By Brian Said Iha, July 21, 2026
Thousands of Kenyan civil servants and teachers are set to receive higher salaries following the Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s (SRC) approval of the second phase of the Fourth Remuneration Review Cycle.
The salary adjustment is aimed at cushioning public servants against the rising cost of living while promoting fairness and harmonisation in public sector remuneration across various government institutions.
Among the biggest beneficiaries of the latest review are teachers employed by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), who are expected to receive enhanced pay under the revised salary structure.
The implementation also covers thousands of employees working in both the national and county governments, with the adjustments forming part of the SRC’s broader efforts to review public sector compensation in line with economic conditions and fiscal sustainability.
According to the SRC, the salary review is being implemented under the second phase of the Fourth Remuneration Review Cycle, which seeks to ensure that public officers receive equitable and competitive remuneration while maintaining prudent management of public resources.
The revised salaries have been backdated to take effect during the current financial cycle, meaning eligible public servants will receive salary arrears in addition to the new monthly pay rates.
The review is expected to benefit employees across various job groups, with the exact salary increments varying depending on an officer’s grade, designation and employing institution.
The move comes amid growing calls from public sector workers for improved remuneration to match the increasing cost of living and inflationary pressures that have affected household incomes in recent years.
Labour unions representing teachers and civil servants have consistently advocated for periodic salary reviews, arguing that improved pay is essential for boosting employee morale, enhancing productivity and retaining skilled personnel in the public service.
The SRC has maintained that the remuneration review is guided by constitutional principles, affordability, productivity, transparency and the need to ensure equity across the public sector.
Government officials have welcomed the implementation of the second phase of the review, saying it demonstrates the state’s commitment to improving the welfare of public servants while ensuring that salary adjustments remain fiscally sustainable.
The latest pay rise is expected to provide financial relief to thousands of households across the country as public sector employees begin receiving the revised salaries under the new remuneration framework.
