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How civil servants pay is straining country's development

Public wage bill rises by Sh5 billion in 10 months

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by LUKE AWICH

News06 November 2025 - 05:00
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Kenya’s growing public wage bill is emerging as one of the biggest threats to economic stability, consuming a large share of national revenue and squeezing out funds for key development projects.

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