Kenya: Govt to Retire 43,976 Public Servants By 2029 After Ruto Disallowed Contract Extensions

Government is set to proggressivle retire 43,976 public servants aged 55 and above by 2029 following President William Ruto’s directive disallowing contract extensions.

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura Thursday said the proposal was underway.

He noted the decision is part of broader efforts by the government to streamline public service and manage the nation’s financial burden under planned austerity measures.

Mwaura said data from the June 2024 payroll alone had picked 39,360 public servants…