The government has announced a four-day extension for the processing of public service payslips.

Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, stated that the government has changed the payroll processing and closure date for all public service entities, extending the deadline to the 18th of every month.

Previously, all public service staff and government entities were required to finish their payrolls by the 15th.

According to Koskei, the affected are all Ministries, Departments, Agencies, County Governments, State Corporations, and Constitutional Commissions must now follow the new deadline.