system is critical for sustaining public trust and enhancing service delivery to citizens.
Analysts have welcomed the move, noting that payroll rationalization is a step towards reducing wastage and improving financial discipline in the public sector.
The Cabinet’s decision follows a comprehensive review of the civil service structure and compensation framework undertaken by the Public Service Commission.
Implementation of the changes is expected to begin immediately, with periodic evaluations to assess their impact on workforce efficiency and overall budget management.
The approval signals the government’s commitment to modernizing public service management while safeguarding taxpayer resources and ensuring equitable remuneration for civil servants.
Civil service unions have been called upon to cooperate with the government during the rollout of the changes to ensure a smooth transition and minimal disruption