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SRC: Kenya’s wage bill problem is not just about jobs

Kenya’s public wage bill is being shaped by more than the number of government employees, with new data showing wide differences in the cost of employing workers across public institutions.

  • Kenya's public wage bill influenced by more than just number of employees.
  • Teachers Service Commission employed 410,700 staff, Ksh395.85 billion wage bill.
  • County governments' wage bill of Ksh215.08 billion accounts for 40.12% of revenue.

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