Media Wire Express Correspondent
President William Ruto has directed the Treasury to re-evaluate the recent salary hike announcement, emphasizing the need for government officials to live within their means.
The new salary structure, effective from July 1, 2023, was initially aimed at cushioning lower cadre civil servants from the harsh economic conditions currently gripping the nation.
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) approved a salary increase of between 7-10% for civil servants, affecting roles from office assistants to personnel below the Principal Secretary level, including teachers, police officers, and military personnel. This adjustment will push Kenya’s wage bill from KSh 987 billion to over KSh 1 trillion, with the SRC allocating KSh 27.1 billion for this purpose.
However, President Ruto rejected a proposal to increase the salaries of senior government officials, including himself, the Deputy President, Cabinet Secretaries, and Members of Parliament, by 14%. The salaries of the President and his Deputy remain at KSh 1.4 million and KSh 1.2 million, respectively
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Despite the salary adjustments, the SRC has recommended the abolition of various allowances, such as retreat allowances and daily subsistence allowances for local travels, in an effort to manage the public wage bill more effectivelly
The new salary structure outlines specific changes:
– Cabinet Secretaries’ salaries will increase to KSh 990,000 from KSh 957,000.
– Principal Secretaries, the Auditor General, and the Director General of National Security will now earn KSh 819,844, up from KSh 792,519.
– Deputy Inspector General of Police and the Director of Criminal Investigations will receive KSh 684,233, up from KSh 652,742.
– Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate will earn KSh 1,208,362, an increase from KSh 1,185,327.
– Deputy Speakers will now receive KSh 966,690.
– Majority and Minority leaders will earn KSh 800,019.
– Members of Parliament and Senators will see their pay rise to KSh 739,600 from KSh 725,502.
President Ruto’s directive highlights the balance required in managing the nation’s finances while addressing the needs of its civil servants. This adjustment aims to alleviate financial pressures on lower-level employees while maintaining fiscal responsibility amid challenging economic times
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