On Friday, February 27, the Kenyan newspapers reported on a looming clash between the national government and civil servants over its proposal to transition them from permanent and pensionable terms to contract-based employment. The StarThe government and civil servants face a looming clash over plans to change their terms of service from permanent and pensionable to five-year contracts. Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Geoffrey Ruku will present the Cabinet with reform proposals that, if approved, would require Kenya's slightly over a million civil officials work under new conditions. The ministry is developing a strategy to change the terms of service for the 1,054,425 employees who retire at age 60, according to Ruku. Justice Mwamuye ordered the Public Service Commission and the attorney general to immediately stop payment of salaries to David Ndii, Makau Mutua, and 19 other advisers.

Source: The Star February 27, 2026 16:22 UTC