Civil servants will receive a new salary increase starting in July after President William Ruto ordered a review of pay and allowances throughout the public service. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku made the announcement on June 23 during Public Service Week celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, stating that the adjustments will apply to every public servant.
Ruku explained that the review will cover not only base pay but also key allowances such as housing and commuter benefits. “President Ruto and his administration are increasing the salaries of all public servants in July this year. Gross pay, housing allowance, and commuter allowance will all be raised,” he said.
The change is expected to benefit thousands of employees in ministries, state departments, agencies, and other public institutions nationwide.
At the same gathering, the Cabinet Secretary instructed all government entities to adopt the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) immediately. Ruku said the directive applies to all ministries, state departments, state agencies, and county governments to boost accountability and better manage public resources.
He revealed that the directive came from President Ruto and warned that institutions not complying within one month would face serious consequences. “To ensure efficiency and proper use of public resources and taxes, the President has directed that all ministries, county governments, agencies, and state departments must be on one payroll platform, the Human Resource Information System,” Ruku emphasized.
The CS added that non‑compliant institutions could have their salary remittances suspended until integration is complete. “All departments that will not have complied within one month will not remit your salaries,” he clarified.
This pay increase follows the Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s approval of the first phase of the 2025–2029 remuneration review cycle, which raised civil servant salaries. The SRC had indicated that the full review would be implemented in stages to keep public sector pay competitive and aligned with current economic conditions.