CSs, MPs & Top Govt Officials To Get A Pay Hike; LIST of Politicians Who Have Turned Down Proposed Pay Rise.
CSs, MPs & Top Govt Officials To Get A Pay Hike: On Monday, the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) enforced a salary increase for various state officers from the President to the members of the County Assembly.
According to the new rates that took effect on July 1, speakers of both houses in Parliament will get an increment from Ksh1,185,327 to Ksh1,208,362.
Their deputies also got a raise from Ksh948,261 to Ksh966,690 while Majority Leaders would see a Ksh15,251. New salaries for MPs and Senators will be Ksh739,600 from the past Ksh725,502.
However, Some Officials have come out to turn down the hike, calling it out for its unlawful nature amid the Anti- Government protests.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino stated, “MPs and other state officers should not be added even a coin. It’s sad to increase salary while Kenyans have no jobs, Kenyans have no capital to start businesses, Kenyans have no money to pay school fees, No money for medication. Say no to salary increments.”
Aldai MP Marianne Kitany stated, “Given the current state of affairs in our country and with the ongoing demonstrations and economic instability, in my view, this is not the right time to prioritize any salary hikes for public officials. If anything we should be having a discussion on salary reduction but not hike.”
“It is crucial that we focus on reducing unnecessary expenditures and concentrating on strategies to restore peace and strengthen our economy. It is also imperative to address the pressing issues at hand before considering such increments. Therefore as a conscientious Kenyan and an elected Member of Parliament, I firmly oppose the proposed salary increase. Our immediate concern should be the welfare of the nation and its citizens, ensuring stability and sustainable progress.”
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna stated, “The SRC is proposing to add Ksh14,000 to my salary. I didn’t ask for it. I don’t need it. It’s still money, in a country where many have no income, but for perspective, I pay close to 300k in income tax every month,”
“I will not fight for Ksh14,000 extra when the whole country is saying we need to lessen taxpayer burden. I don’t want this Ksh14,000.”
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma stated, “It is not right just as it is scandalous for SRC to imagine increasing the pay of State Officers. This Commission needs to be serious!”
Siaya Governor James Orengo, “The salary increases for state officers including governors are absolutely unwarranted at this time.”
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