Here is the latest list of counties that have been listed under hardship areas:
Mandera County
Turkana County
SamburU County
Wajir County
West Pokot County
Narok County
Garissa County
Marsabit County
Isiolo County
Tana River County
Lamu County
Kilifi County
Kwale County
Taita Taveta County
Recently, the commission added 4 new hardship areas due to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The added counties include,
Baringo North. The areas include;
Tiaty East, Tiaty West and Marigat sub-counties.
Kajiado county- loitoktok, mashuuru and Kajiado west
Kitui County- Mumoni, Mutito North and Teikuru sub-counties
Homa bay county- suba and Mbita sub counties
Allowances
The hardship allowance is paid at a flat rate. In 2014, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission reviewed hardship allowances and abolished the percentage of basic pay.