Wage spending by the government surged by Sh16.55 billion in the third quarter of current fiscal year, owing to hiring by President William Ruto.
Wage spending totaled Sh162.3 billion between January and March of the fiscal year 2022-23, compared to a target of Sh136.09 billion.
The promotion came at a time when the Ruto administration was appointing new state officials to forward its agenda.
Over the years, the country has worked to reduce the wage bill, which consumes a large portion of the government coffers.
The president recently stated that his administration will not borrow to pay government employees’ salaries.
