NAIROBI, Kenya — County government employees have received a salary boost after the implementation of the 3rd Salary Review by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), with the revised pay reflected in the February 2026 payroll.
In separate notices, the Homa Bay County Government and the Turkana County Government confirmed that staff salaries had been adjusted in line with SRC guidelines.
Homa Bay County Head of Public Service Bernard Muok informed employees that their February 2026 payslips reflect the new salary structure.
“This is to inform all staff that the February 2026 payslips reflect an increase in salaries following the implementation of the 3rd Salary Review by SRC,” the notice read.
Muok stated that the adjustments form part of approved National Government policy directives aimed at improving the earnings of county workers. He urged staff to review their payslips and contact the Directorate of Human Resource Management and Development for clarification where necessary.
Similarly, Turkana County announced that the approved salary review for the 2024/2025 financial year has now been effected, with the revised pay structure taking effect from February 2026.
“This is to inform all the County staff that the approved salary review as advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) for 2024/2025 has been implemented with effect from February 2026,” the county said in an internal memo issued by the Office of the County Secretary.
Turkana County emphasized its commitment to complying with SRC circulars and public service remuneration guidelines while enhancing staff welfare.
The pay adjustments offer relief to thousands of county workers who have awaited implementation of the revised salary structure for months. Under Article 230 of the Constitution, the SRC is mandated to set and regularly review the remuneration and benefits of State officers and advise on the remuneration of other public officers, including county staff.
The Commission periodically reviews salaries to ensure equity, fiscal sustainability, and alignment with the national wage bill framework. The latest implementation signals progress in harmonizing county compensation structures with national policy directives.
