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Report: How public servants' huge allowances lead to ballooning wage bill

Salaries and Remuneration Commission Chairperson, Sarah Serem addressing the press at her office. (Photo: Beverlyne Musili/Standard)

A report has exposed how over 600,000 employees in the public service have enjoyed lucrative allowances that account for 70 per cent of gross pay. The report also explains measures to control the rising wage bill.

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