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Homeland Security Staff To Receive 40% Of Outstanding Salary Arrears

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Faith CheruiyotJournalist at TTT News

October 21, 2026

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Homeland Security Staff To Receive 40% Of Outstanding Salary Arrears

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Public servants within the Ministry of Homeland Security are expected to receive 40% of their outstanding salary arrears, as Government has allocated funding for the payments in the 2027 fiscal year.

Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander made the announcement during the Standing Finance Committee, while explaining the Ministry’s $2.103 billion allocation.

“Facilitate the 10% increase in salary based on the 2014-2019 salary negotiations. And the funds has been allocated to cover the 40% payment of arrears to staff in all divisions under Homeland Security.”

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