
THE STAR INFOGRAPHICS
Jobless Kenyans would win big in President William Ruto’s new budget plans going into effect on July 1.
National Treasury data shows the Ruto administration plans to increase hiring for teachers, police recruits, seafarers and Kenyans joining the National Youth Service.
The government also plans salary increases for police and prison warders.
It all depends on the final budget, which is expected to pass easily given the President’s support in Parliament.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi also plans to implement Collective Bargaining Agreements for university dons and teachers.
Treasury data shows the Kenya Kwanza administration plans to restore cuts resulting from the collapse of the Finance Bill 2024 after fierce protests led by Gen Z.