Paradox as wage bill grows fastest in five years despite pay rise, hiring freeze

The rise came despite President William Ruto's administration blocking new recruitments in government.

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The national government's expenditure on salaries and wages in the first half of the current financial year increased at the fastest pace in five years despite suspended hiring and a freeze on salary raises.

Statistics from the National Treasury indicate the national wage bill amounted to Sh293.34 billion in six months ended December 31, 2024-- a 9.36 percent growth over Sh268.23 billion the year before.

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