Nairobi, April 27 -- A proposal by the Ministry of Public Service to transition all public servants from permanent to contract jobs has elicited reactions from players across Kenya's labour sector, even as the government appears determined for the change.

Debate started following a letter by Public Service Principal Secretary (PS) Amos Gathecha to Solicitor-General Shadrack Mose on Tuesday, titled "Proposal on transitioning all public service staff from permanent and pensionable to contract terms."

"The above proposal has been made with a view to enhancing productivity and addressing the wage bill. A meeting therefore, has been convened for Wednesday April 24, 2024, 2pm at the fifth floor, Harambee House boardroom," PS Gathecha said in ...