Civil Servants Risk September Salary Delay if Data Not Submitted, PS Warns

Civil Servants Risk September Salary Delay if Data Not Submitted, PS Warns

Civil servants may face delayed salaries in September if ministries and counties fail to submit crucial data on time.

Public Service Principal Secretary Jane Imbunya issued the warning on Monday morning during an interview on Citizen Radio.

“I want to warn all government agencies that have not submitted their data to the Ministry of Public Service so that we can compile that on the Human Resource Information System. You risk missing out on your September money allocation to remit to their pay,” Imbunya cautioned.

Push for Accountability

The government is compiling workers’ details under the Human Resource Information System (HRIS). The platform consolidates every public servant’s information into one digital profile.

The profile includes national ID, job group, cadre, and official posting. According to Imbunya, the move will enhance transparency and block irregular salary payments.

She stressed that reforms will end the culture of ghost workers and duplicated entries that drain taxpayers’ money.

Ghost Workers in the Crosshairs

The HRIS platform will also ensure each ministry and county pays salaries only for legitimate positions recognized under the law.

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku earlier revealed that a new mobile app is also underway. The app, developed with a local telecom firm, will eventually process payments for every civil servant.

The CS explained the app will make ghost workers a thing of the past. Each worker will be required to install it on their phone for verification.

Call for Urgency

Alongside HRIS, the ministry is rolling out an automated e-platform for all government services. Ministries, departments, and counties must upload and update their records regularly.;’

“I ask all government levels, from the county and national government, to write and request access to update your system on the automated e-platform,” Imbunya urged.

She emphasized that incomplete submissions will not be processed.

Reforms for Service Delivery

Imbunya reminded Kenyans that reforms remain at the heart of President Ruto’s administration. She assured that more measures will follow to improve service delivery.

“These reforms will not only improve accountability but also ensure fairness and efficiency in how public servants are managed,” she said.

Meanwhile, uncertainty now hangs over thousands of workers who depend on their monthly salaries. Many fear that delays could affect livelihoods if agencies fail to act fast.

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Civil Servants Risk September Salary Delay if Data Not Submitted, PS Warns