Some of the highest paid state officers

The national and county governments are facing a herculean task taming the ballooning wage bill as the clamour for salary increments intensifies in the public service.

President William Ruto is one of the highest-paid state officers.

Ruto takes home Sh1.44 million followed by Deputy President Righathi Gachagua at Sh1.22 million.

The state officers also take home other allowances