SRC proposes linking civil servants’ rewards to measurable results
The proposed framework will be discussed alongside the Draft National Productivity and Performance Bill, 2026, and the Draft National Productivity Management Policy, 2026, during public participation forums scheduled for October 21 and 23.
Nairobi, Kenya - The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is proposing a new framework to link public servants' rewards to their measurable performance as part of ongoing reforms to enhance accountability and service delivery, according to a statement released today. The SRC's Revised Framework for Recognising Productivity and Performance in the Public Service outlines a systematic approach to assessing both institutional and individual achievements before rewarding public officers.
The Commission emphasizes that financial incentives must be grounded in verifiable evidence, objective performance evaluations, and the achievement of established targets. SRC stresses that any associated costs must be financially sustainable, with the goal of fostering genuine productivity improvements rather than merely encouraging routine tasks or the simplistic absorption of allocated budgets.
Discussions surrounding the proposed framework will coincide with the presentation of the Draft National Productivity and Performance Bill, 2026, and the Draft National Productivity Management Policy, 2026, at public participation forums scheduled for October 21 and 23. These forums will be held at ten regional venues across Kenya's 47 counties, offering stakeholders and members of the public the chance to contribute practical, evidence-based proposals on the measurement, management, and rewarding of productivity and performance throughout the public sector.
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