Wage bill has risen by Sh160 billion in four years

The Government payroll has ballooned by Sh160 billion in the past four years. This is despite efforts by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to contain the wage bill.

Data from the SRC shows civil servants were paid Sh627 billion in salaries and allowances in the 2015-16 financial year. This compared to Sh464.9 billion when the current government came to power.