Government Makes Changes to Public Service Payslips
The government has extended the deadline for processing public service payslips by four days.
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, announced that the payroll closure date for all government entities will now be on the 18th of every month, instead of the previous 15th.
This change applies to ministries, departments, agencies, county governments, state corporations, and constitutional commissions.
In a circular addressed to Principal Secretaries, Accounting Officers, and other government bodies, Koskei explained that the adjustment takes effect immediately. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo and Public Service PS Jane Imbunya also endorsed the directive.
Koskei said the move will make payroll management more efficient and ensure all statutory deductions are settled on time. These deductions include PAYE, NSSF, HELB, NITA, pensions, and contributions to the Social Health Authority (SHA).
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According to the circular, the new schedule will also allow the National Treasury to receive exchequer requests by the 20th of each month, keeping all deductions updated.
To support the change, both the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS) will be reconfigured to block late submissions.
Koskei warned that payrolls submitted after the new deadline will not be processed, and Human Resource directors will be held personally accountable for any delays.
“All officers must take note of this directive and implement it without delay,” the circular emphasized.
The government assured that the new system will protect public servants’ access to healthcare services, pensions, and other financial benefits without disruption.
Government Makes Changes to Public Service Payslips
