Layoffs Loom as Government Begins Mandatory Civil Servant Headcount

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Kenya

PoliticsBusiness & Economy

A comprehensive payroll audit found suspected irregularities totaling Ksh6.2 billion in the majority of state departments. The findings have raised concerns about the integrity of public-sector payroll management systems. The government is beginning a mandatory headcount of civil servants, as layoffs loom.

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