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Govt Increases Salaries for Police Officers

Officers serving in the National Police Service (NPS), Kenya Prisons and the National Youth Service (NYS) are set to receive a payrise from July 2026 following a directive issued by President William Ruto. 

In a notice released on March 4, 2026, by the Ministry of Interior, the minimum salary of constables (lowest cadre) serving in NPS and Kenya Prisons will increase from Ksh20,390 to Ksh29,296. This is an increase of Ksh8,906.

The maximum salary for a constable will also increase to Ksh57,700, from the current Ksh38,975. This is an increase of Ksh18,725.

In terms of top earners, senior officers at NPS will have their basic salary increased to Ksh345,850, up from Ksh289,090. This is an increase of Ksh56,760.

Their counterparts at Kenya Prisons will see their minimum pay increase from Ksh292,765 to Ksh301,548. This is an increase of Ksh8,783.

The maximum salary of senior officers at Kenya Prisons will increase from Ksh576,120 to Ksh584,903. This translates to an adjustment of Ksh8,783.

On the other hand, entry-level officers in the NYS will now earn a minimum of Ksh26,222, up from Ksh19,800. This is an increment of Ksh6,422.

The maximum salary for the lowest cadre officers is now Ksh37,912, an increase from Ksh32,315. This marks an increase of Ksh5,597.

According to the Ministry, the latest adjustments are part of the efforts to motivate police officers and address the welfare challenges that officers have faced for many years.

The salary adjustments were made following recommendations made by the National Taskforce on Police Reforms that was headed by former Chief Justice David Maraga.

Here is a quick recap of the top news stories for the week:

Safaricom is set to roll out a data minimisation feature on M-Pesa that will mask customers’ phone numbers when making payments to Till and PayBill numbers.  This follows an approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

The feature will hide a sender’s full mobile number during transactions, though recipients may request to view it, subject to the sender’s consent. 

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NYS Announces 750 Permanent and Pensionable Jobs; How to Apply

NYS has announced 750 permanent and pensionable positions for diploma holders, degree holders, and former recruits. The roles range from Officer Cadets and Accountants to technical positions like Plant Operators and Masons.

This video provides a detailed breakdown of the available roles, the eligibility criteria for the 18–28 age group, and the step-by-step guide to submitting the PSC application form before the March 18, 2026, deadline.

It also includes details on the upcoming nationwide volunteer recruitment exercise.

That’s a wrap for this week’s Money Weekly!

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