Salaries and Remuneration Commission Stories

Avoid politicising salary decisions, balance fair pay with public interests, MPs tell new SRC members
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Sammy Chepkwony is now the chairperson of the SRC, which plays a crucial role in Kenya's governance structure.

I’m worth Sh251 million, nominee for SRC chairperson Sammy Chepkwony says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

He is expected to bring a wealth of experience to the SRC, especially in areas related to fiscal sustainability and human resource management.

MPs reject proposal to have SRC commissioners work part-time
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2024

According to the Bill sponsored by Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa, the commission’s operational costs could be reduced by limiting the te...

MPs have until November 26 to vet Ruto's nominees to various commissions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

Among the prominent nominations, Ahmed Issack Hassan was proposed as chairperson of IPOAAmong the prominent nominations, Ahmed Issack Hassan was propo...

SRC launches nationwide audit to streamline wage bill across all counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2024

The visits aim to engage county leadership and monitor adherence to the remuneration and benefits guidelines set by the SRC.

SRC calls for applications to fill chairperson position as Mengich's tenure ends
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2024

The current chairperson, Lyn Mengich, who has held the position since September 2018, is nearing the end of her six-year term.

State commits to fully implement civil servants' pay agreement as strike looms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2024

By the end of the month, all civil servants will get their pay backdated

Head of Public Service names selection panels for recruitment of members of constitutional commissions
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 29, 2024

Holders of the positions serve a single non-renewable term of six years.

No pay hike for public officers as SRC freezes salary reviews
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 18, 2024

The Commission said the consequences emerge from the fiscal constraints and budget cuts emanating from the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024.

SRC halts salary increments for State officers amid economic pressures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2024

She, however, noted that review for other public officers at the lower level will continue taking into account the existing contractual agreements.

Azimio politicians directed to reject SRC’s proposed salary increment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2024

"The intention is to divert public attention from the real issues by purporting to adjust the salaries of senior state officers, members of parliament...

SRC announces salary increases for MPs and state officials, here are the changes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 03, 2024

Only salaries for President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, who earn Sh1,443,750 and Sh1,227,188, respectively, will not be adjusted.

MPs push for change in law to control their perks
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 13, 2024

The dissatisfied lawmakers now seek to change the law so that PSC can have the power to determine their perks.

SRC says no salary increases for civil servants to lower wage bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2024

The SRC says employers should not entertain any proposals for higher pay if they cannot afford it.

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